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Jemez Springs, NM vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 44.0% more rainy days than Jemez Springs.
- Ruidoso has 2.1% more Sunny Days than Jemez Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 4.1% better than Jemez Springs
 Jemez Springs, NMRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny281  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Jemez Springs    2 Reviews

My husband and I have lived in Jemez Springs, NM for approximately 32 years. The mountains, rivers, and other scenic areas are incredible. The people are always willing  More

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The crime rate in Jemez Springs is WAY distored ... there are VERY FEW violent crimes there ... MAYBE once a year someone tries to hide there from the police from  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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