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sports information guide
SPORTS INFORMATION GUIDE
Contents
Introduction................................................ 3
Where To Stay.......................................18
Services........................................................19
Maps.............................................................20
BMX
Frisbee
Soccer
Wild Chile BMX Track ..............10
Archery/Shooting Sports
Boxing
Provencio/Van Dame
Multi-Purpose Complex .................8
Soldados Multi-Purpose
Sports Complex......................................8
Burn Lake Soccer Complex........9
High Noon Soccer Complex.......9
Aggie Memorial Stadium and
Stan Fulton Athletics ..................11
Butterfield Trail
Shooting Range ..............................9
Auto Racing
Southern NM Speedway ......17
Baseball and Softball
Apodaca Ball Fields ..................... 7
Branigan Ball Field ....................... 7
Maag Park Complex ................... 7
Jim Harty Softball Complex.. 7
Paz Sports Complex ....................8
Provencio/Van Dame
Multi-Purpose Complex ...........8
Ron Galla T-Ball Fields .............8
Soldados Multi-Purpose
Sports Complex ...............................8
Presley Askew Field
Baseball Complex ........................13
NMSU Softball Complex ........13
Las Cruces High School ........15
Mayfield High School ...............15
Oñate High School .....................15
Centennial High School .........15
Field of Dreams .............................15
Basketball
Meerscheidt
Recreation Center ......................10
Pan American Center ..............13
James B. Delamater
Activity Center ...............................13
Las Cruces High School ........15
Mayfield High School ...............15
Oñate High School .....................15
Centennial High School .........15
Bowling/Billiards
Ten Pin Alley.......................................16
Sammy Burke Youth
Boxing Center...................................10
Pan American Center...............13
Diving
NMSU Swimming and
Diving Complex...............................13
Fencing
Meerscheidt
Recreation Center........................10
Pan American Center...............13
Las Cruces High School..........15
Mayfield High School ...............15
Oñate High School .....................15
Centennial High School .........15
Football
Provencio/Van Dame
Multi-Purpose Complex ...........8
Soldados Multi-Purpose
Sports Complex ...............................8
Burn Lake
Soccer Complex ..............................9
High Noon
Soccer Complex ..............................9
Aggie Memorial Stadium and
Stan Fulton Athletics ..................11
James B. Delamater
Activity Center.................................13
Las Cruces High School ........15
Mayfield High School ...............15
Oñate High School .....................15
Centennial High School .........15
Field of Dreams .............................15
Burn Lake
Soccer Complex ..............................9
High Noon
Soccer Complex ..............................9
James B. Delameter
Activity Center ...............................13
Golf
Red Hawk Golf Course ..........16
New Mexico State
University Golf Course ............16
Picacho Hills Country Club
Golf Course .......................................16
Sonoma Ranch
Golf Course .......................................16
Gymnastics
Meerscheidt
Recreation Center ......................10
In-Line Skating/Skateboarding
Las Cruces Skate Park .............9
Martial Arts
Pan American Center...............13
Other Fields
Swimming
NMSU Swimming and
Diving Complex ...................................14
Tennis
Lions Park..................................................10
NMSU Tennis Center .....................14
Track and Field
Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling
Meerscheidt
Recreation Center ............................10
Pan American Center ...................13
Las Cruces High School .............15
Mayfield High School ....................15
Oñate High School ..........................15
Centennial High School ..............15
Matt Youngblood
Horseshoe Courts..............................10
Racquet Sports and Handball
Lions Park..................................................10
Meerscheidt
Recreation Center ............................10
Rodeo
Southern New Mexico
Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena .........17
The information listed in this manual was supplied to the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau and verified to be correct at the time
of printing. The Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies or changes that may occur.
For more information or additional copies, please contact the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism Sales Department.
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introduction
RESTING AT THE FOOT OF THE RUGGED ORGAN MOUNTAINS AND ALONG
THE BANKS OF THE RIO GRANDE, LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO IS MORE
THAN JUST THE CROSSROADS OF TWO INTERSTATES. IT IS THE CULTURAL
CROSSROADS OF THE SOUTHWEST, AND A GATEWAY TO THE PAST
“The city of Las Cruces has done
an excellent job of developing
magnificent high school athletic
facilities. The community as a whole
should be commended for their
dedication and devotion to improving
extracurricular activities. The students
of Las Cruces benefit every year by
having the opportunity to participate
on the fields, courts and gymnasiums
provided by the City of Las Cruces.”
Gary Tripp
New Mexico Activities Association
Executive Director
While the bustling lanes of Interstates 10 and 25 converge on the Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces
stands as a timeless symbol of history and festivity. With warm weather and over 300 days
of sunshine a year, Las Cruces offers travelers a wide range of outdoor activities, museums,
shopping, and many diverse events and festivals. Centuries ago, Spanish explorers brought
their faith, culture, language and way of life to this land. Today, over four hundred years
later, our past is one of our greatest treasures, alive in everything from our traditional
architecture, spicy cuisine, and unique artwork. We are a great crossroads of Hispanic,
Indian and American cultures, fertile river valleys and vast deserts.
