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Fabian Garcia Research Center
113 New Mexico State Rd 101
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

The Chile Pepper Institute Amy Goldman-Fowler Teaching Garden

140 West University Ave.

Las Cruces, NM 88005

Hours: Open to the public every day from Sunrise to Sunset, July through October.

Parking is available at the Fabian Garcia Botanical Garden; the gate to the entrance of the garden is to the East. Visitors are welcome to walk through the Garden for a self-guided tour during open hours. Garden guides are available in the mailbox on the garden sign at the front of the garden.

Guided tours are available by reservation for $25 per person. Guided tours normally last an hour and are best in the cool summer morning hours (July-September). There are discounts available for large groups, and free for educational groups. Please call the institute at 575-646-3028 for more information and to make your reservation.