Events 2024

Ghosts of Christmas Past, An Ebenezer Scrooge Evening, Dec. 14th. Saturday

Photography Class, learn to shoot in low light conditions! 2-dates/Nov. 2nd &23rd.

Ghosts of Christmas Past, An Ebenezer Scrooge Evening, Dec. 14th. Saturday

Ghosts of Christmas Past... An Ebenezer Scrooge evening

Do something special for yourself and your loved ones for Christmas!
Come out and enjoy this fun, enchanted holiday evening at the Historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail!
Come upstairs to the old courtroom, help yourself to the Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, eggnog, 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.
The historic courtroom will be beautifully lit by Christmas trees!
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 encounters!
Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Christmas future and the ghost of Christmas Spirit to "encourage" him to change his mean, selfish old ways, or else!
After the hilarious skit, the guests, (and the cast), will be issued led candles and the tour of the haunted, 1937 Courthouse 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. Our cast member will be playing beautiful Christmas melodies on her violin while you take in the lights of downtown.

We will conclude our evening by making our way back up to the courtroom for refreshments before we say Merry Christmas and goodnight!!

When: December 14th, Saturday evening
Where: 251 West Amador, Las Cruces
Start time: 6:00PM/ End time: approx. 8:30PM
Price per ticket: 21 years old to adults. Please Note: Early Bird Discounts on tickets are up to Nov. 30th, get your tickets early and save!!
All tickets will have taxes added in checkout
VIP tickets include Front row table seating, a Christmas swag bag for couples and individuals, (with custom wine glasses), and Christmas goodies! Limited seating for VIP seating, please sign up early!

Early Bird single ticket: $39.00
Regular single price after Nov. 30th: $49.00

Early Bird Couple: $80.00
Regular couple price after Nov. 30th: $90.00

Couple, Early Bird VIP tickets: $120.00
Couple VIP tickets after Nov. 30th: $150.00

Please call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions, Merry Christmas!

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Haunted "Canna" Crawl Nov.15th, 22nd

Photography Class, learn to shoot in low light conditions! 2-dates/Nov. 2nd &23rd.

Ghosts of Christmas Past, An Ebenezer Scrooge Evening, Dec. 14th. Saturday

A different kind of spooky adventure!
"Haunted Cannabis Crawl"!
This unique first for its kind tour begins with you parking at our meet-up location in Las Cruces, we will shuttle you by van to the Monster Cannabis Lounge, where you indulge with some of the finest Cannabis products in the State! Monster Cannabis has offered 15% off any products at their location, for guests on the tour!
Enjoy Monsters beautiful, new lounge!
After you indulge in some of the fantastic products Monster's has to offer, we will load back up and head over to the haunted Courthouse & Jail!
Ghost Adventures and Colin with Paranormal Files have both visited the huge. 37,000 square foot courthouse & 18,000 square foot jail annex, and have done episodes inside, with paranormal investigators coming from all over the States to do their ghost investigations.
The historic Grand structure has much documented evidence of paranormal activity!
Will the little girl speak to you, will the ladies reach out and say hello? Or will one of the shadow entities confront you?
You'll find out soon enough as the next stop of your "Haunted Cannabis Crawl" is to take a candle-lit tour through the creepy corridor's, dark and foreboding courthouse rooms, and the maze of passages through the sinister jail!
With a heightened sense of awareness, you'll be handed a candle from your guide and begin this adventure inside the building!
Experience "Lockdown", where you are place in jail cells with only our candle to keep you company!
Limited seating on shuttle, book early! On-line ticket sales only.
T-shirts with the "Haunted Cannabis Crawl " logo in either green or yellow logo on black t-shirt. Sizes: Medium/Large/X-large/2X-Large/3X-Large, available during tour! $20.00 plus tax. ($25.00 for 3x-Large size)
Please note: No product can be consumed either on the shuttle or in the Courthouse building, no exceptions!
Please note: If you will be planning to stay overnight in Las Cruces, we have a 15% discount off rooms at the beautiful Ramada Palms off University Drive. Just check the box that says "staying overnight" during signup and we will send you the discount code!

When: Saturday/5/18/24
Where: Monster Cannabis Lounge & The Haunted Courthouse & Jail.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Start/Ending times: 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm
Age Restriction: 21 and older, no exceptions
Ticket pricing: $38.00 per person, (plus tax)
Call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions, thank you!
(Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.)

