SHOCKING Truths Why NOBODY is Moving to New Mexico

[@travelooo]

Why is everyone hating on New Mexico?!? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇👇. If you're interested in learning more about Santa Fe, check out our travel video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3ykmoqYi9OfsKc

[@louannhuber2651]

It’s a blue state. Criminals take precedence over law abiding citizens. Same as in other blue states.

[@louannhuber2651]

Free college. Nothing is free.

[@brianrosabeck]

We moved out of NM. CRIME CRIME CRIME.

[@oldowl4290]

@@brianrosabeck How long were you there and where exactly? I get a lot of mixed reviews of people saying they love it and some say they hate it. Not a lot of in-between.

[@Greg-io1ip]

My father moved to New Mexico after my parents divorced thinking he'd write a book and have a quiet life. He unfortunately bought the cheapest smallest house on acreage he could find near Ruidoso. Some motorcycle gangs living at a rental property make his life a nightmare. I think that's probably New Mexico's #1 problem (motorcycle gang scumbags). Anyplace the Harley boys go to have meets in rural places, the crime syndicates follow. New Mexico didn't want to turn away the commerce, let it get established. Big mistake. Tax revenues off Harley gang garbage all goes right back to law enforcement to try to contain and tame them, but it ruins the peace for Americans wherever that garbage gets established. Hopefully Feds will resume Operation Jade Helm and programs like it until these funny gang boys in the closet figure out they are why they are disliked. Nobody did it to them. Trumptards.

[@americasalmanac]

As a truck driver, New Mexico is one of my favorite states to drive through…it’s so wide open and the scenery is amazing!

[@ludeman]

You said drive through not live 😉

[@Dobiegal]

Meh... I don't know ANY professional drivers who like NM. The speed limits are usually 65 not 75 MPH. Interstate is 70. Why? There's nothing on those highways . I HATE this state. I avoid it as much as possible.

[@davestewart2067]

No Albuquerque Interstate beltway. All through traffic has to go THROUGH the city, not around. Some terrible rebuilds of heavily trafficked interchanges - Interstate 40 / Edgewood is simply terrible.

[@Mmmmkaaay]

Driving through Carson forest from Taos to Santa Fe an hour before dusk was life changing. It's so gorgeous.

[@magedogtag]

The scenery is nice, until you break down for a week. It's a fucking shit hole.

[@WereHere2Stay]

Glad people are not flocking to NM. The beauty is the open spaces. Make sure you tell more people it sux so they wont move here.

[@elizabethclark8374]

Hello, I lived in NM for 5 years. I taught English in Crownpoint ( in farthest northwest county of NM). It is a very beautiful state. I never experienced any problem with crime there. It is a very interesting state with a rich history.Elizabeth Clark Goodrich, TX

[@zoer7338]

This video sure didn't reflect the NM that l've known and loved since I was a child.

[@russelleads2145]

No problem!!

[@Rob-rx7ku]

Strangely how people don't want to except the fact that NM is a liberal state with liberal policies. Might be a beautiful state but if you can't walk from here to the corner that might be a problem. Sad af

[@zoer7338]

@@Rob-rx7ku why don't you Google the top ten states for violent crime? 8 of them are red. Your point falls flat.

[@RavenCro-g8t]

I'm getting ready to move my whole family from Alaska to New Mexico this summer. I've been there several times before, and the land calls to me... it's a deep, unexplainable calling, almost ancient, but also within. I love the beauty, the history, culture, LACK OF OVERPOPULATION, etc., and being from Alaska, below zero winters don't phase me. Actually, winter is my favorite season, even in Alaska... no mosquitoes! Every place has negatives, but every place also has positives. The garden of Eden has never been found, but the Land of Enchantment is right at the end of I-25... and I'm on my way! ~RavenCro

[@mikecaprock9684]

Suggestion don't make your move permanent. Try it for about 6 months at least . Then see. I used to be the same way . But I changed my mind.

[@donniepayne2088]

Why​@mikecaprock9684 why? We are planning to move there.

[@tacticoolfuddery6497]

Me and my wife just moved here from Alaska. We are moving back to Alaska soon.

[@TomGrowney]

I grew up in New Mexico and moved to North Carolina in 2019. The factors pointed out in your video of crime, poverty, an anemic economy, lack of direct flight options and healthcare were all major factors for me.

[@legalnurse63]

I now live in NM. I lived in NC for 12 years. NC is also a beautiful state, but unfortunately, it is still quite racist. It has more "red necks" than I am comfortable with. I have blue eyes, but if one has brown eyes, that person might be asked "What are you?" The small town, about 30K people, that I lived in, had more crime than most large cities. The eastern part of NC is quite scary to drive through.

[@bresnik]

I’ve lived here most of my life. The things I like are: Beautiful wide open spaces, the reasonably mild weather, low humidity in the summer, red Chile (yes, that’s Chile with an e), Green Chile, Blakes Lotaburger, Mary & Tito’s New Mexican food, green Chile cheeseburgers, magnificent views and sunrises, a rich combination of cultures, great hunting, fishing, skiing, so much more.

[@marthaperdew]

I agree

[@gaylaliles7983]

I lived most of my life in NM. In the 50s to 70s things were great mostly due to the railroads. When passenger trains ended, the communities began to decline. There was still active freight lines that kept things going. When Route 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40, the small towns rapidly declined. Overall, I would say that the number one reason for people leaving and a deterrent to people moving to NM is the extremely poor political decisions.

[@josephfuller6229]

I bet you think it's better in your terrorist state huh

[@tackcolin6645]

Definitely! It’s democrats!!

[@rolandrodriguez3854]

Democrat deterrent.

[@raylopez99]

Thanks. I would think that Los Alamos would be enough to raise incomes but I guess there's too many people?...but wait, 2.1M people in all of NM? That's not many. Here in Fairfax county VA, just outside of DC, we have a population of 1M people on 1000 sq. km, and I think it's small. I think NM has potential.

[@tackcolin6645]

@@raylopez99 Get a Republican administration in there! Watch it grow like Fl and Texas!!

[@pameladeleone135]

I moved here to New Mexico 14 months ago. I wanted to move here every time I have visited this state. For the reasons you just gave at the end of the video. Beautiful state, great food, Art a lot of culture. Nice place to retire. I love it. The people are very nice here.

[@ronwinkles2601]

A great place to retire. I love Tulerosa.

[@pameladeleone135]

@@ronwinkles2601 I agree!

[@louannhuber2651]

I love it too. Moved to ABQ from Chicago suburbs because of all you’ve stated. The people I’ve met are extremely nice. Get the homeless, drug addicts, criminals and tent cities off the streets and people will stop bad - mouthing the city. I’ve noticed the people dissing NM in comments are mostly natives.

[@Yowzoe]

It sounds like you're you might be describing Santa Fe? Is that where you decided on?

[@pameladeleone135]

I would be in Santa Fe in a heartbeat. Can't afford it.(I'm retired) Santa Fe is my favorite small city in the US. @@Yowzoe

[@RandomPerson-jt6ck]

I am a Native American who was born in New Mexico and has lived there most of my life but it’s not bad it just takes a bit of digging to see the positives

[@owen5838]

It's hot here but I love to live here and I was born here too

[@shaunhall960]

I love New Mexico.

[@Remember_when]

Had a fabulous vacation in New Mexico. Drove the Jemez Mountain Trail and ate Indian tacos along the roadside. Beautiful. The balloon fest was fantastic too.

[@icanseeformiles7843]

love everything about the state, especially the north! I lived at elevation in Colorado for many years. The winters at 10,000' were getting a little too long and too cold, So I looked south. What drew me there (Taos) was not anything mentioned here. It was the Spirit of the Land. It simply *feels* different. Inviting. Embracing. I felt so connected. I was Home. I would be back in a heartbeat if I were guaranteed complete personal sovereignty. I bend to no man's mandates.

[@Remember_when]

@@icanseeformiles7843 Nice but I hope that you're not treading on other's social desires for your own piece of mind.

[@saundrajohnson1571]

I lived in New Mexico for years. The best thing that state has to offer is its food. The second best thing is the summer nights.

[@LonnieLawless]

I have never been to New Mexico but I have met several people from there. In my occupation I meet people from every state in the nation. I will say NM has some of the most down to earth, kind and funny people. Maybe I just lucked out but they have always been friendly. They have the most amazing beef jerky too!

[@rickywolf]

We moved to Santa Fe area 20 years ago. We lovingly call New Mexico a third world state. Jobs are hard to come by, pay is poor, roads are bad, health care is, at best, substandard, and criminality is joked about and frequently just accepted. However, the majority of people are friendly, the scenery is breath taking, the food scrumptious, and the arts incredible. We are not going to live in this body forever, so we choose to live in a culturally rich and visually stunning place that speaks to our hearts.

