About the Community Located in the heart of the stunning Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city offering a rare balance of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities, Las Cruces is an ideal location for physicians seeking both career fulfillment and a high quality of life. About Our Hospital and Health System Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.