Archive for Santa Fe Style

Snowshoeing Santa Fe Style

Little did I know how aerobic snowshoeing can be, especially when you walk up Ravens Ridge with two women who marathon for fun. Good thing there was a Labrador around, he kept coming back down the trail to check on me.

The first mile and half was the hardest, I had to acclimate to 10,000 feet [...]

Santa Fe Spring Calendar

Santa Fe Spring Calendar 2010

This winter’s bountiful snows are sure to stay on the mountain peaks through spring even as Santa Fe prepares for a dazzling summer of music, art, fun, and 400th Anniversary events. This spring will see the opening of “Georgia O’Keeffe Abstraction,” a joint effort by the [...]

Why I Love Santa Fe

My 25 years in Santa Fe have been a time of: personal  growth, opportunity, family, community, crossroads of life. A lot has changed, I remember when Cerrillos Rd ended in dirt at Airport Rd. Now you have an Olive Garden and Target Store down there. A lot has not changed like:  magical Christmas holidays, Zozobra [...]

Spring into Santa Fe Real Estate

Spring into Santa Fe real estate, NOW is your best opportunity.

Expect new listings on the market April-May 2010. Most of the new listings were on the market in 2009 and did not sell. Sellers are more willing to offer their homes at competitive prices in 2010.
The number of buyers in the Santa Fe market are [...]

Patron Saint of Santa Fe

In 1610 Don Pedro de Peralta of Spain, founded the city of Santa Fe. The city’s official name La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis, or The Royal City of the Holy Faith of St. Francis of Assisi.

The very Rev.Msgr. Jerome Martinez Y Alire serves as a priest and rector [...]

New Mexico Restaurant Week & Art Feast

Savor delectable meals at incredible deals and celebrate the creative connections between fine art and fabulous food during the debut of New Mexico Restaurant Week and Santa Fe’s annual ARTFeast.

This year’s 13th annual ARTFeast, a festive weekend featuring the city’s world-class chefs, acclaimed artists, and Santa Fe fashion & homes, takes place February 26-28.

ARTFeast kicks [...]

Hurlocker Homes – Contemporary Santa Fe

“I build houses that are firmly rooted in the Southwest tradition, but have a playful, contemporary interpretation of it,” company owner Michael Hurlocker explains.

Over 15 years, Hurlocker and his team of architects, most notably longtime collaborator Robert Zachry, have led the way in developing a new style of Santa Fe home. Along the way Hurlocker [...]

Santa Fe Luxury Listings February 2010

$500,000, 23 Arroyo Viejo, Santa Fe, NM 87508, MLS 906800
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1670 ft², 2.550 Acres

$599,000,  707 East Palace, Santa Fe, NM 87501, MLS 805245
3 bedroom, 3 bath,  2160 ft², SF City Limits NE, Condo

$798,000,  432 Camino del Monte Sol ,Santa Fe, NM 87501,
MLS 201000467, 2 bedroom, 2 bath,  SF City [...]

Historical Santa Fe Architecture

Historical Santa Fe Architecture and Santa Fe Style have roots in Native American Pueblos which surround Santa Fe. There exists a timeless and spiritual aspect to these old adobes.

Rina Swentzell of Santa Clara Pueblo shared Native America perspective  with with the National Trust for Historic Preservation when asked, “What are the standards by which we [...]

Santa Fe Relocation Services

Deciding why to relocate to Santa Fe, New Mexico is a big decision.  You have to think about: your personal goals, budget, family and friends, geographic area, climate, demographics,  jobs, schools, lifestyle activities, sense of community, government services,  real estate values, living in town or out of town. How do you find out about all [...]