[@WallaceAhtone-sq6ty]

I feel the same. I live in rural west Oklahoma and don,t make a whole lot of money, but I budget and stay financially independent. Life isn't. Just all about money.

[@Kick_Rocks]

Democrats

[@themuckler8176]

And you'll glow in the dark from radiation

[@BlackDogOriginal]

Get what you vote for

[@CC_Marauder]

​ A DemoNcrat shit hole. 100% Signed, Person with family stuck in Las Cruces. Yes, Democrats unlike the rest of us. 😊

[@NMHobo]

I lived in Albuquerque from 2005 to 2012 and I am moving back right now and I intend to retire there. Love the weather, scenery, culture, food and people. I'm a native Texan but my wife is New Mexican Navajo.

[@whordie6970]

Welcome back, I hope you both have a wonderful retirement here.

[@StargazerSkyscraper]

I've been considering moving there due to some of the wild stuff happening in Texas at the moment. When I mention the possibility, though, I get mixed to negative reactions. Would you mind telling me some of the positives so I have more information to keep in mind while I think about it? What are the things New Mexico does better than Texas? Is the weather at least a little better?

[@coraldawn191]

Nooo!!! Outsiders stay out plzzzzz! You are ruining my home.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

NICE!

[@howtousecolor3801]

The weather is better... in Albuquerque you can get across town usually in about 20-25 minutes...We have wineries, great restaurants, views, bike paths, hiking trails to name a few.@@StargazerSkyscraper

[@matteson10]

I also just moved here 10 months ago - again for all the reasons mentioned in the end of the video. I had spent 3 months searching for a place to live in Colorado and then had a trip to Santa Fe and Taos. I love the people, the art, the culture. I’m also very OK with folks not flocking to the Land of Enchantment - suits me just fine 😊

[@MissyQ12345]

Yeah, please don't move here.

[@geraldsinger7982]

Its looks great if you have money. But tell me, what can you tell me about the people who are responsible for the crime there. Are there any generalizations you can make?

[@MissyQ12345]

@@geraldsinger7982 Yeah, I can. Albuquerque became the drug capital of NM. It used to be a nice little town. Now the drugs are everywhere. I kinda think we legalized marijuana to try to get rid of the gangs. There's a part of town people call the war zone. ABQ also has a bad reputation because of Breaking Bad. I think it drew more drugs to the area. But there is a lot of crime there. There are a few other dangerous cities: Gallup is one. I'm not sure of the others. You just have to be careful where you choose to live here. I live in a rural area in the Rio Grande valley. People here are very friendly and helpful. I've lived here since 1981. I have an acre of land my parents gave me. Hope this helps.

[@geraldsinger7982]

@@MissyQ12345 That's to bad. Albuquerque was so nice when I visited in the early 80s. I never watch one episode of Breaking Bad. Total garbage for glamorizing drugs. But these gangs, are they race based. Is there much migration from south of the border? Is the problem concentrated in the big cities. I know there are places that are very exclusive but it sounds like there may be opportunity to invest in reasonable priced property in some areas that are not to bad.

[@MissyQ12345]

@@geraldsinger7982 I don't know the answers. I think the problem is concentrated in several areas. I only know about Gallup and the war zone in ABQ. I think there are still parts of ABQ that are nice, and living real close to the Sandia mountains is breathtaking. We don't have many big cities. I live in the country. It's nice out here. It was really HOT this summer, tho. I think about running north sometimes. Then there are our beautiful winters. I love winter here. The sun is so close and warm!

[@davidbarnett5777]

I saw New Mexico for the first time when I was thirteen. I knew then someday I would return. It took eight years, but I did return. I’ve lived here for all of my adult life thus far, and I have no plans to leave, short of dying. There are many negative jabs in this video, but it lacks one thing. Ask the people. Ask the people who live here. I think what you will find are residents, who for the most part, have experienced and continue to experience a love affair with this glorious state. Not many people are moving here. So what? To my mind and the minds of many, that is a plus. This state still remains the most well-kept secret of all of the fifty. So, in conclusion, keep up the negative blurb. In that way the secret is safe.

[@Wft-bu5zc]

Yea not sure how it's a bad thing that people aren't moving there. "People moving here" has ruined CO and AZ and is ruining TX.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

@@Wft-bu5zc Politicians always wants crowds to come in and pay taxes so the pols have plenty to play with. I'd rather have less people than a spiffy overcrowded hellscape. NYC is packed and we Also have crumbling infrastructure, drugs, crowds, insane priced housing, food, healthcare. AND it's Ugly.

[@canopusstar5157]

I love this place and it took me 9 years after graduating from college to get here. I am glad I now live out on my land, up 9 miles of dirt road, basically in the middle of no where. To get to any town of size, I drive #25. I’m older now & can’t travel as well but I still hope to make it back up to ‘Fanta Se’ someday for one more walk around the Plaza, and have some enchiladas at Plaza Cafe. As we say in NM, in reply to the state question ‘Red or green?’ I say ‘Make it Christmas’…happy holidays to all

[@mindyleann4197]

I’ve been living in New Mexico for 4 years now, from SoCal. I love it! It’d be great to Keep New Mexico rural with these kinds of videos!!

[@guysolis5843]

My family came to New Mexico as settlers. Came in through Florida, traveled through Louisiana then came to Santa Fe to receive a Spanish land grant in the Pecos Valley. in the 40's my grand parents and their 7 children relocated to Denver. I used to spend my summers on the family cattle ranch until I was 18..It was an honor to work with my great uncles and be part of that. My grandfather was proud of me and loved for me to tell stories about my time there. A professor at the University of Oklahoma wrote a book on the Pecos Valley. It was about land grants and the people. It's not a story book but there are a number of pictures of my grandmother and great grandfather, their name is Quintana in the book *El Cerrito, New Mexico: Eight Generations in a Spanish Village*

[@EricaScalzo]

Thanks, I'll look for it! I'm in Ilfeld/ South San Y Right on the Pecos❤

[@davidjose9808]

Nice historical narrative. Place sucks now

[@Tina-qp7py]

Very interesting that you know the history from your experience living there.

[@luisavitia9108]

Through Florida or El Camino Real? You need to have a long conversation with your grandpa!!!

[@guysolis5843]

@@luisavitia9108 Not sure I'm digging your snappy reply but at any rate, there were many ways to get the New Mexico. Through Cuba or Mexico and yes, even Florida. It was a much more direct route to sail to Florida from Spain....see your map..

[@TSUTENKAKU007]

To me New Mexico is a wonderful state overall. I visited four times from 2004, 2005 and just few years ago. All the things outlined here must be true, good and bad. It is all up to the individual person to cope with good and bad and make it best. Take the employment, for example. most of them are concentrated in major cities such as Albuquerque or Las Cruces area and mostly are service oriented type jobs. Not much of engineering. But one thing this presentation did not mention was for the retired people. New Mexico is an excellent state to live if a person has retirement income and not to work anymore to enjoy all the outdoor life and with nature, can't go wrong. I am a retiree and I will look forward to move to New Mexico in the near future to enjoy my life.

[@RobertRodgers-r5h]

My 76-year-old mother and I are moving to New Mexico soon for our retirement. Thank you for your helpful comment. It helps to know other people's point of view.

[@kimhorton6109]

My high school was in Roswell, NM. It’s a lot more green now than it was in the mid 60s. It’s a very nice town with a lot of trees. The Pecos river runs just east of town, getting up into the mountains is easy. Ruidoso is a great place to spend some time. I like Taos for riding my motorcycle. I’ve camped there four times when I was on my way to California or Colorado.

[@teresatrigiani7838]

Not for the poor fixed income types. But great if you have the money.

[@masond2838]

It’s a beautiful state, but they don’t have the best medical care facilities. Unfortunately, crime is a major concern in that state.

[@masond2838]

My parents retired to NM, but they didn’t get the best health care. But it’s a beautiful state.

[@208cindygirl]

I temporarily lived in Gallup, NM, as a Medical Educator at Fort Defiance Hospital, which lies on the Navajo Reservation, bordering between NM and AZ. In your video, you did not mention the extremely large amount of New Mexican land belonging to the Navajo Government. The Navajo are self governing, with elections held for their Governmental officials such as President and all others. What this also means is, for instance, the city of Gallup is totally surrounded by Navajo Reservation lands, not for sale, so the city is known as land locked. Any home for sale in Gallup is usually extremely expensive, and very few new homes are built. Which, in my mind, explains why there is so many areas with empty lands. Navajo dwellings are usually circular due to religious beliefs. I believe New Mexico is the most beautiful states in the USA. Whether it is a sunrise, a sunset, or the middle of the day, the land colors and shapes are constantly changing. Magically Enchanting...

