Check out the 16 homes included in Las Cruces' 50th annual Showcase of Homes

Leah Romero, Las Cruces Sun-News
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LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Home Builders Association’s 50th annual Showcase of Homes is back this weekend with 16 homes joining the lineup.

The popular mass open house event brings thousands of people out during two weekends in the spring to tour new homes throughout the county by local builders. The event is free and all members of the public are welcome to join the tour.

“By touring these homes, you will see many different homes and find the perfect one to meet your lifestyle and budget,” said Nicole Black, Perez, executive officer of LCHBA, in the showcase’s flipbook. “Please be sure to take the time to talk with all the great people you will meet throughout the Showcase of Homes over the next two weekends. You will find a committed group of dedicated artisans, designers, builders, realtors, and business people who are committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Doña Ana County.”

People can pick up a copy of the flipbook, which includes information about each home, at any Citizens Bank locations around town or outside the LCHBA office, located at 2825 N. Main St. A digital flipbook is also available online at showcaselascruces.com.

Here is your guide to the 2023 Showcase of Homes.

When and where is the Showcase of Homes this year?

The showcase event is over two weekends this year, April 28 through April 30 and May 5 through May 7. Times are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

The tour includes 16 homes spread across the city east of Interstate 25 with a couple outliers further south and west of Las Cruces proper. The homes include:

  • #1 - 6265 Bayberry Rd. (Hakes Brothers)

  • #2 - 6202 Wild Sky (Veloz Homes)

  • #3 - 6221 Quicksilver St. (French Brothers Homes)

  • #4 - 6151 Wild Sky (Monarch Homes)

  • #5 - 3718 Santa Clarita Ave. (Element Green Builders)

  • #6 - 3291 Colina Ct. (Phil Rey Master Builders)

  • #7 - 3292 Colina Ct. (KT Homes)

  • #8 - 3905 Sombra Prieta Ct. (Red Cliff Homes)

  • #9 - 3913 Adriatic Rd. (Hayward Brown Construction)

  • #10 - 4562 Mesa Moreno Dr. (KT Homes)

  • #11 - 6161 Petty Ln. (KT Homes)

  • #12 - 4342 Sage Springs Dr. (Hakes Brothers)

  • #13 - 3005 Maddox Loop (Element Green Builders)

  • #14 - 1675 Stonegate Dr. (JMS Construction)

  • #15 - 9998 Hardrock Rd. (Planet Development Company Inc.)

  • #16 - 5717 Via Estrella (Trinity Homes LC)

What homes are on the Twilight Tour?

The Twilight Tour is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 5 giving people a look at homes in a different light. Three homes are participating this year:

  • #4 - 6151 Wild Sky Monarch Homes)

  • #14 - 1675 Stonegate Dr. (JMS Construction)

  • #16 - 5717 Via Estrella (Trinity Homes LC)

Where is the 2023 Education House?

For the second year, KT Homes partnered with LCHBA to provide hands-on education for high school students. Organ Mountain High School shop students learn all about what goes into building a home, from the physical construction to the business side.

This year’s home is #10 on the list, located at 4562 Mesa Moreno Dr. – down the street from last year’s Education Home. Students and Education House organizers will be on hand during the Showcase of Homes to talk about the program.

Mesa Grande Estates home located at 4562 Mesa Moreno Dr. by KT Homes.
Mesa Grande Estates home located at 4562 Mesa Moreno Dr. by KT Homes.

The Education House is a four bed, three bath home, 2,100 square feet in size and around the corner from Organ Mountain High School. According to the Showcase of Homes flipbook, the goal is to continuously fund the program through the sale of the home each year and then expand to include students from other area schools. The 2022 home has already sold.

Who are the celebrity judges?

Each year, participating showcase homes compete in six award categories including Best Curb Appeal, Best Floor Plan, Best Interior, Best Kitchen, Best Master Bedroom & Bathroom and Best Outdoor Living Space. Homes compete within four price tiers.

Celebrity judges this year are HOT 103’s Joey Hernandez and Jackie Marquez-Wilkinson. A secret celebrity judge will also join in the decision making.

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Leah Romero is the trending reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached at 575-418-3442, LRomero@lcsun-news.com or @rromero_leah on Twitter.

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