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WE ARE LIVING IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES and we hope everyone is following the guidelines for keeping themselves, their families, and others, safe. This will eventually pass and in the meantime we are fortunate to live in a community with a tradition of coming together to support each other in a crisis, and this is definitely one of those times.

Independent businesses are the backbone of our economy, our culture and our community, and it is imperative for us to do whatever we can to ensure their survival. We should, therefore, do our utmost to support local businesses, especially restaurants who are offering delivery and/or curbside pickup. Buying a gift certificate, to be used when things finally return to normal, is another way to help out.

Even if businesses are closed, they often have products that can be purchased online and delivered, so you don’t even have to leave home.

The character of the City Different, in particular, is defined by its local, independent businesses and now, more than ever, they need our help to survive.

Taking care of our health by boosting the immune system, cleansing and detoxing, is clearly something which is of particular value at this time as well. In this issue, we take a look at some of the different approaches to physical renewal, both internal (supplements, nutrition, CBD, mushrooms, herbs) and external (massage, exercise, acupuncture.)

Everyone is different, with different issues and needs, so check them out and see what resonates with you.

In normal times this is also a popular time of year for people to say, ‘I do’ and with that in mind we put together a special feature on weddings. Since they involve planning well in advance, the information will still be of value, even if the current circumstances have caused your wedding to be postponed to a future date.

As always, our goal at Fine Lifestyles is to keep you informed, entertained and in touch with the very best that this vibrant community has to offer. We hope you enjoy this issue and can also take some time to be in nature, to celebrate the fact that spring has finally sprung. This is traditionally a time for rebirth and new beginnings, and together we will get through this.

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By Anya Sebastian

AT THE TIME OF WRITING, large gatherings have been banned because of the coronavirus pandemic, so weddings have inevitably been postponed. However, this will pass and the Land of Enchantment, with its stunning scenery and natural beauty, will again be a popular place to tie the knot. Couples come here from other states and even from other countries, specifically for that purpose, resulting in the number of marriages performed in New Mexico being significantly above the national average. So even if the current circumstances have caused your special day to be rescheduled, the information found here and in the following pages, will still be valuable.

While many weddings are conducted in a place of worship and remain fairly traditional, non-traditional ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular as well. The opportunities are pretty open-ended, since, in addition to ordained ministers, those legally entitled to perform marriages in New Mexico include judges, justices and magistrates, authorized representatives of federally recognized Indian tribes, and literally anyone who becomes ‘ordained’ by obtaining a basic license online. That means you can be married by a family member, best friend, co-worker, or a complete stranger, the choice is yours.

The ceremony itself can take place literally anywhere, outside or inside, and can be casual or formal. Couples can choose to say, ‘I do,’ on a ranch, a boat, a farm; by a lake, in a park, mountain retreat, or even in their own backyard…fill in the blank.

There are some things, however, that never change and still need to be taken care of by those planning to get married. Before you even get started, the first thing to decide is how much you are willing to spend, because weddings can be costly. According to a 2016 survey by The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in New Mexico is around $20,000 and that does not include the cost of a wedding or engagement ring.

So first decide on a budget and then choose how you want to spend it.

Assuming that you want your ceremony to be followed by a reception, you need to choose a venue. Popular places may need to be booked months in advance and will likely request a deposit. If the cost does not include food, then you need to find a caterer, preferably one who is familiar with the location you have in mind and flexible enough to accommodate any special needs. Eduardo Ramirez, of Casa Nova Catering, is one of the very best. These fundamental considerations will be the biggest share of your budget and will consequently determine how many guests you can invite.

Other basic things to consider include a photographer, a floral designer, maybe a hair and make-up artist and, of course, a wedding cake. Zara Southard of Maggie’s Cakes is a cake maven and a real artist. And if all that is just too overwhelming, you may want to consider hiring a wedding planner. These are experts who will take care of all the basics, allowing you the freedom to focus on the personal touches you would like to include, to make your day extra special.

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Expert ADVICE

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING AN ENGAGEMENT RING

JAMES KALLAS Owner

James Kallas Jewelers 2801 Rodeo Rd., Ste B10 Santa Fe 505.986.1955 JamesKallasJewelersInc.com

BUYING AN ENGAGEMENT RING CAN BE A DAUNTING as well as a joyful prospect, so it’s a good idea to know what to look out for before you begin your search. Since diamonds are by far the most popular choice, here are some pointers to get you started. Think of them as the four Cs: Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight.

COLOR Most diamonds have traces of yellow, brown, green or grey and it’s rare to find one without any color at all.

Consequently, the more colorless the diamond, the greater its value.

CUT Diamond cutting is a highly skilled and precise art, which determines how the stone’s many facets interact with light and consequently how brightly it sparkles. Look for a diamond with the most brilliant sparkle for its size.

CLARITY This is defined by how many small imperfections there are on the surface or within the diamond itself. In most cases, since they cannot be seen with the naked eye, they do not detract from the beauty of the gem, but those with fewer flaws will attract a higher price tag.

CARAT WEIGHT This is the unit of measurement used to describe the weight of a diamond, not its size. The average carat weight of an engagement ring diamond in the United States is between 1.00 and 1.2 carats, 1 carat being the equivalent of a fifth of a gram.

Diamonds come in a variety of shapes, the most popular being round. They can also be oval, square, rectangle, marquise or pear-shaped, it is entirely a matter of personal preference.

Once you’ve decided on the kind of stone you’re looking for, the next thing to consider is the band. Does white gold or platinum appeal to you, or would you rather have rose or yellow gold? Here are a few things to bear in mind when choosing a band: platinum does not corrode and is the hardest and most durable; white gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually silver, nickel or palladium.

Pure gold is too soft to make into jewelry, so it has to be mixed with other metals for added strength. 18kt gold is 75% pure gold, mixed with silver, copper or zinc.; 14kt. gold is 58% pure gold, with the same added metals. It is slower to tarnish and more resistant to scratching or corrosion, because the other metals make it harder and more durable.

The most important thing to remember when purchasing an engagement ring is that it will be a part of your life for a very long time, so choose carefully. Once you have decided and the purchase has been completed, it would be advisable to get the ring insured. That way, you will have one less thing to worry about as you move on to making plans for the next chapter of your life together.

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CASA NOVA CUSTOM CATERING Creating unique dishes that look too good to eat.

By Anya Sebastian

CASA NOVA CUSTOM CATERING, A BUSINESS LESS THAN SIX YEARS OLD, has already gained a reputation as one of the best caterers in Santa Fe, specializing in weddings and corporate events.

The founders, Eduardo Ramirez and Joaquin Alvarado, believe that the success of this small, family-owned business is largely due to its unconventional character.

Originally trained as an architect, the crash of 2008 forced Ramirez to abandon a successful career and look elsewhere. Having always been a foodie and having grown up with a mother who was an expert cook, he was naturally drawn to that world, bringing his architectural eye, experience and training, along with him. “Aesthetics are really important to me,” he explains, “so color, texture and the artful placement and presentation of food, were all second nature.”

Quality is, of course, also important and whenever possible, food is locally sourced and organic. The Sous Chef is his mother-in-law, Dolores Ortiz, and both of them focus on manifesting positive outcomes when engaged in the creative process. “We firmly believe that good intentions affect food on a molecular level,” says Ramirez, “ and it shows in the final result.” Apparently so, since guests frequently comment on the ‘exceptional’, ‘spectacular’, and ‘elevated’ food.’

Sample menus are sent out to prospective clients, with varying prices to fit any budget, and special requests are always welcome. The most popular menus are southwestern, Latin-based, with a local flair, but some dishes are unique, like the hugely popular Bride’s Bouquet Salad, adorned with edible flowers.

Any number of guests, large or small, can be accommodated, anywhere statewide.

State and pueblo-certified staff work the events, all wearing the same, professional dress, but with one exception. Everyone is allowed to wear fun socks, as a reminder that they are there, not only to do a good job, but to have fun at the same time. The evening ends with a warm, group hug.

“We recently purchased The Village at Rancho Viejo, and our expansion there for Spring 2021 will double our catering capability and add an event venue and restaurant to the growing south side of Santa Fe,” says Ramirez. Cafe Nova Santa Fe will offer a mix of traditional Mexican flavors and American comfort food, with occasional themed pop-up dinners. “A good opportunity to test out new ideas,” he says.

It will also be a good opportunity to sample Casa Nova’s creative dishes on an informal, ongoing basis. Now that is definitely something to look forward to.

Casa Nova 1314 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe 505.986.3858 casanovasantafe.com

Top Right: Beef Tenderloin Plate, photo

by Arielei Kinzer Photography; Bottom Right: Bride’s Bouquet Salad, Arielei Kinzer Photography; Left: Founders Eduardo Ramirez and Joaquin Alvarado with Sous Chef, Dolores Ortiz, photo by Natalie Guillen

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CAKE! Anya Sebastian

WHEN ZARA SOUTHARD WENT TO UNM, she had every intention of becoming a painter, but then she discovered the world of ceramics. Having worked since early childhood with Maggie Faralla, her stepmother and the founder of Maggie’s Cakes, Zara quickly realized that clay and fondant have much in common; fondant just happens to be made out of sugar.

