New Mexico State University

Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunions | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Parties | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:12000
Capacity:12000
On-Site
Spaces:40
Spaces:40
Maximum
Overnight:1500
Overnight:1500
About
About New Mexico State University
MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN LAS CRUCES UNIQUE!
Conference Services can help customize your conference participants' experience and ensure your event runs seamlessly. Coordination of house, meals and meetings, in addition to coordinating on-campus parking permits, internet access and access to the pool and exercise facilities are just a few examples. Further, athletic fields and facilities, classroom space, or other venues on campus can be used depending on the time of year and availability.
LOCATION & RECREATION THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:
Located at the base of the Organ Mountains and along the meandering Rio Grande River, Las Cruces is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination. With 350 days of sunshine per year, our ideal location brings visitors into contact with spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions and world-class New Mexican food! Enjoy ghost towns, White Sands National Monument, museums, spectacular hiking and more, all within easy reach of your destination. Visit www.lascrucescvb.org for more information and ideas.
Nearby Airports: El Paso, TX - 45 Minutes | Albuquerque, NM - 3 Hours | Tucson, AZ - 4 Hours
Conference Services can help customize your conference participants' experience and ensure your event runs seamlessly. Coordination of house, meals and meetings, in addition to coordinating on-campus parking permits, internet access and access to the pool and exercise facilities are just a few examples. Further, athletic fields and facilities, classroom space, or other venues on campus can be used depending on the time of year and availability.
LOCATION & RECREATION THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:
Located at the base of the Organ Mountains and along the meandering Rio Grande River, Las Cruces is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination. With 350 days of sunshine per year, our ideal location brings visitors into contact with spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions and world-class New Mexican food! Enjoy ghost towns, White Sands National Monument, museums, spectacular hiking and more, all within easy reach of your destination. Visit www.lascrucescvb.org for more information and ideas.
Nearby Airports: El Paso, TX - 45 Minutes | Albuquerque, NM - 3 Hours | Tucson, AZ - 4 Hours
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Nearby Cities & Airports: El Paso, TX - 45 Minutes
Albuquerque, NM - 3 Hours
Tucson, AZ - 4 Hours
:
El Paso International Airport - 45 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $2.50 per car
CATERING
NMSU Catering is committed to making your event a success. Our team of catering professionals is available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event. Our culinary team has designed a variety of menus to fit a wide range of tastes and budgets, including regional ingredients, university favorites and specialty items. We are excited to provide you with our catering guide to assist you in planning your event. All menus are only suggestions, however, as our commitment is to customize menus specifically for your special occasion. From a formal dinner to meeting break refreshments, we offer creative menus, elegant presentations, and thoughtful service to provide your guests with a positive and memorable dining experience. We appreciate your business and will do whatever we can to make your event memorable from start to finish. To plan your next event, or for further assistance, please contact our Catering Director at catering@nmsu.edu or order online at nmsuflavours.catertrax.com/.Must Use In-House Catering

Cultural Catering

Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted

Self-Service Alcohol Permitted

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
12000 Attendees
40 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 800 | Classroom Style 600 | Standing Reception 800 | Seated Reception 1000 | Outdoor/Rooftop Spaces 100
TECHNOLOGY
All event spaces have ability to be outfitted with your technology needs and many have built-in equipment that is turnkey ready to use. Our NMSU event support staff are trained to meet with all of our customers to ensure that everything is event ready and to help answer any questions at the beginning of your event. For an hourly fee, we can arrange a dedicated NMSU support technician who will be scheduled and assigned to be present for the duration of your event.For special request or additional questions about our in-house Audio/Visual equipment please contact us directly. Ask your event planner about our AV pricing and packages!
Equipment Available:
HD Projectors - Both in house and portable units to fit your needs.
PA Systems - Ability to use both handheld and hands-free microphones to connect to house systems, or portable speaker systems.
Signage - Vertical sign stands, easels, and stanchions are available to direct and control traffic, or post valuable information pertaining to your event.
Cords and Hardware - Wide range of cord and adapters to fulfill the needs of different clients and technology capabilities. Includes:
• Adapters: HDMI, VGA, USB-C, Mac, 3.5 (Aux)
• Extension cords
• Power Cables
• XLR (Mic) Cables
• Power Strips
• Cord Runners
Presentation - Wireless clickers can be provided to electronic presentations (PowerPoint) to ensure smooth and professional delivery.
Along with audio visual presentation we also offer physical presenting styles such as whiteboards, portable projection screens, and flip cards. Markers and erasers can be provided upon request.
Pipe and Drape - Can be used at variable lengths and heights in black and crimson (maroon) for the following:
• Backdrops
• Privacy Booths
• Photo booths
• Crowd Control
• Hiding Equipment
Podiums and Mic Stands - For more formal or official events podiums can be used to draw attention to the speaker and create a nice centerpiece for the presentation. Capable of connecting audio.
Adjustable standing and tabletop mic stands can also be used for panel talks, bands, or general purpose use.
Staging - Elevate your presentations by creating a focal point for the speaker or performer. Stages can be assembled in multiple dimensions and are always finished with skirting to ensure presentability. Stairs and handicap ramps may also be added at request.
On-hand assistance - Trained AV crew members are on hand for short term assistance or event long help. Will kindly assist clients with event troubleshooting or providing means of adjusting equipment and furniture involved in the event setup.
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol Consumption
Cannabis Industry-Friendly

Cannabis Consumption

Family-Friendly

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
1500 Overnight Guests
Multi-purpose, Ballrooms, Classrooms, Arenas, Club lounges, Overnight lodging suites, Offices, Auditoriums, Boardrooms, Outdoor Patios,
Yes
Free

Private
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
ADA Accessible
Biking
Dry Cleaning Services
Eco-Friendly
Fitness Center
Food and Beverage On-Site
Golf Course
Hiking
Historical Landmarks Nearby
Meditation
Outdoor Event/Meeting Space
Outdoor Tent
Overnight Accommodations
Parking On-Site
Running
Sightseeing
Sports Facilities
Swimming Pool
Team Building
Washer/Dryer
Wi-Fi
Unique Experiences
MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE UNIQUE Conference Services can help customize your conference participants’ experience and ensure your event runs seamlessly. Coordination of housing, meals and meetings, in addition to coordinating on-campus parking permits, Internet access and access to the pool and exercise facilities are just a few examples. Further, athletic fields and facilities, classroom space, or other venues on campus can be used depending on the time of year and availability.LOCATION & RECREATION THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Located at the base of the Organ Mountains and along the meandering Rio Grande River, Las Cruces is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination. With 350 days of sunshine per year, our ideal location brings visitors into contact with spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions and world-class Mexican food! Enjoy ghost towns, White Sands National Monument, museums, spectacular hiking and more, all within easy reach of your destination.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
El Paso International Airport - 45 minutesNearby Cities
Nearby Cities & Airports: El Paso, TX - 45 Minutes miles | Albuquerque, NM - 3 Hours miles | Tucson, AZ - 4 HoursTransportation + Parking
