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Life+Style Southwest A mountainside retreat that’s part of its surroundings; tips on planting bulbs this fall to enjoy next spring; decorative and warming fire pits and other outdoor fire accessories; Steve Thomas’s take on what constitutes timeless design.
34 Design Studio Local interior designers weigh in on the art of designing around art; black is back in the form of appliances, fixtures, tile, and more.
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or those of us who live here, we know that New Mexico is an incredibly special place with its dramatic landscape, stunning sunsets, delightful climate, and a culture that stands apart. While we value all these wonderful attributes, I’m struck how our homes embrace these same qualities. This fall’s Albuquerque Parade of Homes allows potential home buyers to see how each builder has used the land, the location, and most especially our local culture, to create and build homes that are singularly New Mexico. One of the less obvious, and yet distinctive, New Mexico qualities is our dedication to energy-efficient homes. From the days of building with adobe, New Mexico has a tradition of respecting the land and the environment. We can be proud that so many homes in this parade respect the land with energy-efficient features. The culture of New Mexico gives builders and the interior designers working closely with them a vast array of opportunities. One of the homes featured in this issue uses a wide assortment of repurposed furniture and design elements that speak to ancient history and cultures. Conversely, we often see “vigas” in the form of steel beams in more contemporary homes, a nod to our history of New Mexico home construction. Exposed brick and tile floors, traditional and contemporary, are all part of our culture. The Parade of Homes is such a wonderful opportunity to see a home that could be yours. I encourage you to consider these qualities of environment and culture and how they are integrated in the design and construction of each home. What do you like best and why? The point of viewing homes is to help identify what you want in your home by seeing how others have done it. It’s a rare opportunity. Armed with this knowledge you will make good decisions on your next new home or will have ideas about to transform your current residence. It is for this reason I attend the Parade of Homes, and I hope to see you out there as well. We’ll all have a better vision for our homes now and in the future.
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In Santa Fe, architects and builders are often called upon to design and remodel homes on mountainous terrain, but at a breathtaking 8,200 feet in elevation and with a vertiginous drop of more than 40 feet, this cliffside aerie presented more than the usual challenges for Archaeo Architects. In updating the original structure, principal architect Jon Dick concentrated on bringing the wood-clad exteriors up to code with a fireproof composite material, and anchoring the entire house, which had previously sat on stilts above a rock base, into the earth. “With remodels and additions, you kind of take what’s there and try to find the best of it—massage it a little,” Dick explains. “For us it was just trying to simplify the plan and have a logical place where everything would go, then open it up a little more to the landscape.” The three-level residence now features multiple decks and balconies, more interior space, and magnificent views of the Sandias, Mount Taylor, and the Jemez to the south, and, from the view shown here, the Sangre de Cristos—a true mountain retreat.
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by Ben Ikenson The aesthetic appeal of linear fire tables is obvious; they’re sleek and sexy, with crisp, contemporary angles. As an added bonus, the extended length means they’re able to heat larger spaces.
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he perennial appeal of fire pits and other ambient fire accessories is easy to understand: They add a welcoming atmosphere to outdoor living spaces while providing the elemental presence of fire—especially inviting as the heat of summer yields to the chill of autumn. Fire pits continue to rank high in annual surveys of outdoor design trends by the American Society of Landscape Architects, which calls the trend a “good indicator of our continued love affair with the primordial camp fire.” As the popularity of these outdoor fire features has expanded, so too has the menu of options, from small bowls and pots, to elongated tables, to permanent sculptural containers custom-designed in place. “The consumer interest in fire features is part of a larger trend in outdoor living, especially in the Southwest, given our pleasant, year-round climate,” says Gene Butler, president of The Firebird (thefirebird.com), a longtime Santa Fe–based retailer and installer of indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Of The Firebird’s fire feature offerings, Butler says his business mostly focuses on gas-fueled fire pits and fire tables. “The prefab tables are easy to set up and can be moved around anywhere,” he says. “They come in a variety of styles and sizes, are simple to use with electronic ignitions, and most manufacturers even offer a removable windscreen, which is handy when it’s breezy outside.” If customers have a more permanent location for their fire feature in mind, they can set it up to run off natural gas from the house. “More permanent features are typically done by landscapers or the homebuilders themselves in new construction, and the sky is the limit in terms of designs,” Butler notes. “The companies we work with can make burners that accommodate practically any design, including those that can be accessorized with water features to dramatic effect.” While circular features are always popular because they more naturally accommodate for seating, Butler says he is noticing a growing demand for 26
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Above: Using stone, concrete, and other durable materials, many homeowners build fire pits in place as part of their overall outdoor living design.
