Santa Teresa: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Santa Teresa is a census-designated place located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, near the Mexican border. The community has grown significantly since the late 20th century, largely due to its strategic location and industrial development.

The area serves as an important port of entry between the United States and Mexico, hosting the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and a substantial industrial park. While primarily known for its commercial and industrial significance, Santa Teresa is situated in a region rich in Native American and Spanish colonial history. The surrounding area features characteristic desert landscapes of the Chihuahuan Desert, with views of the Franklin Mountains to the southeast. The community's border location makes it a unique meeting point of American and Mexican cultures, though it maintains a distinctly industrial and commercial character rather than being a traditional cultural center.