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LAS CRUCES
Las Cruces, Modern Mexico’s second largest city, and the Mesilla Valley are the Crossroads of the Southwest, both today and for the past four centuries. In 1598, Don Juan de Onate passed through the Mesilla Valley in search of the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. His early exploration opened the way from Mexico Capital to Santa Fe where tradesmen and colonists journeyed along El Camino Real.

The most common legend of the beginning of the city’s name refers to a Jardin de Las Cruces (Garden of the Crosses) created for victims of Apache raids witnessed by travelers of El Camino Real. The Gadsden Purchase in 1854 and the subsequent arrival of the railroad in 1881 were two significant events in the growth of Las Cruces and by 1900, the population of Las Cruces was expanding rapidly.

New Mexico State University, established in 1889, is a key contributor to the economy and society of Las Cruces and the surrounding area. In the past decade, Las Cruces has experienced significant growth due to its mild annual weather and positive business climate. The city is home to Th