❤️ Las Cruces Events October 10th Issue

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Welcome back to Live Love Las Cruces—your friendly guide to all the cool stuff happening right under your nose that you probably didn't know about. Think of us as your fun-loving friend who always knows where the good times are hiding!

Las Cruces shines on the big screen! Catch the premiere of "In Our Blood," in Las Cruces with local crewmembers, at Allen Theatre Cineport 10 on October 17.

“They utilized so much of our diverse locations and wonderful crew, and you can see all that great work on the screen!”

Don't miss this homegrown story and exclusive post-show Q&A—before the official release on October 24th! More Info

Check out all of the films that were made in Las Cruces at FilmLasCruces.com

From October 1 to April 30, state park day-use fees are waived for New Mexico residents at nearly all parks; just bring a New Mexico ID or arrive in a vehicle with NM plates, noting that special parks like Living Desert Zoo & Gardens and parking at Rio Grande Nature Center aren’t covered by the waiver. More Info

The BLM has released their upcoming fall hikes, bikes, pop-ups, and patio chats for October. So many fun outdoor activities to enjoy this fall.

Notice: See which BLM Events will be Canceled during Government Shutdown. More info.

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New Mexico Veterans: Enjoy Lifetime State Park Access. Great news for New Mexico veterans! As of July 1, 2025, a new lifetime pass will provide free day-use and camping access at all New Mexico State Parks.

Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events.

Live Music: Check out the latest Live Music issue.

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and wine as Highway FM performs live at Rio Grande Winery this Saturday October 11th from 6–9 PM.

Get ready for their high-energy mix of Country, Country Rock, and Classic Rock that will keep you on your feet and dancing under the stars. This talented band knows how to bring the energy and deliver the kind of performance that makes for an unforgettable night out.

We're expecting a full house, so to make sure you have the best seat in the house, we're offering reserved seating on our beautiful courtyard patio! Guarantee your spot by reserving a table, or grab a seat with first-come, free seating.

Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere—this is a Southwest evening you won't want to miss!

Rio Grande Winery
Phone: 575-201-3744
Address: 5321 NM-28, Las Cruces, NM 88005

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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums | Museum Of Nature And Science | 5 - 9 pm

The Association's Her-Story Breakfast Club | Salud de Mesilla | 8:45 - 10 am | Speaker: Meghan Robinson, Owner of Little Steps Pediatrics.

Pickle Jam 2025 - Community Benefit Concert | Blue Moon | 6 - 10 pm | The Ghetto Blaster Playing. | Tickets

Family-Friendly Planting Day | City of Las Cruces | Pioneer Womans Park | 1 - 6 pm

Autumn Harvest Art Show and Market | Las Cruces Clay and Studio | 4 - 7 pm | Art show and sale featuring pottery, jewelry, weaving, paintings, and more from local artists! Friday & Saturday

NMSU Philharmonic Orchestra "Three Voices, One Stage" | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm

Screenwriting Workshop | Film Las Cruces | 6 - 7:30 pm

Los Leones Car Show | Mesilla Town Hall | 7 am - 3 pm | Free

Autumn Harvest Art Show and Market | Las Cruces Clay and Studio | 10 am - 4 pm | Art show and sale featuring pottery, jewelry, weaving, paintings, and more from local artists! Friday & Saturday

Pickle Jam 2025 - Pickleball Remix | East Mesa Pickleball Courts | 8 am - 4 pm | Tickets

16th Annual Pagan Pride Festival | Pioneer Womans Park | 10 am - 3 pm | Free Workshops, Entertainment, Games, Shop with Local Artisans Tarot and Palm Readers.

9th Annual Fall Carnival | Gym Magic Kids | 4 pm

2025 Southern New Mexico Book Festival | DACC East Mesa campus | 10 am - 6 pm | Writers helping writers. Celebration of literature, creativity, and community.

Bark & Browse with ASCMV | Farmers & Crafts Market | 9 am - 12 pm

Ghost Stories in the Old Prison Yard! | Southwest Expeditions | 7 - 9:30 pm | Tickets

Monster Truck Insanity Tour | Southern New Mexico State Fair | 2 pm | Tickets

New Mexico's Past through Murals | Branson Hall Library | 10 am - 12 pm | artworks of Old Mesilla, Conquistadors and the Franciscan Friar.

