Las Cruces, NM

[Aptyp]

I am coming down in June to check out housing and will probably be moving down there in August.

Anyone there? Give me a heads up on what to expect. Living expenses, food cost, good/bad areas to live.

[Albuquerque30]

I've never been to Cruces myself, but from what I hear, it's growing. Mind you, it's still a small city, but it's growing. There isn't anyone that I know of that's active on the forums. And there's really only a handful here in Albuquerque. Living expenses shouldn't be bad down there. Are you moving for school or work or just a plain, old move?

Oh! And, welcome to the land of no e30-lovers.

[mightywhitey]

Cruses isnt so bad, they have a great local race scene and a road course track, aroyo seca, there is a drag strip in roswell and El Paso is about 20 min away, the lake in Elephant butte is about 1.5 hours north and ABQ is about 3 hours away.

[Aptyp]

a track? Oh my...

moving for school/job

[Albuquerque30]

NMSU is a really good school. I got accepted last year, but had thoughts of enlisting so I passed. If you're motivated, I'm sure you can find some people out there.

[Aptyp]

Well I'm going for the second year of my masters, because one of my professors is headed that way.

[Albuquerque30]

Oh okay. Well enjoy your stay at The Crosses and if you ever make a trip up to ABQ, let some of us know. We'd gladly take you out for some good eatin'. ;)

[325ix]

Cruses isnt so bad, they have a great local race scene and a road course track, aroyo seca, there is a drag strip in roswell and El Paso is about 20 min away, the lake in Elephant butte is about 1.5 hours north and ABQ is about 3 hours away.

Do you have a link to the road coarse location?

[mightywhitey]

Arroyo Seco MotorplexAddress
20030 Highway 549 Southeast
Deming, NM 88030

Get Directions
(575) 544-3440

[mightywhitey]

[RGCintha29073]

Cruces isnt too bad (been there a few times) compared to where im at. Alamoghetto! Its about an hour away. It is getting big. Alot of us military folk go there since its a decent sized town, stuff to do, shopping, clubs/bars, mall, food. But it is the "land of no e30 lovers" and from what i hear there is definitely the "good" side and "bad" side. You will have to do your research.

[Aptyp]

How is car insurance and other expenses? I hear food is cheap and I see plenty of cheap housing, but what may surprise me?

[mightywhitey]

What may surprise you is that its sunny 360 days a year. And its gonna be great to root for a real basketball team in AZ. LOL

[Aptyp]

how are roads?

[325ix]

how are roads?

I just made the drive down from Denver, and to say the least, they kick the crap out our our roads! There is tons of good Mexican food and if you like burgers and shakes, Blake's Lottaburger is fantastic!