Visit Las Cruces is now one of many Las Cruces businesses that are New Mexico Safe certified. The certifications program was piloted through the tourism sector to assist New Mexico businesses in operating safely in a COVID-positive world. It requires businesses to take part in free, virtual…
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Social distance in the great outdoors Towering nearly 9,000 ft., the Organ Mountains serve as an awe-inspiring backdrop for Las Cruces. The mountain range is ripe for exploring and is the namesake for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument established six years ago. The monument also…
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Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels The City of Las Cruces has a few big events set for July 4 weekend, and due to uncertain time, celebrations are a little more creative to ensure the safety and well-being of both visitors and residents. Music in the Park series Kicking off the weekend is the…
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A small, dedicated group of community organizations and the City of Las Cruces are hosting Make Music Day – Las Cruces. Make Music Day is a world-wide phenomenon that occurs annually on June 21, the longest day of the year. This year Las Cruces will join over 120 countries and 1,000 cities in a…
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Baylor Canyon Road stretches north to south, bordering the Organ Mountains. Popular in the spring as a way to access the poppies in bloom, the road is also a scenic way to get from one side of town to another. The views offer an up-close look at the towering Organ Mountains, as well as the entire…
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Throughout National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) social media followers were asked to interact with Visit Las Cruces by sharing photos and stories that capture the "Spirit of Travel" to Las Cruces. The response was humbling and truly shows the love that residents and travelers have for Las Cruces…
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By Troy M. Ainsworth, Ph.D. City of Las Cruces Historic Preservation Specialist In the 16th century, Spaniards crossed portions of present-day New Mexico for the first time. In the case of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and his three fellow shipwrecked companions, Estevánico, Andrés Dorantes and Alonso…
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In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which takes place now through Friday, May 9, Visit Las Cruces will highlight the tourism industry in our community with a social media contest, fun facts, and travel-themed activities which will be released throughout the week on social…
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New Mexico Highway 28 travels from Mesilla, NM to north El Paso, TX. Running alongside the Rio Grande, the drive is one of the more widely-known, traveled highways in the area. It's popularity is due in large part to the Stahmann Farms pecan orchards. The trees have grown over the roadway, making…
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Please note, this hike was conducted earlier this year. View from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.Located in the Robledo Mountains (elevation 5,280 ft), Prehistoric Trackways National Monument is a 15-20 minute drive northwest of Las Cruces and offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and…
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