Las Cruces Branigan Cultural Center to exhibit photographic portraits of Salvador Dali by Philippe Halsman and Dali’s illustrations of Alice in Wonderland Sept. 8 – 29
Posted at 8:00 am | Filed Under Exhibit News
by Bonnie Schranz
Las Cruces Museum of Art
Portraits of Salvador Dali by photographer Philippe Halsman and a 13 piece suite of illustrations Dali created for Lewis Carroll’s book Alice in Wonderland will be on display at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces Saturday, Sept. 8 – Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be no charge to [...]
2007 Whole Enchilada Fiesta promises entertainment, fun, world’s largest enchilada
Posted at 12:23 pm | Filed Under Event News, Features
by Bianca L. Granado
Where can you find the world’s largest enchilada and some of the hottest entertainment in the Southwest all rolled into one weekend? You’ll only find it in one place: Las Cruces
The 2007 Whole Enchilada Fiesta begins Friday, Sept. 28 and ends Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Hadley Sports Complex. Festivities include [...]
September Calendar of Events at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museuem
Posted at 7:55 am | Filed Under Event News
Sept. 4, 2-4 p.m.:Harvest Cooking Class
Enjoy cooking with red chile, bell peppers and plums. Chef Carol Koenig from Celebrations will teach us some creative recipes. Pre-registration is required. $20.
Sept. 9, Noon to 5 p.m.: Harvest Festival
This major event features a farmers’ market where Museum visitors can meet area farmers and buy fresh produce. We also [...]
Mexico’s call for independence celebrated two-hundred years later in Mesilla
Posted at 7:30 am | Filed Under Event News
by Bianca L. Granado
“El Grito de Dolores” by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810 started it all; the first revolution against Spain’s occupation in Mexico.
Years passed in Mexico’s quest for independence, but in 1821 finally received what Hidalgo called for. Almost two-hundred years later people are still celebrating that call for independence.
Celebrating their Mexican heritage, [...]
ArtsHop benefits local artists, galleries and middle school students
Posted at 7:30 am | Filed Under Event News
by Bianca L. Granado
Art lovers prepare yourselves to tour some of Las Cruces’ most talented galleries and artists and contribute to middle school student’s love of art at the 2007 ArtsHop event on Friday, Sept. 7 in Las Cruces.
This one evening event, sponsored by the Dona Ana Arts Council (DAAC), showcases a tour of selected galleries [...]
Three festivals sure to make Labor Day weekend memorable
Posted at 7:30 am | Filed Under Event News, Features
by Bianca L. Granado
Chile, apples and wine all have one thing in common Labor Day weekend in and around Las Cruces: they all have festivals in their honor.
Whether you’re looking for good wine, some of the hottest Chile west of the Mississippi, a plethora of apples for that great pie, all you have to do [...]
The NBA is coming to Las Cruces
Posted at 11:05 am | Filed Under Sports
Former Aggie Head Coach/New Sacramento Kings Head Coach, Reggie Theus, to Host the Dallas Mavericks at the Pan American Center on Tuesday, October 16
Reggie Theus’ fans will have one more chance to see the former head Aggie basketball coach in action in Las Cruces as the Sacramento Kings face the Dallas Mavericks in a Tuesday, [...]




