One of the reasons we relocated was related to culture. New Mexico is well known for a slow paced, relaxed lifestyle. This is appealing to two folks who have spent quite a bit of time in stressful work environments with deadlines and responsibilities and bills and never-enough-time.

Our mission here is to slow things down, to relax and enjoy the outdoors, the indoors and everything this little city has to offer. With that mission comes some challenges. We prepared ahead to reprogram our brain when it comes to any sort of customer service. There will be lines at retail stores, cashiers who aren’t concerned with any particular schedule. Meals out will require additional time in the schedule as most restaurant employees adhere to the New Mexico matra: “we’ll get to you when we get to you.” This is all expected.