Overview

A Small Town with 


Big Possibilities

Experience the versatility and comprehensive facilities at PRTC, where you can host a variety of events or training sessions. PRTC offers a variety of unique environments and infrastructure to meet a wide range of needs, whether you're planning a technical training session, a community-focused event, or a large-scale exercise.

Suburban Backdrop

Aerial view of a desert town with scattered houses and a winding road, surrounded by a landscape and distant mountain.

640-Acre Township

More than 200 homes and buildings, a classroom complex, conference center, community center, gyms, basketball and tennis courts and two gyms.

400,000 Acres of Operational Space

High mountainous desert, rural and third world test and training venues, live fire and driving ranges, and a four-square mile high explosives range.

State-of-the-Art Campus

Multiple classrooms and control rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, live video streaming, and secure high-speed interaction. Camera systems capture activity in all venues.

58 Three-Bedroom Houses

Fully furnished houses and with laundry service available for customers to rent.

Shooting and Driving Ranges

Simulates rough terrain, water traps, boulder and log obstruction fields, and incline and slant hazards for ATV’s and off-road vehicles. 

Small-Aircraft Airport

Offers convenient access, as well as a training base.

Map showing airports near the Playas Research and Training Center in New Mexico, including Tucson, Las Cruces, and El Paso.

Remote but not Removed

We are far from everything but that doesn’t mean we don’t have options. While housing, groceries, fuel and meal options are limited, we are just a short drive from anything you might need while onsite at Playas.

Accommodations Off-site

If you choose to stay off-site, the closest hotels are in Lordsburg (80 miles/1 hour 20 min drive roundtrip) or Deming (150 miles/2 hours 30 min drive roundtrip). Please be aware of the commute time between these towns and Playas and how that might impact your schedule of events.

Fuel Recommendations

The closest gas stations with 24/7 pumps are in Animas (~20 miles West) or Hachita (20 miles East). This mileage estimate is for one-way, not roundtrip.

Grocery Off-site

There are NO dining options at Playas. It is recommended you bring a cooler with your own food and drinks to last throughout your stay. Houses and apartments are equipped with refrigerators to store your food during your stay.

For longer stays at Playas where it is not feasible to bring all your food/drinks for your stay, the closest grocery stores are in Lordsburg (40 miles West; 40 min drive) or Deming (75 miles East; 1 hr 15 min drive). This mileage/time estimate is for one-way, not roundtrip.

Local Restaurants, Events and Attractions

Neighboring communities offer a wide range of dining options, as well as events, activities and attractions. Click on the links below to visit the local chambers of commerce.

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