I am from Seattle my freind.
A lot of Russians (by the I mean Russkogovoryashie) live here. I don't know why they choose this place in particular. It is not so cold, not so hot... really just right if you think about it.
As far as New Mexico goes, I can't imagine it being at all like Russia. Well, hell, if you say so.
Don't worry about the language I used, I simply write in 19th century style when I have had one too many. It is outdated language and doesn't mean a damn thing. No one talks like that anymore.
Tell me, how often do you drink Vodka?