| New Mexico is the state of metaphysical | | | | Albuquerque. I found the city to be a |
| influences and unidentified flying objects. | | | | sprawling mess without much going for it. |
| Fortunately, there is no mystery about New | | | | With over 500,000 residents, the city is the |
| Mexico real estate. Prices are exploding. | | | | largest in New Mexico. There is a distinct |
| | | | Native American influence in the downtown |
| New Mexico | | | | area, but there isn't much else to promote in |
| | | | regard to the city. Outside of the city, |
| With mountain ranges and desert areas, New | | | | there are locations along the Rio Grande that |
| Mexico is a popular state with outdoor | | | | are very nice. Maybe it's just me, but I |
| enthusiasts. Once can ski, hike, fish, camp | | | | can't imagine living in Albuquerque. You |
| and explore some of the most beautiful land | | | | might feel different, so give it a look. |
| in our nation. On top of this, the influence | | | | |
| of Native Americans is strong throughout the | | | | Taos |
| state with rumors and suggestions of | | | | |
| locations with great healing energies. And | | | | Unlike Albuquerque, Taos is a town I can |
| then there is Roswell. Yep, New Mexico | | | | heartily promote. A bit of an art colony, the |
| receives its share of UFO enthusiasts due to | | | | majority of the town's population of 6,000 |
| constant rumors of UFO sightings, government | | | | are Native Americans and they positively |
| conspiracies and all that entails. Overall, | | | | influence the town. Similar in feel to Sante |
| you'll find New Mexico to be a state with a | | | | Fe, but without the sprawl, the town is |
| relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. | | | | dominated by beautiful deep red adobe |
| | | | buildings and homes. With little cafes, |
| Sante Fe | | | | museums and art galleries, the town offers a |
| | | | surprising amount of things to do. Make no |
| Ten years ago, Sante Fe would have been rated | | | | mistake, however, Taos is a town to kick back |
| as one of the top 10 cities in the United | | | | and relax in. If you hate the rat race and |
| States. Dominated by Native American and | | | | sitting in traffic, Taos is the place for |
| Spanish influences, the city was a gem. Built | | | | you. The ski resort in Taos provides some of |
| at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo | | | | the best skiing in the western United States. |
| Mountains, it was a fine mix of unique adobe | | | | |
| influenced architecture and impressive | | | | New Mexico Real Estate |
| Spanish churches and structures. Today, the | | | | |
| center of the city maintains this impressive | | | | New Mexico real estate prices have |
| atmosphere, but the city has suffered from | | | | traditionally been some of the lowest in the |
| its reputation. Large numbers of people have | | | | nation. With the influx of people from other |
| moved to the state, particularly Californians | | | | states, prices have increased fairly |
| seeking to avoid high living costs. Sante Fe | | | | dramatically. A single family home in Sante |
| hasn't dealt well with this population growth | | | | Fe will set you back in the $500,000 range, |
| and the suburbs have a sprawling and | | | | while the same home will run half that in |
| unimaginative feel to them. Some people feel | | | | Albuquerque. Taos homes vary entirely on the |
| Sante Fe is still a gem, so give it a look if | | | | specific structure. Appreciation rates for |
| you are considering relocating. | | | | New Mexico in 2005 were nearly 12 percent. |
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