WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
THURSDAY, JUNE 3
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Songwriter Night — 7:30-9:30 p.m. at New Mexico Vintage, 2461 Calle de Principal, Mesilla. With Bob McDaniel, Clinton Wilcox, J. Cameron Stewart and Joel Hutchison. Info: 575-523-9463.
FRIDAY, JUNE 4
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Live music with C.M. Adams — 5-8 p.m. at Josefina’s Old Gate, 2261 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-888-4799.
Dallas David Ochoa live music — 7:30-9:30 p.m. at New Mexico Vintage, 2461 Calle de Principal, Mesilla. Info: 575-523-9463.
SATURDAY, JUNE 5
New Mexico
Free Fishing Day — Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 5, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. Maps of public fishing waters, lists of where to find family-friendly fishing and tips on how to fish also can be found on the department website. Info: www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
Virtual Southern New Mexico
Unpacking Silver: Federal Expansion and the Role of Government — 11 a.m. presented by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie of the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society. Visit www. silvercitymuseum.org to register.
Silver City/Grant County
Silver City Farmer’s Market — 9 a.m.-noon at the corner of Pope Street and College Avenue, Silver City. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Alamogordo/Otero County
Alamogordo Otero County Farmers Market — 9:30 a.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo. Info: 575-430-2081.
Truth or Consequences/Sierra County
Sierra County Farmer’s Market — 8:30 a.m.-noon at Ralph Edwards Park, corner of Riverside and Cedar in T or C. Info: colleen@sierracountyfarmersmarket.org.
Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St. in T or C. Live music, toe-tapping and refreshments. Info: 575-744-9137.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMLETR Torch Run (Southwest Region) — 8 a.m. starting at Albert Johnson Park in Las Cruces and end at the Downtown Plaza. Special Olympics fundraiser hosted by area law enforcement officers. Info: 575-528-4517.
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
Acoustic Algorhythm — 5-8 p.m. at Don Felix Café, 2290 Calle de Parian, Mesilla. Sharing music that will hit you with that nostalgia necessary to escape the insanity that is life. Info: 575-222-0876.
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Seek n’ Find with CFSNM — 10 a.m. with the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. A socially distanced adventure through Las Cruces to seek and find many local treasures. The most valuable being the impact YOU can make in the community. Info: www.cfsnm.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
Deming/Luna County
Yarn Emporium Work Session — 6-8 p.m. in Deming at 208 S. Gold Ave. Info: 575-494-3759.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Paranormal Cirque ’21 Tour — 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Mesilla Valley Mall. Big top “terror-dome” circus acts. Info: 941-704-8572.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
Lincoln County
Ruidoso Futurity and Derby — Racing starts at 1 p.m. at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, 26225 U.S. 70, Ruidoso Downs. Which two-year-old becomes an overnight sensation by winning the first leg of quarter horse racing’s triple crown? Info: 575-378-4431.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Travis James Manning live music — 6:30 p.m. at Hacienda de Mesilla, 1891 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla. Info: 575-652-4953.
Paranormal Cirque ’21 Tour — 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Mesilla Valley Mall. Big top “terror-dome” circus acts. Info: 941-704-8572.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Virtual Southern New Mexico
Unpacking Silver: The West in Pop Culture — 11 a.m. presented by Jim Smith, history teacher, author and lecturer. Presentation focus is on Billy the Kid with a focus on tourism, community pride, historical confusion and understanding. Visit www. silvercitymuseum.org to register.
Silver City/Grant County
Silver City Farmer’s Market — 9 a.m.-noon at the corner of Pope Street and College Avenue, Silver City. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Alamogordo/Otero County
Alamogordo Otero County Farmers Market — 9:30 a.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo. Info: 575-430-2081.
Lincoln County
Ruidoso Futurity and Derby — Racing starts at 1 p.m. at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, 26225 U.S. 70, Ruidoso Downs. Which two-year-old becomes an overnight sensation by winning the first leg of quarter horse racing’s triple crown? Info: 575-378-4431.
Truth or Consequences/Sierra County
Sierra County Farmer’s Market — 8:30 a.m.-noon at Ralph Edwards Park, corner of Riverside and Cedar in T or C. Info: colleen@sierracountyfarmersmarket.org.
Art Hop — 5 p.m. in downtown T or C. Visit downtown galleries, opening receptions and get a chance to socialize with the artists. Info: 575-744-4708.
Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St. in T or C. Live music, toe-tapping and refreshments. Info: 575-744-9137.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
C.M. Adams & the 3W Band — noon-3 p.m. at Dick’s Café, 2305 S. Valley Drive, Las Cruces. Live folk rock music. Info: 575-524-1360.