Fast forward to 2014, when Maggie, now firmly established as Santa Fe’s wedding cake maven, sadly died from cancer. It just so happened that Zara, who had spent the previous decade teaching, was ready for a change. “Everything I knew about baking and decorating I had learned from Maggie and I really wanted to preserve her legacy,” she says, “so I took over the business and embraced being a cake artist “ Being a talented and experienced artist in her own right, Zara has inevitably added her own artistic style to the vision launched by Maggie over 20 years ago. Born and raised in Santa Fe (her father, Charles Southard, created the famous steel donkey in Burro Alley, downtown) she is particularly inspired by her home environment. Adobe houses, southwestern textiles, folk art, Mexican tiles, chile ristras and desert cacti, have all been prominently featured in her cake creations.

Clients typically bring her a theme to work with; a southwestern vibe, floral choices, lace accents on a wedding dress, a color scheme.... or ideas that inspire them. Since many of her clients are from out of state, these can be sent via text or email, in the form of a ‘mood board’. “I love working with those,” says Zara.

“It really gives me an insight into what people are looking for.” She is then set to come up with a design that reflects the clients’ desire and vibe.

Zara has now expanded her repertoire to include cupcakes and hand-painted cookies, and she is also available for corporate events and private parties.

“I make one of a kind, edible art,” she says. “People always tell me that it looks too good to eat…and then they eat it anyway.”

Photo credits: Top, Tara Gibbons; Middle, Zara Southard; Bottom Left, Tara Gibbons; Bottom Right, Zara Southard

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HEALTH &WELLNESS SPRING IS TRADITIONALLY CLEAN-UP TIME, when thoughts typically turn to cleaning and clearing out our homes. Just as important, however, after a winter of mostly sedentary living and holiday indulgences, is cleansing and revitalizing our bodies.

As the seasons change, so should our lifestyle and eating habits.

Since everyone is different, with their own individual issues that need to be attended to, there is no cleansing ritual that will magically work to restore health and vitality, no ‘one size fits all’ solution. There are basically three main approaches to cleansing.

These are not intended to be alternatives, but are designed to work together for the best results.

First of all—and this is the simplest and most basic of health practices—a change of diet. Moving away from the heavy, warming comfort foods of winter, towards lighter, cleaner eating, is an obvious place to start. With more fresh vegetables, salad makings and fruits to choose from, there is no deprivation or hardship involved here, and cleaner eating is the first step towards encouraging and promoting a natural body cleanse. If you would rather not prepare your own food, you can always order from one of the many health-focused eateries in town, many of whom are now offering delivery or pick-up services.

Step two is the addition of supplements for cleansing, detoxing and boosting your immune system.

These can take many forms: herbal remedies; CBD products; teas, smoothies and powerful mushroom tinctures, among others. Whatever you choose, be sure to consult an experienced expert, like Gyana Basse at Hemp Apotheke, to inform and guide you through the process. She and her team will gladly consult with you about your own personal needs and advise you accordingly.

Last, but certainly not least, a variety of bodywork sessions can assist in the release of toxins and waste products, and help boost energy levels. Margo Covingtom specializes in empowering your immune response by cleansing the lymph system, the seat of bodily disease, and Robyn Benson, of Santa Fe Soul, offers a range of complementary, cutting edge treatments to help you on your way.

In the present, unprecedented circumstances, now is the time to do whatever we can to protect our health by bolstering the immune system and taking advantage of the advice and expertise that this unique community has to offer. That is, of course, in addition to taking the necessary precautions and following the guidelines for keeping ourselves and those around us, safe.

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CLEANSE IN CALMNESS

MARGO COVINGTON Owner

Body Cleanse Lymph Release 521 Franklin Avenue Santa Fe 505.982.0044 BodyCleanseLymphRelease.com

“WE MELT LUMPS AND MELT PAIN.” The LymphStar Pro Fusion machine uses wands about the size of a handheld microphone, that send signals of light, sound and specific electromagnetic current into the body. That breaks up lymphatic congestion at the molecular level, allowing it to wash out. I have been using these machines for over 15 years and have also been certified in other complementary fields of the emerging science of lymph.

COVID-19 We face fears of all kinds, including the risk of “underlying conditions”, and even feel emotionally frozen as we stay at home (fight, flight or freeze.) However, there are some easy self-care practices you can do now, to learn better habits while homebound. These will support the immune system, making it more likely that you will be less symptomatic if you do catch COVID-19 and will also have natural resistance after recovery.

WHY IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM IMPORTANT? Our lymphatic system can look and act like a watershed, as it provides four main functions:

1. It’s the home of our immune system: 600 to 1000 lymph nodes in the body work as traps for foreign particles, so that they can be detoxified. Every organ has its own lymph nodes and lymph flow.

2. Recycling System: The cleaner lymph fluids are then returned to the bloodstream.

3. Sewage System: The “trash” in the lymphatic system is sent downstream to exit the body. The colon can be described as the “bottom of the lymphatic watershed”. But lymphatic congestion can be reabsorbed, so colon health is key to ensuring your immune system is working optimally.

4. Toxin Sequestration/Dehydration/ Fluid Balance: The wastes that the body cannot get out are stored and dehydrated in places that can feel like large-curd cottage cheese. These “log-jams” can be the feeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts (e.g. candida) and even cancer.

FUN FACT There is twice as much lymphatic fluid in a healthy body as there is blood. And lymph is very hydrophilic…thirsty, like when you make a roux. So in order to keep your immune system functioning better and better, staying well hydrated is key, particularly in New Mexico.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO CLEANSE IN CALMNESS? 1. Drink water: Your body is 65— 80% water, so learn better hydration habits.

2. Exercise and sleep: Think of every joint in your body as a pump handle for your lymph. Wiggling counts, deep breathing counts, and paradoxically, your lymph also moves well in your sleep. That is when most people go into full parasympathetic mode, allowing our bodies to rest, digest and heal.

3. Savor your foods: Chewing well means you get more value for every bite, and the molecules become smaller, so they are less likely to get congested in your lymphatic system.

4. Detoxify: I strongly recommend that you start with detoxifying your colon. We instinctively know that, considering how difficult it is to find toilet paper in the stores right now!

Eat foods that help you poop one more time a day.

5. Notice what makes your body and emotions feel better and less stressed, and do more of that! And do remember to cleanse, cleanse, cleanse, as you savor the calmer options in quarantine.

Top right photo by Jo Ellen Thompson Margo’s headshot by Bette Ridgeway

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SPRING CLEANING FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH

By Anya Sebastian—Photos Liz Lopez

SPRING IS A TIME OF RENEWAL, A TIME TO EMERGE from the sluggish days of winter and become proactive, rather than reactive, in our health choices. As Gyana Basse, the owner of Hemp Apotheke, explains, “What’s important at this time of year is cleansing, detoxing and boosting the immune system. There is no magic formula, since everyone is different, but CBD, herbs, essential oils and mushrooms, all have an important part to play.”

If you’re not sure how or where to begin - and if these things are new to you, it may all seem a bit overwhelming at first - Hemp Apotheke is only too happy to help. Everyone there is really knowledgeable and will gladly take the time to listen to your concerns and advise you on what products would be best to help you reach your goals.

One area that is of particular importance to everyone is the gastrointestinal tract, or gut, because, as Basse points out, “The health of the gut affects the entire body.” Since CBD is able to recognize the immune molecules found in the cell walls of that organ, it can promote a return to homeostasis. “There are many reports of guts being repaired with CBD,” says Basse, “and that is critical, because the gut is the foundation that enables many bodily organs to function properly; it literally has the ability to control both wellness and disease.”

Detoxing, however, requires a different approach, because toxic substances are all around us these days, from the air we breathe,

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the water we drink and the foods we eat, to cleaning products, cosmetics and clothing. In other words, they are impossible to avoid, which means that detoxing should be carried out more than just once a year.

“Gradually releasing toxins from the body on an ongoing basis is the most beneficial way to go, “ says Basse. “ Using specific organ remedies, eating more fiber and maintaining an alkaline diet, also supports lymph drainage, which is huge. Many people don’t realize that we’re mostly fluid and most of that fluid is lymph and blood. Disease grows in the lymphatic system, so removing toxins is an essential part of healing.”

Another effective detoxing aid comes in the form of magnesium flakes, which can be used like epsom salts, at bath time, or added to your foot bath. Hemp Apotheke has them in stock, in generous sized packages that should last for a while.

There is a reason why cleansing should be done in the spring/ early summer and not in the winter, and that is because it can temporarily depress the immune system. It’s a good idea, therefore, to add immune boosting products to your cleansing routine and among the most powerful are mushrooms. If you are familiar with the extraordinary documentary, Fantastic Fungi, you will know that these are not only your garden variety mushrooms found in grocery stores, but medicinal mushrooms with significant healing properties. Paul Stamets, the scientist/

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researcher and mycologist (mushroom expert) featured in the movie, has created a line of products based on his cutting-edge research, called Host Defence, and these are now available at Hemp Apotheke.

Mushrooms are highly adaptable and can be ingested in a number of different ways, including pills, teas, tinctures, powders, even chocolate powder for drinking, and all of these can be found at the store.

“This is a very exciting move for us,” says Basse,”and it makes perfect sense, because mushrooms, CBD and essential oils work really well together.”

So, instead of picking up that broom, take a trip to Hemp Apotheke to jump-start your spring cleaning from the inside out.

Chances are, you’ll feel revived, renewed, re-energized and positively motivated to get your home environment cleaned up as well.

Hemp Apotheke 1330 Rufina Circle Santa Fe 505.985.5704 hempapotheke.com

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SANTA FE SOUL CENTER FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH 15 Years of Rejuvenation

SANTA FE SOUL CENTER for Optimal Health celebrates 15 years serving Santa Fe with the best of traditional and alternative medicine to help you look and feel younger naturally for those interested in living a healthier, high quality and energetic lifestyle.

