Adrienne DeGuere Located just north of the Plaza on Paseo de Peralta and between Otero Street and Hillside Avenue, the Cross of the Martyrs is both an easily accessible vantage point with wonderful views of Santa Fe and a historical site. 20 plaques arranged chronologically along the path leading to the cross tell highlights of Santa Fe’s … Read more
Here’s a helpful update on what’s happening in and around Santa Fe with home building. The good news: new building is picking up! http://www.santafenewmexican.com/life/home/subdivision-survey-builders-hard-at-work/article_cd9d34ae-8a0d-55ba-87fb-d2dfccd1451a.html
Locals and natives of Santa Fe learn to orient themselves by our stunning mountain ranges that anchor us on all sides. Which one is your favorite? Here’s a photo of the Jemez Mountains to the west. Sunrise over the Jemez Mountains Photo by James (@highdesertmesa on Instagram)
Looking for something to do on this beautiful, sunny Sunday? How about checking out the Taos Winter Wine Festival? In its 31st year, today is the last day to enjoy this multi-day celebration of food and wine with participating local restaurants and over 40 national wineries. http://www.taoswinterwinefest.com/
Take a tour of the 10 most popular homes listed on sothebysrealty.com for 2016. We’re wishing we could be lounging at the Cannes property right about now…which is your favorite? http://www.sothebysrealty.com/extraordinary-living-blog/10-most-popular-properties-of-2016/
How about starting your morning with a savory breakfast muffin ala Northern New Mexico? Try your hand at this recipe for Blue Corn Muffins with Piñon Honey Butter. (After clicking on the link below, scroll down to the second recipe.) http://www.nmmagazine.com/breakfast-november-2011/#.WIy9F1UrLIU
The Galisteo Basin offers gorgeous views of the valley just east of Santa Fe with stunning vistas of the Galisteo “Wave,” the Ortiz Mountains and the Sandias to the south and west. Check out the Galisteo Basin Preserve to enjoy 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. http://www.galisteobasinpreserve.com/trails/index.php Image by Navada Wier.
Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? La Llorona dates back to Spain and is prominent in Hispanic culture throughout the Americas. “The Weeping Woman” is a legendary tale of a woman whose children were lost, and now her ghost searches for them along riverbeds. At night she can be heard crying for her … Read more
Check out this NY Times video highlighting some of our favorite businesses that characterize why we love Santa Fe so much, including Ten Thousand Waves, Kakawa Chocolate House, Plaza Cafe, Ohori’s Coffee, Secreto Lounge and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F5R4eE8iCo
The beautiful colors of the bosque at Coronado State Monument in Bernalillo, just north of Albuquerque. Photo by John R. Vigil.
