Living in New Mexico is a life filled with a slow and strangely deep atmosphere.

This place is in America, yet it feels like a different country.... Most of the year, time flows slowly under the hot desert sun and among the red hills.

In the morning, the sky is so blue, and at sunset, the red glow spreads across the city, painting it like a picture.

When I first came here, I thought, 'Why is everyone so laid-back?' The people I met on the street greeted each other without knowing, and shop owners would chat with customers about the weather for a long time. Strangely, as time passed, I began to appreciate that slowness more and more. No matter what anyone says, the charm of New Mexico is that you don't have to live in a hurry.

When you think of a desert, you might first imagine a barren landscape, but the desert is by no means an empty space. If you go near Santa Fe, the scenery of red rocks and green cacti stretches endlessly, and at the famous White Sands, just watching the wind gently shape the sand brings peace to your heart. The shadows cast on the sand at sunset and the red hues are truly indescribably beautiful.

The culture of New Mexico is a blend of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures that have mixed over many years, leaving traces in every building on the streets. Just walking around downtown Santa Fe, you can see adobe brick buildings lined up, and art galleries or craft shops in every alley.

And we can't forget about food. In New Mexico, 'Green Chile' is loved almost like a religion. When you order at a restaurant, it's standard to be asked, "Would you like it red or green?" Spicy and aromatic chiles are added to burgers, soups, and even pizzas. At first, I thought it was too spicy, but one day I realized that without that spicy flavor, my meals felt bland.

Of course, it's not all good. In the summer, daytime temperatures can rise close to 115 degrees, and in winter, the temperature can drop sharply in the mornings and evenings, leading to significant temperature differences. Public transportation is also lacking, making it hard to get around without a car, and in rural areas, the distance to hospitals or grocery stores is far.

But even those inconveniences are accepted calmly by the people here. "We traded the noise of the city for the starlight," seems to represent the sentiment of New Mexico. At night, the stars pour down from the sky. The expression 'pouring down' is truly fitting.

The starlight, which is hard to find in other states, sparkles here as if it could be caught in your hands. Sitting in the middle of the desert, it feels like you can hear the stars breathing in the stillness as if the world has stopped.