Do people in southern Colorado or northern New Mexico have an accent? If so, what kind of accent do they have

Answer 1

its funny you ask this question.... I moved to southern colorado about 5 years ago and I noticed a accent right away. I lived in a town called Pueblo and it seemed like people who lived there sounded like they couldnt pronounce the name Pueblo right. It sounded like they were saying " Pl-yell-blo." And when ever they say the word "bag" it sounded like "b-ai-g" . I respect the place but growing up in texas it was new to me and people said I talked with a little twaing in my accent as well.(although i strongly disagree with that!) My husband and I still play around and and say " would you like a b-ai-g with your grocieries"

Answer 2

Yes, mostly it is dependent on whether they grew up listening to radio and TV, thus speaking General American, or working and listening to their hispanic and indian neighbors.