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Ruidoso, NM
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47% of Ruidoso residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

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How are the parks distributed?
Ruidoso residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
49
Adults (20 - 64)
47
Seniors (65+)
45
By Income (%)
High Income
47
Middle Income
45
Low Income
46
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
52
Asian*
50
Black*
52
Hispanic
48
Pacific Islander*
50
White*
46
2 or More Races*
46
Other*
45
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Relative to City Median
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Where are the parks most needed?
Ruidoso has 7 parks.

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Our Work in New Mexico
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Explore the Data
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