Las Cruces New Mexico Tourism

Las Cruces is the crossroads of the Southwest. Las Cruces is located in southern New Mexico along the Texas/Mexico border where they enjoy 350 days of sunshine a year.

The community is very rich in Western/Mexican culture which can be found in everything from the traditional Mexican architecture to the spicy festivals and food.

Las Cruces is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and has been named one of the top 100 places to retire by Where to Retire magazine. Money magazine named it one of the Top Eight Places to Retire. It has also made the forbes.com top three list of best small metro areas for business and careers for the last two years.

Las Cruces is home to numerous art galleries, museums, performing arts venues, theatres and annual festivals. Whether you enjoy hiking, golfing or playing tennis, Las Cruces is for you. The magic spires of the Organ Mountains rise from the floor of the Chihuahuan Desert to the East. The Rio Grande cuts a wide green path of trees and fertile fields through the Mesilla Valley to the West.