Ruidoso or Cloudcroft, NM for a needed break?
I had questioned locations in the Chama, NM, Pagosa Springs, CO, Sante Fe, NM area a shot while back. There were a few comments as to if looking for a get away from the Texas heat to also consider th...
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Since no other specifics are mentioned other than escaping the heat, all of the locations mentioned would provide such relief if that is indeed your only requirement.
Ruidoso and Cloudcroft are pretty much the same area. Cloudcroft being higher in elevation will be a bit cooler but Ruidoso is also at high elevation and forested as well with the advantage of offering so much more to do. Cloudcroft is a very small town with limited choices, but it is short drive to either Ruidoso or Alamogordo to the west if you want to do White Sands or the Space Museum. Depending on what our goal is we either stay in Ruidoso or Alamogordo and day trip Cloudcroft.
Of the further north locations you mentioned, once again it boils down to what you want to do besides escape the heat. Chama is a great small town but not much to do after a day or two and riding the train. Since it is pretty much the same area you could always drive up to Pagosa Springs as it is just an hour away or possible drive down a bit to Heron Lake state park for water-based activities.
And finally, there's Santa Fe. Renowned for it's art and museums, there is so much more to do in the area. Great shopping, finest dining in all of NM, and a short drive to so many wonderful locations whether they are nature, science, or culturally based, the options are amazing. From Santa Fe you could also drive south roughly an hour to Albuquerque and enjoy what the biggest city in NM has to offer.
If time constricted, the Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area is the obvious choice and very popular among Texans for respite from the Lone Star state heat. Chama/Pagosa Springs area is also popular choice for those from Texas but their stays tend to be month(s) long. Santa Fe is, well, Santa Fe and easily the most popular destination in all of NM. People fly in from all over the country and world to visit although RV parks choices in the area are somewhat limited. Have a great time with whatever route you choose.
Ruidoso and Cloudcroft are pretty much the same area. Cloudcroft being higher in elevation will be a bit cooler but Ruidoso is also at high elevation and forested as well with the advantage of offering so much more to do. Cloudcroft is a very small town with limited choices, but it is short drive to either Ruidoso or Alamogordo to the west if you want to do White Sands or the Space Museum. Depending on what our goal is we either stay in Ruidoso or Alamogordo and day trip Cloudcroft.
Of the further north locations you mentioned, once again it boils down to what you want to do besides escape the heat. Chama is a great small town but not much to do after a day or two and riding the train. Since it is pretty much the same area you could always drive up to Pagosa Springs as it is just an hour away or possible drive down a bit to Heron Lake state park for water-based activities.
And finally, there's Santa Fe. Renowned for it's art and museums, there is so much more to do in the area. Great shopping, finest dining in all of NM, and a short drive to so many wonderful locations whether they are nature, science, or culturally based, the options are amazing. From Santa Fe you could also drive south roughly an hour to Albuquerque and enjoy what the biggest city in NM has to offer.
If time constricted, the Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area is the obvious choice and very popular among Texans for respite from the Lone Star state heat. Chama/Pagosa Springs area is also popular choice for those from Texas but their stays tend to be month(s) long. Santa Fe is, well, Santa Fe and easily the most popular destination in all of NM. People fly in from all over the country and world to visit although RV parks choices in the area are somewhat limited. Have a great time with whatever route you choose.
