What an amazing hidden gem this is, way off the beaten path in America! On the edge of nothingness…read morein tiny Organ, New Mexico, you aren't far from Las Cruces. But it's also the final stop on eastbound Highway 70 before emptiness, the longest span on one of America's longest roads without any population (48 miles of nothing). Exiting the highway here gives travelers one last point of interest before making the lonely drive to White Sands National Park. And what a worthy stop this is! Driving up a narrow road between weeds and brush, you might wonder if the place is abandoned. And judging by the name, you'd think Space Murals Museum was a tribute to artwork. Nope, that's just a reference to the painted water tower that started the whole journey in 1990. After painting several pictorials of space accomplishments on the tower, so many passersby were interested in this quirky stop that they walked around the tower looking for an entrance. But it only held water. This wasn't a museum. So the owner decided to give the people what they wanted, opening a small museum in 1992. Today, it's blossomed into a multi-room collection of NASA-donated space memorabilia and collectors' contributions. These aren't murals. They're relics of space travel! Highlights include the actual fuel tank that allowed the Apollo 11 Lunar Module to detach and land on the moon! You'll also find leftover astronaut food from a Space Shuttle mission and an early model of the space capsule that allowed John Glenn to become the first American to orbit the Earth. NASA even donated the original model for the space station to the museum, making quite the centerpiece! There are so many amazing space relics to see here, so don't let the name fool you! They also have an outdoor display and a nice little gift shop. It's a wonderful museum. And boy do I love a good freeze-dried mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich!

I have to admit I wasn't sure about this place when we first pulled up, but it ended up being an…read moreinteresting stop. It's dog friendly and the volunteer working when we visited was quite gregarious and offered our dog some treats that she makes herself to bring in for the pups that visit. Our dog is very picky so she didn't eat it, but it was very sweet and thoughtful. You could tell that the volunteer genuinely loves the museum and was super excited to have visitors to share it with. She chatted with us quite a bit and it was almost like a personal tour where she was giving us information on everything inside. During our visit only one other couple stopped in, they had a dog also, and she was just as warm and friendly to them. It's nice to hear stories from someone who really cares about the history and is clearly knowledgeable. For me, the highlight was getting to touch things that had been on the moon and returned to Earth. How many people can say they have touched something that has been on the moon? My husband thought seeing all the old astronauts food in toothpaste styled tubes was interesting. There's something about vintage space travel that's kind of fascinating and almost funny; it's interesting to see how far we've come. The murals were fine, but the museum and artifacts were probably more enjoyable to me personally. It's not a huge place but there's definitely a lot to see. We got a souvenir coin on our way out which serves as a nice little memento. It's definitely worth stopping in even if you just have a mild interest in space because the price of admission can't be beat, it's free!!

An excellent side trip! Take the back roads to get there and…read moresoak in all the agricultural of the area. Pecans, lettuce, dairy,cattle Of course Hatch Chilis are the featured item but so much more to see and do. Lake Valley Historical Town is close by. If there is water the Rio Grande is also there.

Nice, small town with not much to do. It was definitely a quick visit, but we had a nice time…read more Stopped at a few places and got to see lots of hatch chiles. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's a nice stop if you're close by.

Amazing! 5/5! What more could you want from the world's largest chili pepper?! Easily accessible…read morefrom the road and ample parking! Fun!

Quick little quirky roadside attraction. It's close to the freeway so you don't have to go out of…read moreyour way to see. Make the stop!

Nice open space for events in Cruces…read more It is nice open area with tapestries in the center. It even has a sun dial in the center. I practically missed it because it was impressed by the design in and of itself. The place is already set up for Christmas, but I wasn't sure if they had done a Christmas tree lighting yet. In the daytime, with the blue sky above, the tree looked beautiful though. I like that there is plenty of seating around the plaza, both covered and uncovered. The plaza is within walking distance of several eateries, casual and fine dining, and the historic Rio Grande Theater. I would like to return for the seasonal special events for sure.

We visited Plaza De Las Cruces to support their Farmers & Craft Market on a Saturday morning. It…read morewas 65 and such a bright and beautiful day already even at 9am. They have so many shops including this heavily recommended bookstore that my husband likes called Coas Bookstore. They say once you enter in that bookstore, it's hard to walk out and you will get lost. It's like a maze! The Plaza is very clean with decent parking and has excellent food and even the public is friendly and approachable. The tiles of the sidewalks are detailed and every shop is decorated for the holidays.

Food was so delicious!!! We were driving back from White sands when we decided to stop here on the…read moreway to El Paso. Place had indoor and outdoor seating and we decided to sit outside on a nice day. Food was very good and staff was very helpful!

