1 - I was born in New Mexico and grew up in New Jersey, though I spent (generous portions of) my summers in New Mexico from the time I was 12 until the time I was 21. This included a lot of time doing trail work and hanging out on the reservation (although I am not native). Basically I am probably the worst case study for cultural appropriation and I'm sorry (although I try to be moderately sensitive about it and support native artists when I can).