Las Cruces is rich in history and culture. Legends such as Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett and
Apache Chief Geronimo left their mark on the land and its people. Their stories are
captured and retold through local lore. Visitors can also experience our age old culture
and heritage through annual festivals and events including the International Mariachi
Conference, Southern New Mexico Wine Festival, Renaissance ArtsFaire, the Hatch Chile
Festival, Las Cruces Country Music Festival and Frontier Days to name a few. Explore one of
the world's great natural wonders with a day trip to White Sands National Monument, less
than an hour away. With so many events and attractions, there is plenty to do at the end of
the day, and we will be right there to help with any tour suggestions or planning. Our ideal
location brings sports enthusiasts into contact with over 25 state of the art sports facilities.
And with a mild year-round climate, 325 days of sunshine a year, and an average annual
precipitation rate of just over 10”, Las Cruces allows sporting event organizations to plan
their next event or tournament with confidence.
In 2004 Las Cruces was named one of Sports Illustrated Magazines Greatest Sports Towns
in the country. In 2006 the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) named the Field of Dreams
Softball Complex the ASA Complex of the Year.
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“Las Cruces proved to be the perfect setting for the Western
Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament. From the
renovated Pan Am Center and the passionate Aggie fans;
to the great support from the City, County and State; to
the tremendous response from the Las Cruces business
community, and to the wonderful hospitality provided by
New Mexico State, it was truly a great week for the WAC. The
WAC is certainly looking forward to returning to Las Cruces.”
KARL BENSON
WAC Conference Commissioner
LAS CRUCES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU SERVICES FOR
Sporting Events
The Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers
a variety of services designed to assist you in making your
sporting event successful. Our team of professionals is dedicated
to making sure you have everything you need.
The CVB is prepared with the following to assist you:
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Presentations to Board or Selection Committees
Site Inspections
Program Development
Pre-Publicity and Media Assistance
Finding the Appropriate Venue
Securing a Headquarter Hotel and Adequate Sleeping Room Blocks
Promoting Events to Increase Attendance
Visitor Information
Resource Referral
The CVB also offers services for group and leisure travel
and is the official visitor center of Las Cruces. As always,
the CVB staff is at your disposal to answer all of your
questions and provide assistance whenever needed.
LAS CRUCES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
SPORTS SALES DEPARTMENT:
211 N. Water St.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 541-2444
Fax (575) 541-2164
TTY (575) 541-2142
Toll Free (877) 266-8252
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[email protected]
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LAS CRUCES IS THE SECOND LARGEST AND
FASTEST GROWING CITY IN NEW MEXICO
Population
Las Cruces - 100,000
Doña Ana County - 210,000
Geographical location
Las Cruces is located in southern New Mexico, at the foot of
the Organ Mountains, along the banks of the Rio Grande and
at the crossroads of Interstates 10 and 25.
Elevation
3,900 feet above sea level.
Climate
Las Cruces enjoys warm and dry weather, regardless of the
time of year. In the summer, temperatures climb into the
upper 90s. With little humidity to speak of, the heat is not
uncomfortable and nights are warm and pleasant. In the
winter, when the northern states are digging out from the
snow, Las Crucens enjoy days in the upper 50s or lower
60s. Many natives wear t-shirts year-round, although light
jackets are recommended for the nights. By February, the
temperatures are averaging almost 65 degrees during the day.
Temperatures warm up as spring comes in March and April.
SUMMER
FALL
(JULY)
(OCTOBER)
average temperature
average temperature
LOW HIGH
67.2˚F 94.8˚F
LOW HIGH
45.7˚F 78.5˚F
WINTER
SPRING
(JANUARY)
(APRIL)
average temperature
average temperature
LOW HIGH
28.1˚F 58.1˚F
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43.6˚F 77.8˚F
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Art Community
Historic Mesilla
With over 40 galleries and over 200 artists, the Mesilla Valley is
the perfect place for art lovers seeking high quality productions at
reasonable prices. At the Crossroads of the Southwest, it would
delight some to know that the Mesilla Valley offers an extensive
array of art ranging from galleries, museums, studios, public and fine
art, to sculptures, paintings, photographs and historical artifacts.
South of Las Cruces on Highway 28, (575) 524-3262
mesillanm.gov
Mesilla offers a wide range of historical and cultural events, shopping
and dining on the town’s plaza. Patrons can experience a wide
variety of history and cuisine while they visit one of the most
historic locations in New Mexico. An important landmark in Mesilla
is the San Albino church on the plaza. The church, originally built
of Adobe in 1855, still offers masses today in English and Spanish.
Outside the church is a memorial to parishioners who have died in
combat.
A wonderful variety of performing arts, theatre, music and dance are
also available in this high desert community.