more linear features, which can often be used to create an “accent edge” in the outdoor living space as part of the hardscaping. Jim Lyle is noticing the same trend. As vice president of Mountain West Sales (mountainwestsales.net), a family-owned supplier of home and hearth products in Albuquerque, Lyle is also selling more of the linear designs, where, as he says, “you have one long line of flame emanating from the base. And we are also seeing a lot of fire features, like fire pits and outdoor fireplaces, being incorporated into new home construction as well.” Mountain West Sales offers a decent selection of outdoor fire structures that can accommodate various fuel sources, from woodburning and propane to gel fuel and natural gas. The store carries anywhere from 50 to 100 off the shelf fire feature options, “but cus-
tomers can do almost anything they can imagine when they have their features customized,” says Lyle. Certainly one of the benefits to a nonfixed fire pit or pot is its ability to easily relocate, so you can instantly create mood lighting or bring warmth to a seating area in the backyard. But many homeowners know exactly where they want their fire pit to go—and stay—and will install it permanently in a place where it will receive regular use. Steve Biernacki, of Albuquerque-based Urban Earth Landscaping (urbanearthlandscaping.com), has built many a fixed fire pit for clients who have eschewed an outdoor fireplace.
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“From a purely economic standpoint,” Biernacki says, “more people want fire pits, which may cost around $2,000, as compared to fireplaces, which require much more construction, with costs closer to $10,000.” While his business, a full-service landscaping provider, will install out of the box fire features for customers, Biernacki mostly focuses on building customized fire pits and outdoor fireplaces for clients, primarily with stuccoed CTU blocks or stacking stones. He too is noticing a demand for more linear designs with fire pits, and a preference for glass beads rather than lava rock. When it comes to any fire feature being incorporated into new home construction, Biernacki cautions that it’s “important to ensure there will be enough BTU load”—enough power and heat to successfully roast marshmallows and hot dogs, warm chilled hands, and cast a beautiful flame upon a cozy spot in the backyard.
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timeless design enduring architecture follows a few key concepts, no matter where in the world you’re building
Clockwise from left: A barn, a library, and a shed—all on the same property—espouse the bold formality, rigorous simplicity, and powerful enclosed space that characterizes timeless architectural design.
