Santa Fean October November 2018 Digital Edition

Three incredible santa fe homes • talented local artisans • art auctions

October/November 2018

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TH E ART O F L IVING

51 JACK RABBIT LANE $3,400,000 Splendid Territorial-style compound is brimming with upscale features.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0566355

ANGEL FIRE $2,960,000 186-acre tract in the heart of Angel Fire featuring all the resort’s amenities.

Chris Webster | 505.780.9500 | sothebyshomes.com/0566396

20 HOLLYHOCK CIRCLE $2,400,000 Spacious four-bedroom, five-bath Las Campanas hilltop home with a pool.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/1092743

1119 PIEDRA RONDO $1,925,000 Luxurious single-level 3BR home on more than 1.2 acres in Sierra del Norte.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0566468

720 PANORAMA LANE $1,575,000 This 6BR, 5BA hilltop retreat and guesthouse on approximately 1.25 acres.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0566439

834 & 836 CANYON ROAD $1,300,000 Charming gallery or live/work compound on world-famous Canyon Road.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0566425

SANTA FE BROKERAGE | 231 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SANTA FE, NM 87501 | 505.988.8088 | SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM/SANTAFE Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc.

TH E ART O F L IVING

714 -722 CANYON ROAD $2,900,000 This historic compound includes retail space, a residence, and a 1BR casita.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/1092691

145 & 157 BROWNELL HOWLAND ROAD $2,500,000 This unparalleled estate combines two properties in a prestigious location.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0565862

12 OLD COACH ROAD $1,900,000 On 1.9 lush acres north of Tesuque, this 2-story home is a relaxing escape.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0566386

55 CAMINO DE MILAGRO $1,600,000 Expansive 2-story home with indoor pool on 10+ acres on a hilltop in Tesuque.

Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | sothebyshomes.com/0566402

600 LOS ALTOS NORTE $1,285,000 This 3BR, 3BA view home near the Plaza is exceptional in design and quality.

K.C. Martin | 505.690.7192 | sothebyshomes.com/0566410

106 OLD CANONCITO ROAD $825,000 Unique 13.7-acre ranch minutes from Santa Fe in the valley of Cañoncito.

Skye Smith & Kendra Henington | 505.470.1150 | sothebyshomes.com/0566466

SANTA FE BROKERAGE | 231 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SANTA FE, NM 87501 | 505.988.8088 | SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM/SANTAFE Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc.

Project Team: Prull Custom Builders Hoopes + Associates Architects Paul Rau Interiors Serquis + Associates Landscape Architects

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Proportions, indigenous materials, abundance of natural light, attention to detail and classic, timeless style define a Woods home.

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Properties from the Bodelson Spier Team

1322 Camino Corrales - Museum Hill 5 beds 6 baths 5,230 sqft 2.9 Acres MLS ID 201801903 • $2,575,000

820 Camino Atalaya - Eastside 6 Beds 8 Bath 8,100 sqft 0.89 Acres MLS ID 201802202 • $2,900,000

52 Lodge Trail - Tesuque Hills 3 beds 4 baths 4,000 sqft 1.08 Acres MLS ID 201803057 • $2,650,000

1202 Sierra Del Este - Sierra del Norte 3 Beds 3 Baths 3,529 sqft 1.1 Acres MLS ID 201801212 • $828,000

24 Graythorn - Las Campanas 3 Beds 3 Bath 2,661 sqft 2.26 Acres MLS ID 201704975 • $775,000

New! Hidden Eastside Compound

984 C & B Acequia Madrea 984-C Acequia Madre Main House 5,169 | Guest House 1,230 984-B Acequia Madre Main House 1,230 Price Upon Request

Showhouse 2018 - A World of Taste Showhouse 2018 “A World of Taste” Come join us for the Gala and the tour. Introducing our new listing at 1200 Madrid Road, a South Capitol historic gem. This house and guest house have not been offered for over 40 years. This gracious and remarkable 4,442 sq.ft. main home and 1,111 sq.ft. guest home is set back on a generous 1.21 acre lot. Designed and built by W.C. Kruger, an American born architect known for building the Governor’s Mansion as well as the New Mexico State Capitol. The enhancements provided by the Showhouse designers further highlights the extraordinary original finishes and interior details including extensive wood cove ceiling molding, cabinetry and hardwood flooring details. This estate offers a comfortable and gracious lifestyle.

For tickets and information, visit showhousesantafe.com

The Bodelson-Spier Team Awar d Wi n n i n g To p P r o d u c e r s S a n ta F e P r o p e r ti e s

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Cary Spier

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Licensed for 30 years in Santa Fe, Deborah has been Awarded Realtor of the Year in 2015, Deborah is a past President of the Santa Fe Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors, Chair of the Luxury Marketing Group and the Santa Fe Board of Realtor’s Community Services Committee.

Cary Spier is a high-energy Broker, fully committed to providing the highest level of service to every costumer. She is tenacious, a savvy negotiator, attentive to detail and offers a sophisticated understanding of the Santa Fe real estate market. Cary is also a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)

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Winners of the 2017 Santa Fe Parade of Homes for Best Master Suite, Best Design, and Best Outdoor Living Space.

Zachary & Sons brings the outside in with floor-to-ceiling windows, in addition to gracious portals and private courtyards.Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a new lifestyle created by Zachary & Sons Homes.

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Zachary & Sons Homes designed and built this beautiful home with modern, clean lines overlooking breathtaking views of the 18th hole at Las Campanas. Golf from sunrise till sunset within walking distance to club amenities.

Opening doors in santa fe for 30 years!

1300 CANYON ROAD, #G. 1.58 acres, 2,694 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 2½ bath home + 460 sq. ft. utility room. Great gardens and beautiful views on Upper Canyon Road. $895,000

1116 CALLE CONEJO. 3.207 acres, 3,428 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 3½ bath home + studio, garage, sauna, lap pool and hot tub. Lovely gardens and close to Santa Fe. $1,395,000

41 VISTA HERMOSA. 5.7 acres, 5,319 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 5½ bath + family room, study and spacious 500+ sq. ft. portal with sweeping views in Vista Redondo. $1,425,000

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“Early November” • 24" x 48" • Oil

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Canyon Road Paint Out

HISTORIC CANYON ROAD PAINT & SCULPT OUT Saturday, October 20, 2018 • 10am to 3pm Participating Artists: ANGUS, JOHN AXTON, FRANK BALAAM, DICK EVANS, NATASHA ISENHOUR, BARRY MCCUAN, MARSHALL NOICE

PAUL-HENRI BOURGUIGNON 1906 - 1988 TRICKS AND TREATS: A HALLOWEEN SHOW • Friday, October 26, 2018 • 5 to 7pm

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40 A Twist on Tradition

Soft contemporary style in an unbeatable location is the perfect combination for a young family

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48 A Breath of Fresh Air

A beautifully remodeled Santa Fe home draws on regional influences and captures views for miles

56 Art and Soul

departments

chris corrie

Adorned with personal treasures and cherished art, décor, and furnishings, this lovely home has all the makings of an art gallery

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30 City Different

ShowHouse Santa Fe 2018, Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out, happenings at The Lensic, Día de los Perros, Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival, and the Harvest Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas

62 Art

Visits with four artists and craftsmen, a look at the world of art auctions, and the news on art shows around town

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dixon studio tour

Restaurants old and new: Chef Johnny Vee tries out Edible Alchemy and goes to local legend The Pink Adobe

Featuring the work of:

Pablita Velarde (1918-2006) Helen Hardin (1943-1984) Margarete Bagshaw (1964-2015)

As Margarete always said - “Move Forward!”

Margarete Bagshaw “untitled” 22” X 16” oil on canvas c.1999

Doylene Hardin Land “The Optimistic Pair” 30” X 30” oil on canvas

Helen Hardin “Deer Slayers Dream” 19” X 26” copper plate etching ed. 65

Pablita Velarde “Ponies” 7.5” X 10” casein water color c.1935

Look for your personal custom wood totems... coming soon! call for information 201 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 - 505-988-2024 - www.GD3Dgallery.com

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ON THE COVER The soft contemporary home of Rob and Christa Woods, built by Woods Design Builders.

Photograph by Amadeus Leitner

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WE SANTA FEANS LOVE our homes. They come in all sizes and shapes here, and most have some connection to the traditions of adobe building style born hundreds of years ago.

We are fortunate that the local Pueblo and Territorial styles allow flexibility in interior design. The clean, uncluttered lines of these architectural styles allow our personal embellishments to sing. Indeed, it’s in the placement of these embellishments where we locals truly have our fun. First and foremost is that we are able to create spaces that reflect our aesthetic tastes in furnishings, art, and even the design of the home as a whole. If you like houses, few cities can rival Santa Fe’s, where homes function not only as residences but as works of art by virtue of the region’s singular architecture and our own personal touches.

In this issue of Santa Fean, we are taking you into homes built and designed by some of Santa Fe’s finest builders, architects, and interior designers; all have been lovingly adorned by their homeowners. As I’ve said many times in this column, our homes reflect our creative spirit, especially when we finish them with items dear to our hearts. Visitors are able to gain insight into who we are when they see not only the public areas of our homes, but also the more intimate living spaces. It all says so much about each of us.

Whether you live here in Northern New Mexico or elsewhere, it’s our hope that seeing the featured residences and art in this issue—and most importantly, meeting the homes’ inhabitants—will inspire you to look at yourself and how your home portrays who you are. A home has no higher function than providing refuge and the comfort and peace we all crave.

BRUCE ADAMS Publisher

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This home lies steps from our famous Canyon Road, the art hub of our intimate city. A significant, yet romantic home designed and built by legendary designer/builder W. M. Rapp, also known for his work, most notably the La Fonda Hotel in addition to the Santa Fe Museum of Fine Art during the 1920’s.

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Warm and inviting, the 2018 ShowHouse beckons you to explore A World of Taste.

ShowHouse Santa Fe 2018

ShowHouse Santa Fe 2018, gala preview, October 5, 6–9 pm, $125; weekend tours October 6–7 and 13–14, 11 am–5 pm, $30, 1200 Madrid Road, see website for additional details and information, showhousesantafe.com

Right: October offers art aficionados a chance to watch artists take a piece from a rough sketch to a finished painting.

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FUNDRAISER A World of Taste is the theme for the 2018 ShowHouse, a stunning Territorial–style home in the South Capitol area designed by architect Willard Carl Kruger. A group of interior designers and local chefs have come together to present a “feast for the eyes and taste buds” during the Friday night gala preview. The home will be available for tours the weekends of October 6–7 and 13–14. See website for additional details and information about parking.

Proceeds from ShowHouse Santa Fe benefit Dollars4Schools, an initiative at the Santa Fe Community Foundation that provides funding to over 250 Santa Fe–area teachers in 36 schools.—Amanda N. Pitman

Historic Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out Every year, the third weekend in October brings artists of all kinds to Canyon Road to paint, draw, sculpt, weave, and more en plein air. Friday evening, the galleries and boutiques stay open late to show new exhibitions, host artists, and share refreshments with visitors. Saturday, the 11th annual Paint & Sculpt Out takes place as artists line up along Canyon Road to work in their chosen media. Come stroll the historic half-mile and talk with the artists. Favorite galleries including Ventana Fine Art, Canyon Road Contemporary, Sage Creek Gallery, Barbara Meikle Fine Art, and others will have artists out and about.—ANP EVENTS

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Historic Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out, October 19–20, Friday 5–7 pm, Saturday 10 am–4 pm; free, Canyon Road, visitcanyonroad.com

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NEW MEXICO’S VERY BEST IN STUCCO & ROOFING FOR OVER 20 YEARS

fall events at The Lensic performance The Lensic Performing Arts Center offers Santa Feans entertainment of all types in October and November.