[@altoM40]

Sounds like the Americans are on the reservation!

[@nisagomez4366]

@@altoM40 As they should be.

[@juliametcalf2660]

There are several smaller native communities that have some level of sovereignty in NM tho they are heavily dependent on the US -BIA ...Taos has one but you might call Taos, northern CA east ..,.lots of new homes & building

[@islandwanderer1173]

Yah-he!!!

[@Rickettsia505]

Not only Navajo. 25 separate tribes/reservations/Pueblos. About 10% of nm land. The BLM oversees much of it, and has, in the past, done a very bad job of it. Native Americans have been ill treated, and still have a 25% poverty rate. 40% for children.

[@volairn70]

My family has lived here for 35 years, I moved away and came back. Absolutely love this state, but I say that as a guy who is self employed and can work remotely regardless of where I live. I spent enough of my time in Minnesota to really appreciate the winters here as I get older. My grown son lives in Pittsburgh, and I learned recently that the Pittsburgh metro area has a higher population than this entire state. I love it for that reason.

[@rafaelo885]

Wow!! I am a Peruvian born American citizen who has lived in California for almost 40 years, and I consider myself a New Mexican too!! I love New Mexico, kind, plain,humble, friendly people... Yes, New Mexico!!!!!

[@GLC-Strikers]

I have lived in New Mexico nearly all my life and the weather gets a A Plus Plus. All four beautiful seasons . Maybe to dry for some people but I personally do not like humidity . Hiking , skiing, golfing are exceptional out here in the southwest . If your in engineering , medical professionals like nursing there are jobs available. Sandia labs , Los Alamos labs and if you are in public service there are jobs available. People are generally friendly. I think we see the issues here as the same as other states . Crime is my biggest complaint. Most drug related. Education is low but my two daughters graduated went on to university and are in professional fields so it can be done.

[@mwj5368]

I love New Mexico. From 1993 to 2007 I stayed in Taos five times and 3 months each time. Over the years Taos grew tremendously. A local I talked to wasn't happy about the onslaught to Taos, but Taos must be the exception. The land is magical and so many great hikes and camping. I was only there once in winter and it was very mild, although locals mentioned below zero times in winter, like minus 10 Fahrenheit! Still, it is an amazing place!

[@barkingfromnewmexico9448]

@mwj5368 I have lived in New Mexico since 2011, and one can never predict how the winters will be. I have experienced temperatures down to -26 degrees. Burr... that was COLD! 😮

[@iamchaunceman]

Taos is magical. Also has some of the best mountain terrain for skiing and snowboarding in the country.

[@Octoberfurst]

I vacationed in Santa Fe and Taos for the first time several years ago and fell in love with New Mexico. (Especially the Santa Fe area.I felt at home there.) I loved the scenery, the people, the colorful architecture and the art scene. I would LOVE to retire there. (I live in Pennsylvania.) Despite its faults, to me, New Mexico is a WONDERFUL place and truly is the land of enchantment!

[@Rickettsia505]

Try Silver City or Las Cruces.

[@bluelotus3750]

I am from Philly and lived in NM for over 4 years. We could not get out of there fast enough. My advice, don't do it! When you retire you need access to good healthcare and to things that are within walking distance. Those things do not exist there. It's beautiful to visit and I felt like it was home my first summer in Santa Fe. But living in ABQ later, I realized the state is not inhabitable or interesting, unless you are super outdoorsy. Even then, intellectual stimulation is very low. Las Cruces, because of the Military think tank there and all the scientists that work there, are the only thing that bring the average IQ of the state up to slightly above normal.

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Blue lotus, start some clubs: book, history, astronomy, .......

[@bluelotus3750]

@@valeriehancotte-galan4790 Thanks. If it wasn't clear I moved over 20 years ago.

[@Rickettsia505]

@@bluelotus3750 I go to the library, play chamber music, see performances at Popejoy, go to NM jazz workshop, summer concerts in Old Town. There are regular movie theaters as well as the Guild Cinema. Nob Hill has an art crawl on weekends. There is the state fair, horse racing, casinos all over, bath houses hot springs and spas, the Balloon Fiesta, lots of rodeos through the state. Decent restaurants. Big international community. As a senior citizen, Albuquerque has multiple centers with many activities. UNM has a plethora of continuing Ed classes. I recently took a harmonica class there for fun. Farmers markets on different days everywhere. The Railrunner train goes from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, stopping at their farmers market, with a shuttle to their Old Town. Amtrak tuns to LA from here. There is a big arts community, many wineries throughout the state, and arts and crafts fairs, Renaissance festivals, and Las Golondrinas Lavender Festival. I just went to a peach festival in Clovis. ( tiny but friendly) Alternative cultural events like Tarot event and a big community. If you are churchy, there are lots and lots. Many museums. Family activities in the parks in the summer, likr the Greek festival, and Civic Center city sponsored events. The Rio Grande Nature Center. We have food truck events in various parks. The spicy food event and a chocolate event. Pueblos and historic sites to visit, Trout, catfish, and Salmon fishing. Hunting, Lakes, mountains, deserts, biking and mountain sports, college athletics. We have the Isotopes baseball team. Historic trains that ride and a winter polar express train ride. The botanical garden has an annual river of lights in December. It now connects to our ever-improving zoo via small open railcars. Nearly every neighborhood has a well-maintained park, with green grass and shade trees. I can drive to Sandia Crest, pick wild raspberries on a hiking trail, or go hiking in the open spaces at the base of the mountain, or at the petroglyphs, or hike or bike the trails throughout the city. Oh yeah, and pot is legal now. Just saying, if you're bored, it might not be us.

[@phulanadethal]

I was living in Atlanta Georgia during the ‘96 Olympics, and a story about New Mexico made international news, it was quite embarrassing when an audio was released of the calls to buy tickets to the games. When the customer said “I’m calling from New Mexico, and I’d like to buy tickets to the games”, the Georgia woman taking the call replied in a noticeable southern accent “ Sir, sir, you would have to buy those in your country” to which the man replied “Ma’am, I’m calling from the State of New Mexico”, the woman promptly said, “New Mexico, old Mexico, whichever it is, you would have to buy the ticket in *your* country 😅The man, who happened to be a white dude with total fluency of the English language called back, and the woman repeated the same thing, but this time he recorded the whole thing and turned in to the news channels. 😂

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

She’s from the south. Makes sense lol they’re not all dumb but the ones that are have the IQ of a glass of water. I live in NC and you wouldn’t believe some of the stupidity I’ve experienced.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

What a stupid lady. Not enough gray matter.

[@candycane5077]

Omg , so funny I had an experience like that 2 x , I was chatting with a friend and mentioned to her to come visit , she asked if she needed a passport , lol 😂 I said yes, Then my branch manager was in Mexico and he said we are in your neck of the woods , I tried not to embarrass him , but i tactfully said oh cool , we’ll come visit me I live near Santa Fe .

[@dorothytotten3191]

Its unbelievable how uneducated some Americans are about their country.

[@canopusstar5157]

There was a column in our ‘New Mexico’ magazine titled ‘One Of Our 50 Is Missing’ about such misconceptions!

[@GoGreen1977]

I live in Denver. A good friend of mine has been coming up regularly from Albuquerque to Denver for medical care. Her situation isn't all that unique or challenging, but the care she needs just isn't available in NM. I've heard similar stories from others who live in Santa Fe.

[@tomday5161]

We lived there for 45 years, mostly in Albuquerque. Some of the issues you sighted are regional. ......temps are different from region to region, crime, public schools, pay rates are problems. The average rainfall for a year in Alb. is only about 6" and the wind is nuts in the Spring. Floods are not a big issue. Overall you are about 1/2 right on your presentation. .......oh yea, politics is an issue......

[@defenestrate4957]

Albuquerque is much different from Carlsbad where I grew up. Carlsbad is one of the most backward, unsophisticated cities in the US. I can't say enough bad things about it. I couldn't wait to leave. It was like stepping out of the trailer park into the real world when I left that place.

[@daviddegroat6765]

We lived in NM for three years between 1985-1988. We went there as an adventure and enjoyed it very much. We lived in Gallup and Anglos were only 10% of the population; 30% were Hispanic and 60% were Native Americans. My daughter moved back as an adult and my son eventually married a fine young woman from there. Perhaps it is not for everyone, but it does offer many fine things that enhance your life.

