Santa Fe is a fabulous place to live!
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2/28/2007
I had to post something here to respond to the person that's moving out of santa fe because it's a "terrible place to raise kids" (I think that's how she put it). I've lived in Santa Fe for 6 years and have seen none of the apathy she suggests. Yes, gangs are a problem here, but in general it's an extremely safe little city, still. Most people I know don't lock their house or car and none of them have had breakins or theft. I agree, the schools aren't very good, and sometimes you'll run into rude people, but there are also a lot of super nice people, too. Sometimes it depends what you put out there, and sometimes it doesn't matter.
The best thing about Santa Fe, I think, is how vibrant and active it is for being such a small city. I think it's got a lot of energy and a great community feeling. There's also a very multicultural population, which I think is great. With the 3 colleges here and the Lensic Theater, a lot of great shows - dance, theater, music, etc. - come through town, and there's a fantastic arts scene here. Santa Fe has the 2nd largest art trade in the country behind New York City (visual art) and there's an active and growing dance, theater and new circus scene as well.
The mountains and trails are minutes from town, the ski resort is 20-30 minutes away, and lakes and rivers are just a little ways away.
All in all, I love it here. Sure, it's got its cons, but every place does. Come check it out for yourself!
Abhd | Santa Fe, NM