Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 8

65 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 Luna County sits in the heart of the Southwest. One of 33 counties in New Mexico, it is known for its rich historical significance, world class museum, award winning wineries, annual events, outdoor adventures, International Border Trade, business development opportunities, and solar equity with an average of 300 days of sun a year. Because of the climate, Luna County thrives on being a productive irrigated farming region producing Chile, pecans, onions, and commodity crops such as hay and grain. Tourism is an important key to the community. Today Deming is an ever-growing community with an Old West feel. The Village of Columbus, three miles north of Mexico in Luna County, is famous for its historical significance as the scene of Mexican Revolutionary leader Pancho Villa’s attack that resulted in Black Jack Pershing becoming Commander of the Punitive Expedition in search of Villa. This was the land where on March 16, 1916, Villa led rebel soldiers crossed the Mexican border into Columbus. 350 United States Army soldiers at Camp Furlong defended the town with two machine guns. Visitors may still visit this camp where the last land invasion happened on American soil. The only 24-hour port of entry in New Mexico lies south of Columbus and north of Puerto Palomas. A major entry for agriculture products to the US. Columbus, Puerto Palomas, and Chihuahua, it’s an attractive destination for travelers and business trade alike. Luna County boasts a rich history of the indigenous Mimbres Tribe. Ancient culture is celebrated with its distinctive black-on-white pottery, where a hole was infused and placed on the head of the deceased. The Tribe believed this was the portal ushering a soul into heaven and a staple of their beliefs of the afterlife. Luna County has expanded its sustainability due to developing footprint with solar and wind, and the immense opportunities brought with its high desert altitude, clear skies, and abundance of sunshine. Deming, after all, is named the City of the Sun. The vast expanse of land in Luna County opens the door for large business growth. While the majority of 2,965 square miles of land is flat high desert lowlands, the area still maintains the breathtaking beauty of three mountains surrounding its unique animal life and vegetation. The County’s most attractive feature is its amazing, honest, hardworking citizens and blended cultures that exude hospitality and genuine friendliness. Luna County is Open For Business ...... To learn more contact; Christie Ann Harvey Community & Economic Development Director Luna County Government christieann_harvey@lunacountynm.us 800 East Pine Street, Deming New Mexico 88030 575-546-2674