Town of Mesilla, New Mexico, USA
The historic town of Mesilla lies just west of Las Cruces along I-10 and is called New Mexico’s Best Vacation Getaway. It is the epitome of small town charm at its finest, serving as a great location for afternoon shopping and dining, where award winning cafes and restaurants and unique stores surround the town focal point of the historic Plaza.
KRWG-PBS Bucket List Bars El Paso Texas and Mesilla New Mexico
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Mesilla | Las Cruces, New Mexico | Gary Bell Real Estate
Mesilla and Mesilla Park sit just west of Interstate 10 allowing easy freeway access from both communities. The town of Mesilla, which was established in the mid‐1800’s is rich in history and really gives you a true taste of New Mexico culture. The heart of the community is The Mesilla Plaza, which is a popular tourist destination. It is host to several events and celebrations through the year. There are several shops surrounding the plaza that sell art from local artists, jewelry, novelties, books and souvenirs. There are also some great coffee shops, wineries, and you’re sure to find one of a kind New Mexican cuisine. Another reason why this area is popular is that it’s just minutes away from NMSU and there is easy freeway access
The narrow streets of Mesilla are lined with traditional adobe homes. They come to market occasionally, but the inventory of these homes is usually pretty low. However, there are usually opportunities in a few of the popular communities bordering the town of Mesilla. The beautiful Mesilla Park has tree‐lined streets and grassy lawns that give this popular community an entirely different feel. The homes vary in age, but a lot of the older homes have been remodeled and brought up to date. Lot sizes also vary, but they tend to be pretty generous in space. Tierra Verde is a newer community sitting just outside of the town of Mesilla. It has a similar feel to what you would find in Sonoma Ranch. It’s also close to the freeway and all of the events and entrainment of Mesilla. As you travel south from Mesilla along Highway 28 into the south valley which includes the towns LaMesa, San Miguel, Mesquite, and Vado, you get the sense of true valley living. You’ll see pecan orchards, farmland, livestock, and horses.
Overall the feel that you get in this area is quite different from the desert‐like feel of what you get on the east mesa. Offering the unique entertainment offered in Mesilla as well as being just a short drive from your necessities. If you want the tree‐lined Anytown, USA feel of Mesilla Park, the historical feel of Old Town Mesilla or even if you’re looking for country living this a great place to explore.
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The building housing El Patio dates from the late 1800's, and was used by the current owner's great-grandfather as his law office (where he defended Billy the Kid at the end of the block). El Patio is a total dive bar, but is also rich in history, with exposed 150 year old adobe, and mementos from its extensive past adorning the walls. El Patio was also named one of the best bars in the US by Men's Journal.
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New Book Store
08.15.11 (LAS CRUCES) -- There are plenty of things for just about anybody at the new Barnes & Noble at New Mexico State University.
It's like a museum. I walk around here, and even though I helped put stuff in, I'm still amazed at what's in here, said Kyle Pierson of New Mexico State University.
The book store is a 44, 998 square foot building.
We've got three fireplaces, two inside and one outside and then they can enjoy coffee, read a book, sit by the fireplace and really enjoy what's being offered here, he said.
The facility houses both retail and university office space. There's even a Starbucks inside. Store managers say parking won't be an issue. They've already reserved a total of 78 free parking spots, each available for two hours. A parking enforcement officer is on hand to ensure the spots are used efficiently and effectively.
You're always concerned what parking issues are going to be and we knew we wanted to at least be able to open up some additional parking spots for the campus community, said Pierson.
There are old pictures hanging through out the store. There's even old issues of the student newspaper The Round Up on display and plenty of books of to read.
We have an expanded general reading department. Everything from very small children up to general reading for adults, said Joanna Koliva, general manager.
Leaders with the new facility say the book store isn't just for students, everyone is welcome especially now that it's officially open.
Part of moving this store to this central location right off of University avenue was a hope that we would not only provide for the campus community, but welcoming the greater Las Cruces community in to the store as well, she said.
