Introductions...

Alright all you Southwestern bloggers, let's get this group started! First and foremost, please do tell us where you're from, or where you're currently living, or interested in living, etc. We southwestern bloggers don't have many numbers to represent us, so let's unite! I'll get us started.

I'm from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised, and still currently a resident. Unlike most of my peers growing up, I love it here. What can I say? I love the desert, I love the mountains, but most of all, I love the food! Nowhere else can I find green chile like I can here in NM. What else do I love about NM? The culture, the people, the architecture, the diversity, and the laid back pace of life. I'm NM core, and proud of it. :)

So, who's next?

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Permalink Reply by Phil on April 11, 2009 at 10:52pm

I really love Flagstaff, and don't mind the rest of the state as long as it's in the cooler months...

Permalink Reply by Adrienne Grindstaff on April 8, 2009 at 11:25pm

Hi Phil! I am Adrienne... I live in Albuquerque, NM! I did live in Colorado for three years, but back in Albuquerque, teaching 2nd grade!

Permalink Reply by Phil on April 11, 2009 at 10:50pm

Yay for Albuquerque! I've been temporarily kidnapped by California for the duration of graduate school. Only one year to go! I miss Burque a lot and am so excited to be visiting again in May. :)

Permalink Reply by Emilie on April 11, 2009 at 2:12am

I live in the northern-most part of Utah (30 minutes from Idaho — ack! just kidding — mostly) but I guess I still count as a Southwestern blogger. It's good to find some other people from the region. After a cold winter, I am quite jealous of you folks in a warmer climate. I blog at www.assortedscribbles.org.

Permalink Reply by Phil on April 11, 2009 at 10:53pm

I've been to the SLC airport twice in the last year, and holy crap it's cold in that state! But the airport does have a delicious pizza spot with the BEST DEEP DISH PIZZAS EVER. I'd love to see the rest of the state, though, I hear that's all sorts of gorgeousness there.

Permalink Reply by Knitter of Knowledge on May 31, 2009 at 3:09pm

Albuquerque, NM.
I've been living here for three years...moved right after I finished my MA degree in Vermont, grew up in Massachusetts, needed something completely different and this is it!

Permalink Reply by Jean on June 14, 2009 at 12:36pm

Howdy. I'm a Colorado native. Love the state and the southwest. I used to road trip to Albuquerque each month for work when I was in sales. Fun, if long-ish, drive.

Permalink Reply by Laura Blewitt on January 10, 2010 at 10:07pm

Hi all, I'm Laura and I moved to Albuquerque, NM about six months ago. I'm still adjusting to the dry heat. I'm a Texas girl at heart so I like things really humid, however I think the high desert is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

I like to blog about current events, social media and other media-related topics. Sometimes I'll throw in some music and pop culture, too. Please check out my blog at mediamirage.com -- I'd love to meet you all, too!

Permalink Reply by Brian on July 19, 2010 at 4:13am

Southwest kids, holla.

Born in Phoenix, raised in Phoenix, moved to Chicago, and then moved back to Phoenix like a bad habit I can't kick. In Chicago, I'd routinely forget to completely dry my hair before going outside in mid-January, and my hair would literally freeze inside of my knit cap. So yeah, to hell with that.

Moving back has been odd, though...Phoenix (and Arizona in general) seems to have become a haven for ignorance and hatred in the brief time that I've been away. Musicians are boycotting the entire state, Mexican officials are encouraging citizens not to take vacations here (with good reason), and to declare yourself an "Arizonan" outside of state-lines can get your car keyed or make a man's blood boil, a man who doesn't understand that people like me have such little influence, and hate 1070 as much as everyone else.

PHEW. Hate to get all preachy. All I'm saying is this: it's going to be an odd transition, slipping back into desert life. At least I'll have lots to write about.

Permalink Reply by Fudgebudget Jones on October 9, 2010 at 6:22pm

Another New Mexico resident here. Living in Santa Fe, but working in (and mostly blogging about) my workplace, which is farther north in the scary part of the state. I haven't met too many 20-somethings in Santa Fe so far!

I love the food, I love (some of) the culture, and it is gorgeous here. Nice to see some other Southwest bloggers!

Permalink Reply by Rick A. Griffith on November 21, 2010 at 6:08am

Sup Everyone?

I'm Rick Griffith 24, moderately good looking, from Seattle. Moved to Scottsdale earlier this year and have to say the weather sure kicks Seattle's ass. I'm a traveler, writer and entrepreneur. I write the blog for www.desertpubcrawls.com and my own at www.LivingBueno.com.

You guys are pretty rad from what I can tell, but I'm sure I'll change my mind once I get to know you better ;)

Permalink Reply by Theresa Fitzpatrick on November 26, 2011 at 1:38pm

Hello!! I was born in CA and have lived in a few other parts of the US. I have been living in Phoenix AZ for 10 yrs now! I love it! The amazing sunsets and the fabulous weather (most of the time) I might die if I had to go without the authentic Mexican food you can find in the city! I love our downtown and how it is finally shaping up to be something to brag about :) !! Guess that's it .....

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