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Harvest Wine Festival

Borderlands wine aficionados raise a glass every year over Labor Day Weekend, as the Las Cruces Harvest Wine Festival takes…
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trailhead of the Dune Trail at White Sands National Monument.

Top Regional Hiking Trails

Southern New Mexico and West Texas offer a wide range of hiking trails from which to choose that feature varying…
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El Paso WinterFest Brings On The Holidays

Get into the holiday spirit at the El Paso Winterfest, transforming the city of El Paso into a winter wonderland,…
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view of organ mountains from mesilla valley bosque state park

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park: An Outdoor Retreat Beckons on Outskirts of Town

As recently as 150 years ago, the Rio Grande twisted and turned like a giant slithering snake across the meadows…
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Organ Mountains hiking

Find Adventure Hiking and Biking in the Mesilla Valley

The Mesilla Valley has many wonderful experiences to enjoy, and opportunities to explore our gorgeous natural surroundings draw many to…
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Safety conscious hikers at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico.

5 Essential Safety Tips for Exploring the Great Outdoors

When the mountain peaks and waterways of New Mexico summon, the Public Lands Interpretive Association (PLIA) is on hand to…
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Renaissance ArtsFaire

Every year, the Doña Ana Arts Council's Renaissance ArtsFaire transforms Young Park, in Las Cruces, into a magical realm where…
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Dia de los Muertos

One of the more enduring traditions within Mexican culture is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Dating…
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White Sands Balloon Invitational Turns 30

Is there anything quite as enthralling as hot air balloons? Every year, on the third weekend in September, the Alamogordo…
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