Fine Lifestyles Summer 2015

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ello sun-seekers, for if you’re in Santa Fe this time of year (or any), you’re surely seeking sun. As summer swings into full gear, Fine Lifestyles has a host of goodies in store for you.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed the hundreds of artists milling about our sun-filled city. Santa Fe has one of the highest number of artists per capita in the country and, in honor of that, we present our Art Gallery Guide.

But art need not only be in the gallery. What about the art of a beautiful home? Included in this issue is our Dream Homes feature, complete with an original Dale Chihuly sculpture.

Had enough art yet? Didn’t think so. We cover the art of retail with our Summer Shopping Guide, the art of teeing off with our Golf Feature, even the art of basking in the sun, which, now that you’re supplied with this magazine, you can sit outside and leisurely read.

It’s almost as if the words “art” and “summer in Santa Fe” could be interchanged. At least, that’s how we feel at Fine Lifestyles. Enjoy!

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Unearthing Forrest Fenn’s

Love of Pottery

By Emmaly Wiederholt Photos Linda Carfagno

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hese days, Forrest Fenn is perhaps best known for the 42-pound, million-dollar treasure he’s buried somewhere in the area, causing a mini sensation among seekers. But what some might not guess about the octogenarian anthropologist and artifacts dealer are the treasures in his private collection — among his effects are several ancient pieces of pottery. As he starts talking about pots dating back to the 1400s from San Lazaro Pueblo, it becomes clear that listening to Fenn is perhaps the next best thing to stepping back in time.

“I have been collecting pottery since 1962. I was excavating in a friend’s Indian ruin in northern Arizona,” remembers Fenn. In fact, he still has the first pot he found. He goes on to describe the allure it held for him: “Prehistoric pottery is representative of an ancient culture.

When I find a pottery bowl, I have so

many questions about that bowl: who made it? What was it used for? What were the ingredients it was made from?

What is the paint on it? The black paint on it — is it Rocky Mountain Beeweed, a plant that grows in the Southwest, or is it galena, a metal pigment? I like to feel how heavy the bowl is. I like to smell it. I like to look at the bottom to see how it’s rubbed, how many times it’s been pushed across a rock to feed people. It’s an indication of what life was like many years ago.”

The richness of his pottery collection is a treat for even the uninformed. His advice for people who are interested in learning more about pottery: “I think they need to ask themselves what they want. Do they want history or art? There’s a difference.

The old pottery was made to be used.

The new pottery is made to be looked at. There are some contemporary pots you can’t even put water in. Education and experience are the only two ways

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to know the quality of a pot. Don’t try to guess. If you’re interested in a piece of contemporary pottery, go meet the person who made it.”

Following Fenn as he walks from room to room in his house, one gets the sense of being in a museum more than in a person’s home. Clearly, his interest in pottery and his larger anthropological pursuits have dominated his life. “I found my first arrowhead when I was nine. It changed the course of my life forever,” he explains. “If you’ve never been consumed by something, you deserve another term. I’ve been consumed with three or four different things in my life, and that’s where the reward is: when I’m so consumed I don’t want to go to bed and I can’t wait to get up in the morning. It was like that with pottery. I studied it, wrote stories about it, collected, bought and sold it. I’ve loved everything about it.”

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Throwing the Finished Touch Tucked behind the Sage Bakehouse in the booming Railyard District is the treasure trove of Paseo Pottery. Featuring the handmade stoneware of eight local potters, Paseo Pottery combines the best of craft and design with a variety of beautiful kitchenware and decorative pottery.

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ottery connotes anything made by hand with clay. Because it is a craft that takes time both to practice and perfect, people seeking to buy pottery pieces are intrinsically looking for something with a hand-finished touch. While Paseo Pottery has that in spades, most pieces available also represent the functional end of the pottery spectrum.

Owner and potter Janet Williams describes, “Most of our kitchenware can go in the oven, the microwave and the dishwasher – it’s very functional. We also have lamps and more sculptural pieces. Everything in here is handmade stoneware — a type of clay that’s high fired. Earthenware, on the other hand, is fired at a lower temperature, around 1800 degrees. It gets hard and durable at that point. In contrast, stoneware is usually fired around 2300 degrees, which makes it much more durable.

Stoneware is practically like stone when it’s finished, hence, the functionality of most pieces.”

Williams has owned and run Paseo Pottery for more than 20 years. She moved to Santa Fe in 1972. She had been an art teacher but wanted to pursue pottery. She followed a friend and fell in love with New Mexico. She also sensed the state would be a good place to be a potter. That instinct turned out to be right; after apprenticing for a few years with master potter Frank Willett, she met another potter looking for a kiln partner.

From there, things grew. Eventually, Williams and her husband bought the piece of property Paseo Pottery now sits on as a place for both his office and for her to display her pottery. Though her husband has since retired, Williams continues to make and showcase her pottery in the store.

In addition to Williams, seven other potters are exhibited at Paseo Pottery: Mike Walsh, Ron Strauss, Douglas Hough, Peter Dougan, Blue Yee, Ginny Zipperer and Bree Songer. All make durable wear with the exception of Zipperer, who uses a Japanese technique called raku. As opposed to the other potters, Zipperer’s work is decorative and non-functional, as the lower-fired raku technique is not intended to allow the ceramic to hold water.

Working in the time-honored tradition of perfecting each piece, every potter at Paseo Pottery produce their own distinct line of handcrafted dinnerware, accessories and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Whether you’re looking for a vase or lamp to add accent, a beautiful kitchen set to adorn the dinner table every night, or that highly functional pot that can withstand cold, heat, water and whatever yummy delight you decide to serve in it, Paseo

Pottery’s eight highly-skilled potters have you covered.

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HER OWN VISION

PATRICIA MICHAELS

By Emmaly Wiederholt

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n the past few years, you may have heard this name buzzing on people’s lips more and more: Patricia Michaels. Since being named runner-up on Season 11 of Project Runway in 2012, this Taos Pueblo Native has been garnering attention for her bold modern designs. Her label, PM Waterlily, has made the circuit on several runways. But while her showcase opportunities and recognition continue to grow, this New Mexican keeps her feet firmly planted where she came from.

“I’m from Taos Pueblo but my mom raised me here in Santa Fe. When I was in second grade at Cristo Rey on Canyon Rd., I used to get made fun of a lot. It wasn’t cool to be a Native kid in Santa Fe. I was a bit of a misfit. And while I was being made fun of, I would imagine myself out of my Catholic school uniform and instead going down a slide with silk trailing behind me. It was so glamorous in my head,” Michaels recalls.

“I’ve been going to the Santa Fe Opera since I was five. Seeing all the beautiful opera garments added to the equation,” she continues. “And then I come from a family of dancers. Outside of our ceremonial dances, we’d travel and perform at pow wows, fundraisers,

whatever it be. When I saw the first fancy shawl dances, I learned the liberty of dress and movement.”

“After school, I would walk to my mother’s office at the end of Canyon Rd. and wander through the galleries. As a kid, it was very empowering being around so much art,” Michaels explains. “It was a whole process of trying to define who a modern Native is, as a little kid, through my passion for clothing.”

Although Michaels was immersed in art and design since childhood, her career took a big step forward when she landed a spot on the popular fashion design competition TV show.

“The brilliant part about Project Runway is you are given money to buy fabrics you normally couldn’t afford. I believe material and fabrication really make the garment. When I work with my material, I never use it the way it is off of the bolt. I always manipulate the fabric so it becomes my signature. People got to see that on Project Runway. It was a free advertisement,” she describes.

Beyond her success as a designer, Michaels has made it a priority to give back. The list of organizations she works to benefit is long and growing,

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and includes Buckaroo Ball, Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, Future Scientist Program, Friends of Indian Arts, Silver Bullet Productions, Denver Indian Family Resource Center, New Mexico Tribal Libraries, IAIA, SWAIA, and ARTsmart. “All my philanthropy has an underlying theme; it’s focused on arts and economics. There wasn’t a lot of opportunity when I first started out as a designer,” notes Michaels.

“I’m proud of where I come from,” she says. “I don’t want to ever lose my traditional ties and voice. I have so much I want to express, but it used to always be questioned with, ‘Is that Native enough?’

I am asked that time and time again. But this is my vision, not anyone else’s.”

As Michaels’ vision flourishes, drawing on both her traditional heritage and the modern design world of which she is very much a part, only her imagination is the limit.

For more information visit patriciamichaelsfashion.com.

OPPOSITE Patricia Michaels, photo by Bill Curry INSET Patricia Michaels, photo by Jennifer Esperanza THIS PAGE Photos by Bill Curry and makeup by Isabel Harkins

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Hillary’s silver linings Gives Back

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ilver Linings is a way to expand the philanthropic reach of local businesses, generate conversation and directly help some of the most beneficial nonprofits in Santa Fe. Any purchase made at oncea-month parties hosted for chosen local charities generates a 25 percent donation directly to the charity.

Silver Linings events have contributed nationwide to such diverse non-profits as a Waldorf school in Minneapolis and the Environmental Defense Fund of New York City. The opening of Somers in Santa Fe provides a way to bring those efforts home.

there is potential at this opening event for win-win acquisitions.

Somers Jewelry is located on East Palace Avenue across from Cathedral Park just a block from the Plaza. It showcases jewelry, stone sculpture and a featured painter each month. The jewelry on display is unique in that its origins are three-dimensional, carved from small stones and then cast into silver and gold.

The next Silver Linings event will be for United Way of Santa Fe on June 1st at Somers Jewelry on East Palace Ave. United Way’s commitment to the nurture of young children goes hand-in-hand with Somers owner Hillary Randolph’s values.

“I have always felt the urge to assist noble efforts wherever I can, and Silver Linings gives me the opportunity to do just that,” says Hillary. Somers carries stone sculpture worth $100,000 and more, so

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To support Santa Fe’s in-need and experience high-class shopping, stop in at Somers to support Hillary’s Silver Linings June 1st. Hillary’s Silver Linings takes place the first of every month.

Somers Jewelry 125 E Palace Street, Suite 137 505.986.0288 www.SomersJewelry.com

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Canyon Road Santa Fe’S MoSt FaMouS HalF Mile Some streets are simply a thoroughfare; they provide a way to travel from one place to another.

Every once in a while though, a street is catapulted to something beyond a basic means of transportation. It develops its own allure and status beyond the lined pavement. Think New York’s Wall Street, Paris’ Champs-Élysées or San Francisco’s curvy Lombard Street. Santa Fe also has its own larger-than-life lane: Canyon Road.

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hough only a short half mile long, Canyon Road is home to more than 100 art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. It attracts tourists year round from all over the world with its quintessential adobe architecture and world class array of paintings, indoor and outdoor sculptures, glass, jewelry, clothing, accessories, home furnishings, gifts, antiques, rugs, folk art and crafts.

Canyon Road wasn’t always prime retail real estate winding back into the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Once, it was just another residential neighborhood until the artists started arriving,

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drawn by the light and setting. For people like Georgia O’Keefe, Santa Fe was an ideal place to derive inspiration. In fact, many of the galleries and shops are in what were formerly family homes.

This tradition continues to this day. Writers, artists and artisans of all varieties flock to Santa Fe because the area practically screams creativity. And the heart of the hubbub is Canyon Road, snaking off the plaza toward the mountains as it has done for well over 100 years.

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An Opal Obsession

By Henny Buffinga Photos Daniel Nadelbach Stylist Gilda Meyer-Niehof

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sometimes wonder why I was always so taken with opals,” says Scott Glendinning, owner of Rockaway Opals. “As a child I didn’t speak much, but I was very visual. The 1950s didn’t have much color; magazines and newspapers were all black and white. I looked for color in natural things like butterflies, and then later on, in gemstones.” “

As a boy, Glendinning discovered his friend’s grandfather’s collection of gemstones. One packet contained opals and he was immediately smitten by the prismatic colors in the stone. As he started his own collection, he eagerly anticipated shipments that took weeks to reach his Cincinnati home from Australia, where up to 90 per cent of precious opals are found.

As he grew up, he pursued different interests. Eventually, he received a masters of architecture from U. C. Berkeley and then later began a career in furniture design. In his spare time he began to hunt for gemstones in the Northwest. Coming full circle, he renewed his interest in opals and learned the challenges of cutting them.

Named for Rockaway Beach in Washington, his company, Rockaway Opals, was born. With the help of his partner, DeAnn Owen, the couple took what started as an internet company to a brick and mortar location on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. Known for its incredible concentration of art galleries, Rockaway Opals is a refreshing break with an intimate showroom featuring superb opals. Rockaway Opals is one of the only shops in North America to almost exclusively sell opals.

The pair work together in creating jewelry, relying on Owen’s skill in wire and metal forming. “She has a great eye for organic

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designs, whereas I tend to design in more geometric shapes,” says Glendinning.

and mining unpredictable, contributing to the rarity of precious opal.

The couple is always looking for new opportunities, and they are currently hoping to find new designers to send cut stones and see what they can do with them. “We’re always looking at the jewelry and trying out new designs,” Glendinning says. “It’s not just a matter of putting a stone into a piece; we want to make sure the design improves the opal’s beauty. Otherwise what’s the point?”

“I always tell people we have opals from $100 to $60,000 or more, but its market value is meaningless unless you like it,” says Glendinning. “The key is whether that opal has value to you. You have to buy it because you love it, and want to be around it.”

Opal is an amorphous form of silica. In the right circumstances, water leaches silica from surface rocks and migrates to voids underground. Over time, the silica forms tiny spheres. If the spheres arrange in a lattice structure, the result is a precious opal with a play of color. Because of its unique formation, opal pockets are often hard to find, which makes prospecting

For Glendinning, there’s no question about his passion. “Their beauty is endless,” he says. “They are always a surprise.”

RIGHT DeAnn and Scott Glendinning

Rockaway Opals 610 B Canyon Road 206.399.7272 scott@rockawayopals.com www.RockawayOpals.com

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SHOPPING GUIDE FEATURE – THE PLAZA

Santa Fe Plaza A Southwestern Shopping Paradise

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ot many people think of Santa Fe without thinking of the plaza, the national historic landmark which comprises the square and surrounding buildings in downtown City Different. Home to several annual events including Indian Market, Spanish Market and Santa Fe Bandstand, no other aspect of Santa Fe is quite so well known as that little parcel of land boxed in and surrounding West Palace Ave, Lincoln Ave, East San Francisco and Old Santa Fe Trail.

For those of us who need a history refresher, the plaza was built in 1609 when Santa Fe was established by Don Pedro de Peralta. Yes, Plymouth Rock was just another stone and the pilgrims had yet to celebrate their first Thanksgiving when the plaza was founded.

Originally a fort surrounded by large defensive walls enclosing residences, barracks, a chapel, a prison and the Palace of the Governors, the plaza was the end of the Camino Real (the road from Mexico City). Eventually, large houses for Spanish officers replaced the fortified walls, changing the plaza’s atmosphere significantly. In 1822, the famed Santa Fe Trail made its way from St. Louis, Missouri right into the heart of the plaza.

Today, the plaza boasts some of the best shopping in New Mexico, and certainly in Santa Fe. With arts, crafts, dining and just about every signature southwestern item you can imagine, the plaza has never been in the past 400 years a place folks just “pass up on” when they come through town.

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Uli herself is renowned for her ability to dress specific body types and personal styles to their best look.

She has a loyal following of clients from all over the country that fly to Santa Fe just to meet with her to do wardrobe and style development.

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A siAn Ad o b e From China and Beyond Photos Carolyn Wright

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alking into Asian Adobe, you feel like a kid walking into a candy store; there are many bright things to look at, many things to touch and try.

Where does one start?

Asian Adobe has its roots in the mid1990s when store owner Fidelia Kirk and her husband lived in northern China.

She began developing relationships with the local antique furniture collectors, and cultivated an interest in collecting

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Chinese baby hats, baby collars and other hand-embroidered textiles. She further became enchanted in the wide variety of pearls readily available and began studying the colors, shapes and sizes as she built her personal collection.

As a result of this study, Asian Adobe now boasts the finest collection of pearl jewelry in New Mexico.

“I buy things I love,” explains Kirk. “And I love pearls!” With a background in banking, oil and gas, Kirk is an unusual

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candidate to found and own a retail store.

However, her interesting life path led her to China and Singapore, only to lead her back to Santa Fe to share her love of buying and collecting.

Asian Adobe has been open for 12 years — four at the Railyard and eight at the current location on Johnson St. The attractive well-made art, furniture, accessories and décor like lamps, paintings, pillows and floral-pieces harken from all over the world, spanning

well beyond the shop’s initial Chinese bent. Items’ place of origin includes India, Japan, Tibet, Korea, Thailand, Mexico and Canada, as well as locally made jewelry.

For instance, one of Kirk’s favorites is the line of Beatriz Ball, the shiny Mexican platter-ware made from up-cycled aluminum that easily goes from fridge to oven to table without ever needing a polish. Another in-store favorite: the vivid life-like paintings of Guo Ming Fu, whose work is carried exclusively by Asian Adobe in the United States.

The New York Times describes Asian Adobe as “marrying the warmth of Southwestern décor with the austere grace of Asia.” Regular customers from Texas and California make a point to drop in to Asian Adobe on trips to Santa Fe, checking in to see what new things Kirk has up her sleeve.

“It’s difficult to go to China and find original pieces,” says Kirk. “They’ve gotten so good at making reproductions it’s become difficult to ascertain whether or not something is an antique.” Although Asian Adobe does carry both originals and reproductions, as well as an extensive collection of contemporary art and décor, customers know they can trust Kirk to sell them a quality piece of value.

“People have come in and been surprised to learn we don’t just carry Chinese products,” Kirk notes. Though her time in China certainly underscores her approach, it is Kirk’s eye for unique, gorgeous pieces that makes Asian Adobe a Santa Fe retail destination.

RIGHT Fidelia Kirk, owner

Asian Adobe 310 Johnson St. 505.997.6846 AsianAdobe.com

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Elegance is Never Understated

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alking into Danuta, these words immediately come to mind: grace, class and sophistication. If the elegance of old-world Europe set up shop in sunny Santa Fe, Danuta is surely its incarnation. Whether you are a resident Santa Fean or just visiting, Danuta owners and designers Danuta Alyassin and Jonathan Duran have created a distinctive gallery of fine jewelry not to be missed.

Every place your eye falls, there’s the allure of exhilarating sparkle. Danuta has been dazzling Santa Fe for over 20 years, and now this impressive gallery has set roots in a bright new location on Palace Avenue, across the street from the acclaimed new restaurant in the Drury Hotel, Eloisa.

Danuta offers a little something different to the City Different. Poland born and raised Danuta comes from a long history

of jewelers. Not only did her family run a jewelry business in New York for 40 years, but she was also personally trained under Bulgari’s legendary master jewelry designer Omar Torres. “Wherever I look, I see jewelry. I can’t help myself. I see an object with an appealing shape and I just want to put diamonds on it,” Danuta exclaims.

Five years ago, Danuta saw the designs of Jonathan Duran and immediately

ABOVE Jonathan Duran, Danuta Alyassin Photo by Carolyn Wright

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saw jewelry in them. Jonathan received his formal education at Carnegie Melon University and Pitzer College, earning a bachelors degree in both fine art and cultural anthropology. “My background in graphic design helped bridge my transition from fine art to jewelry.

Studying anthropology gave me a rich background to understand why people gravitate toward certain designs and symbols. I gained a greater perspective on taste, and I developed an eclectic style that borrows from traditions all over the world,” says Jonathan. Danuta adds, “I design more for women, but Jonathan can design for both men and women. And for men, he’s just amazing.”

You might expect an air of stuffiness from a gallery filled with jewelry of such quality and refinement, but this is not so with Danuta. The gallery is light and welcoming with tables and chairs on the front portico and windows everywhere including a view of the beautiful rear courtyard. “We encourage everyone to try on the jewelry. It’s a celebration of fine design and these amazing precious gemstones. It’s fun for our customers to give them life outside the glass,” says gallery assistant Corey Horne.

Custom design work and rare gemstone investment is a large part of Danuta’s business. Danuta and Jonathan both love to remake an existing piece of jewelry for their clients, either from a meaningful inherited piece or a piece that is simply

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outdated. “When I work a new design, I talk to the client about what they want to use it for, what stones they want, when they want to wear it and their general lifestyle,” she notes. “I acquire all the stones directly. Everything is handmade and one-of-a-kind.”

Jonathan adds, “We try to create designs that enhance the stone itself. We work with some incredible and rare gemstones that need to have a kind of frame, if you will. We provide an energetic and elegant quality to our work that is distinct and never understated.”

No matter your budget, style or stone, Danuta and Jonathan have the skill and sensitivity to make your every jeweled dream a reality.

