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New Mexico is a beautiful and vibrant state filled with plenty of attractions and activities to explore. It is one of the most popular destinations for tourists, and it continues to be an attractive choice for people looking to move to the area. When it comes to rankings, New Mexico has consistently ranked highly in categories such as quality of life, overall health care, education and economic growth. In particular, the state ranked in the top 5 nationwide for overall health care access in 2020 according to the BestPlaces. Additionally, New Mexico was recently ranked as having one of the best economies in the nation based on economic indicators such as job growth and GDP per capita rate. With such positive rankings, it is no surprise that New Mexico continues to be a great place for both residents and visitors alike.

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I moved here from South Florida and it's been about 6 years that I've lived in Albuquerque. I work all over the state and travel very regularly, so I believe I have a  More

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Over 7 years ago

I m a native of northern california. I came to New Mexico with my companion of many years, due to illness he was forced into an early retirement. He was born and raised  More

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Over 7 years ago

I m a native of northern california. I came to New Mexico with my companion of many years, due to illness he was forced into an early retirement. He was born and raised  More

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