State Spotlight:
New Mexico

There’s not much that can’t be found in New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment offers great weather—an average of more than 300 days of sunshine each year—a temperate climate, uniquely beautiful topography, and more than enough attractions to enjoy pre- or post-event.

State Spotlight:
New Mexico

There’s not much that can’t be found in New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment offers great weather—an average of more than 300 days of sunshine each year—a temperate climate, uniquely beautiful topography, and more than enough attractions to enjoy pre- or post-event.

Albuquerque

Albuquerque is home to a mild, high-desert climate and boasts more than 310 days of sunshine each year, which makes for a unique and ideal sports event destination because outdoor events rarely have weather-related issues that force stoppage in play or cancellation of events.

Hotel Rooms: 17,000
Hotel tax rate: 15.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Regional Sports Complex features five collegiate-level baseball fields that can also accommodate softball
  • Balloon Fiesta Park is a 86-acre multipurpose grass park
  • New Mexico Soccer Tournament Complex features 22 grass fields
  • Jerry Cline Tennis Complex has 18 courts
  • Manzano Mesa Pickleball Facility houses 18 lighted courts
Convention Center:

The 600,000-square-foot Albuquerque Convention Center is a versatile facility that can handle sports from archery to volleyball.

Contact:

Visit Albuquerque, VisitABQ.org.

Farmington

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From golf and baseball to swimming and wrestling, and everything in between, Farmington has amazing venues to host tournaments and sporting events, plus some of the best off-roading, biking and fishing to be found anywhere to enjoy between events.

Hotel Rooms: 1600
Hotel tax rate: 13.375 percent plus $2.50 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Ricketts Park is a 6100-seat baseball park
  • The 156-acre Farmington Sports Complex contains three soccer fields, eight lighted tennis courts, four baseball fields, and four softball fields
  • Justis Park has ball fields
  • Worley Baseball Field is a 200-seat ballpark
  • Aquatic Center features an indoor Olympic-size pool
Convention Center:

McGee Park Convention Center is a 49,500-square-foot facility.

Contact:

Farmington CVB, farmingtonmn.org.

Las Cruces

Las Cruces is nestled in the Mesilla Valley between the Organ Mountains and the Rio Grande. The city sits at the crossroads of two interstates—I-10 and I-25—and is the second largest city in the state.

Hotel Rooms: 3000
Hotel tax rate: 13.32 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Hadley Sports Complex boasts 11 baseball/softball fields
  • Pan American Center is a 12,000 seat multipurpose arena
  • Aggie Memorial Stadium is a 30,000-seat college football stadium
  • High Noon Soccer Complex consists of 12 soccer fields
  • Field of Dreams Softball offers four fields
  • Field of Dreams Baseball offers three fields
Convention Center:

The Las Cruces Convention Center has hosted numerous events such as the US Combat Sports Grapplefest and Battle of the Badges Boxing event.

Contact:

Visit Las Cruces, VisitLasCruces.com.

Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s mild high desert climate allows for outdoor sports almost year-round with close to 300 days of sunshine each year.

Hotel Rooms: 445
Hotel tax rate: 12.6875 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Rio Rancho Events Center is a 7000-seat multipurpose facility
  • Rio Rancho Sports Complex has seven softball fields that can also accommodate soccer and football
  • Bernalillo Soccer Complex features 22 fields
  • McDermott Athletic Center is a 60,000-square-foot arena for baseball, basketball, and hockey
  • Rio Rancho Aquatic Center includes an eight-lane, 25-yard pool
Contact:

Visit Rio Rancho, VisitRioRancho.org.

Santa Fe

Santa Fe is located at 7000 feet elevation which makes the area an ideal high-elevation training ground for all athletes. The city also ranks high for having the best air quality in the U.S.

Hotel Rooms: 5000
Hotel tax rate: 15.4375 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Municipal Recreation Sports Complex has seven soccer fields, four baseball fields, and one rugby field
  • Genoveva Chavez Center houses an Olympic-size pool, three volleyball courts, indoor track, and ice hockey rink
  • Las Campanas has two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses
Convention Center:

The Santa Fe Convention Center offers 40,000 square feet of indoor flexible space.

Contact:

Tourism Santa Fe, santafe.org.