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You posted a couple of times in the Denver and Colorado
forums in March. Did you decide the snow was too much
for you there?
If you hate the snow and you hate the heat, check out
Las Cruces or Tucson as a compromise. Tucson is nothing
like Vegas in terms of heat and it is much cooler at night.
Las Cruces might get snow once during the winter and rarely
goes over 100 degrees.
I'm a newby to your little community. Born in Los Alamos and since spending time in Idaho (too cold) and Nashville (too humid), I am now ready to retire, anyway partially. Have been back to NM many, many times and just feel it's calling me back. Strange how so many people feel that way. Been reading all your posts about Santa Fe (snows), Taos (too spendy), Las Cruces (too close to the border), so I am highly considering Alamogordo. Don't want too small a town, but not too big either. Just a few quick responses, if you will. I know some answers are on other threads, but some are a little old. Will appreciate it.
Understand crime is very low. Correct?
Border problems?
Gang problems?
Great fishing I understand not far away, love the mountains, just not the snow for months that goes with them.
Horse racing in Ruidosa still on?
Like a casino now and then. Close?
Nice active retirement communities?
Flood area - which area of town?
Welcoming to new inhabs?
Anything you can think of - should decide soon.
Thanks for all your time and info.
so I am highly considering Alamogordo. Don't want too small a town, but not too big either. Just a few quick responses, if you will. I know some answers are on other threads, but some are a little old. Will appreciate it.
Understand crime is very low. Correct?
Border problems?
Gang problems?
Great fishing I understand not far away, love the mountains, just not the snow for months that goes with them.
Horse racing in Ruidosa still on?
Like a casino now and then. Close?
Nice active retirement communities?
Flood area - which area of town?
Welcoming to new inhabs?
Anything you can think of - should decide soon.
Thanks for all your time and info.
Well here goes my take....
1# Is the crime very low? I wouldn't say VERY low but it is low in my opinion.
2# Border Problems? Almost non existent. Border Patrol checkpoints in all roads going into Alamo.
3# Gang problems? I've heard of a few but for the most part very low key.
4# Great fishing? Within 30 to 45 minutes there are 5 to 6 lakes and also many mountain streams.
5# Horse Racing? Yeap still on at the Downs of Ruidoso.
6# Casino? Inn of the Mountain Gods...40 minutes
7# Retirement Community? Amber Skies 55+ older Retirement Community.
8# Flood area? Hmm...i'd think the east side along the mountain? i.e. Scenic Dr. area.
9# Welcoming to newbies? Extremely welcoming. Large retiree and military presence.
There are other regulars who have thoughts one way or the other who will answer.....
Other folks will be more help than I, but I'll do my best. I live in the mountains and shop in Alamo once (sometimes twice) a month.
<<Understand crime is very low. Correct?
Relatively, yes.
<<Border problems?
Haven't heard of any.
<<Gang problems?
Heard about some in schools, but I don't think it's a major town concern. Am I wrong?
<<Great fishing I understand not far away, love the mountains, just not the snow for months that goes with them.
Not sure. I don't fish.
<<Horse racing in Ruidosa still on?
Far as I know, yes.
<<Like a casino now and then. Close?
Where have you been? Inn of the Mountain Gods is totally new and redone. I don't gamble, but I've been to the Inn a few times. Google it.
<<Nice active retirement communities?
Not sure. I'm a hermit.
<<Flood area - which area of town?
Watch out. They are out there. Don't know all the details, but I know the east end near the mountains has had trouble. Also, the west edge by the bypass road has some flood zones. Not much development there yet.
Hi,
All of the above I agree with.
You can ask a realtor about where the flood zones are. And don't be afraid to ask the locals. Last year we had more rain than normal, it surprized all of us. If you find a house, we can give you some insite to the flooding possibilities. I would welcome you to the neighborhood. When you plan on coming down to check out the area - and you should, let us know and we will be happy to meet with you.
Jane
and look for yourself to see if you are in a flood zone.
Also, just look at an area with your own eyes and see how the
land 'flows.' If you can't imagine a desert thunderstorm, bring
someone who has seen one.
I assure you, if the place looks like it could hold water,
someday it will. Don't live there.
Thx to all of you for the info, will be there probably the week after next. Have been, but as a tourist, so didn't really look at living there. Always planned on Santa Fe but the ol' arthritis isn't going to allow that cold of a winter and it has gotten so spendy. I will want to rent for the first year. Maybe a condo, with a little dog, w/d hookups, etc. Know of any? Have contacted several realtors but if you don't want to buy right away they lose interest. Understandable, I suppose. Would be happy to meet you Jane, let me know how to reach you.
Again thanks to all of you.
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