Bataan Death March Memorial- Heroes of Bataan
Veterans Park, 2651 Roadrunner Pkwy., (575) 541-2000
Heroes of Bataan was dedicated on April 13, 2002, in honor of the
70,000 American and Filipino POW’s forced by the Japanese to
surrender and walk the infamous seven-day, 65-mile Bataan Death
March through the Philippines in April,1942. Of the original 70,000
men who started the march, less than 60,000 survived. After the
surrender, New Mexico had the highest per capita POW population
in the U.S. Because of this, nearby White Sands Missile Range hosts
the annual Bataan Death March Memorial run.
Fort Selden State Monument
280 Ft. Selden Rd., (575) 526-8911
nmmonuments.org
The Fort was the home of the buffalo soldiers, an African-American
cavalry unit assigned to protect the valley from Native American
attacks. On summer weekends, park staff dress up and recreate fort
life during the 18th century. If the staff knows you are coming they
can re-enact for your group. Located 15 miles north of Las Cruces on
either Interstate 25, exit 19 or Highway 185.
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd., (575) 522-4100
frhm.org
This 47-acre farm displays antique equipment which was used on
New Mexico farms and ranches in the 18th and 20th centuries.
There is a live farm animal exhibit and an inside exhibit that shows
how agriculture evolved over 3,000 years. A restaurant and gift shop
are located on the premises. For groups, the museum offers handson classes in southwest cooking, saddle making, western roping, and
sheep shearing. Located 1.5 miles east of Telshor Blvd. on University
Ave.
White Sands National Monument
50 miles east of Las Cruces on Highway 70, (575) 679-2599
nps.gov/whsa
The magnificent pure white gypsum dunes provide excellent
recreational opportunities, your group can picnic, “white sand surf,”
or stroll through a portion of the 275-square mile national park.
Additionally, the park offers several programs, like the White Sands
Sunset Strolls, and the Full Moon Night Program.
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city of las cruces facilities
Baseball / Softball Fields
Recreational Sports
Las Cruces hosts many events for the recreational athlete. Las
Cruces is host to the United States Specialty Sports Association’s
(USSSA) largest Slow Pitch Softball Tournament with the Whole
Enchilada Softball Invitational held annually in October. In 2005 the
event set a new record with 284 teams from all around the country.
USSSA has also contested its World Hispanic Championship and
Armed Forces Championship in Las Cruces as well.
hosts two big events each year: the Whole Enchilada Tournament in
October and the Border Cup event in April which average 100 teams
per event each year. Also on the rise is BMX racing. The American
Bicycle Association held its Southwest Nationals at the Roadrunner
BMX Track in 2002 and 2007.
The Amateur Softball Association has also contested over 20
National Championships here, from Girls Fast Pitch to Men’s Slow
Pitch and Fast Pitch. The annual Missy Molina Girls Fast Pitch
Tourney averages over 100 teams each year. Youth Soccer has
also been on the rise in Las Cruces. The High Noon Soccer League
Las Cruces has featured a variety of professional sporting events
such as the Professional Women’s Bowling Association, World
Wrestling Entertainment, Pro Boxing, and a National Basketball
Association exhibition game.
Professional Sports
APODACA BALL FIELDS
MAAG PARK COMPLEX: FOURPLEX
801 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
1500 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Baseball Field
Seating
Parking
Fourplex
Seating
Parking
Lighted 375’ center field
862 regular seating
plus 16 ADA seating
Paved
Four lighted
Field 1 - 300’
Field 2 - 285’
Field 3, 4 - 250’
Bleacher seating
shaded
Paved
Additional Features
Press box, concession, rest rooms, handicap access, and general
storage rooms under grandstand, security lighting, scoreboard
Softball Field
Seating
Parking
Lighted - 250’
Bleacher seating
Paved
Additional Features
Concession, rest rooms, umpire room, observation deck over
building, scoreboards, PA system, security lighting, handicap access
Additional Features
Restrooms, concession, scoreboard
JIM HARTY SOFTBALL COMPLEX: THREEPLEX
1840 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
BRANIGAN BALL FIELD
1255 W. Hayner Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Baseball/Softball Field
Seating
Parking
Lighted - 275’
Bleacher seating
Paved;
unpaved
Additional Features
Scoreboard, concession, restrooms, security lighting
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Threeplex
Seating
Parking
Three lighted - 300’
Bleacher seating
shaded
Paved
Additional Features
Concession, restrooms, umpire room, scoreboards, press box, PA
systems
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Baseball / Softball / Football / Soccer Fields
PAZ SPORTS COMPLEX: FOURPLEX
PROVENCIO/VAN DAME MULTI-PURPOSE COMPLEX
1875 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
600 N. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Fourplex
Football Usage
Seating
Parking
Fields
Seating
Parking
Four Lighted
Field 1 - 400’
Field 2, 3, 4 - 300’
Field #1:
360’ X 160’
(Regulated)
Field #2:
300’ X 160’
(80 yards)
Bleacher
seating
shaded
Paved
225’ X 250’ field that can
accommodate a variety of
events
Portable bleacher
seating shaded
Paved
Additional Features
Fenced facility, soccer goals available
Additional Features
Concession, restrooms, umpire room, observation deck over
building, scoreboards, PA system, security lighting, handicap access
RON GALLA T-BALL FIELDS
1601 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
T-Ball Fields
Seating
Parking
