Hi tbird!
The decade I lived, loved and loafed in NE New Mexico were some of the best years of my life. I miss it so much, but doubt I’ll ever make it back.
I agree with you about communities, Murphy thrives on messing with lone wolves. Trouble is, communities are made up of people…and lord knows the goodness of good people puts them at a distinct disadvantage when faced with bad people in sheep’s clothing. There are no utopias, plan accordingly.