Experience Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley
Welcome to Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley. We’re located in in the sunny southwest, situated between Arizona and Texas and bordered on the south by the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Las Cruces and the surrounding Mesilla Valley communities that make up Doña Ana County, New Mexico, are ideal places to live, work and enjoy activities with family and friends.
With an economy driven by aerospace research and development at nearby White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces has developed an ever-increasing base of private employers and light manufacturing facilities. Previously ranked among the top ten metros in growth nationwide, Las Cruces has more than doubled in size since 1970.
Las Cruces has all the features a growing, thriving community, including a nationally recognized university, national retail outlets and restaurants, and numerous cultural opportunities. With a strong multi-cultural background, Las Cruces offers many exciting events rich in the traditions of Mexican-American heritage.
The Mesilla Valley features many outdoor recreational activities due to its year-round temperate climate. With an average of 340 days of sunshine and an average high temperature in January of 59 degrees, virtually every week of the year offers great golfing at 4 local golf courses. There are over 90 city parks and the recreation areas in the adjoining Organ Mountains offer hiking and trail bike riding just minutes away. For other outdoor enthusiasts, winter sports, summer time camping, hunting, and fishing are less than 2 hours away in several nearby national forests.
The Las Cruces International Airport, 8 miles west of downtown, provides charter, cargo and general aviation services. Commercial passenger service is available at the El Paso International Airport, 57 minutes from downtown Las Cruces via Interstate 10.
We invite you to experience more of Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley, whether your interest is expanding your business to our area, moving to Las Cruces or just planning a visit.
If you’re interested in expanding a business in Las Cruces or Doña Ana County, the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) is here to help. We’re one of the leading economic development agencies in New Mexico, offering one stop convenience to help you expand your business. Contact us today!
If you’re interested in visiting Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau is your one stop shop for all of the great activities in and around Las Cruces. Their Visitors Guide has a wealth of information about great places to stay, dine, shop, and the year-round events. Contact them today.
