Apr23rd

May Calendar of Events at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Posted at 11:49 am | Filed Under Event News

Special Presentation:
“Life of a Rodeo Announcer,” with Doug Mathis
May 1, 7 p.m.
Doug Mathis, one of the top rodeo announcers in the country and an actor, will talk about his illustrious career. Co-sponsored by the New Mexico State University rodeo team and the Farm & Ranch Heritage Foundation. Free.
Harvest Cooking Class
May 6, 2-4 p.m.
Come learn the [...]

Apr15th

Las Cruces To Hold Railroad Days April 24th-26th

Posted at 8:26 am | Filed Under Event News

The City of Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla, will hold the first ever Railroad Days celebration from April 24th to April 26th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the museum. Railroad Days will mark the 127th anniversary of the arrival of the first train in Las Cruces.
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train [...]

Apr14th

Mercantile exhibit takes visitors back in time

Posted at 11:55 am | Filed Under Exhibit News

LAS CRUCES — It’s not often you see two people playing checkers inside a museum exhibit.
But then there are not many exhibits like the new mercantile in the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum’s Heritage Gallery. The recreated general store is part of the “Going to Town” portion of the “Farm Life in New [...]

Apr7th

Cultural Traditions Highlight Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 3-4

Posted at 12:58 pm | Filed Under Event News

by Bianca L. Granado 
Grab your sombrero, maracas and dancing shoes and join in the festivities at the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 on the Mesilla Plaza.
The celebration begins at noon on Saturday and will continue until midnight. Sunday’s events begin at noon and continue until 7 p.m. Emily [...]

Apr3rd

New Mexico Library Association coming to Las Cruces

Posted at 9:27 am | Filed Under Event News

The New Mexico Library Association’s Annual Conference will be held Wednesday, April 9 through Friday, April 11 at the Corbett Center on the New Mexico State University campus.
“The convention gives great opportunities to network with other librarians throughout the state,” said Lynette Schurdevin, circulation manager for the Thomas Branigan Memoral Library. “We have the chance [...]

Apr2nd

Border Book Festival returns April 19-20

Posted at 9:19 am | Filed Under Event News

by Bianca L. Granado
A celebration of literature in the borderland region is fast approaching as the Border Book Festival returns with a weekend full of activities, entertainment and of course, books!
“Return: the 14th annual Border Book Festival” will be Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20, in Mesilla, and feature artists like Cristina Garcia, author of [...]

Apr1st

La Viña Blues and Jazz Festival seduces visitors on April 26 and 27

Posted at 9:38 am | Filed Under Event News

by Bianca L. Granado 
The soul swinging sounds of blues and jazz mixed with the seductive tastes of wine are not to be missed at the La Viña Blues and Jazz Festival Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at La Viña Winery.
Admission is $10 dollars for anyone 21 and older. This admission price includes a complimentary [...]