Hi, Tracy---
Although we haven't tried it yet (going to experiment tomorrow), I've heard that Nicholas Lodge's recipe on his website is the best for high humidity locales like our good ole central Florida. Perhaps in the heat of New Mexico it might work for you, too!
Paul & Peter
I have a couple different recipes for gum paste I like to use, Nicholas Lodge's is one of them. I have found it works great for flowers or things you want to dry fairly quickly. If you mix it 50/50 with fondant it seems to work a little better for making figurines.
I have a different gum paste recipe I use for making figures though. It seems to be a little more elastic in texture and it doesn't dry as quickly. It's easier to roll it into a smooth ball without having any of the creases show. The recipe is a little more involved than Nicholas Lodge's and it also isn't quite as white in color. If you want the recipe I can PM it to you. 
Here is Nicholas Lodge link
http://www.nicholaslodge.com/gumpaste.htm
I have a couple different recipes for gum paste I like to use, Nicholas Lodge's is one of them. I have found it works great for flowers or things you want to dry fairly quickly. If you mix it 50/50 with fondant it seems to work a little better for making figurines.
I have a different gum paste recipe I use for making figures though. It seems to be a little more elastic in texture and it doesn't dry as quickly. It's easier to roll it into a smooth ball without having any of the creases show. The recipe is a little more involved than Nicholas Lodge's and it also isn't quite as white in color. If you want the recipe I can PM it to you.
Would love a copy of your recipe if you don't mind sharing, would be much appreciated.
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