Las Cruces High School Class of 1965 - Latest News

Las Cruces High School Bulldog Class of 1965 Reunion
October 11, 12, and 13th of 2024

Reunion Update - April 25th

We are happy to announce that this year's reunion is taking shape under the direction of the reunion committee. Twenty-Six (26) rooms have been blocked off in the DePalma Hotels and Resorts Ramada by Wyndham Las Cruces Hotel and Conference Center. The hotel is located at 201 East University Avenue. There is 13 King and 13 double queen bedrooms blocked for the reunion guest. They are available now on a first come first served basis. See lodging information below for instructions on how to reserve rooms.

The Reunion will take place at several locations during the weekend of October 11, 12 and 13 of 2024. We will start the weekend by gathering at Bill and Suzy (Strippling) Kaltenbach's home for a meet and greet on Friday night in the back yard around the fire pit. The Reunion Buffet will be at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Center with a buffet provided by Dickerson's Catering and then a farewell breakfast hosted by Bill and Suzy Kaltenbach at their home in the back yard. The menu for the buffet has not been finalized as of this writing.

The committee is very excited about these events. We look forward to seeing our classmates and hope the old days will be relived, old friendships are renewed, and new friendships established. That memories of yesteryear and of today are taken with you to make your life more enjoyable.

We have made progress towards finalizing the Class of 1965-2024 Reunion. The following events are now scheduled.

Lodging
Rooms have been reserved at the Ramada by Wyndham Las Cruces Hotel and Conference Center at 201 East University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM. The group rate code is "GWALR", Phone (575) 526-4411 for reservations to receive the reunion group discount. The King rooms are $85.00, and the Double Queen rooms are $90.00 plus tax per night. The lodging cost will be the responsibility of the individual making the reservation and a credit card is required to obtain a room for this event. The only way to get the group discount is to call the hotel directly at the number provided above. The last date to obtain a room under the group rate is October 4, 2024, after that you will be required to pay the standard rate.

Meet and Greet
Date: Friday, October 11th
Time: 6-??? PM
Place: Bill and Suzy Kaltenbacha's
Address: 2510 1/2 El Paseo Road
Cost: Food and Drinks provided by your host Bill and Suzy Kaltenbach

Dinner Buffet
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 6-??? PM
Place: Farm and Ranch Heritage Center
4100 Dripping Springs Road
Cost: Paid for by Class Alumni
(you only pay for your alcoholic beverages)

Farwell Breakfast/Brunch
Date: Sunday, October 13th
Time: 9:30 -??? AM
Place: Bill and Suzy Kaltenbacha's

We posted this information on Classmates. com, as well as the Las Cruces Class of 1965 Facebook page.

Please spread the word to classmates that may not be on social media.

You can also email Jim Wallace at wallacejf@aol.com, Carol (Penix) Wallace at capenix@aol.com or Suzy (Strippling) Kaltenbach at riofresco@aol.com for additional information.

Jim Wallace can be reached at 505-710-3022 via text or voice.

Please help us get the word out.

This Flyer will be updated as needed with detailed information as we get closer to the event dates. A parking map for Friday night and Sunday morning will be provided as well. Once the menu is sorted out, we will publish what will be served at each event.

Please be patient as we progress through the planning. Your input is welcomed and appreciated. Thank You from the reunion committee.

If anyone is interested in a gathering of classmates, please let us know by emailing us at:

lchsnm65@gmail.com

Thanks!

Please consider joining us for an October 6, 2018 gathering at La Posta beginning at 5:00 pm in the Fiesta Room behind the bar at the south end of La Posta.

We would appreciate an email (to: lchsnm65@gmail.com) or phone call (575.649.8709) to let us know you planning to join us.