Mesilla, Historical desert town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States.
The town extends across 6.7 square miles of land near the Rio Grande, featuring traditional adobe structures and a central plaza.
After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, Mesilla became part of the United States through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853.
San Albino Basilica stands as the central religious monument of Mesilla, reflecting the strong Mexican and Spanish influences in local traditions.
The Farmers and Crafts Market operates every Friday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM, offering local products around the plaza.
The Fountain Theatre, operating since the early 1900s, remains the oldest active movie house in New Mexico.
Location: Doña Ana County
Inception: 1848
Elevation above the sea: 1,183 m
Website: http://mesillanm.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.27278,-106.80083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
Aggie Memorial Stadium
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Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
14.3 km
Fort Selden
26 km
Organ Needle
23.9 km
Mesilla Plaza
534 m
Rio Grande Theatre
4.7 km
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
6.8 km
Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
4.4 km
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
5.2 km
Wells Fargo Tower
4.2 km
San Jose Church
19 km
Green Bridge
8.1 km
Goddard Hall
4.5 km
Alameda-Depot Historic District
4.7 km
Phillips Chapel CME Church
5.4 km
Chope's Town Cafe and Bar
19.3 km
Foster Hall
4.6 km
Rio Grande Bridge at Radium Springs
26.5 km
L.B. Bentley General Merchandise
25.7 km
Nason House
4.5 km
Barela-Reynolds House
545 m
Frank and Amelia Jones House
16.3 km
Hadley-Ludwick House
3.9 km
Nestor Armijo House
4.3 km
Dona Ana Village Historic District
12.9 km
Mesilla Park Historic District
2.8 km
Old Doña Ana County Courthouse
4.2 km
Branigan Cultural Center
4.9 kmReviews
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