Jul30th

Stories and paintings bring the Old West to life

Posted at 8:31 am | Filed Under Exhibit News

LAS CRUCES, NM – A new exhibit at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum provides insight into the Old West through the storytelling and paintings of the late Keith Humphries.  
“Keith Humphries: Stories of the Old West,” is now open in the museum’s new Legacy Gallery. The exhibit combines Humphries’ paintings, excerpts from his [...]

Jul29th

“Rodin: In His Own Words” exhibit to visit Las Cruces

Posted at 11:01 am | Filed Under Exhibit News

By: Stephany Trego
LAS CRUCES, NM— Some of Auguste Rodin’s bold impressionistic pieces that have been displayed in museums around the world will be at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.
Beginning September 5th and lasting through November 23rd, people can come and view some of his various bronzes, a selection of photographs and portraits of Rodin, [...]

Jul21st

This August is full of things to do at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

Posted at 1:23 pm | Filed Under Event News

By: Stephany Trego
Cooking, camps, and new exhibits can be found this August at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.
Delicious dishes made from okra, leeks, nectarines and figs will be prepared in the Harvest Cooking Class, taught by Carol Koenig. The class will be on August 5th from 2 to 4 p.m. and pre-registration [...]

Jul10th

10th Annual Mesilla Valley Maze introduces the New Mexico Pumpkin Festival

Posted at 11:30 am | Filed Under Event News

By Stephany Trego
LAS CRUCES, NM— Never before has a corn field been so much fun! Whether you have kids or are just a kid at heart, you will have a blast maneuvering your way through the twists and turns in this year’s maze.
This year’s theme is Presidents and Pumpkins, which pays tribute to all of [...]

Jul9th

The 28th Annual Whole Enchilada Fiesta Promises to be the best yet

Posted at 12:02 pm | Filed Under Event News

By Stephany Trego
Las Cruces, NM – What do you get when you combine 750 pounds of stone ground corn, 175 gallons of vegetable oil, 75 gallons of red Chile, 175 pounds of grated cheese, and 50 pounds of onion. … the worlds largest enchilada.
This year’s Whole Enchilada Festival will take place on September 26th through [...]

Jul9th

ArtsHop Event benefits local youth

Posted at 12:01 pm | Filed Under Event News

By Stephany Trego
Las Cruces, NM – Art lovers prepare yourself to tour some of Las Cruces’ finest galleries featuring beautiful works of art from local talented artists. The ArtsHop event will be held on Friday, September 5th from 5 to 9 p.m., and benefits young art students.
The event is sponsored by the Dona Ana Arts [...]

Jul9th

Traditional Mexican holiday celebrated two-hundred years later

Posted at 12:01 pm | Filed Under Event News

By Stephany Trego
LAS CRUCES, NM – Thousands of people will fill the Mesilla Plaza the second week in September for the annual Mexican Independence Day celebration, Diez y Seis de Septiembre.
Celebrating their Mexican heritage, the Town of Mesilla will host its annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre festivities from noon to midnight on Saturday, Sept. [...]

Jul9th

Second annual Indigenous Soccer Cup to be held at New Mexico State University

Posted at 12:01 pm | Filed Under Sports

By Stephany Trego
Las Cruces, NM- The New Mexico State University American Indian Program & Athletic Department will help co-host the 2008 Indigenous Soccer Cup at NMSU from July 20th through the 26th. More than 34 communities will be represented by 24 Native youth teams in this positive youth development event.
In addition to the top-level soccer [...]

Jul9th

Thousands expected at the 2008 La Viña Winery Harvest Festival

Posted at 12:00 pm | Filed Under Event News

By Stephany Trego
Las Cruces, NM – Spend the weekend enjoying wine and entertainment at one of southern New Mexico’s oldest wineries at the annual La Viña Winery Harvest Festival from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19 at La Viña Winery.
“The idea is to introduce people to new wines and part [...]

Jul9th

Local Festivals sure to make Labor Day Weekend a memorable one

Posted at 11:48 am | Filed Under Event News

By Stephany Trego
LAS CRUCES, NM – New Mexico Chile and wine have one thing in common this Labor Day weekend, festivals held in their honor. Whether you’re wanting to sip on some of the finest wine in the area, or eat the hottest Chile west of the Mississippi, you won’t have to travel far.
Frequently featured [...]

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