In recent years, our obsession with zombies has reached epic proportions. So much so that the scientific community has begun to take notice. In fact, researchers at UNM and Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico have successfully crafted zombie cells! They define these as mammalian cells that continue to operate after death, possibly functioning better than they did when alive.
It’s hardly surprising that people have thought about how they’d survive in the event of a zombie attack. In case you aren’t one of them, here are some places to hole up in New Mexico.
1. Catron County, DeBaca County, or Harding County
According to census data, these New Mexico counties contain the least people. Fewer people equals fewer chances of getting bitten. (Photo of Mosquero, in Harding County.)
2. An existing military base such as Kirtland Airforce Base.
What’s not to like? Trained armed forces, plenty of supplies, transportation for an emergency evacuation. Assuming they let you in…
3. Or, if you’re concerned about the population density…
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…commandeer an unoccupied base like Fort Bayard, near Central.
4. You could really up the ante by hiding up in Los Alamos.
You’d probably have better luck camping out in the town itself, rather than trying to access the Los Alamos National Laboratory, but you can bet it’d be well defended in a crisis. Plus the town sits on top of the Pajarito Plateau and marauding zombies would be easy to pick off from this vantage point.
5. Any of New Mexico’s mountains.
Heading to high ground is a solid plan. Zombies move slowly so it would take them forever to slog uphill. Remember, if you think it’s inhospitable, odds are that the undead will agree. Just be sure to pack plenty of supplies.
6. A high building
Maybe you live in Albuquerque and don’t have time to escape to a less populated area. If that’s the case, claim the tallest building around, like the Albuquerque Plaza Office Tower or the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. Bonus: no one will care about mini-bar charges during a zombie apocalypse!
7. Carlsbad Caverns
Or take the reverse approach and take refuge underground. The caverns are huge, so even if the undead managed to break in, they’d have a hellacious time finding you. The biggest issue would be hauling in enough supplies. Oh, and it would be really creepy.
8. A Cliff Dwelling
Bandelier, Puye, Gila… It doesn’t matter which set of cliff dwellings you pick. You’d have shelter and a strong position to defend.
9. Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron
The Boy Scout’s motto is: be prepared. Assuming they live up to the hype, there should be plenty of supplies and camping gear at the ranch. Plus it’s remote, so the chances of zombies reaching it is fairly slim.
10. A Vineyard
Hey, if the world’s going to hell in an undead handbasket, you might as well enjoy yourself!
Previously, I’d have given myself about three days. After writing this post, maybe a week!
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