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May 04

Visit Las Cruces marks National Travel and Tourism Week by highlighting area

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 media. “This week... read more →
Apr 23

Virtual scenic drive: Heading down NM Highway 28

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... read more →
Apr 22

Virtual scenic drive: Taking a cruise up NM Highway 185

Drive north far enough on Valley Drive in Las Cruces and it will suddenly shift from a road flanked by local businesses, into a scenic drive through an agriculturally rich part of southern New Mexico. For those wanting to explore more of the Mesilla Valley and head into the Hatch... read more →
Apr 03

Land before time: Exploring Prehistoric Trackways through education, recreation

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 off-highway vehicle trails. In 2009, Prehistoric Trackways became... read more →
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Feb 10

Love is in the air: A few date-night options for a happy Valentine’s Day in Las Cruces

FEB. 14: Four-course meal at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces Appetizer: Crab cakes for two or spicy meatballs and fresh mozzarella Soup or salad: Tomato bisque or wedge salad Intermezzo (to help cleanse the palate): Tequila infused sorbet Entrée: 8 oz. filet mignon, mushroom demi, boursin whipped potatoes and grilled... read more →
Jan 30

Green Chile Cheeseburger & Craft Beer: A Winning Combo

Written by Rob McCorkle New Mexicans today like their ancestors revere the fiery chile cultivated centuries ago in Pueblo and Hispano communities up and down the Rio Grande – from Taos to Tortugas. The varieties consumed today trace their lineage to a heirloom variety, the 6-4, bred in 1894 by... read more →
Jan 14

Winter hikes: Five hikes best served with a chill in the air

Hiking is a year-round activity in southern New Mexico. During the winter months temperatures dip just enough to offer relief to hikers looking to take on some of the area’s open trails. 1. Prehistoric Trackways National Monument https://www.instagram.com/p/BvheJO7nG7T/ Established in 2009, Prehistoric Trackways became a national monument to conserve and... read more →
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