New Mexico for me?

[fergus51]

Hi all,

I am seriously thinking about moving out to New Mexico. I like living in a big city as I do now, but I am sick of the INSANELY cold weather and the cost of living is not accounted for in our pay. I am looking to move to a medium sized city where I can make a decent living and enjoy my time off (I like skiing and hiking and concerts and museums). It seems like New Mexico has plenty of natural beauty and a unique cultural mix. I also want a milder climate. Basically, I want to live somewhere where I can really have a life outside of work and get out of the concrete jungle and away from excessively cranky people. Does this sound like New Mexico? I have heard some bad things that make me think twice, but then I hear other people think that it is a beautiful place to live. I guess I just want some opinions.... Do you think hospitals will fly people down for interviews? And do you think the payscales are appropriate considering the cost of living? Is there a particular area I should look at other than Albuquerque? Sorry if I am rambling, it's 4 am.... Any opinions or comments or suggestions would be much appreciated:)

[NM Kat]

Hey Guys,

I've been in NM for 12 years. If you want any negatives just look around at every city and state in the country, you can find negatives anywhere. You really have to fit your lifestyle and needs with the place you will live. NM has fabulous outdoor sports of every type, except not as many water sports. It is dry here, some say a downside, but I like it. It is brown, red, golden, and BLUE, not green, but I like it and agree with someone who said that it has a unique beauty.

At any rate, it is good to EXPLORE!

I say, Go For It!!

Come here, we need great nurses.

Good luck. Keep us posted.