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SFR celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 26 of this year, and spent some time in the newsroom revisiting that very first edition.
Laying our ink-stained mitts on the first-ever Best of Santa Fe edition proved a bit more elusive. Some of us held the long-standing conviction that we had actually worked on that very first BOSF issue as an intern (ahem), but learned—after thumbing through the bound volumes we house in our office—we’d been off by a year.
Our first Best of Santa Fe edition appeared on Oct. 10, 1990. Its introduction read: “In a city abundant in wonderful restaurants, spectacular views, interesting people and fun places, you’ve helped us choose the tastiest and the toniest, the finest and the frilliest, the great and the goofiest, the best and the worst.”
Flash forward 34 years and many of those sentiments remain (minus the alliteration). SFR’s readers choose the nominees and the winners in this annual competition—
we’re just along for the ride. Without question, the ballot has grown bigger over the decades, and we’ve weeded out the “worst” designations (these were historically fairly benign; in year one, jam and jelly won for the “worst use for green chile”). We have added weed—legal weed at that—to the ballot, a prospect that would have seemed far-fetched back in this competition’s early days.
Those early days also included all-night manual ballot counting, and occasional handwriting analysis. Needless to say, the online automatic voting and judging is a big improvement (and far less fallible).
But the bottom line remains the same: Santa Fe has more superlative places and people per capita than anywhere else in the US and we’ve got the receipts to prove it.
Come celebrate with SFR, the 2024 BOSF winners and fellow voters at this year’s annual party featuring games, food, music and more, 5 to 9 pm, Aug. 2 in the Railyard, concurrent with Lensic 360’s Santa Fe Salutes: Taylor concert. We’ll be selling T-shirts featuring this year’s cover artist Jeffrey Pitt at our booth—and throwing some to the crowd from the stage.
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BEST OF SANTA FE
BY EVAN CHANDLER, MO CHARNOT, ALEX DE VORE, ADAM FERGUSON, JULIA GOLDBERG, LAUREN LIFKE
BEST ART COLLECTIVE
SITE Santa Fe
Some three years after former SITE Santa Fe Executive Director Louis Grachos returned to Santa Fe to take over the Phillips executive director position, the Railyard-adjacent contemporary arts museum has entered a new era of accessibility and quality. “We’re an artist-centric organization,” Grachos says, “and that, for me, is deeply rooted in our values and how we really come together as a team.” Upcoming exhibits feature the likes of Erika Wanenmacher, Dakota Mace (Diné), Tristan Duke and so many more.
1606 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 989-1199
Santa Fe Artists Market
What appears to be a smattering of booths manned by artists hawking their wares is actually a close-knit nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing visual arts into the non-traditional milieu of the Railyard roadside.
North of the Water Tower in the West Casitas @The Railyard, santafeartistsmarket.com
Meow Wolf
With newer locations in Colorado, Texas and Nevada—plus a Los Angeles installation on the horizon— the original Santa Fe location from the ever-growing arts company still boasts big patron numbers, rotating exhibits, constant live music, art, workshops and more.
1352 Rufina Circle, (505) 395-6369
BEST BAND
The Boomroots Collective
Sure, they’ve been around for 15 years, but the last two have been pivotal for the rock/reggae/funk/ ska/soul/punk supergroup featuring Alberto Zalma, Mark J Ortiz, Rama Kim Furst, Alex Cusick, Rob Kaufman and Sol Bentley. The boys even picked up their first New Mexico Music Award this year in the Best Reggae Song category for “What Ya Need Them For.” “We’ve been trying to get bigger and better
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and play more frequently while furthering our horizons so we’re not pigeonholed as some New Mexico bar band,” Zalma says. As for how it feels knowing you’re in your hometown’s favorite group? “I mean, it’s awesome,” Zalma adds. theboomroots.com
Mariachi Azteca of Santa Fe
As the band says on its website, Mariachi Azteca is committed to tradicíon mexicana. Amen, friends, and your fans have taken notice over the past 30 years. The fivepiece act of Eddie Hernandez, Gary J. Gonzales, Gabe Tafoya, Karmela Gonzales and Gilbert Romero is also available for just about any event you might imagine. mariachiaztecadesantafe.com
JJ & the Hooligans
This fearsome fivesome can be seen all across town all year long, and with their proven combo of high-energy covers and originals, it’s not hard to see why. Composed of singer Jay Heneghan, keyboardist and trumpet master Tom Rheam, guitarist Pete White, bassist Juan Aniceto and drummer Ben Baur, these guys make music to dance to, full stop.
jjandthehooligans.com
BEST BAR
Cowgirl
Anyone who has ever spent a magical evening kicking back Shiners and reveling in a little karaoke can tell you precisely why the good ol’ Cowgirl tops this list—and that’s a pretty regular night over there. “It all comes down to gratitude,” owner Patrick Lambert says. “We are so grateful for the continued support after 31 years.” Find a full bar of spirits, margaritas both frozen and not, plus oodles of beers, regular specials and happy hour times alongside a seemingly never-ending cavalcade of bands, solo artists and more. Don’t forget about the patio, which is not only gorgeous, but in full swing hang-wise right now.
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Boxcar
The house that Sylwia Handzel and Tate Mruz built moved from the Railyard to the Plaza-adjacent Water Street late last year, celebrated nine years in business in 2024, brought on Dominick Gonzales (aka DJ D-Monic) as its full-time events coordinator and still managed to create one of the most popular sports bar experiences and food menus in town. Salud! 133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Not only does the cavernous venue host any and all genres (Old 97’s one night, brutal metal another, for example), it boasts all the housemade spirits and beers you could ever want, a stunning patio, regular food and community events and markets— all while staying family-friendly and affordable.
2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 303-3808
BEST DANCE COMPANY
NDI New Mexico
With respect to everyone else who made this list, was there ever any doubt who’d take top prize?
Nonprofit NDI has been kicking out the, well, kicks since 1994, with roots spanning back in time even further—and that’s 30-plus years of dance history. We’re talking about hundreds of kids trained, countless shows and recitals, so many awards for excellence and, now, the crown jewel in its long list of achievements: the love of SFR’s readers.
1140 Alto St., (505) 983-7646
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
It was a real close call when the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet almost shuttered forever during the pandemic. But after returning to live performance in 2022, ASFB is only getting better with time and age. Don’t forget about classes for the up-and-comers, cultural dance programs, touring troupes and the annual Nutcracker show at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
550 St. Michael’s Drive, (970) 925-7175
Belisama Irish Dance & Rhythm Sol
Not only has there been an Irish dance school in Santa Fe since 2006, but the company added to its repertoire in 2021 with Rhythm Sol for all the would-be young dancers out there looking to merge play and exploration with movement.
1225 Parkway Drive C, (505) 795-5424
BEST DJ
DJ Raashan
Once again, Raashan Ahmad tops your list of favorite local DJs, and if the way he packs ‘em in for each and every show is any indication, there’s little wonder why. With a mix of soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop and more, Ahmad’s Love & Happiness events are downright legendary at this point—and his recent night presiding over the Pride After Dark party in June filled up Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery in a way that’s never been seen before. “I’m so damn passionate about it,” Ahmad says. “Beyond the music is the community. You ask how it feels? It makes me feel all the ways.” Keep an eye out for Ahmad’s forthcoming DJ school, too.
DJ Sin
One of the minds behind the annual Lowrider Show at the Santa Fe Place mall, an accomplished concert promoter and now one of the top three most beloved DJs in town, Sin brings the jams to get you moving and the events acumen to keep the party going.
DJ Optamystik
A versatile decksmith with the chops to phase from private events to all-night dance jamz with ease, DJ Optamystik has built the type of reputation where, if you see the name on the flier, you know the night’s about to pop off.
BEST GALLERY
Hecho a Mano
What started as a small Canyon Road bastion for mostly showcasing prints from Mexico has since expanded its repertoire and become a Plaza-adjacent gallery showing the likes of Vicente Telles, Zahra Marwan, Todd Ryan White, Terran Last Gun (Piikani) and so many more. “The fact that we’re getting this kind of support from locals feels great,” owner and curator Frank Rose says. “I’m not necessarily trying to cater to anyone aside from what moves me so not trying to be successful [and] experiencing this kind of validation is energizing and makes me want to keep going.”
129 W Palace Ave., (505) 916-1341
Blue Rain Gallery
If Blue Rain in the Railyard only showed Erin Currier, it would be enough. If it only showed Tony Abeyta (Diné), it would be enough. If Blue Rain only showed Preston
Singletary (Tlingit), Allan Houser (Chiricahua Apache), Jody Naranjo (Tewa), Billy Schenck, Vivian Wang or Helen Hardin (Santa Clara Pueblo), it would be enough. Then you realize it shows all of those artists, plus countless others.
544 S Guadalupe St., (505) 954-9902
smoke
the moon
One of the newest galleries on Canyon Road, smoke the moon brings a dash of youth to the storied street for galleries, plus killer exhibits in recent memory from Emma Bagley, Grady Gordon, Kate Stringer, Alyse Ronayne and other talented locals. This is, frankly, Canyon Road at its best and more than worth a visit literally anytime.
616 ½ Canyon Road, smokethemoon.com
BEST HOTEL BAR
La Reina @El Rey Court
One only needs to visit the intimate bar at the popular Midtown boutique
motor court to understand how La Reina became such a smash hit with locals. Not only will you find friendly faces like the legendary Heather McKearnan tending bar, you’ll get local beers and spirits, live music from the likes of John Francis and the Poor Clares, pop-up food events with One Trick Pony Burger, Tender Fire Pizza and others; plus pleasant and minimalist decor and, more often than not, folks who know your name like you’re Norm Peterson or something.
1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1931
La Fiesta Lounge @La Fonda on the Plaza
Stiff drinks, beer options and live music in one of the most historic buildings in town? You bet! Catch live tunes from folks like Bill Hearne, Jasmin Williams or, if you’re really lucky, Diné jazz master Delbert Anderson, and revel in the one of the most Santa Fefeeling spots in the city.
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511
Anasazi Bar & Lounge @ Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi With high-end tequilas, guided tastings, a massive wine list and a laid-back you-canwear-jeans atmosphere, the Anasazi finds that all-important middle ground between luxury and accessibility. Will it be a splurge for some folks? Yes. Will it be worth it?
Resounding yes.
113 Washington Ave., (505) 988-3030
@cowgirlsantafe
When a restaurant just about takes up a city block, we can assume it’s because there’s a lot going on there beyond the food. Oh, don’t get us wrong—the Cowgirl menu is popular for a reason—but folks want a glimpse into the whole magilla from the bar and the patio to the pool room, the live bands and the clientele. Cowgirl’s Insta feed does just that. Sticking with the gratitude theme, owner Patrick Lambert tells SFR that he’s “just so grateful to the staff for being badass.” That applies to social media workers, too.
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
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@santafeopera
Never forget that the Santa Fe Opera is regarded as one of the premiere venues in the country. And should you wish to get an inside look at SFO’s work onstage and off, its Instagram feed is a great place to start.
301 Opera Drive, (505) 986-5955
@everythinglocal_nm
A curated cross-section of the places, foods, venues, natural vistas—and lots of coffee—this Instagram page easily works for both locals and out-oftowners alike by showcasing the sites, sights, tastes and cultures that make Santa Fe one of the country’s most gorgeous and popular cities.
BEST LATE NIGHT HANGOUT
Boxcar
After years of holding down the nighttime party angle in the Railyard, Boxcar moved closer to the Plaza and kind of got bigger and better than ever. Between new events coordinator Dominick Gonzales (aka DJ D-Monic) throwing together tons of shows across the genre spectrum, dance parties, board game nights and a menu served late, this award was always gonna go to Boxcar. Try the chicken and waffles at night. Trust us.
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
The Matador
The concept is simple and has worked for well over a decade at this point: stiff drinks at a fair price while punk rock blares from the speakers. No frills, no fuss, no muss.
116 W San Francisco St. (downstairs)
Evangelo’s
Many a local band cites owner Nick Klonis’ long-running San Francisco Street space as one of their fave places to play, and the likes-a-drink set has plenty to choose from just so long as they don’t try to order Budweiser.
200 W San Francisco St., evangeloscocktaillounge.com
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BEST LECTURE SERIES
El Rancho de
las Golondrinas
Living history museum? Check. Wine festival? Check. Ren Faire? Check. Totally boss lecture series year after year? Double-check. When it comes to lecture events, Santa Fe thinks El Rancho de las Golondrinas is tops. “First of all, we’re honored to be included, and there are a lot of people doing great lecture things,” Museum Director Daniel Goodman says. “I think people enjoy our lectures because we try to present fascinating historical topics that people don’t always hear about, and we do them in the incredible… St. Francis Auditorium.” Mum’s the word on future lectures, but Goodman says “we promise to do our best to bring something fun and exciting.”
334 Los Pinos Road, (505) 471-2261
Santa
Fe Institute
An indie theoretical research center in our own backyard? Heck, yeah! Founded in 1984, the Santa Fe Institute tackles the big Qs in the world of complexity, be they in the physical, biological, astrobiology, cultural, technical spheres; SFI’s lectures inform and astound.
1399 Hyde Park Road, (505) 984-8800
Lannan Foundation
Though the Santa Fe-based org dedicated to cultural freedom and diversity announced two years back that it plans to shutter by 2032, it still delivers on the lecture front across a variety of topics and speaking styles. You will learn something cool.
313 Read St., (505) 986-8160
BEST MARKET/ FESTIVAL
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
During the summer, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market adds to its year-round Railyard iteration with Del Sur—the Southside version that kicks off a little later in the afternoon. We can only assume this is part of the venerable market’s win, but it could also have something to do with the dozens of vendors, doubled-up dollars for SNAP recipients and community-forward ethos.
1607 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 983-4098
SWAIA Indian Market
When it comes to the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts’ Santa Fe Indian Market, envision more than 1,000 artists from more than 100 tribes descending upon downtown Santa Fe with nearly any kind of art one might imagine. Indian Market is not just one of the best places to see and be seen, it continues to serve as the launching pad for generation of Indigenous creators.
121 Sandoval St., (505) 983-5520
International Folk Art Market
By the time you read this, IFAM will have celebrated its 2024 20th anniversary, and continued its presence in the Railyard after ages on Museum Hill. It also imported more than 150 artists from more than 50 countries, hosted a lecture series and kicked off its first-ever free day for patrons and art lovers.
620 Cerrillos Road, (505) 992-7600
BEST MOVIE HOUSE
Violet Crown Cinema
“This is a film-loving community,” Violet Crown Cinema owner Bill Banowsky says, “and it’s like few others I’ve ever seen.” Though Banowsky sold his stake in the chain’s Texas and West Virginia locations, he maintains his foothold in Santa Fe. “I’m all in on Santa Fe,” he says. “Our goal was and is to enhance the experience of going to the movies so it’s not a dumbed-down experience—it’s also a get-out-of-the-house experience; a ‘grab a beer or glass of wine and a good meal and run into your community’ experience.”
1606 Alcaldesa St., (505) 216-5678
Center for Contemporary Arts
It’s scary to think how close we came in 2022 to losing Santa Fe’s premiere cinema for art films, foreign films, indie films and their surrounding programming like panels, discussions, etc. Now in the capable hands of Cinema Director Justin Clifford Rhody and Cinema Manager Jayson Jacobsen, the future looks bright and the programming enticing.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 982-1338
Jean Cocteau Cinema
If you’ve been living under a rock, know that Game of Thrones writer George RR Martin went and bought himself a theater, and he’s since turned it into a space for live comedy, books, podcast recordings, throwback screenings, television premieres and more. Expect a full bar experience soon, too.
418 Montezuma Ave., (505) 466-5528
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
BEST MUSEUM
Museum of International Folk Art
The Museum Hill anchor point drops ever-rotating exhibits on anything from tattoos and Japanese ghosts to papier-mâché, miniatures, clothing and more, and Santa Fe shows up every time. “Folk art resonates with people in a lot of different ways, and one of the primary reasons is because there’s this tangible connection to artists and the issues for the communities in which artists create,” Executive Director Charlie Lockwood says when asked to account for all the love. “It can also be whimsical and fun, and it’s most powerful when it’s hitting on multiple levels.”
706 Camino Lejo, (505) 476-1204
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Is there an artist more associated with New Mexico than O’Keeffe? Hardly. In some ways, she put us on the map, and her enduring legacy easily fills a museum, from the paintings, writings and personal library to the classes, tours and beyond.
217 Johnson St., (505) 946-1000
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas
The folks at this museum really like to live up to its “living history” descriptor through a variety of daily and weekly happenings, plus so many special events and festivals— not to mention that award-winning lecture series we mentioned earlier in this issue.
334 Los Pinos Road, (505) 471-2261
BEST NONPROFIT FOR THE ARTS
Lensic Performing
Arts Center
The Lensic continues its run of in-house shows for dance fans, classical fans, lecture-lovers, book aficionados and so on, but its expansion with the Lensic 360 outfit for the Santa Fe Bandstand and Railyard Concert Series events really ups the game. “We know everyone finds their way to the arts in a bunch of different ways, and we deeply love the connection we have to community with the Lensic 360 programs,” Executive Director Joel Aalberts says. “If the public is excited about the things we have going on and they feel at home in the Lensic and out at Lensic 360
shows, that’s what we want. It’s all about community.”
211 W San Francisco St., (505) 988-1234
Center
for Contemporary Arts
For longtime Santa Feans, the CCA is where we learned to appreciate non-mainstream cinema. Now, with nonprofits like the Exodus Ensemble theater troupe and neo-chamber music outfit Chatter making homes in the space’s Tank Garage, the story continues and expands in exciting new ways.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 982-1338
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Santa Fe Desert Chorale’s mission “is to excite, engage and inspire diverse audiences with the beauty and power of great choral music,” the organization says. Its summer festival, with concerts running from mid-July to early August, is one of the nation’s largest choral events.
311 E Palace Ave., (505) 988-2282
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE
Santa Fe Railyard
When the sun sinks behind the water tower and a band, big or small, takes the stage to the throngs lured sweetly by the promise of free music, Santa Fe crackles electric in our beautiful little community space. The trains still roll on by; the breweries serve up suds; someone snags a crepe or a pizza slice or an ice cream cone; children flit about in the twilight. If the goal was to create a space for congregation, then mission accomplished.
Cerrillos Road and Guadalupe St., (505) 982-3373
Santa Fe Opera
The hybrid indoor/outdoor Crosby Theater at the Santa Fe Opera is legendary among theatergoers around the world. And in addition to the world-class operas year after year, the venue also plays hosts to concerts of all stripes. Rarely does it get more beautiful than that.
301 Opera Drive, (505) 986-5955
Santa Fe Bandstand on the Plaza
You know the drill by now: Each summer heralds an ongoing cavalcade of free concerts in Santa Fe’s original agora. It
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doesn’t matter where your tastes land, either, because they’ll have something for everyone at one point or another.
63 Lincoln Ave., lensic360.org
BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Even a cursory glance at the Lensic site reveals a veritable cornucopia of enticing entertainment opportunities. This is the place that hosts The Nutcracker ballet and John Waters; theater simulcasts and screenings of films like Jurassic Park and Knives Out. The building is drop-dead gorgeous, too, and just about everything comes with affordable ticket options.
211 W San Francisco St., (505) 988-1234
Santa Fe Opera
As we said in the previous write-up, SFO keeps things real all year, not just during its annual summer season. Past shows have included Robert Plant, David Byrne, Al Green, Blondie, TV on the Radio and Bon Iver—who even knows what’s next?
301 Opera Drive, (505) 986-5955
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
The cavernous Midtown space that can and does host a little bit of everything has proven a godsend for midsize show fans. Wanna catch The Old 97’s or Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band? You can! Enjoy regular metal shows, too, plus beer and spirits and pop-up food events.
2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 303-3808
BEST THEATER GROUP
Santa Fe Playhouse
Even though the Playhouse lays claim to being oldest continuously operating theater west of the Mississippi, the folks calling the artistic shots still have a few tricks up their collective sleeve. Take, for example, the trio of artistic directors, Antonio Miniño, Anna M Hogan and David Stallings—a novel concept, indeed. “It’s exciting and humbling and really affirms that the work we’re doing is worth it,” Miniño says of the Best of Santa Fe honor. “Theater is for everybody—one of the art forms where the audience affects the result. We’re energized!” Miniño and company will announce the 2025 Playhouse lineup later this year, too.
142 E DeVargas St., (505) 988-4262
Teatro Paraguas
One of the most community centered theaters in Santa Fe history still welcomes crowds for locally produced and written shows, special events and readings, children’s theater and more, and it does it all with a bilingual focus and emphasis on Hispanic creators.
3205 Calle Marie, (505) 424-1601
New Mexico Actors Lab
Founded by consummate theater pro Robert Benedetti, New Mexico Actors Lab might have officially kicked off in 2014, but its origins stretch back to 2012. That’s well over a decade of shows from the company, plus countless others.
1213 Parkway Drive, (505) 395-6576
Santa Fe Playhouse
BEST ACCOUNTANT
Swain & Grieco
Michael Swain and Anthony Grieco’s firm specializes in providing income tax planning and preparation for businesses, individuals, trusts and nonprofit organizations. They also provide financial statement audits for small businesses and nonprofits.
2050 Botulph Road Suite A, (505) 988- 3770
Jordan CPA, P.C
At Jordan CPA, the accountants understand how important it is to have peace of mind in our changing world, amid all the stress that taxes and accounting can bring. They offer a range of services that includes tax preparation and bookkeeping for individuals and businesses.
4001 Office Court Drive, Suite 401, (505) 473-2662
Zlotnick & Sandoval, PC
Established in 1972, with more than 50 years of practice and experience, Richard Sandoval and his hardworking team are professional and talented in what they do. They offer tax, audit and accounting services as well as financial advice to businesses and individuals.
1 Calle Medico, (505) 982-3894
BEST AUTO DETAILING
Eclipse Window Tinting & Detailing
Eclipse owner Victor Carrillo founded his business 31 years ago in Kansas before moving to Santa Fe in 2006, where he, his two sons and a group of hardworking employees bring focus and care to every single car on which they work. “Today and after today we’re going to be the same: working hard for the community and taking pride in every single car,” Carrillo tells SFR.
2217 Cerrillos Road, (505) 438-1168
Santa Fe Detail
For more than 26 years, the crew
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at Santa Fe Detail has been making our cars shine inside and out, and offers packages for both interior and exterior work.
1240 Calle de Comercio, (505) 204-5120
Elite Detail
Elite’s mission is to both enhance and preserve the look and cleanliness of its customers’ vehicles with a variety of services—including window tints.
3212 Richards Lane, Suite A, (505) 946-8589
BEST BODY SHOP
Mena’s Coachworks
Ismael Mena’s trained and certified staff have won loyalty with their vehicle restoration and repair. The shop provides all sorts of repairs for collisions, dents, glass, chip repair and painting.
3360 Lopez Lane B, (505) 471-9037
Caliber Collision
From collision to auto glass and everything in between, Caliber Collision employs skilled, knowledgeable and caring technicians.
1219 Siler Road, (505) 473-1852
Crash Champions
National chain Crash Champions has earned local loyalty with its numerous locations, online scheduling and free estimates.
These folks are no stranger to BOSF, and it’s all because of the hardworking, reliable and expert technicians. Mike’s specializes in Subarus—a popular Santa Fe make. “We want to give our
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customers a place they can take their car and feel they’re being treated fairly with someone they can trust,” owner Ray Griego tells SFR.
1501 5th St., (505) 983-6577
Toy Auto Man
Japanese cars receive specialized service from the crew that has been in the Toyota and Lexus repair business for some time now, and to great success. Why not go to the experts?
4774 Airport Road, (505) 983-9463
The Auto Angel
The genuine commitment and care at The Auto Angel is real. With a range of auto repair services, the business has earned Santa Fe’s trust.
3140 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-3899
BEST CAR WASH
Squeaky Clean Car Wash
After all the auto repairs and dusty days, you might feel like your car needs that special final touch. Since 1993, owner Jay Ritter and his team have been making it worth the trip. With more than a dozen services with names like, “Viva Las Vegas,” “Mountain of Love” and “Cloud Nine,” Squeaky Clean services go the distance.
3931 Cerrillos Road, (505) 474-4320
Champion Xpress Carwash
Champion offers an automated tunnel car wash for excellent value with a staff that believes in serving the community and providing professional service. The mission here is to ensure every customer’s vehicle comes out shining.
4410 Rodeo Road, (833) 808-2876
Oil Stop Drive Thru Oil Change & Car Wash
With all the services on offer at Oil Stop, it just wouldn’t feel right leaving without a wash—and be sure to keep an eye out for specials and discounts.
3561 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-2323
BEST COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR
Sarcon Construction
You’ll find Sarcon’s name behind several of Santa Fe’s most beautiful buildings’ construction and renovations, such as SITE Santa Fe and the New Mexico History Museum. A veteran first-place winner in this category, Sarcon prides itself on a commitment to sustainable building principles and offers an array of services, from construction manager to designer-builder to general contractor.
2044 Galisteo St., Suite 1, (505) 474-4700
Wolf Corporation
Since 1976, Wolf Corporation has become an integral part of Santa Fe’s
history. Founder John C Wolf and his team have spent more than three decades building high-end custom homes as well as restoring adobes and maintaining Santa Fe’s authentic charm.
1216 Parkway Drive, (505) 983-5511
RL Lockwood Construction
This company began in the late 1940s. That’s when founder Bob Lockwood opened a lumberyard and designed and built Northern New Mexico’s first concrete block plant. Lockwood has kept building since then: Check out its website for images of its work around town.
406 Botulph Lane, Suite 3, (505) 982-1861
BEST COMPUTER & IT SERVICES
Capitol Computer & Network Solution
Capitol Computer’s consistent mission has been to offer IT expertise and knowledge to the community. “We feel a deep connection to the city and community and simply want to take care of our neighbors, customers, businesses and homeowners as best we can,” owner Steve Resnick tells SFR.
1807 2nd St. Suite 100, (505) 216-1108
Crumbacher
Crumbacher wants to help small, medium and large businesses run smoothly. The highly certified technicians possess a deep understanding and knowledge of network security and IT solutions.
2907 Agua Fria St., (505) 820-6007
Dotfoil Computer Services
The Dotfoil team are BOSF veterans, thanks to the business’ consistent reliability offering remote Mac and PC repair, login repair and much more.
851 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 954-9955
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Del Norte Credit Union
This member-owned nonprofit credit union offers a popular and wide range of financial services such as free financial counseling, housing services, credit report reviews, debt management and even student loan counseling. Membership often comes with other perks— such as discounts at places like the Santa Fe Botanical Garden—and DNCU also has its own podcast on KSWV Radio.
3286 Cerrillos Road, 604 W San Mateo Road, 510 N Guadalupe St., Suite A, (505) 455-5228
State Employees Credit Union
SECU recognizes everyone is in different stages in life with different financial needs, and its plans cater to all those stages— and has been available to New Mexicans beyond state employees since 2016.
The Rikoon Group emphasizes communication, both one-on-one, but also through events and webinars to help clients understand their financial choices and options.
2218 Old Arroyo Chamiso, (505) 989-3581
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Del Norte Credit Union
DNCU currently provides financial products and services to more than 63,000 members in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Española and Rio Rancho. This member-owned nonprofit financial institution’s focus on Northern New Mexico extends beyond the services it offers. The organization also prioritizes volunteerism and community giving through both donations and participation in public events and institutions.
3286 Cerrillos Road, (505) 455-5228
604 W San Mateo Road, (505) 455-5228
510 N Guadalupe St. Suite A, (505) 455-5228
State Employees Credit Union
For 60 years, the most important thing for SECU has been its members and the community, for which it provides a range of personalized financial services.
First National has been cultivating relationships with its members and the community for decades, and showcases some of those relationships— such as with James Beard Award-winning chef Fernando Olea from Sazón—on its website.
2021 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-0089
62 Lincoln Ave., (505) 992-2280
540 W Cordova Road, (505) 992-2226
13 Ave Vista Grande, (505) 992-2201
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
Garrett Seawright (State Farm)
Garrett Seawright and his team treat every person with professionalism and care. Offering a range of services that includes auto, life and health, Seawright wants every person walking through the door will feel like they really matter. “I always felt it was my mission to empower our clients with the ability to make great decisions about how to protect themselves and the people they love by being the best educators in the industry,” Seawright tells SFR.
1441 Paseo de Peralta, Suite C, (505) 982-5433
Bryan Doerner (State Farm)
With more than 22 years of experience, Bryan Doerner and his team provide personal attention and customized insurance plans for their clients across a spectrum of needs.
2905 Rodeo Park Drive E, Building 2, (505) 930-5210
Stephen Gillespie (State Farm)
This Santa Fe local and University of New Mexico graduate has been in the insurance business for a decade and offers insurance services across the board.
510 N Guadalupe St., Suite K, (505) 982-3604
BEST LODGING
La Fonda on the Plaza
This historic hotel celebrated 100 years of hospitality in 2022 (it even has a PBS special), but its history stretches back 400 years. From its appointed rooms to its art collection to its spa, dining experiences and rooftop cocktail offerings, La Fonda provides the kind of lodging experience that wins fans across the country. It’s also been recognized regularly by Historic Hotels of America, including placement this year on lists for the country’s most literary hotels and ones where women made history.
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511
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Inn of the Turquoise Bear
If the name alone doesn’t catch your attention, the history and elegant Southwest charm should do the trick. It’s another hotel steeped in history, with owners who care deeply about preserving tradition, along with hospitality and comfort.
324 E Buena Vista St., (505) 983-0798
El Rey Court
This retro-chic motor court is just straight-up gorgeous. With 86 rooms, a classy bar, live music and friendly staff, El Rey isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s a place where you go to hang and probably eat wood-fired pizza from Tender Fire.
1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 441-1952
BEST MOVERS
Zen Movers
Zen Movers treats relocation big and small like a meditation practice. The licensed and experienced movers are there to ensure a stress-free move, while treating your belongings with the utmost care. “We don’t just move boxes,” Zen Movers say. “We move your life’s memories with care and precision.” We feel calmer already.
Aspen Plaza 1596 Pacheco St., (505) 690-1995
Two Men and a Truck
The local franchise of this national chain has won over residents— maybe because of its “Grandma Rule” (treat everyone the way you would want your grandmother treated).
7537 Old Airport Road, Apt. B, (505) 273-3628
Delancy Street Foundation
Delancey Street Foundation, a national self-help organization that provides second chances to former substance abusers, ex-convicts and people experiencing homelessness, has roots in Northern New Mexico on the
San Juan Pueblo, where it trains people in a variety of vocational fields, including award-winning moving services.
Highway 94, Ohkay Owingeh, (505) 466-9400
BEST STORAGE FACILITY
A-1 Self Storage
For the 10th year running, A-1 Self Storage has been voted the best in Santa Fe, all thanks to its consistent and quality service.
In business for 35 years, it’s evident A-1 knows how to keep customers happy and their belongings secure in one of its five locations’ climate-control units. A-1’s move to solar power was done to help with larger climate issues.
2000 Piñon Street, (505) 988-2985 1311 Clark Road, (505) 471-8911 1591 San Mateo Lane, (505) 983-8038
With three family-owned and operated locations in the neighborhood,
Santa Fe Self Storage likely has a location near you. Twenty-four-hour surveillance and coded gate entries provide top security.
1501 3rd Street, (505) 983-6600
3064 Agua Fría Street, (505) 473-2222
7251 Old Airport Road, (505) 471-2004
Extra Space Storage (San Mateo)
When you no longer wish to look at your stuff but can’t let go, Extra Space offers small, medium and large storage spaces at great rates. The facility is clean and protected by a gated entry, surveillance and an on-site manager.
900 W San Mateo Road, (505) 466-9400
BEST TIRE SHOP
Big O Tires
Tires are serious business and the folks at Big O know tires better than anybody. The knowledgeable staff and technicians are there to make sure its customers are taken care of and leave ready to hit the pavement feeling safe and confident. They do tire installations, tire repair, rotations, pressure checks and everything in between. With 50 years of experience, Big O has it down.
3153 Cerrillos Road, (505) 4289800
Garcia Tires
Garcia Tires’ story began in a small shop in Chimayo in 1974, and this business has been doing it right ever since. This is the place to head when you’re looking for a new set of tires and reliable and consistent service.