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La Posta de Mesilla Billy the Kid
La Posta From the Founding of Mesilla to Corn Exchange Hotel to Billy the Kid Museum to Famous Landmark. The La Posta de Mesilla building sits on a lot known as a terreno de solar. This was a grant made by the state of Chihuahua, Mexico to a Mexican citizen on which the citizen could build a house. Within a year or so, neither the grantee or the lot are located in Mexico. They are both now in the United States. The grantee sells the lot to a merchant who then establishes a store. This merchant takes on a partner and eventually sells out to this partner. This is just the beginning of the story of La Posta de Mesilla. Learn more about La Posta de Mesilla and Billy the Kid among others by purchasing the book on Amazon:
Mesilla Valley Mall | Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
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Civil War New Mexico: 150th Anniversary
NEW MEXICO'S LARGEST CIVIL WAR 150th ANNIVERSARY EVENT
On May 5-6, 2012, south of Santa Fe
The largest commemoration of the Civil War battles fought 150 years ago in New Mexico will be May 5-6, 2012, at the state's nonprofit living history museum, El Rancho de las Golondrinas (Ranch of the Swallows) south of Santa Fe.
In 1862 the Confederate dream of a nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific ended in New Mexico. The westernmost battles of the Civil War were fought in New Mexico. Most of the soldiers who defended New Mexico from the Confederates were Hispanics who spoke little or no English.
One Hispanic soldier, Manuel Antonio Chaves, helped defeat the Confederates in the pivotal battle by leading fellow Union soldiers to a lightly-guarded supply train. A legend in his own lifetime, he was known as El Leoncito, the little lion.
The May 5-6 event will honor Confederate and Union soldiers who fought in New Mexico through battle reenactments, demonstrations, first-person portrayals, interactive visitor participation, candlelight tours, an exhibit of actual battlefield artifacts, and a tribute ceremony. The event will be on 200 scenic acres among the 34 historic structures of El Rancho de las Golondrinas.
The event is a partnership among the State of New Mexico, New Mexico National Guard (whose units fought in the Civil War in New Mexico), El Rancho de las Golondrinas, New Mexico Civil War Commemorative Congress, and the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
More information is available from golondrinas.org and 505-471-2261.
Young Entrepreneur
05.12.11 (LAS CRUCES) -- As much as businesses are closing due to an unstable economy, many more are still open and finding success where they normally wouldn't expect.
There's a reason why 24-year-old Milton Winkles spends a lot of time on his computer.
I'm always looking for the next best thing for me, he said.
Winkles happens to be an entrepreneur, he runs a business in Las Cruces buying and selling cell phones. He also repairs old electronics, a trait he learned at a very young age.
I hate to pay somebody to do something I think I can do and in electronics I feel like, I can learn from it. Might as well take it apart and learn what I can do with it, said Winkles.
And he's taking those lessons to the World Wide Web, helping people turn their junk into a profit.
When this ended up happening, I saw an opportunity, an opportunity to build some what of a foundation here in Las Cruces with a store front. I didn't have a store front before, a lot of people I go and talk to them about eBay and they say 'oh, okay, maybe, maybe' and I was making maybe 15 percent commission without any eBay fees. So, I was making maybe a couple of dollars here and there. It was not completely worth it, but I just wanted to get out there and see what I can do, said Winkles.
His store front is quickly filling up with items for eBay, things like computers, cameras and even wedding dresses are up for sale.
This is one of the biggest learning experiences I ever had because you have accounting here, you have repairs here, and you got just everything that a small business needs to have, he adds.
As he builds his company, Winkles isn't taking anything for granted especially his education. He's a student at New Mexico State University and getting closer to graduation.
I want to learn and have that piece of paper to be able to say I am qualified at doing what I am doing and I am good at it because I already have the experience necessary. In this world, its not just one thing you need, if you're going to be at the top you need every aspect, he said.
Once school is over, Winkles plans to focus more on his business, exploring new avenues and always learning every step of the way. If this company completely fails it didn't fail at all because I learned from it, he said.
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This Las Cruces, NM hotel is directly across from New Mexico State University.
The hotel is minutes away from popular area attractions and local points of interest, including University Golf Course, NASA Educator Resource Center, Aggie Memorial Stadium, Pan American Center arena, Memorial Medical Center, MountainView Regional Medical Center, historic Old Mesilla and White Sands National Monument. White Sands Missile Range is about 25 miles away.
While in town, participate in the many local events that take place throughout the year, such as the Whole Enchilada Fiesta, the Mariachi Conference, Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally, Southern New Mexico Wine Festival, White Sands Balloon Invitational and the Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo.
Enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges in the surrounding area.
This Las Cruces, NM hotel offers many fine services and amenities, including free coffee and afternoon tea, free newspaper, and an indoor heated pool.
For a small fee, all guests can take advantage of a local full-service fitness center.
