Spectators crowd in front of the main stage at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour music festival in Las Cruces. Each year thousands of music fans flock to the New Mexico State University intramural fields for the long-awaited event. This year’s edition was held July 1st. Dozens of bands performed on multiple stages from 11 a.m. until sundown. In addition to music, the event typically features a half pipe for skaters and bikers as well as scores of music-related tents and booths.