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Doņa Ana County in New Mexico
Doņa Ana County, New Mexico covers 3,185 square miles; the population is 175,000 (per 2000 census).
includes the cities of Anthony, Las Cruces (county seat), & Sunland Park, the Town of La Mesilla, the Villages of Columbus & Hatch, the communities of Berino, Butterfield Park, Chamberino, Chaparral, Doņa Ana, Fairacres, Garfield, La Mesa, La Union, Mesilla Park, Mesquite, Organ, Picacho Hills, Picacho Village, Placitas, Radium Springs, Rincon, Rodey, Salem, San Miguel, San Pablo, San Ysidro, Santa Teresa, Tortugas, University Park, Vado & White Sands, and ghost towns Lanark & Santa Barbara.
Doņa Ana County, New Mexico official website
Doņa Ana County entry at Wikipedia
Doņa Ana County Government Center, 845 No. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces, NM

Democratic Party of Doņa Ana County, New Mexico
Doņa Ana County Arts Council [est. 1974]
Southern New Mexico State Fair [Oct] near Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Valley [dot] net directory
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance [est. 1994]
TransWorld Network Corp. [est. 1988] - internet & TV service for Luna, Doņa Ana, Torrance & Valencia counties

more detail on the Doņa Ana County Section of the Southwest New Mexico Travel & Business Links Page

Organ Mountains of New Mexico
Organ Mountains entry at Wikipedia • BLM's official Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument [est. 2014] website

City of Las Cruces, New Mexico [est. 1849, incorp. 1907] ZIP 88001
Second-largest city in New Mexico, with a population of 111,385 (2020 census).
City of Las Cruces, New Mexico official website
Las Cruces, New Mexico entry at Wikipedia
City of Las Cruces [NM] Museum System
Greater Las Cruces, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce []
Las Cruces [NM] Hispanic Chamber of Commerce [est. 1991]
Las Cruces, New Mexico C.V.B.
Las Cruces Convention Center [opened 3/2011]
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Friends of The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library [est. 1976]

Las Cruces Campus [est. 1888] of New Mexico State University
Hershel Zohn Theater, on the N.M.S.U. campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Aggies athletic teams of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico
N.M.S.U. Creative Media Institute [est. 2006] in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Doņa Ana Community College, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 So. Telshor Blvd. in Las Cruces, New Mexico owned & managed by Namdar Realty Group [est. 1999] of Great Neck, New York basic hours Mon-Sat 11am to 8pm, Sunday Noon-6pm    store #1526: Africway genuine rasta apparel #1 [open 2012]    kiosk? near food court: Amor Eterno Sacred Mist store #1390: Barnes and Noble Booksellers [chain] store #2144 store #1148: Bath & Body Works [chain est. 1990] store #1410: Blue Desert Gift Shop    store #1208: Boot Barn - Cowboy Boots, Western Wear & More [chain est. 1978] store #59 store #1432: Buckle - denim fashion [chain est. 1948] store #477 store #1498: Candy Craze #51 store #1338: Chico’s [est. 1983] Mexican folk art boutique store #1300: Claire’s fashion for girls [chain est. 1974] store #6951 anchor store: Conn's HomePlus [chain reorg 1937] is based in Texas - store #77022 store #T34: Cool Shades / Cell Accessories anchor stores: Dillard’s department store [chain] store #925 store #T27: Divynn Beauty    store #1152: Express fashion-forward clothing [chain] = closed ? store #1530: Famous Footwear - for women, men, and kids [chain] store #595 store #1514: Foot Locker - athletic footwear & apparel [chain] store #307656 store #1394: G.N.C. / General Nutrition Centers [chain est. 1935] near food court: Guzman Martial Arts #2 store #1068: H & M apparel [chain] store #1546: Hibbett Sports sporting goods [chain est. 1945] store #583 store #1440: Hollister Co. quintessential teen fashion [chain est. 2000] store #10251 store #1322: Hollywood Nails & Spa [chain] store #1246: Hot Topic licensed pop culture apparel [chain] store #514 store #1100: ICING style emporium [chain] store #8447 store #1176: Lids sports apparel {formerly FANZZ} store #8330 anchor store: J.C.Penney store #1548: Spencer's Gifts [chain] - jewelry, t-shirts & adult novelties store #1398: Super Gamers game store http://super-gamers.business.site/ store #P1: Cineport 10 http://www.allentheatresinc.com/theater/cineport_10/ store #P1: Launch Pad Cafe = fri-tue 11am-9pm http://www.allentheatresinc.com/content/files/LPC%20Sept%202022.JPG ä   Food Court & Dining   ä store #1500: Auntie Anne’sŪ Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels [chain est. 1988] store #1448: Boba Tea Company [chain] SE parking lot: Cattle Baron steaks, seafood, prime rib [chain est. 1976] Charley's Grilled Subs [chain est. 1986] = closed store #1254: Chick-fil-A store #1204: Chinese Gourmet Express [chain est. 1990] {website parked} store #1562: Chuck E. Cheese’s Family Fun Center [chain est. 1977] store #1184: Corndogs Plus    store #1186: La Flor de Michoacan y Mas    food court: Legend Burger - burgers, hotdogs, chicken, fries kiosk? near food court: Luigi’s Pizza = closed NE parking lot: Pecan Grill & Brewery store #1236: Sansei Japanese Cuisine    { last update this section 4/2023 }

