Archive for the ‘Las Cruces History’ Category

Veterans, soldiers, and civilians get ready for the 21st Annual Bataan Memorial March

On March 21, 2010, the 21st annual Bataan Memorial Death March will take place on the White Sands Missile Range. The somber sounds of bagpipes mix in curiously with the accompanying sounds of the early morning dawn as participants of the Bataan Memorial Death March begin to slowly lineup for the day’s race…

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Cowboy Days,Las Cruces Farm & Ranch Museum March 13 -14

As I stop to take a look at our amazing organ mountains, I know that whoever coined the saying “ride ‘em cowboy” undoubtedly came from our very own southwestern history; the same history that is being celebrated this weekend at an annual event known as “Cowboy Days”. This is the 12th annual celebration [...]

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This Weekend: The Whole Enchilada!

Around this time every year, Las Cruces hosts a unique and tasty event: the Whole Enchilada Festival! This event is a celebration of the culture, history, and food of New Mexico, offering a range of entertainment and festivities for the whole family to enjoy.
This year, the event takes place in September on Friday the 25th, [...]

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Have you been to the “REAL” downtown Las Cruces?

I had an errand to do today that took me downtown. Being a Real Estate Agent, I thought that I would take a few minutes to visit some sights and neighborhoods in the area. “A busman’s holiday” (That’s for those of you old enough to remember that expression.)
I’ve lived in Las Cruces for 35 [...]

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