#4 El Dorado at Santa Fe is where I grew up. My father was the original developer for El Dorado in the early 70s. We were the first family to ever live at El Dorado. It's so unbelievable how much it has all changed and GROWN! We spent our play time, hiking, horseback riding, motorcycle and go cart riding. The hills were ours to explore! Oh the memories!

Surprised Ruidoso didn't make the list. Nice moderate weather in the mountains, near snow skiing in the winter, great places to hike in the area.

Spent last winter and spring in las cruces.. loved it!

I can save you a lot of time by telling you that half of those places you named are in Albuquerque. You basically named off neighborhoods in Albuquerque. 🤷🏻‍♀️ So basically Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces

Silver City is where Star Trek cast member Nichelle Nicholas lived and where she passed away at too. I had a late uncle who lived in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico but me and my family never went to visit him there. I have seen on other KZfaq videos that the big cities in New Mexico are not bad to live in, but the small towns there are very poor and economically depressed there too as in not much in job and economic opportunities. I have even learned that some retired Hollywood stars have also retired to New Mexico, Dennis Hopper had a ranch in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico and is laid to rest at Jesus Nazareno Cemetery after he died in Venice, California in 2010 from prostate cancer. Dennis Hopper also owned a home near Venice Beach too, that was up for sale but I am not sure who bought it. I even know that Gene Hackman is living there now.

I lived in all 4 areas of Albuquerque for 8 years. And been to all the places mentioned in the video plus other places. Moved back home to Montana a few years ago but still go back to Albuquerque for visits and see friends that I met while living there.

SILVER CITY IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

I lived in Albuquerque off and on throughout several decades and the best places to live is close proximity small towns to Albuquerque. A lot of small towns are low crime rates and a good places to raise a family. But most of all when the holidays are happening "WOW" That holidays feeling in the air... Can't beat (THAT!)

Your housing prices are way off

Dude, add 200-300k on those prices.

Lose the text-to-computer voice, I can't consume any content narrated as such.

Ruidoso is like Austin in a small way. Cloudcroft is very interesting.

Sandia Heights is a neighborhood in Albuquerque, it's not a separate city, just like Paradise Hills, it's not a separate city, it's just an area neighborhood of Albuquerque proper!

When I saw the Organ Mtns. that did it Las Cruces was the place to be.

Thank you! I live in ARTESIA!

spent seven months in LOS ALAMOS between the last two summers it is very peaceful, wonderful people, great food lots of things to do,great weather.

What about Cloudcroft?

you don' want to move to NM, trust me. there are chupacabras and skin walkers around every corner. visit on vacation, but don't move.

You are correct Los Alamos is the number one place to live in New Mexico I moved from Santa Fe 12 years ago and I love it the schools are amazing people here are amazing and very welcoming city is very clean there is no crime and to be honest the few times we had crime was because people came from española santa fe or near by cities otherwise it’s the best and safest place to raise a family

Rio Rancho, Los Alamos, SantaFe, Placitas, Red River are my picks, White Rrock. Hospital and schools😊😊

Las cruces is cool too

This list is not accurate. My home town Ruidoso is way better than most on this list.

That the lovely mountain town of Ruidoso is not on this list renders the rest of it highly suspect.

I lived in Roswell for five years when the Air Force Base was open and went back for High School in ‘63. I really thought it was a pretty nice town. It used to be very dusty and brown which has changed for the better in recent years. From the downtown traffic I would say it’s doing pretty well.

As a resident of Northern New Mexico, I find the order of your list questionable and the specifics inaccurate.

Have a lot of family living in New Mexico, I was born there. Loved hunting and fishing all over northern New Mexico. I lived in Espanolia. Really loved the shot of the Gorge Bridge between Taos and Tres Padres (TP). Drove over that bridge a lot. Mother grew up in TP and said the bridge to cross was down on the river so took a long time to go between Taos and TP back then.

Thanks for this

I lived in the past in New Mexico. Back in the 1990's. And our Family lived in Artesia, Deming , Hatch & Las Cruces. We Pastored in some Hispanic Churches. I loved New Mexico. I love the Mountains & Desert . And I loved the Weather too. I miss it too. So, thank you for your You Tube Channel & Video here. I have Good Memories of here too. We traveled all over the State of New Mexico too. Good People live here & Friendly too. I love the Mexican Restaurants too. And Mexican Foods . Even though I cooked Homemade Mexican Foods most of the time. I love the Red & Green Chiles & The Red Chile Ristra too. Good Vegetables & Fruits here in the State too. And Fresh. I loved the Mercadacos too. And we had I have in general great Memories of New Mexico. Picking Pecans & Onions. I loved the Road Runner Birds..THEY really are Fast too. I remember seeing plenty of Snakes & Coyotes too. I loved seeing all the Desert Trees & Bushes & Flowers & Plants & all the Cacti. I will come back to your You Tube Channel & Share more good memories & I can reminisce some more. Thank you for the Video. . .

