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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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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Kilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater is an opportunity to witness thousands of years of history. More than an hour southwest of Las Cruces, Kilbourne Hole the Bureau of Land Management describes it as “a remnant of an ancient volcanic explosion.” The spot became a National Natural Landmark in 1975. It is…
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By Troy M. Ainsworth, Ph.D. City of Las Cruces Historic Preservation Specialist In the 16th century, Spaniards crossed portions of present-day New Mexico for the first time. In the case of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three fellow shipwrecked companions, Estevánico, Andrés Dorantes and Alonso…
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Please note, this hike was conducted earlier this year. View from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.Located in the Robledo Mountains (elevation 5,280 ft), Prehistoric Trackways National Monument is a 15-20 minute drive northwest of Las Cruces and offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and…
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News Release Culture, skill, and entertainment are the focus of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum’s 21 st annual Cowboy Days celebration. The fun is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. The family-friendly admission is $10 per carload…
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Go to any Las Crucen’s holiday festivities and you’ll find one of more of the following: tamales, champurrado and biscochos; and for those making these New Mexico staples, it’s a very personal process. The tamale maker, Maria Elena Salinas. The tamale maker Although you can typically find…
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Written by Rob McCorkle The soaring spires of the Organ Mountains just east of Las Cruces mightily impress even from a distance. But the city’s most defining physical feature beckons the curious and adventurous to come closer. When I have out of town guests, a trip to the Dripping Springs Natural…
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Note: When undertaking any physical activity, know your own limitations. Please make sure you are prepared for the weather with plenty of water, sunscreen, and proper clothing to stay safe. There are numerous hiking paths and trails in and around Las Cruces. Among the most popular reside in the…
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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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