SOUTHWEST REGION
VisitLasCruces.com; @VisitLasCruces—Outdoor adventure, diverse culture, history, and delicious cuisine make Las Cruces a top destination. Nestled along the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, the city is close to several national and state parks, and its Main Street district includes a plaza, shops, restaurants, breweries, and a retro arcade.
Las Cruces Convention Center has more than 42,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 17,236-square-foot exhibition hall, a nearly 9,000-square-foot ballroom, 10 breakout rooms, and outdoor space.
New Mexico State University Conference Services provides unique venues and event-coordination services.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum’s courtyard, with a view of the Organ Mountains, is popular for dining events, while Bruce King Building offers several indoor venues for small meetings or banquets.
Hacienda de Mesilla is a historic hotel in Mesilla, offering guests the comfort and elegance of a southwestern Hacienda stay. For meetings, the hotel’s banquet room can accommodate up to 40 people, while its Hacienda Cantina can accommodate up to 60. Las Cruces offers a variety of culinary delights, including Double Eagle, known as the “Crown Jewel of Old Mesilla.” This historic hacienda-style home transforms into an authentic New Mexican eatery by day and a fine-dining restaurant at night. Its Imperial Bar, grand dining room, and individual dining rooms make Double Eagle an experience all its own.
“Double Eagle serves delicious cuisine, along with an extensive award-winning wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and more,” Eason says. “To add to the ambiance, the original homeowners are said to haunt the restaurant still, and paranormal activity can be experienced largely in the Carlotta Room.”
