Adrienne DeGuere

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

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

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/

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

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

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

Can you believe it?! The holiday season is nearly upon us. If you’re planning to do some holiday baking and you’re in a high altitude region, such as Santa Fe, you’ll need to make some adjustments with your recipes. Check out this site for some helpful tips.   http://www.themuffinlady.com/highaltitudebaking.php

The Festival of the Cranes starts today at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Socorro. Seeing thousands of these majestic birds descend upon this refuge during their winter migration is a sight of mighty wonder and beauty. Get over there if you can!   http://www.festivalofthecranes.com/

Hornos are outdoor ovens made from mud adobe. Shaped like a beehive and using wood as the heat source, hornos were originally introduced by the Moors to the Iberian Peninsula. They caught on quickly and spread to all lands occupied by the Spanish and can still be found on properties throughout New Mexico.   Derived … Read more

San Diego Feast Day at the Pueblo of Jemez is tomorrow, November 12th. Set among dramatic, stunning red rock formations, the Pueblo of Jemez is located an hour northwest of Albuquerque and has a population of approximately 3,400. Enjoy traditional foods such as kiva bread and green chile stew. Yum!!   http://navajotimes.com/entertainment/2010/1110/112410jemez.php