Dr. Robyn Benson, Dr. Christi Alsop and Clinical Assistant Thomas Myers are “like health detectives,” says founder Dr. Benson, whose 28 years of clinical experience includes leading-edge treatments like acupuncture, herbs, IV infusion, Platelet Rich Plasma and oxidative therapies. Dr. Alsop has more than 26 years incorporating elements of Eastern medicine and nutritional therapy with patients.

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Regenerative health medicine’s revolutionary breakthroughs are popular with people who want to take control of their health and don’t want exposure to harsh chemicals or risky surgeries.

Empowering their patients to take their healing into their own hands is a hallmark of Drs. Benson and Alsop’s practice, whether it’s sleep issues, weight, chronic headaches, pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive distress, anxiety, or depression.

“Because the human body has a remarkable ability to heal itself,” says Dr. Benson. “Whether treating a ski-injury or arthritis with Prolozone, a non-surgical treatment for chronic pain, or using FDAapproved Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to stimulate cellular regeneration and speed up tissue repair, each treatment is customized to each individual.”

Platelet Rich Plasma uses your own blood and its highly concentrated

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platelets to stimulate new, youthful tissue, including areas in the face, sex organs, muscles and joints.

“Our treatments are grounded in science while focusing on the root causes of pain, dysfunction, or illness which may be lifestyle, genetic or aging related or as the result of injury,” says Dr. Alsop.

Are you ready for a breakthrough in your health? Visit Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health today.

Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, #3 Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-474-8555 santafesoul.com

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Patients will call or text our patient coordinator to let the team know that they are in the parking lot.

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Patients will be informed when the team is ready to receive them.

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Hand sanitizer is available immediately at the front door.

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Patients are greeted at the front door by a masked patient coordinator.

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Forehead body temperature is taken, and then patients will be walked to the restroom for a hand wash and mouth rinse, and then escorted to their prepared operatory.

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Chairside team members will have surgical gowns and appropriate PPE, personal protective equipment, to protect everyone in the operatory.

During this time of Coronavirus, dental care can be challenging both for patients and the dental team alike. Sharpe Dental Studio has the latest in sterilization techniques and equipment since moving into our new facility in Jan of 2019. Many of our existing protocols were already set up to address the current concerns.

Airborne transmission is now a major concern. At Sharpe Dental Studio, we have been utilizing a suction & mouth prop device called the “Isolite” in our everyday procedures that reduces aerosols by up to 90%. In addition to our normal routine, we have recently added the ADS Extraoral Dental Suction System, a device that has been widely used in Europe, which has now been adapted for use in the United States. It is another method for removing aerosols within eight inches of the oral cavity while performing dental procedures.

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Patients will have appointments spaced out for limited interaction with others who need care. This also allows for extended time between appointments for our stringent inoperatory santitazation.

Once the green light is given to open up our doors again-Hygiene protocol will be adjusted to limit aerosols. Hand scaling and limited polishing will be administered to help reduce periodontal decline during this time.

During these different and trying times, we all have experienced extreme adjustments in order to stay safe. Be assured that our team is concerned about your health, our health, and the health of all our families. We strive as always to provide caring, safe, and exceptional dental care.

Please contact us for any dental needs you may have. A phone consultation may be quite helpful.

Sharpe Dental Studio 531 Harkle Road, Sant Fe 505-982-4686 www.sharpedentalstudio.com

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K & K SKIN PRODUCTS A Revolutionary Mix of Art and Science Anya Sebastian

IT NEVER OCCURRED TO DR. KRISTINA TRUJILLO AND KATIE UILK that they would one day work together. Kristina was a scientific researcher at UNM and Katie, her sister-in law, had spent years researching carrier oils, blending different combinations and documenting the results.

“I had suffered badly with eczema since I was a teenager,” says Katie, “and nothing I was prescribed had really worked. I was still having flare-ups in my mid-30s, which was distressing, to say the least, so I started experimenting with natural oils, to see if I could come up with something better.”

After more than a decade of trial and error, testing hundreds of different formulations, her perseverance eventually paid off and Katie was finally eczema free. “That was the turning point,” she says. “ I became an oil artisan, blending different oils to get different results.”

Kristina, in the meantime, had become a professor at UNM, specializing in biochemistry and molecular biology. She had

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published several research papers during her time there and the university had invited her to apply for tenure, but what she really wanted to do was bring the discoveries out into the real world. “I wanted them to be of practical use, make them available to help people,” she explains, “but universities aren’t set up for that, so I was trying to figure out how I could make that happen.”

The main focus of her attention was a molecule that had been discovered during her time as a researcher at UNM. The molecule was similar to resveratrol, an ingredient derived from red grapes and often found in high end, anti-aging products. But it had 6x more anti-oxidant and 10x more anti-inflammatory properties than resveratrol, and Kristina was wondering how she could put that molecule to good use.

It just so happened that Katie invited her to come over one day, to help with the products she was making. That was when Kristina began to look up all the studies that had been carried out on the different oils that Katie was using. She was able to confirm that they had all been scientifically tested and found to have

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Real Customer Results after 30 day using BioVer-X Wrinkle Repair 3 Step Routine

proven, powerful properties. They could be anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antiinflammatory, anti-oxidant, energizing, calming, healing... and suddenly, Kristina had an idea. “She came running into the kitchen, with what I can only call a mad scientist look in her eyes,” recalls Katie, “and said she was wondering what would happen if my products were combined with the molecule discovered at UNM.” To find out, they began experimenting on themselves, family and friends, men as well as women. They treated just one side of the face, using the other side as a control, to get a clear picture of the results. “After 30 days, the changes were so obvious—fewer wrinkles and clearer, youngerlooking skin on the treated side—we had to stop, because people were commenting on how different the two sides of the face looked,” said Kristina. “We had to begin treating the untreated side, to even things out.”

Stretch marks before and after

Tests have since been carried out on well over 100 volunteers, who undertook to try the product for 30 days. The results, as demonstrated by photographic evidence, were impressive, not only for wrinkles, but also for stretch marks, and K & K Skin Products was officially launched in 2018.

Just one product, BioVer-X serum, contains the molecule (for which a cosmetic patent is currently pending) but there are other products, including a cleanser and a moisturizer. Made with premium oils, with no additives, preservatives, or water added, they are guaranteed to remain stable for at least three years.

Production has now moved from Katie’s kitchen to a certified organic facility in Taos. Since the products are beneficial for both men and women, packaging has intentionally been kept simple, low-key and gender neutral and everything is reusable and recyclable.

Word is now starting to spread and the company’s products were among those selected to be given to celebrities at this year’s Oscar ceremony and the Sundance Film Festival.

Products are available online from kkskinproducts.com and feedback on social media has been overwhelmingly positive. Even if the aging process cannot be stopped, everyone appreciates a way to at least slow it down. It’s also an opportunity to support a women-owned business, selling locallymade, scientifically-based, breakthrough products that they themselves have created, so definitely a win-win all round.

K&K Skin Products kkskinproducts.com 505.966.6725

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Expert ADVICE

DR. ROPP M.D. Medical Doctor

Aspen Medical Center 3450 Zafarano Dr. Ste. C Santa Fe 505-466-5885 aspenmedicalcenter.com

WE ARE LIVING IN TRYING TIMES. There is a global pandemic that is ravaging the world. The illness is called Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 for short. This virus causes an upper respiratory illness but can attack the lungs. It can cause fever as well as cough or shortness of breath, among other symptoms.

The last time the world experienced a pandemic of this scale was probably the 1918 flu pandemic also know as the Spanish flu, so likely no one alive today remembers a time like the one we are living in now. It is a reminder that life is fragile and we are all connected. When this virus first appeared in Wuhan, China in December 2019, no one on earth was immune to it as far as we know. It can infect anyone. Some people have mild symptoms or possibly no symptoms at all, but a significant number of people are becoming critically ill and many people are dying from this virus. It is likely many more will die before this pandemic is over. Hospitals in places like northern Italy have become overwhelmed by this pandemic and it is likely to continue to spread to other regions and get worse around the world before it gets better.

CORONAVIRUS BLOG At Aspen Medical Center, we care about your health and safety. We are doing everything in our power to try to prevent the spread of the virus and yet still provide essential medical services. We are cooperating with our state and local authorities and following recommended protocols and guidelines. We are closely monitoring nation-wide and global trends and we continue to gather information constantly. We are allowing employees to work remotely from home when possible. We are using appropriate personal protective equipment or PPE in our clinics. And we continue to follow intensified infection control protocols.

We are screening prospective patients over the phone or if they come to our locations and we are sending high risk patients immediately for testing at one of our local state-designated testing sites or to the ER if appropriate. The Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, has agreed to waive all copays and costs to patients for testing and treatment related to COVID-19. We are prepared to meet whatever challenges come our way in these uncertain and ever-changing times.

We are now offering telemedicine.

Telemedicine is a way to get a virtual visit with a health care provider. Secure video chat technology is used and we can conduct medical interviews, do counseling, perform a limited physical evaluation, and if necessary order labs, make referrals, or prescribe medications electronically to the pharmacy of your choice. This allows us to continue to provide needed medical services but prevent the spread of the virus by providing care remotely. We can provide these services for people who have chronic ongoing medical needs, people who have acute medical needs, and even people who think they might be infected with this virus.

