SPORTS INFORMATION GUIDE

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1 SPORTS INFORMATION GUIDE

2 Contents Introduction...3 Where To Stay...18 Services...19 Maps...20 Archery/Shooting Sports Butterfield Trail Shooting Range...9 Auto Racing Southern NM Speedway...17 Baseball and Softball Apodaca Ball Fields...7 Branigan Ball Field...7 Maag Park Complex...7 Jim Harty Softball Complex.. 7 Paz Sports Complex...8 Provencio/Van Dame Multi-Purpose Complex...8 Ron Galla T-Ball Fields...8 Soldados Multi-Purpose Sports Complex...8 Presley Askew Field Baseball Complex...13 NMSU Softball Complex...13 Las Cruces High School...15 Mayfield High School...15 Oñate High School...15 Centennial High School...15 Field of Dreams...15 Basketball Meerscheidt Recreation Center...10 Pan American Center...13 James B. Delamater Activity Center...13 Las Cruces High School...15 Mayfield High School...15 Oñate High School...15 Centennial High School...15 BMX Wild Chile BMX Track...10 Bowling/Billiards Ten Pin Alley...16 Boxing Sammy Burke Youth Boxing Center...10 Pan American Center...13 Diving NMSU Swimming and Diving Complex...13 Fencing Meerscheidt Recreation Center...10 Pan American Center...13 Las Cruces High School...15 Mayfield High School...15 Oñate High School...15 Centennial High School...15 Football Provencio/Van Dame Multi-Purpose Complex...8 Soldados Multi-Purpose Sports Complex...8 Burn Lake Soccer Complex...9 High Noon Soccer Complex...9 Aggie Memorial Stadium and Stan Fulton Athletics...11 James B. Delamater Activity Center...13 Las Cruces High School...15 Mayfield High School...15 Oñate High School...15 Centennial High School...15 Field of Dreams...15 Frisbee Burn Lake Soccer Complex...9 High Noon Soccer Complex...9 James B. Delameter Activity Center...13 Golf Red Hawk Golf Course...16 New Mexico State University Golf Course...16 Picacho Hills Country Club Golf Course...16 Sonoma Ranch Golf Course...16 Gymnastics Meerscheidt Recreation Center...10 In-Line Skating/Skateboarding Las Cruces Skate Park...9 Martial Arts Pan American Center...13 Other Fields Matt Youngblood Horseshoe Courts...10 Racquet Sports and Handball Lions Park...10 Meerscheidt Recreation Center...10 Rodeo Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena...17 Soccer Provencio/Van Dame Multi-Purpose Complex...8 Soldados Multi-Purpose Sports Complex...8 Burn Lake Soccer Complex...9 High Noon Soccer Complex...9 Aggie Memorial Stadium and Stan Fulton Athletics...11 Swimming NMSU Swimming and Diving Complex...14 Tennis Lions Park...10 NMSU Tennis Center...14 Track and Field Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling Meerscheidt Recreation Center...10 Pan American Center...13 Las Cruces High School...15 Mayfield High School...15 Oñate High School...15 Centennial High School...15 The information listed in this manual was supplied to the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau and verified to be correct at the time of printing. The Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies or changes that may occur. For more information or additional copies, please contact the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism Sales Department. 2