Disappointing meal on this visit…read more We have been here multiple times, and usually order the same things. I have previous 5* reviews here. I'm hoping tonight was an off night. The insalata paolo was half the size it normally had been. It's supposed to be a salad for 2, tonight it was a salad for 1. The salmon pasta was plain, the salmon was raw, and seemed to be deep fried. We sent it back, and after a long wait we got another piece of oily deep fried salmon that was raw on the inside. The focaccia bread served with the pasta was rock hard and stale. We gave up and checked out. The server seemed busy and rushed, but was nice enough to take the salmon off the bill.

The scenic Drive overlook is really nice! You can see El Paso and Juarez, Mexico all from one view…read more There's a few different stopping points so be sure to go all the way to the top to take the iconic picture on the rocks.

It was spectacular during the day. I am sure that the view is standing at night with the lights of…read moreEl Paso.

Hello Water DBA Truly Good Water Delivery Service is amazing!!!!…read moreWater Quality: They have a detailed water filtration process. It's a local business so they know the problems with the water we have here in Las Cruces. Delivery Reliability: They are extremely flexible with their schedule of deliveries and have excellent communication with their customers. Customer Service: They are responsive to inquiries, handle issues promptly, and provide friendly service. Price: We got the first customer price and they NEVER raised our prices. I compared prices per bottle or delivery, considering both initial setup and ongoing costs no one beats their prices!!! Specific Needs: They consider if you need hot water, a cooler, or special delivery options (e.g., for remote areas). They are a fantastic company and wouldn't trade them for another! Thank you Erin Ward and employees for all you do! Good Luck with your future endeavors. Liliana Montoya with Horrocks LLC.

If anyone is thinking of going to Mango automotive in Las Cruces (formerly Baird's automotive) be…read moreaware that any problem brought to them will NOT be completed in a timely manner. I took my 2011 Ram PU in to them to fix an "engine light" problem last Monday. I called last Friday to get an update and was told it was still not done. when I asked when it might be ready I was told "maybe Monday". Today,Monday, called again and was told it was still in "teardown" with no completion time estimate. when I asked why it was taking so long I was given the excuse that they had many vehicles in their work schedule and didn't have enough people to do the work. This is the same excuse that I was given the last time I took something in to them 2 years ago. Ever since Baird's became Mango this seems to be reality. I would think long and hard about taking anything to them. I now know what my conclusion would be

What a fun evening, date night and good time Pop-up art…read moregalleries, with local artists selling cool El Paso flavor. Some places have their basements open and free beverages Others places have sell food. Take a free tour and learn about all the rich history El Paso has and I promise you you will see details of buildings you never saw before. I am always walking downtown and see the cr

I visited El Paso for a work trip, and was delighted to see that I'd be in town on the last…read moreThursday of the month. I took a free walking tour with Marcos, who helped create and has been leading the Last Thursday art tours for the last several years. The tour started at 6:30 from the central plaza/park in town, and we wandered around town for a good 2 hours or so. We got to see a bunch of cool art (I bought some neat stickers!), some music, and there were opportunities to buy food. My favorite part was learning about the interesting history and architecture of El Paso. I'm not an architecture buff, but those who are will probably be familiar with architect Henry Trost. He has a ton of neat buildings in El Paso, all very close together. I learned cool facts and trivia about El Paso on the tour that my friend who has lived there for 6 or 7 years doesn't even know! I highly recommend taking Marcos's Last Thursday tour!

Came here for some wine tasting and we had such a pleasant experience. Aaron was phenomenal. He…read moreprovided such great service to ensure we had a relaxing time. I did a custom wine flight and it as so tasty. We also ordered the hummus and honey feta platter. The honey feta was so good, what a combo I didn't know I needed. Also the complimentary fresh bread with garlic butter is a dream. Beautiful views of the Organ mountains! The patio is so pet friendly and there are vegetarian options!

Fantastic service, great atmosphere, and delicious food…read more FayeLynn our server was adorable and attentive. We tried a flight of wines which was great. Our faves were the Cab Sav and the Merlot. I ordered the salmon with green beans, and rice. Simple delicious food. My husband ordered the creamy pesto pasta with salmon, and he loved it. We had the chocolate tort with vanilla ice cream, which was decadent. We will definitely be back!

i love this place , this venue have live concerts , the fair is set up here too , and art galeries…read more. or you can just come ride your skateboard and bicicles around , have a photo session etc .

View from El Paso. I have only viewed. It is most coolest at night all lit up bright red…read more Go to it in Mexico. Okay I am a fan it is definitely character building for the city of El Paso and something fun to look at. You can see it from many spots in El Paso. On the Border Highway you can drive by it the border fence is in the way of perfect viewing. Great viewing is also scenic drive and the Wyler tram. There is an outdoor arena and a website dedicated to the all the events Juarez holds. Some myths or facts you decide. 1. It is a symbol or homage to represent all those lost in the Drug Wars 2. There is a letters M-E-X-I-C-O spread all across the Mexican -American border. The "x" beginning in El Paso. The other letters are not as big. One day when the US threat level changes from 3 back to 2 I will visit in person. I LOVed to go to Juarez. I hope and pray it returns to what it once was