Adrienne DeGuere

Look up – today is the full moon!  Beautiful shot of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Photo credit: Bureau of Land Management – New Mexico.  

This weekend is the 2017 Santa Fe Home Show, hosted by The Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association.   The largest Home Show in Northern New Mexico; this is one not to be missed!   Saturday, March 11th 10:00 AM to 5:00PM Sunday, March 12th 10:00 AM to 4:00PM   At the Santa Fe Community … Read more

Have you ever heard of Tramp art? Popular in the years between the 1870s to the 1940s when the art form started to decline, tramp art involves using whittled down small pieces of wood, primarily from discarded shipping crates and cigar boxes, into a variety of domestic objects using notching and layering techniques. The Museum … Read more

Coming up on March 6th & 7th is the Banff Mountain Film World Tour at the Lensic.   “Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Be taken away to the most captivating places on earth. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films … Read more

Storm over the Dome Wilderness at sunset, viewed from Placitas, NM   Image by @highdesertmesa

Here is some helpful information for sellers when preparing for an appraisal.   http://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/five-things-your-appraiser-wishes-you-knew/?cid=soc_2017editorial_20170223_70294736&adbid=10155201894372871&adbpl=fb&adbpr=35368227870

Do you love being outdoors and have some extra time on your hands? How about volunteering at one of our state’s national parks, campgrounds or National Forests? Below is a link detailing all of the volunteer opportunities for the year.   https://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?states=NM

Looking for a moderate hike in Georgia O’Keeffe country? How about Rim Vista Trail in Abiquiu? With views of Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu Lake, the Jemez, and the Sangres, this looks like a hike we want to add to our calendar soon!   http://www.explorenm.com/hikes/RimVista/   Image by Kenneth Ingham

This time of year can mean one impossible-to-ignore thing for many Santa Feans – spring allergies (Adrienne’s holding up her hand). Do you suffer from the crazy red pollen you can see on the juniper trees all over town? Here are a couple of articles to help you alleviate the misery.   https://santafe.com/article/with-spring-comes-pollen   http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/health_and_science/doctor-breaks-down-allergy-causes-treatments/article_b9df974d-3dac-516f-b9ac-8468ebbe9df6.html

One of our favorite spots to eat is Tune-Up Cafe, located on Hickox Street just off of St. Francis Drive. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Tune-Up offers Northern New Mexican fare along with Salvadorean dishes, burgers, and even gluten-free desserts. Some of our favorites include the papusas, Mole Colorado enchiladas, and the … Read more