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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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Filmmaker Ross Marks to Receive Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts
New Mexico has become an increasingly popular location for filmmakers. One of those helping to draw their attention to Las Cruces is New Mexico State University (NMSU) professor and executive director of the Las Cruces International Film Festival, Ross Kagan Marks. His work in training future filmmakers at NMSU’s Creative Media Institute (CMI), creating award-winning feature films, and running the popular film festival has garnered an award for Marks himself: the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. He and six other New Mexicans will be honored in October 2024 at a ceremony in Santa Fe. Ross Marks: Filmmaker Sixteen… Read More Related
Experience Las Cruces in Video
Our video production team is second to none and they’ve created videos about exciting places to go and things to do in the Mesilla Valley. Here you’ll be able to experience some of Las Cruces’ most exciting venues virtually as you plan your own experience. Check them out!
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 …
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in southern New Mexico, was founded in 1939 and is administered by the …
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 …
Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture
This 20 foot sculpture of the New Mexico state bird was built in 1993 by local artist Olin Calk and …
Las Cruces Grown Pecans
New Mexico is the largest pecan producing state in the U.S.A. and is the source of 20% of all the …
Dripping Springs Natural Area
Dripping Springs Natural Area is the perfect spot for hiking or just watching one of the beautiful Las Cruces sunsets.
New Mexico Fact | Albuquerque
Did you know that Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico? It is home to 915,000 people. This historic …
THINGS TO DO IN Las Cruces
There’s always something exciting happening in Las Cruces! Here at LasCruces.com, we help you be in the know about new things to do and old favorites to experience again. Check this spot for the hottest ticket in town or insider tips on places to go and things to do.
Find Year-Round Adventures at Bottomless Lakes State Park
Looking for a great place to camp in Southeast New Mexico with a variety of recreational opportunities? How about Bottomless Lakes State Park? The park is only 14 miles outside Roswell and is the perfect home base for visiting the city or nearby Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. With Bottomless Lakes State Park as your home base, you can make plenty of interesting day trips, too, like Ruidoso, Fort Sumner, or Carlsbad Caverns National Park. For us, Bottomless Lakes was the terminus of our road trip from Las Cruces and it looks like we made a good choice because in… Read More Related
Featured Businesses
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!
