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U-Haul data for 2025 ranks New Mexico 22nd among moving destinations, with 50.1% of traffic indicating an influx of new residents. Las Cruces, along with Alamogordo, Carlsbad, and Santa Fe, saw significant growth, supported by a 14.1% population increase since the 2020 Census and upcoming economic developments, including a new electric vehicle manufacturing plant. In 2024, New Mexico was positioned 37th on U-Haul's growth list.