Barnes &amp; Noble

Books! Oh the sweet smell of books…read more.. I have always been partial to local bookstores like this one. It reminds me of a smaller New Mexico flavored Powell's of Portland, OR. I could spend hours in a place like this, and I have. Usually find things I didn't even know I needed. I try 9 out of 10 times to buy used books from a local source. Unfortunately, I was not able to find the list of books I was looking for but I still had a great time looking around. Also, the staff and specifically the person that helped me was awesome and extremely helpful. I shall return...

Cd selection sucks and the vinyls are priced to hell, vinyls being sold for $50 that can be found…read moreat target for $15, cmon get a grip. employees are nice!

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Bowlins Mesilla Book Center

Jam packed with shoppers today the Mesilla Book Center. There were not enough employees to offer a…read morehand for books, but I was still able to find some great deals!

One of the other shops recommended this bookstore so I decided to stop it. Unfortunately, I left…read moreempty handed because of their lack of customer service. When I say customer service I'm not asking for extraordinary white glove treatment. I walked and the gentleman behind the counter looked up but couldn't be so much as bothered to greet me and carried on reading his own book. My friend and I were the only people in the store so he wasn't helping anyone and we made legit eye contact so he definitely saw us. I saw a few interesting titles that I purchased on Amazon. I would have much rather given my money to a local small business but in this case they didn't earn it. The whole interaction just left a bad taste in my mouth.

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Casa Camino Real

5.0(2 reviews)

1.7 mi

Great food, very good selection on the menu. Restaurant/Bar open at 11 am on Wednesday. Restaurant…read moreopens at 4. Prices are very reasonable. Staff is very friendly and polite and makes sure you are taken care of. Couple of food selections to recommend are the Chicken chimichunga covered in queso. Also their green chile cheeseburger and fries. Somehow my review was supposed to review the Restaurant Casa El Camino located in La Mesa, NM but ended up for Las Cruces. Can't figure out how to correct the review.

I love books and bookstores. I can spend hours at a bookstore reading or browsing through books. If…read moreonly I had more time to do it! I regret not taking photos when I visited Casa Camino Real. It's been awhile since I've gone. I love this unique, one of a kind bookstore! It has a homey feel to it. It feels like grandma's or tia's (aunt's) house when you're there. Chicana author Denise Chavez owns it with her husband. Can you believe I actually had the opportunity to take a writing workshop with her? It was such a great opportunity! She's an award-winning writer and there I was in her presence! Thanks to a great aunt, I had the opportunity to take her workshop. My poor aunt is still waiting for me to write a book! Maybe it will happen someday! Anyway... Mrs. Chavez's bookstore has all kinds of books! There was even books in the bathroom! There were lots of children's and non-fiction books, along with many others. I'm not sure what the hours of operation are so I recommend calling before showing up. Mrs. Chavez also sells books online at: abebooks.com She has over 1,000 books for sale there. Copies of her books are sold on Amazon and pretty much anywhere else books are sold. Check this gem out if you're in Las Cruces sometime. There is something for everyone.

Center For Spiritual Living In The Heart Of Las Cruces

5.0(2 reviews)

2.1 mi

I have been attending the Center For Spiritual Living in Las Cruces for 12 years now. It is a great…read moreSpiritual Center with expanding Spiritual views beyond the core teachings of Ernest Holmes which is why I like to listen to the speakers. Most speakers share their personal stories about their Spiritual Growth withing the Teachings of Ernest Holmes and their personal beliefs beyond his basic teachings.

I am a fan of the Centers for Spiritual Living, and have been to many around the nation. This is a…read morelovely small church environment with positive people and inspirational, non-judgmental speakers. This Sunday was no exception. The speaker was dynamic and compelling. That says it clearly. Now the bookstore. I small, interesting collection of metaphysical and inspirational books. The bookstore manager was very helpful in locating something for me. Additionally there is a small selection of gifts and jewelry items. I love these small stores. Parking is available in front and in back too!

R.J. Crabbe - Inspirational Spaker

Core Values

Center For Spiritual Living In The Heart Of Las Cruces

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Coas Books

4.8(9 reviews)

1.3 mi

Very extensive collection. We got a bit lost finding some authors but still a great collection. It…read morewas a fun find to stumble upon.

Amazing collection of books - used and new. Plus they buy your old books back for a store credit…read more Great staff.

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Interior

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New Mexico State University Bookstore

3.6(10 reviews)

1.9 mi

Excellent College Bookstore on the New Mexico State University campus. Though I am not an alum, my…read morebestie sure is so I had to make sure I left with some good Aggies gear. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The set up is visually pleasing with different departments clearly labeled. Up the stairs is the more "book" part of the book store whereas the first floor is all Aggies merch. I do think the prices on merch items are competitive and reasonable which is an excellent quality of any college campus to have. Make sure to stop by and grab your Pistol Pete t-shirt to represent those Aggies!