Kitty Glitter | Peace Lutheran Church | 9 am - 2 pm | Annual fundraiser to rescue cats and kittens. Friday also 5 - 8 pm.

Fossil Day | Zuhl Museum | 12 - 4 pm

In My Shoes Mini Film Festival | Las Cruces Convention Center | 5 - 8:30 pm

3rd Annual Aggie Up DACC Golf Tournament | NMSU Golf Course | Registration 7 am - Shotgun Start 8 am

Fiery Futures Chile Camp | The Chile Pepper Institute | 10 am - 1 pm | A three-day hands-on event where you can explore, experiment, and experience chile peppers like never before.

Author Darrell Brantley | Barnes & Noble | 1 - 3 pm | Signing copies of his book "The Abduction: The True Story of How the Legal System Failed a Child"

Friends' Day | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 8 - 11 am

Migration Day | Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park | 7:30 - 11:30 am

"Mists and Water Covered Rocks" Watercolor Society | Rachel Murphree Watercolors | 3 pm

Nostalgic Echoes Concert | Woody’s Gift Gallery | 6 pm | 3 Musicians: Lara Ruggles, Hana Zara, Era Snow.

Free Community Seminar: The 411 On Fatty Liver Disease | Memorial Medical Center | 5:30 - 7 pm

Singo - Music Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm | * Every Tuesday

Job Fair in Las Cruces | Las Cruces Convention Center | 10 am - 12 pm | Details

Angel Tree Sign-Ups | Salvation Army Las Cruces | 10 am - 12 pm

Know Your City Program Series - Parks and Recreation | City of Las Cruces | 6 - 8 pm

33rd Annual Empty Bowls | St. Paul's United Methodist Church | 11 am - 2 pm | This special event is a partnership between the Potters Guild of Las Cruces and El Caldito Soup Kitchen, bringing art, community, and compassion together to fight hunger. More info

Food Truck Friday | Morning Star Las Cruces | 5 - 8 pm

Build My Future | New Mexico Construction Alliance | 9:30 am - 3 pm | An exciting hands-on career exploration event designed to introduce middle and high school students to the dynamic world of skilled trades and construction!

"In Our Blood" Special Screening | Cineport 10 - Allen Theatres | 7 pm

Are We Scared Yet? (Red Cast) | A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 - 8 pm

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Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Local Sports, NMSU events, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club and more.

Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am to 1 pm | Wed & Sat.

Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am to 4 pm | Fri & Sun.

Mesquite Street Growers Market | Klein Park | Every Sunday 9 am - Noon | Food Focused Market

Urban Farm Stand | Harmony House | 8 - 10 am | Garden produce, plants, seeds, herbal remedies and crafts.

Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 to 10 am | Every Wednesday thru 11/12/25.

Bird Walk | Tellbrook Park | 8 - 10 am | Every 3rd Wednesday

Mesilla Valley Corn Maze | Sept 27th through October 26th | 11 am - 7 pm

Cornhole League Night | Rio Grande Winery | Wednesdays 5 pm

BLM Guided Mountain Bike Rides | Doña Ana Mountains Parking Area | 7 pm | * Every Tuesday | Riders must bring their own trail-ready bike and helmet. Directions

Beyond Therapy | LCCT | October 03rd - 19th

Home, I'm Darling | NTSC | October 03rd - 19th

Rocky Horror Picture Show | Blank Conversations Theatre Company | Rio Grande Theatre | Oct 10 & 11th

Are We Scared Yet? | A Children’s Theatre | Oct 17th - 25th | For grades K - 12

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar.

Also check our online events calendar for more.

Nels Cline, Mark Dresser, Mark Feldman | Postponed | Oct 18th |

Día De Los Muertos in Las Cruces | Amador Live | Saturday November 01st

Día De Los Muertos | Mesilla Plaza | November 01st and 2nd

Jackalope MTB & Gravel Race 2025 | November 16th

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