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Thursday, December 18
Borderland Bones Trombone Quartet Christmas Concert. Admission: Free Concert. Date: Thursday Dec. 18th from 6 pm - 7 pm. Place: St. Paul's United Methodist Church (the commons area lobby), 225 W. Griggs Ave. Las Cruces NM 88005. Contact: Lynn Enright 575-521-1290
Friday, December 19
Holiday Spirit Lighted Bike Ride from 6-8 p.m. Meeting up at 1620 W. Boutz Rd., Mesilla. Holiday Lighted Bike rides through Mesilla and Mesilla Park. Ages 17 and older. Info: 877-808-6877
Holiday Lights Bike Ride! Meeting at the Plaza De Las Cruces, Downtown, 100 N. Main Street. and rolling out at 6:15 p.m. Route approx. 5 miles. Bring bike lights & Helmets. Festive attire & decorations encouraged
Borderlands Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker. Dec 19th at 7 p.m. at 1000 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Information: 575-525-5670
Dava Luminaria Event! Free! Starts at 5 p.m. at 5370 Cristo Rey St., Dona Ana. This is a beautiful evening event, that showcases the Village of Dona Ana.
Food Truck Friday! Catch it every third Friday of the month, 5-8 PM, in the lower parking lot at Morning Star UMC Las Cruces (2941 Morningstar Dr.) This family-friendly event offers indoor and outdoor seating and a variety of food, drinks, and desserts from local vendors! Info: 575-521-3770
Las Cruces Holiday Market. Get into the holiday spirit all month long at the Las Cruces Holiday Market! Market Hours: 4 - 8 pm, Thursday - Saturday. Every weekend leading up to Christmas, Amador Live (302 S. Main St.) transforms into a festive outdoor marketplace filled with local vendors, holiday music and plenty of cheer. This FREE and family-friendly market features rotating local makers, free activities for kids, delicious bites from an on-site food truck, and even a surprise guest during Week 3. Come shop, stroll and soak up the season, your holiday weekends just got a lot more magical.
Live Theatre: White Christmas the Musical. At the Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. Info: https://www.lcctnm.org/
Moonlight Adult Night at the Museums! Enter at the Museum of Nature & Science Entrance on Main Street! You then have access to all three Main Street Museums–the Museum of Nature & Science, Museum of Art, and Branigan Cultural Center. Adults ages 21+ with a valid Government Issued ID required. From 5 -9 p.m. Adult beverages and food from food trucks can be purchased on the premises throughout the night. No outside food or drink is allowed.
Saturday, December 20
Community Christmas Party! Metro Verde: We're hosting a Christmas Party in your neighborhood! Stop by the parks off Santa Minerva Avenue anytime from 1-4PM on Saturday, December 20th for fun for the whole family! Decorate cookies, listen to live music, make ornaments, play games, win prizes, and all for FREE! Visit our website to learn more: https://crossofchristlc.net/events
Maya Textile Sale Weaving for Justice 10 a.m. -- 3 p.m. in the Atrium of First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Road in Las Cruces www.weaving-for-justice.org
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Borderlands Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker. Dec 20th at 7 p.m. at 1000 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Information: 575-525-5670
Fort Selden Noches de Las Luminarias. Embrace the warmth of the season at our annual holiday event as more than 900 luminarias dot Fort Selden Historic Site. Stroll the luminarias-lined pathways and illuminated ruins. We’ll offer a warm campfire to sit by family-friendly activities, live music, and food and drinks for sale at Luchador food truck. Activities are mostly outdoors, so dress for the weather. Tickets for timed entry are $7/adults and free for children 16 years and younger, NM foster families, NM disabled veterans and MNMF members. Purchase tickets online at https://my.nmculture.org/44484/51651
Frost Fair with Las Cruces Public Libraries. Join Las Cruces Public Libraries and our community partners for fun winter-themed activities! From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 200 E. Picacho Ave. Sign up early for Winter Reading and celebrate the winter holidays with us! Albert Johnson Park (in front of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library)
Stars at the Station at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum. Come celebrate the longest night of the year at our Winter Solstice Celebration! Join us for an evening of stargazing, hot cocoa, and hands-on exploration of the cosmos. All ages and experience levels welcome!
This program is free, and no registration is required. Las Cruces Railroad Museum 351 N Mesilla St., Las Cruces. From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free!
Sunday, December 21
Borderlands Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker. Dec 21st at 2 p.m. at 1000 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Information: 575-525-5670
Las Cruces Youth Christmas Concert! FREE ADMISSION FAMILY EVENT FOR EVERYONE AND ALL AGES! YOU ARE INVITED! Join us for an evening of hope and joy as we await the coming of Jesus Christ into our lives. Christmas carols performed by children and youth across New Mexico! From 6-8 p.m. at the Downtown Plaza. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, champurrado, ponche and pan dulce!