Danuta 227A East Palace Ave. 505.358.4181 info@danutajewelry.com www.danutajewelry.com

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More than Just a Rug Photos Carolyn Wright

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ohamed Sassila, owner of Silk Road Collections, grew up in northern Syria, which used to be the home of one of the largest population of weavers in the world. “Since I opened my eyes for the first time, I’ve seen rugs. It’s a part of my culture,” he says.

His deep passion and understanding of weavings is evident upon stepping into his store. In addition to the Ulla Darni hand painted glass artwork, piles of ornate rugs and gorgeous tapestries line the walls and floor in every direction. And the most fascinating part? Each rug has its own unique history.

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Many of Sassila’s rugs are over 100 years old. He describes how they were made: “The weaver sat in front of the loom and tied individual knots by hand. Each weaving might range from 100 to 1,000 knots per square inch, with the higher number of knots being a determinant of quality.” He points out a rug that is 200 years old, made in the 1800s for the royal family by the Armenians during the Turkish Empire. On the longevity of such rugs, Sassila notes, “With old handwoven rugs, you have to remember they’re made completely out of wool from sheep, and thus will eventually disintegrate. You won’t find complete rugs older than 400 or 500 years old in the whole world,

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much less in my shop. You might find a remnant or a part, but there’s a limit how long it can last unless it’s preserved in a sealed container in a museum.”

These old rugs are vibrant in color; one would never suspect they were woven well over a century ago. Sassila explains, “With natural dyes from herbs done correctly, it’s impossible for the rugs to fade or bleed. Synthetic dyes nowadays are easier, cheaper and more convenient but the quality of the coloring is not the same. It’s impossible for herbal dyes to fade, but they will oxidize with time.

Oxidization is different from fading though. With exposure to the air, the

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colors will change evenly, getting darker or softer dependent on the dye. Indigo gets darker while red gets softer. It’s a reaction the dye has to the air, but to see a clear shift it will take at least 40 years.”

Rug after rug he pulls out, all lush with deep hues and intricate designs, all made in the 1800s. Though Sassila notes it’s hard to find rugs of this caliber in good condition, his shop boasts hundreds. Some of his finer rugs in fact have real gold and silver threaded into the knots.

“This is a dying art,” Sassila states.

“The new generation wants to get out

in the world, not sit down for months or years to weave a rug. With up to 1,000 knots per square inch, a single rug is made of millions of individually tied knots.” Perhaps then the real value of Sassila’s rugs lie not in their coloring, design or even age, but simply in the fact they exist.

Silk Road Collections 112 W. San Francisco St. #110 505.989.9497 www.SilkRoadCollections.com

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ight off the Plaza is a little trove of treasures featuring many of Mother Nature’s greatest feats.

Touchstone Gallery beckons you to peruse and add to your knowledge of fossil and mineral specimens. You will be filled with the same wonder you felt as a child at a natural history museum exhibit, only now you can own the pieces.

“Touchstone Gallery has been around for about 35 years,” explains owner Joe Wilhelm. “My wife and I bought the business almost six years ago from the couple who started it. Before we bought the business, I was a corporate finance guy. There comes a time when you have enough gray hair and money that you decide to do what you want to do. From

tourist visits, we knew we wanted to be around Santa Fe, and this business struck a chord with me.”

Originally called Mineral & Fossil Gallery, the business was renamed to Touchstone Gallery for three reasons. First, the name evokes the natural origin of the products.

Second, in medieval times, a touchstone

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was a special stone that indicated to merchants whether or not the gold a customer was using was real. In renaming the business Touchstone Gallery, it signifies to customers all products are authentic and natural. Third, customers and visitors are encouraged to touch the stones and other specimens, as each is rich with unique textures.

Touchstone’s inventory can be divided into four categories: contemporary jewelry, fossils, mineral specimens and décor pieces. “Every piece has a story.

Most of our pieces are one-of-a-kind or very limited,” notes Wilhelm. “We have 187 passionate, almost foolish people we work with who devote their entire lives to their own niche. They spend about 50 percent of their time getting dirty and digging rocks, 40 percent cleaning them up so they look pretty, and 10 percent finding folks like me to buy and display them for a retail customer. They work very hard to extract their specimen. It takes tremendous amounts of energy and work, and they move a lot of rock to find one good specimen. It also requires a lot of skill and attention to detail to mold a raw piece of stone into a fashionable and attractive item we would suggest you consider in your home décor or jewelry box.”

He continues, “We sell intriguing conversation pieces you will want to enjoy in your home. Each item has a spellbinding story of how Mother Nature devised it. You can share the riveting story with your guests over a glass of Chardonnay while they marvel at the striking beauty and mysteries of the Earth. Our jewelry is designed as statement pieces people will always notice when you wear it. Expect to be stopped and asked about what the stones are, who designed it and where it came from. These singularly unique pieces are designed to compliment your personality.”

Whether to browse or buy, Touchstone Gallery’s astonishing collection of earthmade goodies is well worth a visit.

Touchstone Gallery 127 W San Francisco St. 505.984.1682 santafe@touchstonegalleries.com TouchstoneGalleries.com top photo Joe Wilhelm, owner; bottom photo by Wendy McEahern

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A World Class Watch is Always in Style

By Carolyn Patten Photos Linda Carfagno

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hether it’s a pre-owned or vintage Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe or Cartier, a contemporary MühleGlashütte or Ball, or the rare Breguet Classique recently available, investing in a classic Swiss mechanical watch is a joy and a passion that also comes with a high level of trust.

As Santa Fe’s only Swiss-certified watchmaker and an authorized service provider for Rolex and Omega as well as other fine Swiss mechanical watches, David Perlowin and his timepiece salon,

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World Class Watches, is a trusted resource for watch lovers. “The level of trust is so important,” he says. “Many customers of mine say they would never buy a watch from anyone else. My biggest collector says if it wasn’t for me, he wouldn’t even be collecting watches.”

A second-generation watchmaker following in his father’s footsteps, Perlowin also completed the prestigious, Swiss-certified, Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program (WOSTEP). Only about five percent of the watchmakers in this

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country have achieved this certification.

With his advanced training and credentials, Perlowin’s service is the cornerstone of his business, extending to the work of finding pre-owned, vintage or antique timepieces for those who want to add a specific watch to their collection.

Collectors and watch lovers from Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque, as well as visitors and part-time residents, come to him for his renowned service and to see what treasures are new to the shop.

“Many customers come back on a regular basis to see what we have,” he relates.

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“Even though many of our timepieces are pictured on the website, it’s important to see and touch a watch. Each watch has its own personality. Some of the older, vintage pieces are almost one of a kind because of the life they’ve led. Over the years they’ve aged in such a way that there may not be another that looks exactly like it. A watch from the 30s or 40s or 50s looks completely different than it did when it was built.”

Though finding a specific and rare timepiece is certainly one of the services

Perlowin offers at World Class Watches, he acknowledges many customers are looking for new or pre-owned fine contemporary watches, especially Rolex.

Because he is an authorized Rolex service provider and holds a Rolex parts account, people know when they buy a pre-owned Rolex from him it’s genuine. There are so many Rolexes out there for sale that have generic parts or have been worked on by unqualified watchmakers. That never is the case with the timepieces Perlowin offers.

Along with the finest timepieces, World Class Watches also offers a quality selection of watchbands and watch winders, in-shop and available for order.

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The changing inventory of fine timepieces can include, at any time, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Omega, IWC and Breitling. Trusted services at World Class Watches also include appraisals for insurance purposes, restoration of fine watches, layaway and gift certificates, and as an authorized dealer for Ball Watch and Mühle Glashütte.

To discover the joy of owning a timeless timepiece, visit World Class Watches today.

World Class Watches 216 McKenzie St. 505.992.0200 www.wcwtimepieces.com

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT in the City Different Photos by Carolyn Wright

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ewelry, clothing, kitchenware, handmade crafts — the Turquoise Butterfly holds a different allure for each customer. In fact, it’s that difference that has become a defining characteristic of the store.

“When customers come in, one word we repeatedly hear to describe us is the word different; we’re a different store in the City Different,” says owner Barbara Rice.

It’s not just its wares that sets apart the Turquoise Butterfly; it has a different story as well. Rice started in Cloudcroft, New Mexico with a store called the Copper Butterfly. In December of 2010,

the mall next door caught fire in the middle of the night, spreading to Rice’s building, burning it down. “After that, I had to decide whether or not I wanted to start over,” Rice recalls. “I’ve always loved Santa Fe so I came here and started looking. You know the feeling when you find something just right? I peered in the window of what is now our building and I knew this was it. I looked up the owner and told him my story. It ended up he had ‘For Sale’ signs sitting in his trunk but could never bring himself to display them.

As this had been his first store, he had fond memories of the place, but it had sat vacant for eight years. He wanted to

sell it to the right person, and I don’t know if it was karma, but I was that person.

A month later we were moving in. We opened in December of 2012, two years after the fire.”

Out of the ashes of the Copper Butterfly came the Turquoise Butterfly, still offering the same local arts and crafts as before, but still decidedly different.

Turquoise Butterfly 149 E. Alameda St. 505.982.9277 www.turquoise-butterfly.com barbara@turquoise-butterfly.co above Photo Barbara Rice, owner

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Beautiful Skin Is Always In Photos Carolyn Wright

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hat is the first thing you notice when you meet someone? Maybe their smile, hair or height? What about their skin? Dr. Leonora Lopez of Santa Ana Skin Care Clinic knows how important a first impression is, which is why she strives to make all her patients comfortable and confident in their own skin.

Dr. Lopez started in family practice in Santa Fe 26 years ago. While practicing

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general medicine, she was always particularly interested in skin care. She began attending classes focused on dermatology and injectables. She started the first aesthetic skin care clinic 16 years ago in Santa Fe. Her practice flourished and grew.

“We had the first cosmetic laser in Santa Fe. We used it until it wore out,” she remembers. “Certified laser technicians and aestheticians Karmella Blea and

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Shunay Rivera started with me 12 years ago. As technology improved, we became more innovative and strategic with our lasers. We continue to help people find comfort in their own skin after all these years. Karmella and Shunay are probably the most experienced laser technicians in New Mexico.”

Today, Santa Ana Skin Care Clinic (SASCC) has seven lasers that treat a variety of skin issues including acne,

scars, sun damage and rosacea, plus the reduction of veins, pores, lines and wrinkles.

“We treat a range of patients from teenagers with acne to adults with skin cancer,” explains Dr. Lopez. “I enjoy helping people with acne because I understand what powerful negative emotions it can cause.”

She relates how adults will often tell her they suntanned without regard. Especially in Santa Fe’s high desert environment, people are often in need of skin repair and rejuvenation. SASCC offers patients products and treatment plans to help protect their skin, now and in the future.

“Aesthetics are the biggest portion of our business,” Dr. Lopez notes. “I perform all injectable treatments such as Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane and Bellafill.” Dr. Lopez is a certified trainer for various injectable companies. Her artistic eye and refined technique are greatly appreciated by her loyal clients.

Shunay believes the Fraxel Dual Laser is perfect for clients who are concerned with fine lines, scars, uneven skin tone and overall skin rejuvenation.

Karmella is an expert in Ultherapy — she has done more than 100 treatments in the year the clinic has owned the device. With her meticulous eye and attention to detail, she makes the non-surgical facelift a breeze.

The office staff includes Emelina Jaramillo, Pablo Paz and Alan Coonrod.

They are knowledgeable, friendly and help facilitate a pleasant experience.

SASCC has been voted Best of Santa Fe in various categories by the Santa Fe Reporter for two years in a row.

Dr. Lopez hears many positive testimonials. One woman exclaims, “Before I came in, I felt like a tired old

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woman. Now I feel revitalized and happy.”

Another young woman describes how, “I was always hiding my face, but after my treatments I was a different person.”

“Treatments were a big confidence boost for these women,” recalls Dr. Lopez.

“If you feel good on the outside, it may help you feel good on the inside,” notes Dr. Lopez.

“I have had a rewarding career; it’s been a pleasure serving Santa Fe all these years.”

Above Dr. Leonora Lopez with her staff

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Take Action and Take Care of Your Feet

GET A DIABETIC FOOT EXAM AND KNOW YOUR RISK!

Dr. Chad Squire InMotion Foot & Ankle Center 2019 Galisteo Street Suite K 505.982.0123 info@motionislife.com www.MotionIsLife.com

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here are currently over 28 million people in the United States with diabetes. Half of these people will develop symptoms associated with neuropathy.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is often referred to as polyneuropathy because it involves injury and damage to the nerves that affect skin, muscle tone and sensation in the lower extremities and feet. Many of these issues go unnoticed in patients with diabetes until there is a problem such as an infection. Infections can lead to more serious complications that often result in amputation of the foot or lower leg.

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Did you know diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the United States? Patients with diabetes can develop various complications with their feet, many of which start as ordinary issues that could be easily treated. However, these problems can be adversely affected when neuropathy is present. Neuropathy may start with simple tingling and numbness to the toes and/or foot. Often associated with diabetes, poor circulation can also put the feet at risk. For this reason the American Diabetes Association has strongly recommended your healthcare provider perform a comprehensive diabetic foot exam (CDFE) at least once a year. Additional visits may be necessary depending on each patient.

WHY IS AN EVALUATION SO IMPORTANT? Many of the amputations and ailments associated with diabetes and neuropathy of the feet could have been easily treated before they became a serious problem if a comprehensive diabetic foot evaluation had been performed. Many times these issues are not identified because patients are not seen in time or did not have their annual CDFE. People

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with diabetes suffer unnecessarily from amputations of toes, feet or legs because they did not receive a CDFE or did not heed the information identified in their CDFE. As a physician, your podiatrist is trained to identify these risks and treat you accordingly to avoid problems before they develop or to treat those problems if they are already present.

In most cases, proper care of your feet can also prevent issues like ulcers and greatly reduces risk of amputations.

DID YOU KNOW? • 67% of all lower limb amputations in the United States result from diabetes.

• Foot care programs reduce amputations by 45%-85%.

• Therapeutic footwear lowers risk for amputations by 18%.

TAKE ACTION IF YOU HAVE DIABETES! • Get a diabetic foot evaluation at least annually.

• Know your risk.

• Get yearly neuropathy and vascular testing.

Take action and see a podiatrist today!

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Retirement Redefined

By Henry C. Valdez

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s the baby-boomers move en masse toward retirement, there is a renewed sense of what being an active older adult entails. The Montecito — Santa Fe’s premier active adult community — will quickly change any reservations you may have of what being a healthy and social retirement-age adult looks like. From the moment you walk through the doors of their majestic lobby, you will discover firsthand how The Montecito is indeed the essence of an engaged lifestyle.

From the state-of-the-art gym and lavish Garbo’s restaurant to the relaxing spa and salon, all exceed passé notions of senior living. First and foremost, it is its rich communal atmosphere and amenities that places The Montecito at the forefront of retirement living in New Mexico.

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The Montecito particularly prides itself on individualization of care and services. It’s a community where you can gracefully age in place and still enjoy life to the fullest. With a wonderful continuum that ranges from full-time care to complete independence, at The Montecito you design the life you want and need.

A strong appeal of The Montecito goes beyond care and services, extending to the rich activity residents find available at their fingertips on any given day. With a variety of ongoing classes, vast resort-style amenities and events offered by the excellent and high level staff, there is something for everyone.

It is important to note that much to take advantage of at The Montecito — like the fitness center and dining areas — are also open to the general public. Even if you still live in your home but want to take advantage

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of the health or social activities offered, The Montecito’s doors are open to you.

The fitness center is filled with easy-to-use equipment designed to have low impact and reduce injury, including equipment specifically designed for seniors. This way, residents can stay healthy and in shape without the rigmarole commonly found in gym environments. The Montecito’s gym is open to the public for only $45 a month, with a commitment-free month-to-month membership. The gym is open seven days a week and offers a wide array of fitness classes that target every activity level.

Complementary to the fitness center are country club-style locker rooms complete with steam rooms, showers and dressing rooms. There are also two outdoor hot tubs for relaxing muscles after hitting it hard at the gym.

At the center of The Montecito’s social scene is Garbo’s Restaurant.

With its fine dining atmosphere, the executive chef and talented culinary team deliver a diverse and decadent menu. Eating at Garbo’s is part of the meal service for residents, but is also open to the public. Residents and visitors can enjoy five-star elegant meals without having to leave the community. Adjacent to Garbo’s is the Starlight Lounge and Cabaret. With a full service bar, The Starlight Lounge boasts local and live entertainment as well as a very popular happy hour for residents and the general public.

The community is comprised of 15-and-a-half acres with interspersed walking paths for residents to use either for exercise or simply getting to and from the main building. There is also a doorto-door car service for residents by calling the 24-hour concierge

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service. If a resident chooses, they can be picked up and dropped off anywhere on the property. Through transportation amenities and trails weaving throughout manicured grounds, The Montecito aims to make residents as carefree and comfortable as possible.

Though the amenities are sumptuous and the services are accommodating, none of this would matter if the housing did not match in quality. In fact, the apartments and villas continuously exceed expectations. The private, one-story villas have vaulted ceilings, skylights, fire places and private backyards. Along with the private villas, the independent living apartments and active adult living apartments are open and spacious.

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Whether you’re looking for a sense of community, an active retirement experience or just a nice place to call home, The Montecito offers the gamut.

You can find the best of both worlds — the services and security you need to gracefully age in place and the active community you need to feel as physically and emotionally healthy as ever.

Retirement should be the time of your life; by taking advantage of its exceptional quality of care, services and activities, The Montecito can help make it so.

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Remember to Take Your Pharmaceutical Grade Vitamins

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Brian Hunt Pharmacist Del Norte Pharmacy 1691 Galisteo St. A 505.988.9797 DelNortePharmacy.com

ost of us know we should take our vitamins, but taking a generic vitamin is not enough to ensure optimal health. It’s important to consider taking quality pharmaceutical grade products rather than the standard, mid-grade or food-grade supplements and nutritionals generally found at run-of-the-mill stores and pharmacies.

What are pharmaceutical grade vitamins? Pharmaceutical grade means products made to meet the same standards as medications. One hundred percent of the ingredients a pharmaceutical grade company claims are in their vitamins are in the vitamins, and just as importantly, absolutely nothing else.

One great pharmaceutical grade vitamin company — Nature’s Source — stands above the rest. Its products are manufactured with the most stringent practices in the industry.

All raw material that comes into their manufacturing plant has a certificate of analysis. The company then tests every batch of raw material to verify purity. Nature’s Source pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements were developed by a group of pharmacists to optimize health benefits and

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are manufactured by the two most reputable nutritional companies, Douglas Laboratories and Metagenics.

Nature’s Source offers a range of high quality products to address a multitude of health categories, including adrenal support, cardiovascular health, immune support, prostate support, vitamins deficiencies, antioxidants, blood sugar metabolism, joint/connective tissue, general health, energy/sports/fitness, stress control/relaxants, hair and skin health, liver health, female specialties, microbial support, phytonutrients, hormonal support, neurological and ocular (eye) nutrition.

The pharmacists at Del Norte Pharmacy are experts in checking for drug interactions with current medications and identifying products that may complement prescription therapies. For example, Nature’s Source ubiquinol and CoQ10 are particularly important for patients taking statin-class medications, the medications most commonly used to treat high cholesterol.

Ubiquinol is the reduced, active antioxidant form of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Produced naturally in healthy bodies, ubiquinol is CoQ10 that has been converted for use in the cellular

energy production process. In addition to its critical role in energy production, it is the strongest lipid-soluble antioxidant available, protecting the body’s cells from oxidative stress which can cause damage to proteins, lipids and DNA. If you suffer from congestive heart failure, angina or periodontal disease, or have difficulty breathing at 5,000 ft. above sea level, you may need ubiquinol supplements as part of your daily regimen.

Nature’s Source has several probiotic formulas to address individual’s needs, like Ultra Probiotic Balance, Ultra Probiotic Acute Care, Ultra Probiotic for Women, Ultra Probiotic Intensive Care and Ultra Probiotic Spectrum. Each product is formulated to be the most efficacious probiotic therapy for a particular disease state.

Del Norte’s pharmacists are experts at recommending which is most appropriate.

Age and other factors can hinder the body’s ability to produce and metabolize CoQ10. Some reasons for this include increased metabolic demand, insufficient dietary intake, oxidative stress or any combination of these things. Some reports say this decline becomes apparent around 40 years old, although it can begin as early as 20 in some cases. As the body’s inability to produce CoQ10 begins, supplementation with CoQ10 and/or ubiquinol becomes increasingly important to maintaining good health.

Why should you buy only pharmaceutical grade vitamins?

Additionally, high quality probiotics are critical, particularly in patients on antibiotic treatments or those with recurrent microbe related ailments, such as frequent urinary tract infections and digestive disorders.

about what actually went into their supplements. Of course, only the worst of the worst supplement companies will have toxicity present in their vitamins. There are far more mediocre vitamins on the market than anything else, but more than 50 percent of the products did not contain the amounts of nutrients they claimed to have on their labels.

