&gt; I&#x27;m not sure that people with lung infections would appreciate the reduced 02 associated with high altitude.<p>On the other hand:  <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;newmexicohistory.org&#x2F;people&#x2F;lungers-and-their-legacy" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;newmexicohistory.org&#x2F;people&#x2F;lungers-and-their-legacy</a> (Taos is about 7k feet, Albuquerque is 5k+ feet)