Archive for September, 2008

By: Stephany Trego

LAS CRUCES, NM— The 2008 United States Specialty Sports Association World Hispanic Slow Pitch Softball Championship will be held in Las Cruces September 12th – 14th. The event is a celebration of the Hispanic Culture, but is not limited to Hispanic participants.

The five divisions for the tournament are men’s competitive, men’s recreation, women’s competitive, women’s recreation and mixed recreation. However, depending on the number of teams in women’s and mixed, it may be combined into one division (competitive).

The mixed division will kick off the event at noon on Friday, and games will be played at Harty Softball Complex, Paz Park and Maag Park.

There will be 75-80 teams participating in the event, all coming from New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and California.

Kevin Naegele is the USSSA Executive Vice-President and is glad Las Cruces was chosen as this year’s location.

“I am excited that Las Cruces was awarded one of most prestigious tournaments USSSA has to offer.  With the experience that Bert Frederick has in running premier events, it should be a memorable experience for our teams that visit Las Cruces.”

The tournament will have a significant economic impact on the city of Las Cruces, with $200,000 in expected revenue for the two day period.

For more information, call Bert Frederick at 575-647-3034.

By: Stephany Trego

LAS CRUCES, NM – The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum have filled their September calendar with fun, unique classes and a new exhibit that will fascinate all who attend.

Local chef, Carol Koenig will teach the Harvest Cooking Class September 2nd at 2:00 p.m. During this two-hour class, participants will learn how to prepare delicious dishes using cantaloupe, cauliflower and green beans. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30.

On September 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. you can learn the basics of dowsing (questing, divining, or water witching), how to use the four basic dowsing tools and the benefits of dowsing. The class instructor is Frank Geisel and participants will receive a set of the four dowsing tools. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $20.

A fascinating story weaving together agriculture, spiritualism, and the Mesilla Valley will open on September 11th. The “Shalam Colony: Dream in the Desert” exhibition will open in the north corridor and will be on display through May 2009. An opening reception with refreshments is scheduled for 6 p.m., with a special event following at 7 p.m. in the theater.

Peeking ahead, on October 23rd – 25th will be the Ghosts of the Past event. Attendees will be taken on a guided evening stroll of the museum where they will encounter various characters from New Mexico’s past. This annual living history event will feature music, refreshments and children’s activities.

For more information or to register for a class, please call (575) 522-4100.