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New Mexico State University LAS CRUCES BULLETIN & VISIT LAS CRUCES | LIFE IS GOOD IN LAS CRUCES 2021 VISITOR & COMMUNITY GUIDE 3 LIFE IS GOOD IN LAS CRUCES 2021 CONTENTS 14 22 32 60 LIFE IS GOOD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS 6-7 Las Cruces City Map 36 Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market 76 Spaceport America 8 Welcome from the Mayor 37 Downtown Las Cruces 78 Pecan Growing 9 From the Publisher 38 Cultural Districts 78 Workforce Training & 9 Visit Las Cruces staff 40-45 Shop & Play Downtown Small Business Resources 9 Las Cruces Bulletin staff 80 Las Cruces Chambers 10 Las Cruces Census Quick Facts 10 City Accolades MESILLA EDUCATION 11 Touring the Area 46-47 Gateway to Mesilla 82 New Mexico State University 12 Las Cruces City Manager 48 Experience Mesilla 83 NMSU Grad Leads Foundation 14 COVID Safe Las Cruces 49 Mesilla Eateries and Bars 84 Doña Ana Community College 15 City Accolades 49 Mesilla Landmarks 85 Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 16 Picture Perfect Landmarks 50 J. Paul Taylor 85 Las Cruces Public Schools 51-53 Experience Mesilla 85 Private and Charter Schools HOTELS & VENUES 17 Stay the Night GOVERNMENT & MILITARY 17 Popular Wedding, Reception, and KIDS & FAMILY 86 White Sands Missile Range Quinceañera Venues 54 City Museums Offer Classes, 87 Veterans Organizations/Vet Center Activities for All Ages 88 Area Military at a Glance FESTIVALS & EVENTS 56 Area Museums and Monuments 89 Guide to Las Cruces City Hall 89 Government Offices 21 Festivals Celebrate How 56 Thomas Branigan Library Life is Good in Las Cruces 58 Youth Organizations and Activities 58 City Pools COMMUNITY RESOURCES 90 Public Safety/Banks and Credit Unions OUTDOORS 91 Post Offices/ Public Transportation 22 Outdoor Adventure HEALTH & WELL-BEING 92 Driving Around Town 23 Top Hikes 59 Where to Worship 93 Getting Connected/Be Water Wise 24 A Monumental Experience 60 New Hospital in Las Cruces 94 Dog-friendly Las Cruces/Pet Ordinances 25 Mountain Biking Trails 63 Major Health Care Facilities 95 Codes and Ordinances 26 Billiards 64 Counseling Facility Returns 95 Recycling & Solid Waste Services 27 Take a Hike 66 Amador Health Center 28 Area Golf Courses WINE & DINE 96 Craft Beer Grows in Las Cruces ARTS & CULTURE SENIOR LIVING 98-99 Wine & Dine Trail 30 Film in Las Cruces 68 City Senior Programs 101 Coffee Houses and Bars 31 Performing Arts Venues 69 Retirement and Assisted Living 104-107 Mesilla Valley Wine & Ale 32 Murals of Las Cruces 70 Good Sam Turns 40 108 Diverse Dining 33 Art Galleries 72 Resources for Seniors 110 Las Cruces (Encrucijada de tu Sueños) 34 Art Organizations 74 Senior Volunteering 110 Advertiser Index 4 the works LIFE IS GOOD for one low price. 14 This is home. 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