While Dorothy may have thought of her humble Kansas farm while uttering the phrase, “there’s no place like home” in “The Wizard of Oz,” most of us tend to think of our own little corner of the world. If you hail from the great state of New Mexico, then chances are you already know it’s one of the most incredible places in the U.S. in terms of landscapes, culture, history, and food. In fact, these 10 things just might remind you why New Mexico is home.
- Beautiful, colorful sunsets.
Diana Robinson/Flickr There’s no better way to end a day than by watching one of these slowly dim.
- Perfectly clear skies.
Diann Bayes/Flickr Looking for a place to do a bit of stargazing? New Mexico is the perfect state to do so since it has some of the darkest skies in the country.
- Smooth adobe buildings.
Jesse Loughborough/Flickr Modeled after the architectural style of Pueblo villages, there are no better icons of New Mexico than these because you can find them everywhere.
- Landscapes that look rugged, dreamy, and full of life.
Beau Rogers/Flickr Where else would you find such a dramatic meeting of earth and sky?
- Mountains that easily look like a winter wonderland.
Paul Sableman/Flickr Whether you’re thinking of places like Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire, or Red River, these places each showcase the winter beauty you can find here in New Mexico.
- Dramatic storms brewing on the horizon.
Todd Shoemake/Flickr For this, we’re thinking of the summer storms but winter also has its own version we love.
- A history that is rich and diverse.
Pwbaker/Flickr History in New Mexico begins well before its 1912 statehood. Visit the pueblos or ancient dwellings for a peek into the lives of those who always called this land home.
- Traditions old, new, whimsical, and unchanging.
Josephbergen/Flickr Which traditions remind you of New Mexico?
- Our own version of Mexican cuisine.
Rusty Gillespie/Flickr Nothing else quite compares to New Mexican food like stacked enchiladas, Christmas-style sauce, and…
- And, with that, eating green chile on just about everything.
C.C. Chapman/Flickr What can’t it go with? It’s a sad day when you find out your stash is gone.
Still feeling a bit homesick? No matter where in the world you are, chances are your heart has stayed in the Land of Enchantment. Read 20 Reasons Why My Heart Will Always Be In New Mexico for some reasons you might relate to.
Diana Robinson/Flickr
There’s no better way to end a day than by watching one of these slowly dim.
Diann Bayes/Flickr
Looking for a place to do a bit of stargazing? New Mexico is the perfect state to do so since it has some of the darkest skies in the country.
Jesse Loughborough/Flickr
Modeled after the architectural style of Pueblo villages, there are no better icons of New Mexico than these because you can find them everywhere.
Beau Rogers/Flickr
Where else would you find such a dramatic meeting of earth and sky?
Paul Sableman/Flickr
Whether you’re thinking of places like Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire, or Red River, these places each showcase the winter beauty you can find here in New Mexico.
Todd Shoemake/Flickr
For this, we’re thinking of the summer storms but winter also has its own version we love.
Pwbaker/Flickr
History in New Mexico begins well before its 1912 statehood. Visit the pueblos or ancient dwellings for a peek into the lives of those who always called this land home.
Josephbergen/Flickr
Which traditions remind you of New Mexico?
Rusty Gillespie/Flickr
Nothing else quite compares to New Mexican food like stacked enchiladas, Christmas-style sauce, and…
C.C. Chapman/Flickr
What can’t it go with? It’s a sad day when you find out your stash is gone.
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