3 introduction RESTING AT THE FOOT OF THE RUGGED ORGAN MOUNTAINS AND ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RIO GRANDE, LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO IS MORE THAN JUST THE CROSSROADS OF TWO INTERSTATES. IT IS THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS OF THE SOUTHWEST, AND A GATEWAY TO THE PAST The city of Las Cruces has done an excellent job of developing magnificent high school athletic facilities. The community as a whole should be commended for their dedication and devotion to improving extracurricular activities. The students of Las Cruces benefit every year by having the opportunity to participate on the fields, courts and gymnasiums provided by the City of Las Cruces. Gary Tripp New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director While the bustling lanes of Interstates 10 and 25 converge on the Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces stands as a timeless symbol of history and festivity. With warm weather and over 300 days of sunshine a year, Las Cruces offers travelers a wide range of outdoor activities, museums, shopping, and many diverse events and festivals. Centuries ago, Spanish explorers brought their faith, culture, language and way of life to this land. Today, over four hundred years later, our past is one of our greatest treasures, alive in everything from our traditional architecture, spicy cuisine, and unique artwork. We are a great crossroads of Hispanic, Indian and American cultures, fertile river valleys and vast deserts. Las Cruces is rich in history and culture. Legends such as Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett and Apache Chief Geronimo left their mark on the land and its people. Their stories are captured and retold through local lore. Visitors can also experience our age old culture and heritage through annual festivals and events including the International Mariachi Conference, Southern New Mexico Wine Festival, Renaissance ArtsFaire, the Hatch Chile Festival, Las Cruces Country Music Festival and Frontier Days to name a few. Explore one of the world's great natural wonders with a day trip to White Sands National Monument, less than an hour away. With so many events and attractions, there is plenty to do at the end of the day, and we will be right there to help with any tour suggestions or planning. Our ideal location brings sports enthusiasts into contact with over 25 state of the art sports facilities. And with a mild year-round climate, 325 days of sunshine a year, and an average annual precipitation rate of just over 10, Las Cruces allows sporting event organizations to plan their next event or tournament with confidence. In 2004 Las Cruces was named one of Sports Illustrated Magazines Greatest Sports Towns in the country. In 2006 the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) named the Field of Dreams Softball Complex the ASA Complex of the Year. 3

4 introduction Las Cruces proved to be the perfect setting for the Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament. From the renovated Pan Am Center and the passionate Aggie fans; to the great support from the City, County and State; to the tremendous response from the Las Cruces business community, and to the wonderful hospitality provided by New Mexico State, it was truly a great week for the WAC. The WAC is certainly looking forward to returning to Las Cruces. KARL BENSON WAC Conference Commissioner LAS CRUCES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU SERVICES FOR The Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers a variety of services designed to assist you in making your sporting event successful. Our team of professionals is dedicated to making sure you have everything you need. The CVB is prepared with the following to assist you: Presentations to Board or Selection Committees Site Inspections Program Development Pre-Publicity and Media Assistance Finding the Appropriate Venue Securing a Headquarter Hotel and Adequate Sleeping Room Blocks Promoting Events to Increase Attendance Visitor Information Resource Referral Sporting Events The CVB also offers services for group and leisure travel and is the official visitor center of Las Cruces. As always, the CVB staff is at your disposal to answer all of your questions and provide assistance whenever needed. SPORTS SALES DEPARTMENT: 211 N. Water St. Las Cruces, NM (575) Fax (575) TTY (575) Toll Free (877) cvb@lascrucescvb.org 4

5 introduction LAS CRUCES IS THE SECOND LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING CITY IN NEW MEXICO Population Las Cruces - 100,000 Doña Ana County - 210,000 Geographical location Las Cruces is located in southern New Mexico, at the foot of the Organ Mountains, along the banks of the Rio Grande and at the crossroads of Interstates 10 and 25. Elevation 3,900 feet above sea level. Climate Las Cruces enjoys warm and dry weather, regardless of the time of year. In the summer, temperatures climb into the upper 90s. With little humidity to speak of, the heat is not uncomfortable and nights are warm and pleasant. In the winter, when the northern states are digging out from the snow, Las Crucens enjoy days in the upper 50s or lower 60s. Many natives wear t-shirts year-round, although light jackets are recommended for the nights. By February, the temperatures are averaging almost 65 degrees during the day. Temperatures warm up as spring comes in March and April. SUMMER (JULY) average temperature LOW HIGH 67.2 F 94.8 F FALL (OCTOBER) average temperature LOW HIGH 45.7 F 78.5 F WINTER (JANUARY) average temperature LOW 28.1 F HIGH 58.1 F SPRING (APRIL) average temperature LOW HIGH 43.6 F 77.8 F 5

