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Old Jul 4th, 2007, 12:54 PM
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Las Cruces

We have heard many good things about Las Cruces. When is a good time of year to visit? i have heard spring is very windy. Where to stay? Anyone stayed at Dreamcatcher Inn?
Thanks & Happy 4th of July!
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Old Jul 4th, 2007, 06:31 PM
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Las cruces is a college town near El Paso, which a border town.

There isn't a lot to do there.

What are you wanting to do on vacation and where are you coming from?

There really isn't that much in Las Cruces.

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Old Jul 4th, 2007, 08:11 PM
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Fall is my favorite season in New Mexico. That said, there really isn't a lot to do in Las Cruces.

Lee Ann
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Old Jul 5th, 2007, 05:25 AM
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We want to check it out as a possible retirement location. Boring for a vacation, OK to live there? Have either of you lived there or elsewhere in NM? Thanks!
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I lived in ABQ/ Rio Rancho area from 2001 until late 2005.

Lee Ann lives in ABQ and has for a long time.

As far as retiring there, if a place is boring for a vacation, don't you think it would be as well for retiring?

Las Cruces is a college town, and adult classes are available at Don Ana Comm. College. There is a hospital there but I don't know what it is like. It is VERY hot there in the summer, even if it is a dry heat.

Depending on where you are coming from, it may be less expensive for housing and property taxes but food, and other things are pretty much the same as most places in US.

Here is an old thread that has some things to do in the area.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34775470

I guess it all depends on what you are looking to have available to you and what kind of lifestyle you want when you retire.
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I used Las Cruces as a base while I explored Elephant Lake, White Sands monument, and the Gila National Forest a while back. It was a pleasant town with a state University, nice oldtown, all the conveniences, great restaurants...I can't quite see retiring there just as there isn't enough to do there as other posters have suggested...Ever consider the Albuquerque area for retirement? That would seem a much more interesting and vibrant place to plunk down some change on a nice house and retire. Albuquerque has alot to do culturally and offers a great balance between the advantages of a medium sized city and the relaxed and admirably peaceful style of life right there...There are alot of very nice communities, and its not far from all the wonderful activities and beauty of Sante Fe...

Anyway, Best of luck with your trip!

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As Debi said, I live in Albuquerque, and one of my best friends lives in Las Cruces. It is too hot and dry for me - just doesn't appeal.

Lee Ann
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