Las Cruces, which means “The Crosses” in Spanish, is the county seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Nicknamed “The City of the Crosses,” was colonized by the Spanish in 1598, and then fell under New Spain’s control in 1821. It was also claimed by the Republic of Texas, and finally, in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave it over to the United States. The town was founded in 1849.
Regular Blogs
The official weblog of Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau displays information about places to go in Las Cruces such as the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, upcoming movies and shows, and interesting and historical sites.
http://www.lascrucescvb.org/blog/
Contains photographs and articles about Las Cruces, news which pertains to the area and its residents, exploration of the mountains, architecture in the area, the desert, and hiking.
http://lascrucesblog.com/
A style columnist for the Las Cruces Sun-News maintains this blog, which is about things that happen and people who live there. Topics range from history to style as well as health and travel.
http://lascrucesstyle.blogspot.com/
A real estate agent living in Las Cruces writes about his adjustment once he got there, local news, construction in the area, and the real estate market.
http://toddarchuleta.wordpress.com/
