Mesilla, New Mexico

Gate at Mesilla

Near Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the town of Mesilla, which has an old town center with wonderful southwest style homes and the town square with the original church and shops around the square. I spent a fun afternoon a few years ago, shooting buildings and especially doorways and gates in Mesilla. This was one of my favorites, filtered for a painterly effect. 2/11/19 Judith Sparhawk

The Door in the Wall ~ I really liked this rustic door in the adobe wall.

Heart of the Desert

Walking the streets of Mesilla, NM, I liked the look of this sign above this shop.

Mesilla Doorway ~ I loved the southwestern colors of homes and doorways. This doorway was in the historic Barela-Gallegos Adobe, built in 1855.

Cafe Mesilla ~ This cafe looked like a great place to stop for a bite to eat....

Mesilla Gate

Walking around the streets of Mesilla, New Mexico, this wrought Iron gate caught my eye. This is a small part of the gate detail.

Spires of Gold ~ Gate details show against the stucco wall.

Black & Gold ~ I liked the details of this ornate gate.

Church in the Square ~ This church is the Basilica of San Albino, Catholic Church of Las Cruces. Like most old New Mexican towns, the church is the center of the town, with streets laid out around it.

The Rustic Window ~ This shop or gallery window caught my eye as I walked the streets of Mesilla.

The Chocolate Lady ~ A vision in purple....

The Entryway ~ A charming entrance, with olla and flowers in the niche.

The Filigree Cross

~ I found this beautiful cross in an inner courtyard that I passed by in Mesilla, New Mexico.

Vintage Wines ~ An inviting wine shop in Mesilla, New Mexico.

The Red Doorway ~

Through the Archway ~

The Ristra Shop ~ This shop was filled with ristras--strings of dried chiles--of all sizes. The largest were close to 6 feet long. They are purchased for decorative and practical purposes, intended to be used pepper by pepper, in preparing those delicious spicy dishes.

The Rustic Gate ~

The Turquoise Door ~

The Blue Door

~ What's behind the blue door?? Judith Sparhawk

The Garden Gate ~ A wonderful gate leading into the garden of a home in Messila, New Mexico.

Mesilla Door ~ I liked the decorative tiles on the doorstep, and the periwinkle blue door frame.

The Sunburst Door

The Sunburst Door ~ I really liked this wooden door, and wanted to shoot it. Unfortunately there was a large and colorful For Sale sign in front of the door. (Don't tell anyone, but I moved the sign to take my photos, and then put it back in place.)