The MIXX band of El Paso live — 6-10 p.m. at the Game II – Extra Innings, 4131 Northrise Drive, Las Cruces. Soul, blues, rock and variety grooves that make you move. Info: 575-373-4263.
Paranormal Cirque ’21 Tour — shows at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Mesilla Valley Mall. Big top “terror-dome” circus acts. Info: 941-704-8572.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
Lincoln County
Ruidoso Futurity and Derby — Racing starts at 1 p.m. at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, 26225 U.S. 70, Ruidoso Downs. Which two-year-old becomes an overnight sensation by winning the first leg of quarter horse racing’s triple crown? Info: 575-378-4431.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Paranormal Cirque ’21 Tour — 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Mesilla Valley Mall. Big top “terror-dome” circus acts. Info: 941-704-8572.
MONDAY, JUNE 14
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Share the Road Visibility Bicycle Ride — 7:15-8 a.m. starting at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum at the west end of Las Cruces Avenue and ends at Starbucks on the corner of University and Espina. Info: 575-323-0883.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
Deming/Luna County
Yarn Emporium Work Session — 6-8 p.m. in Deming at 208 S. Gold Ave. Info: 575-494-3759.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
Lincoln County
Kings of Chaos live music — 4-10 p.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. Rock ‘n’ roll royalty includes Robin Zander (from Cheap Trick), Dee Snider (from Twisted Sister), Jack Blades (from Night Ranger) and more. Info: 575-464-7059.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
Virtual Southern New Mexico
Juneteenth Jazz Fest — 9 a.m.-noon. Experience the power of jazz, history, and Black Movements with this celebration of Juneteenth and jazz, hosted by Las Cruces Museums.
Lincoln County
T.I Harris live music — 4-10 p.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. Grammy award-winning recording artist. Info: 575-464-7059.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
Virtual Southern New Mexico
Juneteenth Jazz Fest — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Experience the power of jazz, history, and Black Movements with this celebration of Juneteenth and jazz, hosted by Las Cruces Museums.
Silver City/Grant County
Silver City Farmer’s Market — 9 a.m.-noon at the corner of Pope Street and College Avenue, Silver City. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Alamogordo/Otero County
Nichols Ranch Cherry Festival — 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at 236 Cottonwood Canyon Road, La Luz. Music, cherry picking, petting zoo, wine and craft beer available. Info: 575-224-2023.
Lincoln County
Old Dominion live music — 4-10 p.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. “Band Behind the Curtain Tour.” Info: 575-464-7059.
Truth or Consequences/Sierra County
Sierra County Farmer’s Market — 8:30 a.m.-noon at Ralph Edwards Park, corner of Riverside and Cedar in T or C. Info: colleen@sierracountyfarmersmarket.org.
Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St. in T or C. Live music, toe-tapping and refreshments. Info: 575-744-9137.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
Alma D’Arte Pup Wash Extravaganza — noon-6 p.m. at 920 N. Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces. The high school kids and their parents will be offering dog washes, nail trims, hair dye and human/ animal treats will be available. Pricing will be per pet. Fundraiser for the Summer Europe trip. Info: see Facebook page, event name.
Sam J. Jones aka Flash Gordon signing event — 1-4 p.m. at Zia Comics, 125 N. Main St. in Las Cruces. Event is free but the first signature is $40 and the rest are $20, no limit. Info: 575-222-4347.
Travis James Manning live music — 6-9 p.m. at La Posta de Mesilla, 2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla.
Mother’s and Father’s Day dance with “The Tip” — 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge 2081. Info: 575-524-1088.
Jojo Siwa at Pan American Center — 7 p.m. at the Pan American Center, Las Cruces. Tickets: ticketlance.com/tickets/4280991/jojo-siwa-tickets.
SUNDAY, JUNE 20
Alamogordo/Otero County
Nichols Ranch Cherry Festival — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 236 Cottonwood Canyon Road, La Luz. Music, cherry picking, petting zoo, wine and craft beer available. Info: 575-224-2023.
Lincoln County
Father’s Day and Salute to Healthcare Heroes —1 p.m. at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino, 26225 U.S. 70, Ruidoso Downs. Family Day features stick horse racing for kids on the racetrack and $1 hot dogs, popcorn, sodas and ice cream. Info: 575-378-4431.
