Events & Tours 2023

A Celestial Evening, Native story telling at the Dunes!
Come join us for a special evening at the Dunes under the beautiful, dark, New Mexico sky!
Native storytelling, "Coyote Winter Stories" will be brought to life by an esteemed Native Story Teller, Alex Mares.
Alex is a well-known, interpretive guide, Navajo, and extremely well versed in the ancient Native stories passed down from generation to generation.
 On this enchanted evening on the Dunes, he will share with you the old stories he was told as a child learning the ancestral ways.
Check in, park in the private group area, and grab a delicious, sizzling dinner of fajitas with all the fixin's!
We will have camp chairs provided, (or bring your own if you want), sip on a complementary glass of wine and get comfortable next to the 4 blazing fire pits. Watch the dancing fire embers leap into the night sky as the story teller weaves the stories of the ancient ones.

Start time: Arrive at 4:30pm at the front entrance to White Sands National Park. our guide will direct you to the private group area.
Note: The park charges an Entrance fee per vehicle to enter the park. That is not included in the night sky program.
Duration: The event will end at approx. 8:00 pm, allowing for parking, dinner, story telling and questions at the end .
What's included:  Grilled fajitas Dinner, bottle water, hot coffee, hot teas, complimentary wine,  delicious dessert.
Guides, Native Storyteller, camp chairs, fire pits set among the beautiful backdrop of the majestic White Sands Dunes!
Cost per person: $69.00 each, plus tax.  Limited seating for this special evening! (Bathrooms available on site)
Call 877-808-6877 for any questions, thank you!

Dress warm for the night air, please bring blankets or throws, beanies, and gloves so you stay toasty warm by the cracking fires!

• Esteemed Native story teller speaking on the "Coyote Stories" of the ancient ones
• Hot sizzling dinner of fajitas with all the trimmings, yes Hatch Roasted Chile included!  
• Complementary wine , cold bottle water, hot coffee and teas, hot chocolate
• Blazing fire pits to keep you warm!
• Friendly staff to insure you enjoy your special evening!!

Do some thing special for a Christmas present to yourself and your loved ones!
Come out and enjoy this enchanted holiday evening at the Historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail.
Come upstairs to the old courtroom, help yourself to the Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, hot teas and complimentary wine, and get comfortable in your seats while listening to the old time Christmas music from the 30's and 40's.
Your evening presenter will welcome you, the lights will dim, and the Ebenezer Scrooge whimsical skit will begin!
The story's narrator will tell you about, mean old, crotchety Scrooge, getting ready to retire for the evening, and his ghostly encounter!
Scrooge is visited by the  3rd ghost of Christmas future to  "encourage" him  to change his mean, selfish old ways, or else!
After the skit , the guests, (and the cast), will be issued led candles and the tour of the haunted, 1937 Courthouse and  Jail begins!
We will take you up to the roof top to enjoy the beautiful night sky of Las Cruces, and get your group picture taken under the large Christmas wreath on the old bell tower.
 We will then begin your descent into the dark corridors and hallways of the Courthouse until we come to the doors of the old jail. 

 Prepare yourself as we guide your group through the gloomy and foreboding jail, pausing in some of the cells to tell you what paranormal activities have been recorded there by the Ghosts of Christmas past.
 We will conclude our evening by making our way back up to the courtroom for refreshments before we say Merry Christmas and goodnight!!
We will also have Christmas stockings that you can put your name on, if you wish to leave a donation that will be presented with your Christmas stocking, to the local Alzheimer's Association! (100% of donations will be given to the Alzheimer's Assoc.!)

When: December17th, Saturday evening
Start time: 7:00PM/ End time: approx. 9:30PM
Price per ticket: 16 years old to Adults: $35.00
Please call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions, Merry Christmas!  

• A Christmas, short whimsical skit featuring Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghost of Christmas future!
• A guided, candlelit tour of the haunted Courthouse & Jail
• Complementary wine, Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and hot teas 
• The courtroom will be decorated in the Christmas Spirit!
• Group picture on the roof top under the Christmas wreath next to the old bell tower. 

