Story and photos by Julie Diebolt Price
What You Need to Know About Las Cruces, New Mexico
If you are a Chilihead, a space travel aficionado, a wine connoisseur, a pecan lover, a mountain hiker, a veteran, a craft beer or history lover, Las Cruces, New Mexico delivers on every count.
Less than 50 miles north of El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces is centrally located between the breathtaking Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, the astonishing white gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park, and fascinating Spaceport America in Truth or Consequences.
You won’t want to miss the insider’s guided tour to Spaceport America that includes an excursion inside the facility, a power maneuver down the runway, and the G-Force experience.
Rich in railroad and wine-growing history, Las Cruces is now the largest producer of pecans in the country. A terrific Veterans Memorial Park recognizes all branches of service with remarkable displays. If you take the Walk of Flame on the Green Chili Trail, you’ll discover all the ways chilis and pecans go together in food and drinks.
A resurgence has occurred in downtown Las Cruces because the Amador complex is serving up food, beverages, and entertainment. From casual to formal, corn hole family games and live stage entertainment all at one convenient location means you don’t have to go far to experience everything the region has to offer.
You will be captivated in the Land of Enchantment.
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