The Alameda-Depot Historic District covers several blocks of downtown Las Cruces centered on the old railroad depot and the Alameda Street corridor. The district contains some of the best-preserved late 19th and early 20th century architecture in the city — Victorian and Mission Revival commercial buildings, the remains of the railroad infrastructure that drove the city's growth in the 1880s, and several adobe houses from the territorial period.
The depot area has been partially revitalised, with a farmers market on Saturdays that draws locals from across the city. The market runs year-round and sells local produce — including, emphatically, Hatch chiles in season — alongside handmade crafts, local honey, and prepared food. It is one of the better farmers markets in southern New Mexico.
The surrounding streets are quieter than the market days suggest, with galleries and small businesses occupying some of the historic buildings. A walking tour brochure available from the local visitor centre covers the main architectural highlights.