Considering Relocation to Las Cruces (Albuquerque, Mesilla: equity, for sale, good hotels)

[neoaznm]

Tortuga, you may find that your best luck career-wise would be at White Sands Missile Range, where numerous environmental contractors (NEPA-related) as well as the Nature Conservancy are based. You may also check the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and the Jornada Experimental Range for potential work. It's hit and miss, but, depending on your luck, you can make a decent living. As far as grad school goes, I got my graduate degree from NMSU, and I'd have to say that the quality of education is definitely contingent upon your husband's field of study.

[ibarrio]

NMSU has a great Engineering dept. Good Psychology and Education Departments.

[Cdeluca22]

We are moving to Las Cruces in June we were out ther in February with 70 degree weather and got sun burned. (it's 4000 ft high) thus the dry air/skin. we came home to NJ at 12 degrees and a foot of snow. Cannot wait to get there it was a nice frendly town. Of course there are some areas you want to stay out of.

[neoaznm]

In all honesty, Las Cruces' worst neighborhoods pale in comparison to those of most large cities. As a matter of fact, many similarly-sized cities fare worse as well.

Many people judge an area based on the "type" of people they see out and about. That said, the slums of El Paso could then be considered as being "scary," when, in fact, El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country. What you do have to worry about in the borderland region is property crime, and that happens mostly outside of the shady looking areas.

Hotspots for car thefts and break-ins in Las Cruces are at the Telshor 12, Mesilla Valley Mall, NMSU campus, and the numerous apartments around the university.

Again, don't be worried about the so-called bad parts of town. The historic Mesquite District and West Picacho are touted as being the worst of LC, but, again, it's really not horrible. I'd walk alone at midnight in the aforementioned areas before I'd even consider the same in S. Tucson or S. Phoenix.

In summary, no worries...

[neoaznm]

BTW, I wouldn't necessarily exclude some of the poorer parts of LC if I was a newbie to the city, as they have some of the better Mexican restaurants in the area. Just say no to Gardunos.

[betta]

Originally Posted by neoaznm

Many people judge an area based on the "type" of people they see out and about. That said, the slums of El Paso could then be considered as being "scary," when, in fact, El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country. What you do have to worry about in the borderland region is property crime, and that happens mostly outside of the shady looking areas.

What do you mean by that statement?

[neoaznm]

People are judgmental creatures, and most of the time, when someone casts judgment on an area and calls it scary, they make their assertion based on a combination of factors including an area's cleanliness and the "apparent" wealth (or lack thereof) of its people, among other things. My comment was based on my background in cultural geography, and nothing more.

Have you driven on Buckeye in South Phoenix? How about North Scottsdale? On the same note, what do many tourists think when they visit downtown Juarez for the first time? Conversely, have they ever been to the west edge of Chihuahua, Chih? South Phoenix/North Scottsdale and downtown Juarez/western Chihuahua are both examples of areas that people either rave about or are afraid of. My contention is that appearances aren't always accurate. That clear enough for you?

Get out, explore, meet diverse groups of people, integrate...

[ibarrio]

I wouldn't say there is a Scary/Ghetto area in Las Cruces. Well maybe the river and the stories of la llorana.

[tito]

Originally Posted by neoaznm

In all honesty, Las Cruces' worst neighborhoods pale in comparison to those of most large cities. As a matter of fact, many similarly-sized cities fare worse as well.

Many people judge an area based on the "type" of people they see out and about. That said, the slums of El Paso could then be considered as being "scary," when, in fact, El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country. What you do have to worry about in the borderland region is property crime, and that happens mostly outside of the shady looking areas.

Hotspots for car thefts and break-ins in Las Cruces are at the Telshor 12, Mesilla Valley Mall, NMSU campus, and the numerous apartments around the university.

Again, don't be worried about the so-called bad parts of town. The historic Mesquite District and West Picacho are touted as being the worst of LC, but, again, it's really not horrible. I'd walk alone at midnight in the aforementioned areas before I'd even consider the same in S. Tucson or S. Phoenix.

In summary, no worries...

Please tell me more about the car thefts around Telshor and Mesilla Valley Mall
because they will be in my new neighborhood and I want to take precautions.

[6 FOOT 3]

Originally Posted by tito

Please tell me more about the car thefts around Telshor and Mesilla Valley Mall
because they will be in my new neighborhood and I want to take precautions.

That area is pretty good Tito so i wouldn't worry about it. Auto theft is everywhere in all cities in all areas as Meth is causing the Surge on this and you can just try to be proactive as i have so i bought the ''CLUB'' at Checker Auto Parts....