Four fields 3.7 acre lighted
facility
Two Roberto Clemente
Two T-Ball
Bleacher seating
shaded
Paved
Additional Features
Rest rooms
SOLDADOS MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX
1877 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Fields
Seating
Parking
Can be made into five fields
120’ X 90’ or four fields 60’ X 90’
Bleacher
seating
Paved
Additional Features
Field goal posts available, portable backstops available
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Soccer / Football / Frisbie Fields
BURN LAKE SOCCER COMPLEX
1835 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Fields
Seating
Parking
Three Lighted - 180’ X 300’
fields
Portable bleacher
seating can be
made available
Paved
Additional Features
Restrooms, scoreboard
HIGH NOON SOCCER COMPLEX
2004 Bruins Lane, Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Fields
Seating
Parking
12 lighted
Five fields 75’ X 120’
One Olympic Size Field
80’ X 130’
Six additional fields 65’ X 110’
1,500 Grandstand
seats; bleacher
seating in 4 fields
Unpaved
Additional Features
Concession, restrooms, scoreboards on fields one and three,
handicap access
Other Fields
BUTTERFIELD TRAIL SHOOTING RANGE
LAS CRUCES SKATE PARK
Interstate 10 West, Exit 127, Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Hadley Dr. and Walnut St., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Shooting Range
Parking
Skate Park
Seating
Parking
Outdoor pistol, outdoor rifle, rifle silhouette, pistol
silhouette, muzzle loading, sporting clays, 8 bermprotected shooting areas for practical pistol or
informal shooting.
Unpaved
Lighted
Portable bleacher
seating can be
made available
Unpaved
Additional Features
Concession, restrooms, PA system, handicap access
Additional Features
Metallic silhouette range, one pistol range, shotgun range, known
distance range 1,000 meters, perimeter fencing, storage building
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Other Fields
LIONS PARK
MEERSCHEIDT RECREATION CENTER
701 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
1600 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Courts
Seating
Parking
Recreation Center
Seating
Parking
12 lighted tennis courts; four
3 wall handball courts; two
single wall handball courts
Portable bleacher
seating can be
made available
Paved;
unpaved
29,000 sq. ft, two gyms,
two racquetball courts, one
meeting room
Bleacher seating
Paved
Additional Features
Additional Features
Security lighting, restrooms
Men/women’s showers, weight room, concession, handicap access
Roller Hockey Rink: Regulation-size, outdoor Volleyball Courts:
Five regulation 30’ X 60’ sand volleyball courts
WILD CHILE BMX TRACK
Walnut St. and Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
wildchilebmx.com
Track
Seating
Parking
1,150’ Bicycle racing course
with three turns seating
and four straight aways
Portable bleacher
seating
Unpaved
Additional Features
Lighting, PA system, restrooms, concession and Olympic regulation
starting gate
MATT YOUNGBLOOD HORSESHOE COURTS
SAMMY BURKE YOUTH BOXING CENTER
1601 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
700 N. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM
las-cruces.org/facilities/parks
Horseshoe Courts
Seating
Parking
Gym
Seating
Parking
12 lighted, five Washer
(Huacha) courts
Portable bleacher seating
can be made available
Paved
For boxing
Portable bleacher seating
can be made available
Paved
Additional Features
Additional Features
Restrooms
Concession, locker room, restrooms, handicap access
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new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities
Collegiate Sports
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is the Division I school in Las Cruces. NMSU has state-of-the-art facilities in place with Aggie Memorial
Stadium, the Pan American Center, the University Golf Course, the Presley Askew Baseball and Softball Complex, the Tennis Center, Equestrian
Center, Swimming and Diving Complex and Track and Field Center. NMSU has hosted many D-I sporting events including the 2007 and
2008 Western Athletic Conference Basketball Championships, the 2007 Western Athletic Conference Women’s Golf Championships, and
the 2007 Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship. NMSU has also hosted the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship.
AGGIE MEMORIAL STADIUM AND STAN FULTON ATHLETICS CENTER
Corner of Stewart St. and Payne St., Las Cruces, NM
nmstatesports.com
Features
Seating
Parking
Multi-purpose stadium
40,000 seats in a
“berm” structure
Multiple paved
and unpaved
parking lots
Additional Features
Jumbotron, concession, restrooms, press box, locker rooms,
official’s room, PA system, handicap access, elevator
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The 40,000 seat Aggie Memorial Stadium has been the home of NMSU
football since 1978. The stadium utilizes a “Berm” structure which allows
for seating both below and above the natural ground level. In 2001, Aggie
Memorial Stadium was recognized as the #1 stadium in the Sun Belt
Conference by Sporting News. The stadium features a Daktronics Jumbotron
which is 37-feet by 58-feet, with a 23-feet by 38-feet color screen. The
Jumbotron allows fans to see all angles of the game as well as replay. The
Stan Fulton Athletics Center is a three-story facility that houses many of the
Aggie Athletic Department’s administrative offices with the Aggie football
staff and the Athletic Academic Program. The complex includes classrooms,
treatment areas, exercise therapy areas, hydrotherapy equipment along with
taping and exam rooms. The third floor features a full-service restaurant and
luxury skyboxes overlooking Aggie Memorial Stadium.