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In 2003, in light of the increased concerns around bio-terrorism, Nature’s Source raised the bar even further by requiring100 percent purity of raw ingredients from their raw material suppliers. Only 148 out of our 450 vendors were able to meet this new standard.

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Vitamins and dietary supplements made from mid-grade raw ingredients do not work well.

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Most vitamin companies are not necessarily looking out for your best interests much as they are interested in turning a profit.

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In 2002, the entire Australian nutritional industry was shut down after several people died and many more were hospitalized after using tainted vitamins. The problem in Australia was traced to the largest manufacturer of dietary supplements in the country. They were caught falsifying reports

When you spend your money on a Nature’s Source product, you are not only buying the type of supplements that have extraordinary absorption, but you are also assured tainted raw materials will never find their way into your Nature’s Source products.

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Nature’s Source is committed to providing you and your family the highest grade supplements available to ensure optimum health throughout the year.

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Dr. Mark Rasmussen wishes to thank you, our valuable patients!

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THEN &NOW THE SANTA FE OPERA

By Emmaly Wiederholt

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LEFT Anna Christy in ‘Lucio Silla’ photo by Ken Howard for the Santa Fe Opera; ABOVE Regina Sarfaty Rickless as Baba the Turk in The Rake’s Progress, 1957 opening season of the Santa Fe Opera; BELOW Regina Sarfaty Rickless, photo by Linda Carfagno

Then: A Cannon Went Off in the Opera World

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egina Sarfaty Rickless, now an elegant octogenarian, was once an international opera star. She sang in all the big cosmopolitan cities: New York, London, Paris and Zurich. But before that, Regina was a student at Juilliard who just so happened to be selected to sing in the first season of the Santa Fe Opera.

John Crosby — developer, founder and first general director of the Santa Fe Opera — played the piano for the opera department at Juilliard while Regina was a student. “I had no idea who he was,” she recalls. “He came to me one day and told me he was developing an opera company in Santa Fe and he wanted me to become a member. I said, ‘Where is Santa Fe?’” This was in 1957. Three months later he came to her with a contract: five operas, five parts. She was 22 years old and hadn’t yet graduated, but Crosby had confidence in her.

“We rehearsed on the grass in the sunshine. There were no rehearsal facilities whatsoever,” Regina recounts.

“Nobody told me it was a dry climate at

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a high altitude. My nose was bleeding, my lips were cracked and I couldn’t breathe. Little by little I adjusted. I was so busy thinking about my notes and words, I didn’t have time to think if we would be successful. By the way, we sang everything in English back then, and doing operas in English is not easy.

There was no such thing as the electronic libretto in those days.”

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CLOCKWISE Regina Sarfaty Rickless as Suzuki in Madame Butterfly, 1957 opening season of the Santa Fe Opera; Anna Christy in ‘The Last Savage’, photo by Ken Howard for the Santa Fe Opera; Tailgating at the Santa Fe Opera, photo by Kate Russell

Opening night came. Crosby’s father went up to him and said, “You’ve got a winner here.” As Regina puts it: the first night of the Santa Fe Opera, a cannon went off in the opera world.

“The second opera we sang opening season was The Rake’s Progress by Stravinsky. And it just so happened Igor Stravinsky himself sitting in the audience one night,” remembers Regina. “The giant musical mind of the 20th century was sitting right in front of me; my heart was pounding. He knew if I was singing the right or wrong notes or rhythms.

But he wrote in my program: You were wonderful Sarfaty, congratulations!”

There were only 480 seats in the original opera house, but they were packed every night with men in tuxedos and women in furs. As the seasons continued and the years went by, the Santa Fe Opera’s presence only grew in

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size and stature, erupting from the tiny seeds Crosby had planted.

time, there’s an exciting artistic energy throughout the whole city.”

“Santa Fe back in the 50s wasn’t anything like it is today. It was a small town with a cozy family atmosphere,” Regina describes. “But we were successful. The first four years I did 13 operas. It opened my mind. I couldn’t wait to come back to Santa Fe each season. I loved it.”

This year, Anna looks forward to a veritable romp; Daughter of the Regiment is a comedy, as was the last opera she performed in Santa Fe. She recalls how in 2011, she doesn’t know how the show got on stage because the cast was laughing all the time. “I think this year will be a riot as well,” she foretells. “I can’t imagine a better group of people.”

Now: A Place Unlike Any Other Anna Christy has sung in the Santa Fe Opera three times: in 2003, 2005 and 2011. This year will be her fourth season, and she will be singing the lead of Marie in the season opener Daughter of the Regiment. She describes singing in Santa Fe as visiting paradise: “It is the most stunning place to work. There’s a feeling of vacation. If I weren’t working so hard singing it would feel like I was at a spa with music floating in the air. At the same

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But what Anna’s looking forward to most, in her own words, is: “When I’m onstage and the breeze is going and the sun has just set, there’s this feeling of being in a place unlike anywhere else. To be in that place at that moment, when I could be anywhere, is just amazing. It happens every time.”

For more information visit SantaFeOpera.org.

Showing Your Work in its Best Light

Since 1981, The Photography Studio has created thousands of commercial photographs for hundreds of artists and businesses. I offer here some suggestions to help you get the best possible photos of your items. While in this article I speak about photographing artwork, everything I say also applies to any other type of merchandise.

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f you have things to sell, great photos of your products make the sales process much easier. From sumptuous images of mouthwatering entrées to breathtakingly vivid renditions of jewels, perfect photographs of your products bring clients to your door.

Unfortunately, photography may not be your area of expertise. So, how do you get those great photos?

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First, decide where to photograph your work. One option is a photo studio with controlled lighting.

Another is your place of business.

Many of the images in this issue were photographed onsite at galleries. We used portable lighting systems along with existing light sources, such as the sun or interior lighting fixtures.

There can be problems with lighting onsite however, because different types of light create color casts in the photos. We can correct most of these digitally, but if your artwork requires critically accurate color, try to bring your pieces into a studio.

Make sure your artwork is free of dust and fingerprints. Have materials you normally use to clean your pieces available. If your work is reflective, like bronzes or oil paintings, try to delay the final high-gloss polish or lacquer coating until after the photo session.

Consider the purpose of your photos.

Are they simple catalog shots to show your art clearly? Or are they dramatic ad shots to grab the viewer’s

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attention? Does the image need to match other images on a page? What about props? Bring some that might enhance your pieces, along with display hardware you normally use.

Be careful not to overdo the props; the focus of the photo should be your work, not things around it.

If your objects are three-dimensional, like sculpture or jewelry, consider what angles look best. If your work is flat, decide whether to include a frame in the photo, although deep frames may throw shadows on the edges of the artwork. Decide on individual shots of each piece, a grouping of pieces, or both.

Decide what final photo products you require. Do you need digital files for the web? Images for magazine or print ads? Portfolio prints? If you are entering a juried show, get image requirements for your submission.

They should indicate if you need prints or digital files, and the type and size of files required.

Finally, I encourage you to be present while your images are created. The considerations above do not have to be firmly decided before starting. The photo shoot is a creative process and you can always change your mind, try different angles and lighting, or have things adjusted in the computer after the photos are taken. You should end up with dynamic images that sell your work for you!

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The Perfect Place to Dine on a Warm Summer night

By Deborah Stone Photos Carolyn Wright

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n less than two years L’Olivier has not only established a definite name for itself, but is now widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in Santa Fe. Under the highly competent helm of Nathalie Bonnard Grenet and her husband, well-known chef Xavier Grenet, the charming Galisteo St. establishment is thriving, receiving accolades and rave reviews from both locals and tourists alike.

Trained at the esteemed French School of Culinary Art: Ferrandi in Paris and L’Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland,

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chef Grenet has more than 25 years of experience. He worked at Le Jamin under the leadership of Joel Robuchon, at the Essex House in New York and at the landmark restaurant Barcelona in San Francisco, earning high praise from food critics for the “explosive yet balanced flavors of his cuisine.” A fan of the Southwest, he arrived in Santa Fe in 2000 and was the executive chef at Ristra for thirteen years where he made an indelible mark on the city’s culinary scene. There he proceeded to infuse his French-inspired dishes with bold Southwest flavors. In 2002, chef Grenet

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was awarded the top recognition of his peers with an invitation to prepare a dinner in New York City at the acclaimed James Beard Foundation.

At L’Olivier, he continues this legacy with a series of delectable entrées, ranging from coq au vin and sautéed Scottish salmon to rosemary braised beef short ribs, glazed suckling pig and braised leg of lamb. Vegetarians need not despair as there’s always a chef’s vegetarian special of the day in addition to an entrée or two that meets the criteria. The creative menu also includes the ever-popular

“It reminds us of France, where everyone eats oysters on ice outside and it’s such a pleasant experience.”

escargot, which receives a different type of preparation than one typically finds in other restaurants. Here, the escargot are presented in little casseroles and sautéed with garlic butter, black forest ham, tomatoes, spinach and slivered almonds.

Squash blossom tempura, recently added to the menu, gives a notable nod to the Southwest. Stuffed with boursin cheese, it’s served with red chile beurre blanc sauce.

New for the restaurant is an oyster bar and small plate(s) selection available 4:30-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. “We know lots of people love oysters,” says Bonnard Grenet, “but they’re not really common in Santa Fe. We wanted to offer

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something unique to our customers and we have a great space for it with our bar located on the outdoor patio.” She adds, “It reminds us of France, where everyone eats oysters on ice outside and it’s such a pleasant experience.” The oysters, which predominantly come from the west coast, are offered either raw or fried with crispy leeks and harissa mayonnaise. Additional small plates available include herbed fried calamari with lime sweet chili sauce, shrimp flautas with basil sauce, pan catalan (toasted bread with garlic, tomato and cured ham) and a cheese plate.

With the weather getting warmer, L’Olivier’s intimate patio will undoubtedly be a happening place in town. Surrounded

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by a picturesque garden, it’s the perfect place to dine ‘à la fraiche’. L’Olivier offers an extensive wine list featuring French or North American wines exclusively, along with assorted aperitifs, beer and hard cider. And for those with a sweet tooth, rest assured, the desserts are heavenly.

From the chocolate soufflé and tarte tatin to the floating island (soft meringue with crème anglaise topped with hard caramel) and opera (French cake with layers of almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup, layered with ganache and coffee buttercream, then covered in a chocolate glaze), you’ll be swooning after the first bite.

If you’re looking for a delectable culinary experience at a reasonable price, the three-course menu $35 prix fixe will be the perfect fit Monday through Thursday evenings. For an outstanding event, the ‘menu gastronomique’ (offered Friday

and Saturday nights only) is ideal for those with a healthy appetite who want to sample chef Grenet’s specialties, including a cold appetizer, a warm appetizer, fish dish and meat dish, plus a cheese plate, dessert and glass of Grand Courtage, Blanc de Blancs; it’s a perfect French dining experience you’ll never forget!

Whatever you eat at L’Olivier, you can count on many of the ingredients being local and organic. “We use as many local products as we can,” comments Bonnard Grenet. “We work directly with the farmers, or companies who buy locally as much as possible. That’s important to us.”

L’Olivier 229 Galisteo St. 505.989.1919 LolivierSantaFe.com

L-R Xavier Grenet, chef and Nathalie Bonnard Grenet

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Olive Grove has come a long way since its 2010 kiosk opening. In the beginning, we only had a few olive oils, balsamic vinegars aged up to 25 years, a small selection of salts and a few seasonings.

Our product selection allows anyone who loves to cook — from the professional to the weekend chef — to have access to extremely high quality food items in use in five star restaurants around the world.

Today, we have balsamic vinegars aged up to 100 years, rare and exotic salts, seasonings and various food products from more than 20 countries around the world.

Olive Grove is truly a unique shopping experience. Not only do we have a marvelous selection of rare and hard-to-find food products, but once you make your selection you will be thrilled to find the price listed is the total price you pay — nothing more, nothing less.

Teas and teapots, pasta flour, preserves, sauces and the largest selection of truffle products in New Mexico make Olive Grove the most unique gourmet and rare food store around.

In a nutshell, that’s what Olive Grove is all about: the best tasting, highest quality gourmet and rare food products from around the world.

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Locally Owned — Not a Franchise

Where History Meets Flavor

By Elaine Ritchel Photos Linda Carfagno

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ucked away through a small passageway just steps from St. Francis Cathedral, La Casa Sena waits to be discovered. Ducking into Sena Plaza, the modern-day bustle disappears and you lose yourself in the tranquility of its old-world charm.

One of the oldest houses in Santa Fe, Sena Plaza was once home to Major Jose Sena, his wife Dona Isabel Cabeza de Baca and their numerous children.

Even then, La Casa Sena was known for its mouth-watering cuisine, fit for notable guests like famous frontiersman Kit Carson.

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Today, La Casa Sena’s grandeur can still be felt in its elegant but inviting dining room, warmed by a central fireplace and the soft glow of a candelabra hanging from wooden vigas overhead.

A contemporary cantina offers cabaretstyle entertainment seven nights a week, provided by none other than the waitstaff themselves — all professional singers.

The heart of La Casa Sena is its outdoor courtyard, an oasis of lush foliage, twinkling lights, a bubbling fountain and a historic wishing well.

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experience every time, whether it’s lunch, dinner with entertainment, sitting outside on our patio or perusing our wine shop — we have a lot to offer under one roof,” says Matt Gonzalez, La Casa Sena’s general manager.

This summer, a new full bar opens on the patio right in front of the wine shop. It’s the perfect spot to relax with friends and family, sample the full menu and sample the extensive wine list.

“Our wine program features over 2,000 wines with something to suit everyone, from the aficionado to those who just

At La Casa Sena, everything from its delicious food, inspired wine program, great service and, of course, its ambiance and rich history create an unforgettable experience. want to have a good glass of wine,” says Jon Paul Leos, La Casa Sena’s wine director, who enjoys tracking down unique wines and encouraging guests to try something new. The wine shop hosts tastings once a month, and in the summer the shop partners with the cantina to offer entertainment along with tastings.

Leos and Chef Patrick Gharrity, the culinary force behind La Casa Sena, are also working together to create wine pairings that complement the summer menu. What sort of pairing might you find on the menu this season?

“Halibut with sundried tomato truffled risotto and a roasted red bell pepper sauce is just one possibility,” reveals Gharrity. Leos suggests sipping a rosé to complement the flavorful red pepper sauce.

Originally from Ohio and trained in French-style cooking, Chef Gharrity draws on regional flavors to create what he calls new American west cuisine. “I like to think outside the box and experiment combining flavors. I’m not afraid to try anything,” he says. Traditional New Mexican dishes, like the very popular green chile cheeseburger and enchiladas, are on the menu too.

At La Casa Sena, everything from its delicious food, inspired wine program, great service and, of course, its ambiance and rich history create an unforgettable experience. With a smile, Chef Gharrity sums it up best: “This place is magic.”

La Casa Sena 125 E Palace Ave 505.988.9232 LaCasaSena.net Patrick Gharrity, chef

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For Alfresco Dining at its Finest,

Head to Midtown Bistro

By Deborah Stone Photos Carolyn Wright

With the warm weather finally here, everyone wants to eat outside.

It’s a quintessential Santa Fe experience both locals and visitors enjoy.

Midtown Bistro’s patio has become a magnet for diners seeking exceptionally fine food served in an alfresco setting.

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ith native plants, a lovely rock garden and soothing tableside fountains, the place has a Zen-like aura.

And at night all lit up, it’s a sight of beauty.

It’s not all about good looks though at Midtown Bistro. Food takes center stage and shines under the highly capable helm of executive chef Angel Estrada.

Estrada is also co-owner of the restaurant with longtime Santa Fe restaurateur, Edmund Catanach.

whatever was fresh from the farm,” says Estrada. “My father is a farmer so that’s how I learned about the importance of using locally sourced products. I work with the local farmers here and my menu is all about using what’s in season.” Estrada describes Midtown Bistro’s cuisine as “American food with a Southwest flair.”

The men opened the bistro two and a half years ago, and it has quickly gained recognition as one of the top eateries in the city. Estrada, who spent 18 years at Santacafé, the last six as its executive chef, views himself as eclectic in his approach to food. He draws from a variety of different cuisines including Italian, Mexican and American. The oldest of eight kids, he initially learned how to cook from his mother before moving, at the age of 16, to the U.S. from Mexico.

His dishes are inventive combinations with delightful flavors, crafted for his customers’ tasting pleasure. There’s always a soup of the day, made fresh, followed by an array of appetizers including such specialties as crispy calamari with citrus chipotle aioli and habanero pineapple sauces, roasted pork or chicken taquitos and spring vegetable tempura with sweet and sour sauce. A selection of creative salads pair ingredients like watercress, shaved fennel, pink grapefruit, oranges and avocado together or baby arugula, Belgian endive, apples and Spanish goat cheese.

“I learned how to make everything from scratch, using whatever was available,

At lunch, the grilled bistro steak salad with baby bok choy is a consistent winner,

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as is the salad nicoise with either seared rare ahi tuna or grilled shrimp. Sandwich entrées are also popular, particularly the reuben, roasted pork loin and A.B.L.T. “I added avocado to the B.L.T.,” explains Estrada, “and people seem to really like it.

I use smoked bacon with it, too. They also love our homemade lemon pepper potato chips. We’ve actually become famous for them.”

When evening rolls around, diners have their pick of a number of delectable entrées from the surf, including seared New Zealand bluenose sea bass and achiote marinated grilled Scottish salmon. Meat eaters can opt for the grilled farm fresh rib eye, grilled New Zealand rack of lamb or grilled French cut pork chop among other offerings from the turf. If you’re a vegetarian, chef Estrada’s got you covered, too. “Try the quinoa and black bean pilaf with sautéed spring vegetables,” he says. “It’s been very popular, even among non-vegetarians.”

The restaurant has made a definite mark in the fine dinner category, but

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it also does a brisk lunchtime business according to Catanach. He says, “We were voted Best Business Lunch for 2014 by the Santa Fe Reporter,” which gave us some nice recognition.” He notes the restaurant’s location in the city’s midtown area attracts local business folks and docs from the hospital. Locals make up a sizeable portion of the establishment’s clientele.

Slowly but surely, tourists are also making their way to the restaurant. “They’re beginning to find us now that we’ve been around a few years, but we’re a little off of the beaten track for them,” adds Catanach. “The locals, though, have supported us from day one.”

Brunch, a favorite meal among Santa Fe residents, is another draw at Midtown Bistro. You’ll find a variety of egg dishes, pancakes, sandwiches, salads and soups on the menu. Take note of the French toast. It’s named after Estrada’s daughter, Ilsse, and it’s stuffed with mascarpone cheese, accompanied by fresh berries and smoked bacon. Future plans for Midtown Bistro include an extended private dining area with a sit-down bar, which will be adjacent to the restaurant. “This is an upcoming development for us, and we’re very excited about it,” comments Catanach. “Stay tuned for more news.”

Midtown Bistro 901 W. San Mateo Rd. 505.820.3121 MidtownBistroSF.com

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Pizzeria esPiritu – "A Taste of Heaven" High Quality Italian food in a relaxed setting.

Pizza, Pasta, Calzones, Salads, Sandwiches and a great selection of fine wines. Ranked in the top ten Yelp restaurants in 2012. Urban Spoon "Talk of the Town Award" 2012.

1722-A St Michaels Drive | 505.424.8000 www.pizzeriaespiritu.net

Santa Fe’s Café Society Photos Carolyn Wright

It’s a warm night. You can practically smell magic in the air. You’re looking for a bite to eat and some sweet summer wine, but more importantly, you’re looking for atmosphere. You’re looking for somewhere festive, somewhere with music hanging on the breeze as dancers rustle along art-filled halls. Whether you know it or not, you’re looking for El Farol.

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or the past 180 years — since 1835 — the old adobe building that houses El Farol has been a warm gathering place of great food, outstanding entertainment and warm friendship.

David Salazar bought El Farol 30 years ago on July 18, 1985. Before that, he worked in a number of fields ranging from cable television to contractual work for the government. Born in Hernandez, New Mexico (made iconic

by Ansel Adams “Moonrise over Hernandez”), Salazar’s family history in New Mexico traces back to 1793.

Salazar’s father ran a general store and the family used to deliver all the way up to the Colorado border. Salazar left New Mexico after high school and lived and worked around the United States. Before moving back to New Mexico, he was in Washington D.C. developing rural economic policy for the Carter administration.

When he returned to New Mexico, he continued to do contractual work for the government, but also took up real estate. As for how he came to own and run El Farol, he relates, “I listed El Farol and started looking at it more and more, thinking it was something I’d like to do. So I bought my own listing. I had never worked in a restaurant before in my life.”