Highlights

One-of-a-kind unique paranormal cannabis tour!
Friendly guides
Shuttle pickup and drop-off.
Complementary cold bottled water & snacks!
Candle-lit tour through the haunted Courthouse & Jail!
Indulge your cannabis tastes at the beautiful Monster Cannabis Lounge!
Haunted Cannabis Crawl t-shirts available on tour!

Location

Historic Former Dona Ana Courthouse, Las Cruces

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Photography Class, learn to shoot in low light conditions! 2-dates/Nov. 2nd &23rd.

Photography lessons in long exposure/low light conditions/night sky! Nov. 2nd & Nov. 23rd

Have you wanted to take your photo skills to the next level? This is your opportunity!
This very informative, hands-on instruction will be held at the 1937 historic courthouse and jail in downtown Las Cruces.
This location is perfect for shooting dark/light contrasts inside the large and imposing complex! You will also have access to the roof to get some fantastic shots of downtown Las Cruces and the surrounding mountains!
Complementary wine, snacks, cold bottled water, hot coffee/teas will be served as well.
A professional photographer (Taylor Axtell), will guide you through the steps, settings and tricks of the camera, to help you learn;

Finding the best moments for lighting
Using dark and light contrasts
How to create your own lighting to look realistic and creative.
Learn to use/adjust the settings on your camera.
ISO aperture and shutter speed adjustments to get the "perfect" shot
How to set up and use Panos, stacks, and other edits often necessary in custom photography

Equipment to bring with you:
+A Tripod
+An adjustable light, colored ok)
+Camera and lenses
+Cell phone is ok but won't be able to teach much in the way of settings on your phone.
+Suggest a shutter release, (not absolutely necessary), but this allows you to get the most stable image by not having to touch your camera while taking a long exposure shots.
When: Nov.2nd and Nov. 23rd. 6pm -9pm.
Where: 251 West Amador, the historic 1937 courthouse & Jail.
Ticket cost: $49.00 (plus tax, includes complementary wine, snacks hot coffee/teas
Age: 21 and older
This is an on-line registration event only. No ticket sales at the door. Limited tickets to keep the class size small. Get your tickets asap.
Please call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all, thank you!

Highlights

Professional photographer instructing class
Complementary wine/coffee/teas/snacks/bottled water
3-hour class, hands on
Access to the entire 1937 historic Courthouse AND Jail complex.
Small class size for one- on- one instruction

Location

Historic Former Dona Ana Courthouse, Las Cruces

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Public Haunted Lockdown Laser Tag! Dec. 7th & 28th!

Private Lockdown Laser Tag at the old Courthouse Jail! Reservations by phone only. Call 877-808-6877

Photography Class, learn to shoot in low light conditions! 2-dates/Nov. 2nd &23rd.

Public Haunted Lockdown Laser Tag!

Dec 7th & Dec 28th

Bring your group and play against other families!

Looking for something FUN to do that your friends or family can experience?

Try our new "Lockdown Laser Tag" held inside the 18,000 square foot former county Jail!

Play up to 4 teams against each other in this very unique, one-of-a-kind setting!

The old jail is a maze of spooky corridors, jail cells and hidden passageways.

Did we mention it is also haunted?

30-minute game time for each game, 2 games included.

Choose your teams colors, team name and plan your team's strategy to defeat the other team!

When you arrive at the historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail, we will outfit you with the laser vests that record hits front and back, your weapons, and go over the ground rules before the referees lead you inside the massive jail complex.

When the whistle sounds, the music starts, and you begin hunting the enemy team!

This game time is by on-line reservation only.

Please call 877-808-6877 for any questions.

Minimum of 4 persons in your group needed to reserve game slots.

Age limit: 10 years/ MUST be accompanied by adult/parent.

Ticket cost: $29.00 each, plus tax.

1-hour total game time (2–30-minute game plays)

choose from two time slots,

12 noon to 1:00pm

2:00pm-3:00pm

We have the large courtroom we rent out if you are having a birthday party and want to include the Lockdown Laser Tag as well, give us a call!

Call to reserve your fun today!