Old Dominion live music — 4-10 p.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. “Band Behind the Curtain Tour.” Info: 575-464-7059.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Alma D’Arte Pup Wash Extravaganza — noon-6 p.m. at 920 N. Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces. The high school kids and their parents will be offering dog washes, nail trims, hair dye and human/ animal treats will be available. Pricing will be per pet. Fundraiser for the Summer Europe trip. Info: see Facebook page, event name.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
Deming/Luna County
Yarn Emporium Work Session — 6-8 p.m. in Deming at 208 S. Gold Ave. Info: 575-494-3759.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Alamogordo/Otero County
Fourth Friday at the Alameda Park Zoo — 6-10 p.m. at the Alameda Park Zoo, 1021 N. White Sands Blvd. Info: email jsides@ci.alamogordo.nm.us.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Virtual Southern New Mexico
Unpacking Silver: Community Building — 11 a.m. presented by Susan Berry author and retired director of the Silver City Museum on the convergence of influences that destined the town’s evolution as a colorful, distinctive and resilient entity. Visit www. silvercitymuseum.org to register.
Silver City/Grant County
Silver City Farmer’s Market — 9 a.m.-noon at the corner of Pope Street and College Avenue, Silver City. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Alamogordo/Otero County
Alamogordo Otero County Farmers Market — 9:30 a.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo. Info: 575-430-2081.
Truth or Consequences/Sierra County
Sierra County Farmer’s Market — 8:30 a.m.-noon at Ralph Edwards Park, corner of Riverside and Cedar in T or C. Info: colleen@sierracountyfarmersmarket.org.
Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St. in T or C. Live music, toe-tapping and refreshments. Info: 575-744-9137.
Lincoln County
AIM HIGH Annual Sporting Clay Competition — 8:30 a.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. Door prizes, banquet, games and chances to win a Beretta A-400. Info: 575-257-2120.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
Lincoln County
AIM HIGH Annual Sporting Clay Competition — 8:30 a.m. at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero. Door prizes, banquet, games and chances to win a Beretta A-400. Info: 575-257-2120.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
THURSDAY, JULY 1
Lincoln County
Smokey Bear Stampede — 2 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 101 Fifth St. Capitan. Eight rodeos in four days. Cook-off, kids events and nightly dances. www.somkeybearstampede.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 2
Lincoln County
25th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. various locations in Lincoln County. Art Loop is a creative venture among the artists in the area, one of the most successful studio tours in New Mexico. Info: www.artloop.org.
Smokey Bear Stampede — 7 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 101 Fifth St. Capitan. Eight rodeos in four days. Cook-off, kids events and nightly dances. www.somkeybearstampede.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Silver City/Grant County
Silver City Farmer’s Market — 9 a.m.-noon at the corner of Pope Street and College Avenue, Silver City. Info: silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Alamogordo/Otero County
Alamogordo Otero County Farmers Market — 9:30 a.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 2900 N. White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo. Info: 575-430-2081.
Truth or Consequences/Sierra County
Sierra County Farmer’s Market — 8:30 a.m.-noon at Ralph Edwards Park, corner of Riverside and Cedar in T or C. Info: colleen@sierracountyfarmersmarket.org.
Old Time Fiddlers Dance — 7-9 p.m. at the New Mexico Old Time fiddlers Playhouse, 710 Elm St. in T or C. Live music, toe-tapping and refreshments. Info: 575-744-9137.
Elephant Butte Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza — 9-10 p.m. at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Highway 195, Elephant Butte. Info: 575-744-5923.
Lincoln County
25th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. various locations in Lincoln County. Art Loop is a creative venture among the artists in the area, one of the most successful studio tours in New Mexico. Info: www.artloop.org.
Smokey Bear Stampede — 7 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 101 Fifth St. Capitan. Eight rodeos in four days. Cook-off, kids events and nightly dances. www.somkeybearstampede.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Farmers Arts and Crafts Market — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Plaza of Las Cruces and along Main Street. Info: 575-805-6055.
Electric Light Parade — 9 p.m. starting at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave. Travels south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue and ends at Maag Softball Complex. Entries are open until June 25. Info: 575-541-2550.
SUNDAY, JULY 4
Alamogordo/Otero County
Reverse 4th of July Parade — 6-8 p.m. at the Otero County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road in Alamogordo. Info: 575-439-4279.
Fireworks Extravaganza and Festival — 9:15 at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Info: www.spacehalloffame.org.
Lincoln County
25th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. various locations in Lincoln County. Art Loop is a creative venture among the artists in the area, one of the most successful studio tours in New Mexico. Info: www.artloop.org.
Smokey Bear Stampede —4 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 101 Fifth St. Capitan. Independence celebration with a campfire Dutch oven competition, mutton bustin’, steer riding, evening rodeo, fireworks and a dance. Info: somkeybearstampede.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Fireworks Display in Las Cruces — 9:15 p.m. in Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2550.
Fireworks Display in Mesilla — 9 p.m. in Mesilla. Launched from the corner of Tierra de Mesilla. Info: 575-624-3262.