Piñon seed harvesting lesson!

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

Filmed near Taos: “Off the Map”

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

New Mexico is home to the nation’s newest dark sky park

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/

Finely crafted compound in Pasadena

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…

Galisteo Studio Art Tour this weekend

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

Meow Wolf’s House of Halloween Performance

With 80 artists and performers, don’t miss your chance to lock in one of Meow Wolf’s 15 nights of Halloween. All ages are welcome, performances run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Show runs from 6pm to 9pm – arrive anytime.   https://meowwolf.com/product/house-halloween-performance-tickets/

Fiery aspens in the Santa Fe Ski Basin

Haven’t made it up to the Ski Basin yet to see the aspens changing colors? High tail it on up there! They might not last much longer.   Fiery aspens in the Santa Fe Ski Basin – by Andrew Gordon Photography   http://www.andrewgordonphotography.com/

Visiting the Randall Davey Audubon Center

In our favorite park/outdoor space series, the Randall Davey Audubon Center is a gem to visit. Located in town at the end of Upper Canyon Trail, the Center includes 135 aces of beautiful scenery bordered by National Forest and Santa Fe River Watershed land. It boasts 190 species of birds that can be seen on … Read more

Stunning Seacliff home in San Francisco

We love living in Santa Fe, but San Francisco is a sister city that holds a special place in our hearts. Check out this beautiful home in the Seacliff neighborhood. http://www.sothebyshomes.com/San-Francisco-Real-E…/…/0088114