“When people come out to El Farol, they have an opportunity to enjoy a café society. I remember a long time ago when people would go out they would dress up, eat, dance and listen to music. We’re not in an era of dressing up, especially out here in the west, but we do have good food and great entertainers, and we try to put it all together. Our byline is: come for the food, stay for the music,” describes Salazar. “The feel of a summer night can either be a hustle bustle or cozy and romantic. Since our patio not only has regular restaurant chairs but sofas as well, it is very leisurely and welcoming.”

With flamenco every Saturday as well as nightly music, El Farol offers the best of both dining and live entertainment. “We’re also expanding, using the stage to feature other types of entertainment,” Salazar explains.

“We’re hosting tributes to Cole Porter,

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Lena Horne and Billy Holiday. We’re working with the opera where some of their apprentices will come sing arias.

Some of the local theater groups will come do short plays with limited cast.

Things of that sort are in progress.

We’re very excited.”

Summer is also an exciting time for executive chef Giovanni. “When the weather changes, we change the menu.

This summer we will have ceviches, gazpachos and all kinds of salads.

We work hard to bring a Spanish flair to our menu outside the classic New Mexican fare. I like to create. It’s the best part of this position,” he says.

Giovanni has been the executive chef for three years, but has worked at El Farol for 10 years.

Beyond the menu and music, El Farol’s larger compound is more than just the restaurant. It also comprises greenhouses, a gallery and gift shop. “We try to intelligently use all the space on the compound. In the summertime that becomes more feasible,” notes Salazar. Last year, the kitchen staff estimated 800 lb. of vegetables were taken out of El Farol’s private greenhouses.

The onsite gallery and gift shop provide additional ways to integrate the café society of El Farol. After a delectable bite, customers can peruse the works of Maxfield Scott, Roland Van Loon, Nacha Mendez, Patrick Dougherty, Marilyn Saks and Ellie Beth Scott. Check the El Farol website for art openings and events.

“Come for the food, stay for the music” is the shorter, more poetic way of saying, “Come to El Farol for the onsite-grown delicious food, stay for the renowned local music, dance, theater and art.” It gets a little wordy, and by the time you’ve read the whole sentence, chances are you’re whisked away by the magic of El Farol anyway.

El Farol 808 Canyon Rd. 505.983.9912 www.ElFarolSF.com Executive Chef Giovanni

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TOP John Schaeffer’s Santa Fe Graffiti, Encaustic 24 x 30 BOTTOM John Barker’s Mrs. Dawson, Acrylic 20 x 30

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anta Fe has a reputation for being an art haven. With over 250 galleries in a city of just under 70,000 residents, Santa Fe has one of the largest art markets in the country and, according to a study by the National Endowment for the Arts, New Mexico has the highest number of artists per capita in the United States. To say the City of Holy Faith is an artist’s town is practically an understatement.

However, this wasn’t always the case.

Although Santa Fe itself is over 400 years old and sits atop a thousandyear-old pueblo, it wasn’t until the last century that artists started making their way to the little mountain city, intrigued by the indigenous culture and stunning landscape. Many artists travelling from the east even saw Santa Fe as an isolated bohemian escape.

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Some of the first artists to arrive in the early 20th century included Carlos Vierra, Warren Rollins, Sheldon Parsons, Paul Burlin and Gerald Cassidy. With city and state funded museums creating incentives and programs to support the fledgling colony of artists, Santa Fe was well on its way to being the art mecca it is known as today.

There is a saying among Santa Feans along the lines of: you can’t swing a stick without hitting an artist. While Fine Lifestyles doesn’t advocate testing the veracity of this saying, we do appreciate the wealth and breadth of art available as a result of all the artists who call Santa Fe home, and with these thoughts in mind, we welcome you to our gallery guide.

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The Breadth and Depth of

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John Schaeffer and Sherry Ikeda’s Gallery 901 specializes in Encaustic Art, Modern Contemporary Art, jewelry and sculpture. They are excited to announce the opening of Gallery 901’s new space at 708 Canyon Road. In addition to the fresh locale, another important addition is director Craig Anderson. But beyond new changes and the prodigious talent Schaeffer and Ikeda bring to the gallery in their own right, the following gives a sense of the breadth and depth of artistic talent showcased on 901’s walls.

Catherine Kirkwood‫‏‬ “I grew up on the East Coast close to Long Island Sound. I spent my summers swimming, and in the winter I walked the beach for solitude and contemplation,” remembers artist Catherine Kirkwood.

However, Kirkwood’s current series of water paintings started in Santa Fe in the desert southwest, away from water. “I am drawn to the quiet and otherworldliness of water, the sense of things hidden in the depths,” she describes. “I am visually fascinated by the different layers one sees when looking at the water — the reflections of the sky, the movement on the surface and the abstraction of what is below. Water lilies and koi add another dimension of color and form above and below the surface.”

Bobbie Goodrich‫‏‬ After many years as an oil painter, photography took center stage after Bobbie Goodrich purchased her first digital

SLR camera. Next came her introduction to creative software programs for image enhancement, which added a whole new dimension to satisfying her creative ambitions. “As a painter, I acquired the knowledge and skills for exercising my creative vision in the digital darkroom.

My achievements are directly related to my understanding of the fundamentals of producing fine art: composition, design and perspective, color harmony or disharmony, tonal value, creating a center of interest using soft edges/hard edges, light and shadow and depth of field. Applying these principles must be taken into consideration when creating an artistic work of art, whether sculpture, painting or photograph or whatever medium that may be,” says Goodrich.

Marina Brownlow Marina Brownlow is a mixed media artist living and working in Santa Fe. She was born in Nicosia, Cyprus to English and Greek Cypriot parents and formally

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educated in the UK. Moving to New Mexico from England in the late 1980s, Brownlow also traveled and lived in Cyprus, Borneo, The Gambia, Kenya, Korea, Malawi and Uruguay, which shaped and influenced her life and art.

“Not knowing where you belong allows one to become an observer,” she explains.

The challenges of displacement among multiple cultures and languages have sharpened her capacities to absorb and adapt, allowing rich fertilization. As a result, her work sits upon the cross roads of variance and reconciliation, freedom and discipline. Always interested in pushing limits, Brownlow works with diverse art forms and materials including sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, bronze, steel, glass, wood, leather, rope, fiber, wax and clay.

Deborah Gold‫‏‬ In 1989, Deborah Gold moved to Santa Fe from New York City. One year later she opened her own gallery on historical

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Canyon Road. Her motivation to have her own gallery was to bring to life all the ideas she had about art and its meaning and to develop with no constraint her passion for painting. To observe Gold paint is to see a prodigious talent at work display a unique combination of virtuosity and spontaneity. Gold’s interpretation of the tradition of Impressionism is an organic merging of vivid, rich and luscious colors with great sensuous appeal. Her application of spontaneous strokes creates a deep sense of harmony within her compositions.

Anthony Abbate‫‏‬ Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1949, Anthony Abbate has been a resident of Santa Fe since 1981. He studied fine arts at Rhode Island College and has been creating various forms of artwork for over 30 years. He recently discovered the relationship between realism and abstraction with his versed series on cactus.

Dave Newman‫‏‬ “My collage work is heavily influenced by life’s objects — signs, buildings, music,

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advertisements and nostalgia,” observes Dave Newman. “Sometimes my art begins on the side of the road where I’ve found an interesting object. I search garage sales, junk yards and antique swap meets for items I can work into a painted collage construction. I use photos I’ve taken, acrylic paint, wood, metal, silkscreened images and found objects to weave a story with my art.”

Newman wants people to draw their own conclusions when looking at his work. For Newman, there is always something else to see, and he aims for his work to reflect that outlook. When not working on collages, Newsom paints.

His acrylic paintings on canvas and wood are spontaneous commentaries of pop culture through the replication of coffee cups, television, hearts and common spaces people live in. They are created with a fun and whimsical feel because, in Newman’s words, “I tend to view life in that way.”

Christine Norton Christine Norton has worked in a variety of different art mediums. For years she was primarily focused in fiber arts but a

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jewelry class over 10 years ago changed her focus and she been a jewelry artist ever since. Certified in precious metal clay in 2003, she continues to make fine jewelry pieces to this day.

Karen Frey “My work is a window into my life,” notes artist Karen Frey. “I paint what I see, know, love and find entertaining. While my work is representational, my challenge is to question what I am actually seeing.

I interpret reality into an organized array of shapes, colors, and marks. Equally compelling is my fascination with technical applications.” Frey describes how by challenging her work technically, she keeps herself fluctuating between elation and frustration: “My most successful works come about when I set ego aside and honor the potential of my materials. This is when I become a conduit between materials and art.”

The wide array of skill and talent found at Gallery 901 makes it a must on any Canyon Road visit.

Gallery 901 708 Canyon Rd. 505.780.8390 www.Gallery901.org

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GF Contemporary Beyond the Standard

By Henny Buffinga Photos Luke Montavon

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ocated in the iconic art hub of Canyon Road, GF Contemporary is a fine art gallery that represents both talented emerging and established artists. It predominantly features works of mixed media using wood, steel, paper and more. “You won’t find the standard ‘oil on canvas’ here,” says owner Deborah Fritz.

Always innovative and fresh, GF Contemporary is constantly bringing in new artists, so there is always something new to see. With a diverse clientele

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ranging from first-time purchasers to seasoned collectors, GF Contemporary appeals to all demographics. “Santa Fe has such a broad range of lures, be it food, art, weather or performance art, we have it all and thus a very diverse clientele,” says Fritz. “The best part of my job is helping clients grow their collections.”

I decided to open Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art in 2001,” she explains. Eight years later, she opened GF Contemporary across the street to focus on less representational and more conceptual art. Using her artistic talents and business acumen, she excelled and found some extraordinary artists to feature in her gallery.

After graduating in 1996 from the University of New Mexico, Fritz decided to move to Santa Fe with the dream of becoming an artist. “It was such an exciting time in Santa Fe and the gallery world that

A former dancer and self-taught painter, Gigi Mills grew up in a circus family and is now one of GF Contemporary’s foremost artists. Referencing not only the physical world, her beaches, seascapes

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and interiors demonstrate a myriad of viewpoints, resulting in truly imaginary spaces. An attention to flat geometric shapes, a rarity of detail and a tendency to define her figures as silhouettes lends anonymity to her subjects. Mills deconstructs the everyday, then surprises by uniting layers of rich oils to capture ethereal images that are both intensely personal and timeless. Her annual show will be opening on Aug. 14 at the gallery.

Fe with a particular piece in mind and are so surprised by the diversity on Canyon Road. GF Contemporary is dedicated to finding art that is cutting edge, compelling and meaningful. We understand that acquiring art can be a passionate process that occurs between the collector, artist and gallery. We strive to create a remarkable, ongoing collaboration between those three forces.”

Fritz is passionate about art, and her gallery provides a welcoming environment to celebrate that shared passion. Connecting clients with the right piece allows her to be a part of the legacy of each collection, and she loves being a part of that process.

“Our ultimate objective is for the collector to feel engaged in a long lasting relationship that will ultimately result in a life enriched by fine art and the camaraderie of the collecting process,” continues Fritz. “We would love to participate with you in your personal art journey.”

“Canyon Road is a very special place,” Fritz says. “You can wander into all sorts of galleries and see work from all over the world. Many of our visitors come to Santa

Upcoming shows include Rachel Darnell and Michael Wilding on July 10, Gigi Mills on Aug. 14 and Katie Metz on Sept. 4. For more information, visit GF Contemporary today.

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GF Contemporary 707 Canyon rd.

505.983.3707 art@gfcontemporary.com www.GFcontemporary.com

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Of Metaphors and Magic

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hink of a kaleidoscope, how mundane objects are cast through mirror and glass into metaphor, even magic. It is a question of shifting perspective, of looking at reality through an altering lens and beginning to see and appreciate complexities that are not at once obvious.

The Longworth Gallery offers this lens of the world.

Specializing in Metaphorical and Magical Realism, the rooms and walls of this adobe gallery are strewn with fantastical imaginings of 20 exceptional artists in mediums of oil, bronze, glass, clay, silk, exotic woods and even re-purposed ivory from antique piano keys.

Hailing from Oxford England, retired professional horse trainer Lisa Rodgers — owner and director of The Longworth

Gallery — has passionately represented these world-class artists for almost 10 years. Featured in this magical place are two of the world’s most gifted artists: Vladimir Kush and Michael Parkes.

Vladimir Kush developed the style and artistic language for which he is best known: Metaphorical Realism.

Through the medium of his paintings and sculptures, Kush transforms through

Above photo Lisa Rodgers, Owner of Longworth Gallery; bottom works l-r Diary of Discoveries by Vladimir Kush 24” x 42”; Moon Thief by Michael Parkes, Limited edition giclee on canvas, Released exclusively to Longworth and will debut at his reception here in October.

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metaphor and allegory the linguistic to the visual. “We live not in a world of facts, but one of meanings and symbols.

Our thinking is naturally metaphorical within the limits of our existing cultural medium,” says Kush. By presenting the evasive and ever-changing world through metaphor and allegory, he bridges two widely separated subjects, two seemingly incompatible things so that they not only make sense but also challenge our psyche while touching our heart. It is exactly this fusion that catapulted his work to international fame, going so far as to win the coveted award of best painter of the year at Artistes du Monde at Cannes in 2011. On the inspirational motif evident throughout his paintings, Rodgers explains, “Because he came from a dark place, he will only paint light, love, hope and optimism using subjects such as romance, spiritualism, nature and engineering, which, while seemingly unrelated, are all intrinsically connected.”

Also represented at The Longworth Gallery is the world’s leading Magical Realist, Michael Parkes — painter, sculptor, and perhaps most famously, master stone lithographer. Michael’s art evokes mysteries which can often only be deciphered through an appreciation of ancient mythology, eastern philosophy, a touch of art deco and a measure of influence from the Renaissance.

Parkes has had one-man exhibitions at the Basel Art Fair in Switzerland, Art Chicago, New York Art Expo, Frankfurt Book Fair, Amsterdam Art Fair, Tefaf Art and Antiques Fair Maastricht, and is represented by prestigious galleries in Amsterdam, France, Denmark, Italy and the United States. In 2007, Parkes was the guest of honour and featured artist in the international show Venus and the Female Intuition, exhibited in Denmark and Holland. Only recently, following the death of his master printer, Parkes’ publisher convinced Parkes to bring

his lithographs to life dimensionally by reinterpreting them in bronze. Of the 22 galleries in the United States representing him, The Longworth Gallery is honoured to have been chosen as one of only three galleries to host an artist’s reception for Parkes in 2015 (on the 9th of October).

Friday, the 22nd of May is the Longworth Gallery’s annual anniversary event, in which the artists are invited to celebrate their vision with the public and share in the appreciation of the kaleidoscopic metaphorical and magical perspectives The Longworth Gallery offers.

“Without a proper appreciation of the artists, a gallerist is nothing,” notes Rodgers. “I am their ambassador.”

The Longworth Gallery 530 & 532 Canyon Rd. 505.989.4210 TheLongworthGallery.com

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Artists in the Alley Tucked in an alley off Canyon Road is a little treasure trove of artists and artisans. The artists in the alley include Bindle Stick Studio, Catenary Art Gallery, Darkbird Studio, Linda St. Clair’s Gallery, Nordwall Gallery & Studio and SoulfulSilks, who collectively offer some of the best arts and crafts available on Canyon Road, let alone in Santa Fe. Bindle Stick Studio is the workshop and gallery of narrative artist Jeffrey Schweitzer, who creates unique worlds for books, installations and short films. His beautifully crafted cut paper sculptures and ink paintings are a must see when visiting Canyon Road. Schweitzer also exhibits his work with Artbreak Gallery and The Carlton Arms Art Project in New York City and has exhibited extensively nationally and internationally.

Bindle Stick Studio Jeffrey Schweitzer 616 1/2 A Canyon Rd. 917.679.8080 BindleStickStudio.com

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catenary art Gallery is a space that provides a clean-lined, sophisticated setting for its collection of artwork. The gallery represents international and local contemporary artists who work in a variety of genres and media, including photography, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, upcycled media, sculpture and glass. The southwest and Santa Fe have a strong presence in the gallery, but the scope of the artwork encompasses global visions and ideas.

Catenary Art Gallery 616 1/2 Canyon Rd. 505.982.2700 CatenaryArtGallery.com

dark Bird Studio is at the very end of Canyon Alley in an old adobe home that captures the charm of historic Santa Fe. The studio features both dramatic black and white wild horse photographs by Kat Livengood and paintings by art renegade Kelly Moore, featuring his dark birds and dead cowboys. The artwork, in combination with a hidden garden setting, make this a destination point for savvy travelers who like to venture off the main road.

Dark Bird Studio 620 Canyon Rd.

www.darkbirdstudio.net.

linda St. clair’S goal as an artist is to explore the fascinating lives of animals and reveal on canvas the personalities of creatures great and small. Whether her subjects are of the barnyard, domestic or wild variety, they are the product of wildlife’s vital energy and broad emotional range. St. Clair’s paintings are exhibited and collected throughout the nation and worldwide. Some of her collectors include the University of Texas and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. She is a two-time recipient of the Grumbacher Gold Medal and member of the Society of Animal Artists in New York.

Linda St. Clair Gallery 616-C Canyon Rd. 505.795.5640 LindaStClair.com

n o r dwa l l G a l l e ry & Studio features the artwork of award winning Pawnee/Ojibwe artist Raymond Nordwall. Nordwall paints Native American impressionistic landscape and wildlife pieces. He and his wife, Gina, have owned their gallery on Canyon Road for 16 years. He says, “Through my art, I want to inspire people to learn about the beautiful native culture and the appreciation native people have for nature.”

Nordwall Gallery & Studio 618 Canyon Rd. 505.988.5057 NordwallArt.com

Since 1983, SoulfulSilkS artist Har Hari Kaur has offered an array of colorful and textural hand-dyed silk scarves, shawls and apparel for everyday casuals to elegant occasions. Her journey began upon moving to Taos, New Mexico where, as she puts it, “The Land of Enchantment became my school yard. The high desert and mountain color palette always seemed to inspire me.” With a belief in giving women opportunities to sense their innate radiance and femininity, Har Hari’s specialties are color consultations and unusual scarf tying tips.

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SoulfulSilks 618 Canyon Rd. 505.989.3828 SoulfulSilks.com

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Bobbie Goodrich

Karen Frey

Christine Norton

Niki Sherey

708 Canyon Road * Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-780-8390 * www.gallery901.org

Dave Newman

Marina Brownlow

Deborah Gold

Catherine Kirkwood

708 Canyon Road * Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-780-8390 * www.gallery901.org

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The Young and the Bold MEI Gallery Showcases American Indian Talent

By Elaine Ritchel Photos Linda Carfagno

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fresh face on Canyon Road, MEI Gallery opened its doors last September to exhibit contemporary Native American art. The force behind MEI is Mary Elizabeth Irene, an Oklahoma native who has lived in Santa Fe for fifteen years.

Her youthful enthusiasm is tangible as she breezes through the adobe gallery, explaining the vibrant paintings and sculptures on view.

A successful professional jeweler who has exhibited at the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Smithsonian, Irene knew from the beginning of her own career she wanted to showcase the work of

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other talented artists. “It was important to me that we have more galleries that are Native American owned and that showcase Native American art from another perspective,” explains Irene, who is Muscogee (Creek).

MEI represents established artists, such as ledger artist Sheridan MacKnight, sculptor Upton Ethelbah and painter Craig George, as well as up-and-coming artists like 22-year old Del Curfman, the ‘rock star’ of the gallery, who will be interning at the Smithsonian’s NMAI and apprenticing with painter Tony Abeyta this summer.

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“We always have an artist in house,” says Irene, gesturing to a couple of Curfman’s expressive canvases drying on a table and a pair of workbenches where she and jeweler Fernando Benally craft intricate designs.

“You can come in and meet us. People have fun in here. There are a lot of laughs.”

On your next Canyon Road stroll, be sure to visit MEI for a fresh and inviting look at work by contemporary Native American artists.

MEI Gallery 662 Canyon Rd. 505.780.5476 www.MEIGallery.com

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ntering Catenary Art Gallery, artseekers leave the southwestern beige of adobe architecture and step into something decidedly modern.

As one of the only galleries on Canyon Road with contemporary architecture, viewers and clients know right away they’re in for more than the usual Canyon Road fare.

“My background is in science. The name of the gallery, Catenary, is a term for a unique shape that has inspired many artistic and architectural creations. And since we’re a unique gallery, we thought the name was quite fitting,” says Bulgarian-born director Valentin Jordanov.

“Most of our artists are contemporary European artists who bring international flair and sensitivity to the gallery, but we also represent local artists whose work is rooted in the Southwest,” adds art director and photographer Rumi Vesselinova.

Much of Vesselinova’s work is large-scale landscapes from around the world, as well as conceptual photography: “I am the local European. I’ve lived here for almost 20 years and the Southwest has been in my focal point for just as long.”

