There are moments when Santa Fe expresses itself beyond being the City Different. These outtakes from our traditional Pet Parade is one of the events. In fact, everyone seems to mark their calendars and start talking about Fiesta months ahead and as soon as the snow begins to melt.Perhaps because the weather accelerated from a mild winter to a late spring, I am always back walking on our Historic Plaza. And then I remember... Desfile de los Ninos and our amazing Pet Parade. You see, Santa Feans love their Historic Plaza and given truly any opportunity in the past 402 years parades will quickly become a tradition. The celebration of Fiesta is one of those amazing smartphone moments (formerly Kodak) moments when it seems all Santa Feans come together with their pets and parade together t... 04/12/2012

300 E Marcy 6 Unit Complex on market for $1,539,000 SOLD in less than 60 Days! Are you still interested in Santa Fe REO bank owned multi-unit complex as investment property or investment property in general. Well, you are now too late for this one at 300 E Marcy in Santa Fe NM 87501 MLS 201200436. Several investors made offers to our seller, however in the end the most savvy buyer represented by another agent recognized the value and made the best offer. The prime location near the Santa Fe Historic Plaza in our city’s Business and Commercial District (BCD) was key. Plus each of the 5 residential units were uniquely and extensively remodeled for short term vacation or long term residential use. Each residential unit had a 1 car garage. The 6th unit was commercial and zoned for retail or... 03/23/2012

Are you interested in Santa Fe bank owned luxury small multi-unit complex as investment property? This new on market 6 unit complex is located near the Santa Fe Historic Plaza in our city’s Business and Commercial District (BCD). Each of the 5 residential units have been uniquely and extensively remodeled for short or long term residential use. Each residential unit has a 1 car garage. The 6th unit is commercial and zoned for retail or office with ramp access and a handicap bathroom. All units have hard wood floors and a wood burning kiva or traditional fireplace. See more interior photographs here.The property is now bank owned making it a unique investment opportunity given location and renovations. This property does have short term rental potential for investors seeking to tap into... 02/05/2012

Do you love Art? Food? Wine? Fashion? Homes? Santa Fe? Then, it is time to mark your calendar now for the upcoming 15th Annual Santa Fe Art Feast weekend happening on February 24-26, 2012. Good things happen when a community supports the imagination of our youth. Your participation in ArtFeast benefits the nonprofit ArtSmart which has donated $972,000 to support visual art programs in Santa Fe. Perhaps this is why we continue to be a community where art makes a difference and imagination rules. Tickets for the Edible Art Tour are available from www.ticketssantafe.com. The self-guided Home Tour is sponsored by Santa Fe Properties. The home tour is on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 PM and is free. We are thrilled our livable sculpture home on at 7468 A Old Santa Fe Trail has been sel... 01/22/2012

This Speechless Santa Fe moment comes from one of those priceless events during Santa Fe's celebration of July 4th on our Historic Santa Fe Plaza. The morning begins with a performance of traditional dances by the students from a dancing school who practice all year for the opportunity to perform. My favorites are the littlest ones as they dance from the heart with so much spirit and energy. This image happened as we all waited for their performance to begin. What I love about most about Santa Fe is simply living every day here to the fullest and telling our stories in another speechless moment. ************************  01/01/2012

  On January 6, 1912, President William H. Taft signed a proclaimation admitting New Mexico in the United States as our 47th state. This commemorative Centennial Ornament was created by the Governor's Mansion Foundation to celebrate our history and unique blend of cultures, heritages, languages and lifestyles. All proceeds from the ornament sales benefit the Governor's Mansion Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit organization of volunteers responsible for the design and preservation of the Governor's residence. To purchase this 24 KT Gold with Rhodium detail ornament and support the good works of the Foundation, visit this website in collaboration with the Santa Fe New Mexican.   It was in our statehood year of 1912 that many civic leaders adopted a plan to encourage architects to uni... 01/01/2012

The Santa Fe Plaza and its infamous Plaza Cafe in the same spot since 1904 changed its name this week to the Pico Mundo Grill and moved without moving to the fictional town of Pico Mundo, California. This can only happen in the movies and that was exactly what was happening as the filming for Odd Thomas took our historic Santa Fe Plaza. By simply turning a corner, I was in a imaginary town. The movie stars in this Dean Kootz story keeps growing beyond Anton Yelchin to now include Willem DeFoe and 50 Cent. If you were on the Plaza yesterday, you may have ended up in the movie because by being there you were consenting to be filmed. This is why I love Santa Fe! There is something new happening around every corner. If you love movies, come and visit. Who knows, you might want to be here a... 05/25/2011