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Hello Las Cruces…..

Chris Baker is a local favorite musician. If you have never seen him in person and maybe wondered what his music is like… Visit Las Cruces has produced a video that you might enjoy. Watch Video

Active Duty Military and some Veterans get free museum, historic site admission for active-duty military through out the summer. More Info

The weather is going to hit over 100 this next week. Remember that our pups can burn their paws on hot rocks and pavement so be careful and look for shade.

Fresh Red Chile

I was introduced to red chile sauce a few years back that was made with fresh red chiles… not dried chiles.. and have been making our own… at least until now. Are you familiar with the Fresh Chile Co? Here is their Story and here is their website. So happy we found them and sure you will be too. (*this is not a sponsored post)

Reminders….

The annual Taste of Las Cruces sponsored by Casa de Peregrinos is coming up on June 20th and tickets are available now. They are still looking for restaurants to participate. Looks like fun. Want to see last years event was like? View Video

Vote for the FCMLC in the 16th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration! From June 1 - July 31, visit markets.farmland.org and vote for us to win national recognition and cash prizes. More Info

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Events

June

Monday, June 03 - June 06

  • Summer Horse N Farm Camp | Ponderosa Pines | June 03-June 06 | Kids age 7-12 | $350 | Daily activities! One on one time with horses and farm dogs, skill & confidence building. Horsemanship Skills, Handling, Care & Respect, Horses & Farm Dogs, & Fun Farm Games! Bucking Barrel, Tire Swings, Egg Toss & Barrel Races! Limited to 10 max

Tuesday, June 4th

  • Swing on the Plaza! | Las Cruces Swing on the Plaza | Tuesday, May 21st | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.

  • Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | June 04 | 11 am | New Mexico's own Smokey Bear is turning 85 years old in 2024!  Appearance by Smokey himself. Refreshments, party games and a fire safety story time.

  • Drone Photography | Doña Ana Photography Club | Tuesday June 04 | 7:15 pm | Bill Hanson will show you the basics of drone photography | Free

  • Energy Healing and Embodiment Fundamentals | Reveal the Heart | Tuesday June 04 | 6-7 pm | RSVP $17 | Divinely guided and lighthearted sessions freeing you to focus on more enjoyable and productive activities.

Wednesday, June 5th

Thursday, June 06th

  • Dock Diving Summer Splash | Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center | Thursday June 6 | 4:30 pm | Tickets

  • Sip & Ceramic | Amaro Winery | Thursday June 06 | 6 pm | $55 - includes your first glass of wine! We are painting ceramic light up skulls! We are using acrylic paints and a gloss sealer! You will take your ceramic home that night. | Tickets

Friday, June 07th

  • Wells, Water and Pecans | Mesilla Valley Water Management Seminar | Hernandez Hall, Room 103 | Friday June 7 | 9 am - 4 pm | The seminar will bring together experts, researchers, and local stakeholders to discuss critical water management issues impacting agriculture, with a focus on wells and pecan farming. | $100 | Register by calling 575-646-3802 or 575-621-0100 or emailing Zohrab Samani at [email protected]

Saturday, June 08th

Tuesday, June 11th

Wednesday, June 12th

Friday, June 14th

  • B2B Quick Connect Business Fair | Friday June 14 | 9 am signup starts at 10 am | Join us at Electronic Caregiver Inc. for the B2B Quick Connect Business Fair, a day packed with networking opportunities, expert insights, and interactive sessions to help you grow your business. Your ticket includes refreshments and a catered lunch so you can focus on connecting and collaborating with fellow professionals. | Ticket $10 in advance $25 at the door |

Saturday, June 15th

  • Yoga & Mimosas | D.H. Lescombes | Saturday, June 15 | 10 am – 11 am | Unwind, stretch, and sip with us as we welcome the day with relaxation and good vibes.

  • Fathers Day Weekend | Vado Speedway | Sat June 15 | 7:30 pm | 5th year anniversary night.

Sunday, June 16th - Fathers Day

Thursday, June 20th

  • Taste of Las Cruces | Casa de Peregrinos | Thursday June 20th | 6 pm | An unforgettable evening of delicious food and great company to experience the best that Las Cruces has to offer. | Tickets

Saturday June 22nd

  • Paws for a Cause | Las Cruces Beauty | Saturday June 22 | 4 pm | Join us for a fun-filled pet event with local vendors, food, drinks, and activities for your furry friends! Enjoy dog wash stations, nail care, pet-safe hair coloring, a photo booth, and even a doggy fashion show. All proceeds benefit ASMV to help dogs in need.

