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As of this month, renovations to homes built before 1978 that might disturb lead-based paint can only be done by certified contractors. This is a BFD, as Joe Biden might say! Attached is the consumer brochure explaining the new rules – please read it before starting renovations.
Another great Santa Fe story, this time from the Coloradoan.
"The desert at sunrise and sunset is all dressed up in vibrant colors and makes you want to celebrate the day. The blue tortilla enchiladas from one of my favorite restaurants, The Shed, make my mouth water thinking about the unique combination of spices and cheeses. The art galleries on Canyon Row are filled with the most diverse and awe-inspiring pieces of art. I wonder in an out of the different galleries and gawk at the sculptures, water colors, oils and glass and shake my head in utter amazement.….Over the years, my daughters, sister, niece and mom have made summer treks to Santa Fe. This multi-generational girl trip has spun vivid memories for each of us. We have made this journey in the summer to take advantage of the Indian Market and famous Santa Fe Opera, but Santa Fe can be enjoyed any time of the year…."
“…Wake up early and take a walk……Look at the looming baroque exterior of St. Francis Cathedral and then stroll over to see the massive adobe walls of the San Miguel Mission and the vintage 1612 “Oldest House” to get a feel of the mix of the colonial and indigenous cultures, standing together in peace (so long as no people are around).
Walk the streets to marvel at modernist statues by contemporary artists, and then walk to the renovated Railyard complex for more. Breathe in the crisp air, enjoy the warmth of the sun as it illuminates the pastel landscape of the city. As Lawrence remembered it, “in the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly, and the old world gave way to a new.”
This is a cute video of one guy's day in Santa Fe.
Improved home sales figures for Santa Fe released today: “The total volume of city-county detached home sales increased 16 percent from a year ago to 205. While the median price in the unincorporated area fell a bit — due in large part to sales in Rancho Viejo, which has targeted first-time buyers — prices of homes sold inside
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the city were up some 50 percent to $464,000.”
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the city were up some 50 percent to $464,000.”
There’s something about a train – these mighty Santa Fe trains thundered through the West, probably adding to the mystique and allure of the town itself.
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The action on this DVD is a result of many rail fan trips by the noted rail photographer Emery Gulash, although none of the trips were devoted exclusively to the Santa Fe railroad. Emery captured enough 16mm color film to produce an incredible chronology of the Santa Fe covering a period of almost 30 years! From 1952 until 1980, Emery shot the Santa Fe from Chicago to the west. This 2 DVD set displays the Santa Fe FT freight units, the PA passenger power, and a variety of switchers and road trains. The ‘Warbonnet’ paint scheme and the change to the Santa Fe blue scheme is also covered in this chronology. There are a great number of incredible shots of the famous passenger fleet, interspersed with freights over a vast portion of the line. 2 hours 10 Minutes
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This group of intrepid Loretto nuns arrived over 150 years ago to what must have been a strange, exotic and untrammeled place. Together with Archbishop Lamy they started the institutional fabric of care for the sick, teaching of the young and – I suppose – comfort for the wayward that still exists today in Santa Fe.
This is the Halibut on Red Mole, one of the specialties at Epazote (http://www.epazotesantafe.com), where I ate last night. The chef there, Fernando Olea, takes great pride in the many variations of his mole, a regional Mexican dish that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile. The restaurant itself is in an old nun’s convent – a very evocative place! It’s at the corner of Agua Fria and Guadalupe. I can highly recommend it for a special meal. With drinks and tip our party of five paid about $45 each. Try it!
NEW – my presentation on why Renewable Energy businesses should locate in New Mexico. It’s a compelling argument based on incentives, tax credits, weather, transportation and real estate costs. Tell me what you think!