As an alumnus of NMSU, it was fun to visit the bookstore and get some Aggie gear. There was a large…read moreselection of apparel and accessories. There is a Starbucks Coffee shop as well as a tech support station. Upstairs is the area for services such as IDs. Prices for items were reasonable, and there were also a few racks with items on sale. Staff were friendly at the registers. The checkout counters were closed, but clear signs directed you to either the coffee shop or the tech support station.

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Zia Comics

4.2(22 reviews)

2.1 mi

Amazing!! OMG, this is the place. If you want see all the different cosplay people all the…read moredifferent games this is where you want to come. Love this kind of place. Locals come here to show off their cosplay.

A unique and interesting experience…read more One of those downtown type places that is quaint and attractive to the area. Even the workers were unique types of people. They vibed with the ambiance and themes. They truly love comics and anime. There is a room completely dedicated to anime, figurines, books, and collectibles. Pinball machines, dungeons and dragons ..... all the stuff you can imagine. They even sell the figurines and paints to create your own characters. My only complaint - there were some explicit covers on things. So although for the most part it's kid friendly. You will have to explain some things to your children after visiting. The prices are fair and the items for purchase are unique. Definitely stop in if you are downtown but be forewarned about the explicit material.

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New Mexico State University Bookstore

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Excellent College Bookstore on the New Mexico State University campus. Though I am not an alum, my…read morebestie sure is so I had to make sure I left with some good Aggies gear. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The set up is visually pleasing with different departments clearly labeled. Up the stairs is the more "book" part of the book store whereas the first floor is all Aggies merch. I do think the prices on merch items are competitive and reasonable which is an excellent quality of any college campus to have. Make sure to stop by and grab your Pistol Pete t-shirt to represent those Aggies!

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Zia Comics

4.2

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Bowlins Mesilla Book Center

4.3

(8 reviews)

Jam packed with shoppers today the Mesilla Book Center. There were not enough employees to offer a…read morehand for books, but I was still able to find some great deals!

One of the other shops recommended this bookstore so I decided to stop it. Unfortunately, I left…read moreempty handed because of their lack of customer service. When I say customer service I'm not asking for extraordinary white glove treatment. I walked and the gentleman behind the counter looked up but couldn't be so much as bothered to greet me and carried on reading his own book. My friend and I were the only people in the store so he wasn't helping anyone and we made legit eye contact so he definitely saw us. I saw a few interesting titles that I purchased on Amazon. I would have much rather given my money to a local small business but in this case they didn't earn it. The whole interaction just left a bad taste in my mouth.

Hobby Lobby

3.4

(23 reviews)

Really hard to find what you are looking to buy. However no one stocks anything anymore, you have…read moreto order almost everything and add at least 50% to the cost for shipping. I made it out without a bunch of Woke ignorance though.

this place is a joke!!!! the manager just stands there while a huge line piles up and yes, there is…read moreavailable cashiers!!! wide selection, prices are ok??? dont reccomend!! yes if i could give zero stars i mist certain would!.

Kandle Karma

5.0

(1 review)

Follow Your Nose to Magic! I literally followed the scent…read moreof incense through the courtyard and it led me to this absolute gem of a shop tucked upstairs in an old downtown New Mexico building. The moment you walk in, it feels like stepping into someone's dreamy creative studio -- all local makers, handmade candles, jewelry, crochet treasures, and art pieces everywhere. The owner was so kind, and the prices were shockingly good (a whole sack of incense for $2!). I left with candles, an incense holder, and the biggest smile. A total hidden treasure -- 100% worth the wander.

Five Below

5.0

(2 reviews)

Nice little discount store for kids, teens or those young at heart. Lots of small items like toys,…read moregames, sports, cosmetics, pet items, food and gifts. This is one of those stores that's tempting for impulse shoppers. Better to go in there with a plan.

If you are looking for cute sanrio/hello kitty items then this is perfect, must warn you they are…read morenot super big but I got a cute blanket for $5 and it's perfect to snuggle with.

Marshalls

3.8

(5 reviews)

My mom and I stopped in for a shopping trip and we found more than we hoped for! I really wanted a…read morenew pair of jeans following some weight loss and was wowed by the selection! I ended up with some fantastic jeans by Calvin Klein and Lucky Jeans. I also found some incredible dresses, a romper, and shoes. They had some great stuff from foods to body products in their clearance section. We ended up with loaded carts and stayed $100 under budget! Yippee! We also were pleasantly surprised to find how clean and bright the dressing rooms were. The attendant was very pleasant and helpful. We really enjoyed trying everything on and finding the right fit.

It's the best place to shop for holidays. They got everything that I need, for sending gifts and…read morefor myself too. Good layout, nice customer service too! Holiday hour is very beneficial for customers, it's never too crowded.

Marian Shop

3.6

(5 reviews)

Shows "OPEN" online. When you drive from out of town, the store is closed, lights out, and "OPEN…read moresign" is turned off. No one answered the phone. Understand emergencies happen, but the store should be posted "On Line" as being closed so customers don't waste gas and time. There is no sign on shop stating why the store is closed during posted open hours.

Very Cordial staff. Thank you! Will definitely shop there again for our religious items.read more

Papa's Pawn

5.0

(1 review)