5984 Airport Road, Suite A, (505) 473-9715
Amigo Tire & Auto
Amigo has been in the business for more than 30 years, and that’s before most of our cars even had blueprints. These professionals are still small enough to know clients by name.
1901 Cerrillos Road, (505) 984-0900
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BEST BUDTENDER
Mariana Sena, Endo
It’s most likely her soft spokenness that makes Mariana Sena’s customers feel calm and comfortable. Her genuine care and knowledge keeps them coming back for more. “It’s when customers come forward with their pain or insomnia issues, and then being able to help them find the best product for them, it’s so rewarding when they come back and tell me how much it helped them,” Sena tells SFR.
2903 Agua Fria St., (505) 477-3636
Diego Romero, Southwest Romero is the kind of budtender who knows exactly what his customers need (he works out of all locations, so catch him when you can). With his knowledge, experience and friendliness, people trust he can help them find the best product for what they are looking for.
1829 Cerrillos Road (505) 372-7046
507 Old Santa Fe Trail (505)780-5391
604 N Guadalupe St., Ste. C, (505) 780-8764
Krystal Sandoval, Verdes Foundation
From her friendly personality to her vast knowledge, Sandoval turns firsttime customers into regulars; when you ask her to show you the goods, she always exceeds expectations and you can find her at either location (not at the same time, obviously).
220 Shelby St., (505) 983- 2738
3530 Zafarano Drive, (505) 416- 5563
BEST DISPENSARY
Best Daze
Father and son Len and Eli Goodman own and operate this cannabis business veteran and are snagging the first-place title for the second year in a row. Best Daze was one of the first shops to open on the Southside, and has since evolved into a city-wide empire. It’s easy to see why, with the high-quality products, and a dedication and passion to serving
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the people. Best Daze also offer discounts to its Instagram followers and weekly specials, and it has a new downtown private event space.
820 Mercer St., 4641 Airport Road, 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. D1 128 W Palace Ave., (505) 585-4937
Endo
Not only does Endo provide fine quality cannabis, it’s also home to the 2024 best budtender. Nothing beats a dispensary experience with an extensive menu where customers are treated like a part of the family.
2903 Agua Fria St., (505) 477-3636
KURE
With three locations around town including a drive-thru…buying herb has never been so easy. Not to mention the variety and quality of product they are offering is top of the line. The Badazz Cheese is worth a try.
220 N Guadalupe St., (505) 930- 5339
3354 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-4507
628 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 466-6169
BEST EDIBLE
Best Daze
It makes sense that the best dispensary in town also has the best edibles. From gummies and chocolates to baked goods and drinks, the selection is vast and inviting. For those looking for an alternative to smoking, Best Daze edibles are ones you can trust for being as high-quality and effective as they are tasty. Iced lemon lavender cookies! Yes, please.
820 Mercer St. 4641 Airport Road 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. D1 128 W Palace Ave., (505) 585-4937
KURE
With a variety of gummies, drinks and chocolate, KURE has the goods and the goodies. Its edibles are made without artificial flavors and even contain homeopathic blends of herbs and spices. Who could resist a chocolate bar with toffee and pretzel bits?
220 N Guadalupe St., (505) 930- 5339
3354 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-4507
628 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 466-6169
Verdes Foundation
When you thought edibles couldn’t get better, Verde went ahead and brought along the small batch, locally made ice cream. Not to mention the gummies, chocolate and lemonades on offer. We’ll take a scoop of the Espresso 10 milligrams, stat.
220 Shelby St., (505) 983- 2738
3530 Zafarano Drive, (505) 416- 5563
BEST GROWER
Southwest Cannabis
Southwest has been in the growing game since 2015 and it clearly know its way around a cannabis plant. With greenhouses in Taos country, Southwest continue to provide Northern New Mexico with the highest quality medicinal cannabis out there. It most likely has to do with the high-elevation clean mountain air conditions and most importantly the dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable group of growers.
1829 Cerrillos Road, (505) 372-7046
507 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505)780-5391
604 N Guadalupe St., (505) 780-8764
Verdes Foundation
The “we are farmers first” philosophy is what makes Verdes’ high-quality cannabis stand out. One of the oldest dispensaries around, the family-owned operation grows locally and is dedicated to serving its community by providing nothing but the best.
220 Shelby St., (505) 983- 2738
3530 Zafrano Drive, (505) 416- 5563
Mayhew’s Homegrown Cannabis
When it comes to small-batch cannabis that’s sun-grown by craft farmers, this is the medicine to ask for. Mayhew’s is committed to using 100% renewable energy, and “Madrid-grown organic” just has such a nice ring to it. Madrid, Hwy-14
mayhewshomegrowncannabis.com
Mariana / Endo
ORIGINAL ARTIST T-SHIRTS
$30 Best of Santa Fe original artist t-shirts coming soon! Find them at our annual block party at the Railyard on August 2nd.
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BEST ARTISAN CHOCOLATE
Kakawa Chocolate House
Kakawa’s many offerings have grown a devoted following in the local chocolate-sphere and, with three locations across town, you’re never too far from an excellent truffle or a molten chocolate elixir drink. When you visit Kakawa, you’re engaging in a rich history dating back to time immemorial. The business is also all about supporting farmers, engaging with history and promoting deliciousness—the holy choco-trinity.
1050 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-0388
851 San Mateo Road, (505) 930-5968
1300 Rufina Circle, (505) 930-5460
The ChocolateSmith
Should you visit The ChocolateSmith, you, too, might start to question whether its “gourmet” descriptor is strong enough. Find a huge swath of products for special (or daily) occasions across an array of local and organic ingredients, and make sure to try the dipped fruits and nuts.
851 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-2111
Chocolate + Cashmere
Upscale clothing, jewelry, bags, gifts and chocolate? Talk about a one-stop shop. Hey, serape fans? Your ship has come in, and no one will judge you if you bite into a coconut cardamom or tiramisu truffle while you’re perusing the goods at either of two Santa Fe locations.
109 E Palace Ave., (505) 989-3887
312 Montezuma Ave., (505) 467-8694
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
Izanami
Oh, it’s worth the drive up to Ten Thousand Waves to dine at Izanami, even if you’re not indulging in a soak or massage at the spa. Izanami’s izakaya style comes with no small number of dishes to obsess over,
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too—from the grilled wagyu steak or smoked pork ribs to bass grilled with miso, roasted mushrooms, rice balls and…well, let’s just say chef Kiko Rodriguez has assembled an addictive lineup alongside notable wine, sake and beer lists.
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, (505) 982-9304
Jinja Bar & Bistro
Whether visiting for the casual-yet-upscale-ish food, the absolutely massive bar menu (the Mai Tai is particularly popular) or the comfy dining room, Jinja has proven its staying power with its Southwest-meets-South-Pacific menu.
510 Guadalupe Ave., (505) 982-4321
Dumpling Café
What a year it’s been for Dumpling Café owner Jason Zeng, who not only counts Dumpling Tea and Dim Sum and Zeng among his holdings, but
has sparked a feverish fanbase for his Dumpling Café in one of the more challenging locations in Santa Fe. Our take? The veggie dumplings are fab, but don’t miss out on the pork.
500 Sandoval St., (505) 780-5890
BEST BBQ
The Ranch House
Owners Josh Baum and Ann Gordon merged a fine dining sensibility with traditional BBQ and a beautiful dining room experience for The Ranch House. Not only will you find all the BBQ hits on the menu, Baum, also the chef, has numerous salad, sandwich and burger options, plus a bulk BBQ to-go menu, standout desserts, happy hour specials and, maybe most importantly, queso waffle fries with pork, brisket or *gulp* green chile brisket.
2571 Cristo’s Road, (505) 424-8900
Cowgirl BBQ
Like there’d be a local’s list of great BBQ options that didn’t include the ol’ C-Girl. The BBQ at this-here joint is likely a big reason so many continue to support the fabled spot, but the robust bar and seasonal offerings don’t hurt, either. Oh, they cater, too.
Just sayin’.
219 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Rudy’s BBQ
Sure, it’s the new kid on the block and also a chain, but Santa Feans took to Rudy’s pretty much right away, and it’s not uncommon to see a line formed at the Southside locale. Get all the beef, pork, chicken and sides you could ever want served up in a casual, comfy atmosphere.
6581 Cerrillos Road, (505) 395-4227
The Ranch House
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BEST BREAD
Sage Bakehouse
They say the classics never go out of style, and it might not get more classic when it comes to bread in Santa Fe than the downright-beloved Sage Bakehouse. A staple on countless local menus and in countless local homes, we’re talking artisan bread here, with recipes that still taste the same as they ever did. Bread might be the ultimate comfort food, and when Santa Feans want that comfort, they choose Sage.
535 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-7243
Bread Shop
Though relatively new in the Santa Fe scope of things, this Midtown bakery from owners Jacob Brenner and Mayme Berman became so popular that one wonders how we ever made do without it. Find various loaves and treats, plus specialty grocery items and crazy-good sandwiches for carnivores and vegetarians alike. Coffee, too!
1703 Lena St., (505) 230-8421
Wild Leaven Bakery
Despite being a newer addition to the CHOMP food hall, family owned bakery Wild Leaven has 12 years in the bread biz and a penchant for long fermentation sourdough, local ingredients and heritage and heirloom grains. Owners Jessica and Andre Kempton also have a Taos location.
505 Cerrillos Road, wildleavenbakery.com
BEST BREAKFAST
The Pantry
Santa Fe now counts several Pantry locations across town with varying menus, but the original location in Midtown remains one of the busiest and most locally popular eateries of all time thanks, at least in part, to its all-day breakfast menu. Find all the eggs, bacon, waffles, pancakes, French toast and potatoes folks crave in the morning, plus numerous New Mexican items. Try the carne adovada breakfast burrito to taste true magic.
1820 Cerrillos Road, (505) 986-0022
Clafoutis
Say “oui!” to Cordova Road’s popular French café and choose from breakfast hits like omelets, egg croissants, crepes, waffles and more. Don’t forget Clafoutis switches to lunch at 11:30 am—but the bakery case keeps on a-rockin’ until it runs out or the restaurant closes for the day.
333 W Cordova Road, (505) 988-1809
Tia Sophia’s
One of the few places downtown that seemingly fills up with more locals than tourists, Tia’s placing in the breakfast category just feels right—especially since owner Nick Maryol says that while his grandpa didn’t invent it, he was still one of the first to include a breakfast burrito on a restaurant menu.
210 W San Francisco St., (505) 983-9880
BEST BURGER
Santa Fe Bite
We’re coming up on the year-anda-half mark since the original Santa Fe Bite (née Bobcat Bite) owners John and Bonnie Eckre sold the business to new owners Angela Mason and Armando Rivas, and everything still tastes the way it did in the old days. Santa Fe Bite is as good as it gets in the burger game, and the burger game around here is strong. Pro tip? The real ones get a side of home fries with their green chile cheeseburger.
1616 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 428-0328
Jambo Bobcat Bite
Jambo’s chef Ahmed Obo has plenty of his own recipes to back up his strong rep, but he sure nailed the precise taste of the old Bobcat Bite burger. Obo also
fleshed out the menu when he took over the restaurant just outside town. Still, you should get the burger.
418 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 467-8654
Second
Street Brewery
Whether you visit the Railyard or Rufina locations of the long-popular local eatery and brewery, expect a consistently excellent burger, be it the classic or the cheese- and chile-stuffed Alien Burger with bacon and a blue corn-dusted relleno.
1607 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 989-3278
2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068
BEST CAKES
Chocolate Maven
Bakery & Café
In retrospect, the Maven might have led the chocolate ganache charge in Santa Fe, at least in terms of volume, richness and quality. Oh, but the cakes don’t stop there. Lemon buttercream? Carrot cake? Sour cream coffee cake? Tres leches? Strawberries and cream? If you need a cake for any taste or occasion (even if the occasion is just plain wanting a cake), it would be hard to find a more enticing local menu.
820 W San Mateo Road, (505) 984-1980
Clafoutis
Whether you need a sheet cake or the good old classic, Clafoutis has a small but mighty menu, including chocolate and fruit varieties. Also, for the record, you can get a Napoleon cake brimming with puff pastry and custard. Gasp!
333 W Cordova Road, (505) 988-1809
Angel’s Bakery & Café
Perhaps you’ve seen sweet treats from the Southside bakery in local grocery stores like Kaune’s, but believe us when we say it’s well worth visiting the fountainhead whenever possible, especially if you’re in the market for cakes, torts and more. Tres leches fans, take note!
4350 Airport Road, (505) 557-6156
BEST CATERING COMPANY
Cowgirl BBQ
A restaurant-slash-catering business doesn’t make it in this town without a high level of word-of-mouth, and when you ask around about the quality of Cowgirl’s catering offerings, the word-of-mouth is usually something about how it rules. Cowgirl offers a huge list of BBQ items, of course, but also boasts tapas, desserts, on-site or in-house buffets, plus apps and snacks you might not expect. We love when a known entity still has surprises up its sleeve.
219 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
What the Truck
As the ubiquity of food trucks continues its glorious rise, What the Truck wins fans in droves with its catering options. Yes, you can get New Mexican classics, but also special hors d’oeuvres, deli items, fresh coffee and…well, let’s just say they do a lot and people love it.
7855 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 795-6651
Walter Burke Catering
Nary shall you find a Santa Fean who hasn’t at some point whispered the words “Walter Burke Catering” when asked who serves up quality food for events, gatherings, weddings—you name it. Its place on this list feels real matter-of-fact, actually. (505) 473-9600
BEST CHEF
Chef Ahmed Obo (Jambo Café)
At this point, it might just be easier to designate Obo the winner-for-life of the Best Chef category—this marks more years on top than anyone can remember. Santa Fe loves the James Beard-nominated Obo for so many reasons, be it his flagship Jambo Café in Midtown and its Afro-Caribbean flair; the Jambo Hapa food truck’s abbreviated menu at local events; or the Jambo Bobcat Bite burger/lunch spot. He’s also a well known contributor to
numerous nonprofit ventures, and a repeat winner in The Food Depot Souper Bowl fundraiser.
2010 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-1269
Chef Martín Rios (Restaurant Martín)
Rios has made waves in the local community for years with his decidedly upscale yet accessible downtown Restaurant Martín. He’s also been up for a James Beard Award an astonishing 10 times, and his to-go Build-a-Bowl dining service during the pandemic was a lifesaver.
526 Galisteo St., (505) 820-0919
Erica Tai (Alkemē)
Erica Tai is having a hell of a year as her restaurant Alkemē from executive chef Hue-Chan Karels continues to lure diners. Tai was both shortlisted for a James Beard Award and featured in SFR’s annual Restaurant Issue, all while helping to craft the most exciting Asian fusion menu in Santa Fe since…ever, maybe.
227 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 982-9704
BEST COCKTAILS
Coyote Cantina
If there’s a better place in town for people watching than the Coyote Café’s rooftop Cantina, we’re not sure we’ve been there. Think of it like a gorgeous summer bastion for tasty dining that’s a little more affordable than the dining room proper—and that’s before you get to the drinks. Just pass the gorgeous coyote mural on your way to the seating area, then prepare to marvel at the sheer number of creative cocktails, familiar concoctions and innovative mixology.
132 W Water St., (505) 983-1615
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
If you’re already visiting Tumbleroot for a concert or something, you might as well sample one of the cocktails from the house-made list. Might we recommend the classics, like a mojito or Moscow mule? Ask about their whiskeys, too, and the popular gin.
2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 303-3808
Hundreds of world-class shows are presented on both the Lensic’s historic stage and at venues across New Mexico.
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13,000 students participate annually in the Lensic’s free performing arts education programs.
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With 50+ free concerts in Santa Fe, the annual Summer Scene series is just one of the Lensic’s community programs.
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FOOD & DRINK
Tonic
Proprietor Winston Greene certainly has built quite the sipper’s oasis in downtown Santa Fe. Tonic truly embraces the concept of craft cocktails, including the naming therein. Try the Haar of the Dog with blended Scotch, spider rum and lemon oil; or the Dragon’s Roost with mezcal, fresh pineapple and dragonfruit foam.
103 E Water St., tonicsantafe.com
BEST COFFEE
Ohori’s Coffee Roasters
Though known for the darker roasts, Ohori’s, which turns 40 this year, has a wide variety for light roast fans, too, including Mexican and Peruvian roasts. “When I travel, people don’t seem to do coffee like we do,” co-owner Tai Brinegar says. “The way we roast coffee in a drum roaster, with fire? It’s completely artisan, by hand—there are no computers. And you can taste the difference.” SFR readers agree—as do numerous devout SFR employees, who patronize Ohori’s daily.
1098 ½ S St. Francis Drive, (505) 982-9862
505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-9692
Iconik Coffee Roasters
When Iconik surprise-opened its new location Red on Cerrillos Road, it didn’t take long for the throngs to arrive. You’ll find a similarly large fanbase at its Lupe location downtown and flagship spot on Lena Street, plus an ever-changing lineup of international roasts and tasty food.
1600 Lena St.; 1366 Cerrillos Road; 314 S Guadalupe St., (505) 428-0996
Java Joe’s
Santa Feans from the Southside and Midtown swear by both Java Joe’s locations, and its myriad roasts also give stalwart downtown-based coffee lovers plenty of reason to drive over. We know this category is about coffee, but try a chocolate chip cookie during your caffeine quest—seriously.
Mille owners Stephanie and Marcel Remillieux surely know they have something special on their hands some three-ish years after they opened downtown café and bakery Mille. Croissant-wise, Santa Fe says they’re the best in the game, which might account for why les Remillieuxs took over a commercial kitchen space in Midtown late last year to augment the restaurant. “I jumped at the opportunity because we’re running out of space,” Marcel told SFR in 2023. “We’re already doing more than 1,000 morning pastries a week.” Don’t fret, though; with that kitchen space running, you’ll almost certainly find a croissant should you visit Mille. Phew!
451 W Alameda St., (505) 930-5942
Clafoutis
Well, what did you expect from a French bakery that already made BOSF 2024 several times over? Of course Clafoutis owners Anne-Laure and Philippe Ligier were always going to have a killer croissant.
333 W Cordova Road, (505) 988-1809
Chocolate Maven Bakery & Café
You’d be surprised how many local restaurants serve Maven croissants, but should you visit the bakery itself, you’ll find numerous sandwich and bakery case options (the green chile and cheese croissant is *chef’s kiss*); y’know, just in case you don’t scarf one down on its own immediately.
820 W San Mateo Road, (505) 984-1980
BEST FINE DINING
Geronimo
Geronimo has become the go-to recommendation within Santa Fe’s stacked fine dining scene, and nary a year goes by without Trip Advisor, Forbes , AAA, Wine Spectator or some other outlet bestowing the highest honors upon the Canyon Road mainstay for its food and wine. Executive Chef Silin Cruz is so popular, in fact, that some folks make the sojourn to town just to sample his
skills. That’s huge, frankly, and a testament to Geornimo’s menus, service and ambience.
724 Canyon Road, (505) 982-1500
The Compound
Compound owner Mark Kiffin isn’t only a James Beard Award-winning chef, he’s also a community-minded Santa Fean whose ultimate goal is to please Compound regulars and newbies alike. That Alexander Girard-designed building on Canyon Road sure doesn’t hurt, nor do the stellar wine and cocktail menus.
653 Canyon Road, (505) 982-4353
Santacafé
Owner Quinn Stephenson (also of Coyote Café) famously worked his way up from a busser position to restaurateur. That fact, in conjunction with chef Dale Kester’s constantly evolving menu, firmly places Santacafé in the pantheon of all-time Santa Fe greats.
231 Washington Ave., (505) 984-1788
BEST FOOD TRUCK
Fusion Tacos
With roughly a dozen trucks out there across town, plus a new brick-andmortar in Eldorado and sister restaurant Fusion Delicias Café, how does one even nail down which Fusion is the best? One doesn’t, because they’re all pretty phenomenal. Perhaps most famous for birria tacos, the rest of Fusion’s menu is also the stuff of taco legends. Try the crispy carnitas for something truly special, just make sure you don’t underestimate the spiciness of the included salsa.
fusiontacosnm.com
El Chile Toreado
When El Chile Toreado made the shortlist for a James Beard Award recently, Santa Feans weren’t shocked. For years, we’d already known where some of the best breakfast burritos and tacos in town came from, and we never slept on the hot dogs, either.
807 Early St., (505) 500-0033
Bo’s Authentic Thai
A relative newcomer to the local mobile culinary cuisine, Bo’s started
gaining fans from its spot in the food truck mecca on Old Santa Fe Trail straight away. And it has only gained popularity since it opened, thanks to an authenticity that expands beyond the name and into every order of curry, pad Thai and stir fry.
502 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 310-5826
BEST FROZEN TREATS
La Lecheria
Santa Fe fell in love with chef Joel Coleman when he opened the sadly defunct gastropub Fire & Hops, and we kept the love alive when Coleman left to focus on his craft ice cream business La Lecheria. Creating hits like vanilla bean and chocolate with sea salt, rubbing shoulders with unexpected flavors like sweet corn, coconut miso and goat cheese blackberry, Coleman not only gets to flex his creative muscle, he expanded what we all thought was possible with ice cream. Oh, and there’s a truck, too, if you’re lucky enough to find it.
500 Market St., (505) 428-0077
Frogurt
America’s long-standing love affair with frozen yogurt continues in Santa Fe at Rodeo Road’s Frogurt, where the self-serve options are many and the sheer number of toppings is enough to stump the sweetest sweet tooths.
2801 Rodeo Road, (505) 474-6336
Kakawa Chocolate House
Even though most people tend to think of Kakawa as the place with the hot chocolate elixirs, it’s still the place that serves up special sundaes with season-specific ice cream concoctions. Fantastic.
1050 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-0388
851 San Mateo Road, (505) 930-5968
1300 Rufina Circle, (505) 930-5460
BEST GASTROPUB
Second Street Brewery
With a coterie of great burgers, comfort food options, affordable salads
and rotating specials, Second Street sure knows how to keep the hungry happy at both its locations. “It’s great to get the acknowledgement that the community supports us,” Second Street co-founder Rod Tweet says. “Head chef Alvaro Ramirez has been with us about a year, year-anda-half, and he’s doing great work. I personally am thankful for the support—we do feel a responsibility to do a great job.”
1607 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 989-3278
2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068
Horno Restaurant
Co-owners Chef David Sellers and Heather Sellers have serious restaurant pedigrees, but their joint venture Horno is the first one they’ve solely owned together. Since launching in 2022, Horno has won fans with dishes like grilled pork belly tostadas, teriyaki-glazed octopus and so much more. Ask about the special fried chicken days next time you visit, too.
95 W Marcy St., (505) 303-3469
Fusion Tacos
FOOD & DRINK
Dr. Field Goods Kitchen
Not only did chef Josh Gerwin successfully move his restaurant and butcher shop from Midtown to the former location of the Santa Fe Bar & Grill in the DeVargas mall, he kept some of the old dishes, added others and still somehow continues to offer one of the best cubanos in town.
187 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-3033
BEST GLUTEN-FREE
Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
Celiac disease is no joke, nor are the throngs who cut gluten from their diets for various other reasons. Owner Soma Franks takes the mission seriously across an ever-popular menu that includes delicious breakfast tacos, comforting soups, creative salads and gluten-free options that are anything but boring. Try the bison burger for a culinary revelation, but don’t forget the pumpkin quinoa veggie burger if you don’t do meat.
1512 Pacheco St., (505) 795-7383
Revolution Bakery
Santa Feans swear by baker Dionne Christian’s gluten-free treat haven in the Design Center, not just because it sidesteps the gluten, but because just about every item on offer tastes just as good as its glutinous counterparts. Don’t forget about all the vegan options, either.
418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 346-2669
Alkemē
The new-ish spot from chefs Hue-Chan Karels and Erica Tai proves that dishes need not contain gluten to be absolutely delicious. We’ve yet to hear anything but glowing praise for Tai’s chops and Karels’ restaurant acumen.
227 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 982-9704
BEST INTERNATIONAL CUSINE
Jambo Café
Quelle surprise! Naw, just kidding. It’s not surprising in the least that chef Ahmed Obo’s homestyle African fare tops the list once again—for the 13th time, mind you. In fact, local diners
adore just about everything on Obo’s menu, be it the cornmeal plantain crab cakes or organic jerk chicken, the soup of the day or the slow cooked oxtail. If you’ve not had Obo’s island spice coconut chicken stew, you might not have lived. And, honestly, the key lime pie at Jambo is among the finest available within city limits.
2010 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-1269
Paper Dosa
After who can even remember how many years, Paper Dosa chef Paulraj Karuppasamy still holds a place in the hearts of many a local diner. Paper Dosa is all about South Indian cuisine like dosas and uttapam, which might not be as well known to American diners, but have certainly made a splash in Santa Fe.
551 W Cordova Road, (505) 930-5521
Mille French Bakery & Café
Mille’s cassoulet hit local legend status so fast that one wonders how we ever lived without it. Don’t forget about the quiches and/or Monte Cristo sandwich, either, plus French-inspired salads and other delights.
451 W Alameda St., (505) 930-5942
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Piccolino
Some restaurants don’t have to vie for attention in Santa Fe because they’re just plain good and everybody knows it. Here, Piccolino sets the gold standard in that arena. The unassuming eatery maintains its loyal clientele through a combination of family-friendly atmosphere and consistently good food. Folks say the Alfredo is to die for, as is the robust veal menu. Calzone and pizza fans have plenty to love, too, and there are dozens more options from there.
2890 Agua Fría St., (505) 471-1480
Andiamo!
When it comes to downtown Italian joints, Santa Fe has had tons of options over the years, but Andiamo! in the Railyard has staying power, thanks to upscale trappings and Italian hits that won’t decimate your wallet. And don’t sleep on the take-home bolognese kit for two.
322 Garfield St., (505) 995-9595
Rustica Fresh Italian Kitchen
All anyone needed to know about Rustica when it initially opened some years back was that it came to us from The Ranch House’s Josh Baum. Try the pork milanese with a crispy cutlet and know that the warm chocolate budino is one of the city’s best desserts.
2574 Camino Entrada, (505) 780-5279
BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER
Santa Fe Brewing Co.
Folks who’ve been around town a while can certainly recall a time when the Santa Fe Brewing Co. boasted a couple killer beers and a strong local presence. In the time since its 1988 inception, however, the brand has become a regional powerhouse with owner Brian Lock and his crew creating numerous ongoing and seasonal brews, building a full-on campus dedicated to beer and entertainment, opening satellite locations in town and in Eldorado and making New Mexico proud with its commitment to quality.
35 Fire Place, (505) 424-3333
Second Street Brewery
As anyone who ever quaffed a Second Street Kolsch on a hot day will tell you, the brewery has an excellent grasp on what Santa Fe wants and needs in the beer department, and it offers its expertise across numerous everyday and seasonal beers.
1607 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 989-3278
2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068
Rowley Farmhouse Ales
Now practically a permanent fixture of BOSF, Rowley Farmhouse Ales is the brewery run by chemist John Rowley. We don’t need to tell you why a chemist would make an excellent brewer, but we’ll still remind you that Rowley’s stouts, IPAs and saisons are dreamy.
1405 Maclovia St., (505) 428-0719
BEST NEW MEXICAN RESTAURANT
La Choza
Surprise! Just kidding. La Choza continues to rule Santa Fe’s competitive New Mexican cuisine category. Not only has the Carswell family been in the game since the 1950s, they just plain know chile. Granted, whoever told all the tourists about La Choza has upped the wait for a table considerably, but with interior and exterior renovations in recent years and the same enchiladas, tacos, stuffed sopas, burritos and margaritas we’ve all known and loved for millennia, the wait’s still worth it. Pro tip: The green is good, but the red is unparalleled.
905 Alarid St., (505) 982-0909
Tomasita’s
Make sure you shout “Happy 50th!” at any Tomasita’s employee you see this year, and especially owner George Gundrey. That’s right—the iconic Railyard-based chile shrine has been serving it up for five decades now and remains as popular as ever with its massive menu of New Mexican favorites. Don’t forget the margarita list, either.
500 S Guadalupe St., (505) 983-5721
The Shed
It won’t surprise the locals to see The Shed here, though we’d point
out that’s two placements for the Carswell family, which owns both the storied Plaza-adjacent Shed and its sister restaurant La Choza. What else can be said that hasn’t? The chile is famous; the bar is, too; and the service is quite excellent.
113 ½ E Palace Ave., (505) 982-9030
BEST NEW MEXICO DISTILLERY
Santa Fe Spirits
A cursory glance at the awards section of Santa Fe Spirits’ website shows that the local company has been no stranger to recognition over the last 14 years. Here in Santa Fe, the name alone is one that promises top quality and innovative spirits. Everyone surely knows the flagship Colkegan whiskey lineup, but the apple brandy is a big hit, too, as is Wheeler’s gin—a product that reportedly took two years of development to meet founder Colin Keegan’s high standards. Oh, and they do tastings and tours, too.
7505 Mallard Way, (505) 467-8892
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
The name Tumbleroot likely conjures images of live music and community involvement at the Agua Fría Street venue or Tumbleroot Pottery Pub downtown, but the output from the Southside distillery itself has been cause for celebration since it opened in 2018. If you’re looking for a nice and locally made bottle of something, Tumbleroot belongs on your list.
32 Bisbee Court, (505) 603-4740
As Above, So Below
It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to call As Above, So Below’s Caley Shoemaker one of the finest distillers in the country right now. In addition to the company’s Astrologist whiskey, Ritual vodka and Sigil gin, find absinthe and aperitivos, plus hired-gun work for brands like Big Nose Kate.
545 Camino de la Familia, (505) 916-8596
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BEST NEW MEXICO WINERY
Gruet
Whether or not you consider yourself well-versed in the world of wine, the very thought of the stuff likely conjures one name in your mind before all others: Gruet. The now internationally known brand turns 40 this year, too, and was the company that demonstrated New Mexico is as viable a winemaking locale as anywhere. Gruet now counts several tasting rooms among its offerings, plus more wines than we could possibly print here. This is as iconic as it gets. gruetwinery.com
Black Mesa Winery
Velarde’s Black Mesa counts more than 30 wines in its quiver, plus a decidedly un-snobby vibe that helps bring more would-be aficionados into the fold. Add five hard ciders to the repertoire, too, and you can see why New Mexicans love this boutique-level brand. blackmesawinery.com
VARA Santa Fe Tasting Room
Though the wine is made in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the VARA Santa Fe Tasting room is firmly ours—and it’s the type of space where one might while away a few hours poring over
vintages, cocktails, flights and tapas. You can even take wines and spirits home with you.
329 W San Francisco St., (505) 898-6280
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Jambo Bobcat Bite
Once again, it’s a banner year for chef Ahmed Obo—who also took the top slot for Best Local Chef—and his Santa Fe culinary empire. The magical thing about Jambo Bobcat Bite just outside town is in how Obo managed to recreate the taste and feel of the burger originally developed by Bonnie and John Eckre, while expanding literally everything else about the business.
Larger menu? Check. Great new breakfast options? Check. Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining areas? Check. Fair prices and top-shelf food? Double check.
418 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 467-8654
Alkemē
To-go options from chef Hue-Chan Karels’ Open Kitchen concept was a godsend during the lockdowns, and her post-pandemic Alkemē in the same location elevates every aspect of the business. Much is due to chef Erica Tai’s Asian fusion skills, and Karels at this point is a bonafide local food hero.
227 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 982-9704
Baked & Brew
After just about a year in business at the corner of Baca Street and Cerrillos Road, Baked & Brew from chef and baker Kate Holland has been so popular that it’s not uncommon for the food to sell out before closing time. Stop by for the option-heavy breakfast sandwich; stay for the out-of-this-world sweets, treats and soups.
1310 Cerrillos Road, (505) 954-1346
BEST PIZZA
Back Road Pizza
Earlier this month, Back Road owner Piper Kapin unveiled the restaurant’s newly remodeled patio, and things just got a whole lot shadier at Santa Fe’s favorite pizza joint. Back Road is one of the few places where you can snag soft serve ice cream, plus pints from La Lecheria. Our top pizza pick? The Gerald with spinach, pesto, roma tomato and feta alongside the classic marinara and mozz. “I hope it’s because we have a really good product and welcoming space,” Kapin says of the restaurant’s many years at the top of this category. “We try to treat our customers respectfully and we try to be here for the community.”
1807 Second St., (505) 955-9055
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza
Il Vicino still has the goods after so many years in business—it opened in 1992—and Santa Fe still files
up to the counter for 12” pizzas, creative sandwiches and delicious root beer. The vast menu has lots for vegetarians, too.
