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Feel free to list specific similar sized cities (or towns with a short drive to access to big city things) that you think would beat ABQ or Tucson.
Primary goal: Outdoor activities (mountains/hills, water, skiing(both), etc.) and low crime. (low amount of daytime rain is a good thing too, we're not gardeners or anything)
Secondary goal: Not super expensive cost of living. It can be moderate, but the cheaper the better.
Don't care about bars or drinking since we don't drink. Bland culture is fine, we grew up with none so we're used to it.
Looking to start a family down the road, so nothing that would drastically interfere with that. We're young and looking for jobs too, not retired people.