New Mexicans are awesome people and it’s easy to fall hard for one. If you’re fortunate enough to score a date with a New Mexican, and want to make it to date number two, here are a few things you should know upfront. These are twelve important things we think you should know if you’re dating someone from New Mexico!

1. Family matters. New Mexican families are close, literally and figuratively. People from New Mexico love their family, and they are an important part of their lifestyle.
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2. Love me, love my animals. Winning over your date's pet is half the battle. But I mean, who doesn’t love a good dog?
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3. If you’re serious about a New Mexican who's living out of state, you’ll probably end up living in the Land of Enchantment. The state has a magnetic pull on native New Mexicans. Living in New Mexico is absolutely amazing, and you’re going to love every minute of it. There’s a reason why it’s called the Land of Enchantment!
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4. New Mexicans are proud of where they come from. It shows in all we do, because we have such an amazing state.
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5. Your date probably spends a lot of time in nature. Embrace the great outdoors. It’s one of the most down to Earth and relatable things about New Mexico residents.
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6. Active dates are usually a hit. Let’s get out and explore everything New Mexico has to offer!
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7. If you’re cooking for a New Mexican, you'd better add chile to the recipe. The more flavor, the better!
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8. Your date will end quickly if you assume that Mexican and New Mexican cuisines are the same. They have different ingredients, styles, and expressions. There are fabulous dishes in both cultures, but New Mexico has some seriously good food!
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9. Someone in the family probably owns a gun. There's one registered gun for every 25 people in New Mexico. Bear that in mind before you ditch your date via text!
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10. Your date is likely to have a creative side. Surrounded by the kind of beauty that New Mexico offers, is that really surprising?
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11. A lot of New Mexicans speak more than one language. If you’re monolingual, you might want to step up your game. Impress them with your ability to chat in another language, and they’ll see that you’re smart and interested in many different things around the world.
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12. Never complain if it rains. New Mexicans are super grateful for any drops of moisture. With a low average annual rainfall, anytime it’s raining, we’re thrilled!
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In your opinion, what’s the most important things to know about dating someone from New Mexico? Is there anything we left off the list that you would add? Let us know in the comments below, we want to hear about it!

Do you want to know more about New Mexicans? Here are 10 Things People ALWAYS Ask When They Know You’re From New Mexico! You’ll want to read all about it and see if you recognize any of them!

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