321 W San Francisco St., (505) 986-8700
Pizza Centro
Across two locations, Pizza Centro serves up pies that are as close to New York pizza as it gets in Santa Fe. The classic pizzas are, of course, worth it, but we highly recommend the Alphabet City with flash-fried eggplant, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, balsamic glaze, sundried tomatoes, spinach and roasted red peppers.
418 Cerrillos Road, Suite #10, (505) 988-8825
3470 Zafarano Drive, (505) 471-6200
BEST STEAK
The Bull Ring
Did you know The Bull Ring originally opened all the way back in 1971? Oh, sure, it’s changed hands since then, but has consistently remained a popular dining destination for locals, tourists, politicians, celebs and/or anyone looking for a top-notch steak. And though executive chef Socorro Balcorta has numerous meaty options on offer, like the New York steak sandwich, BBQ baby back pork ribs or grilled chicken sandwich, steak dishes like
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the T-bone, the porterhouse for two or the El Matador with green chile and mushrooms are the true stars of the show.
150 Washington Ave., (505) 983-3328
Market Steer Steakhouse
Chef Kathleen Crook left her space in Hotel St. Francis to take over the former El Mesón on Washington Avenue. By the time you read this, the new spot will have only been open a couple of weeks. To put that another way, Market Steer is so popular that it closed down to move and Santa Fe still voted for its steaks in droves.
213 Washington Ave., marketsteersteakhouse.com
Palace Prime
This particular locale has hosted many different restaurants over the years, but chef Doug Hesselgesser’s Palace Prime might just top them all. Hesselgesser’s menu is concise, too, or perhaps the right word is uncluttered. It’s just you, the steak and your will facing off together.
142 W Palace Ave., (505) 919-9935
BEST TEA
The Teahouse
Santa Feans were surprised when chef Martin Blanco infused The Teahouse menu with Filipino flair earlier this year, but not only are a number of ube dishes welcome additions, the Canyon Road hotspot’s commitment to tea continues, unwavering. We’re talking dozens of varieties, from fancy stuff for advanced drinkers, classic black teas, oolongs, caffeine-free and special kits to help novices learn the ropes. Find various price points and educational opportunities.
821 Canyon Road, (505) 992-0972
The Bubble King
This one’s for the boba fans who long for tons of varieties to go with their suspended gelatinous floating balls. While we can’t assign enough superlatives to the whipped pineapple boba, the key lime pie might take the top prize for its flavor and ability to refresh.
1722 St. Michael’s Drive, (858) 212-6149
Artful Tea
Artful Tea moved from its original Marcy Street location to San Mateo Road earlier this summer, and remains worth visiting for one of the largest selections of tea in all the land. Chances are, if you have a specific desire or just want to try something new, they’ve got you covered.
901 W San Mateo Road, (505) 795-7724
BEST VEGETARIAN
Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
This is Santa Fe—of course we’re going to have tons of options for vegetarians. Though it wasn’t always so easy. Good thing, then, that eateries like Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen take the vegetarian thing seriously. Brunch and lunch both overflow with choices, from the house made granola and pumpkin pancakes fit for the paleo set, to the tasty salads and enticing Buddha bowls and kimchi fried rice. Dinner wows, too, thanks to dishes like a carrot-hummus pizza, a cashew basil pesto pizza and the glass noodle stir fry.
1512 Pacheco St., (505) 795-7383
Jambo Café
You’d think it would get harder to come up with ways to call Jambo and owner/chef Ahmed Obo awesome, but it really isn’t, especially when there are so many vegetarian-friendly choices. Obo’s lentil stew is a revelation, frankly, and the organic coconut curry feels like a divine gift.
2010 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-1269
Vinaigrette
Owner Erin Wade’s All Kale Caesar is an enduringly popular salad, but the Omega might be the dish to beat, with its leafy greens and kale served alongside avocado, red onion, tomato, bell pepper, roasted pine nuts and blue cheese vinaigrette dressing. There are plenty of other meat-free options from there.
709 Don Cubero Alley, (505) 820-9205
BEST ACUPUNCTURIST
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit has a team of six dedicated and nationally board-certified acupuncturists with an average of 20 years of experience who offer a holistic approach to acupuncture dating back thousands of years to ancient Eastern practices. The doctors of oriental medicine offer an array of techniques with treatments for many different types of ailments that are all designed to make their patients feel nurtured and safe.
Ancient Wisdom is committed to its patients’ personalized needs, and specializes in a practice that expands 1,800 years. With an extensive library of 200 loose bulk herbs, practitioners offer herbal decoctions, topical herbal preparations and Chinese herbal tinctures.
1301 S St. Francis Drive, Ste. C, (505) 210-2781
Mandala Medicine Asian Healing Arts
Doctors Maya Yu and Amanda Archuleta run Mandala Medicine Asian Healing Arts and take pride in administering gentle, natural healing and wellness techniques in Japanese and Chinese acupuncture in a tranquil Zen setting. The practic also offers needle-free acupuncture.
618 Paseo De Peralta #A, (505) 989-1818
BEST AESTHETIC TREATMENT
Santa Fe Lash & Beauty Bar
Looking for elevated skin care, luxurious lash service and expert nail care? You’ve come to the right spot. Run by a group of highly skilled and passionate professionals who take pride in ensuring each customer is receiving what they want and need, Santa Fe Lash and
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Beauty’s services run the gamut, from facials to lash extensions to biosculpture gels.
1012 Marquez Place, Unit 101, (505) 988-8923
Mariposa Health & Beauty Spa
Owner and Medical Director Mary Ellen Lopez and her team strive to provide customers with the highest-quality health and beauty care, offering everything from fillers to Hormone Replacement Therapy to chemical peels.
228 S St. Francis Drive, Unit B, (505) 699-9466
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit is well known for its acupuncture services, but it also provides facial rejuvenation and cosmetic acupuncture, including natural scar reduction treatments. Through a partnership with licensed esthetician Corinna Levy, it also offers botanical facials and SkinPen MicroNeedling.
1348 Pacheco St., Ste. 206
303 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 988-2449
BEST BARBER
The Center Barber
Offering haircuts since 1954, this quintessential barber shop is also a community institution that has served generations of local families. The Center Barber also ensures you feel like family while getting the best haircut in town. “Our mission is to serve as a vital part of the community where people can go to get a great haircut, meet new friends and interact with their neighbors,” owner Jude Vigil tells SFR.
505 W Cordova Road, (505) 982-1020
931 W Alameda St., (505) 983-9816
Santa Fe Barber Company
Founded in 2020, Santa Fe Barber Co. has quickly become one of the best in town. Specializing in classic men’s cuts, fades, mullets, beard trims and shaves, all done with a finesse and love.
2882 Trades West Road Ste. 1-A, (505) 557-6421
Evolution Hair Design
This locally owned shop is bringing a fresh modern twist to the scene, specializing in a range of unique and classic styles. Evolution Hair staff know their way around the razor, and their clipper skills are pure artistry.
6640 Cerrillos Road, Unit B, (505) 819-8055
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Connerly Chiropractic
Our backs, spines and necks are more important and more sensitive than we often remember. Luckily, Dr. John Connerly and his team have been voted the best in the business for the past nine years, attentively caring for all the hardworking backs of Santa Fe. Through natural and integrative methods such as electric stimulation and ultrasound treatments, Connerly and his team simply have your back (and neck).
1892 Plaza Del Sur Drive A, (505) 988-8017
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Turquoise Trail Therapeutics
At Turquoise Trail, staff members believe wellness is a lifestyle. With this philosophy and through chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release and corrective exercise and much more, BrendanT. Casey DC, ATC (aka Doc B) and his team know just what the back needs.
906 S St. Francis Drive E, (505) 303-3004
Winds of Choice
Wendy Carter is a licensed cannabis chiropractor with more than 20 years of experience. She treats all types of physical pain in a welcoming and comforting environment. At Winds of Choice, holistic treatment and therapy are the path to wellness and recovery.
2948 Richards Ave., (505) 424-9114
BEST DENTAL PRACTICE
Milagro Dental
Going to the dentist has never been so enjoyable, thanks to the team at Milagro. Staff members have been keeping Santa Feans’ smiles sparkling and shining with their impeccable cleaning, cosmetic, whitening and crowning services for as long as we can remember. Between the wide range of services, state-of-the-art equipment and the highly trained and caring dental hygienists, they make it easy to feel good about your teeth in their relaxing and safe environment.
2019 Galisteo St., Ste. L2, (505) 982- 9222
Eldorado Dental
Dr. Haley Ritchey and her team offer the highest quality care that makes all our dentist fears go away. They take pride in their continued education approach, using all the most advanced teeth and mouth care techniques in the industry.
1 Caliente Road, Ste. E, (505) 466-0999
Radiate by McQuitty
The kind and hospitable staff members at Radiate make sure every person leaves with a smile that is brighter, whiter and healthier. The attentive care and long-lasting technologies they are using make this a great choice for families.
308 Garfield St., (505) 988-9888
BEST FACIAL
Mist Skin Care
Mist Skin Care is a full sensory experience. The organic and holistic approach allows the skin to glow in all its natural glory. From exfoliators to mask treatments and deep pore cleansing, the facials here are simply excellent. Also, for the men out there, don’t think your skin doesn’t matter. Mist carries a range of products just for you. We all deserve to have clean and radiating skin and Mist makes it happen.
839 Paseo De Peralta, (505) 986-1356
Santa Fe Lash & Beauty Bar
The diverse range of options for facials is what makes Santa Fe Lash stand out. They ensure the experience is personalized and rejuvenating for every client. Offering HydraFacials, Gua Sha facials and much more, there is truly something for everybody.
1012 Marquez Place, Unit 101, (505) 988-8923
All Dolled Up Salon and Spa
This salon’s attention to detail is as professional as it gets. If there is a place that makes their clients feel like
VIPs, it’s here. It’s not possible to walk out without feeling like a rejuvenated superstar.
502 W Cordova Road, Ste. D, (505) 490-6561
BEST FITNESS CLASSES
Santa Fe Community College
The SFCC William C. Witter Fitness Education Center is a well-equipped facility that combines fitness and education and includes a resistance training center, indoor track, cardio equipment and more. The fitness instructors are highly trained professionals and passionate teachers who offer on-ground and Zoom classes, making it convenient for all our busy schedules. This is the place to go to not just get fit, but to learn how to stay fit.
6401 Richards Ave., (505) 428-1615
StretchLab
Stretching is an essential part of fitness, and no one does it better. The flexologists at StretchLab have serious experience in a wide range of different forms of physical fitness. You will leave feeling like a whole new person.
1001 S St. Francis Drive, Ste. 103, (505) 510-7403
Santa Fe Health & Fitness
The trainers at Santa Fe Health and Fitness are well-trained professionals with deep commitment to helping clients identify their needs and meet their fitness goals. 2008 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 795-7742
BEST HAIR SALON
The Color Bar
The Color Bar is a safe space to let the real you shine. The staff members are kind and talented and there to help manifest transformations for all things hair. It doesn’t hurt that they offer drinks and snacks, and their new space is super rad. “I feel so honored. We want everyone to feel welcome in our space to express themselves exactly how they want,” owner Nikki Martinez tells SFR.
21 Bisbee Court, Ste. H, (505) 310-4903
Prizm Salon
The Prizm experience is everything a haircut experience should be and more. This salon offers services from regular cuts to highlights, blowouts and waves. But, most importantly the expertise and genuine care of the staff here is top of the line.
4056 Cerrillos Road, Ste. C-2, (505) 920-0387
Lush Beauty Lounge
Lori Cole knows her way around hair.
The Color Bar
As a licensed barber, she specializes in just about every technique in the hairstyle handbook. From Brazilian blowouts and bridal updos to child’s cuts and mustache and beard trims, she truly does it all.
1512 Pacheco St., Unit A201, (505) 920-6155
BEST HEALTH CARE
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
This Santa Fe institution provides health care at every level to more than 300,000 residents in North Central New Mexico, and has done so since 1865. Break down those numbers and Christus reports 422,099 annual outpatient visits, more than 9,000 inpatient visits, close to 40,000 emergency room visits and more than 8,600 annual surgeries. Not to mention around 900 babies delivered every year.
455 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 913-3361
Presbyterian
Whether it’s primary care, women’s health care or children’s care, Presbyterian has services for all, and in 2024 Presbyterian received recognition as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performers by the Human Right’s Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.
4801 Beckner Road, (505) 772-1234
Nexus Health
A physician-owned, physician-led multispecialty practice, Nexus Health offers medical oncology, interventional pain medicine, infusion services, lab and orthopedics.
2085 S Pacheco St., (505) 477-2200
BEST HERBALIST
Herbs Etc.
Herbs Etc. has offered herbal formulations for more than 50 years, providing
customers with natural remedies for all their health needs. Renowned medical herbalist and author Daniel Gagnon creates the company’s formulations, and the knowledgeable staff members are always there to help find the right herbs for your specific needs. Plus, the store’s blog offers a range of helpful herbal and holistic tips and advice.
1345 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1265
Milagro Herbs
The organic herbs and skincare products at Milagro are of the highest quality, as is the care they put into formulating their productions, which use the purest botanicals. All their products are plant based— except for the wonderful beeswax salve.
1500 5th St., Unit # 6, (505) 820-6321
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit offers a range of herbal formulas made from Chinese herbs: Golden Flower and Evergreen. After a
consultation with a doctor of oriental medicine, staff will prescribe the appropriate formula of herbs to ensure it is the right path.
The kind and caring staff members here have been working hard to ensure the seniors of our community are being cared for in every way. Their services include non-medical in-home senior care, senior living alternatives, companion care, personal care and lifestyle care. The group of professional and welltrained caregivers not only supports seniors in every way but provides support for entire families during a time that can be overwhelming.
1596 Pacheco St., Ste. 109, (505) 424-9099
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EGIS
For more than 25 years, EGIS has been serving families in Santa Fe, Eldorado and Los Alamos. Its mission is to provide quality home care while empowering seniors and promoting physical, emotional and social well-being.
227 E Palace Ave., # N, (505) 995-0485
Comfort Keepers
As one of the most trusted and respected homecare providers in Northern New Mexico, Comfort Keepers’ carefully selected staff members believe in a philosophy of interactive caregiving to promote independence, as well as optimal physical and mental health.
1301 Luisa St., (505) 982-1298
BEST MASSAGE
Ten Thousand Waves
The authentic and tranquil Japanese ambience combined with the highly trained professional staff puts Waves at the top. There is no denying the Zen-like environment promotes pure relaxation. The massages are pure body, mind and soul therapy and healing. We love being transcended into absolute sensational bliss here. Not to mention the unlimited time in the Grand Baths with every massage must be the best perk of any spa ever.
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, (505) 982-9304
High Desert Healthcare & Massage
Women-owned since 1992, the massage therapists here are highly skilled and trained in many techniques, with Swedish massage at the foundation. Reiki, prenatal and post partum approaches are also available.
644 Paseo De Peralta, (505) 984-8830
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit promotes well-being and healing in every possible way, and that includes massage therapy. The highly trained massage therapists
specialize in a range of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and trigger point therapy.
Grounded in a mission to prevent sexual violence and empower survivors, Solace provides a variety of free services in English and Spanish to survivors of sexual assault, stalking and sex trafficking. “For 52 years we have been serving survivors of sexual assault. The space that we take in service provision is invaluable, in that our community would suffer if we were not able to do this work,” Executive Director María José Rodríguez Cádiz tells SFR. We agree.
6601 Valentine Way, (505) 988-1951
The Life Link
The Life Link is committed to individual and community health. Its mission is to break the cycles of homelessness, mental illness and addiction. With 650 mental health encounters monthly, the committed staff are making Santa Fe a better place every day.
2325 Cerrillos Road, (505) 438-0010
Serna Solutions
The coaching and counseling offered by the caring staff members at Serna define compassion. The family and youth empowerment programs are helping transform not just individuals’ mental health, but the mental health of families and communities.
4001 Office Ct Drive, Ste. 602, (505) 207-8929
BEST NAIL SALON
Serenity Nail Spa
For more than a decade, Serenity has been offering impeccable nail services on the Southside. Their highly trained and experienced technicians, accompanied by the fun, social environment, have earned this business hard-core
loyalty. Offering a variety of manicures, pedicures, gels, nail repairs and more, Serenity is the place to head when in need of some well-deserved attention and nail love.
4056 Cerrillos Road, Ste. E1, (505) 471-2106
Hannah’s Healthy Nails
Hannah’s offers a range of nail services with a focus on promoting healthy, beautiful-looking nails in a relaxing environment. The professional service and skilled work shines in every manicure and pedicure.
501 Franklin Ave., (505) 603-0464
Santa Fe Lash & Beauty Bar
This is the place to indulge in nail luxury. The skilled technicians are well versed in the artistry of manicures and pedicures, utilizing an innovative and eco-friendly nail gel technology. This is where health, beauty and professionalism meet.
1012 Marquez Place, Unit 101, (505) 988-8923
BEST NONPROFIT FOR HEALTH
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic, not-forprofit system that includes more than 600 centers, such as community hos-
pitals and urgent care centers. Here in Santa Fe, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center was founded in 1865 by the Sisters of Charity as New Mexico’s first hospital and is the largest private employer in Santa Fe. Serving 300,000 patients per year, Christus operates as a Level II NICU and has a medical staff of more than 400 providers covering 39 services and lines of specialty care, including cancer, trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s health and much more.
455 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 913-3361
The Sky Center/New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project
The Sky Center is the primary hub for the New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project’s programming, providing prevention, intervention and postvention services to address the issues that create the risk for youth suicide. Its staff members work with local schools, hospitals and other organizations to help address this public health crisis.
4164 S Meadows Road, (505) 473-6191
The Life Link
Life Link is committed to the mental health of the local community with mental health, substance abuse and housing services, along with outreach activities such as walk and talks, a mental health festival and a dance-a-thon.
2325 Cerrillos Road, (505) 438-0010
Santa Fe Health and Fitness
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
Christus’ 10,000-square-foot Sports Medicine and Therapy Center is staffed by a caring group of licensed therapists whose physical therapy services are designed to prevent injury, alleviate discomfort, build strength and promote physical healing. The center also provides services for those affected by strokes, neuromuscular disorders, as well as weakness caused by an extended period of inactivity.
455 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 913-3361
CorePhysio
With a focus on orthopedics, CorePhysio takes a functional manual therapy approach, and also offers specialized services, such as the Feldenkrais method, functional movement assessments, dry needling and aquatic therapy.
1850 Cll Medico, Ste. H, (505) 983-2673
Eldorado Physical Therapy
The intimate and privately owned clinic provides patients with comfort and ease on the journey of physical therapy. The friendly environment, the highly qualified and professional staff and numerous rehabilitation and therapy services, all make it a reliable choice.
3 Caliente Road, (505) 466-2500
BEST PILATES STUDIO
Pilates Santa Fe
Owner Raymond Kurshals has been teaching Pilates since 1973. In fact, he’s the only Pilates instructor who has been asked to be an Olympic coach. His wellness and training certifications are vast and versatile. The instructors at Pilates Santa Fe are all certified, welltrained and caring. Through the union of mind, body and spirit, they are empowering individuals through a program designed to help develop maximum strength while increasing flexibility.
839 Paseo De Peralta, (505) 995-9700
PilatesBodies
This boutiquey, yet classic wellequipped studio has a mission, which is to empower people to be in control of their own health and well-being. The studio owner, Alicia, is certified, welltrained and overall a great teacher.
3 Caliente Road, Ste. 4, (505) 466-3380
Body of Santa Fe
Twenty-year owner Lori Parrish’s aim is to help our community stay relaxed and connected. At Body of Santa Fe, staff members are all about health and wellness and the Pilate classes—lead by well-trained instructors—do an amazing job at achieving this.
333 W Cordova Road, Ste. 200, (505) 986-0362
BEST SMALL GYM
Santa Fe Spa
Since 1986, Santa Fe Spa has offered a comfortable and clean workout environment that also happens to be 19,000 square feet of prime workout space. The weightlifting, strength and cardio equipment are cutting-edge and are always in prime condition. It also helps that the rates are flexible and they have super relaxing dry saunas and steam rooms. The welcoming and friendly staff are the cherry on top (of your protein shake, of course).
786 Calle Mejia, (505) 984-8727
Santa Fe Health and Fitness
The folks at Santa Fe Health take health and fitness to the next level and are some of the friendliest around. The trainers are well-trained and professional, the rates are affordable, and the equipment is clean, versatile and plentiful.
2008 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 795-7742
The Miller Gym
The Miller Gym is in our neck of the woods, and we love the traditional feel. Weightlifting is this gym’s area of expertise, and staff knows it well. They offer expert instruction with high quality equipment, and they genuinely care about their community.
1583 Pacheco St., (505) 986-0432
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BEST SPA
Ten Thousand Waves
Inspired by the tranquil Japanese mountain hot spring resorts, with the highest level of customer service, care and amenities in the industry, Ten Thousand Waves simply stands in a class of its own. The spa at the Waves includes hot tub suites, bodywork and one of the best dining experiences in town, set in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The fusion of cultures never felt, looked or tasted so good.
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, (505) 982-9304
Ojo Santa Fe
How lucky we are to have an Ojo in our backyard. The spring-fed thermal pools and the time-tested techniques and natural remedies offered by the expert practitioners make this the epitome of high desert healing.
242 Los Pinos Road, (877) 977-8212
Skinplicity Spa
Founder Kimberly Hull knows facials and skin care like the back of her hand, and runs her spa with a commitment to only using products with the highest-quality ingredients.
2019 Galisteo St., Ste. J2, (505) 660-6350
BEST TAI CHI
Desert Sage
Jill Basso has been teaching tai chi for 28 years and is a true master of the art. She offers classes for adults and kids, as well as programs and workshops promoting a rejuvenation and a healthy mind, body, soul and heart. “I want to help people with their health, to feel at ease in their bodies, to have great movement and flexibility and to feel good in themselves,” Basso tells SFR. 1808 2nd St., (505) 986-6114
Tai Chi Chuan Institute
The experienced instructors are on a mission to help individuals master classic techniques that support their goals. These courses are designed to increase
relaxation and enhance flexibility while also helping develop confidence to deal with confrontations under intense stress. 1808 2nd St., Ste. E (505) 310-8356
Winged Lion School of Tai Chi
Instructor Master Michael Demarco is not only a skilled martial arts practitioner, but a scholar with an immense knowledge of Asian culture and martial traditions. His mission is to promote the health benefits of tai chi through meditation and body movement.
941 Calle Mejia, (505) 470-7842
BEST TATTOO SHOP
Dungeon Tattoo & Piercing
With the highly talented artistry, Dungeon is an institution in the local tattoo scene. Whether it’s black-and-gray or full color, the work is impeccable. The piercings are done just as professionally. “We’re just happy to serve the community. Every town deserves a tattoo shop that you can get good quality and consistent work at a good reasonable price and feels like family,” owner Joaquin Maestas tells SFR. 1632 Cerrillos Road, (505) 983-8262
Four Star Tattoo
Established in 1999, Santa Fe’s oldest shop has provided us with high quality custom tattoos. The talented group of artists are the finest in the business with their solid and clean custom work that you will be proud to wear.
825 Topeka St., (505) 984-9131
Shrine Tattoo
Shrine does traditional old school, classic Japanese and everything in between. The myriad of styles at Shrine is impressive to say the least. The group of experienced and highly developed artistry happening here is what tattoo culture is all about.
55 W Marcy St., (505) 795-9708
BEST TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
The professional doctors of Oriental Medicine at Mountain Spirit have an abundance of knowledge and wisdom in traditional Chinese Medicine, which has been cultivated from their passion for applying the ancient practice. They can customize treatments with a range of modalities and formulas to cater to patients’ individualized needs. Their compassion combined with their knowledge is healing in itself.
From acupuncture to Chinese herbs, Piñon Community Acupuncture holds the utmost respect for the traditional practice. Both the caring doctors of Oriental Medicine, Jonathan Gimbel and Catherine Maxwell, are highly trained and certified in the field of Chinese medicine.
1628 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 633-4192
Ancient Wisdom Healing Arts
What makes Ancient Wisdom stand out is its impressive herbal apothecary that offers a range of tinctures for specific needs, along with classical acupuncture and doctors who are compassionate and professional.
1301 S St. Francis Drive, Ste. C, (505) 210-2781
BEST URGENT CARE
Railyard Urgent Care
“We wanted it to be homey and comfortable,” Dr. Victor Sherman told us nearly 10 years ago, after he co-founded the business with fellow physician Troy Watson. They succeeded. And Railyard Urgent Care continues to fill an important niche in the city’s health care ecosystem, with a bilingual staff, on-site lab, employer services and more for those times when you have a non life-threatening illness and you just need some care.
831 S St. Francis Drive, (505) 501-7791
Presbyterian Urgent Care
Sore throat? Minor broken bone? Presbyterian’s reliable care has earned it loyalty, as have its staff. Walk-ins welcome when
there’s availability, but booking ahead online also is available.
454 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 303-5000
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
The caring staff members at CHRISTUS are always there to help. They treat acute illnesses and injuries with a lab and X-ray on site. No appointment is needed, and they serve both adults and children on a walk-in basis.
5501 Herrera Drive, (505) 913-4191
BEST WAXING
The Skin & Body Co.
The attentive estheticians know their wax. With a range of services including Brazilian, deep line bikini, lips and brows, they are the ones making Santa Fe silky smooth. “We want to provide a gentle, professional, and friendly experience,” co-owner Kristie Whitmore tells SFR. “As a proudly female-owned business, we are committed to delivering high-quality services in a welcoming environment, ensuring that each visit leaves you feeling refreshed, confident, and cared for.”
1500 5th St., #8, (505) 257-0582
Prizm Salon
The staff members at Prizm are true specialists in the art of wax. What makes them stand out is their passion for what they do. The whole team is there to help ensure their clients are comfortable and cared for.
4056 Cerrillos Road, Ste. C-2, (505) 920-0387
Sherry’s Sugar Shack
Sherry’s specializes in waxing and sugaring. Offering everything from Brazilian bikini waxing to full-body hair removal, Sherry’s is there to provide a stress-free relaxing experience.
1850 Cll Medico, Ste. F, (505) 226-4478
BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES
Planned Parenthood
In an era when women’s reproductive health is under assault from the government and other forces, Planned Par-
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enthood deserves this award and every award out there (plus financial contributions) for its ongoing commitment to providing health care across the spectrum. In addition, Planned Parenthood offers educational materials on STDS, birth control, abortions and emergency contraception.
730 St. Michaels Drive, Ste. 4B, (505) 982-3684
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
The professionals at CHRISTUS offer services in everything from maternal fetal care, gynecology, neonatal intensive care, urogynecology and birth services. They deeply care about helping women maintain optimal health.
455 St. Michaels Drive, (505) 913-3361
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
The advanced and professionally trained staff at Mountain Spirit offer an integrative approach to women’s holistic wellness. They offer a wide range of female-specific services and procedures to ensure women’s needs are met to promote optimal healing and wellness.
non-profit yoga studio has helped the community cultivate a holistic well-being through yoga and mindfulness classes and workshops. The welcoming environment is a safe and comfortable space for all levels and styles to feel supported in their practice. While founder Michael Maitreya Hopp passed away in 2004, his mission continues through the dedicated and passionate teachers who are committed to making yoga accessible to our community.
3229 Richards Lane Unit B, (505) 820-9363
YogaSource
The well-trained teachers at YogaSource offer a variety of classes and workshops all set in a beautiful and peaceful studio. The prices are set to be accessible to everyone and the yoga techniques they offer include yin, restorative and myofascial.
901 W San Mateo Road, (505) 982-0990
Breathe Santa Fe
Owners and deeply experienced yoga practitioners Melissa Spamer and Sara Easterson-Bond founded Breathe Santa Fe with a philosophy geared toward cultivating joy and reducing suffering. They do so by offering a variety of classes—and special workshops—to all levels of students in a beautiful, serene studio.
826 Cam De Monte Rey Ste. A5, (505) 954-1034
Santa Fe Community Yoga Center
WE DID IT AGAIN, WE DID IT AGAIN, SANTA FE! SANTA FE!
5 Years 5 Years in a Row in a Row
Thank You, Santa Fe! Thank You, Santa Fe!
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and trust from our wonderful community. Winning this prestigious award for the fifth consecutive year is an honor, and it motivates us to keep delivering the best dry cleaning experience. NAMED BEST DRY CLEANER NAMED BEST DRY CLEANER IN SANTA FE SINCE 2020 IN SANTA FE SINCE 2020
BEST ALTERATIONS
Alterations & More
This family-owned business launched in September 2008 and does “just about anything,” owner Laura Hermosillo’s daughter Bella Vasquez Hermosillo tells SFR. Whether you want something created from scratch or need a button repaired, these specialists are ready to help you out. “We feel honored to be first because we know what we’re doing means something for our community. We have to pay back that acknowledgement by excelling in our services and the quality of our work,” she says.
2864 Cerrillos Road, Suite 117, (505) 424-9216
Martinizing GreenEarth Dry Cleaning Express
Alterations
Need a quick wardrobe fix? These professionals provide “hems while you wait” at the St. Francis Drive location, but services have grown over the years. Shorten a sleeve, replace a zipper on your favorite jacket and more.
1091 St. Francis Drive, (505) 982-8603
Santa Fe Seamstress
With more than two decades of experience as a seamstress and seven years as business owner, Maria Pinales is ready to tailor your items. Specializing in wedding dresses, she can make sure you look your best on your big day.
418 Cerrillos Road, (505) 983-8483
BEST ARCHITECT
High Desert Architecture
This architect-led builder tops the list for the first time since 2022. The team recently moved to a new office on Canyon Road from its old location off Staab Street.
Co-founder Ramón Gabriel Martinez tells SFR he believes the company’s “different take on architecture” won it first place this year. “I think it’s fantastic. I am so thrilled and so happy. It just really
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HOME
brightened my morning, and I’m so thankful and humbled by it,” he says.
202 Canyon Road, (505) 363-6234 or (505) 303-9899
Hoopes Architects
With more than three decades of experience in luxury home design, assembly spaces and more, Hoopes Architects blends traditional Santa Fe style with a contemporary form and function. The company works alongside artists, interior designers and even homeowners associations for a collaborative design process.
333 Montezuma Ave., Suite 200, (505) 986-1010
Architectural Alliance LLC
This firm brings historic Santa Fe style to both residential and commercial projects. Principal Architect Hunter Tidmore Redman—a lifelong resident of Santa Fe—holds a master’s degree in architecture from the University of New Mexico and has a passion for art.
612 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 988-5269
BEST ART FRAME SHOP
Frontier Frames
This custom frames shop located in Midtown places first for its 24th year in a row. Owner Billy Peterson says he’s “really happy” about yet another victory. He attributes the consistent wins to “high-quality” products, reasonable prices and great customer service. “Every year I do my best because we are always afraid to lose that top spot. We’re going to continue to offer the best services and prices we possibly can,” he tells SFR.
2008 St. Michael’s Drive, Suite D, (505) 473-1901
Fine Art Framers
This shop offers a vast selection of frames including natural woods, historical replicas, colorful styles and more. Owner William Schmitt founded Fine Art Framers in 1996. Today, the team of artisans and craftsmen serve museums, galleries, businesses, artists and collectors.
1415 W Alameda St., (505) 982-4397
Justin’s FrameDesigns
For more than two decades, this picture framing company founded by Justin Sachs has specialized in customizable, hand-finished frames for art galleries, interior designers, artists and others. Looking for the perfect frame for your art or mirror? Look no further.
1221 Flagman Way, Suite A-2, (505) 955-1911
BEST CHIMNEY SWEEP
Casey’s Top Hat Chimney Sweeps
With service to more than 65,000 chimneys in 46 years, Richard Rice and his team do their work with an extra focus on fire safety. But wait, there’s more: The business now collaborates with real estate agents, too. Rice says the recognition “is just wonderful” and is a reflection of great service. “We didn’t make one call advocating for ourselves. We just treat people really well, and people treat us really well,” he tells SFR. 7921 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 989-5775
Bailey’s
Chimney Sweep
Bailey’s Chimney Sweep has serviced, installed and inspected chimneys for over two decades. The company prides itself on using “the most advanced mechanical rotary chimney sweeping equipment available to the industry.” It serves the Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque areas.
