![One of several exuberantly painted adjacent buildings on a narrow, two-lane street that was once the…]()
One of several exuberantly painted adjacent buildings on a narrow, two-lane street that was once the…![Chiles hang on the wall of the La Posta Restaurant on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old…]()
Chiles hang on the wall of the La Posta Restaurant on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old…![A historic gift-shop building on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town…]()
A historic gift-shop building on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town…![This is (and it would be hard to dispute it), the "world's largest chili," according to the owners…]()
This is (and it would be hard to dispute it), the "world's largest chili," according to the owners…![The Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town…]()
The Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town…![An oversized Uncle Sam, here as a hot-pepper fan, at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…]()
An oversized Uncle Sam, here as a hot-pepper fan, at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…![Old gas pumps, amusement-ride bumper cars, and the Big Boy restaurant advertising symbol keep…]()
Old gas pumps, amusement-ride bumper cars, and the Big Boy restaurant advertising symbol keep…![Sign for the vintage Town House Motel in Las Cruces, the hub city of southern New Mexico, 27 miles…]()
Sign for the vintage Town House Motel in Las Cruces, the hub city of southern New Mexico, 27 miles…![This giant "muffler man" is just one of many unexpected roadside figures placed outside Sparky's…]()
This giant "muffler man" is just one of many unexpected roadside figures placed outside Sparky's…![A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…]()
A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…![The Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town…]()
The Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town…![A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…]()
A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…![One of several exuberantly painted adjacent buildings on a narrow, two-lane street that was once the…]()
One of several exuberantly painted adjacent buildings on a narrow, two-lane street that was once the…![A parade of burger boys and girls dominates the skyline at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must…]()
A parade of burger boys and girls dominates the skyline at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must…![A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…]()
A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…![One of the city's, and perhaps the nation's, most colorful tire shops on Picacho Avenue, the old…]()
One of the city's, and perhaps the nation's, most colorful tire shops on Picacho Avenue, the old…![Artist Tony Pennock's painted this panoramic mural, "Jornada de Muerto" ("Journey of the Dead" in…]()
Artist Tony Pennock's painted this panoramic mural, "Jornada de Muerto" ("Journey of the Dead" in…![Part of the ever-eclectic outdoor dining area behind Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…]()
Part of the ever-eclectic outdoor dining area behind Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…![An oversized chile dog and blown-out restaurant sign keep company at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ…]()
An oversized chile dog and blown-out restaurant sign keep company at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ…![Vintage sign for the Royal Host Motel and Restaurant in Las Cruces, the hub city of southern New…]()
Vintage sign for the Royal Host Motel and Restaurant in Las Cruces, the hub city of southern New…![A parade of burger boys and girls dominates the skyline at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must…]()
A parade of burger boys and girls dominates the skyline at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must…![An elaborate stained-glass window depicting a steam locomotive, down to the steam itself, at the…]()
An elaborate stained-glass window depicting a steam locomotive, down to the steam itself, at the…![Art on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town adjacent to Las Cruces…]()
Art on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic town adjacent to Las Cruces…![A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…]()
A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…![This "welcome" mural in Las Cruces, the hub city of southern New Mexico, 27 miles from the border…]()
This "welcome" mural in Las Cruces, the hub city of southern New Mexico, 27 miles from the border…![A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…]()
A richly shimmering stained-glass window of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla…![One of several exuberantly painted adjacent buildings on a narrow, two-lane street that was once the…]()
One of several exuberantly painted adjacent buildings on a narrow, two-lane street that was once the…![The Heart of the Desert nut and wine shop in the old Mesilla Valley Store on the plaza of Mesilla…]()
The Heart of the Desert nut and wine shop in the old Mesilla Valley Store on the plaza of Mesilla…![The Yogi Bear cartoon character, a pink pig, and Robin Hood keep unlikely company at Sparky's…]()
The Yogi Bear cartoon character, a pink pig, and Robin Hood keep unlikely company at Sparky's…![Unusual goods for sale line the street outside the Coyote Traders antique-and-collectibles store on…]()
Unusual goods for sale line the street outside the Coyote Traders antique-and-collectibles store on…![Art on a circular wall outside the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, named after a local fruit…]()
Art on a circular wall outside the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, named after a local fruit…![Wall art at the La Posta Restaurant on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic…]()
Wall art at the La Posta Restaurant on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a historic…![Artist Andrew Nagem's purple "thing," reminiscent of an octopus, which he named "Refuge," serves as…]()
Artist Andrew Nagem's purple "thing," reminiscent of an octopus, which he named "Refuge," serves as…![Part of the ever-eclectic outdoor dining area behind Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…]()
Part of the ever-eclectic outdoor dining area behind Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…![An experimental solar heating panel being tested at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces.]()
An experimental solar heating panel being tested at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces.![A transportation-themed mural on a building across the street from the railroad depot in Las Cruces…]()
A transportation-themed mural on a building across the street from the railroad depot in Las Cruces…![Sanctuary of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a…]()
Sanctuary of the Basilica of San Albino on the plaza of Mesilla (locally called Old Mesilla), a…![Anthony Pennock and Shan Nichols's 2008 mosaic mural, "El Rio Grande de Norte, Onate's Proclamation…]()
Anthony Pennock and Shan Nichols's 2008 mosaic mural, "El Rio Grande de Norte, Onate's Proclamation…![A pink pig and Robin Hood keep unlikely company at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…]()
A pink pig and Robin Hood keep unlikely company at Sparky's Burgers & BBQ (barbecue), a must-see…![The 1979 Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, named after a local fruit grower who was a Union captain…]()
The 1979 Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, named after a local fruit grower who was a Union captain…![A piece of Albuquerque artist Evelyn Rosenburg's 36-foot-high "Clock of Dreams" sculpture, unveiled…]()
A piece of Albuquerque artist Evelyn Rosenburg's 36-foot-high "Clock of Dreams" sculpture, unveiled…![Las Cruces Fuels Project. BLM New Nexco conducted a fuels project to reduce hazardous fuels. Photo by Avi Farber, BLM…]()
Las Cruces Fuels Project. BLM New Nexco conducted a fuels project to reduce hazardous fuels. Photo by Avi Farber, BLM…![Las Cruces Fuels Project. BLM New Nexco conducted a fuels project to reduce hazardous fuels. Photo by Avi Farber, BLM…]()
Las Cruces Fuels Project. BLM New Nexco conducted a fuels project to reduce hazardous fuels. Photo by Avi Farber, BLM…![Old copy of El Paso Morning Times, about 1914, describing advantages of Elephant Butte Dam project and agricultural…]()
Old copy of El Paso Morning Times, about 1914, describing advantages of Elephant Butte Dam project and agricultural…![One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…]()
One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…![One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…]()
One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…![One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…]()
One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…![Post office on land use project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the Library of Congress.]()
Post office on land use project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the Library of Congress.![One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…]()
One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…![One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…]()
One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…![Post office on land use project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the Library of Congress.]()
Post office on land use project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the Library of Congress.![Type of land on project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Note large yuccas. Sourced from the Library of Congress.]()
Type of land on project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Note large yuccas. Sourced from the Library of Congress.![Houses formerly on land use project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Note Mexican jacal at right. Sourced from the Library of…]()
Houses formerly on land use project at Las Cruces, New Mexico. Note Mexican jacal at right. Sourced from the Library of…![One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…]()
One type of house that was on the land use project before development work started. Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sourced from the…