Also, we have temporarily closed Aspen Wellness. So Rachel Ropp, DOM, is not currently doing acupuncture but she still has Chinese herbs available for her patients who wish to purchase them.

During this time of a global infectious pandemic, it is important for all of us to do our part in protecting ourselves and everyone else. What are some of the things you can do?

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• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth • Do not go to work or school if you are sick • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw away the tissue • Practice social distancing (in general try to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other people) • Avoid non-essential travel (avoid shopping trips and social visits when possible) • Reach out to people remotely through email, calling them up, texting, or through social media • If you or your child get sick, contact your medical provider or call us at Aspen (505-466-5885 in Santa Fe or 505-747-6939 in Espanola) At this time, we do not know what the future will bring. What I do know is that at Aspen Medical Center, we will continue to do our best to provide health care, for both chronic care and urgent care needs, to the population of northern New Mexico at both our Santa Fe and Espanola locations.

We will continue to do everything in our power to keep our community as safe and healthy as possible.

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THE ARTS

WELCOME TO THE NEW ARTS SECTION OF FINE LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE! As an arts writer and editor with 25 years of experience covering the arts community in Santa Fe and throughout the Southwest, I am delighted to introduce this exciting addition to Fine Lifestyles Magazine. Every issue will now include a feature article focused on one aspect of Santa Fe’s fascinating, diverse and influential visual arts scene. The inaugural article is about folk art and places around town where collectors can see and purchase top quality work.

Enjoy!

Emily Van Cleve, Arts Editor Fine Lifestyles Magazine emily@finelifestylessw.com

The Rainbow Man - Blue Gas Tank Armadillo

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Pine owl with acrylic paint made by New Mexico folk artist Paul Lutonsky.

Photo courtesy of Good Folk Gallery.

FOLK ART IS AN ART FORM that reflects culture and community and provides a window into the hearts and minds of its artists. It’s usually created by hand rather than mass produced and most often utilizes skills and techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. While contemporary New Mexico folk artists buy some of their supplies from stores, they frequently hunt for materials, such as wood and pieces of metal, right outside their door.

The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Ben Ortega (1923-1998), a Santa Fe area wood carver who was wellknown for his images of saints and angels, still use wood from old northern New Mexico cottonwood trees in their work. Ortega’s descendants also carve religious figures, including Saint Francis (the patron saint of animals) and San Pasqual (the patron saint of cooks and kitchens). Their figures can be seen at El Nicho (227 Don Gaspar Ave.) in Santa Fe.

St. Francis of Assisi carved by Ben Ortega’s son, Joe Ortega, and made out of cottonwood.

Photo courtesy of El Nicho.

Animals have been and continue to be a favorite subject of New Mexico folk artists. Paul Lutonsky, a New Mexico folk artist who lives in a rural area north of Albuquerque, has been fascinated by the animals living around him for many years. Lutonsky prefers to use pine when making his colorful owls and snakes that are displayed at Good Folk Gallery (141 Lincoln Ave.) in Santa Fe. Ron Archuleta Rodriguez, the grandson of master wood carver Felipe Archuleta (1910-1991), also focuses his work on animals.

Rodriguez’s delightfully whimsical wood critters reflect his 21st century life. Incorporated into his pieces are everything from computer parts to sports equipment. Check out his armadillo made with a motorcycle gas tank and his turkey with golf club feathers at The Rainbow Man (107 E. Palace Ave.) in Santa Fe. “Folk art is a universal art that everybody interprets in their own way,” says Debbie Cox-Collins, whose family has owned The Rainbow Man for 37 years.

One of the best places in the world to experience the incredible diversity of folk art is in Santa Fe at the annual three-day-long International Folk Art Market (IFAM). During the past 16 years, IFAM has hosted more than 1,000 master folk artists from 100 countries. This summer’s event has been cancelled, but IFAM will take place in July 2021.

The International Folk Art Market takes place on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, which is home to the Museum of International Folk Art (706 Camino Lejo). Founded in 1953, this internationally-known museum boasts a collection of more than 130,000 examples of folk and traditional arts from around the world. Museum Hill is also where the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art (750 Camino Lejo) is located. Opened to the public in 2002, the museum has more than 3,700 unique folk art objects.

Santa Fe has become an important hub for folk art. Its engaging folk art shops and museums are well-worth exploring!

Glazed pottery by François and Sylvie Fresnais from the Burgundy region of France.

Photo courtesy of the International Folk Art Market.

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LAS CAMPANAS COMPADRES’ FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS Photos by Caitlin Elizabeth

FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, it can be costly and difficult to access valuable physiotherapies like equestrian and swimming therapy. This is why Las Campanas Compadres (LCC) puts to good use The Club at Las Campanas’ world-class equestrian facility and pool—as well as the generosity of many Las Campanas residents—to offer free riding and swimming lessons to people with special needs. Founded by Lawrence and Suzanna Becerra in 2007, the program underwrites approximately 1,500 lessons per year. “It’s not just about kids learning to ride a horse or swim,” says Lawrence, “it’s about building self-esteem.”

Most participants live in Española, Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Vegas. The only qualification for participation is that the state recognize the participant as having physical, cognitive or emotional special needs. Riding happens on Mondays for 30-minute sessions with up to 12 students per day. The swimming program runs twice per week, normally on weekends. These 30-minute lessons facilitate up to 16 students over two days. The riding program is run by Karen Evans, a rated instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. The swimming program is run by Dave Caldwell, an accredited swim instructor who has worked as a coach for several university programs.

Additionally, LCC has a pool of 40 volunteers who fill up time slots according to which students have signed up for lessons each week.

Volunteers quickly become attached to participants, and though the Becerra’s report no trouble matching volunteers to lessons, LCC is always open to new volunteers. Many are Las Campanas residents, as well as folks from Santa Fe and Los Alamos.

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Photos by Linda Carfagno

Last summer, 200 supporters of LCC gathered for the non-profit’s 11th anniversary Wild West Show fundraiser. Local cowboy and saddle/buckle maker Clint Mortenson, organized a Wild West Show. Clint performed mountain shooting off the back of his horse.

Other activities included trick riding and trick shooting and roping by world renowned Loop Rawlins. The band Half Broke Horses played a blend of Honky Tonk and Americana. Las Campanas’ chef provided a barbeque, while Santa Fe fine ding establishments Sazon and Sassella provided passed around canapes.

All in all, $60,000 was raised to benefit the good work of LCC. “We will use all moneys raised to carry on paying for equipment and paying our instructors for the swimming and riding programs,” describes Suzanna. “We also hope to carry on helping families as much as we can. We have a fund called Helping Hands that I chair where we help if a family needs a little extra aid buying a piece of equipment or a wheelchair upgrade.”

LCC will celebrate its 12th anniversary this year but given current events have had to cancel this year’s Wild West Show fundraiser at The Club at Las Campanas’ equestrian facilities. “ We may hold a wine auction later in the year. And we will rely on the generous support of our donors to carry us through. But most of all, we hope to have an even bigger and better event next year. After all, it’s not our first rodeo!” quips Suzanna.

She continues: “I love seeing the laughter and light that shines on the faces of our students and their parents, caregivers, brothers, sisters and grandparents. But this is not a temporary emotion for a Las Campanas Compadres volunteer; it stays with each of us like a ray of sunshine warming our hearts. Every one of us experiences this rush of gratitude. I use the word ‘gratitude’ because we have our students and their families to thank.”

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To learn more about the charity and upcoming fundraiser, visit lascampanascompadres.org.

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NOTES FROM A LOCAL

LOMBARDY LOMBARDY IS A MAJOR GOURMET EPICENTER with the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants in Italy. What many wine lovers have yet to recognize is that the region also boasts some of the best wines in all of Italy.

There are three major DOCGs (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin) in Lombardy: Franciacorta, Valtellina Superiore, and Sforzato di Valtellina.

The Franciacorta wine zone received DOCG status in 1995. It is widely accepted in Italy as the finest sparkling wine of them all considering its DOCG title. Franciacorta is special due to its stoney, rich-in-mineral soil from the Alps. The wine is often described as fruity, elegant and fresh.

Try the Ferghettina, Franciacorta Brut Rose made from 100% pinot nero grape. This attractive rosé sparkler offers a food-friendly personality that pairs well with seafood, grilled tuna or sushi.

Without a doubt, Lombardy’s best and most powerful red wines come from Valtellina, in the far north. The main grape cultivated here is the Chiavennasca, the local name for Nebbiolo (which makes Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont). The vineyards are completely unique in that they are located on extremely steep hillsides and terraced.

Winemaking here is done on a small artisan scale and is quite highend and high quality.

A street wine bar Ariston in historic center of Como, Lombardy, Italy.

The Valtellina DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin) includes the basic level wines while the Valtellina Superiore DOCG include wines from the more premium locations and must be aged a minimum of two years. The Valtellina Superiore Riserva are reserve-style wines that must be aged for at least four years. Valtellina also produces an Amarone-style DOCG wine known as Sforzato made from dried grapes with a minimum alcohol content of 14.5%.

Two wine makers you may want to check out are Nino Negri and Tenuta Scersce. Nin Negri’s ‘Quadrio’ is a Valtellina Superiore and an outstanding wine, particularly at the price point. Their Sfursat ‘Cinque Stelle’ is a world class wine and can stand toe to toe with some of the best amarones and barolos. Tenuta Scersce, while less well known, produces two exceptional wines. Their ‘Infinito’ and ‘Essenza’ are valtellina superiore wines that will make believers out of you.