  • Yoga & Mimosas | D.H. Lescombes | Saturday, June 22 | 10 am – 11 am | Unwind, stretch, and sip with us as we welcome the day with relaxation and good vibes.

Ongoing Events

Saturday, June 8th - August 4th

  • Trick Dog Challenge | Laughing Dog Farm | Saturday June 8th | 9 am | See how many new tricks you and your best friend can learn! Dates: June 8th & 29th, July 13th & 27th, and Aug 3rd or 4th (TBD)

Friday June 14th - Sunday June 16th

  • 5th Annual Cherry Festival | Nichols Ranch | La Luz NM | Friday June 14th, Saturday June 15th & Sunday June 16th | Come out for the 2024 Cherry Festival for cherry-picking, cherry pie, and cherry cider! Over 30 food and snack vendors, and more than 85 arts and crafts vendors! Live music from multiple bands each day! Beer and wine from local breweries and wineries! With a petting zoo, mechanical bull, and games, there is fun for all ages!

Saturday May 25th - Sunday June 30th

Movies in the Park 2024 Schedule

Free Movies in the Park return to Young Park this June through September! Bring your blanket, chairs, and an appetite (food vendors available). Shows start at dusk.

  • June 15 "Barbie," PG-13

  • June 29 "Wonka," PG

  • July 13 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," PG

  • July 27  "The Marvels," PG-13

  • Aug. 10 "Five Nights at Freddy’s," PG-13

  • Aug. 24 "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," PG-13

  • Sept. 7 "Elemental," PG

  • Sept. 21 "The Little Mermaid," PG

Sunday, June 2nd - August 29th

  • Music in the Park Series | Young Park | 7 p.m. each Sunday from June 2 through August 25 at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.

    June 9, 2024: Old-Time Pharmaceuticals (Folk music); Cadillac Kings (Variety). The concert will be at Young Park.

    June 16, 2024: Mariachi Aguilas (Mariachi music); Hypnosis (Variety, party music). The concert will be at Young Park.

    June 23, 2024: Genie & the Starliners (Oldies and Variety); Guitar Slim (Rockin’ Blues). The concert will be at Young Park.

  • Thursday Night Music on the Plaza concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on July 18, August 15, and August 29 at Plaza de Las Cruces.

Farmers & Crafts Markets

Cruces Creatives

  • Cruces Creatives is a non-profit makerspace that connects people with the tools, training, and community to make practically anything. Tools and space include 3D printers, CAD manufacturing tools such as CNC and laser, wood shop, bicycle shop, textile lab, audio-visual lab, electronics lab,  kids room, and more. Events Schedule

Farm & Ranch Museum

  • The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum has daily demonstration programs such as chair caning, wool spinning, weaving, quilting & blacksmithing. So keep them in mind if you are looking for things to do. Learn More

City of Las Cruces

  • The City of Las Cruces actually has an amazing list of weekly events for those searching for things to do. Way too many for me to list here but do check them out. Calendar of events.

Weather

Music

June

Monday, June 3rd

  • Open Mic | NM Vintage | 6-9 pm | Chris Baker

Tuesday, June 04th

  • Comedy Night | Picacho Peak Brewery | Tuesday June 04 | 6 pm | Comedy show with Adam Tiller & Taco Tuesday

Wednesday, June 05th

  • BJ Ramirez | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5-8pm | Live Music

Thursday, June 6th

Friday, June 7th

  • Matthew Palmer | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music | Leo's Far Out Tacos

  • 2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | June 7th | 8 pm - 10 pm | Flat Blak |

  • Open Mic | Cruces Creatives | Friday June 7 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm | Come share your creativity and hear the great original material developed in Las Cruces! Songwriters, poets, storytellers, comics, and more. Performers have up to 10 minutes to share their original material, and the sound system is set up to record live audio upon request.  This is a free event, with donations welcomed to help support Cruces Creatives.

