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2010
July 1 - 2
Inside the Box Exhibit
A themed show by ARTSFORMS Artists Association of New Mexico. Tombaugh Gallery of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Drive. Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 am – 2 pm. Free admission. 575-522-7281. www.uuchurchlc.org
July 1 - July 18
Building for the Future: Rural Schoolhouses of New Mexico
Exhibit features photographs, oral histories and objects profiling some of the rural schoolhouses in New Mexico history. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
July 1 - 31
Sunset Stroll
Open daily year-round. Begins one hour before sunset. A leisurely one-hour ranger-guided walk. Experience sunset over the white sands and see the plants and animals of the dune field. A photographer's delight. Starts at sign along the Dunes Drive. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Call for time. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
July 1 - 31
Bittersweet Harvest: Bracero Program, 1942-1964 Exhibit
The “bittersweet” struggle of the largest guest worker program in U.S. history is revealed in a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday 9 am – 1 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
July 1- September 10
Colcha: Embroidered Connections
An embroidery stitch that is traced back to the 1700s in New Mexico is focus of this tradition-rich exhibit . New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
July 1 - October 24
What in the World? Unusual Objects from the Museum Collections Exhibit
Enjoy a fun and informative journey through a fascinating array of unusual objects from the museum’s collections. Museum visitors are invited to answer the challenge to identify their uses in this interactive exhibit. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
July 2
Downtown Ramble
Do the Main Street Downtown Ramble through galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants. Enjoy art openings, exhibits, music, entertainment, open mic opportunities, shopping, refreshments and more. The Ramble is held the first Friday of each month. Downtown Mall. 5 - 7 pm. Free admission. 575-523-2950.
July 3
4th of July Electric Light Parade
Right after the parade we will have a live performance. Begins at Apodaca Park to Hadley Complex. 9 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2000. www.las-cruces.org
July 4
4th of July Celebration & Spectacular Fireworks Display
Bring your family and enjoy the vendors and live entertainment. Hadley Complex, 1801 E. Hadley Avenue. Call for time. Free admission. 575-541-2000. www.las-cruces.org
July 4
Annual Country Picnic and Open House
Bring your own picnic (no beverages, please) or enjoy a K & B barbeque hamburger. Water features for the kids. La Viņa Winery, 4201 S. Highway 28, La Union, New Mexico. 12 noon - 6 pm. Call for admission. 575-882-7362. www.lavinawinery.com
July 8
Bracero Program
Join others interested in local history for History Notes to discuss the history our part of Southern New Mexico. Presentations lead by staff, docents and guest speakers. No registration required. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 1 - 2 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
July 17
Ice Cream Sunday
The fast-growing event and features the annual ice cream sandwich eating contest for all ages. This afternoon also includes home-made ice cream making demonstrations and plenty of free samples. Noon - 4 pm. Call for admission. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
July 25
Ciclovia Health Event
Ciclovia offers bike riding, walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, gymnastics, skates welcome and more! Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. 10 am - 2 pm. Free admission. 575-522-0289.
July 31
Lake Lucero Tour
Join a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 5 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
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