1. They’ll Introduce You To Some Of The Best Art In The World
Between the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, The Albuquerque Museum, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and the numerous up-and-coming artists in the region, you’ll never feel deprived of good art.
2. Their Fierce State Pride Is Contagious
New Mexico pride is strong. A partner from the state will gladly introduce you to the awesome culture and history.
3. They’ll Teach You There Is No Wrong Food To Put Green Chile On
After dating someone from New Mexico, you’ll never be able to go back to bland, Chile-less pizza again.
4. You’ll Expand Your Vocabulary
Most folks from New Mexico speak, at the very least, a little Spanish. Dating someone from the state means you might learn sweet talk in a whole new language.
5. If You Want To Believe, UFO Watching In Roswell Makes A Great Date Night
What couple hasn’t wanted a bond as close as Mulder and Scully’s? If you don’t happen to catch a glimpse of any unidentified flying objects, a trip to the International UFO Museum and Research Center is a fun alternative.
6. You’ll Dig The Perks Of A Daily Siesta
Folks from New Mexico are still very attached to a siesta. You’ll learn to love the midday break and stop worrying about the shops closing.
7. They’ll Never Make You Split A Frontier Restaurant Cinnamon Roll
You’ll each get your own cinnamon roll because they’re too good to split. Any partner from New Mexico will know splitting is just cruel.
8. There’s No Better (Or Cheaper) Date Than Enjoying The Great Outdoors
Folks from New Mexico enjoy the state’s beautiful landscape, which makes for a lot of easy, cheap picnic dates.
9. No Toast Is More Romantic Than With A Glass Of New Mexico Wine
New Mexico’s wine industry predates California’s by over 100 years, so pour a couple glasses and toast to just as much longevity with your New Mexican beau.
10. You’ll Discover The Christmas Miracle That Are Biscochitos
These are the Christmas cookie of New Mexico. If your partner gets you nothing else this holiday season, these cookies will be enough.
11. You’ll Learn All The Things High School History Classes Left Out
Sometimes high school history classes leave out a lot of… well, history. New Mexico has tons of resources for people interested in what happened before Europeans got to the region, and there’s nothing better for a relationship than learning and growing together.
12. A Spa Day Pales In Comparison To Hot Springs
There’s nowhere better to go to relax with your honey than a natural hot spring.
13. You’ll Find Brand New Ways To Decorate Your Apartment
It’s pretty and edible. Beat that, Martha Stewart.
14. They’ll Show You All The Places Movies Or TV Shows Were Filmed
Want to see all the “Breaking Bad” hot spots? Take a trip to the filming locations with your partner, and appreciate the fact that your relationship is so much better than Walter and Skyler’s.
15. That Bouquet They Bought You Isn’t Just Pretty—It’s Practical
The yucca flower is pretty, but the plant is also practical. You can make hemp and rope from the leaves. It’s a symbol of beauty and sturdiness—the perfect metaphor for a relationship with someone from New Mexico.
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Did we miss anything? Tell us what you like best about dating someone from New Mexico in the comments below! 
