End of summer may bring some activities to a halt, but in Las Cruces, the Real New Mexico, it is the start of the peak festival season. Located in the southern part of state, the sunseeker city is perfect for year-round outdoor recreation and events. Here is a preview of the must-attend festivals…
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Whether date night (or weekend away) there's plenty to do to mark the occasion This Valentine’s Day may fall on a Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to a middle of the week celebration. There is plenty to do in and around Las Cruces to spark the romance or celebrate the…
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By Troy M. Ainsworth, Ph.D. City of Las Cruces Historic Preservation Specialist In the 16th century, Spaniards crossed portions of present-day New Mexico for the first time. In the case of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three fellow shipwrecked companions, Estevánico, Andrés Dorantes and Alonso…
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New Mexico Highway 28 travels from Mesilla, NM to north El Paso, TX. Running alongside the Rio Grande, the drive is one of the more widely-known, traveled highways in the area. It's popularity is due in large part to the Stahmann Farms pecan orchards. The trees have grown over the roadway, making…
Read MoreDust off your running shoes and rinse out your favorite wine glass for the inaugural Run Then Wine Marathon September 20, 2014 in Las Cruces. The 26.2 mile race begins at 6:30 a.m., with men and women competing for cash prizes (must be USATF member to collect cash prize) of $500.00 for 1st Prize…
Read MoreDust off your running shoes and rinse out your favorite wine glass for the inaugural Run Then Wine Marathon September 20, 2014 in Las Cruces. The 26.2 mile race begins at 6:30 a.m., with men and women competing for cash prizes (must be USATF member to collect cash prize) of $500.00 for 1st…
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