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2010
September TBA
St. Genevieve Church Annual Fiesta & Celebration
Lots of fun for the entire family! St. Genevieve Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Avenue. Free admission. 575-524-9649. www.stgen.info
September 1 - 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/
September 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/
September 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/
September 3
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.
September 4 - 5
Franciscan Festival of Arts
Regional artists will display and sell their work in painting, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, woodworking, and textiles. Food booths, door prizes, silent auction and music. Holy Cross Retreat, 600 Holy Cross Road, south on Highway 478. Call for time, schedule and admission. 575-524-3688. www.holycrossretreat.org
September 4 - 5
Hatch Chile Festival
All weekend long includes the following: chile toss, chile eating, watermelon eating contests, chile quilt and pillow raffle. Horseshoe tournaments. Chile foods demonstrations. Ristra tying demonstrations. Chile capital artists ristra painting demonstration. Chile festival kitchen open, beer garden, carnival, vendors, food and fun. Fresh roasted Hatch green chile. Hatch, New Mexico, 37 miles N. on I-25. Call for time and schedule of events. 575-267-5483, 575-267-4010. www.hatchchilefest.com
September 4 - 6
New Mexico Wine Harvest Wine Festival
Celebrate New Mexico’s wine harvest with grape stomping, wine tasting, live entertainment. Festival features arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, hourly wine seminars and great relaxed atmosphere. Southern New Mexico State Fairground, 12 miles west of Las Cruces, I-10 exit, 127 & 132. Call for time and entertainment schedule. 575-522-1232. www.wineharvestfestival.com
September 9
Local Architectural Styles
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
September 11
Star Party
Take advantage of one the nation's premier national parks as well as share our passion of observational astronomy with the general public. Only registered participants of the White Sands Star Party are offered the opportunity to "camp" at White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Call for time. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
September 11 – 12
Annual Frontier Days
Take a trip back in time and honor the civilians and soldiers who lived at the fort and protected local residents. Fort Selden State Monument, 13 miles north of Las Cruces on Interstate 25, exit 19. 575-526-8911, 800-429-9488. Call for time. Call for admission. www.nmmonuments.org
September 17 - 18
2010 White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational
A collection of colorful balloons filling the air over the white gypsum dunes. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Lift-off at 7 am. $3. 575-679-2599. www.nps.gov/whsa
September 18 - 19
Antique & Collectible Show
American Legion Hall, 1185 E. Madrid. Call for time and admission. 575-640-7173.
September 18 - 19
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta
The fiesta features mariachis, folklorico dancers, flamenco dancers, live music, dancing and games. Food, drinks, art and crafts are available for purchase. No alcohol, smoking or pets allowed on the plaza. Saturday parade at 11 am, Saturday 12 – 10 pm, Sunday 12 – 7 pm. Free admission. 575-524-3262 ext. 116 or 117. www.oldmesilla.org
September 24 - 26
The Whole Enchilada Fiesta
We have a Chile Festival so why not an enchilada fiesta. Las Cruces hosts one big street party complete with food, dancing, a parade and the making of the official world’s largest enchilada! Hadley Complex, 1801 E. Hadley Avenue and Baseball Complex. Call for time, schedule and admission. 575-526-1938. www.enchiladafiesta.com
September 24
Full Moon Program
Listen to music, learn about desert wildlife, or experience the monument in 3-D. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 7:30 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
September 26
Ciclovia Health Event
Ciclovia offers bike riding, walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, gymnastics, skates welcome and more! It’s free for the whole family! These fun physical activity events will be held the last Sunday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm January through October 2010. Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. 10 am - 2 pm. Free admission. 575-522-0289.
September 26
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. 9 am. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
September 29 - October 3
Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo
Southern New Mexico State Fairground, 12 miles west of Las Cruces, I-10 west, exit 127 or 132. Call for time, schedule and admission. 575-524-8602, 575524-8612. www.snmstatefair.com
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