Take a journey into the unknown...
Do you remember the things that went "bump" in the night when you were a little child?
The "thing" that peered at you from the open closet door that you know you had closed ?
That "whisper" or voice you swore you heard calling your name in the dead of night? The hand underneath your bed?
Well, guess what? They were all real and tonight you get to visit them where they live!

Gather your courage and your close friends and pay a visit to the dark world of the paranormal.
This very edgy, guided tour takes place inside the haunted jail of the historic Courthouse in Las Cruces.
You chose the time slot you want so that you are not having to stand in long lines at the front entrance.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can check your group from the manifest.
Candles will be issued to you to help peer  into the darkness and gloom, and maybe ward off a spirit or two?
Please note, if you have smaller children that scare easily, this tour is NOT for them, please reconsider bringing them.

When: 2 dates:  Saturday, October 15th & Saturday October 22nd.
Where: the Historic Courthouse & Jail, 251 West Amador. Las Cruces, NM
Start time for both dates: 7:00PM
Individual start times start at 7:00 PM and run every 15 min. until 11:00PM
Ticket prices: 17 years to Adult;

 $ 18.50
 Child, 12 years to 16 $ 12.50

Please note: These are Private tours , NOT open to walk-ins at the door, you must book on line for this limited space, special tour.
Please call 877-808-6877 for more information or questions.

• Smaller groups of 15 people at a time.
• No waiting, just show up at your time slot!
• Guided tour through the Haunted Jail with effects!
• Family Friendly
• Scary walking Tour! 

Welcome to the Vampire Masquerade Ball & Gypsy Village!
Nuit des Danseurs, (Night of the dancers) Oct 29th

This is a one of a kind special event to bring awareness and help benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Las Cruces.
Please consider  donating any amount while at the event at their table set up in the foyer of the ball room or outside at their gypsy tent during the night of the event.

Tis' the year 1800, the night sky is foreboding, and the Château des Morts-Vivants looms large and imposing in the twilight.
As a distinguished night vampire of nobility, You have been invited to attend the Grand Ball of the Vampire King and his Queen.

The Royal guest list is the who's who of the night dancers, Lords, Counts, Earls,  and Dukes from England, France and the dark countries.

Come into the Grand Ballroom and be announced by the Herald, introduce yourselves to the other royal vampires that have gathered for this festive night. The lady's attending, will be presented with a black rose for their beauty.

After the King and Queen have entered the ballroom and have taken their seat at the thrones, the Vampire Queen will make a special greeting to the sponsors of tonight's Gala. 
 The King and Queen will admire and take special note of the gathered Vampire nobility, so that they may reward their chosen with special gifts! Prizes awarded during event!

After the introductions, we dance! The king and his lovely queen will lead the merrymaking with the first dance with the high court.
Enjoy the high spirits at the cash bar and  delicious hors d'oeuvres from Picacho Peak Brewery!
 An ensemble quartet will provide the proper ambiance for your dancing pleasure. 
Vampire Waltz music will be played throughout the grand night with a talented DJ.

 Upon sign up, you will be receiving by email, your dress code instructions and web sites to purchase your costumes, eye masks, fangs, etc.. You can also rent or make your own, but please remember to order /rent/make ASAP. We include pictures of some of the types of costumes.
 This is a themed ball, so we want you to look and act the part of an aristocratic vampire of nobility!

You will be sent different royal titles you can pick from in which upon entry into the royal court, your title and name and country /town you are from,  will be called out by the Herald to announce your arrival to the High Court Ball..
We will await your royal presence at the Vampire Ball!
Be entertained by the local gypsies, set up outside the ballroom dance in the castle, perhaps a small bite/snack after the dance is in order?

Early Vampire tickets discount until 9/24/2022! $77.00 per person (discount applied automatically until 9/24)
General Admission tickets after 9/25/2022            $87.00 per person

Gold Sponsor tickets  includes(2) tickets sitting at high table & 2 tickets general admission seating on main floor $800.00    
Silver Sponsor tickets includes (2) tickets sitting in VIP section $ 500.00    
Bronze Sponsor tickets, includes (2) tickets sitting in VIP section $350.00  

What: A high court, full masquerade Vampire Ball and Gypsy village!
When: October 29th, Saturday evening, 6:30 until 11:30 pm
Where: The Vampire ball will be held inside the beautiful event ball room at the Grapevine Event center at Picacho Peak Brewery!
The Gypsy village will be free and open to the public and be held outside, inside the walled courtyard! 
Location: 3900 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM
Call 877-808-6877 for any questions!

