Retired here in 2018. If you like simple living this is the town for you. Perfect for introverts. Quiet and low crime . Work from home or start your own business. The jobs here are low grade.
I was stationed at Holloman AFB and fell in love with Alamogordo. The people, town, things to do, etc. I even bought a home there and am looking forward to going back to retire and live out my days there.
I love New Mexico and Alamogordo is a fun town..mostly slow but so much to see...and near the mountains..the sunsets at the white sand dunes are nothing like you have ever seen ...the sunsets are beautiful...lots of places to eat and great grocery stores and lots of places to shop for antiques. ...I recommend a road trip there.
Coming soon: Why I Might Retire in Silver City, NM I love that whole area of Southern New Mexico, and can relate to people's desire to retire there in order to live around beauty while enjoying a low cost of living.
There is virtually little to no crime in Alamogordo. The locals are quite friendly and accommodating including their children surprisingly. The reason Alamogordo native demographic is somewhat of a contrast is Mescalero Apache rarely frequents this city. Some things have not changed since the days of Geronimo in terms of their view of the white man. Peace!✌
Hi, I live in Alamogordo. Crime has gotten worse this year, bit that's everywhere in Southern NM unfortunately. I love it because my neighbors and I pretty much just leave each other alone and nobody bothers us, and the city is big enough to get what I need most of the time.
When you retire you dont have to interact with anyone, so you can merely enjoy the land and golf. Therefore, maybe chose a cheap place out of the way, like NM.
I agree about alamagordo as a great retirement. 10:29 Blm land abounds . Also small towns in the mountains like Capitan . even Hilsboro pick the elevation that you want for average temps.
Like the Las Cruces and Chattanooga videos, this Alamogordo video is attracting more views than I expected. What other inexpensive retirement destinations do you think I should make videos about?
If any viewers of this video are open to low-cost retirement destinations in the Midwest, check out: Springfield, Missouri (Southwest Missouri) ua-cam.com/video/bGEadaIqlAs/v-deo.html Maryville, Illinois (St. Louis region) ua-cam.com/video/bGEadaIqlAs/v-deo.html Where else would you suggest?
My wife & I selected Alamogordo after roughly 15 years of research while we were still working. WI was our former home. We took vacation time to visit NM for two weeks at a time. We ultimately settled on Alamo'. We retired, built a new home & have made many new friends. The overall friendliness of people here is amazing. We really like the smaller feel compared to the metro area of Milwaukee near where we were. We find everything we need locally and there are many nearby cities to offer anything else we may want. The weather here is the single biggest factor that sold us on NM.
@@dougbourdo2589 Welcome, Doug. This is great information! I wonder: How often do you feel like you have to travel to a bigger city like Las Cruces or El Paso?
Alamogordo is one of the more blah towns of its size in the Mexico. If you are ex-military, you may like the proximity 2 Military faces in the area. If not you may find it a little Bland. Then there is the Heat and the truly unpalatable drinking water. Visit / rent before you own.
Yes, visiting before renting is always great advice. I think Alamogordo's proximity to Cloudcroft is a big advantage, considering how hot Alamogordo is in the summer.
New Mexico is not the Mexico, although they like to try to still is theirs and most Americans act like it has not been in the USA since Epiphany January 6, 1912.
Lived there for 4 years - you're right about the water- that stuff sucks. I haven't seen that many flakes since I sat next to that kid in the back of the room in 3rd grade.
I viewed the one about Las Cruces before this one. I moved to Alamogordo intending to retire, but I like Las Cruces a lot. I haven't decided, but your review swayed me to stay. A have another year to think about it.
Always good to take it slow and carefully consider your options! I also like the idea of visiting several times at different times of year, and renting in the first year to really understand a place before purchasing a home.
Hi Hugo, I live in Alamogordo but work all across Southern NM including Las Cruces. I grew up in LC. I'd certainly rather stay where I'm at, but I don't need a big city or any mexical services, etc that you can't get here, or if I do I just travel.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Alamogordo, but I do miss brown bag burger and cloudcroft. Trips Cloudcroft helped me heal from the death of a good friend of mine. Going back this summer
Alamogordo is a very nice smaller Town. It has a nice year round climate, and easy access to the Mountains. It has a small City Zoo and a Space Museum. White Sands National Park Park is 15 minutes outside of Alamogordo. The world class Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, is only a 25 minute drive.
I waw born and raised in L.A. and Im thinking to move anywhere from Texas,Southern Nee Mexico or Oklahoma and somewhat Arkansas.. I just want to have a regular job and able to afford my own rent.Im fed up of living with roommates,crowds,traffic high cost of everything and sky rocketing rents just to live here in California..Im fed up with all of this..I want simple living.
