The Rio Grande Baptist Association is located in Las Cruces (Spanish for City of the Crosses). Our city is nestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley between the Organ Mountains and the banks of the Rio Grande.  We are located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and 25.

Las Cruces blends a unique variety of cultures, historical sites and enjoys 350 days of sunshine per year. We are quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination.  The city of Las Cruces has a population of 104,148 people with surrounding Dona Ana County having a population of 218,195 Our association consists of 31 churches and missions from Santa Teresa to Elephant Butte along I-25.

James Underwood,  Director of Missions.