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Las Cruces

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces sits on the route: 5 minutes from University Park, 53km from Sparky's.

Las Cruces is a city located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 101,643, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Las Cruces sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Las Cruces to your route.

About Las Cruces

Doña Ana County (Spanish: Condado de Doña Ana) is a county located in the southern part of the New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census, its population was 219,561, which makes it the second-most populated county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Las Cruces, which has a population of 111,385 as of the

Read more 2020 U.S. Census, making it the second-most populous municipality in New Mexico after Albuquerque. The county is named for Doña Ana Robledo, who died there in 1680 while fleeing the Pueblo Revolt. Doña Ana County consists of the Las Cruces, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the El Paso–Las Cruces, TX–NM Combined Statistical Area. It borders Luna, Sierra, and Otero counties in New Mexico, and El Paso County, Texas to the east and southeast. The state of Chihuahua, Mexico, borders the county to the south. Construction of an improved barrier on the border was expedited in 2019 with waivers of environmental and other laws. The waivers applied to 27 laws, including protection of endangered species, archeological sites, and historic places. Being 67.3% Hispanic in 2020, Doña Ana is New Mexico's largest majority-Hispanic county.

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Las Cruces offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Las Cruces located?

Las Cruces is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.3123 latitude, -106.7783 longitude.

What is the population of Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has a population of approximately 101,643 people, making it a city in United States.

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Population
101,643
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.3123, -106.7783

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Ambulance
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Fire
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Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Las Cruces

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Sparky's

A Hatch burger joint fronted by a 30-foot Uncle Sam and a crowd of salvaged fibreglass giants, serving a green chile cheeseburger widely rated New Mexico's best. Open Thursday to Sunday only.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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University Park

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 4,192

Mesilla

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 1,874

San Ysidro

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 2,090

Doña Ana

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 1,211

San Miguel

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 1,153

Mesquite

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 1,112

Vado

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 3,194

Radium Springs

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 1,699

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