Las Cruces, NM Reviews


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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 Reviews
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There must be something in the water! - 4/8/2011
I don't see why any sane person would want to live here. The school system here is a disgrace(except for the university), the weather is horrible, everything is brown brown brown. Everything around just seems dead. There are SOO many mobile homes it's shocking and not even nice ones. At least 60% of the population here are on wellfare, foodstamps, medicaid, etc. and they come from generations were being on government assistance is the norm! they don't better them selves just to be able to get government assistance. There are "cholos" on every corner, dirty sloppy fat rude hispanic people that don't even deserve to be called a true mexican. The hispanics here are the equivalent of a hillbily! I am a mexican woman that was raised in Baja California, Mexico and I'm embarrased to be associated with the hispanics here. The mexican food isn't very good, what matters most here is the spicyness rather than the flavor. Most people here have the walmart mentality, they don't support the farmers Read More

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Clear Skies and Mild Winters - 2/23/2011
Mild temperatures with very little, if any, snowfall during the winter season makes Las Cruces an enjoyable place to call home. The summer temperatures may approach 100 degrees a couple times but is very tolerable due to the low relative humidity around 20. Clear skies more than 90 percent of the time adds to the charm of living in Las Read More

Slow paced - 9/2/2010
We moved to Las Cruces from Los Angeles. We missed the big city stuff like large varieties of restaurant and eateries. The LC star filled nights are beautiful. Read More

transportation - 8/29/2010
i could not live here without a Read More

dating - 6/22/2010
I am thinking of moving here. I am 52 and a single woman. How is the dating situation for my age group? Thanks Read More

Climate is wonderful - 10/29/2009
We get about 350 days of sunshine! Its a great city to live in if you like the outdoors. There are many cultural activities, and many cities close by to Read More

lovely small city - 10/27/2009
my husband and i moved here from nj 9 years ago. it has grown considerably since then! lovely weather, historic sites, interesting people from many different places, fine dining majestic breathtaking mountains that change colour with each subset. a fine place to Read More

Las Cruces has great weather - 10/15/2009
Summers are a bit hot, but winters are wonderful. I'd highly recommend Las Cruces to retirees. No snow to shovel and you can golf virtually all year Read More

question about wind and water - 6/14/2008
Hi,

I've seen a couple of comments about the wind. Just how windy and
how often?

And how bad (or good) is the water situation? How close is the water
table for Read More

question about wind and water - 6/12/2008
I've heard some comments about the wind and I'd like to know just how windy and how often. Is it dusty? Also is there a water aquifer and how easy is it to drill a well or is all water supplied from the local reservoir?

thanks!
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