6 attractions Art Community With over 40 galleries and over 200 artists, the Mesilla Valley is the perfect place for art lovers seeking high quality productions at reasonable prices. At the Crossroads of the Southwest, it would delight some to know that the Mesilla Valley offers an extensive array of art ranging from galleries, museums, studios, public and fine art, to sculptures, paintings, photographs and historical artifacts. A wonderful variety of performing arts, theatre, music and dance are also available in this high desert community. Bataan Death March Memorial- Heroes of Bataan Veterans Park, 2651 Roadrunner Pkwy., (575) Heroes of Bataan was dedicated on April 13, 2002, in honor of the 70,000 American and Filipino POW s forced by the Japanese to surrender and walk the infamous seven-day, 65-mile Bataan Death March through the Philippines in April,1942. Of the original 70,000 men who started the march, less than 60,000 survived. After the surrender, New Mexico had the highest per capita POW population in the U.S. Because of this, nearby White Sands Missile Range hosts the annual Bataan Death March Memorial run. Fort Selden State Monument 280 Ft. Selden Rd., (575) nmmonuments.org The Fort was the home of the buffalo soldiers, an African-American cavalry unit assigned to protect the valley from Native American attacks. On summer weekends, park staff dress up and recreate fort life during the 18th century. If the staff knows you are coming they can re-enact for your group. Located 15 miles north of Las Cruces on either Interstate 25, exit 19 or Highway 185. Historic Mesilla South of Las Cruces on Highway 28, (575) mesillanm.gov Mesilla offers a wide range of historical and cultural events, shopping and dining on the town s plaza. Patrons can experience a wide variety of history and cuisine while they visit one of the most historic locations in New Mexico. An important landmark in Mesilla is the San Albino church on the plaza. The church, originally built of Adobe in 1855, still offers masses today in English and Spanish. Outside the church is a memorial to parishioners who have died in combat. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., (575) frhm.org This 47-acre farm displays antique equipment which was used on New Mexico farms and ranches in the 18th and 20th centuries. There is a live farm animal exhibit and an inside exhibit that shows how agriculture evolved over 3,000 years. A restaurant and gift shop are located on the premises. For groups, the museum offers handson classes in southwest cooking, saddle making, western roping, and sheep shearing. Located 1.5 miles east of Telshor Blvd. on University Ave. White Sands National Monument 50 miles east of Las Cruces on Highway 70, (575) nps.gov/whsa The magnificent pure white gypsum dunes provide excellent recreational opportunities, your group can picnic, white sand surf, or stroll through a portion of the 275-square mile national park. Additionally, the park offers several programs, like the White Sands Sunset Strolls, and the Full Moon Night Program. 6

7 city of las cruces facilities Baseball / Softball Fields Recreational Sports Las Cruces hosts many events for the recreational athlete. Las Cruces is host to the United States Specialty Sports Association s (USSSA) largest Slow Pitch Softball Tournament with the Whole Enchilada Softball Invitational held annually in October. In 2005 the event set a new record with 284 teams from all around the country. USSSA has also contested its World Hispanic Championship and Armed Forces Championship in Las Cruces as well. The Amateur Softball Association has also contested over 20 National Championships here, from Girls Fast Pitch to Men s Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch. The annual Missy Molina Girls Fast Pitch Tourney averages over 100 teams each year. Youth Soccer has also been on the rise in Las Cruces. The High Noon Soccer League hosts two big events each year: the Whole Enchilada Tournament in October and the Border Cup event in April which average 100 teams per event each year. Also on the rise is BMX racing. The American Bicycle Association held its Southwest Nationals at the Roadrunner BMX Track in 2002 and Professional Sports Las Cruces has featured a variety of professional sporting events such as the Professional Women s Bowling Association, World Wrestling Entertainment, Pro Boxing, and a National Basketball Association exhibition game. APODACA BALL FIELDS 801 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces, NM Baseball Field Seating Parking Lighted 375 center field 862 regular seating plus 16 ADA seating Press box, concession, rest rooms, handicap access, and general storage rooms under grandstand, security lighting, scoreboard Softball Field Seating Parking Lighted Bleacher seating Restrooms, concession, scoreboard MAAG PARK COMPLEX: FOURPLEX 1500 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM Fourplex Seating Parking Four lighted Field Field Field 3, Bleacher seating shaded Concession, rest rooms, umpire room, observation deck over building, scoreboards, PA system, security lighting, handicap access BRANIGAN BALL FIELD 1255 W. Hayner Ave., Las Cruces, NM Baseball/Softball Field Seating Parking Lighted Bleacher seating ; unpaved Scoreboard, concession, restrooms, security lighting JIM HARTY SOFTBALL COMPLEX: THREEPLEX 1840 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM Threeplex Seating Parking Three lighted Bleacher seating shaded Concession, restrooms, umpire room, scoreboards, press box, PA systems 7