Organ Mountain Outfitters - clothing [est. 2015], 535 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Kahuna's Party Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Taylor Precision Products [est. 1851], 2220 Entrada del Sol in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Lundeen & Assocs. Architects [est. 1971] in Las Cruces, New Mexico
The New Sun Lanes Bowling & Billiards in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Builders Source [est. 1993] in Albuquerque & Las Cruces, New Mexico
Command Bunker Military Supplies, 415 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Highway 85 Trading Post, 4120 No. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Harvey Farms, north of Las Cruces, New Mexico {land sold off in 2006}
Toucan Market [est. 1999], 1701 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Shamrock / Southwest Cash & Carry store, 2489 No. Main Street in Las Cruces
Fifer Hobby Supply - N-Scale Model Trains, 1005 Cedardale Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Positive Energy Solar [est. 1997] branch in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Rustics For Less furniture [], 750 No. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces Home Builders Association [est. 1959], 2825 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico
   Mesilla Valley Satellites, Inc. 110 W. Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Valley Solar, 110 W. Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces, New Mexico

  Hashtag Cannabis [est. 2022], 2260 Missouri Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Sacred Garden medical cannabis dispensary [#3 est. 2018], 642 So. Alameda Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico

artist David Rothermel in Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Muir Studio {movie & TV pre-production} in Las Cruces, New Mexico
MVS Studios & Gallery, 535 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico
M. Phillip's Fine Art Gallery, 221 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces Think Tank empowerment group []   

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico
New Mexico Rail Road & Transportation Museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces [NM] Symphony Orchestra

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally [January 1992-2011] in Las Cruces, New Mexico was cancelled for 2012
Pat Garrett Western Heritage Festival [Feb 2019 = #1] in Las Cruces, New Mexico  
Las Cruces [NM] Space Festival April 2018 = #1]
Blazin' Brewfest [May 2018 = #5] in Las Cruces, New Mexico

White Sands Intl. Film Festival [Sept 2014 = #10] in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces [NM] International Mariachi Conference [Nov 2012 = #19]

Lodging Links for Las Cruces, New Mexico
historic Inn of The Arts B&B in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Smith Mansion [built 1914] B&B in Las Cruces, New Mexico
  Wyndham Ramada Palms de Las Cruces Hotel and Conference Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Food & Beverage Links for Las Cruces, New Mexico