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hen my editor asked me for my opinions on what constitutes timeless design, I turned to my architect friend Hicks Stone. Son of Edward Durell Stone, Hicks grew up in an intense architectural milieu. His father’s legacy is impressive, with works including the Museum of Modern Art, the United States Embassy in New Delhi, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C., not to mention scores of private residences and other commissions. For Hicks, there was no escaping it; he went to Harvard and became an architect like his dad. Having built houses in all areas of the country, from Massachusetts to New Mexico, where regional styles are instantly recognizable, the question of what makes a design feel timeless intrigued us. So here are a few concepts:
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Bold formality. Think of structures as diverse as the pyramids of Giza, the Greek temples of Sicily, or even Jorn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House or Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Hall. “Their emotive power as objects leaves an indelible imprint on our psyche,” says Hicks. Rigorous simplicity. Simplicity means the studied elimination of all superficial applied ornament. Hicks points out that this is a fundamental tenet of European modernism, which sought a counterpoint to the unnecessary flourishes of baroque architecture. We see it now as some builders add ornament in hopes their offerings will be more attractive to buyers. However, the gratuitous application of ornament often makes the house seem cheaper and not richer. 28
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Powerful enclosed space. This can be interior space, like the nave of St. Peter’s Basilica, or exterior space like Louis Kahn’s Salk Institute. Organizing spaces in an orderly and comprehensible sequence is critical. The best architecture imparts a sense of serenity and order as one moves through the space, and even a sense of surprise and joy. Take a look at the courtyards of the Alhambra Palace or the courtyard gardens found in Japanese architecture. Even though the styles and geographical locations are very different the rigorous control of interior space is evident in both. I’ve built a number of Hicks’s designs over the years, and the trio of buildings I built on a Maine island illustrates all these points on a residential scale. Some builders and homeowners will become impatient with an architect’s exacting design demands as unnecessary, effete, and too costly. My take is a bit different. I think the dynamic interplay between architect, client, and builder produces better buildings. I am a proponent of “less is more” in building design—less space, less embellishment, fewer and simpler visual lines, and axis in the two- and three-dimensional space. Achieving simplicity entails ruthless editing on the part of the architect, and relentless attention to detail on the part of the builder. The string line and laser level are our constant companions on the job site because we want all our lines to be clean and straight and true. Our clients ask: “This is such a simple house. Why do I feel so good in this space?” It’s because we pay close attention to achieving the principles set forth above. Steve Thomas is a home renovation expert. The former host of This Old House and Renovation Nation, he now heads up Steve Thomas Builders.
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or a burst of spring color, autumn is the time to dig a hole and drop in a handful—or several—of flower bulbs. With any luck and minimal watering, your bulbs will bloom for years to come. It’s just that easy. Here are three of the best bulb varieties, as suggested by Bob Pennington, owner of Agua Fria Nursery in Santa Fe.
Daffodil
The daffodil is the perfect beginner’s bulb— it’s highly dependable, and while some bulbous flowers tend to dwindle over the years, daffodils often multiply. The sunny, bright yellow daffodil is a classic symbol of spring, but it also grows in shades of orange, white, and even peach. Besides aesthetic appeal, daffodils have another, more practical use: “If you try to protect your trees from gophers, one of the things you can do is ring your trees with daffodils, because daffodils are highly toxic,” Pennington explains. “If a gopher eats your daffodil, that’s a dead gopher.” Left: Cheerful daffodils are one of the most reliable bulbous flowers to grow and a perennial spring favorite. 30
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Hyacinths are uniquely beautiful and especially fragrant.
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Hyacinths, with their heavy heads clumped with small, star-shaped flowers, provide visual diversity when planted among other flower bulbs mentioned in this roundup. You can find a variety of hyacinth in nearly every hue, including blue, white, pink, orange, purple, lavender, and peach. In addition to their rich, vibrant color, they are also particularly fragrant. “Hyacinths smell fabulous,� says Pennington. Because each individual bulb does not need room to spread, hyacinths are also great for container planting.
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Crocus
Crocuses tend to have atypical blooming schedules, making them useful for creating year-round color in a landscape. “Crocuses come up very, very early. They tell you spring is coming,” says Pennington. The sight of these hardy little flowers peeking up through late winter snow has traditionally heralded the advent of warmer weather. Certain varieties of crocus bloom in the autumn, however, a trait rare to flowering bulbs. The saffron crocus, lavender with dark purple stripes and brilliant red-orange anthers, is a favorite of Pennington’s. “There are a whole lot of crocuses that bloom in the fall, but the saffron crocus is probably the best known,” he says. “One of the most expensive plant-derived products on Earth is saffron, ounce per ounce. It costs so much because it’s terribly labor intensive. You have to lie down on your belly and pick those little tiny orange anthers out of the flower one at a time, and then they dry up and they don’t weigh anything. But it’s a fabulous plant and easy to grow; it does beautifully here.”
