The Mesquite Historic Neighborhood of Las Cruces is offering some lively activities to help revitalize the cultural importance and identity of the neighborhood. A new mural was dedicated this week in the heart of the neighborhood, planned as one of a series that will be decorating many of the homes there. And on Saturday October 15th, this coming weekend, the neighborhood will be celebrating the 6th annual Zoot Suit Pachanga and Car Show.
This year the event will be sponsored by the new group, Las Cruces Hispanic Culture. It will take place all day at Klein Park. Patsy Sanchez, one of the event organizers, talks with Nan Rubin about the history of zoot suits, representing Chicano pride in the 1940's, and the activities of the day.
This year the event will be sponsored by the new group, Las Cruces Hispanic Culture. It will take place all day at Klein Park. Patsy Sanchez, one of the event organizers, talks with Nan Rubin about the history of zoot suits, representing Chicano pride in the 1940's, and the activities of the day.
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