I've been the creator of a few threads already, but I figured I'd start another one up since this issue has been lingering in my mind for some time now:
As some of you may know, I will be attending law school in New York this coming academic season. However, since I made the decision to attend, the idea of living/working in New Mexico has begun to appeal to me. Granted, I've never even been there, but from what I've seen in pictures, it seems like a cool place. Not to mention that hot, dry climate-that'll extend my life expectancy for sure! Inspired, I did some research on craigslist, and whadayaknow, housing is DIRT CHEAP! I'm talking sweet 3 bedroom houses for like $150k in Albuquerque, a major city.
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So here's my dilemma: After mulling things over, I think I'd like to spend a portion of my life down in good ole NM! HOWEVER, as many of you will tell me, law schools, especially lower ranking ones, are largely "REGIONAL", meaning it would be tough for me to find a job in New Mexico after going to school in NY. I know I'll be happy in NY for a while-I'm looking forward to starting at my school and I even envision myself working here for a while, but I know NM will be calling my name in due time. So without further adieu, here are my questions: does New Mexico have room for a lawyer like me? Or will I be living in New York for the rest of my life? Will I be able to just shoot down there after graduation and land a job? (Don't worry, I'm not looking for anything fancy, I'd be very happy in public interest, or even in what the classy people on this board call "pooplaw" (I don't curse, sorry guys)). Or will it be wiser to go for a New Mexican job if I get some solid WE here in NYC first?
Thanks everyone!

Oh, feedback from anyone working/living in NM would be GREATLY appreciated, especially regarding the bar exam. Is it hard down there? Thanks again!