Experience Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley
Experience what makes Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley ideal places to live, work and enjoy activities with family and friends.
Executive Produced by Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
Produced by The LNG Company, LLC.
Starring: Alex Palacios and Syavosh Amini
Director: Chris Lang
Director of Photography: Nathan Lefever
Editor/Visual Effects: Nathan Lefever
Assistant Camera: Emmanuel Gutierrez
Music: Build Up to a Big Finish by PinkZebra
Special Thanks: Red Hawk Golf Course, New Mexico State University Golf Course, Beck's Coffee, White Sands Testing Facility, NASA, Jacobs Technology, New Mexico State University Engineering, Sapphire Energy, Vescovo Toyota of Las Cruces, Eric Montgomery (Mountain Bike), Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market, Joshua Eggenberger (Banjo Musician), Rio Grande Theatre, Q's Steak & Pasta Brewhouse, Dawson Taylor Studios and many more who were a part of the making of this experience.
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Las Cruces Golf Course Future Still Up In The Air
05.30.12 (LAS CRUCES) -- The future of the land currently owned by the Las Cruces Country Club Golf Course is still up in the air. The City of Las Cruces may longer be interested in the property.
When you drive on Main street, you'll notice a sign and a big change happening to the land that use to be theLas Cruces Country Club Golf Course.
The facility is shut down. It is not a golf course at this point in time, said Robert Caldwell, vice-president of the Board of Directors for the Las Cruces Country Club.
The Las Cruces Country Club owns the 110-acre property which it's selling for 8-million dollars. The land has been empty since November and it shows.
We don't have a caretaker on the property. We don't have employees that are out there doing maintenance doing that any longer so it is an idle piece of property, he said.
When the board started closing down the facility, they appointed a board member to oversee the upkeep of the property. That person is in charge of making sure the land is up to code with the City of Las Cruces. Leaders with the organization say they don't expect a major problem with weeds or trash or even dying trees during the sale of the golf course.
We do have an interest in being good, community partners and we really have an interest in staying together as a golf club, he said.
The Las Cruces Country Club continues to negotiate with potential buyers. The City of Las Cruces recently offered one million dollars for the property, but that price was rejected by the organization. Mayor Ken Miyagishima.
We were hoping to have probably about 80 to 70 percent of the space available for public use, meaning if we did acquire it, we would probably have to sell about 30 percent to make up for not only the purchase price, but also for the on-going maintenance, he said.
The mayor says the asking price is just too expensive for the city to afford right now. Miyagishima says the chances the city will obtain the golf course in the future is pretty slim.
We're not actually seeking areas for parks. We are however, when we developed the police and fire complex that comes with it, several hundred acres that we can use for additional ball fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and softball fields. So we're confident we'll get that this was just an opportunity that orose and we felt that we needed to at least give it our best shot at it, he said.
In the meantime, officials with the Las Cruces Golf Course voted last week to continue searching for buyers interested in the property and in its water rights.
NMSU Golf
May 6th 2009. Golf at New Mexico State University Golf Course. I found that it's tough to capture video while trying to golf. This is the end result with the typical song. Lame? I don't give a shit. Watch this and like it now!
White Sands Missile Range #4 - Las Cruces, New Mexico - 8 August 2017
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) is a United States Army military testing area of almost 3,200 sq mi (8,300 km2) in parts of five counties in southern New Mexico. The largest military installation in the United States, WSMR and the 600,000-acre (2,400 km2) McGregor Range Complex at Fort Bliss to the south (southeast Tularosa Basin and on Otero are contiguous areas for military testing.On 9 July 1945, the White Sands Proving Ground was established for testing German and American long range rockets. Just seven days later, the first atomic bomb test, code named Trinity was exploded at Trinity Site, near the north boundary of the range.
Drive thru tour of NMSU 2018
Drive thru tour of New Mexico State University.
Sonoma Ranch | Las Cruces, New Mexico | Gary Bell Real Estate
Sonoma Ranch is nestled into the valley of the the majestic Organ Mountains and is comprised of single-family homes and adults 55 and older. Boasting a championship style golf course along with a restaurant that is open to the public. You will find that the community is very warm and inviting. It is less than 15 to many major local employers including two hospitals, NMSU, and it also has great highway access to get out of town if you work at White Sands or NASA. When work is done and it’s time to play, options abound, whether you want to take a leisurely walk or cycle with the Organ Mountains in view you will find the Sonoma Ranch trails the perfect environment. A favorite spot for locals who are looking to stay active is just a short drive away at A Mountain, a haven for hikers and mountain bikers. If you enjoy a round of golf, Sonoma Ranch Golf Course is close, challenging, and beautiful. Another highlight of Sonoma Ranch in that it is near where Lohman and I-25 meet, which is the shopping and restaurant hub of Las Cruces. So you won’t spend a lot of time traveling to have fun, and you will find comfort in knowing you are always close to all your basic needs. The homes and the neighborhoods themselves are also an attraction. You’ll have several different architectural styles of homes to choose from. You’ll be able to find Southwestern, Spanish-style, Pueblo-style, Tuscan-style, and even some Contemporary options. Depending on where you are in the area, you might be able to catch an Organ Mountain View from your back patio or front courtyard, or even a valley view, which is gorgeous in the evenings. Call me today to find a home in this wonderful community that fits all of your unique work and play needs.
