The New Mexico desert needs more detailed description. Also, the sun in New Mexico is spectacular, especially among the clouds. You could describe the sun more. It doesn’t sound like you’ve actually been there. Also jalapeño peanut brittle must be something you bought in a gas station in Texas.
Maybe I should pad this out more?
Bought the peanut brittle from a shop in Albuquerque. We spent five weeks in New Mexico. Tried to find work there but struck out. So we kept heading west...