          
Berridge Farms Hatch Chile Store, 1447 Certified Place in Las Cruces, NM
Border Brew Coffee House [est. 2016], inside Border International, 2701 W. Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
  Break An Egg Restaurant, 201 S. Solano Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Caliche's Frozen Custard {chain} based in Las Cruces, NM
Casa Luna Italian Restaurant, 1340 E. Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces { closed 2009 }
Corner Deli [est. 1988], 2139 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM
  De La Vega's Pecan Grill & Brewery [], 500 So. Telshor Blvd. in Las Cruces
D.G.'s Deli, 1305 E. University Avenue {corner of Solano Drive} in Las Cruces, NM
   Dick's Cafe Burger Restaurant [est. 1959], 2305 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM  
  Downtown Blues Coffee Shop [open 12/2019], 130 So. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM
Dublin's Street Pub [est. 2008], 1745 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Durango Bagels, 1495 So. Solano Drivein Las Cruces, NM
El Tiburon Restaurant, 504 E. Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, NM {website parked}
Grandy's Restaurant [chain est. 1972], 1345 El Paseo Road in Las Cruces, New Mexico
  High Desert Brewing Company, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Lorenzo's Italian Cafe, 741 No. Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces, NM
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant, 1753 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Milagro Coffee y Espresso, 1733 University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM { free wi-fi }
My Brother's Place Restaurant & Billiard Parlor, 336 So. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM
Old Town Restaurant, 1155 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Pancho Villa Café & Cantina at Ramada Hotel, 201 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces  { closed }
Pepe's Restaurant, 1405 W. Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
  Rad Retrocade Video Game Bar & Grill [open 6/2019], 201 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers [chain est. 1996] #340 - Los Primeros, 651 So. Telshore Blvd. [open 2018] in Las Cruces, NM
Red Mountain Cafe, 1120 Commerce Drive in Las Cruces, NM { free wi-fi }
Santa Fe Restaurant [est. 1997?] #2, 1340 E. Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Santa Fe Restaurant [est. 1997?] #3, 2240 Missouri Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
The Sapphire Bar & Grill at Ramada Hotel, 201 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces  { closed }
The Shed aka The Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe, 810 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Shems Moroccan Restaurant, 1340 E. Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces { closed 2011 }
Si Seņor Restaurant [chain est. 1984] - 2 locations in Las Cruces, NM { closed }
Spirit Winds Coffee Bar, 2260 So. Locust Street in Las Cruces, NM
Wingstop (chain), 1420 Missouri Avenue in Las Cruces, NM

Print & Broadcast Media Links for Las Cruces, New Mexico

weekly Las Cruces [NM] Bulletin newspaper [est. 1969]
Las Cruces Magazine published by Mountain Dreams Publishing [est. 1995]

K.G.R.T. 103.9-FM 'K-Great' country music radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.H.Q.T. 103.1-FM 'Hot 103' hip-hop and R&B music radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.K.V.S. 98.7-FM 'Viva Vista' Mexicana music radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.M.B.N. 89.7-FM Moody Bible Institute radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.M.V.R. 104.9-FM 'Magic 105' pop rock radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.O.B.E. 1450-AM right-wing bilge radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.R.U.C. 88.9-FM Spanish Christian radio in Las Cruces, NM
K.R.U.X. 91.5-FM student-run radio [est. 1989] at N.M.S.U. in Las Cruces, NM
K.R.W.G. 90.7-FM public radio [est. 1964] at N.M.S.U. in Las Cruces, NM
K.S.N.M. 570-AM news, propaganda & sports talk radio in Las Cruces, New Mexico
K.V.L.C. 101.1-FM '101 Gold' oldies rock radio in Las Cruces, New Mexico
K.X.P.Z. 99.5-FM 'The Rocket' in Las Cruces, New Mexico

K.R.W.G.-TV Channel 22 public television in Las Cruces, New Mexico + K.R.W.G. YouTube Channel [est. 2010]
KFOX-TV Channel 14 in El Paso broadcasts to Las Cruces, New Mexico
KDBC-TV Channel 18 CBS-affiliate in El Paso broadcasts to Las Cruces, New Mexico

A Few Important People of Las Cruces, New Mexico

Alexander Cotoia, 2012 candidate for County Commissioner

Richard 'Bugman' Fagerlund moved from Veguita, New Mexico to Las Cruces circa 2014
'Ask The Bugman' website/blog • Richard Fagerlund Store at Amazon   

Reading Material About Las Cruces, New Mexico

	"Las Cruces: A Photographic Journey (New Mexico Centennial, 1912-2012)" [FIG Publns/Las Cruces Bulletin 2011] winner New Mexico-Arizona Book Award 2012 FIG Publns hardcover [2011] out of print/sold out
	"Las Cruces, New Mexico Annual Visitors Guide" [2015] request paper or digital copy FREE from Las Cruces C.V.B. website

COAS: My Bookstore [est. 1984] in Downtown Las Cruces, NM
Craig's Book Exchange in Las Cruces, NM { closed 2006 }
Chapter & Verse Bookstore, on El Paseo Road in Las Cruces, NM
Blue Note Book Exchange, on Idaho Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Campus Book Store, off-campus at 1713 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM

Rio Grande Theatre [built 1926, restored 9/2005]
Allen Movie Theaters in Las Cruces, NM: Cineport 10, Telshor 12 & Video 4
Las Cruces [NM] Film Commission
Organ Mountain Film Festival [May 2006 = defunct] in Las Cruces, NM
White Sands Intl. Film Festival [Sept 2014 = #10] in Las Cruces, NM

