Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, N.M. combines the charm and feel of a small town and the conveniences of a larger city. With more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students, New Mexico State University gives the city a vibrant population. The city is also home to a thriving older population - Las Cruces made the top ten list of the Best Places to Retire by Money Magazine (read Las Cruces Metro Area Details from Money Magazine). Business is also growing.

The city ranked as as the Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers by the Forbes/Milken Institute. According to Forbes, "The rankings are based on job growth and earned income, plus a measure of activity in critical technologies that foster future growth" (see what Forbes had to say about Las Cruces).

The Las Cruces area also attracts many New Mexico tourists and visitors. The New York Times ran a feature article on Las Cruces and Mesilla attractions (read reprint of article hosted on The City of Las Cruces website).

Area Information

City of Las Cruces, NM - official city website
Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
Mesilla, New Mexico - Old Mesilla Association website
Doña Ana County
Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau - see the site to send for a FREE Las Cruces Visitors Guide

Special Events

Whole Enchilada Fiesta - September 26-28, 2003. Be apart of making the world's biggest enchilada! This three day event is jam packed with fun and great food. Check out the TWEFIE website for the schedule of events and more information about this amazing event you shouldn't miss.

Newspapers

The Round Up - student newspaper of New Mexico State University
Las Cruces Sun-News - daily news, opinion, sports, arts, entertainment, lifestyle and classifieds.

Education

Las Cruces Public School District
Dona Ana Branch Community College
New Mexico State University

Entertainment

Fountain Theatre - Mesilla Valley Film Society presents alternative, foreign and independent films.
Las Cruces Community Theatre - see site to sign up for mailing list to receive a regular listing of all LCCT activities.
Pan American Center - Pan Am Center special events, concerts, and ticket info.
NMSU Calendar of Events - Special events, movies, concerts, museum exhibits, performing arts, lectures, and athletic events calander from New Mexico State Universtiy.
Las Cruces Movie Times and Theaters