While tickets for AMP Concerts’s October 25th evening with Joan Baez sold out months ago, at press time there are still tickets left to see Graham Nash on Circus Luminous, the 17th. Opera fans have presented by Wise four productions to choose Fool New Mexico, from: The Met Live in HD is always a hit. screens Aida in two shows October 6; Camille Saint-Saëns’s Samson et Dalila on October 20; La Fanciulla del West (Puccini) at 11 am and 6 pm October 27; and Marnie, a Met premiere by Nico Muhly, in two shows November 10. Theater buffs can choose from King Lear October 1, Frankenstein on the 29th—just before Halloween—or two November productions, all presented by the Lensic and NT Live in HD. Live performance is well represented. The Santa Fe Symphony presents Música Hispana October 14, with flautist Nestor Torrez, and their annual production of G. F. Handel’s Messiah November 17 and 18. Santa Fe Pro Musica weighs in with an all-Mendelssohn concert November 4 with violinist Ariel Horowitz and guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt. Performance Santa Fe is in a jazz mood this fall, with SF JAZZ Collective playing the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim October 12, and vocalist Veronica Swift with favorites from the Great American Songbook November 9. Other options include the Dirty Dozen Brass Band October 4 and Storm Large, October 26, both presented by the Lensic. Wise Fool New Mexico presents their annual Circus Luminous over Thanksgiving weekend. Live, original music accompanies the circus acts.

Looking for something completely different? October 21, Jane Chu, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, speaks about the state of the arts, then joins Santa Fe Pro Musica’s music director, Thomas O’Connor, and educator and oral historian Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz to discuss women in the arts. Santa Fe Pro Musica is an established leader in presenting the work of female composers, and this year they will host three women conductors.

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Left: Jane Chu, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, gives the keynote address for Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Women of Distinction leadership initiative.

The Time Has Come

Karen Melfi is closing the doors after 30 spectacular years in business.

We have had the privilege of serving so many of you - from the fabulous artists we represented, clients and so many more who were customers and have become our friends over the years. We are grateful to each and every one of you and hope to see you all in the next few months before we close on December 31st.

In keeping with our decades of heartfelt customer service, we will be posting a list on our website of as many artists as we can to let you know where you can find them. The work we have in the gallery is consigned and will be returned to each artist. Karen herself is moving on to another opportunity and her work will become available in another location to be announced.

Please stop in and share a memory, a hug, and enjoy a jewel to remember...

In Gratitude,

Karen, Patrice and Debrianna

225 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-982-3032 karenmelficollection.com

Barkin’ Ball

fundraiser Día de los Perros (day of the dogs) is the theme for the 2018 Barkin’ Ball, hosted by the Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS), a private 501(c)(3). Now in its 22nd year, the annual Barkin’ Ball is a major source of funding for the SFAS, and the only gala in town where Fido is also welcome to attend! This year, the music is provided by Nacha Mendez, and a full Latin theme will be in effect with music, food, and drink to accompany the festivities. Full tables for 10 are available for this event, but don’t delay, the Ball sells out in advance. Wear your best Santa Fe party attire and enjoy helping support the homeless animals of Northern New Mexico’s largest open-admission, no-kill shelter.—ANP

Barkin’ Ball, Día de los Perros, October 26, 5:30 pm, $175 per person, Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, barkinball.org

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These fine fellows hope they will be at the 2018 Barkin’ Ball.

Below: In a pre-industrial age, donkey power got things done. This fellow is turning the sorghum mill at El Rancho de las Golondrinas.

Modern Casualties, by Bill Skrips, incorporates salvaged metal and discarded children’s toys.

Colorful Textiles. Creative Accents. . .

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Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival festival Touted as the hippest, eco-conscious weekend art market, the 20th annual Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival brings to town not only an art market with 75–85 vendors, but also the popular trash fashion and costume contest, and a juried art exhibition for both students and adults. The trash fashion show takes places on Friday, November 30, 7 pm, at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Designs are made up of at least 75 percent recycled or reused materials. Former participants and past winners of this event have gone on to study at famous design schools such as Parsons School of Design, London College of Fashion, and others. Think you might have what it takes to be a contender? Applications for the fashion show are due on November 21.—ANP

Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival, November 30–December 2, times, events, and prices vary daily, Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, recyclesantafe.org; ticketssantafe.org

Harvest Festival festival Autumn has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with a traditional harvest festival? El Rancho de las Golondrinas puts on the best, and as such was voted the number two best fall harvest festival in the nation by readers of USA Today. For the festival, the living history museum provides an opportunity to help make cider by cranking a traditional apple press, or you can opt to taste syrup from the burro-driven sorghum mill. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make cornhusk dolls, or even roll their own tortillas by hand.

And, of course, there is a pumpkin patch guarded by a scarecrow. See the website for a full schedule of weekend events.—ANP

Harvest Festival, October 6–7, 10 am–4 pm, $8 adults, $6 seniors and ages 13–18, 12 and under free, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, golondrinas.org

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Left: Don Kennell’s bird sculptures are made from scrap steel. Colorful and elegant, Reside Home often places them in clients’ homes.

the finishing touch local artisans in the spotlight

FOR OUR ANNUAL HOME ISSUE, we spoke with three interior design firms who employ some of the best artisans in Santa Fe. While some artisans work with these designers on a projectby-project basis, other artisans work almost exclusively with specific designers. We asked Chandler Prewitt Design, Reside Home, and Wiseman & Gale & Duncan Interiors to tell us a bit about some of their favorite artisans.

Reside Home With respect to your custom designs, do you have an in-house building component, do you use outside artisans, or both?

To support our continued growth, Reside Home has purchased the historic Digneo-Moore house located directly across from the Roundhouse on Paseo de Peralta and will be relocating on November 1. In doing, so we will double our current size, which will provide us with an in-house sewing workroom for custom

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ARTISANS

projects. In addition to custom sewing, we work with many talented faux painters, fabricators, and craftsmen to support our client projects. Within our showroom, we represent several fine art painters, sculptors, and woodworkers, as well as metal and fabric artists.

Who are some of your favorite local artisans? Any particular people come to mind for those complex or one-of-a-kind projects?

We are extremely fortunate to represent such a diverse cadre of artists. One such artist is a metal artist with whom many Santa Feans may be familiar, named Don Kennell. Kennell is best known for his large wall-mounted birds made from recycled scrap metal. In addition to his birds, he has made large-scale installation pieces for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and created a 36-foot-tall polar bear for Burning Man 2018.

Brad Reyes is a fine art painter who we also have the pleasure of representing. Reyes has a history with the movies, creating set pieces for such films such as Kong: Skull Island (2017). His fascination with the landscape from above is conveyed in his beautiful paintings inspired by airline travel.

Eloy Griego is a city inspector by day and talented woodworker by night. His carved birds perch inquisitively upon gnarled branches in whimsical ways, creating thoughtful sculptures that connect you to nature and make you smile with their elegant simplicity.

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Who are some of your favorite local artisans?

Any particular people come to mind for those complex or one-of-a-kind projects?

We are so lucky to live in a town with so many creative and talented people. There is such a rich history of craftsmanship in New Mexico that is carried on by people with deep New Mexico roots and newcomers alike.

Our tinsmith, also known as Justin Gallegos Mayrant, is amazing and can make anything, including mirror frames, chandeliers, and tin panels. I love his craftsmanship and dedication to detail.

Justin Sachs is owner and operator of Justin’s Frame Designs.

This is no ordinary frame shop. Sachs has a great eye for art, and

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With respect to your custom designs, do you have an in-house building component, do you use outside artisans, or both?

We design about 30 to 50 percent of the products that go into our client’s homes. In the early phases of a project, we collaborate with excellent cabinetmakers, plaster finishers, and steel fabricators. And when it comes to dressing the home, we will make everything from wood furnishings, upholstered goods, decorative lighting, custom drapery, and bedding.

Above: A wood and tin mirror frame by Justin Gallegos Mayrant lends an air of tradition, Northern New Mexico–style. He makes custom pieces for Chandler Prewitt Design.

his team of wood carvers and finishers can make any frame that you can think up. They have always been my number one source for all of my client’s art collections.

Abigail Ryan is a faux painter and muralist. She is also a Rhode Island School of Design–trained artist, with years of experience working in the finest homes in Santa Fe.

Above: The design of this trastero was a collaboration between Pam Duncan of Wiseman & Gale & Duncan and Leonel Capparelli of Hands of America.

Wiseman & Gale & Duncan With respect to your custom designs, do you have an inhouse building component, do you use outside artisans, or both?

WGD has several skilled artisans that we have worked with so often over many years, that we feel that they have become an in-house component. Of course, we are always on the lookout for new talent.

Who are some of your favorite local artisans? Any particular people come to mind for those complex or one-of-a-kind projects?

Our artisans have been culled over decades of collaboration with our interior designers. Some of our favorites are Leonel Capparelli, who owns and operates Hands of America, and Richard Crowther, of Studio Crowther-Kline for WGD. There are others, of course, that we have loved working with. The collaborative aspect of working with an artisan, and the client, is one of the things we enjoy the most. Typically, these collaborations help to solve design problems and create something beautiful.

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a twist on tradition simplified, soft contemporary style is just the thing for a busy young family

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by Amy Gross

photographs by Amadeus Leitner

ROB AND CHRISTA WOODS have moved about a million times together, and have even built or remodeled three houses together. But this house, Rob states emphatically, is his last. This might not be such an important pronouncement if he were, say, considering retirement, but Rob and Christa are years from that point. More significantly, Rob is one of the owners of Woods Design Builders, the venerable homebuilding firm founded by his parents, Sharon Woods and his late father, Robert Woods, over 40 years ago. Builders are known for designing standout personal homes, then selling them mere months down the road, and for the Woods boys (brother Shane is co-owner of the company), house-flipping has been a way of life. So really? His last house?

Rob and Christa realized they both wanted a cleaner, more contemporary style this time around, a house that lived as effortlessly as it looked.

“It checks all the boxes,” says Christa, for whom views are number one on the must-have list. She was the one who found the property, walking immediately to the back of the house to assess the westfacing vistas. They worked for sure; the dated, poorly sited house on the lot did not. It was demoed to the ground, and Sharon and architect Lorn Tryk started the design essentially from scratch.

Rob and Christa had had their eye on the area for a while. “I always wanted to be in Wilderness Gate because it’s super quiet; you feel like you’re in the mountains,” Rob says. “Every morning I’m at Atalaya Trail running, biking. To have that and feel totally private and removed, and be able to be in town in 10 minutes and drop the kids off at school—it’s perfect.”

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A Woods Design Builders signature element, the cozy “hearth room” off the kitchen is an informal gathering spot where the family can catch up while meals are being prepared. Violante & Rochford reupholstered the sofas in a durable Knoll fabric that handily withstands the rigors two small boys tend to exert upon furniture.

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by Gabe Rippel features prominently in this contemporary residence, from the railings to the modern living room fireplace surround. Beautiful steel doors (right) discreetly hide a wet bar in the formal dining area.

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The location didn’t come without its challenges, however. Mountainside property makes it near impossible to build a one-story house, and there were also building restrictions to contend with. “Half of the house was in Foothills Escarpment and half in Ridgetop Escarpment; the line went directly down the length of the house,” says Rob, who can laugh about it now. Sharon nearly threw in the towel a couple of times during the design phase. “We told her, this house is everything; you have to make it work!” says Christa. And she did.

The only steps lead to the children’s playroom and the garage, and they were able to secure the square footage they wanted on a single floor.

Traditional Woods homes are instantly recognizable, a brilliant formula of features and finishes that exude a timeless warmth and luxury—custom cabinetry, wood floors, patterned tile, buttery wall finishes, cozy hearth rooms off the kitchen, and sumptuous master suites.