In addition to Vesselinova’s photography, several other mediums and genres are displayed on Catenary’s walls including acrylic, pastel, mixed media, oil, threedimensional paintings, watercolor and upcycled media.

“Some of our artists are well-established and well-known in Europe with a presence in national museums and private collections. However, they have not been represented here,” Vesselinova explains. “We are proud to bring them to the Santa Fe art scene.”

During this summer’s city-wide Summer of Color, Catenary joins the color-filled happenings with the designated hues of charcoal and crimson. “Our exhibitions will focus on capturing both the vibrant beauty of the Southwest and the bleakness of devastation that natural disasters, such as Las Conchas fire, have inflicted on the landscape” notes Vesselinova. “We have to find a way to live within that altered landscape and still see beauty.”

Catenary Art Gallery 616 1/2 Canyon Rd. 505.982.2700 CatenaryArtGallery.com

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Something for Everyone

By Henry C. Valdez Photos Henry C. Valdez

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A blend of contemporary art with a southwestern twist, there really is a piece that speaks to every taste; the gallery is stocked with handcrafted dinnerware, pottery, glassware, lighting, furniture and fine art from over 50 contemporary artists.

The local feel is apparent as soon as you walk through the door. La Mesa has been in Santa Fe since first opening in 1982 on Johnson Street. Soon thereafter, the gallery moved to its current Canyon Road location at a time when a large portion of Canyon Road was still residential. Most of the artists working with La Mesa are local New Mexicans who’ve built a lasting relationship with the gallery. For instance, Hopi and Hispanic artist Gregory Lomayesva has had his work featured in La Mesa since he was 19-years-old. Now in his 40s, Lomayesva continues to take pride in his ongoing relationship with the gallery.

“Because we have the work of so many local artists, we appeal to mainstream Santa Fe as well as tourists,” explains Larson.

Whether you live down the road or across the world, La Mesa can add New Mexican flair to any home or lifestyle.

a Mesa of Santa Fe has something almost no other gallery in Santa Fe does: fine art that is functional and for everyone.

“There’s something almost anyone can take home. We want pieces that fit in peoples’ homes no matter where they live,” says La Mesa owner Mary Larson.

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La Mesa of Santa Fe 225 Canyon Rd. 505.984.1688 www.LaMesaofSantaFe.com

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Where Contemporary Vision Meets Western Art

By Henry C. Valdez Photos Henry C. Valdez

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anitou Galleries offers an eclectic mix of contemporary and historic southwestern representational artwork. Our artists are working within the tradition of southwestern art, contributing their own personal and unique vision,” says Manitou Gallery’s marketing coordinator, Matthew Mullins.

As you walk through Manitou Galleries, you realize Mullins is spot on with his description. Western art in Santa Fe is a time-honored tradition; however, it has been known to get a little stale. Not the case at Manitou Galleries! The artists at Manitou offer a fresh interpretation

of the genre, breathing new life into the traditional art form.

Manitou Galleries has two locations in prime areas of Santa Fe. The Canyon Road gallery is home to a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and ample free parking — a rarity on Canyon Road.

The downtown Palace Avenue location offers over 2,000 sq. ft. of gallery space just one block from the plaza. Visitors often comment they feel they are at a museum. The knowledgeable sales staff at both locations will make you feel welcome and answer any questions you may have.

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The Palace Avenue location is also the home to Palace Jewelers where one can find vintage and contemporary southwestern jewelry with an emphasis on turquoise and silver.

The Palace location hosts a lively opening every first Friday of the month in conjunction with the Palace Art District’s Friday Art Walk. The Canyon Road gallery hosts openings on the fourth Friday of the month, May through September.

Manitou Galleries 225 Canyon Rd. 505.986.9833 123 W Palace Ave. 505.986.0440 www.ManitouGalleries.com

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A Gallery with Artists that Pop!

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stablished in 2007, locally owned Pop Gallery continues to raise the bar, drawing established and emerging Contemporary and New Brow artists to Santa Fe from around the world. Owners Michael and Sharla McDowell have a specific vision rooted in providing art lovers with a thoughtprovoking alternative. Rising from the underground world of tattooing and graffiti, comics, cartoons, pop art, illustration and surrealist artists, the art showcased feeds off the blend of influences and energies well cemented in today’s culture. In essence, Pop Gallery continues to represent a celebration of mediums and ideas, the dynamic union between independence and spirit, the emergence of sub-culture on a contemporary platform. Collectors have come to expect compelling and provocative exhibitions from POP Gallery, and the 2015 calendar exudes colorful narratives.

POP Gallery owners Michael and Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell with Rocketheads Studio artists Jeff Brock and Serge Juarez

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Opening in July, POP Gallery features internationally acclaimed artist Daniel Martin Diaz during Contemporary Spanish Market.

An accomplished musician, artist and writer, Diaz’s current body of work, Diagrams of the Soul, is inspired by anatomy, computer science, math, cosmology, biology, quantum science, consciousness, philosophy and time travel. “My goal is to capture concepts/ideas through simple diagrams and convey a world of conversation for the viewer. What is compelling to me is the magic and mystery in science. The laws of physics are the miracles; quantum physics is the new witchcraft and modern chemistry is the new alchemy,” says Diaz.

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Much of his work is overtly symbolic and mythological. When asked about his thematic veins, Diaz explains, “I’m searching for if there’s some sort of intelligence or God or whatever you want to call it that’s underneath everything.

When you pull away all the layers, is there something moving us? Why are we here and how did we get here?

Trying to understand that mystery keeps me interested. I was raised Catholic, and in the Hispanic community it’s especially embedded. A lot of times I really questioned it and then came back to it, a back and forth battle with my background. I’m still searching. The passion and suffering impacts me; it all comes out through my art.”

On the heels of his latest book, Soul of Science, which garnered international attention, Diaz continues to create finely detailed works in graphite on vintage paper as well as works in oil using renaissance techniques such as egg tempera. On his inspirations, Diaz comments, “I continue to be amazed and inspired by many artists both past and present who have been successful in capturing the complexities of the human spirit. We run from those things we cannot explain. These are the things we must attempt to explain through art — all the beauty and tragedy that is life. The world between imagination and completion is an infinite one. It is a solitary journey, yet the many paths are

full of wanderers who are also searching and eager to share their findings.” The artwork itself boasts an esoteric edge worthy of a trip to Santa Fe and can be previewed online at PopSantaFe.com. The exhibition opens for First Friday art walk on July 3 followed with an artist reception Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m.

POP Gallery 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 111 505.820.0788 www.PopSantaFe.com

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Laurence Sisson Still Fresh and Vibrant at 87

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hen documentary filmmaker Mark Gordon completed the 2011 filming and narrative, In Studio LAURENCE SISSON, the project was immediately picked up by PBS in Albuquerque and just as quickly distributed to PBS affiliates all over America. The half hour interview with the renowned painter provided insight into the life of an American artistic treasure and resident of New Mexico. In this new high tech age of cellphones and endless internet information, a growing number of viewers have stopped to listen to the artistic wisdom of this one painter.

At age 87, Sisson continues to thrive when most people in his position succumb to age, illness and the pressures of a long life. It is Sisson’s work ethic to

get up every day and perfect his artistic craft that motivates the artist; it keeps him at the easel striving for perfection.

His oils and watercolors today have the same energy and even more polish and appeal than they did 30 years ago.

The most recent count lists Sisson in about 18 American museums, most of which feature both his oils and

When being interviewed by Gordon, Sisson had no reference point to predict that thousands of Americans would tune in to PBS to see his art. Sisson did not expect his gallery to get calls and correspondence from England, Germany, France, Spain and Australia after seeing the seven minute introduction on YouTube or the full PBS documentary. In this instance however, it was not the power of the media that drove viewers. Rather, it was the contents of the painters’ life work that caught the attention of collectors and people from all walks who became fascinated with the artist.

TOP Autumn Ranch, 42 X 60 Inches, Oil on Board, 2015 ABOVE 1951 Forbes Magazine cover art by Laurence Sisson.

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watercolors. His association with museum collections across the country dates back to the early 1950s. Sisson was already an accomplished artist by the time he was 20 and was initially collected in Boston and Maine. By 1951, Forbes magazine’s Fortune selected one of his paintings for their March 1951 cover.

His subject matter is timeless; the scenes he paints are ever evolving like the sky above. “I’m still fascinated by the ocean and desert landscapes,” Sisson explains.

“I am always looking for new vocabulary to capture the aesthetic form and design and am continually expanding and refining my work.”

Maine’s rocky and wild coast continues to be a favorite scenario for this prolific painter, who is a native New Englander.

Sisson always recalls the moist salty air and movement in the ever fascinating tide pools that hug the shoreline. He loves studying the unusual textures of coastal pebbles and likes to think people are beach-combing through his paintings and discovering the many shore inhabitants he has uncovered. Most recognized are his coastal paintings with pebbles washed up on the shoreline. His unique pebble technique distinguishes him from other artists and makes his art signature. The same applies to his treatments of painting clouds, whether majestic in the west or gloomy shades of gray in the coastal east.

Sisson also loves to immerse himself in the sparse beauty of southwestern landscapes. He’s intrigued by the rhythmic shapes of New Mexico and Arizona’s mesas, hills, valleys and desert plains and by the movement of cloud shadows crossing the mountains and glistening over canyon walls.

A resident of New Mexico for more than 36 years, he’s begun to observe a similarity between the natural forms indigenous to his New England childhood home and the mesas and vast open spaces surrounding him today. “Hills and deserts in New Mexico flow and seem wavelike to me,” he comments. “Sometimes New Mexico colors creep into my Maine paintings. When I put a New Mexico painting next to one of Maine, I see they are characteristically similar.”

Within each painting is 70 years of experience. Each painting takes on its own individual personality, no matter how

TOP–BOTTOM Spring Orchard, 36 X 48 Inches, Oil on Board, 2014. After The Squall, 25 X 33 Inches, Oil on Board, 2009. Autumn Escape, 20 X 14 Inches, Watercolor, 2014

many times Sisson paints the landscape he loves and cherishes. Every observation of the surging tides and rhythmic waves that pound against the Maine coast or the expansive desert floor of northern New Mexico is a fresh and vibrant experience that excites his imagination and fuels his aesthetic drive.

Michael Wigley Galleries 1101 Paseo de Peralta 505.984.8986 LaurenceSisson.com

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The GALLeRIeS at 924 Paseo de Peralta Photos by Carolyn Wright

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cross from Canyon Road at 924 Paseo de Peralta are five galleries offering a diverse selection of original, traditional and contemporary painting and sculpture, antique Native American art and jewelry, ethnographic jewelry and artifacts, folk art and antiques. These eclectic treasures can be found at Buffalo Tracks Gallery, Coulter-Brooks Art & Antiques, Coyote’s Paw Gallery, McCreery Jordan Fine Art and James Roybal Fine Art. All five galleries have a reputation for quality and authenticity with many loyal customers from all over the world.

Buffalo Tracks Gallery specializes in antique American Indian art with an emphasis on the plains and the southwest. Items are predominately beadwork but extends to quillwork, prints, books and ephemera. As most of the Native American artists showcased by Buffalo Tracks are deceased and often nameless, owner Erich Erdoes finds his inventory through private collections, estates, auctions and a surprising number of Europeans who sought out Native American regalia during the 18th and 19th centuries. Buffalo Tracks’ museum-quality collection is not to be missed.

Buffalo Tracks Gallery 924 Paseo de Peralta #1 505.983.6106 BuffaloTracks@qwestoffice.net

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Coulter-Brooks Art & Antiques showcases a breadth of Native American items such as Navajo and Pueblo weaving, jewelry and objects. The inventory includes devotional art of Spanish New Mexico including tinwork, bultos, retablos as well as furniture from the colonial through the WPA era. Gallery owners Lane Coulter and Jan Brooks have a long interest in the historic architecture of Spanish New Mexico and in supplying period furnishings, lighting and authentic accent pieces that represent the region’s diverse cultural expression.

Coulter-Brooks Art & Antiques 924 Paseo de Peralta #4 505.577.7051 CoulterBrooks.com

Award-winning internationally renowned Santa Fe artist McCreery Jordan creates unique portraits that not only capture a perfect likeness, but are also the very essence of the individual.

Painting in the classical style of the old masters, she incorporates subtle elements like documents, images, and symbols into the background, placing her subject into a kind of layered time capsule. Her work has been described as completely original and priceless.

McCreery Jordan 924 Paseo de Peralta #2 505.501.0415 McCreeryJordan.com

For over 30 years, Coyote’s Paw Gallery owners Alan Suits and Ann Lehman have offered a vast selection of tribal and ethnographic jewelry, collectibles and antiques from around the world. Mongolian earrings, Egyptian bracelets, rings from Uzbekistan, antique Buddhist statues, chests from Mauritania, Bhutanese daggers, Saharan leatherwork — all are among the many exotic items found in the gallery. In addition, there is a large collection of Native American pawn jewelry. All items are chosen for the highest quality of craftsmanship and include unique and rare pieces.

Coyote’s Paw Gallery 924 Paseo de Peralta #3 505.820.6191 CoyotesPaw.com

Born in Santa Fe in 1952 just one and a half blocks from the gallery he now owns, James Roybal of James Roybal Fine Art Santa Fe cast his first bronze in the lost wax method at age 12. Since then, he has cast and sold over 1,300 bronzes. His work is personal and he does 90 percent of the process himself, from the conception to the finished sculpture. Since 1995, pastels and oils have become Roybal’s passion. His artistic style is limitless. “Each painting or sculpture brings a new set of challenges and ways of seeing,” he notes. “I look forward to countless new horizons.”

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James Roybal Fine Art Santa Fe 924 Paseo de Peralta #5 505.501.0343 JamesRoybal.com

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The Crow, 38 X 54, Acrylic on Canvas

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of Realist Painter Rory Wagner

uch has been written about the realist painter who was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1950. At the age of 30, American painter Rory Wagner adopted Taos, New Mexico as his home and began his art career in earnest. His father, a highly decorated career military man, believed Wagner should become a world-class athlete. Wagner, however, had a different plan.

Returning to college after his stint in Europe and military tour, Wagner majored in English Literature. One day, a friend offered him 50 dollars for a charcoal drawing. Drawing with charcoal was a favorite pastime.

Astounded, he took the money and never again returned to college.

He moved to Baltimore and began his career as an artist, becoming involved with a stable woman who supported him completely while he painted for the next four years. Eventually their relationship faltered and he moved into his own apartment and continued trying to become an artist. Unfortunately, the only interest in his work came from two slick art dealers. Broke and desperate, Wagner was introduced to hard drugs and excessive liquor.

After another year in Baltimore, Wagner was basically an art slave for these two dealers. Between heroin binges and liquor, Wagner found A Sad Passing, 64 X 54, Acrylic on Canvas

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Woman of Grace and Dignity, 60 X 54, Acrylic on Canvas

Messiah, 72 X 62, Acrylic on Canvas

himself painting fraudulent Vermeer paintings for food and drugs.

While he only completed three finished works, they were done with great attention to historic detail, period materials, hand ground oil pigments and hours cooking in his oven. After the completion of the third fraudulent Vermeer, Wagner’s art dealer “friends” left for Europe, never to be heard from again. Wagner found himself a drug and alcohol dependent victim, broke and coming down from a year’s high.

Wagner left Baltimore in an old car with 300 dollars. He had planned on going to Scottsdale, Arizona to meet Erskine Caldwell, a best selling author and friend of his mother. He made it as far as Santa Fe, but could not afford the rent, so he ventured to Taos where he found a cheap apartment. When he was down to his last 50 dollars, luck was on his side when he met Native American artist R. C. Gorman at his Navajo Gallery. He showed Gorman two paintings he had strapped to the top of his car. Gorman’s gallery sold one within hours. The next day he sold the other. This exchange would prove serendipitous to Wagner’s livelihood.

Gorman called Michael Wigley in Oklahoma City the following week and urged the art dealer to come see Wagner’s work in Taos.

Within the coming month, Wigley became the primary dealer for Wagner and handled his art exclusively for the next 12 years.

In March of 1982, Wagner had a major exhibition of his work in Oklahoma City, along with the release of the new book Rory Wagner from Northland Press, written by Wigley. The exhibition sold 12 major paintings in minutes. The New York Times called him “America’s finest young realist.”

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inspired work which continues to be enjoyed by many. Michael Wigley Galleries, Ltd. recently acquired one of the finest collections of paintings by Wagner. Painted in 1992 and 1993, they represent his most acclaimed Native American art, one of which, Messiah, he considered to be his best painting ever completed.

In 2010, Wagner found himself frustrated with illnesses that created constant pain, as well as mental anxiety which affected his everyday life. Searching for relief from the illness and pain, Wagner took his own life at the age of 60. He left behind a body of

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Into Another

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By Deborah Stone

There’s something special about rail travel; it forces you to sit back, relax and just enjoy the passing scenery from the comfort of your window seat. Time slows down and the stresses of everyday life start to ebb the further you get from the station. You ease into the rhythm of the train’s motion and realize how much you revel in the simplicity of the situation.

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wherever you sit, you’ll be able to walk around to your heart’s content, take up position in the vestibules between cars or head out to the open air gondola car, where knowledgeable docents provide information about the geology and history of the area.

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here are only a few historic train routes that remain in existence today, kept alive and operated by private organizations with a mission to preserve and interpret the railroad as a living history museum.

Of these, there are just a handful that continue to be run by steam engine, once the power of American industry before the widespread use of gasoline and electric.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is one of the finest examples of narrow gauge mountain steam railroading in the country. Thousands of people ride

this famed train each year from May through October, embarking on the ride of a lifetime as they travel between New Mexico and Colorado. Trains depart from either Chama in northern New Mexico or from Antonito on the Colorado side.

Passengers can ride the train for the full 64 miles and then hop on a motor coach for the return journey or they can opt to take it to the halfway point, Osier, and return by train. Both itineraries include an all-you-can eat lunch in Osier.

The train heads over Cumbres Pass, the highest mountain pass reached by rail in the United States, where you’ll be rewarded with picturesque alpine meadows and spectacular vistas of snowdusted mountains. It then descends around Windy Point, one of the most famous places in American railroading, where the rails are laid on a rock shelf carved out of the face of the cliff. And then there’s Tanglefoot Curve, a loop so tight that it almost seems the locomotive will come face-to-face with the caboose.

The train also crosses 137-foot-high Cascade Creek Trestle, the tallest bridge on the line. Along the way, take note of several original buildings that remain on the route, including the historic section house once the quarters of the section foreman and his family.

Seating preferences range from the lux parlor car or the roomy tourist car to the budget-friendly coach car. Know that

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is another proud vestige of the spirit that conquered the West.

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Originally constructed in 1882 to haul silver and gold ore from Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, people soon realized it was the view that was truly precious.

Today, this scenic railroad has garnered a reputation for being one of the world’s top 10 most exciting train rides.

Passengers have their pick of several different seating options. In presidential class, the Victorian splendor of a bygone era awaits you on the Cinco Animas, one of the most legendary and historic private cars to ever grace the narrow gauge rails.

Two elegant appointed seating areas are available in this class, along with an exclusive outdoor viewing platform.

First class cars offer plenty of comfort and style, along with custom amenities, while deluxe cars provide roomy seats in vintage coaches or open-air gondolas.

Standard-class is the best bet for budgetminded folks.

For those interested in learning about the scenery and the historical significance photos in this page Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Photo by Yvonne Lashmett

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of the area, the historic narration coach is the place to be. Narrators dressed in period clothing will relate tales in firstperson storytelling as they assume the persona of an actual individual involved in the settling of the West.

You’ll relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear as you ride the train along the Animas River through wilderness inaccessible by any road. The railroad winds amid impressive and breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest for a memorable year-round adventure.

It’s Colorado at its best, as you take in roaring waterfalls and majestic peaks, along with the occasional glimpse of wildlife roaming in the verdant forests.

You’ll be traveling on the same tracks that miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old West took over a century ago.

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By Emmaly Wiederholt

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“I wanted to serve as a role model in that regard. In the spotlight playing professional sports, so many people judge my community based on my actions.

I always wanted to reflect the best possible light on the American Indian people.”

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otah Begay III has a long list of credits to his name: four-time PGA Tour winner, third player in PGA Tour history to shoot a 59, full-time member of the NBC Sports/Golf Channel broadcasting team and Golf Magazine Top Innovators of the Year in 2009. Beyond these accolades, he is a native New Mexican and the only full-blooded Native American to have been on the PGA Tour.

“Being from New Mexico is one of the things I’m most proud of,” says Begay. “It’s a state that doesn’t always get a lot of attention.

I’m proud of the people, the culture, the landscape and the attractions. Whenever I get the chance, I make sure people know I’m from this beautiful state, and when I joined the tour I always made sure I was announced as playing out of Albuquerque. I knew it would make the people of New Mexico proud.”

