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It’s Getting a Bit Chile

Award-winning local author and "food consultant" Kelley Coffeen stopped by Visit Las Cruces to talk about her cookbook, "The Big Book of Hatch Chile." With food a big part of the holidays, one can prepare any number of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and even cocktails, using the Southern New Mexican agricultural staple of Hatch chile that'll add a kick of spicy flavor by following the numerous recipes she's developed.

The Little Shop on Main

Christmas is just around the corner, as well as The Little Shop on Main, which is located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Las Cruces Avenue in Downtown Las Cruces. And The Little Shop is the perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, be it a piece of handcrafted jewelry or even a piece of furniture made from the hands of a local artisian. The inventory is constantly evolving and changing and calls for more than one visit.

Coffee Talk in Downtown Las Cruces

Where can one go to get a caffeine fix in Las Cruces? Grounded Cafe in Downtown Las Cruces! In addition to one getting a power kick from a cup of locally brewed coffee, you can damper your hunger pangs with their menu specialty, pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. And you can complement your pizza with a beer or wine, too, as Grounded owners Tony and Sandra Espiritu sit down to discuss their family-owned business located in the heart of Downtown Las Cruces. 

Making Movies in New Mexico: A Conversation with Director Justin Hunt

New Mexico -- with Las Cruces included -- has become a vibrant scene to produce and shoot feature films as movie director Justin Hunt, who was a student at New Mexico State University, discusses. He directed, wrote and produced his latest work, "The Post" that was filmed in New Mexico and has been released in movie theaters across the county and will be opening in Las Cruces theaters this Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. 

The Legend of La Llorona

The classic legend of La Llorona, known as the wailing woman, is explained by Rosalia Pacheco who has acted out the tale of the mother who cries out for her children. There are a few variations of why she mourns and how it originated, with the most agreed upon reason being a cautionary warning of the consequences of one's actions.

Mesilla Valley Maze

The Mesilla Valley Maze, located at 3855 W. Picacho Ave., has opened for another fall season. Anna Lyles, who helped start the corn maze in 1999, tells how it started and how it's grown  to 30-acres of family fun offering hay rides, a pumpkin patch and flower field, giant slides, a playground, picnic areas, and of course, the corn maze.

The Whole Enchilada Invitational Slowpitch Softball Tournament

With the Whole Enchilada Invitational slowpitch softball tournament just around the corner, event director Bert Frederick and local league director James Jackson, sit down and talk about how the tournament has grown from its humble beginnings 40 years ago to becoming now the largest, single-weekend softball tournament in the nation.

Fort Selden, Steeping in History within the Mesilla Valley

Fort Selden, located in Radium Springs a few miles north of Las Cruces, has impacted the Mesilla Valley even before it became established as a post-Civil War U.S. Army fort. Alexandra McKinney, instructional coordinator with the New Mexico Historic Sites, highlights its history and influence to the Southern New Mexico area including why it was built along El Camino Real.

Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant

Lorenzo's restaurant has been an Italian food staple in Las Cruces since 1995. Adam Ostland, who runs the eatery, sat down at Visit Las Cruces and described how it all started using the family's secret recipes, including the ones for the touted bread and marinara sauce.

The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

Craig Massey, public relations officer with the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, shares a chat about the museum located in Las Cruces and its various exhibits that educate visitors about the practices, traditions, culture, and impact of farm and ranching in the state.