Breakfast is full of hot and cold options featuring eggs, meat, yogurt and fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast.
Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free wireless Internet access and access to copy and fax machines. Banquet and meeting rooms are available for special events.
Relax in one of the spacious guest suites, which offer separate areas for sleeping, eating or working. Enjoy room amenities such as refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, premium cable television, irons, ironing boards and work desks. Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms.
This Las Cruces hotel is pleased to offer valet cleaning service.
Pets are welcome to stay; a small fee is required.
NMSU art project tells the stories of Las Cruces’ neighborhoods
NMSU collaborates with Las Cruces community members to identify and archive city murals, which tell the stories of the neighborhoods they're located in.
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This hotel is 2.5 miles from downtown Las Cruces and New Mexico State University. The pet-friendly hotel serves a daily breakfast and features rooms with a refrigerator and free Wi-Fi.
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Preston Contemporary Art Center: Las Cruces, NM
A rare gift to the town of Las Cruces, it is sad to say goodbye to the Preston Contemporary Art Center. Located in Mesilla, the center has offered the highest quality contemporary art and digital photography workshops. In this video, gallery director Paul Schranz discusses the history, philosophy, and future of the Preston.
Children's Book Teaches Dangers Of Illegal Dumping
Illegal Dumping has been a problem for New Mexico for years, but Dona Ana County Codes Enforcement is trying to change that. They Created a Children’s book as a fun way to teach them the dangers of illegal dumping.
Lt. Mary Lou Ward is the Supervisor for Animal Control and Codes Enforcement. She says that a good way to help prevent illegal dumping is to educate children on the dangers.
“We got involved with an illegal dumping partnership, who concentrates on illegal dumping,” Ward said. “And we go into the school for a lot of our programs called our aces program, which is Animal Control and Code enforcement environmental survey. And as we go into the school we cover animal control, illegal dumping codes things. We wanted something we could hand out to kids in the schools, something we could relay, kind of have them relate on illegal dumping.”
She said that illegal dumping is a big problem in Dona Ana County.
“It’s pretty big, it’s big now, we’ve got illegal dump sites all over, actually all over the state,” Ward said. “We have our no throw app, which the information is in the book on the no throw app. It’s an application where you can go in record illegal dump sites, and since we’ve had that app on board we’ve had 150 illegal dump sites reported to us.”
She says that illegal dumpsites can be dangerous, contain hazardous waste and spread disease. Something children are usually not aware of.
“You know, when I was little I can remember going hunting with my dad, and walking to dump areas and seeing things in the trash,” Ward said. “And thinking it was kind of cool to go through it, but actually it was not. It was a hazard, so hopefully, we can bring that to their attention.”
Each child will get a book to take home when they teach the program. Ward says she hopes children will relay the lessons they learned to their parents in addition to learning something themselves.
“I think it’s very important because if you get them started now then they can develop the right habits of putting trash where it belongs,” Ward said. “Right now it’s just concentrated on illegal dumping. We hope, to next year, add one on recycling. It kind of corresponds with the illegal dumping part of it, so that’s kind of where we hope to go.”
In addition to creating more books with the Carlos the Coyote character, Ward said they have even more plans to keep children engaged.
“We have the book,” Ward said. “We also have our pledge stickers that are being issue with each book. There is a pledge in the back; once you take the pledge then you actually get a sticker in the book. We’re trying to create little bandannas that go with the book for the kids. And the actual charter, Carlos the character, as a mascot will come to play pretty soon. And he will accompany an officer with the book into the schools.”
She said that 3rd and 4th grade teachers who were consulted when making the book thought it would be a great tool for the kid
Local Group Works To Upgrade Cemetery In The Historic Village of Doña Ana
A local group is working to restore a cemetery in the historic Village of Doña Ana.
Members of the Doña Ana Historic Preservation Committee are mobilizing to raise funds by selling calendars featuring the likes of Thomas Branigan and Albert J. Fountain. The group hopes to use the funds to renovate a local cemetery that is about as old as the village itself.
The cemetery today, is a place that may be easy to dismiss as a vacant lot. There is no fence, and overgrown weeds that cover up worn out tombstones and markers that aim to pay tribute to the early settlers in the village and even military veterans of old wars.
Mary Jane Garcia, a former New Mexico State Senator lives in the village, and she chairs the committee who has researched the history of the cemetery and organized funds to pay tribute to those veterans who are buried there by renovating the cemetery.
