How strong are your roots in New Mexico?Whether you’ve lived here for a while or grew up here, you know that the Land of Enchantment is a special place. With its wide open spaces, endless natural wonders, and excellent regional cuisine, this state is nothing short of alluring. If you want to show off your pride in this state, Wear Your Roots has apparel and accessories to do just that. And for those who want to see how deep your roots in New Mexico are, here are eight signs that the Land of Enchantment is home:

1. You're used to seeing hot air balloons.

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One of the most common sights in New Mexico is seeing a colorful hot air balloon floating overhead. The state is home to the largest hot air balloon festival in the world. The Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta draws tens of thousands of people from around to the state each year.

2. You put out farolitos/luminarias on Christmas Eve.

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Lighting the streets and houses with paper bags filled with sand and lit tea-light candles is a tradition in New Mexico on Christmas Eve. While known as farolitos in Santa Fe and other parts of the state, some people refer to them as luminarias.

3. Believing in aliens is perfectly normal.

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The truth is out there and it may just be in Roswell, New Mexico. Aliens are as much a part of life in the state as hot air balloons.

4. You spend as much time as possible exploring the great outdoors.

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With natural attractions like White Sands National Monument, there are seemingly endless places to explore.

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5. You've spent some time exploring New Mexico underground.

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Home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, you've probably been able to explore this cave system at some point in your life.

6. Chile peppers outside the home is a common sight.

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Known as ristras, these groups of chiles are hung up outside homes and buildings as decoration, to bring good luck, or to be saved later for cooking. You can see these all over the state.

7. You know how you like your food smothered -- green, red, or Christmas.

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So, what will it be -- green chile, red chile, or Christmas (both red and green chile)? I prefer Christmas.

8. You've gazed out over the Rio Grande.

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A long stretch of the Rio Grande flows through New Mexico and it's a beautiful sight!
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