8 city of las cruces facilities Baseball / Softball / Football / Soccer Fields PAZ SPORTS COMPLEX: FOURPLEX 1875 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM Fourplex Football Usage Seating Parking Four Lighted Field Field 2, 3, Field #1: 360 X 160 (Regulated) Field #2: 300 X 160 (80 yards) Bleacher seating shaded Concession, restrooms, umpire room, observation deck over building, scoreboards, PA system, security lighting, handicap access PROVENCIO/VAN DAME MULTI-PURPOSE COMPLEX 600 N. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM Fields Seating Parking 225 X 250 field that can accommodate a variety of events Fenced facility, soccer goals available Portable bleacher seating shaded RON GALLA T-BALL FIELDS 1601 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM T-Ball Fields Seating Parking Four fields 3.7 acre lighted facility Two Roberto Clemente Two T-Ball Bleacher seating shaded Rest rooms SOLDADOS MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX 1877 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM Fields Seating Parking Can be made into five fields 120 X 90 or four fields 60 X 90 Bleacher seating Field goal posts available, portable backstops available 8

9 city of las cruces facilities Soccer / Football / Frisbie Fields BURN LAKE SOCCER COMPLEX 1835 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM Fields Seating Parking Three Lighted X 300 fields Restrooms, scoreboard Portable bleacher seating can be made available HIGH NOON SOCCER COMPLEX 2004 Bruins Lane, Las Cruces, NM Fields Seating Parking 12 lighted Five fields 75 X 120 One Olympic Size Field 80 X 130 Six additional fields 65 X 110 1,500 Grandstand seats; bleacher seating in 4 fields Unpaved Concession, restrooms, scoreboards on fields one and three, handicap access Other Fields BUTTERFIELD TRAIL SHOOTING RANGE Interstate 10 West, Exit 127, Las Cruces, NM Shooting Range Outdoor pistol, outdoor rifle, rifle silhouette, pistol silhouette, muzzle loading, sporting clays, 8 bermprotected shooting areas for practical pistol or informal shooting. Parking Unpaved Metallic silhouette range, one pistol range, shotgun range, known distance range 1,000 meters, perimeter fencing, storage building LAS CRUCES SKATE PARK Hadley Dr. and Walnut St., Las Cruces, NM Skate Park Seating Parking Lighted Portable bleacher seating can be made available Concession, restrooms, PA system, handicap access Unpaved 9

10 city of las cruces facilities Other Fields LIONS PARK 701 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM Courts Seating Parking 12 lighted tennis courts; four 3 wall handball courts; two single wall handball courts Security lighting, restrooms Portable bleacher seating can be made available ; unpaved MEERSCHEIDT RECREATION CENTER 1600 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM Recreation Center Seating Parking 29,000 sq. ft, two gyms, two racquetball courts, one meeting room Bleacher seating Men/women s showers, weight room, concession, handicap access Roller Hockey Rink: Regulation-size, outdoor Volleyball Courts: Five regulation 30 X 60 sand volleyball courts WILD CHILE BMX TRACK Walnut St. and Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM wildchilebmx.com Track Seating Parking 1,150 Bicycle racing course with three turns seating and four straight aways Portable bleacher seating Unpaved Lighting, PA system, restrooms, concession and Olympic regulation starting gate MATT YOUNGBLOOD HORSESHOE COURTS 1601 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM Horseshoe Courts Seating Parking 12 lighted, five Washer (Huacha) courts Restrooms Portable bleacher seating can be made available SAMMY BURKE YOUTH BOXING CENTER 700 N. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM Gym Seating Parking For boxing Portable bleacher seating can be made available Concession, locker room, restrooms, handicap access 10

11 new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities Collegiate Sports New Mexico State University (NMSU) is the Division I school in Las Cruces. NMSU has state-of-the-art facilities in place with Aggie Memorial Stadium, the Pan American Center, the University Golf Course, the Presley Askew Baseball and Softball Complex, the Tennis Center, Equestrian Center, Swimming and Diving Complex and Track and Field Center. NMSU has hosted many D-I sporting events including the 2007 and 2008 Western Athletic Conference Basketball Championships, the 2007 Western Athletic Conference Women s Golf Championships, and the 2007 Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship. NMSU has also hosted the NCAA Men s Golf Championship. AGGIE MEMORIAL STADIUM AND STAN FULTON ATHLETICS CENTER Corner of Stewart St. and Payne St., Las Cruces, NM nmstatesports.com Features Seating Parking Multi-purpose stadium 40,000 seats in a berm structure Multiple paved and unpaved parking lots Jumbotron, concession, restrooms, press box, locker rooms, official s room, PA system, handicap access, elevator The 40,000 seat Aggie Memorial Stadium has been the home of NMSU football since The stadium utilizes a Berm structure which allows for seating both below and above the natural ground level. In 2001, Aggie Memorial Stadium was recognized as the #1 stadium in the Sun Belt Conference by Sporting News. The stadium features a Daktronics Jumbotron which is 37-feet by 58-feet, with a 23-feet by 38-feet color screen. The Jumbotron allows fans to see all angles of the game as well as replay. The Stan Fulton Athletics Center is a three-story facility that houses many of the Aggie Athletic Department s administrative offices with the Aggie football staff and the Athletic Academic Program. The complex includes classrooms, treatment areas, exercise therapy areas, hydrotherapy equipment along with taping and exam rooms. The third floor features a full-service restaurant and luxury skyboxes overlooking Aggie Memorial Stadium. 11

