 Beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico Las Cruces history dates back to 1598, when Don Juan de Onate led the first colonists to the area. In 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. In 1854, the Gadsden Purchase was ratified in the historic village of Old Mesilla. In 1881, the infamous William H. Bonney, better known as "Billy the Kid" was tried and sentenced for murder here, but later escaped. The Mesilla Valley has been "home" to people for at least 4,000 years, and that's no surprise to anyone who has seen Las Cruces. The Rio Grande flows through the middle of the valley with the majestic Organ Mountains rising to the east. The surrounding agricultural land yields pecans, onions, cotton and other produce, but it is renowned for growing the best-tasting green chile in the world. Today, Las Cruces offers a vast selection of annual events and attractions,great weather-an average of 350 days of sunshine a year-and without a doubt,the people of Las Cruces are the greatest asset. Las Cruces invites everyone to "Come for the History, Stay for the Fun!" |
Las Cruces, New Mexico is a great place to live. Our fantastic weather, friendly residents, healthy economy and the moderate size of our community are just a few of the many reasons why Las Cruces is becoming so popular. Our close proximity to White Sands Missile Range, NASA Space Development Center, Skiing in Ruidoso, education facilities like our Division 1A college - New Mexico State University make Las Cruces a true gem here in Southern New Mexico. Local LinksShopping
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To learn more about Las Cruces visit www.las-cruces.org Click the following links to learn more about Las Cruces: Las Cruces Visitors & Convention Bureau Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance Las Cruces Home Builders Association New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department |
