Travel
Air Travel
El Paso International Airport is an easy one-hour drive from NMSU Campus:
Driving Directions
From the North: Take Interstate-25 south to University Ave, Exit 1. Continue heading right on the exit ramp. Proceed west on University Ave. NMSU is on your left.
From the South: Take Interstate-10 to Interstate-25. Exit Interstate-25 North to University Ave, Exit 1. Turn left on University Ave. and cross over the highway. NMSU is on your left.
From the West: Take the Main Street Exit #142 (off of Interstate-10). Turn right on Main Street (northbound), and then right on University Ave. Continue to proceed east on University Ave. NMSU is on your right.
From the East (Northeast): When entering Las Cruces off Hwy 70, take Interstate-25 south to University Ave, Exit 1. Continue heading right on the exit ramp. Proceed west on University Ave. NMSU is on your left.
Lodging
We are partnering with Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU to provide discounted rates for Symposium attendees. More details to come. Other nearby hotels include:
Things to do
NMSU is located in Las Cruces, the second largest city in New Mexico. Visit the beautiful Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument for hiking or scenic views, explore local history at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, or stroll through the vibrant farmers' markets downtown.