Info for Silver City... (Deming, Socorro: allergies, air quality, trailer)

[WindowsEtc]

Originally Posted by ajzjmsmom

Wow, things must have really changed since 2006 when we left there. I did not see that it was cheaper to live there, Silver City had some of the highest gas prices in NM, rent was outrageous if you could find something to rent, forget buying houses for a decent price unless they were dumps and groceries were expensive. It's nice to hear things have changed, to bad I didn't let my hubby put in for that job in Lordsburg, but I didn't think we would be able to find anything to rent. Wish I would have known this about 4 months ago.

Gas usually is more expensive, but if you chart it out, it does not amount to much, IMO. House prices are funny here. Certain areas are much higher than others. If you have to live in a certain area, then you are stuck paying an inflated price (still lower than other places, though). There are still bargains on houses, you just have to know where to look.

The rental market in 2006 was pretty thin. Not a lot of places available, so it drove up prices, but things have relaxed somewhat since then.

[Gwenn Baumann]

I am moving to NM from WI soon! Looking for the right town. I am a Reiki Master, creative artist person, eats organic, natural, don't like it too hot so need higher elevation, not needing a night scene, (other then the moon and stars). Don't have an arm and a leg available to pay in rents. I lived in Cochiti Lake (roommate situation), for a couple of years but find the Santa Fe area pricey. Albuquerque is too city for me. Any other options? I read alot about Silver City but would I find organic in the area?

[40FORDJIM]

I am 72 years old. I tell you this if it may affect your thoughts about what I have to say. My wife and I moved to Silver city in 1992 from SE Michigan and still live here. We love it here. We have 5 acres of land that is now selling in the area of $12,000 to $15,000 per acre. Back in 1992 it was $3000/acre.
The weather here is great. It is usually 10F warmer in Deming or Lordsburg. Usually even more in Southern Arizona. Most of this is due to altitude. Pinos Altos (Tall Pines) is usually cooler and is about 1000ft higher. Taxes on our home & land(would have a selling price over $300,000) were $800 this year. There is a sales tax and income tax in New Mexico. One of the major things that sold us on the area was the friendliness of the people. Hope this helps some.

[Gwenn Baumann]

I'm from WI and have to deal with high extreme weather, high heat and humidity in the summer and below zero in the winter. The snow I don't mind just would like less of it. I am also considering Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area. Anybody with thoughts on that? Comparisons on these choices?

[Gwenn Baumann]

Thanks for the info 40fordjim.

[6 FOOT 3]

Originally Posted by Gwenn Baumann

I'm from WI and have to deal with high extreme weather, high heat and humidity in the summer and below zero in the winter. The snow I don't mind just would like less of it. I am also considering Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area. Anybody with thoughts on that? Comparisons on these choices?

Hey Gwenn.....Out of the 3 towns you mentioned i would say that Silver City is the most progressive however all 3 qualify in what you asked about for low heat and humidity in the summer months.

Both the Gila and Lincoln national forests are very nice with mountain lakes, mountain streams, campgrounds and pine trees galore.

Anything else just ask as i and others here will help you out .

6/3

[Gwenn Baumann]

Thanks 6 Foot 3
I read somewhere that people should stay away from certain neighborhoods, do you know which they were talking about for Silver City?

[40FORDJIM]

Gwenn,
I would not go to the Eastern side of this state. The weather over there is not as pleasant as in Silver City. Many more storms and generally far more severe. Silver City has a lot of Art Galleries and small shops. Larger stores are: Ace Hardware, Do-It Best Hardware, Super Walmart, Albertsons, Beals, 4 auto supply stores. Organic? yes. The Food Co Op, Farmers Market in the summer, Peace Meal Cafe,and some of the chain stores are beginning to carry more of it. There is Western New Mexico University here and yet it don't feel like (to me) a college town. There are 2 bicycle shops. Bad sections of town? I'm sure there are but I personally don't know their location. My wife and I have a friend in real estate that could help with that. That's all I can think of now. The best recommendation is that we have lived here almost 17 years and would not want to move away. But it may not meet your desires.

[JDTH]

Originally Posted by Gwenn Baumann

I'm from WI and have to deal with high extreme weather, high heat and humidity in the summer and below zero in the winter. The snow I don't mind just would like less of it. I am also considering Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area. Anybody with thoughts on that? Comparisons on these choices?

Gwen,

Ruidoso is absolutely beautiful, but it is a tourist town. Tourism is its main source of income. Lots of vacation homes sit vacant for months at a time. We have a place there and are heading out tonight for 5 nights.

Ruidoso has all four seasons and it does get some snow in the winter but winters are pretty mild compared to Wisconsin. I lived in the Chicago area for 23 years and then I moved to Tempe, AZ for the next 30+.

We had never been to Ruidoso before August of 2006 and within a day and a half my wife had a realeste agent and we ended up buying a little cabin there.

When it is not crowed with tourists it is like heaven on earth, but even with the tourists it is still very nice. There are about 10,000 residents who live there but on 3 day summer weekend it can swell to 40,000 plus.

I have only been to Cloudcroft once and did not have much chance to look around, but is was very beautiful also. Cloudcroft has an elevation of approximately 9,000 ft while Ruidoso is closer to 7,000 ft but then Sierra Blanca is just over 12,000 ft and that is just 15 miles up the hill from Ruidoso.

JD's Treehouse

The Ruidoso Web Site... Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce

[Gwenn Baumann]

Thanks for all the responses. I am really leaning toward Silver City but 40FordJim can you comment on what I read about air quality issues there? Or is this old just news?