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Ruidoso, NM vs Park Rapids, MN

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- Park Rapids has 34.0% more rainy days than Ruidoso.
- Park Rapids has 31.0% less Sunny Days than Ruidoso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Park Rapids scores 19.5% worse than Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMPark Rapids, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock106106
 Sunny287  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock14402443
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 Park Rapids    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

if your looking for a good work place that pays well were your most likly to get hired is in park rapids witch is one walmart all tough you will get a job if you know  More

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