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Las CrucesDona Ana County,New Mexico"Western Adventure"The New Mexico state capital is Santa Fe. What would you like to know about Las Cruces
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The population of Las Cruces is approximately 62,126 (1990).
The amount of land area in Las Cruces is 97.124 sq. kilometers.
Las Cruces elevation is 3,896 feet above sea level. Return to Index Las Cruces location: at the junction of Interstate 10 and 25 in southern New Mexico
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Las Cruces history: Along the El Camino Real is a graveyard of little crosses commemorating the members of a caravan which was ambushed by Apaches here. Soon the area was known as Las Cruces because of these crosses. By the 1850's, Las Cruces had become a supply point for Fort Seldon and other military posts nearby as well as for local mining operations. With irrigation from the Rio Grande River, agriculture was also a major portion of the town's economy. Today, Las Cruces is home to New Mexico State University.
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