Living In New Mexico

Southwest Life Stories From A New Mexico Native

What is "Living in New Mexico"? It's kind of like a blog, except... not.

I'm sure you're familiar with blogging. You probably follow a few of your favorites.

Well, I'm not a very good blogger, but I do enjoy writing, especially about my experiences as a New Mexico native. This page is more of a catch-all for my favorite stories, topics, and musings. I have lots of thoughts about living in New Mexico, little things that pique my interest or that I want to write about that don't really fit in elsewhere on the site.

Roasting Chiles Happens Every Fall In New Mexico

Living in New Mexico is a unique lifestyle. Things that are part of our everyday Southwest lifestyle are completely foreign to people from other places.

And those are the stories I want to share.

Each topic focuses on Southwest life facets and randomness that I feel make my home state the "Land of Enchantment".

You get to see the state through the eyes of a New Mexico native.

All the posts are organized by newest to oldest and like a traditional blog the newest posts are at the top of the page for your reading convenience. However, unlike a traditional blog, the post links are always visible so no digging through archives and constantly clicking "older posts" links.

The Fun Begins Here...   My Favorite Santa Fe Vacation Rentals
I love "slow traveling"! If you do too here's my favorite place to stay in Santa Fe.

Experience Santa Fe History
I love visiting the museums dedicated to Santa Fe's history. Here's my guide to learning all about The City Different.

New Mexico Schools
Ready to pick a college? Here's my experience with two New Mexico universities.

Taking A Day Trip To Santa Fe
Check out my itinerary for a day trip to Santa Fe.

Monsoons In New Mexico
My reflections on the beauty of New Mexico monsoons.

New Mexico Sunsets
Vibrant, captivating, simply... New Mexican.

New Mexico Jokes
A compilation of my favorite New Mexico jokes.

Spring In New Mexico
I love spring in NM and here's why...

New Mexico's Blue Desert
Jenna shows you the beautiful Blue Desert of New Mexico as she travels with the aptly named Blue Desert Guide Co.