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Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a vibrant, borderlands city with so much to do! Whether you’re here for a day, a week, or longer, you can stay busy throughout your visit. If the great outdoors appeals to you, find events at places like White Sands National Park or the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument. If live performances are more your thing, find events at the Amador and other restaurants, local theatres, and New Mexico State University. Since Las Cruces is a college town, you can also find football and basketball games, along with activities and exhibitions at the university’s museums and galleries. Don’t miss the award-winning Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces and other events in the newly revitalized downtown area, which also offers many art galleries and museums. Find events in historic Old Mesilla, too, from music on the plaza to historical reenactments. So, from exciting adventures to the area’s annual events, you’ll find them on our events calendar!
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Domenici Public Policy Conference Returns to Las Cruces 2026
The 2026 Domenici Public Policy Conference, hosted by NMSU’s Domenici Institute, takes place September 8 and 9 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, bringing national policymakers, security analysts, and university students together for public discussions. Hosted by New Mexico State University after an eight-year hiatus, the two-day gathering covers artificial intelligence, energy geopolitics, national security, and candidate debates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. NMSU President Valerio Ferme, who also serves as director of the Domenici Institute at NMSU, said bringing the conference back reflects the university’s role as a public institution committed to expanding access to ideas, expertise and… Read More Related
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Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture
This 20 foot sculpture of the New Mexico state bird was built in 1993 by local artist Olin Calk and …
Historic Old Mesilla
Complete with 100 year old adobe walls and carefully laid brick that tourists still walk on today as they roam …
Spaceport America
Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world. The FAA-licensed launch complex, situated on 18,000 acres adjacent …
Historic Old Mesilla, New Mexico
Complete with 100 year old adobe walls and carefully laid brick that tourists still walk on today as they roam …
Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument
This beautiful cluster of mountains was declared a national monument on May 21, 2014. The Organ Mountains are an eye-catching …
Rio Grande River Las Cruces, New Mexico
New Mexico is one of the many homes to the Rio Grande river which runs the entire length of the …
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Canyon is a must see. Its historical pueblos and vast scenery makes it the …
La Llorona Park
La Llorona Park is the perfect place to get active and enjoy the outdoors! Located right along the Rio Grande …
THINGS TO DO IN Las Cruces
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Domenici Public Policy Conference Returns to Las Cruces 2026
The 2026 Domenici Public Policy Conference, hosted by NMSU’s Domenici Institute, takes place September 8 and 9 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, bringing national policymakers, security analysts, and university students together for public discussions. Hosted by New Mexico State University after an eight-year hiatus, the two-day gathering covers artificial intelligence, energy geopolitics, national security, and candidate debates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. NMSU President Valerio Ferme, who also serves as director of the Domenici Institute at NMSU, said bringing the conference back reflects the university’s role as a public institution committed to expanding access to ideas, expertise and… Read More Related
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Shop and support local when you visit these Las Cruces businesses. Explore multiple categories, from art galleries to restaurants, or home services to real estate. Whether you’re a Las Cruces resident or a visitor, you’ll find someplace you’ll want to visit. If you’re a visitor who decides to become a resident, we have lots of businesses to help you make the transition, too!
