you’ll love the cultural scene in Santa Fe, plenty of art galleries all over the city and it feels like a small town because it's the state capital with the smallest population (84,000). When it snows the sun comes out and melts it from the streets and sidewalks, it only remains on top of the grass. I was there years ago and I remember staying at the Governor's Inn, swimming in the heated outdoor pool and seeing thunder snow!
One more thing Valerie Plame will be your neighbor!