i will be homeless soon in Oklahoma and will be tinyvan camping in NM but have no idea where to land, very much need guidance and some human kindness today, elderly, alone and very concerned. My Basenji will be with me. I will be needing support and connection too, paranoia has no place in my life, I’m fighting back against the mad toxic fears hellbent on isolating me and driving me out of my own home too…and I have no people to call for help at present.
I love New Mexico. In fact, I’m an official resident. But this time of year and through the winter isn’t the best time for camping — especially for first timers. And it would be harder to connect with other nomads for support and companionship because most will have moved to lower, warmer elevations. The Homes On Wheels Alliance’s caravan gatherings have restarted and are currently in Southern Nevada. The caravans area good place for new nomads to ease into the life, meet fellow vehicle dwellers, learn the ropes, get a little help. Here’s a link to the caravan info site: https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/Caravans/
I think that Al’s advice is the correct approach as you should consider the caravans for a support system. However, if you are dead set on New Mexico I can assure you that the best thing that you can do is first become a resident (it is quick and easy). Once you are a resident you can get a very inexpensive state parks pass that will be an affordable electric hookup. Electric is your best bet for heating as propane is getting expensive and is a bit dangerous in a small minivan Also, you can get an America the Beautiful pass that will give you half off an electric site at BLM campgrounds. All of the campgrounds have a 14-day limit so you must move twice a month at a minimum. You will not be able to stay at RV parks as those are not an option for a minivan. Last but not least, for the winter you do not want to be in Northern New Mexico. I would suggest Southern New Mexico and close to the many state parks in the south. I live in South Eastern New Mexico near Capitan. It is colder than Alamogordo or Las Cruces but much warmer than the Taos or Santa Fe areas. Stay away from Albuquerque; the crime rate is too high.
Karen Stout
on October 18, 2022 at 3:59 pm
Bruce for an important reason to me I need to become a resident of NM. But I have heard it is difficult and lengthy. Would you mind telling me an easy way? This may not be the forum for it if so I can be found at kls58@pm.me or by all means give me a call. 304.240.7388
I became a NM resident a few months ago. The only difficult part — which is essentially the same in all states — is providing documentation for your identity and your residency. If you have those, then it’s just an hour or less at the MVD office. Here’s the link to a blog post I wrote about it: https://cheaprvliving.com/i-think-i-figured-another-way-to-establish-residency/
Life is short, do it now.
I loved his show. Think I’ll go watch it now.
Take the first step. Start where you are.
i will be homeless soon in Oklahoma and will be tinyvan camping in NM but have no idea where to land, very much need guidance and some human kindness today, elderly, alone and very concerned. My Basenji will be with me. I will be needing support and connection too, paranoia has no place in my life, I’m fighting back against the mad toxic fears hellbent on isolating me and driving me out of my own home too…and I have no people to call for help at present.
I love New Mexico. In fact, I’m an official resident. But this time of year and through the winter isn’t the best time for camping — especially for first timers. And it would be harder to connect with other nomads for support and companionship because most will have moved to lower, warmer elevations. The Homes On Wheels Alliance’s caravan gatherings have restarted and are currently in Southern Nevada. The caravans area good place for new nomads to ease into the life, meet fellow vehicle dwellers, learn the ropes, get a little help. Here’s a link to the caravan info site: https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/Caravans/
I think that Al’s advice is the correct approach as you should consider the caravans for a support system. However, if you are dead set on New Mexico I can assure you that the best thing that you can do is first become a resident (it is quick and easy). Once you are a resident you can get a very inexpensive state parks pass that will be an affordable electric hookup. Electric is your best bet for heating as propane is getting expensive and is a bit dangerous in a small minivan Also, you can get an America the Beautiful pass that will give you half off an electric site at BLM campgrounds. All of the campgrounds have a 14-day limit so you must move twice a month at a minimum. You will not be able to stay at RV parks as those are not an option for a minivan. Last but not least, for the winter you do not want to be in Northern New Mexico. I would suggest Southern New Mexico and close to the many state parks in the south. I live in South Eastern New Mexico near Capitan. It is colder than Alamogordo or Las Cruces but much warmer than the Taos or Santa Fe areas. Stay away from Albuquerque; the crime rate is too high.
Bruce for an important reason to me I need to become a resident of NM. But I have heard it is difficult and lengthy. Would you mind telling me an easy way? This may not be the forum for it if so I can be found at kls58@pm.me or by all means give me a call. 304.240.7388
I became a NM resident a few months ago. The only difficult part — which is essentially the same in all states — is providing documentation for your identity and your residency. If you have those, then it’s just an hour or less at the MVD office. Here’s the link to a blog post I wrote about it: https://cheaprvliving.com/i-think-i-figured-another-way-to-establish-residency/