Every corner of Mesilla tells a story. Celebrate #WorldPhotoDay by capturing the historic plaza, colorful adobe architecture, and the Organ Mountains that frame the horizon. Tag us, send us, or comment your favorite Mesilla pictures below!
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Every corner of Mesilla tells a story. Celebrate #WorldPhotoDay by capturing the historic plaza, colorful adobe architecture, and the Organ Mountains that frame the horizon. Tag us, send us, or comment your favorite Mesilla pictures below!
Photo: @n.3tii on Instagram
š Introducing the Mesilla Royal Court!
The Town of Mesilla is excited to announce it is bringing back an old tradition celebrating community, culture, service and Mesilla pride!
Applications are now open for the Mesilla Royal Court and the selection of the Queen & Princesses of ...Mesilla.
This is not a traditional beauty pageant.
Our Royal Court will recognize contestants for their character, community involvement, personality, leadership and appreciation for Mesilla's history and culture.
And we want everyone to have an opportunity to participate.
āØ All ages
ā¤ļø Community-service focused
š² NO entry fee
š NO expensive gown required
šø NO professional photos required
šļø NO fundraising or ticket-selling requirement
š Multiple age divisions
Contestants will participate in a community-service activity, meet our judges, ride together on the Mesilla Royal Court Float, and be presented to the community during a special ceremony on the historic Mesilla Plaza!
Titles will include:
š Junior Princess of Mesilla
š Princess of Mesilla
š Queen of Mesilla
Most importantly, every contestant will be recognized as a member of the 2026 Mesilla Royal Court.
Applications open: TODAY! Email contact@mesillanm.gov or come by Mesilla Town Hall at 2232 Avenida de Mesilla to get your application!
Application deadline: Monday August 24
Crowning Celebration: Saturday September 12
š Historic Mesilla Plaza
Come help us begin a tradition that celebrates the people and generations who make Mesilla home.
Community. Culture. Service. Mesilla.
#MesillaRoyalCourt #QueenOfMesilla #PrincessOfMesilla #VivaMesilla #Mesilla #MesillaPride #MesillaTraditions #CrownedToServe #MoreThanACrown #RepresentMesilla #MesillaNM #NewMexicoTrue
We are the epitome of small town charm at its finest, serving as a great location for afternoon shopping and dining, where award winning cafes and restaurants and unique stores surround the townās focal point of the historic Plaza.
Rich in history, culture and heritage, this little Town is far from quaint. Ā Art galleries, entertaining events, rich history, unique shops and delicious cuisine are just a few staples that Old Mesilla has to offer.
