Forbes Magazine recently ranked Las Cruces number 14 on its list of "Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers."

And we agree!

Over the years we have seen many businesses open their doors and prosper. Whether it's great restaurants like Zeffrio Pizzeria Napoletana who is now getting ready to open their 3rd location, or Serenity Day Spa and Salon in the historic Alameda area, small businesses succeed in Las Cruces. And more businesses are opening their doors almost every day.

We recently learned about a new locally owned coupon website called GrabitSite.com. It's a local alternative to sites like LivingSocial.com and Groupon.com. We also recently visited Cafe Agogo, a great place for a rice bowl.

The bottom line is that Forbes is on to something. When they looked at cities from across the U.S. they recognized the potential and Las Cruces. Their rankings were based on 12 areas relating to past and future projected job growth, business and living costs, income growth, education and projected economic growth. Quality of life areas such as crime rate, cultural and recreational opportunities and net migration patterns are also factors in determining the rankings.

Watch a local news report on the Forbes ranking for more information, click here. 

This isn't our first recognition. The Las Cruces' metro area, with a population of 210,000, previously made the list four times before from 2002-2005. For a more comprehensive list of Las Cruces recognitions, visit our Relocaction to Las Cruces website. RelocationtoLasCruces.com is great resource for the services you'll need if you are relocating to Las Cruces. And if you are considering relocating here, take a look at our GuidetoLasCruces.com website. We have spent countless hours gathering all the relevant information that we can find on Las Cruces if you are visiting or looking to learn more.