Town of La Mesilla, New Mexico [est. circa 1848, incorp. 1958]
La Mesilla, New Mexico official website
Old Mesilla [NM] Assn.
The Shops of Old Mesilla [NM] in the Old Courthouse [built 1850] on Old Mesilla Plaza
Bowlin's Mesilla Book Center [built 1856] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
El Mariachi Curio [built 1863] in Old Mesilla, NM
  Fountain Theatre [est. 1905], 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Old Mesilla, NM
Mesilla Valley Film Society [est. 1989]
The William Bonney Gallery [built 1850] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Basilica of San Albino Church [est. 1851, rebuilt 1906] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Preston Contemporary Art Center [est. 2008], 1755 Avenida de Mercado in Old Mesilla, NM

Diez y Seis de Septiembre [Independence Day] Fiesta [Sept]
Border Book Festival [April 2007 = #13] in Mesilla, NM
New Mexico Pecan Festival [est. 2016 - March 2024] in Old Mesilla, NM

Lodging Links for La Mesilla, New Mexico
Happy Trails B&B [built 1950?] in Old Mesilla, NM
Day's Inn {chain} Mesilla Valley Inn & Conference Center in La Mesilla, NM
  Comfort Inn Hotel, 1300 Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces/Mesilla, NM
Casa de Rosie B&B, 2140 Calle del Norte in Old Mesilla, NM

Food & Beverage Links for La Mesilla, New Mexico
Solamente de Mesilla gourmet food boutique, 2410 Calle de Principal in Old Mesilla, NM
¡Andele! Restaurant, 1950 Calle del Norte Oņate Plaza in La Mesilla, NM
The Bean espresso bar & bakery, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Café Don Felix on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Dick's Cafe de Mesilla [est. 1959], 2305 So. Valley Drive moved & became Rosie's Cafe
Double Eagle & Peppers Restaurants [restored 1984] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
El Comedor Restaurant, 2190 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
El Paisano Café, 1740 Calle de Mercado in Old Mesilla, NM
El Patio Cantina [built circa 1860, est. 1934], 2171 Calle de Parian on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
  Emilia's Cantina & Patio [est. 7/2010] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
La Posta Restaurant & Chile Shop [built 1840s, est. 1939] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Lorenzo's de Mesilla Ristorante Italiano [est. 1995], 1750 Calle de Mercado in Old Mesilla, NM
Los Mariachis Restaurant, 2790 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Mesón de Mesilla B&B & Gourmet Restaurant in Old Mesilla, NM
Palacio Bar, 2600 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Rosie's Cafe Mesilla, 420 Avenida de Mesilla in La Mesilla, NM
St. Clair Winery Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Salud! Restaurant de Mesilla [est. 2016], 1800 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Spotted Dog Brewery [open 9/2014], 2920 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Wild West Express-O on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM

Print & Broadcast Media Links for La Mesilla, New Mexico
¡Sabroso! Southwest Dining & Entertainment Magazine based in Mesilla, NM
Ventanas Magazine [est. 2006] Homebuilders Guide for Southern New Mexico & El Paso, Texas

A Few Important People of La Mesilla, New Mexico

Reading Material About La Mesilla, New Mexico

smaller communities within Las Cruces, New Mexico

The Truck Farm, LLC in Fairacres, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico
makes Cannon's Sweet Hots & Besito Caliente and other seasonings

Mesilla Park Historic District in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Park was founded in 1887; annexed by Las Cruces at some point; listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Mesilla Park, NM entry at Wikipedia
the old AT&SF depot on Main Street in Mesilla Park is boarded up and not in use   
Aldershot Growers, 4884 So. Main Street {NM Highway 478} in Mesilla Park, New Mexico [ biz status unclear 2019 ]

Picacho Hills, New Mexico is six miles north and east of Las Cruces
Picacho Hills, NM entry at Wikipedia
Picacho Hills Country Club [], 6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM
   Picacho Mountain master-planned community [est. 2009], 8133 Willow Bloom Circle in Las Cruces, NM
Picacho Mountain’s Desert Oaks neighborhood [new homes starting in Spring 2023]
Picacho Mountain Resort & Spa - mentioned circa 2009, seems never built
Santa Fe Restaurant #1 [est. 1997?], 1338 Picacho Hills Drive in Las Cruces, NM

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