Yea, but it sure isn't greenery dependant(as in trees) Havasu is pretty barren as well
This is true, but there are a few things that Lake Havasu is lacking that I'm enjoying.
1) Crime
2) Massive numbers of illegal aliens
3) The "entitlement" attitude
4) Ghettos
5) Crime
Also - the barrenness here is pretty - the mountains are pretty and neat looking, and there are Saguaros here too. And Joshua Trees. Albuquerque had prickly pears and those weird cacti with the branches that stick around. And Yucca. Blech. Yucca.
I'm biased though - regardless of how pretty Albuquerque may have been, I don't feel endangered here. And that is a good thing.
I've said before, and I still think that places outside of Albuquerque are great! The northern mountains are beautiful, the charm of the south (including Las Cruces) is amazing, and the white sands are a sight to see. But Albuquerque would be better off wiped off the earth.
Edit: HOW COULD I HAVE FORGOTTEN THE LAKE!! I live right near a lake. How freaking cool is that? And the lake isn't like the lakes in New Mexico - this lake is huge and while I know it is man made - its still much more impressive than Elephant Butte or Santa Rosa. Navajo lake is still worth a trip though.