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Welcome to Las Cruces New Mexico , the city of the crosses located in Southern New Mexico! Centuries ago, Spanish explorers brought their faith, culture, language and way of life to this Fertile farm land.
Historic Las Cruces is located in the southern part of New Mexico and is the second-largest city in New Mexico. Las Cruces sits between the beautiful and rugged Organ Mountains, whos peaks resemble the spikes of a pipe organ rise 9012 ft. above the city to the east, and the beautiful and colorful Rio Grande River to the west.
Las Cruces, New Mexico and the Mesilla Valley offer the ideal cultural community to raise a family, start a new business or retire. Friendly people and climate are our key resources in . The Las Cruces region is rich in cultural history. The present-day population makeup is a product of a multi-cultural Hispanic, anglo, and Native American heritage.
Las Cruces was recently ranked 1st Place small city on the Forbes/Milken Insitute list of "Best Places for Business and Careers" and 6th Place on Money Magazines "Best Places to Retire."
Las Cruces is the fastest growing city in New Mexico and the 11th fastest growth area in the nation. Sitting at 4200 can feet above sea level , Las Cruces New Mexico's population is 78,800 and is the county seat of Dona ana County population 175,000.
Las Cruces is located 45 mi. north of El Paso Texas, population 515,200 and 220 mi. south of Albuquerque New Mexico, the state Capitol with a population of 385,000.
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Today, over 400 years after the Spanish arrived, our past is one of our great treasures, I live in everything from our traditional architecture, spicy cuisine and unique art and culture.
We are a great crossroads of Hispanic, Native American and American cultures, fertile river valleys and farm lands, and vast deserts and wildlife, beautiful sunsets and outstanding weather.
Las Cruces is a relaxed southwestern city with a thriving economy based on agriculture and agricultural research , technology through Nasa, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico State University, and New Mexico State Physical Science Labs.
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The Las Cruces New Mexico
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