Adrienne DeGuere You can’t miss Camel Rock when you’re driving along Highway 85/285 just north of Santa Fe. Here’s a great photo of it that captures all that we love about Northern New Mexico – the colors, the dramatic skies, and the incomparable light. Photo by In Light of Nature Photography www.inlightofnature.com
Why wait until Spring to do some much-needed cleaning and clearing out in your home? Especially if you’re planning to put your home on the market this year, now is a great time to get started. Don’t know where to begin? Here’s a handy list to help you take the first steps. https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/storage-ideas-hacks/how-to-organize-your-home/
Enchiladas hail from Mexico, dating back to the Mayans with the practice of rolling different foods inside tortillas. But here in New Mexico, the tradition shifted to stacking the tortillas, making the dish more substantial. Give this 5 ingredient recipe a try and decide if stacked wins out over rolled. http://www.newmexico.org/true-recipes#article89271
For borrowers who qualify for an FHA loan, good news: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-fha-lowers-mortgage-premiums-0110-20170109-story.html
Take a look at this art collection that commanded top dollar at Sotheby’s in 2016. From Picasso to Munch to “The Unique Pink” Superb fancy vivid pink diamond ring, click below to delve beyond their beauty to learn the unique story each items tells. http://www.sothebys.com/content/sothebys/en/news-video/slideshows/2016/top-10-works-sold-at-sothebys-in-2016.html#
The development of the Santa Fe Rail Trail is making steady progress; great news for walkers, runners, bike riders, and equestrians! Read the article below for further information. http://www.santafenewmexican.com/life/home/trail-advances-toward-lamy/article_e6e64d7e-92d0-5f74-8617-d115114c9cf9.html
Great news for recycling, Santa Feans! The City announces efforts to expand our recycling program. Take a look below. http://www.santafenm.gov/news/detail/santa_fe_residents_to_receive_a_recycling_upgrade
Great news for the housing market in Santa Fe! http://www.santafenewmexican.com/life/real_estate/santa-fe-county-home-sales-hit–year-high-in/article_1d4755fc-074b-5aa8-88fc-6e9bce145520.html
We love this photo – it captures so many elements ubiquitous to Santa Fe: a chile ristra, a statue of St. Francis, and our state bird, the roadrunner! Photo by Tina Schmitt.
In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, you might want to devote some time and energy to the health and safety of your home. How about making sure your water is lead-free? Here’s an article to get you started. http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/health/lead-testing-home-drinking-water/index.html