[@debbiemachelle2703]

Interesting you would say such nice things about this town! I went there once and it was discusting. Drunks passed out everywhere, to go into a store it wasnt anything unusual to have to step over a drunk. That was late 80s early 90s.

[@davidschonhardt4958]

I would rather be in NM than California!! Check how many people are leaving CA. That will shock your ratings!!

[@masond2838]

@@davidschonhardt4958 Yeah, but migration and immigration occurs in trends. In the 1990s, California was losing people. Then it grew by leaps and bounds. In the 1990s it had only 25 million. Now it has 39 million. And its economy recently surpassed Germany p. It’s now the world’s 4th largest economy.

[@davkatjenn]

To me, New Mexico is the most beautiful state in the country. It truly is the land of enchantment. Plus, I have never seen an area of the country that has as beautiful a sky and clouds as New Mexico with the deepest blues and the most brilliant whites. It is an ethereal place.

[@icanseeformiles7843]

Colorado Rocky Mountains have my heart 💙

[@MissyQ12345]

@@icanseeformiles7843 I visited Denver years ago and felt like I was in New Mexico. The mountains there looked just like the Sandias that turn a beautiful watermelon color at the right time of day. I could be wrong, but I remember being told that Sandia means watermelon in Navajo (?)!

[@papajeff5486]

Sheesh, life is not all about a pretty sun rise and sun sets or pretty dirt. SMH. Want a decent job? Want affordable housing? Want cheap, clean water? Want to grow a sustainable garden? That infrastructure dig is a real thing…why? Because the tax foundation is so poor.

[@davidjose9808]

Sounds like it was written in a “mota” moment.

[@suhtangwong]

I live in NM, I don't see any of that 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@praisegod7608]

I drove on I25 and 60 E , and was no problem at all, I drove in Abq and was fine...

[@patrickreilly7256]

Wow... I lived in Albuquerque /Santa Fe/ Silver City New Mexico for 10 years. Never once saw a haboob nor even heard of them until I moved to Phoenix Arizona.

[@brianarbenz1329]

The problems you cited mostly are national or sun belt regional problems, not really New Mexico problems. The strengths of the state are its food, culture and beauty. The real reason it hasn't grown like Arizona or Colorado is the tight water supply. The federally built Central Arizona water project made Phoenix and Tucson explode with development -- too much development in the last 30 years. New Mexico is better off because it isn't being overdeveloped like some of its neighbors.

[@pameladeleone135]

I love New Mexican food,,,it is my favorite in the world! I have been half way around the world. I'm very sure it would still be my favorite if I make it around the whole world. It is a very beautiful state,, and the people are mellow here.

[@brianarbenz1329]

@@pameladeleone135 Sopapillas are particularly great. They rule!

[@pameladeleone135]

@@brianarbenz1329 Yes they do! Rule! I love them!

[@HollyBell-go3xl]

I agree

[@WebDesignSocal]

Nonsense. It has Rio Grande, the Pecos, the Gallinas and huge watersheds in the north. Rotten, corrupt state government is the problem along with a compliant sheeple prevailing attitude.

[@patriciapressley4675]

So i lived in Santa Fe and and around the mountain for 25 years to me the weather is the best thing about NM . Maybe a couple of bad snow storm and 1 flash flood never saw the dust storm , spring has wind , summer has thunder storm , wait an hour and it’s sunny again , the days are hot but the night fresh no need for AC ,fall is perfect and winter is cold and snowy at time but always sunny . High altitude ! To me it’s the best weather

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Main thing must be dry air. I visited Texas on business in summer, I counted the hours till I could get out of the heat and especially the humidity

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

I live in El Paso TX right next door to New Mexico, I've visited Ruidoso many times since I was young I absolutely love going there, been to the Gilas, went to Albuquerque twice this year. It's a gorgeous state perfect for any outdoor lover who wants to live a relaxing, slow living kind of life. ❤

[@HalsPals]

I did a radiology travel assignment there in 2006. I have never seen such a lazy crew before or since. I would never work there again. They are shameful.

[@victorriceroni8455]

Please don't move to New Mexico. It's way too crowded as it is. For pete's sake I can see my neighbor's house on a clear day.

[@Mellyboowhowho]

Hahaha! And with the way the houses are being built so close together, you and your neighbor can talk while sitting on the toilet 😅

[@misspriss7786]

Yes, New Mexico is A HORRIBLE place to live. John Eastman stinks our streets up. The people are horrible.

[@vicm6561]

Bet you have bars on your windows too! Lived there been there done that hell hole !

[@AnnSisuLiv]

That's everywhere.

[@brianarbenz1329]

When I last visited NM 45 years ago, my relatives told to tell everyone it was horrible because they did not was a rush of people to move in. That rush came; the population nearly doubled since then, so naturally the headline on this KZbin says “nobody” has moved there.

[@hellodolly9879]

I live in New Mexico. This is mostly true. Don’t move here. It’s a difficult place to live unless you have loads of money. It’s a poor state and it can be frustrating to make a living. Public education is a joke. Housing is off the charts expensive relative to wages. We go for weeks if not months without rain. It takes forever just to get out of here via plane or car. Health care isn’t great. Come here to visit, but don’t stay because if you do The Land of Enchantment will become The Land of Entrapment.

[@TheFixIsIn-fe1jy]

The land of entrapment, come on vacation leave on probation.

[@Rickettsia505]

Lots of federal, city or state jobs, though.

[@laslobas1234]

Sounds like time for you to move out of the state

[@steveperreira5850]

Interesting synopsis

[@mdhsml]

Absolutely untrue.

[@matthewcaldwell1384]

My parents retired in New Mexico my father is a painter and motorcycle rider.He gets his inspiration from the landscape and culture .I’ve been traveling there for over 20 years (winter spring and fall ) we love the climate and people.The bonito river runs through their property and I even get to catch fish! I hope to keep coming back with fond memories of my dad and mom.I can’t believe i almost forgot about the snow skiing I was in my 30s when I learned but having that need for speed took to it .Texas heat at least on the coast is to oppressive I’m considering retiring anywhere but Tx change is good,and I love NM !!!💙✨

[@mickeyrobinson4274]

I lived in NM for 16months, my husband was stationed at Cannon (1967). My oldest child was born there. For a southern girl that had never been anywhere I loved it. Unfortunately I've not been back to Clovis but as a cross country truck driver I drove across the state countless times. It is still a beautiful state and calls to my soul to return. I'm 74y now, I hope my daughter and can visit Clovis together one day.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

In New Mexico we are content to have who we have here. No strangers needed.

[@justuandmebb]

I was born and raised in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, in a valley surrounded by mountains towering up to 12,000 feet in elevation. I am a descendant of Spanish colonists and this is where I will have my final resting place.

[@prabhabagepalli3129]

I loved NM around December a few years back. I loved the Santa Fe rail ride , Taos region and Albuquerque!! To me it looks very different from some of the other states around this state. There is so much to do and I don't feel anything is missing there. They experience 4 seasons and Winter is wonderland and magical. Food is fresh and air is clean unlike our FL now. Way too expensive to live in FL. I may think to at least spend a few months and Monsoon that you mentioned around Summer is fine as I love the rain but I don't like the Thunderstorm or hurricanes anymore here in South FL. Thank you for enlightening me about the benefits of living or not living there in that God given state!! God Bless America

[@travelooo]

Prabha, thanks so much for your feedback!! You have some great points, and New Mexico certainly has some awesome places to visit!

[@itsTigre]

Hi ! Im actually moving to Albuquerque from Miami in 2 weeks !! You just lifted my spirits

[@prabhabagepalli3129]

@@itsTigre You will love it I think and I have a feeling you are making a very good choice. Relax and have fun!

[@zoer7338]

I lived in Albuquerque when I was a kid. I guarantee you that l never saw any zero degree weather so that must be climate change, my winters in the 60's were pretty mild. I have been all over the state and l truly love it. I still have relatives in Albuquerque so we visit often. I especially love Santa Fe and Taos so we want to move to a community between the two if possible. Yes, we just retired and want to live out our days there. This video came as a shock to me.

[@Tina-qp7py]

​@@itsTigrelet us know how you like it. I'm considering moving there.

[@christinet6336]

I moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico for college in the mid 90s. I loved living there… it was beautiful aesthetically and culturally. I never had a bad hair day due to the low humidity, either. 😂. I left a couple of years later, but always said I would move back someday to retire… I’m 50 years old now, so I guess we’ll see what happens. It’s an absolutely gorgeous state, the people are unique, and I learned much about Navajo culture. Being black American from Massachusetts, this was a huge cultural change, but very much worth it.

