Adrienne DeGuere

African-Carribean fusion at Jambo Cafe

After days of Thanksgiving leftovers, are you ready for a welcome change? How about African-Carribean fusion fare? If you haven’t visited Jambo Cafe, drop everything and head over there pronto! Winner of numerous awards, Jambo is a local’s favorite, with a kid’s menu and vegetarian options. Some of our favorite’s: Cinnamon-Dusted Plantains with pineapple curry … Read more

Water-Wise Tips

New Mexico’s forecast for this winter predicts less snowfall than the annual average, which impacts the state in various ways, but perhaps most importantly – the need to always conserve water. This is a perennial concern in New Mexico, regardless of how wet any particular year is. Here is some information on how to be … Read more

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