I’ll admit that ‘Burque is about the funkiest city I’ve ever seen. It’s a real patchwork, with some very nice homes and lots (as in Ridgecrest near UNM) right next to really crappy neighborhoods. My favorite weird place is what I call “The Prestegious North Valley” - there’s some really nice spots there, but about a bazillion trailers, sheet metal shop, and vacant lots.
It’s a weird one. The whole state is a bit weird. When we were looking for a place to live in the East Mountains, we
saw more strange houses than you could believe. It was like the entire place was built by folks that had taken three hits of acid, watched “The Mosquito Coast” and grabbed power tools.
If you want a laugh, go to www.mystrangenewmexico.com and check out the article “The Hippies of Placitas”.
Thanks for confirming that it wasn’t some sort of weird desert mirage! LOL Next time I come through, I’ll be sure to have my camera handy!