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The crocus (here and above) is a great tool for creating yearround color in a landscape, because, unlike most bulbs, many varieties bloom in the fall.
Tulip
In the mid-1630s, tulips were so popular in Holland that they triggered a speculative frenzy followed by a market crash. At their peak price, some varieties cost several times more than the average house. Tulips remain as beautiful as ever, but they’re now considerably more accessible to the everyday plant-lover. Some varieties should be replanted each fall while others might return as reliably as the daffodil. “I have a patch of fringed yellow tulips that have been there since the late 1980s, early ’90s,” Pennington says. Symmetrical petals and brilliant colors make tulips one of the most popular flowers to this day.
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Agua Fria Nursery Bob, what are the advantages to planting bulbs? Pretty much what makes all fall bulbs special is that they are uniquely adapted for this environment. They basically only need moisture two times, and that’s in the fall and winter after you plant them, and in early spring when they’re starting their growth. They survive the summer by going dormant and just hiding out. Most of them are from the drier portions of the Mediterranean climate where you get the high elevations, dry summers, fiercely cold winters. They’re underground; they survive the cold of the winter and the heat of the summer. Most only come up in spring—that’s their thing. Bulbs are magic. A lot of these bulbs will bloom for years and years. You forget things are going to happen, and then they just pop up and do their thing. One of the most important things bulbs do is tell you spring is coming. You’re forgetting all about spring, and you’re tired of winter, and then all of a sudden you’ve got a show of crocuses or hyacinths just singing away. What’s the standard planting process? The bulb industry has come up with a new slogan. It’s three words: dig, drop, done. Dig a hole, drop a bulb in, cover it up with dirt and water, and you’re done. In our climate you probably want to water it a little more than that, but bulbs are inherently very drought tolerant. Water a few times in the fall and hope that it snows in the winter. If it never does snow, then you have to water them just like you have to water everything else. Just go out once a month and soak it. When they come up in the spring, again, water just once in a while.
Tulips grow in nearly every color imaginable. Their roots in the dry, cold, elevated regions of the Mediterranean make them ideally suited to growing in Northern New Mexico.
Are there any downsides to planting bulbs? They’re easy, no question about it, but for the most part you’re only going to get color from maybe February through, at the absolute latest, June, and then you’ve got to plant something else; you have to have other stuff. They don’t care what’s going on in the summer, because they’re dormant. You can plant annuals on top of them, you can plant perennials on top of them—and you should. The last thing you want is bare earth. Plant as many as you can afford. If you mix different ones, they’ll bloom at different times. The sorriest thing in the world is when somebody comes in and they buy one or two tulips or one or two crocuses, and then they complain come spring because it looks so plain. Well, yeah—you’re supposed to plant a whole drift! Agua Fria Nursery, aguafrianurserynm.com SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM
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the art of designing around art
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rt is the muse that inspires the design of many a home in Northern New Mexico. Like Camille Claudel was to Rodin, Edie Sedgwick to Warhol, the art in our homes stirs passion that influences interior walls, floors, furniture, ceilings, even home construction itself. We may be unaware of it, but art is inside us, waiting to come out. The nature of that art is “the client’s idea, even if they don’t know it,” says Letisha Perry, owner of Blue Eye Interiors (blueeyeinteriors.com) in Albuquerque. “Art is a dominant part of the conversation and a large part of interior design.” As an interior designer, Perry interviews clients and gently draws art out of them. Even those who say they don’t care about art often have something they want to express—values like family, or perhaps an interest in plants. Given proper interior design these things can serve as art. “It’s really about how it’s used,” Perry explains. “You can turn anything into art if it speaks to you. Value is intrinsic to the person, not the marketplace.” For every homeowner only vaguely interested in art there is a serious collector eager to showcase their current pieces and search for new ones. And
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many of those collectors live in or regularly visit Santa Fe. “People know it’s an art city and are drawn here because it’s so artful,” says Jennifer Ashton of Jennifer Ashton Interiors (jenniferashtoninteriors.com). She enjoys taking such clients to galleries downtown or along Canyon Road, introducing them to local artists whose style reflects their own. “When possible, I like promoting our local art and design community. It’s important for artists to support each other.” How art goes about inspiring interior design choices depends on art’s importance to the homeowner. “Every space has a star in the room—the thing people stop and look at, then talk about when they leave,” Perry says. It can be the windows, the chandelier, the tub. “When art is the star, I make sure it’s the star.” How this is done, is the art muse at work.