NMSU Aggies Men’s Basketball vs. Sam Houston at 2 p.m. at the Pan American Center.
Monday, December 22
Film Las Cruces presents The Wrap, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-805-3456
THE WRAP IS LAS CRUCES AND DOÑA ANA COUNTY’S MONTHLY FILMMAKERS' HANGOUT. Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists. The next screening will be from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Screenings will begin at 7:00pm. 211 N Main St.
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Market , 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853 Join us for a Special Christmas Eve Market on the Plaza and Downtown Main Street. Bring the kids to see Santa and Ms. Claus who will be joining us 10:00 am to Noon. Grab that last minute gift from one of our local artists and some delicious baked goods for your Christmas table.
Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza in Old Mesilla. Starting at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Take photos with Santa, free refreshments and more.
Ongoing Events
Southern NM N Scalers Model Railroad Club meets at the Southern NM Fairground and are open to the public the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Enter through the far west gate. Contact Mike Fifer, 575 993 7078 for more information
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets in the winter at 5 p.m. on the third Monday every month at the American Legion Post 10, 1185 Madrid Ave. Info: 575-639-4327
Southern NM N Scalers Model Railroad Club meets at the Southern NM Fairground and are open to the public the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Enter through the far west gate. Contact Mike Fifer, 575 993 7078 for more information
Grief Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Open to all and free of charge. Hosted by High Desert Hospice. Info:575-201-3636.
Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.
Saturday Morning Breakfast for Veterans, 8-10 a.m. every Saturday at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Coffee & Donuts for Veterans, 8-11 a.m. every Monday & Wednesday at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Overeaters Anonymous, noon Wednesdays at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 St. James St. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.
Unity of Las Cruces Prayer & Meditation Circle, 7 p.m. each Wednesday via Zoom. ID 817 3441 31190. Passcode WEDSVC. Info: 575-936-3019.
Las Cruces Ukes meets for a Strum for Fun play-along, 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, in the Creative Arts Room. Info: lascrucesukes@gmail.com.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weekly weight loss support group, meets at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday, at the Center for Spiritual Healing, 575 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-522-6760
Tai Chi in the Park free introductory classes every Thursday. 9-10 a.m. at the Mesilla Park Recreation Center in the Park. Ongoing class in the traditional Yan Family Tai Chi Long Form. Information: 915-584-4730.
Coalition of Conservatives in Action, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Kitchen Kraft Home, 980 N. Telshor Blvd. Info: 816-510-1105.
Friday Nite Trivia for Veterans and guests, 6-10 p.m. at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Los Leones de Mesilla Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday at La Posta Restaurant, 2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla. Info: 915-613-6315
Model A Ford Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the Month at Rudy's Barbeque 1020 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces. Info: 541-499-1356.
Hope & Healing Ambercare Grief Group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, at Ambercare Home Health, 3870 Foothills Rd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-556-8409
DIY Mental Boost is a free dine and learn mini workshop at 11:45 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Location varies. Text ‘workshop’ to 575-201-3769 for reservation link.
Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana County, at 6 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 702 Parker Road, every second Tuesday. Info: Sherri Nolan at 575-644-8207.
The Climate Info: walknbeauty@countermail.comEmergency Legislative Action Committee meets , 6 p.m., every second Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church activities room, 3845 N. Swan St., Silver City.
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month, at American Legion Post 10, 1185 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces. Info: Linnea at 575-521-0521
The Minnesota Club meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, at various restaurants around Las Cruces. Info: Call Dee – 575-642-5789 or Kris at 575-323-3624 or Kmaierrn@msn.com
Dona Ana Doll Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at different eating establishments around town. Info: Annalie Rollins at 915-479-3537.
Epilepsy Support & Education Services, Inc. meetings. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of every month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Info: 575-636-4500 or EpilepsySupportNM.org.
The Mutual UFO Network presents Coffee Cups & Flying Saucers, 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at Otero Artspace, 1118 Indiana Ave., Alamogordo. Info: 860-324-7614
Desert SW Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon on the fourth Saturday of the month, at Memorial Medical Center Annex meeting room (entrance on the west side of the hospital). Info: Maricela at 505-453-1789.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers free training sessions in genealogy, 11 a.m.-noon on the last Wednesday of the month, and 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month, at 2915 E. Idaho Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-496-5277
Explore Fort Selden Historic Site with ranger-guided tours on Wednesday mornings from June to August. 9 - 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM, 88054.
On the second Tuesday and Thursday monthly AARP Driver Safety courses are presented at First Light Credit Union (3791 E Lohman). 11:00am-3:00pm. Good for discount on auto insurance. $20 AARP members, $25 Non-AARP. Call 760-505-4757 to register and for information.
