answer:Angelfire is near Taos and close to the Colorado border. It boasts beautiful forests and olympic class skiing in winter, but, no culture. Lots of wilderness, incredibly beautiful area. Santa Fe would be the nearest cultural hub but, it’s a small community itself and more on the artsy, metaphysical side of things. Albuquerque is the biggest city and would offer what you’re seeking, has the largest state U, but, the landscape is not particularily attractive. The Sandia mountains are visible but it is an arid landscape. I love N.M. lived in Santa Fe, was born in Albuquerque, my dad was an architect for the Bureau of Indian affairs, but I need more greenery and live in California. :-)