Rob and Christa love that traditional feel, but realized they both wanted a cleaner, more contemporary style

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this time around, a house that lived as effortlessly as it looked.

“He’s super busy with his work; I’m working. We have the kids running in and out,” notes Christa, an oncology nurse at Christus St. Vincent. “I just felt I wanted the house to be simple.

It makes things feel a little less crazy.”

Though it retains the classic Woods sensibility, this home takes advantage of pure white walls, wide open picture windows, white oak floors with a whitewashed finish, and lots and lots of cool metal work, including a super-modern fireplace surround in the great room by Santa Fe metal fabricator Gabe Rippel, who is a personal friend. Christa and Sharon chose all the finishes, going for a theme that was “a little rustic, a little contemporary.” The entire effect is clean, light, and uncluttered. That’s not to say the house is devoid of adornment—not by a long shot.

With the help of interior designers Paul Rochford and Michael Violante of Violante & Rochford Interiors—longtime collaborators with the Woods family—Rob and Christa chose a few new pieces of furniture that would complement

Above: Believe it or not, the kitchen always looks this clean and uncluttered.

Fewer things to keep track of makes life simpler, Christa explains. The island features Taj Mahal quartzite waterfall countertops, while the perimeter counters are durable Caesarstone. The large format backsplash tile from Statements adds a nice textural element to a space that’s simple and understated.

Left: With a view like this one from the dining area, there’s no need for lots of embellishments.

Demonstrating their unique ability to juxtapose old things with new, Violante & Rochford suggested the pairing of a primitive, antique table with modern Knoll chairs. Both are easy to clean and kid-friendly, and are illuminated by a sleek, contemporary chandelier.

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the contemporary aesthetic. Other pieces were simply freshened by V&R’s furniture restorers and reupholstered in fun, über-durable fabrics to withstand the rigors of their two young boys—Nolan, 8, and Ethan, 4. Next the couple carefully curated their art, antique furniture, and décor, under the gentle guidance of their interior design partners.

“We love Paul and Michael because they don’t just come in and make your house look like an art gallery,” says Christa. “They ask, ‘What’s important to you?’

Anything that’s special they incorporate.” Rochford and Violante had their furniture restorers fix and reupholster several cherished pieces that had been in Christa’s family, and did the same for a Taos bed Rob’s father, a carpenter, built 40 years ago. Formerly relegated to garages and other hidden spaces, the bed is now re-stained, cushioned, and decorated with pillows, looking just perfect in the boys’ playroom.

Meaningful pieces of art—a tulip print and a sunflower painting—are carefully placed reminders of Christa’s late brother and mother.

“It’s always important for us to bring those elements into a contemporary home,” says Rochford.

“I think that’s what gives soul to these places.”

“The Woods family likes what we do a lot, which is juxtaposing and layering of old and new,” Violante adds. A cuckoo clock passed down to Rob from his

Right: A colorful step stool is the only indicator that this is anything but a grown-up’s bathroom. Each of the boys has his own, clad in neutral, designer tile.

Nolan’s is a textural stone that provides a beautiful contrast to the simple cabinetry and straightforward hardware.

Left: A Taos bed built

by Rob’s late father was refinished and reupholstered, and now holds a place of honor in the boys’ cheerful, happy playroom.

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“I think the boys [Rob and his brother Shane] have a big part of their mother [Sharon] in them,” says Paul Rochford. “They still like the traditional elements.” “So even when they do a contemporary home,” Violante finishes, “they want some softness and color.”

In the master bedroom (above), new nightstands and linens and a refurbished and re-covered wingback chair provide those soft color accents. Above the bed is Rob and Christa’s wedding contract, called a ketubah, which Violante and Rochford had framed in a very contemporary way.

Right: A modest barrier deftly separates his vanity from hers in the master bath, but the overall effect is still one of openness.

Lighted mirrors add to the airy effect, as do floating slab-front cabinets and a dramatic ceiling light fixture.

Above: Christa was drawn to this geometric patterned tile from Statements right from the start, and used it as both the tub surround and flooring (left) in the master bath. It looks beautiful paired with a marble tub countertop and with the elegant fixtures from Santa Fe By Design.

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Above: Shafts of late afternoon sunlight cast a warm glow over the great room, picking up tomato reds in the pillows, rug, and re-covered chairs and delicately highlighting glints of color in the modern steel fireplace surround.

Below: The raised deck, with its Atalaya and city lights views, has become the evening gathering spot for the Woods family: Rob (holding Ethan), Nolan (standing), Christa, and family pooch Rocky.

From their deck off the great room, Rob and Christa have largely traded TV for stargazing and admiring the city lights as the sun goes down.

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A deck off the great room also captures that view, and Rob and Christa take advantage of the additional living space nearly every evening after the boys have gone to bed. They’ve largely traded TV for stargazing and admiring the city lights as the sun goes down. It’s a pretty perfect setting.

Metalworker Rippel and his family visit often.

“Gabe’s always saying, ‘You know you’re not going to do any better than this house. You know that, right?’” says Rob, adding, “It’s perfection: the views, the mountains, the quietness, the design.”

Sure sounds like this house might be The One.

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A view this gorgeous needs no distraction.

The raised deck off the great room is simply furnished but well appointed with an unobtrusive fireplace and outdoor grill. Even the railing is see-through to capture the scenery.

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The enormous glass and steel entryway was designed to draw the eye straight through the house to the mountains beyond—also framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.

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a breath of fresh air all the elements of Santa Fe living, with a touch of New York style

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by Eve Tolpa

photographs by Chris Corrie

WHEN PAT STANLEY PURCHASED her current Santa Fe home in 2015, she knew the location was something special. She and her late husband had first fallen in love with the city back in 1983 and owned a handful of properties over the years, but this one was different—a site at the end of a ridge not far from downtown, with access to views of each of the area’s mountain ranges: the Sangre de Cristos, Sandias, Jemez, and Ortiz. Not surprisingly, the 3,000-square-foot home was constructed to take full advantage of those views.

Designed by the late architect John Midyette, the house began its life in the mid-1990s as a part-time residence for retired opera star Blanche Thebom. “The color scheme was mustard yellow, deep red, and black,” recalls Pat with a grin. “She was quite dramatic.”

Homeowner Pat Stanley explicitly rejected anything that would feel exclusionary, instead opting for what landscape architect Solange Serquis calls “smooth, seamless protection.”

The bones were rock-solid, but Pat felt a refresh was in order, one that reflected her own taste. With the help of interior designer (and longtime friend) Barbara Horowitz of BHS Designs, based in New York—where Pat also lived prior to retiring to New Mexico—she set about doing exactly that.

“The first thing we decided was ‘white,’” says Horowitz, referring to the paint job that lightens, brightens, and unifies the space’s expansive interior. “It wasn’t even really a decision; it was just obvious.”

“Our whole design agenda was to clean it up, open it up,” explains Pat. “Let the space breathe,” Horowitz agrees.

Right: Homeowner Wendy Wilson is a master gardener and florist. She designed every inch of the property’s lush, Santa Fe–appropriate landscaping.

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That fresh paint job, coupled with a subdued interior palette, would help bring the outside in, allowing the colors of the sky, mountains, and high desert greenery to take center stage. But some remodeling was also in order, and for that job Pat employed Babcock Construction, the company that actually built the house.

“This isn’t the first home we’ve seen years after we built them,” says Richard Babcock, who co-owns the 50-yearold business with his brother Steve and their father, Joe, its founder. “We were pleasantly surprised to see that house in such immaculate condition. I was really amazed.”

The main items on the homeowner’s agenda? Creating more spatial flow in the primary living area, converting the Top: Though distinctly Santa Fe in style, the beamed ceilings lean toward the contemporary for a cleaner aesthetic. Coupled with the glass window walls, they are the perfect backdrop for the chic, white, loft-style furnishings.

Clearly this room was designed to enjoy the spectacular views all year round.

Left: If you’re not looking closely you might miss the fun carved leonine detailing of the dining room table. Other details abound—treasures Pat has collected over the years, such as these beautiful vintage Shipibo-Conibo pots from the Amazon, purchased in Santa Fe back in 1989.

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Streamlined and minimally adorned with teak cabinetry, the kitchen is incredibly functional in its layout, and affords the cook spectacular panoramic view.

Pat room, turned with an its Above: (or Thebottle-washer) view from the aden to the eggplant-colored dining “Army-issue” metalfireplace table intosurround. a rolling The kitchen dramaticindustrial, and reflective gold metallic goldisland. is picked up in a striking painting (inset) by Taos artist Miguel Martinez.

Below: An undulating pattern of picture windows wraps around the house from the kitchen to the great room.

open-plan bedroom to a more private office/guest room, overhauling each of the three full bathrooms, increasing the usable space in the kitchen, and converting a studio apartment, located just off the kitchen, into a master bedroom.

That last area of the home provided its most dramatic transformation. The kitchenette eventually became a master bathroom with a freestanding tub and floating cabinet that complements dramatic floor tile. And speaking of dramatic, the room also allows for stunning panoramic views of mountains and xeric foliage.

“You’re in the tub and that’s what you’re looking at,” Horowitz says, gesturing to the landscaping.

That latter element was all but nonexistent when Pat bought the property. In order to raise the drama of the exteriors to equal the interiors in terms of comfort and beauty, she brought on board landscape architect Solange Serquis of Serquis + Associates. Serquis sought to integrate existing elements while creating a new space, and her role was integral right from the start.

Serquis notes that her client’s aesthetic preferences tend toward clean and contemporary, with muted colors, and above all, attention to detail. Step one was extending the poured concrete patio behind the house, because, as Serquis explains, “Pat really wanted to extend her outdoor living.”

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Right: A simple seating and TV area brings together modernist furnishings and art. Pat and her husband purchased Dan Christensen’s painting Mother Hubbard in New York City in 1981.

It lived in a couple of their houses, then Pat lost track of it for almost 25 years. In a fortuitous series of happy accidents, it resurfaced in a gallery in New York City and quickly made its way to Santa Fe. “And so it is now hanging in my home, where its color and luminosity fill the space,” she explains.

Below: The guest bedroom is adorned with antique Chinese doors brought to the house by its original owner, the opera star Blanche Thebom.

Notice, however, that the doors don’t extend all the way across the opening leading to the living room—the space remains open. “This house is all about the inside/outside relationship,” says Pat. “I never wanted to cut off any view of the outside.”

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to provide privacy from the dog park that abuts it, Pat explicitly rejected anything that would feel exclusionary, instead opting for what Serquis calls “smooth, seamless protection.”

An elegant metal wall fits that bill, providing an artistic focal point and windbreak for an inviting seating area. “It became a little destination, a bit of a friendly buffer,” says Serquis. “Everything was about keeping it friendly inside and out.”

A beautiful travertine stone fountain, visible from the kitchen window, anchors the opposite end of the exterior space. “Solange had discovered this quarry in Belen,” Pat recalls. “We jumped in the car and ended up buying eight tons.” That flexibility and spontaneity was typical of the homeowner’s approach to the project.

“I always knew Pat was open for adventure,” says Serquis, “even if we had a well-planned design.”

Now several travertine accents echo throughout the home’s outdoor areas, both back and front. So does a clever water catchment feature. The property sits atop a mesa, and because water flows downward, Serquis devised a harvesting system consisting of two “rivers” of black stones to slow it down and allow it to percolate through the soil.

At the front of the house, Serquis created a Japaneseinspired entrance, where one of the stone rivers is crossed by a bridge made of poured concrete bars that vary in length and width. The result, she says, is “that feeling of the welcoming path.” There the water is directed toward a small grove of aspens planted just outside the front door.