Those small towns stay small because their aren't many jobs and the pay is generally low, if you're retired, have a pension and draw social security look here.....if your a 20 something just looking for lower rent......no
Yes, the area has allot going for it, as I hope to show in some of my videos. I totally disagree on the food scene though! It's been a pet peeve of mine for 20 years; 90 miles from Mexico and can't get good Mexican food. Restaurant quality is uniformly mediocre, with a couple of exceptions. This is not just my opinion, but the general consensus of almost everyone I talk to.
I grew up in Tularosa...seems like a million years ago. Alamogordo is pretty much in decline with the lack of jobs, so there are a number of negatives that go with that situation. If I had to go back to NM, I would probably pick somewhere closer to Albuquerque. I moved to Texas in 98 and have not regretted it.
Please don't move to NM. It has a terrible government and economy, schools suck, and affordability is there, but it's a lot higher than other states that suck as bad as New Mexico, the only Four Corners state that sucks.
@@multicollinearityfi although, I wouldn't trust NM on that. NM's government doesn't care about its population. All of the tax revenue would go towards the government. Nothing else. I mean, it's ranked #48 for the best states in the country. The only states that are worse are Mississippi and Louisiana.
@@mxderate It sure is a popular state, though. My NM videos are so much more popular than my TN, GA, MO, etc. videos because so many people are looking for information about retiring in NM.
Retired here in 2018. If you like simple living this is the town for you. Perfect for introverts. Quiet and low crime . Work from home or start your own business. The jobs here are low grade.
I was stationed at Holloman AFB and fell in love with Alamogordo. The people, town, things to do, etc. I even bought a home there and am looking forward to going back to retire and live out my days there.
I love New Mexico and Alamogordo is a fun town..mostly slow but so much to see...and near the mountains..the sunsets at the white sand dunes are nothing like you have ever seen ...the sunsets are beautiful...lots of places to eat and great grocery stores and lots of places to shop for antiques. ...I recommend a road trip there.
Coming soon: Why I Might Retire in Silver City, NM
I love that whole area of Southern New Mexico, and can relate to people's desire to retire there in order to live around beauty while enjoying a low cost of living.
And good Mexican Food of all types from New Mexico Style,Texan Mexican American style and southern Mexican style cooking..
I'm looking at living there (moving from California) and enjoying the mountain towns and visiting friends in Las Cruces
There is virtually little to no crime in Alamogordo. The locals are quite friendly and accommodating including their children surprisingly. The reason Alamogordo native demographic is somewhat of a contrast is Mescalero Apache rarely frequents this city. Some things have not changed since the days of Geronimo in terms of their view of the white man.
Peace!✌
Thanks for commenting! We appreciate hearing from knowledgeable locals.
YOU must be living in a dream world,,,,alamogordo is a gang hotbed
Hi, I live in Alamogordo. Crime has gotten worse this year, bit that's everywhere in Southern NM unfortunately. I love it because my neighbors and I pretty much just leave each other alone and nobody bothers us, and the city is big enough to get what I need most of the time.
Great place to live. Close to everything. Loved it.
I like your point about "close to everything".
You mentioned some great areas I visited when I was out there around 1995 summer🎉
Thank you. Very intriguing perspective 👌
When you retire you dont have to interact with anyone, so you can merely enjoy the land and golf. Therefore, maybe chose a cheap place out of the way, like NM.
Yes, there is plenty of space for introverts in New Mexico to get out and enjoy the outdoors and get away from crowds!
what about the worlds largest pistacio?????
Excellent recommendation--yes, should have mentioned it.
www.roadsideamerica.com/story/19946
I agree about alamagordo as a great retirement. 10:29 Blm land abounds . Also small towns in the mountains like Capitan . even Hilsboro pick the elevation that you want for average temps.
Remember...low humidity means heat not as bad as the midwest or the east.
100% VA Disabled Veterans are exempt from paying property taxes and excise taxes on car purchases.
Interesting! That's a New Mexico policy and not unique to Alamogordo, correct?
Like the Las Cruces and Chattanooga videos, this Alamogordo video is attracting more views than I expected. What other inexpensive retirement destinations do you think I should make videos about?
If any viewers of this video are open to low-cost retirement destinations in the Midwest, check out:
Springfield, Missouri (Southwest Missouri)
ua-cam.com/video/bGEadaIqlAs/v-deo.html
Maryville, Illinois (St. Louis region)
ua-cam.com/video/bGEadaIqlAs/v-deo.html
Where else would you suggest?
My wife & I selected Alamogordo after roughly 15 years of research while we were still working. WI was our former home. We took vacation time to visit NM for two weeks at a time. We ultimately settled on Alamo'. We retired, built a new home & have made many new friends. The overall friendliness of people here is amazing. We really like the smaller feel compared to the metro area of Milwaukee near where we were. We find everything we need locally and there are many nearby cities to offer anything else we may want. The weather here is the single biggest factor that sold us on NM.
@@dougbourdo2589 Welcome, Doug. This is great information! I wonder: How often do you feel like you have to travel to a bigger city like Las Cruces or El Paso?
@@dougbourdo2589 Great to hear that you're so happy with Alamogordo!
