Las Cruces (The Crosses) the second largest city in the state sits in the fertile Mesilla Valley. The Mesilla Valley produces a world-famous chile crop, and is home to the largest pecan orchards in the world. The Mesquite Street-Original Townsite District, in the downtown area, contains several adobe one-story, flat roofed homes that reflect the traditional structure of old Las Cruces.

Alameda-Depot District (1881), La Mesilla (Historic Village, 1800s),The Mesquite Street-Original Townsite, Amador Hotel (c1800s), New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, Branigan Cultural Center, New Mexico State University

Fort Selden State Monument, Santa Teresa Port of Entry, Sunland Park, Organ Mountains Recreational Area, Santa Teresa Industrial Park, War Eagles Air Museum (Santa Teresa)

Hotels and Motels: 35; Bed and Breakfasts: 2; Total Rooms: 2500

Film Liaison

Bill McCamey

bmccamey@las-cruces.org

575-202-5604 (cell)

575-541-2387 (office)

Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau

800-343-7827; 575-541-2444;

575-541-2164 Fax

Web: www.lascrucescvb.org

E-mail: cvb@lascruces.org