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I am also thinking of moving to NM from MO because of my migraines. I want to rent until I find out how the weather affects my head. What is the median range for renting? I currently live in Columbia, population about 85,000 and hoping for a smaller and more rural area. Appreciate any advice I can get. THANKS!
You know I have headaches almost every day of my life except when I am above 6000 feet. I've always wondered why I do not get headaches in higher elevations.
I just returned, yet again, from another stay in Taos (I love it). While not a resident, I have spent a lot of time there over the last 30+ years. I don't think you will have any problems with snakes, cactus could be an issue though. Knock on wood, never been a victim of crime or even seen much activity for that matter (I feel perfectly safe). Several years ago, a friend did have his truck broken into at one of the hot springs. Is Taos the friendliest place, no it isn't. But, I have managed to become good friends with several people living there. A good realtor is a must, I still get confused with some of the neighborhoods. My only complaint with the place is amount of trash and junk in people's yards and stuff. Perhaps it's expensive to haul stuff off, I dunno.
What great feedback! We would be renting at first. Preferably a free standing adobe instead of an apartment. I agree that Taos is spiritual and that is part of the reason we want to be there. I have been to the NKB ashram and the Lama foundation. My sister lives in Jeff City and although MO is beautiful, we are tired of the ticks and mosquitos and the ridiculously hot and humid summers! We live on a river and I will miss that but it isn't enough to stay.
I go to high altitude to get rid of headaches. No kidding, we go to Northern New Mexico every year and I feel quite healthier there than this low area. Now, my husband gets nose bleeds for about a few days than all is well with him too. We're bee hikers and the first few days I do huff and puff but after than no problem and we usually stay in an area that is 8500 feet. He did not experience even nose bleeds in Taos which I believe is 6500 feet.
Personally, if this ranch would sell I'd move to Northern New Mexico in a heart beat.
For some the high altitude and dry climate works wonders, for others, they never adjust to it. I was one of those. There was no reason for me to have breathing problems according to our doctors except like I said some never adjust.
OP: you might love Taos and it is a beautiful place, but as mentioned it is also going to be a huge cultural shock. As long as your husband works from home, it certainly is worth a try: move there, rent for a year and see if it is a good fit. You can always relocate.
08-10-2013, 04:28 PM
Beck Duggleby
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It's not the high altitude you have to worry about... it's that hum.
It's not the high altitude you have to worry about... it's that hum.
It's sorta like Asthma, some people get better and some get worse.
Albuquerque Journal- Taos Hum in Taos, NM
The hum, a low-frequency buzz that was a constant annoyance to those who heard it, attracted media attention several years ago. Scientists from the state's national laboratories and several universities descended on Taos to measure everything from seismic and electro-magnetic vibrations to the sensitivity of the human ear.
I've heard of the hum many times. The few times I've been to Taos, I haven't heard it. As far as Taos being culture shock...maybe. I lived in questionable areas of Kansas City for 13 years. I'm not sure what you mean specifically but I've lived in areas segregated by extreme poverty and wealth and areas where as a white female I was the minority. I do agree that people in the Midwest may be nicer than the folks in NM. I find here in Ozark people are very kind and go out of their way to be friendly. I didn't find that to be true in KC, just like any other city, people keep to themselves. It's interesting that several posters mentioned culture shock because I'm curious about how they mean it specifically.
Just spent a few days in Taos and here are my impressions: Traffic is terribly horrendous through the middle of town..On Sunday, there was bumper to bumper standing traffic all the way from past the north turnoff to the Pueblo to all the way through downtown to where the highway finally becomes 4 lanes heading south. And I mean heavy traffic both directions, most of the day. The downtown is all typical (high) priced specialty shops that appeal mostly to the well heeled older tourist/retired types,...but I didn't see even those types buying anything. Drove all over, did not feel anything particularly spiritual or felt pulled to the place, no hum either, it's just a nicer but smaller version of Santa Fe, without the commerce outside of tourism. Did like the El P motel on the north edge of downtown, worth staying there.
If someone is moving here and has something lined up for work, it might work out.. If not, check out the demographics at the retail places and see the types of work there is and what employers apparently are looking for, maybe it will work for you, maybe not...Housing is not cheap, Espanola, south of Taos, appears to be more affordable.
A little small town charm can be found here, especially if you already know people, but dealing with the traffic every day would be a deal killer for me..
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