Reviews & Comments
Ruidoso, NM
RuiDoso, NM -
9/12/2012The economy is heavily tourist based which relates to service industry and minimum wage in a resort community. Great place to retire, not a good place to work. Good help is almost non-existent which is not specific to Ruidoso but all o f New Mexico. Do some research on the Harvey Girls and you will be fully aware of the New Mexico work ethic.
Prices are artificially high, especially gasoline. Prices in Roswell are .30 to .50 cent per gallon lower. The economy caters to wealth Texans and Californians. If you are thinking about moving to Ruidoso to live and work, go somewhere else. You will be sorely disappointed. If you are coming here to retire be aware of the lightening real estate tax in New Mexico. My property tax doubled when I refinanced my home in Ruidoso from $1700 to $3400 per year. The lightening tax is not unique to Ruidoso. It applies to all of New Mexico especially the nicer places to live.