|
Awards & Recognition
Las Cruces has received several awards over the last year, here is what they had to say.
Top Destination – Facilities & Destinations Magazine – Fall 2001
Las Cruces was among 75 cities in the United States selected by the magazine’s readers to receive the eighth annual award recognizing cities for their ability to accommodate groups and conventions. According to the magazine, Las Cruces ranked high with meeting planners because of its 350 days of sunshine a year and easy access from Interstates 10 & 25 and by air through the El Paso International Airport. The mild climate also allows visitors to take advantage of year-round outdoor activities such as golfing and hiking, while local hotels provide over 2,000 sleeping rooms and meeting space ready to handle groups of various sizes.
One of America’s top 100 Retirement Towns – Where to Retire Magazine – Fall 2001
Las Cruces received praise for its diverse culture, high desert climate, low cost of living, open spaces, and year-round outdoor activities. It was also one of the few towns selected that ranked below the national cost of living average, and had an average new home price under $100,000. Each city considered was assessed on variety of categories ranging from the availability of medical care, recreational activities, continuing education, and airports, to shopping, dining, cultural and social organizations.
One of the Best Places to Retire” Money Magazine – June 2002
The article sited several factors, including Las Cruces’ great weather, amazing views, cultural scene, low cost of living and the country’s best Mexican food and, according to the article, possibly the hottest chile in the U.S.A. The article sited Las Cruces’ warm climate and mild winters were perfect for year-round activities such as tennis, hiking, golf and visiting attractions like the dunes of near by White Sands National Monument.
Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers – Forbes/Milken Institute – June 2002
The rankings were based on “job growth, earned income, and “a measure of activity in critical technologies that foster future growth.”
Best Place to Live – Family Digest – Fall 2002
Las Cruces ranked the highest among 300 cities/destinations evaluated in a number of areas determined to be important to families, including: crime rate, housing costs, income, pre-college education productivity, family friendliness, weather and affordability.
Top 10 Cities for Hispanics to Live – Hispanic Magazine July/August 2002
The Las Cruces/El Paso area was ranked the fifth best city for Hispanics to live. The ranking was based on the percentage of Hispanics in the city, political representation, whether you can speak Spanish without feeling like a foreigner, and the vibrancy and “hipness” of the Latin cultural scene.
|