This author fully expects that in a short amount of time the success that the extraordinary wines of Sicily’s Mt. Etna region have recently enjoyed will be followed by the wines of Lombardy. My recommendation is that you get in while the getting is good. Low production with increasing recognition and demand will only serve to move prices of these wines higher.

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The last harvest in Valtellina, land of the most prestigious wine in the world

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SAZÓN’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS SHINE

By Kelly Koepke

FERNANDO OLEA, CHEF AND CO-OWNER OF SAZÓN, one of Santa Fe’s premier fine dining establishments, is the true embodiment of the American dream. Chef Olea immigrated to the United States in 1982. His decades of hard work, dedication and perseverance in the restaurant industry are now being recognized around the country, not just here at home.

In March, the National Restaurant Association Foundation named him one of their Faces of Diversity.

The award pays tribute to restaurant operators and employees of diverse backgrounds who have accomplished extraordinary feats in the restaurant industry. This honor came fast on the heels of Olea being recognized as the 2019 Restaurateur of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association.

As if these accolades weren’t enough for the chef to hang his trademark Western hat upon, Olea was the only one from Santa Fe recognized as a semi-finalist for best chef in the Southwest in this year’s James Beard Awards. By the time you read this, he may well have moved into the finals and/or been named winner.

“It is a big responsibility to showcase New Mexico in the James Beard Awards,” Olea said. “And a big honor.

But it also belongs to my staff, who work hard every day and every evening to make sure our guests are taken care of.”

Sazón is the pinnacle of Olea’s journey. When the sophisticated Mexican restaurant opened in 2015 on

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Shelby Street, it immediately shot to the top of Trip Advisor’s rankings of Santa Fe restaurants.

That Chef Olea is one of Santa Fe’s most beloved chefs is beyond question. But what is the Sazón experience like? Diners sample sophisticated takes on traditional Mexican dishes as familiar as street-style tacos to the exotic chapulines (grasshoppers) and corn huitlacoche truffles. The stars of the Sazón menu are the Olea’s signature molés, long simmered mélanges of fruits, nuts, and peppers that vary from Mexican city to city and cook to cook.

He even created one to commemorate Santa Fe’s 400th birthday in 2009. Interior designer and co-owner Suzanna Becerra’s colorful, sophisticated décor features Mexico City artist Federico Leon De La Vega’s mural displaying the local ingredients Olea used: apricots, piñon nuts, red Chimayo chile and pecans.

tequilas taking center stage in specialty cocktails, tasting flights and by the glass. The spirits list is unrivaled in New Mexico and can be sampled in the intimate bar adjoining the dining room.

A new addition to the Sazón experience is the chef’s degustación menu that showcases Chef Olea’s culinary talent in a sumptuous nine course sampler. Here, the profound flavors of Mexico are paired with curated tequilas, mezcals and wines for a truly extraordinary experience. The occasion becomes even more memorable for you and up to nine of your friends by sitting at the Chef’s table upstairs in the newly added private dining room.

Whatever your reason for visiting Sazón—the food, the libations or the impeccable service—you’ll be a welcome part of Chef Fernando’s American dream.

Libations are as much a focus at Sazón as the food. Co-owner Lawrence Becerra’s wine program received Wine Spectator’s 2019 award of excellence, with Mexican agaves, mezcals and

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A Trip to Italy Without Leaving Home

By Kelly Koepke

SASSELLA’S REFRESHED, PLEIN AIR PATIO is ready for both lunch and dinner service as Santa Fe’s spring and summer dining season is about to begin. The landscaping at the upscale Italian restaurant has been refreshed, the trees trimmed to shade the dog friendly courtyard, and lighting installed for a serene outdoor ambience along its quiet side street location.

“The building is so full of history. It’s an icon in itself,” says co-owner Lawrence Becerra. “At one time it housed officers for nearby Fort Marcy and it’s been an art gallery. We’re now neighbor to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. We discover something new every day from our customers.”

Interior designer and co-owner Suzanna Becerra’s expert touches are everywhere, preserving the beauty of the structure while transporting diners out of the Southwest and into the European café scene. The contemporary décor features curated food-forward photography and artwork and a wall of mirrors reminiscent of Venice. All this puts the spotlight on award-winning Executive Chef and co-owner Cristian Pontiggia’s pan-Italian cuisine.

Chef Cristian hails from Sassella, the small town in Italy’s Lombardy region that gives the restaurant its name. His

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impressive culinary pedigree includes cooking in kitchens in Bellagio, Italy, and the Four Seasons in London. Here in Santa Fe he helmed Osteria D’Assisi and El Nido.

What never wavered is his love of Italian cuisine. “Some restaurants like to make the distinction between this region or that region. I don’t. I love to cook from every region.”

Chef Cristian’s late spring/summer menu features a 7–9 course tasting menu—in a veritable tour of Italy for the taste buds, as well as dishes that combine traditional ingredients and flavors with new techniques like sous vide. “We’ve got a veal chop that is amazing!” he says.

Sassella is known as a destination for artisanal cocktails and wine, too, with Lawrence’s curated libation list spotlighting Italian wines, as well as spirits like gin and Amaro.

“Many people don’t realize that gin has Italian roots and a gin and tonic is a typical summer drink in Italy. Amaro is an herbal digestif made by monks for more than 500 years with each village making its own kind. Now people are starting to appreciate the liqueur, and our mixologists are making interesting cocktails with it,” he says.

Sassella’s 55 gins and 24 Amaros are so special that every Saturday afternoon is reserved for alternating gin and amaro tastings. Chef Crisitian hand cuts a selection of salumi on the 1960s salum they had restored and brought over from Italy, too.

Sassella also sells its own privately labelled, first press Italian extra virgin olive oil from their friends at Sogno Toscano. The oil is raw, unfiltered and features handpicked, locally sourced olives, carrying the prestigious 1923 Qualita Superiore classification.

An extraordinary experience awaits at Sassella. Don’t take our word for it, though.

Says the Albuquerque Journal, “...everything about Sassella is exceptional... an elegant, gracefully operatic setting, presentation and truly fine Italian dining experience in the venerable residence and patio.”

Sassella 225 Johnson St., Santa Fe 505.982.6734 sassellasantafe.com

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JOSEPH’S CULINARY PUB Adapting to Changing Times

By Anya Sebastian

IT TOOK A WHILE FOR JOSEPH WREDE, the chef/owner of Joseph’s Culinary Pub and a celebrated food artist, to come to terms with the idea of venturing into the world of curbside pickup. “What’s important to me is the whole dining experience,” he explains, “the ambience, the company, the service, the overall aesthetics and the presentation of the food. Picking up a package to go, on the sidewalk, is about as far removed from that as you can get.”

But these are unprecedented times and after shutting down the restaurant for a few weeks, Wrede really had no choice but to go curbside. “It’s been quite a challenge,” he admits. “My dishes tend to be unconventional and many don’t adapt well to take-out. Instead of focusing on preparing meals for people to enjoy on special occasions, I had to think more in terms of the pub menu and then expand on that.”

The to-go menu changes frequently, because in the current circumstances certain items are not always available. It does, however, make a point of offering a good selection of vegetarian dishes, in addition to some basics, with a typical Joseph’s twist, such as lamb burger with arugula salad, chile cheese relleno with traditional egg batter, and buffalo meatloaf with caramelized onions.

Pick-up is available from 11.00am to 8.00pm. seven days a week.

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SEE PAGE 42 FOR OUR PICK-UP MENU Wrede’s vision has always encompassed the back of the house, as well as the front, and even with the restaurant unable to have customers dining in, this still applies, especially during these challenging times. All kitchen staff are vetted when they arrive, to ensure they are in good health, and everyone wears a mask and gloves during their shift.

Anyone not feeling well is instructed to stay home and the work environment is thoroughly and regularly sanitized.

“Everyone’s consciousness has been raised by this epidemic,” says Wrede, “and I think it’s going to affect social interactions for a while. We are currently considering some possible future changes, such as bringing people warm towels, like they do in Japan, leaving more space between tables... that kind of thing.”

Having always been a supportive member of the local community, Joseph’s is now one of the restaurants providing meals for the city’s first responders. Anyone wishing to show their appreciation for the dedication of those in the front line, can purchase a meal to be delivered directly to their workplace. “We hope this crisis will bring people together to support one another,” says Wrede. “That’s how we will get through this.”

Since restaurants are such an integral part of the culture and lifestyle of this city—Santa Fe is a well-known foodie town after all—the good news is that there is likely to be a huge influx of diners when restrictions are finally lifted. As Wrede points out, “If you’re not used to cooking at home, or don’t even want to, it can get old pretty fast. Cooking is a skill, which, like playing the piano, takes years to perfect. Some people take to it and enjoy it, and others don’t. I imagine there are a lot of people out there who are really looking forward to sitting down to a good meal, prepared by a professional chef, and I know I speak for all restaurateurs when I say that day can’t come soon enough!”

Joseph’s Culinary Pub 428 Agua Fria St., Santa Fe 505.982.1272 josephsofsantafe.com

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EUROZONE FOODS TAKING YOUR TASTE BUDS ON A TRIP TO NEW HORIZONS

By Anya Sebastian Photos Liz Lopez

AFTER A NUMBER OF YEARS SPENT working in the insurance industry, Devon Day knew it was time for a new challenge. “I needed a change,” she says, “and I wanted something that would make people happy.” So Day started looking for a business to buy.

Selling foods imported from Poland was the last thing on her mind, but when she saw the small, independent business for sale, something about it sparked her interest. The business was doing fine, but the owners were retiring and could no longer handle the amount of work involved.

