Should i move to taos

CII, I doubt that 10, is smaller than a small town; I live in a town of about 1,, though there is a larger town about minutes away. Isolation is one of the reasons I want to move. I like your idea of meeting a variety of people; I've done the same thing here, but so far, it hasn't been enough, partly bc chronic illness sometimes keeps me at home which might happen anywhere, LOL.

Speaking of which, how is Taos for healthcare? I think I could always drive to Santa Fe. Just looking online, I've found some cute small residences in Taos. I am looking for a very small house; downsizing is a priority for me.

Originally Posted by terranova Health specialist. Some folk drive to Santa Fe for specialized treatment a little over an hour if the roads are clear but there is one speciality which Taos has covered and that is orthopedic medicine, probably because of all of the skiing. Terrinova, let's get together. I can't really answer your questions. Have considered Taos myself now and again but I want to escape winter and snow and not immerse myself in it. Originally Posted by Zoidberg. It's not the dry, it's the thinness of the high-up air.

To illustrate, I get sick for 2 days whenever I go up above even though I've lived most of my life above Each person is different so it may not impact you. The good news is NM is about as mold-free as anywhere. Updated: November 11, pm. I retired to Taos 11 years ago. It is like living in a Third World country. Believe me. I have had enough. I am a bi-lingual Spanish-English half-Latina. Because my husband was from Hungary, my last name labels me as Anglo.

I always loved Taos …. I always loved Taos and its people. Still do. I had trees planted to provide a wind break. They all died. The man who sold them has disappeared. I have had my fence smashed by drunk drivers three times. I have had four burglaries. I regularly call the police because drug deals are going on in front of my house.

Corruption is rampant in the government. See articles on theft at the Housing Authority. Electoral offices are traded off behind the scenes. Employees take Friday afternoons off even though they are paid for 40 hours a week. Try getting hold of anyone in government after noon.

Now, I am at my wits end. I bought an expensive tract of land in Ranchos and built a beautiful house with 2, square feet of living space, a double garage and a foot porch.

It took all of my hard-earned savings, but I loved the view and I loved being in a neighborhood with children.

An amount below means Taos is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above means Taos, New Mexico is more expensive. Taos cost of living is Start Your Review of Taos. Members receive 10 FREE city profile downloads a month, unlimited access to our detailed cost of living calculator and analysis, unlimited access to our DataEngine, and more. Enhanced Cost of Living Calculator Now includes childcare, taxes, health, housing for home owners vs renters, insurance costs and more when you upgrade to premium.

Some forums can only be seen by registered members. View detailed profile Advanced or search site with Search Forums Advanced. Originally Posted by CII. Sterling'so best places list cost of living in Taos at versus being the US average. Albuquerque comes in at , Santa Fe at Zoidberg, I understand what you mean about altitude sickness; I once had altitude sickness at about 13, ft.

I'm all too familiar with small hospitals and the problem of driving a long way if you're sick, but I'm not willing to live in a big urban area either, just a little bigger than where I am now.

I agree with CII; that wasn't the hospital's fault. Zoidberg, do you or did you live in Taos? Anyway, I'm trying to tune in to my intuitive processes to figure out what I should do next. Terranova, did you move to Taos or anywhere in NM Yet? I am thinking about NM also for the dry weather. If you did move, do you like where you are? Originally Posted by Julie May I join the conversation? I may have an opportunity to house sit in Taos this winter, so am hanging on every word here! I am a life long northern New Englander, so no stranger to winter or snow, but I wonder about the differences in elevation and dryness myself.

Originally Posted by suz Ok thanks.