About Las Cruces

• Singer Bobby Keys, known for his saxophone work with the Rolling Stones, was born there.
• Stout served with green chile was first popularized at local Las Cruces breweries.
• The Butterfield Overland Mail route helped establish it as a vital crossroads in the 1850s.
• Some believe Billy the Kid frequented La Posta de Mesilla, just outside the city.
• The 1904 Elephant Butte Dam project brought an agricultural boom, transforming the area.
• Named 'The Crosses' in 1849, it commemorates buried travelers, incorporated in 1907.
• With over 113,000 residents, it's New Mexico's second-largest city after Albuquerque.
• At 3,900 feet, the elevation allows for stunning views of the Organ Mountains.
• Agriculture, especially chile farming and pecan production, drives much of the local economy.
• Wandering the streets feels like embracing a warm, sun-kissed, and relaxed atmosphere.
• The El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA baseball) offer nearby pro sports excitement.
• New Mexico State University's basketball team has a fierce rivalry with the University of New Mexico.

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