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La Posta is significant for its architecture -and history. From 1863 to 1874 Col. Joseph Bennett ran a stage stop for the Butterfield State line in the building. Bennett had come to Mesilla with the California Column. In later years he was one of New Mexico's most prominent citizens. In 1897 he was appointed Vice Consult General to Mexico. From 187... See more
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The town of La Mesilla is located near Las Cruces along the Rio Grande. During the 1850s, 1860$, and 1870s, Mesilla was one of the most, important towns in southern : New Mexico. However, in 1881 the Santa Fe Railroad.went through the adjacent town of Las Cruces, which eclipsed La Mesilla as the major town in the area. Because the Community of: La ... See more