Should I buy or rent a home in New Mexico?

If you have not spent a lot of time in New Mexico, you should rent before even thinking about buying. We asked expats there about the buy vs. rent decision...

Other Questions:

•  What should I pack when moving to New Mexico?
•  Where should I setup a bank account in New Mexico?
•  Will I be able to find a job in New Mexico?
•  What is life like in New Mexico?
•  What do expats in New Mexico appreciate most about the local culture?
•  What do expats find most challenging?
•  Is there a lot of crime in New Mexico?
•  Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in New Mexico accepting of differences?
•  What are the schools in New Mexico like?
•  What are healthcare services like in New Mexico?
•  What are medical services in New Mexico like?
•  Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in New Mexico?
•  What are emergency services like in New Mexico?
•  Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
•  Are common prescription medications available in New Mexico?
•  How are local medical facilities in New Mexico?
•  As a foreigner living in New Mexico, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
•  What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?