FEB. 14: Four-course meal at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

Appetizer: Crab cakes for two or spicy meatballs and fresh mozzarella

Soup or salad: Tomato bisque or wedge salad

Intermezzo (to help cleanse the palate): Tequila infused sorbet

Entrée: 8 oz. filet mignon, mushroom demi, boursin whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus, or grilled salmon, spinach. Blistered heirloom tomatoes, rice and saffron tomato sauce

Dessert: Cheesecake Factory original cheesecake with or without fresh berries

$89 per couple + tax and gratuity

Call for reservations: 575-522-4300

FEB 15-16 AND 22-23: For the Love of Art Month events

One standout event includes the popular Artist Studio Tours. Each are held on the coming weekends: February 15-16 and 22-23. Studios open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (hours may vary). Different studios will be open each weekend offering an array of artwork. There also will be demonstrations, works of art in progress and the opportunity to meet the artists. Maps that include the participating studios are available in the event guide and an interactive map online at www.artformsnm.org.

NOW - FEB. 16: Three-course Valentine’s dinner specials at La Posta de Mesilla

Specials run now through February 16

Appetizer: Chile con queso or guacamole salad

Entrée: Combination plate No. 1, surf and turf or fajitas

Dessert: Sopaipillas, tres leches cakes or flan

Includes a complimentary glass of champagne and one stemmed rose

$49.95 per couple + tax and gratuity

Reservations recommended 575-524-3524 or at www.la-posta-de-mesilla.com

FEB. 14: Four-course meal at NMSU’s Villanueva Victory Club

First course: Roasted red pepper bisque or Caesar Salad

Second course: Lobster ravioli with champagne caviar cream sauce

Entrée selection served with fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus: Filet mignon with crab meat bearnaise, seared sea bass with tomato and oyster confit or ratatouille tart with whipped goat cheese butter

Dessert: Dark chocolate lava cake

All courses served with champagne or sparkling cider.

Cash bar available

$65 per couple

Reservations required by Feb. 12, 575-646-4802

NOW – FEB. 29: A Hacienda-style Valentine’s celebration

  • Dinner only

Appetizer: Green chile crab bisque or Hacienda salad

Entrée: Filet mignon, Hacienda crab cakes or Chilean sea bass

Dessert: 1 selection from menu to share

Includes two glasses of Proseco and a rose

$99 per couple + tax

Reservations recommended 575-652-4953

 

  • Dine and Stay

One-night stay for two in a Hacienda queen room

Welcome cocktails

$75 gift certificate for food and beverage purchases

Breakfast for two

$199 + tax

FEB. 14: Ramada Valentine’s room packages

King Room Valentine’s Day Package: Two-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $215 + tax

Queen Room Valentine’s Day Package: Two-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $185 + tax

King Room Valentine’s Day Package: One-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $119 + tax

Queen Room Valentine’s Day Package: One-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $105 + tax

Reservations required 575-613-4693