Explore our majestic Organ Mountains, hop on an Old West Stagecoach, take in the living art of the Plein Air Painters or get lost at the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch--There’s no better time to fall in love with Las Cruces.[minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Explore the National Monuments of Las Cruces
[minti_image img="20279"]Step away from your computer and venture into the Great Southern New Mexican Outdoors! If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air and a break from the monotony of your television, your work computer, or your phone--this is just the thing for you! Learn how to stay safe, have fun, and improve your health on the 5.4 million acres of public land surrounding our city.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]September 26, 2pm-3pm[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Meeting Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Roadrunner Room, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]FREE[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Mesilla Valley Corn Maze – This is Fall Family Fun at It’s Best
[minti_image img="20280"]There is still time to experience New Mexico’s original corn maze and pumpkin patch. Navigate the giant corn maze, pick your own special pumpkin, hop on an authentic hayride, or enjoy one of the many other activities for the family! The Mesilla Valley Maze is one of the great annually-available treasures of our community and is a great place for kids of all ages. Groups welcome.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Mesilla Valley Maze 3855 W. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88007[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Aden Crater And Lava Flow: Rugged Wonderland Tour - Wildlife, Geological Wonders And Indigenous Vegetation All In One Day!
[minti_image img="20281"]Tour the rugged and lush wonderland of Aden Crater & Aden Lava Flow. You’ll see unique wildlife, geologic gems and pockets of lush vegetation, all complimenting the stark, black lava backdrop. Located in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Aden Crater is thought to have last erupted roughly 16,000 years ago and was the discovery site of an intact giant ground sloth specimen. Aden Lava Flow is said to have been home to various outlaws and others on the run who sought its rugged shelter.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]September 29, 8 AM-Noon[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Meeting Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Women’s Intercultural Center. 303 Lincoln Street. Anthony, NM 88021[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Participant Limit:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]12[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Age Range: [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]5+[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]What’s Provided:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Breakfast burrito, drinks/light snacks[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]What You Need to Bring:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Camera. Sun hats. Sunscreen. Water & Snacks[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]To Schedule A Tour:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Email grecia@nmwild.org[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]FREE[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Organ Mountains City-to-Sky Plane Tour--Your VIP View of the Iconic Organ Mountains, the Rio Grande and the City of Las Cruces Awaits Above
[minti_image img="20282"]There’s still one more opportunity to experience New Mexico’s most iconic mountain range, the Organ Mountains, on an epic and one-of-a-kind aerial tour. The adventure originates at the Las Cruces Airport where you will follow the Rio Grande River and fly alongside the rugged Robledo Mountains and Billy the Kid’s Outlaw Rock. Enjoy this VIP view over Las Cruces, New Mexico’s 2nd largest city and this once in a lifetime view of the Organ Mountains, while you fly alongside the crown jewel of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]September 29 , Flights Will Leave Every 30 Minutes Beginning at 7 AM until 5 PM.[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Meeting Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Las Cruces Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces NM 88007 Passengers will need to be at the airport 30 minutes prior to the flight[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Participant Limit:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]3 per flight, 20-minute tour[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Age Range:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]5+[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]What You Need to Bring:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Camera. Sun hats. Sunscreen. Water & Snacks.[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]What’s Provided:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Drinks/Light Snacks.[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][minti_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swexpeditions.com%2F|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Starting at $149/person[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Plein Air Festival
[minti_image img="20273"]Witness art as it comes alive with “en plein air” artists and hobbyists as they create their masterpieces in the open air. You will be spellbound as you watch them incorporate the Las Cruces light, the feel and the textures of the surrounding outdoors in their work. “Paintouts” are held in public areas where you will be encouraged to mingle and experience this living art yourself. This is an art community that promotes interaction and communication between artists and the public.
Come on down and enjoy another “once in a lifetime” Monuments to Main Street opportunity as you watch the enchanting New[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]September 26 to 29, 8:00am – 5:00pm[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Participant Limit:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]8:00am - 5:00pm[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo
[minti_image img="20274"]There is nothing quite like an Ol’ Fashioned State Fair. Bring the entire family, or that special someone. Everyone enjoys a day at the carnival, exhilarating games and rides, tasty food, and the best in entertainment, including Las Cruces’ own Bri Bagwell. Don’t miss the Rodeo and the famous bull riding event, or action-packed stunt dog show. Your authentic Southern New Mexico experience awaits![vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Wednesday, September 27 – 9am to 10pm Thursday, September 28 – 9am to 10pm Friday, September 29 – 9am to 12am Saturday, September 30 – 9am to 12am Sunday, October 1 – 9 am to 6 pm[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Children under 6 – Free Ages 7-14 – $10 15+ – $14 1/2 Off All Day Wednesday 1/2 Til 2 pm Thursday/Friday[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Location:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds,12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007 United States[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][minti_spacer][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][ult_buttons btn_title="More info" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snmstatefairgrounds.net%2Findex.html|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer height="25"][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="25" bottom_padding="25"]
Old West Stagecoach Ride, Show & Rodeo
[minti_image img="20275"]Authentic Old West thrills await you - hop on the stagecoach and ride the original Butterfield Stagecoach trails. Follow the trails of the original pioneers, and experience the danger of Small’s outlaw gang. Settle in at base camp for a hearty old-fashioned dinner and thrill to Serna Ranch, his lariat collection and his Old Cowboy tales of the saddle.[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Date and Times:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]September 29 and 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Participant Limit:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]Picacho Mountain 8141 Willow Bloom Circle[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Age Range:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]5+[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]Cost:[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="2/3"]$35 per person[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][ult_buttons btn_title="Get Tickets Now" btn_link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swexpeditions.com%2F|title:Get%20Tickets%20Now|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow" btn_title_color="#ffffff" btn_bg_color="#ec2b21" icon_size="32" btn_icon_pos="ubtn-sep-icon-at-left" btn_shadow="shd-bottom" btn_shadow_size="5" btn_shadow_click="enable" btn_font_style="font-weight:bold;" btn_font_size="desktop:18px;"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"]More Information 1-877-808-6877[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][minti_spacer]Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of event information. Visit Las Cruces assumes no responsibility for event errors, changes, or omissions.