877-808-6877

Private Lockdown Laser Tag at the old Courthouse Jail! Reservations by phone only. Call 877-808-6877

Looking for something FUN to do that your friends or family can experience?

Try our new "Lockdown Laser Tag" held inside the 18,000 square foot former county Jail!

Play up to 4 teams against each other in this very unique, one-of-a-kind setting!

The old jail is a maze of spooky corridors, jail cells and hidden passageways.

Did we mention it is also haunted?

2-hour game time for each private event.

Choose your teams colors, team name and plan your team's strategy to defeat the other team!

When the whistle sounds, the music starts, and you begin hunting the enemy team!

This game time is by phone reservation only.

Please call 877-808-6877 to reserve your game times.

Minimum of 6 persons in your group needed to reserve game slots.

Age limit: 10 years/ MUST be accompanied by adult/parent.

Ticket cost: 6 players $29.00 each

7-12 (or more) players $20.00 each (Plus, tax)

2-hour game time slots

Game times during daylight hours, Tuesday-Sunday, between 10:00am-7:00pm.

We have the large courtroom we rent out if you are having a birthday party and want to include the Lockdown Laser Tag as well, give us a call!

Call to reserve your fun today!

877-808-6877

History & Haunts, Ghosts of Old Mesilla, Friday, Dec. 20th 6:00pm-8:00pm

Private Lockdown Laser Tag at the old Courthouse Jail! Reservations by phone only. Call 877-808-6877

History & Haunts, Ghosts of old Mesilla!

Step back in time when you walk the evening streets of the old Mesilla Plaza.
Founded in 1848, this sleepy Mexican town was once surrounded by the unruly waters of the Rio Grande, as well as being located in Mexico in its early frontier days!
The towns people eventually built acequias and levees to contain the restless Rio and the Gadson Purchase located the old West Town back inside the US territory.
The town has seen a very diverse history of peoples, from Mexican farmers, pioneer families, freighters, merchants and the wild west outlaws and gunmen, to raiding Apache's and even the confederate troops stationed in Mesilla from 1861-1862.
All have left an indelible mark on the sleepy village by the Rio Grande, and some individuals have never left!
Venture out with our guide and take a leisurely evening walking tour by lantern, through the old Plaza.
Your guide will recount some of the intriguing history of the old shops surrounding the Plaza, as well as the paranormal activity associated with the old storefronts and former Dram shops.
The tour will conclude inside the Double Eagle, have a drink from their famous bar while your guide shows you the evidence that professional paranormal investigators have documented on this site.
("Ghost Margarita" drink is discounted for our group from $11 to $8!
When: Select Evenings, start time: Friday, Dec.20th 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Where: meet up with guides at the bleachers in the Mesilla Plaza, 2100 Calle de Parian
Tickets: 16 age and above, $38.00 per person plus tax.
Limited tickets per tour, each guest will carry a lantern, sign up asap to avoid missing this spooky tour!
Call us with any questions! 877-808-6877.

Highlights

Guided Ghost walking tour with lanterns
Professional friendly guides
Stop at the Double Eagle Restaurant on the Plaza
Group picture taken.
Custom, "History & Haunts" t-shirts available for purchase!

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Holiday Lighted Bike Ride of Old Mesilla and Mesilla Park! Nov.30th/Dec.6th/Dec. 21st./6:00pm-8:00pm

Holiday Lighted Bike rides through Mesilla and Mesilla Park. 3 dates!

Holiday Blues? We have something for that!

Join a guided, lighted bike ride through old Mesilla and Mesilla Park and get into the Christmas Spirit!

Meet up at the location near Old Mesilla, we will have hot chocolate, hot teas, coffee and Christmas cookies waiting for you. The crackling fire will be dancing in the fire pit as we pass out the bikes and helmets, light the bikes up with their colorful Christmas lights, mount up and take a fun, leisurely ride, through the historic town of old Mesilla and then on to Mesilla Park to look at the Lighted decorations on the houses.

We will have festive Holiday music with us as we take in the scenery of old Mesilla. (We will have a swag vehicle following us for safety) We will return and enjoy some mulled wine and relax next to the fire pit with the camp chairs provided.

We have adult size bikes only, no children bikes sizes. We will match you as close as we can with the sizes we have, adjust the bike seats, etc. All our bikes include helmets and front and rear lights. Our bikes will be lighted up with led lights on the tires.

