[vc_column]Only a few more weekends to take advantage of Monuments to Main Street! This weekend, choose from an activism-driven film festival, aerial tours, Aggie football and more.
Read on for events coming up this weekend, and make sure to keep an eye on our Visit Las Cruces blog for more information on the events you’re most excited about.[minti_spacer height="7"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Hosted by Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the ultimate night of environmental and adventure films that will transport you to the farthest reaches of the globe and inspire you to make a difference in your community and world.Dates:
September 15
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:7pm[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Rio Grande Theatre[vc_column][minti_spacer height="30"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta – Mesilla
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in the village of Mesilla! Be sure to catch a stunning parade, folklorico dances, mariachi music and authentic Mexican cuisine.Dates:
September 16-17
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:
Saturday 12pm – 10pm, Sunday 12pm – 7:30pm
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:
Old Mesilla Plaza
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:
FREE
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:
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Apollo Astronaut Training Site Aerial Tour at Kilbourne Hole Crater
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Sights, space, and history combine on the Apollo Astronaut Training Site Tour! This aerial tour takes participants to the visually stunning Kilbourne Hole to explore the history of the Apollo space program here.Date:
September 16
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:
Santa Teresa Airport, 8000 Airport Rd, Santa Teresa
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:
Starting at $149/person
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:
monuments2mainstreet.com | (877) 808-6877
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Billy the Kid Tour
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Take a trip back in time with a historical Billy the Kid tour! This adventure visits infamous Billy the Kid locations throughout Doña Ana County, from the jail where he made his escape in Old Mesilla plaza to Fort Selden where he rustled cattle and more.Date:
September 16
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:
9am – 11am
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:
Old Doña Ana County Courthouse, 215 N. Alameda, Las Cruces
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:
$25/person
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:
monuments2mainstreet.com | (877) 808-6877
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Aggie Football vs. Troy
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Show your pride at Aggie Memorial Stadium as NMSU takes on Troy!Date:
September 16
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:
6pm
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:
Aggie Memorial Stadium, New Mexico State University
[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Learn More:nmstatesports.com/schedule[vc_column][minti_spacer height="30"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
WWII Bombardier Targets Aerial Tour
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Want some local history with a dash of adventure? This September, WWII Bombardier Targets Tours take you back in time to get an up-close view of World War II bombardier training missions, last seen over 70 years ago.Date: September 16 [vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Santa Teresa Airport, 8000 Airport Rd, Santa Teresa[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:Starting at $149/person[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:monuments2mainstreet.com | (877) 808-6877[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"][vc_column][minti_spacer height="30"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Organ Mountains City to Sky Aerial Tour
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]This September, experience New Mexico’s most iconic mountain range, the Organ Mountains, as never before! Every Saturday in September, explore the range in this stunning, once-in-a-lifetime aerial tour.Date:September 16[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location: Las Cruces Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:Starting at $149/person[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]More Info:monuments2mainstreet.com | (877) 808-6877[vc_column][minti_spacer height="30"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Aden Crater and Lava Flow: Rugged Wonderland Tour
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Explore the rugged yet lush wonderland of Aden Crater & Aden Lava Flow this Monuments to Main Street! This September is your chance to discover the unique wildlife, geologic gems, and pockets of lush vegetation against the backdrop of stark black lava.Date:8am – 12pm[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Location:Women’s Intercultural Center, 303 Lincoln St., Anthony[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:FREE[vc_column][minti_spacer height="30"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Free Guided Hikes
[vc_column][minti_spacer height="15"]Every Saturday and Sunday during September, the Bureau of Land Management – Las Cruces District and Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks are offering free guided hikes for the public to experience and enjoy our National Conservation Lands!Cost:FREE[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Date:September 16-17[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Time:TBD[vc_column][minti_divider style="2" margin="15px 0 15px 0"]Cost:FREE