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Las Cruces

American  
[lahs kroo-sis] / lɑs ˈkru sɪs /

noun

  1. a city in S New Mexico, on the Rio Grande.


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He wants his daughters to have a good time in Las Cruces, but what he really wants is for them to know that he’s a great father.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024

More than 1.7 million people were in an area deemed at “critical” risk of wildfire on Monday, including those in El Paso and Las Cruces, N.M.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

The Las Cruces police said additional information will be shared later in the week.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

He resigned in 1986 and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Since the killing of the “Kid,” Kip McKinney has died with his boots off, while Pat Garrett died with them on, being shot and killed on the road between Tularosa and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

From History of 'Billy the Kid' by Siringo, Chas. A.

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