Water wasn’t the only thing Pat conserved; sustainability of materials was a big priority, too. The home’s original entrance utilized flagstone that was repurposed to create a path in the backyard. In the execution of the entire landscaping plan only one tree was sacrificed.

Indeed, a level of careful consideration ran through every aspect of the project, exemplified by the deliberation that went into Pat’s selection of her remodeling team, who worked together for roughly a year. According to Serquis, “She had respect for every individual.”

It was an approach that also paid off in joy and fulfillment. “We just had so much fun,” says the proud homeowner. “I was sorry when it was all over.”

Slabs of travertine from a quarry in Belen adorn the outdoor spaces as sculptures and fountains, adding even more depth and dimension to the carefully landscaped and hardscaped yard.

Below: A dramatic and textural point of interest in the entryway is a wall hanging by Santa Fe artist Alison Keogh called Touched Again.

One of the ceramic “petals” is green, which just happens to match the green concrete floor.

Above: Bright and light, the feminine master bath features patterned tile flooring, floating teak cabinets, a freestanding tub from Dahl Plumbing with its own stunning view of the outdoors, and an ornate mirror that belonged to Pat’s parents.

The master bedroom pairs patinaed pieces with simple furnishings finished in crisp white linens and upholstery.

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art and soul elegant and chic, a Las Campanas home serves as a gallery for art and treasures

Homeowner Barbara knew right away that her favorite piece of art, a bronze nude by her friend Glenna Goodacre, would be arresting in the spacious entry, framed by enormous windows. On the opposite wall, an energetic painting by famed Mexican muralist David Leonardo brings the color.

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by Jessa Cast

photographs by Chris Corrie

LONGTIME SANTA FE RESIDENTS Barbara and Daniel love art. Love it. Their appreciation for art is a lively, intrinsic, near-obsession, so naturally, their home is as much an artistic masterpiece as the paintings and sculptures it shelters.

The couple discovered the house in Las Campanas when, after many years of living in the city, they felt the need to move to wider expanses. “I wanted breathing room,” says Barbara.

They were drawn in by the dramatic effect of the residence, with its sweeping curved hallway, layered wood ceilings, high desert views for miles, and loads of sunlight.

Designed by architect Cindy Urban and constructed in 1995 by well-known Las Campanas builder Dennis Saye, the home won Best Kitchen in the 1996 Santa Fe Parade of Homes— a fact only recently revealed to the home’s newest owners.

Wanting to know more about the home’s provenance, Barbara called Saye, who was able to share tasty tidbits, including the fact that the house was painstakingly designed to the specifications of its first owner, and that the unusual wood ceilings in the curvilinear hall were scraped and scrub-planed by hand— an intensive job. He remembered the home well.

In walking through the horseshoe curve of this house, one view yields to another in a constantly evolving experience of the space.

Yet, despite its appeal, the home wasn’t just right for Daniel and Barbara. Some of the features, such as a shepherd’s fireplace and a dining room swathed entirely in crimson, didn’t suit their lives. So, even before moving in, they were on the phone with their friend and trusted design consultant, Patti Stivers of Stivers & Smith Interiors. Having collaborated on the couple’s previous two abodes, and sharing a similar sense of style with the couple, Stivers, a veteran interior designer, was in her element. She immediately embarked upon what would become a two-year process of arranging and editing the ambience, pulling it all together.

Stivers firmly believes in the benefits of molding a space to its inhabitants. “Your environment has an effect on you, whether you realize it or not. You can change your space and it can change your life,” she says. “I always tell my clients, whatever style you like, surround yourself with things that make you happy, things that resonate, speak to you, cause you to feel joy.” She guided Barbara and Daniel through the process of lightening up the oppressively dark rooms, executing some minor interior remodeling, and implementing a more sedate color scheme, as well as finding just the right placement for each of their treasures. “This house just really lends itself to the style they enjoy,” says Stivers. “It’s totally them— heirlooms, art, and accents.”

Stivers calls the overall effect “an eclectic dance between

Above: The combination of the dramatic ceilings, brick floors, and curving hallway attracted Barbara and Daniel to this house. An antique bookcase found at an estate sale is now used to display, appropriately, their collection of antique books.

Left: An antique Buddha found in Santa Fe wears a crown from a santo. “I liked melding the two,” Barbara says. The painted metallic background was added to the nicho to “dress it up.”

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Above: The formal dining room used to be crimson; today it is a creamy, light white, as are the slipcovered chairs and new draperies.

The Italian credenza was inherited from Daniel’s parents; its delicate floral patterns tie the space together perfectly.

Also in the dining room (above and and at right), is an Italian-style canvas transfer Barbara found in an Amarillo consignment store.

Set flush into the wall, it looks like it was painted there 100 years ago.

The house was originally built with several sets of antique doors, which add to its character and authentic sense of place. The ones at right separate Daniel’s refined man cave from a bar area built just off the hallway.

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old world charm and contemporary chic,” and she’s spot-on in the description.

Indeed, inherited family antiques blend right in with carved religious statues, all fluidly juxtaposed against contemporary sculpture and paintings. Barbara’s favorite work, a bronze nude sculpture by Glenna Goodacre, is dramatically framed by a floor-to-ceiling window and the view behind it. As a true art lover, Barbara knows the story behind each and every piece, easily expounding on each artist’s background, the meaning and elements of their works, and how she and Daniel acquired them.

Her enthusiasm is contagious. These works are clearly not just decoration; they’re a visceral part of the homeowners’ daily experiences.

“Everything has an emotional attachment,” says Barbara. “Nothing is just for décor.” She and Daniel hang precious items like baby bracelets and her mother’s choker on the carved Madonnas and other santos, not as an unexpected form of storage, but as a kind of homage. The antiques—furniture, her father’s spurs, 150-year-old books inscribed by people long gone—feed a special place in Barbara’s soul. “The reason I love old things is I always wonder about them. Where did this live, what were the people like?” she says. “Once those people are gone, no one appreciates those items.”

Except in this home, which was deliberately designed to showcase such treasures.

Every one has special meaning. Barbara gazes at each piece as lovingly as if she’d just discovered it.

The layout of the home is a work of art unto itself, with a wide, central arc from which the individual spaces branch. The master bedroom steps down from the main hallway, topped with a coved ceiling, while the guest rooms step up from the main hall, lending a sort of topographic effect to the private spaces. Rather than simply

Sunlight filters into the kitchen through skylights worked into crossed beams.

Continuing the home’s Italian theme, Barbara and Daniel had the hood inscribed with the words Cedere alla Tentazione, a tongue-in-cheek encouragement to “yield to temptation.” Above: The kitchen’s informal dining nook.

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passing through doorways where one room immediately transitions into another, in walking through the horseshoe curve of this house, one view yields to another in a constantly evolving experience of the space. The master bedroom can be left wide open and, due to that crescent-shaped hall, still maintain nearcomplete privacy from the rest of the house.

Above: French artist and one-time Santa Fe resident Alvaro Guillot’s Madonna is an eyecatching painting in the bright and airy great room. Interior designer Patti Stivers had the sofa slipcovered to match the neutral palette.

Barbara’s piano is placed to capture the outdoors when she’s playing.

Barbara and Daniel’s collected art works are clearly not just decoration; they’re a visceral part of the homeowners’ daily experiences.

Right: Barbara’s shrewd eye has filled the home almost entirely with consignment pieces, such as this floorstanding mirror. On the table, family treasures hang from a carved wooden Madonna.

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The U shape also benefits the outdoor space, wrapping the house around a protected courtyard like a hug. It’s perfect for entertaining guests, as Daniel and Barbara are wont to do. A patio on the flip side, accessible from the kitchen and living room, allows for a cup of coffee in the solitude of the morning mesa.

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Above: The circular, and mostly enclosed, center courtyard is paved in brick to match the indoor flooring.

Designed by Barbara, it is an eminently comfortable space from which to observe the wide mesa.

Adding to the relaxing outdoor experience is a lovely contemporary fountain, whose soothing trickling sounds can be heard and appreciated even from the entryway.

Below: Barbara (at right) and interior designer Patti Stivers have collaborated on three projects together in Santa Fe. Their sweet dogs, Baci and Mattie, get along as well as their humans do.

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by Lisa J. Van Sickle Above: Sam Brown, Abiquiú Studio Tour

ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS of a New Mexico autumn is driving through the countryside and enjoying the smaller towns and villages as the seasons change. Fall studio tours are all the more reason to go while the welcome mats are rolled out at homes and galleries.

Abiquiú Studio Tour, October 6–8, is a handy excuse for a drive up to O’Keeffe country. From 10 am–5 pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday) 25 stops along both sides of the highway and the Rio Chama hold the work of 55 artists. Jewelry, weavings, retablos, and sculpture are all on display. Food and beverages are available at area businesses.

The Galisteo Studio Tour, in its 31st year, features 21 artists creating everything from Bobbie Wilbur’s handmade furniture to Jean Anaya Moya’s traditional retablos to landscape painting by Freddie Cardenas and Janet Pfeiffer. Some people go to Galisteo’s tour for the food as much as for the art—La Cocina de Mela at the community center serves up traditional New Mexican cooking, and Gourmet Döner Kebab, a Middle Eastern food

truck, will be parked by the church. Tour dates are October 13 and 14, and the studios will be open from 10 am–5 pm each day.

While the main Eldorado Studio Tour is in May, the artists present the Eldorado Fall Show in October at St. John’s United Methodist Church. Find them there Friday, October 19, from 3–7 pm and Saturday, October 20, 9 am–5 pm. Besides all the art to see indoors, the church’s annual pumpkin patch will be in full swing outdoors.

The Dixon Studio Tour, founded in 1982, has 44 stops along the Rio Grande communities of Dixon, Rinconada, and Embudo.

Participants include renowned painters Gayle fulwyler Smith and Eli Levin along with a host of potters, painters, woodworkers, jewelers, and more. The tour also includes wineries and breweries, places to eat, and a book sale to benefit the Embudo Valley Library. Head north November 3 and 4, 9 am–5 pm. abiquiustudiotour.org, dixonarts.org, eldoradoarts.org, galisteostudiotour.org

Eli Levin, Dixon Studio Tour

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st u d i o John Farnsworth began teaching himself to paint more than 50 years ago. “I spent more time learning how to paint than how to be an artist,” Farnsworth quips when describing his artistic process.

John Farnsworth red, yellow, blue

by Efraín Villa 2017 BEST OF SHOW - PETER GRAB | “Snow on the Sangres”

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“My heart goes where the wild goose goes,” John Farnsworth says about his busy travel schedule as a painter, photographer, art instructor and “horse trader.” “When I realize snow is coming, I know it’s time to head south.”

Although teaching is an integral part of Farnsworth’s life as an artist, he admits that it was initially an intimidating undertaking.

“I resisted teaching for a long time because I taught myself and I didn’t have classroom experience,” says Farnsworth. “I don’t think you can teach the art part. I try to show [my students] shortcuts so they express themselves with less trial and error.”

At his workshops, Farnsworth demonstrates his (Un)limited Palette, using just the three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue. “I started with the (Un)limited Palette idea about 30 years ago,” says Farnsworth. “It took me years to arrive at this threecolor combination that can create 16-and-a-half-million colors, and I haven’t looked back. I love teaching it.”

Many of Farnsworth’s current views on art stem from an epiphany he had while visiting ancient cave paintings near Lascaux, France. “It was the most religious experience of my life,” recalls Farnsworth. “It felt like the artist who did that bison on the stone and I were connected navel to navel. Everything else we’ve done since then, I call it ‘vain strivings.’”

