Tesla solar roofs – will they be cheaper?

Interesting commentary on Tesla solar roofs and whether or not they will be less expensive than other roofs.   https://www.thestreet.com/story/13900246/1/will-tesla-s-solar-roof-really-cost-less-than-normal-roof-as-musk-claims.html

New Mexico’s Rail Runner train information

Who doesn’t love trains?! New Mexico’s Rail Runner runs between Santa Fe and Belen, south of Albuquerque. It’s the perfect way to experience the beauty of our landscape while leaving your car at home.   http://www.nmrailrunner.com/

Sunset over the Sandia Mountains

Wishing everyone in the U.S. a wonderful and yummy Thanksgiving!   Sunset over the Sandia Mountains by Shainin Photography.   http://www.shaininphotography.com/

1997’s movie Contact, filmed at the Very Large Array west of Socorro

Returning to our movies filmed in New Mexico series, we’ll venture down to the middle of the state to the Very Large Array west of Socorro. It was featured in 1997’s “Contact,” the film adapted from Carl Sagan’s book of the same name published in 1985.   Starring Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, and Tom Skerritt, … Read more

Santa Fe Baldy

Santa Fe Baldy by In Light of Nature Photography.   https://inlightofnature.com/

Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division

Santa Fe’s Historic District, one of the oldest in the country, goes back to 1957 and covers 20% of the city in 5 distinct districts. Any structure that is 50 years old could be subject to the Historic Preservation District’s review and therefore limits what kinds of renovations can be done. If you’re thinking about … Read more

It’s TAMALE time!

In New Mexico, tamales are a big deal. A BIG deal. Many families serve tamales for Christmas dinner or on New Year’s Eve/Day. If you’re up for making them from scratch, here’s a recipe to try. (Don’t worry, there are plenty of restaurants in town that will do the work for you.)   https://iamnm.com/traditional-new-mexico-tamales/

Short Term Rental Ordinance information

For investors looking to purchase real estate in Santa Fe, it’s essential to become acquainted with Santa Fe’s Short Term Rental Ordinance and recent changes made to the ordinance this year. Read about it below.   https://www.santafenm.gov/short_term_rentals

Bisti Badlands

Winged Portal Arch, Bisti Badlands, New Mexico by Jim Peterson.   http://jamespeterson.photoshelter.com/

Bowie Delivers a Record-Breaking Night for British Art

Wow. To say we wish we could have been present for this is an understatement! Image by Gavin Evans. http://www.sothebys.com/content/sothebys/en/news-video/videos/2016/11/bowie-delivers-a-record-breaking-night-for-british-art.html