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new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities
Collegiate Sports
Soccer Athletic Complex
Coca-Cola Weight Center
The Soccer Athletic Complex is home to the NM State soccer
program. The Aggies moved into their new stadium in 2012. The field
has a natural grass surface, and the facility shares amenities with
the softball complex such as the entrance, ticket booth, concessions
and restrooms. The Aggies’ locker room, team room and coaches
offices are located in the field house just east of the Coca-Cola
Weight Center.
One of the jewels of New Mexico State’s athletic facilities is the
state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Weight Training Center. Built in 1992, NM
State’s impressive strength and conditioning center is an enormous
13,500-square foot facility. A free weight section commands a great
deal of the space, utilizing six power racks, six Olympic platforms,
one unilateral hip sled and a 130-foot indoor track for 40-yard dash
testing. In 1998, seven multi-safety racks, two jammer stations, two
power-thrust stations and five back system machines were added to
the center. An aerobic section contains stationary bicycles, treadmill
and stair-stepping machines.
Field House
The Aggie locker room is located in the Aggie Memorial Stadium
Field House. The facility also encompasses a player lounge and
coaches offices.
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new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities
Collegiate Sports
The James B. Delamater Activity Center is home to the Department
of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at NMSU. It is open to
students, faculty, staff and their guests. It offers other facilities such
as a weight room, elevated indoor jogging track, racquetball courts,
basketball, and volleyball play areas. The activity center was built in
1973 and underwent an expansion and renovation in 1996.
JAMES B. DELAMATER ACTIVITY CENTER
RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND INTRAMURAL FIELDS
1600 Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM
nmsu.edu/~recsport
The Pan American Center received a $22 million facelift in 2006.
The renovation included a brand new state-of-the-art practice
facility, offices for coaches and staff along with team meeting rooms
and banquet areas. The Center is the home court for the men and
women’s basketball teams and women’s volleyball team of NMSU.
It has also served as the stage for some of the biggest names in
the entertainment industry. These names include Elton John, Garth
Brooks, Janet Jackson, and George Strait.
Activity Center
Parking
Multi-purpose facility. Three regulation
basketball courts that can be broken down into
six smaller courts for volleyball. Courts feature
multi-purpose flooring 28’ high climbing wall
with 1,750 sq. ft.
Paved
Intramural Field
4-acre lighted field, two soccer fields, locker rooms, restrooms,
handicap access
PAN AMERICAN CENTER
Corner of University Ave. and Payne St., Las Cruces, NM
panam.nmsu.edu
Features
Seating
Parking
Multi-purpose stadium
13,000 seats
Multiple paved
and unpaved
parking lots
Additional Features
Two medium size dressing rooms, two small dressing rooms,
one large dressing room/crew area, two production offices, one
promoter office and one large hospitality/catering room, elevator.
All five dressing rooms have restroom facilities, showers, and
access to telephones and high speed internet. There are seven
permanent food and drink concessions, audio/visual/lighting
services provided in-house. Two permanent booths and one
temporary booth for t-shirt and novelty sales. Handicap access
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PRESLEY ASKEW FIELD BASEBALL COMPLEX
3315 Locust St., Las Cruces, NM
nmstatesports.com
Field
Seating
Parking
345’ down left line,
385’ left center, 400’
center, 385’ right center,
345’ down right line
750 bleacher
seating
Paved
Additional Features
High-quality lighting, scoreboard, restrooms, concession, press
box, elevator, handicap access, PA system, club-house with locker
rooms, official’s rooms
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new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities
Collegiate Sports
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL COMPLEX
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING COMPLEX
1780 Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM
nmstatesports.com
1520 Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM
nmstatesports.com
Field
Seating
Parking
Features
Seating
Parking
One lighted, 200’ down
the line, 220’ to center
1,000 bleacher
seating
Paved
One inside pool measures 6x25
yards, one outside pool with ten
lanes 50 meters x 25 yards
Bleacher seating
Paved
Additional Features
High-quality lighting, scoreboard, restrooms, concession, press
box, elevator, handicap access, PA system, club-house with locker
rooms, official’s room
Additional Features
Movable bulkhead, two sets of starting blocks and two 1-meter
and two 3-meter boards, locker rooms, restrooms
The University Tennis Center received a new home as a brand new
state-of-the-art tennis center in 2005. The center accommodates
the general public, the students of NMSU, and its members. It is the
site of many tennis events in Las Cruces. The 12 courts can easily
handle a multitude of events and tennis functions. The facility also
served as home to the WAC Championships.
