Eagle Nest, NM is a small town located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico. Despite its size, it is a popular tourist destination due to its abundance of outdoor activities and wildlife. With an elevation just over 7,000 feet above sea level, Eagle Nest has long been a favorite spot for skiers and snowboarders thanks to its nearby ski resorts such as Angel Fire Resort. The town also offers numerous outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, boating, and hiking.
In addition to its recreational offerings, Eagle Nest has earned various accolades from BestPlaces.net which ranks cities based on livability factors such as crime rate, weather, cost of living, schools and education opportunities. These rankings place Eagle Nest at number three in the state for best places to live in New Mexico according to their criteria. This ranking takes into account many factors including air quality index (AQI) which puts Eagle Nest at the lowest AQI rating in the state at 29.3 out of 100. Additionally, crime rate in Eagle Nest is 6 per 1,000 residents which is lower than both the national average and statewide average. All this combined makes Eagle Nest a desirable place to live or visit with plenty of recreational activities and high livability ratings.
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