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| Location: Located at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 25 in southern New Mexico, about 45 miles northwest of El Paso, Tx, 230 miles south of Albuquerque, NM and about 173 miles east of Tucson, Az.Population: 78,800 permanent residents and about 15,000 students at New Mexico State University during the school year. Totat Dona Ana county population, 180,500. |
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| Average humidity: 27% Rain: 8 inches Snow: 2 inches |
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| Taxes Las Cruces Sales Tax: Gross receipts tax is 6.5%. Exemptions: Prescription drugs. State Income Tax: New Mexico uses a seven-bracket, graduated-rate table ranging from 1.7% to 8.2% of taxable income. State Exemptions: Depending on income level, taxpayers who are 65 and older may be eligible for a deduction from taxable income of up to $8,000 each. Unreimbursed and uncompensated medical expenses not already itemized on the federal 1040A schedule for the same year may be eligible for a tax deduction. Estate Tax: None, except the state’s “pick-up” portion of the federal tax, applicable to taxable estates above $1 million. Property Tax: Las Cruces residential properties are taxed at a rate of $27.53 per $1,000 on 33.3% of appraised value. Mesilla residential property tax rate is $22.61 per $1,000 on 33.3% of appraised value. Homestead Exemption:$2,000 of assessed value for all homeowners. New Mexico residents who are 65 years of age or older who have a modified gross income of $16,000 or less for the tax year qualify to claim a property tax rebate. The rebate may not exceed $250 for married taxpayers filling jointly ($125 fro married taxpayers filing separately or single taxpayers).Education: Continuing education offered at both New Mexico State University (505-646-0111) and the Dona Ana Branch Community College (575) 527-7500. Transportation: Air Service: Healthcare: |
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