The second-biggest city in New Mexico is home to a myriad of local shops, interesting museums, and seriously beautiful ...

Tickets are now on sale for the Southern New Mexico Fair and Rodeo online. Ticket prices are $10 for children and $15 for adults. The Fair is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 24; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept.

Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico, but it still has the laid-back pace of a much smaller town. The sunny, moderate climate permits year-round outdoor activities.