Do I *have* to like pastels, howling coyote pendants and indian feathers if I want to move to New Mexico? (Santa Fe: to buy, restaurant)

[karmathecat]

Al, beautiful pottery.

Does not quite fall into the OP's category of howling coyotes!

Maybe the true art of the SW/NM is hard for some to distinguish from the tackiness of artificial NA souvenirs, I don't know....

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by UsernameBen

(And Green Chile, sheesh you'd think a New Mexican actually invented the sauce or something the way people carry on about it.)

You might visit this site. NMSU: The Chile Pepper Institute - Home

Originally Posted by UsernameBen

Hello, is there anyone out there?
Anyone care to give a serious answer, please?

Yes there is someone out here.

Did you ask a serious question?

I don't mind the the sound of singing coyotes. In fact I've been watching a pair of coyotes from a distance. This is the best picture I could get so far. It is in a neighborhood. Don't want coyotes in your yard? Don't attract them. Reasearch it.

Taken 8 May 2009, 18:29 hrs.


No, I do not have coyote stencils.

Indian feathers? I have some Cooper Hawk feathers I found on hikes. What is your point.

Originally Posted by UsernameBen

but my question is: Are they an integral part of the culture that I would be moving into and (therefore) things I should accept if I am going to be moving there?

That is a vague difficult question to answer. I don't know you. Based on you few comments I would say:

1. It is windy here. People come to New Mexico and expect a lot, but the wind surpises them.

2. There are various cultures in New Mexico.

3. Learn the locak customs.

4. Do not ridicule what you do not understand.

5. If by chance you manage to arrive in New Mexico and I happen to be giving you a tour, don't say "Gosh, I expected the Rio Grande to be bigger". I will attempt to throw you in.

6. Also, when riding in my car/van/truck/motorcycle or plane and we pass over the Rio Grande you have to hum the song "El Paso" by Marty Robbins,

7. Be polite.

8. Carrying a firearm in a vehicle is legal in New Mexico. Some/Many people are arm'd. Keep your East/West Coast gestures at home.

9. Don't stare at gang members. In fact to be safe, don't stare at people as if they are a freak.

10. If you can't remember #7, be polite.



Rich

[AlisonL]

These colors are part of the Southwest. Earthtones, the colors of Earth and all she holds dear. Again, it is part of the culture and history of the SW. The Native American and Spanish cultures are very alive and well here.
The SW is not for everyone. You either love it or hate it. There is no inbetween. I moved here sight unseen and wish I had done so many years ago, as I have always loved the SW from afar.

Sorry you do not like the forums. There are many wonderful folks on here. I've met one and he was no different in person than he was on here.

[Poncho_NM]

Good taste AlisonL. I like the top one.


Rich

[AlisonL]

Originally Posted by Poncho_NM

Good taste AlisonL. I like the top one.


Rich

Thanks Rich. I just got that one, its my favorite.

[AlisonL]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/aml207/Old%20Town/oldtown007.jpg (broken link)

The top was taken in downtown ABQ. The bottom at Old Town. Murals generally tell a story.

Personally I like them.

[karmathecat]

I need to go back to remedial image posting school.

In any case, I have a really cool pot, too.

[santafe400]

I love when I travel and I see someone decked out in southwestern style clothing. I think of New Mexico and what shop at the airport they bought their Indian gear. LOL

[Mike Horrell]

Nice pottery!

Debbie spotted this one just before Christmas so we treated ourselves..

[AlisonL]

Mike,

That is beautiful. I love the Horsehair pottery.