Saturday, June 8th

Sunday, June 9th

Friday, June 14th

Saturday, June 15th

  • Open Mic Night | Truth or Consequences Brewery | Saturday June 15 | 6-9pm | Hosted by Aly Shea

Tuesday, June 18th

  • Girls in Aviation Day - Spaceport America Cup | Las Cruces Convention Center | Tuesday June 18th | Girls ages 8-17 are invited to join us for a fun filled afternoon of aviation activities and education for Intercollegiate Rocket Competition.. | Tickets |

Friday, June 21st

  • Baroque Arias | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | Friday June 21 | 7:30 pm - 9 pm | Join us for an unforgettable evening of Baroque arias and instrumental pieces, featuring soprano soloist Sarah Brailey, Baroque violinist Beth Wenstrom, and theorbo player Héctor Torres. | Free with a suggested donation of $15 | Tickets

  • 2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | June 21st | 8 pm - 10 pm | Free | Calista

Friday, June 28th

Sunday, June 30th

  • 1964 The Beatles Tribute | NMSU Pan American Center | Sunday June 30 | 7 pm | Tickets | Hailed by critics and fans as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world, 1964 The Tribute takes audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in our hearts forever.

September

September 28th

  • Way Out West Fest | El Paso Convention Center | Saturday September 28th | 5 pm | Featuring Billy Currington. Chili Challenge and Margarita Contest | Tickets |

October

Wednesday, October 9th

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

George Bernard Shaw

Arts and Crafts

Call for Artists: East Mesa Public Recreation Complex

The City of Las Cruces seeks artists to create an outdoor art piece for the new East Mesa Public Recreation Complex. Located off Sonoma Springs Avenue, the 10-acre park in District 6 features the Organ Mountains as a backdrop and a desert landscape with rich archaeological history.

Open to all artists, the project does not require prior public art experience but demands professionalism suited to the scope and budget. Submissions will be juried, with the winning design presented to the City Art Board and City Council. The chosen artist will work with the Public Works Department and LCPA coordinator. Budget $100,000

Entry Deadline is 06/04/2024. Apply at callforentry.org. For more info, contact Ceci Vasconcellos at 575-541-2780 or [email protected].

June

Monday, June 3rd

  • 2024 Kids Summer Art Camps | Wet Paint Art Studio | Monday June 3rd | 9 am - 12 pm | Tickets | Kids art camps now open! Experienced instructors lead fun activities like painting, drawing, crafting, reading, and games. Perfect for K-5th graders, 9 themed sessions run from Jun 3 - Aug 1, Mon-Thurs, 9am-noon. At just $139 +tax per 4-day session ($10 off for siblings), spots are limited, so enroll now! Remember to bring a snack and water daily. Let your child's creativity soar this summer!

  • Modern Pop Art Experience | Las Cruces Public Libraries | Monday June 03 | 11 am - 1 pm | Join Michael Albert for a fun filled Modern Pop Art experience making fantastic funky cereal box collages! Registration required. 

Friday, June 7th

  • First Friday Art Ramble Downtown | Las Cruces Museum of Art | Friday June 7th | 5 pm - 7 pm | Free | "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper" at the Museum of Art on display through August 10, 2024. Learn more in this video

    This exhibit reception will feature Torii Taiko Drummers from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Taiko (太鼓) are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term taiko refers to any kind of drum. This is a percussion performance you do NOT want to miss!

Wednesday, June 26th

  • Camino De Los Artistas | Amador Patio Bar Grill | Wednesday June 26 | 5:30 pm | Experience the vibrant Southwestern art scene at the Amador Patio, Bar, and Grill! 🎨🍷 On June 26th, from 5:30 PM, enjoy art, wine tasting, and hors d'oeuvres while exploring works from top local galleries. $10 entry, with proceeds benefiting the Mesquite Historic District Art Ramble. Don't miss out!

Ongoing Events

Through June 13th

Through June 22th

  • Los Manteles De Mi Abuela | Branigan Cultural Center | through June 22th | By presenting sahumadores on contemporary oilcloth tablecloths, Robert Salas mixes the historic and contemporary aspects of his Hispanic and Indigenous Mexican heritage.

  • Tlazoh Amozochitl | Branigan Cultural Center | through June 22th | Examining pre-contact Mesoamerican culture while recognizing the influences of Spanish and American cultures upon them. Kindergarten through 5th grade students at Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community School learned about the history of corn, chocolate, and butterflies through traditional Mesoamerican stories. They then created artwork that reflected those stories. Come see over 40 pieces of artwork created by these multicultural students!

Through July 20th

  • Mata Ortiz: Highlights from The Lysbeth Warren Anderson Collection | New Mexico State University Art Gallery | Through July 20, 2024 | Free |   Witness the evolution of Mata Ortiz pottery! This exhibit showcases contemporary ceramics from over 25 artists, blending tradition with modern innovation. Explore the legacy of Juan Quezada, with pieces generously donated by Lysbeth Warren Anderson to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection.

