Relocating to ABQ from CA... (Albuquerque, Alamogordo: insurance, allergies, living in)

[Towanda]

Originally Posted by JoZoneNM

For everyone reading these posts, there is a California state of mind that we could definitely use more of

Really no thanks .... I love my NEW MEXICO state of mind!!!!

[rybert]

Originally Posted by Towanda

Really no thanks .... I love my NEW MEXICO state of mind!!!!

x2

California state of mind? No thanks. Assuming that means more sprawl, people, and a healthy serving of BS!

[hopeful transplant]

JoZone NM - I left CA for a few reasons and I'm never going back. Yes I miss the ocean that was an hour away, and I miss some of the shopping, but I wouldn't trade my life in NM for anything. I'm even getting used to the wind....well, maybe I'm fibbing just a little on that one
California State of mind - you can keep it there thank you.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Towanda

Really no thanks .... I love my NEW MEXICO state of mind!!!!

I agree 100%. I just hope not too many people from CA come to NM and try to change it.. Accept for what it is and Ca it is not!!!

Nita

[Towanda]

Originally Posted by nmnita

I agree 100%. I just hope not too many people from CA come to NM and try to change it.. Accept for what it is and Ca it is not!!!

Nita

AMEN!!!!!

In my opinion, the best thing to do when you move here from another state is to leave your California/New York/Midwest/New England/etc. "state of mind" behind and just come with an OPEN MIND.

I think most people who successfully move here are the ones who are ready to embrace the state of mind that they find here.

[manquaman]

Originally Posted by Towanda

Really no thanks .... I love my NEW MEXICO state of mind!!!!

I tried to give you an honest answer for what I was talking about. I extended a metaphorical hand and I felt like you wanted to chop it off. If this is a New Mexican state of mind, you can keep it.

And to other detractors who do not have the patience to read, I did not suggest that Californians pack up their stuff and bring California here. That is exactly the obtuse form of thinking that I was happy to leave and am more than happy to ignore in the future.

Unfortunately, ignorance is rampant here and I know that. But there are also many people who want something more and give everyday to a spirit of comeraderie. Thank you to all who embrace an attitude of understanding and acceptance.

[Towanda]

Originally Posted by manquaman

I extended a metaphorical hand and I felt like you wanted to chop it off. If this is a New Mexican state of mind, you can keep it.

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Unfortunately, ignorance is rampant here and I know that.

It's real hard to have a serious and friendly conversation with this kind of lecturing and condescension.

Perhaps you need to ask yourself why there is so much negativity here in New Mexico against Californians. I wondered about that when I moved here, but it becomes clearer and clearer.

[ajzjmsmom]

Originally Posted by nmnita

and ms Lib had spoken. I do not agree with much of what you have to offer the OP. As for tatoo artist etc I have my doubts she was looking for that..

Courteous drivers, compared to Ca, you are not serious???

Derebill, you are right about the skin cancer and dry skin. We went through so much lotion living there I almost went broke. lol. but the sun rises and sun sets make up for it...

As for alegies, I never had a one til moving to NM, but as bad as it was or is in late Feb to mid APril the rest of the time it is livable...

You have given a true view of ABQ.

Nita

Nita, thank you so much you have just given me hope that life WILL get back to normal in the next month or so. We lived in Alamogordo for 4 yrs left for Silver City, then on to Carlsbad, then back to Alamo and the last 2 yrs have been pure misery for me from the end of Jan until April, when we lived here before I knew had any allergy issues and know all of the sudden I do, so thanks for the light at the end of the tunnel.

[mortimer]

derekbill posted:

> You're going to love the light here. Blue is really blue,
>
> ... you're leaving a sinking ship for a much smaller one with
> a friendlier crew and a much sounder hull.
>
> You mean in California they're actually comping homes now?
> I knew the prices had taken a bit hit, but I had no idea they
> were just giving them away.
>
> Internet service is more expensive in New Mexico because
> everything is farther apart, so there's more wire. ....

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that this new dude is really good?

[rybert]

derekbill is old rybert.