[@demianr8328]

We're here waiting for you with open arms, my friend!

[@Moment-14]

Me too... went to Tech in 86..... I'm 56 in Denver.... I wanna go back soon...

[@stressed4484]

i think about moving there once in awhile. i'm retired and just want a nice quiet place to watch the world pass by. i was stationed in alamagordo for 5 months, hated the base, loved the white sands.

[@Margaritaville111]

I've lived here for 20 years. Never once have I seen a haboob. Everything else you mentioned is accurate. Still there is something special about this place. And we have plenty of people already.

[@TheFixIsIn-fe1jy]

I'm 58 and was born here and never seen a haboob either, but then again I'm not out of Albuquerque in a wind storm in the middle of the desert. but I have ran across snakes on every hike.

[@photokunstler]

Agreed. NEVER in my life did i ever see one. I mean the Ides of March can get shitty for 1.5 months but it’s definitely NOT like a haboob.

[@nvalles2565]

Only seen them in S. AZ. Never in NM.

[@tanyaraven9492]

Drove through one in the 70's. It was wild. There were several tumbleweeds that blew by (had to dodge a couple) that were bigger than my station wagon. Also was in one when I was a child. We were near Clovis, driving to see a friend who lived on a farm. It was spring, so fields had just been plowed and that limited visibility to almost zero. Toward the end of the dust storm it started raining, so our wipers were scraping mud off the windshield. On the plus side: Almost no tornados and they're generally very, very small when they come. No earthquakes, no big floods, no humidity (hooray!!!) and, as someone above noted, among the most beautiful skies I've ever seen. Also, sopapillas.

[@sugarmagnolia1192]

Saw a haboob day before yesterday near Portales, NM just prior to a thunderstorm rolling in. The blowing, encloaking wall of sand and wind were extreme due to dry conditions. I’ve also driven through them over the years in eastern NM.

[@MelicentSammis]

I'm from back east...My first visit to Santa FE NM was in 1974 and finally moved here in 2014. I LOVE NM and will never leave.

[@shawgonzales1105]

I’ve lived in New Mexico it’s one of the most beautiful states there is. The people are awesome..

[@sugarmagnolia1192]

Hi, I’ve lived in New Mexico 53 years. Overall this is good video except the part about average lows below zero. It is a moderate climate in NM in winter. Some winters I barely needed a coat, just worn a light jacket. That’s including the ski slopes.

[@mah7961]

Spent two weeks driving all around New Mexico. Really wanted to go in early October to see the balloon festival in Albuquerque. But ended up going in November. Went to 10 different cities/towns. Through several mountain ranges, national forest, and various cave/Pueblo dwellings. Despite it mostly being an open desert and prairie, I still got good cell phone coverage. But above all I really wanted to get as closest to the source of the pecos river. Up in the Sangre De Christo Mountains. Just outside of Santa Fe. Since the prior year before I got to see where the pecos ends, which is near Del Rio Texas right before it empties into the Rio Grande River.

[@RandomPerson-jt6ck]

The ballon festival is amazing at night but it’s packed to the brim

[@MissyQ12345]

@@RandomPerson-jt6ck Way too crowded now. I went once in the 80s. That was enough for me. I just wait to see if they come flying my way. I did have some land in a big pasture next to me once. That was fun. They came right over my house. So you don't have to go to the fiesta to see the balloons. They're everywhere. But watch out for the traffic cuz people are watching balloons instead of the road. And people run red lights.

[@Madamjonibee]

We went again to the balloon fiesta a couple of years ago. That is where my son wanted to propose to his girlfriend and introduce her to the rest of our family that lives in the area. It was wonderful.

[@steveperreira5850]

Did you get to the headwaters, to the great divide where the river starts?

[@mah7961]

I got there a week before thanksgiving. As it was already snowing there. I got as close to the last bridge that crosses it. Of course I was nervous as can be as I was driving up there in my little Kia soul. Hoping I don’t get stuck or slide down the mountain. The sight is rather breathtaking and beautiful as the small mountain river looked like something you see of an old coors commercial. Water looking so clear and crisp, as I was tempted to drink out of it. Surrounded by lush pine forests with nothing more than north wind blowing. Beautiful but pretty dame cold 🥶 over there.

[@ThomasJanik-nf5vi]

I moved to New Mexico seven years ago from Ohio, and I love it! Cheap living, great food, marijuana is legal, fine wine, clean air, beautiful night skies, nice weather, I think I even saw a UFO, and of course great scenery!

[@jeffkelly4024]

New Mexico 💚

[@StartGierach]

so what is the water situation like? I am thinking about moving to Alamogordo. Driniking water I am hearing is going to become an issue, especially with the drought conditions.

[@ThomasJanik-nf5vi]

@@StartGierach Where I live, there is a huge aquafer beneath or town, Great tasting water and plenty of it!

[@PhxVanguard]

@@ThomasJanik-nf5vi there won't be great water or plenty of it if you all keep moving here.

[@ThomasJanik-nf5vi]

@@PhxVanguard I've already moved here. So SHADDUP!!

[@kennielsen3896]

Lived in NM for Grad school. Loved it. I was offered a job from my internship, but just couldn't live where I couldn't hit the waves. Skiing was decent. I called in sick from my internship after a great snowfall and went to Taos. The whole office called in sick and we all ran into each other!

[@travelooo]

Haha, this skiing while sick story is great!

[@kennielsen3896]

Only the receptionist/office manager was there. 13 others from the office all skiing. I should have accepted the job. Never even surfed after grad school, job was in Santa Fe, a government job. @@travelooo

[@ronitennant5253]

I am happy with low and slow growth. New Mexico is beautiful without hoards moving in.

[@Jsteiner1974]

I moved to NM 2 years ago. ABQ. I don't feel safe here, but it's affordable (or at least it was when I got here), the food is good, and the climate is relatively mild. I'm bracing to see what happens to this place as cost of living soars. That issue is exactly what made me flee two other states before landing here, then once I got here it started happening here, too. There are so many people here hanging by a thread financially. I don't know what they're going to do. People like me work remotely, but people in service jobs that require that they be on site? This place seems less prepared to deal with the housing crisis than previous places I lived in, and those places were destroyed by it. Just praying and hoping something turns around.

[@marthawoodworth]

Santa Fe, New Mexico is one of the most delicious places in the world. I lived there for thirteen years and every day was a blast. First, the scenery is stunning - the skies are magnificent, as shown above. Second, the food is fabulous. Best Mexican food anywhere - luscious and generous, your choice of "green" (mild) or red (hot). Oversized quesadillas and juicy burritos, each restaurant trying to outdo the others. Three, the shopping - elegant stuff you won't find anywhere else, particularly in the stellar consignment shops with wildly affordable designer clothes, art, and beautiful home furniture and decor. Celebrities who have vacation homes in Santa Fe drop their wardrobes as they come and go. I bought a forest green suede Ralph Lauren smoking jacket (vented) fully lined, never goes out of style. I bought my husband ten like-new Banana Republic long sleeve shirts in gorgeous colors, and a brand new Armani leather jacket...for insanely low prices. Every day is perfect there. Excuse me, whoever made this video, but that drive linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe, is exquisite, breathtaking. It's like the whole world spreads out before you, with distant mountains and pretty hills on both sides. Temperature: way better than hot, hot Arizona. Mostly, the weather is relatively temperate. But winters (with skiing just a couple of hours away) are magical. Snow falls, dusts everything, then quickly melts away. For me, Santa Fe is a sort of soul mate home, warm, welcoming, pretty and culturally, artistically exciting (lots of art galleries, I might add, with wine and hors d'oeuvres flowing for the public). Plus, there are welcoming hot spring spas for a variety of taste and pocketbooks. The colorful shutters and tiles of adobe homes stand out, giving the place a slightly childlike appearance, charming miniatures in a vast landscape. If "no one" is moving there, it means there's room for you. At least visit, and you'll see. There's no place like Santa Fe, New Mexico, to visit and live.I miss it every day, one way or another.

[@Rickettsia505]

Much of Old Town has been taken over by very expensive stores, but you can still buy a Frito Pie at the old Woolworths.

[@Tina-qp7py]

Okay, you've sold me on Santa Fe. I've already been looking at properties there which are really affordable. So now I have to visit.