Through August 4th

  • Vivid Landscapes Paisajes Vibrantes | NM Farm and Ranch | Daily | Local artist Jerry Hernandez captures oil on canvas the vast skies, breathtaking views, and unique scenery that makes New Mexico timeless. 

If you know of or have any upcoming Artists related events let me know and I will be happy to share 🙂 

Theatre & Film

Saturday, June 08

  • My Ascension | Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force | Sat June 8 | 7 pm | Join us for a special screening of My Ascension to raise awareness and support the 8th Annual Recovery Event. Guest panel discussion will take place after the screening.

June 14th - June 30th

  • A Walk in the Woods | No Strings Theatre Company | Various dates & Times June 14th - June 30th | "A Walk in the Woods" depicts the evolving bond between Russian and American arms negotiators, Andrey Botvinnik and Joan Honeyman, over a year of talks. Despite contrasting personalities, they forge a connection. Inspired by real 1982 events where two diplomats achieved a short-lived breakthrough during an unofficial "walk in the woods."

May 31th - June 16th

Gardening

June

Monday, June 03rd

  • Las Cruces NeighborWoods Tree Monitor Training | Cruces Creatives | Monday June 03 | 6-8 pm | Register | This free program, offered by TreeNM, will train participants in how to notice and document the condition of local trees. After participating in the workshop, attendees will have helpful knowledge and skills for supporting neighborhood tree plantings throughout Doña Ana County. 

Wednesday, June 05th

  • Annual Onion Research Workshop | Fabián García Research Center |   Wednesday June 05 | 8 am - noon | Attendees will learn more about research in pest and disease management, breeding line advances, and other areas critical to optimum production. Free seed packets of heirloom onion cultivars will be provided to participants.

If you know of or have any upcoming gardening-related events let me know and I will be happy to share 🙂 Just reply to this email

Outdoors

June

Monday, June 3rd

  • Monthly Bird ID Walking Tour | Mesilla Valley Bosque | Monday June 3rd | 8 am - 10 am | Take a guided bird walk with a Mesilla Valley Audubon Society expert! Learn to identify local and migratory birds on this ~2-mile, easy-to-moderate hike. $5 per vehicle day-use fee at entry.

  • Free Hike Filmore Canyon Trail | Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department | Monday June 3 | 9 am | 2.1 mile hike. Must register before hike, in-person registration will be at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W Bell Avenue. (575) 541-2454

Tuesday, June 04

  • Tuesday Night Miles | Bluebird Running Company | Tuesday June 04 | 6-7 pm | All paces and ability levels (even walkers!) are welcome.

Wednesday, June 05

  • Wednesday Walk with a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | Every Wednesday through Nov 20th, 2024 | 9 am - 10 am | 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM | $5 per adult. Children <16 years old & Seniors over 60 free | 575-526-8911 |

Friday, June 7th

  • Free Hike Pine Tree Trail | Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department | Friday June 7 | 9 am | 4.2 mile hike. Must register up til the day before. In-person registration will be at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W Bell Avenue. (575) 541-2454

Monday, June 10th

  • Free Hike A Mountain | Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department | Monday June 10 | 9 am | 5 mile hike. Must register up til the day before. In-person registration will be at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W Bell Avenue. (575) 541-2454

Saturday, June 15th

Sunday, June 16th

  • Fathers Day Bike Ride | Pioneer Women’s Park | Sunday June 16 | 7 am | Ride to the Airport where the Experimental Aircraft Association is holding a breakfast fund raising event. Breakfast is optional. Ride is Free.

Recurring Events 

  • Wednesday Walk with a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | Every Wednesday through Nov 20th, 2024 | 9 am - 10 am | 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM | $5 per adult. Children <16 years old & Seniors over 60 free | 575-526-8911 |

  • Hiking Trails in the Southwest | Held on Mondays and Fridays through June 10th | 9 am | Free | Must register in advance | Upcoming Dates and Locations:

    Explore the beautiful trails around Las Cruces with these upcoming group hikes:

    • Mon, June 3 (9am): Filmore Canyon Trail (2.1 mi) - Meet at the Dripping Springs/Baylor Canyon Road junction (see detailed directions above).

    • Fri, June 7 (9am): Pine Tree Trail (4.2 mi) - Meet at Aguirre Springs Campground.

    • Mon, June 10 (9am): "A" Mountain (5 mi) - Meet at the westside "A" Mountain parking lot, accessible from University Ave/Dripping Springs Road.

      For information and to Register, call Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center at (575) 541-2454. Online Registration

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