12 new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities Collegiate Sports Soccer Athletic Complex The Soccer Athletic Complex is home to the NM State soccer program. The Aggies moved into their new stadium in The field has a natural grass surface, and the facility shares amenities with the softball complex such as the entrance, ticket booth, concessions and restrooms. The Aggies locker room, team room and coaches offices are located in the field house just east of the Coca-Cola Weight Center. Field House The Aggie locker room is located in the Aggie Memorial Stadium Field House. The facility also encompasses a player lounge and coaches offices. Coca-Cola Weight Center One of the jewels of New Mexico State s athletic facilities is the state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Weight Training Center. Built in 1992, NM State s impressive strength and conditioning center is an enormous 13,500-square foot facility. A free weight section commands a great deal of the space, utilizing six power racks, six Olympic platforms, one unilateral hip sled and a 130-foot indoor track for 40-yard dash testing. In 1998, seven multi-safety racks, two jammer stations, two power-thrust stations and five back system machines were added to the center. An aerobic section contains stationary bicycles, treadmill and stair-stepping machines. 12

13 new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities Collegiate Sports The James B. Delamater Activity Center is home to the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at NMSU. It is open to students, faculty, staff and their guests. It offers other facilities such as a weight room, elevated indoor jogging track, racquetball courts, basketball, and volleyball play areas. The activity center was built in 1973 and underwent an expansion and renovation in JAMES B. DELAMATER ACTIVITY CENTER RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND INTRAMURAL FIELDS 1600 Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM nmsu.edu/~recsport The Pan American Center received a $22 million facelift in The renovation included a brand new state-of-the-art practice facility, offices for coaches and staff along with team meeting rooms and banquet areas. The Center is the home court for the men and women s basketball teams and women s volleyball team of NMSU. It has also served as the stage for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. These names include Elton John, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson, and George Strait. Activity Center Multi-purpose facility. Three regulation basketball courts that can be broken down into six smaller courts for volleyball. Courts feature multi-purpose flooring 28 high climbing wall with 1,750 sq. ft. Intramural Field Parking 4-acre lighted field, two soccer fields, locker rooms, restrooms, handicap access PAN AMERICAN CENTER Corner of University Ave. and Payne St., Las Cruces, NM panam.nmsu.edu Multi-purpose stadium 13,000 seats Multiple paved and unpaved parking lots Two medium size dressing rooms, two small dressing rooms, one large dressing room/crew area, two production offices, one promoter office and one large hospitality/catering room, elevator. All five dressing rooms have restroom facilities, showers, and access to telephones and high speed internet. There are seven permanent food and drink concessions, audio/visual/lighting services provided in-house. Two permanent booths and one temporary booth for t-shirt and novelty sales. Handicap access PRESLEY ASKEW FIELD BASEBALL COMPLEX 3315 Locust St., Las Cruces, NM nmstatesports.com Field Seating Parking 345 down left line, 385 left center, 400 center, 385 right center, 345 down right line 750 bleacher seating High-quality lighting, scoreboard, restrooms, concession, press box, elevator, handicap access, PA system, club-house with locker rooms, official s rooms 13