As it turned out, the owners became both friends and mentors, teaching her everything she needed to know in order to run a successful business. That was over five years ago and Eurozone is now firmly established as the only store in Albuquerque offering foods not found anywhere else.

central Europe. There are European cheeses, sausages, mustards, cookies, candies and holiday specials; salmon is flown in from Scotland, barramundi from Bali and, for more esoteric tastes, there is duck prosciutto, head cheese, and a selection of marinated cheeses. Tastings are held on Fridays and Saturdays, all day long, to give people a chance to try things they’ve never tasted before and Day is also willing to try and satisfy special requests.

She has also succeeded in her desire to be involved in a business that spreads happiness. “People tell me every day that they really appreciate me being here,” she says with a smile. “Many customers have moved here from the east and west coasts and really miss their local delis. Apart from anything else, it’s good to have different food options.”

There are still products from Poland, but now the inventory has expanded to include items from Ukraine, Romania, Russia and

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Eurozone Suite 515, 3700 Osuna Rd NE Albuquerque 505.980.2648 eurozonefoodsnm.com

Everyone is looking forward to seeing you soon in our dining room or patio. Whether it's lunch, dinner or brunch, your favorite meals and cocktails will be prepared and served with the same care and attention to detail you have come to expect!

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Gourmet Indian Takeaway Made to Order SANTA FE’S SOPHISTICATED DINERS ARE WIDELY TRAVELED and know authentic cuisine when they taste it. That’s why fans of Raaga-Go, Paddy Rawal’s gourmet Indian takeaway restaurant, appreciate his deep understanding of spice blends and mixtures that turns even the simplest recipe into a special occasion.

Paddy, a native of Mumbai with more than 30 years of hospitality and culinary experience, introduced the original Santa Fe Raaga in 2011 to immediate, continued acclaim. The chef was also a regular at community events like Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, the ARTfeast Edible Art Tour and the Souper Bowl competition. When he shuttered Raaga in 2017 for health reasons, diners grieved. Fortunately, they had his two cookbooks to bring the aromas and tastes of India to their own kitchens.

When he quietly opened Raaga-Go in 2018, Paddy brought back many customer favorites like flash-fried spinach chaat and tandoori chicken. RaggaGo’s takeaway-only menu includes rice and noodle dishes, traditional tandoor oven specialties, vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. The build-yourown curry option pairs several proteins with seven different sauces. Everyone who missed Paddy’s charming presence and expert hand with spices spread praise like wildfire. So much so that earlier this year, Raaga-Go opened a brightly painted space for customers to sit and enjoy their take out.

Paddy recently bested Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay, during an episode in which he thanked Santa Fe for its long support. “I’m continually grateful to this community, without which I couldn’t do what I do,” he says, hinting at further expansion in the future. Paddy’s also working on a third cookbook about curries from around India, and home chefs can order spice packets for any of his delicious recipes.

Visit Raaga-Go’s website, app or mobile delivery services for the complete menu and to order.

Raaga-Go Gourmet Indian Takeaway 410 Old Santa Fe Trail 505-983-5555 www.raagatogo.com Chef Paddy Rawal

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Street Food of Old and New Mexico PICK UP or DELIVERY 505-983-8604

ANTIPASTI

Monday - Saturday

11-2 Lunch 4-7 Dinner

All dishes served with Chef Fernando’s famous sauces and salsas TOSTADAS

TACOS

TOSTADAS Crispy flat corn tortilla with your choice of: Soft corn tortilla with your choice of:

Crispy flat corn tortillas with your choice of: Del Mar Del Mar DEL MAR $9 each or 3 for $24 Camaron (shrimp) - 2 Tacos $18 Pulpo (octopus)—$9 each or 3 for $24 $9 each or 3 for $24 Pescado (fish) - 2 Tacos $16 Camaron (shrimp) Camaron (shrimp)—$9 each or 3 for $24 $7 each or 3 for $18 Lightly battered and served with snow peas, Pescado (fish) Pescado (fish)—$7 each or 3 for $18cabbage & a side of rice and refried black beans Sautéed in olive oil and served with cabbage, Sautéed in olive oil, served with cabbage, mixed greens avocado mixed greens and avocado Del&Corral Pulpo (octopus)

Italian Mushroom Soup: Cream of mushroom/black truffle oil/ thyme 14 Burrata Prosciutto: Lavender gin poached pears/prosciutto/house-made burrata 14 Duck Drums: Four crispy duck drums/spicy Calabrian raspberry preserve 14 Eggplant Parmigiana: Pastella fried eggplant/tomato/house made marinara sauce 14 Affettati Misti: Chef ’s board of prosciutto/speck/coppa/salame Toscano/calabrese prosciutto cotta/parmesan/provolone/goat cheese 22 IL PANINO

Valtellina: Bresaola/ shaved parmesan/tomato/crispy garlic/pesto mayonnaise 14 Romagnola: Prosciutto crudo/mozzarella arugula/tomato/mayonnaise 14 Del Corral $16 Chicharon (crispy duck rind) DEL CORRAL Emilia: Prosciutto cotto ham/provolone/romaine/marinated mushrooms/ 2 tacos $7 each or 3each for $18or 3 Carne (shredded beef) beef)—$7 Carne (shredded for $18 Dijon mustard 14 $16 Lechon (pork belly) - 2 tacos $7 each or 3 for $18 or Pollo (shredded chicken) Pollo (shredded chicken)—$7 each 3 for $18 Caprese: Tomato/mozzarella/basil/pesto mayonnaise/marinated artichoke 14 $16 Pastor (marinated pork loin) 2 tacos

Served with mixed onion, tomato,onion, avocado,tomato, avocado, a dollop of sour Served withgreens, mixed greens, a dollop of sour cream and queso anejo $16 Pato (duck breast) 2 tacos cream and queso anejo PIZZA AND FLAT BREADI Vegetariano $16 Filete (tenderloin) - 2 tacos VEGETARIANO Choose either a thin crispy stone fired flatbread or classic pizza crust $7 each or 3 for $18 Queso de Soya (tofu) Served with snow peas, cabbage & a side of rice and refried Queso de Soya (tofu)—$7 eachonion or 3 for $18 black beans Served with cabbage, mixed greens, tomato, Margherita: San Marzano tomato sauce/oregano/basil/mozzarella 14 andServed avocado with cabbage, mixed greens, tomato, onion Vegetariano & avocado Capra e Pere: Mozzarella/goat cheese/pistachio/honeyed pear 14 Vegetales Mixtos (mixed vegetables) $16 FLAUTAS FLAUTAS 2 tacos Romana: San Marzano tomato sauce/capers/anchovies/oregano/mozzarella 14 crispy with your of:refried black beans Rolled, crispy cornRolled, tortilla with your corn choicetortilla of: Served with a sidechoice of rice and Finghi: Porcini mushroom/black truffle oil/thyme/fontina/mozzarella 14 DEL CORRAL Del Corral

Carne (shredded Carne (shredded beef) -beef)—$7 3 Flautas

each $16 or 3 for $18 HAMBURGER Mexico Traditional, chili, cheese Pollo (shredded chicken)—$7$16 each or 3 New for $18 Served with mixed greens, onion, tomato, avocado, a dollop of sour $12 #6 Burger Served with a side of rice and refried black beans cream and queso anejo 1/3 lb. patty cooked medium, green chili, cheese,

PASTA

Pollo (chicken) - 3 Flautas

served with potato chips

VEGETARIANO

All orders will have an added 20% gratuity Queso de Soya (tofu)—$7 each to help support unemployed service staffor 3 for $18 DULCE Minimum $24 Servedorder withofcabbage, mixed greens, tomato, onion and avocado $6 Tres Leches Cake

TACOS Soft corn tortilla with your choice of:

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

221 Shelby Street, Santa Fe NM 87501 505-983-8604 DEL MAR Camaron (shrimp)—2 Tacos $18 Pescado (fish)—2 Tacos $16 Lightly battered and served with snow peas, cabbage & a side of rice and refried black beans

SECONDI Veal Osso Buco: Wine and vegetable braised veal shank/baked potato 35 Nodino di Maiale: Brined sous-vide bone-in pork loin breaded and pan finished Lemon caper white wine sauce/speck wrapped asparagus/baked potato 35 Ribeye Steak: 14 oz. ribeye steak/rosemary demiglace/seasonal vegetables/baked potato 40 Tagliata di Manzo: 10 oz sliced Angus tenderloin, arugula, shaved parmesan, crispy garlic, rosemary au jus, mashed 50

DEL CORRAL Chicharon (crispy duck rind)—2 tacos $16 Lechon (pork belly)—2 tacos $16 Pastor (marinated pork loin)—2 tacos $16 Pato (duck breast)—2 tacos $16 Filete (tenderloin)—2 tacos $16 Served with mixed greens, onion, tomato, avocado, a dollop of sour cream and queso anejo

DESSERT 1/2 Quart Housemade Gelato: Vanilla or Pistachio 10 1/2 Quart Housemade Sorbetto: Raspberry or Lemon 10

VEGETARIANO Vegetales Mixtos (mixed vegetables)—2 tacos $16 Served with a side of rice and refried black beans

FEED A FIRST RESPONDER Provide a meal for a First Responder

HAMBURGER New Mexico Traditional, chili, cheese

Sassella and Sazon we have partnered with Chris Kempski and his great team at Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits to deliver 82 meals to the first responder staff at Christus St. Vincent.

