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This Little-Known New Mexico Community Is Turning Heads With Its Cheap Living Costs

Back in the 1960s, Lordsburg was a busy highway stop, with motels, cafes, and service stations serving travelers crossing southwestern New Mexico. That’s a lot...

By Cassie Holloway · Oct 24, 2026

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