14 new mexico state university (nmsu) facilities Collegiate Sports NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL COMPLEX 1780 Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM nmstatesports.com Field Seating Parking One lighted, 200 down the line, 220 to center 1,000 bleacher seating High-quality lighting, scoreboard, restrooms, concession, press box, elevator, handicap access, PA system, club-house with locker rooms, official s room The University Tennis Center received a new home as a brand new state-of-the-art tennis center in The center accommodates the general public, the students of NMSU, and its members. It is the site of many tennis events in Las Cruces. The 12 courts can easily handle a multitude of events and tennis functions. The facility also served as home to the WAC Championships. NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY TENNIS CENTER 1800 Wells St., Las Cruces, NM nmstatesports.com 12-court layout Bleacher seating Lighting to accommodate televised matches, 3,000 sq. ft clubhouse with classrooms, locker rooms, offices, student lounge NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING COMPLEX 1520 Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM nmstatesports.com One inside pool measures 6x25 yards, one outside pool with ten lanes 50 meters x 25 yards Bleacher seating Movable bulkhead, two sets of starting blocks and two 1-meter and two 3-meter boards, locker rooms, restrooms NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY TRACK AND FIELD Corner of Wells St. and Williams St., Las Cruces, NM nmstatesports.com NCAA regulation size track, pole vaulting runway, long and triple jump runways Bleacher seating Hammer throw area, discus throw area, shot-put throw area 14

15 high school facilities Various Las Cruces sports facilities have hosted many state championships in football, softball, basketball, wrestling, soccer and others. CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 1950 S. Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM lcps.k12.nm.us/schools/high-schools/centennial-high-school/ Three regulation size indoor basketball/volleyball court with traditional hardwood flooring 3,000 seat bleacher seating Four lane quarter mile indoor running track. Two across courts can be used when bleachers are not used on each court. Also scoreboard, concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainers room, PA system LAS CRUCES HIGH SCHOOL 1755 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces, NM lascruces.lcps.k12.nm.us One regulation size indoor basketball/volleyball court with traditional hardwood flooring Bleacher seating Two across courts can be utilized when bleachers are not used, scoreboard, concession, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainer s room, PA system FIELD OF DREAMS FOOTBALL AND TRACK COMPLEX 2501 Tashiro Rd., Las Cruces, NM Football and Track Complex Seating Parking Regulation-size football field; regulation-size eight lane track 12,500 stadium seating Field house, four concession stands, restrooms, four lighting towers, two-story press box, scoreboard, PA system, locker rooms SOFTBALL COMPLEX 1601 Bruins Lane, Las Cruces, NM Softball Fourplex Seating Parking Four lighted, circular complex; all fenced at 200 1,000 bleacher seating per field Unpaved Two-story concession building, announcer s booths, umpire s locker rooms, athletic trainer s room, sports lighting, scoreboard, restrooms BASEBALL COMPLEX Regulation high school baseball field Bleacher seating for 910. Bus parking available Electronic scoreboard, outside stadium lights, audio system, four press box rooms, two outside viewing terraces on the second floor, concessions, dugouts and batting cages, and training room MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 1955 N. Valley Dr., Las Cruces, NM mayfield.lcps.k12.nm.us Two regulation size indoor basketball/volleyball courts with traditional hardwood flooring Bleacher seating Two across courts can be utilized when bleachers are not used, scoreboard, concession, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainer s room, PA system OÑATE HIGH SCHOOL 5700 Mesa Grande Dr., Las Cruces, NM onate.lcps.k12.nm.us Three regulation size indoor basketball/volleyball courts with traditional hardwood flooring Bleacher seating Two across courts can be utilized when bleachers are not used, scoreboard, concession, restrooms, locker rooms, athletic trainer s room, PA system 15