“It’s very rich in history, as you can see we have a lot of early war veterans buried here. So we just want to bring to the people the knowledge that we have early war veterans some dating to the civil war that need to be recognized,” says Garcia.
Some members of the group have family history tied into the effort. Jennie De La O Carbajal who’s great-grandfather Jose Maria Ramirez is buried in the cemetery.
“We do have a lot of history here, especially our veterans and we would like for everyone to come and view our cemetery with all of our veterans,” says De La O Carbajal.
“Pia” Escalante Ramirez Blanchard is a resident of the Village and also a descendent of Jose Maria Ramirez who she says enlisted in the US Calvary in 1863 at the age of twenty-two and served under the command of Colonel Christopher “Kit” Carson.
Ramirez-Blanchard shares why she thinks her great-grandfather’s resting place deserves recognition.
“He (Ramirez) served his country very honorably and did everything according to United States law,” says Ramirez-Blanchard.
To committee is hoping to raise funds through selling 2017 calendars that feature photos of “early war” veterans some that are well known in our region. The group wants to honor those who served in the U.S. military who are buried in the cemetery.
Dr. Jon Hunner, professor of history at New Mexico State University says that the village is one of the oldest communities, probably the oldest community in Southern New Mexico that’s of European descent. Hunner says that the military played a role in protecting Doña Ana once it was part of the U.S.
“The US Military provided protection for the Village of Doña Ana after it came in…in 1846. The Camino Real was the pathway. It was the interstate between Northern New Mexico and Mexico,” says Hunner.
Dr. Hunner says if you truly want to understand the history of the village you should try to visit with people from the Village who have history that dates back to the establishment of the community.
“When you visit and you see those people, go and talk to them. Community members know a lot about there own history. Places like Doña Ana, Mesilla, and Las Cruces, there is not a lot in the history books about them. The history resides in the people that live there, and they known the history a lot better than somebody like me,” says Hunner.
Mary Jane Garcia says that is one of the reasons the group is selling calendars to fundraise for the restoration of the cemetery at an upcoming reception.
“We just want to share with people, if they come out here and see who we are, I think that they might take an interest,” says Garcia.
The public has an opportunity to learn about that history this weekend, as the group is holding a reception this Saturday from 1-4pm at the Doña Ana Community Center in the De-La O building in the Village of Doña Ana.
Santa For Seniors
11.23.10 (LAS CRUCES) - Holiday shoppers at the Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces have an opportunity to become Santa for a senior. KRWG's Jared Andersen has this report.
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DOWNTOWN SERIES: Why Aren't More Restaurants Downtown?
(LAS CRUCES) -- According to Las Cruces city planner, Andy Hume, the old plan for downtown will be revisited during a series of community meetings called 'charettes' planned for October.
One piece of the downtown puzzle that's missing -- restaurants.
President of Coas Books, Mike Beckett, has been downtown more than 20 years.
I know books...I think you've certainly gotta have more than one restaurant.
So why aren't there more restaurants? Planner Andy Hume says a lot of it comes down to math.
The first question is usually the age of the buildings...we all remember from our microeconomics classes, an increased demand means an increased price.
The price of a liquor license is usually in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Cattle baron in Lincoln paid $350,000. One Las Cruces business owner paid $325,000.
Allison Kuper Smith lobbies on behalf of the New Mexico restaurant association. She says there's one way to save money.
There is a restaurant license...what you an I would call a beer and wine license and that is relatively easy to get.... but the drawback is, it's only beer and wine.
So if you want a margarita, you'll have to find a restaurant that has a full liquor license.
The beer and wine is a good way to go. The liquor licenses that don't have package are not as expensive generally speaking...but new Mexico being on a quota system...you can't get them through the state anymore...so those have to be done in a private sale or lease situation...it is a challenge, but it is doable.
Beckett was able to weather the storms over the years selling books downtown. Even in that industry, he had to think like a farmer.
A lot of people don't realize you have to bring in a lot of income...like a farmer, some years you have nothing and some years you have a lot.
It appears with high startup costs, well-funded or established businesses would be the ones to lead a restaurant movement downtown, but that's not for sure. Even so, Kuper Smith has this to say.
A lot needs to happen down here but it is a chicken and an egg. It's gonna taker a few restaurants...it may be a year or two before they see the traffic they need to see from downtown.
Sloan Patton reported.