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Welcome to another edition of Live Love Las Cruces—Connecting you to your Las Cruces community.
Discover what's making Las Cruces so much fun this week!
The Mesilla Valley Maze Opens
The Mesilla Valley Maze Season Opens and is ready to show you a fun time. It starts on Sept 27th and runs through October 26th. Open Daily from 11 am to 7 pm
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo
Family Friendly: 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
Music: Check out the music lineup coming to the State Fair & Rodeo in the Spotlight section of this weeks Live Music Issue that includes Randall King, Rick Trevino and Austin Van as headliners.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts on October 04th and runs through October 12th. Don’t miss the breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions, beautiful evening glows, and endless wonder in the skies for visitors of all ages.
Tidbits
🏁 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.
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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Tuesday, September 23rd
Singo - Music Bingo | Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery | 7 pm
Munson Library: Crafts of the World | Munson Library | 1 pm | Mexico & Central/South America.
Pioneer Bank | Clover Mobile Showroom | Pioneer Bank | 11 am
Wednesday, September 24th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th | Opening Day
Loteria Night at Casa Autoplex | Casa Autoplex | 6 pm
Last Taste of Summer by Chef Anthony Rodgers | Pecan Grill | 6 pm | Tickets $225 Per Couple, RSVP
Ft. Selden Read with a Ranger | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 4 pm | A ranger from Fort Selden will read "My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me" by Roxanne Troup.
Know Your City Program Series - Quality of Life | City of Las Cruces | 6 pm
Trivia Nights | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm – 10 pm
Trivia for a Cause: Shrek | Bosque Brewing Co. | 6 pm – 9 pm
NM Best Cornhole League Night | Rio Grande Winery | 5 pm
Thursday, September 25th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th
Mental Health First Aid (Youth-English) | Doña Ana County Health & Human Services | 8 am – 5 pm
Trivia Night | Pecan Grill & Brewery | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm – 11 pm
Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Queer Night | Grounded | 6 pm – 9 pm
Las Cruces Space Festival Trivia Night | Truth or Consequences Brewery | 7 pm – 10 pm
Friday, September 26th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th
5th Annual Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Golfing for Educators Scramble | NMSU Golf Course | 7 am | 2 days Friday & Saturday
Spoken Word Poetry Night | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
NMSU Astronomy Night | by Premiere Pet Sitters | Las Cruces Space Festival | 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Strong Coffee with Strong Women Event | The Association Women's Group @ Salud de Mesilla | 9 am
Platinum Oasis Pride Ball 2025 | FYI Plus NM | 7 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, September 27th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th
Harvest Wine Festival | La Vina Winery | 12 - 7 pm | 27th & 28th
5th Annual Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Golfing for Educators Scramble | NMSU Golf Course | 7 am | 2 days Friday & Saturday
Mesilla Valley Maze Season Opens | Mesilla Valley Maze | 11 am - 7 pm | Sept 27th through October 26th.
Empire MMA | NMSU Pan American Center / Special Events | 4 pm | Tickets
Southern New Mexico Pride Kick Off | Salud de Mesilla | 7 pm | Tickets
Boxtoberfest | Icebox Picacho | 12 pm – 10 pm
Las Cruces Space Festival | Challenger Learning Center of Las Cruces | 10 am
Puppy Palooza at PetSmart | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 9 am – 12 pm
Healthcare & Biz Expo | Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce | Plaza de Las Cruces | 9 am
Guided Bike Tour through historic Mesilla with Wine tasting | Southwest Expeditions | 10 am – 1 pm | Tickets
Kids Can - Jr. Vendors at the FCMLC | Kids Can of Dona Ana County | 8:30 am – 1 pm
Cancer Support Group Meeting | Desert Southwest Cancer Support Group-Public | 10 am – 12 pm
Sunday, September 28th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th | Final Day
Harvest Wine Festival | La Vina Winery | 12 - 7 pm | 27th & 28th
🌶️ 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 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
Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | September 24 - 27th
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
Also check our online events calendar for more.
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | October 4th - 12th
Nels Cline, Mark Dresser, Mark Feldman | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | 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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