16 recreational facilities Golf Courses RED HAWK GOLF CLUB 3601 Arroyo Rd., (575) golflascruces.com Features Parking 7,523 from the tips The course amenities include: driving range, pro shop, putting green, snack bar, and full bar NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE 3000 Herb Wimberly Dr., Las Cruces, NM nmsugolf.com Features Parking 7,000 yards from the Aggie Tees Par 72, 18-hole course, clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, banquet room with a capacity for 200 people, driving range, putting green This 18-hole Ken Dye course is the newest addition to Las Cruces golfing community. Opened in October 2011 and measuring in at 7,523 (from the tips), links-style course features rolling and generous greens with a challenging yet spacious design. The course can be accessed through SkyCaddie. PICACHO HILLS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE 6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM picachohillscc.com Features Parking 7,028 yards from the black tees Par 72, 18-hole course, clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, locker rooms, driving range, putting green, tennis courts, swimming pool Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top ten courses in New Mexico, this private course has hosted many golf tournaments and events such as: the 2003 Sun Country Amateur, the 2004 US Open Qualifier, the 2004 American Junior Golf Association Nike All Star Classic, the 2004 Sun Country Mid- Amateur, and the 2004 Sun Country Challenge Cup. Regarded as one of the most challenging courses in the area, the NMSU Golf Course has played host to three NCAA National Championships along with numerous conference and USGA qualifying championships. The 18-hole course is framed by the majestic Organ Mountain to the east and the Mesilla Valley to the west. The course also serves as the Aggie Cross Country course. SONOMA RANCH GOLF COURSE 1274 Golf Club Rd., Las Cruces, NM sonomaranchgolf.com Features Parking 7,028 yards from the black tees Par 72, 18-hole course, clubhouse, pro-shop, Sunset Grill Restaurant A combination of sand, lush green fairways, blue skies as far as the eye can see create the oasis in the desert that is Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. The course is best known for its undulating bent grass greens that vary in difficulty. The course rolls up and down the desert hills and creates tricky challenges with a number of long holes. 16

17 recreational facilities SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO SPEEDWAY 11 miles west of Las Cruces; Interstate 10, Exit 132, Las Cruces, NM snmspeedway.com 5/16 mile, oval, clay track Grandstand seating Semi-banked track with 4 degrees of banking at the bottom; 12 degrees of banking on the outside, concession, press box, restrooms SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO FAIRGROUNDS RODEO ARENA Located off of Frontage Rd., off Interstate 10, midway between exits 127 and 132, Las Cruces, NM snmstatefair.com 200 X 250 covered multi-purpose events center 2,200 seating capacity including 30 box seats that will hold 10 people per box, unpaved Arena is portable allowing for other types of events to be accommodated TEN PIN ALLEY 1201 E. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM 10pinalleylc.com Features 32 lane bowling center, billiards hall with 10 regulation tables Parking Automatic scoring, restaurant, bar, arcade 17

18 where to stay GROUP FRIENDLY HOTELS, RESORTS & RV PARKS # OF ROOMS HIGH SPEED INTERNET POOL INDOOR/OUTDOOR RESTAURANT ON-SITE FITNESS CENTER FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SMOKING ROOMS OFFERED BREAKFAST BUSINESS CENTER INDOOR OUTDOOR CORRIDOR ON-SITE LAUNDRY HANDICAP ACCESS ROOMS PETS ALLOWED AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN 901 Avenida de Mesilla (800) BEST WESTERN MISSION INN 1765 S. Main St (800) X O N, W X X X O/I X X X 68 X O O X O X X THE BIG CHILE INN 2160 W. Picacho Ave COMFORT INN & SUITES 1300 Avenida de Mesilla (800) 4-CHOICE 50 X O N. W X X X X O X 50 X I W X X X X O/I X X X (W/FEE) X (W/FEE) COMFORT SUITES 2101 S. Triviz Dr (800) 4-CHOICE DRURY INN & SUITES 1631 Hickory Loop (800) DRURYINN ECONO LODGE 2585 S. Valley Dr (800) FAIRFIELD INN 2101 Summit Ct (800) HAMPTON INN & SUITES 2350 E. Griggs Ave (800) HAMPTON HILTON GARDEN INN 2550 S. Don Roser Dr (800) HILTONS HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 2635 S. Valley Dr (800) HOLIDAY HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NORTH 2142 Telshor Ct (800) X I W X X X I X X X 73 X I N, W X X X X I X X X 38 x O N. W X X X I X X 77 X O N, W X X X I X X 73 X I N, W X X X X I X X 114 X O O. N X X X I X X 87 X I, SPA N, W X X X I X X 80 X I N, W X X X X I X X X HOTEL ENCANTO DE LAS CRUCES 705 S. Telshor Blvd (866) X O O, N, W X X I X X LA QUINTA INN DE MESILLA 790 Avenida de Mesilla (800) LA QUINTA INN & SUITES ORGAN MOUNTAIN 1500 Hickory Dr (800) MESON DE MESILLA 1803 Avenida de Mesilla MOTEL 6 TELSHOR 2120 Summit Ct (800) QUALITY INN & SUITES 2200 S. Valley Dr (877) RAMADA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 201 E. University Ave (800) RAMADA SLEEP INN 2121 S. Triviz Dr (800) 4-CHOICE SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 1611 Hickory Loop (888) X O N, W X X X I X X X 87 X O N, W X I X X X 14 X O O X I X 87 X I N, W O X 55 X O N X X X X O X X X 114 X I O, N X X X I X X X 63 X I, SPA N, W X X I X X 101 X O N. W X X X I X X STAYBRIDGE SUITES 2651 Northrise Dr (800) X O N, W X X X I X X X (W/ FEE) TOWNPLACE SUITES 2143 Telshor Ct (800) X O N, W X X X I X X X HACIENDA RV PARK 740 Stern Dr (888) spaces X HOT TUB N X X X X LAS CRUCES KOA 814 Weinrich Rd (800) spaces X X SIESTA RV PARK 1551 Avenida de Mesilla (800) SUNNY ACRES RV PARK 595 N. Valley Dr (877) spaces 78 spaces X N X X X N X X 18

