When searching for the best in running and jogging shoes and accessories, "run" to Bluebird Running Co. where owners Zach and Michelle Gonzalez will help you lace up your new shoes. Not only did they discuss what their downtown Las Cruces store offers, but they talked about how Las Cruces has become a premier city to compete and participate in running competitions and events.

Where does one go to pick up food for the cupboard and grab a bite to eat with a beer to boot? And support the local farmers, brewers and businesses? FARMesilla of course. Market Chef Becky Windels and Sous-Chef Rose Giordano talked about how they cater to people who want to purchase and eat farm-fresh, local foods and beverages when Visit Las Cruces stopped by the market/restaurant in Mesilla.

The movie-making industry is increasingly learning that filming in Las Cruces is beneficial to them and in turn, Las Cruces. Film Las Cruces co-founder and president Jeff Steinborn returned to Visit Las Cruces to discuss how the motion picture business feeds the Las Cruces economy when it brings productions to the city.

If you want to improve your golf game or you're aching to hit the links but it's too windy, cold, hot, or any other reason on why you can't make it outdoors for a chance to swing your club, now you can no matter the weather or reasons in Las Cruces. T.J. McMullan has opened a virtual golf course here for lessons and give you information on how to sharpen your skills and to give you a chance to find out what it's like to play on hundreds of different courses the world over. Visit Las Cruces went to the place located at 170 W. Picacho to chat with him on what it's like to play the game virtually.

All things outdoors, including how to protect it, its economy, and how it's growing was the topic of discussion when Executive Director of Outdoor New Mexico stopped by Visit Las Cruces. In addition to learning the economic impact the outdoor and the accompanying industry affects Southern New Mexico, there will be expos, tours and meals provided to everyone who signs up for the conference scheduled from Sept. 23-25 at the Las Cruces Convention Center. For more information, go to https://www.outdooreconomics.com.

With cornhole becoming a fast growing sport and increasing in popularity, Las Cruces is welcoming everyone interested and who are already playing the game. Daniel, Andres and Andy of NM Best cornhole sat down and talked about how the game is played, where it's played and how to find out more information on the game here in the city.

With the Celebration of Authors event happening Sept. 21, Diego Salazar, president of the Las Cruces Writers group, stopped by Visit Las Cruces to discuss how attending can polish one's writing skills and learn how to publish one's written work. The free event will be taking place at the Elks Lodge, 3000 Elks Drive, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and in addition to the workshops, books from local authors can be purchased with the opportunity to have them signed.