Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces, New Mexico, has long stood as a quiet guardian of memory in the Mesilla Valley. Located at 5140 W Picacho Avenue, it has functioned as a non-denominational, endowed care cemetery, meaning that it maintains a perpetual care fund for ongoing upkeep of its grounds.  Over time, the cemetery has come to serve as the final resting place for thousands of community members, and it is catalogued on various online memorial sites preserving both the personal stories and collective history of the region. 
Despite its quiet presence, Hillcrest has drawn both goodwill and critique from those who visit. Longtime residents recall times when the grounds were lush and meticulously cared for, while more recent reviews note concerns over upkeep and maintenance.  Still, Hillcrest remains interwoven with local history and landscape—as a place where families can connect with the past, tend to legacies, and reflect in a setting rooted in the enduring character of southern New Mexico.
Despite its quiet presence, Hillcrest has drawn both goodwill and critique from those who visit. Longtime residents recall times when the grounds were lush and meticulously cared for, while more recent reviews note concerns over upkeep and maintenance.  Still, Hillcrest remains interwoven with local history and landscape—as a place where families can connect with the past, tend to legacies, and reflect in a setting rooted in the enduring character of southern New Mexico.