1470 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Suite 2, El Prado, (505) 988-2771
KC Wester
Founded as Clean Sweep in 1979, these certified technicians can help you with your chimneys, fireplaces or wood stoves in the Northern New Mexico region. Though they won for their chimney sweeping, the team will also clean your dryer vents.
7 Avenida Vista Grande, (505) 466-3337
BEST COUNTERTOPS
Counter Intelligence
Looking to remodel your kitchen? This family-run business located in Pacheco Park specializes in cabinetry design and construction. As owner Eluid Herrera moves toward retirement, his daughters are taking over the business, he says. But one thing will remain the same: “We take care of business really well, and my goal whenever we do work here is to make sure that the product we provide is the very best that can be done,” Herrera tells SFR.
1512 Pacheco St., Suite C-204, (505) 988-4007
Sherpa Stone LLC
Sherpa Stone LLC has fabricated and installed natural and engineered stone for residential and commercial applications since 2003. The expert staff offers an in-home consultation and estimates at no charge. The business also specializes in fireplaces, backsplashes and bathroom vanities.
2356 Fox Road, Bldg. B, Suite 400 (505) 473-2273
La Piedra Granite
This family-owned business has more than a decade of experience working with homeowners and businesses in
Santa Fe and surrounding areas. Its large selection includes granite, marble, onyx and other natural stone slabs to create the kitchen countertops you’ve always wanted.
2800 Rufina St., (505) 660-5313
BEST DRY CLEANING SERVICE
Martinizing GreenEarth Cleaners
With four different locations across Santa Fe, these professionals have fans across the city. “It’s very validating to win. We definitely strive to be the best, and this recognition shows that,” Assistant General Manager Oscar Nova tells SFR. The business has served customers for over six decades, and quality work is paramount,
he says. Same-day service is available at its St. Francis Drive location if requested before 11 am.
1091 St. Francis Drive, (505) 982-8603
400 N. Guadalupe St., (505) 988-2455
913 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 982-9259
2801 Rodeo Road, (505) 473-4396
La Unica Dry Cleaning
This team of dry cleaning experts has been keeping clothes tidy for decades. This Midtown business promises the highest quality service for your needs at affordable rates in Santa Fe. La Unica also offers ironing services and carpet stain treatments.
647 Cerrillos Road, (505) 983-1182
Park Avenue Cleaners
Want laundry service for a low cost? This
dry cleaning business, which opened in 1993, offers next-day service if clothes are received before noon. Make sure your clothes are dapper on a time crunch. The team works Tuesday through Friday.
720 St. Michael’s Drive, Suite K, (505) 438-2524
BEST ELECTRICIAN
Gorman Lightning Protection & Electric
For the fourth consecutive year, readers selected this business that opened in 1997 as the go-to for electrical work. “We’re really pleased that the evolution of our business continues to be recognized by the community. We continuously look for new ways to improve and serve our customers. Being selected best only proves that what we’re doing
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is working,” business manager and co-owner Jay Gorman tells SFR. The team also does lightning protection and solar installation.
324 Palomino St., (505) 989-3564
J & Son’s Electric Pro
This company has nearly a decade of experience with electrical services, and its professionals are ready to help with lighting design, safety inspections or wiring installations. Get a free quote by calling or filling out an online form.
1125 Harrison Road, (505) 930-8831
Busy Bee Electrical Services
This repeat appearance in BOSF suggests this team is pretty good at what they do. These self-proclaimed busy bees are here to help with all your electrical needs, but there’s no stinging involved.
(505) 470-5198
BEST FLOORING
Coronado Paint & Flooring
Carpet and hardwood and tile, oh my! Readers ranked this business as the top shop for your floor needs. “It’s quite an honor. It speaks to our quality and what we like to offer to the community, so it’s a very good feeling,” owner Jayson Kingsford tells SFR. But its offerings don’t end with floors. Find custom window blinds, shades, shutters and drapery, as well as an array of paint colors for your bedroom, office and more.
2929 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-5333
Old Wood
This flooring favorite has a focus on sustainability. The business offers “the highest best use for the lowest grades of logs,” meaning it preserves old and large trees while maintaining high quality.
505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 989-9663
Dominguez Carpet One
This locally owned flooring business forms a part of a worldwide cooperative of more than 1,000 stores, resulting in a large selection of flooring options. See how it will look by using a room visualizer tool before you make your decision.
3005 South St. Francis, Suite 2-C, (505) 695-2813
BEST HOMEBUILDER
Tierra Concepts
“Acceptable isn’t what we do, exceptional is what we do,” partner Keith Gorges says of this homebuilding business and repeat BOSF winner. Thanks to brothers Erik and Kurt Faust, as well as a team of construction managers and designers, Tierra Concepts has completed over 150 custom homes. “I feel super proud of the team. We love what we do, and it shows up in our work,” Gorges tells SFR of the honors.
1512 Pacheco St., Suite D206, (505) 989-8484
Homewise
This nonprofit organization’s work features both market-rate and affordable homes. For example, its project El Camino Crossing has 40 single-family homes, 13 residential condos and 20 live-work spaces. Even better, affordable housing makes up approximately 33% of those single-family homes.
1301 Siler Road, Bldg. D, (505) 983-9473
Lightfoot
Carpenter and founder Scott Cherry’s design build company prides itself on creating homes with an ecological design that prioritizes resource conservation. The team of craftsmen will ensure your home is durable while maintaining the livability and all your favorite aesthetics.
2351 Fox Road, Suite 800, (505) 473-1097
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
Samuel Design Group
This design group has 27 years of working with clients. Santa Fe native Lisa Samuel studied architecture and construction, which led to her love of interior design. “I am honored. I could not do what I do without an army. I’m just grateful…I want to say thank you to all our clients who have allowed us to work with them. That means the world to me,” Samuel tells SFR. The company’s work spans across the Southwest.
2594 Avenida de Isidro, (505) 820-0239
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Violante & Rochford Interiors
Though married couple Paul Rochford and Michael Violante handed over the reins to Kelly Collum and John Haire of San Antonio interior firm Core Design in May, the business’ same promise of quality service and a collaborative design process remains.
401 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 983-3912
Chandler Prewitt Design
This design firm specializes in vacation homes, residential interiors and hospitality. Services include furniture design and fabrication, fine art consultation, space planning and more. Outside of Santa Fe, the business has projects throughout the region, including in Denver and Dallas.
436 W San Francisco St., (505) 603-1948
BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY
Desert Rose Landscape & Maintenance
Get your spring garden planted or your lawn mowed from these landscaping experts. Owner Phil Madrid attributes the first-place win to his “professional, courteous and kind” crew. “It feels great. We feel pretty privileged that people like our work,” he says. The business also installs and repairs irrigation systems to keep your garden looking spiffy. Bringing the beauty of Santa Fe into your own backyard has never been easier.
PO Box 4457, Santa Fe, 87502, (505) 471-6403
McCumber Fine Gardens
Since 1995, this full-service landscaping company’s work has lived up to its name. The team specializes in stone work, whether you want a simple, classic garden or a large, elegant one, this experienced crew can help achieve your vision.
86 Old Las Vegas Hwy, (505) 820-0837
The Raincatcher
Owner and founder Reese Baker brings more than a decade of experience to his company, which emphasizes sustainability in its work using drylands permaculture design techniques to create long-term sustainable landscapes and homesites.
1925 Aspen Drive, Suite 102A, (505) 501-4407
BEST LIGHTING
La Luz
Owner Greg Purdy has a background in interior design and offers a wide variety of lighting for your project. With a growing clientele, he says new staff and expanded hours could be next. He believes the customer service earned the business its first-place win this year. “It makes me feel great, especially since I didn’t nominate myself this year. I appreciate the support of the city. I’m so happy to be first place,” Purdy tells SFR.
1512 Pacheco St., Suite C-203, (505) 954-1149
Allbright & Lockwood
Designers, architects and homeowners alike can count on Allbright & Lockwood for a large selection of lighting, including chandeliers and lamps. They call lighting “one of the most important elements” in a home. The business also offers seating, mirrors and more.
322 Montezuma Ave., (505) 986-1715
Ray of Light
First founded in 1996, this BOSF pick offers lighting options for all your residential needs, both indoor and outdoor, including landscape lighting, lamps and ceiling fans. Owner Ray Gallegos thanks the community for its support.
2885 Cooks Road, (505) 474-6268
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BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
State Employees Credit Union
Since opening its doors more than six decades ago, this business has worked to help people feel “secure and confident” about their finances. With topnotch customer service and low rates for members, the local professionals at the State Employees Credit Union are ready to help you with all your financial needs. And just so we’re clear, you don’t have to be a state employee to enjoy all the benefits and services here.
813 St. Michael’s Drive
4920 Promenade Blvd., (505) 983-7328
Del Norte Credit Union
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or want to refinance your mortgage, this team of experts promises quality customer service and sound advice in a time when it can be very difficult to own or afford a home in Santa Fe.
3286 Cerrillos Road
604 W San Mateo Road
510 N Guadalupe St., Suite A/B, (505) 455-5228
Homewise
With a mission to assist with successful homeownership and strengthen neighborhoods, thisnonprofit, which also placed second in the Best Homebuilder category, serves as a lender for New Mexicans. The organization also offers homebuyer education, individualized financial coaching and more.
1301 Siler Road, Bldg. D, (505) 983-9473
BEST PEST CONTROL
Bugman Pest Control
Insects beware! Bugman is here and ready for action. Readers have repeatedly chosen this business as the best for dealing with an array of pesky critters, including spiders, ants, roaches and bedbugs. Owner Roman Valdez thanks the community for its appreciation. “It’s a good feeling knowing that we are liked. We’ve really enjoyed
working with the people of Santa Fe. Our main focus is customer service, and that reflects through things like this,” Valdez says.
2873 Trades West Road, (505) 455-3832
Plunkett’s Pest Control
This local company will handle all pest problems for homes and businesses. Can’t figure out what type of critter but definitely want it gone? Snap a photo and send it in a “bug ID” form. An expert will solve the mystery.
(866) 327-8177
Truly Nolen
Protect both the interior and exterior of your home from more than 100 kinds of pests with help from these trained professionals who serve Santa Fe and the surrounding areas. Sign up online for a free home inspection and a recommended treatment plan.
6640 Cerrillos Road, Suite F&G, (505) 989-5047
BEST PLUMBING COMPANY
TLC Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical
Got a clogged drain or a dripping faucet? TLC is here to assist 24/7, 365 days a year. Owner and managing partner David McCahon says the business has continued to grow over 10 years in Santa Fe. It tops the list after a second place ranking last year. “I’m really excited about it. We spent a long time building a reputation around town and backing up these awards with our actions,” he tells SFR.
2532 Camino Entrada, (505) 471-0119
Aranda’s Plumbing, Heating and Supply
This business consistently appears in the BOSF list for its plumbing services. You can trust these local professionals to fix or replace your water heater, un -
clog your drains or stop that annoying drip from your leaking faucet.
600 Cortez St., (505) 983-7391
Anytime Plumbing
Founded in 2000, this plumbing business uses only top-tier materials and brands at affordable rates for all your plumbing, heating, sewer and drain needs. Tim Sanchez and his team promise fast and quality service. Readers say you’re in good hands.
1528 Center Drive, (505) 209-8604
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Barker Realty
Trust us, we know finding a home in Santa Fe can be really difficult. If you’re looking for help, readers suggest the best place to go is Barker Realty, and they’ve done so for years. “We work really hard to maintain that position, and
we are very fortunate to continue to serve this community,” co-leader Kyle Klain tells SFR. He chalks up the victory to how the agency markets homes, handles negotiations and educates its brokers.
530 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-9836
Santa Fe Properties
With more than three decades of experience, this expert team has readers’ trust to guide homebuyers and sellers through their real estate ventures in many price ranges. The business focuses on “building strong and lasting relationships through transparent communication.” That’s pretty cool.
1000 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-4466
Red or Green Properties
Whether you’re selling your property or buying your first home in Santa Fe or the surrounding area, this team is ready to help, and has listings in myriad neighborhoods—including Rancho Viejo and Las Campanas.
130 Lincoln Ave., Suite K, (505) 983-5151
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
McPartlon Roofing
This family-owned business brings nearly four decades of roof construction, repairs and replacements experience. “We love Santa Fe, and obviously Santa Fe loves us. It’s been a pleasure to serve the community, and we’re very, very ecstatic to be the best in Santa Fe,” CEO Hillary McPartlon tells SFR. With increased fire concern, she says the company is expanding its metal services to get more metal roofs in Santa Fe.
39 Bisbee Court, Suite 7, (505) 982-6256
Mike Lopez Roofing
This business has decades of experience serving Santa Feans with their roofing needs, and also focuses on energy efficiency of homes and lowering costs for cooling. Readers selected this company for its roofing services,
but the team also provides insulation services.
3000 Agua Fria St., (505) 735-8340
Southwest Spray Foam and Roofing
If you need a reroofing or repairs, readers say this business, owned by Aaron Lewis and Matt Segura, is a top option. In addition to Santa Fe, these roofers serve Albuquerque, Española, Rio Rancho, Eldorado, Rancho Viejo and surrounding areas.
42 Bisbee Court, (505) 231-6032
BEST SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY
Positive Energy Solar
For the 15th year in a row, Positive Energy Solar snags the top spot for its solar panel installations across Santa Fe. Director of Marketing and employee owner Christopher Forston says he believes readers continue to rank the company best for its “people-centered approach” and high quality work.
“We’re ecstatic. It’s just great to be recognized for the quality of work that we’re doing and the benefit we are bringing to our community,” Fortson tells SFR.
1235 Siler Road, (505) 424-1112
Sol Luna Solar
In addition to doing residential, commercial and utility solar installation, this Dixon-based business also offers electric vehicle charging equipment. With experts in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos and more, start taking advantage of the sunshine for all of your electricity needs.
56C County Road 65, Dixon, (505) 455-8875
Affordable Solar
This solar company provides “cost-effective power” to homes and businesses and helps you through every step of the way. Looking to switch to solar? Readers picked this business as one of the best to make your solar dreams a reality.
3900 Singer Blvd NE, Albuquerque, (505) 305-0278
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
Doodlet’s
This downtown staple has claimed the first-place title for several years now. Is it the fact that kids are encouraged to play with toys in-store? Is it the recently painted yellow brick road on the floor leading to the register that makes buying toys feel like a trip through Oz? According to owner Lisa Young, “We are a place that sells happiness essentials to children and children-atheart. It’s what we love.”
120 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 983-3771
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
If you need a fix of plush dinosaurs, books about animals or other souvenirs, end your visit to the Children’s Museum by taking a stroll through its gift shop and find out what a Daxiatitan looks like.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 989-8359
Toyopolis
This family-owned and operated business has a vast selection of kids’ toys, games, puzzles, clothes and books, including many educational and science-based kits and developmental toys for babies.
150 Washington Ave., Suite 104, (505) 988-5422
BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
This private pre-K-8 school utilizes an “expeditionary learning” model, an approach that features in depth engagement at its core and emphasizes learning from one’s peers as well as teachers. This school teaches weekly American Sign Language lessons from third through sixth grade, specifically to “promote better
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awareness of and sensitivity to the deaf and hard of hearing community,” and to “develop a strong appreciation for deaf culture.”
5912 Jaguar Drive, (505) 438-8585
Turquoise Trail Charter School
New Mexico’s oldest charter school serving pre-K-8 students aims to construct “an innovative environment designed to support high achievement, strong engagement, student well being, and an intentional fostering of community.”
13 San Marcos Loop, (505) 986-4000
Chaparral Elementary School
At Chaparral, Firebirds (the students) don’t just fly—they soar.
As Principal Erica Martinez-Maestas says on the school website, “We believe that everyone at
Chaparral deserves to work, learn and play in a positive, kind environment.”
2451 Avenida Chaparral, (505) 467-1400
BEST HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Fe High School
One of the state’s oldest public high schools welcomed a new principal in March: former Assistant Principal Jaime Chavez. “I’m really glad it’s something positive for Santa Fe High, the community and all stakeholders,” she says of Santa Fe High’s win as best Santa Fe high school. “It’s a really great way to start the year.” In the upcoming school year, Chavez says she hopes to “revamp” school spirit through extracurriculars for students, an initiative that includes a dance club that debuted this summer.
2100 Yucca St., (505) 467-2400
New Mexico School for the Arts
This statewide public high school based in Santa Fe provides its students with rigorous arts programs, including dance, music, theater, visual arts and creative writing. And, coming soon, the school will add cinematic arts to the mix.
500 Montezuma Ave., (505) 310-4194
St. Michael’s High School
This private Catholic school serves grades 7-12, draws its inspiration from the Christian Brothers education initiative dating back to 1680 and offers an education with faith-based opportunities—including retreats and campus ministry.
100 Siringo Road, (505) 983-7353
BEST KIDS CLOTHING
Indigo Baby
While many visit Indigo Baby to purchase toys, leaving without the world’s cutest tiny sweater may prove difficult. The clothes aren’t just gorgeous; approximately 30% of her stock, owner Katie Hyde says, are made in New Mexico, and all the store’s clothes and toys come from ethically sourced and sustainable companies. And don’t let the “baby” moniker fool you—one recent development Hyde notes is that the clothes and toys are for children up to age 10.
185 Paseo De Peralta, (505) 954-4000
Double Take
This downtown thrift store isn’t solely for kids, but it does offer a selection of secondhand gear that includes kids’ clothes, furniture, toys, strollers and more. Plus, if you’ve got baby essentials you no longer need, you can sell them here!
320 Aztec St., (505) 989-8886
Merry Go Round
This business within Toyopolis offers several specialty brands and T-shirts unique to Santa Fe, along with cowboy boots and moccasins in sizes from infant to age 12, in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
150 Washington Ave., Ste. 104, (505) 988-5422
BEST KIDS’ DENTAL PRACTICE
Dentistry for Kids
While Dentistry for Kids provides routine services from filling, root canals, extractions and specialty treatments (including sedation if a kid can’t stomach the dentist), the office centers preventative care and a focus on the “whole health” of the child above all, in an environment any kid can get comfortable in. Its head of marketing, Nancy Randle, says, “It’s so rewarding to hear back from the community, that they’re satisfied with their care.”
1439 S St. Francis Drive
6640 Cerrillos Road, Suite E, (505) 473-5437
Just for Grins
Here, parents are encouraged to stay in the room with their children, and along with relatively affordable and bilingual care, all the chairs have TVs attached to keep the kids distracted as the dentist makes their smiles sparkle.
490-B W Zia Road, (505) 428-7878
Adventure Dental
To ease the nerves of kids intimidated by the dentist, Adventure Dental’s offices are designed to be an exciting and welcoming place. Parents can even receive orthodontic and vision care for their young ones in the same office.
2027 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-1212
BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
This year’s winner for best elemen -
tary school continues receiving praise for its middle school, during which seventh and eighth graders’ curriculum—also an “expeditionary learning” style—includes Spanish and Japanese language courses; community service classes; and film courses in which students learn to critique and create short films (pitching ideas, storyboarding, casting, filming, editing, etc.), many of which are submitted to festivals.
5912 Jaguar Drive, (505) 438-8585
Turquoise Trail Charter School
This pre-K-8 school’s stated goal is to make sure all of its graduates finish in the top 10% of their high school freshman class no matter which school they attend. “We are the Coyotes and above all, we protect the pack,” the school’s site proclaims.
13 San Marcos Loop, (505) 986-4000
El Dorado Community School
This pre-K-8 school southeast of the City Different regularly encourages students who do well in class (academically or socially) with positive principal’s office referrals from their teachers commending their good behavior. Go Dust Devils! 2 Avenida Torreon, (505) 467-4900
BEST NONPROFIT FOR YOUTH
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum’s core mission is furthering the education of Santa Fe’s children through weekly programs in the arts and sciences. The museum’s free entry for people ages 17 and under every Thursday has created a space that builds children’s sense of discovery. Plus, kids can connect with other museums in the community through these programs, such as the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the Santa Fe Bug & Reptile Museum.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 989-8359
Girls Inc. of Santa Fe
A local branch of a national organization inspiring young girls to be “strong, smart and bold,” Girls Inc. offers after-school programs, a spring break STEM education camp and a summer camp featuring programs from outdoor leadership to economic literacy.
301 Hillside Ave., (505) 982-2042
Santa Fe YouthWorks
YouthWorks serves at-risk children in Santa Fe to help them succeed through vocational opportunities and education. Kids in one of its programs, YouthBuild, construct homes with Habitat for Humanity and prepare meals for schools, community groups and homeless residents.
1505 Llano St., (505) 989-1855
BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Dentistry for Kids
To make it even easier for families in Santa Fe to choose their childrens’ dentist, Dentistry for Kids also offers orthodontic
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treatment for both younger and adolescent kids—no need to refer to outside specialists. Randle notes that for kids, “it is hard work” to go to the dentist’s office, so “we try to make every interaction a positive one…we just try to have a loving and open environment.”
1439 S St. Francis Drive 6640 Cerrillos Road, Suite E, (505) 473-5437
Darmitzel Orthodontics
Both Dr. Stephen Darmitzel and Dr. Clarice Pick were raised in Santa Fe and emphasize commitments to staying current in the field of orthodontics, offering an array of options and providing a family-friendly environment.
125-A Siringo Road, (505) 982-6656
SUCCESS Smiles
Georgia-born orthodontist Dr. Lilly Padilla, based in Albuquerque with another location in Santa Fe’s Midtown, is passionate about helping her young patients “restore their confidence and self-esteem by giving them a new beautiful smile.”
400 Kiva Court, Suite A, (505) 569-6639
BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
When it comes to pediatric care, providers at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center strive to create a trusting relationship with patients. Arturo Delgado, its director of public communications, gave a shout-out to pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Chittum for her ability to connect with patients, and tells SFR, “We really work hard to serve our patients and give them the best care possible. Something like this gives us that validation that we’re doing the right thing.”
465 St. Michael’s Drive, Suite 200, (505) 913-4901
Presbyterian Health Services
The Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center on the Southside specializes in family medicine and pediatrics
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(among other areas), providing wellness checks, specialized care and a focus on kids’ “physical, mental and social health and well being.”
4801 Beckner Road, Suite 1600, (505) 772-2000
La Familia Health
For more than 50 years, La Familia has been providing low-income and uninsured families in Santa Fe with a wide range of quality medical services, offering a sliding scale based on family size and income.
1035 Alto St.
2145 Caja Del Oro Grant Road, (505) 982-4425
BEST PRESCHOOL
Santa Fe School for the Arts &
Sciences
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences’ preschool program embeds language arts taught through phonics and story time, with Spanish and ASL integrated into daily classes; social-emotional learning that continues up until the student graduates; handson science classes in the school’s garden and an early math learning program known as numeracy.
5912 Jaguar Drive, (505) 438-8585
Nye Early Childhood Center
This preschool offers early pre-K for 3 year olds in addition to 4 year olds; the state Public Education Department named one of its special education teachers, Tara Hughes, the 2023 New Mexico Teacher of the Year—the first early childhood teacher to receive that recognition.
3160 Agua Fria St., (505) 467-4600
El Dorado Community School
El Dorado is one of the more remote schools in the district, and like 14 other schools in SFPS, offers fullday pre-K for the county’s 4 year olds with a curriculum of “learning through play.”
2 Avenida Torreon, (505) 467-4900
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BEST SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
Every summer, from mid-June through the month of July, the Santa Fe Children’s Museum hosts seven different week-long “explorer camps” with their own set of themed activities. Learn about the earth’s history and dig for fossils in Earth Camp, cook s’mores on the sun in Space Camp, travel to the world of fairies and dragons through arts and crafts in Enchanted Camp, unleash your inner engineer in Lego Camp and more.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 989-8359
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
Technically, this consists of six groups of different week-long summer programs, each complete with its own theme. Will you learn wilderness survival? Play carnival games? Paint dragons? Take up weaving? Check them out.
5912 Jaguar Drive, (505) 438-8585
The Candyman: Summer Rock Camp
This two-week summer camp is for the kids who played Guitar Hero (do kids still play that?) and want to bring it to life. Form a band, learn and record songs, meet local musicians and perform live to adoring crowds.
851 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 983-5906
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The
Candyman: Summer Rock Camp
Kids who join the Summer Rock Camp don’t just learn to play instruments; they form an identity. On top of live performances, bands come up with their own names, logos and sound. The Candyman’s general manager Hailey Earp tells SFR, “We always have a long waitlist of kids who are dying to join. I like to think about if I had this when I was a kid—how that would have affected my life.”
851 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 983-5906
Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association
The Youth Symphony is most wellknown for its advanced orchestra teaching strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion to budding musicians, but it also offers chorus, jazz and mariachi groups. You can also rent instruments or book private lessons.
1000 Cordova Place, Ste. 190, (505) 983-3530
Dragonfly Art Studio
Maybe your kid could become the next O’Keeffe with the help of art classes offered after school and during the summer. Create masterpieces in classes including painting, sketching, textiles, sculpture, printmaking and more.
1513 3rd St., (505) 670-5019
BEST YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAM
Wise Fool New Mexico
Nothing will help kids gain strength, flexibility and confidence like acrobatic and trapeze classes. Wise Fool offers summer camps and drop-in classes for different age groups to help kids and teens master circus performing arts. Children hoping to find their inner performance artist will be delighted to learn skills such as stilt walking, juggling, aerial fabric, puppetry or general clownery.
1131 Siler Road, Ste. B, (505) 992-2588
Girls on the Run
A local running team for girls, but so much more. Alongside running, girls build their confidence through team building lessons, and they complete a community impact project together and run a 5K at the end of the season.
1000 Cordova Place, Ste. 164, (505) 572-9073
BEAST Aquatics
Swimming lessons that range from parent-tot classes to children age 4 and up, separated by swimming ability levels Seahorse, Starfish, Dolphin and Shark. Learn to float, tread water and work your way up to backstrokes and diving.
601 Alta Vista St., facebook.com/ beastaquaticssantafe
BEST BUSINESS CERRILLOS ROAD
Beck & Bulow
With its premium meats, seafood and charcuterie, Beck & Bulow founders Tony Beck & John-Paul Bulow have built a business with loyal customers who would likely follow them to any neighborhood. “A big thank you to everyone who voted for us,” reads an email statement from the company. “We are honored to supply Santa Fe with steaks that are ‘better than sex’ according to one of our loyal customers in his 70s.”
1934 Cerrillos Road, (505) 428-6827
CHOMP
CHOMP proprietor Ken Joseph has slowly but steadily built the local food hall into something special. Whether you’re after quality baked goods from Wild Leaven; Cambodian magic from chef Nath; some of the city’s best pizza from Oshia’s; charcuterie from Picnic NM—or a full bar, live music and parties—CHOMP’s got it.
505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0946
Century Bank
Banks are perhaps not entirely sexy as far as businesses go, but Santa Feans are looking for trustworthy institutions to best keep and handle their money. SFR’s readers say Century Bank is top on Cerrillos Road, though you’ll find others dotted around town with friendly workers and practices you can trust since 1887.
4062 Cerrillos Road, (505) 995-1200
BEST BUSINESS: DOWNTOWN
Collected Works Bookstore
Owner Dorothy Massey has run her award-winning store in two different downtown locations in the 28 years she’s owned the business. The Galisteo Street location afforded the popular bookstore more space to add a coffee shop and comfy seating. Why would you ever leave? About winning best downtown business for the second year in a row, Massey praises the downtown business community as a whole: “Santa Fe downtown businesses are a strongly bound, tight-knit community sharing ideas on every-
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thing from marketing to safety,” she says. “And we work together to keep this area the city’s gem.”
202 Galisteo St., (505) 988-4226
Doodlet’s
Doodlet’s may have won first place in the childrens’ toy store category this year, but make no mistake: Everyone, regardless of age, has fun visiting this downtown mainstay.
Doodlet’s defines whimsical, with its floor-to-ceiling array of candy, miniatures, cards, novelty items, folk art, books—the list goes on and on. Plus: friendly sales folks and a joyous environment.
120 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 983-3771
La Fonda on the Plaza
Walking into this downtown hotel is like walking into history. La Fonda celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022 and has a PBS special documenting the important role it’s played in the city’s history. Locals love it for the history, its live music scene in La Fiesta Lounge, the killer
views to complement the killer margaritas on the Bell Tower Rooftop Bar and the authentic New Mexican grub in La Plazuela Restaurant (and that’s barely the half of it).
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511
BEST BUSINESS: ELDORADO
Café Fina
SFR staffers have made no secret of our love for Murphy O’Brien’s glorious brunch and breakfast joint at the mouth of the Eldorado subdivision, nor have readers, who voted Café Fina as the best biz out there for the third year running. You can get a killer burger at Café Fina, no question, but nothing beats the cloud cakes for our money, as they’re the sort of fluffy and tasty pancakes most restaurants can’t muster. The employees seem upbeat, too!
624 Old Las Vegas Hwy., (505) 466-3886
Eldorado Coffee Corral
Once upon a time, the denizens of Eldorado had scant few options for food and drink, but the area now boasts some of the best eateries and drinkeries around. According to our readers, those in the neighborhood should head to the Eldorado Coffee Corral for a nice cup of joe.
7 Caliente Road Suite A-4, (505) 466-3510
WZKD Comic & Games
Make your nerd jokes if you must, but behind every good card, board and TTRPG shop lies a community of passionate and fun-loving people brought together by the love of play. WZKD has it all, from popular board games and MTG to Warhammer, Star Wars, Yu-Gi-Oh! and…well, it’s a lot. And it rules.
7 Avenida Vista Grande, B-4, (505) 490-3600
BEST BUSINESS: RAILYARD/GUADALUPE DISTRICT
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market’s popularity should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever been to the market on a Saturday morning and run into everyone they have ever known while buying farm fresh lettuce, eggs, kimchi, roasted green chile, mixed-berry juice—well, the list goes on. Attending this Saturday/ Tuesday morning institution isn’t just a shopping experience; it’s a community ritual. “We are honored to have been selected as the Best Business in the Railyard!” Santa Fe Farmers’ Market CEO Debbie Burns says in a statement. “Thank you, Santa Fe, for your support! The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market has proudly served this location since 2010, contributing to its vibrant community for 14 years. We are grateful to be a part of such a thriving neighborhood!”
1607 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 983-4098
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Violet Crown
Violet Crown’s arrival in the Railyard almost 10 years ago was such a game changer, we can barely imagine or remember what life was like before. If all founder Bill Banowsky had done was bring delicious food and drink to a theater with comfortable seating that would have been enough. But he also brought excellent programming, special events and a community focus.
1606 Alcaldesa St., (505) 216-5678
FS2 Supply Co.
If you spot someone wearing the cutest and coolest New Mexico attire around, odds are good they picked it up at FS2 Supply Co., a family-run company that lets locals wear their New Mexico pride on their sleeve (or hat). The company also partners with Santa Fe Kiwanis and has a 100th anniversary T-shirt designed by artist Michael E. Martinez for sale this year.
500 Market St., Suite 108, (505) 920-4356
BEST BUSINESS: RUFINA AND SILER DISTRICT
Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom)
Sure, it stung when the stalwart local brewery/concert venue/restaurant shuttered its original location on its namesake street in 2022, but the city took it in stride after falling in love with the Rufina Street location. Setting aside the sudsy goodness, the Midtown Second Street hosts some of the best shows in town and serves up a menu with longtime faves, regular specials and the type of staff that remembers the regulars and makes a night out fun and easy.
2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068
Kitchenality
We’ve all been in that situation that calls for some kitchen doodad or piece of cookware we don’t have. But rather than spending a fortune, we can turn to the Kitchenality resale store from nonprofit Kitchen Angels. You’ll cook better and the org dedicated to serving meals to the homebound picks up a little funding. Win/win.
1222 Siler Road, (505) 471-7780
Paseo Pottery
Santa Fe is a clay-lovin’ town, but with no shortage of ways to learn the art, where do you turn? To Paseo Pottery. Not only does owner Angela Kirkman offer tons of workshops with guest instructors and masters, the nonprofit donates 100% of its income after costs to local charities as voted upon by its students and patrons.
1273 Calle de Comercio, (505) 988-7687
BEST
BUSINESS SOUTHSIDE
Plaza Café Southside
The Southside spinoff of the historic downtown Plaza Café has won this spot more years than we can even remember, and its place within the “best place in town!” discourse has been nothing if not steadfast. It was also the first spot in town to offer the Impossible burger, boasts one of the most popular breakfast menus in the land and still serves up the kind of chile that even draws the downtowners.
