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Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a vibrant, borderlands city with so much to do! Whether you’re here for a day, a week, or longer, you can stay busy throughout your visit. If the great outdoors appeals to you, find events at places like White Sands National Park or the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument. If live performances are more your thing, find events at the Amador and other restaurants, local theatres, and New Mexico State University. Since Las Cruces is a college town, you can also find football and basketball games, along with activities and exhibitions at the university’s museums and galleries. Don’t miss the award-winning Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces and other events in the newly revitalized downtown area, which also offers many art galleries and museums. Find events in historic Old Mesilla, too, from music on the plaza to historical reenactments. So, from exciting adventures to the area’s annual events, you’ll find them on our events calendar!
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Domenici Public Policy Conference Returns to Las Cruces 2026
The 2026 Domenici Public Policy Conference, hosted by NMSU’s Domenici Institute, takes place September 8 and 9 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, bringing national policymakers, security analysts, and university students together for public discussions. Hosted by New Mexico State University after an eight-year hiatus, the two-day gathering covers artificial intelligence, energy geopolitics, national security, and candidate debates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. NMSU President Valerio Ferme, who also serves as director of the Domenici Institute at NMSU, said bringing the conference back reflects the university’s role as a public institution committed to expanding access to ideas, expertise and… Read More Related
Experience Las Cruces in Video
Our video production team is second to none and they’ve created videos about exciting places to go and things to do in the Mesilla Valley. Here you’ll be able to experience some of Las Cruces’ most exciting venues virtually as you plan your own experience. Check them out!
Las Cruces Grown Pecans
New Mexico is the largest pecan producing state in the U.S.A. and is the source of 20% of all the …
Organ Mountains Las Cruces, New Mexico
This beautiful cluster of mountains was declared a national monument on May 21, 2014. The Organ Mountains are an eye-catching …
New Mexico State Parks – Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte is just one of many amazing state parks in New Mexico. The lake is just three hours from …
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in southern New Mexico, was founded in 1939 and is administered by the …
Dripping Springs Natural Area
Dripping Springs Natural Area is the perfect spot for hiking or just watching one of the beautiful Las Cruces sunsets.
Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument
This beautiful cluster of mountains was declared a national monument on May 21, 2014. The Organ Mountains are an eye-catching …
Spaceport America
Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world. The FAA-licensed launch complex, situated on 18,000 acres adjacent …
Las Cruces Symphony
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra performs classic concerts virtually during 2020’s season
THINGS TO DO IN Las Cruces
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Holiday Events in New Mexico: Celebrations and Traditions for 2026
New Mexico holiday events range from luminaria and farolito displays to lighted parades, markets, and Christmas Eve traditions. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Ruidoso, Taos, and smaller communities offer celebrations throughout the 2026 holiday season. New Mexico celebrates the holiday season with luminarias and farolitos, light displays, Christmas markets, parades, and traditions found nowhere else. From Christmas on the Pecos in Carlsbad to Santa Fe’s Christmas Eve Farolito Walk and Ruidoso’s Festival of Lights Parade, communities across the state offer holiday events throughout November and December. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip or looking for a holiday event close to… Read More Related
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