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Ruidoso, NM vs Ouray, CO

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- Ouray has 19.7% more rainy days than Ruidoso.
- Ouray has 15.7% less Sunny Days than Ruidoso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ouray scores 20.8% worse than Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMOuray, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny287  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock77922443
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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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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