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Las Cruces is not a retirement-friendly town even though it is advertised in national magazines as such. Reality: It is a  lawless city....with a City Government that is ran for the benefit of developers... It features a mayor that sees himself as a "monarch" to hold court and usurp US Constitutional guarentees.. a free press is a no-no to him.  He is a useless entity as he has no power to do anything except to hog the PA mike at public meetings, which he loves to do. 

"Gringos" are second class citiizens here... Hispanics see us as a threat to their way of life... which features unabated noise and reckless endangerment on city streets.  DUI's are badges of attainment here.. looked upon like gold stars for perfect attendance.  It is common to find a driver causing a fatal accident to be driving under the influence and already has 20 previous DUI's on his record.Uninsured vehicles is a menance too.. teh State ahs no active follow ups when a policy lapses like most states.

The City Manager is a self-absorbed African-American that demonstrates a dislike for whites.  Understandable, but not appropriate in his position managing a multi-racial community.  He's perfect  though.. just ask him. He demonstrates up front in your face he is "one bad dude" not to be argued with and would love to put a cap yo **** for disagreeing with him.. after his perfection rules.

Hispanic police avoid writing tickets and giving blood alcohol tests when an accident occurs. The Police Chief hates "gringos" and thus has difficulty responding to a Gringo's request for law enforcement in neighborhoods.. his attitude is have a nice day someplace else, and don't live in my city.

So if you want to retire to a friontier town.. where you are own your own when it comes to personal safety... willing to lose a lot of sleep with constant noise from subwoofers, Harleys, and barking dogs... come on down,  bring your guns and plenty of ammo.. you are own your own.