Mesilla was the major town in southern New Mexico until 1881. The Butterfield-Overland Coach had a stop in town, and many festivals attended by the likes of Pancho Villa and Billy the Kid. In 1881, Santa Fe railroad wanted to establish a station in town, but the politicians asked too much money, and the station was established in near by Las Cruces. Mesilla has not had much growth, while Las Cruces became the second largest city in New Mexico.
@summerfield Thanks! I'm not sure of the history of this home, but my guess is it is one of the original builds from when town was founded. It likely was a ranch home.
August 8th, 2021
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