19 services AIRPORTS EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 6701 Convair Rd. El Paso, TX (915) elpasointernationalairport.com LAS CRUCES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 8960 Zia Blvd. Las Cruces, NM (575) las-cruces.org/facilities/airport AIRLINES AMERICAN AIRLINES 6805 Boeing Dr., El Paso Airport El Paso, TX (915) (800) aa.com DELTA AIRLINES 6701 Convair Rd., El Paso Airport El Paso, TX (915) , (800) delta.com SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 6701 Convair Rd., El Paso Airport El Paso, TX (915) , (800) , (800) Spanish southwest.com UNITED AIRLINES El Paso Airport El Paso, TX (800) united.com AIRPORT SHUTTLE L & M LIMOUSINE Highway 70 E. Las Cruces, NM (575) (800) landmlimo.com LAS CRUCES SHUTTLE 2222 S. Valley Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) (800) lascrucesshuttle.com BUS SERVICE/CHARTERS EL PASO, TX ALL ABOARD AMERICA 4601 Titanic Ave. El Paso, TX (915) (800) allaboardamerica.com BUS SERVICE/CHARTERS LAS CRUCES GREYHOUND BUS LINES 800 E. Thorpe Rd. Las Cruces, NM (575) greyhound.com LAS CRUCES ROADRUNNER TRANSIT 1501 E. Hadley Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) las-cruces.org LAS CRUCES SHUTTLE & CHARTER SERVICE 2222 S. Valley Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) (800) lascrucesshuttle.com CABS/LIMOUSINES CHECKER CAB/ YELLOW CAB 1229 S. Espanola St. Las Cruces, NM (575) JL STYLE LIMOUSINE 3993 Desert Park Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) L & M LIMOUSINE Hwy. 70 E. Las Cruces, NM (575) (800) landmlimo.com SAFERIDE SERVICES 1040 N. Main St. Las Cruces, NM (575) (800) TOURS OF EL PASO AND LAS CRUCES SI! EL PASO TOURS Santa Teresa, NM (915) sielpasotours.com Standard and unique transportation. TOURS/GROUP TOURS/ TRAVEL LAS CRUCES CORRALITOS TRAIL RIDES Fairacres, NM (575) corralitostrailrides.com Group or individual trail rides by the hour. LA MORENA WALKING TOURS 2487 Calle Principal Mesilla, NM (575) Guided tours featuring ghost stories and historic tales of Mesilla while strolling around the plaza. TRAIN SERVICE Amtrak-El Paso 700 San Francisco Ave. El Paso, TX (915) (800) amtrak.com US AIRWAYS 6415 Convair Rd. El Paso Airport, El Paso, TX (915) (800) usairways.com/awa 19

20 HIGHWAY maps Apodaca Ballfield 2 BMX Park, Maag Park, Paz Park, Ron Galla T-Ball Fields, Soldados Multipurpose Fields, Skate Park 3 Branigan Ball Park 4 Burn Lake Soccer Fields 5 Field of Dreams Sports Complex 6 Lions Tennis Courts 7 NMSU Golf Course 8 Picacho Hills Country Club 9 Provencio Van Dame Soccer Fields 10 Red Hawk Golf Course 11 Sonoma Ranch Golf Course NEW MEXICO HIGHWAY 285 ACTIVITY CENTER AGGIE MEMORIAL STADIUM NMSU NATATORIUM PAN AMERICAN CENTER PRESLEY ASKEW FIELD TENNIS CENTER TRACK & FIELD CENTER EL PASO, TX 20

21 211 N. WATER ST. LAS CRUCES, NM