“We really appreciate our great customers,” owner Leonardo Razatos says, “and we’re really honored to be in Best Of Santa Fe once again.”
3466 Zafarano Drive, (505) 424-0755
Fusion Tacos
In its early days, Fusion Tacos kind of came out of nowhere—an upstart taco truck with a penchant for birria. Word-ofmouth spread quickly and, to date, Fusion Tacos has opened up 13 regional locations spanning trucks and brick-and-mortar, plus sister restaurant Fusion Delicias Café. The real ones, though, swear by Fusion’s Southside origins. We’ll take the carnitas tacos, crispy.
5984 Airport Road, (505) 501-3677
Tribes Coffee House
San Isidro Plaza has no shortage of popular restaurants, but when you want a strong cup of coffee to go with your food, you choose Tribes. The baked goods and bowls are legendary among locals, but the specials turn heads, too (hellllloooo, sweet potato chile cheese fries). Of course, if you just need caffeine on the go, you can do that, too.
3470 Zafarano Drive, (505) 473-3615
BEST BUSINESS: ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE/ TRIANGLE DISTRICT
Santa Fe Bite
Though it’ll always be Bobcat Bite to some of us, Santa Fe’s favorite burger joint is now also your favorite business on St. Michael’s Drive. Obviously they’ve got the aforementioned burgers—and new-ish owners Anglea Mason and Armando Rivas aren’t messing with the recipe—but folks also love the Saturday-only fried chicken and New Mexican options, too. If you can pry yourself away from the green chile cheeseburger long enough to try the tacos or chalupa plate, you might find a new love.
1616 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 428-0328
The Candyman Strings & Things
If you currently or have ever played an instrument, joined a band or needed anything related to making music, you’ve certainly visited Rand and Cindy Cook’s Midtown mecca. The Cooks take care of the locals, too, with personalized service, workshops for youths, regular sales, constant camaraderie and a level of community engagement that’s unparalleled.
851 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 983-5906
State Employees Credit Union
Welcome to the lineup, State Employees
Credit Union! As for the rest of you? No, you needn’t work for the state to open an account—you just need to live, work or worship in Santa Fe and six other nearby counties. Beyond that, the CU maintains a local perspective across a wide variety of services. What more can you ask for?
813 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 983-7328
Piccolino
Santa Fe’s favorite Italian restaurant is also locals’ favorite stop on the west end of town, offering unwavering family-friendly service on the busy corner of Agua Fría near Siler, and quite possibly the largest menu in town. Seriously, Piccolino’s boasts more than a dozen pasta dishes alone. We’re partial to Olga’s Favorite: grilled eggplant, garlic, tomato, basil, and goat cheese, named after co-owner Olga Tarango-Jimenez, who runs the bustling restaurant with her entire family. You’ll feel welcome in the homey eatery, with its checkered tablecloths and friendly service. Bring an appetite.
2980 Agua Fría St., (505) 471-1480
La Montañita Food Co-op
One need only bite into a fresh veggie or piece of fruit from this West Alameda mainstay to know there’s a better quality of food out there than big grocery would have you believe. La Montañita is commit-
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ted to organic excellence across the board, and you’ll also find no shortage of crazy good ice cream treats while you’re there— for vegans, too!
913 W Alameda St., (505) 984-2852
Betterday Coffee Shop
You’ll almost never find owner Tom Frost’s place anything but packed, and it’s been that way from the beginning. Find rotating coffee roasts from Stumptown on the daily, plus teas and cold drinks and the famous breakfast burrito in-a-jar; and do those things in a nicely appointed and bright ‘n’ breezy space perfect for hanging.
905 W Alameda St., (505) 780-5638
BEST ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESS
Reunity Resources
Not only does the Reunity Resources farm host excellent concerts on the regular, its commitment to community-scale agriculture is unparalleled. In addition to the regular farm action one might expect, Reunity also stocks a fridge for those in need, offers classes for kids, runs a farm stand and welcomes locals to come see and learn how it’s done. “We’re so excited,” Program Director Juliana Ciano tells SFR. “We know that a supportive community is what makes this work possible, so we’re just grateful to be here doing good work with so many people.”
1829 San Ysidro Crossing, (505) 393-1196
Soap & Supply
According to the Plastic Oceans organization, humans dump roughly 10 million tons of plastics into the ocean each year, so what’s a person to do? In Santa Fe, you can take a bite out of the issue with Soap & Supply, a local outfit that combats single-use plastics by refilling common items (like soap and beauty products) that often come packaged in plastic containers. 1925 Rosina St., (505) 772-0644
Broken Arrow Glass Recycling
This has been a good year for the Santa Fe company on a mission to re- and upcycle “as much glass we can.” In addition to the ongoing curbside glass pickup program for its current 300 residential and 20 com-
mercial clients, Broken Arrow picked up $83,000 in job training funding from the state in May to add to an $18,000 award from the New Mexico Regional Development Corporation the month before.
17715 US 84/285 Suite B, brokenarrowglassrecycling.com
BEST EMPLOYER
Solace Sexual Assault Services
For Solace Sexual Assault Services Executive Director María José Rodríguez Cádiz, recognition as an employer carries significant weight. The nonprofit has led the way in offering its employees paid family and medical leave, along with four-day work weeks and other benefits. Its focus on its staff earned it platinum-level recognition in last year’s Family-Friendly Business New Mexico Awards in the areas of pay equity; diversity and community investment. “This is very important and difficult work,” Cádiz tells SFR, “so to have professionals who can care for themselves and their families while doing this amazing and relevant service is fundamental. It is on us to stay as healthy and able to respond to the next person as human beings can be. That is what survivors deserve.”
6601 Valentine Way, (505) 988-1951
State Employees Credit Union
SECU makes the list again, this time as an employer, and we think we know why: People who get to work in ways that impact the community are happy people, and the State Employees Credit Union is dedicated to impacting the lives of locals. As a gentle reminder, too, you don’t need to work for the state to join, you just need to live here.
813 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 983-7328
Century Bank
SFR readers seriously like Century Bank, it seems, as it has now hit the Local Living section for a second time. Again, this one has been around since the 1800s, so it’s clearly doing something right. Perhaps that has something to do with the bank’s simple vision: to be the bank of choice in the communities it serves.
4062 Cerrillos Road, (505) 995-1200
are the only rape crisis center in New Mexico that co-houses with other partners who serve survivors. We combine the healing power and life-affirming services of a specialized clinical team, advocacy center, and education and prevention experts to help survivors and our community restore strength in the face of adversity. We will be celebrating our 52nd anniversary this year.
Thank you, Santa Fe, for voting
The Life Link among the Best of Santa Fe! Your support empowers us to continue helping those in need. We are deeply grateful for your trust and recognition!
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BEST NEW BOOK BY A NEW MEXICO AUTHOR
The Way of the Bear by Anne Hillerman
Carrying on legendary Southwestern writer Tony Hillerman’s legacy might seem like a heavy load, but author Anne Hillerman has made it look easy, and has made the fictional world her father created her own. Her latest, The Way of the Bea r, continues the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series, as Navajo Tribal Police officers Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito tackle unexpected violence on the outskirts of Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument. “Illicit romance, a fossilized jawbone, hints of witchcraft and a mysterious disappearance during a blizzard add to the peril,” the book’s synopsis notes. Winner of both the 2023 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards for best mystery and the 2023 New Mexico Book Association Southwest Book Design award, Hillerman’s eighth book in the series will appeal to newbies and Dark Winds fans alike.
Dog Lessons: Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends by Hersch Wilson
What can we learn from our canine friends? A better question might be: What can’t we learn? Firefighter, writer and speaker Hersch Wilson’s book takes his lifetime of living with dogs to offer life lessons. For instance, Wilson’s 8-yearold Bernese Mountain dog Nellie taught him “how to be old,” he writes, even as she suffered various ailments, from a broken leg to partial blindness. “Her spirit was stoic,” Wilson writes. “She emanated grit, a determination that as long as she was with her people, she’d go on.”
Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla by Alexandra Diaz
Santa Fe resident and award-winning children’s and young adult author Alexandra Diaz is the daughter of Cuban refugees. Her latest middle-grade novel Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla takes inspiration from her lived experience to tell the story of Victoria’s and her family’s forced emigration from Cuba circa 1960 to Miami, leaving their family—and Victoria’s best friend—behind.
BEST NONPROFIT
The Food Depot
When The Food Depot’s long-serving Executive Director Sherry Hooper left the organization at the end of June after serving in that role for more than 20 years, she left behind a nonprofit (now ably helmed by former Deputy Director Jill Dixon) that tackles Northern New Mexico’s entrenched food insecurity issues with muscular fortitude. The numbers alone tell the story: The Food Depot, along with its partners, distribute 10 million pounds of food across nine service areas each year. Last year alone, its fleet traveled 400,000 miles to bring services to 40,000 people experiencing hunger. The Food Depot also helps Santa Feans help its neighbors through annual community events such as The Souper Bowl, support for local food drives, volunteer opportunities and more. The Food Depot’s largest fundraiser is underway right now, in fact: The Neighbor to Neighbor Fund Drive continues through Sept. 23. Learn more at thefooddepot.org. 1222 Siler Road A, (505) 471-1633
Kitchen Angels
Like The Food Depot, this nonprofit, which serves homebound and chronically ill residents nutritious meals, is facing a change in leadership. Executive Director Tony McCarty, who has served in that role for more than 30 years, will retire at the end of 2024. He grew an organization that began with 30 volunteers in 1992 to one with 350 who had served more than 2 million meals by last year. Its work is crucial, and Santa Fe appreciates and thanks them.
1222 Siler Road, (505) 471-7780
Esperanza Shelter
Chief Executive Officer Jan M McCray leads this nonprofit dedicated to providing shelter and services to people threatened by domestic violence. Its resources include counseling, transitional housing, court advocacy and programs for immigrants and children. Esperanza runs a 24-hour crisis hotline: (505) 4735200 or (800) 473-5220
3130 Rufina St., (505) 474-5536
BEST NONPROFIT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Reunity Resources
Reunity Resources has ecology on the mind, and it’s an ethos that has served the farm well since its 2019 opening. This is no willy-nilly dig and grow operation, but rather a concerted effort to engage in the best practices for production and the environment. This means thoughtful water use strategies and seasonal know-how, plus a dedicated effort for both the present and future of the farm and community.
1829 San Ysidro Crossing, (505) 393-1196
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Museum Hill isn’t just for museums, Santa Fe, it’s also where you’ll find our sprawling Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Take a tour through the myriad plants and trees and such while learning about local ecosystems, but know you can also catch live music, storytellers and sometimes even Shakespeare, but always something good for the whole fam.
715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Take the drive to the tippy-top of Upper Canyon Road to find yourself at the intersection of hiking, wildlife, bird tours and more. This one’s great for the kids, no question, but adults can learn a lot or possibly even volunteer for the only nature center in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos.
1800 Upper Canyon Road, (505) 983-4609
BEST OUTDOOR TRAIL
Santa Fe River Trail
The Santa Fe River Trail is more than a trail—it’s an ecosystem of everything important in Santa Fe: wildlife, humans, dogs, trees and, of course, the Santa Fe River. Spend an hour walking, riding, skating or even sitting on or along the trail to be part of the community. Right now, the recreational byway runs several miles from St. Francis Drive to Siler Road, but will continue extending in the years to come, following bond approval by voters to do. “It’s wonderful to hear it’s getting the love it deserves,” Santa Fe Watershed Association Executive Director Morika Vorenberg Hensley tells SFR of the trail’s first-place win. The Watershed Association works with the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County in its work to protect the river through community cleanup days, the upcoming Watershed Fest (Sept. 21-26) and a community-science project mapping the “leading edge” of the river as it changes through the seasons (check it out at santafewatershed.org/ leading-edge). “Just like the river itself, the trail is an artery of our city that brings us together and brings us closer to this thing that makes it possible for us to live here,” Hensley says. “Something I love to remind people is that if you’re seeing a dry river bed and wondering where the Santa Fe River is, just look around you at your fellow people or yourself: The Santa Fe River is inside you.”
Multiple access points, but Frenchy’s Field, 2001 Agua Fría St., is a popular hub
Galisteo Basin Preserve Hikers, bikers and equestrians can explore more than 40 miles of trails on close to
10,000 acres in the Galisteo Basin Preserve, an area whose conservation efforts have been hard fought by groups like the Commonweal Conservancy and The Conservation Trust, as well as philanthropic organizations like the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust, which stepped in several years ago to help preserve this home to ancient relics, wildlife and breathtaking beauty.
Astral Valley Road, galisteobasinpreserve.com
Dale Ball Trail System
This trail system isn’t just an amazing 25mile network allowing hikers and bicycles access to a winding network of wilderness trails for all levels. It’s also a slice of Santa Fe history thanks to Conservation Trust Dale Ball cofounder Dale Ball, who envisioned the trails, and fought alongside others to preserve Santa Fe’s open spaces.
Access off of Hyde Park Road, Cerro Gordo Road, Upper Canyon Road and Camino Cruz Blanca
BEST PARK
Railyard Park Conservancy
“Come for the beer, stay for the horticulture” is not a slogan we imagine the folks at the Railyard Park Conservancy will glom onto anytime soon, but it does nod to the wonderful urban/wild interface of the Railyard Park, where residents can sit in nature or just wander through before or after having dinner, seeing a show or doing any of the myriad activities available in the Railyard proper. “It’s such a dynamic park in terms of the biodiversity, the different gardens, and the different areas that have native plants,” Executive Director Izzy Barr tells SFR. “It’s such a gem right in the middle of town that people can go to the Farmers’ Market and walk over and sit on the grass. I know from the feedback we get how invaluable it is to the people who live the community.” The Conservancy also hosts numerous programs, such as its 10 am to noon summer Saturday morning nature sessions for toddlers, its public art program and the always popular “graze days,” when goats come to weed (the next ones are Aug. 9-10). “We’re just so happy people love this park as much as we do,” Barr says. “We hope that people will keep coming out and taking advantage of it.”
740 Cerrillos Road
Fort Marcy Park
In recent years, folks may have begun to associate Fort Marcy Park with pickleball, but the 30-acre park also includes picnic tables, play equipment, grills and space for all sorts of recreational activities (and a giant puppet burns in the nearby ball park each year as well).
490 Bishop’s Lodge Road
Harvey Cornell Rose Garden Park
No goats. No pickleball. Roses galore. And by any other name would they smell so sweet! Stop and smell the more than 20 varieties that grow in this peaceful park that has provided respite for Santa Feans for more than 25 years.
1320 Galisteo Parkway
BEST SENIOR LIVING
The Montecito Santa Fe Senior living simply does not get better than The Montecito, where the grounds are gorgeous, the food is top-notch and the residents have access to the kinds of activities people sincerely want to do. Throw in a gym, a spa, the famous Starlight Lounge—not to mention access to day trips and full-on apartment dwellings—and even those of us who don’t need assisted living start to think we might just go ahead and move in there.
500 Rodeo Road, (505) 428-7777
El Castillo
With a proven track record dating back to 1971, El Castillo offers up myriad amenities, clean and spacious grounds and constant access to Santa Fe’s cultural spectacle. The apartments are specious, the gym is a modern marvel and you can take your dog, too, because it’s got a dog run.
205 E Alameda St., (505) 988-2877
Kingston Residence
Who knew Santa Fe had so many fantastic living options for seniors who need such services? Kingston Residence nails it in the food department, we hear, thanks to chef Maria Lujan, and with other amenities including fitness and 24-hour nursing care, residents can stay strong and safe.
2400 Legacy Court, (505) 471-2400
The Food Depot
From statewide hoarding cases to rescued Ruidoso wildfire pups, you’ve been with us every step of the way.
You’ve cheered for our makeover star Giuseppe and shed tears of joy with our hero dog Pancho.
Your generosity keeps our doors open to all pets in need, providing free spay/neuter services and lifesaving medical care to animals often living in poverty.
Your vote of confidence means everything!
A million mews and woofs of wonder from all of us at Española Humane.
you, Santa Fe!
Thank You Santa Fe, for voting us Best Nonpro�t for Animals! Two years in a row!
BEST DOG TRAINING
A Matter of Manners
Owner Erica Beckwith uses her certificate in training and counseling from the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers to provide the best discipline for your pet. She values the importance of education amongst trainers and force-free training methods based on updated scientific findings. Beckwith says she has always given her all. “One thing I really stress with my training clients is how much fun it can be to work in partnership with your dog,” Beckwith says.
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No-No FiFi Dog Training & Pet Concierge
No-No FiFi offers a free one-time consultation to formulate a stepby-step training plan for your dog. The training focuses on seven main skills for all dogs and proper socialization, while maintaining an open and stress-free environment for your pooch.
(505) 795-6315
Santa Fe Dog
Deborah Tolar’s single-person operation offers private training, studio classes and a monthly Ask the Trainer Q&A session. Its classes can cater to your dog’s needs, offering up to four studio class levels of foundational skills.
1807 Second St., Suite 42, (505) 983-4632
BEST NONPROFIT FOR ANIMALS
Española Humane Society
Española Humane takes the firstplace spot for the second year in a row as a result of the top-notch care it provides for its animals, and the role it plays across the state— whether it’s jumping in to help shelters in Ruidoso during the fires, or intervening in litigation to protect the state’s spay and neutering laws. You’ll also spot its staff at local events all year long (including at
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the Aug. 2 Best of Santa Fe party in the Railyard) as part of the shelter’s quest to find forever homes for the animals in their care. According to Communications Director Mattie Allen, the small-but-mighty shelter helps out whenever possible. “We just go above and beyond to work together within and outside of our community to lend a hand and hold the door open,” she says.
108 Hamm Parkway, Española, (505) 753-8662
Santa Fe Animal Shelter
The organization has been supporting animals since 1939. Its partnerships with the City of Santa Fe and the Bureau of Land Management allow for 100 acres of space, including walking trails and play yards for its furry friends. Learn more at this year’s Aug. 2 BOSF party.
100 Caja Del Ríio Road, (505) 983-4309
Street Homeless Animal Project
The nonprofit’s unique business model seeks to build a network for people who are experiencing homelessness and their pets. It meets with clients to deliver supplies,
serving up to hundreds of people per year. Learn more at SFR’s party.
Mailing address: 1000 Cordova Place, Suite 34, (505) 501-4933
BEST PET DAYCARE
Zoomies
Zoomies provides a stimulating environment for dogs, with a “special dog boarding formula” that allows its furry clients to roam cage-free 24/7. The vice president of its parent company, Hannah Young, says Zoomies’s success comes down to its staff members. “They’re so passionate and understanding and dedicated to everything that we do,” Young says. “It’s a really good community, and we adore all of our customers that come in.”
513A Camino De Los Marquez, (505) 954-1473
Santa Fe Tails
The daycare’s 18,000-square-foot facility allows dogs to socialize better than ever. Santa Fe Tails separates dogs based on energy level rather than size, allowing for each furry friend’s social needs to be met.
2109 Warner Circle, (505) 820-0731
Paws Plaza
Paws Plaza offers a wide range of sources beyond daycare, including a wading pool and grooming. It also boasts a new guidance app called Yourgi, which allows owners to book appointments, keep track of pet immunization records and more. 1416 Fourth St., (505) 820-7529
BEST PET-FRIENDLY BUSINESS
In addition to taking the respective blue and red ribbons for Santa Fe bars and barbecues, Cowgirl is also the top place in the city for dog-friendly dining (and kid-friendly, for that matter). The restaurant occupies almost an entire city block, allowing for an abundance of space for you and your companion, whether you just want to chow down with friends or hear some live music on the weekends. Now that’s a happy hour.
319 S. Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
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Honda Subaru of Santa Fe
Aside from the typical amenities you’d expect from a car dealership—comfortable waiting areas, snacks, a coffee bar and more—Honda Subaru of Santa Fe also allows you to bring your dogs and other furry friends into its facility.
7511 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-7007
Counter Culture
Established in 1996, the cafe’s ample outdoor space allows for a comfortable place for customers to eat locally-sourced organic foods while spending time with their loved ones—whether they’re human or fluffy companions.
930 Baca St. (505) 995-1105
BEST PET GROOMING
Turquoise Tails
Turquoise Tails works with all breeds and dogs of all temperaments. Its furry clients are uncaged, allowing for them to work on their social skills and enrichment. “We’ve worked really hard to create a safe and fun environment for the dogs that come in,” owner Nikki Zotos says. New puppy owners are allowed to bring their pets in before grooming to acclimate their dogs to the environment, and Zotos takes pride in her company’s ability to personalize pampering for each pooch.
1624 Cerrillos Road, (505) 930-5909
Barks & Bubbles
Barks & Bubbles offers a wide range of services, from doggy daycare and boarding to full-service grooming.
Count on care that is curated for your best friend.
1311 Calle Nava, (505) 820-2275
Zoomies
In addition to taking the first-place spot for pet daycares in Santa Fe, Zoomies offers top-notch grooming. Pamper your pet by allowing them to spend the weekend at Zoomies, or even just by giving them a spa day.
513A Camino De Los Marquez, (505) 954-1473
BEST PET STORE
Teca Tu
Teca Tu is keeping its long-standing streak of taking home this first-place honor. Both its brick-
and-mortar and online stores offer a massive variety of products, ranging from food to pet memorial decor. “We like to pride ourselves on customer service,” owner Laura Wilson says. “We always keep trying to work on it, and I think that’s important to people these days—to get a little personal help when they come in.”
DeVargas Center, 165 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-9374
Critters & Me
This natural pet foods and supplies company was founded on the belief that health for one’s pets begins with proper nutrition. Critters & Me seeks to educate pet owners about the role of nutrition and what is best for their animals.
1403 Agua Fría St., (505) 982-5040
Eldorado Pet & Wild Bird
The community hub harbors three departments: dogs, cats and wild birds. It offers reasonably priced food and supplies for creatures from the ground to the sky.
7 Avenida Vista Grande, Suite. B-5, Eldorado, (505) 466-1270
BEST VETERINARIAN
Gruda Veterinary Hospital
Gruda Veterinary Hospital’s private practice model allows for prioritization of your furry friend’s well-being. In addition to the typical services you might expect from a vet—vaccinations, diagnosis and treatment, etc.—Gruda is equipped with modern technology and even sometimes alternative therapies for your pet.
9 Rumble Road, (505) 471-4400
Smith Veterinary Hospital
Close to 80 years old, Smith Veterinary Hospital views its clients as both friends and customers and offers walkin services, state-of-the-art equipment and medications.
600 Alta Vista St., (505) 982-4418
VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital
VCA Arrighetti has been at the same location for more than 35 years and serving the community for even longer. It provides clinics, physical exams, vaccines and more, and it seeks to provide the best possible care.
1882 Plaza del Sur Drive, (505) 471-2888
Smith Veterinary Hospital
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photo: Eric Radack
BEST BIKE SHOP
The Broken Spoke
Owned by Mike Chapman and operated with a trusty crew of mechanics and service folks, Broken Spoke describes itself as “a community oriented, locally owned full-service bicycle shop. We believe we have the best mechanics in town and we love spreading the love of human power on two wheels.” Broken Spoke is committed to putting people on bicycles, regardless of the make or model. Their employees stand by their work, and have expertise and recommendations for newbies and expert bicyclists alike.
1426 Cerrillos Road, (505) 992-3102
rob and charlie’s Santa Fe has depended on rob and charlie’s for more than 40 years, and the Midtown shop has the history and customer loyalty to prove it. You’ll find trustworthy staff whether you’re buying, renting or repairing a bicycle, and you can also buy skateboards—just sayin’.
1632 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 471-9119
Mellow Velo (now closed)
Mellow Velo was one of those hard-to-miss spots on Marcy Street. Specializing in mountain, electric and vintage bikes, staff members also could be trusted for repairs with their world-class service shop and knowledgeable staff. RIP.
132 E Marcy St., (505) 982-8986
BEST BOOKSTORE
Collected Works Bookstore
Make no mistake: Santa Fe is beyond blessed to have so many wonderful independent bookstores from which to choose in this category. Collected Works Bookstore, has been voted the city’s favorite for 15 years running. Owner Dorothy Massey, who has owned the shop for 28 of its 46 years, says CW runs about 80 events each year, most in the store, but approximately a dozen off-site as
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well in collaboration with numerous local nonprofits. “It’s always wonderful to be part of a vibrant community,” Massey says of readers’ support for the store. “This is a vibrant literary community with 20 independent bookstores open and functioning, and a supportive community, both locally and with visitors. Right now, the store is jammed and we’re very lucky.”
202 Galisteo Street, (505) 988-4226
Garcia Street Books
This east side literary haven served as the official bookstore for last year’s Santa Fe Literary Festival, but it’s been offering readers something special for the past quarter century. Stop by, receive a great recommendation for your next favorite read and then walk next door to Downtown Subscription for something tasty to accompany the page turning. The store also hosts regular “meet the author” events.
376 Garcia St., (505) 986-0151
The Ark
If ever a city needed a metaphysical bookstore to call its own, Santa Fe would be the one. The Ark has changed ownership over the years, but has filled that niche since 1982, providing not just books but—to quote its website—a “spiritual emporium” for all who enter.
133 Romero St., (505) 988-3709
BEST CAR DEALER
Honda Subaru of Santa Fe
Honda ranks as one of the most reliable brands of vehicles on the road, and Subarus are almost as beloved in Santa Fe as dogs (we said almost). That makes Honda Subaru a no-brainer for local loyalty. The experienced staff members help make the whole buying process easier and stress-free to ensure you’re driving off with your dream car. Where the road is taking you, you’ll be safe and happy in your new ride.
7511B Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-7007
Toyota of Santa Fe
Whether it’s a utilitarian Tacoma or the eco-friendly OG Prius, Toyotas are popular (some to the point of cult-like loyalty), and Toyota of Santa Fe has a helpful group of people who just want to get you into get the car or truck you’ve always wanted.
1601 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 780-4763
Capitol Ford
Drive around town for a few minutes and it becomes fairly obvious Ford is a cherished vehicle here in Santa Fe, and the trucks are almost as ingrained in the culture as green chile. Capitol Ford is low-key Santa Fe-mous, too, which breaks down to quality service and a rep for trustworthiness.
4490 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-3673
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BEST CONSIGNMENT
Double Take
Double Take isn’t just a consignment store—it’s an essential Santa Fe experience. Whether you’re looking for cowboy boots, vintage clothing, pottery or other hidden treasures, Double Take is sure to have it. It’s the type of place you walk into for a quick browse, only to leave with a new Southwestern wardrobe. “We’ll be open 37 years on Aug. 4—Santo Domingo Feast Day—how about them apples?” owner Suzanne Wissman says. “And how much do we love this community and how it’s been a great gathering place for all? So much.”
320 Aztec St., (505) 989-8886
Art.i.fact Consignment
Boutique
If you want a taste of Melrose Avenue, but still want to maintain high desert style, Jennifer Rowland and Michael Gullberg’s Art.i.fact is the place for you. The selection is curated, the vibes are on point and the space even hosts visual arts shows.
930 Baca St., Suite C. (505) 982-5000
Ooh La La Consignment
For those looking to live out that Parisian fantasy, strolling down the Champs-Elysees from shop to shop, then stopping at a bistro for lunch in your newly purchased designer and contemporary outfit, Ooh La La is the place for you. C’est magnifique!
518 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 820-6433
BEST COOKING SUPPLIES
Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe
Just walking into this shop (or shoppe) in the DeVargas Center might inspire you to become the next Paul Bocuse. From pots and pans, knives you’ve never even heard of and items by brands like Le Creuset, Staub, Cuisinart and
so many more, not only will Las Cosas make you want to start cooking, you can take classes at its cooking school with the likes of chef Johnny Vee to help get you started.
181 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 988-3394
Kitchenality
When a kitchen resale shop is run by a nonprofit organization whose whole mission is to feed our homebound neighbors, you can feel good about spending a buck or two. Kitchenality raises funds for Santa Fe’s Kitchen Angels with a wide variety of kitchen supplies at great prices.
1222 Siler Road, (505) 471-7780
Gift & Gourmet
At sprawling downtown kitchenware shop Gift & Gourmet, you’ll find everything you need for cooking—Santa Fe style.
Not only does G&G have the essentials, it carries scads of locally crafted pottery and food products. You’ll be the envy of anyone who pops into your kitchen.
200 E Water St., (505) 982-5953
BEST CRAFT SHOP
Artisan Santa Fe
Given our city’s rep as an arts destination, Santa Fe obviously needs a high-quality art supply store. Luckily, Artisan has been around for 50 years providing just that. The owners and staff are dedicated to ensuring the community has everything we need to keep the art flowing. “We want to cultivate the next generation of artists, with help from those with the experience who can mentor the younger artists so
we can have more artists in the future,” owner Diane Otero-Bell tells SFR. Say hey to Delphino the snake for us next time you’re there.
2601 Cerrillos Road, (505) 954-4179
Santa Fe Quilting
When a local quilting shop is staffed by quilters of all levels, you can trust its services and products without worrying. Whether you’re searching for tips about techniques, patterns, fabric, cutting or planning, Santa Fe Quilting can and will put you on the road to blanket bliss.
3018-A Cielo Court, (505) 473-3747
Sewing Center of Santa Fe
Santa Fe’s family-owned Sewing Center not only carries just about every possible sewing tool and accessory, it also offers machinery and classes, respected brands like Janome and top-quality service and repairs. Oh, and embroidery fans? Voila!
3014 Cielo Court Suite A, (505) 424-3242
BEST FLORAL SHOP
Barton’s Bloom Boutique Flowers
Barton’s Bloom’s owners, Santa Fe natives Kristin Sargent and Justin Svetnicka, continue the legacy for this more-than 60-year-old shop with their shared experience in horticulture and floral design and expert staff. “We always try to give back to the community,” Sargent says. “We’re Santa Fe’s most trusted florist and want to make sure Santa Fe is thriving.”
1722 St. Michael’s Drive, moving to DeVargas Center, (505) 982-9731
Amanda’s Flowers
With over two decades of creative expertise, the arrangements from Amanda’s are consistently gorgeous. The warm and friendly staffers simply wish to help customers leave with the perfect bouquet for an anniversary or birthday and everything in between.
1610 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 473-9212
Amanda’s Flowers
All the Pretty Flowers
Owner Amanda Shutz is all about mindful sourcing when it comes to her arrangements, but she’s also thoughtful when it comes to the environment. All the Pretty Flowers prioritizes composting green waste and recycled packaging, as well as creativity.
313 Camino Alire, Suite 107, (505) 204-3643
BEST GARDEN CENTER
Agua Fría Nursery
Open since 1975, this downright iconic nursery is home to probably the widest and most versatile selection of native perennials, trees, shrubs and vines in town, along with some of the best gardening supplies available and a staff of recognizable local green-thumb types. The owners and workers understand the specific needs of gardening in Santa Fe and are always there to help. “We want to help people create beauty and to grow good stuff to eat,” owner/ founder Bob Pennington tells SFR. 1409 Agua Fría St., (505) 983-4831
Plants of the Southwest
When it comes to native and desert-adapted plants and seeds, Plants of the Southwest is the holy grail. We’re talking about a vast selection of native seeds, shrubs, grasses, cacti and perennials, which pretty much takes the guesswork out of gardening.
3095 Agua Fria St., (505) 438-8888
Payne’s Nursery
The expert horticulturists tending the greenhouses at Payne’s two locations are devoted to all things plants. From poinsettias, annuals, perennials, herbs and even veggies, their shared knowledge is impressive. Let ‘em help you out.
stepping into the ultimate fairytale dream world, where your inner child awakes and reminds you to embrace your imagination. The shop’s treasures include handcrafted folk art and miniatures, nostalgic toys, candy, books, ornaments and… actually, just know the selection at Doodlet’s is so good, it’s kept folks stopping by since 1955—and the shop on the BOSF list for as long as anyone can remember.
120 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 983-3771
Detours @ La Fonda on the Plaza
Another BOSF regular, Detours carries everything from locally made jewelry, pottery, art, wearables, ornaments and so much more, plus it exists within one of the most historic buildings in the city and is staffed with helpful locals.
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 988-1404
Ohori’s Home
One almost wants their next Ohori’s visit to come with a wait so as to make time for a quick pop in to the adjacent Ohori’s Home gift shop. Therein, find incense, cards, jewelry, toys, local items and more. Oh! And it opens at 8 am should you need a pre-work gift.
