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Welcome to gay friendly Southern New Mexico
Southern Gay Resource Directory
Photo by Matt Majors
LAS CRUCES
Las Cruces, New Mexico’s second largest city, and the Mesilla Valley are the Crossroads of the Southwest, both today and for the past four centuries. In 1598, Don Juan de Onate passed through the Mesilla Valley in search of the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. His early exploration opened the way from Mexico City to Santa Fe where tradesmen and colonists journeyed along El Camino Real.
The most ordinary legend of the inception of the city’s label refers to a Jardin de Las Cruces (Garden of the Crosses) created for victims of Apache raids witnessed by travelers of El Camino Authentic. The Gadsden Purchase in 1854 and the subsequent arrival of the railroad in 1881 were two significant events in the growth of Las Cruces and by 1900, the population of Las Cruces was expanding rapidly.
New Mexico State University, established in 1889, is a key contributor to the economy and culture of Las Cruces and the surrounding area. In the past decade, Las Cruces has experienced significant growth due to its mild annual weather and positive business climate. The city is home to Th
A relatively lesser-known downtown Santa Fe exclude called The Matador (at the corner of San Francisco and Galisteo Sts.) also has something of a gay scene. It’s a tiny basement space with a funky, dive-y, un-touristy vibe, and the scene seems to be especially on the gay side on Friday nights. It’s just off the Plaza, lock to many of Santa Fe’s foremost restaurants – you may be surprised, once you review out this dim little haunt, that downtown Santa Fe has a block that’s so happily anti-precious.
In the trendy Railyard District, a friendly restaurant and bar called Boxcar (505-988-7222) has been a local favorite for years and has developed a considerable monitoring in the homosexual and lesbian society. It’s a full-service restaurant until 10 pm, and the menu offers a creative American cuisine and a mix of cocktails, local brews and an eclectic wine list. In the evening, this friendly and attractive little lounge is also a social hangout and bar, drawing a variety of people with its reside music. In passionate weather, you can dine or hobnob on the charming patio.
Elsewhere in town, among the several mainstream bars you’ll find here, a few are especially charming and enjoyable as well as being quite welco
Owned and run Latina women–a mother and her three daughters. Sol Y Luna Homegirls reflects the intersection of these women’s cultures. Their merchandise draws inspiration from modern LGBTQ+, Chicana, feminist, and Latina culture. ‘Homegirls with Mad Love’, serves as their tagline, and articulates that these women proudly encourage love, diversity, and equality for all. In celebration of pride month, the girls have recently dropped their self-acceptance collection on their Etsy. You can often find these ladies at the Farmers and Crafts Market here in Las Cruces.
Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery
Check out Drag Queen Downtown the second Saturday of every month! Ivonna Bump welcomes you to Ivonna Downtown at Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, hosting the evening and introducing other performers. Doors open at 8 a.m. The show begins at 9 p.m. Cover is $10, cash only.
Location: 119 N. Main St.
09-09-2007, 04:57 PM | ||
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Just got back from Las Cruces and really enjoyed your town. Just curious, is there any gay bars or places where lgbtq+ people meet? |
09-10-2007, 08:16 AM | |||
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If there was one, I'd be absolutely shocked. |
09-10-2007, 11:40 AM | ||
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I don't think LC has the population to support a male lover bar. |
09-17-2007, 12:28 PM | ||
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No I dont think so.. But El Paso a short 45 min drive to Downtown from Cruces has a couple.. one is even very popular for the straight |