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As a prominent Native American figure, Begay understands the importance of positively representing his community. “I’ve basically tried to serve as a role model, both in how I approach my sport and how I live my life. It was important to me that I graduated from Stanford because I knew that education is something much needed on our Indian reservations. I wanted to serve as a role model in that regard. In the spotlight playing professional sports, so many people judge my community based on my actions. I always wanted to reflect the best possible light on the American Indian people.”

This is some of the impetus behind the Notah Begay III Foundation.

Starting with a golf program headed by Begay’s father, Notah Begay Jr., Native American youth from the greater Albuquerque area were introduced to golf, a sport often out of reach for both rural and urban Native American youth. This program grew to

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a tremendous amount of its resources toward research development, to discern the impact of sports-related programs from a physical, emotional and mental standpoint. Also a grant-making agency, the Notah Begay III Foundation allocated close to a million dollars in grants in the past two years, benefitting over 40 communities across the United States.

On June 26-27, the second annual Rio Grande Charity Slam will take place at the Pueblo of Santa Ana, just north of Albuquerque. The Rio Grande Charity Slam brings together two highlyrespected New Mexico nonprofit organizations — the Notah Begay III Foundation and the Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque — to promote physical activity, health and wellness, combat childhood obesity, and serve needy families and children. “We try to bring together some of the strongest businesses in New Mexico to collaborate how to best allocate resources to support our work,” notes Begay.

become a national Native-led nonprofit raising awareness and resources to combat childhood obesity among the American Indian population “It’s important to know the significance of childhood obesity prevention,” Begay explains. “Early childhood obesity predisposes kids to chronic illness later in life. We’re talking type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease. For a community that already has the shortest life span in America, we need to improve the health

of our children while encouraging and educating them to understand what’s at stake. The other thing is, from a cultural standpoint, so many of our traditions are passed down orally, but we’re losing many of our spiritual leaders early due to poor health. That prevents them from passing on the important cultural traditions that provide certain aspects of our identity in our Native community.”

Reflecting on his career and philanthropy, Begay relates a moment that stands out to him: “We built a state-of-the-art soccer field at San Felipe Pueblo, and it was the first recreational facility in the community. We raised over $750,000 for the field. It’s like an oasis in the middle of the desert, lush and green. We built it with artificial turf used in a lot of the major stadiums across the country. We built a walking path around the field, and many of the community members use it on a regular basis, either before or after work, and especially in the summer. People walk with their families, with the elderly, even pushing toddlers in strollers. It just goes to show if you build these types of spaces, people will respond in a positive fashion. I’m a big believer in providing our communities with opportunities to exercise.”

Those are two big reasons why the Notah Begay III Foundation dedicates

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Golf Lessons:

A Powerful Move That Screams Confidence

By Henry G. Lucero Photos Linda Carfagno and Henry G. Lucero

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hether you play to relax or enjoy good-natured competition, golf remains one of the most beloved sports of all time. It’s a game played to test you both mentally and physically, and is both deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. Golfers understand the game is both rewarding and maddening and is, without a doubt, one of the greatest games ever invented.

While PGA professionals make the sport look easy, the years of practice needed to understand the fundamentals is critical to individual success. At Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe, patrons of all skill

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levels can take advantage of the various certified PGA teaching instructors available at the municipal golf course.

“We offer affordable, top-notch, handson instruction. We teach the basic fundamentals of the game of golf, with a focus on precision, in a private setting located behind the driving range,” states head golf pro Julio “Alo” Brodsky. “We offer both private and group lessons for those who wish to gain an applied, handson method on the golf course itself.”

Adding years to those who have already achieved an accurate drive, additional lessons could be ideal for perfecting individual technique. “For those more

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experienced, we provide a strict focus on perfecting your swing and current understanding of the game. Our stateof-the-art video launch monitor can help analyze your swing, while honing in on accuracy and your level of performance,” explains Brodsky. Whether new to the game or an avid player, anyone can enjoy these lessons in a picturesque golf course available year-round, weather permitting.

Since 1998, Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe has held the reputation of being the city’s finest municipal golf course, offering top-notch golf lessons from certified golf instructors at an affordable price.

Mix that with breathtaking 360 degree

panoramic mountain views, scenic highdesert landscape, exclusive low rates and full service amenities and you have the perfect way to spend your day. Featured on Golf Life and Fox Sports Television Networks, golfers can also partake in the championship 18 hole course, 35-station all-grass driving range, practice greens, putting area and a par 3 course ranked “top three big little courses in the US” by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

Overall, the game of golf gives you an insight into human nature; the most mentally challenging problems we face are the ones that push us to the edge of what we know. It’s about testing your ability every time and teaches you how to handle the pressure. It satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. “Our methods here at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe help instill one’s confidence and will mentally prepare you while having a certified PGA teacher on hand,” says Brodsky. “Overall, it’s a powerful move that drives you further than you were before.”

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he Towa Golf Club of Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder boasts the best golf in New Mexico, recently winning accolades from World Golf Awards.

Towa’s three independent nine-hole courses, designed jointly by 20-time PGA titlist Hale Irwin and noted golf course designer/landscape architect William Phillips, provide golfers with dramatic elevation and scenery of extraordinary beauty. Towa sits at the base of the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains. Golfers also have impressive views of the ancient volcanos that make up the Jemez Mountains.

Towa takes advantage of the natural topography, unique rock formations and natural vegetation indigenous to the region, providing excellent separation of the individual holes. The course’s fairways are a mix of Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, fescue roughs and native grasses. Tees and greens are sodded with bentgrass.

Elevation changes on the courses keep every golfer on his or her toes.

Director of golf Laurie Meredith brings to her job a love of the game. Retired from her real estate career, Meredith gravitated to golf, applying her sales and marketing skills to managing a golf shop in Trinidad, CO. When her husband accepted a

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position with Towa as superintendent, Meredith accepted the position of shop manager. Today, she is Towa’s director of golf and her passion is reflected in her enthusiasm for what Towa has to offer golfers of all skill levels.

“We have the only island green in the state and people just love it,” she says about Towa. “It’s gorgeous. The green is huge so it’s easy to hit. Number nine on the boulder course has a golfer standing up on a ridge with a 100-foot drop into the par three green. You have the entire valley laid out in front of you. You don’t get that anywhere else in New Mexico. No other course has the views that we do.”

For more experienced golfers, Meredith notes, “We have a few holes with blind

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shots, but they’re not tricked up. It’s pretty straight forward and rewards you for a good shot. You definitely want to keep in the fairway because the rough, being desert, can be brutal.”

People from all over the world come to Towa to play and Meredith wants Towa to be the golf club of choice for any visitor to Santa Fe. As the only resort in Santa Fe with golf on property, she is in the process of making sure other hotels in the area have Towa’s package information so all visitors can enjoy the dramatic views and excellent golf.

For the lucky locals who can play year round, Towa offers a locals’ card which includes three prepaid rounds and a reduced rate on every round after the first

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three. Cardholders get discounts in the golf shop, e-mail updates and invitations to member-only events.

Towa has recently undergone several improvements. “Last year we did a complete bunker renovation on all 27 holes,” describes Meredith. “We assessed each and every bunker, making determinations if it made sense for them to be there. Some bunkers did not make sense for playability. For example, we took out two thirds of a large bunker on boulder number one and made it one small bunker by the green. For those bunkers that made sense for the defense of the course, we made sure the floors were lifted up and not too deep. We softened the course considerably.”

Towa hosts several tournaments and events throughout the year. Most notable is the wine and chile tournament, an event that caps the festivities of Santa Fe’s week-long celebration of wine and food. More than 90 national wineries and 75 of Santa Fe’s best restaurants show off with cooking demos, wine seminars, luncheons, dinners and a grand tasting at the Santa Fe Opera. Towa has hosted the closing golf tournament for 10 years. “It’s the culmination of wine and chile week,” Meredith explains. “The golf tournament is always on the last Sunday. It’s fun because everyone is eating and drinking as they are golfing. It’s just a blast!”

Another notable event in 2015 is the U.S. Golf Challenge, the nation’s premier twoman team best-ball tournament. Lodging is provided nationwide exclusively by Hilton. Local qualifiers move up to the state championships and Towa will host New Mexico’s state championship play in September. State winners will go on to the national championship in October to be held at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. New to Towa this year is head pro David Johnson. Johnson began his golf career in 1988 and was most recently a golf pro at PGA West in La Quinta, CA. “We’re working on a player development program with clinics as well as private instruction. We also have plans to establish a golf academy,” Johnson says.

“I want to make this a year-round resort and golf academy. Snow outside does not mean you cannot work on your game.”

Johnson adds, “We want to give people an opportunity to have fun doing something they can do for the rest of their lives. I tell people that the number one rule of golf is to have fun. Unless you’re on tour, you really don’t have a reason to get upset playing golf. It’s about having a good experience.”

For more information about the Towa Golf Club, visit www.buffalothunderresort. com and click on the golf link. There you will find information on tee times, course fees and clinic schedules.

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Cochiti’s

Dream Course

By Carolyn Patten

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ne of just two New Mexico golf courses designed by famed architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., Cochiti Golf Club is known for its sweeping desert views, tranquil setting in the foothills of the Jemez Mountains between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and uniquely playable layout.

In 2000, Robert Trent Jones Jr. came back to oversee an extensive renovation

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that focused on every aspect of the 18hole championship course. The desert mountain course is characterized by a layout that takes advantage of the natural lay of the land, with many elevated tee shots, fast greens and approaches that will test your accuracy.

Kenny Blake, CEO and PGA Professional, came on board more than three years ago and took the improvements to a new level. Today, he says, “It’s almost like a

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brand-new course with a new outlook on quality and competitiveness, from the greens to the food and beverage, to the pro shop and cart fleet.”

According to Blake, “Leon Trujillo, Cochiti member and superintendent, has made huge investments in new equipment to groom the course better. With verticutting, rolling and grooming, Trujillo uses a four-step process throughout the week.

The quality of the greens has greatly

improved and they are now some of the best in the state.”

To go along with the revitalized greens, which are now much faster than in the past, the golf club added a new cart fleet in 2012.

Cochiti Golf Club’s Stone Kiva Bar & Grill, under the direction of veteran food and beverage expert and PGA member Mark Swanson, has a newly revamped and improved menu, new recipes and a strong focus on customer service. “That aspect is very important,” Blake explains. ”Relaxing over a good meal after playing with your friends is the perfect ending to a great game of golf.”

With a friendly, experienced staff, a fully stocked bar and views of the beautiful natural surroundings, Stone Kiva has become a favorite meeting place to unwind, compare notes and settle bets after a day on the course.

To round out the recent major improvements, Blake noted the pro shop has partnered with TaylorMade-Adidas and Ashworth in a semi-exclusive arrangement to bring the latest models to the pro shop. “Every year we have the brand new models in our rental and fitting equipment,” says Blake. “That allows us to custom fit people with clubs more accurately and give better quality all around.” The pro shop also stocks a great variety of logoed apparel and can easily special order golf equipment. Gift certificates,

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which are also available over the website, can be used for green fees, golf cart or merchandise.

Since it opened, Blake relates, “Cochiti Golf Club has consistently been ranked in the top five or 10 courses in New Mexico. It is currently riding at No. 8 in Golf Digest and won No. 7 by Golf Week last year.” The Sun Country Amateur Golf Association also named Cochiti Golf Club 2014 Golf Club of the Year.

And the improvements are ongoing. After working hard to bring in new equipment to groom the course, a new cart fleet, a new vendor partnership and good people and menus, they are now focusing on custom fitting and golf instruction with the use of launch monitors and other technology. The private practice facility includes a scenic driving range and chipping and putting areas perfect for improving both drives and short games.

Additionally, the staff can arrange details and catering for weddings, special events and banquets.

Continuing its focus on great customer service, Cochiti offers instruction from three accomplished PGA professionals on staff who are intimately familiar with the course and the latest methods of improving individual games. Kenny Blake, Mark Swanson and Travis Pecos take pride in working with each golfer to bring out their natural abilities and strengths.

“Cochiti has always been a favorite of everyone who plays here,” says Blake.

“You cannot get a better piece of property because of the unique layout and the stunning views. With the design by a top national architect and one of the most tranquil settings in the entire state, the course is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Cochiti now has a comfortable place alongside the nation’s top-tier golf facilities.”

Cochiti Golf Club 5200 Cochiti Hwy Cochiti Lake 505.465.2230 www.CochitiGolfClub.com

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Golfing at Its Finest in Taos

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bout eight miles south of Taos lies a hidden gem in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains: the Taos Country Club. The championship course, full service clubhouse and award winning restaurant features breathtaking views of a classic New Mexican desert along with the always enchanting Taos Mountain.

Couple that with its unobstructed, ever-changing, expansive sunsets 365 days a year and you will soon find out why the Taos Country Club is known as one of northern New Mexico’s premier golf destinations.

The world-class golf course is located 3.6 miles south of the 300 year old St.

Francis de Asis church in the Ranchos de Taos plaza. The course was designed

by Jep Wille and has won many awards since opening its doors in 1992, including a four-star rating by the prestigious Golf Digest Magazine, making it one of the best places to play golf in the Southwest.

such a venture because of the ability to use recycled water. Nearly 25 years later, the course is visited by golfers from around the globe and is known for its silvery green sagebrush back drop, meticulously manicured greens and challenging links style of play.

The course, which is owned by PGA Professional Tad Bourg along with three other partners, was built on the strong love for the game. Plans to build the club began in 1978 and construction began in 1991. At that time, the land where the country club lies was yet to see much development and was conveniently located near Taos’ main water treatment facility making it the prime location for

The course’s distance is 7300 ft. from its championship tees, but has tee boxes for all ages and skill levels. Riding through the course, you notice its vast rolling hills that cut through the silvery green sage and nestles up to the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the south end of the beautiful Taos Valley. The practice green is 17,000 sq. ft. complete with practice bunkers to work on those always

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open to the public. We wanted the country club to be a special place for everyone to visit,” Bourg says. The clubhouse is designed in distinctive southwestern style with 20 ft. ceilings, exposed vigas and an eclectic collection of art as part of its Gallery on the Green partnership with the Walden-Nightingale Gallery from the Taos plaza.

The clubhouse is also home to a brand new restaurant, The Terrace at Taos

fun bunker shots. The driving range is complete with five course-like greens and boasts an unmatched view of the mysterious and supposedly “magnetic” Taos Mountain.

The pro-shop offers the latest in golf fashion, shoes and hard goods for your game and also offers the latest Taylormade clubs releases as their rental equipment. Bourg’s son, Carville, is another of the on-course PGA golf professionals. He prides himself in maintaining a variety of products for golfers of all ages as well as managing the many golf tournaments, special events and clinics. Carville, who spent his childhood watching the country club grow, likes to recall the times before there was grass and when the clubhouse was a trailer where all you could buy were a handful of snacks.

The Taos Country Club also has a full service clubhouse for its membership.

“We offer memberships and private facilities for our members, but we are

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Country Club, open May through October. They serve breakfast starting at 7 a.m. to the early morning golfers, and now opens in the evenings as well to serve their twilight dinner offerings.

Food and beverage director Jacob Herrera says, “We don’t want to be a fine dining restaurant; we want to be a place you can enjoy good food, take in our views and have fun with your friends”.

The Terrace also caters many special events. The sunset ballroom and terrace bar seat almost 200 guests. Often the use of the driving range is needed for larger events of up to 600 guests. “Our guests fall in love with the sunsets — summer’s the most popular time to get married at the club,” says Herrera. “We love being a part of our guests’ special moments and take pride in making them memorable.”

Whether you are a golf lover or just looking for a place to enjoy a great meal, the Taos Country Club and The Terrace won’t soon be forgot!

Taos Country Club 54 Golf Course Dr. Ranchos De Taos 575.758.7300 www.TaosCountryClub.com /taoscc.com

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FootGolf:

The One-of-a-Kind Sport that has Swept Across the Nation

By Henry G. Lucero Photos Linda Carfagno

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ootGolf has become one of the fastest growing sports in today’s generation, allowing players to enjoy a friendly, yet slightly competitive, one-of-a-kind sport. While this new craze has taken over 315 golf courses in the U.S. alone, both golf and soccer enthusiasts have joined in on the excitement to test their abilities in hopes of mastering this global sport. Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe is the exclusive listing in the Santa Fe area and is the 316th certified American FootGolf League course within the U.S.

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While this sport may look relatively easy, its challenge draws from understanding the game of golf. “This sport will test you both mentally and physically, while utilizing your knowledge of each sport,” states Jennifer Romero, golf course manager. “Santa Fe has a huge realm when it comes to golf and soccer enthusiasts, and we are excited to have these individuals play on one course.”

Modified rules help combine the games of soccer and golf to create a fun and exciting sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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For those not familiar with the game of FootGolf, the golf course does not use regular golf greens. Instead, it uses a special cut on all fairways and roughs.

This allows FootGolf patrons to play with a #5 regulation soccer ball, while kicking the soccer ball on shortened holes that have an over-sized, 21-inch diameter cup.

The rules correspond to the game of golf and are played throughout the world in many different forms. As a sport however, it is regulated by the Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG). The game is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee and depends solely on the integrity of the player to abide by the rules.

Originated in the Netherlands in 2009, this sport has also amassed quite a fan base and has set a new trend in both fashion and sports etiquette. “The fashion protocol makes the entire sport engaging and lively at the same time, while staying true to the fashion protocol for both golf and soccer,” says Romero. Fashionable trends, stylish attire and a focused attitude collide to create a fresh new sport that is affordable and family oriented.

From knee-high argyle socks to an ivy cap, this sport is following the traditional

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norm for golf attire. “We are excited to become a part of this new sports craze and invite the community to come out and experience the excitement,” Romero says. “It’s a one-of-a-kind sport that you just have to try.”

Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe 205 Caja del Rio Road Off Highway 599 505.955.4400 Linksdesantafe@santafenm.gov LinksdeSantaFe.com

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With nearly 150 on-camera renovations under my (tool) belt, I’ve learned my fair share about what it takes to pull off a successful renovation.

Don’t jump the gun on purchases Online sales can be tempting, but that great deal on a 24inch dishwasher isn’t going to save you any money if your entire space has to be redesigned because you only had room for an 18-inch model.

prepare, prepare, prepare A detailed renovation plan will help keep you on budget and on time. Set out a specific agreement with your contractor before the work begins.

contractor Decisions that affect design, budget or timeline should ultimately be made by you — an open dialogue will help keep surprises to a minimum.

Work out your timeline Working out a detailed timeline before the reno starts will help keep your contractor on track and yourself on budget.

use licenseD traDes A jackof-all-trades type can be helpful for basic renos, but saving money by hiring a plumber who’s also willing to do electrical can be a dangerous idea if they aren’t trained, licensed or insured for that line of work.

Don’t ignore the issues When you tear down walls or rip up floors there’s a chance you’re going to be surprised by something you find. Have a contingency plan to address these issues.

DeciDe on your Diy Projects like cabinet installation, complicated tile work or skilled carpentry exceed the limit of a typical DIY project and can reduce the value of your home if done incorrectly.!

Don’t cut corners Hiring competent people to do the job, buying quality materials, and taking the time to complete all the necessary steps is key.

Check local listings on HGTV for the new season of Income Property. /EverythingScottMcgillivray @smcgillivray @scottmcg | @scott_mcgillivray www.scottmcgillivray.com

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Get in Compliance with the New Green Building Code

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t’s spring, which for many of us means time for a renovation or remodeling project. Before you leap into your newest plans, did you know Santa Fe has a new green building remodeling code for any remodel project 400 sq. ft. and greater?

Last year, the city planners created a new green building code, and it has been in effect since August of 2014. The new code applies to all new single-family units, attached and detached (including guest houses) and is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of newly constructed or remodeled businesses and homes in Santa Fe. The new code consists of a point system with 40 points being the minimum needed for an occupancy license. A comprehensive list and user guide is available online for referencing acceptable guidelines for new construction and remodels. Contractors are held accountable for meeting or

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exceeding this 40 point minimum by becoming more conscientious of green building and what is good for the environment. This new system adds short term costs but the long term gain is obvious: more energy efficient homes and better construction. The results are longer lasting buildings and less waste, which saves the homeowner money for years to come. Recycling and repurposing of materials is of immeasurable value to the homeowner and environment.

In order to be in compliance with the new green code, a home energy rating system (HERS) index is prepared for the residence. Then, a HERS rater has to verify the new building or remodel guidelines have been followed and the minimum points attained before an occupancy certificate can be issued.

All appliances must have green energy points assigned to them, like heating and air units, plumbing lines, hot water heaters and any new fixtures.

OPPOSITE Klaus, Susan, Luis and Frank discussing next part of project THIS PAGE TOP Frank with Daniel and Luis of L & D Electric CENTER Frank and Susan reviewing interior plans BOTTOM Frank measuring ground to floor joist Photos by Linda Carfagno

This new green code is intended to be flexible and respond to evolving technologies and construction methods.

