Review of Las Cruces, New Mexico


A Hidden Gem
Star Rating - 6/3/2023
Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry dessert as you might assume, it's actually quite green, due the abundance of agriculture in the area. It's a college town (NMSU), which keeps things pretty progressive and young. It's not crowded, there's no sitting in traffic. Jobs aren't too hard to find (but do expect a lower wage). Great place to retire, especially if you are tired of cold weather elsewhere. It does get H.O.T. in the summer- but the mountains around Ruidosos are less than 2 hours away and the temp drops considerably there. It's not hard to escape the heat for a few days. Ideally, I'd spend 9 months here and get out of town for June, July and Aug every year.
Julie | Windsor, CO
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You want real HOT try living in Phoenix, you'll appreciate your heat real quick
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