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Lookout For This Year's ¡mira! Las Cruces

Come one, come all for the third annual ¡mira! Las Cruces event on Saturday, April 26, in Downtown Las Cruces. Visit Las Cruces' Ed Carnathan and Liz Vega sat down in the VLC office to let everyone know about the many activities, music, food, a car show, luchador matches, and a whole lot more that will be available for free!

Artfully Speaking: Las Cruces Museum of Art

As Albert Hubbard said, "Art is not a thing; it is a way." And the way to go to see art in Las Cruces is to visit the Las Cruces Museum of Art. Museum Manager Mina Stafford sat down to discuss the exhibit on display and the many other offerings the downtown museum provides and upcoming exhibits.

Louie Burke, Las Cruces and Boxing Go Hand-In-Hand

Las Cruces boxing legend Louie Burke sat down to talk about his professional boxing career, how he has groomed and trained Las Cruces professional boxers, including Austin Trout and Stephanie Han, and promoting Las Cruces as a place to bring boxing to the city.

Run, Las Cruces, Run!

When searching for the best in running and jogging shoes and accessories, "run" to Bluebird Running Co. where owners Zach and Michelle Gonzalez will help you lace up your new shoes. Not only did they discuss what their downtown Las Cruces store offers, but they talked about how Las Cruces has become a premier city to compete and participate in running competitions and events.

Annual Las Cruces Chile Drop, Red or Green?

Think Local Think FARMesilla

Where does one go to pick up food for the cupboard and grab a bite to eat with a beer to boot? And support the local farmers, brewers and businesses? FARMesilla of course. Market Chef Becky Windels and Sous-Chef Rose Giordano talked about how they cater to people who want to purchase and eat farm-fresh, local foods and beverages when Visit Las Cruces stopped by the market/restaurant in Mesilla. 

Lights! Camera! Cruces! Hollywood Comes to Las Cruces

The movie-making industry is increasingly learning that filming in Las Cruces is beneficial to them and in turn, Las Cruces. Film Las Cruces co-founder and president Jeff Steinborn returned to Visit Las Cruces to discuss how the motion picture business feeds the Las Cruces economy when it brings productions to the city.

Cruces Total Golf

If you want to improve your golf game or you're aching to hit the links but it's too windy, cold, hot, or any other reason on why you can't make it outdoors for a chance to swing your club, now you can no matter the weather or reasons in Las Cruces. T.J. McMullan has opened a virtual golf course here for lessons and give you information on how to sharpen your skills and to give you a chance to find out what it's like to play on hundreds of different courses the world over. Visit Las Cruces went to the place located at 170 W. Picacho to chat with him on what it's like to play the game virtually.  

Outdoor Economics Conference

All things outdoors, including how to protect it, its economy, and how it's growing was the topic of discussion when Executive Director of Outdoor New Mexico stopped by Visit Las Cruces. In addition to learning the economic impact the outdoor and the accompanying industry affects Southern New Mexico, there will be expos, tours and meals provided to everyone who signs up for the conference scheduled from Sept. 23-25 at the Las Cruces Convention Center. For more information, go to https://www.outdooreconomics.com.

Cornhole in Cruces

With cornhole becoming a fast growing sport and increasing in popularity, Las Cruces is welcoming everyone interested and who are already playing the game. Daniel, Andres and Andy of NM Best cornhole sat down and talked about how the game is played, where it's played and how to find out more information on the game here in the city.