I live in Santa Fe and I love it.

I think Red River should have made it to your list. Despite too many Texans and more deer than residents it is a beautiful place

Living in Rio Rancho, working at Los Alamos. LA, that's Los Alamos, for the locals is a great town and community. It is hard to find a good home, but once your settled most folks I know trade up as their career grows. Rio Rancho has good schools, close to Albuquerque and shopping, we like it. As a pilot, NM is a Gem. One thing I wish NM had was more cloudy days or even 50% clouds. If your spending the day outside the sun can wear one out.

Please learn how to pronounce the words! They are usually words derived from Spanish.

Edgewood and Albuquerque are in Bernallio County, not Santa Fe County. Sounded like an AI narrator and creator. This whole thing is bad misinformation.

I went to high school in Aztec, just outside of Farmington ad lived in Farmington for years in the late 1970s and 1980s. Farmington used to be a crappy place where a lot of oil field and power plant workers worked but in recent decades it has improved greatly. My mom still lives in Farmington and my wife and I are considering retiring back there. One thing though, while there are hospitals, if you have a major medical issue you will have to go 200 miles to Albuquerque though.

I'm not familiar with some of the areas which you have mentioned but understand that many of them are near better known areas. The crime rate in Albequerque is high enough to be a concern unfortunately so try not to drive a car with any removable options like fog lamps or mirrors as I learned the hard way. That inner city is half the size of Austin's Travis County and a tempting alternative for someone looking for a less crowded more subdued lifestyle while living in a friendly city with a desirable climate. I'm surprised that Hot Springs/Truth or Consequences didn't make the list, as well as Carlsbad which are charming and friendly if a bit boring. They don't call New Mexico "land of enchantment" for nothing.

I want to move to New Mexico. Trying to decide which city is the right fit for me is the more difficult task.

Wow, Santa Rosa was missed.....But this is just the spots for Tourists....

What about Roswell? Any comments about living there?

What the AI wrote this script?

Nice list but at least 10 of the placed mentioned are around Albuquerque, 3 are Santa Fe, 2 are Los Alamos and 2 are Las Cruces. So I guess we only have 7 places that are nice in NM.

Alamogordo isn't on your top 20?

Thanks

No Ruidoso or Alamogordo 🙄🤦👎

1- Los Álamos 2- White Rocks 3- Sandía Heights 4- El Dorado,Santa Fe 5- Corrales 6- Mesilla 7- Rio Rancho 8- Albuquerque 9- Paradise Heights 10- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 11- Las Cruces 12- North Valley 13- Santa Fe 14-Edgewood 15- La Huerta 16- Taos 17- Placitas 18- Silver City 19- Farmington 20- Artesia New Mexico

La Huerta is Carlsbad not a suburb, has the same zip code. Artesia is known as the City of Champions because of the winning records in their sports in high school football program. Also called T Town. They hold the record for the most High School football championships of any school in the nation, with 32 titles, since 1950, placing 3rd if you go back as far as 1920 (of course there was no Artesia sports back then).

("wild goose chase", not "wild goose hunt").

I can't see Los Alamos as #1. It's a beautiful place, but that's about it.

What city do you recommend in San Miguel county I have a voucher to move there

Didn’t have time to listen to the robot read your dialogue. Also, far too many ken burns clips. Next time, try to get more video clips.

You mentioned Taos, and you didn't bring up skiing thats like talking about Vegas and not bring up gambling.

I agree about edgewood

Your prices are way off, it's much more expensive now.

I need a place on 5+ acres where it doesn’t snow and winter temps don’t go below (or rarely) 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Privacy and solitude are of utmost importance….don’t want nosy or annoying neighbors, oppressive/dictatorial HOAs….

Hogback NM is really nice. Dont let the name fool ya. Its between Farmington and Shiprock. Nice and rural, very green. Nice and slow pace. Good place to live if you sorta wanna disapear but still be close to a small city. Lots of friendly Indians and white folks living in harmony. For real. not even joking....

I don't know man. LA numero uno. I don't think so. 5 other towns in video beat this pick...

Please don't moved to Los Alamos and White Rock. It's full and prices for housing is terrible and more people will only make it worse.

So you will need more ammo then you think

“Sandia Heights is a very good choice for those who don’t mind wasting a lot of money for the sake of living in a good place that their children could grow up in.” Who wrote this???