“Every space has a star in the room—the thing people stop and look at, then talk about when they leave. When art is the star, I make sure it’s the star.” —Letisha Perry Art influences lighting. “Lighting is
a very important component when thinking about art, and with the technology on the market, it’s a perfect time to explore the many options available,” says Annie O’Carroll, owner of Annie O’Carroll Interior Design (annieocarroll.com) in Santa Fe. When lighting art, O’Carroll has some favorite brands, including what she calls “the new and versatile art lighting from WAC Lighting and Tech Lighting.” In addition, she adds, “Monopoint fixtures are a good option because they offer flexibility in the stem length, beam spread, bulb type, and adaptable lenses,” all of which are tailored to shed the best possible light on art pieces that come in all shapes and sizes.
Art influences placement. Where art is placed determines its standing in the room and influences surrounding design elements. “We always think things should
Annie O’Carroll Interior Design mixed two- and three-dimensional art pieces of similar hues in this striking dining room.
be symmetrical or balanced, but too much of that and the eye comes to expect it—and the art goes unnoticed,” says Perry. On the other hand, “Unorthodox placement will make art stand out. If you put art off-center the eye will stop and wonder, ‘What’s going on here? That’s not what I expected.’” And that’s when the art becomes the star of the room.
Art influences other design choices. Everything else plays a supporting role. Furniture, fabrics, walls, and floors— all take their cues from the art. With new construction, features and finishes are selected to highlight existing or future collections of art. With remodels, changing the color or organization of a room can work wonders. “We look to art for inspiration when determining the feel of a home,” says O’Carroll, “then we create a backdrop so art is the dominant player in the overall scheme of the house.” Art, then, informs the color palette, the texture, the style—all the supporting elements that serve as “the envelope for the art.”
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“We look to art for inspiration when determining the feel of a home, then we create a backdrop so art is the dominant player in the overall scheme of the house.” —Annie O’Carroll
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Left: Neutral furnishings give bold, contemporary abstract paintings real presence in this living room.
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Left: Who says art gallery walls have to be white? A dark gray background in a dining room makes a bold painting really pop.
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Jennifer Ashton drew on a painting by Karen Earle-Browne when she opted for a cool, monochromatic palette in this Santa Fe home.
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Q+A Jennifer Ashton, Jennifer Ashton Interiors Jennifer, you often say your interior design process “starts with art.” Can you explain that? I mean considering first what art you have, what kind of art you may want to purchase, and where you want art to exist in your home. This sets the foundation, the base from which to work. For example, if you like contemporary, abstract landscapes, it helps you determine what kind of furniture will complement this certain style. Art is very important to the home. It adds beauty and color, balance and space, personal meaning, a sense of well-being—especially in Santa Fe where many people come to find a sense of release. How do you know what kind of furniture, walls, floors, etc., will complement a certain style of art? You consider what will bring balance and interest to the room. If a piece of art is strong and bold, you may want soft, textural surroundings so as not to feel
overwhelmed. If the art is more subdued, you have the opportunity to use bolder colors and patterns elsewhere. It’s all about give and take, about selectiveness. Something may need to be pulled back or brought in. You must consider the entire room. Are the floors dark, the walls white? Look at everything around the art and make selections that work. What kind of art is “good enough” to design around? Art that is good enough means it is good enough for you as it relates to the emotional feeling desired in your home, or a mood. It’s fun to start the design process by exploring all your art options. When you notice what you’re drawn to, you get to learn some things about yourself. A home has many walls, and with imagination and creativity, the possibilities are endless. For example, I found gorgeous, geometric wrapping paper that was framed in a beautiful modern format to look like high-end modern art.
