Awards and Recognitions

Awards and Recognition for Las Cruces, New Mexico

2008
May 28, 2008: Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tem Dolores C. Archuleta received the Seven Seals Award by the Department of Defense for her support and work with the Las Cruces National Guard. This award was given in recognition of Las Cruces's outstanding maintenance and readiness of National Guard and Reserve Units. In addition, the city of Las Cruces received the Above and Beyond Award for extraordinary support of National Guard employees.

Las Cruces won Top Destination Award by Facilities and Destinations Magazine six times. This prestigious award is given to leading cities that exhibit a superior ability to accommodate visitors, provide planning services, and host large conventions.

2007
Inc. Magazine ranked Las Cruces #9 as the best small city boomtown out of 400 American cities classified as boomtowns and ranked Las Cruces as #15 in best overall city. Employment opportunities, job growth, and local economic strength determined city rankings.

2006
Voted #1 Safest city in the United States for a city with a population between 150,000 - 500,000 by You Belong Magazine by Farmers Insurance Group.

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AARP's top Dream Towns for retirement. Rankings were based on weather, recreational facilities, transportation, taxes, average salary of retirees, and health care.

Voted by Inc. Magazine in the top 400 small city boomtowns as best overall and best small city.

2005
Money Magazine has twice ranked Las Cruces as one of the best college towns to retire in. Rankings were based on weather, views, culture, and cost of living.

National Bus Association listed Las Cruces as one of the top cities nationwide that they will offer tourists the opportunity to visit and travel through.

Forbes listed Las Cruces as #2 for "Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers". This ranking was based on income, job growth, and cutting-edge technology.

Inc. Magazine ranked Las Cruces #27 as best small city in the top 400 boomtowns, #58 in best overall, and #17 as fastest growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004
Ranked #1 by Forbes for Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers.

Ranked #5 by Inc. Magazine for most balanced economic growth in the top 400 boomtowns in the United States, #6 in fastest, most sustained growth, and #16 as best small city.

National Bus Association listed Las Cruces as a top city for tourism.

2003
Voted in the top 10 cities for Hispanics in Hispanic Magazine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002
Ranked by Family Digest as one of the top 300 cities to live in the United States based on crime, cost of living, college career opportunities, friendliness, housing costs, and health care.

Money Magazine voted Las Cruces as Best Places to Retire

2001
Where to Retire Magazine voted Las Cruces as one of the top 100 retirement towns in the United States.