Dona Ana County, New Mexico: History and Information

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Dona Ana County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

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Named: named for a lady named, Doña Ana Robledo who in the 17th century gave money to many charities.

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Doña Ana County was created 9 January 1852. It was named for a lady named, Doña Ana Robledo who in the 17th century gave money to many charities. Las Cruces is the county seat and it is the home of NMSU. This area is laced with history from the Mesilla area obtained from the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, to Hatch--chili capital of the world, Sunland Park, the White Sands National Monument, Space-shuttle, spy planes, and NASA. It is also rich in agriculture and boasts international commerce.

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