Instead of giving you our own summary of the charms and benefits of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico, we invite you to consider the awards received from across the nation. A vibrant southwestern city in a picture-perfect setting, Las Cruces is consistently "Ranked the Best" by several key sources. Recognized as one of the best places in the nation to live and as an ideal city for business, Las Cruces has also received high marks for its sporting events and year-round outdoor activities and for being the safest city in its size category in the U.S.

• Number One Dream Town to Retire - AARP Magazine, Jul/Aug 2006
  
  
• Most Secure Place to Live, Medium-Sized City - Farmers Insurance Group, 2007
  
  
• Safest City in the Country, Medium-Sized City - Farmers Insurance Group, 2006
  
  
• Best Place to Retire - CNN/Money Magazine, 2005
  
  
• Best Small Metro Area for Business & Careers - Forbes/Milken Institute, 2002-2005
  
  
• Best Place to Live - Family Digest, Fall 2002
  
  
• One of the Best College Towns to Retire - Money Magazine, Nov 2005
  
  
• New Mexico Sports Town of the Year - Sports Illustrated, May 2004