Santa Fe’s high‑desert charm blends world‑class arts, a legendary Southwestern food scene, and easy access to the outdoors—hike the Sangre de Cristo foothills, ski nearby, and unwind in adobe streets full of galleries, spas and a bustling farmers’ market—making it a lively, comfortable base for multi‑week assignments.
Within about an hour Albuquerque provides a major airport, bigger hospitals, dining and nightlife, and roughly 1–1.5 hours away Taos adds rivers, more alpine recreation and a strong arts scene, so you get small‑town character with easy access to larger‑city amenities.