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Bunker Tip
John Lynch is giving a quick tip on bunker shots!
Women's Golf Back on the Course Monday for NMSU Aggie Invitational
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women's golf team is back on course this week for the New Mexico State Aggie Invitational starting on Monday at the NMSU Golf Course.
The tournament will be a 54-hole event with 18 holes being played on each day through Wednesday. Each round will get underway with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.
NMSU Golf Course plays 6,392 yards long and is a par 72.
The Competition
Along with UTRGV, other schools competing include: host New Mexico State, California Baptist, Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Northern Arizona, North Dakota, Oral Roberts, Portland State, South Dakota State, Southern Utah, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, UC Riverside, Utah Valley, UTEP, and Weber State.
The Five
UTRGV will be sending Tilda Green, Vicky Gonzalez, Michelle Moroles, Briana Garza, and Emma Mesta.
Last Time Out
UTRGV finished in seventh place last week at the Bearkat Invitational after posting a three-round total of 925. UTRGV posted rounds of 312, 297, and 316.
Michelle Moroles led the way for UTRGV with a 25th place finish after posting a three-round total of 230 after shooting rounds of 76, 69, and 85. Emma Mesta finished tied for 29th with a three-round total of 233 after posting rounds of 79, 79, and 75.
Tilda Green, Vicky Gonzalez, and Briana Garza finished tied for 37th with a three-round scores of 237. Green used rounds of 82, 75, and 80, Gonzalez posted rounds of 80, 81, and 76, and Garza turned in rounds of 77, 74, and 86.
Second Round Highlight
UTRGV posted a second round team score of 297, which is the third best team single round in program history.
In that second round, Michelle Moroles turned in a career-best three-under 69, which is the second lowest individual single round score in program history.
Briana Garza posted a second round 74, Tilda Green posted a 75, Emma Mesta shot a 79 and Vicky Gonzalez turned in an 81.
All together UTRGV improved by 15 strokes from the first round to the second, which moved them into sixth place.
Last Year at New Mexico State Aggie Invitational
UTRGV finished in ninth place at last year’s New Mexico State Aggie Invitational with a three-round score of 931.
UTRGV posted rounds of 301, 321, and 309.
Michelle Moroles led the way with an 18th place finish with a three-round score of 225. Tilda Green finished tied for 26th while Emma Mesta finished tied for 29th and Jessica Young finished in 49th.
Sacramento State won last year’s invitational with a three-round score of 873 while Weber State’s Kiselya Plewe won the individual title with a three-round score of 213.
Next Up
UTRGV will close out its fall season when it travels to Manoa, Hawaii to compete at the Rainbow Wahine Invite from October 29-30.
Rookies Playing Golf - Butterfield Trail
2013 USGA Public Links Qualifying - Paa-ko Ridge GC
Our very own Nick Geyer previews 2013 Public Links Qualifying at Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club. Paa-ko Ridge is extremely demanding from the fairway, and Nick explains why.
The greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)
Wild road runner at Redhawk Golf course Las Cruces, NM.
New Mexico Centennial Parade
New Mexico's 100th birthday was celebrated around the state. Las Cruces hosted a parade January 7, 2012, in honor of this event. Each decade from 1912 to 2012 featured floats, school groups, and even automobiles with links to that decade. Take a look - you'll feel like you were there celebrating with us!
USGA Champions Juli Inkster and Kay Cockerill At 2012 U.S. Girls' Junior Media Day
USGA champions Juli Inkster and Kay Cockerill eloquently speak about how they treasure their combined seven USGA championships at media day for the 2012 U.S. Girls' Junior at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, Calif.
Men's Golf to Open Fall Season September 10 at The Battle in the Big Easy
EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s golf team announced on Tuesday that it will kick off its fall season at the Battle in the Big Easy from September 10-11 at English Turn Golf and Country Club.
The Battle in the Big Easy will be the first of four fall tournaments as UTRGV prepares for its spring season. UTRGV will return to a couple of familiar events this fall when it travels to Las Cruces, New Mexico to compete in the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate from October 15-16 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.
UTRGV then returns to UTEP’s Price’s “Give ‘Em Five Invitational for the third straight year. They will compete at Redhawk Country Club from October 20-21.
UTRGV will close out its fall season at the James Litz Memorial, hosted by the University of the Incarnate Word, from October 29-30 at The Republic Golf Club in San Antonio.
“I like to go back to New Mexico State’s and to UTEP’s tournaments,” UTRGV head coach Philip Tate said. “I like to compete against those fields. They are two very strong fields. Going to New Orleans is a great opportunity for us. In San Antonio, I think the golf course suits us well and fits our style of golf so I think we could roll through the fall with four victories.”
UTRGV is coming off of one of its best seasons in program history after winning a pair of tournaments last spring and finishing the season with six straight top-five finishes.
The 2019 spring schedule will be announced at a later date.
Day adventures in Las Cruces, NM
Some of the cheapest activities to do if you own the equipment can be the funnest things to do. Especially with friends
Taking day trips on the Rio Grande river is rejuvenating and really fun. We hope you like our page and if so please share and subscribe.
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Natalie Gulbis at Rockwind Community Links Grand Opening
Natalie says a few words at our Rockwind Community Links Grand Opening. Thanks Natalie!
Silver City, NM golf course. Robert Rydeski ball out of water Labor Day
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