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Mariachi Aguilas is the longest running semi-professional group in Southern New Mexico. Under the direction of trumpeter and music educator Juan de la Cruz, Mariachi Aguilas has played a vital role in keeping the enriching tradition of authentic mariachi music alive in the Las Cruces area.

Mariachi Aguilas was established in March of 2000 under the direction of Luis Esuquivel, a native of San Antonio who brought many new ideas and techniques to Las Cruces. In 2002, Esquivel returned to Texas leaving the group to Juan de la Cruz, who has since led the group in becoming one of the premier mariachi groups in the region. Mariachi Aguilas has shared the stage with numerous internationally recognized artists, such as Los Huracanes del Norte, Ana Barbara, Aida Cuevas, and Ezequiel Peña, and has won several competitions and awards in the states of New Mexico and Texas, including being voted #1 Best Mariachi Band in the 2023 Las Cruces Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley.

Now celebrating it's 23rd year, Mariachi Aguilas continues to represent the beautiful culture and heritage of mariachi music in each performance, and looks forward to continuing the legacy for many years to come.
Accomplishments
Los Huracanes Del Norte: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star recipient and multi Grammy nominated artist
・April 2023 - Clovis Music Festival; Clovis, NM
・January 2023 - Inn of the Mountain Gods; Mescalero, NM

Ezequiel Peña: Latin Grammy nominated artist and Espíritu Latino award recipient
・June 2016 - Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference Spectacular; Las Cruces, NM
・March 2015 - Route 66 Casino Hotel Legends Theatre; Albuquerque, NM

Aida Cuevas: Latin Grammy award winning artist internationally known as "The Queen of Mariachi Music"
・May 2016 - Mariachi Loco Music Festival; El Paso, TX

Sebastien de la Cruz: America's Got Talent semi-finalist
・May 2016 - Mariachi Loco Music Festival; El Paso, TX

Ana Barbara: Latin Grammy award winning artist and multi-time recipient of Lo Nuestro and ¡Oye! awards
・March 2016 - Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Fiesta Del Sol; Sunland Park, NM

Al Hurricane: New Mexico Hispanic Awards Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
・September 2015 - Mariachi Extravaganza de Santa Fe; Santa Fe, NM

Alan Ponce: La Voz Kids second place and Tengo Talento Mucho Talento fifth place recipient
・December 2013 - Merry-Achi Christmas Concert; Socorro, NM
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Mariachi Aguilas 2023
The Las Cruces Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley Anual Contest; Las Cruces, NM
・First Place - 2023 Best Mariachi Band; December 2022

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Mariachi Festival at The Park Competition; Sunland Park, NM
・First Place - Overall Best of Show; February 2016

Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference Largest Southwest Mariachi Competition; Las Cruces, NM
・First Place - Overall Best of Show; November 2014
・First Place - Semi-Professional Division; November 2014

KLAQ Radio Annual Mexican Food Downtown Cook-Off Battle of the Rock n' Roll Mariachis; El Paso, TX
・First Place - Overall Best of Show; October 2014

Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular Conference Participant Showcase Competition; Albuquerque, NM
・Third Place - Open Division; July 2014

Luna County Chamber of Commerce Cinco De Mayo Festival Mariachi Competition; Deming, NM
・First Place - Overall Best of Show; May 2014
Mariachi Aguilas has accompanied the following artists:
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・Juan de la Cruz, Director (2002)
・Ernesto Ruiz (2009)
・Victor Moreno(2010)
・Jessica Ruiz (2013)
・Dominique Chavez (2013)
・Hector Espino Jr. (2015)
・Joshua Bustillos (2016)
・Julia Barela (2016)
・Rafael Moran Jr. (2018)
・Deanna Chavez (2020)
・Erika Morales (2021)
・Jesus Morales (2021)
・Ahlexxis Au (2021)
・Evangeline Au (2021)
・Sahid Palacios (2022)
・Julio Campos (2022)
・Angel Ornelas (2022)
・David Valdez (2023)