BP Spouses Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces is a checkpoint station currently operating 3 checkpoints. They also have a Brush Unit, Bike Unit, ATV Unit, Prosecutions Unit, Borcap Unit and DEA Task Force. They catch a good amount of narcotics and aliens. As a new agent, you can expect to learn paperwork procedures well and use your Spanish skills often. Trainees can expect to be challenged and experience a learning process that continues after leaving the academy.

You will learn how to catch tons of dope and find false docs.

We have about 140-150 agents,

Shopping - Mesilla Valley Mall ,

Chain stores include: Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, Ross, Marshalls, Starbucks, Pier One Imports, Hobby Lobby, Staples, Office Max, Best Buy, Hastings, Bed Bath and Beyond, Old Navy, Sam’s Club, Home Depot, and Lowes Home Improvement. Las Cruces is a growing area, and new restaurants and stores are popping up all over town.

Eateries - There are so many great places to eat in Las Cruces. A local publication, ¡Sabroso!, has a good list of restaurants around town. There are many local establishments with a variety of international cuisine, as well as many national chain restaurants. Check out the link above for a full list of what is available in this area.

Here is a list.

Cellular Telephone -Verizon Wireless has very good service for Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Other providers with service locations in Las Cruces are:

Alltel, Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile

Local Internet Providers -Qwest and Comcast provide high-speed and cable internet services. Other independent internet service providers are also available

Other Services -New Mexico State University

Doña Ana Branch Community College

Pan American Center: event facility for concerts and sporting events

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Las Cruces Weather

Any other information that you would like to add:

Las Cruces Public School District

City Police Non-Emergency 528-4200

Sheriff’s Office 525-1911

Las Cruces has been recognized as one of the country’s best destinations, best places to live, and best places to retire. The friendly atmosphere, economic growth, and bright sunshine virtually every day of the year make Las Cruces a beautiful place to live.

Subscribing to the Las Cruces Sun News is a great way to become familiarized with our town. The El Paso Times is also a great resource for area and community events and news. There are also several free publications available including a relocation guide, yearly events and recreation booklet, local restaurant magazine and senior resource/retirement magazine.

If you are new to desert region living, visit the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History. Their Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center houses many live animals unique to desert regions.

Monthly Events: Take a look at this month’s events around Las Cruces

Annual Events:

Jan - Mesilla Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

Feb - Chile Challenge

Apr - La Viña Blues and Jazz Festival

May - New Mexico Wine Festival, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, La Feista de San Ysidro

Jul - 4th of July Electric Light Parade, Celebration and Fireworks

Sept - The Whole Enchilada Fiesta – 3-day festival including food, dancing, parade, live bands and the making of the official world’s largest enchilada; Mesilla Valley Corn Maze; White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational; Hatch Chile Festival; Hillsboro Apple Festival;

Oct - Southern New Mexico State Fair; Annual Mesilla Jazz Happening, X-Prize Cup

Nov - Annual Renaissance Craft Fair; International Mariachi Conference & Concert

Dec - Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza in Mesilla

Area Attractions:

National Border Patrol Museum – 40 minutes

Old Mesilla – a historical district full of shopping, music, history, culture and art

Wineries and Vineyards

Stahmann Farms - one of the largest pecans farms in the world

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Area museums

National Parks and Monuments in New Mexico

Fort Selden State Monument