Archive for October, 2009
Camino de la Luz in Santa Fe
The epitomy of luxury homes, Camino de La Luz in Santa Fe. 650 Camino de La Luz, MLS 905399 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, $4,000,000 Original eastside adobe re-envisioned into a contemporary masterpiece by fashion designer Tom Ford. Exquisite attention to detail in every aspect, from hidden skylights to picture-frame windows. Exotic views of the nearby [...]
Santa Fe in Travel & Leisure
Santa Fe ranked first out of the 30 most popular cities for "peace and quiet". The city different also ranked no 2 for being a "relaxing retreat" in Travel and Leisure’s 2009 America’s Favorite Cities survey. Cities were ranked in 55 categories. Santa Fe also ranked in the top five for being environmentally friendly, weather, [...]
Santa Fe Real Estate “Deals”
Today a Alice Wagner called me, demanding a deal. Alice said, " I know those Santa Fe sellers are hurting right now, make them give me 25% off the price and I will buy right now!" I ask, "What type of deal are your looking for? Tell me about your expectations regarding: price, condition, location, [...]
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Even though I live in Santa Fe, I make the annual one hour pilgrimage to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. At dawn, it is great to see the bright colors emerge during the mass ascension. Then you notice the shaped balloons, familiar faces in Wizard of Oz, Darth Vador,and Humpty Dumpty. Photographically, I cannot think [...]
Fine Dining in Santa Fe
When I moved here twenty five years ago, I remember eating my first red enchilada at the La Plazuela restaurant in the La Fonda Hotel. It was not long before that red chili kicked in and I was sweating. My friends laughed, encouraging me to eat more, as chili has more vitamin C than other [...]
Enjoy Your Fall in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Fall in Santa Fe is everyone’s favorite time of year. The Aspen trees and Cottonwood trees are bright yellow. The weather is sunny and seventy degrees daily. Nighttime brings a slight chill to the air. Fall Festivities abound in October and November. Harvest festivals at Rancho de Golondrinas and Santa Fe Farmer’s Market. Albuquerque Balloon [...]
