The Santa Fe landscape is dotted with lavender bushes, both in town and in the wild. Do you want to grow this beautiful and fragrant plant in your yard? Check out this class held at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on June 1st. Led by the owner of Purple Adobe Lavender Farm, this class will … Read more
At an elevation of 12,529 feet, East Pecos Baldy is New Mexico’s 20th highest ranked peak. It is located in the middle of the Pecos Wilderness between the Santa Fe Baldy group to the southwest and the Truchas Peak group to the north. Although it can be accessed from trails oriented in the south, north … Read more
We know it’s not even close to Halloween, but how about some creepy New Mexican lore? Ever heard of the Chupacabra? Considered by biologists and wildlife management officials to be an urban legend, the Spanish word can be literally translated as “goat-sucker,” from chupar (“to suck”) and cabra (“goat”). With hundreds of claimed … Read more
Where to go in Santa Fe when you need a whimsical gift, either for a child or an adult who’s really a kid at heart? Check out Doodlet’s and you likely won’t leave empty handed! Located just a few blocks from the Plaza, Doodlet’s has been open since 1955 and offers handcrafted treasures from … Read more
It breaks our hearts to share this property new to the market. Shidoni, the foundry, art gallery and sculpture gardens that have been an iconic and beloved fixture in Tesuque for decades, is available for sale. Listed with both commercial and residential offerings, the property includes 2 bedrooms, 6 baths, 20,600 square feet, on … Read more
Tesla solar roofs are now available to order. “Roofing a 2,000 square-foot home in New York state—with 40 percent coverage of active solar tiles and battery backup for night-time use—would cost about $50,000 after federal tax credits and generate $64,000 in energy over 30 years.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-10/tesla-s-solar-roof-is-finally-ready-for-you-to-buy?cmpid=socialflow-facebook-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
This Sunday head down to the Lincoln Place parking lot (across the street from the Convention Center) for a delicious celebration of Santa Fe’s street food movement. Enjoy food from Dr. Field Goods, Back Road Pizza, Served Santa Fe, Señor Rabbits, SantaFamous Street Eats, Taqueria Gracias Madre, The S’more Pit, and more! While you’re there, … Read more
When it comes to regional desserts, it doesn’t get more quintessential than flan, a custard concoction originating in the Roman Empire to make efficient use an egg surplus. Almost as common in New Mexico as it is in Mexico, here’s a recipe to make your own flan: http://newmexiconomad.com/urban/flavor/recipes2016/epflan.html
Santa Fe’s elevation rests at 7,198 feet. That’s almost 2,000 feet higher than Denver “the mile high city”. Our high elevation accounts for the our lovely mild weather, but it can also result in altitude sickness, especially for our newest arrivals who haven’t yet acclimated to living this far above sea level. Altitude sickness symptoms … Read more
News break: the Tesuque Flea Market is no more! But fear not, the vendors we’ve come to know and love have found a new home at the Santa Fe Flea Market at Buffalo Thunder, located at Pojoaque Pueblo. Open every Friday through Sunday from 9:00 to 5:00. Read more: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/tesuque-flea-market-vendors-find-new-home-at-pojoaque-pueblo/article_be2260d5-0ac4-570d-8eae-1b9ec1d0d398.html
