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i was just wondering if there was another city in new mexico that was like ruidoso, so we could have some options to choose from.
There are smaller towns like Capitan (15 miles north of Ruidoso) Cloudcroft and Timberon (east and south of Alamogordo), but that is pretty much it for mountain towns in the southern half of the state. Silver City is worth a look, but I think housing is more affordable and nicer in Ruidoso, plus the economy is better for most people. Your husband might be able to find a job with the existing cable company here or something similar.
Shhh! Don't give the secrets away! I love Capitan, and although I haven't made it to Timberon yet, I will probably love it at least as much.
Another possibility is to move to a town, such as Alamogordo or Carrizozo, etc. that isn't in the mountains but is fairly near them. That way, you don't get snowed in, but the snow (or cooler weather in summer) is just a short drive away. That is what I'm considering.
Once, I had to have a vet sew me up because the closest doctor in ruidoso was nearly a two hour drive away (hairpin curves and heavy snow and ice).
When was this? There's now a hospital right there on the main drag.
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Originally Posted by kiwigirl07
my boyfriend, (soon to be husband) works for comcast. he would more then likely work for another cable company down there, we were going to wait a year or so to see if comcast opens up in ruidoso, since the city is growing.
Ruidoso growing? Maybe a little here and there, but I can't imagine it being able to support another cable company. I could be wrong, but I imagine all the federal and Indian land surrounding the town will continue to keep growth down. Or have there been major land exchanges I haven't heard about?
I could be wrong, but I imagine all the federal and Indian land surrounding the town will continue to keep growth down. Or have there been major land exchanges I haven't heard about?
You are correct that the Ruidoso proper can't really get bigger. There are many ranches and large plots when you get outside of the city limits though (especially to the north towards Nogal, Capitan, and Fort Stanton, but also down the valley past Ruidoso Downs), so plenty of room for expanding.
Ah, thanks for the clarification. I guess I'm not surprised. As is true in most of NM, water will be the key. If there's enough to support populated surrounding regions, I could see plenty of growth to come.
GregW: I know well where Carrizozo is! I've been there several times, and to White Oaks a couple of times. I doubt if it snows there very much, but it's within 50 miles of Ruidoso and about half that to Capitan. I like a little snow, but it gets old in a hurry if you're stuck with it. Ice storms are the worst of all; we get them in Ft Worth occasionally.
My favorite part of Ruidoso to live would be the western part, beyond the highway to Alto and the little 'circle'.
hello, im moving to new mexico in a year or so, and im trying to figure out where i should move. . .
we want to be closer to family, but want to find a city that actually has some snow in the winter. . .
any suggestions?
im a big snow girl! and want to keep it that way!
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Small towns in southern NM
