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Coming Up in May

Hello, hope you had a great weekend.

With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday check out the concert downtown on the Plaza. I did notice that DH Lescombes Winery is having a Mothers Day Special

Bird lovers and watchers will love the events this month in the outdoors section.

I noticed this and wanted to share…. “In honor of Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument's 10th anniversary, there is no day-use fee for the month of May.”

The New Mexico Wine Festival is coming up for Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month so plan ahead and get your tickets.

For the Artists, Art and Garden Lovers check out the Picacho Art in the Garden Tour this Saturday. See the Art Section

If you are a local Business Owner in Las Cruces or if you have an interest there is a new Facebook Group called Businesses for a Safer Las Cruces. “We are developing Comprehensive Strategies to make Las Cruces SAFE Again!”

City Council Meetings at City Hall

Adopt a Pet

I have added a new section “Adopt a Pet” where I will showcase a dog or cat up for adoption at local Animal Shelters. 💗 Check it out. And send us your pics of your pets 🙂 

Suggestions?

How can we make the Live Love Las Cruces Newsletter better? Got an idea or suggestion? Let me know. [email protected] 

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY: Take a picture or video of someplace in the Las Cruces area, (it can be anything - a Park, a restaurant, a local business, your dog or cat, etc...) and post it on Instagram, Facebook or just send it to us!

Remember to tag us @livelovelascruces on Instagram so we can see it! #thelovelascruceschallenge 

Events

May

Thursday, May 9th

  • NMSU Rodeo Banquet | Blue Moon Bar & Grill | Thursday May 9th | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Celebrating the CNFR qualifiers and graduating seniors! Dinner, silent auction, live auction, and dancing! RSVP BY: May 6th | Tickets Free-$650

  • DACC Commencement | NMSU Pan American Center | Thursday May 9th | 7 pm | Celebrate the achievements of our newest graduates. They’re eager to carry on the tradition of serving our wonderful community.

Saturday, May 11th

Sunday, May 12th

  • Mothers Day Concert | Plaza de Las Cruces | Sunday, May 12th | 5 pm | Free | Al Hurricane Jr., son of the legendary Al Hurricane, has captivated fans across generations by preserving and performing heartfelt renditions of New Mexico's most cherished traditional songs.

Tuesday, May 14th

Wednesday, May 15th

Saturday May 25th - Monday May 27th

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Music

May

Tuesday, May 8th

Friday, May 10th

Saturday, May 11th

Sunday, May 12th

  • Mothers Day Concert | Plaza de Las Cruces | Sunday, May 12th | 5 pm | Free | Al Hurricane Jr., son of the legendary Al Hurricane, has captivated fans across generations by preserving and performing heartfelt renditions of New Mexico's most cherished traditional songs.

Saturday, May 18th

Sunday, May 26th

  • Major’s Jazz Fest | Plaza de Las Cruces | Sunday May 6th | 6 pm | Free | Wayne Bergeron accompanied by Las Cruces’ own Border Jazz Orchestra, and Organ Mountain High School Jazz Workshop Bands 1 and 2.

October

Wednesday, October 9th

“Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Art

May

Friday, May 10th & Saturday May 11th

  • Mother’s Day Art Sale | Las Cruces Clay and Studio | Friday May 10th 4 pm - 7:30 pm & Saturday May 11th 10 am - 4 pm | Come find unique gifts made by local artisans for moms, grads, and more. You can browse original ceramics, jewelry, water colors, weaving, and mixed media.

Saturday, May 11th

  • Art in the Garden Tour | Artists of Picacho Hills | Saturday, May 11th | 10 am - 4 pm | This year's tour includes five locations and 18 artists displaying paintings, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, folk art, mixed media, and mosaic art. Maps will be available behind the Santa Fe Restaurant on Picacho Hills Drive the day of the event.