You CAN bring your own bike, (discount from ticket price), but it MUST be lit up with led lights, front and rear lights and you must have a helmet, no exceptions.

A Prize awarded to the most decorated bike!
When: 3 dates; Nov.30th, Sat./ Dec.6th, Friday/Dec.21st, Sat.

Duration: (2 hours) 6:00pm-8:00pm

Ticket Price: $38.00 plus tax per person

Includes our bike, lighted up, and a helmet.

Bring your own bike: $28.00 plus tax.

(Must be lit up with led lights, have front and rear night lights and you must wear a helmet)

Age group: no children under 17 years old

Call us with any questions! 877-808-6877.

Highlights

Guided 4.72 miles, Lighted Bike ride through Old Mesilla and Mesilla Park!
Professional friendly guides
Hot drinks and Christmas cookies
Group picture taken.
Camp chairs next to the fire pit when we return from bike ride!
Chase vehicle for safety!

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Events & Tours 2023

Valentines Lockdown at the Historic Jail! Feb. 11th, Saturday

FlowYoga on top of the world! Feb. 25th/sunrise class. March 10th Sunset class, March 18th, Sunrise

Paranormal workshop & investigation in the historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail, February 18th, Saturday

Looking for some unique fun to do to celebrate Valentines Day with your date or significant other?
Come out to the 1937 Historic Courthouse and jail for our Valentines Lockdown!
Come up to the second floor courtroom to enjoy some great music, delicious Hors D'oeuvres, and some fun, get to know your date games while you sip on your complementary wine.
We will guide you up to the roof top for the scenic, mountains and downtown view and get your group picture next to the old Bell Tower.
Back to the courtroom for refreshments and then we will guide you down by candlelight into the jail area for a unique "Lockdown".
You and your date/friend /significant other will be placed inside your cell to experience all of your 5 senses!
Your Touch, Taste, Smell, Sound, and Visual senses will all be explored as you and your partner are in your cell during lockdown!
Our photographer will capture photos of each guest in lockdown.
After you are released from your cell, you will be escorted to the "Enchanted Burning Wish" fire pit in the old prisoners exercise yard.
Each of you will take a scroll and write your New Years Wishes, desires, positive outcomes onto your scroll, wrap it with a ribbon to seal, and toss your scroll into the waiting flames so that the smoke will ascend to the ether to fulfill your wishes!
Limited seating! Get your tickets on line now as this fun, quirky Valentines event will book out!
Where: Historic 1937 Courthouse and Jail, 251 West Amador, Las Cruces. NM
When: February 11th, Saturday
Time start: 5:30PM until 8:00PM
Ticket Price: $41.00 per person, plus tax
This is a couple's event, 21 years or older.
Dress casual, wear comfortable walking shoes! Call 877-808-6877 if any questions
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Paranormal workshop & investigation in the historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail, February 18th, Saturday

FlowYoga on top of the world! Feb. 25th/sunrise class. March 10th Sunset class, March 18th, Sunrise

Paranormal workshop & investigation in the historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail, February 18th, Saturday

Do you want to explore the hidden world of the unseen, to be able to pierce & peer past the paranormal veil that surrounds us?
You are in the right place!
This special, 4 hour workshop/class & invvestigation will be teaching you how to do a proper paranormal investigation with equipment.
Class/workshop is 2 hours, followed by 2 hour private investigation of the courthouse & jail to use what you learned!

Held inside the 1937 courtroom at the historic County Courthouse & Jail.
Your expert instructor, Ramiro Galvan has over 22 years of paranormal research experience, with his company , Paranormal Research Investigations, (PRI).

