Parade, Carnival, Chile roasting, Restaurants, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Entertainment, Chile Eating & Watermelon Eating Contests, and fun for the kids. Be prepared to walk or to catch complimentary shuttles. […]
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer Family Fun Walks! These 5-kilometer walking events will be on Saturdays during July through September. This series consists of […]
Help us celebrate Monuments to Mainstreet and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks' 10th Anniversary with a guided hike! MORE INFO Informational guided hike to visit La Cueva Archeological site […]
The Franciscan Festival of Fine Art is sponsored by the Holy Cross Retreat Center (HCRC) to promote appreciation for fine artists and their work. All participants are approved by a […]
Join Ranger Flo for a guided tour of the Fort Selden ruins. Explore 1400 years of history from the Mogollon to the Spanish and the American military. Tour included in […]
Sample over 200 wines from New Mexico’s finest wineries. Find your favorite to enjoy by the glass. Purchase by the bottle or case to enjoy all Summer. Click here for […]
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park: 1st Monday of the month bird walk. Meet at the visitors center. Walk leader will be Wayne Treers, substituting for Mark Pendleton. Please contact Wayne by […]
The Loco Loop: Scrambling Up the Three Highest Peaks in the Potrillo Mountains in a Day. The Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Area is a located on the remote southern end of […]
Multi-surface group rides, that range from 10-25 miles. Routes and meet-up location are posted Tuesdays and rides begin every Thursday ~6:30/7PM. For more information go to Monumental Loop | Facebook
Live music and activities on the plaza de Las Cruces.
Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the full moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment […]
Sagecrest Park / East of Las Cruces Dam: 2nd Saturday of the month bird walk. Group leader: Joel Gilb. Meet at Sagecrest Park by the MVAS “Keep the Park Beautiful” sign. […]
Join Ranger Mike and learn some basic campfire cooking. Recipes and tips will be provided. Demonstration and ranger interaction included in general admission. *Ranger Mike’s ability to cook over a […]
All movies are free. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun! ***Movies start at dusk!***
Enjoy the radiance of the dunes beneath a full moon with this night of extended park hours. The park will have extended closing hours until 11:00 pm to enjoy the […]
FEE: Free. No fee for program, park entrance fees apply. LOCATION: Meet near the sunset stroll sign parking area, a 5-mile (8.05 km) drive from the fee station. Days: Every […]
Multi-surface group rides, that range from 10-25 miles. Routes and meet-up location are posted Tuesdays and rides begin every Thursday ~6:30/7PM. For more information go to Monumental Loop | Facebook
The 2022 White Sands Balloon & Music Festival combines the beauty of the Tularosa Basin Landscape, Red Dirt Country Music, Hot Air Balloons, and Family-Friendly Activities. The Alamogordo Center of […]
September 17-18 – Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta, Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico Mexican Independence Day! Join the village of Mesilla as they commemorate Mexico’s independence. Be […]
Help us celebrate Monuments to Mainstreet and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks' 10th Anniversary with a hike and brunch! MORE INFO We will carpool to location. Meet up location […]
Join Ranger Flo and learn about the history of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, one of North America’s oldest roads. Walk on a portion of the trail and check […]
Registration Fee: $25 day of event/$20 per registration before September 5th. Vendors $80 Day of event/$75 pre registration before September 5th. Set Up Time: 7 am – 10:30 am, show […]
Tellbrook Park: Third Wednesday of the month bird walk. Group Leader: Wayne Treers, substituting for Mark Pendleton. Meet at the park entrance. Please contact Wayne by telephone (575-528-8696) at least 2 […]
Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks 10th Anniversary Event Click here for more info
Multi-surface group rides, that range from 10-25 miles. Routes and meet-up location are posted Tuesdays and rides begin every Thursday ~6:30/7PM. For more information go to Monumental Loop | Facebook
National Public Lands Day - Free entrance to White Sands National Monument (NPS) and BLM-managed recreation areas (Dripping Springs, Aguirre Springs, Three Rivers Petroglyph Site) "Established in 1994 and held […]
Help us celebrate Monuments to Mainstreet and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks' 10th Anniversary with Yoga on the Monument! LOCATION La Cueva Amphitheater at the large La Cueva Group […]
Event will be held in Ice Canyon (Behind the A.B. Cox Visitor Center) at Dripping Springs Natural Area. Open to the public No entry fee for the event
Join Ranger Mike for a guided tour of the Fort Selden ruins. Explore 1400 years of history from the Mogollon to the Spanish and the American military. Tour included in […]
Event Dates: September 24th & 25th, 2022. La Viña Winery, 4201 Highway 28, Anthony, NM 88021. More Info
All movies are free. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun! ***Movies start at dusk!*** Family friendly movies all summer – select Saturdays June to September.
