Quality of life
Something for everyone
Enjoy biking, hiking, birdwatching, exploring history, cruising scenic backroads, stargazing, exquisite dining, sampling local wines, checking out the local art scene, enjoying local cultural events, or simply relaxing by the lake.
Higher education
Santa Cruz Center
Santa Cruz Center is a Provisional Community College District offering classes to residents pursuing Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degrees or certifications.
University of Arizona Nogales
The University of Arizona Nogales is a regional location for the University of Arizona that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in Santa Cruz County.
Health care
Carondelet Health Network: Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, part of the Carondelet Health Network, is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing 24-hour emergency care, general surgery, labor and delivery services, rehabilitation, mammography, ultrasound, teleradiology, lithotripsy, health and wellness education and more.
Mariposa Community Health Center
Mariposa Community Health Center provides medical, dental, disease prevention and health promotion services in Nogales, Rio Rico, Tubac and Patagonia, including adult internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dentistry, behavioral health, and full-service pharmacy.