[@Rickettsia505]

@@Tina-qp7py Check out 10,000 waves spa. Go up into the mountains to get cool, but take a jacket. Tour the Pueblos and the reservations. I love Acoma Pueblo. Take the tour if you can. There are native American- run casinos, if you are into it. Lots of wineries here, and not snooty. Amazing jewelry, arts, and crafts everywhere. The art scene is incredible-go to canyon road. Museums are on Museum Hill, pretty and short drive. The Georgia O'Keefe museum is downtown. Plenty of outdoor stuff all around. Lots of cyclists train here. Be careful. Balloon Fiesta is in October, but book hotel reservations way in advance, it's in Albuquerque. Look into train travel. If you are sensitive, get the chile on the side. Your server will know which is hotter that day, red or green. Christmas is when you ask for both. Try the huevos rancheros. The best NM hangover breakfast. If you are from a low altitude, you will need more rest and water, and alcohol will affect you more, so drink less of it, and hydrate.

[@FrankLooez-el6nv]

I did. Enjoyed your vision and experiences in historical Santa fe the major trade. Post since the early 1800s when goods came back in fourth from old Mexico in the Franciscan and Spaniards times before and after Mexican. independence from. Spain famous Santa fe NM Cant wait to visit thanks for sharing such a positive image of Santa fe

[@Rickettsia505]

@@karenchavez1167 like, South of El Paso? ;) Actually, I see differences in NM cuisine in every part of our state, and immigrants from various areas of Mexico and South America too.

[@islandwanderer1173]

I love New Mexico!!!! One of the most geological diverse places on the planet!!!!!

[@Madmun357]

"Recent" volcanic activity, rifting crust, basin and range, high mountains, White Sands, the terrible igneous Organ Mountains, limestone Guadalupe Mountains...it's a geologic wonder.

[@gabolujan3109]

But they’re liberal

[@nm-mack4778]

Actually the majority of the state's county-per-county average is conservative. Up North in the Albuquerque/Sante Fe area has been polluted with Californians, and such, destroying areas. The state would be Red, as it was, except for the currupt elections. Fact @@gabolujan3109

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Nerd

[@islandwanderer1173]

@@Madmun357 I love the Organs!!! Found some spirit Amythest out there!!!

[@bobbarraza6316]

Our family lived in Clovis for about 4 years in the 70s and we drove to Santa Fe, Albaquerque and other places. It was beautiful. The food and culture were also strong attractions.

[@tameramares5785]

I live in Clovis. Been here 50 years and I love it 🤗💜

[@d.l.gentsch5304]

I moved to Santa Fe, NM in 1992. Before that, beginning in 1956, I vacationed in NM (my parents drug me along) several times. It was a stopping point on the way to other western sites like the Grand Canyon and the many others in Colorado because we had relatives in Albuquerque that gave us free lodging. But sometimes we just camped in the Sangre de Christo mountains in north central NM, fishing, hiking and trail riding. The geography of the state is diverse, and overtime you get to appreciate the beauty of the mountains, the mesas, and the high desert areas of the state. And then there is the cultural diversity, mostly divided by thirds of native americans, hispanics, and anglos who have managed to live with and appreciate what each bring to New Mexico. There's a number of critical issues that need to be worked on, such as education and jobs that pay substantial wages. These issues are being worked on intensely and we are beginning to see success. Recently, NM is expanding alternative energy creation through solar and wind, both of which are abundant in NM, and creating below ground transmission lines to distribute electricity from California to Texas. The state is attracting businesses to build the components of "green" energy here. NM is providing free pre-school to all of its kids. We are attracting businesses to the state, from those in the semiconductor business to the film industry. And don't forget we have the only commercial Space Port for civilian travel. If you want to rag on about crime, understand that most of it occurs in Albuquerque, like every city in the USA. Local, state and federal resources are bringing their resources to address the city's issues. All this being said, I hope people do not move to New Mexico. We have our own population to move us forward, and we will do it.

[@zenbear4149]

Lived there for a decade after a lifetime of visiting often. Started very optimistic, but happily left. Grinding poverty, endemic corruption, drugs, and sheer low IQ stupidity will keep NM mired at the bottom of every metric.

[@thebellfamilybell2477]

as a lifelong New Mexican of 38 years and a citizen of Albuquerque New Mexico, I would like to say you were spot on with all 10 of your top 10. But I think we need a number 11 with APD “Albuquerque police department” killing the most citizens in the country and the world . Since 2010, Albuquerque has experienced a rash of officer involved shootings, 25 of which were fatal. The rate at which officers shoot citizens is significantly higher than other cities. From 2010 to 2012, Albuquerque police shot people at five times the per-capita rate of New York City. My brother being one of their victims. 😢

[@KTF_7]

So VERY sorry for your loss. 🙏 God bless!

[@praisegod7608]

I am so sorry to hear that , may the Lord give you peace and strength 🙏😢❤

[@jhe001]

When I was in the Army over 50 years ago I was stationed for a time at White Sands Missile Range and lived in Las Cruces. It’s about 45 miles from El Paso. I was a meteorologist in the Army and spent a lot of time in the desert. I absolutely loved the desert and Las Cruces. I came down on levee after about a year and never went back. My wife didn’t love the desert like I did so we ended up back in Illinois near Chicago. I sometimes wonder how our lives would have been if we would have stayed in New Mexico.

[@flygirl2b]

I'm a Chicagoan trying to move to Las Cruces but no jobs, no decent pay - going to have to wait until I retire....

[@justinkennedy5459]

Southeast NM’s oil and gas sector provides near half of NM’s GDP. When this video discussed NN’s job sector in relationship to unemployment it wasn’t even mentioned.

[@mlw1700]

And all the revenue goes up to Santa Fe.

[@paleokitten]

While the politicians gerrymander oil and gas towns out of having a voice.

[@Rickettsia505]

Lots of state and federal jobs too. Defense is big here. Big cheese plant in Clovis, dairy, stockyards and rail. Also Intel is here. Pecans and chili in southern NM. Solar and wind are growing too, and Marijuana is on the rise since legalized. Lots of jobs in healthcare. Mining is big.

[@DanEvans-yb6wk]

There is something about News Mexico. You've done your research and you've made an excellent presentation, but again there's something about new Mexico that one either senses or doesn't sense at all. I've never resided there, but I have owned mountain property there. I have spent my entire life living on two neighboring sides of the state, and though the "something" is impossible for me to describe or even comprehend, it runs deep. That's the best way I can describe it, and I've not really described it at all. Maybe "enchanted" is as close as I can get to it. Maybe not. New Mexico, I love you.

[@twowheelsintokyo7039]

Depending on which source you look at, New Mexico hovers at an average 49th out of the 50 states for quality of life, and as bad as 51st when it comes to public schools (New Mexico public schools are worse than even Washington DC's). Substance abuse and poverty are linked, but the former causes the latter, not the other way around. New Mexico's substance abuse problems have become far worse with the legalization of cannabis. Crime has not been decreasing, New Mexico, like other states has been obfuscating crime rates by redefining what is a "crime," and using creative accounting in crime reporting. The same thing applies to things like the school dropout and unemployment rates. New Mexico's largest employer is federal, state, county, and local government, not counting the overwhelming majority of those on the reservations who live on welfare. Decades of one-party rule has resulted in decades of social decline, but as a large percentage of the state's voters have a vested interested in being paid with other people's money, one-party rule and social decline are certain to continue.

[@badbiker666]

I am retiring to New Mexico some time in the next five years. It is something I have been wanting to do ever since I was a traveling insurance adjuster and New Mexico was part of my territory. I loved going there back then, so I am going to be making it my home soon. and I can't wait.

[@ThomWalbranA1]

OH NO, don't let oldowl and greg ioppio [whatever] find out, ''badbiker'' do you ride a GANG BIKE A DEMON HARLEY? They will freak out the Harley BIKERS Gangs are moving there. So how many gangs are you having shootout with. According to a few in here the are gangs killing innocent puppies and old people and you confirmed it ''badbiker'' Have fun and I will say one thing to you, Retire ASAP, don't put it off and if you don't have it get AARP membership, and a National Parks pass, it is worth $12 a year. I retired when covid hit, gave my kids the business and the house, and 90 % of everything else and i haven't looked back yet.

[@Rickettsia505]

Good for you. Settle near good health care.

[@matthewcordova6217]

vote red

[@flygirl2b]

Same - at least I hope no much more than 5 years!

[@SophomoreSenior]

So are you there yet?

[@Karin-qe5ky]

We wanted to move to Tularosa. We met an insurance agent at an art fair in AZ. He told us my husband would lose many of his insurance benefits if we moved to NM. told us the zip code we were already in offered the best benefits. Shortly after, my husband was diagnosed with cancer and we couldnt take the chance of losing what little benefits we had. Land of the free so long as insurance allows it.

[@paanne1013]

Tularosa is so beautiful! I wanted to move there many years ago, but ended up in Albuquerque instead.

