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Welcome to another edition of Live Love Las Cruces—Time to dive into the week's best local adventures and happenings.
Hiking weather is back! Fall has officially arrived in Las Cruces, bringing perfect temperatures for outdoor adventures and community events.
Kids and Adults alike will enjoy these fun activities! Let’s go!
2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo
Family Friendly: Enjoy 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 and Schedule of Events
Lots of Live 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.
Mesilla Valley Maze
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.
Pumpkins have been spotted 🙂 confirming Fall is here!
Camp OMDP at Amador Live
Celebrating 25 Years of National Conservation Lands! Experience the ultimate night under the stars—no camping gear needed! Camp OMDP brings music, s’mores, interactive wildlife, and hands-on activities to downtown Las Cruces for a free, family-friendly celebration of our cherished National Conservation Lands.
With live DJ sets, special speakers, and delicious food and drinks, this evening promises lasting memories and pure camp fun for all. Join us—everyone’s invited, and you won’t want to miss it!
Today, Friday Sept 26th: bring your lawn chair or blanket and find comfortable spot to sit back and enjoy the music and speakers. The fun starts at 6 pm at the Amador Live Patio downtown Las Cruces. More Info
Tidbits
🥾 Free Day-Use at New Mexico State Parks Saturday, Sept. 27 in recognition of National Public Lands Day.
🎣 Free Fishing Weekend September 27th & 28th. No need to purchase a fishing license.
🏞 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. ( I got mine 🙂 )
🏁 Check out some upcoming activities at our local BLM. More Info
✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for even 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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SPONSORED BY Rio Grande Winery
A perfect way to spend a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon! 🍂
Imagine this: a leisurely stroll through a specially curated collection of amazing art from talented local artists, all while enjoying a glass of New Mexico's finest wine 🍷, a refreshing cocktail 🍸, or a cold beer 🍺.
Live Music: Christopher Smith Escarcega will be there from 4 - 7 pm, setting the perfect mood with some smooth jazz, blues and soul 🎷.
When you have shopped to your heart's content, relax on our amazing patio with the best Organ Mountain views in Las Cruces, and perhaps try one of our salads or sandwiches.
Join us for this free event on Sunday September 28th from 3 pm to 7 pm.
RSVP to reserve your party’s tables.
Rio Grande Winery
Phone: 575-201-3744
Address: 5321 NM-28, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Friday, September 26th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | Fairgrounds | September 24th–28th
Camp OMDP: Celebrating 25 Years of National Conservation Lands | Amador Live Patio Downtown Las Cruces | 6 pm | Bring your lawn chair!
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
Free Fun Friday: Yoga Nidra | Downtown Desert Yoga | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Bike Tour - Old Mesilla to La Llorona Park | Southwest Expeditions | 10 am - 1 pm | Tickets $35-45 | Leisurely bike ride & picnic.
1st Annual Startup Expo | Doña Ana County Government Center | 11 am - 1 pm | A no-cost event created for entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators and small businesses.
Saturday, September 27th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th
Mesilla Valley Corn Maze - Season Opens | Mesilla Valley Maze | 11 am - 7 pm | Runs Sept 27th through October 26th.
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
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
2025 Open Chess Tournament | Cruces Chess Club | 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 28th
The 2025 Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | September 24th–28th | Final Day
Art Stroll | Rio Grande Winery | 3 - 7 pm | Enjoy curated art by local artists with the best mountain views in town.
Harvest Wine Festival | La Vina Winery | 12 - 7 pm | 27th & 28th
Monday, September 29th
Cafe Con Chisme | Casa De Mi Alma | 5:30 - 6:30pm | This group is for women to gather together, connect with each other, and form community.
🌶️ 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
Mesilla Valley Corn Maze | Sept 27th through October 26th | 11 am - 7 pm
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.
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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