For pictures of last years Vampire Ball and more information, visit the Vampire ball website at:

vampireballlc.com

• Ballroom Waltz dancing throughout the night! Professional dancers to show you how!
• Full costumes with eye masks
• Renaissance/Steampunk/ Victorian/Baroque  Dress
• Ensemble music & background Ballroom music
• Cash bar & Hors d'oeuvres 
• Ballroom dancing & gypsy  dancing entertainment
• Special Sponsor seating & collectable wine glass
• A Gypsy village with music, dancers and gypsy vendors! 
• Awards for "Best Dress" and "Best Persona" and more!
• Held at the beautiful ballroom Grapevine Event center at Picacho Peak Brewery!
• Professional photographer to capture your splendid vampire nobility, no charge for our Vampire guests! 

Gather your "ghost besties" and come out and explore the Haunted Courthouse & Jail!

This guided, walking evening tour will escort you through the "Grand old Lady" to experience first hand, the areas in the building that paranormal investigators have documented paranormal activity.
Doors opening & closing by themselves, women, men and a little girls voice, furniture moving are some of the activities recorded inside the building
Your guides will lead you through the dark corridors and foreboding rooms of the 1937 courthouse and haunted jail, lighting the way with candles.
The guides will replay some of the audio they have captured in the different "hot spots" throughout the 37,000 square foot, 3 story building and17,000 square foot jail annex.
This building is soon to be renovated into a 4 star hotel & conference center, book your spot now to view this historic site while you can!
Book now to reserve your place in these historic tours.
Start time:  7:30 pm until 9:30pm Saturday, May 28th  
Price : $28.00 per person
Call 877-808-6877 for questions/ more information
NOTE: Please don't show up at location without a reservation, either online or by calling and making reservation with us. Thank you! 

Come, join us on this delightful one hour guided walking tour through the quaint and charming village of Old Mesilla. Your host is Southwest Expeditions  and Alexandra from the New Mexico Historic Sites, Southern Region . 

This very comfortable walking tour will take you around the Plaza and some of the side streets of Old Mesilla.

 Your guide, Alexandra, is a gifted story teller who brings the past alive while recounting the activities , day to day living,  major historical events  & larger than life old west characters that helped shape this now sleepy, quaint village by the Rio Grande. 

 Find out why Mesilla was part of the Wild Wild West! 

When: Saturday's; May 7th, 

 10:00 AM, start times 

Where to meet: At the bleachers on the Plaza

Duration: Approx. one hour, easy walking tour 

Ticket price per person:  Adults & older Kids:  $25.00, Children under16: $10.00 

Please note: You need to sign up for this tour online at this site. 

  Minimum total number of guests needed  to schedule tour is 5. 

Please call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all, thank you! 

Join us on this unique, one of a kind ghost tour through a haunted 1910 era school house and museum. 

The old school house now houses  a museum full of antiques, old doll collections and mannequins, staring out into the dark school house. 

We will pick you up at the old Courthouse in down town Las Cruces, and shuttle your group over to the school house. 

Your guide will show you some excerpts from the paranormal investigation we did inside the haunted school house. 

You will use old fashioned lanterns to light your way inside the dark school, and even ghost hunting equipment to see if the former residents want to communicate with you! 

Limited seating on our van transportation, book early! 

When: Friday May 27th. Start time; 7:30 pickup at the former Dona Ana Courthouse & Jail (251 w. Amador) 

Duration: approx. 2 hours 

Ticket pricing: 18 years old to adult: $48.00 per person,  plus tax

 Youth: pricing: 13 to 17 years old: $39.50 per person, plus tax 

Must make reservations on line, please no show- up/walk-ups the night of event. Call 877-808-6877 for more information  

Join us for a Enchantingly FUN, Native American Celestial evening with  kayaks on beautiful Caballo Lake! 

This is THE event to take your friend or bring a date, don't miss it! 

May 14th, Saturday evening 

 Once at the lakes edge, we will fit you out with life jackets, kayaks ,and paddles for your evening adventure.

