Be My Valentine?

Looking for something to do with your partner? Here are a few suggestions for a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day. Fun for Two Stop by the Las Cruces Museum of Art Feb.09 to decorate a mug with your significant other. Have it glazed and fired by a professional in time for Valentine’s Day. No…

Read More

All the reasons you should visit Las Cruces in 2024

1. Festivals & Events The year holds plenty of must-attend events for you to enjoy! ¡Mira! Las Cruces This Spring festival is quite the highlight of the year here at Visit Las Cruces. 2024 will be second year that ¡mira! Las Cruces is executed as the festival debuted spring of 2023. Come on…

Read More

Día de los Muertos Recap

Have you been to a Día de los Muertos celebration? Here's what you should know. Día de los Muertos The Day of the Dead is a holiday long celebrated in Mexican and Hispanic culture. It’s typically recognized and celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 every year, though it varies from region to region. If…

Read More

Over the Mountain and Through Desert

Norm Dettlaff treks the Doña Ana Mountains for the 2023 Horny Toad Hustle. The sky was clear, there was an occasional gentle breeze, and the morning temps were pleasant. An excellent sign for an excellent race. Just over 150 competitors were registered to tackle the Horny Toad Hustle, a mountain…

Read More

3 must-attend Labor Day Festivals in Las Cruces, NM

End of summer may bring some activities to a halt, but in Las Cruces, the Real New Mexico, it is the start of the peak festival season. Located in the southern part of state, the sunseeker city is perfect for year-round outdoor recreation and events. Here is a preview of the must-attend festivals…

Read More

Las Cruces delivers on Valentine's outing

Whether date night (or weekend away) there's plenty to do to mark the occasion This Valentine’s Day may fall on a Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to a middle of the week celebration. There is plenty to do in and around Las Cruces to spark the romance or celebrate the…

Read More

Come visit the Chile Pepper Institute!

By Kirsten Rodgers Chile peppers are beloved and treasured by New Mexico and are a staple in the homes of many. With decades of chile growth and production in the state, it has roots that run deep in the hearts of New Mexicans. The Chile Pepper Institute (CPI) helped plant some of those roots, and…

Read More