Gorgeous Fall Color in Las Cruces

The wonderful changing of the leaves continues, with this flame-leaf example on the NMSU campus.

Retire in Las Cruces for a true four-season climate! Yes, the summers are blazing hot and long, but we also have the other three seasons well-represented. It's a mild climate, overall. The low humidity and the plentiful sunshine helps many people's arthritis, and it certainly helps keep "SAD," Seasonal Affective Disorder, at bay, speaking from personal experience.

Join the other retirees in Las Cruces and experience four wonderful seasons!

"Desert Rose"

In New Mexico, the color "Desert Rose" is a strong, vivid pink-orange. Many homes and businesses sport this color, and it's quite beloved, especially when paired with a bright turquoise.

The trees of NMSU have decided to get in on celebrating this hue! Here and there on campus, the ash trees have turned a neon version of Desert Rose. It's beautiful, especially to desert dwellers. Out here, we don't have much in the way of trees, except in yards, parks, and the campus. There are no "woods" such as in some regions. So, we treasure our rare trees!

Trees Getting Ready for Thanksgiving in Las Cruces

The NMSU campus is an especially good place to find trees that are changing color in autumn. This photo was taken on the main campus in Las Cruces. Once COVID is in the past, the campus will again be a wonderful resource for retirees. Retire to Las Cruces and enjoy all the learning opportunities and beauty it has to offer!

All Four Seasons in Las Cruces: Autumn Leaves Now Changing

 Las Cruces, despite being in the desert, is not just a 2-season place, "Hot" and "Not Quite As Hot," as some may think. No, it has all four seasons, which is delightful.

All the markers of each season arrive each year. Our leaves turn beautiful colors during autumn, especially on the NMSU campus, in Mesilla Park neighborhood, and in most neighborhoods with established trees, such as Telshor.

This tree is in our back yard, and is a wonderful Mountain Ash, with golden leaves and vivid red berries during fall. 

Come experience a temperate, wonderful climate in Las Cruces! It's a wonderful place to retire, with reminders of "home," and great new experiences as your NEW home!

Heart of the Neighborhood in Mesquite: Our Lady of Health

Catholicism plays a big role in the lives on many in New Mexico and in Las Cruces. There is a vibrant and large Catholic community here, and during non-COVID times, there are many fairs and weekly bingo for those of all faiths or no faith.

In the Mesquite Historic District stands Our Lady of Health, a lovely church building that often features fluttering bright flags and balloons to enliven all who view it. The parish it serves is relatively poor, but rich in spirit. It offers Mass in both Spanish and English.

No matter your faith, you will find a church home in Las Cruces. From Baptists to Buddhists, we have it all, and they are very welcoming to those who relocate here. With a large state university, there are also many esoteric faith offerings you'd usually only find in a much larger city. Truly, something for everyone, religious or not.

Come retire to Enchanted Las Cruces and see for yourself!

NMSU a Haven for Students

 NMSU isn't just an ordinary land grant university: It is truly a haven for its students. 

Do you have college-aged children or grandchildren? NMSU offers so much more than many other universities. 

It has a huge amount of married student housing, allowing many who would be unable to afford to attend college a huge boost and a way to get the skills they need for a career. From single-family houses to modern apartment homes, NMSU offers daycare right on campus, maintains both a clothing closet and a food bank for "Aggies," and also has student garden plots available on campus. 

For single students, they can choose from vintage dorm living or modern suites. Some apartment-style dorms are available with exterior private entrances into each apartment, for the more mature students. Freshmen and those benefitting from more support can choose dorms with a main entrance, house mothers, peer helpers, and laundry service.

But it's the garden plots that amazed and pleased me. There is nothing like growing plants to give a student a feeling of belonging, of being a part of the very land the college stands upon. Little gardens are sprinkled through the entire married student villages. Acres of gardens are along the edge of campus, too. Going to college is hard, but NMSU makes it easier. It may not have the cachet of an "Ivy League" school, but in practical terms, it is unbeatable. And the new medical college is an added bonus! 

Retiring to Las Cruces has never been a better idea!