He has been seen on multiple episodes of "Ghost Adventures", and is still very active in paranormal research in the Southern New Mexico, West Texas area.
He has coordinated a "meet and greet" at the courthouse with Colin Browen , originator of " The Paranormal Files" with over 580,000 followers on their Utube channel.
Ramiro 's team has also investigated the Courthouse & Jail numerous times and has captured video and audio evidence of the paranormal activities in the complex.
When: Class starts at 4:30PM, Saturday, February 18th.
Concludes at 8:30PM (Limited seating!) Don't miss this special training!
Ticket price: $48.00 per person/. min. age ;17 years old
Lunch, (custom box lunch from Jason's Deli included. Bottle water/coke/hot coffee, teas) all included in your ticket price.)
Upon reservation, we will send you the menu selection to choose your delicious lunch!
Seating inside the 1937 courtroom.
Where: 251 West Amador, Courthouse Building, Las Cruces, NM
What to bring: An inquisitive mind!
Please bring Your smart phone/and or camera, smartphone w/recorder or audio recorder.
Comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing
Hosted by Southwest Paranormal Adventures (SPA) & Paranormal Research Investigations, (PRI)
Please call 877-808-6877 for any questions!

Highlights

Historical overview of paranormal investigating (from Roman times to present)
Qualities of a paranormal investigator
Explanation of EMF (often misunderstood)
Proper usage and application of investigative hardware (EMF devices/audio recorders/cameras/etc) (short exercise)
Overview of EVP recording
Metaphysical overview with examples
Metaphysical exercise
Grounding/laying “boundaries” for protection
Class/workshop is 2 hours, followed by 2 hour private investigation of the courthouse & jail to use what you learned!

10 minute break at the top of the hour.
Attendees can eat during class.( Custom Box Lunch included)
Investigation of jail afterwards in two groups (one begins third floor; other begins first floor/both groups meet second floor to investigate at 45 minute mark (dependent on “activity”) and then groups swap floors.
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 before start date. Thank you

FlowYoga on top of the world! Feb. 25th/sunrise class. March 10th Sunset class, March 18th, Sunrise

New to Yoga? Or in Yoga classes now but would like a change of scenery?
Enjoy this fun opportunity with an experienced Yoga instructor, Dr. Dawn Armstrong.
These classes are designed for everyone at all levels to participate and enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of being outdoors and the strength building benefits of flow yoga.
It will wake up all the senses breathing in the fresh air as you move through the meditation’s exercises, vinyasa flows, strength building and gentle stretches.
You’ll learn how to zone out all the extra noise and maintain stillness, while watching the Sunrise and or Sunset for more of a profound experience!
Join Dawn on the 4th story roof- top of the historic, 1937 Courthouse, located in downtown Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Gorgeous mountain and downtown views, beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets await you in these classes.
Included in all classes/sessions: Hot coffee, bottle water, hot teas, fresh fruits and snacks! Just bring your Yoga matt.

When: 3 dates: (During checkout you will click on date you want)
Feb. 25th, Saturday, Sunrise class, 7:00AM
March: Friday, 10th, Sunset class, 4:30 PM
March; Saturday, 18th, Sunrise class: 7:00 AM

Where: 251 West Amador, Las Cruces, on-top the historic courthouse roof!
Ticket price: per session, per person: $45.00, plus tax.

For any questions you may have , please call 877-808-6877, thank you!

"BREMSV"Sunrise & Sunset sessions on the rooftop of the Historic 1937 Courthouse! Feb.18th,19th & 26

FlowYoga on top of the world! Feb. 25th/sunrise class. March 10th Sunset class, March 18th, Sunrise

What is a BREMSV session?
It stands for: Breathing, Relaxation Exercises and other Meditative processes.
Heal, restore & revive in this BREMSV class!
"In this busy , hectic, chaotic world, we all need a place, a space, a way to create our world with peace & calm.
Our inner being can be at peace, in the mist of the winds which blow, the rain which falls and the storms which disrupt; we are able to create our own sanctuary of healing"
Your trained instructor, Alessia, will have you go through some light stretching, bending, breathing and relaxation exercises, and teach you some meditative processes that can help you cope and overcome everyday stress in your busy life.
You have two time slots to treat yourself, a morning /sunrise class or a late afternoon/ sunset class, on the rooftop top of the 4 story 1937 former Courthouse in down town Las Cruces!
Enjoy the fantastic, city and mountain views as you take in the beautiful sunrise or the enchanting sunset.
A perfect way to began or end your hectic day!
Cold bottle water, hot coffee & teas, and fresh fruit is included!
Bring your yoga mat, grab your refreshment and head up the stairs to the roof for a fun, calming experience.
You deserve this! Perfect for beginners!
When: 3 dates: February, 18th, 19th, Sunrise classes (starts promptly at 7:00am- 9:00am)
February, 26th, Sunset Class ( starts promptly at 4:30PM-6:30pm)
Where: 251 West Amador. The historic, 1937 courthouse, on the Roof!
Tickets: Per Person: $40.00, plus tax.
Call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all, thank you!

