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Friday, December 26
Holiday Lighted Bike rides through Mesilla and Mesilla Park. Join a scenic, guided, lighted bike ride through old Mesilla and Mesilla Park and get into the Christmas Spirit! Meet up at 1620 W. Boutz Rd. We will have hot chocolate, hot teas, coffee and Christmas cookies waiting for you. From 5-7p.m. Info: 877-808-6877
Hike a Filmore Canyon and back with Don as he shares indigenous plant use and historical highlights along the way as well as Modoc Mine history sidebar. 2.1 miles roundtrip. All programs are free and open to the public excepts a $5/vehicle day-use fee at Dripping Springs. Pre-registration only requires where indicated. RSVP required at https://organmountainsdesertpeaks.org/events/ (May not appear for signup until closer to the date). Questions? Text/call 575-494-3701. Please leave a voicemail if no response! From 9am – 12 p
Saturday, December 27
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
Sunday, December 28
NMSU Aggies Men’s basketball vs. University of the Southwest at 1810 E. University Ave. Starts at 2 p.m.
Organ Mountain Market! The newest market in town takes place EVERY Sunday off Highway 70 in the parking lot east of Ashley Furniture Store....come check out weekly vendors, food trucks, retailers, & more for themed markets. From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, December 29
NMSU Aggies Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern New Mexico at 1810 E. University Ave. Starts at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30
Teen Tuesday: The Night Owls. Tired of the usual? Join the Night Owls, a weekly drop-in for teens who want to build, create, experiment, and explore. Plus, there's free pizza! Ages: 13-17. Free and no registration. From 5 – 7 p.m. at the Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main Street. Info: 575-522-1320
Wednesday, December 31
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
12th Annual Chile Drop- Daniel Solis featuring with special artist Chalito Zapata. Plaza de Las Cruces December 31st, 2025, 12th annual Las Cruces Chile Drop, celebrating the new year! Brought to you by Main Street Las Cruces. From 6pm-12:30 a.m. Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main Street. 575-525-1955.
New Years Eve Kwanis Pinata Break! 9 p.m. at the Chile Drop! Directly to the side of the stage and Main Street. At the Downtown Plaza.
Thursday, January 1
Ringtail Fun Walk/ run fundraiser event. Just come out and have fun in the great outdoors. 5k fun run/ 3k walk at the Leasburg State Park rd/ South Day Area, Radium Springs. Start time is 7:30 a.m. Info: 575-640-0487
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.
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.
