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The Treasures of Victorio Peak -- Fact or Fiction?

Stories of gold and treasure buried within Victorio Peak just north of Las Cruces on the White Sands Missile Range have been told since Doc Noss said he found thousands of tons of the shiny bars in the 1930s. 

More Off Roading Around Las Cruces

Hitting the dusty trail behind the wheel of a truck, jeep or buggy within the Las Cruces area is a great reason to visit the Mesilla Valley. So lock in your hubs and differentials and strap on your seatbelts to explore the hills, valley, arroyos, and rocks here in Southern New Mexico.

Off Roading in Las Cruces

Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle use area is a designated off-road zone by the Bureau of Land Management. It is approximately 8,700 acres of desert terrain specifically earmarked for the driving of off-road vehicles and is located about 20 miles southwest of Las Cruces. To get to Aden Hills OHV Area from Las Cruces, follow I-25 west to the Corralitos Exit (MM 127), then travel west approximately 3 miles on Robert Larson Blvd (southern frontage road), turning south on County Road B-005. Follow the County Road for approximately 5 miles, and look for sign on the east side of the road, just south of a cattleguard.

The Rio Grande Theatre

The Rio Grande Theatre, which opened in Downtown Las Cruces back in 1923, continues to be an entertainment venue by bringing shows, performances, concerts, and classic movies to name but a few of the enterprises it brings to the city.

The Las Cruces Bicycling Scene

The places to ride bikes in Las Cruces and the desert surrounding the city can seem endless, but Outdoor Adventures on Missouri Avenue and Solano Drive will keep you grounded on two wheels -- and two feet if you want to hike the area.

Cinema Productions in Las Cruces

Films produced in Las Cruces provides a booming economic impact to the city, as Film Liaison with Film Las Cruces, Jonathon Sepp, discusses.
 

Make A Run For It

Make a New Year's resolution or just come to participate in the Inaugural State 47 Las Cruces Marathon will be happening Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. There are four divisions to compete in: a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10K, or a 5K. The course is flat, fast, and scenic that will run along the Organ Mountains and run through beautiful area pecan orchards.

Mariachi Music in the Mesilla Valley

Mariachi music is a staple here in Las Cruces that accompanies numerous events from football games to marriages. A convention is held annually to celebrate, teach and involve people to the style of Mexican music.

Pickleball in Las Cruces

Not only is pickleball the fastest growing sport in America, it's gaining many new players in Las Cruces.

Southwest Organ Mountains Open Pickleball Tournament

Test your pickleball skills against others by competing in the Southwest Organ Mountains Open pickleball tournament taking place on Oct. 21-23 at Apodaca Park,801 E Madrid Ave.