Mesilla Plaza is the heart of the small town of Mesilla, New Mexico. A few historical events have taken place there, and it’s surrounded by some important historic buildings.
Mesilla is a small town in southern New Mexico. It has a colorful history and sits just south of the city of Las Cruces. This entry contains a short history of the town as well as places we visited outside Mesilla Plaza, which is covered in another entry.
Fort Selden Historic Site preserves the ruins of a US Army post in southern New Mexico. It’s located near Las Cruces.
The Geronimo Springs Museum is dedicated to the history of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and the surrounding area. It’s full of interesting exhibits.
Truth or Consequences is a small health resort city known for its hot springs. It’s located in southern New Mexico and is often abbreviated as T or C.
Truth or Consequences is a small city in New Mexico featuring natural hot springs. There are also plenty of opportunities for recreational activities in the area. We spent a night there in order to enjoy the hot springs, but also had plenty of time to explore the city.
El Camino Real Historic Trail Site was an interpretive center about El Camino Real and the Spanish colonization of New Mexico.
Fort Craig Historic Site preserves the ruins of a 19th century fort on the Rio Grande. It’s located near Socorro, New Mexico.
Socorro is a small city in New Mexico. We stopped for a quick look on our way south from Albuquerque to Truth or Consequences.
Belen is a small city a short drive south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. We passed through on our drive to Truth or Consequences.