What kind of budget do I need? That depends on whether you consider yourself a serious collector or just want something that appeals to you and serves the design. Budget is definitely relevant when considering where to shop, whether you go to art galleries or someplace else. It starts with taking stock of what you already have, what has meaning and value, then keeping your personal budget in mind as you explore the many options available. Here in Santa Fe, for example, we have the Railyard District, Canyon Road, and other unique, hidden locations around town. For the new collector I find the gallery association and gallery owners are so informed. Whether your art budget is $2,000 or $100,000, you can explore artists whose styles resonate with your life, and have fun with all the creative possibilities. Jennifer Ashton Interiors, jenniferashtoninteriors.com
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back in black
moody hues star in the latest decorator palettes
Courtesy Newport Brass
They say that black goes with everything. It certainly seems to be true these days, because the color that for several years had fallen out of fashion is popping up everywhere in the home, from appliances and fixtures to tubs and tile. And instead of feeling gloomy, these ebony and dark gray hues are invigorating, sumptuous, and fun. Here are a few noir must-haves for your interiors.
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Newport Brass Seager Pull-Down Faucet
Hastings Tile & Bath Chelsea Tub
Newly redesigned in an incredibly comfortable slipper shape with an even higher back, the Chelsea tub is truly a work of modern art for the bathroom. This freestanding tub offers a strong yet sensuous profile in two lengths—60 inches and 66 inches. It’s available in polished and matte white, but in the dramatic polished gray (shown here) or matte gray, this tub is a showstopper. $4,595–$5,000, Santa Fe By Design, santafebydesign.com
Streamlined and ergonomic, this faucet effortlessly blends form and function for ease of cooking and cleaning up in the kitchen. A magnetic docking system secures the pull-out spray head to the spout when not in use, while a simple on/off lever easily allows control of hot and cold water. In matte black, it’s surprisingly sexy. $640, Dahl Plumbing of Santa Fe, destinationdahl.com
It may look futuristic and even a little space-agey, but this electric kettle is built for the most basic function of all: boiling water for tea and pour-over coffee. The matte black kettle, which features a long, thin spout for precision pouring, boils water on demand at temperatures ranging from 135 to 212 degrees. The hold option will keep that temperature for up to 60 minutes so you can enjoy a second or third cup. $150, Williams Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com 38
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Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle
Ruvati Fiamma Fireclay Farmhouse Sink
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Combining two hot kitchen trends, Ruvati introduces a gorgeous, glossy black finish to their Fiamma line of farmhouse sinks. Elegant, dramatic, and also extremely durable, this single-bowl, 33-inch, apron-front sink, made of clay fired at a temperature of 2,900° Fahrenheit, looks amazing in both white kitchens and kitchens filled with color. $778, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, ferguson.com
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Fulgor-Milano 48" Dual Fuel Pro Range
Made in Italy and sold exclusively in Northern New Mexico through Sierra West Sales, the Fulgor-Milano 48-inch Pro Range offers dual fuel flexibility: six brass gas burners for instant stovetop heat and electric convection for even baking. Double ovens allow for cooking and baking at the same time. Although it’s available in five colors, we think the Matte Black is simply stunning. $10,678, Sierra West Sales, sierrawestsales.com
SMEG 2-Slice Toaster
Courtesy Williams Sonoma
A kitchen classic, redefined by Italian appliance manufacturer SMEG. Sleek and shiny, with a little retro flair, this toaster would be a welcome addition to any wedding registry. Featuring six browning levels, two extra-wide slots, and pre-set programs for reheating, defrosting, and bagels, this black and chrome gadget elevates the making of a lowly slice of toast to a thing of beauty. $160, Williams Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com
Jessie Preza Photography
StoneImpressions Regent Patterned Tile
This gorgeous tile is actually printed stone—in this case, Carrara marble. The Regent pattern is striking in its elegance and detail, and though the colors are completely customizable, in Kettle Black, the effect in a backsplash, shower, or fireplace surround is mesmerizing. Available in either 6 x 6"or 12 x 12" tiles, it’s a beautiful and unexpected accent in the home. $110 per square foot, Statements In Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/Flooring, statementsinsantafe.com
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bliss: found a modern twist on an old design concept connects a home to its surroundings
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Michaela Hart and her husband, R.J. Marcuse, took cues from the architecture of old New Mexico residences when designing their East Mountains home, but the interiors represent entirely their own sense of style. Antiques from a store they formerly owned are artfully arrayed throughout, including in the great room.