Not only do green fixtures keep you within the rules of the code when it comes to remodeling or renovating, they also give you peace of mind knowing you are contributing to an energy-saving solution. Additionally, the New Mexico sustainable building tax credit is available for buildings that qualify. One qualifying factor is that a residential building must be certified under the 2012 ANSI Green Building Standards.

While the new green building code currently applies only to residential projects, a green building code for commercial properties is being drafted for consideration for adoption by the city of Santa Fe. The codes are part of a much larger plan to make Santa Fe a greener city. City council adopted the Sustainable Santa Fe Plan in 2008 with goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the desert community more resilient in the face of climate change.

Based on the principles of environmental stewardship, economic health and social justice, the new measures target everything from city operations and water conservation to transportation and zoning codes.

Here at Alpha Restoration and Construction, we can lend a hand in not only complying with the new green codes but making your project a success as well. According to Susan Tolbert, who has contracted Alpha Restoration for her remodel projects, “Alpha Restoration is a pleasure to work with. They are detail-oriented and extremely thorough. Instead of saying why they can’t do something, they ask: how are we going to make it happen? It’s been a pleasurable experience working with them.”

If a customer has a specific idea in mind, it is a contractor’s responsibility to come up with a way to make it work and to

ensure it is in accordance with the city’s building codes, especially the new green regulations. At Alpha Restoration and Construction we believe in providing solutions to our clients. Keeping up-to-date with the latest green building guidelines is one way we serve our clients’ needs. If you are planning a

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remodel or renovation project this spring, give us a call.

UPDATE to our foam roof article from last issue: as of fall of 2014, State Farm, the United States’ largest insurance company, will no longer be writing new policies for homes or businesses with foam roofs. The risk is too great!

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hile plants and animals come and go, little in this life is as lasting as the geological remnant better known as stone. It speaks of time immemorable, and few know its secrets like the masons who for centuries have molded it for human use.

The way New Mexico Stone’s owner John T. Morris talks about stone is similar to the way a great painter might talk about their canvas. “My job totally absorbs me.

Sometimes I don’t want to stop,” Morris describes. “I’m after the craftsmanship.

The techniques for building a stone wall have been developed and perfected over thousands of years, and if you follow that legacy, you’ve won the whole battle — you’re a great stonemason.”

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Morris grew up in New York City in the shadow of masonry like that of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Except he didn’t see the great stone walls as masonry at the time; it was just part of the everyday architecture. It wasn’t until after moving to New Mexico and serving as an apprentice under Robert Taylor for 12 years that Morris began to appreciate the masonry inherent in the paths, walls and buildings most take for granted.

“I’ve always loved nature — the ocean, the grass, the sky, the clouds. It’s not surprising I would fall in love with stone, the foundation of this beautiful earth,” Morris reflects. “Stones are like clouds of the earth; no two are the same — each one has its own individual shape, makeup and coloration. Each stone’s

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history shows in the way it’s been eroded, exposed to the sun, polished by water and shaped by other voices of nature.

It’s like music; each time I pick up a rock there’s a new song to be sung.”

The majority of Morris’ material comes from the southwest region, with a large percentage directly from in-state, both from quarries and collected off of ranches. All materials are natural and all work is done by hand. Projects range from custom hearths and tables, to delivery, installation and everything in between.

The capable masons cater to whatever stone needs a client may have. The stone yard itself is a bustling place of work and passion where Morris and his employees make the magic of Mother Nature’s sculpture garden come alive. “I wouldn’t

From the foundations of the earth to the foundations of a wall, Morris and his masons make the music of stone sing. want anyone to assume I do this by myself though,” relates Morris, speaking of the many talented workers who make the stone yard run smoothly. “I’m the captain, but I’ve got a great crew that help me sail the ship. Some of my masons have been with me 20 plus years.”

A recent project of New Mexico Stone was the stonework at the botanical gardens. Working with landscape architect Gary Smith, Morris relates how at a certain point there didn’t seem to be any other way for the stones to fit together, almost like it was preordained: “It was a revelation. Each pile of stone dictated my creativity.”

From the foundations of the earth to the foundations of a wall, Morris and his masons make the music of stone sing.

New Mexico Stone 850 W. San Mateo Rd. 505.820.7625 www.NewMexicoStone.net

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here are no finishing touches in a home quite like the geological beauty of granite or the modern, sleek look and ease of engineered quartz. If you want to add a level of dimension and style that speaks to both sophistication and utility, schedule a visit to Sherpa Stone’s showroom. Professional architects, designers, contractors and homeowners have been contacting Sherpa Stone for natural and engineered stone products since 2003. Owners Ngima Sherpa and Patricia Garcia, industry experts, are committed to educating and informing all who walk through their doors about available options. This is followed up by master craftsmanship and

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“We couldn’t be more pleased. The counters are tremendous. Sherpa Stone’s products, services and response to our schedule were all very Through a conversational interview with her clients, Garcia determines professional and will be appreciated recommendations for products that will for many years to come.” unparalleled professional service that is known throughout the Southwest as the industry standard.

best serve their desired use, location, — Bob and Peggy aesthetic and budget. During this process, “How rare and delightful… the clients learn about the various products most wonderful part is how fair, available, ranging from soapstone, reliable and excellent everything granite and marble to engineered stone products such as Caesarstone, Silestone from Sherpa Stone has always been. and Radianz, to name a few. Garcia I know I’m in good hands and never emphasizes the maintenance needs need to worry when Patricia and of marble, limestone and travertine in Ngima are on the case. The new relation to the relative ease of granite, countertop makes me so happy!” soapstone and natural quartzite.

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“What a great job Ngima and his crew did today.

They are fabulous! Ngima did such an exceptional installation. Thank you for your help in the selection of the stone. Your assistance every step of the way was invaluable to us.”

— Bettie and Jeff

Garcia and Sherpa are involved in every step of the process. Once Sherpa Stone’s clients have selected their stone, Sherpa ensures expert fabrication and installation of each project. Handmade templates are created for each project, regardless of the size.

Sherpa makes them personally, assuring a perfect pattern for cutting the stone.

Clients using natural stone are invited to join Sherpa and Garcia in the creative process at their fabrication shop in Santa Fe. Many times when natural stone is used, the patterning is diverse. The characteristics in natural stone can be diverse. Therefore, clients are encouraged to participate in the positioning of the stone to best feature the coloring, patterns and seam placement, if any are required.

Sherpa and Garcia believe the true test of master stone craftsmanship is determined by the resulting installation. Garcia emphasizes, “Clear communication at the beginning, perfect templates and fabrication in the middle, and precision installation at the end of the project are all required components resulting in a quality project and satisfied client.”

Sherpa Stone is also known for its remnant yard geared toward smaller projects. “Our remnant yard is well known for its hidden treasures. We have pieces from almost every project and it provides a high-end selection at a bargain price,” says Garcia. Whatever the project size, consider Sherpa Stone as your first stop for stone needs.

Sherpa Stone LLC 2356 Fox Rd. Suite 400 505.473.2273 www.sherpastone.com patriciagarcia@sherpastone.com

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Lower Fees and Faster Service on Home Loans

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streams. Armer’s personal relationships with underwriters, closing agents and other industry professionals enable him to guide his client’s application through the process in the most efficient way possible.

Santa Fe Mortgage deals with a wide range of clients, from first-time home buyers to retirees with complex income

Along with access to a trusted network of professionals, Santa Fe Mortgage is equipped with the breadth of knowledge gained over two decades of financing New Mexico homes. “Part of what makes a mortgage broker really good is the ability to understand a complex financial situation and

ince 1993, Santa Fe Mortgage has been known as the most knowledgeable, personable and efficient mortgage broker in Santa Fe. Led by Lance Armer, the company prides itself on providing people with the kind of knowledgeable one-on-one service that produces results, essentially streamlining the process of buying or refinancing a home loan.

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determine what the underwriter needs to approve the loan,” says Armer. “We’d like to think that our expertise makes us able to make an $800,000 transaction as smooth as a $250,000 transaction, even when the former has no traditional income stream.”

While many people go to national or regional banks for financing, Armer points out that increasingly, the role of big banks’ loan officers is to gather data without necessarily interpreting it.

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processing center. “At a big bank, you can get bogged down in a labyrinth of information within a large bureaucracy,” says Armer. “By working with one person directly, you have a much better chance at a good result.”

Because Santa Fe Mortgage’s hands-on approach is able to efficiently navigate the financing process, the company’s overhead is lower. This enables it to offer clients a lower fee structure than typically found elsewhere.

He points to the experience of recent clients who had moved to Santa Fe from Michigan. They tried for months to get financing through a national bank. When the deal fell apart, they came to Santa Fe Mortgage. Armer was able to close the loan in just two weeks. “They told me that if they hadn’t come to us, they would have moved back to Michigan,” he says.

Santa Fe Mortgage works with an average of 30 to 50 clients each year, though they consult with many more. Many have been referred to the company by others who have benefited from its personal service, expertise and efficiency. “People get referred to us, and we have a lot of repeat clients as well.” says Armer. After two decades in business, Armer says he is now starting to do business with the children of former clients.

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Armer says the most fulfilling part of his work is seeing the excitement on people’s faces when they buy a new home. “I have good relations with the people I serve,” he says. “I deal with everyone directly and personally to help them fulfill their dreams and try to leave them in better shape than when we first met.”

Santa Fe Mortgage Lance Armer, Owner 459 Cerrillos Rd. 505.988.2501 armer.lance@gmail.com

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New Contemporary Sangre Views & World-Class Kitchen Tami Acker 505 577 5909 mlS# 201501100 | $715,000

Old World Elegance in NE Hills mark Banham 505 577 5273 mlS# 201501666 | $2,000,000

Historic Eastside w/ detached Casita Stephanie Duran 505 204 2491

Northside Soft Contemporary, Dramatic Views Britt Gladu 505 500 5184 mlS# 201500465 | $749,500

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Old World meets Contemporary 13,400 sq. ft. in Town Estate

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NE House & Guesthouse on 1 acre w/ Wine Cellar Stephanie Duran 505 204 2491 mlS# 201501791 | $1,089,000

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Country Serenity on 2.5 acres North of Santa Fe Robin Zollinger 505 660 5170 mlS# 201500072 | $699,000

36 Acre in Town Estate w/ Equestrian Facilities Christine mcDonald 505 577 3120 mlS# 201202149 | $12,500,000

Elegant Home & Studio in Quiet Arroyo Hondo John Hancock 505 470 5604 mlS# 201404301 | $1,260,000

Coveted Los Miradores Condo Sherie Stiver Zinn 505 930 4105 mlS# 201501141 | $760,000

Freemont Ellis & Glenn Frey Estate, massive Views Jane Hiltbrand 505 946 8475 mlS# 201500510 | $1,000,000

Sierra Del Norte Hilltop City Views Robin Zollinger 505 660 5170

mlS# 201501999 | $1,875,000

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here’s nothing quite like a ranch home in the Southwest. The word “ranch” alone connotes freedom, open space and a sumptuous combination of the rustic and luxurious. In fact, “ranch” is the abbreviated derivative of the Spanish “rancho,” a term dating back to the early 1800s. New Mexico has a vibrant history of ranching that dates back over three centuries when the Spanish introduced livestock to the American southwest. In modern times, there still exists a rich ranching culture.

While many ranches are owned by the families that have maintained them for hundreds of years, the ranching lifestyle has become attractive to newcomers as well. More and

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more, affluent people are discovering the abundant natural resources New Mexico has to offer and that by owning a ranch, they are providing themselves with a needed escape from hectic modern life.

The beauty of the southwest landscape speaks for itself; there are a variety of different topographies to be found within New Mexico’s borders. From the gentle rolling hills of the east to the rugged mountainous terrain of central, northern and western New Mexico, ranches of all sizes dot the landscape.

At Conron & Woods Architects (CWA), your local ranch experts, the goal is to accentuate the beauty inherent in the land by designing architecture in which to best enjoy and interact with nature.

Their work is characterized by a balance between respecting the majestic settings

and designing buildings that best suit a client’s diverse tastes and needs.

Roy Woods, AIA, is the owner and principal architect at CWA. He grew up in Taos and is a long-time Santa Fe resident. Roy has lived a dual life practicing architecture for the past 40 years and simultaneously tending to his ranch in northern New Mexico.

He intimately understands the unique needs of a ranch and applies his first-hand experience to all of CWA’s ranch and equestrian projects. The best testament to CWA’s dedication to their clients and expertise in the field is the number of repeat clients they have maintained over the past few decades and the amount of work that has been generated from referrals.

CWA’s current work brings them to the northern border of New Mexico,

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where lies the 590,823-acre Vermejo Park Ranch, one of the largest in the continental United States. Vermejo Park Ranch (VPR) was originally part of the Maxwell land grant and is currently owned by Ted Turner. CWA has been working on VPR for the last 10 years and is currently preserving and restoring the ranch’s 25,000 sq. ft. Casa Grande mansion. Once completed this fall, the meticulously preserved estate will feature carefully selected finishes and furnishings restored in keeping with the historic character unique to the 100-year-old residence. CWA’s extensive experience in historic preservation over the past few decades has enabled them to pay the utmost attention and care this project requires in upgrading the existing systems and technology.

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ABOVE LEFT 6,000 sq. ft. residence and equestrian facility ABOVE RIGHT Casa Grande, now and then BELOW TOP Sobia Sayeda, senior designer and Martin Kuziel, AIA project architect BELOW BOTTOM Roy Woods, AIA owner and principal architect with Maude the Horse

Another ranch home that was completed by CWA late last fall is a gorgeous estate nestled in a bend of the Pecos River, just half an hour outside Santa Fe. This ranch underwent a dramatic transformation over the past few years. Some of its features include worldclass trout fishing along the river, diverse wildlife, rolling hills, canyon lands and lush forest. In addition to a new luxurious 13,000 sq. ft. main residence, two remodeled guest houses and an equestrian complex, CWA’s work included a full rehabilitation of the Pecos River, re-forestation, massive infrastructural improvements which included extensive road work, bridges and wildlife drinkers/feeders. Another unique service CWA provided was working with a local archaeologist to map and diagram the plethora of archaeological sites found throughout the 5,000-acre ranch.

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Who better than an award winning architect and rancher like CWA’s Roy Woods to design a ranch? If you are considering remodeling or developing your ranch or equestrian property, consult with CWA first. They offer the expertise of experienced professionals who have your interests foremost in mind when designing ranches and residences tailored to your unique tastes and needs.

Conron & Woods Architects 1222 Luisa St., Suite A Santa Fe, NM 87505 505.983.6948 www.ConronAndWoods.com

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it’s almost an American mantra. And of course, that extends to our homes. Even the most practical of us can’t help but admire an abode that borders on livable art.

Steve Harris’ home was built around the eyecatching Dale Chihuly sculpture commissioned for his entryway. “My wife and I met Chihuly through my automotive work at a car launch at his studio in Seattle,” says Harris. Describing the elegant structure hanging by his door, Harris notes how, “Chihuly calls this piece a chandelier even though it’s not lit from within. We actually had the architect who built our house go meet with Chihuly, learn his philosophy and see what kind of work he does. The house was then oriented around the piece. My wife and I love it.”

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estled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains overlooking historic Santa Fe, this property showcases the rustic beauty of the high desert.

From the moment you enter through the unassuming front gates of this breathtaking 36 acre in-town estate on Old Santa Fe Trail, you experience why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. No detail was overlooked in the architecture, from the hand-forged wrought iron railings, diamond trowelled plaster walls and custom cabinetry to floors of imported stone, marble, ceramic tile and hardwoods including hickory and quarter sawn oak. Large windows and skylights, custom draperies, light fixtures and wooden beam vegas and latillas also add to the unique interior. The original home was built in the early 1940s. Over the next seventy years, additional land was acquired, making it ideal for horse ownership. This property is currently offered by Barker Realty | Christie’s International by Christine McDonald. Call 505.982.9836 for more information.

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ocated on the historic Old Santa Fe Trail, this eco-friendly lushly landscaped 3.5 acres feels expanded by its expansive Sangre views. From the Turkish Versailles patterned stone flooring to the large custom kitchen with pewter counter tops and eucalyptus floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, this residence of more than 9,000 sq. ft. spares no attention to detail. Deep sky-lit portals open to a large fossilized Indian sandstone plaza designed for large scale entertaining, and the 3,000 sq. ft. natatorium, home gym and spa complete with sauna and steam allow for nurturing of both the body and soul. Exquisitely tiled bathrooms both large and small accommodate both entertaining and bedroom suites. The handsome library/study features warm custom cabinetry and bookcases and is, of course, appointed with a cozy fireplace. To top it off, the 1910 custom brick and Versailles style plaster walls add the finishing touch that sets this lovely home above the bar.

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xtensively remodeled by Wolf Corp. in 2002 and 2010, this custom built home with numerous features is located in a private, gated compound just two blocks from Canyon Road. The large master bedroom with a sitting area and a kiva wood-burning fireplace has dual insuite bathrooms, and the guest room has a kiva fireplace and private bathroom as well. Adobe and frame construction with radiant heat and air conditioning give year round climate control. Private walledin back yard with landscaping and drip irrigation has a deep portal, kiva fireplace, water feature and built-in grill — great for those leisurely lunches or dinners with guests. Top-of-the-line kitchen appliances and granite countertops make preparing gourmet meals a pleasure.

A few more features of the house are a finished one car garage, raised ceilings, copper clad insulated windows, plaster walls and five wood-burning fireplaces.

This property is currently offered by Barker Realty | Christie’s International

by Gary Hall and Meleah Artley. Call 505.982.9836 for more information.

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ating back to the 1920s, this home has home has been carefully preserved and revitalized with an addition in the 1990s. Located minutes from downtown, the ornate 13,400 sq. ft. structure is complete with seven bedrooms and six baths, as well as a media room, an office with a private balcony and an indoor infinity pool and spa. The 10 acre property includes a tennis court, promenade, chess board helipad and courtyard with fountain, making it hard to know whether to stay indoors or outdoors. Sunset and city vistas offer year round enjoyment. A mosaic entryway depicting famous architectural sites from the Holy Land, a foyer ceiling made from a mango plantation’s harvest with each tablet carved with ancient motifs of welcome and longevity, rosewood coffered ceilings in both the grand living and dining rooms — these are the details that make this home a thing of grace.

This property is currently offered by Barker Realty | Christie’s International by Stephanie Duran.

Call 505.982.9836 for more information.

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hen Natures Creation’s owner and designer David Schneider is commissioned to create and construct a luxury water space, he interviews the homeowner and studies the project site. “Every job is different and every setting is unique unto its own. No matter where you build, it is necessary to understand the owner’s wants and desires and then determine whether the land can accommodate the requests,” says Schneider.

On one hand, Natures Creations prides itself in blending the surrounding environment into the design as if Mother Nature created the venue herself. This keeps the designs fresh, exciting and natural. For example, if the home is in the high desert, the designers may suggest an exotic oasis, while a mountain backdrop may inspire a grotto covered in waves of grasses and flowers. On the other hand, Schneider is equally adept at creating a modern, clean and edgy look that may include imported glass tiles, negative edge and wet deck features.

From drafting plans and construction to maintenance and remodeling, Natures Creations offers a total package to clients. Schneider is also known for using striking outdoor lighting, distinctive rockscaping and dramatic deck layouts. As well as assisting in landscape design, the company’s projects include not only swimming pools but custom spas and water features that enhance the homeowner’s quality of life and the home value. “A great design dictates that I include the individual characteristics of the site with the homeowner’s desires,” Schneider states. Quite possibly, this is the reason for the many satisfied clients who continually refer their friends and family.

Natures Creations, a gold member of the Genesis 3 Design Group, also holds memberships in the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association.

Schneider is a licensed contractor in the state of Texas and New Mexico and has been building in Santa Fe for over 30 years.

Natures Creations Inc. Dave Schneider 242 Dinosaur Trail 505.471.2600 www.NaturesCreationsInc.com

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Impressive in scope, this natural centerpiece syncs perfectly with the venue’s surrounding beauty. The hidden grotto doubles as a harmonious water feature while the dramatic flora accents the setting with its untamed splendor.

A fine example of how the blending of the natural world into a poolscape’s ambiance creates a unified look. This freeform pool goes even further to generate a buzz of excitement by utilizing well-designed lighting to pinpoint every spot around the site.

Like Mother Nature formed eons ago, this vanishing edge pool is genius at showcasing simple elegance. Every element is carefully planned to appear carefree — a welcoming sight on a summer’s day.

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hen it comes to how you watch TV and movies at home, A Sound Look has you covered. Whatever home theater set up you’re looking for, the crew at A Sound Look have the knowhow and expertise to make your viewing pleasure top notch.

