What is a good major city to move to that is not too far from Las Vegas?

I would like to move by the end of the year to a major city in either California, Nevada, Arizona, or Utah. I would like an area that is very active and has a lot of offer to all types of people. I currently live in Washington D.C. so something similar to this metropolitan area would be great. However, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and the cold and damp weather really bother my joints, so the area I move to have to be very dry and warm.



Any help?What is a good major city to move to that is not too far from Las Vegas?
Saint George, UT or Barstow, CA may qualifyWhat is a good major city to move to that is not too far from Las Vegas?
any town in arizona =-- but i think you should consider santa fa new mexico!!!