1098 ½ S St. Francis Drive, Unit A, (505) 469-9729
BEST GROCERY
La Montañita Food Co-op
Santa Fe’s denizens often have health on their minds, so when it comes to food, nothing beats local and organic—and no one does that better than the co-op. It doesn’t stop there. The wellness department practically overflows with a range of products to promote wellness, and La Montañita might also have the best bulk section in town. Throw in relationships with local farmers and other suppliers and a customer base of devoted regulars, and you’ve got a grocer that keeps ‘em leaving happy and fed.
913 W Alameda St., (505) 984-2852
SHOPPING
Kaune’s Neighborhood Market
Did you know Kaune’s was founded in 1896 with a mission to provide the community with healthy, high-quality products, curated with intention? Find all the foods—specialty items, too— plus fine wine, a fantastic butcher and myriad local products.
511 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 982-2629
El Paisano
When SFR teamed up with celeb chef Fernando Ruiz for a story about shopping and cooking in 2022, he chose El Paisano as one of his local faves; our readers love it, too. Find a bevy of Mexican products, quality meats, baked goods and groceries—plus amazing taquerias—across two Santa Fe locations.
Big Jo’s is a locally owned tools paradise, and you’ll find a strong sense of community the moment you cross the threshold. The whole team is full of experts in just about any item you might need, because nothing makes an experience at a hardware store more valuable than friendly and helpful staff. “Always we thank everybody for their continued support—all the people who shop locally,” owner Rick C de Baca says. “Our dollars stay in the community; our customer service is second-tonone; we really appreciate our longtime
patrons and our new customers. We’re here to stay.”
1311 Siler Road, (505) 473-2255
Ace Hardware
Hit up your Midtown Ace when you need anything from computerized paint-color matching, power equipment, grills and even local products that give your bench or workshop that more personal touch. Can’t find the right thing?
Ask a worker and they’re happy to help.
2006 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-9343
1610 Hardware
With a sleek and modern design, Santa Fe’s 1610 aims to make hardware shopping a more enjoyable experience overall. The hardcore types will find lots to love, as will the weekend warriors and hobbyists, and with no shortage of recognizable brand names on offer, shoppers are bound to find the right stuff.
3003 S St. Francis Drive, (505) 532-1610
BEST INTERIOR HOME
The Raven Cerrillos Road faces no shortage of cool consignment shops, yet The Raven reigns supreme. Its selection of antique, vintage and new items run the gamut for anything from home decor to a gussied-up office, and owner Kateryna VanHeisch puts her passion into the pot every step of the way. Choose from fine interiors and upholstery to dining, bedroom furniture, rugs and even chandeliers. The options, it seems, are endless.
1225 Cerrillos Road, (505) 988-4775
Metamorphosis Home Furnishings and Design
Award-winning designer Marty Wilkinson has the expertise to take any home design project to the next level. Specializing in everything from color consultation and art selections to furniture arrangement and comprehensive design and remodeling, Wilkinson will make your space feel new.
3005 S St. Francis Drive, (505) 471-3900
The Collective
From a 15,000-square-foot showroom in downtown Santa Fe, this elevated furnishing store is run by expert designers whose aim is to create meaningful connections with everyone who walks in. The Collective carries a wide range of modern furniture and décor ephemera, plus more, all of which is sure to add unique character to any home.
530 S Guadalupe St., (505) 230-7000
Oculus | Botwin Eye Group
BEST JEWELRY
Santa Fe Goldworks
Founded by Santa Fe native David Griego in 1972, Santa Fe Goldworks has claimed this top spot for more years than anyone can remember. With a blend of old world charm and contemporary style—not to mention Griego’s personal touch across inlays of gold, diamonds turquoise, Mediterranean coral and Australian opals among others—gives each piece a custom feel.
60 E San Francisco St., Suite 218, (505) 983-4562
Reflective Jewelry
Not only does Reflective Jewelry provide custom pieces for a wide range of shoppers, its ownership is committed to ethical jewelry, including fair-trade gold, which is something to feel good about when it comes to wearing gorgeous baubles.
912 Baca St. Suite A, (505) 988-7393
Tresa Vorenberg Goldsmiths
Most folks think of paintings and sculptures when it comes to Canyon Road, but tucked away up the aesthetic street lies Tresa Vorenberg Goldsmiths. Vorenburg counts more than 44 years in the jewelry biz, and it shows. Cleopatra her dang self would be impressed with the imaginative styles, shapes, inlays and finishes.
656 Canyon Road, (505) 988-7215
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING
Red River Mercantile
Thanks to Red River Mercantile, Santa Fe men have hope for finding high-quality, stylish clothing with rugged appeal for Santa Fe’s outdoor lifestyle. From jackets, shirts, vests, hats and even grooming products, Red River’s selection of trusted brands lend credence to the old axiom about clothes making the man. We’re talking class and comfort all rolled into one, and if that doesn’t say Santa Fe, we don’t know what will.
235 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 992-1233
Corsini
Corsini specializes in Italian men’s clothing including leather jackets, cashmere sweaters, jeans and shirts. The European look is always in fashion, and you’re sure to walk out looking fresh. So fresh, in fact, that you’ll get why even lifestyle brand Goop loves and recommends Corsini.
107 W San Francisco St., (505)820-2300
Double Take
Not everyone is on the lookout for brand-new clothes. Honestly, vintage is always hot, and vintage is the name of the game at Double Take. Picture this: A massive showroom replete with shirts, coats, footwear, accessories and a knowledgeable staff that’ll help you add up the parts. So good.
320 Aztec St., (505) 989-8886
BEST OPTICAL SHOP
Oculus | Botwin Eye Group
Just because you can’t see well doesn’t mean you should be saddled with lackluster healthcare. The highly qualified and caring staff at Oculus are true pros in their assessments and provide medically oriented eye examinations with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. The mission lies in top-tier service while helping Santa Feans contend with the lifelong health of their eyes, and with a wide range of services plus so many stylish frames from which to choose, it’s easy to see why Santa Fe loves ‘em.
444 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 438-2020
Eye Associates of New Mexico
The eye doctors at Eye Associates treat each person with the utmost care leading to low-stress office visits and topnotch care. Thanks to Eye Associates’ group of specialists, issues such as cataracts, contact lenses and glaucoma don’t seem so daunting.
Ojo Optique was created to help people see the world more clearly, but also to preserve the artistic expression of creative eyewear. It’s not often you hear of an eyewear shop designing glasses based on the culture, fashion and architecture of a city, but that’s just what Ojo does.
125 Lincoln Ave., Suite 114, (505) 988-4444
BEST OUTDOOR
Santa Fe Trail Outfitters
Some move to or stay in Santa Fe for the great outdoors and access to hikes, sports, etc. Nick and Audrey Salazar started Santa Fe Outfitters because they realized those lifestyles are an essential part of the local culture. If you’re gonna head out there, you’ll need to be outfitted, and the Salazars offer all the top brands, plus and anything else you might need to enjoy the great outdoors.
110 W San Francisco St., (505) 470-3573
Alpine Sports
Outdoor culture is, of course, a Santa Fe staple, and family-owned Alpine Sports has been playing outside for more than five decades. Inspired by a particularly memorable skiing experience in Germany, the shop has been helping folks chase similar highs ever since.
541 W Cordova Road, (505) 983-5155
The Reel Life
Going thigh-deep in New Mexico rivers and casting a line is a favorite pastime
across the state, and folks in Santa Fe choose The Reel Life in their pursuit of making it happen. You’ll find all the fishing gear you could possibly need regardless of ability, and with classes and guided experiences, you’ll be catching fish in no time.
526 N Guadalupe St., (505) 995-8114
BEST SHOES
On Your Feet
On Your Feet has been Santa Fe’s largest independent shoe store since 1989, which is almost as long as it’s been acknowledged within the annual pages of BOSF. Shop from myriad brands like Birkenstock, Dansko, Taos Footwear and Hoka, plus cool socks and a staff that just wants to make your walking experience stylish and comfortable. Santa Fe is a walking town in a lot of respects; why not hit the streets feeling fly?
328 S Guadalupe St., (505) 983-3900; 180 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 780-8997
The Running Hub
This family-owned shop knows running footwear just about better than anyone out there, and has been an absolute must for runners since it opened in 2001. Numerous employees have been with The Running Hub for decades, too, which suggests a level of care and professionalism that should make any patron proud.
1100 Don Diego Ave., Suite B (505) 820-2523
Goler Fine Imported Shoes
For the folks searching for a prettier or fancier or more creative statement shoe, enter Goler. Of course, the family-owned
We carry Gist and Jagger Spun yarns for your weaving and knitting projects as well as our farm raised alpaca yarns and ber for spinning. We also carry Schacht Spindle Company weaving and spinning products. If you have any weaving or spinning needs, we are here to help you. COME VISIT THE ALPACAS, TAKE A SPINNING OR WEAVING CLASS, OR COME FOR ONE OF OUR MAKE AND TAKE AFTERNOONS.
casa-alpaca.com 505-466-6911
shop has plenty for everyday wear, but also special pieces, plus apparel and accessories to go along with your new kicks.
125 E Palace Ave., Suite 125, (505) 982-0924
BEST WESTERN WEAR
Double Take
Everybody knows Double Take is absolutely packed with endless sartorial treasures, but it’s also a trove of authentic western items for the discerning snap-button shirt and boot aficionado. You can get your hands on gently used cowboy stuff like chaps, hats, belt buckles, button-ups and anything else you might want. In fact, Double Take will have you looking like some sort of plaid and denim dream before you know it.
302 Aztec St., (505) 989-8886
Back at the Ranch
What makes Back at the Ranch stand out? A collection of the highest-quality handcrafted cowboy boots, of course. The work is unparalleled, and shoppers can even have their boots personalized to meet their own unique needs..
209 E Marcy St., (505) 989-8110
Kowboyz
If’n you haven’t sidled up to the affordable deals available at Kowboyz, well then, pardner, we reckon you’ve plum been missing out. Originally opened in Beverly Hills as an outfitter to the stars, Kowboyz made it to Santa Fe in 2008 and has been a cowboy paradise ever since.
345 W Manhattan Ave., (505) 984-1256
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING
WearAbouts
WearAbouts thrives through its relationships, and when it comes to the women shoppers of Santa Fe, those relationships are many. Owner Aline Harris-Ellis is known for her listening skills and for providing support across a range of needs. “I just want to demystify fashion and make it not so exclusive,” she explains. “People think of fashion as being so exclusive and we don’t want it to be that way.” Harris-Ellis is right—we’re all just out here trying to look good!
101 W Marcy St., Suite 3, (505) 982-1399
The Sign of the Pampered Maiden
Longtime Santa Feans can likely picture the downtown boutique’s standout sign as they read this. Then they might remember the shop’s range of carefully selected clothing by designers from both near and far. Bold, stylish and versatile are just a few good words to describe the bounty.
209 Galisteo St., (505) 982-5948
TOKo Santa Fe
As an Asian-leaning modernist-style boutique with Euro flavor, TOKo presents an opportunity to try new things while discovering different shades of your style and personality. Go in and try on a new outfit and you might just discover the new you. You’ll also look hot.
101 W Marcy St., (505) 470-4425
THE OTHER TWO
Santa Fe summer seems dedicated to Shakespeare, not that anyone’s complaining about alfresco theater. This week, Santa Fe Classic Theater presents Twelfth Night… Or What You Will, that classic tale of siblingship, disguises, dukes, shipwrecks, love and just deserts. This one was initally commissioned by Queen Elizabeth herself and was originally meant to close out the Christmas season. In other words, it’s a feel-good show, all things considered. So whether you’re down for the love bits, the mistaken identity bits or just plain enjoy a good yarn, your ship, so to speak, hath come in. (Alex De Vore)
Twelfth Night… Or What You Will: 7 pm Thursday, Aug. 1. $40-$55
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, (505) 336-0629
WE’RE THE BEST AROUND—NOTHING’S EVER GONNA KEEP US DOWN
You hold in your hands (or on your screens) the 2024 Best of Santa Fe issue, that annual guide to the citizenry’s most favorite things. ‘Tis a labor of love on SFR’s part, but we’re not ready to rest yet—first we party. This Friday, we’re taking over the Railyard with some of our friends and BOSF winners. Not enough party? Nonprofit promotions outfit Lensic360 will be there, too, with its annual Santa Fe Salutes show. This time popular local musicians are interpreting Taylor Swift jams. So let’s summarize: Come to our big free party with food, drink and so many local faves, then catch notable Santa Fe musicians as they transform into the most rabid Swifties in all the land. (ADV)
2024 Best of Santa Fe Party/Santa Fe Salutes: Taylor: 5-10 pm Friday, Aug. 2. Free. Santa Fe Railyard Market and Alcaldesa Streets, sfreporter.com
BURNINATING THE COUNTRYSIDE
Everyone loves a free film event, and everyone likely loves it more when the core premise—outside the movie—is to get someplace cool during the hotter hours of the day. This Tuesday, the LaFarge branch of the Santa Fe Public Library offers its Beat the Heat Movie Matinee with a screening of 2010’s How to Train Your Dragon. The animated affair finds young Viking Hiccup (voiced by Canadian comic genius Jay Baruchel) struggling to fit in until he joins forces with the cat-like dragon Toothless. Ruh-roh, though, because Vikings hate dragons. Heartfelt hilarity ensues. And we know what you’re thinking—that it’s kid’s stuff. Maybe so, though the first in the long-running DreamWorks animation franchise is actually quite funny and très gorgeous. Also, there’s free popcorn and lemonade and AC. (ADV)
Beat the Heat Movie Matinee: 4:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 6. Free. Santa Fe Public Library (LaFarge), 1730 Llano St., (505) 955-4860
Liquid Threads
Artist couple revitalizes Hawaiian art forms
At first glance, artists/couple Lehuauakea and Ian Kuali’i’s sharp-looking, patterned multimedia works appear to be derived from prints. But Kuali’i’s patterns are hand-painted, and he hopes this challenges viewers to rethink expectations.
Lehuauakea and Kuali’i (both Kānaka Maoli) are slated to debut their new pieces this week at downtown gallery Hecho a Mano. With work stemming from Native Hawaiian practices, Wai Ulana (Woven Waters) features art forms like kapa—traditional Native Hawaiian tree bark cloth—and paper cut by hand to form patterns that are both abstract and realistic.
“It refers to Ian and I coming together, but also our communities coming together,” Lehuauakea says, “how different forms of cultural resurgence come together and how you can’t have one without the other.”
The art of kapa has been passed down for thousands of years, says Lehuauakea, who learned from kapa-maker Wesley Sen (AKA Uncle Wes). But they don’t feel a need for their own kapa contributions to be fixed in the past.
“It’s important to tell stories that are relevant to our experiences as Native people today; with new patterns, new ways of working,” they say. “Because our art should move with us rather than stay rooted in time,”
Kuali’i, who was mentored by master featherworker Rick San Nicolas, has a background in graffiti art, from which he pivoted to the intricate handcut paper creations he’s known for today. In his art, Kuali’i says, he focuses on bringing attention to religious practices that have lain dormant due to settler colonialism. Through his work, he adds, he also strives to bring attention to sacred items that have been looted from Hawaiian cultural sites, with the hope that they will one day be returned to their respective homes.
Kuali’i is inspired by elders who are rewarded for a “whole lifetime of making and generosity to our people and to our nation,” he says. (Lauren Lifke)
WAI ULANA (WOVEN WATERS) 5 pm Friday, Aug. 2. Free. Hecho a Mano 129 W Palace Ave., (505) 916-1341
BEST OF SANTA FE FRI/2
FILM TUE/6
ART OPENING FRI/2
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ART
WEDNESDAY PAINTING
CLASS Mantecon Studio
123 A Camino Teresa, (503) 473-2786
A painting class where you can explore your creativity, connect with other artists and experience spontaneous demos.
1:30-4:30 pm, $110
BOOKS/LECTURES
FREEING JESUS BOOK
GROUP
Westminster Presbyterian Church Santa Fe
841 West Manhattan Ave, (505) 983 8939
Whether you’re part of the congregation or not, you can gather for a look at Diana Butler Bass’ Freeing Jesus, a book that invites individuals to rediscover Jesus in all his manifestations.
6 pm
CLEOPATRA: THE MYTH AND THE REALITY
St. John’s College 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, (505) 984-6000
An in-depth lecture on the great Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt by Duane Roller, professor emeritus of classics at Ohio State University. 4:15 pm
The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
A fundraiser to help Madridbased artist Mara Hinds while she’s out of work for cancer treatements.
7-10 pm
BINGO DANCE PARTY
The Mystic Santa Fe 2810 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-7663
More BINGO? You bet! This time with non-cash prizes and a feel-good summer dance party hosted by Molly G and DJ Dynamite Sol.
7 pm, $0-$10
CHESS AT THE MALL
DeVargas Center 564 N Guadalupe St., (505) 983-4671
Play timed or untimed, and make friends ranging from beginners up to tournament veterans. Idea for a quip while capturing a knight: “Enough horseplay!” #Swish.
10 am-1 pm
GAME NIGHT
Iconik Coffee Roasters (Original)
1600 Lena St., (505) 428-0996
One of your favorite local coffee hubs becomes your best friend’s living room. Bring a game you love. 6-8 pm
KIDS SING ALONG:
RAILYARD PARK
Railyard Park
Cerrillos Road and Guadalupe St., (505) 982-3373
Teachers Sarah-Jane and B lead classes through a variety of engaging music games and sing-alongs for toddlers and babies. 10:30-11:15 am
A great time to drink coffee and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ community members, followed by a brunch. 9:30-11 am
VAMONOS! SANTA FE
WALKS
Various locations (505) 989-7019 sfct.org/vamonos
Explore trails, get fresh air and meet your community at a free guided walk. 5:30 pm
Rebecca Haines mixes oil paints and grease markers to shape dreamlike fauna in her exibhit Elementals, opening at 5 pm Friday, Aug. 2 at Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art.
THE CALENDAR
WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES
TWICE: CORRELATING
LIGHTNING STRIKES AND ROCK ART IMAGERY
The Center for New Mexico Archaeology
7 Old Cochiti Road, (505) 476-4448
Laboratory of Anthropology Research Associate Lawrence Pitts discusses the correlation of lightning strikes and rock art imagery.
Noon-1 pm
FILM
THE FILMS AND VIDEOS OF DOMINICK RIVERS
No Name Cinema 2013 Pinon St., nonamecinema.com
Rivers is an experimental filmmaker and moving-image artist whose video work, framed by larger installations, examines the popular media used to capture and sentimentalize memory. The screening is followed by a Q&A with Rivers.
7:30 pm
MUSIC ARTIST SPOTLIGHT RECITAL PRESENTED BY SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE
St. Bede’s Episcopal Church
550 W San Mateo Road, Three Desert Chorale artists come together for songs from various vocal genres.
4 pm, $20-$40
BOXCAR PRESENTS: SINDUSTRY NIGHT WITH DJ D-MONIC
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222 Latin beats.
9 pm-2 am
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS
Santa Fe Brewing Company 35 Fire Place, (505) 424-3333
Karaoke hosted by CoCo Caliente. 6-9 pm
KARAOKE NIGHT
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Warm up those vocal chords and come with your go-to karaoke song—Crash Romeo hosts Karaoke Night every Wednesday.
7 pm
MARION CARRILLO
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Carrillo plays acoustic folk/ Americana.
4 pm
THE BANDIT QUEEN & LOGAN BRAGG
El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1931
The Bandit Queen mixes the folk, jazz and blues of the ‘60s and ‘20s with original poetry and melodies.
8 pm
WARM UP WEDNESDAY
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Hip-hop every Wednesday, featuring live performances, guest DJS, emcees and more. Hosted by DJ D-Monic.
9 pm
WORKSHOP
BEYOND NORMAL POP-UP
Beyond Normal 312 Montezuma Ave. Ste. E (505) 690-9829
A studio workshop and pop-up featuring a galaxy of vintage and contemporary art objects, textiles, clothing, books and other random delights. Open by appointment.
HEALING CIRCLE
Mongata Healing Center 501 Franklin Ave., Studio #3, (828) 246-5899
A traditional healing ceremony on awareness, forgiveness, release and gratitude. Hear sound-healing instruments throughout the ceremony and indulge in the included breathwork section.
6-7:15 pm, $27
INTRODUCTION TO CHESS
Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Ave., (505) 428-1000
Learn chess from square one and start with the basic rules, then say stuff like, “Bobby Fischer! Queen’s Gambit!”
7-9 pm, $129
THU/1
BOOKS/LECTURES
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Old Fort Marcy Park
490 Bishops Lodge Rd, (505) 954-4442
Public speaker and relationship coach Daniel Miller hosts a meetup centered around helping men gain the confidence to approach new people.
6-8 pm
APERTURE TO STARDOM - GEORGIA O’KEEFFE PRIMARY TABS
Santa Fe Public Library (Main) 145 Washington Ave., (505) 955-6780
Former Santa Fe City
Historian Ana Pacheco gives a presentation on four centuries of Santa Fe history, including information on the legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe.
4-5 pm
DUST UP ANTHOLOGY
BOOK SIGNING
Santa Fe Tennis & Swim Club
1755 Camino Corrales, (505) 988-4100
New Mexico authors read and discuss their works in the eclectic anthology Dust Up: An Anthology by New Mexico Writers.
5:30-7 pm
DANCE
INTRO TO PARTNER DANCE
Dance Station: Solana Center, 947-B W Alameda St., (505) 989-9788
Drop in this beginner’s dance class and learn different styles of partner dance, such as Latin, swing, tango, country two-step and ballroom.
6:45-7:30 pm, $10
PARSONS DANCE
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St., (505) 988-1234
An energized, athletic ensemble performs a specialized program with jazzy propulsion and strobe-driven special effects.
8 pm, $36-$114
EVENTS
ASL & DEAF NIGHT OUT
Cake’s Cafe
227 Galisteo St., (505) 303-4880
A fun evening filled with American Sign Language and Deaf culture. Experience the beauty and richness of ASL and enjoy connecting with others.
5-8 pm
ADULTI-VERSE
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Circle, (505) 395-6369
A chance to rock the Meow Wolf experience without the presence of children. The experience also includes an ‘80s night featuring DJ Sato.
6 pm
BOARD GAME NIGHT
The Drinkery by Bosque Brewing 4980 B Promenade Blvd., (505) 303-3356
Santa Fe’s longest-running board game night. Have a drink and enjoy a fun evening of games.
5-10 pm
EQUAL GROUNDS
Harry’s Roadhouse
96 B Old Las Vegas Hwy, (505) 989-4629
A heart-to-heart about community and city businesses.
8:30-10 am
GEEKS WHO DRINK
Social Kitchen & Bar
725 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-5952
Challenging trivia with prizes.
7-9 pm
LADIES NIGHT
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Ladies get free entry, $5 for everyone else. Guest DJs perform.
10 pm
LOCALS NIGHT
La Reina
1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1931
A night for locals to enjoy some karaoke and next-level smash burgers by One Trick Pony.
6 pm
A WORLD PREMIERE!
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AS YOU HAVE NEVER KNOWN HER BEFORE! TEN years of her intimate correspondence with Maria Chabot, a non-conforming lesbian, hosted by Mary Wheelwright.
by Carolyn Gage
Directed by Robert Benedetti
With Mary Beth Lindsey, Suzanne Lederer, and Kat Sawyer
This staged reading of excerpts from the decade-long corresponddence between Georgia and Maria Chabot, honored for creating the Santa Fe Indian Markets and as designer and renovator of O’Keeffe’s home in Abiquiu, is hosted by the woman who introduced and loved them both, Mary Wheelwright.
THE CALENDAR ENTER EVENTS
TRIVIA NIGHT AT CHOMP
CHOMP Food Hall
505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0946
Trivia Night every Thursday.
Gather a team and win prizes while enjoying great food and drinks from a variety of vendors.
6:30-8:30 pm
BILL HEARNE
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Happy hour with Santa Fe’s own country music legend.
4-6 pm
DJ OPTAMYSTIK
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
This local DJ will have you up on the dance floor in no time.
7 pm
DAVID GEIST MUSIC
EXPERIENCE
Osteria D’Assisi
58 S Federal Place, (505) 986-5858
A Tony Award-winning pianist and vocalist performs the best of Broadway, pop and originals.
7-10 pm, $5
JOAQUIN GALLEGOS TRIO
La Fiesta Lounge
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511
Latin fusion vibes performed with serious flamenco guitar from Gallegos.
7-9 pm
MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME
Ahmyo River Gallery Wine Garden
652 Canyon Road, (505) 820 0969
Afternoon jazz with Sean Johnson, saxophone; Cyrus Campbell, bass; and Rich Malloy, drums.
2-5 pm
NIKKI MANOS
The Mine Shaft Tavern
2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
Manos plays a sweet fusion of alt.rock, blues, indie and country with Western outlaw grooves.
7 pm
SANTA FE BANDSTAND:
HILLARY SMITH AND THE CHILLHOUSE
Santa Fe Plaza 63 Lincoln Ave. lensic360.org
ChillHouse is fronted by Albuquerque’s award-winning soul queen Hillary Smith. Expect powerhouse blues, soul and all things funky. The Ron Crowder Band opens.
6 pm
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE AMERICAS
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Place, (505) 982-5619
Sixteen professional Desert Chorale artists accompanied by a chamber orchestra and percussion explore the rich heritage of 17th and 18th century music from North and South America. 4 pm, $12-$114
THEATER SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN 2024: TWELFTH NIGHT... OR WHAT YOU WILL
Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
Experience an enchanting evening of outdoor theater at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. This time it’s Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy of shipwrecks and mistaken identities. Picnicking in the garden begins at 5:30pm (See SFR Picks, Page 81).
7-9:30 pm, $40-$55
WORKSHOP
LEARN CNC
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Road, (505) 819-3502
A class to comprehensively introduce students to using a CNC router while creating a fun Marble Maze project. Students will create 2D designs, prepare files for cutting, operate the CNC router and troubleshoot.
10 am-2 pm, $120
FRI/2
ART OPENINGS
AMY DONALDSON: VISIONS OF LIFE (OPENING)
Gaia Contemporary
225 Canyon Road, Ste. 6, (505) 501-0415
Oil paintings expressing colorful strokes and intricate layering that captures light and reflection.
6-9 pm
EMILY VAN CLEVE: EYES (OPENING)
Java Joe’s 2801 Rodeo Road, (505) 795-7005
Black Sharpie drawings focus on eyes and voluminous amounts of wavy hair.
3-4:30 pm
INTERPRETATIONS OF A COMPLEX WORLD (OPENING)
ViVO Contemporary 725A Canyon Road, (505) 982-1320
This group show features nine local artists working in mediums such as mixedmedia, glass, pastels, acrylic and more.
5-7 pm
LEHUAUAKEA & IAN KUALI’I: WAI ULANA/ WOVEN WATERS (OPENING)
Hecho Gallery
129 W Palace Ave., (505) 455-6882
Native Hawaiian artists explore traditional kapa and hand-painted patterns across themes of Indigenous cultural resilience and contemporary Kanaka Maoli identity (See SFR Picks, Page 81).
5-7 pm
REBECCA HAINES: ELEMENTALS (OPENING) Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art 702 Canyon Road, (505) 986-1156
A mix of oil paint and grease markers shape dream-like fauna on wood surfaces using mark-making and abstract color choices to represent the essence of animals.
5-7 pm
RHIANNON SKYE TAFOYA: DGEGV (OPENING)
Hecho a Mano
129 W. Palace Ave., (505) 916-1341
Tafoya (Eastern Band Cherokee and Santa Clara Pueblo) connects with her lineage of basket-weavers through prints and paper weaving.
5-7 pm
UNHOUSED ART (OPENING)
Vital Spaces
220 Otero St., St. Elizabeth Shelters and Supportive Housing hosts an exhibit featuring work by local unhoused artists, with all proceeds going to the artists and shelter.
5-7 pm
DANCE
AN EVENING OF PREMIERES WITH ZEITGEIST DANCE THEATRE
NDI NM Dance Barns 1140 Alto St, (505) 620-6643
The Santa Fe creative community celebrates exceptional dancers and creators. 7 pm, $10-$20
EVENTS
BEST OF SANTA FE 2024 PARTY!
Railyard Plaza
Market and Alcaldesa streets, (505) 982-3373
The Best of Santa Fe Party in the Santa Fe Railyard is here! Join SFR at our annual free event for general partying, giveaways, booths, games, vendors, food and drink and more. Not enough? Expect entertainment from Lensic360 with Santa Fe Salutes: Taylor, a tribute to Miss Swift. Basically, it’s a chance to explore the winners of this year’s BOSF— all chosen by you. Sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union, Santa Fe Goldworks, Ohori’s Coffee Roasters, Reflective Jewelry, State Employees Credit Union, Railyard Urgent Care and Milagro Dental. (See SFR Picks, Page 81) 5-9 pm
FIRST FRIDAY: LINE
DRAWING WITH TIM JAG
New Mexico Museum of Art 107 West Palace Ave., (505) 476-5072
Artist Jag hosts a mini-drawing workshop. 5:30-6:30 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC
WZKD Games Southside
4250 Cerillos Road, (617) 838-5149
WZKD Games Southside
hosts Friday night Magic: The Gathering. Gather for the Magic or something. Earn mana! We’ve never played, sorry. 5-8 pm
MAKE AND BELIEVE TIME
Rainbow Rainbow at Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Circle, (505) 395-6369
An art- and reading-based hour for kids to explore a world of story and imagination. 10 am
TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING NIGHT
Sorcery and Might 1966 Cerrillos Road Ste. C, (505) 629-5965
Beginner-friendly and introductory TTRPG games. Each week features a different story.
5-10 pm
MUSIC
ANDY KINGSTON TRIO
La Fiesta Lounge
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511
Jazz, Latin and R&B. 7-9 pm
BOXCAR LIVE PRESENTS:
SILVER SKY BLUES BAND
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Blues and rockabilly. 5 pm
BOXCAR LIVE PRESENTS: THE BRASS WIRE
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Jazz fusion with smooth rhythms and good vibes. 6:30-9:30 pm
DJ D-MONIC & DYNAMITE SOL Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
A pair of popular local DJs. 10 pm, $10
DEAR DOCTOR
The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
An eclectic mix of Americana, folk originals and covers. 5 pm
ELEMENTAL CONCERT SERIES
San Miguel Chapel 401 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 983-3974
Singer-songwriter Lauria Fiorentino and celllist Michael Kott present a monthly concert series interpreting elements from the periodic table. This month: Nitrogen. 6:30-8 pm, $20
Bent’s Western-influenced music enchants with powerhouse vocals and honest, gritty songwriting. 2-5 pm
FINE ART FRIDAY
Santa Fe Children’s Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 989-8359
A weekly exploration into the arts with special guests and hands-on activities. 2-4 pm
RYAN AND THE RESISTORS Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Original country music from Albuquerque. 8 pm
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE PRESENTS: THE GREAT ROMANTICS
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Place, (505) 982-5619
Vocal chamber music by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann featuring several Desert Chorale artists. 7:30 pm, $12-$114
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Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival
August 10–11
12–6pm
Cheers to Local Brews, Great Eats, Live Entertainment, and Homegrown Hops
Featuring New Mexico Breweries and Artisan Vendors
All tickets must be purchased online!
THE CALENDAR ENTER
SANTA FE SALUTES: TAYLOR
Railyard Plaza
Market and Alcaldesa Streets, lensic360.org
A tribute show for the biggest pop icon of today, Taylor Swift. Expect your favorite local musicians.
7 pm
WESTERN HERS
The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
Classic country. 8 pm
THEATER
CELEBRATE HAPPINESS ROADSHOW
Santa Fe Public Library (Main) 145 Washington Ave., (505) 955-6781
An uninhibited musical adventure that celebrates happiness with love songs and funny stories.
4 pm
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN 2024: TWELFTH NIGHT... OR WHAT YOU WILL
Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
It’s Shakespeare, man, you know it’s good. Picnicking in the garden begins at 5:30pm (See SFR Picks, page 81). 7-9:30 pm, $40-$55
WORKSHOP
FRIDAY POTTERY
THROWDOWN
Paseo Pottery 1273 Calle de Comercio, (505) 988-7687
The local nonprofit donates so much to local causes and now offers music and libations at this party. Try your hand on the wheel, sign up for a class, help benefit local nonprofits and stock up on hand-made pottery knowing your dollars will go to a great cause. All ages welcome.
