Shop local to support small businesses. It’s a great way to stimulate the Las Cruces economy and help business owners succeed while spoiling yourself or those you love.
Something Special
Austin’s Fine Jewelry has been blinging out Las Crucens for more than 35 years. Owner and gemologist Keith Austin is the “jewelry master” and will help you find the perfect statement piece for you or a special someone for any occasion. Austin’s has everything from engagement rings and watches to necklaces, brooches, and more. Shop in November and December for their annual Christmas sale when everything in the store is up to 70% off. Plus, you can explore their ring museum!
A night at the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra is a great experience to gift someone special. You can make it into a whole evening and have dinner at a local restaurant before the show, like Pecan Grill or Voodoo Burgers.
Health and Wellness
Mesilla Valley Pharmacy (MVP) is Las Cruces’ newest health hub. MVP offers prescriptions, consultations, vaccines, CBD products, over-the-counter medication, snacks, beverages, and more. Have a friend or family member that is feeling under the weather? Stop by MVP and put together a get-well basket. MVP pharmacists are always available to discuss any questions or concerns you might have regarding your health, too!
shop local for Hobbies
Love birds and birding? Then Wild Birds Unlimited will be your heaven on earth. You can find everything you need to make your backyard a bird’s paradise. Wild Bird’s Unlimited offers a wide variety of feeders, food, baths, educational material, unique bird-themed gifts, wind chimes, and so much more. You can also shop online at order.wbu.com.
Hubbard’s Music-n-More has all a music junkie could ask for. From instruments, guitar, bass, or drum lessons to repairs and parts, they have it all.
Gardeners can find almost anything that their heart desires at Guzman’s Greenhouse and Color Your World. Create or add to your garden with new plants, trees, and more! They offer garden art, high-quality soils and fertilizers, tools, expert advice, and much more.
Local Art
Supporting shops that support local artists is like a two-for-one deal. And who doesn’t like a deal?
Just off the Mesilla Plaza, visit Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery. It’s a cooperative gallery showcasing the work of many local artists, including paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, and much more.
Café de Mesilla is full of handmade art, jewelry, and more made by local and indigenous artists that you can peruse while waiting for your cup of joe. The Bean de Mesilla and The Bean at Josefina’s both showcase local artists’ unique work bringing to life an atmosphere of creativity.
While you’re in Mesilla, stop by La Posta de Mesilla. This long-time local favorite is in a historic building and no only offers delicious food and top-notch margaritas, you can shop in the gift shop and take home something special. Be sure to visit with the birds in the lobby aviary!
shop local for Tasty Treats
You can never go wrong with locally made spirits. Dry Point Distillery serves the Mesilla Valley New Mexico-made gin, vodka, whiskey, and bourbon and is dedicated to staying local. If an ingredient can’t be sourced in New Mexico, owner Chris Shaeffer always supports small farmers. Their motto “farm to liver” really rings true. A night of tasting handcrafted cocktails or a bottle for the house are great gift options.
Get a growler at Icebox Brewing or Blue Moon, pop a bow on it, and you have the perfect party-starting gift for any occasion. Of course, many locally owned area restaurants offer gift cards that make a great gift!
Las Cruces is home to many entrepreneurs, many of whom operate small businesses you can support on Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and all year around. Stop by the Saturday Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market on Main Street in the center of Downtown to find a wide variety of locally produced foods, crafts, and art.
From artists and craftspeople to restauranteurs and shop owners, there are lots of ways to shop local and support their efforts. These are just a few of the places you can visit!
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