On the north end of the Plaza, originally built of adobe in 1855, the church was rebuilt to its present structure in 1906. It became a basilica on November 1, 2008. Visiting hours vary during the year, see website for accurate dates.
Address:
2070 Calle de Santiago
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Relive the enchantment of the old west. Your authentic stagecoach is ready for that special occasion. An assortment of horse-drawn vehicles provide you and your group with an exclusive day or evening. Fronter Adventures can accommodate any size group at our location or yours. Delight and enjoy the experience, while we provide delicious food and premier entertainment to your specifications…an unforgettable adventure for the exceptional group of family outing!
Address:
2070 Calle de Santiago
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Walking Tours of Historic Mesilla. Dressed in the style of a Mexican Revolutionary woman of the 1800’s, Preciliana Sandoval, a fifth-generation native historian invites you to take a walking tour of Mesilla. Visit historic battle sites. Hear romantic ghost stories and feel the centuries old grace of Mesilla. Call today to book a tour!
Offering custom, FUN tours with professional guides, that always have your safety and well being in mind. Southwest Expeditions can organize your tour from 4 to 30 guests. Transportation is included. Major activities and overnight accommodations from outdoor camping, quaint bed and breakfast lodging to luxury hotels, can be part of your adventure getaway with Southwest Expeditions.
(Outlaw Rock at Stolen Horse Canyon, Mesilla Jail at Billy the Kid Gift Shop, Historic Fort Selden). This tour follows Billy the Kid’s trail past his most notorious hideouts, one at the Old Mesilla plaza and the other at Outlaw Rock in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Outlaw Rock is in Faulkner Canyon (also known as Stolen Horse Canyon) where Billy and his gang left their mark, then back to Old Mesilla where Billy escaped from jail on the historic plaza. Western history and cultural flair meet natural beauty in Faulkner Canyon and the Robledo Mountains Wilderness.
This classic Territorial Style house was built around 1860 and enlarged in the 1870s. It is an example of a classic territorial style home with a central hallway with rooms to either side. It was established as a museum and dedicated to Col. Albert J. Fountain in 1931. With a replica of the old Mesilla jail where Billy the Kid was held while awaiting trial and featuring artifacts dating back to the 1500s, the Gadsden Museum holds private collections of many historic items.
This museum is currently being remodeled and is temporarily closed.
The Taylor home is currently undergoing renovations and is closed to the public until the fall of 2025.
Hours and Days of Operation:
Wednesday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Admission is free to the Visitors Center.
Phone: 575-202-1638
2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(575) 524-3262