September is just around the corner and that means another spectacular Monuments to Main Street is about to kick off. The month-long celebration of nature, history, culture, the arts, heritage, music and the great Southern New Mexico outdoors returns for its 4th year. This year brings back all of your fall favorites like the Hatch Chile Festival, Mesilla Corn Maze, and the Harvest Wine Festival and introduces lots of new events like the White Sands Monument Sunset Stroll and the Top of the World Ridge Hike. And for a weekend of all things outdoors, don’t miss the Picacho Mountain Outdoor Festival and 5K Fun Run and Walk. A super-fun new child friendly event.

Look what’s in store starting September 1!

The celebration kicks off on Sunday, September 1 with a sampling of the best that Las Cruces has to offer. Your only dilemma will be where to start! 

Grab a buddy and cool down while you enjoy the sites of Organ Mountain - Desert Peaks National Monument from a 1 ½ hour lazy float down the Rio Grande. 

Prefer to stay on land? 

Enjoy a Bikepacking & Stargazing campout to Leasburg Dam State Park.Want to skip the physical activity this weekend? No problem. 

The Hatch Chile Festival and some of the world’s finest chile awaits you. 

And don’t forget It’s wine harvest season, so why not pop on over to the Las Cruces Harvest Wine Festival and try some of New Mexico’s finest vintages.

And that’s all just September 1!  

We have an entire month of New Mexico’s finest cultural, historical, outdoors and family fun lined up for you.

>>Check out the calendar and start planning your month now!<<

September in Las Cruces

September is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors of Southern New Mexico. The days are cooling and the nights are still warm enough, providing the perfect backdrop for our celebration of the amazing history, natural resources and beauty, culture and heritage of the Las Cruces area. 

Monuments to Mainstreet makes it easy for you to explore and enjoy the best of the best, all in our backyard. Whether it’s the great Southern Outdoors that excites you, or your appreciation for history, art, our vibrant heritage and entertainment, local food and libations, or a good ole football rivalry, M2M has it all lined up for you.

Embrace the Great Southern New Mexican Outdoors Whether on foot, bike, inner tube, jeep or plane, we’ll put you up close and personal with the best of the Southwest!

There’s no doubt we are richly blessed with National Monuments and incredible natural wonders, wildlife and geologic gems. M2M has created more ways than ever for you and your family to enjoy it all. Choose from guided hikes for various levels of fitness through the wonderland of Aden Crater and other spots,, do some backpacking and stargazing in a National Monument, enjoy a bird walk or learn a little more about the wildlife of our area. 

For the history and space buffs, take a plane tour and explore the visually stunning Kilbourne Hole and the Apollo Space Program. See fossilized “trackways” from prehistoric amphibians and reptiles. 

Searching for your zen? Enjoy the amazing site of colorful hot air balloons rising over the endless dunes, or take a sunset stroll where you’ll view the painted skies across the dunes.

Ready for Some Fiesta Fun? Live music, great food and entertainment, parades and local heritage abound!

Don’t miss the Kick-Off Fiesta on Mesquite Street with live music, stagecoach rides and more.  Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Historic Mesilla for Diez Y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta with live music, games, and a parade. La Gran Fiesta celebrates southern New Mexico traditions and people on Plaza de la Cruces.

Let the Wild and Scenic Film Festival and the Borderscene Film Festival transport you.

Ready for some football and other great family fun?

Fall isn’t really fall without taking the kids to Mesilla Valley Corn Maze and the fabulous New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo. Get that tailgate ready, and check out an Aggie Football game. 

Turn off the laptops and TV's, pack up the car, and get out and enjoy!

For a full calendar of M2M events

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