Coming Up - Sept. 26 - Oct. 2

Sept 26
Fountain Theatre Film of the week: The Lost Bus, Sept 26th - Oct 2nd, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-8287

Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo Sept 26-Sept 28th at 12125 Robert Larson Blvd, Las Cruces. Visit the website for times of events and pricings. https://snmstatefairgrounds.net/

Guatemalan Mercado in Law Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces. Friday from 10 am- 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm. Free Event.

Pride Ball from 7pm-10pm at the Hood, 3206 Harrelson St., Las Cruces. This is a 16+ event that includes a drag show and Ball category competitions. Info: https://www.snmpride.org/


Sept 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

Way Out West Country Music Festival, 6 p.m., at El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso. Info: EPWayOutWest.com

La Vina Harvest Wine Festival at 4201 NM-28, Anthony, NM from 12pm-7pm. On Sept 27th &28th. Info: www.lavinawinery.com

Mesilla Valley Maze Lyles Farms opens for the season on Sept 27th and runs through Oct 26th at 3855 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces. From 11 am – 7 pm. Info: https://www.mesillavalleymaze.com/

Southern NM Pride Kick-off Show, on Sept 27th starting at 7 p.m. at Salud De Mesilla, 1800 Avenida De Mesilla, Las Cruces. Hosted by Ivonna Bump. Info: snmpride.org/

Empire Championship Series “Defend Your Glory” at the Pan Am, 1810 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. The cage is calling… Are you ready? Don’t miss your chance to witness raw power, real fighters, and non-stop action at Empire Championship Series: Defend Your Glory by Empire Promotions! Doors open at 3 p.m.


Sept 28
Manhattan Short Film Festival, Sept 28-30, Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-8287

NMSU Women’s Soccer plays against Liberty at 1 p.m. at the NMSU Soccer fields located at 1830 Stewart Street. Tickets are $7-$10.


Sept 29
Join us at the Plaza de Las Cruces to worship in a safe space. The service will be joined by The First Christian Church. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Peace Lutheran Church, St. James Episcopal Church, Temple Beth-El, St. John’s Catholic Church of Antioch, Unitarian Universalist Church. Service starts at 6pm at the Plaza De Las Cruces, 300 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: snmpride.org

Pride GAYme Night Join us at the RAD Retrocade for games, Prizes, Trivia, and more! event starts at 7:00 PM, trivia begins at 8:00 PM. 201 N. Main St., Las Cruces.


Sept 30
Pride Musical Bingo hosted by Mae Dove Stardust, The Pride Musical Bingo event will have live performances by the Singing Out Las Cruces LGBTQ+ and Ally Choir Group. At First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces. Starting at 7 p.m.


Oct 1
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

Hosted by PFlag Las Cruces, the pride movie night will take place at the Rio Grande Theater. Come Watch “Unicorn Boy” and join our unicorn themed costume contest. Seating opens at 5:00 PM, and the Movie starts at 5:30. Rio Grande Theater, 211 N Main St., Las Cruces.


Oct 2
Mesilla Valley Stamp Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., at Belton Bridge Center, 1214 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-202-1937

NMSU Aggies Football vs. Sam Houston “Breast Cancer Awareness Day” game starts at 7 p.m. at the Aggie Memorial Stadium.

NMSU Theatre Arts & American Southwest Theatre Company – Preview “Sanctuary City”. ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave., 5:30 pm. Preview tickets ½ price - high school students with ID are free! https://nmsutheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Dance the night away with Baila Las Cruces! At 7 p.m., Octobeat2, 2025, at Plaza de Las Cruces. No experience or partner needed! 100 N Main Street, Las Cruces.


Ongoing Events
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.

Grief Support Group meets at 5:30 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.