Adrienne DeGuere

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

Check out these eco-friendly homes for sale from around the world, from Arizona to California, Florida and Connecticut in the US, to Argentina, Lithuania, Costa Rica and more.   http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/house-interiors/g2946/sothebys-realty-eco-friendly-homes-properties/

Check out the upgrades happening at Taos Ski Valley!   https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/03/travel/taos-ski-valley-new-mexico.html?_r=0

Returning to our New Mexican artists series… Originally from Germany, Gustave Baumann was a painter and printmaker and a leading figure in the color woodcut revival in America. He moved to Santa Fe in 1918 and lived here until his death in 1971.   Baumann’s work depicted southwestern landscapes, scenes of Pueblo life, ancient Native … Read more

Image of lenticular clouds by Steven Bundy.   http://www.stevenbundy.com/