Quote Originally Posted by chance942
Most people that move here are trying to get away from the hectic lifestyles of the east or west coasts. Santa Fe is one of the most open minded,non judgmental cities in the US. I'm admittedly not that much into art but not by choice. I used to be interested but my condition leaves little room for that now. I live in Las Cruces and I can tell you that original Dali,Monet and Van Gough have passed through here on tour. I would NOT recommend an NYC'er moving here however. People do things that they would be shot for without a second thought in Jersey,NYC. You'd be in shock!! So Santa Fe for art of all types and I presume Taos as well would be your best shot. Is Georgia O'Keefe all "southwest" to you? There is a museum dedicated solely to here in Santa Fe. You simply aren't going to find the total package you described here in one place. The population of Santa Fe just about doubles in the summer time so you are likely to see people of all cultures and color then. This truly is the Land Of Enchantment and if you live here long enough it becomes the "Land Of Entrapment". New Mexico speaks to your soul,you feel it. I agree and recommend an extended stay. I warn you though...if you happen to come across some fungi and consume it here you are one. One with the earth,here you will feel the mother that is our earth warmly embracing you. You will have such an appreciation for life and want to see it all here and our neighbors to the north are just as in tune. A bit brash you might think at first but salt of the earth people. I've had many opportunities to leave and have for awhile but always came back,my soul forever will remain here until I die. When I get my legal right to use Cannabis I will be able to enjoy it as I once did.
Excellent post! I couldn't have put it better.