Why is it hard to find a girl that wants to live in Phoenix, AZ?

[AndroidAZ]

Originally Posted by apple92680

Albuquerque would be an awesome place, if it ever got its act together.

I find the scenery there to be stunning! With the snow-capped Sandias in the background, the willow and cottonwood trees winding through the bed of the Rio Grande, the high country pinon forests, the Hispano/Indio cultural palate, and the proximity to Santa Fe and Taos. You really feel the history and deep roots in New Mexico, which is hard to explain unless you know the same feeling yourself.

Scenery wise, Albuquerque wins hands-down over Phoenix, which -- pardon me -- resembles Orange County, CA, both culturally and physically (sans the Pacific Ocean, of course). Phoenix, being a cheaper desert version of Orange County is why it is so beloved by Midwesterners, I suppose? I wish I could say nicer things about Phoenix, but I did not enjoy my time there, all three times I've traveled there to visit. I did not find people to be friendly, or helpful, at all. The opposite, in fact. Scottsdale was the absolute rudest place I've ever been!

Albuquerque and Tucson both share status as largely Hispanic cities, both are home to their state's flagship universities (UNM and UAZ, respectively), both have gorgeous backdrops.

What kills Albuquerque, though, is it's crime rate. It just can't seem to shake it for whatever reason? It's been plagued by hideous amounts of crime for 20-some odd years now.

We must be looking at different parallel universes of Albuquerque, lol. The high desert in Albuquerque is lifeless and desolate, reminds me of being closer to looking like Mars than Earth.

The sonoran desert in Phoenix is full of vegetation, cactus, flowers, and palo verde trees. It is so much more interesting to look at and appreciate.

There is no comparison, Phoenix is so much better than Albuquerque.

The people in Arizona are amazing as well. I have lived in several areas in Phoenix, and have gotten to know and keep in touch with many neighbors. Whomever you met in Scottsdale, may not have been from Scottsdale. They may have been snowbirds or visitors form elsewhere. The locals in Phoenix are some of the friendliest and down to earth people compared to many areas I have traveled to.

[wilberry]

because it is so damn hot !

[ChandlerDobson]

Originally Posted by AndroidAZ

We must be looking at different parallel universes of Albuquerque, lol. The high desert in Albuquerque is lifeless and desolate, reminds me of being closer to looking like Mars than Earth.

The sonoran desert in Phoenix is full of vegetation, cactus, flowers, and palo verde trees. It is so much more interesting to look at and appreciate.

There is no comparison, Phoenix is so much better than Albuquerque.

The people in Arizona are amazing as well. I have lived in several areas in Phoenix, and have gotten to know and keep in touch with many neighbors. Whomever you met in Scottsdale, may not have been from Scottsdale. They may have been snowbirds or visitors form elsewhere. The locals in Phoenix are some of the friendliest and down to earth people compared to many areas I have traveled to.

Phoenix and all of Maricopa County has some of the friendliest people I've ever met as well. They even go out of their way to help you over here.

I agree with you about Albuquerque. The scenery kind of almost reminds me of El Paso scenery. It also looks like your on Mars in El Paso as well. You see it there even when you land at the airport.

[Truth11]

Turns people away? I see nothing but young people in Phoenix...