March means it’s Women’s History Month and Las Cruces is teeming with influential and driven women. Show your support for these local innovators by shopping at these women-owned businesses. GROUNDED Founded, owned, and operated by the Espiritu family, this local hotspot quickly gained traction after…
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Looking for a relaxed way to spend the day? Head over to neighboring Mesilla, NM and shop your stress away. Mesilla, NM is a historic hub anchored by the grand Basilica of San Albino — originally built of adobe in 1855, and still offering masses in English and Spanish today. Though considered a…
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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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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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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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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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