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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

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 Pinetop-Lakeside, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock20.338.1
 Snowfall59.8  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days92.276.9106.2
 Sunny272  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock81.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low21.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.679567292443
Reviews for Pinetop-Lakeside    3 Reviews

I'm active duty and moved here about 16 months ago for a permanent change of duty station. My family and I were looking for a nice quiet place that was safe and cost of  More

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Over 15 years ago

We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a  More

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Over 18 years ago

For any interested in moving or visiting this area here are the basics of it. It is a small community that is growing from people trying to escape the city life.  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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