Whether you want to go to a Broadway-caliber theatre performance, a top museum, a unique art gallery, an historic plaza with a basilica, the largest Farmers & Crafts Market in the country, or a Division 1 NCAA sporting event, you will a wide range of things to see and do in the Mesilla Valley.
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anemptytextllineGolf Digest Best in State, 2013-2016 Site of 2013, 2014, and 2016 U.S. Open Local Qualifying Reader’s Choice, 2012-2015: Best Golf Course in Las Cruces Located in the foothills of the majestic Organ Mountains, Red Hawk is a... -
anemptytextllinePlay golf with the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument as your scenic backdrop! Sonoma Ranch Golf Course offers challenging golf in a beautiful setting. This award-winning golf course was designed by Cal Olson, an...
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anemptytextllinePicacho Hills Country Club, a Sun Country Amateur Golf Association Club of the Year, is set on the west mesa of Las Cruces. Play golf with panoramic views of the Mesilla Valley. This award-winning country club course has b...
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anemptytextllineNew Mexico State University Golf Course is located on the campus of New Mexico State University (NMSU) at the foot of “A” Mountain. This impressive collegiate golf course has played host to NCAA Golf National Championships ...
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anemptytextllineThis interactive museum is situated on 47 acres of park-like grounds with the Organ Mountains as its scenic backdrop. This unique museum brings to life the 4,000-year history of farming and ranching in New Mexico with exhib...
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anemptytextllineThe Arthropod Museum at the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science, began as a small accumulation of insects. They were initially leftover specimens from the days when a collection of arthropods was kep...
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anemptytextllineThe largest visual arts facility in South Central New Mexico, the gallery presents six to nine exhibitions annually. The University Art Gallery serves as a showcase for the visual arts in the border region, featuring contem...
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anemptytextllineThe University Museum has provided more than 50 years of service to the university and the community. The University Museum assists NMSU in providing quality education, advancing knowledge through research and celebrating t...
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anemptytextllinePart art gallery, part natural history museum, the Zuhl collection at NMSU showcases thousands of beautiful specimens of petrified wood, fossils and minerals. Over 1,800 specimens are in the Zuhl Collection with the majorit...
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anemptytextllineThis popular museum can be found in the heart of the historic Las Cruces Downtown District located on Main Street. Visit the museum to see a wide range of exhibits, from looking up at the stars to looking down at ancient fo...
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anemptytextllineThe Las Cruces Railroad Museum promotes appreciation of the valley’s heritage through exhibitions, public programming and interpretation of the impact of railroading on the development of Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley. ...
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anemptytextllineAt the White Sands Missile Range museum you can trace the origin of America’s missile and space activity, find out how the atomic age began and learn about the accomplishments of scientists like Dr. Wernher von Braun ...
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anemptytextllineThe City of Las Cruces’ Branigan Cultural Center hosts a permanent local history exhibit and changing cultural exhibits, as well as educational programs, classes, and other special events. Location & Hours: 501 North Main Street...
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anemptytextllineThe Doña Ana Arts Council partners with the City of Las Cruces and various other community groups to underwrite and produce year-round art and entertainment events, from the annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Faire to multiple stage product...
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anemptytextllineThe Las Cruces Museum of Art is operated by the City of Las Cruces,and offers the community cultural and contemporary art exhibitions, public programming, and educational activities. With many different installations and programs th...
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anemptytextllineBenches, Shelters, Tables. Playgrounds, Water Fountains, Grills. Restrooms, Tennis Court, Baseball Field. APODACA PARK801 E. Madrid Las Cruces, NM 88001 Website Informationhttp://www.las-cruces...
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anemptytextllineBenches, Tables, Playgrounds. Grills, Basketball Court. KLEIN PARK155 N Mesquite, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Website Informationhttp://www.las-cruces.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/parks...
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anemptytextllineBenches, Shelters, Tables. Playground, Water Fountain, Grills. Basketball Courts, Horseshoe Area. 304 Bell St. Las Cruces, NM 88005 MESILLA PARK & FRANK O'BRIEN PAPEN CENTER304 Bell St. Las Cruces...
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anemptytextllineBenches, Shelters, Tables. Playground, Gazebo. 500 W. Las Cruces, NM 88005 PIONEER WOMENS PARK500 W. Las Cruces, NM 88005 Website Informationhttp://www.las-cruces.org/departments/parks-...
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anemptytextllineBenches, Shelter, Tables. Playground, Water Fountain, Grills. Restrooms,. 2651 Roadrunner Parkway, Las Cruces, NM 88011 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK2651 Roadr...
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anemptytextllineSwimming The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is equipped with multiple swimming areas – from lap lanes for the swimming enthusiast to our Activity pools which offer something for the whole family. We also offer...
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Art, History, Markets, Museums, Parks, Recreational Facilities, Theaters, Symphony & Ballet, Things To DoanemptytextllineThe Farmers and Crafts Market of Las Cruces has roots that go back to the early 1970s. It started out as a local market for farmers selling their produce and has evolved to become recognized as one of the top farmers ma...
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anemptytextllineThe town of Mesilla sits just west of the historic Rio Grande River, across from Las Cruces. Settled in the 1800s, Mesilla has been a part of Spain‘s territorial expansion, then the Republic of Mexico, the Republic of Texa...
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anemptytextllineThe annual Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo is Southern New Mexico’s largest regional state fair, serving over at least five counties. The fair hosts a variety of agricultural exhibits, displays, and a wide ra...
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anemptytextllineNMSU Theatre Arts NMSU Theatre Arts assists New Mexico State University and its College of Arts and Sciences in providing quality education and enriching culture through scholarship and creative activities. We promote l...
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anemptytextllineIn the summer of 1963 Michael Coquat, a graduate student in English at NMSU. was substituting for the regular society editor at the Las Cruces Sun News. He had done considerable theater work elsewhere and was chagrined ...
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anemptytextllineThe No Strings Theatre Company (NSTC) is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to expanding theatre horizons in Las Cruces by: Presenting contemporary or little known works overlooked by other companies in th...
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anemptytextllineBuilt as a movie theater in 1926, the Rio Grande Theatre was a focal point of downtown Las Cruces and a community gathering place until it closed in 1997. Over the next 8 years and at a cost of $2.2 million, the Doña An...
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anemptytextllineMesilla Valley Film Society is based at the historic Fountain Theatre in Mesilla, NM. Our primary mission is to provide a venue for independent, foreign, art, documentary and other under-represented films promoting a fi...
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anemptytextllineThe Las Cruces Chamber Ballet was founded in 1983 by Michele Self in hopes of promoting classical ballet and various dance forms. We strive to provide serious dance students with opportunities to develop their talents...
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anemptytextlline1. Active social/cultural environment – With a long history of Native American, Mexican, and American influences, Las Cruces boasts a rich cultural and social environment that continues to this day. With art galleries, festivals, and fiestas...
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anemptytextllineFood Wine Travel Magazine has named Mesilla as a top travel destination. Old Mesilla was listed among 12 other destinations. The old western roots in was what landed Mesilla on the list. In particular the connection to Billy the Kid a...
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anemptytextllineWhite Sands is now one of the newest National Parks. The US House of Representatives passed an act on December 11 and President Trump signed the bill a couple days later making it official. A common mineral known as gypsum is very so...
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anemptytextllineThe City of Las Cruces is recognized as the fittest city in New Mexico by Insurify. According to the insurance quotes comparison company, Las Cruces was selected for its excellent track record of supporting health and fitness. Insurif...