My wife and I have visited the Southwest twice, and I think I could live there. I loved the starkness of the landscape and the dryness of the weather.
I could do that...:)
I’ve been in New Mexico 30 years and live in the mountains east of Albuquerque. Rarely gets too hot or too cold and 40% is considered high humidity. Have to worry about fire and water (wells) but quiet and friendly.