“Milagro” means miracle in Spanish and can refer to any number of things, including religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes in Mexico and the southwestern United States. While the folk charms vary in their material, shapes, and dimensions, in Northern New Mexico perhaps the most commonly seen ones are made of tin … Read more
Check out this one day workshop to decorate eggs using the wax-resist Ukrainian method called pysanky at the incomparable Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe’s home in Abiquiu. Being held on Sunday, March 24th, click on the link below to learn more: https://www.ghostranch.org/program/g24030500/
From New Mexico to California, Sotheby’s International Realty’s annual Resort Report features 17 of the country’s most sought after resort markets in the Mountain West, highlighting year-over-year performance on key metrics including Average Sold Price, Average Days on Market, and Total Dollar Volume Sold. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, these insights can … Read more
Did you know that heat pumps offer an efficient alternative to standard HVAC systems and are often a selling point for buyers concerned about sustainability? Check out this article from Realtor Magazine to learn all about heat pumps. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/home-and-design/inside-home-systems-a-guide-to-heat-pumps?fbclid=IwAR0WCOqOatMHOKab_t_FRq_iILQCehlv_TeJnXE9XIYRxrtltsJURIDOLVQ
This weekend is the annual Santa Fe Home Show, hosted by The Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association. The largest Home Show in Northern New Mexico; this is one not to be missed! Meet with dozens of manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, design, and home energy system professionals of New Mexico, as well as Northern New Mexico’s … Read more
I’ve never heard of a red velvet chocolate chip cookie before, but why on Earth not?! Calling for white chocolate chips and a cream cheese drizzle on top, these cookies look not only delicious but eye-catching. Image by Douglas Merriam. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/red-velvet-white-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe-rude-boy-cookies-albuquerque/
What could improve the sight of a gorgeous, full moon? Seeing its reflection in this lake as it rises is the answer! Image by Elijah Rael. https://elijah-rael.pixels.com/?fbclid=IwAR3zTQP-O_wWRn4Qxsl2XCSuy3S2805gnrLAqsaGL40VMWaKhXlio3ePflw
Are you interested in planting a garden that will support bees and and other pollinators? Check out this event being held at the Southside Library on Saturday, March 9th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. https://santafelibrary.org/
Dating back to the 11th century in North Africa, horchata is a beverage now commonly made with white rice that came to the US via Spain. Check out this recipe that combines cinnamon, evaporated milk, and vanilla with rice. Image by Douglas Merriam. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/recipe-matteos-horchata/
El Nino has brought us an abundance of snow this winter in Northern New Mexico and this stunning photo perfectly captures the pristine beauty of fresh snow on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Image by Ed MacKerrow https://inlightofnature.com/
