strap on my spurs......

[vernacular_life]

Our trip to El Paso is approaching (we're trying to pretend its an anniversary trip instead of a nephew's-birthday-and-christening trip) and I've found the coolest town that I hope that we can get away to visit on Sunday afternoon.  It looks like its about 30 miles away or so, definately driveable....  shit....just mapquested it, and it's 70 miles away.  150 miles is too much in one day,esp as we probably won't get away from El Paso until 2.........but wait!  The speed limit out there is 70!  So it only takes a hour!  hm.......

I hope we can get there and see the sunset against the buildings....

Mesilla, New Mexico
Mesilla is a small town by today's standards but, 150 years ago it was the major stop for travelers going between San Antonio and San Diego. Mesilla hasn't changed much over the years, allowing visitors to see what an 1800’s border town looked like. Western Legend Billy the Kid once stood trial for murder in a Mesilla courtroom, and the Mesilla Plaza was once a major stop for the Butterfield Stagecoach. Originally, Mesilla was part of Mexico, but with the signing of the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, the village became part of the United States. Today, Mesilla offers a wide range of historical and cultural events, shopping and dining on the town's plaza. Enjoy a meal at the famous Double Eagle or La Posta restaurants, where patrons can experience a wide variety of cuisine and history while they visit one of the most historical locations in New Mexico.
Another important landmark in Mesilla is the San Albino Church on the plaza. The church, originally built of adobe in 1855, still offers masses today, both in English and Spanish. Outside the church is a memorial to parishioners who died in combat.

Comments

[effy.livejournal.com]

Well, Mesilla is nice. We lived in Las Cruces for about 2 years. Mesilla is 2 miles from Las Cruces (and is essentially considered Las Cruces).

From El Paso, you'll definitely get there in less than an hour. Definitely.

There's a great art gallery there that sells nambe. I would definitely recommend it.

Also, La Posta is a great restaurant, and is in the square. We loved it, and went there for our 5 month anniversary.

Plus, you'll get to see the mountains (see icon).

Have fun!

[vernacular-life.livejournal.com]

That's right! I do remember you saying that you lived in NM!

I forgot about the Nambe stuff - hairdresser says that she always stocks up on it when she's there. Thanks for the reminder (and link...I'd have never of found it because I thought it was spelled Nampbe!)

yayyy mountains!

[harri-cady.livejournal.com]

It looks and sounds fantastic. I hope you get to go!