Grew up in Albuquerque, but lived out of state for several years while DH was in the Air Force. Had my mom ship me green and red chile, masa seca and dried posole corn while I was gone so I could still prepare tradtional New Mexico food. I've only driven through Las Vegas, many times.....it's BEAUTIFUL!
I really, really miss the roasted green chiles. I can't do them as well as the guys in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
Stop at Happy Faces if you get the chance. The family runs the house, front and back. And they are good Christians. Good people, good food.
And what more does a human need?
/johnny