Evelyn Bruder’s Dream Team blog

At the heart of Las Cruces lies New Mexico State University, which was created as a land-grant institution in 1888. With over 16,000 students attending its main campus, it really does feel like a main artery feeding into Las Cruces’ life and energy.

Whether your alumni from NMSU or another college, still in high school, or well into your career, you still might be curious what it’s like to be an Aggie these days. If so, check out the AggieFest next week—Aug. 18, 1-3 p.m.—for a carnival atmosphere showcasing all academic departments, students services, organizations, and clubs and campus resources. Most of the excitement will be located along the International Mall (west of Corbett Center), and the outdoor stage (east of Corbett Center).

For more info, call Alina Haro at (575) 646-6050, or email her at aharo@nmsu.edu.

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

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Looking for something to kick-start your weekend? Consider the Main Street Downtown Ramble. It’s a chance for you to wander in and out of galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants in the renovated historic downtown. There will be art openings at some galleries, live music, entertainment, open mic opportunities, shopping, refreshments and more.

The Ramble is held the first Friday of each month, so if you can’t make it this time, there’s always September!

Free admission. For more info call 575-523-2950.

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

For more information about what we do and how we can provide all of your real estate needs, CLICK HERE

We welcome comments and questions – CLICK HERE

Many states offer tax-free shopping during certain times of the year to motivate people to get out there and shop. For one, it helps out people by saving them some cash, and for two, it helps the stores out by generating a little extra revenue.

New Mexico’s tax-free weekend, beginning this Friday (August 6th) and lasting until Sunday (August 8th) at midnight, is intended to help get the kids back to school. But before you venture out and shop till you drop, I have a few ideas that might help you sanely get through this busy weekend:

Make a list:
Make a list in advance of the main items you plan on buying and what stores you plan to shop in to find these items. This will help you avoid going from store to store and running out of time, energy, or money—it’s tax-free weekend, but the cost of school supplies can really add-up fast.

Bring Your Ads
Most stores will match competitors advertised prices on the same merchandise. If you have an ad with you they may match the price if it is the identical item.

Check Extended Hours
Many stores and malls will be extending hours to accommodate the rush of shoppers during this busy weekend. If a store opens early or closes later than the others, you may want to shop during the extended hours and avoid the crowds (although there is sort of no way to completely avoid them with all the good deals and no tax).

For a list of tax-free items, click here.

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

For more information about what we do and how we can provide all of your real estate needs, CLICK HERE

We welcome comments and questions – CLICK HERE

The League of American Bicyclists is hosting a commuter class Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 4pm-8pm at Las Cruces City Hall (700 N. Main Street, Conference Room 2007C).

This class is for adult cyclists who’ve completed Traffic Skills 101 and wish to explore commuting to work or school by bicycle. There will be 3-hours of classroom time and a 1-hour on-bike course which will cover route selection, bicycle equipment choices, dealing with cargo & clothing, bike parking, riding at night, and foul weather riding.

What to bring: a brown bag dinner and water bottle, your bike in good working condition, a helmet, bike lights (white front/red rear), reflective wear for night riding, and riding clothing.

To reserve a seat, email edconway@me.com by August 28th. The fee for the class is $20.

Sponsored by the City of Las Cruces, the Las Cruces MPO, the Mesilla Valley Bicycle Coalition, Outdoor Adventures, and the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico.
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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

For more information about what we do and how we can provide all of your real estate needs, CLICK HERE

We welcome comments and questions – CLICK HERE

Las Cruces Farmers Market (every Saturday and Wednesday)

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve made it to the farmers market, so it’s definitely going to be on my to-do list for tomorrow. For one, I have a hankering for some fresh green tomatoes, so that I can slice them up and put them on the grill (I usually just put a dash of salt, pepper and olive oil on them before grilling).

And then hopefully sometime later in the day I will be able to make it to one of the following shows.

KRWG benefit concert

Steve Smith, Chris Sanders and Hard Road will play a benefit concert for KRWG at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Rio Grande Theatre. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and under. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

For more information or tickets visit www.krwg.org or call 646-2222.

Lucky Seven: Phoenix Piano Quartet presents free show

Relax and recharge at the free Lucky Seven: Phoenix Piano Quartet concert on Saturday at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Center Recital Hall. Show starts at 3 p.m.

The Phoenix Quartet was founded in 2008 by William Leland, who has served for 30 years as resident pianist in the NMSU Music Department.

The program will feature Mozart’s Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Gabriel Fauré’s Quintet in C Minor and two violin solos by Frizt Kreisler: “Praeludium and Allegro” and “Tambourin Chinois (Chinese Tambourine)

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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar

The Evelyn Bruder Dream Team http://www.homesforsaleinlascruces.com

For more information about what we do and how we can provide all of your real estate needs, CLICK HERE

We welcome comments and questions – CLICK HERE