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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Frank Ray headlines April 29 event highlighting area’s culture, music, food, more Visit Las Cruces presents ¡mira! Las Cruces, a free, family-friendly festival highlighting the art and culture, cuisine, music and outdoor recreation that make the city and its surrounding communities one of a kind…
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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…
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New Mexico Highway 28 travels from Mesilla, NM to north El Paso, TX. Running alongside the Rio Grande, the drive is one of the more widely-known, traveled highways in the area. It's popularity is due in large part to the Stahmann Farms pecan orchards. The trees have grown over the roadway, making…
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Hiking is a year-round activity in southern New Mexico. During the winter months temperatures dip just enough to offer relief to hikers looking to take on some of the area’s open trails. 1. Prehistoric Trackways National Monument https://www.instagram.com/p/BvheJO7nG7T/ Established in 2009…
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The Village of Tortugas located in southern Las Cruces, will be hosting their annual event, Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta on December 10-12. This celebration is a cultural mix of Native American (Piro, Manso and Tiwa ancestry) and Hispanic customs and traditions. The 3-day event celebrates the…
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Chloride Chloride, NM has all the main parts of a western novel: silver strike, population boom, Apache raids, salvation by the militia, cattle versus sheep, tar and feathering, even bear attacks. In 1879, an Englishman named Harry Pye was delivering freight for the U.S. Army from Hillsboro to…
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