I lived for many years in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The state is so liberal. Las Cruces won't give any tax incentives to businesses who want to build in NM and hire citizens, consequently, they go somewhere else. The reason the city gives for this? "We want Las Cruces to keep it's small town appeal and charm." Many wealthy snowbirds have moved to Las Cruces because the cost of living is soooo low and their money goes 3X further. Las Cruces "leadership" caters to businesses that are patronized by this group of people: salons, trendy grocery stores, boutiques, spas, high-end restaurants. What they will NOT do, is allow big corporations in, who will hire hundreds of people and pay them very good wages....a chance to move up from poverty. Disallowed.