It has been a great year so far for Las Cruces, New Mexico as one of the best places to live Las Cruces NM towns of the futureand it is only March!  The March 2010 issue of Sunset Magazine has ranked little Las Cruces among the “”Top 20 Towns of the Future.””  Sunset Magazine has declared the 2010s the Decade of Experimentation, and Las Cruces is one of the top scientific cities of the future!

Las Cruces, NM has always been a heavily scientific and research oriented area.  New Mexico State University (NMSU), White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), and the Johnson Space Center, have attracted the scientific community to Las Cruces for generations.  In fact, Las Cruces one of the highest numbers of scientists per capita of any city in the U.S.

The addition of the Spaceport America to the Las Cruces area has further secure its place in the scientific community and has earned Las Cruces a “”Top 20 Towns of the Future“” ranking by Sunset magazine.  Here’s what Sunset Magazine had to say about Las Cruces:

More than 300 would-be astronauts have already signed up with Virgin Galactic to be among the first to plunk down $200,000 for a trip into space.

Spaceport America (think LAX for spaceships), funded by the state of New Mexico and now under construction in Las Cruces, is going to be the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world, and Virgin Galactic expects to be the first company to provide sub-orbital flights to the general public.

Liftoff is expected in the next five years.

The Spaceport America is more than just a dream for New Mexico and the Las Cruces area.  Construction is already underway at Spaceport America on runways and the terminal hanger facility.  The Spaceport will serve as a national hub for commercial scientific research, space tourism, satellite deliveries, and more.

Contact us today at 575-523-2500 to find out more about the Spaceport America and why Las Cruces is one of the best places to live.

REQUEST INFORMATION

RECENT NEWS

New Courtyard Home Virtual Tour

Enjoy this virtual tour our newest model courtyard home here in The Willows at Picacho Mountain. Based on the popular Encanto floor plan, this charming home blends indoor and outdoor living, making it the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful New Mexico climate. The spacious great room, flex room and kitchen all open to an intimate enclosed outdoor living space featuring an outdoor kitchen, bar and fire pit. The home also features an all new mud room/laundry room/utility office concept that connects the master closet and great room.

Read More »
New Home Construction

Custom Home Construction – Phase One

This clip kicks off our new “Custom Home Construction” video series showcasing a behind the scenes look into West Mesa Builders’ construction and design process. In the coming months we will cover everything from framing and insulation, to kitchen design and color selection. Bob and Karen Pofahl also share the stringent quality control steps they take to ensure each home is built to the highest standards and much more.

Read More »
Click to watch video.

Custom Home Tour With Karen

Custom home designer and builder Karen Pofahl, of West Mesa Builders, walks us through one or her new home during its final stages of construction. This 3600 square foot home is located in Picacho Mountain Master Planned Community and sits on a 2 acre lot that has breathtaking views of the Organ Mountains and Mesilla Valley. The home has a contemporary feel to it, yet seamlessly blends into the beautiful desert surroundings.

Read More »