Uh huh.

Most people on the East Coast are surprised to learn that Santa Fe is about 8,000 ft above sea level (a bit higher than Denver); Taos even higher. And they think its all "desert."
Actually Santa Fe is were the western end of the Great Plains, southern end of the Rocky Mountains and northern end of Chihuauha desert meet. Maybe that’s why the food – not to mention the views – are delicious.