Russel,
You say "New Mexico". It's a big place.
I have spent time there with Friends in the "Mimbres" valley, a little east of Silver City, and west of the Black Range near a place called "San Lorenzo".
You also might beware of the scorpions, (common),
and the bugs that "get into bed" suck blood, usually from the "lower extremities" (Feet, ankles, etc). I can't remember the name, but ask around. NO JOKE. My friends are VERY careful about these, since "ocasionally", the "host" (human) gets sick.
Kevin