October 19-20, 2024

Price: Free, must have ticket in advance; or there will be a $5.00 entry at the gate.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), 8950 Zia Boulevard, will be the site for 2024 Las Cruces Air & Space Expo.

This two-event is a family-oriented aviation event features planes, helicopters, drones, and more. There will also be an air racing demonstration! With food, vendors, and STEM activities, it is going to be an action-packed weekend.

Las Cruces International Airport is about 10 miles west of downtown Las Cruces, at Exit 132, off Interstate 10.

For information, call Las Cruces International Airport at 575/541-2471 or check out their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/883187613592392

For tickets and parking passes to the 2024 Las Cruces Air & Show Expo. : https://event.attendstar.com/event/show/las-cruces-air-and-space-expo-2024

Airshow & Space Expo – Join fellow aircraft, spacecraft, and vehicle enthusiasts participating in the annual Las Cruces Air & Space Expo (LCASE).

Get ready for a thrilling spectacle featuring jaw-dropping aerobatic performances that will leave you in awe.? LCASE will feature displays of airplanes and helicopters large and small, spacecraft and aerospace exhibits, STEM Activities, and fast cars, muscle cars, antique cars, motorcycles and more!

Come visit our wonderful local airport with families from the greater Las Cruces region and across the country for a Saturday of education and entertainment.

Groove to the rhythm of live music performances that will keep the energy high throughout our weekend space & air expo!?

Featured Highlights:
Kirby Chambliss – Red Bull Air Race World Champion
The Chuters – Veteran Owned Parachute Team
Other Aerial Performances by local aviators
Static Displays of Airplanes & Helicopters
Static Displays of Space Crafts
STEM & Space Exhibits
Family & Community Fun

Indulge your taste buds at our array of delicious food trucks offering a variety of local culinary delights to satisfy your cravings. Bring the whole family and let the kids have a blast in the dedicated Kid Zone, filled with games and activities to keep them entertained.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, food, and aviation excitement at the annual Las Cruces Space & Air Expo – a must-attend event for all ages!

Event Highlights:
Live Music & Entertainment
Local Food Trucks & Vendors
FREE Kid’s Zone
Face Painting
Community Partner Exhibits
Get up close to an airplane with our static displays

8990 Zia Blvd, Las Cruces
Las Cruces , NM 88007
airport@lascruces.gov
(575) 541-2471
For more information: visitlascruces.com
https://lcairandspace.com

October 4-6, 2024

(Mesilla) South on Highway 28,
(NMSU) 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle
Las Cruces , NM

22nd annual Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Festival coming in October. All concerts are free of charge and sponsored by the MVJBS.

LAS CRUCES, NM – Residents of the Mesilla Valley can start anticipating the free jazz event of the year – the 22nd annual Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Festival in Mesilla and Las Cruces this October.

From Oct. 4-6, music lovers will be treated to continuous live jazz and blues artists on the Mesilla Plaza. Featured ensembles are all from the Borderland region.

The current lineup will showcase area favorites including the David Rodriguez & Havana Quintet, Sam Barlow and His True Blue Band, the Rio Grande Revelers and Desert Roots Reggae. Genres span the jazz and blues gamut, including Dixieland and Latin influences.
The Border Jazz Orchestra and Colin McAllister Latin Jazz Project will take audiences to the New Mexico State University main campus Saturday night, Oct. 5, with special performances at the Atkinson Recital Hall.

The festival schedule includes:
Oct. 4
• 5 to 11 p.m. at the Mesilla Plaza
Oct. 5
• Noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Mesilla Plaza
•7 to 10 p.m. at Atkinson Recital Hall
Oct. 6
• 1 to 7 p.m. at the Mesilla Plaza

All festival concerts are free and open to the public, sponsored by the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society.

New to MVJBS and would like to become a member? Annual dues are $25 per individual, $40 per family or $5 for students. Membership dues are half off after July 1 for the remainder of the year. Learn more about the organization online at www.mvjazzblues.net or on social media @MVJBS.

What: Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Festival
When: Oct. 4-6, 2024
Where: Mesilla Plaza, Calle Principal, Mesilla, NM
Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St., Las Cruces, NM.

About MVJBS:
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society is a nonprofit organization in Las Cruces founded in 2006. MVJBS is a non-profit organization in Las Cruces devoted to promoting the appreciation of jazz and blues art forms and creating increased opportunities for established and aspiring musicians in southern New Mexico.

OCTOBER 5-13, 2024

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® takes place annually at Balloon Fiesta Park in the northern part of the city. Balloon Fiesta Park is located at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.

Join us October 5-13, 2024 for the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

More information available at www.balloonfiesta.com.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
9050 Viscount Blvd., El Paso

Join us for a fun evening of live music, entertainment, specialty margaritas, and unique fajita pairings. It features the EPCC Culinary Arts student cook-off and Margarita Shake-off. Taste all the fajita varieties and margarita concoctions, and vote for your favorites. With your contribution, we can lead the way for more educational opportunities for EPCC students.

For more information: (915) 831-6483, foundation@epcc.edu

OFFICIAL GRITO CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
EL PASO CONVENTION CENTER

Enjoy an evening in downtown El Paso to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with lively music, delicious food, entertainment, kids rides, giveaways
and more!

Free to attend!
Festival: 5PM-12AM

Photo credit:elpasolive

September 6-14, 2024

Get ready to reach for the stars! The 6th Annual Las Cruces Space Festival is launching September 6-14, and it’s going to be a blast .
You can experience the magic of space exploration, connect with inspiring experts in the field, enjoy the Spaceport America open house, and many more space-themed activities. Plus, this year’s event will feature talks with NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, who was onboard the STS 128 Space Shuttle mission that traveled to the International Space Station in 2009.

