Come visit the Chile Pepper Institute!

By Kirsten Rodgers Chile peppers are beloved and treasured by New Mexico and are a staple in the homes of many. With decades of chile growth and production in the state, it has roots that run deep in the hearts of New Mexicans. The Chile Pepper Institute (CPI) helped plant some of those roots, and…

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Visit Las Cruces Honors Women Pioneers in Tourism

When country music megastar Garth Brooks was considering his 2017 World Tour stop in Las Cruces, his crew and concert organizers faced several hurdles that cast doubt on a show – let alone five, as it turned out – that could be held at New Mexico State University’s Pan American Center. The limited…

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The Expansion of the Las Cruces Convention Center

A More Conventional Space LAS CRUCES, NM, August 16, 2019—Last week on Saturday, August 10 the Las Cruces Convention Center hosted its first local event after the completion of its 17,000 square foot addition to the existing 55,000 square foot building. The 16-month project focused on adding…

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Visit Las Cruces wins a 2019 Gold Telly Award

Visit Las Cruces has won the Gold Award in the Cinematography category for Promotional Videos in the 40th annual Telly Awards, which honors the best film and video productions, groundbreaking online video content, and outstanding local, international and cable TV commercials and productions. The…

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