2022’s Hottest Paint Colors

If you’re planning to sell your property this year and and are thinking of painting before you put the property on the market, you might want to consider using colors that are deemed to be the “hot” ones for 2022. Check out the article below to see which colors will help your property stand out … Read more

Last Friday Art Walk

Did you know that the last Friday of every month you can participate in an Art Walk in the Railyard Arts District where multiple galleries plus SITE Santa Fe are open from 5:00 – 7:00 pm? Boasting some of the best in international contemporary art, participating galleries include Blue Rain Gallery, Charlotte Jackson Fine Art, … Read more

Geocaching 101

Have you heard of geocaching? This outdoor recreational activity has been around since 2000 and is played all over the world…including here in Santa Fe! Using a Global Positioning System receiver or a mobile device, participants hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches” at specific locations marked by coordinates. Basically, it’s like a treasure … Read more

PHOTO: Madrid Sunset Light by Klaus Priebe

I never tire of New Mexico’s dramatic skyscapes, and here’s an image that captures the gorgeous colors of sunset pierced by a summer monsoon lightning bolt. Sublime! Image by Klaus Priebe. https://klauspriebephotography.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR3TrfGKlcMMyXDekw51YsZFEJH6Rwmi0ypuBqtpp71aIUgscnGWZHmugdw

Taos Earthships

Taos is home to some amazing houses called Earthships. Designed by architect Michael Reynolds, these passive solar homes incorporate radical eco-friendly design with recycled materials. Check out the video below to see these fascinating structures and to learn more.

Spring Arrives this Sunday!

This Sunday marks the first day of Spring which officially begins with the Vernal Equinox. Why is it called an equinox? The word comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal” and nox, meaning “night.” (Vernal, by the way, means fresh or new like the spring.) On this day Earth’s two hemispheres receive the Sun’s rays … Read more

What’s available now at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market?

The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is a year-round favorite, where many locals not only shop for foodstuff for the week, but also meet up with friends for a leisurely weekend catch-up. Did you know you can check what’s seasonally available each month on the Farmers’ Market website?  Spring is nearly underway and the list of … Read more

PHOTO: Lake Peak and the Upper Rio Nambe Drainage by Ed MacKerrow

To the east, Santa Fe is flanked by the end of the Rocky Mountains and this section of the mountain range is called the Sangre de Cristo, which means Blood of Christ in Spanish. Here’s a capture of the “Sangres,” as locals affectionately call these peaks, at sunset demonstrating so beautifully why people of long … Read more

La Tour Experience!

I’ve been meaning to try La Tour Experience, a French cafe, bistro and bakery that opened its doors last month. With menu offerings ranging from tartes and quiches to savory puff pastries and soups, omelets and salads, not to mention a case full of pastries and French macarons, this is a culinary gem to visit! … Read more

OPEN HOUSE on SUNDAY! 809 Rio Vista Street

Come check out 809 Rio Vista at an open house this Sunday, March 13th, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm! This rarely available 4 bedroom Stamm-built home with 2 full bathrooms is located in the much coveted Casa Solana neighborhood, which is just minutes from downtown. Single-level with only one step, enjoy 2 separate and … Read more