Highlights

1.5 hours session on the roof top of the historic 1937 Courthouse
Fresh fruits, hot coffee & teas, cold bottle water are included
Trained friendly instructor
Watch the Sunrise or Sunset while you Heal, Restore & Revive!
Rooftop fire pit to warm you up!
Rooftop candles to enhance your relaxation and meditation

Guided Kayak tour at Caballo Lake, March 4th, Saturday, 9:30AM

"BREMSV"Sunrise & Sunset sessions on the rooftop of the Historic 1937 Courthouse! Feb.18th,19th & 26

Vino & Paint from the Roof-top of the Historic 1937 Courthouse.! Feb. 25th, Saturday,3:00PM

Guided Kayak tour at Lake Caballo, March 4th, Saturday, 9:30AM

Come join us for a fun morning to paddle 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.
Before you get on the water, and after you get back to base camp, we will have a BREMSV instructor to lead the paddlers through some light stretching, breathing and relaxation moves to help you heal, restore & revive!
We will have fresh fruits, chips & salsa, and yummy desserts!
Sodas, cold bottle water & hot coffee and teas is included.
Grab your snacks and drinks 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
fresh fruits, chips & salsa, & dessert
Soft drinks , hot coffee, hot teas, cold bottle water
Stretching, relaxation, breathing exercises before & after paddling led by BREMSV Instructor

When: March 4th, Saturday, meet up at dock at Caballo lake @ 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Where: Caballo Lake State Park, boat ramp
Pricing: $ 49.00 PER PERSON, IF you bring own single or tandem boat/paddles/life jackets (10 slots available only), select at checkout.
$ 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.
NOTE: Please don't show up at location without a reservation, either online or by calling and making reservation with us before start date. Thank you!

Vino & Paint from the Roof-top of the Historic 1937 Courthouse.! Feb. 25th, Saturday,3:00PM

"BREMSV"Sunrise & Sunset sessions on the rooftop of the Historic 1937 Courthouse! Feb.18th,19th & 26

Vino & Paint from the Roof-top of the Historic 1937 Courthouse.! Feb. 25th, Saturday,3:00PM

Have you tried a painting wine party before?
Well, we add a unique twist to the usual event.
Come join us for a 4th floor, roof-top, Vino & Paint party on-top of the historic 1937 Courthouse in downtown Las Cruces!
Complimentary wines, fresh fruit, cheese and crackers and gourmet chocolates are INCLUDED.
Cold bottle water, hot coffee, hot teas as well.
Come up the stairs to the roof, enjoy the fantastic views and fresh air, grab your drink and snacks and have a fun time painting the magnificent Organ Mountains!
Your painting instructor, Penny from Alamogordo, owner of Le-Spirit Arts and Crafts, will furnish your 16x20" canvas and all the supplies to create your masterpiece!
Paint the beautiful Organ Mountains, the iconic 1937 Bell Tower on the roof of the Courthouse, or a scene from the downtown area.
Limited seating!
Where: 251 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM, (on the roof!)
When: Feb. 25th Saturday, 3:00PM-5:00PM
Ticket price: $69.00 per person, plus tax.
Special notes: Penny will have another subject matter to paint if there is inclement weather and we move the paint party down stairs to the 1937 courtroom. Roof-top class is on the roof of the Courthouse, 4 flights of stairs to reach the top but it is so worth it! (great exercise too!) Call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all!

Highlights

A fun, unique, Vino & Paint on the roof-top of the historic 1937 Courthouse!
Complementary wine, fresh fruits, cheeses and crackers & gourmet chocolates!
16x26" canvas and all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece
Trained art instructor to guide you through your painting
Beautiful panoramic views & fresh air on the top of the Courthouse to spark your creativity!
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 before start date. Thank you

Haunted History Ghost Tour at the Historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail! Jan. 14th, Saturday,7:00PM

Candle-lit Haunted History Ghost Tour through the historic Dona Ana Courthouse and Jail!
January, 14th, Saturday, 7:00PM

If your looking for something a little more "edgy" to do with your friends, this is it!
The guided, walking 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: 7:00 pm until 9:00pm Saturday, Jan. 14th
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 before start date. Thank you

Haunted Treasure Hunt in the Historic English Manor! Jan. Saturday, 21st.

