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08/01/2025

Live Theatre: Cabaret
August 8, 2025
Las Cruces Community Theatre

Presented By:Las Cruces Community Theatre
Dates:August 8, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Price:$12/Child.$16/Senior/Student/Military. $20/Adult

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the N***s and the horrors of the emerging Third Reich. As we follow the rocky progress of two star-crossed love stories, the leering MC of a ta**ry Berlin night club constantly reminds us that “life is beautiful” and to ignore any unsettling glimpses of reality.

“A stunning musical... this marionette’s-eye view of a time and place that was brassy, wanton, carefree, and doomed to crumble is brilliantly conceived.”
– Walter Kerr, The New York Times

Book by Joe Masteroff

Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Choreographed for LCCT by Joshua Peugh

Musical Direction for LCCT by Irene Brink

Directed for LCCT by Katalina Hadfield

Las Cruces Community Theatre
313 N. Main Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
https://www.lcctnm.org/contact-us
(575) 523-1200
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07/25/2025

46th Annual
Great American Duck Race
Aug 21 -24, 2025
Deming, NM

The Great American Duck Race has been the trademark of Deming for over four decades and draw huge crowds from all over New Mexico and our neighboring states for a weekend of fun, food, and fast ducks.

For more information: www.demingduckrace.com

700 S Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 567-3905

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07/11/2025

Kayak the Rio
JULY 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Want to escape the heat? Join Outdoor Recreation as they Kayak the Rio & Mesilla

Don’t miss your chance for this unique experience! Outdoor Recreation will guide you down the river near Las Cruces. Then, enjoy food and shopping in the town of Mesilla, NM.

Only 12 slots available.
Dates are July 19 & 26
Open to the Public, 14+ with an adult.
For more information, call 915-744-1532

Cost $40 per person; includes all equipment and transportation.
Open to the public, must be 18 or older.

Registration Information Registration is required and can be done at the Soldier Activity Center (20732 Constitution Ave).

For more information: https://bliss.armymwr.com/calendar/event/kayak-rio

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07/03/2025

Run for Freedom
JULY 19, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Fort Bliss: Smith-Bliss Field

Join Youth Sports & Fitness for the last race of the summer.
Kick off the start of school on a good foot.

FORT BLISS: Smith-Bliss Field
195 Chaffee Road Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

Late registration / check in: 7:00-7:45am.
Race time: 8:00am 5k / 8:05: 1 mile.
COST: $5/Adult (18+) // 17 and under - FREE

On-Base ENTRY ACCESS: All visitors must obtain a Community Access Pass to enter Fort Bliss. Community Access Pass is required for all visitor ages 16+ and it is FREE to obtain.

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN COMMUNITY ACCESS PASS: Visitors are required to provide a Real-ID compliant driver’s license or state-issued identification card, sign a letter of compliance/understanding, and undergo a criminal history background check. Community Access Pass can be requested ahead of time online for the date of the event and picked up ahead of time, pending background check approval.

Highly recommended to obtain before the day of the event to ensure timely event check-in.

To obtain a Community Access Pass: https://bliss.armymwr.com/happenings/fort-bliss-community-pass

For more INFO: 915-568-2617.

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06/27/2025

UFO Festival 2025
July 4th weekend
Rosewell, NM

The Roswell UFO Festival in 2025 will be held from July 4th to July 6th. The festival will take place in downtown Roswell, New Mexico. It will be the 78th anniversary of the Roswell incident.
The UFO Festival is free to attend although there are some ticketed events. Please check our events page for all of the details on when, where, and how to get tickets to those events.

For more information: https://ufofestival.com

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06/20/2025

5th Annual Red, White & Brew Fireworks Show at Painted Dunes!
Thursday, July 3rd | 6PM - 10PM

Don’t miss out on our biggest event of the summer the 5th Annual Red, White & Brew Fireworks Show
at Painted Dunes!

A huge thank you to our sponsors Mimbela Contractors Inc. and Marathon Petroleum for helping make this celebration possible!

Live Music | Food Trucks | Vendors | Jumping Balloons | Fireworks

Entry: $10 | Kids 5 & Under FREE
Free Parking – Bring Your Lawn Chair!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW at PaintedDunes.com

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06/13/2025

Women Hike at Agave Loop
JUNE 22, 2025
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Franklin Mountains State Park - 2900 Tom Mays Access Rd.,
El Paso, TX 79911
Admission: $5 for adults 13 years old and up; $0 for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and under.

Come explore the the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors..

This hike is a moderate 1.5 mile hike; the hike begins with a gradual incline through a well maintained switchback trail to wide open vistas to the west. The return trip travels down over scree, or rubble, proving to be challenging for some.

Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121.

Bring: water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes.

Optional: binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map.

Fee: $5 for adults 13 years old and up; $0 for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and under.

Meeting location: West Cottonwood Spring trailhead

For more information: [email protected]
915 444 - 9121
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06/06/2025

Father’s Day: Bowl with your Hero
JUNE 15, 2025
12:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Desert Strike Lanes
2949 Carter Road Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

Admission: Dad bowls one game for free when accompanied by a paying child. Shoes are not included.

Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day with a day of bowling at Desert Strike Lanes!

For more information, call 915-568-6272
https://bliss.armymwr.com/calendar/event/fathers-day-bowl-your-hero

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05/30/2025

Rise and Restore at Licon Dairy
JUNE 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11951 Glorietta Rd. San Elizario TX 79849

Admission: $35 for Goat Yoga
Rise & Restore at Licon Dairy Join us for a unique and uplifting experience that blends wellness, fun, and community at the iconic Licon Dairy! Rise & Restore is a creative outdoor event designed to help you recharge your mind, body, and spirit in the most joyful way possible.

Event Highlights: • Goat Yoga – $35 per person (includes a free ice cream voucher from The Barn Shack) • Lunch by The Outlaw Saloon – featuring signature menu items. • Petting Zoo Access • LSS Boutique Showcase • Wellness & Recovery Lounge by IV Dr – offering IV hydration and vitamin boosts • Local Vendor Market – shop wellness, lifestyle, and handmade goods

Vendor Information: Vendor spots are just $25 — limited availability! Showcase your products or services at Rise & Restore, a wellness-centered community event at Licon Dairy.

To inquire, email [email protected] Or call/text 915-503-7144 .

Goat Yoga Registration: Join us for an unforgettable Goat Yoga session for just $35 per person! Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today. Visit the Linktree attached to this event page or in our Instagram bio for full details and to register. Questions? Email [email protected] Or call/text 915-503-7144

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that brings wellness, animals, and community together in the heart of El Paso!
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05/25/2025

05/16/2025

El Fresco Music Series
MAY 23, 2025
7:00 PM
1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso

The City of El Paso and El Paso Live are proud to announce the return of the El Fresco Music Series for its 2025 season, presented by Nusenda Credit Union. This year’s free outdoor concert series will take place at the Convention Center Plaza in Downtown El Paso, 1 Civic Center Plaza 79901, on May 23, June 27, July 11 and August 29, inviting the community together to enjoy four nights filled with music, food and fun. With this year’s new “Ritmo & Rodeo” theme, each event date will spotlight local entertainment of country and Latin bands, highlighting the diverse, local musicians from the surrounding region. From twangy guitars to lively norteño beats, attendees can expect a culturally rich showcase of homegrown talent.

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