5-8 pm, $25
SAT/3
ART OPENINGS
BARBARA HARNACK AND MICHAEL LANCASTER: TWO VOICES, ONE SONG (OPENING)
Calliope
2876 Hwy. 14, Madrid, (505) 660-9169
A show of collaborative and individual raku-fired ceramics, sculpture and mixed media pieces.
4-6:30 pm
SANTA FE SUMMER SHOW
THE REFINED RADICAL RELICS AND ROBOT REPAIR SHOP OF FRANK ROLLA (OPENING)
No Man’s Land Gallery 4870 Agua Fria, (307)-399-5665
Rolla’s mixed-media work embodies 2D, 3D and audio/ kinetic sculptures. Singersongwriter Joe West plays live music honoring Rolla, too. 6:30-8 pm
BOOKS/LECTURES
KIDS’ STORYTIME
Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeehouse 202 Galisteo St., (505) 988-4226
Talented storytellers whisk the kiddos away on magical adventures through the pages of cherished tales. For ages 0-4.
10:30 am
PATRICIA HAMILTON: THE BLONDE WITH THE BALLS
Pie Projects 924B Shoofly St., (505) 372-7681
Author Patricia Hamilton pulls back the curtain on every aspect of the art world.
3-5 pm
DANCE
THE NEW VOICES CONCERT
NDI NM Dance Barns
1140 Alto St, (505) 620-6643
New voices get all dancey via New Mexico’s National Dance Institute, an institute that is all about dance. And new voices.
2 pm, $10-$20
AN EVENING OF PREMIERES WITH ZEITGEIST DANCE
THEATRE
NDI NM Dance Barns 1140 Alto St., (505) 620-6643
A diverse group of emerging professional, undergraduate and high school-aged choreographers twinkle their toes.
7 pm, $10-$20
EVENTS
2024 INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY DAY
Ragle Park
2530 W. Zia Road, (505) 660-4210
A celebration of Indigenous culture through dance, music, art projects, giveaways, over 20 nonprofit booths and a shared meal. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Take a walk down Lena Street and check out its art galleries and other local businesses. Noon-5 pm
JOY OF PLANTS SANTA FE: PLANT SWAP
Santa Fe Public Library (Southside)
6599 Jaguar Drive, (505) 955-2820
A gathering for those interested in plants. Trade plants, share plant cuttings and talk about plants while looking at plants. #plants
11 am-noon
SAND PLAY SATURDAY
Railyard Park
740 Cerrillos Road, (505) 316-3596
Play in the sandbox during a morning of exploration.
10 am-12 pm
SANTA FE ARTISTS
MARKET
West Casitas in the Santa Fe Railyard Market Street, (505) 414-8544
Local juried artists sell their fine art and crafts. The best in pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, textiles and more.
9 am-2 pm
SANTA FE CHESS SUMMER SWISS
Santa Fe Public Library (La Farge)
1730 Llano St., (505) 820-0292
Play four rounds of tournament chess like you’re Kasparov or something. 10:15 am-5:15 pm
SANTA FE FARMER’S MARKET
Santa Fe Farmer’s Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 983-4098
Over 150 local farmers offer fresh produce, educational initiatives and community engagement.
8 am-1 pm
SCIENCE SATURDAY
Santa Fe Children’s Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 989-8359
Fun educational experiments and projects every Saturday. 2-4 pm
SINGLES SOCIAL AT THE RAILYARD PARK
Railyard Park
740 Cerrillos Road, (505) 316-3596
Meet new people and, possible later, smooch them. With consent, of course. 2:45-4:45 pm
Sign
Siler Yard: Arts and Creativity Center 1218 Siler Road, (505) 557-8449
A celebration of creativity with the apartment complex’s artsy residents.
4-7 pm
710 Camino Lejo, (505) 476-1269
Celebrate the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples and the late LaRance, who dedicated his life to empowering Native youth through dance.
9 am-5 pm
SUMMER FEST
Kingston Residence of Santa Fe 2400 Legancy Court, (505) 471-2400
Live music, a car show, food trucks, vendors and cartoonist Ricardo Carte. 11 am-4 pm
THE ANNUAL SANTA FE IRIS SOCIETY SALE
DeVargas Center
564 N Guadalupe St., (505) 983-4671
A garden just doesn’t feel complete without irises; this is your chance to stock up. For more info, call Henry Day: (505) 466-8569.
9:30 am
THOMAS VIGIL: SANTERO OF THE STREET
Evoke Contemporary
550 S. Guadalupe St., (505) 995-9902
The santero and stencil artist Thomas Vigil hosts a demonstration of his process. See how a template is developed, sketched over, cut and recut for each layer of paint used on an artwork.
Bring your favorite dish and/ or beverage and have fun at this Railyard Park picnic with field day games and other activities.
5-8 pm, $5-$10 FOOD
BOXCAR LIVE PRESENTS: TERI TRUE’S FUNK AND BLUES BRUNCH
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Blues and brunch on the patio? Yup. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again— you’re missing out if you don’t try the chicken and waffles.
Noon-3 pm
MUSIC
ARCHITECT OF TRUTH: ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Remix After Dark 222 N Guadalupe St., (505) 803-7949
A party for the release of the Egpytian composer’s new album exploring reconciling with one’s past and transcending limitations. REMIX has ramen, too. Just sayin’. 8-10 pm
BOB MAUS BLUES & SOUL Inn & Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 988-5531
Enjoy the atmosphere and acoustics as Maus plays jams by classic tune-smiths like Randy Newman, Elton John and Cat Stevens. ‘Cause there’s a million things to be, you know that there are. Or something like that.
6-9 pm
BOXCAR PRESENTS: HARTLESS
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Classic rock and/or roll featuring a bevy of rockin’ rockers.
6:30-9:30 pm
DK AND THE AFFORDABLES
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Even though we’ve come to associate the initials DK with Donkey Kong and his ilk, this is actually a band with a set of Southwestern vintage rock ‘n’ roll tunes prepared for your aural pleasure.
Pimental plays jazz, flamenco, pop, Spanish and classical guitar.
5-8 pm
HONDO COYOTE
The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
Americana.
8 pm
JASMIN WILLIAMS AND GUESTS
La Fiesta Lounge
100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511
A jazz singer-songwriter with the goods to foster the feels. Williams plays with a talented group of musicians.
7-9 pm
MARIACHI EUFORIA & LARA MANZANARES
Reunity Farms
1829 San Ysidro Crossing, lensic360.org
With members from Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, this Norteño fusion group’s specialties include norteñas, mariachi classics, cumbia and just a little bit of country. Manzanares is, of course, a legend around these-here parts.
7 pm
MARKETMUSIC BAROQUE CONCERT SERIES
New Mexico School for the Arts 500 Montezuma Ave., Ste. 200, (505) 310-4194
A part of the MarketMusic baroque concert series, baroque musicians perform Gold Medal French Baroque: Music of Couperin, Rameau and others. We recommend wearing a wig and laughing a high-pitched laugh. Noon-1 pm
NIGHTSHADE: GOTH NIGHT
As Above So Below Distillery 545 Camino de la Familia, (505) 916-8596
Luz Skylarker and DJ La Ruda spin a range of post punk, synthpop, darkwave and everything in between for the ultimate goth dance party. 8-11 pm
NOSOTROS
Paradiso
903 Early St., (505) 577-5248
Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz and cumbia. Nosotros is one of the more popular bands in hte region, so make sure you secture your tickets early and often.
7:30-10 pm, $15-$20
OJO DE LUNA
Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom)
2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068
A fusion of Latin rhythms, alternative vibes and a deep-rooted passion for musical diversity.
8:30 pm
PATIO MUSIC SERIES: DJ EARWAY
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 393-5135
All vinyl, post punk, dark wave and more on the very summery Tumbleroot patio, where DJs can let loose and the party won’t stop.
5 pm
QUEEN BEE
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Rock, country, blues and pop tunes from the queen and her buzzworthy band of players.
1 pm
SANTA FE DESERT
CHORALE PRESENTS OUT OF THIS WORLD
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Place, (505) 982-5619
This cosmic array of transcendent contemporary choral music includes works from some of the world’s top living composers and 24 professional Desert Chorale artists.
That’s, like, two-dozen people doing the thing.
7:30 pm, $12-$114
THE JAKES
The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
Southern rock that oughta fit quite well at the popular Madrid haunt. Get a burger. relax. You’ve earned this.
3 pm
WINGER AND LITA FORD
Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, (505) 455-5555
Ummm, what? What a lineup!
Glam, punk, rock, fun, partying, eyeliner...the list goes on and on!
8-10:15 pm, $39-$69
ZEN SELEKTA
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Circle, (505) 395-6369
Selekta makes music that gracefully intertwines moody, deep and dark vibes with ethnic influences.
8 pm, $15-$24
THE CALENDAR
THEATER SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN 2024: TWELFTH NIGHT... OR WHAT YOU WILL Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
Experience an evening of outdoor theater at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy.
7-9:30 pm, $40-$55
WORKSHOP
LEARN TO SEW
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Road, (505) 819-3502
Learn how to use a domestic sewing machine and create a simple canvas drawstring tote/backpack.
10 am-2 pm, $85
UNTANGLED: HOLISTIC PRESENCE WITH ANDRÉ
MALI
Fruit Of The Earth Natural Health
909 Early Street, (505) 310-7917
A spiritual wellness talk on implementing a more holistic approach to better engage with our daily and global conditions as individuals.
2-3 pm
WOODSHOP
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Road, (505) 819-3502
Navigate a well-equipped wood shop while learning the safety basics through practice. Process unmilled lumber for a mini hat rack you can take home.
10 am-2 pm, $90
SUN/4
DANCE
SALSA SUNDAYS
CHOMP - Santa Fe 505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0946
Head to CHOMP every Sunday evening for a fun night of energy fueled dancing. Salsa or bachata lessons start at 7pm, followed by a live DJ that rotates every week. 7-10 pm
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE
NDI NM Dance Barns 1140 Alto St., (505) 620-6643
Exceptional dancers and creators from New Mexico take the stage for a night of talented choreogprahy. 1 pm, $10-$20
Celebrate the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples and the late LaRance, who dedicated his life to empowering Native youth through dance.
9 am-5 pm
CHESS INTRO & PRACTICE
Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
Hone your skills in the great outdoors.
Noon-2 pm
JOE HAYES
Reunity Resources 1829 San Ysidro Crossing, (505) 393-1196
Join this legendary storyteller for summer tales. 7 pm
POETRY READING: MARGARET LUBALIN AND JANE TOKUNAGA
Teatro Paraguas
3205 Calle Marie, (505) 424-1601
Two local poets read poems from their books. 5 pm
Barbara Harnack and Michael Lancaster join forces to create ceramics, sculpture and mixed media arts in their exhibit Two Voices, One Song, opening Aug. 3 at Calliope art gallery in Madrid.
SORCERY AND MIGHT GAME NIGHT
Sorcery and Might 1966 Cerrillos Road Ste. C, (505) 629-5965
Join a thriving community of gamers and play from hundreds of games at dedicated tables.
5 pm-12 am
FOOD
SUNDAY BRUNCH & JAM
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 393-5135
Brunch and a jam on the patio every Sunday. Brunch starts at noon and lasts all day, with live music from 3 to 6 pm. Noon
MUSIC
ALEX WILKERSON & SUNDARTA
El Rey Court
1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1931
Wilkerson plays psych and indie rock elevated by his signature fingerpicking style.
7-9 pm
BILL HEARNE
La Fonda on the Plaza
100 E San Francisco St, (505) 982-5511
A country vocal champ and shredder.
6:30-9 pm
BOXCAR LIVE PRESENTS: HELLO DARLIN’ ON THE PATIO
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Blues, bluegrass, folk, rock, swing music and country.
3 pm
DOS HOOLIGANS
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Folky Americana.
7 pm
DOUG MONTGOMERY
Rio Chama Steakhouse
414 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 955-0765
Standards, classical, pieces Broadway tunes and more. 6-9 pm
Gorence’s Oklahoma and West Texas upbringing comes alive helped by his guitar, banjo, harmonica and vocals. 2-5 pm
GENE CORBIN
The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 NM-14, Madrid, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
Folk/Americana. 1 pm
GERRY CARTHY
Legal Tender Saloon & Eating House
151 Old Lamy Trail, Lamy, (505) 466-1650
Northern New Mexican folk with traditional Irish flavors. Noon-4 pm
JOE WEST AND FRIENDS
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
A mix of country and rock that pairs perfectly with a Sunday afternoon lunch at C-girl. It’s where everybody is gonna’ be.
Noon
KARAOKE NIGHT
Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Warm up those vocal chords and pop by with your go-to karaoke song. Crash Romeo hosts Karaoke Night every Sunday.
7 pm
OLD-TIME JAM
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 393-5135
Jam your favorite old-time fiddle tunes, led by Eric Carlson on the first Sunday of every month. View the Tune List. More songs will be added periodically.
3-5 pm
PATIO MUSIC SERIES: CLARK ANDREW LIBBEY & KRISTEN RAD
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
2791 Agua Fría St., (505) 393-5135
Libbery and Rad from Albuquerque’s High Desert Playboys play a unique blend of original Americana, old country, cajun music and acoustic classics with soulful vocals and delicate harmonies on the patio.
3-6 pm
STRANGERS FROM AFAR
The Mine Shaft Tavern
2846 NM-14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743
A psychedelic-folk-rock-country-alt power duo from Highway 14. Try saying that three times fast.
3-7 pm
JULIE
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina Circle, (505) 395-6369
This trio fuses elements of noise rock, grunge and shoegaze into their own unique sound. Brooklyn-based female three-piece, alt-rock band Hello Mary opens.
7 pm, $20-$22
THEATER
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN 2024: TWELFTH NIGHT... OR WHAT YOU WILL Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
Experience an evening of outdoor theater with Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy in the Garden’s Ojos y Manos Ampitheater. Picnicking in the orchard garden begins at 5:30pm (See SFR Picks, page 81).
7-9:30 pm, $40-$55
WORKSHOP
FLOWER CROWN EVENT Boxcar
133 W Water St., (505) 988-7222
Make a beautiful flower crown. All supplies are provided, plus get a free coffee to keep the creative juices flowing.
11 am-12:30 pm, $50
MON/5
DANCE
MONDAY NIGHT SWING
Odd Fellows Hall 1125 Cerrillos Road, (505) 690-4165
A swing dance class followed by a social dance. 7 pm, $5-$10
EVENTS
QUEER NIGHT
La Reina 1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1931
Queer identifying people and allies are welcomed to come together to celebrate and strengthen the Santa Fe queer community. 5 pm
FILM
ISRAELISM
Center For Contemporary Arts 1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 982-1338
After two two young American Jews witness the way Palestinians are treated, they join a movement to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel.
5:30 pm, $10
VIDEO LIBRARY CLUB
Jean Cocteau Cinema 418 Montezuma Ave., (505) 466-5528
Free films every Monday with Lisa Harris from Video Library. 6:30-8:30 pm
MUSIC
BILL HEARNE
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Share happy hour with Santa Fe’s own musical legend and tell him the folks at SFR say hello.
4-6 pm
DOUG MONTGOMERY
Rio Chama Steakhouse 414 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 955-0765
Montgomery performs standards, classical pieces, Broadway and movie themes on piano and vocals.
Carthy plays Northern New Mexican folk with traditional Irish flavors. 6-8:30 pm
KARAOKE WITH CRASH!
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Get the first night of the week started with some karaoke!
7-10 pm
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: DAVID BERKELEY
Santa Fe Plaza 63 Lincoln Ave. lensic360.org
An acoustic folk singersongwriter plays the Plaza.
6 pm
TUE/6
BOOKS/LECTURES
SFCC PRESENTS:
CRISTINA KAHLO
Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Ave., (505) 428-1000
Kahlo—a photographer and the great-grandneice of Frida Kahlo—gives a lecture on contemporary Mexican photography. 4-5 pm
EVENTS
BOARD GAME NIGHT
CHOMP Food Hall
505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0946
Play a variety of board games with Santa Fe’s largest tabletop gaming community. 5-10 pm
SANTA FE FARMER’S
MARKET
Santa Fe Farmer’s Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta (505) 983-4098
Over 150 local farmers and so much more, like baked goods for one example.
8 am-1 pm
SANTA FE FARMERS
MARKET - DEL SUR Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center 4801 Beckner Road, (505) 983-4098
Hey Southsiders—why drive all the way to the Railyard when you’ve got a killer market in your own backyard? 3-6 pm
FILM
BEAT THE HEAT MOVIE
MATINEE: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Santa Fe Public Library (LaFarge) 1730 Llano St., (505) 955-4860
Escape the heat with a movie, popcorn, lemonade and A/C
(See SFR Picks, Page 81) 4:30-6 pm
MUSIC
GARY GORENCE Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565 Rock, country, folk and blues. 4 pm
MAKING SENSE OF CHAOS: A BETTER ECONOMICS FOR A BETTER WORLD
Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St., (505) 988-1234
A lecture on a scientific revolution that could address the economic conundrums facing society with Doyne Farmer. 6:30 pm
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: DIGGIN DIRT
Santa Fe Plaza 63 Lincoln Ave. lensic360.org
A funk and soul band. Chris Dracup Funk of the West opens. 6 pm
ONGOING
ART
ALEX CHAVEZ: TABULA RASA
Keep Contemporary 142 Lincoln Ave., (505) 557-9574
Oil paintings on canvas and wood panels explore themes of mortality and the human figure, and are extension of Chavez's Mexican heritage.
4TH ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBITION
Strata Gallery 125 Lincoln Avenue, Ste. 105, (505) 780-5403
This exhibit showcases the talents of both established members and emerging members that delve into thought-provoking themes.
A MODERNIST WALK
Patina Gallery
131 W Palace Ave., (505) 986-3432
Artist Heather Guidero communicates an opulent collage of modernist adornment and geometric glamour with her jewelry.
ACTIVATING OGA PO’OGEH LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Railyard Park Conservancy 805 Early St., (505) 316-3596
A multimedia installation by Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo/ White Earth Chippewa), constructed with metal frames and concrete ears of corn, is brought to life through video installations of community members walking across Oga Po’ogeh.
ANNE BELETIC: FACES & PLACES
Gallery716
716 Canyon Road, (505) 644-4716
Beletic continues to be amazed at the interplay of color, water, paper, wax, (and of course imagination).
BOUCHRA BELGHALI art is gallery santa fe 419 Canyon Road, (505) 629-2332
Bouchra lets her colorful subconscious mind take control while painting.
CHERI CHRISTENSEN: LIGHTING THE WAY
McLarry Fine Art
225 Canyon Road, (505) 988-1161
Oil painter Christensen's spontaneous style intimately conveys her love of farm life and animals and an interaction between them and their environment. She is inspired by the Russian Impressionists to paint about “color and everyday life.”
CURATE PRESENTS: DELIGHTFUL (A GROUP SHOW)
Iconik Coffee Roasters (Original) 1600 Lena St., (505) 428-0996
A wide range of artistic mediums that include photography, acrylic, oil, ink and pastel, archival prinits and more, all from the points of views from a group of 10 artists.
DENNIS ZIEMIENSKI: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Blue Rain Gallery 544 S Guadalupe St., (505) 954-9902
Ziemienski’s oil paintings explore iconic elements through captivating compositions, showcasing the intricate glow of classic neon signs, vintage automobiles and the imposing presence of a Santa Fe Super Chief train.
DINING WITH ART
Joe's Dining
2801 Rodeo Road Ste. A5, (505) 471-3800
An intrepid group of local plein air painters display works across a range of styles and techniques.
EBENDORF & THE USUAL SUSPECTS II form & concept
435 S Guadalupe St., (505) 216-1256
A showcase of new curiosities by studio jeweler and metalsmith icon Robert Ebendorf. ELEMENTS OF THE EARTH: CONTEMPORARY NATIVE SCULPTURE
Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103
An exhibit featuring seven Indigenous artists' sculptures and ceramic works.
BRONZE AND STONE SCULPTURE BY ALLAN HOUSER
Glenn Green Galleries + Sculpture Garden
136 Tesuque Village Road, (505) 820-0008
An exhibition of important bronze and stone sculpture.
GRANITE SCULPTURE BY KHANG PHAM-NEW
Glenn Green Galleries + Sculpture Garden
136 Tesuque Village Road, (505) 820-0008
Monumental hand-shaped granite sculptures by a Vietnamese artist who carries a story of resilience and determination.
FORREST MOSES: A LEGACY LewAllen Galleries 1613 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 988-3250
The first major survey exhibit of abstract landscape painter Forrest Moses since his passing in 2021. Moses’ incorporation of philosophy elevated his landscapes beyond the elements of form and medium.
This two-person exhibition explores the concept of transcending elementalism through aesthetic uses of material. Both artists use the mediums of paint and glass to navigate a topography of elemental forces.
GREGORY HERGERT: ROAD TRIP
Keep Contemporary 142 Lincoln Ave., (505) 557-9574
Hergert explores urban surrealism through his colorful and imaginative paintings. Herbert is also the founder of the Urban Surrealism Art Movement.
GROUP EXHIBIT: METAL MASH-UP
Charlotte Jackson Fine Art 554 S Guadalupe St., (505) 989-8688
Three artists whose metalworks offer a wide variety of forms, formats, approaches, fabrications and colors: Pard Morrison, Elliot Norquist and Jeremy Thomas.
HIGHER FREQUENCY: THE WORKS OF CHRISTINE ALEXANDER
Iconik Coffee Roasters (Lupe) 314 S Guadalupe St., (505) 428-0996
Alexander uses dream-like, etheric and color-drenched photography and digital remixing as a vehicle to reach the realms between heaven and earth.
Gerald Peters Contemporary 1011 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 954-5700
An immersive installation with painting, sculpture and video.
JOYFUL BY NATURE ART EXHIBITION
Sage Creek Gallery 421 Canyon Road, (505) 988-3444
Walt Horton, Charles Dayton and Laura Westlake create sculptures and paintings that inspire joy through their distinctive styles and unique talents.
MANUEL ALVEREZ: PHOTOGRAPHER
Allá
102 W San Francisco St., Ste. 20, (505) 988-5416
Iconic images by a master Mexican photographer.
MARIE ROMERO CASH: A NEW MEXICO SANTERA’S ABSTRACT WORKS
Peyton Wright Gallery 237 E Palace Ave., (505) 989-9888
A native New Mexican displays her colorful acrylic paintings on canvas.
Hunt Slonem explores the unique worlds of animals and patterns in his exhibit Il Giardino Zoologico, on display through Aug. 4 at Turner Carroll Gallery on Canyon Road.
HOST CARLOS MEDINA
MICHAEL GALLAGHER: DAYS THAT I WALKED
Off The Trail Art Space (505) 995-8921
Gallagher's photgraphy explores patterns, textures, colors and abstractions in urban and natural places. Call for appointment.
MILITARY VETERANS ARTISTS
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia, (505) 992-0591
An exhibit of paintings, photography, writing, hand-made lamps and sculptures by military veterans.
MONTY LITTLE : UNACCOMPANIED VOICES
Gerald Peters Contemporary 1011 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 954-5700
Little depicts partially obscured faces charged with bold colors and graphic features.
MY HAIR STORY: FROM BRUNETTE TO GRAY form & concept
435 S Guadalupe St., (505) 216-1256
Rosemary Meza-DesPlas reveals the scars women bear as a result of living in a society that idealizes the bodies of women of color.
NATURE’S TREASURES:
MICHAEL PABST & RAYMOND GIBBY
The Signature Gallery
102 E Water St., (505) 983-1050
A two-artist show displays contemporary landscape paintings that focus on the beauty found in the natural world.
NORMA JONES: A TRIBUTE
Big Happy
1300 Luisa St., Ste. 3A bighappygallery.com
Jones takes you to unexpected places through her mixed media sculpture made from wood, paint and papier-mâché,
PAMELA FRANKEL FIELDER: EMPOWER!
Intrigue Gallery 238 Delgado St., (505) 699-7810
These oil-on-canvas figurative paintings urge women to find their empowerment by standing up, speaking out and voting.
PAULINA HO: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT form & concept
435 S Guadalupe St., (505) 216-1256
Ho presents new hand-built ceramics, works on paper and small and large-scale paintings.
PENELOPE GOTTLIEB: A QUESTION OF BALANCE
Gerald Peters Gallery 1005 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 954-5700
Through her use of color and form, Gottlieb paints a visual commentary on the beauty of birds and plants.
PICTURESQUE SUMMER
Obscura Gallery
225 Delgado St., (505) 577-6708
This group exhibition radiates the vibrant palettes and warmth of summer through the photography of four female photographers.
REID RICHARDSON: BREATHING COLOR
Globe Fine Art
727 Canyon Road, (505) 989-3888
Paintings that merge the beauty of trees and magnificent skies.
POLLY BARTON: DIALOUGES WITH THE BEAST
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art 558 Canyon Road, (505) 992-0711
Barton adapts the ancient Japanese weaving technique of ikat tying and dyeing into contemporary woven imagery.
RITUAL RELATIONSHIPS OF LIQUIDITY
Center For Contemporary Arts
1050 Old Pecos Trail, (505) 982-1338
Artists Abigail Smith and Emily Margarit present photomontages presented on largescale canvas and small-scale collage.
SACRED NATURE: WILD AFRICA
Edition ONE Gallery 728 Canyon Road, (505) 570-5385
Angela and Jonathan Scott document the beauty and diversity of African wildlife via photography.
SCULPTURE, WORKS ON PAPER, AND JEWELRY DESIGNS
Glenn Green Galleries + Sculpture Garden 136 Tesuque Village Road, (505) 820-0008
Sculpture, works on paper and jewelry designs by Melanie A. Yazzie
SHOWCASE: NATHAN BUDOFF AND WOOKJAE MAENG
Zane Bennett Contemporary 435 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-8111
Large-scale paintings and faux taxidermy ceramic sculptures.
STEVEN J YAZZIE: ELDERS
Gerald Peters Contemporary 1011 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 954-5700
A multidisciplinary artist displays sculptural/sound installations and abstract paintings and explores personal identity and essential connection.
SUMMER SALON PART 2: JEREMY MIRANDA
Evoke Contemporary
550 S. Guadalupe St., (505) 995-9902
Miranda is an acrylic painter based in Maine who creates beautiful moody moments in time with the two mantras: Be aware in the present and Notice the magic and beauty of the moment to guide him.
TEN GALLON HAT: A GROUP
SHOW smoke the moon
616 1/2 Canyon Road smokethemoon.com
Five New Mexico based artists present an invitation to descend into a surreal universe that embody the summer drenched in color and collective vigor.
THE CLEMMER COLLECTION: A HISTORY OF NEW MEXICO PRINT ARTISTS
Peyton Wright Gallery
237 E Palace Ave., (505) 989-9888
An exhibit of graphic media from 19th to 20th century New Mexico encompasses techniques from etching and lithography to woodblock, linocut, serigraphy and monotype.
THE DENSITY OF TIME REVISITED
Aurelia Gallery
414 Canyon Road, (505) 501-2915
Photographer Blaine Ellis uses extended shutter speeds to create images of anonymous beings emerging from San Francisco Bay.
THE IRISH TRAVELERS: A FORGOTTEN PEOPLE
Foto Forum Santa Fe 1714 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 470-2582
A series of photos by Rebecca Moseman documents the lives, culture and traditions of the Irish Travelers.
THE WEIGHT WE CARRY CONTAINER
1226 Flagman Way, (505)995-0012
An exhibition highlighting an activism born in youth, bringing together some of today's most influential political and street artists.
TIES THAT BIND: GL RICHARDSON
Blue Rain Gallery
544 S Guadalupe St., (505) 954-9902
Richardson's work captures the essence of the modern West through a blend of personal photography, historical images and film frames.
TRADITION & INNOVATION: TANABE CHIKUUNSAI IV AND APPRENTICES
TAI Modern 1601 Paseo De Peralta, (505) 984-1387
This group exhibition featuring a master artist and his apprentices provides a glimpse into the future of Japanese bamboo art.
TRANSCENDENTAL AND BEYOND: THE ESSENCE OF ART
Addison Rowe Gallery
229 E Marcy St., (505) 982-1533
The new Addison Rowe exhibit highlights 100 years of visionary women artists, while exploring creative interpretations of spiritual and cosmic themes.
WHY MAKE ART? NINE ARTISTS ANSWER
ViVO Contemporary 725A Canyon Road, (505) 982-1320
Nine artists create paintings, sculpture, kiln glass and other mixed media.
WOMEN’S HISTORY BANNER EXHIBIT
New Mexico State Library 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, (505) 476-9700
A new banner exhibit celebrates some of the many courageous women who helped shape the unique, multicultural history of New Mexico.
MUSEUMS
MUSEUM
217 Johnson St., (505) 946-1000
Making a Life. Rooted in Place. 10 am-5 pm, Thurs-Mon, $20 (under 18 free)
IAIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS
108 Cathedral Place, (505) 983-8900
Womb of the Earth: Cosmovision of the Rainforest. The Stories We Carry. Our Stories. Origins. 2023-2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures. 10 am-4 pm, Wed-Sat, Mon, 11 am-4 pm, Sun, $5-$10 Free admission every Friday
MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE
710 Camino Lejo, (505) 476-1269
Here, Now and Always. Horizons: Weaving Between the Lines with Diné Textiles. 10 am-5 pm, $7-$12, NM residents free first Sunday of the month
MUSEUM OF ENCAUSTIC ART
18 Co Road 55A, Los Cerillos, (505) 424-6487
Harriette Tsosie
11 am-4 pm Fri-Sun; $10, Kids under 18 Free.
MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART
706 Camino Lejo, (505) 476-1204
La Cartonería Mexicana / The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste. Protection: Adaptation and Resistance. Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine
The Art Underground: Fantasy Coffins of Ghana 10 am-5 pm, $3-$12, NM residents free first Sunday of the month
THE CALENDAR
WOODY GWYN: POWER OF ART
LewAllen Galleries 1613 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 988-3250
Colorful and captivating paintings the New Mexico.
YOANN PENARD : THE SILENCE OF SHADOWS
Keep Contemporary 142 Lincoln Ave., (505) 557-9574
On the borders of contemporary sculpture, Penard has sketched a universe of which he seems to know all the workings with infinite precision.
FILM
SUMBIT YOUR FILM TO THE 7TH ANNUAL MADRID FILM FEST
Online
Aspiring and established filmmakers are invited to submit a film (15 minutes or under) for consideration in the Madrid Film Festival, with cash prizes up to $500. Deadline is July 31. Visit madridfilmfest.org for submission details and rules. Submit your entry in an email to adw@madridfilmfest.org.
NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM
113 Lincoln Ave., (505) 476-5200
The Santos of New Mexico. Silver and Stones: Collaborations in Southwest Jewelry.
10 am-5 pm, Sat-Thurs, 10 am7 pm, Fri; $7-$12, NM residents free 5-7 pm first Fri. of the month
NUEVO MEXICANO HERITAGE MUSEUM
750 Camino Lejo, (505) 982-2226
Ugly History of Beautiful Things. What Lies Behind the Vision of Chimayo Weavers.
1 -4 pm, Wed-Fri, $10, children free
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART
107 W Palace Ave., (505) 476-5063
Saints & Santos: Picturing The Holy In New Spain, Selections from the 20th Century Collection. Out West: Gay and Lesbian Artists in the Southwest 1900-1969. Art of the Bullfight. Line by Line. 10 am-5 pm, Sat-Thurs, 10 am-7 pm, Fri; $7-$12, NM residents free 5-7 pm every Fri. May-Oct.
SITE SANTA FE
1606 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 989-1199
Teresita Fernández / Robert Smithson Carmen Herrera: I Am Nobody! Who Are You?
10 am-5 pm Sun-Mon, Thurs, Sat, 10 am- 7 pm, Fri. POEH CULTURAL CENTER
WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 704 Camino Lejo, (505) 982-4636
Masterglass: The Collaborative Spirit of Tony Jojola. Pathfinder: 40 Years of Marcus Amerman. Journeying Through the Archives of the Wheelwright Museum. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Sat, $10
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE
Luis Tapia’s 1992 piece Chima Altar, Bertram’s Cruise is on display in the exhibit Off-Center, at the New Mexico Museum of Art. You should go see it in real life ASAP.
