I have been to NM several times since my sister moved there, the winters can be very cold and the summers very hot, the downtown area is small and there is not much to do. I must say that lately it seems there has been a lot of new construction and shopping malls and shopping over all has improved a lot. Do I think is worth the trip? definately NOT. I have also been several times to Santa Fe and I really dont believe the place is that special. I must say I have been to just about every tourist city in the USA, Europe and South America, so I speak with some knowledge. If it wasnt for my family, I would never visit that State. There are plenty of other more beautiful places to visit!!