Lunches are $18 each (includes tax and a 20% gratuity for the drivers that are delivering the meals)

DEL CORRAL #6 Burger—$12 1/3 lb. patty cooked med, green chili, cheese, served with potato chips Tres Leches Cake—$6

Tagliatelle Bolognese: Egg tagliatelle/Wagyu beef Bolognese/shaved parmesan 20 Tortelloni all Sassella: Five cheese tortelloni/mushroom cream sauce 20 Fettuccine Alfredo: Classic alfredo sauce/fettuccine pasta. Served with seasonal vegetables or grilled chicken 20 Lasagna Bolognese: Lasagna layered with pasta/cheese/bolognese sauce 20 Lasagna di Verdure: Lasagna with pasta/cheese/seasonal vegetables/marinara sauce 20

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ORDER ONLINE dineout.sassellasantafe.com 505-982-6734 | 225 Johnson Street, Santa Fe

All orders will have an added 20% gratuity to help support unemployed service staff. Minimum order of $24

We are deeply appreciative of Santa Fe’s amazing response to helping us provide 82 meals a day to the Christus St. Vincent first responders unit. As of April 21st, we have raised approximately$45,000 that has allowed Sassella and Sazon to underwrite 2,500 meals, or 30 days’ worth. This will get us to April 30th. Our first delivery was made on March 30th.

Our goal is to be able to provide 82 lunches a day to the first responders at Christus St. Vincent until May 15th, by which time we hope New Mexico will have substantially flattened the curve thereby taking much of the stress out of our healthcare system. But to reach our goal we are going to need your help. If you have already helped out, our sincerest thanks. If you haven’t to date, we humbly ask that you consider making a donation today. We wish all of you the best of health and spirits and look forward to seeing you again soon. —Lawrence & Suzanna Becerra, Spinning Plates Group

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raagatogo.com 505-983-5555 410 Old Santa Fe Trail, Unit ‘A’, Santa Fe

JOSEPH’S TO GO MENU

Pickled carrots, Fresh Pear, Chicken Liver Mouse $12 Cherry Chutney & Fresh Baguette (G.F. option)

Tuna Tartar $18 Mango, Avocado & Tamari Sesame Vinaigrette Joseph’s To Go Menu Raw Salad $12 Living Lettuce, Arugula, Zucchini, Squash, Fennel, Pomegranate &

Truffle Vinaigrette

VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS Samosas (VE) Vegetable turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas $6 Vegetable Spring Rolls w/ Sauce (VE) $6 Homemade Baba Ganoush (VE, GF) $5 Homemade Hummus (VE, GF) $5 Roasted Pappadum (VE,GF) Lentil and rice wafers $5 Onion Bhaji (VE, GF) Indian Style onion fritters $6 Spinach Chaat (GF) Flash fried fresh spinach, yogurt dressing, onions, tomatoes $8 VEGETARIAN HOUSE SPECIALTIES Baingan Bhartha (GF) Roasted eggplant, turmeric, tomatoes, onion $14 Kurkuri Bhindi (VE, GF) Flash-fried okra and pico de Gallo$14 Bagare Baingan (VE, GF) Baby eggplant in mustard, peanut coconut sauce $14 Surmai Kofta Dumplings, spinach, fenugreek in cashew sauce $14 Mutter Methi Malai (GF) Garden peas, farmer’s cheese, fenugreek $14 Yellow Dal Tadka (VE, GF) Lentils, turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin $12 Khatte Chole (VE, GF) Garbanzo beans and potatoes infused with ancho, pomegranate, ginger $12 Aloo Gobhi (VE, GF) Cauliflower, potato, tomato, ginger, garlic $14 Mutter Paneer (GF) Garden peas, farmer’s cheese, onion, tomato $14

Add $12 poached organic Scottish Salmon Chicken Liver Mouse $12 Brussels Sprouts & Spiced Walnuts $10 Pickled carrots, Fresh Pear, Cherry Chutney & Fresh Baguette (G.F. option) CURRY COMBINATION FAVORITES Tikka Masala (GF) Tomatoes, whole spice blend, fresh garlic, bell Warm Charred Ratatouille & Ricotta Gnudi $18

peppers $14 Kale, Eggplant, Fennel, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini & Squash Tuna Tartar $18 Curry (GF) Curried yellow onions, tomatoes, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, Add $ 10 chicken breast cumin, coriander, turmeric and cardamom$14 Mango, Avocado & Tamari Sesame Vinaigrette Lamb Lollipops, Mint Pesto, Cherry Chutney $16 each Makhani (GF) Blanched & pureed Roma tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, garlic, cashew, cream $14 Blueberry, Brie, Mint, Living Lettuce & Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Spinach (GF) Stewed spinach, mustard, black peppercorn, cumin, Crispy Cauliflower Florets, Fried Green Olives & Almonds $14 coriander, fenugreek leaves, fresh garlic $14 Raw Salad $12 Arugula & Red Pepper Purée Korma (GF) Stewed yellow onions, cashew, melon seed, fresh garlic $14 Living Lettuce, Arugula, Zucchini, Squash, Fennel, Pomegranate & Truffle Vinaigrette Vindaloo (GF) Tomatoes, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, vinegar $14 Carrot Dog & House Potato Chips $12 Curry (GF) Tomatoes, cashew, turmeric, coconut milk, fresh Add $12 poached organic Scottish Salmon Kerala ginger, mustard, curry leaves $14 Carrot Soup $10 Specialty Rice Cumin or Lemon $6 Saffron & Green Pea $8

Lamb Burger & Arugula Salad $14 FROM THE TANDOOR (CLAY OVEN) Brussels Sprouts & Spiced Walnuts $10 Sheep Milk Cheese, Green Chile, Aioli & English Muffin Ancho Tandoori Chicken (GF) White or dark meat chicken, yogurt, garlic and Indian spices $16

Chile Cheese Relleno & Traditional Egg Batter $14 Afghani Chicken Tikka (GF) White meat chicken, yogurt, mace, Green Rice, Red Chile & Pico De Gallo cardamom and garlic $16 Warm Charred Ratatouille & Ricotta Gnudi $18 Amritsari Salmon (GF) Salmon filet, ginger, garlic, carom seeds and yogurt $17 Organic Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas $12 Shrimp Nissa (GF) Jumbo Shrimp, chic peas, garlic, lemon and rock salt $20 Kale, Eggplant, Fennel, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini & Squash Square Casserole Style Hyderabadi Lamb Boti Kebab (GF) Locally sourced lamb, balsamic, Add $ 10 chicken breast fennel, mace and spices, prepared medium rare to medium done $20 Joseph’s Vegetable Enchiladas $12 New Delhi Paneer Tikka (GF) Farmers cheese cubes, turmeric and bell Square Casserole Style

peppers $14 Lamb Lollipops, Mint Pesto, Cherry Chutney $16 each Rabbit Bolognese Lasagna $18 BIRIYANI (INDIAN PAELLA) Square Casserole Style Vegetable (GF) $14 Blueberry, Brie, Mint, Living Lettuce & Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Chicken (GF) $16 Lamb Curry for 2 $24 Shrimp (GF) $18 Lemon Turmeric Rice.Banana Pickled Vegetables & House made Hot Sauce (SOS) Lamb (GF) $18 NOODLE ENTREES Crispy Cauliflower Florets, Fried Green Olives & Almonds $14 Crispy Duck, Pad Thai Cabbage & Rice Noodles $26 Kee Mao (GF, VE) Wide flat rice noodle, bok choy, Napa cabbage,basil, Peanuts, Cilantro & Lime Arugula & Red Pepper Purée chili, garlic sauce $14 Pad Thai (GF, VE) Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, scallions, Chicken Breast Crisp under Brick $26

tamarind sauce $14 Parsnip Purée, Sauté Kale, Sesame Ginger Carrots, Sherry Wine Sauce.

Curry Linguini Green curry, broccoli, green beans, eggplant, basil, Carrot Dog & House Potato Chips $12 Green peppers $14 Buffalo Meat Loaf $26 NAAN (BREAD)

Mash Potatoes, Caramelized Onions & Au Jus Bread Plain, Garlic Cilantro, Ginger Mint, Rosemary, Whole Wheat $3 Carrot Soup $10 DESSERTS Baklava $4 josephsofsantafe.com

Gulab Jamun Milk puffs in honey syrup $4 505.982.1272 Rasmalai Sweetened farmer’s cheese dumplings $4 Lamb Burger & Arugula Salad $14 Rice Pudding $4 428 Agua Fria Street • Santa Fe Sheep Milk Cheese, Green Chile, Aioli & English Muffin DINING 42 FineLifestyles SANTA FE & ALBUQUERQUE

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Based on Information from Santa Fe Association of Realtors MLS for the period (FEB 2019) through (FEB 2020). This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by SFAR MLS. SFAR MLS does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by SFAR MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

ANNUAL APPRECIATION RATE (2009-2019) 2019 was a standout year for Santa Fe real estate. Inventory in the most popular areas of town saw incredibly low inventory, while other up-and-coming segments of town saw prices rise to all-time highs. Santa Fe had not seen an average appreciation rate above 8% since 2005.

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Expert ADVICE

SUGAR ANTS

CAUSING ANYTHING BUT SWEET PROBLEMS IN SANTA FE

STEVEN GLANCY

Manager, Service Office Truly Nolen Pest Control 1441-A S. St. Francis Dr., Ste. D Santa Fe 505.989.5047 TrulyNolen.com

SERVICE CALLS AT OUR SANTA FE SERVICE OFFICE HAVE BEGUN TO PICK UP for sugar ants, also known as odorous house ants. If you accidentally crush one, you will quickly learn why they have such an unusual name, as they will emit a smell similar to the odor of rotten coconuts.