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

Adopt a Pet

Theatre

May 18th & 19th

  • La Saison de la Faerie | Black Box Theatre | Saturday May 18 @ 8:00 pm & Sunday May 19 @ 2:30 pm | In an enchanting departure from their traditional narrative-driven performances, The Dance Eclectic is thrilled to introduce an original masterpiece. This innovative performance, shaped and brought to life by each member of The Dance Eclectic, marks the troupe's first

May 31th - June 16th

Gardening

May

Wednesday, May 8th

  • Agave Restoration Initiative by Rachel Burke | Native Plant Society of New Mexico | NMSU Biology Annex | Wed May 08 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | To support the recovery of the Mexican long-nosed bat, the continued conservation of all pollinating bats and the agave landscape upon which these bats rely, BCI has launched an Agave Restoration Initiative across Mexico and the Southwestern U.S.

Thursday, May 9th

  • Lush and Lean Workshop - Habit Gardening | City of Las Cruces Water Conservation | Thursday, May 9 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Branigan Memorial Library Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho Avenue | Free | Come learn about habitat gardening and how you can make your urban landscape a conservation stepping stone. Presented by Sylvia Hacker, Doña Ana County Master Gardener and Naturalist

Tuesday, May 14th

Friday, May 17th

  • 24th Annual Blessing of the Fields | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | Friday, May 17th | 10 am | 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces | Free | The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will celebrate an old tradition with the annual Blessing of the Fields with a colorful procession around the Museum grounds begins with the blessing the animals, plants, and acequia.

Thursday, May 23rd

  • Lush and Lean Workshop: Pruning Workshop | City of Las Cruces Water Conservation | Thursday, May 23 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Branigan Memorial Library Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho Avenue | Free | Homeowners will learn how to correctly prune their trees and shrubs for sustainability and long-term survival. This is a hands-on pruning workshop held outside at the Albert Johnson Park in front of the Branigan Library. Dress for the activity. This workshop will begin in the Roadrunner Room. Presented by Les Finley, Horticulturist, Longtime Local Nurseryman, ISA Certified Arborist

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

May

Monday, May 6th

  • Bird Walk | Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park | Monday May 6th | 8 am - 10 am | Free - $5 State Park Pass only | Join bird walk leader Danny Tipton for a tour of the birds around Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

Saturday, May 11th

  • World Migratory Bird Day | Dripping Springs Natural Area | Saturday May 11 | 7 am - 9:30 am | From 7 to 9:30 a.m., bird banding will take place in the restricted-access Ice Canyon area behind the visitor center. That's an opportunity to see birds up close and ask questions of a licensed bird bander.

    Then at 8:30, MVAS will lead a birding hike along the trails. Loaner binoculars will be available for beginning birders. Bring water, wear a hat, and apply sunscreen.

  • Susanne Tondi Wilson Memorial Hike | Dripping Springs Natural Area | Saturday May 11 | 8:30 am | Susanne loved people. She loved group fitness. And she loved hiking. Even after cancer

    treatments meant she had to isolate from people, she still went hiking! Join us in celebrating her life!

  • Bird Walk | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | Sage Crest Park | Saturday May 11 | 8 am - 10 am | Bird walk leader Johnathan Brooks

Recurring Events 

  • Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | Sunset Stroll Parking area | Daily through May 11th | 6:30 pm & varies with sunset | Subject to Weather Call (575) 479-6124

  • 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 |

The Social Scene

Just sharing what catches my attention posted around Las Cruces 🙂 

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You know that feeling when you're scrolling through your social media feed and suddenly spot an amazing event that happened just a few days ago? And you can't help but think, "Wow, I totally would've been there if I'd known about it!" Trust me, I've been there more times than I can count! 😅

It's not like we're not checking our social media accounts regularly, right? So, how do these events manage to slip through the cracks? Sometimes it feels like Facebook and other platforms are purposely hiding them from us until it's too late. Talk about frustrating! 😤

Well, we've decided to take matters into our own hands and create this newsletter just for you! Our mission is to keep you in the loop about all the exciting events coming up, so you never have to miss out again. We've got your back! 😃

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