I also briefly lived in Albuquerque, and my family tried to relocate there for good twice when I was growing up. My parents wanted us to grow up around more latin children, and my dad wanted to be closer to the arts communities in Sante Fe and Albuquerque. The weather and natural scenery there are absolutely dope.
New Mexico is a REALLY poor state though (like, close to Mississippi and Alabama), and has all the problems that come with that. In the 8 weeks or so we lived there, our house was broken into, and school administrators told us that as half-latin people, we wouldn't really be accepted by other students or families.
I wouldn't mind spending more time there, but I don't think I'd want to raise a small child in NM, based on my previous experiences.