These ants are highly-tolerant of other ants and occasionally live in compound colonies with other species.

Completely black in color, they tend to be no more than 1/16 inch long. Found throughout the world, sugar ants are one of the more common household ants. In addition, unfortunately for homeowners, this species is known for being one of the most difficult household ants to control because it has the innate ability for “getting into things.�

Our service office knows sugar ants will appear each spring because they always take advantage of artificial heating in buildings to survive the winter. They will infest almost all areas of a building where food is available and infests many areas where food is not commonly found. Infestations commonly occur in food service areas.

Hospitals are of heightened concern with this species, as these ants can spread disease and contaminate sterile equipment and rooms.

Sugar ants have a wide preference in the types of food consumed. In infested areas, if sweet, fatty, or oily foods are left uncovered for only a short period of time, one can likely find a trail of sugar ants to the food. They will also eat other insects.

They have multiple queens and are able to move their colonies from place to place when disturbed. They begin new colonies when a small group of workers and a single queen migrate from their colony to start a new colony. In addition, sugar ants are crafty because they can build nests in walls, cabinet voids, behind baseboards, refrigerator insulation, the

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hollows of curtain rods, the folds of clothes, sheets and paper and other undisturbed dark spaces. In short, this ability to find places to build nests makes them extremely difficult to control.

Do-it-yourself control of sugar ants is difficult, due to their nesting in inaccessible areas. Treatment must be thorough and complete at all nesting sites, as well as the foraging area. Thus, treatment must include walls, ceilings, floor voids, and electrical wall outlets. Baits are the preferred method of control for sugar ants and several baits (insecticides) are labeled for indoor ant control. Ants nesting on the outside may be controlled by also using a perimeter barrier treatment. However, as mentioned earlier, their ability to migrate quickly when disturbed gives this species the ability to survive most conventional household pest control treatments.

It is best to contact a pest control professional when sugar ants are causing problems. A colony of these ants will scatter if a toxic substance disturbs it, creating multiple problems where there had been only one. In controlling them, it is often advisable to seek professional help.

Steven Glancy is the Service Office Manager for Truly Nolen in Santa Fe. Founded in 1938, Tucson-based Truly Nolen of America is the largest family-owned pest control company in the United States.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING “We had struggled with keeping mice out of our house for several years. We had professional help, but it didn’t work until we switched to Truly Nolan.

Literally, since the very day they took charge, we haven’t had a single mouse dropping (or mouse!) in our home. I have gone from being on the lookout for mice to forgetting they exist. I would recommend Truly Nolen 100 percent without any reservation! They are not only tremendously effective but courteous, reasonably priced and prompt. You won’t be disappointed! ” –Karin L. “I had my grandpa’s house serviced by Truly Nolen and I was very pleased with the outcome. His house had many bug issues, most of them regarding spiders, and now there isn’t a single spider or any other pest. Tom Larrabee was very professional and knowledgeable. He took care of everything that needed to be done. I highly recommend Truly Nolen to anyone who has pest problems! Thank you, Tom and everyone at Truly Nolen!”

–Alexis B. “I normally use another company but thought I would try this company out. Tom Larrabee was the person who came to my house to check for termites. My contractor found evidence of termites and suggested I call a termite company. Tom came and walked me through the house and showed me past evidence of termites. He then walked around the house and showed the locations where the house had been serviced in the past. Tom was great; I learned a lot from him. I am in real estate and will tell all my clients to use this company. Great job Tom!” –Terry S. “I had seen noticeable amounts of ants; they were everywhere, and we thought they’d never go away. Ever since signing up with Truly Nolen, the results were almost immediate.”

–Rick R. “One of the best decisions I’ve made since moving to New Mexico has been calling Truly Nolen. Very professional! They explained everything there were doing step-by-step and were punctual and courteous. They definitely have my recommendation!”

–Marissa S. “I have had multiple pest control companies try and resolve my ant and other insect problems. They failed and were a total waste of money. Then Truly Nolen came along and offered their pest control services. I took a leap of faith and signed on. All I have to say about Truly Nolen is that they are “truly” professional and resolved my pest issues.”

–Verona T.

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COVER STORY

SANTA FE AWNING YOUR SOLUTION FOR RELAXING OUTDOOR SPACES

By Kelly Koepke

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OH, THE SPRING WINDS IN NEW MEXICO do blow and the sun does shine! Just when we want to be outside on our decks, patios and portals enjoying the warmer weather, everything is flying everywhere. Or it’s simply too hot! As much as we do love the sun here, some of us worry about too much exposure and damage to our skin. Santa Fe Awning has the solution to turn our outdoor spaces into the relaxing getaways they were designed to be.

Santa Fe Awnings’ patio wind and solar screens and fabric shade sails are made to withstand both our fierce sun and our blustery winds. They artistically provide cover from Mother Nature’s harmful UV rays to create the ambience of an outdoor room.

“Our screens and shade sails are all custom made here in New Mexico to the widths, heights and colors you want. They are easily adapted to any architectural style. We don’t stock finished

products, either. You know that what you order is perfect for your needs,” says Sara Talachy, who along with her father Jeffrey Maul and brother Charles Maul, own the company. The business is heading into its third generation, too, as Sara’s children are often in the facility and showroom.

The company’s trademarked Santa Fe Patio Wind and Solar Screens™ operate with the push of a button or crank of a handle.

Screens can be raised and lowered as needed, greatly reducing or increasing the level of heat that reaches your home. This saves cooling costs in the summer because lowered screens create a cushion of cooler temperature. In winter months you’ll save on heating bills by retracting the screens to encourage the sun’s welcome heat to warm things up. For those who travel, smart control systems allow screen operation from a cellphone or other device from anywhere in the world, at any time.

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Porch Cover

Santa Fe Patio Wind and Solar Screens™ two most popular colors are deep espresso brown Buffalo and sandy beige Buckskin. All of Santa Fe Awning’s mesh fabrics block from 90 to 95 percent of solar rays while preserving the view much like a screen door does.

With every screen measured to the exact width (up to 126 inches) and almost unlimited length, maximum coverage of your space is assured.

The company’s Santa Fe Shade Sails artistically creates shade that blocks up to 95 percent of the sun’s rays with colorful, flying geometric shapes secured between posts, buildings or columns.

Whether you choose single or multiple triangles, rectangles or shapes with as many as five sides, each commercial grade fabric sail is custom designed, fabricated and installed. Heavy duty turnbuckles and shackles keep the sail in place and allow for removal of the fabric during winter months – rain can permeate the fabric, but snow cannot.

Adds Talachy, “With our complimentary design consultations, we’ll show you all your options, or you can visit our facility to see exactly how your shades or sails will be made. And our satisfaction guarantee means years of worry-free use.”

Santa Fe Awning 28 Bisbee Ct., Suite B-7 505.474.6460 – Santa Fe SantaFeAwning.com 505.243.9089 – Albuquerque AlbuquerqueAwning.com

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STEPHEN’S A CONSIGNMENT GALLERY EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS Stephen’s A Consignment Gallery has been providing quality, value and their expertise in all they offer for sale. You would be hard pressed to find the quantity and breadth of unusual items anywhere else. Stephen’s began as an auction house/ antiques gallery and they were the first in Santa Fe to offer their inventory on a consignment basis. It is their history and knowledge, with antiques and collectables, which separates them from all the rest. By staying true to their beginnings, Stephen’s actively seeks out the unusual and different; whether its fine art, antiques, midmodern, Native American art, jewelry, ceramics, contemporary or previously owned items. Stephen’s is always looking for the “Best,” to place in their 13,000 square foot showroom.

When asked, “what has been the most surprising item to grace their show space,” Stephen Etre, Owner and Operator of Stephen’s, stops to think, muses and suggests that “An Egyptian Mummified Falcon,” might take top honors. He goes on to say that not unlike that falcon, Stephen’s has handled thousands of unique, one of a kind, and rare pieces. It is impressive to listen to Stephen’s list of exceptional and rare items that they have handled in the past 38 years; an original 1st Edition “Ben Hur,” a 1940’s Patek Philippe chronometer watch, Queen Victoria’s perfume bottle, an original 1700’s signed Windsor writing arm chair, Diego Rivera painting, Tiffany Leaded table lamps, Pre-Columbian masks, 18th Century

gold travel set, and a solid silver and semi-precious stone encrusted chess set, just to name a few.

Stephen notes that while most of his customers are looking for quality furniture and accessories, many discover the unusual and interesting, while walking their showroom floor. Numerous showcases house the rare and precious objects de art that they have to offer.

It’s no wonder Stephen’s customers often note, “This place is like a museum;” Stephen’s staff remind them that for the most part “unlike a museum, they can touch and even purchase the piece,” for their own in home enjoyment. Stephen’s suggests that folks visit their website or “Like” them on Facebook and Instagram, for the most up to date images of what’s new on the floor.

For nearly 40 years, Stephen’s A Consignment Gallery, has been the place to visit when you’ve come to “expect the unexpected.”

Please call 505-471-0802 to confirm hours or set up an appointment.

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Stephen’s A Consignment Gallery 2701 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico stephensconsignments.com Open Daily 10–6

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Who Needs Ordinary

WHEN YOU CAN HAVE EXTRAORDINARY!

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