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Las Cruces High School Bulldog Class of 1965 Reunion
October 10, 11, and 12th of 2025
Update: August 16, 2025
The Reunion will start on Friday, October 10th with a Meet and Greet at D.H. Lecombes Winery and Bistro, continue on Saturday, October 11th in the morning at Veterans Memorial Park for Breakfast and Wreath Ceremony. Saturday evening at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Center for a buffet provided by Dickerson's Catering and finish up on Sunday, October 12th with a Farewell breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn will host this year's event for lodging and fare well breakfast. See separate flyer for details.

Meet and Greet:

• Friday, October 10, 2025
• 6:00 - 10:00 PM
• D.H. Lescombes Winery and Bistro (Outside Patios and Lawn area)
• 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005
• Heavy Hors d'oeuvres provided with purchase of ticket, (you pay for your alcoholic beverages)
• You can also order from the menu at your own expense.

Pancake Breakfast and Wreath Ceremony:

• Saturday, October 11, 2025
• 9:30 - 11:00 AM Breakfast
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wreath Ceremony
• Las Cruces Veterans Memorial Park
• 2651 N Roadrunner Parkway, Las Cruces, NM 88011
• Buffet Pancake Breakfast provided with purchase of ticket.

Dinner Buffet:

• Saturday, October 11, 2025
• 6:00 - 11:00 PM
• Farm and Ranch Heritage Center
• 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011
• Buffet provided with purchase of ticket, (you pay for your alcoholic beverages)

Breakfast:

• Sunday, October 12, 2025
• 9:00 - 11:00 AM
• Hilton Garden Inn
• 2550 Don Roser Drive
• Buffet provided with purchase of ticket

Cost per person and cut off Dates.

Payment received no later than September 15, 2025
Cost per person to attend four events (all) $100.00 each

If events are purchased individually the cost is as follows (i.e. selected event):
Lescombes Winery and Bistro Meet & Greet                                       $25.00
Veterans Memorial Park Pancake Breakfast and Wreath Ceremony    $20.00
Farm & Ranch Heritage Center Reunion Dinner                                  $75.00
Hilton Garden Inn Farewell Breakfast                                                  $25.00

Hilton Garden Inn
Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn at 2550 Don Roser Drive in Las Cruces, NM. King Singles, or Queen Doubles (Not inclusive of Breakfast) are a total of $166.92 per night. This price includes all fees and taxes. An Incidentals hold of $30.00 will be put on the guest's credit card at time of check in and refunded upon checkout if not used.

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 cutoff date to obtain a room under the group rate is September 01, 2025, after that you will be required to pay the standard rate.

The guestroom rate will be extended for guest arriving & departing three days pre/post reunion dates, based on availability.
Check in time: 3:00 PM Check our time: 12:00 PM
Additional Amenities:
Breakfast Buffet Available in our restaurant at $15.95++ per person
Monday-Friday 6am to 10am / Saturday & Sunday 7am-11am
Luggage Handling Charges/Porterage: $5.00 per bag per way
Complimentary Internet Service in all guest rooms
Upgraded Internet Service at an additional cost per day
Complimentary Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
Irons & Ironing Boards, Hair Dryers in room
Coin Operated Washer & Dryer for Guest use near Elevators on 1st Floor
Mini Fridge and Keurig Coffee Makers in room

Individual Call-in: Individual reservations can be made by calling the Hotel directly at (575) 522-0900, select option 0. You will be transferred to the operator, provide the SRP Code: LCHS65 to receive the established Group Rate ($145.00 Plus Taxes). All reservations must be received by the Group's cut-off date September 01, 2025 and guaranteed with a one night's deposit in the form of a credit card. After receipt of a guaranteed reservation, upon request the Hotel will forward guest room confirmations to each individual.

Booking Link:https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LRULCGI&groupCode=LCHS65&arrivaldate=2025-10-10&departuredate=2025-10-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

For additional information or assistance: email Jim Wallace at wallacejf@aol.com, Carol (Penix) Wallace at capenix@aol.com or Suzy (Stripling) Kaltenbach at riofresco@aol.com. Jim Wallace can be reached at 505-710-3022 via text or voice.

With the October 2024 Reunion behind us, your committee will be meeting to plan our 60th year reunion for October 2025. Please give us your ideas and desires for the 2025 Reunion.  Contact us at wallacejf@aol.com.

The Committee has put to rest the planning and execution of the 2024 LCHS Class of 1965 Reunion.  From the comments and actions of the participants it was considered to be successful.  The committee thanks all who attended the event.