Southern New Mexico Events 2024
The Last Days of Summer are HERE.
Are you ready for Fall?
Well...the first day of Fall is Sunday, September 22nd and I am not ready. I love Summer and I wish I could jump over Fall. I am not ready for falling temperatures, early nights, cool evenings, and dark skies. I think other areas of the state and country are already accepting Fall. I will not accept this season until I have to...LOL. The temperatures are still hot here in Southern New Mexico, and I am ready to enjoy the heat as long as I can.
And speaking of heat...Southern New Mexico is HOT this month with a lot of events, activities, and celebrations.
Life In ‘Cruces “Must See” Activities...
To start, head over to the Branigan Cultural Center at 500 North Main Street in Las Cruces and check out the art exhibit - It Came from Beyond the Border. The exhibit runs through September 21, 2024. According to the museum, “Angel Cabrales’ artwork embraces the artistry of 1950s science fiction B-movie posters and futuristic art to create powerful pieces that confront and comment on immigration policies in the United States.” The posters are very creative, colorful, and deep.
Next up...check out the Exhibit Workshop: Emmitt Booher on Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Branigan Cultural Center. No registration is required and the workshop changes each month – usually discussing the current artist on display at the museum.
And then...explore outer space on the plaza, Las Cruces Space Festival – Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. until Noon. The event wraps up the Las Cruces Space Festival that started last week. Celebrate the legacy of space exploration in Las Cruces. No registration is required.
Let’s say you want to get out of Las Cruces, Silver City is the spot you want to see. On Thursday, September 19th, check out Alejandro Brittes Trio with Gertie Lopez and the T.O. Boyz. A music event sponsored by Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs department. Click here for more information.
If you want more outer space fun, check out the "Moongaze" event on Saturday, September 21st. The Astronomical Society of Las Cruces sets up telescopes for the public to view the Moon and any planets that may be visible. “Moongaze” starts at sunset and lasts for around 2 hours. So...travel down to Plaza De Las Cruces, 100 N Main St, Las Cruces, and enjoy the night sky!
OK...you want to shop, well...check out the Sierra County Farmers Market each Saturday until Dec 28th at 300 Riverside in T or C. The market features a variety of fruits, produce, arts, crafts, and other goods. Click here for more information.
Ohh...you want a nice hotel to escape to...then you need to spend a weekend at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM. Inn of the Mountain Gods is right outside of Ruidoso, NM – a cute mountain town with plenty of shopping, eateries, and activities. Click here for more information on Inn of the Mountain Gods.
OK – back in Las Cruces...check out the “Fossil Tours of the World Part 2” exhibit on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. No registration is required and the exhibit features real fossil specimens, displays, information, and plenty of Q & A. Come on down to the Museum of Nature Sciences Museum at 411 North Main Street in Las Cruces, NM.
And on the same day, in the same museum complex – Branigan Cultural Center, check out the Cultural Bazaar starting at 10 a.m. and running till 1 p.m. The bazaar is a great display of the rich cultural traditions that make up Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico.
Looking for something free? Well, check out the Sierra County Fair, Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6, 2024. The fair is at the Sierra County Fairgrounds, 2953 South Broadway in Truth or Consequences. Admission is FREE! Click here for more information.
Now...get out and have some fun!!
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Exciting News...
A new chapter has begun and Life In ‘Cruces is so happy to announce the opening of two online thrift stores. You will find everything Nick A. Davis loves including vintage computers, books, DVDs, crafting supplies, and even digital products like meal-prepping sheets. Check Out the following online stores and order something ASAP!!
eBay Store: https://www.ebay.com/usr/life_in_cruces_vintage_store
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