Las Cruces Events September 16th Issue

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Welcome to another edition of Live Love Las Cruces—gosh who knew there was so much to do in Las Cruces!

We hope you’ll discover something new that makes you love Las Cruces as much as we do.

Enjoy thrilling rodeo action, live music, carnival rides, delicious food, family entertainment shows, petting zoo, shopping, and local competitions all week at the Southern New Mexico State Fair. Sept 24 - 28th. More Info

The Spaceport America Open House is this Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm.

🏁 Check out some upcoming activities at our local BLM. More Info

✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for more events.

🎸 Check out the latest Live Music issue.

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

👉 Any updates or corrections will be reflected in the online version.

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

❤ Author Talk | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library - Roadrunner Rm | 1:30 pm | Joe Bullock “Walking with Herb”

Know Your City Program Series - Financial Services and Economic Development | City of Las Cruces | 6 pm

Loteria Night at Casa Autoplex | Casa Autoplex | 6 - 7 pm

NM Best Cornhole League Night | Rio Grande Winery | 5 pm

Inaugural Pre-Registration for the 2026 Mesilla Valley Days in Santa Fe | Las Cruces Convention Center | 5:30 pm | Sponsored by the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce (GLCCC) Ambassadors. This represents a significant regional advocacy effort aimed at ensuring Las Cruces and Mesilla Valley interests are well-represented during the New Mexico legislative session in Santa Fe.

Get to Know Your Museum | Friends of NM Farm & Ranch | 10 am | Learn about the story behind the exhibits.

Visiting Artist Lecture With Georgina Treviño | NMSU | 6 - 7 pm | Georgina will be speaking about her work and her exhibition "Greetings From Tijuana" opening the next day, Friday Sept 19th from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

Latin Heritage Month: Jacqie Rivera | NMSU Pan American Center | 7 pm | with special guests Frontera Bugalu Tickets

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

Las Cruces Chamber Ballet Gratitude Gathering | DH Lescombes | 6 - 8 pm

NMPW Salon Series with Denise Chavez | by New Mexico Press Women | Hilton Garden Inn | 1 pm | Celebrate storytelling, culture, and community with award-winning author, playwright, and community voice Denise Chávez

Shelter Sweethhearts | Petco | 9 am - 12 pm

Weaving for Justice Maya Textile Sale | First Christian Church | 10 am - 3 pm | Weaving for Justice is a nonprofit organization selling beautiful handwoven and embroidered textiles by Maya weavers

Fall Cleanup Day @Young Park | Las Cruces Parks & Recreation | 8 am - 12 pm | Register online

Dona Ana Doll Club Show & Sale | DollShowUSA | 9 am – 3 pm | $3 at door, children free.

Concealed Carry Class | Calvary Chapel Three Crosses | 8 am - 6 pm | 2 days. Range portion Sunday 12 - 4 pm | $50 donation – all proceeds go to support Three Crosses Christian School

Fillmore Canyon Guided Hike | Dripping Springs | 9 am - 12 pm | Sign up now, space limited RSVP

Vintage Typewriter Sale | COAS Books | 9:30 am - 12 pm

Super Secret Improv Show | Black Box Theatre | 7:30 pm

Live Showing of Owls of the Southwest | Leasburg Dam State Park | 7 - 9 pm | Meet the Owls just before the Star Viewing Program.

Klein Park Festival | Klein Park | 9 am - 4 pm | Enjoy jumping balloons, train rides, live music, face painting, games and prizes, bike raffles, food and drinks, and clothing for all ages

Bulls and Bumpers Showdown | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | 9 am - 1 pm | Bull Riding and Car Show

Hawks Aloft - Celebrate our 18th Anniversary | Wild Birds Unlimited | 11 am – 4 pm

History & Haunts, Ghosts of old Mesilla | Southwest Expeditions | 7 – 9:30 pm | Tickets

Spaceport Open House | Spaceport America | 9 am - 2 pm

Mayors Bike Ride | Las Cruces City Hall | 10 am

Green & Red Chile Cookoff | Fraternal Order of Eagles | by Cross Town Boxing | 11 am - 3 pm

🌶️ Got Events? We want to share them! Add your events free to our Online Events Calendar.

👉 Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Line Dancing, Badminton Practice, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club , Computer Literacy and Children's Storytime etc.

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

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

Super Secret Improv Show | Black Box Theatre | Sept 20th | 7:30 pm

Lend Me a Soprano | Blank Conversations | September 12th - 21st

Beyond Therapy | LCCT | October 03rd - 19th

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

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.

The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th

Nels Cline, Mark Dresser, Mark Feldman | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | Oct 18th

Jackalope MTB & Gravel Race 2025 | November 16th

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