Help us celebrate Monuments to Main street and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks' 10th Anniversary with a guided hike! MORE INFO Come learn about the night sky and night-dependent […]
Help us celebrate Monuments to Mainstreet and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks' 10th Anniversary with Yoga on the Monument! LOCATION Ice Canyon behing the Dripping Springs Visitors Center $5 […]
12th Annual SalsaFest celebrates “ALL THINGS SALSA” with the Salsa Triple Threat! Salsa Tasting, Salsa Music and Salsa Dancing at the AmadorLive Eatery & Entertainment District, Sunday Sep 25th, GATES […]
September 28 – October 2 – Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo, Las Cruces, New Mexico The Southern New Mexico State Fair has something for everyone; a midway, an […]
Multi-surface group rides, that range from 10-25 miles. Routes and meet-up location are posted Tuesdays and rides begin every Thursday ~6:30/7PM. For more information go to Monumental Loop | Facebook
Leasburg Dam State Park. Last Saturday of the month bird walk. Group leader: CJ Goin. Meet at the park visitor’s Center at 8:00 AM and plan to carpool to the picnic […]
September 1-3– Hatch Chile Festival, Hatch, New Mexico. The Mesilla Valley is the Chile capital of the world, and what better way to celebrate than with a Chile festival. Sample […]
LAS CRUCES -- For Elizabeth Abrams, the art of photography offers an opportunity to connect deeply with the world around us, especially in the form of nature. Her exhibit, “Antidotes: […]
Join us for a unique exhibition at the Museum of Art, ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN: Transforming Paper to Sculpture, featuring innovative artwork of Santa Fe artists Kevin and Jennifer Box. […]
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature two local artists for the month of September: […]
5-9PM DOWNTOWN ON THE PLAZA LAS CRUCES NEW MEXICO!! Come celebrate public art from its finest donators! FAFM is a space for artists, creatives & small businesses to showcase their […]
The Franciscan Festival of Fine Art is sponsored by the Holy Cross Retreat Center (HCRC) to promote appreciation for fine artists and their work. All participants are approved by a […]
Sample over 200 wines from New Mexico's finest wineries. Find your favorite to enjoy by the glass. And purchase by the bottle or case with special Festival pricing. ENJOY ALL […]
September 8, 2023 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM 100 N. Main Street Las Cruces , 88001 POKEMON GOOOOO - The Las Cruces Fair Farmers Market is hosting a Pokémon Go […]
Dates: September 8, 2023 Price: Free Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday Night Market - Join us Friday night from 4-9pm on Plaza de Las Cruces for our themed […]
Dates: September 8, 2023 Price: Free Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 1280 E. University Museum Las Cruces , NM 88003 The University would like to invite you to a […]
Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, June 10th, with “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile”. Movies will be shown on select Saturdays in June, July, and August, at Young […]
Join us for a rejuvenating morning of yoga amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Organ Mountains in Las Cruces, NM. This in-person event will take place on Saturday, September 9, […]
Come join a BLM archaeologist for a hike to Peña Blanca in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument! Attendees will learn about the prehistory of the Peña Blanca area and […]
We are SO excited to announce "Sábados on Bikes with Friends"! We've partnered with Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks to put together monthly bike clinics for kids of all […]
September 9, 2023 @ 7pm Price: $5 A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her mother’s wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent (Johnny Depp). Concessions served including snacks, […]
Join us for a rejuvenating morning of yoga amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Organ Mountains in Las Cruces, NM. This in-person event will take place on Saturday, September 10, […]
Presented By: Shine On Floyd band Dates: September 10, 2023 Price: $30 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Don't miss Shine On Floyd's tribute to Pink Floyd at the Rio […]
Join us for the OMDP Economic Report Reception, where we'll dive into the economic impact the designation of OMDP has had. OMDP Economic Report Reception Join us for an exciting […]
Come out and see the wonderful and colorful hot air balloons! September 15, 2023 - September 16, 2023 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT
Dates: September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023 Mexican Independence Day! Join the village of Mesilla as they commemorate Mexico’s independence. Be sure to catch folklorico dances, mariachi music, and […]
Theme: The ethnobotany and historical hike to the Dripping Springs Mountain Camp and Boyd Sanatorium MORE INFO Hike is led by Tom Dormody Easy-moderate hike, takes roughly 3-3.5 hours so […]
Depending on the weather, Colin may offer the short or long version. See both descriptions here: Come join us for a shorter hike to the Brachiopod Sidewalk at the Prehistoric […]
Hiking the Bishop's Cap Loop: Geology, Plant, and Historical Highlights Join Visit Las Cruces for a presentation about Hiking the Bishop's Cap Loop. Dr. Tom Dormody, Docent for Friends of […]
September 22, 2023 Price: Free Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday Night Market - Join us Friday night from 4-9pm on Plaza de Las Cruces for our themed night […]
National Public Lands Day – Free entrance to White Sands National Monument (NPS) and BLM-managed recreation areas (Dripping Springs, Aguirre Springs, Three Rivers Petroglyph Site) “Established in 1994 and held […]
Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, June 10th, with “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile”. Movies will be shown on select Saturdays in June, July, and August, at Young […]
Join volunteers across the country on September 23 for National Public Lands Day, celebrating 30 years of care and community for our public lands.! Water and snacks provided Volunteers should […]
2125 Robert Larson Boulevard (575) 524-8602 Dates: September 27, 2023 - October 1, 2023 The Southern New Mexico State Fair has something for everyone; a midway, an auction, food, music, […]
19955 Highway 70 East Alamagordo , NM 88310 whsa_interpretation@nps.gov (575) 479-6124 Dates: September 28, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow […]
September 29, 2023 - September 30, 2023 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 526-2620. Please visit website for more information: https://www.mesillanm.gov/events/
Dates: September 29, 2023 Price: Program is free. Park entrance fees of $25 per vehicle apply unless you have a National Park pass. Time: 7:00 PM Enjoy the radiance of the dunes beneath a full moon with live music, ranger programs, and special guest presenters and artists. Full Moon Nights share the cultural legacy of […]
Join us for the 2023 Wild & Scenic Film Festival on September 30 from 6-8pm at the Rio Grande Theatre SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to […]