When not teaching or traveling, Farnsworth is busy painting and photographing in his adopted hometown of Taos, New Mexico. Although best known for his commissioned paintings of horses and cattle, Farnsworth refuses to limit himself in subject matter. “I paint everything from still lifes to people, trains, cars and trucks, and anything that gets in front of me and turns

Above: Farnsworth’s work is grounded in the use of just the three primary colors in watercolor, with the addition of white when working in oil. He uses this basic color selection, which he calls the (Un)limited Palette, to create vivid hues and bold shades.

Above: Farnsworth resides in Taos, when not teaching, painting, photographing, and exploring throughout the rest of the United States and abroad.

me on, same as with my photography,” says Farnsworth. “I’m not a ‘Western artist’ or a ‘Southeast Scottsdale artist’ or a ‘Ranchos de Taos artist.’ I’m just an artist.”

As for his “horse trading,” he says these days it has nothing to do with horses. “I guess at some point maybe I really was trading horses, because that’s what I painted,” Farnsworth says, “but horse trading is not about horses, it’s just about making a deal so all sides win. Like when I traded the hospital and doctor for my youngest daughter when she was born.

The doctor and hospital got paintings, and I got a daughter.”

Regardless of medium, winwin human exchanges are Farnsworth’s forte.

John Farnsworth at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 125 W Palace, sorrelsky.com

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Above: A rosewood cabinet, 46 x 34 x 17", hangs on a wall with a French cleat. This piece exemplifies the care Townsend takes matching the grain of the veneer up and down the vertical surface of the piece.

Below: The sunburst pattern Townsend favors for the tops of his pieces is striking on this ebony coffee table. The bronze base was cast in Townsend’s own foundry. The light-colored wood at the bottom is amboyna burl, highly figured.

This cabinet is bubinga, a wood from Africa’s west coast. The sterling silver hardware is designed by Townsend.

Kent Townsend patience and skill

by L i s a J. Va n Sic k le

“If there hadn’t been a war, where would art deco have gone?” Kent Townsend attempts to answer his own question in the exquisite hand-built furniture he makes. Art deco design—used in architecture and furnishings, visual arts, jewelry, and more—began in Paris in the early 1900s, exploded in popularity during the ’20s and ’30s, and ended as World War II ravaged Europe.

“I’ve always been infatuated with making furniture,” Townsend relates, and he reached a point where he outgrew his ability to teach himself the skills he wanted.

He enrolled in the renowned woodworking program at California’s College of the Redwoods, then studied at Capellagården, a Swedish crafts school. Within a year of finishing his schooling, Townsend was showing in galleries, at the SOFA shows in Chicago, New York, and Palm Beach, and had won the grand prize in the 2006 Craftsman’s Challenge—a competition open to those using wood veneer in furniture, cabinetry, architectural applications, and other applications.

Townsend attains his intricate finishes with veneer, sheets of exotically grained wood 1/60" thick. He matches the grain perfectly on the horizontal surface of a piece, while many of his top surfaces have the grain radiating out from a central point. While traditional art deco pieces often had eight-sided legs, Townsend has met the challenge he set for himself to make far more complicated 10-sided 66

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legs. Hardware on his cabinets and desks is usually sterling silver, made by a jeweler friend to Townsend’s specifications. He built his own bronze foundry to cast legs for some of his pieces.

“I’m kind of a freak about that kind of stuff,” is his explanation for doing this himself.

The painstaking work Townsend does requires extreme patience, superb technical skill, and an appetite for what he calls “the absurdity of slowness.” Also working as a real estate developer, he produces about 10 pieces of furniture a year.

Although he took a four-year break a few years back, Steve Cie at Globe Fine Art on Canyon Road convinced Townsend to return to the workbench.

His furniture is now shown exclusively at Globe.

Kent Townsend at Globe Fine Art, 727 Canyon, globefineart.com

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by Efraín Villa A year ago, Chris Shaw converted a sunroom into his workshop at his Albuquerque residence. “It’s a very relaxing space,” Shaw says.

Shaw keeps his indoor space tidy and jokes that he has a designated outdoor area where the “manly, dirty woodworking happens. The painting and fabric part is inside.”

Below: The Safety in Numbers series features handmade fish, schooling for protection from predators.

The wood is initially shaped with a band saw and sanded by machine (bottom left). The final sanding, painting, and fabric application processes are all done by hand. Each complete set typically consists of 32 individual fish. “Originally we made fish until they filled up a plate, but then we realized 32 came out to be [the] number that worked best,” says Shaw.

photography by Gabriella Marks

“For most of my life, people would see how artistic my entire family was, then ask me what it was that I made, and I would have to admit that I had not found my ‘art thing’ yet,” Chris Shaw confesses.

Shaw eventually found his way as an artist. He handcrafts rippling pools of galvanized steel on which fabric-adorned and painted fish carved from poplar, zebrawood, and African marblewood attach with magnets. “We first shape the fish with a band saw, and then it’s a five-stage process of sanding until it gets super smooth and exactly the shape we want . . . ,” Shaw says, pausing to clarify why he shifts between “we” and “I” pronouns. “My dad is actually the one who created this art.

His name is Ray Shaw; he passed away about a year ago. I guess sometimes I still act as if we . . . as if I still produce this with my dad.”

For Shaw, his father’s lessons went far beyond sculpting.

“He would tell me that every time he did something, he was trying to figure out a way to do it better,” Shaw recalls. “Now I try to do the same thing and the learning process is really therapeutic and a lot of fun.”

While proud to carry on his father’s legacy, Shaw looks forward to expressing more of himself as an artist. “I have not put my own spin on things, yet, but it is what I hope to do,” Shaw says. “I’ve thought about integrating multiple fabrics instead of having one uniform fabric. The fish is my introduction to art and hopefully it’ll spawn, no pun intended, other artistry. Already, my son pieces together the scraps of my fish and makes his own art, which blows my mind.”

A captivating element of the Shaw fish sculptures is that they inherently encourage self-expression. “The pieces are all movable so you can change the way your fish swim whenever you feel like it,” says Shaw. “Your fish can mirror your own mood so whenever I sell a fish, I always say, ‘please send me a picture so I can see what you’ve done with it,’ and some people can’t wait to do it themselves and others say they’re going to take a thousand pictures [at the gallery] because it’s perfect the way I have it on display.”

As a self-proclaimed late bloomer, Shaw’s words demonstrate a devotion to making up for lost time and, perhaps, his actions mark the beginning of a family’s new artistic tradition.

Chris Shaw at Luca Decor, 225 Canyon, lucadecor.com Left: The fish are attached with magnets to rectangular steel plates, handmade in black, silver, or aqua blue. The silver and blue give the effect of water, while the black provides a stark negative space for color contrast.

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Wesley Anderegg macabre, sublime

Lady With Wiener Dog II, earthenware, 16 x 9 x 8"

by Dy la n Sy ve rs on

Left: Metropolis Head Spinner, ceramic, 60 x 19 x 15" Below: Fell Into Cactus, ceramic, 11 x 11 x 2"

Somewhat children’s-book, slightly horror-flick, Wesley Anderegg’s clay work layers humor and sweetness over frightful depictions of people and animals that suggest, but don’t overtly betray, intense emotions and experiences. “I want [audiences] to bring, like, a kind of spark and idea and bring their own interpretation to the work,” says Anderegg. “I don’t want to tell them what to think, but I want to make them try to think.”

The California-based ceramicist’s career innocently began in his junior year of college. “I took it as an elective,” he says. “I had no money and I thought, God, well, if I took ceramics I might be able to make Christmas presents or something for people.” Soon he was in the studio “all the time,” and upon graduating, he set up a studio and got to work making cups, pots, and other functional pieces, which came to incorporate the bizarre elements that are now his signature. “I haven’t had a straight job since,” he laughs.

While Anderegg cites Mimbres pottery and Hopi katsinas as influences—he keeps a personal collection of the latter—he pays little attention to contemporary art trends, instead drawing inspiration from his personal life and inviting audiences to see their own unique experiences in the resulting creations. “I start with some kind of universal emotion or feeling and then I kind of depict it in a way that suits me,” he says. “[People] will pick up on that, and then they’ll have a life experience that’s related to the same thing, but it’s going to be totally different.”

Wesley Anderegg at form & concept, 435 S Guadalupe, formandconcept.center

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the thrill of the chase fall art auctions offer something for ever yone

by Amanda N. Pitman

IF YOU’VE NEVER PURCHASED anything at auction, you might be missing one of the most interesting experiences the art world has to offer. It’s comparatively easy to walk into a gallery and purchase a piece you love, but winning a piece of art after a hard-fought bidding battle is an experience you’ll savor long after the auction is over and the work of art lives in your home or office.

Locally, there are a few options for bidding on works of art, from great Western masters such as Ernest Martin Hennings, Joseph Henry Sharp, or Edward Borein to lesser known but equally wonderful artists, sculptors, weavers, and jewelers.

Santa Fe Art Auction holds their annual Classic and Contemporary Western Art auction November 10. Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers also holds a November auction, on the 9th, in Santa Fe. A few hours away in Dallas, Heritage Auctions hits the block with a fabulous offering of American Indian, PreColumbian, and Tribal art. A show-stopping Navajo man’s wearing blanket, second phase chief’s pattern (estimate $75,000–$95,000) headlines the November 16 sale. Looking for something a bit more modern? Heritage’s Modern & Contemporary Art auction, November 29 in Beverley Hills, gives bidders a chance to purchase Picassos, Riveras, and paintings and sculpture by many others.

If photography is more your style, put Christie’s October 4 and 5 sale of photographs in New York on the calendar.

Iconic works from celebrated names such as Alfred Stieglitz, Irving Penn, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Edward Weston, Bernice Abbott, and others from The Diann G. and Thomas A. Mann Collection of Photographic Masterworks will be available.

Another art auction powerhouse, Sotheby’s, conducts auctions all over the world and holds unique sales such as Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art; Important Watches; Oceanic Art; Travel, Atlases, Maps & Natural History; Irish Art; and Space Exploration, among others, in the months of October and November alone.

If you can’t attend auctions in person, there’s always the option to bid online or by phone. Most of these auction houses also hold online-only auctions with items in a variety of price ranges. However you decide to participate, give the art auction experience a try at least once—you may even end up with a prize.

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Above: Diane Arbus (1923–1971), Identical twins, Roselle, N.J., 1966, gelatin silver print, image 15 x 14 1/4", sheet 20 x 16" Christie’s, estimate $500,000–$700,000

Below: Gerard Curtis Delano (1890–1972), Canyon Trail, oil on canvas, 28 x 33" Santa Fe Art Auction, estimate $100,000–$150,000

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Cara Barer

PREVIEWS

Above: Sarah Siltala, Meander, Sarah Siltala oil on panel, 24 x 24" Sage Creek Gallery 421 Canyon sagecreekgallery.com October 12–26 Reception October 12, 5–7 pm Sarah Siltala’s exhibition, featuring eight whimsical still lifes and six New Mexican landscapes, is a culmination of many months of work. In discussing her process she notes, “I spend several weeks on each painting, perfecting the texture and paint quality by layering many thin veils of oil paint over time, revealing a depth of color and harmony unlike other techniques in oil painting. This draws the viewer in to look more closely at its hidden complexity. I find balance in quiet, contemporary compositions and harmonious color and texture, which makes my work unique.” By spending time painting outdoors and studying the landscape, Siltala has grown in her knowledge of both light and form. Her passion for the outdoors is clear in her work, and her interest in birding and nature photography can be seen in many of her paintings.—ANP

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Right: Vladimir Kush, Sacred Bird of Yucatan, digital print on canvas, 40 x 30"

View the World Through the Mirror of the Metaphor: Vladimir Kush The Longworth Gallery 530 Canyon thelongworthgallery.com On permanent exhibition Reception October 12, 5–8 pm Known as the founder of metaphorical realism, Vladimir Kush transfers metaphor from the linguistic system to the visual system of painting. Kush believes that realistic painting displays the artist’s professional skill, drawing the viewer in to accept the impossible images enough to see the metaphors in them and explore the different layers of meaning. The skill of the artist to paint realistically allows this interrelation of different things to be convincing, thus known as Kush’s method of metaphorical realism.