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY TRACK AND FIELD
Corner of Wells St. and Williams St., Las Cruces, NM
nmstatesports.com
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY TENNIS CENTER
1800 Wells St., Las Cruces, NM
nmstatesports.com
Features
Seating
Parking
12-court layout
Bleacher seating
Paved
Additional Features
Lighting to accommodate televised matches, 3,000 sq. ft
clubhouse with classrooms, locker rooms, offices, student lounge
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Features
Seating
Parking
NCAA regulation size track, pole
vaulting runway, long and triple
jump runways
Bleacher seating
Paved
Additional Features
Hammer throw area, discus throw area, shot-put throw area
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Various Las Cruces sports facilities have hosted many state championships
in football, softball, basketball, wrestling, soccer and others.
FIELD OF DREAMS FOOTBALL AND TRACK COMPLEX
2501 Tashiro Rd., Las Cruces, NM
Football and Track Complex
Seating
Parking
Regulation-size football field;
regulation-size eight lane track
12,500 stadium
seating
Paved
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
1950 S. Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM
lcps.k12.nm.us/schools/high-schools/centennial-high-school/
Additional Features
Features
Seating
Parking
Three regulation size indoor
basketball/volleyball court with
traditional hardwood flooring
3,000 seat
bleacher seating
Paved
Field house, four concession stands, restrooms, four lighting towers,
two-story press box, scoreboard, PA system, locker rooms
SOFTBALL COMPLEX
1601 Bruins Lane, Las Cruces, NM
Additional Features
Four lane quarter mile indoor running track. Two across courts
can be used when bleachers are not used on each court. Also
scoreboard, concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainers
room, PA system
Softball Fourplex
Seating
Parking
Four lighted, circular
complex; all fenced at 200’
1,000 bleacher
seating per field
Unpaved
Additional Features
LAS CRUCES HIGH SCHOOL
Two-story concession building, announcer’s booths, umpire’s
locker rooms, athletic trainer’s room, sports lighting, scoreboard,
restrooms
1755 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces, NM
lascruces.lcps.k12.nm.us
BASEBALL COMPLEX
Features
Seating
Parking
Features
Seating
Parking
One regulation size indoor
basketball/volleyball court with
traditional hardwood flooring
Bleacher
seating
Paved
Regulation high school
baseball field
Bleacher
seating for 910
Paved. Bus
parking available
Additional Features
Additional Features
Two across courts can be utilized when bleachers are not used,
scoreboard, concession, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainer’s
room, PA system
MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Electronic scoreboard, outside stadium lights, audio system, four
press box rooms, two outside viewing terraces on the second
floor, concessions, dugouts and batting cages, and training room
OÑATE HIGH SCHOOL
1955 N. Valley Dr., Las Cruces, NM
mayfield.lcps.k12.nm.us
5700 Mesa Grande Dr., Las Cruces, NM
onate.lcps.k12.nm.us
Features
Seating
Parking
Features
Seating
Parking
Two regulation size indoor
basketball/volleyball courts with
traditional hardwood flooring
Bleacher
seating
Paved
Three regulation size indoor
basketball/volleyball courts with
traditional hardwood flooring
Bleacher
seating
Paved
Additional Features
Two across courts can be utilized when bleachers are not used,
scoreboard, concession, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainer’s
room, PA system
LAS CRUCES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Additional Features
Two across courts can be utilized when bleachers are not used,
scoreboard, concession, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainer’s
room, PA system
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recreational facilities
Golf Courses
RED HAWK GOLF CLUB
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE
3601 Arroyo Rd., (575) 513-7628
golflascruces.com
3000 Herb Wimberly Dr., Las Cruces, NM
nmsugolf.com
Features
Parking
Features
Parking
7,523 from the tips
Paved
7,000 yards from the “Aggie Tees”
Paved
Additional Features
Additional Features
The course amenities include: driving range, pro shop, putting
green, snack bar, and full bar
Par 72, 18-hole course, clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, banquet
room with a capacity for 200 people, driving range, putting green
This 18-hole Ken Dye course is the newest addition to Las Cruces’
golfing community. Opened in October 2011 and measuring in at
7,523 (from the tips), links-style course features rolling and generous
greens with a challenging yet spacious design. The course can be
accessed through SkyCaddie.
Regarded as one of the most challenging courses in the area,
the NMSU Golf Course has played host to three NCAA National
Championships along with numerous conference and USGA
qualifying championships. The 18-hole course is framed by the
majestic Organ Mountain to the east and the Mesilla Valley to the
west. The course also serves as the Aggie Cross Country course.
PICACHO HILLS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE
6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM
picachohillscc.com
SONOMA RANCH GOLF COURSE
Features
Parking
7,028 yards from the black tees
Paved
Additional Features
Par 72, 18-hole course, clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, locker
rooms, driving range, putting green, tennis courts, swimming pool
Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top ten courses in New Mexico,
this private course has hosted many golf tournaments and events
such as: the 2003 Sun Country Amateur, the 2004 US Open
Qualifier, the 2004 American Junior Golf Association Nike All Star
Classic, the 2004 Sun Country Mid- Amateur, and the 2004 Sun
Country Challenge Cup.