 As the sun sets, you will fasten red & green glow sticks to your boat for navigational lights, and you will don a blue glow stick for yourself. 

Your group will paddle out onto the lake with your guide and then float together. Your guide will enchant you with the Native American & Greek interpretation storytelling of the night sky, using a powerful laser pointer. 

The moon won't be rising until 1:00 AM, so we should have some dark skies!

 Lay back and relax in your boat while your guides weaves his stories and take in the expanse of the Celestial heavens. After the star program, everyone paddles back together to the base camp on shore to indulge in "Vino & Cibo", (Wine & Hors D'oeuvres).

 Sit next to  cozy beach fire pit and listen to two very talented acoustic guitarists and singers  while you enjoy your wine! Relax in the camp chairs and watch the fires embers dance in the silky night sky before we saddle up and head back to Las Cruces. 

A special night to remember! 

 To book: Click on the type of boat you want in the check in. 

We have : Single person kayaks,, tandem -2 person kayaks,  2 person canoes and  standup paddle boards.

 The per person price is already factored in the price depending on the boat you selected.

 If the boat has already been rented, you will not be able to rent that particular boat out. 

All boats are hard shell, no inflatables.

  What if I want to bring my own boat? You can bring your own boat, (only 10 more persons would be allowed with their boats in addition to ours for this event.) 

You will need to provide your own boat & guest transportation, paddles and life jackets. life jackets are required. 

We will provide the Nav. glow sticks for your boat. 

You will need to load /unload your boat and follow all instructions from Southwest Expeditions guides. 

You will need to stay with float group at all times at event.

 To book w/your own boat: Click on "have boat" option at check in. 

Your ticket price will be discounted.

 Your person ticket price is per person, not per boat. 

When: May 14th. Saturday evening meet at 7:30 PM at the boat ramp at Caballo Lake State Park 

Ticket Pricing( PER PERSON): Single seat Kayak $ 85.00                                                                      Single stand up paddle board: $ 68.00                                                                      2- seat kayak or 2 seat canoe $160.00

 Bring your own Boat:                       Single seat kayak: $68.00                                                                     2- seat kayak          $126.00 

Please call 877-808-6877 for any questions 

 Highlights:

 Star Party with kayaks on beautiful Caballo Lake Guided paddle and storytelling w/ laser pointer 

Wine and Hors D'oeuvres, hot chocolate, hot teas and cold bottle water included! Very dark skies 

 All kayaks, paddles, life jackets, professional guides provided! 

2 acoustic guitarists and singers to entertain you! 

Beach camp fire and camp chairs 

Come join us for a fun morning on peaceful Caballo Lake! 

Meet us at the dock for a brief safety talk, grab your paddles,  life jacket and  kayak or canoe and follow our guides out on the water. 

Our lead interpretive guide will have you paddle along the banks of the lake, paddling into small coves along the way to stop and talk about the wildlife, the amazing bird watching in the area, the lake and history of the local area.

 This is a easy pace paddle, with stops in and along the coves. 

 Cold bottle water will be provided on the paddle. 

You will paddle out for approx. one hour, and back for one hour before returning to the base camp. 

We will have a fresh, hot sizzling  lunch of  delicious steak & chicken fajitas with of course, Hatch green chili!  

Sodas, water & hot coffee is included. Grab your hot lunch plate and sit in the camp chairs provided on the beach and relax! 

After your leisurely lunch, we will break base camp and bid you farewell! 

Ticket price includes: 

 Lake guides,

 Kayaks or canoes

 Paddles, life jackets

 Safety instructions

 Base camp /camp chairs

 Hot lunch & dessert Soft drinks , hot coffee, bottle water 

When: May 1st, meet up at dock at Caballo lake @ 8:00 AM-11:30 AM Where: Caballo Lake State Park

 Pricing: $ 49.00 PER PERSON /IF you bring own single or tandem boat/paddles/life jackets (10 slots available only)                 

  $ 65.00 PER PERSON:

 we furnish all equipment, you select type of boat when you buy ticket; single kayak, 2-seat kayak, 2- seat canoes.                    (We highly suggest you book early to pick the boat you want as we have limited numbers of types!)

 Please call 877-808-6877 for more information.