“A home theater is obviously a smaller version of a movie theater. It can range from a TV on the wall with in-wall speakers to over-the-top home theaters,

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where it’s a dedicated room,” says Leonard Pascual, owner of A Sound Look. “On the audio side, we can go from little satellite speakers to totally invisible speakers. With that being said, it all depends on the size of the room, the person’s budget and their desired outcome.”

He goes on to describe some of the more extravagant jobs A Sound Look has completed. “We’ve done some pretty elaborate setups. One client had a round room. It wasn’t ideal acoustics but we

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worked with an acoustician to make it work. Sometimes people even have domed ceilings, which is just horrible for sound, but we try to make anything work. Most people don’t take acoustics into consideration when building a home theater.”

According to Pascual, the newest speaker format is called Atmos. It’s basically comprised of four additional speakers near the viewer to a 9.1.2 around the room. A Sound Look tries to balance these new technologies with what makes

sense for the space and how dedicated the viewer is.

Pascual says that in addition to sound, lighting is also an important consideration.

“When you’re watching a home theater, the natural lighting of a room has a lot to do with your experience. Obviously in a modest situation you just get blackout shades. We’ve had customers with a designated room with no windows where the room is completely black. That’s the best experience but the reality is most people don’t live that way. Unless you’re looking at a basement home theater, your set up is probably in a versatile room.”

When the Mayweather versus Pacquiao boxing match aired this past May 2, Pascual relates how he had friends reserving seats in his home theater. “We had about 25 people over for the fight,

though in theory we could comfortably seat about nine. Since it’s the fight of the century we made seating work.” He acknowledges when big football events or the academy awards come up, he often finds himself playing host. He also describes how it’s great for kids: “Gaming is a big experience on a home theater.

When you want to get engulfed, it’s a great thing.”

A Sound Look offers design, installation and service. “It just depends on how deep into the technology you want to go. We work with professionals who can make your home viewing experience as big as you want it to be,” says Pascual.

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GIVING T OGET H E R

With long days, warm night and everything abloom, it’s easy to feel particularly blessed this time of year. If you’re looking to share your blessings with the larger community, it can be a daunting task knowing where to start. Northern New Mexico’s many nonprofits are all deserving, but it can be difficult to know the scope of what’s out there. Luckily, there exists the Santa Fe Community Foundation and its Giving Together catalogue.

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he Santa Fe Community Foundation serves Santa Fe County and six surrounding counties, including Taos, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Mora and San Miguel. Founded in 1981, the Santa Fe Community Foundation provides a vehicle both for donors to give and for nonprofit organizations to receive funding. “Generous individuals and families in the community open funds here at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. From there, the donor will receive a tax exempt letter and can then thoughtfully recommend grants as they deem appropriate,” explains Christa Coggins, the vice president of community philanthropy.

Twice a year — spring and fall — the Santa Fe Community Foundation publishes its Giving Together catalogue.

The publication is a unique service to the foundation’s fundholders, who use the catalogue to inform their own

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philanthropic decisions. The Giving Together catalogue is highly-valued by donor-advised fundholders seeking the latest information on the current needs of local nonprofits. Many fundholders use the Giving Together catalogue to learn about critical community issues, and additional information is readily available from the foundation staff. Fundholders’ conversations with foundation staff around the Giving Together catalogue often result in a site visit so the fundholder can learn how to best make an impact through their grants.

The Giving Together catalogues reflect the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s grant cycles: the spring issue focuses on economic opportunity, education and the environment; the fall issue highlights animal welfare, arts, health and human services. Each catalogue summarizes the nonprofit grant applications of the season. While each organization has undergone basic due diligence, the

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submissions have not be filtered by staff. To be included in the catalogue, an applicant must be a legally operating nonprofit in good standing with the IRS, serve Santa Fe and/or the six counties of north central New Mexico, and must have been in existence for a minimum of three years.

Donor advised fundholders and nonprofit organizations have both come to treasure the Giving Together catalogues. In its five years of existence, Giving Together has channeled over $1.35 million in grants.

As the breadth and depth of giving grows, the philanthropic community can rest assured that through the Giving Together catalogues, the Santa Fe Community Foundation is representing and promoting the many deserving nonprofits in and around Santa Fe. For more information visit www.santafecf.org

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nless you keep close track of obscure holidays and observances, you probably didn’t know August is “What Will Be Your Legacy?” month. You can use this particular month as a useful reminder to take action on what could be one of your most important financial goals: leaving a meaningful legacy.

A legacy isn’t simply a document or a bunch of numbers — it’s what you will be remembered for and what you will leave behind that will be remembered.

It’s essentially your chance to contribute positively to the future, whether that

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To create your legacy, you’ll need to do some planning. You can start by asking yourself a couple of key questions: What are your goals? When you think about leaving a legacy, what comes to mind? First and foremost, you may well want to leave enough money to help your own grown children meet their financial goals. After that, you probably have other things you’d like to accomplish. Perhaps you want to provide resources for your grandchildren to attend college. Or you’d like to set up a scholarship at your own alma mater, or give financial support to a cultural, social, religious or scientific group. By thinking about goals and putting them on paper, even in an informal sense, you’ll be taking the important first step in leaving the legacy you desire.

How can you turn your goals into reality? If you don’t take concrete steps, your legacy won’t materialize. The most important step is to create a comprehensive estate plan. Your estate plan may involve several legal documents, such as a will, living trusts and healthcare power of attorney.

In creating these materials, you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors because estate planning is definitely not a “do-it-yourself” endeavor.

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You shouldn’t wait until you are deep into retirement to take action on your estate plan because developing the necessary documents and arrangements can take a fair amount of time, and you’ll want to make these preparations while you’re in good mental and physical health.

Also, the longer you wait to set up your estate plan, the less likely it will be you’ve communicated your wishes clearly to your family members, who may end up unsure about what you want and what their roles are in carrying out your plans. That’s an outcome you certainly don’t want.

In fact, clear communication is essential to developing a successful estate plan.

You should not only tell your family members and anyone else affected by your estate plan what you are thinking of doing but also inform them about the professionals with whom you are working and the locations in which you are storing any vital documents, such as your will.

By identifying your goals, working with the appropriate professionals to create an effective estate plan and communicating regularly with your family members and other “key players” in your life, you can go a long way toward leaving the legacy you desire. So, do what it takes to launch that legacy.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Old Fashioned Service Never Goes Out of Style

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t’s about providing extraordinary client service,” says John Attwood, vice president of Zia Trust, Inc. Remember the full service gas station where your windows were washed and the air checked in your tires when you filled up? Zia Trust is a modern, sophisticated trust company offering old fashioned client service.

Trust officer Nicole Cardenas agrees with Attwood wholeheartedly: “We are always thinking of ways to assist our clients and we take that extra step to make sure they are being well served.

We’ll even visit you in your home.”

Zia Trust assists with financial power of attorney, trustee or co-trustee and personal representative of your estate. Your trust officer works alongside

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professionals such as investment advisors, attorneys, CPAs and others to ensure your best interest is priority. Senior trust officer and branch manager, Cheri Briscoe, says she enjoys the ability to assist clients in this manner. Zia Trust also works with clients and advisors across state lines.

Zia Trust offers the experience and expertise of 12 highly dedicated and qualified trust officers who believe in providing top quality client service.

Trust officers often assist clients with no family, friends or other resources close by. Whether it’s finding a comfortable long term care facility for seniors, care management for clients with special needs or finding the resources to allow clients to remain in their own home, Zia Trust tirelessly works to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of their clients.

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At Zia Trust, you can count on the highest level of professionalism and integrity when serving as your trustee.

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From Book Production to Art Prints and Everything in Between

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ook at the light!” Nearly everyone living in Santa Fe has said those words at one point or another, as our mountain city is known for its unique quality of light. Artists are naturally drawn to places of such light to create magical works that express it. When it comes to making prints and promotional materials of that lightinspired work, luckily there is a small print shop in town that excels at meeting artists’ needs.

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Graphic Sky Printing is a team dedicated to reproducing client’s works and to creating high quality promotional materials that support it. “We take a high quality digital photograph of an artist’s original piece of artwork using neutral lighting in our shop so we can see the true colors in the

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work. From there we do additional color calibration on the computer, creating a digital image to match the original artwork as closely as possible,” explains owner Josh Weybright.

The artist’s image can be turned into any number of materials: postcards for gallery openings, business cards, greeting cards, essentially anything dealing with promotion and communication. Even a smart phone snapshot can be digitally enhanced and turned into a wall mural or billboard.

Graphic Sky’s founding team member Paul Grabhorn adds, “It’s a bit like the old photography process in a dark room where you had different tools to stop the light or let more light in. That’s

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essentially what we’re doing digitally, only with much more control. It is a very customized process.”

“Many photographers and artists don’t fully understand the printing process.

Photographs are normally viewed as red, green and blue (RGB) on screen, whereas printing is done in cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK). Performing this conversion properly makes all the difference,” notes Grabhorn.

ABOVE Case-bound four color book (12X9.25”, 224 pages). Graphic Sky Printing has worked with many authors, scientists, and communicators to design, develop, and produce publications of all kinds. The recently published photography book Seeking Light is a good example of their work.

LEFT Stretched canvas prints (36X24”) and fine art paper prints (19X13”) BELOW portable banner stand (36x80”)

PICTURED LEFT L-R Website with blog and video trailer (blue image), Table-top Poster (12X18” mounted), ROW 2 L-R Greeting Card Set (7X5” scored & folded), Bookmark Set (2X7”)

Grabhorn’s recently published book, Seeking Light, is a good example of what Graphic Sky can do for anyone interested in publishing a book of their own. Graphic Sky worked in tandem with Viking Books from concept to final publication.

The collateral materials you see here — a set of bookmarks, greeting cards, business cards, folding brochures, table top posters, canvas prints, banners on portable stands and a website — were all produced by Graphic Sky before the book’s release.

Whether you’re a painter looking to make reproductions of your original work, an illustrator wanting to put your images on greeting cards, a photographer needing to convert your images to print or an artist of any medium looking to put out a book showcasing your work, head over to Graphic Sky to get the job done right.

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Providing the Right Service for Each Customer Photos Carolyn Wright

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mailman walks into Capitol Computer & Network Solutions to deliver a few envelopes to Steve Resnick, the owner. While the mailman is in the shop, he casually asks if Resnick could help him free up space on his computer hard drive after work. “Sure, what time?”

Resnick asks. “7 p.m. or 7:30,” replies the mailman. “Great, we’ll connect then. Here’s my cell phone number,” says Resnick as the mailman prepares to carry on with his route. It is this

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attitude toward customer service that is emblematic of Capitol Computer & Network Solutions.

Resnick purchased the business in December of last year. Before then, he worked in corporate strategy and finance for pharmaceutical and biotech companies for about 25 years.

Throughout his career, he built an unparalleled understanding of business, science and, most aptly, computers.

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“A lot of the roles I had over the years worked very closely with IT, or information technology,” explains Resnick. “It was a great run but I got tired of the corporate politics and moving where the company told me to move. My wife and I had visited Santa Fe for years, so we finally decided to move somewhere we want to be.”

After looking at a variety of possible businesses to buy, Resnick chose Capitol Computer, because to him, “It felt right.”

L–R: William Ivey, Steve Resnick (owner) and Anthony Norris

The former owner had built the business with a personal boutique approach to customer service, upon which Resnick happily expanded. Currently, Capitol Computer & Network Solutions serves a nice mix of both residential and business clients. Resnick’s business particularly excels at network support for small businesses. Current clients include dental offices, art galleries, real estate agencies and home inspection companies — basically any company with under 15 employees. “Past that it turns into corporate-type support and we start to lose the one-on-one connection,” says Resnick.

The P3, or Preferred Partner Program, is Capitol Computer & Network Solutions’ support solution for small businesses.

“For a fixed rate per month, we deploy

monitoring software to all the computers or servers at the business, allowing us to remotely monitor the health of the machines, both hardware and software.

We also proactively update software and keep the system operating at peak efficiency. This way we can prevent 95 percent of issues ahead of time. The other five percent we fix remotely or go on-site. With our small business partners, our goal is to keep their business up and running in a proactive way,” notes Resnick.

Capitol Computer & Network Solutions offers expertise in both mac and PC, and the reasonable flat rates make it easy for residential neighbors to come into the shop with any variety of issues.

“We get several people a day who walk in with performance-related issues. We’ll

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clean up and optimize their operating system, remove unwanted software and physically clean their hardware — inside and out,” describes Resnick. When someone comes in with a virus, the Capitol Computer & Network Solutions team is well-equipped to deal.

“We aren’t about selling at a high volume.

We want to spend the time to discern what you need and how you use your computer, and then design the right solution for each customer,” says Resnick.

“It’s about providing the right service to each person we work with.”

Capitol Computer & Network Solutions 518 Old Santa Fe Trail #6 505.216.1108 www.ccandns.com

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atrina Johnson learned the hard way why it is important for a wealth advisor to put their clients’ interests above all else.

“During the 2008-09 market fall, I found myself on the front line, helping clients through very challenging times, by myself,” she says of her time working as a client associate for a team of financial advisors. “I vowed that, when I became a financial advisor, I would never abandon my clients.”

Now working as an independent wealth advisor with New Mexico Financial Partners, LLC, Johnson is dedicated to providing wealth management, advisory services and investment strategies through tactical asset allocations to high-net-worth individuals and female business owners. Offering securities through LPL Financial, one of the leading financial services companies and the largest independent broker/dealer in the nation*, Johnson has the freedom to act in the best interest of her clients.

With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Johnson, a former professional ballerina, says she is very passionate about her work in wealth management. Sharing her experience and knowledge with others so they’re able to pursue real wealth for their life and retirement is not just a vocation for Johnson, it’s a calling.

“My clients are very important to me. I am that buffer for them between their accounts and their emotions. Removing fear from an investor is my greatest challenge. Sound investing to pursue long-term financial independence requires consistency, courage and balance,” she says. “I really enjoy helping people to feel comfortable and confident about their investments.”

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Top Home Renovations to Increase Home Value

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s upgrading a tired kitchen with highend countertops more important than installing a wireless sound system throughout the house?

When it comes to increasing your home’s value, some renovation projects consistently rank higher than others.

According to Remodeling Magazine, you’re less likely to recoup your investment in a major kitchen or bathroom remodel than investing money into home maintenance—such as roof upkeep, new windows or stucco improvements. Bear in mind your return on investment is directly linked to your home’s value, the value of comparable homes in your neighborhood, the local housing market and the quality of the project itself. One word of warning, don’t over-improve your home in relation to your particular neighborhood.

According to the Remodeling 2015 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue. com) using Albuquerque data, the home improvements that will give you the biggest bang for your buck are entry door and garage door replacement.

Other projects with a decent return include minor kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Surprisingly, with all the self-employed folks in the region, home office makeovers came in dead last.

According to Ted Rivera, associate broker at Coldwell Banker Trails West Realty in Santa Fe, home buyers gravitate to the kitchen. “The trend these days is for smooth counter-tops and tall roomy cabinets.” He also says islands are very desirable.

Even though Santa Fe charm can go a long way, some of the attributes

of older homes are not big selling points. “Updating a half-bath to a three-quarters bath can make a huge difference in the resale value of an older home,” says Rivera. That said, there are some ways to capitalize on the mystique of homes built with a nod to the region.

“Uncover or reclaim hardwood floors to increase the value of a Santa Fe home,” Rivera explains. He also says it might be worthwhile to sandblast vigas to give them new life.

So do your homework when it comes to renovation projects and don’t always be swayed by your emotions.

One caveat: keep in mind some variables that determine a home’s value are fixed such as lot size and a neighborhood’s desirability.

HOW TO FINANCE YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS When it comes to home improvement, Del Norte Credit Union has you covered with a flexible, competitive home equity line of credit (HELOC). A HELOC is an especially good option if you have multiple projects in mind or want the flexibility of a line of credit to draw on. You are assigned a credit limit for a period of five years based on the equity on your home, and you pay back only what you use plus interest. As you pay off the principal, you can use the credit again, like a credit card. If you are considering summer home improvement projects, come into one of their six DNCU branches (or apply online at dncu.org) today to get your paperwork started so that funds are available when you need them.

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Motorado: The Perfect Father’s Day Present

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Dads can be notoriously difficult to shop for. This Father’s Day, instead of wondering what he might want, give him a great experience by taking him to the annual Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show.

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Motorado founder Chuck West served as president of the nonprofit organization for two years. He lives in Eldorado, along with most of the committee members. Hence, the name of the organization and show play off the name of the town: Eldorado — Motorado.

“Basically we’re motorcycle enthusiasts,” says Motorado committee member Frances Sayre. “A lot of us collect, build and restore classic bikes. Many of us actually race them as well. Some people just have a couple of bikes that might not even be considered classic, but we’re all either professionals or enthusiasts.”

Open to everyone, about a thousand people attended the first year, growing to a couple thousand the last two years. If you’re interested in being an exhibitor, you need to pre-register, and in order to exhibit, your bike has to be at least 30 years old. Last year 120 exhibitors participated; 80 percent local and 20 percent from out of town. The oldest bike ever to exhibit was a 1927 BSA.

he event, now it its fourth year, is hosted by Eldorado’s Motorado Motorcycle Club, and will take place on Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at La Tienda Shopping Plaza in Eldorado.

There’s no entry fee, and all proceeds go to the local animal shelter.

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“There are other classic motorcycle shows in southern New Mexico, but no one else puts on a show in this region,” explains Sayre. “People have garages of rare motorcycles who shine them up, put the last fix on them and ride them out. I’m going to enter a bike this year.

Though I don’t expect to win anything, I’m so excited to have my bike sitting out there. The Motorado’s a place for people who have a motorcycle hobby and want to share it with others who have an appreciation.”

“I’ve entered some bikes in the past,” notes fellow Motorado committee member Marc Beyer. “There’s three years between when you can reshow a vehicle, and I don’t want to show the same bike over and over again, but I do have a project I might drag out there that’s part of a mentorship program through our shop, OCD Custom Cycles and Repairs. Our shop is going to be a sponsor, and then I’ll be a judge as well, so I’ll have my hands full. There are five judges. Though they change year to year, they’re all local. The judges have significant knowledge and expertise in the classic motorcycle field.”

“I was brought up on two wheels. It’s the first experience I shared with my dad. Motorcycles are my passion,” he reflects. Like Beyer, you too can share in the motorcycle experience with your dad this coming Father’s Day at the Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show.

For more information, visit Motorado.org.

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The New Lincoln

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here is luxury for the masses — and then there is luxury for the individual.

Lincoln vehicles are designed to convey a sense of subtle elegance with a tasteful design that lets you express exactly who you are. They’re backed by power options that include hybrid and ecoboost as well as a plethora of sophisticated technologies.

The 2015 LincoLn MKc eMbrace change From the moment you meet the new Lincoln MKC you can sense the warmth of the Lincoln experience. With elegant touches designed to invite you in, every time you drive is a delight.

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As you approach, the MKC positively lights up. The door handles glow, bathed in light with an intensity tuned specifically to the exterior vehicle color. With its wide track and solid, athletic stance, MKC is made for hugging curves.

To accommodate your cargo needs, MKC has a brilliantly convenient solution: in order to access the rear when your arms are full, simply kick your foot underneath the rear bumper and the wraparound liftgate opens.

Other highlights include a fully turbocharged line up, intelligent all wheel drive, push button transmission, seven standard airbags, active parkout assist, Bridge of Weir leather with French stitching and real wood accents.

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The 2015 LincoLn MKZ MosT cLass in iTs cLass For the Lincoln MKZ, designers took the notion of “elegant simplicity” as their point of departure and arrived at a luxury sedan whose integration of lines and curves is stunning. Design cues become individual pieces of art, like the pedestal mirrors that add a jewel-like touch.

Continuously controlled damping (CCD) takes Lincoln luxury driving to another level.

An advanced suite of sensors continuously monitors and adjusts the suspension. Select the operating mode — comfort, normal or sport — that suits the driving experience you prefer, from exceptional ride quality to a spirited, sporty feel.

Comfort in the Lincoln MKZ is luxurious.

The premium seating surfaces are trimmed in soft, sumptuous leather, with the front seats heated or cooled to suit the season. The driver’s seat memory feature allows you to have your personal seating preferences available anytime.

Connect to your MKZ remotely using the available MyLincoln Mobile™ app.* The embedded modem communicates with your smartphone and allows you to start, lock, unlock and locate your vehicle from virtually anywhere.

Test-drive a new MKC or MKZ today at Corley’s Albuquerque Lincoln and they will treat you to lunch for two at Corley’s Café. Corley’s is conveniently located for all of northern New Mexico at the Alameda exit on the Pan American Freeway just north of Albuquerque.

Corley’s Albuquerque Lincoln Volvo 9000 Pan American Freeway Northeast, Albuquerque 505.260.2200 CorleyNewMexico.com

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