LAS CRUCES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
1274 Golf Club Rd., Las Cruces, NM
sonomaranchgolf.com
Features
Parking
7,028 yards from the black tees
Paved
Additional Features
Par 72, 18-hole course, clubhouse, pro-shop, Sunset Grill Restaurant
A combination of sand, lush green fairways, blue skies as far as the
eye can see create the oasis in the desert that is Sonoma Ranch
Golf Course. The course is best known for its undulating bent grass
greens that vary in difficulty. The course rolls up and down the
desert hills and creates tricky challenges with a number of long
holes.
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recreational facilities
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO SPEEDWAY
11 miles west of Las Cruces; Interstate 10, Exit 132, Las Cruces, NM
snmspeedway.com
Features
Seating
Parking
5/16 mile, oval, clay track
Grandstand
seating
Paved
Additional Features
Semi-banked track with 4 degrees of banking at the bottom;
12 degrees of banking on the outside, concession, press box,
restrooms
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO FAIRGROUNDS RODEO ARENA
Located off of Frontage Rd., off Interstate 10, midway
between exits 127 and 132, Las Cruces, NM
snmstatefair.com
Features
Seating
Parking
200’ X 250’ covered
multi-purpose events
center
2,200 seating capacity
including 30 box seats
that will hold 10 people
per box
Paved,
unpaved
Additional Features
Arena is portable allowing for other types of events to be
accommodated
TEN PIN ALLEY
1201 E. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM
10pinalleylc.com
Features
Parking
32 lane bowling center, billiards hall with
10 regulation tables
Paved
Additional Features
Automatic scoring, restaurant, bar, arcade
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N, W
BEST WESTERN MISSION INN
68
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O
O
50
X
O
N. W
X
50
X
I
W
X
COMFORT SUITES
61
X
I
W
X
DRURY INN & SUITES
73
X
I
N, W
X
ECONO LODGE
38
x
O
N. W
FAIRFIELD INN
77
X
O
N, W
X
X
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
73
X
I
N, W
X
X
HILTON GARDEN INN
114
X
O
O. N
X
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
87
X
I, SPA
N, W
X
X
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NORTH
80
X
I
N, W
X
X
HOTEL ENCANTO DE LAS CRUCES
203
X
O
O, N,
W
X
139
X
O
N, W
X
87
X
O
N, W
14
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O
O
87
X
I
N, W
55
X
O
N
X
X
114
X
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O, N
X
X
63
X
I, SPA
N, W
101
X
O
N. W
X
115
X
O
N, W
X
81
X
O
N, W
X
X
HACIENDA RV PARK
113
spaces
X
HOT
TUB
N
X
X
LAS CRUCES KOA
74
spaces
X
SIESTA RV PARK
53
spaces
X
N
X
X
SUNNY ACRES RV PARK
78
spaces
X
N
X
X
THE BIG CHILE INN
2160 W. Picacho Ave. 524-8627
COMFORT INN & SUITES
1300 Avenida de Mesilla 527-1050 (800) 4-CHOICE
2101 S. Triviz Dr. 522-1300 (800) 4-CHOICE
1631 Hickory Loop 523-4100 (800) DRURYINN
2585 S. Valley Dr. 527-2000 (800) 228-5150
2101 Summit Ct. 522-6840 (800) 228-2800
2350 E. Griggs Ave. 527-8777 (800) HAMPTON
2550 S. Don Roser Dr. 522-0900 (800) HILTONS
2635 S. Valley Dr. 527-9947 (800) HOLIDAY
2142 Telshor Ct. 522-0700 (800) 3154-2621
705 S. Telshor Blvd. 522-4300 (866) 383-0443
LA QUINTA INN DE MESILLA
790 Avenida de Mesilla 523-0100 (800) 531-5900
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES ORGAN MOUNTAIN
1500 Hickory Dr. 523-0100 (800) 531-5900
MESON DE MESILLA
1803 Avenida de Mesilla 652-4953
MOTEL 6 TELSHOR
2120 Summit Ct. 525-2055 (800) 466-8356
QUALITY INN & SUITES
2200 S. Valley Dr. 524-4663 (877) 424-6423
RAMADA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
201 E. University Ave. 526-4411 (800) RAMADA
SLEEP INN
2121 S. Triviz Dr.
522-1700 (800) 4-CHOICE
SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
1611 Hickory Loop 541-8887 (888) 772-8887
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
2651 Northrise Dr. 521-7999 (800) 238-8000
TOWNPLACE SUITES
2143 Telshor Ct. 532-6500
(800) 257-3000
740 Stern Dr. 528-5800 (888) 686-9090
814 Weinrich Rd. 526-6555 (800) 562-1627
1551 Avenida de Mesilla 523-6816 (800) 414-6816
595 N. Valley Dr. 524-1716 (877) 800-1716
LAS CRUCES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
O/I
X
O
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
O/I
X
X
X
(W/FEE)
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(W/FEE)
X
I
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
X
PETS ALLOWED
X
HANDICAP
ACCESS ROOMS
X
