What BestPlaces Users Say about Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico is a thriving city located in the southern part of the state. It has a population of over 100,000 people and is known for its beautiful desert landscapes, vibrant arts and culture scene, and low cost of living. In order to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Las Cruces, let's take a look at what some users have to say about it on the website Best Places.
According to user reviews on Best Places, Las Cruces offers a great quality of life and a welcoming community. One user, Sarah, states that "Las Cruces has that small town feel with all the amenities of a bigger city. The people are friendly and there's always something fun to do." Another user, Michael, praises the city's affordability, stating that "the cost of living here is very reasonable and you get a lot for your money."
However, some users mention issues with the weather in Las Cruces. As user Lisa points out, "the summers can be brutal with the heat, but the rest of the year is beautiful." Another user, Mark, also notes that "the lack of rain can be a downside, but the sunny days make up for it."
In addition to the weather, some users mention concerns about the job market in Las Cruces. As user Samantha states, "it can be difficult to find good job opportunities here, especially in certain industries." On the other hand, user Kim highlights the city's growing economy, saying "there are a lot of new businesses and job opportunities popping up in Las Cruces, which is exciting to see."
Overall, the majority of user reviews about living in Las Cruces are positive. From the friendly community to the affordable cost of living, it seems to be a great place to call home. While there are some challenges, such as the weather and job market, many users have found ways to overcome them and enjoy all that Las Cruces has to offer.
based on 50 ReviewsGet to know Las Cruces with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico - 11/27/2014
I am interested in moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Would love to hear what other retirees have to say that have moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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A balanced opinion on LC - 9/26/2013
I've lived here since 1988, went to middle and HS here and always used to want to "get out" and live by the beach in Cali; always ended up coming back because other places are so much more expensive.
Being older (late 30's) and having traveled and lived in Cali and Kentucky I have something to compare to and understand the + and - better now.
I'm writing this because I'm about to move to actually have a chance to find a decent job- used to work at NMSU many years and if you have a decent-paying job, its not bad here, mostly because the EP airport is <1 hour away!
If you're a doctor or nurse, wealthy retiree, Government worker, Prof at NMSU, or own your own car dealership (moon astronaut Frank Borman has one here!), you'll do fine, almost everyone else seems to survive on welfare, marginal pay, fighting pit bulls or dealing you-know-what.
There are several things I like about Cruces, and I want to be fair.
If you like
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Nice City but Beware of Sprawl and those BAD ROADS - 10/23/2012
I have lived here 4 years now, and being a transplant I do feel a little out of place but the people are friendly enough; but it still has the small town attitude. It also has a tad redneck feel to it as well and you will see that around town, but for the most part there is alot of tolerance for people of different varieties. The southern portion of New Mexico is more conservative, but Las Cruces is neutral or a bit progressive, but nothing like the more progressive northern New Mexico. The biggest areas that Las Cruces is suffering is it has above average crime issues, but the police are way on top of that all the time; mostly property crime and there is very rarely any violent crime. I do have an alarm system installed in my house, however. The schools are not top notch, but there is a cutting edge high school built called Centennial that is trying to change the image of the town. The University is the heart of the town along with the cultural feel and the Organ Mountains. The
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A Pleasant Climate, A Pleasant Place - 10/13/2012
For those who like high desert, warm (hot) summers and mild winters, Las Cruces is an up-and-coming place to live. Situated at the juncture of Interstates 25 and 10, Las Cruces well-placed for those who like to travel. Summers often see temperature highs in the upper 90's and low 100's and winters tend to be pleasant. Lows (at night) will hit freezing and below, but rarely see much by the way of single digits. Should one care to find cooler temperatures during the summer or snow in the winter, the mountain towns of Ruidoso and Cloudcroft are within a two-hour's drive. When experiencing adequate levels, Elephant Butte Reservoir provides plenty of water recreation for those particularly warm summers. All in all, Las Cruces provides a pleasant climate for those considering a move to the desert
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A GREAT PLACE FOR GENUINE LIVING AND RETIREES!! - 6/12/2012
I can only assume all the negative reviews that occurred in 2011, early 2012 were people looking for a cheaper way of life in Las Cruces from some other place, given the state of the economy, and worked briefly (we do have low pay) and did not experience the city at all! Las Cruces is a state of mind, not a luxurious high-end shopping mall. If you want to live in those places you will have to pay higher taxes and experience lots more traffic and smog. The ancenstry of the people here go back several generations and I have never met such nice people who are proud of their traditions in this town. There is no feeling of segregation here at all like you have in Tucson, where there is alot of hate in my opinion. It is not rich, but the people are classy. I cannot always say that for the caucasians that wander through this town and want Arizona/California type ammenities; which by the way these states were hit the worst by the recession and are foreclosure nightmares.
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Avoid at all costs - 2/16/2012
This town and state stink, literally. This place just exudes filth and mediocrity. Before you say "Why don't you just leave?', I am trying, i came here to take a job with good pay with the federal gov, assuming it would be like alot of desert communities in AZ. I couldn't be more wrong. I tried so hard to be positive, always searching for the good, but it just slowly crept in that there is something wrong with this place. I'm not from a very rich or prominent town but compared to here it seems like a paradise. The city is just lacking, what some have called authenticity is simply dilapidated, poorly maintained, and spartan. There's barely any streetlights and i constantly have to check weather its the road or something wrong with my car. Everything closes early and on sunday, fine for the people that work those hours but some of us actually have to work graves and on weekends, my heart goes out to all the service workers and emergency services that have to do shifts in a dead city.
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my town - 1/8/2012
love the small town feeling; the farmers market and all the
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I hate Las Cruces - 7/6/2011
I agree with Emma. I am an 8th generation Mesilla Valley Resident, unfortunately. I sincerely wish my husband would agree to move away, almost anywhere North, West, East.
I hate it here with a an unexpressable passion. Ugly city, Ugly people, Ignorant people, No American Patriotism, Only culture is Mexican, Welfare is the state of living the border people call their job, no human motivation, no true-small businesses success, no neighborhood pride, no English Speaking jobs, no consideration, no thoughtfullness, no beauty, only dead or dying businesses, lots of ugly graffiti, lots of drugs, lots of "you owe me cuz I exist" mentality, no hope, no morals, no viable american government.....
GET ME OUT OF
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It's nice in Las Cruces. - 5/2/2011
Folks think that living in the desert Southwest is hot and unbearable. That's simply not true, at least not for ten months out of the year. It is hot in May and June. During those months, the winds of March & April have subsided, and the monsoonal thunderstorms of July and August have not yet started. During the rest of the year, the days are warm and the evenings cool. Residents welcome the occasional winter snows.
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