For more information: https://lcspacefestival.com
lcspacefestival@gmail.com

Photo credit:lcspacefestival.com|For illustration purposes only

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Prepare for an electrifying experience as Minerpalooza makes its annual return to the UTEP campus, gathering an impressive crowd of up to 25,000 students and community members! This year, we’re commemorating 35 years of tradition and launching the academic year with unparalleled excitement.

Circle Friday, September 6th on your calendars and join us for an evening filled with delectable food, thrilling entertainment, and boundless fun! From captivating live performances to exciting acts, Minerpalooza guarantees a night of pure joy and fun for all attendees.

Whether you’re a new student eager to immerse yourself in the UTEP community or a returning Miner excited to reconnect with old friends, this event is a must-attend. So, gear up to have fun, build new connections, and create enduring memories at Minerpalooza 2024!

For more information: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/minerpalooza/

Aug 22-25, 2024
Deming,NM

The annual Great American Duck Race in Deming offers tons of family fun. Every August this event features fast duck race competitions, Duck Dances, a softball tournament, a carnival, hot air balloons, barbecues, parades, craft vendors and nonstop entertainment. Most Duck Race activities take place at or near McKinley Duck Downs (the Luna County Courthouse Park) unless otherwise noted.

For more information: https://www.demingduckrace.com
(575)-567-3905
Email : demingduckrace@gmail.com

Aug. 21, 2024
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sun Bowl Stadium

EL PASO, Texas – The 2024 UTEP football season will get off to a rousing start on Wednesday, Aug. 21! Join coach Scotty Walden for the “UTEP Football Kickoff Party” in the GECU Terrace at Sun Bowl Stadium. The event will start at 6:30 pm and conclude at 8:30 pm.

Billed as “UTEP’s Biggest Tailgate Party of the Year,” the event will feature a live DJ, tailgate games, and plenty of UTEP spirit. Non-alcoholic beverages and game day food will be provided, and a cash bar will also be available. Tickets are just $35 for adults and $15 for kids ages 2-12.

Coach Walden will offer an exclusive “sneak peek” at his first season with the Miners, which commences with a game at Nebraska on Aug. 31.

Tickets are on sale now by visiting https://am.ticketmaster.com/utep/buy/2024FootballKickoff. Tickets will remain on sale through Monday, Aug. 12.

For more information: https://utepminers.com
500 West University Avenue | El Paso, TX 79968 | 915-747-5000

Saturday, August 17, 2024
White Oaks, NM

The town of White Oaks celebrates its Wild West past with a parade at 10 AM, a play at the schoolhouse, gold panning, a chuckwagon demonstration, food, and vendors. Music from noon to 4:00 pm at the No Scum Allowed Saloon, then again from 6:00- 11:00 pm.

photo credit:discoverruidoso.com

Aug 2-4, 2024
Historic Lincoln

This annual folk pageant with re-enactors portraying Billy the Kid’s last escape and the notorious Lincoln County War is a regional favorite with food vendors, live music, food, arts & crafts, and a parade. Don’t miss it!

A folk pageant with re-enactors portraying Billy the Kid’s last escape and the notorious Lincoln County War – plus food vendors, live music, food, and a parade.

2024 Celebrates the Pageant’s 83rd year.
Tickets are available at the gate beginning at 10 am each morning.
Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children 6 to 12. Kids under five are free.

Historic Lincoln
Highway 380 Mm 97.5 Lincoln, NM 88338

For more information: Billy-the-Kid-Pageant

July 27, 2024
8 am – 5 pm
20732 Constitution Drive Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

Want to escape the heat? Join Outdoor Recreation as they Kayak the Rio & Mesilla

Don’t miss your chance for this unique experience! Outdoor Recreation will guide you down the river near Las Cruces. Then, enjoy food and shopping in the town of Mesilla, NM.

Only 12 slots available.
Dates are July 13 & 27
Open to the Public, 14+ with an adult.
For more information, call 915-744-1532

Cost – $40 per person; includes all equipment and transportation.
Open to the public, must be 18 or older.
Registration is required and can be done at the Soldier Activity Center
(20732 Constitution Ave).

For more information: https://bliss.armymwr.com/calendar/event/kayak-rio/6456891/87062

July 19-20, 2024

Friday, July 19, 2024 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:30 PM
Wingfield Park
300 Center Street Ruidoso, NM

This is a 50K ultramarathon (new in 2024), marathon, and half marathon run with beautiful scenery in the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. The elevation for Ruidoso is 6,920ft, so be aware and prepared for a high-elevation run. All courses have hills, some steep. Some steeper! But no worries, there are also some good long downs!

Dates and Times:
Schlotzsky’s Bun Run 5K and 1 Mile Kids Run
Friday, July 19, 2024
5k starts at 6:00 pm
1mile- 6:45 pm
Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon
Saturday, July 20, 2024
50K Ultramarathon (31.07 miles) at 6:00 am,
Full Marathon at 7:00 am,
Half Marathon at 8:00 am.
The course closes at 2:00 pm on Saturday.

Packet pick-up will be on Friday afternoon before the 5K Bun Run at the Wingfield Park Pavilion.

Start and Finish at Wingfield Park for all races.

RACE CONTACT INFO
Shane Asbury (512) 400-8485
https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/Ruidoso/RuidosoMarathonHalfMarathonSchlotzskysBunRun5KandKids1MileFunRun