[@denisefelton5207]

Just spent a week in TAOS NM May 2023 and it was magical 😁 the people were 99% friendly, welcoming and engaging. A day trip south to Sante Fey to museum 🖼️🎨 district and plaza was nice, except the street vendors were somewhat aggressive. We did find an almost concealed alley at the end of which was authentic artisan jewelry, very affordable ,too!!! 😊 My perception was criminal activity is probably at a higher risk in Sante Fey. I prefer the slower paced atmosphere in TAOS and definitely will return for another extended stay. This multi-cultural crossroads is uniquely diverse and art galleries abound, with creative tastes to meet anyone's needs and/or choices.😊 Pueblo TAOS a must visit along with Ojo Caleinte Hot Springs ♨️. Peace 🕊️ 12:07

[@oldowl4290]

Last month a bunch of people got shot in Taos during a motorcycle rally. The gangs do their best to keep the statistics up.

[@Greg-io1ip]

@@oldowl4290 Harley bike gangs and Harley events ruin things wherever they pop up in USA. Indisputable facts. We need to clean up that garbage nationwide. But you're correct. I think it was even worse than you mentioned. My understanding is New Mexico economy was suffering so they tolerated the Harley biker gangs and their events. But years of the problems and expenses, they learned those biker meets cost as much to clean up as the money anyone brings in. The vendors travel with them and take their money to the next biker meet in the next state. Junk circus for organized crime.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Great post. Hopefully the local law enforcement and Feds can cancel the Harley biker criminals in the near future. Taos was once a very peaceful retreat. The camping laws and campground permits need to be geared towards families and traveling couples in cars. It's not a cure but not issuing permits for biker festivals in conjunction with camping rules updated can send them elsewhere. Or just make the fees for those events (permits, camping, vending) so expensive they will look for places like Mississippi and Idaho.

[@ThomWalbranA1]

i am confused by these two back to back lines you wrote. . ''We did find an almost concealed alley at the end of which was authentic artisan jewelry, very affordable ,too!!! 😊 My perception was criminal activity is probably at a higher risk in Sante Fey.'' You went down a concealed alley....but the criminal activity.... were you not worried about the alley [usually where crimes happen]? I am just saying!

[@ThomWalbranA1]

@@oldowl4290 Most ''biker gangs'' don't really attend quote ''RALLIES'' and why would any Harley rider go to NM months ago BEFORE AUGUST in STURGIS, that make no sense at all. I been searching Toas mass shoots by bikers at rally and nothing is coming up. you sure on your facts?

[@Mark-nt1jf]

We moved to New Mexico in 2006 and we are now happily retired here. We would never move back to the frozen northern state we came from.

[@demianr8328]

The video was balanced and well delivered. We do have a fair amount of problems here. You did allude to this, but what I can tell you is there is something very particular to New Mexico; almost a spiritual energy that pulses through it. And like any organisms that live in generally inhospitable areas, people here are adaptive and kind and communal in a way that hardly any other place i've ever been to is. This is also something I hear consistently from people who moved here, the people here are special.

[@trishspinazola287]

It is the Wild West!!! I love it! Always have!! Moved here 12 years ago!!! Colors and sky amazing!! Painters paradise! Culture! Plenty of it!! People are very friendly. Maybe they are happy?

[@rickalpers8696]

I moved to New Mexico, specifically Albuquerque, three years ago to retire. I have no regrets. A primary reason was its low cost of living. But the area is also made attractive by a milder climate than most of the country, and a diversified culture.

[@SammifromMiami]

I visited New Mexico a few years ago. Stayed in Santa Fe and drove up to Taos for the day. My thoughts on Taos was an overrun tourist trap and a great place for homelessness and outlaw biker gangs. Santa Fe was a jewel. History, architecture, culture and food were all superb. The people I found nice, and a lot of transplants, too. We drove up to Los Alamos, too. Wow, what a different place. Looked like an alpine village with many large bank buildings. And no adobe buildings. Only used the airport in Albuquerque but man, the cleanest and nicest bathrooms in any airport I’ve ever been. So I can’t really comment about ABQ. The clear and beautiful open vistas were stunning everywhere I went. I didn’t experience any crime so I can’t comment about that except to say the published crime stats are not good. Overall I found New Mexico a compelling place. But what gives me pause is the poverty I saw in the Indian areas and smaller towns. Wow, they can give Mississippi a run for their money.

[@Firedog-ny3cq]

There are no "outlaw biker gangs" in Taos. Just people who like to ride like everywhere else in the world. You seem like one of those people who whizz through someplace and form an opinion about what you see without having the slightest idea of what it is you are really looking at. We are so sorry you did not experience any crime while visiting our fair state. We pride ourselves on having some of the best criminals in the country within our state lines. Maybe next time. I was impressed that you could identify the "Indian areas" as you drove around and knew instinctively that the "poverty" belonged to them. Good eye. They work hard at creating that poverty and will be glad to hear it did not go unappreciated. We do pride ourselves on giving Mississippi a run for their money, especially since we are just a bunch of poor, criminal, Indian bikers. At least we have the cleanest, nicest bathrooms you have ever seen. We're number one!! We're number one!!

[@BiKEnBiTES]

So you liked where the Caucasians are apparently

[@SammifromMiami]

@@BiKEnBiTES I didn’t say that. But NM seems to get forgotten over other places in this country that could use a boost. Saw some nice Indian casinos, not sure how much of those casino profits filter down to the reservations.

[@She8Peaches]

@@BiKEnBiTES Los Alamos is HIGHLY Hispanic. Nepotism to extreme. Don't go there with the Caucasian shit.

[@davidjose9808]

Small towns remind me of the Mississippi Delta region…but without water

[@KimmieJ1920_LNC]

It is naturally BEAUTIFUL! And the food is heaven.

[@csilt]

I lived in Albuquerque from 1994 until the end of 1997. I have a lot of great memories of my time there. I visited fairly recently and it did seem different, not as cool as before but that's the same for my home town of Sacramento as well. Things have declined a lot in this country. The middle class is not nearly as healthy as it was 20 years ago and it has been on the decline for many years now, really since the end of WWII.

[@markme4]

After WW2 is when the strongest middle class the world has ever seen started, not sure what you are talking about

[@longjonwhite]

A lot of Americans may not be aware that New Mexico is in the USA.

[@MissyQ12345]

This is true and stupid as well. I was in New York visiting a friend. We stopped by a little post office so I could mail a couple of post cards. The lady at the desk asked me if NM was in the US. A postal worker didn't know that NM was a state!

[@josepha.r5839]

"because there is not much tourist advertising for that state" Quite a few years ago I read that the office tourist office/agency in Albuquerque got about 4 or so calls a year wondering if one (from the US) needed a passport to enter. That tells volumes about the knowledge base of a good part of Americans.

[@freddieward5860]

A lot of Americans may not be aware that Los Angeles, AZ, TX, NV, UT, CO or dozens of cities infiltrated by Latino politicians born to illegal alien parents and elected to office by their illegal alien countrymen who they consider their only constituents are in the U.S...

[@davidday6736]

I used to work with a guy that thought New Mexico was a foreign country.....seriously.

[@francesdalton4345]

That is an ignorant comment.

[@sandymartinez5434]

I moved to Los Alamos New Mexico (where scientists made the atomic bomb back during WWII) in 1975 from the Chicago area and was glad I did. I love northern NM, the beauty of the area, the people, and the interesting different cultures. If people don’t want to move here I say that’s great! It’s not over crowded and hope it stays that way. It’s such a friendly, laid back place with beautiful sun rises and sun sets, gorgeous mountains. Is it perfect - no, but it’s 1,000 times better that Chicago area. So please don’t move here!

[@flygirl2b]

I'm a Chicago native and still here but planning to retire in Las Cruces, NM - would have been there by now if they had jobs....that paid....why I'm stuck here....

[@davidconner-shover51]

@@flygirl2bThe second biggest reason why I won't move there. Jobs

[@sparrowsings4260]

The call it the Land of Entrapment for a reason. @@flygirl2b

[@MrBwalendy]

I moved to New Mexico for retirement. It was a huge mistake. I had fond memories of New Mexico when we vacationed there years ago. Therefore I thought it would be suitable. It is certainly not. The health care in this state is abysmal. The service levels and quality of care is at rock bottom. Dental services also are a mess. We have had unnerving experiences just getting minor care. You had better hope you don't fall ill here. Also, the education levels are rock bottom. The roads are like roads in a third-world country. There are nice people here but many who are not and lots and lots of alcoholics, druggies, and thieves. I know that is an epidemic all over the country but it is really bad here. We are pulling out. We are older and don't trust the medical services here. That is the primary reason.

