Set just west of Downtown Main Street, Alameda Depot was established in 1881 as Las Cruces' first suburb. The neighborhood was born from the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad which connected Las Cruces with Rincon and El Paso; transporting building materials that would go on to define the neighborhood's architecture. Unlike other Las Cruces neighborhoods, which feature mainly traditional Southwest Adobe-style homes made of mud-brick, Alameda Depot's homes were constructed using imported materials like lumber and stone. The result was Craftsman bungalows among Pueblo Revival-style homes. Today, the neighborhood is home to more than 500 properties; over 200 are designated as historic. “Investors, in particular, like the location, the Old Western vibe and the fact that Pioneer Women’s Park is right in the middle of it” says Eric Cevallos, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Las Cruces and Las Cruces resident of 15 years. "You’re also only a few miles from New Mexico State University and just steps from downtown, so it’s in the middle of all Las Cruces’ action.”
Alameda Depot boast historic homes and charming streetscapes.
Alameda Depot boast a variety of Pueblo Revival homes.
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Plaques mark historic homes
The neighborhood’s wide, open streets are set in a grid-pattern around Pioneer Women’s Park. Some lawns here are landscaped with gravel and rocks for drought resistance, while others feature lush green grass. Plaques on historic homes share their age and stories. The Queen Anne-style Elias Day house on West Griggs Avenue - once known for being a local party house – was built in 1896. Nearby, Craftsman bungalows were built between 1900 and 1910. Two blocks east of Pioneer Women’s Park on Alameda Boulevard, white stucco duplexes, Pueblo Revivals with parapets and single-story Spanish-style houses were built anywhere between 1920 and the late 1930s. One-bedroom homes range between $175,000 to $250,000. Two- to four-bedroom homes are priced between $300,000 and $700,000, depending on their size and maintenance. There is no homeowner’s association in Alameda Depot. “The homes are among the most affordable you’ll find in America right now,” says Jamie Edwards, Associate Broker and Realtor with EXIT Realty Horizons in Las Cruces. “And they come with views of the surrounding Organ and Robledo Mountains.”
Alameda Depot boast historic homes and charming streetscapes.
Alameda Depot features diverse architectural styles.
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STEM opportunities at New Mexico State
Local students can start out at Alameda Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, then advance to the B-rated Sierra Middle School. Students can join clubs like Amnesty International and Best Buddies at the A-minus rated Las Cruces High School. Amnesty International is the world’s largest human rights organization, while the Best Buddies program builds connections between intellectually disabled and general population students. J. Paul Taylor Academy earns an A-minus while Alma d' Arte High earns a B, offering public charter school options in the area. New Mexico State University is 3 miles south of Alameda Depot. The school is a NASA Space Grant College, giving students who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) opportunities for fellowships and scholarships.
Alameda Depot is just minutes away from NMSU.
Alameda Elementary serves students living in Alameda Depot.
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A park funded and founded by the women of Las Cruces
In the heart of the neighborhood lies Pioneer Women's Park, a simple 2-acre green space with picnic benches, a playground and a gazebo in its center. ”People get married at that park, particularly in the gazebo,” says Cevellos. It was the first official park in Las Cruces, established in 1898 by the Woman's Improvement Association as a safe place for children to play. Less than a mile east of the neighborhood in the Historic Mesquite District, Klein Park offers basketball courts, a playground and open fields. This park has been a local gathering spot since before Las Cruces was founded, but wasn’t officially designated as a park until the late 1930s. Today, it hosts festivals for Diez y Seis de Septiembre; Mexican Independence Day, and Cinco De Mayo. At the north end of the district, the Jardin de Mesquite displays vibrant murals painted by local students, celebrating the neighborhood's history and diversity. For a deeper dive into the area's past, the former Santa Fe Railroad depot has been transformed into the Las Cruces Railroad Museum, where model trains and knowledgeable historians share the story of Alameda Depot's origins. Nature lovers will enjoy the Museum of Nature and Science, featuring live animals and plants that highlight regional wildlife. Admission to both museums is free.
Pioneer Women's Park is a historic gem in the center of the neighborhood.
The Pioneer Women's Park offers a playground in the Alameda Depot neighborhood.
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Downtown Main Street and Historic Mesquite District
Within the neighborhood, residents can walk to breakfast at A Bite of Belgium on North Alameda Boulevard, a Belgian restaurant that serves up liege waffles with Bavarian cream. Less than a mile east of the neighborhood, Downtown Main Street and the Historic Mesquite District brim with small independently owned businesses like La Nueva Casita Café, serving authentic Mexican food since 1957. Other downtown restaurants include Grounded Café and Downtown Blues Coffee Bean; both serving specialty lattes, and Icebox Brewing/Boneyard Cantina; a brewpub. Residents can shop for vinyls at Eyeconik Records or browse through the largest independent bookstore in New Mexico, COAS Books. For a night out, the two-story Rio Grande Theatre is one of the “most endangered historic places” in the state. With more than 400 seats, folks can visit the theatre to see local and regional concerts, plays and movie screenings. For groceries, 7 blocks of vendors sell handcrafted goods and homemade food at the Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces each Saturday. The market sets up shop in the middle of downtown near the Rio Grande Theatre. Residents can stock up on everyday goods at Albertsons on El Paseo Road, set about a mile away from Alameda Depot.
RAD Retrocade is a fun spot filled with pop culture references.
Alameda Depot residents love shopping at COAS Bookstore.
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Alameda Depot is just minutes away from the Mesquite Historic District.
Historic Phillips Chapel still stands
In the Mesquite Historic District, the Phillips Chapel CME (Christian Methodist Episcopal Church) on North Tornillo Street was Built in 1911, the oldest African-American church in Las Cruces. Today it is a registered historic building, still housing worship services each Sunday and Bible Study each Wednesday.
Road changes underway
Interstate 10 is about 3 miles away via South Main Street; leading west to El Paso, Texas in about 45 miles, or east to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico in about 60 miles. The Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal is half a mile south of the neighborhood, operating RoadRUNNER Transit which has 8 bus routes throughout the city. The closest hospital is Mesilla Valley Hospital, set 4 miles northest of the neighborhood. For air travel, folks will have to drive about 52 miles to the El Paso International Airport. Road infrastructure has long been an issue in Las Cruces, with potholes and poorly maintained streets leading residents pay hundreds of dollars annually in car repairs. The city has invested in improvements along a mile of U.S. 70 and North Main Street that aims to enhance traffic flow, and make the roads much smoother and safer for driving.
Alameda Depot residents benefit from the convenience of South Central Transit.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico is about 60 miles from Alameda Depot.
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Dust ordinances
Las Cruces' dry desert climate and the city's proximity to the Rio Grande and surrounding desert landscapes contribute to the presence of dust in the environment. The City of Las Cruces has put ordinances in place in attempt to control dust measures, such as requiring construction sites to implement dust-reducing practices and enforcing fines for excessive dust emissions.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,281
Median Age
39
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,812
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,710
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
54.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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