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Douglas, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 55.0% more rainy days than Douglas.
- Ruidoso has 0.7% more Sunny Days than Douglas.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 3.8% worse than Douglas
 Douglas, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Douglas    4 Reviews

Been here 5 years. Absolutely nothing good here. Very poor medical care . Nurses are called Dr. By the staff. I prefer Doctors trained in the USA to USA Standards. Not  More

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I have been here 5 years. Came here because of a popular real estate scam. Out in the desert Is a subdivision on Paper. As the lots are sold at tax auction they are  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here since 1975.I met my wife here, married, raised our family, bought and paid for our home. As I prepare to retire I am saddened that we will probably  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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