![]() The Rio Grande cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki virginalis) became the official fish of the state in 1955. Official Fish of New Mexico: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout Can you blame it? The chaparral bird’s claim to fame is its deer-like ability to run at speeds of up to 26mph. If you see this bird fly more than a short distance you’ve witnessed one of the rarest sights in the state. The Roadrunner character in the Bugs Bunny cartoon is based on these strange chaparral birds running around in New Mexico. Of course, they are famous outside of New Mexico as well. These birds, also called roadrunners, are abundant in the deserts and on the plains of the state. The chaparral bird ( Geococcyx californianus) was made the official bird of New Mexico in 1949. Official State Bird of New Mexico: Chaparral Bird These mammals live in forests located in the mountains. However, they are hunted in a regulated way in certain parts of the state during a specified hunting season. This bear can have fur that’s brown, reddish, and even cinnamon in color. Though it’s known as a black bear, the New Mexico black bear doesn’t always have black fur. A black bear’s face appears on the logo of New Mexico’s Department of Game and Fish. It became New Mexico’s state animal in 1963. The New Mexico black bear ( Ursus americanus amblyceps) is a subspecies of the American black bear. We're looking to get away from the exploding growth and the issues that go with it.Official State Mammal of New Mexico: The New Mexico Black Bear Does it seem like it is going to continue on at a rapid rate? I was in Phoenix for a bit 20 years ago, and then again last September, and couldn't believe the difference. It seems that Albuquerque metro has been growing a good deal. ![]() Massachusetts is the third most densely populated state Rhode Island, where I grew up, is number two. Is that it, or have there been problems elsewhere too.ģ) Sprawl-Coming from the Boston area, we've seen the result of a region exploding in popularity. I'm guessing maybe in Albuquerque itself there are areas to avoid, as with any city. I've seen many posts that make it seem like a basic non-issue, others that are quite the opposite. I'm more worried about landing on one while they're running, or grabbing what they think is a stick (both love grabbing sticks and running with them, or having me throw them).Ģ) Crime- I'm not sure I've seen an area with as many divirgent opinions on this as Albuquerque. I don't think either of my dogs would try to antagonize a rattler. Can you let your dogs run free out in open areas or trails, or is it too risky? Can they swim at lakes, or will they likely stumble on to rattlers on rocky outcrops by the water (where I saw the most snakes back here)? ![]() So I wonder the experiences other dog owners have had. The Rottie doesn't run as much, unless there is snow on the ground, which she loves! But she does love to swim, and will paddle her way around an entire pond or lake with no trouble. The Dobie absolutely loves to run along the trails in the woods, and also through the woods themselves. ![]() We have a Rottweiler and a Doberman, both of whom are very friendly and love to be out and about. My biggest concern with this is actually our dogs. ![]() Find them at all in your yard or on the driveway? (Knew some folks in Florida and Arizona that had that happen) See them when you're out hiking or anything like that? But I do wonder how often you actually see rattlers outside the city. The potential to move to Albuquerque raises a few questions that I'm wondering if anybody might be able to shed light on.īy the way, for the purposes of this, we'd be looking at living somewhere outside the city in an area that is not so much suburban sprawl, but not necessarily isolated country either.ġ) SNAKES - I hate them! Nothing to do with being bitten, just a really primal fear can't even see a picture of one without freaking out. We have been looking at a move toward the western Mountain areas (Idaho, Black Hills, etc), but hadn't really looked all that seriously at the southwest. We live near Boston now, and both grew up in this area. My wife has just had a couple of interviews for a job in Albuquerque, and they would now like her to fly out to meet in person.so she seems to be a fairly serious candidate. ![]()
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