Welcome to Las Cruces!

Nestled beneath the majestic Organ Mountains in the fertile Mesilla Valley of the Rio Grande, Las Cruces, New Mexico has become a popular destination for both students and travelers. Located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Interstate 25, Las Cruces is famous for the chile found in our world class Mexican food. Las Cruces also blends a unique variety of attractions, culture, and historical sites, basking in 350 annual days of sunshine.

See: Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau

Accolades for Las Cruces include:

• One of the "best college towns to retire" (Money Magazine)
• "Top 2 small areas for business" (Milken Institute, 2004)
• One of the best small metro areas for business and careers (Forbes)
• "Dream town" for retirement (AARP)

These high rankings reinforce Las Cruces' potential for continued commercial growth for decades to come. The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance serves as the primary contact for industries moving or expanding into Dona Ana County. NMSU and the city of Las Cruces welcome this long term, economic growth. (Read More)

Las Cruces is also known for its advantages in the aerospace and commercial space industries.
High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico is headquartered in Las Cruces, NM. Its vision is to make New Mexico a regional technology leader in the short term and a national center of technical excellence in the long term.
Las Cruces is also the the future home of Spaceport America.

The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce provides resources and services as the principal advocate for businesses in Las Cruces and Dona Ana County.
Additional services are also provided by the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces.

Las Cruces offers a variety of activities so that you'll want to call southern New Mexico home. Check out all there is to do and see at Trip Advisor.

After a wonderful day exploring the outdoors, attractions and activities, add to your enjoyment a variety of restaurants and foods to satisfy your hunger,
New Mexico Restaurant Association
Dining on Campus