Things to Do in Las Cruces (2025)
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Farmers' market · Las Cruces
Seven downtown blocks of local flavor, live music, and 200-plus makers every Saturday (and a midweek version), regularly recognized by Visit Las Cruces and noted by New Mexico Magazine for top rankings by American Farmland Trust.
La Posta De Mesilla
Mexican restaurant · Mesilla
Housed in a historic adobe compound since 1939, this family-run icon serves time-honored New Mexican plates and margaritas. Celebrated by New Mexico Magazine and steeped in Mesilla history just off the plaza.
La Nueva Casita Café
Mexican restaurant · Las Cruces
A Mesquite Historic District staple dating to 1957, loved for from-scratch New Mexican comfort like green chile enchiladas and weekend menudo. Profiled by New Mexico Nomad and praised by travelers for authentic, local flavor.
Dry Point Distillers
Cocktail bar · Mesilla
Small-batch spirits and smart cocktails with a Mesilla terroir touch, plus a chef-led kitchen. Active in city cultural nights and highlighted by local outlets for its farm-to-bottle ethos and live-event programming.
Rio Grande Winery
Winery · Doña Ana County
Estate-grown wines poured against Organ Mountains views, with frequent live music and community events. Recommended by New Mexico Magazine as a Mesilla Valley must on the local wine trail.
Spotted Dog Brewery
Brewery · Mesilla
Mesilla’s independently owned microbrewery since 2014, known for house ales, seasonal taps, and hearty pub plates. Listed by the Town of Mesilla and mentioned by New Mexico Magazine readers for its locally minded scene.
Picacho Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop · Las Cruces
Roastery and coffee bar led by a former jazz musician turned roastmaster, spotlighted by New Mexico Magazine for meticulous sourcing and small-batch craft. A community hub for cuppings and careful pours.
COAS Books
Book store · Las Cruces
A sprawling, family-owned used bookstore woven into downtown life, hosting author signings and storytelling hours. Events by Storytellers of New Mexico and locals keep its aisles lively.
Rio Grande Theatre
Performing arts theater · Las Cruces
A restored 1926 landmark and the country’s only operating two‑story adobe theater, listed on the National Register. Visit Las Cruces programs classic films, concerts, and community festivals here year-round.
Agave Artists Coopertive Gallery
Art gallery · Mesilla
Artist-owned cooperative near Mesilla Plaza showcasing regional painters, ceramicists, jewelers, and more, with rotating features and a pocket meditation garden. Included in LasCruces.com’s art month coverage.
Southwest Expeditions LLC.
Tour operator · Las Cruces
Local guides for Mesilla Valley adventures—kayaking the Rio Grande, star parties, wine outings, and candlelit courthouse ghost tours—active with 2025 events and small-group custom trips.