He presents the evasive and ever-changing world through allegory and metaphor, making it possible to bridge two widely separated subjects, two seemingly incompatible things.—ANP

“Coloring Book #2” Limited edition archival pigment print

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Cara Barer—Original Book Sculptures Belle Brooke Designs 821 Canyon bellebrooke.net October 5–November 5 Reception October 5, 4–8 pm Cara Barer is an artist two ways—first she transforms books into art by sculpting and dyeing them, and then photographs them. She then presents the work as a totally new object of beauty.

Barer states, “I arrive at some of my images by chance and others through experimentation. Without these two elements, my work would not flow easily from one idea to the next.” She continues, “Books, physical objects, and repositories of information are being displaced by zeros and ones in a digital universe with no physicality. Though my art, I document this and raise questions about the fragile and ephemeral nature of books and their future.”

In this exhibition, Barer shows both original sculptures and photographs of the sculptures.—ANP

PREVIEWS

Left: Cara Barer, Hurly Burly, altered dictionary, beeswax, 14 x 13 x 11"

Above: Ethelinda, Grenadine, oil on canvas, 52 x 72"

Ethelinda Manitou Galleries 123 W Palace manitougalleries.com October 5–29 Reception October 5, 5–7 pm Although she also paints artichokes, parrots, koi, and whatever else catches her fancy, Ethelinda is best know for her horse paintings. Often running, manes flying in the wind, her horses are running free across the Southwestern landscape.

Ethelinda was born in Hawaii. Her mother was an artist who had studied with Nicolai Fechin. Ethelinda studied art in college, learned French in Switzerland, and lived on both coasts before settling in New Mexico. Always a painter, she has found herself returning again and again to horses. “They, as mystical creatures, can take your breath. I am particularly drawn to the black and white spotted paints and Appaloosas.” She will show horses and other subjects in her show at Manitou Galleries.—LVS

Right: Phyllis Kapp, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, watercolor on paper, 38 x 28"

The Miracles of Land and Sky Pippin Contemporary 409 Canyon pippincontemporary.com November 21–December 5 Reception November 23, 5–7 pm Retirement from the gallery business did not mean retirement from painting for Phyllis Kapp. She closed Waxlander Gallery in 2017 after more than 30 years in business. Rather than putting her feet up, Kapp, now 87, continues to pour her energy into painting the Southwestern landscape she has always loved.

Kapp paints in watercolor, although the deeply saturated blues and magentas that fill her paper are not always associated with that medium. No pale, watery landscapes here—Kapp’s watercolor paintings are every bit as rich as the sun, sky, and land of the Southwest.—LVS

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Below: Peter Grab, Snow on the Sangres, oil on canvas panel, 11 x 14"

Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Sorrel Sky Gallery 125 W Palace sorrelsky.com November 2–25 Reception November 2, 5–7:30 pm Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) holds their 10th annual juried show, the third hosted by Sorrel Sky. PAPNM members from around the country are invited to submit their best paintings from the last two years, and a panel of judges chooses paintings to include in the show as well as the award winners. Awards will be presented during the reception.

Ray Roberts, judge of awards, demonstrates his process at the gallery November 3 from 11 am–2 pm, and conducts a painting workshop November 4–6. Titled The Next Level of Landscape Painting, Roberts will examine the process of working en plein air, from choosing the site to finishing the painting.—LVS

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Above: Donald Woodman, Belen East River

Horizons: Photographs by Looking North, archival pigment print, 31 x 92" Donald Woodman JFD Gallery 1221 Flagman Way jfdgallery.com Through November 30 Reception October 5, 5–7 pm JFD Gallery and Edition ONE present large-format landscape photography by Donald Woodman. Woodman has had a storied career as a photographer and teacher, and as an assistant to other artists, including seven years working closely with noted American minimalist Agnes Martin.

Photos in this exhibit are as large as 14 feet wide, and they show the Southwestern landscape. “For most of my career, New Mexico has provided me with a respite from some of the unbearable excesses of civilization,” says Woodman. “I have chosen to stay out of the limelight in order to preserve the freedom to pursue my personal vision.” Technically sophisticated and unafraid of beauty, the Belen resident portrays the land he calls home.—LVS october/november 2018

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Above: Mark White, Floating in Color, patina on engraved aluminum, 12 x 24"

Paths Less Traveled Mark White Fine Art 414 Canyon markwhitefineart.com October 2–16 Reception October 2, 5–7 pm Mark White is probably best known for the colorful wind sculptures that stand sentry outside his eponymous gallery, but he also paints landscapes in oil and creates images with colorful patinas on engraved aluminum.

The pieces on aluminum often contain portrayals of water. The iridescence of the metal, visible through the transparent patinas, heightens the effect of ripples moving across water or of the opalescence of the scales on the koi he paints. White states that he loves to experiment with new media, and enjoys not knowing where an idea may take him. “I love learning and am always exploring my artistic boundaries, searching for the path less traveled.”—LVS

Capturing Change: How Unfinished Works Invite Active Viewers GF Contemporary 707 Canyon gfcontemporary.com November 1–30 Michael Azgour became fascinated by the craft of painting after spending time with a Monet, and noticing how the painting changed with the viewer’s distance from it. University studies in psychology and chemistry did nothing to dampen Azgour’s interest in art. He now divides his time between San Francisco and Kraków, Poland, and is a dedicated painter.

Azgour remains intrigued by perception. He purposely leaves sections of his paintings unfinished, encouraging the viewer to complete the images and develop an interpretation. Living in the Information Age, Azgour says, “I reference this phenomenon and its impact on our perception of reality by distorting relationships between people and environmental features.” His paintings combine accurate drawing, abstraction, and apparent pixels to challenge the viewer.—LVS Above: Michael Azgour, Woman in Front of an Ellsworth Kelly, acrylic on linen, 41 x 41"

Barbara Hendricks Tresa Vorenberg Goldsmiths 656 Canyon tvgoldsmiths.com October 27–November 30 Reception October 27, 3–5 pm Goldsmith Barbara Hendricks is making the trip from her studio in California to Canyon Road to present a collection of her jewelry. One of the jewelers regularly represented at Tresa Vorenberg Goldsmiths, Hendricks shows her work across the country to wide acclaim.

Her designs are sleek, often geometric, executed in highly polished gold. Hendricks favors colored stones or pearls, both white and naturally colored, usually accented with diamonds. The look is classic and contemporary, unfussy and elegant.—LVS

Right: Barbara Hendricks, three rings, gold, diamonds, and pearl

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Left: Brad Smith, Destiny, oil on canvas, 36 x 24"

Artistic Destiny Brad Smith Gallery 812 Canyon bradsmithgallery.com October 20, 10 am –5 pm Some people just have to make things, and Brad Smith counts himself among that number. As a preschooler he won the Thanksgiving drawing contest with a large, colorful turkey, and he claims that, “I don’t think my style has changed much since, so I was always an artist from my earliest memory.” The title of Smith’s show reflects his conviction that living and painting in Santa Fe is his destiny.

As an adult, Smith continued to paint while working as a professional musician. A move from Dallas to Santa Fe in 2000 allowed him to put painting first. Smith works in both oil and watercolor, and he paints portraits, landscapes, animals, and the occasional abstract. He is particularly known for his paintings of women. During the Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out, Smith will be painting at his gallery.—LVS Alice Schille, Blue Mountains, Adobe Houses, New Mexico, ca. 1926, watercolor on paper, 17 x 21"

Season of the Surreal Patina Gallery 131 W Palace patina-gallery.com November 2–December 3 Reception November 2, 5–7 pm Beads, found objects, parts of old porcelain dolls—all this and more come together in Betsy Youngquist’s sculptures. A human eye may show up on the head of an octopus or as a design element decorating the back of a deer. Human faces appear on cats and other animals, and proportions are oddly altered.

Ivan and Allison Barnett, owners of Patina Gallery, saw Youngquist’s work in New Orleans. They knew right away that her intricately crafted sculptures would fit at Patina. Youngquist considers herself a surrealist, and says, “Being a surrealist helps me explore and dance in the energy of the interconnectedness of all things. Somehow we are all a continuum that transcends time and space. That possibility is reinforced through the creative endeavor.”—LVS Above: Betsy Youngquist, Little King of the Fields, antique porcelain doll parts, vintage glass human prosthetic eyes, vintage and contemporary glass beads, glass stones, Brazilian quartz crystal, 15 x 8 x 6"

Poetry of Place Nedra Matteucci Galleries 1075 Paseo de Peralta matteucci.com November 10–December 1 Reception November 10, 1–3 pm Nedra Matteucci Galleries presents an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Alice Schille (1869– 1955). Schille was born to a wealthy family in Columbus, Ohio. She studied art at the Columbus Art School, where she later taught, at the Art Students League in New York, spent several years studying and traveling in Europe, and visited South America and North Africa as well. Schille embraced both watercolor and modernism at a time when neither was particularly popular.

Schille often visited Santa Fe, and she mounted an exhibition of 15 watercolors at the New Mexico Museum of Art in 1920. Her work won major awards through her lifetime.—LVS

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Above: Tim Althauser, Ungrounded Nocturnal, oil on canvas, 48 x 38"

Canopy of Creativity Globe Fine Art 727 Canyon globefineart.com October 5–November 4 Reception October 5, 5–7 pm While trees often punctuate landscapes, Globe Fine Art presents four painters who put trees front and center in their paintings.

Reid Richardson combines the forms of trees with cumulus clouds, creating an end result that is mysterious and surreal. Robert Striffolino’s paintings border on the abstract, reflecting patterns made up of multiple trees in a forest. Tim Althauser captures the perspective of looking up at the sky through a stand of aspens. He portrays different times of day and night and the changing seasons as seen from the forest floor. Amy Clay paints in mixed media and includes the tracery formed by bare tree branches, often the only recognizable element in otherwise abstract compositions. Each of these four artists has a different way of honoring the majesty of the tree.—LVS

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Gregory Horndeski’s Autumnal Paintings Wish Upon a Star in Autumn, acrylic on linen, masonite and wood, 42 x 48 x 3” Gregory Horndeski has been painting full-time for 37 years. During that period he has sold over 400 paintings and placed 11 paintings in 7 museums. He paints primarily on a horizontal surface using fluid acrylic paint and knives. Brushes are used to paint text or music on his hand-made frames. His exhibition runs from October 26 to December 29, 2018.

Opening Reception October 26, 5–7 pm.

Horndeski Contemporary, 716 Canyon Rd Next door to Geronimo’s Restaurant 505-231-3731, horndeskicontemporary.com

Joe Wade Fine Art Lyudmila Agrich, Prelude, oil, 36 x 36” Joe Wade Fine Art, Santa Fe’s premier art gallery since 1971, offers an extensive collection of emerging, established, and acclaimed artists’ work. The gallery, located one block south of the historic Santa Fe Plaza, in El Centro, showcases a varied selection of original paintings and bronze sculptures year-round.

Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm and Sunday 10 am–4 pm.

102 E Water St, 505-988-2727 joewadefineart.com

Douglas Atwill Garden at the Second Studio II, acrylic, 48 x 36” Atwill has lived in Santa Fe for many years, painting the garden by his studio and New Mexican landscapes of Galisteo, Abiquiu and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

New Concept Gallery, 610 Canyon Rd 505-795-7570, newconceptgallery.com

Luca Decor Mixed Berries, painted wood, fabric wrapped, mounted on galvanized steel, 12 x 60” The artwork of Ray and Chris Shaw is shown exclusively at Luca decor, at 225 Canyon Road.

