Adrienne DeGuere When you’re gallery hopping in Santa Fe, don’t miss the Chuck Jones Gallery on Water Street, just off the Plaza. For anyone who loves animation or just wants a nostalgic experience revisiting Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and the gang, this is a must-see. http://www.chuckjones.com/
Posole, a hearty stew made with hominy and pork, is a Northern New Mexico traditional dish, especially during the winter holidays and on Saint’s Day feasts at the pueblos. But if you’re like us, you’re not going to wait two more months to get some of this in your belly! http://www.newmexico.org/true-recipes#article89277
The Bean Field by Ed Sandoval kicks off our favorite fine art representations of New Mexico. http://edsandovalgallery.com/the-bean-field/
Located in the Pojoaque Valley, Black Mesa is a dramatic sight that grabs your attention the first time you see it and becomes a landmark you seek out each time you drive Hwy 285/85 north of Santa Fe. During the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the people of the San Ildelfonso Pueblo evaded the Spanish Conquistadors for … Read more
Looking for some outdoor, autumn fun this weekend? Check out Wagner’s Farmland Experience in Corrales for a corn maze and pumpkin patch! http://www.wagnersfarmlandexperience.com/
As any local can tell you, Piñon seeds are not the same as pine nuts. Read on to learn more about the seeds of the ubiquitous Piñon trees that dot the Northern New Mexico landscape and how harvesting them is as much a tradition as Zozobra in late summer and farolitos at holiday time. … Read more
Hi everyone, Adrienne here! We’re starting a new series: our favorite movie or TV show filmed in New Mexico. I’ve selected Campbell Scott’s “Off the Map” filmed near Taos in 2003. Starring Sam Elliott and Joan Allen and set in 1974, this film tells the story of a family dealing with depression while living … Read more
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument near Mountainair is now home to the nation’s newest designated dark sky park! Image by Brian Spencer Photography: https://brianspencer.net/ http://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/monument-designated-as-a-dark-sky-park-salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-mountainair/4285377/
We both originally hail from Los Angeles, although we met here in Santa Fe back in 2004. While the small city vibe of The City Different is more to our tastes, this Pasadena home is striking and could *almost* tempt us to entertain being California girls again. http://www.sothebyshomes.com/…/0278053-835-Linda-Vista-Aven…
The Galisteo Studio Art Tour is a wonderful way to revel in the tail end of autumn before the snow flurries fly. Open this weekend from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, enjoy the beautiful landscape as you drive from one artist’s studio to the next. Offerings include photography, paintings, pottery, ceramic art, jewelry and more. … Read more