Haunted History Ghost Tour at the Historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail! Jan. 14th, Saturday,7:00PM

SPOOKY FUN!
Your great Aunt Millie has summoned her heirs to her fortune to come to her and her departed husband, the Judge, 1937 English Manor.
She is giving the squabbling children, (that's YOU!), one last time to work together as a family to find the Judges great treasure he hid before his mysterious death.
Open the clues and use the treasure map of the old estate to explore the dark, gloomy corridors and secret rooms of the grand old manor to hopefully locate the hidden treasure.
But time is not on your side, the other great grand children have shown up to find the treasure as well!
Find the treasure and stop the clock!
Use your candles to peer into the dark family crypt and old staff rooms, rumors have it that the judges body was never found...

Come in with your family or friends, or make it a spooky date!
The best overall time of the week from the teams finding the gold will win a prize!
2 different levels of play, one for children /family and one for adults.

Date: Jan. 21st.
Two different start times during the day to chose from: 1:30pm and 3:30PM
Referees accompany teams in play. Time added if requesting clues or help.
Must have a team of at least 4 persons to play
On-line advance ticket sales only, no tickets at the door
Adults $28.00
Children 15 and under: $20.00
Call 877-808-6877 for more information

Highlights

37,000 square feet of play area in the historic courthouse/manor & 17,000 square foot in the former county jail!
The building is indeed haunted, and yes people have seen a judge figure in the building.
Form your treasure hunting team and give them a name!
Treasure map and clues will be assigned to your team
Held during the day so the children don't get too scared!!

Sands of Time; Tales of the Old West & ancient history around White Sands Jan. 28th, Saturday

Haunted History Ghost Tour at the Historic 1937 Courthouse & Jail! Jan. 14th, Saturday,7:00PM

Sands of Time; Tales of the Old West & ancient history around White Sands Jan. 28th, Saturday

Do you ever wonder who passed through this area of White Sands between the Organ mountains, San Andres mountains and the Sierra Blanca's in times past?
Who called this desolate area, located in the Tularosa Basin, home in the Old West days? Or in the ancient days?
In archaic times, the early people found a home beside Lake Otero, a vast ancient body of water which at one time covered 1,600 square miles.
In the old West, the Apache, the miners , homesteaders, the cavalry, lawmen and outlaws all found their way to this iconic part of Southern New Mexico.
Come out, bring your family, friends or dates and enjoy a enchantingly fun, late afternoon outing at the beautiful White Sands National Park!
We will set up our camp chairs around 3 blazing fire pits so that you are comfortable while hearing our fantastic speaker bring the old West and ancient history alive!
We will provide a hot lunch consisting of seasoned grilled chicken, potatoes grilled in alum. packs with green onions and seasoning, a full gourmet, fresh salad spread, and of course a delicious dessert! We will provide complimentary wine, hot coffee and cold bottle water and soft drinks as well. Limited seating!

We will offer an early bird discount on tickets until Jan. 15th!
When: January 28th, 2023 ( Temp. will be 52 degrees, Sunny)
Where : Private group area at White Sands National Park. (Signs will direct you where to go inside park)
Time: 3:00 PM until 5:30 PM (hot lunch will be served first at picnic tables under shelter) Bathrooms on site as well.
Tickets: Early Bird Discount until Jan. 15th; $69.00 per person, plus tax
Tickets after Jan. 15th: $76.00 per person, plus tax
All tickets on-line only, no tickets will be issued at the event.

Please note: The Park charges a entrance fee of $25.00 per Vehicle at the entrance which is separate from the event tickets.
Please call 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all! Thank you!

Coming in February! Bike ride tour in the Dunes! Stay tune for all the details!

Coming in February! Ghost towns of the Old West Tour! Stay tuned for all details!

Sands of Time; Tales of the Old West & ancient history around White Sands Jan. 28th, Saturday

As soon as we post the tour we will put it out on our Facebook page!

Coming in February! Ghost towns of the Old West Tour! Stay tuned for all details!

