Rinconada Ranches - Mixed Use

Project Info

Rinconada Ranches is a 500 acre mixed use development. This major subdivision consists of single family, multifamily and commercial uses. The major roadways through this subdivision are Rinconada Boulevard, Settlers Pass, Engler Road and Peachtree Hills Road. This subdivision has commercial nodes within walking distance of every residential tract, trail systems throughout, abundant open space and incredible views. All major city amenities available in immediate area; hospitals, golf courses, grocery, movies theaters, restaurants and much, much more. Residential developments within this community include: Las Palmas, High Desert, La Luz, La Paloma and Puesta del Sol.

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Area Information

South Fork Village is located in the fastest growth area of Southern New Mexico. Projects within 1 mile of this subdivision include: Mesilla Valley Mall, Target, Home Depot, OfficeMax, Albertsons, Wal-Mart Supercenter and Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. Las Cruces is experiencing a massive amount of growth. A 2007 subdivision study shows over 72,152 residential home sites in the planning process within East Mesa. Las Cruces has received numerous accolades over the years which include:

One of Inc. Magazine’s 2007 Boomtowns Las Cruces was ranted 15 out of 400 US deemed boomtowns. The ranking is based on job growth and the strength of the local economy.

One of AARP’s 2006 “Dream Towns” to retire Las Cruces topped AARP’s first list of great places to retire based on factors such as: the cheapest states to live in as a retiree (based on income, property, and sales taxes), weather, recreational opportunities and livability (access to health care and transportation).

One of the Best College Towns to Retire - Money Magazine November 2005 For the second time in four years, Las Cruces made one of Money’s lists of best places to retire; this time as a college town. The article cited several factors, including Las Cruces’ great weather, amazing views, cultural scene and low cost of living.

Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations in the United States - National Bus Association, 2004 & 2005 Motorcoach charter and tour operators were given a list of cities and asked to rank them according to where they think they will be traveling to or through in 2005.

Top 10 Cities for Hispanics to Live - Hispanic Magazine, 2002 & 2003 The Las Cruces/El Paso area was ranked the fifth best city for Hispanics to live. The ranking was based on the percentage of Hispanics in the city, political representation, whether you can speak Spanish without feeling like a foreigner, and the vibrancy and “hipness” of the Latin cultural scene.

Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers - Forbes/Milken Institute, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 Las Cruces has ranked in the top 5 for the last several years on Forbes’ list of “Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers,” including a #1 ranking in 2002 and #2 ranking in 2005. The rankings were based on “job growth, earned income, and “a measure of activity in critical technologies that foster future growth.”

Best Place to Live - Family Digest, Fall 2002 Las Cruces ranked the highest among 300 cities/destinations evaluated in a number of areas determined to be important to families, including: crime rate, housing costs, income, pre-college education productivity, family friendliness, weather and affordability.

One of the Best Places to Retire - Money Magazine, June 2002 The article cited several factors, including Las Cruces’ great weather, amazing views, cultural scene, low cost of living and the country’s best Mexican food and, according to the article, possibly the hottest chile in the U.S.A. The article indicated Las Cruces’ warm climate and mild winters were perfect for year-round activities such as tennis, hiking, golf and visiting attractions like the dunes of nearby White Sands National Monument.

Top Destination - Facilities & Destinations Magazine, 2001, 2002 & 2004 Las Cruces was among 75 cities in the United States selected by the magazine’s readers to receive the annual award recognizing cities for their ability to accommodate groups and conventions.

One of America’s Top 100 Retirement Towns - Where to Retire Magazine, Fall 2001 Las Cruces received praise for its diverse culture, high desert climate, low cost of living, open spaces, and year-round outdoor activities. It was also one of the few towns selected that ranked below the national cost of living average, and had an average new home price under $100,000. Each city considered was assessed on a variety of categories ranging from the availability of medical care, recreational activities, continuing education, and airports, to shopping, dining, cultural and social organizations.