TAOS NEW MEXICO❤❤❤ FYI!!! TAOS DOES NOT CONSIST OF ONLY THE INDIAN RESERVATION. IT IS A HISPANIC SOUTHWEST LOOKING TOWN WITH ADOBE HOMES MODERN AND SOUTHWEST. YOU ONLY SHOWED THE TAOS PUEBLO!😮 ALOT OF DIVERSITY❤

The 20 best places to live in New Mexico are all located in other states.

Me personally I like Tucumcari and Santa fe.these places I have never Heard of.

Sandia Heights and the North Valley are NOT suburbs. Both places are within the Albuquerque City Limits. Also, Eldorado, though beautiful, does NOT have sufficient water to support further growth.

Most of these places are rampant with crime as is most of the state due to lots and lots of poverty 😬

Silver city collage and ARTs lefties.

Terrible grammar.

Use a real narrator.

You make NM home ownership affordable which is far from the truth!

I’m surprised you found 2.

The cops in New Mexico just don't care

I had to stop at the beginning when you have mentioned Silver City since you may have never been there and may not know about it being very high on crime rate (brake ins) as well of being very high on drug use and dealing with narcotics.

can’t get to the point fast enough.

Thanks for not mentioning Ruidoso. Absolutely nothing to do here besides skiing, abundance of great golf courses, horse races, hiking, casinos, fishing. Most conservative county in one of the most liberal states in the country. We already have enough people here already! 1:28

California Style Government in New Mexico has people leaving New Mexico. Vote with your feet.

Whn in NM dnt ever say Rio Grande river!!! Its just the Rio Grandè (big river, not river big river!!

Soon as I hear that automatic robot voice, I leave. Hire a narrator, a human being.

I was born in Alomogordo and lived in Aztec/ farmington...eee yyyyaaaaa nice land and history as for everything else... ya no.

I just watched the 10 worst towns in NM. Many... the same as your best.

This is fake,this dude does not live here.

Freaky A.I. voice!!!

Albuquerque is known as the car theft capital of the US.

Moriarty should be on the list lack of jobs

these cities are all in Texas

Lol- 1) North Valley and Los Ranchos are the same place - " a mere investment of $174,000 means you can by the lot for that price.... homes in that are average $800,00-$3 million plus.... 2) Paradise Hills is about 60 years old and the houses you showed are one small segment 3) Albuquerque is at 132 Homicides as of mid Sept 2022 and getting worse 4) Rio Rancho is safer but the property tax will kill most just getting by... they cater to Intel 5) Corrales is nice, but it's $250,000 and acre ( without a house ) 6) Santa Fe has no real middle class, liberal policies have made it so the majority of the people who work there, commute from Rio. Rancho or Albuquerque. And jobs .... jobs here pay crap for and have no real manufacturing jobs. Amazon distribution center pays $15 an hour and the Sheriff's Department responds there several times a day for employees stealing, fighting and even set one of the bathrooms on fire. If you believe in failed government that caters to criminals . New Mexico is your state. If you want to live somewhere you know your car will still be in the driveway when you wake up ... Stay out of tue Albuquerque metro area.

The narrative is poor for the objective. The descriptions are cliche and repetitive.

Good info but use a real narrator

…and that’s a fact 😂

Alamogordo and ruidoso is the best places low crime lol

Don't forget morarity

If you move to Albuquerque don't move to the mountain Vista apartments unless you want to live next to or underneath 300 pound pot smoking welfare case domestic terrorists. We just moved because of that.

New Mexico has become a homeless drug infested arm pit of a state . I was born and raised . Glad I moved out 24 yrs ago .

Edgewood has nearly 10k residents, not 3700. The rest of the video is equally inaccurate and ludicrous. Artesia in the top 20?? JHFC!!!

If you're going to Santa Fe bring your own shopping bags cause them yuppies are saving the planet

“Poor New Mexico! So far from heaven, so close to Texas!” attributed to Manuel Armijo, the last Mexican governor of the Mexican territory of Nuevo México, ca 1841. I always liked that quote. Just let me add, for anyone contemplating moving to NM, the whole state is high in elevation. Taos County it is 7 thousand feet (in town), and gets much higher. Some places in NM are as low as 4 thousand feet. But if you are coming from sea level you might feel the difference (less available oxygen in the air).

I can't with the AI narration. I had to click away after about two minutes.

Stoped off in Gallup over night not ever again the worst place ever😮

So the title is “29 best places to live” yet the intro is about NM tourism? Lame 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

I can't tell if it's a real person narrating this or an AI.... Which speaks a lot to the times that we were leaving in 🤣🤣 (I mean it's totally AI and I hate it... but it's pretty good!!)

There's good places to live in NM???? Didn't know that

Terrible recommendations

Just remember when you moved to New Mexico it's like a third world country