As soon as we post the tour we will put it out on our Facebook page!

Coming in March! Music on the Dunes! Stay tuned for more details!

Coming in February! Ghost towns of the Old West Tour! Stay tuned for all details!

As soon as we post the tour we will put it out on our Facebook page!

2022 events

CELESTIAL EVENING, NATIVE STORY TELLING ON THE DUNES, DEC. 10TH, SATURDAY White Sands National Park

Ghosts of Christmas Past An enchanted evening with Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of the historic, haunted Courthouse & Jail. December 17th, 2022

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!

Highlights

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!!

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Ghosts of Christmas Past An enchanted evening with Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of the historic, haunted Courthouse & Jail. December 17th, 2022

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!

Highlights

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.

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Paranormal Nightmare Haunted Jail Tour/ Saturdays, Oct. 15th & 22nd, Time slots from: 7:00-11:00PM

Ghosts of Christmas Past An enchanted evening with Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of the historic, haunted Courthouse & Jail. December 17th, 2022

2nd Annual Vampire Masquerade Ball to help benefit the Alzheimer's Association. October 29th, Saturday, 7:30 -9:30PM

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 wh

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.

Highlights

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!

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2nd Annual Vampire Masquerade Ball to help benefit the Alzheimer's Association. October 29th, Saturday, 7:30 -9:30PM

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

Highlights

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!

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Haunted History Group candle-lit walking tour at the Courthouse/ May28th Saturday 7:30 -9:30PM

2nd Annual Vampire Masquerade Ball to help benefit the Alzheimer's Association. October 29th, Saturday, 7:30 -9:30PM

Haunted History Group candle-lit walking tour at the Courthouse/ May28th Saturday 7:30 -9:30PM

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!

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Historic Mesilla, guided walking history tour on Saturday's: May 7th, 10:00AM

2nd Annual Vampire Masquerade Ball to help benefit the Alzheimer's Association. October 29th, Saturday, 7:30 -9:30PM

Haunted History Group candle-lit walking tour at the Courthouse/ May28th Saturday 7:30 -9:30PM

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 gu

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!

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Haunted 1910 School house & Museum Tour, May 27th Friday Evening

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

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

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Star Party at Caballo Lake with Kayaks May 14th Saturday Evening

Haunted 1910 School house & Museum Tour, May 27th Friday Evening

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

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

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Learn how to Base Camp

Haunted 1910 School house & Museum Tour, May 27th Friday Evening

Guided Kayaking on Caballo Lake, May 1st. Sunday

Coming this summer, stay tuned for all details!

Guided Kayaking on Caballo Lake, May 1st. Sunday

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 w

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.

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New Mexico Film locations!

Guided Kayaking on Caballo Lake, May 1st. Sunday

New Mexico Film locations!

Coming this Spring, stay tuned for all details!

Have you always wondered where some of the great movies were actually filmed in our area? Wonder no more!

We are putting together some fun, day tours with lunch that will take you to the actual film location sites of some great movies that were shot in Southern New Mexico,

Transformers, Young Guns, Clint Eastwood movies, Indiana Jones and more!

Past Events we have hosted!

Vampire Masquerade Ball

Picacho Mountain Outdoor Festival

Vampire Masquerade Ball

A fantasy night when the Vampire nobility gathered at the castle and danced the night away! Coming back in 2022! Stay Tuned for details!

Here is the active webpage with great pics of the vampires!

vampireballlc.com

The Great Space Race

Picacho Mountain Outdoor Festival

Vampire Masquerade Ball

A fun 60 mile bike ride from the Dam Site to the Spaceport and back! Looking to host again, stay tuned!

Picacho Mountain Outdoor Festival

Had a great time, all activities that you could do outside in our own back yard were featured!

Biking, Climbing, kayaking, hiking, 4 wheeling and more!

Past Events we have hosted!

New Years Spirit Tour

Spooky happenings in the Historic Courthouse. A one of a kind, New Years Years party to ring in the New Years! Coming back in 2022!

Zombie Fest!

New Years Spirit Tour

We have hosted the Zombie Fest at the Courthouse for 3 years, huge draw and fun for the participants!

Special tours through the haunted Courthouse & Jail, DJ outside mixing the tunes, food vendors, Zombie Pub, jumping balloons for the young at heart and even dancing witches!