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Chile Pepper Institute

Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Gerald Thomas Hall,  Room 265

940 College Ave

Las Cruces, NM 88003

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

There are metered parking spaces immediately south of Gerald Thomas Hall, as well as free visitor parking between Wooton Hall and Gerald Thomas Hall, labeled "Reserved for USDA & GT 220". The entrance to both parking areas is located off Knox St. 

Because we are located on a university campus with parking restrictions and regulations, ALL VISITORS are required to have appropriate parking passes, park in metered parking, or free parking areas to avoid a parking ticket.

 

 


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Chile Pepper Institute/Amy Goldman Fowler Teaching Garden

140 West University Ave.

Las Cruces, NM 88005

Hours: Open every day from sunrise to sunset

Late June-October

Self-guided tours and guided tours are available. Please call us at 575-646-3028 for more information.

Parking for our garden is available at the Fabian Garcia Botanical Garden. Park here and walk to the Teaching Garden which is located immediately east. Garden guides are located in a mailbox in the garden.