Continuing the journey from Shakespeare ghost town , we visited Las Cruces (“The Crosses”), New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. El Paso is a border town and for foreigners, I would recommend carrying a US visa or green card as there are temporary CBP checkpoints set up in its vicinity.

A picturesque landscapes near Las Cruces with sprawling fields and mountainous backdrops
Las Cruces, New Mexico
A large sculpture of a roadrunner created from recycled materials, located near Las Cruces, New Mexico, stands prominently against a desert landscape backdrop.
Big Chilli

I wouldn’t recommend spending more than a few hours in Las Cruces. If you are planning to eat then do check out the town/pueblo of Mesilla next to Las Cruces before leaving. Our next stop was El Paso, Texas. Right across the Rio Grande is the Mexican city of Juárez.

A view of El Paso, Texas, with mountains in the background
An aerial view of a cityscape with numerous buildings, roads, and sparse greenery

We continued our journey to Carlsbad .