Where to Play Lacrosse in New Mexico

New Mexico's lacrosse scene runs up the Rio Grande. Albuquerque and Rio Rancho hold most of the state's clubs and school programs, Santa Fe adds a second community with its own youth pipeline, and Las Cruces contributes a southern pocket near the border. Play is club-organized, the high-desert climate allows long spring and fall seasons with summer play shifted to mornings, and teams travel to Colorado and Arizona for higher-level tournament competition. Every program here carries real weight in a state still building the sport.

Albuquerque

  • ABQ Youth Lacrosse — Youth & High School Programs (Duke City Bears / Scorpions) — ABQ Youth Lacrosse League · Field · Youth, Middle School, High School · Coed · Fall ball registration opens in July; spring Duke City Scorpions boys and girls registration opens in January; 10U/12U summerball also offered. Website

    Albuquerque's main youth lacrosse club, home of the Duke City Bears and Scorpions. Fields boys' and girls' teams for ages 7-14 plus high school divisions, with fall ball, spring, and summer play. Loa…

  • Albuquerque Lacrosse Fiesta — ABQ Youth Lacrosse Tournament · Field · Youth, Middle School · Coed · Annual spring tournament; 2026 edition was held May 9-10. Website

    Annual boys' and girls' youth tournament with 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions played in 7v7 formats (girls also 12v12), drawing teams from across the region. Played on grass fields with certified referee…

Los Alamos

  • Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse (LAYLAX) — Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse League · Field · Youth, Middle School, High School · Coed · Spring season; 2026 regular registration opened January 18 and is now closed for the year. Website

    Youth lacrosse league in Los Alamos focused on skill development and sportsmanship, with age-group teams through high school plus a girls' JV team for 7th-12th graders. Registration for the spring se…

Santa Fe

  • Santa Fe Lacrosse — Youth Boys — Santa Fe Lacrosse (SFLAX) League · Field · Youth, Middle School · Men · Season runs March through May with June/July opportunities; practices 2x per week, weekend jamborees April-May. Website

    Youth boys' program for ages 7-14 drawing players from across northern New Mexico, run by 501(c)(3) club Santa Fe Lacrosse. Registration includes full gear rental except cup, mouthguard, and cleats;…

  • Santa Fe Lacrosse — Youth Girls — Santa Fe Lacrosse (SFLAX) League · Field · Youth, Middle School · Women · Season runs March through May; practices 2x per week (3x for committed players), weekend jamborees April-May. Website

    Youth girls' program for ages 7-14 serving northern New Mexico, run by Santa Fe Lacrosse. Registration includes all needed equipment with full-gear rentals available; practices at Salvador Perez, San…

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of lacrosse can I play in New Mexico?

The directory currently lists 4 leagues and 1 tournament in New Mexico, spanning field, box and Sixes lacrosse where programs offer them.

Where in New Mexico are lacrosse programs listed?

Most listed programs are in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Los Alamos, with more communities added as new opportunities are verified.