Stories of Las Cruces & Mesilla — 10 Local Histories, 4 Signed

Collection of ten books documenting the history and culture of Las Cruces, Mesilla, and southern New Mexico. This lot includes one hardcover with dust jacket and nine paperbacks. Notably, Las Cruces: An Illustrated History by Linda G. Harris, Common Ground by Charlotte Ortiz Franzoy, The Heart of Las Cruces by Ricardo Bauzá, and Growing Up in Old Las Cruces by Leroy Lozier are signed by the authors, enhancing its appeal for collectors.

Highlights include:

• Las Cruces: An Illustrated History — Linda G. Harris (Signed, Hardcover w/ DJ)
• Common Ground: Columns from Hatch Valley — Charlotte Ortiz Franzoy (Signed)
• The Heart of Las Cruces: History of St. Genevieve’s Church — Ricardo Bauzá (Signed)
• Growing Up in Old Las Cruces — Leroy Lozier (Signed)
• Las Cruces, New Mexico 1849–1999: Multicultural Crossroads — Gordon Owen
• Las Cruces: Multicultural Crossroads (Revised Edition) — Gordon Owen
• The Place Names of New Mexico (Revised Edition) — Robert Julyan
• La Posta: Its History, Legends & Recipes — David G. Thomas
• Tortugas at 100: Steps in Time & Grace — Los Indigenes de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
• A Place as Wild as the West Ever Was: Mesilla, New Mexico 1848–1872 — Mary Daniels Taylor

Condition
Good overall. Several books show discoloration, UV fading to covers, and prior owner writing on front pages. Shelf wear to edges consistent with age and use. All bindings remain firm with clean interiors beyond noted markings.

Size
Set of 10 books: 1 hardcover with dust jacket and 9 paperbacks, each approx. 9 x 6 inches.