[@photokunstler]

Hmm I lived in Baltimore and DC for a while, the health care is excellent, but ONLY if you pay a LOT for it. It’s some of the best docs in the area, but in NM, it’s not the best like Cedar Sinai (sp) but tbh this is the first time Ive had full healthcare living here. It’s not like the east coast, for sure.. I mean I miss having my gay doctor, gay dentist, gay chiropractor, etc in DC, but I had to pay a LOT from my paychecks for it. It’s just … different in NM. As far as the poverty……………. live in Baltimore. You’ll see how much poverty is a bigger problem there than NM. El Paso, is our sister city, and they went from the highest crime to very low in the last few years and Juarez is next door - crime is bad there. It’s just a matter of being smart where you move or drive around. Just like Baltimore, I loved living there for grad school, and had a blast living there -- it’s homelessness, drugs, and crime is reallyyyy bad there, but I had zero problems getting into problems… and I would bike around the inner harbor to Charles St at 3-4am after going to the bars.. and nothing ever happened to me. SO it’s just a matter of perception and being stupidly naive when navigating around the city.

[@gilflores1032]

Blue state blues

[@MrBwalendy]

@@gilflores1032 Man o man, you got that right.

[@davidjose9808]

Told ya!…

[@maryalicegarcia7621]

Bye, bye, there are exits in every direction you choose. We won’t miss you.

[@johndeavenport7593]

I moved to N.M. & spent 10 months there, seldom, I mean rarely , did the wind NOT blow, 10 MPH was rare, 20 to 40+ MPH was the usual. After 10 months that was enough for me I left the state.

[@jeffreywolf8332]

Born and raised there. Valley High School and UNM. New Mexico's downfall will be the lack of water. The aquifers are being drained.

[@julians5277]

I live in Albuquerque and am very happy it's cool if people don't want to move here.

[@larryreese6146]

Loved northern New Mexico. While i was there i found nothing wrong with the climate. As hot as the sun gets its not bad in the shade and i enjoyed the cool, sometimes downright cold nights. The scenery is beautiful and the air is clear. The art and architecture are different, interesting, and great. Live there permanently, i dunno. Make a good long visit and get familiar with the state, you betcha.

[@drwhoeric]

My brother moved to New Mexico and I moved to Arizona. I am glad with the choice that I made.

[@SaberToothGary]

Almost 570,000 people in Albuquerque alone... doesn't sound like nobody to me. Beautiful state. Love it.

[@Pixietra70]

My hubby and I moved to NM in 2022 and we love it! It’s got great weather, fabulous food, and nice people.

[@Whithersoeverthougoest]

New Mexico, a hunters paradise. Public land as far as the eye can see and public land as close as a last minute decision to go outdoors to hunt or hike. I love living here!

[@aolvaar8792]

BLM is PUBLIC Lands, look at a Map. You are probably including National Forests.

[@dukeford]

Yeah, it's great. If you can draw a goddamned permit. 😠

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Nine months ago, we moved to New Mexico, following our family from one university to another. We are senior citizens with health issues: it took almost 8 months to find a primary care physician (and we live in Albuquerque, the medical/healthcare center.) The primary care physician is the gateway to the specialists we need to see on a regular basis. Most New Mexican residents we have met are friendly...unless they are driving.

[@RichardChappell1]

Everywhere I've ever been in the US complains about how bad their local drivers are...

[@Rickettsia505]

Healthcare is an issue and specialists are rare.

[@davidjose9808]

Called on operating rooms for 25 years as a medical vendor. Stay out of NM hospitals!

[@ejeanroh377]

Agree, health care is dismal. I thank God I rarely have had an emergency... waiting time in emergency is horrible... Very bad...

[@bripslag]

@@RichardChappell1I live in NM but spent 20 years in Los Angeles prior to that. In my experience, NM drivers are far worse than LA drivers.

[@livinginthenow]

I plan on retiring to New Mexico. I won't be worrying about jobs or education at that point, so those issues don't deter me. Altogether, the scenery, climate, food, arts, culture, and history have sufficient draw for me to offset any worries I have about crime.

[@RANDOLPHMorgan-q3d]

My family decided to move to New Mexico 5 years ago then up and left Albuquerque to move to Las Cruces where they now reside because it's the safest place in New Mexico

[@bfarm44]

Brother in law built a house there years ago, loves it. I’m partial to Santa Fe myself. Albuquerque is just methhead hell with the worst school system in the country. Looking to retire in Santa Fe love it there. So many great places and things to do there. Carlsbad Caverns never gets old.

[@adriannieves1495]

Honestly New Mexico is a great state to live if your an introverted person or wanna get away from it all. I’d know as I used to live in Colorado; but My family and I are originally from Chicago. And lemme tell ya we thought Colorado was pretty sparsely populated especially outside of The front range, but New Mexico is on another level. Of course there’s still urban areas like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Alamogordo, Hobbs, Clovis or Las Cruces, but outside of those areas it’s a pretty quiet and spread out state. Geography wise it’s a beautiful state, if you’re a nature lover you’d love it, only thing I’d advise is if your in Albuquerque or Las Cruces just keep a low profile as they do have some sketchy parts.

[@canopusstar5157]

I love NM and have lived here since ‘78. I went to college outside of Chicago, lived in New England, but after 9 years finally moved to NM to pursue my dream of getting land and moving away from cities. It took a while but I finally made the dream into reality, and hope, now at 77, to die here in my own little house amid the silence and splendor of NM high plains desert under dark skies and spangled stars.

[@priscillabohn4621]

grew up in East Coast moved to New Mexico 30 years ago we travel a lot I mean a lot we are retired. I was a Teachers aide in Special Ed. I agree on the education part. It's all about location location location. Hobbs and Deming are a small horrible town for drugs invasions. We live near Ruidoso New Mexico and go to the VA in El Paso, Tx. one of the good V A locations. I love the weather house taxes $500 a year for 3 acres house garage that is fantastic our town has the best tasting and clean water I don't know what other towns are like but we watch our neighbors. You either love it here or hate it. We love it

[@joannpowers927]

I have lived in New Mexico almost 20 years and have only seen 1 major sand storm. New Mexico is amazing in many ways, have no desire to leave it.

[@MostlyFree-vh1uq]

I live in Taos new mexico. My brother is in real estate and I build homes. The homes in Taos sell instantly and we have a huge increase in people coming here from all the ghetto cities.

[@timscott513]

Go south to Alamogordo. Cheaper to live Great safe place to raise kids. An hour south to El Paso TX. An hour north of Albuquerque. 20 minutes from White Sands.

[@diondesoto]

I've lived in New Mexico for 40 years never ever seen or heard of a huboob

[@Greg-io1ip]

They sure have some huge haboobs there. It's almost worth moving there just to say it a lot. "Wow, fantastic haboob, oops, I was talking about that dust cloud over there. Sorry ma'am."

[@richardmiller7239]

Nobody uses that term... not even our weather news. Joe Diaz would probably give that little laugh he does.

[@Wft-bu5zc]

That's more common in Arizona

[@artisaprimus6306]

I used to recruit college students from New Mexico, some from the reservations. Drugs and alcohol take a toll on the native American population. Santa Fe and Taos are beautiful and a must see. Southern New Mexico is pretty barren and not much to see there. All things considered, a good place to visit, not to live.

[@michaelw.8260]

I was born and raised in NM and moved the minute I graduated High School I moved to AZ. The quality of life is sooooo much better in AZ. My dad just left NM this year due to poor medicine and crime. It is a beautiful state and the climate is pretty nice. I would consider going back to retire there if they had better access to good medical and that age old issue of CRIME. I want to come back from vacation without my house being robbed. Ugh! Clean it up NM.

[@aleta6400]

All of this is true, but it’s so beautiful there. Born & raised in Santa Fe I can say that. Santa Fe is my favorite and I don’t really care for much more of the state. I love Santa Fe because. The food, air and water are clean. The mountains that surround Santa Fe are breathtaking with the amazing skies we get there. I love going home. I look forward to it twice a year.

[@judithdavies6200]

I visited in March, and though most days the temperatures didn't rise above 80, it was way too dry for me. I carried water with me, tried staying hydrated, but honestly, to this Nutmegger (from CT) it felt like an inhospitable planet.

[@StoryGordon]

Indigenous people have live there more than 10,000 years. I lived there fourteen years and loved it. I lived in Florida 34 years and left because the increasing population a nd taxes was making it unliveable. While where we lived in Southern New Mexico is a desert the state has a diverse topography.. It's not for everybody, but it's a great place for many, especially retirees.