Ask any of the retirees residing in Las Cruces why they made the sunny Southern New Mexico community ‘home’ and you are sure to get a huge smirk’”plus an even grander tale. A lot of those locals can recount coming to Las Cruces for the first time, lined by the meandering Rio Grande River to the west and gorgeous Organ Mountains off east, and falling in love with the surroundings. Located in the agriculturally rich Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces ranks as the 2nd largest city in the state (bigger than Santa Fe) and it is one of the few ‘top-retirement towns’ which are ranked below the national average cost of living. Las Cruces has a one of a kind history, with pre-historic peoples dating back to 200 B.C., which only add to the city’s special culture. As a growing US Southwest city moving up, Las Cruces has still kept its unique ‘small town’ feel and one of a kind “Old West” style from years past. Las Cruces offers a vast array of annual events and things to do, inexpensive living, great weather and about 350 days of sunshine per year’”making it a top retirement city.
From special events and parties to art shows and yearly events, the Las Cruces region offers locals many ways to have fun with the region’s rich culture, tranquil attitude and mild climate that provide year-round sun. Popular nearby activities include the Hatch Chile Festival, County Fair, Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally, Whole Enchilada Fiesta, Dia de Los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Spend time with other residents at the Las Cruces Farmers & Craft Market where fruits and vegetables grown in the area can be for sale in addition to the vibrant products of area artists. The Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market is open each Wednesday and Saturday morning inside the Las Cruces city mall.
Las Cruces offers attractions and events for everyone from the adventurist to the art lover. For the outdoorsy person, the 350 days of shining sun each year allow for golfing, hiking and biking. Las Cruces features two award-winning golf courses, with a third that is in process of development. A network of just paved cycling trails meanders with the banks of the Rio Grande as it links urban parts of the city. Natural and historical focused sites are Dripping Springs Recreation Area, Bosque de Mesilla Wildlife Refuge, Aguirre Springs Recreation Area, Ft. Selden State Monument, and Robledo Mountains Paleozoic Trackways Monument. Additional nearby attractions include Old Mesilla Historical Plaza, Historic Downtown Las Cruces, Stahmann Farms (world-known pecan growers) plus tours of the Trinity Site (the testing area for the first atomic bomb). Ruidoso and Cloudcroft provide a refreshing mountain escapte for folks in search of high elevations, natural beauty and mountain creeks. The Lincoln National Forest is an hour’s drive from Las Cruces providing ski areas, outdoor activities and excitement at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.
With influences like New Mexico State University, White Sands Missile Range plus a good area economy, Las Cruces is the best city to retire to. Las Cruces has been referred to as ‘one of the best kept secrets of the American Southwest’ and was been rated as a ‘Best Place to Retire’ by a number of groups and periodicals like AARP, Forbes and Hispanic Magazine. The reasonable cost of living in the city gives an excellent opportunity for Las Cruces homes for sale buyers to boost their dollar value when buying a new home. Aside from the landscape and culture, the town additionally provides a lot of medical specialists, social groups, shopping, dining, entertainment, activities and continuing education opportunities.
Las Cruces’ great climate, gorgeous surroundings, cultural environment and reasonable cost of living make the city a fantastic place for retirees to call ‘home’. The low-stres pace paired with the good economy and affordable living costs has made the city a strong contender for those thinking about a relocation to the Southwest.
With over 35 years as a Las Cruces builder, Bill Quinones has earned a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship combined with excellent customer service in delivering his luxury Las Cruces homes for sale.
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