“Safety in Numbers” is interactive artwork that allows the collector to become a part of the creative process. The hand-carved fish are individually mounted on a magnet, allowing you to rearrange the schools of fish, imagining unique patterns. Luca offer’s a collection of interactive and functional artwork by contemporary western American artists.

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Valencian Light Gallery 901 555 Canyon gallery901.org October 12–November 2 Reception October 12, 5–7 pm Spanish painter Giner Bueno travels to Santa Fe and Gallery 901 for what will likely be his last major exhibition in the United States. Bueno was born in 1935 to a father, Luis Giner Vallas, who was an acclaimed artist. At the age of 12, Bueno was given a set of paints and invited to join his father and father’s friends as they painted. Formal training in Valencia and Paris followed.

Bueno paints the villages and beaches along the Valencian coast. His deeply impressionistic oils portray sun and sand, water and people, “. . . the joy of our beaches, of our festivals and of the life of the villages in the interior of our arid and rugged Valencia.”—LVS Above: Giner Bueno, Reparando las Redes, oil on canvas, 11 x 16"

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34 Sendero de Corazon

1612 1/2 Young Street

334 Garcia Street

Centrally located and filled with natural light and beautiful finishes, this 2,070-squarefoot home offers the best of Santa Fe living. A courtyard shaded by trees leads to the home’s entrance, where tile floors immediately greet you along with wooden beams, plaster walls, and large windows in the great room. The open space includes an eat-in kitchen and adjacent dining area that overlooks the home’s colorful garden terrace. Privately tucked away on the lower level, you’ll find a laundry room, bedroom, bathroom and office/suite with a separate outdoor entrance. Upstairs, a huge master suite features a warming fireplace, master bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Additionally, you’ll enjoy your share of stunning mountain views, sunrises, and sunsets from a private deck overlooking the Santa Fe landscape.

Just steps from Canyon Road, this century-old, Pueblo-style home exemplifies authentic Santa Fe living. The 3,222-square-foot property was designed and built by architect W. M. Rapp. It features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and classic Pueblo elements such as original wood floors, vigas, beams, and carved corbels throughout. The spacious living room—complete with a warming fireplace and large windows—leads into the dining room and kitchen, which has been updated with new appliances, bright white cabinetry, and colorfully tiled countertops.

Located nearby the main home, the cozy 600-square-foot guesthouse features a bedroom, bathroom, and sleek, contemporary design inside while maintaining a Pueblo Revival exterior.

This stunning hilltop estate offers breathtaking views of New Mexico’s landscape as far as the eye can see. Sitting atop 40 acres, the estate features a 7,741-square-foot main home, a studio, and two-car garage with attached bright and airy guest casita, which includes a full bath and mini kitchenette. Two more guesthouses, built as mirror images of each other and measuring 1,400 square feet apiece, are perfect for housing guests or as income property. In the main house, the great room showcases earthy tones and a combination of materials. It segues into the adjacent dine-in kitchen, complete with a stone hearth and large, sunny windows. At the end of a grand entry hall—an ideal space to display an art collection—you’ll find a study and two private bedrooms. The master suite is perfect for relaxation and features a kiva fireplace, luxurious master bath, and an immense walk-in closet.

A balcony off the master suite holds a sixperson hot tub, with unparalleled views of sunsets and the night sky.

List price: $547,500 Contact: Clara Dougherty, 505-989-7741, Dougherty Real Estate Co., dresf.com

List price: $2.290 million Contact: Linda Murphy, 505-982-4466, Santa Fe Properties, lindamurphy.com

List price: $2.85 million Contact: Liz Sheffield, 505-660-4299, Keller Williams, lizsheffield.com

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Elevating Santa Fe’s optical experience with refreshing and artistic independent eyewear. The world’s most exquisite and innovative designers are represented to create the most striking collection of frames available.

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Tresa Vorenberg Goldsmiths Featuring wildly imaginative handcrafted jewelry by over 35 artists. Creating timeless treasures since 1974.

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Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry (Inside Casita Tienda Consignment) Step into a colorful Santa Fe haven that showcases all the rich charm and beauty of Santa Fe! Drench yourself in our tantalizing collection of breathtaking turquoise jewelry by both Native and Mexican artists. We carry Oaxaca dove filigree jewelry, Guadalupe items, purses plus more!

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Breakfast choices include this tofu turmeric scramble with quinoa chorizo, gluten-free avocado toast, and home-fried potatoes topped with a cilantro-lime cashew crema.

A Blue Majik smoothie and Zen salad complete the meal.

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culinary conjuring If menu adjectives like vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free give you pause, resist the urge to write an establishment off as “too healthy!” At the recently opened and charming Edible Alchemy, the creative chefs are indeed concerned with your vim and vigor, but they create and serve dishes that are delicious to boot. Although I don’t necessarily follow any of those dietary regimens, it is nice to know a meal I’m enjoying comes with built-in health benefits. I might consider adding an apple to the aggressively tart cold-pressed green dream juice to give it a touch of sweet, but just consider the chlorophyll you’re ingesting via the combination of cucumber, chard, parsley, cilantro, and lemon. Here, veggie burgers are achieving carnivore satisfaction; the delicious mole-

spiced black bean burger does the trick. Pizzas are built on crust utilizing the solids left over from almond milk production; it’s an agreeable—and gluten-free—crunch. Salads are voluptuous, and dressings are light but tasty to allow the organic greens to shine. There are smoothies, coffees, and teas, and some shot glass–sized shooters with ingredients that will kick-start your day. A blueberry pie with date and almond crust captures the essence of the healthy berry, and for those who consider chocolate to be their religion, a decadent Mexican ganache tart. Eating well (and healthily) is the best revenge.—John Vollertsen Edible Alchemy, 815 B Early St, ediblealchemy.organic october/november 2018

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The Pink Adobe

Above: Steak Dunigan has been a favorite at The Pink Adobe for more than 50 years. A New York strip steak is topped with mushrooms sautéed with sherry and green chiles. At top, prickly pear purée gives a margarita vivid color and flavor.

Right: Isabelle and Leonard Koomoa, owners of The Pink Adobe, take a rare moment to sit down. They serve many dishes from original owner Rosalea Murphy's menu.

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As I headed to Santa Fe on my first visit some 30 years ago, a friend in New York recommended The Pink Adobe, saying I must, must, must dine there.

It had been a decade since she had eaten there, but her memories were still vivid and fond. I actually don’t recall whether I made it there on that earliest trip, but I have certainly many times since. What fun it was to return this summer and find the food as delicious as always.

The Pink Adobe’s story is a famous one, locally and nationally. Rosalea Murphy opened the eatery in 1944 and developed a menu that celebrated both local cuisine and the Creole dishes she knew from living in the Big Easy. The immediately popular restaurant, with its many small rooms and low ceilings, quickly became a culinary destination. Politicians schemed and negotiated there, Georgia O’Keeffe dined there. Murphy presided over the gastronomic proceedings right up until the end of her life in June of 2000. After Murphy passed on, the family continued running the bustling business on her behalf and then a series of ownership changes began. Restaurant veterans Isabelle and Leonard Koomoa bought it in 2013, and their concept of leaving well enough alone has paid off.

The place was hopping on the midweek evening my group of four dined there, testimony to its continued popularity. The different margaritas we order from the adjoining Dragon Room bar are perfect at cooling us all off after a hot, late summer day. My mixologist friend pronounces them perfect and creative renditions of the classic cocktail; one is shaken with prickly pear purée, one is infused with jalapeño and one, named for Rosalea, is napped with cranberry juice—delish!

Though there are specials, we decide to stick with the classics and see how they measure up to our combined memories of meals gone by. The trio of fiery salsa, chunky guacamole, and chile con queso hits the spot as we peruse the menu. Plump crab cakes arrive with a terrific crab-tofiller ratio and are quickly gobbled up with their palatepunching chipotle sauce. A large, whole steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces—sour cream and onion, curried mayo, and tarragon hollandaise—inspires a table discussion as to who the heck first ate an artichoke. We enjoy it right down to its tender heart! Next, a steaming bowl of the famous gypsy stew hits the table and we all take turns enjoying the rich green chile–fired broth with hunks of chicken; an unforgettable dish that brings back happy recollections. Even Isabelle’s housemade blue corn piñon bread is special, served simply with butter. Second and third baskets are required.

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Above: Formerly owners of the Guadalupe Café, just up the street from The Pink Adobe, the Koomoas offer that bygone restaurant's classic adobe pie at The Pink. Vanilla and coffee ice creams are layered in a chocolate cookie–crumb crust, then topped with chocolate sauce.

Main courses continue to thrill us. Isabelle comes to say hello and goodbye. She admits to having had a very long day in the kitchen and we implore her go home, confident we are in good hands with the terrific staff.

A table favorite is the seafood enchiladas, packed with lobster, shrimp, and crab sauced with luscious green chile lobster sauce—wow! You can’t eat at The Pink without an order of the world famous steak Dunigan.

Seared and topped with green chile and sherry-flamed sautéed mushrooms, no wonder it has pleased diners for over 50 years. The more delicate (in size) forktender tournedos sit atop a flaky puff pastry disc that happily helps soak up all the exquisite bordelaise sauce.

A second round of the tasty margaritas requires us to swap who gets what and reminds us how well this particular libation goes with our native cuisine. Do save room for dessert and don’t miss the Southwestern bread pudding, which tastes as if it were born in the Deep South but grew up along the Rio Grande with its pine nut, pineapple, and raisin combo and tequila lime crème drizzle. A surprisingly light but dense Italian cream lemon icebox cake impresses and has us wondering who the pastry chef is; we all wish we had more room in our bellies. How wonderful that, despite the old adage that you can’t, you can go home again, and scrumptiously.—JV

Above: The Pink Adobe offers delicious appetizers. At top, a whole artichoke with three sauces for dipping: sour cream and onion, curry mayo, and hollandaise mayo. Below, the nicely browned lump crab cakes come with mixed greens and a chipotle sauce.

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Whew! That was a hot summer, both temperature-wise and socially. When I first moved to town 25 years ago, the high season occurred during the summer months while things cooled off and calmed down come fall and winter. These days,, Santa Fe is a 12-month destination and we remain hopping and happening all year. As we head for the holidays and ski season (let it snow, let it snow, let it snow), I’m excited about being part of a couple of events that I implore you to check out, if you’re in town.

On Friday, October 5, the annual ShowHouse Santa Fe gala kicks off the autumn social whirl. The combined talents of local interior designers and chefs come together to create an evening of fun and food. The festivities benefit Dollars4Schools, an initiative of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Thus far, ShowHouse events have raised about $140,000—money that went directly into Santa Fe classrooms. Let’s add another nice chunk at this year’s party. I had fun helping coordinate the chefs and designers and encouraging them to combine their specific styles to create a theme—A World of Taste— which will be on delicious display at the gala. For more information on this terrific program, go to dollars4schools. org. For tickets, go to showhousesantafe.com.

Saturday, November 3, our rich hospitality history is celebrated at the second annual Fred Harvey Foodie Happening. Held at La Fonda on the Plaza, a former Harvey House, the dinner once again combines the talents of local chefs preparing the dishes that Americans dined on at hotels and restaurants across America in the days of the Fred Harvey Company. Held in La Terraza ballroom, the four-course dinner will feature creative spins on early 1900s dishes as envisioned by the culinary likes of Annamaria O’Brien from Dolina, Lane Warner from La Fonda, Sean Sinclair from Luminaria, Peyton Young and Andrea Thede of Harry’s Roadhouse, and Matt DiGregory from Range Café—talk about gastronomic clout! Between courses, I will give a cooking demonstration, and there will be short talks on how Fred Harvey brought Southwestern cuisine to the world, and the world’s cuisines to the Southwest. Speakers include bestselling author Stephen Fried and New Mexico State University’s agricultural anthropologist, Lois Stanford.