BLAIR
CLARK
Home to Roost
The Elixir of Love returns to the Santa Fe Opera not a moment too soon
BY JULIA GOLDBERG juliagoldberg@sfreporter.com
Conductor Robert Kalb makes his Santa Fe Opera debut in this season’s revival of director Stephen Lawless’ 2009 production of The Elixir of Love and, from the sound of it—and the look on Kalb’s face during the opening night performance—he’s enjoying himself. So will everyone else.
Well, someone more inclined toward German operas and/or tragic endings may look askance at this 1832 opera buffa (comic opera), but even they will have to admire the beautiful music by renowned bello canto composer Gaetano Donizetti.
Donizetti wrote The Elixir of Love, swiftly (between two weeks and one month, depending on whom one asks). As opera lecturer Oliver Prezant notes in his don’t-miss pre-performance lecture, Donizetti was prolific. Indeed. A Kennedy Center biography credits him with 71 operas, 16 symphonies, 19 string quartets, 193 songs, 45 duets, three oratorios, 28 cantatas, not to mention myriad instrumental concertos, sonatas and more during his life (he died at 50).
In the case of The Elixir of Love, Donizetti and librettist Felice Romani adapted Eugène Scribe’s text for Daniel-François-Esprit Auber’s 1831 French opera Le Philtre. The plot follows rom-com rules. Goofy mechanic Nemorino (tenor Jonah Hoskins, a former Santa Fe Opera apprentice) loves Adina (soprano Yaritza Véliz, making her SFO debut), the most beautiful and powerful woman in the town. As the opera begins, Adina is reading to other townspeople the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde, and their magic love potion. After Adina rebukes Nemorino’s declarations of love, he despondently watches the arrogant Sergeant Belcore (baritone and former apprentice Luke Sutliff) woo Adina, before beseeching the huckster Dulcamara (baritone Alfredo Daza, who premiered in this
season’s La traviata), for a love potion of his own to win over Adina’s heart.
Dulcamara sells Nemorino cheap red wine (Bordeaux), which provides him with the wherewithal to ignore Adina. She, in turn, agrees to marry Belcore.
Lawless has reset the opera from rural 19th century village to circa 1945 just after World War II—hence the Army’s presence here—and, along with scenic and costume designer Ashley MartinDavis, extends the opera’s intrinsic comedic elements and songs to a series of sight gags. These include one involving a chalkboard menu and a chicken, to which this story’s headline nods. The chickens aren’t real; the production’s many automobiles and one motorcycle (on which the priest summoned to marry Adina and Belcore arrives) are (although possibly none would be street legal). The large billboard that tracks the opera’s scene changes also heightens the ambience of the cloistered village in which the story unfolds.
All’s well that ends well in Act 2, when Adina tries to postpone her wedding and sheds a single tear alerting Nemorino to her love. He, in turn, has enlisted in the Army to secure enough money to buy more elixir. Meanwhile, an unexpected inheritance has made
him a hot commodity among the ladies. The elixir was just cheap wine, but it somehow got the job done.
The whirlwind plot aside, The Elixir of Love contains numerous arias, duets and ensembles, and the singing in this performance is captivating. In addition to her beautiful voice, Véliz has tremendous charisma and stage presence. So did soprano and apprentice singer Cadie J. Bryan as Adina’s friend. All the male singers brought different shades of performance to this production—Daza’s rendition of Dulcamara’s sales-pitch aria in Act 1 was particularly winsome. But Hoskins’ rendition of the romantic aria “Una furtiva lagrima” (“a furtive tear”) in which he realizes Adina may in fact love him due to the
tear he spots in her eye, steals the show (side note: The Aria Code podcast episode on this aria, “Good Things Come to Those Who Weep,” is a very fun analysis of this moment in the opera). Hoskins, both with his beautiful singing and acting, transforms Nemorino from yokel to hero.
“This is something that I adore about this opera,” Lawless says in an interview appearing in this season’s program. “The idea that the meek shall inherit the earth. Nemorino changes the world and everyone around him. Donizetti is a master of capturing this kind of complexity. He loves characters who are warm and have depth and make transitions.”
The obvious fun being had on stage and in the orchestra pit permeated the audience on opening night. Welcome back, The Elixir of Love!
Now, all five of this season’s operas are on the stage through the end of the season, each with a handful of remaining performances. The opera’s Apprentice Scenes, featuring staged scenes from tomorrow’s opera stars, takes place Aug. 11 and 18, with $5 youth tickets, and adult tickets ranging from $15 to $25. Catch a show while you can—it’s a wonderful season and it will soon come to an end.
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Music by Gaetano Donizetti/libretto by Felice Romani 8 pm, July 31, Aug. 9, 14 and 22 Santa Fe Opera Seated ticket prices range from $37 to $409. SRO is $15. First time buyers with New Mexico ID can receive 40% off a pair of tickets. Call or visit the Box Office for the most up to date information and pricing, or visit santafeopera.org.
CURTIS BROWN FOR THE SANTA FE OPERA
Conductor Roberto Kalb leads a buoyant orchestra in the Santa Fe Opera’s revival of The Elixir of Love.
Back L-R: Luke Sutliff (Belcore), Yaritza Véliz (Adina), Jonah Hoskins (Nemorino), Front left: Cadie J. Bryan (Giannetta), the Santa Fe Opera Chorus
Chuck Chuck Baby Review
Pugh’s
latest offers viewers
a second coming-of-age
BY LAUREN LIFKE author@sfreporter.com
In director Janis Pugh’s first film in roughly 10 years, the Befuddled Box of Betty Buttfint filmmaker puts a new and unique spin on the coming-of-age/working-class indie-type films we’ve seen in Lady Bird and those of its ilk.
Set in a small town in North Wales, Chuck Chuck Baby depicts the bleak life of a woman who harbors deep regrets while upholding her very soul with music and love—whether platonic, familial or romantic.
Most viewers likely won’t find the main character’s life relatable whatsoever: Helen (Louise Brealey, Brian and Charles) lives with her ex-husband Gary (Celyn Jones), his mother Gwen (Sorcha Cusack, Snatch), his girlfriend and the baby Gary had with his new flame. Helen spends her evenings caring for her dying ex-motherin-law/mother figure and her days working in a chicken packaging factory, where her main so-
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE
7 + FUNNY; JACKMAN IS ADORBS - DESPITE MARVEL CALL-OUTS, STILL ÜBER-MARVELY
Look, no one is out here likening Marvel Studios’ new Deadpool & Wolverine to Berlin Alexanderplatz or anything, but it does fill a very specific niche at a particular time of need for the tired Marvel Cinematic Universe—that of plain old fun from within the depths of a too-cluttered genre. Yeah, yeah—Robert Downey Jr. just hit ComicCon to announce he’ll play the villain Dr. Doom in forthcoming Avengers movies, but Canadian treasure Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place) is back as the titular Deadpool, that ribald fourth-wall-breaking superhero/maniac whose sole purpose seems to be riffing on all things Marvel between killing fools.
In his last cinematic outing, Deadpool piqued the interest of the Time Variance Authority, the bizarre brutalist and bureaucratic timeline-keeping institution made popular in the Loki television series from the Disney+ streaming service. TVA bigwig Paradox (Succession’s Matthew MacFadyen) enlists Deadpool to right a chronological error in a certain timeline, and the so-called merc with a mouth needs the ever-popular Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to make it happen. Cue multi-verse hopping escapades and near-constant F-bombs; cue villainous twists both expected and not (trying to avoid spoilers here); cue many, many dick jokes.
Cue also the return of Jackman, back to the role of Wolvie for the first time since 2017’s très gritty Logan. Jackman’s presence firmly places him in
lace is singing and dancing with her friends and coworkers.
Even if you can’t identify with Helen’s preposterous circumstances, it’s easy to relate to her heart. She blasts music and sings in the car while crying; she giggles and bonds with coworkers over their shared hatred of their boss; she dances around with her girlfriends, each of whom are troubled by their own woes. But they find solace in each other amongst the scenic backdrop of their small hometown while dreaming of something better.
That something arrives when Helen’s secret lover from high school, Joanne (Annabel Scholey, Doctor Who), comes to town, giving
BONUS FEATURES
good sport territory. He and Reynolds’ friendship is the stuff of online legend, of course, so maybe it was a favor between pals. But for folks who read comics growing up or flocked to the big screen for the 2000 X-Men film from which Jackman rose to superstardom? Well, it’s fun, especially since our old pal Weapon X is sporting a costume inspired by the now cult classic X-Men: The Animated Series; the following barrage of cameos both unexpected and not are…do you ever find yourself excited despite yourself? Yeah, it’s like that.
But Reynolds, who co-penned the script, and a gaggle of other writers—including director Shawn Levy, Free Guy—totally put together something at least a little different, right? Wrong. This thing is steeped in Marvel with a capital S no matter how many people shout “fuck.” Even so, it’s wildly enjoyable to see Wolverine rip some throats in a glorious bloody ballet (before Logan he almost never cut anyone with his adamantium claws, which was always a letdown). Mainly, though, you’ll know in your heart if you want to see this one. Search your feelings. You know it to be true. (Alex De Vore) Violet Crown Cinema, Regal, R, 128 min.
UP THE PUNX
File this one under kinda-sorta-unexpected, but 2000s-era Albuquerque-based pop-punk band
Left Unsaid preferred that *it* actually be said by making a documentary film about itself. Well, the band’s singer/guitarist Mario Rivera did, anyway. Dubbed Left Unsaid: Never Ending, It’s Better This Way, the doc delves into the rise of the band during it heyday and how it came super-close to super-stardom. The film is available via Amazon
Helen the sense of hope and purpose for which she’d yearned. And, despite having to overcome obstacles—namely, Gary—she finds a beacon of light in a person whom she fleetingly knew 20 years prior.
The slowness of Chuck Chuck Baby feels borderline intentional, though those who can navigate its hard-to-trudge-through pacing might just find an almost-musical that shows how love and even coming-of-age aren’t reserved for teenagers
CHUCK CHUCK BABY
Directed by Pugh
With Brealey, Scholey, Cusack and Jones Center for Contemporary Arts, NR, 101 min.
right now. It actually came out a few months ago, but it’s news to us and therefore probably you.
THE TALKIES
Have you been listening to KTRC radio’s Film Talk Weekly on 103.7 FM with hosts Jacques Paisner and Gary Farmer at 1 pm on Saturdays? Paisner is the founder and artistic director of the Santa Fe International Film Festival, and Farmer is, of course, the Reservation Dogs/Smoke Signals/Dead Man actor who wins hearts and minds wherever he goes (he’s also on the film fest’s advisory board and created its Indigenous Film Program). Of late, the show has been thriving under regular guest host Castle Searcy while Paisner prepares for this year’s SFIFF in October. But, Paisner tells SFR, he’ll get back behind the mic for some cool upcoming episodes, including one with filmmaker Andy Pollack—known for shorts—and another with writer Kirk Ellis, whose recent Franklin series on Apple TV+ has been lauded for its writing and its performances from Michael Douglas as the titular Benjamin Franklin and Noah Jupe as his grandson Temple. Ellis also serves on the SFIFF advisory board and, for certain types of nerds out there, was the scribe behind the tragically under-appreciated yet most compelling 2015 video game, The Order: 1886
DOCS ON DOCS
Come next week, the Jean Cocteau Cinema welcomes a partnership film screening event jointly hosted by the Emerging New Mexico Documentary Filmmakers Grants Initiative from the Albuquerque Film & Media Incubator and the film-forward nonprofit Stagecoach Foundation. This year, four
New Mexico filmmakers received grants to make documentaries: David C’De Baca for his Alternate Transport ABQ about how city planning affects transportation; Dominic Fraire for Terria XO about an Indigenous trans person’s search for identity and community; Dylan Haworth for Scar Upon the Earth about climate change and the communities hit by the 2022 Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire; and Gianna Peredina for Strings of Connection about an Albuquerque guitar shop owner’s commitment to creativity. Now, the ol’ JCC shall screen those films. All four filmmakers are scheduled to attend the event (7 pm Wednesday, Aug. 7. $5. Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., (505) 466-5525). A Q&A follows the screenings.
MARY, MARY; QUITE CONTRARY
With some Game of Thrones fans still taking to the internet to weep about how whatever would-be next book in the series isn’t coming along fast enough for their liking, author George RR Martin went and produced a short with director Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa and Choctaw) based on a story by late sci-fi writer Howard Waldrop. The post-apocalyptic/Mad Max-esque tractor pull (not kidding) short film Mary Margaret Road Grader is absolutely packed with Indigenous talent, like Crystle Lightning (Cree), Cody Lightning (Cree), Ryan Begay (Diné), Martin Sensmeier (Tlingit and Koyukon-Athabascan) and many more, and it’ll drop locally with a free screening at 7pm on Friday, Aug. 16 at the New Mexico History Museum (113 Lincoln Ave., (505) 476-5200). Judd and others from the film will be there, and we’re mentioning it bright and early so folks have enough time to plan to attend if they wish.
25 South Pacific island 26 Returned 29 “Carmen” composer
TV chef Garten 31 Thrash about
Ice ___ (popsicle, in the U.K.)
33 Head-turning birds 35 Draped garment 36 Stuffy atmosphere 38 “Best ___” (longtime MTV Movie Award category)
39 French author ___ France
40 “Gesundheit” precursor
41 Unsettled state
42 Letter-shaped ski lifts
43 Spokes of a circle
44 Full of activity
45 Fails to be
46 Puccini performance
50 Actor DeLuise
Rob Brezsny Week of July 31st
ARIES (March 21-April 19): One meaning of the word “palette” is a flat board on which painters place a variety of pigments to apply to their canvas. What would be a metaphorical equivalent to a palette in your life? Maybe it’s a diary or journal where you lay out the feelings and ideas you use to craft your fate. Perhaps it’s an inner sanctuary where you retreat to organize your thoughts and meditate on upcoming decisions. Or it could be a group of allies with whom you commune and collaborate to enhance each other’s destinies. However you define your palette, Aries, I believe the time is right to enlarge its size and increase the range of pigments you can choose from.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The star that Westerners call Arcturus has a different name for Indigenous Australians: Marpeankurrk. In their part of the world, it begins to rise before dawn in August. For the Boorong people of northwest Victoria, this was once a sign to hunt for the larvae of wood ants, which comprised a staple food for months. I bring this up, Taurus, because heavenly omens are telling me you should be on the lookout for new sources of sustenance and fuel. What’s your metaphorical equivalent of wood ant larvae?
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Seventy percent of the world’s macadamia nuts have a single ancestor: a particular tree in Queensland, Australia. In 1896, two Hawaiian brothers took seeds from this tree and brought them back to their homestead in Oahu. From that small beginning, Hawaiian macadamia nuts have come to dominate the world’s production. I foresee you soon having resemblances to that original tree, Gemini. What you launch in the coming weeks and months could have tremendous staying power and reach far beyond its original inspiration.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ketchup flows at about 0.03 miles per hour. In 35 hours, it could travel about a mile. I think you should move at a similar speed in the coming days. The slower you go, the better you will feel. The more deeply focused you are on each event, and the more you allow the rich details to unfold in their own sweet time, the more successful you will be at the art of living. Your words of power will be incremental, gradual, and cumulative.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Astrologer Chris Zydel says every sign has superpowers. In honor of your birthday season, I’ll tell you about those she attributes to you Leos. When you are at your best, you are a beacon of “joyful magnetism” who naturally exudes “irrepressible charisma.” You “shine like a thousand suns” and “strut your stuff with unabashed audacity.” All who are lucky enough to be in your sphere benefit from your “radiant spontaneity, bold, dramatic play, and whoo-hoo celebration of your creative genius.” I will add that of course you can’t always be a perfect embodiment of all these superpowers. But I suspect you are cruising through a phase when you are the next best thing to perfect.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo-born Friedrich August Kekule (1829–1896) transformed organic chemistry with his crucial discovery of the structure of carbon-based compounds. He had studied the problem for years. But his breakthrough realization didn’t arrive until he had a key dream while dozing. There’s not enough room here to describe it at length, but the image that solved the riddle was a snake biting its own tail. I bring this story to your attention, Virgo, because I suspect you could have practical and revelatory dreams yourself in the coming weeks. Daydream visions, too. Pay attention! What might be your equivalent to a snake biting its own tail?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Please don’t succumb to numbness or apathy in the coming weeks. It’s crucial that you don’t. You should also take extreme measures to avoid boredom and cynicism. At the particular juncture in your amazing life, you need to feel deeply and care profoundly. You must find ways to be excited about as many things as possible, and
you must vividly remember why your magnificent goals are so magnificent. Have you ruminated recently about which influences provide you with the spiritual and emotional riches that sustain you? I encourage you to become even more intimately interwoven with them. It’s time for you to be epic, mythic, even heroic.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Historically, August has brought many outbreaks of empowerment. In August 1920, American women gained the right to vote. In August 1947, India and Pakistan wrested their independence from the British Empire’s long oppression. In August 1789, French revolutionaries issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man, a document that dramatically influenced the development of democracy and liberty in the Western world. In 1994, the United Nations established August 9 as the time to celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In 2024, I am officially naming August to be Scorpio Power Spot Month. It will be an excellent time to claim and/or boost your command of the niche that will nurture your authority and confidence for years to come.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): August is Save Our Stereotypes Month for you Sagittarians. I hope you will celebrate by rising up strong and bold to defend our precious natural treasures. Remember that without cliches, platitudes, pigeonholes, conventional wisdom, and hackneyed ideas, life would be nearly impossible. JUST KIDDING! Everything I just said was a dirty lie. Here’s the truth. August is Scour Away Stereotypes Month for you Sagittarians. Please be an agent of original thinking and fertile freshness. Wage a brazen crusade against cliches, platitudes, pigeonholes, conventional wisdom, and hackneyed ideas.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re never too old or wise or jaded to jump up in the air with glee when offered a free gift. Right? So I hope you won’t be so bent on maintaining your dignity and composure that you remain poker-faced when given the chance to grab the equivalent of a free gift. I confess I am worried you might be unreceptive to the sweet, rich things coming your way. I’m concerned you might be closed to unexpected possibilities. I will ask you, therefore, to pry open your attitude so you will be alert to the looming blessings, even when they are in disguise.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A friend of a friend told me this story: One summer day, a guy he knew woke up at 5 am, meditated for a while, and made breakfast. As he gazed out his kitchen window, enjoying his coffee, he became alarmed. In the distance, at the top of a hill, a brush fire was burning. He called emergency services to alert firefighters. A few minutes later, though, he realized he had made an error. The brush fire was in fact the rising sun lighting up the horizon with its fiery rays. Use this as a teaching story in the coming days, Aquarius. Double-check your initial impressions to make sure they are true. Most importantly, be aware that you may initially respond with worry to events that are actually wonderful or interesting.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At least a million ships lie at the bottom of the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers. Some crashed because of storms, and others due to battles, collisions, or human error. A shipwreck hunter named Sean Fisher estimates that those remains hold over $60 billion worth of treasure. Among the most valuable are the old Spanish vessels that sank while carrying gold, silver, and other loot plundered from the Americas. If you have the slightest inkling to launch adventures in search of those riches, I predict the coming months will be an excellent tine. Alternately, you are likely to generate good fortune for yourself through any version of diving into the depths in quest of wealth in all of its many forms.
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NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF SANTA FE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01893
VILLAS DE SANTA FE
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v.
ESTATE OF PELCYIDA SARNO, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
N/A
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Fixed Assigned Unit (if applicable):
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendants, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2211, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 5000/263000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 2211, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, A Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2003
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float Fixed Use Period (If applicable):
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on January 25, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $9,763.73, plus interest of $1,762.29 from August 14, 2023 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court. The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 21st day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CORDELIA V. CAROLUS and THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CORDELIA V. CAROLUS, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1106, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare interest(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 1106
Vacation Week No.: 14
Initial Use Year: 1998 Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 24, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $7,199.56, plus interest of $802.41 from January 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 26th day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
LEGALS
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01584
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v.
BRADLEY N. ECKERT and GISELA ECKERT, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1212, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 500/289000 Interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1212, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2004
Timeshare Interest: Fixed Use Period (If applicable):
N/A Number of Rights (If applicable): 500 Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type (If applicable): including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 25, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $6,743.35, plus interest of $751.56 from January 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 26th day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF SANTA FE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01459
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff,
v.
ALEX F. GARCIA and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALEX F. GARCIA, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2117, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interest(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2117
Initial Use Year: 2000
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 21
Unit Type (If applicable): 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 24, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $7,998.56, plus interest of $891.46 from January 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 25th day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert
Doyle,
Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-02042
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEAN C. HUNTINGTON and THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JEAN C. HUNTINGTON, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024 at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1103, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 1000/289000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1103, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2003
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 1000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.:
Unit Type (If applicable): including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 24, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $6,730.09, plus interest of $750.08 from January 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 25th day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
LEGALS
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01888
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v.
DEBORAH LEE FRITZ, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1105, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
An undivided 5500/289000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1105, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Unit Number: 1105
Initial Use Year: 2003
Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable):
5500
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.:
Unit Type (If applicable): ___
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 27, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,495.23, plus interest of $1,242.18 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 3rd day of’ July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF SANTA FE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01627
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THADDEUS MAREK and THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF THADDEUS MAREK, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2210, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 500/263000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 2210, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, A Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2003
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 500
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type (If applicable): including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 21, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $5,799.33, plus interest of $646.35 from January 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 25th day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01608 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. FRANK D. RAMIREZ, JR. and EVELYN R. RAMIREZ, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2210, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 1000/263000 interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 2210, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2210
Initial Use Year: 2003
Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 1000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A
Unit Type (If applicable): Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 1, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $6,889.19, plus interest of $815.38 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 3rd day of’ July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
LEGALS
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01942
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v.
TANYA’S TIMESHARE COMPANY, LLC, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2014, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 10000/263000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 2014, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book
1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2003
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float
Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 10000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type (If applicable): including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 26, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $15,600.45, plus interest of $1,846.41 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 3rd day of’
July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master
Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279
Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF SANTA FE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01598
VILLAS DE SANTA FE
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
INC., Plaintiff, v.
NORM S. THOMSON and GAYLENE THOMSON, Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024 at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1208, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 1000/289000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1208, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a
Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2002
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 1000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: Unit Type (If applicable): including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 1, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $6,698.95, plus interest of $792.86 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court
approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 3rd day of’ July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01892
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLOTTE M. CARROLL and THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHARLOTTE M. CARROLL, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 14, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2202, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current
Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2202
Vacation Week No.: 15
Unit Type: 2 Bedroom Initial Use Year: 1998 Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on June 25, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $12,001.23, plus interest of $1,337.56 from January 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and
LEGALS
entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 27th day of’ June, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
IN THE PROBATE COURT
SANTA FE COUNTY
No. 2024-0154
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jerry A. Sanchez, DECEASED.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the decedent. All persons having claims against the estate of the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned personal representative at the address listed below, or filed with the Probate Court of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, located at the following address: 100 Catron St., Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Dated: June 28, 2024
/s/ Dolores L. Archuleta Dolores L. Archuleta 9 Pumpkin Lane Pecos, NM 87552 505-920-0109 doarchuleta@gmail.com
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01699
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff,
v. LINDA S. TRIVETT and ROGER L. TRIVETT, Defendants.
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
TO: ROGER L. TRIVETT
You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has filed an action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof to
foreclose a mortgage on real property located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit 1205, Santa Fe, NM 87501, said property being more particularly described as: An undivided 1/104 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1205, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right during alternate calendar years to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations 71037.0100 promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2004
Timeshare Interest: Odd Year Fixed Assigned Unit: 1205 Vacation Week No.: 43 Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Deluxe Unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint in said cause on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication date of this Notice of Pendency, judgment by default will be entered against you. GREENSPOON MARDER LLP
By: /s/ S. J. Lucero
Mx. S. J. Lucero (they/them) 500 Marquette NW, 12th Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01899
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BENJAMIN L. REYES and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BENJAMIN L. REYES, Defendants.
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BENJAMIN L. REYES and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BENJAMIN L. REYES
You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has filed an action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof to foreclose a mortgage on real property located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit 2201, Santa Fe, NM 87501, said property being more particularly described as: An undivided 1/52 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 2201, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint in said cause on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication date of this Notice of Pendency, judgment by default will be entered against you.
GREENSPOON MARDER LLP
By: /s/ S. J. Lucero
Mx. S. J. Lucero (they/them) 500 Marquette NW, 12th Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102
Telephone: (888) 491.1120
Email 1: S.J.Lucero@gmlaw.com
Email 2: gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-02007
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. TVC INC., Defendants.
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: TVC INC.
You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has filed an action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof to foreclose a mortgage on real property located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit 1203, Santa Fe, NM 87501, said property being more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interest(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations
promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit Number: 1203
Initial Use Year: _____
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 49
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Deluxe
Unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint in said cause on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication date of this Notice of Pendency, judgment by default will be entered against you.
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01982
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. JOHN D. SWETISH AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN D. SWETISH, Defendants.
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: JOHN D. SWETISH AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN D. SWETISH
You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has filed an action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof to foreclose a mortgage on real property located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit 1106, Santa Fe, NM 87501, said property being more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common
Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of 71037.0210 the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 1106
Initial Use Year: 1999 Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Floating Annual Year Vacation Week No.: 10 Unit Type (If applicable): 1 Bedroom Deluxe Unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint in said cause on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication date of this Notice of Pendency, judgment by default will be entered against you.
GREENSPOON MARDER LLP
By: /s/ S. J. Lucero
Mx. S. J. Lucero (they/them) 500 Marquette NW, 12th Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102 Telephone: (888) 491.1120
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01931
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. PETRUS VACATION RENTALS, LLC, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE
JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2024 •
LEGALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2116, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2116
Initial Use Year: 1998
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 31
Unit Type (If applicable): 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the
above-entitled and numbered cause on July 9, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $11,055.79, plus interest of $1,308.52 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 11th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-02195 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff,
v. ST. HAMM MANAGEMENT, LLC, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master
will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1208, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 5000/289000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1208, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, A Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2009
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 5000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type (If applicable): _____ including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the
above-entitled and numbered cause on July 8, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,614.84, plus interest of $1,256.33 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 11th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-02184
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff,
v. VACATION PROS, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on
August 28, 2024 at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1212, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
An undivided 5000/289000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1212, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2009 Timeshare Interest: Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 5000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type (If applicable): N/A including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 9, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,520.88, plus interest of $1,245.21 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 11th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01939 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. 1 TRAVEL COMPANION, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE
LEGALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1209, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
An undivided 1/208 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1209, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right during alternate calendar years to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2000
Timeshare Interest: Even Year
Fixed Use Period (If applicable):
N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): N/A
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable):
1209
Vacation Week No.: 36
Unit Type (If applicable): 1
Bedroom Deluxe including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal
description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 10, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $6,912.01, plus interest of $818.08 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 11th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279
Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01961
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v.
FELICE FRANCIS BARBONE AND MARLYS EVELYN BARBONE REVOCABLE TRUST, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2121, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2121
Initial Use Year: 1999 Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 37
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description
shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 11, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,746.24, plus interest of $1,271.88 from January 1, 2024, through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01889 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. COLLEEN R. CALLAHAN, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1104, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: An undivided 5000/289000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1104, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, A Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2004
Timeshare Interest:
Fixed Use Period (If applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (If applicable): 5000
Fixed Assigned Unit (If applicable): Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type (If applicable): including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street
address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 10, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,164.01, plus interest of $1,202.97 from January 1, 2024, through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-02035
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. CALLAHAN & ZALINSKY
LEGALS SFR CLASSIFIEDS
ASSOCIATES, LLC, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024 at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2221, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2221
Initial Use Year: 2009
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 44
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 9, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,641.18, plus interest of $1,259.45 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-02019
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. CALLAHAN & ZALINSKY ASSOCIATES, LLC, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder.
The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2220, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2220
Initial Use Year: 2010
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 07
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment
rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 11, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,602.69, plus interest of $1,254.89 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01985
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. R. THOMAS FAIR, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m.,
the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1203 and 1203, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
2 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 2 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 1203, 1203 Vacation Week No.: 11, 12 Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Deluxe Initial Use Year: 1999
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 8, 2024, being an
action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $11,074.64, plus interest of $1,310.75 from January 1, 2024, through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-02076 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. THE FIRESIDE REGISTRY, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master
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will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder.
The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1206, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
1 Timeshare Interest(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium ( the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as stall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 1206
Initial Use Year: ____
Vacation Week No.: 44
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Deluxe including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 9, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,756.57, plus interest of $1,273.11 from January 1, 2024, through August
28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-01719
VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. RICHARD MCNALLY and CONNIE MCNALLY, Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the
above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2104, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
An undivided 3500/263000 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 2104, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”).
Initial Use Year: 2012
Timeshare Interest: UDI-Float Fixed Use Period (if applicable): N/A
Number of Rights (if applicable): 3500
Fixed Assigned Unit (if applicable):
Vacation Week No.: N/A Unit Type: including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 8, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment
is in the amount of $9,430.64, plus interest of $1,116.17 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 10th day of’ July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01981 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v.
NICOLE H. PETRUS AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NICOLE H. PETRUS, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the
First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 1202, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as:
An undivided 1/52 interest in fee simple as tenant in common in and to Unit Number(s) 1202, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Unit(s), as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive rights to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during (A) in the case of “floating” Timeshare Interests, such Use Periods as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc.; and (B) in the case of “fixed” Timeshare Interests, such Fixed Vacation Week as is specifically set forth below, all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”). including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 10, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $11,417.59, plus interest of $1,351.34 from January 1, 2024, through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either
verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01914 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. FREDA LYNN RADCLIFF, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2112, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe
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County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2112
Initial Use Year: 1998 Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual
Vacation Week No.: 27 Unit Type: 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 10, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,569.14, plus interest of $1,250.92 from January 1, 2024, through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network
P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-101-CV-2023-01826 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff, v. RUTH N. RAEL, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2121, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one
fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2121
Vacation Week No.: 02
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
Initial Use Year: 1999 Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 9, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $10,057.01, plus interest of $1,190.31 from January 1, 2024, through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special
Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court.
The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. D-101-CV-2023-02050 VILLAS DE SANTA FE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Plaintiff,
v. VACATION VENTURES, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 28, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., the undersigned Special Master will, at the front entrance of the First Judicial District Courthouse, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, sell all of the rights, title, and interests of the above-named Defendant, in and to the hereinafter described real property to the highest bidder. The property to be sold is located at 400 Griffin Street, Unit(s) 2106, Santa Fe, NM 87501, in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and is more particularly described as: 1 Timeshare Interests(s) consisting of 1 undivided one fifty-second (1/52) interest(s) in fee simple as tenant in common in and to the below-described
Condominium Unit, together with a corresponding undivided interest in the Common Furnishings which are appurtenant to such Condominium Unit, as well as the recurring (i) exclusive right every calendar year to reserve, use, and occupy an Assigned Unit of the same Unit Type described below within Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium (the “Project”); (ii) exclusive right to use and enjoy the Limited Common Elements and Common Furnishings located within or otherwise appurtenant to such Assigned Unit; and (iii) non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Elements of the Project, for their intended purposes, during a Vacation Week, as shall properly have been reserved in accordance with the provisions of the then-current Rules and Regulations promulgated by Villas de Santa Fe Condominium Association, Inc., all pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium for Villas de Santa Fe, a Condominium, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in Book 1462, at Page 195-294, as thereafter amended (the “Declaration”).
Unit No.: 2106
Initial Use Year: 2009
Timeshare Interest: Floating Annual Year
Vacation Week No.: 03
Unit Type (If applicable): 1 Bedroom including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes (the “Property”). If there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control.
The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on July 9, 2024, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the Property. Plaintiff’s judgment is in the amount of $11,091.25, plus interest of $1,312.72 from January 1, 2024 through August 28, 2024. Plaintiff has the right to bid at the foregoing sale in an amount equal to its judgment, and to submit its bid either verbally or in writing. Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
In accordance with the Court’s decree, the proceeds of sale are to be applied first to the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fees, and then to satisfy the above-described judgment with any remaining balance to be paid into the registry of the Court.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, as set forth above, offer for sale and sell the Property to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment and decree of foreclosure described herein, including the costs of advertisement and publication for the foregoing sale, and reasonable Special Master’s fees in an amount to be fixed by the Court. The foregoing sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master, and is subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to the Defendants’ one (1) month right of redemption and entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of sale.
Witness my hand this 12th day of July, 2024.
By: /S/ Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle, Special Master Legal Process Network P.O. Box 279 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 417-4113
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