BREAKFAST
X
ON-SITE
LAUNDRY
1765 S. Main St. 524-8591 (800) 390-1440
INDOOR
OUTDOOR CORRIDOR
O
BUSINESS CENTER
RESTAURANT
X
SMOKING
ROOMS OFFERED
POOL INDOOR/OUTDOOR
105
901 Avenida de Mesilla 524-8603 (800) 327-3314
FREE CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST
HIGH SPEED
INTERNET
AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
GROUP FRIENDLY HOTELS,
RESORTS & RV PARKS
ON-SITE FITNESS CENTER
# OF ROOMS
where to stay
X
I
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O
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
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X
X
X (W/
FEE)
X
I
X
X
X
X
X
X
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services
AIRPORTS
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
EL PASO INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
6701 Convair Rd.
El Paso, TX
(915) 780-4749
elpasointernationalairport.com
LAS CRUCES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
8960 Zia Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 524-2762
las-cruces.org/facilities/airport
AIRLINES
AMERICAN AIRLINES
6805 Boeing Dr., El Paso Airport
El Paso, TX
(915) 775-4043
(800) 433-7300
aa.com
DELTA AIRLINES
L & M LIMOUSINE
LAS CRUCES SHUTTLE &
CHARTER SERVICE
TOURS/GROUP TOURS/
TRAVEL – LAS CRUCES
15180 Highway 70 E.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 522-5411
(800) 786-0518
landmlimo.com
2222 S. Valley Dr.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 525-1784
(800) 288-1784
lascrucesshuttle.com
CORRALITOS TRAIL RIDES
LAS CRUCES SHUTTLE
CABS/LIMOUSINES
2222 S. Valley Dr.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 525-1784
(800) 288-1784
lascrucesshuttle.com
BUS SERVICE/CHARTERS
EL PASO, TX
ALL ABOARD AMERICA
4601 Titanic Ave.
El Paso, TX
(915) 751-4220
(800) 668-7481
allaboardamerica.com
6701 Convair Rd., El Paso Airport
El Paso, TX
(915) 779-8052, (800) 221-1212
delta.com
BUS SERVICE/CHARTERS
LAS CRUCES
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
800 E. Thorpe Rd.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 524-8518
greyhound.com
6701 Convair Rd., El Paso Airport
El Paso, TX
(915) 779-6670, (800) 4359792,
(800) 826-6667 Spanish
southwest.com
UNITED AIRLINES
El Paso Airport
El Paso, TX
(800) 241-6522
united.com
GREYHOUND BUS LINES
LAS CRUCES
ROADRUNNER TRANSIT
1501 E. Hadley Ave.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 541-2500
las-cruces.org
CHECKER CAB/ YELLOW CAB
1229 S. Espanola St.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 541-1111
JL STYLE LIMOUSINE
3993 Desert Park Ave.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 382-4548
L & M LIMOUSINE
15180 Hwy. 70 E.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 522-5411
(800) 786-0518
landmlimo.com
Fairacres, NM
(575) 640-8184
corralitostrailrides.com
Group or individual trail rides
by the hour.
LA MORENA WALKING
TOURS
2487 Calle Principal
Mesilla, NM
(575) 647-2639
Guided tours featuring ghost
stories and historic tales of Mesilla
while strolling around the plaza.
TRAIN SERVICE
Amtrak-El Paso
700 San Francisco Ave.
El Paso, TX
(915) 545-2247
(800) 872-7245
amtrak.com
SAFERIDE SERVICES
1040 N. Main St.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 525-9131
(800) 432-9630
TOURS OF EL PASO
AND LAS CRUCES
SI! EL PASO TOURS
Santa Teresa, NM
(915) 541-1308
sielpasotours.com
Standard and unique transportation.
US AIRWAYS
6415 Convair Rd.
El Paso Airport, El Paso, TX
(915) 778-4637
(800) 428-4322
usairways.com/awa
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maps
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4
8
1 Apodaca Ballfield
2 BMX Park, Maag Park, Paz Park,
Ron Galla T-Ball Fields, Soldados
Multipurpose Fields, Skate Park
3 Branigan Ball Park
4 Burn Lake Soccer Fields
5 Field of Dreams Sports Complex
6 Lions Tennis Courts
7 NMSU Golf Course
8 Picacho Hills Country Club
9 Provencio Van Dame
Soccer Fields
10 Red Hawk Golf Course
11 Sonoma Ranch Golf Course
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2
1
6
9
7
11
3
ACTIVITY CENTER
AGGIE MEMORIAL STADIUM
NMSU NATATORIUM
PAN AMERICAN CENTER
PRESLEY ASKEW FIELD
TENNIS CENTER
TRACK & FIELD CENTER
NEW MEXICO
HIGHWAY
285
EL PASO, TX
HIGHWAY
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LAS CRUCES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
211 N. WATER ST. | LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 | 575-541-2444
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