It promises to be a yummy and informative evening.

Proceeds benefit the New Mexico History Museum, which boasts a permanent exhibit on the Harvey dynasty.

For tickets, go to nmhistorymuseum.org. See you there!

As we start the holiday season, remember to sneak some green chile into your mashed potatoes, red chile into your gravy, sopaipillas into your stuffing, and remember those who are less fortunate. That’s Thanksgiving.—JV

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n o rthern new me x i c o ’ s finest d ining e x perien c es

Cafe Sonder 326 South Guadalupe, 505-982-9170 cafesonder.com Located in the Railyard, we pride ourselves in submitting to you a menu wherein food is prepared simply, letting local ingredients speak for themselves. Steps from the year round Farmers Market, we strive to establish relationships with local ranchers, farmers, and foragers. We are committed to crafting a menu of locally driven modern comfort food.

Cowgirl BBQ 319 S Guadalupe, 505-982-2565 cowgirlsantafe.com For 25 years, the Cowgirl has been serving up Authentic Comfort Food and Fabulous Pit BBQ to fun loving locals and visitors. Saddle up to some killer burgers, great steaks, carefully sourced seafood, creative salads, New Mexican specialties and exceptional seasonal specials.

Nightly our restaurant transforms into a rockin’ Western Honky Tonk with Live Music, creating the best small club scene this side of Austin.

Don’t miss our soulful week end brunch.

Featuring 24 Award Winning Craft Brews on tap and a vast selection of Tequilas, Mezcals and Craft Distilled Spirits. Enjoy the Best Margaritas in Santa Fe on the Best Patio in SF! Open daily at 11 am and serving food and drink til late. Award Winning Caterer!

The Compound Restaurant 653 Canyon, 505-982-4353 compoundrestaurant.com Selected as one of the nation’s finest restaurants and highly regarded for its award-winning seasonal American cuisine, The Compound Restaurant has been a Santa Fe institution since the 1960s. Chef Mark Kiffin, James Beard Award–winning “Best Chef of the Southwest 2005,” has revived this elegant Santa Fe landmark restaurant with a sophisticated menu, an award-winning wine list, and incomparable private dining and special events. Beautiful outdoor patios and private dining available for up to 250 guests. Lunch is served noon–2 pm Monday through Saturday; dinner is served nightly from 6 pm; bar opens 5 pm. Reservations are recommended.

El Mesón 213 Washington, 505-983-6756 elmeson-santafe.com A native of Madrid, Spain, chef/owner David Huertas has been delighting customers since 1997 with classic recipes and specialties of his homeland. The paella is classic and legendary—served straight from the flame to your table in black iron pans; the saffroninfused rice is perfectly cooked and heaped with chicken, chorizo, seafood, and more. The house-made sangria is from a generations-old recipe with a splash of brandy. The ¡Chispa! tapas bar offers a fine array of tapas. Full bar includes a distinguished Spanish wine list and special sherries and liqueurs imported from a country full of passion and tradition. Musical entertainment and dancing. Dinner is served Tuesday–Saturday 5–11 pm.

La Casa Sena 125 E Palace, 505-988-9232 lacasasena.com La Casa Sena is located in downtown Santa Fe in the historic Sena Plaza. We feature New American West cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and a spectacular patio. We are committed to using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. La Casa Sena has been one of Santa Fe’s most popular restaurants for more than 30 years.

Our bar, La Cantina, is open for lunch and dinner.Let La Cantina’s singing waitstaff entertain you nightly with the best of Broadway, jazz, and much more.

Open daily 11 am until close. Our popular wine shop adjacent to the restaurant features a large selection of fine wines and is open Monday–Saturday 11 am–6 pm, Sunday noon–5 pm.

Plaza Café 54 Lincoln Ave, 505-982-1664 santafeplazacafe.com The famous Plaza Café, on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, has been serving locals and visitors alike for over 110 years! We are Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant and serve authentic New Mexican cuisines and flavors that span the globe for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are the home of fine food and the friendliest folks in town! Open daily from 7 am to 9 pm, we hope you come visit us for a bite to eat!

Rancho de Chimayó 300 Juan Medina Rd. in Chimayó on the scenic “High Road to Taos” 505-984-2100, ranchodechimayo.com Winner of the 2016 James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award! Rancho de Chimayó Celebrating more than 50 Years! A New Mexico treasure and “A Timeless Tradition,” Rancho de Chimayó is woven into the tapestry of the historic Chimayó Valley. Since 1965, serving world-class, authentic New Mexican cuisine from recipes passed down for generations, Rancho de Chimayó is like coming home. Try our Carne Adovada - a Rancho specialty. Open daily from 11:30 am to 9 pm (May-Oct), Tues-Sun 11:30 am to 8:30 pm (Nov-Apr), closed Mon. Breakfast served weekends. Shop our online store.

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Amaya Restaurant

1501 Paseo de Peralta, 505-955-7805 hotelsantafe.com/amaya Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe. Mixing classic technique, contemporary flair, and fresh seasonal ingredients, Chef Walter Dominguez creates innovative dishes sure to please any palate. Amaya highlights local Pueblo and Northern New Mexican influences, as well as regional foods from around the U.S. Enjoy our newly renovated open air dining room, with lovely garden views.

Anasazi Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 113 Washington, 505-988-3236 rosewoodhotels.com Inspired by Santa Fe’s rich cultural and culinary history, Executive Chef Edgar Beas fuses old world techniques with modern, innovative recipes and artful plating. The dishes embrace the Inn’s Southwestern and Native heritage and are consistently changing and adapting to reflect the freshest, most seasonal ingredients. The Anasazi Restaurant celebrates the creative spirit of Santa Fe, offering guests an intimate dining experience with a sophisticated design that compliments the restaurant’s legendary architecture. Tequila Table featuring specialty tequilas, Social Hour Sunday through Thursday and live entertainment Saturday evenings. Patio open seasonally. Private dining available.

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35˚ North Coffee 60 E San Francisco St, 505-983-6138 35northcoffee.com 35˚ North Coffee is made up of a small crew of passionate people who love good coffee and the hard work that goes into every cup. The people and landscape of Santa Fe inspires us to produce coffee that’s both adventurous and creative. We take a hand-crafted approach to sourcing, roasting and brewing our coffee because we care about what we’re drinking and we love sharing it with you.

We also serve fresh pastries, beignets and a handful of breakfast classics. Located in the Arcade building on the Plaza, we’re open daily from 7 am to 5 pm.

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Santacafé 231 Washington, 505-984-1788 santacafé.com Centrally located in Santa Fe’s distinguished Downtown district, this charming Southwestern bistro, situated in the historic Padre Gallegos House, offers our guests the classic Santa Fe backdrop.

Step into the pristine experience Santacafé has been consistently providing for more than 35 years. New American cuisine is tweaked in a Southwestern context, and the food is simply and elegantly presented. Frequented by the famous and infamous, the Santacafé patio offers some of the best people watching in town! During high season, our courtyard, protected by a sun canopy, becomes one of the most coveted locales in Santa Fe. Open daily for lunch and dinner. For specials, photos, video walk-through, and menus, please visit our Facebook page: Santacafé Restaurant Bar. Open all holidays. We are now on Open Table!

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For the most complete, up-to-date calendar of events in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, visit santafean.com

OCTOBER October 6–7 Harvest Festival El Rancho de las Golondrinas puts on one of the best. Food, animals, cider-making, and chile ristras all set against the fall colors at the ranch. $6–$8, 12 and under free, 10 am–4 pm, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, golondrinas.org.

October 6 Big Tesuque Trail Run The 12-mile run starts at an altitude of 10,000 feet, climbs to the top of Tesuque Peak—12,003 feet—and then comes back down. 9 am, $30–$40, State Road 475, mile marker 14, bigtesuquetrailrun.blogspot.com.

October 6–14 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Mass ascensions, balloon glows, distance races, fireworks, chainsaw carving, films, concerts, and a car show make the weekend an annual “must.” $10 and up, 5:45 am–9 pm, Balloon Fiesta Park, balloonfiesta.com.

October 6–14 Chair lift rides at Ski Santa Fe Ride the chair lift to the top of the ski basin to revel in fall color, then hike or ride back down.

Coffee bar and café open 10 am–3 pm. Chair lift $12 one way, $16 round trip; 9 am–3 pm (last ride down at 3:30 pm); Ski Santa Fe, end of State Road 475, skisantafe.com.

October 5–7, 13–14 ShowHouse Santa Fe 2018 This year’s theme: “A World of Taste.” The house is open for tours, with the proceeds benefiting Dollars4Schools. Preview Gala $125, October 5, 6–9 pm; home tour $30, October 6–7 and October 13–14, 11 am–5 pm; showhousesantafe.com.

October 6 The Met: Live in HD A new season of live broadcasts from the

Metropolitan Opera opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s immortal Aida. Ten operas, old favorites and new productions, will air between October 6 and May 11, 2019. $22–$28, 11 am and 6 pm, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco, ticketssantafe.org.

October 13–14 Galisteo Studio Tour The 31st annual tour of the artwork of more than 25 artists living in the Galisteo Basin. New Mexican cuisine, food trucks, and fall color are also part of the weekend. Free, 10 am–5 pm, Galisteo, NM, State Hwy 41, galisteostudiotour.org.

October 17–21 Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Five days of screenings, workshops, and educational events. Prices and times vary, various locations include the Lensic and Violet Crown, santafeindependentfilmfestival.com.

October 26 Barkin’ Ball 2018 Día de los Perros The 22nd annual Barkin’ Ball benefits the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Cocktails, dinner, music from Nacha Mendez, and your dog is welcome too. $175, 5:30 pm, Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, barkinball.org.

October 20 Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out People creating art at the galleries up and down Canyon Road. Free, 10 am–4 pm Saturday, Canyon Road, visitcanyonroad.com.

October 27 Spirits of New Mexico’s Past Walk through the old ranch by the light of lanterns and campfires, meet La Llorona, listen to stories, and converse with ghosts from New Mexico’s history. $6–$8, 12 and under free, 5–8 pm, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, golondrinas.org.

NOVEMBER November 2 Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Juried Show Exhibits, demonstrations, a reception, and a

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painting workshop. Times and prices vary, see website for details. Sorrel Sky Gallery, 125 E Palace, sorrelsky.com, papnm.org.

November 30–December 2 Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival The nation’s oldest show and sale of art made from recycled and upcycled materials celebrates its 20th year. Friday evening’s Trash Fashion Show is always a favorite. $5 Friday, free Saturday and Sunday, Trash Fashion and Costume Contest $15–$20, 5–9 pm Friday, 9 am–5 pm Saturday, 10 am–5 pm Sunday, Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, recyclesantafe.org.

November 17–18 Santa Fe Symphony: Messiah The Symphony Chorus joins the Santa Fe Symphony and soloists in Handel’s oratorio, a staple of the holiday season. $22–$80, 7 pm Saturday, 4 pm Sunday, The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco, ticketssantafe.org.

November 22 Ski Santa Fe Opening Day If there is sufficient snow, ski season begins Thanksgiving Day. Seven lifts, 83 trails, lessons available. $38–$80, 9 am–4 pm, Ski Santa Fe, end of State Road 475, skisantafe.com.

November 23–25 Circus Luminous Wise Fool New Mexico presents its yearly professional circus performance set to live, original music. A favorite since 2003. $20–$45 adults, $12–$27 children, November 23 at 7 pm, November 24 at 2 pm and 7 pm, November 25 at 4 pm, The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco, ticketssantafe.org.

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