In your preflight preparations, check the performance tables in the aircraft POX for take off distances at high temperature. Don't just push the throttle forward and hope you will make it safely into the air. Wishful thinking never helped anyone, least of all an aviator. Due to the combination of open and mountainous terrain, another prominent presence in the Southwest is the strong, gusty, variable winds. I encountered one on short final with a student, and it was a wild ride for a few seconds.
Strong winds creating mechanical turbulence from trees, ridges and buildings can be treacherous.
An aircraft about to touch down can be lifted 25 feet into the air with decaying airspeed. The only remedy is instant power and a go around. It is best if you choose not to tangle with strong, gusty winds. Carry a crosswind component chart with you and know if you and your aircraft can stand the test. From 30 degrees to 60 degrees it is two-thirds the wind speed and 60 degrees to 90 degrees consider it the full wind speed.