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Tonilee - if you don't love snow, then be careful which part of Santa Fe you move to. The eastern foothills gets a lot more than 17 inches most years. One of our neighbors has tracked snowfall for 20+ years. I think he said he's averaging 28 inches.
I have lived here six years and have yet to have anyone try to have a political discussion with me, let alone an "in your face one". Not sure why you are attracting this.
It is a town with many facets and not as simple as it might appear. That you have had the kind of experiences you have and question if it is the right place for you, tells me it's not. The person who suggested AZ probably hit the nail on the head.
I just came back from visiting Santa Fe for the very first time and I absolutely loved it! I tagged along with a buddy of mine who actually grew up there...we flew in from LAX and stayed at his father's house on one of the streets off Old Santa Fe Trail east of El Gancho. It was great having my buddy as a tour guide since he was able to drive all around and give me an interesting perspective on the city and the surrounding areas. We did park and walk all around the downtown area and the Railyard district and I was very impressed. Ate great food, saw impressive artwork, witnessed beautiful sunsets, met friendly locals, had a very relaxing outdoor bath at Ten Thousand Waves (LOVED it), and all-in-all had one of the best 4 day vacations ever. So good, in fact, that we're thinking of buying some acreage near his father's land in hopes of one day building and moving there full time!
You all are very lucky to call Santa Fe home, and unlike the original poster, everyone I met was friendly and very welcoming! Can't wait to return over the next few months!
I have lived here six years and have yet to have anyone try to have a political discussion with me, let alone an "in your face one". Not sure why you are attracting this.
It is a town with many facets and not as simple as it might appear. That you have had the kind of experiences you have and question if it is the right place for you, tells me it's not. The person who suggested AZ probably hit the nail on the head.
So glad Rich decided to re-open this thread...what a nice guy! At any rate, wanted to respond to your message and thanks for posting it!
"Not sure why I'm attracting this...in your face political discussions." Lol- yes...I'm going to look at that; it really must be me and something that I am doing wrong!
Please don't tell me to move to Arizona 'tho as mentioned, we will be visiting there in May '10...so, we shall see.
Can't wait to see my husband's reaction to the place. As mentioned, he LOVES Santa Fe!
Thanks again for the thoughtful reply!
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'tho as mentioned, we will be visiting there in May '10...so, we shall see. 
