Las Cruces is a great place for retirement. With it's mild sunny weather, lower housing costs, low traffic, low property tax, and serene vistas, Las Cruces is fast becoming a favorite place for retirees to call home! Las Cruces homes feature easy care rock/desert landscaping that requires little or no maintenance (you will just have to find something else to do on the weekends!) Plus, three golf courses, historical sites, museums, hiking trails, tennis, social and Community related clubs, great people, great food, and great shopping—just a great lifestyle!
Senior Activities
The Las Cruces Sun News provides a Senior Activities Calendar with information for all of the local events of interest to seniors.
Senior Olympics Mesilla Park Center (505) 541-5171
The Academy for Learning in Retirement (505) 527-7527
Senior Centers
The Robert Munson Senior Center is a multi-purpose Senior Center offering a wide range of activities and services for older adults. The center operates Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday on a modified schedule. For more info: (505)528-3000 975 S. Mesquite Street Las Cruces, NM
Benavidez Community Center 1045 McClure Rd. (505) 528-3000
Eastside Community Center 310 N. Tornillo (505) 541-4015
Mesilla Park Community Center 304 W. Bell (505) 541-2455
Senior Health
In-Home Services 304 W. Bell (505) 541-2451
Alzheimer’s Association (505) 647-3868 From Outside the City 1-888-5888-0005
Senior Nutrition Program Reservations & Cancellations (505) 528-3012 From Outside the City 1-800-397-3544
