We're a neglected state seeking negative attention...

You know you've lived in New Mexico too long when you see this headline:

Screaming Intruder Jumps White House Fence

And the first thought that pops into your head is, "Please don't be from New Mexico..."

Unfortunately,

Secret Service spokesman Eric Zahren identified the man as 40-year-old Brian Lee Patterson, whose last known address was in Albuquerque, N.M.

Sigh.

I swear, other things happen here besides the plague, crotch-burning grannies, and crazy people who try to break into the White House.

For instance, the Democratic Party of New Mexico has called for the impeachment of the president. That's pretty cool.

But apparently people still don't know where or what New Mexico is. As part of my job I talk to people from all different parts of the country, and I can tell you this type of shit happens all the time.