Las Cruces KOA

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally - January

Held at Brown Farm Field, for information call 575-526-7528.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta - January

Located in the Pueblo of Tortugas, just south off I-10, exit 142 west, then south on Stern Drive. Call 575-526-8171 for more information.

Annual Bataan Death March - March

Challenging march through high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range. Conducted in honor of heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during WWII. Call 575-678-1134 or see www.bataanmarch.com for details.

Cowboy Days - March

Gunfight re-enactments, horseback and stagecoach rides, cowboy and ranching demonstrations. Location: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces, 575-522-4100 (call for admission fees). Visit www.frhm.org for more information.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - May

Commemorates victory of Mexican soldiers over French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Folklorico dancers, live music, dancing, games, food, drinks, arts and crafts for sale. Old Mesilla Plaza, south on highway 28 off I-10 in Las Cruces. No alcohol, smoking, or pets allowed on the Plaza. Free admission. Call 575-524-3262 x116 or 117 or go to www.oldmesilla.org for more information.

Southern New Mexico Wine Festival - May

Sample wines from many New Mexico wineries. Live entertainment, local vendors. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, at exit 132 or 127 off the I-10. $13 admission each adult. Call 575-522-1232 or visit www.snmwinefestival.com for details.

Annual Frontier Days - September

Come honor civilians and soldiers who lived at the fort and protected local area residents. Fort Selden State Monument, 13 miles north of Las Cruces, exit 19, off I-25. Call 575-526-8911 or see www.nmmonuments.com for details.

Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta - September

You are invited to participate in this fiesta in Old Historic Mesilla, south on highway 28 off I-10 in Las Cruces. No alcohol, smoking, or pets allowed on the Plaza. Free admission. Call 575-524-3262 x116 or 117 or visit www.oldmesilla.org for more information.

Hatch Chile Festival - September

Come celebrate the chile harvest festival in Hatch, 37 miles north of Las Cruces off I-25. Call 575-267-5483 or 575-267-4010 for time and schedule of events or visit www.hatchchilefest.com.

New Mexico Wine Harvest Wine Festival - September

Same wines from many New Mexico wineries. For information, call 575-522-1232 or visit www.wineharvestfestival.com.

Southern New Mexico State Fair and Sheriff's Posse Rodeo - September

Held 12 miles west, I-10, Exits 132 & 127. Call 575-524-8602 or visit www.snmstatefair.com for more information.

White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational - September

Come enjoy the many colorful hot air balloons over the white gypsum dunes. White Sands National Monument. For details, call 575-679-2599 or visit www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm.

Whole Enchilada Fiesta - September

Held at Hadley Complex at 1801 E Hadley Avenue in Las Cruces. Call 575-526-1938 or visit The Whole Enchilada Fiesta online for more information.

International Mariachi Conference Parque Festival - November

Join the fun at Young Park in Las Cruces. Free admission. Call 575-525-1735 or visit www.lascrucesmariachi.org for more information.

Renaissance ArtsFaire - November

Held the first full weekend in November at Young Park in Las Cruces. Call 575-523-6403 or visit www.las-cruces-arts.org for more information.

Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe - December

Located in the Pueblo of Tortugas, just south off I-10, exit 142 west then south on Stern Drive. For more information, please call 575-526-8171.

Lake Lucero Tours - held monthly

White Sands National Monument - tours typically happen at 9 a.m. and run $3 per person. For reservations to this event, call 575-679-2599 x236 or for more information, see www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm.