Life in Las Cruces

Las Cruces is located in southern New Mexico, 50 miles from El Paso and Juarez, Mexico. The majestic Organ Mountains accentuate one's travels throughout Las Cruces. White Sands National Monument is close at hand, as is the Rio Grande River which winds its way through fields of chile, cotton and pecan orchards. The mild climate allows for year round swimming, golf, backpacking and explorations of New Mexico's many antiquities and cultural treasures. Cultural events include the Renaissance Arts & Crafts Festival, The Whole Enchilada Festival, Diez-y-Seis de Septiembre celebrations, Mariachi Conference, and a variety of events sponsored by the American Southwest Theatre Company and the Las Cruces Symphony.

Las Cruces, hometown of the university and New Mexico's second largest city, blends Hispanic, American Indian, African American, and White cultures. Winter sports are available ninety minutes away in the mountain communities of Ruidoso and Cloudcroft. Desert landscape, the fabled Rio Grande, high forested mountains, and the proximity of the U.S./Mexico border contribute to the rich multicultural ambiance of the region.

Know More About Las Cruces

• Las Cruces Convention &Visitors Bureau
• Old Mesilla Association