Born and raised in Southern Colorado, I later moved to New Mexico, where I worked in the auto industry for over 30 years. I fell in love with New Mexico for its people, traditions, authentic food, and, of course, its breathtaking scenery—it's not called the Land of Enchantment for nothing.

My hobby involved horses, allowing me the opportunity to take up team roping and attend numerous branding events across various regions of New Mexico. I found ...