New Mexico

Bishop of Gallup: Most Reverend Donald E. Pelotte, SSS

Bishop of Las Cruces: Most Reverend Ricardo Ramírez, CSB

The Diocese of Las Cruces is situated in the northern region of the Chihuahuan desert and the southern heights of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the cities of the diocese are small, the largest being Las Cruces with a population of approximately 75,000. About 32 percent of the total population is Roman Catholic. Out of the 10 counties that comprise the diocese, 2 of these counties have only 1 priest.