@@multicollinearityfi I would say Spartanburg and/or Greenville, South Carolina.
Alamogordo is one of the more blah towns of its size in the Mexico. If you are ex-military, you may like the proximity 2 Military faces in the area. If not you may find it a little Bland. Then there is the Heat and the truly unpalatable drinking water. Visit / rent before you own.
bases not faces
Yes, visiting before renting is always great advice. I think Alamogordo's proximity to Cloudcroft is a big advantage, considering how hot Alamogordo is in the summer.
New Mexico is not the Mexico, although they like to try to still is theirs and most Americans act like it has not been in the USA since Epiphany January 6, 1912.
Lived there for 4 years - you're right about the water- that stuff sucks. I haven't seen that many flakes since I sat next to that kid in the back of the room in 3rd grade.
I viewed the one about Las Cruces before this one. I moved to Alamogordo intending to retire, but I like Las Cruces a lot. I haven't decided, but your review swayed me to stay. A have another year to think about it.
Always good to take it slow and carefully consider your options! I also like the idea of visiting several times at different times of year, and renting in the first year to really understand a place before purchasing a home.
@@multicollinearityfi No home buying in my future. I can fit my goods in a U-haul van and move at any time. I like it that way.
@@hugosapien3705 I like your style.
Hi Hugo, I live in Alamogordo but work all across Southern NM including Las Cruces. I grew up in LC. I'd certainly rather stay where I'm at, but I don't need a big city or any mexical services, etc that you can't get here, or if I do I just travel.
@@Jamesmatise Thanks. I just signed another year lease.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Alamogordo, but I do miss brown bag burger and cloudcroft. Trips Cloudcroft helped me heal from the death of a good friend of mine. Going back this summer
Alamogordo is a very nice smaller Town. It has a nice year round climate, and easy access to the Mountains. It has a small City Zoo and a Space Museum. White Sands National Park Park is 15 minutes outside of Alamogordo. The world class Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, is only a 25 minute drive.
I waw born and raised in L.A. and Im thinking to move anywhere from Texas,Southern Nee Mexico or Oklahoma and somewhat Arkansas..
I just want to have a regular job and able to afford my own rent.Im fed up of living with roommates,crowds,traffic high cost of everything and sky rocketing rents just to live here in California..Im fed up with all of this..I want simple living.
I'm glad you stopped by to share your perspective. I hear you on simple living!
Those small towns stay small because their aren't many jobs and the pay is generally low, if you're retired, have a pension and draw social security look here.....if your a 20 something just looking for lower rent......no
@@kurtrussell5228 Yes, finding a full-time job in a small town in the U.S. can be challenging.
And a year later..... Where are you? Same thing happening in Oregon.
Yes, the area has allot going for it, as I hope to show in some of my videos. I totally disagree on the food scene though! It's been a pet peeve of mine for 20 years; 90 miles from Mexico and can't get good Mexican food. Restaurant quality is uniformly mediocre, with a couple of exceptions. This is not just my opinion, but the general consensus of almost everyone I talk to.
I grew up in Tularosa...seems like a million years ago. Alamogordo is pretty much in decline with the lack of jobs, so there are a number of negatives that go with that situation. If I had to go back to NM, I would probably pick somewhere closer to Albuquerque. I moved to Texas in 98 and have not regretted it.
I looked and seen plenty of job on indeed not the best jobs but its so cheap it doesnt matter
Thanks for commenting! What do you like about Texas?
@@TheEmpireAnimations A low cost of living sure is an asset!
I also grew up in Tularosa. I miss my hometown so much and now reside in Florida.I would rather be in Tulie but my kids are here so i'll never leave.
New Mexico is one of the worst states to retire in, the governor is trying to turn it into California.
Did you end up retiring in Alamogordo?
No, I'm not quite retired yet. I have to be patient, but it helps for a prospective retiree to start researching early.
It appears to me you want an urban life.
Please don't move to NM. It has a terrible government and economy, schools suck, and affordability is there, but it's a lot higher than other states that suck as bad as New Mexico, the only Four Corners state that sucks.
Tax revenue from retirees could help the state.
@@multicollinearityfi although, I wouldn't trust NM on that. NM's government doesn't care about its population. All of the tax revenue would go towards the government. Nothing else. I mean, it's ranked #48 for the best states in the country. The only states that are worse are Mississippi and Louisiana.
@@mxderate It sure is a popular state, though. My NM videos are so much more popular than my TN, GA, MO, etc. videos because so many people are looking for information about retiring in NM.
Hell ya, we don't want anyone :-)
@@mxderate Awesome, a step up being from Louisiana.
Not enough bars.
Dude, you can just say it normally. You don't have to fake-roll your r's. Lol
ALAMO (as in “The Alamo”) -not ALAMA gordo
The only native americans i typically see are backpacking somewhere. I feel like most would rather live on the reservation, or close to it in Ruidoso.