Why do want to move to NM?

[sundance35]

1) Current City and State = TN

2) Why do you want to leave = heat and WAY too much humidity! Always loved NM. Time to go to the desert!

3) Where In New Mexico and Why = Santa Fe....the first time we went there I felt like I was really home for the first time. When I stood in the desert I could feel the history. It just feels like a sacred place. Love Native Americans. Beautiful sky, beautiful sunsets....just beautiful scenery!

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States =New Mexico and New Mexico!

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving =we're getting ready....plan on being there by late spring.

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? Did I mention that I LOVE NM! So much beauty in one place. What I don't know is why we waited so long..... Creativity blooms in NM and I'm sure we will too!

[mikereznm]

Originally Posted by hallie3680

current= Battle Creek, Michigan

why move?= want to work within the indian health services system and am not thrilled with thought of midwest tornado alley area
think it would offer a rich and diverse area between NM, AZ, UT and CO



i am a nurse, LPN for past 17 years and brand new RN. Ever since I went to school for LPN I have been interested in working on an Indian Reservation from stories told by one of my instructors. Yes I know that I am in for a culture shock and have done some research so that I have an idea of what I am asking for. I have a lot to give and feel that I am very open minded in regards to other peoples beliefs and try not to judge others. I am concerned that I am moving someplace where I dont know anyone and have no family nearby (they are all right here in same city of same state other than some aunts and cousins in florida).

I also know that i am in for huge climate shock and am prepared, at least mentally, for it.

Hallie, Sent you a pm with a possible answer to some of your questions. Yes, your skills and experience will always be welcome and needed because NM as well as other states are always looking for qualified nurses willing to work in an underserved area like IHS or the Self governing tribes(638 programs). And as a plus most if not all of your nursing loans will be forgiven for a commitment of usually no longer than 2 yrs.
Yes, moving away from loved ones can be difficult and at times lonely but the clinic staff here at Alamo and I'm sure at other rez's will bring you into the fold quickly. And once settled, you will have a great place for all of the relatives to visit/vacation because it don't get much better than here in New Mexico.

[RDawg]

KEEP IT SHORT, SWEET, AND TO THE POINT!!

1) Current City and State = Atlanta, GA

2) Why do you want to leave = Overcrowding, Godawful humidity

3) Where In New Mexico and Why = Any small town. Desert environment.

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States = Texas, Arizona

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving = Just finishing up college

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? = I'm originally from west Texas - need to get back in the sand.

[bongo]

1) Current City and State =
Anchorage, Alaska

2) Why do you want to leave =
we are New Mexicans who have 8 acres & cabin off the grid up against national forest on the high road to Taos

3) Where In New Mexico and Why =
Ojo Sarco- off the grid (maybe put that land & cabin up for sale)
Taos- town home
Why? chile verde roasting in tumblers mmmmm!


4) 2nd and 3rd Place States =
Montana
Colorado

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving =
Retiring soon from Alaskan job- no jobs in Ojo Sarco

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we don't know? =
It will be a trade off given up our freezer full of red salmon in Alaska for a freezer full green chiles back in New Mexico

[repowell67]

1) Current City and State = Houston, Texas

2) Why do you want to leave = heat, humidity, pollution, urban sprawl, uninspiring landscape

3) Where In New Mexico and Why = Ruidoso, Sacramento Mountains-love the landscape, climate, friendly people

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States = Colorado, Wyoming

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving = Husband needs 2.5 more years for early retirement and I have to finish school

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? = can't wait to get there!

[Floridahater]

1. Current State: FL
2. I want to leave due to the horrible humidity, ugly and flat environment, crime, sprawl, rain, et al (hence my "Floridahater" ID)!
3. I lived in the western US, and I miss the moutains and beautiful landscape
4. AZ, WY, CO
5. Work- I am an educator for secondary or community college
6. Overall, I would like to live in northern NM.

[Need Sun!]

1) Current City and State = near Vancouver, BC, Canada

2) Why do you want to leave = love the desert, need the sun!
3) Where In New Mexico and Why = Santa Fe if I could afford it, otherwise ABQ or Las Cruces

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States = AZ, CA (San Diego rural outskirts)

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving = (1) Cost of health care insurance; (2) Cost of health care insurance; (3) see previous

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? I'm an American living in Canada (grew up in CA & NM, mum took me to Canada as teenager, and life happened. Now retired, and would love to move back to NM with British hubby who's 10 yrs older than me -- but just scared s**tless about the cost and restrictions of health care!)

[alexyz2618]

KEEP IT SHORT, SWEET, AND TO THE POINT!!

1) Current City and State = Omaha, Nebraska.

2) Why do you want to leave = Snow and storms. Crime is a bit spotty for me, too.

3) Where In New Mexico and Why = Rio Rancho, proximity to Albuquerque.

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States = Arizona (Surprise, Gilbert,) or Colorado (Colorado Springs, Canon City.)

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving = Financially, we don't have the savings necessary to undertake a move. Ideally, we'd like to be out of here in two or three years. We're also not sold on any place yet. If we're going to pack it all in and move, it'd be to a place we'd be sure we could settle down for a good long while.

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? = We're planning on taking a trip this November. (Might have to be delayed because of work conflicts.) Mainly to see some of the cities we've been considering.

[Maliades]

1) Current City and State = Austin, TX

2) Why do you want to leave = I feel like New Mexico is my home (lived in Edgewood when I was little, have visited various places in NM many times since then and have family around Albuquerque, and NM is just beeeeeeautiful!!! but most importantly I just feel ALIVE when I'm in NM....)

3) Where In New Mexico and Why = haven't yet decided, need to do more research! Would love to have acreage, but also need to be close to a city so I can work.

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States = I don't really have any, at least not right now....

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving = guts, money (need to pay some debt down so I can live on less), not sure of the job situation in NM

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? = In 2011 I plan to attend Southwestern College in Santa Fe to get my Art Therapy/Counseling degree... Not sure if I'll stay in Santa Fe after that but would love to eventually have my own office/studio building. Santa Fe is very expensive, though....

[Shadow364]

1) Current City and State = El Paso, TX

2) Why do you want to leave = Dont really like the city life and husband is a country boy!

3) Where In New Mexico and Why = Cloudcroft. I want snow and he wants country living

4) 2nd and 3rd Place States = hummm Colorado maybe?

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving = Selling the house.

6) Anything else you want to tell us that we dont know? = New Mexico has scorpions, but so does El Paso so I chose the beautiful snow and watching the wildlife.