Quote Originally Posted by bedrockbob
There are more artists, per capita, in Taos than any other city in the world. It is NOT anything like NYC. There are more artists, per capita, in Santa Fe than in Paris. It is NOT anything like NYC.

Both Santa Fe and Taos are the most diverse and open minded place that you will ever experience. But they are unique in many ways. There is not any sophistication here, and you are not going to see multi racial culture outside of Santa Fe really. This is NOT a racially integrated society at all.

A hell of a lot of people move here because it is extremely beautiful and the landscape goes from one extreme to the other. It is absolutely beautiful...and terrible...and a lot of other adjectives. Lots of outdoor activity 365 days a year.

Most people that move here are apalled at certain things they see. Quite a few people hate it. Those that dont hate it love it. I would suggest an extended visit before you commit. New Mexico is truly the third world. I say that with the utmost respect for her but it is true. Colorado is a LOT more upscale, and Arizona would be more suited to the "New York" type personality.

I have a new neighbor that just moved down the road from me a few months ago from New York and I have never heard such bitching. Just as I could not stand living in a city, she can't stand living here. She has always had this idea of what a "Native American" was...she is into Native spirituality. Now she is surounded by rez. She has had this idea of "hispanic culture" and she is having a hard time coming to grips with that one too. The extreme poverty and the reality of what life is here is shocking to those from elsewhere.
Has she even been to Espanola or Pojaque yet?