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Las-Cruces
is the second largest city in New Mexico, located in Dona Ana County in the southwestern part of the state. The estimated population in 2008 was 91,865. Las Cruces is at the center of a rich agricultural region, irrigated by the Rio Grande, which flows just west of the city. It is also the home of New Mexico State University. The city sits between the spectacular Organ Mountains and the meandering Rio Grande. It's also within close proximity of the Dona Ana Mountains, the Robledo Mountains and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces has a convenient location at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and 25, which makes it very easy for visitors. The city has received several rankings over the years from Money Magazine as one of the "best college towns to retire," and also from AARP as one of their "dream towns" in which to retire. This is due to the pleasant year-round weather, with an average of 350 days of sunshine per year, and also the excellent shopping, golf and other outdoor sports, cultural events and historical attractions. The town has several museums and over 40 art galleries, and a popular Farmer's and Craft Market each Wednesday and Saturday morning in the downtown mall. Las Cruces is host to several festivals, including the Border Book Festival in April, the Whole Enchilada Fiesta in September and the Renaissance ArtsFaire in November. The Southern New Mexico State Fair is usually held a few days after the end of the Whole Enchilada Fiesta. Just minutes south of Las Cruces is Historic Old Mesilla, which is a quaint town centered around a plaza filled with shops, boutiques and restaurants. There are also several historic ghost towns within an hour or so drive of Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces Vacation Rentals
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Las Cruces Hotels and Resorts
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| A Day's End Lodge | 755 N Vly Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 524-7753 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-las Cruces | 1500 Hickory Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 523-0100 | | Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn | 901 Avenida De Mesilla | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 524-8603 | | Best Western Mission Inn | 1765 S Main | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 524-8591 | | Comfort Inn | 2585 S Valley Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 527-2000 | | Comfort Suites | 2101 S Triviz Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 522-1300 | | Days Inn | 2600 S Vly Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 526-4441 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 2101 SMT CT | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 522-6840 | | Hampton Inn | | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 526-8311 | | Holiday Inn Express | 2200 S Vly Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 527-9947 | | Hotel Encanto De Las Cruces | 705 S Telshor Blvd | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 522-4300 | | La Quinta Inn | 790 Avenida De Mesilla | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 524-0331 | | Motel 6 | 235 Ln Posada Ln | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 525-1010 | | Plaza Suites | 301 E University Blvd | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 525-5500 | | Ramada Palms | 201 E University | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 526-4411 | | Royal Host Motel | 2146 W Picacho | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 524-8536 | | Sleep Inn | 2121 S Triviz | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 522-1700 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 1611 Hickory Loop | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 541-8887 | | Staybridge Suites Las Cruces | 2651 Northrise Dr | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 521-7999 | | Super 8 Motel East | 4411 N Main | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 382-1490 | | Super 8 Motel | 245 Ln Posada Ln | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 523-8695 | | Towne Place Suites Las Cruces | 2143 Telshor Ct | Las Cruces, NM | | (505) 532-6500 | | Meson De Mesilla | | Mesilla, NM | 5.3 mi. | (505) 525-9212 |
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Las Cruces Weather & Climate
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Southern New Mexico has an arid, subtropical climate. Winters alternate between cool and windy weather following trough and frontal passages, with warm, sunny periods in between. Light frosts occur many nights. Spring months are warm and can be windy. Short-lived dust storms are possible. Summers begin with hot weather, with some extended periods of over 100 °F (38 °C) weather not uncommon, while the latter half of the summer seeing increased humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, with slightly lower daytime temperatures. The weather cools down quickly in the Autumn and precipitation decreases. Most winter moisture is in the form of rain. Though some light snow falls most winters, it stays on the ground for a few hours, at most.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
21°F |
0.51 in. |
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| February |
62°F |
24°F |
0.33 in. |
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| March |
68°F |
30°F |
0.25 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
37°F |
0.22 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
45°F |
0.43 in. |
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| June |
94°F |
55°F |
0.48 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
62°F |
1.61 in. |
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| August |
91°F |
60°F |
2.19 in. |
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| September |
86°F |
53°F |
1.54 in. |
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| October |
77°F |
40°F |
1.12 in. |
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| November |
65°F |
27°F |
0.47 in. |
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| December |
56°F |
21°F |
0.82 in. |
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Las Cruces Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Las Cruces International airport (LRU) located about 10 miles west of Las Cruces, the Dona Ana County At Santa Teresa airport (5T6) located approximately 31 miles south of Las Cruces in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the El Paso International airport (ELP) located roughly 42 miles southeast of Las Cruces in El Paso, Texas, the Alamogordo White Sands Regional airport (ALM) located around 56 miles northeast of Las Cruces in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and finally the Truth Or Consequences Municipal airport (TCS) located about 69 miles northwest of Las Cruces in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico.
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Las Cruces Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Western Playland | El Paso | TX | 42.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wet N Wild Water World | Anthony | TX | 24.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| New Mexico State University Golf Course | Las Cruces | NM | | | | Sonoma Ranch Golf Club | Las Cruces | NM | | | | Dos Lagos Golf Course | Anthony | NM | 24.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Apache | Ruidoso | NM | 93.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Leasburg Dam State Park | | NM | 14.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| War Eagles Air Museum | Santa Teresa | NM | 33.9 mi. | (Technology) | | El Paso Museum of Archaeology | El Paso | TX | 42.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Insights EL Paso science museum | El Paso | TX | 42.9 mi. | (Science) | | Don Quixote Museum of the Americas | El Paso | TX | 42.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| El Paso Zoo | El Paso | TX | 42.9 mi. | | | Alameda Park Zoo | Alamogordo | NM | 60.5 mi. | |
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