WE SELL MOUNTAINS!

The East Mountains is a great place to live. It offers buyers many different types of terrain, communities, lifestyles, amenities, and home styles—all away from the hustle and bustle of city life without a cookie-cutter suburban neighborhood in sight.

Those distinctive qualities mean that you’ll need a realtor wellversed in the particulars of rural and semi-rural property ownership. Whether you are looking for a farm, ranch, horse property, lifestyle community, or just a private spot tucked away in the trees, these realtors are the East Mountain experts who can help you find your home sweet home.

And since water is a big issue out here, they’ll help you navigate the ins and outs of private wells, shared wells, and community water systems. Likewise, they are well-versed in septic systems and the most recent regulations governing their use, as well as the areas in which natural gas will soon supplant traditional propane. Other issues you might encounter as an East Mountain home buyer are HOAs, special zoning, shared roads, and various covenants, conditions, and restrictions.

These seasoned brokers, representing a host of realty companies, specialize in the properties and nuances of the East Mountains. Their high production speaks volumes about their ability to work successfully with both sellers and buyers—and with each other.

For your chance to consult with any one of these stellar professionals, just call them. These brokers almost always answer their phones on the first ring.

Shop Your Local Farmers’ Market

It’s that time of year again, when growers throughout the East Mountains harvest their bounty and share it with people eager to shop local and eat healthy. And when you buy direct, you know exactly where your food is coming from and how it was produced. Here are a few of your options for this growing season:

Cedar Crest Farmers’ Market

Location: North side of Triangle

Grocery, 12165 NM 14 in Cedar Crest

Season: May 15–October 16

Schedule: Wednesdays, 3pm–6pm

Contact: John Rose, 505-281-2832 or email desertcrops@gmail.com

Features East Mountain-produced organic and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and potted plants. Farm-fresh meats include chicken, lamb, turkey, rabbit, beef, and heritage pork. Eggs will include chicken, duck, turkey, and quail. The market accepts EBT/ SNAP and offers Double Up Food Bucks. For updates, check them out on Facebook.

Cerrillos Farmers’ Market

Location: Cerrillos Station on First Street in Cerrillos

Season: May–October

Schedule: Thursdays, 4pm–7pm

Contact: Barbara Briggs at 505-474-9326

Members include a wide variety of area growers and producers.

Schwebach Farm in Moriarty

Location: 807 W. Martinez Road

Season: late July–mid October

Schedule: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, closed Sundays

Contact: 505-832-6171 info@schwebachfarm.com schwebachfarm.com

Known primarily for their delicious sweet corn, Schwebach also produces a variety of other pesticide-free, sustainable, and non-GMO produce, including sweet yellow onions, carrots, beets, and heirloom tomatoes. Sweet corn is available for purchase start- ing around August 1, with other produce available through October. Winter vegetables go on sale starting in September. Check their website for a full list of items. All times and locations are subject to change, so call or check with each market’s website for the most up-to-date info.