Apparently, you have been to Holliman Air Force base. Las Cruces, while have a population of 100,000 still has a small town atmosphere. It has grown significantly over Alamogordo which has not. I have numerous friends there but it is too small for me.Las Cruces as sleepy? Huh.... I've always rather enjoyed my trips out there. I submit that you're spoiled and don't know what sleepy is. I mean, come on... Alamagordo. Hellooooo?