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Las Cruces Resource Guide

You are going to want to bookmark this page. There are so many reasons we recommend moving to Las Cruces. Below are just a sample of our favorites.

Great Outdoors

We love Las Cruces for the great outdoor activities it has. And, with 320 days of sunshine a year gives you plenty of time to explore.

Entertainment

The rich culture in our area provides many entertainment options for all ages.

Restaurants

You will find that Las Cruces has a bit of everything to delight your culinary senses.

Schools

Las Cruces public school district covers the city of Las Cruces as well as White Sands Missile Range, the settlement of Doña Ana, and the town of Mesilla. This above average school district is home to 21 preschools, 25 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and eight high schools.

Safety & Medical

Added in 2020 to New Mexico’s Safest Cities, Las Cruces is a great place to raise a family or retire. The city has 37 hospitals and many other health options.

Employment

There are many employment opportunities within the Las Cruces area that span across both the private and public sector. Regardless of your education level, Las Cruces has some wonderful employment options.

About Las Cruces, NM

Officially incorporated as a town in 1907, Las Cruces is home to New Mexico State University, White Sands Testing Facilities, and Spaceport America.

With amazing outdoor adventure, unique culinary experiences, and one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun!

Weather in Las Cruces New Mexico

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Las Cruces Weather

Like a typical desert climate, you can expect average highs of 57-77°F in the winter months, and  86-95°F in the summers. Lows average between 29-45°F in the winters and 53-68°F in the summers. More weather information for Las Cruces can be found here.

New Homes in Las Cruces

There are so many things to consider when buying a brand new home in Las Cruces, NM.

We have compiled all the new communities for you to consider when purchasing a new home.

Las Cruces has amazing new communities and homes for sale
Las Cruces is home to some great 55+ and older retirement communities.

Retirement Communities

New Mexico is a wonderful place to retire. Take a peak at our list of the best communities to retire (55+) in Las Cruces.

New Mexico living at its best

Featured Properties

After reviewing all of the available homes in Las Cruces, here are our top picks. Updated daily, these homes usually move fast. 

Amazingly awesome Solar powered home with some of the best Organ Mountain views in Las Cruces. Completely remodeled since 2009 this home will amaze you from the Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring to the travertine tile floors it will set a tone of elegance at first sight. The perfect appointed kitchen will excite the chef in […]

5003 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths
5003 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths

Carefree condo living! Three bedrooms and two baths, spacious condominium located close to shopping, NMSU and Mesilla. Easy access from major streets and highways. Over 1, 000 square feet and all kitchen & laundry appliances are included. Refrigerated air! This is a ground-floor unit and all four units in this building are for sale. Monthly […]

1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Carefree condo living! Three bedrooms and two baths, spacious condominium located close to shopping, NMSU and Mesilla. Easy access from major streets and highways. Over 1, 000 square feet and all kitchen & laundry appliances are included. Refrigerated air! This is a ground-floor unit and all four units in this building are for sale. Monthly […]

1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Carefree condo living! Three bedrooms and two baths, spacious condominium located close to shopping, NMSU and Mesilla. Easy access from major streets and highways. Over 1, 000 square feet and all kitchen & laundry appliances are included. Refrigerated air! This is a top-floor unit and all four units in this building are for sale. Monthly […]

1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Carefree condo living! Three bedrooms and two baths, spacious condominium located close to shopping, NMSU and Mesilla. Easy access from major streets and highways. Over 1, 000 square feet and all kitchen & laundry appliances are included. Refrigerated air! This is a top-floor unit and all four units in this building are for sale. Monthly […]

1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1082 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Great location , large yard , well built 4 bedrooms home in need of some work and updating . Give it your own personal touch and you will have a lovely home with plenty of space . Yard has plenty of room for pool, garden , workshop , etc. Two living areas , fireplace , […]

2574 sq ft 4 beds 4 baths
2574 sq ft 4 beds 4 baths

Situated perfectly next to Sonoma ranch golf course. This 3 bed 2 bath offers many wonderful features starting with a beautiful 9600 SQ Ft lot with lots of outdoor space including a covered back patio. Beautiful courtyard and we are just talking about the outside. Inside you will find beautiful wood vigas, a cozy fireplace, […]

2444 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
2444 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Great starter home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with an additional room that can be used as a den or family room. Bedrooms have carpet. Huge covered back patio and large lot!!!! Lots of potential!

1274 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1274 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Near Alameda and the Downtown area, this value priced charmer is ready now! New Carpet (over original, unfinished wood floors) and paint. Expansive Living Room and Dining area. Big picture windows and artistic arches. Home has two bedrooms in the main section and a completely separate 3rd bedroom with mini kitchen and its own bath, […]

1570 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1570 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

This ranch style home is 2, 718 square feet and features a 758 square foot casita, detached two car garage, car port, covered RV parking, and sits on a large 1.1 acre lot. The house is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beautiful new tile and new carpet throughout, new roof, new AC, new heater, new stucco, […]

3476 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths
3476 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths

Striking southwest style home located on N VALLEY! Cannot beat the neighborhood. The arboreal landscaping offers a variety of mature trees, and the perfectly maintained front yards will make this home your next stop. Designed on a 2, 038 sqft. floor plan this home features 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2 car garage; with tons of storage space […]

2038 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
2038 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Beautiful 2-story home on a .25-acre lot located on a cul-de-sac. This house features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage. As you walk inside, your eyes will be led to the stunning vaulted ceilings, with tile flooring throughout great room and kitchen. This home boasts 1875 square feet of living space. Southwestern details throughout. […]

1875 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
1875 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths

This luxury home sits on an elevated lot with unobstructed views of the Organ Mountain, City lights and Picacho Peak. Upgrades abound in this well appointed home. Beautiful wood flooring in the great room, dining room and bedrooms, upgraded tile in the baths. Upgraded granite countertops accents the kitchen, bathrooms and BBQ grill area. Decorative […]

2135 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
2135 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

This captivating, brand new, custom built home with modern charm offers stainless steel appliances, two built in pergolas- one in the front and the other in the backyard, a finished two car garage and many other features. The tiled great room has a beautiful fireplace, as well as enormous double sliding glass doors that lead […]

1900 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
1900 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths

After turning onto Bugatti, this home sits directly ahead, a focal point of the neighborhood. It is immediately noticeable that this home is different from those around it, with a large gable over the enclosed entry way, bay window overlooking the neighborhood, and oversized 2 car garage. The additional features that add value to this […]

1912 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1912 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Enjoy Nature and tranquility, on dead-end street, Well maintain home North of Las Cruces NM, One owner, 2581 S.F. on 1.06 Acre of Land 3 Bedroom and 2 3/4 bath. Room for everything, Hacienda style home, Spacious Kitchen, Tile and carpet for comfort. 2 Large Living Rooms one Fireplace, two bedrooms downstairs and Huge Master […]

2581 sq ft 3 beds 3 baths
2581 sq ft 3 beds 3 baths

This beautiful home located in The Metro Verde subdivision has 1970 sqft. of living space. Home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Featuring an open floor plan, Kitchen has a large island, granite counters, dishwasher, gas range, and pantry. There is tile flooring throughout the living, dining and hallway areas. Gorgeous entry way and many […]

1970 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1970 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Beautiful and peaceful setting, 5.6 acre lot nestled in a large pecan orchard (around 200 trees), domestic well, house built in 1997, 2810 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, master bath with jacuzzi, living room with wood stove, cathedral ceilings 10 ft., office or hobby room, formal dining, 2 car garage, RV access with electric, […]

2810 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths
2810 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths