Posted in New Mexico
March 14, 2018
9 Life Lessons Everyone Learns Growing Up In New Mexico
There’s no doubt New Mexico is one beautiful state with some amazing people living within its boundaries. (Am I talking about you? Why yes, definitely you, reader!) Did you know that the state’s 121,590 square miles are the perfect spot to learn about life? It certainly is! Here are nine life lessons shared by many New Mexicans. How many do you find yourself relating to?

How old were you when someone first asked you how long you had been in the U.S.?

This is especially important for when you live in the state’s desert regions!

Super sunny days are great but there’s nothing quite like a good summer rainstorm that drenches the earth and creates a dramatic show in the sky.

No, really!

Mmm, I can’t wait to smell that chile roasting.

You know what we mean. 😉

Farolitos or luminarias (regionally, the name differs) adorning houses, churches, sidewalks, and fences are simply magical.

No one wants to pull these from their toes!

No matter where in the world you end up, you know in your heart there’s no place like the Land of Enchantment.
What are some other life lessons you learned while living in New Mexico? Be sure to leave a comment below or on our Facebook page!
If you’re absolutely loving our state, then you’ll probably agree with the points listed in 20 Undeniable Reasons Why Everyone Should Love New Mexico.