he predominant architecture of New Mexico’s oldest houses, particularly those passed down through generations of families, represents a time when “adding an addition” did not involve a planning commission, a historic review board, or even much in the way of engineering. Back in the day, if a family needed extra room for, say, a new child, a live-in grandmother, or a storage shed, someone whipped up a batch of adobe bricks, attached them in some fashion to the existing house, added stucco, and repeated—as needed, per expanding family—in a truly organic fashion. It’s a look architects and builders have largely avoided in recent years, espousing instead open, non-compartmentalized floor plans. But for Texas transplants and recent retirees Michaela Hart and Rudolph Joseph “R.J.” Marcuse, the rambling, hallway-free design of these old homes struck a chord. “We’ve stayed in bigger haciendas in South America and Mexico, and that gives you a feel for what a larger structure like this feels like,” says Hart, whose background was in commercial real estate and who owned an antiques store in Texas. “None of those houses have hallways. They either have a central courtyard that everything opens into, or have portales around the house. And that really is so comfortable.” Though they’d been to New Mexico many, many times, and both even had family ties to Santa Fe and Glorieta, Hart and Marcuse hadn’t really considered the Land of Enchantment for retirement until they started ticking off what they call “the list.” Discovering the Turquoise Trail subdivision of San Pedro Overlook checked every box, they bought a lot there. Hart began sketching a house design, a contractor was hired, and things began to progress— until they didn’t. Months into the issue-fraught project, Hart and Marcuse ultimately had to start over with a new contractor. It didn’t help that during that time they were driving daily to the job site, and were living miles away in a cramped travel trailer. With a parrot. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM
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The owners enjoy his-and-hers master suites. Hart’s feminine retreat is filled with treasures from the past.
Echo, nicknamed The Green Chicken, is a gorgeous Orange Wing Amazon. Though he’s great company and a cherished family member, the travel trailer quarters were tight, and emotions were running high. Marcuse deadpans, “It was like us, living in his cage.” The clouds parted when Hart and Marcuse were introduced to David Green, who is both a licensed architect and a contractor—aptly, his company is called Architractors. “We needed someone who could do some forensic analysis before we started,” Hart explains. “Mr. Green was an absolute godsend.” Green’s expertise as an architect came into play often as he suggested structural edits to the house, even as he tackled major issues with the electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. As Hart and Marcuse had envisioned, the
The faded green patina and carved craftsmanship of an old cabinet from Sukhmani Home kickstarted Hart’s plan for her master bath, in which there is no shortage of fun details to take in.
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Left: Interspersed among substantial pieces of furniture and architectural elements are delicate “smalls” and pretty items of décor.
Left: With a decidedly Western flair, Marcuse’s master bedroom is heavy with wood, leather, and metals that dictate a strong, masculine look. “The way my wife designs and decorates houses, every room is absolutely comfortable,” he declares.
home took on its own organic feel, connecting superbly with its rolling desert surroundings and landscape. Inside, standing in the center of the house, they could look directly into wings on either end. Also per design, the outdoors were accessible from nearly every room. If the actual construction of the house was a challenge, the interior design and decoration was a breeze for Hart, who cast her unerring eye and unique vision upon every space. A ton of inventory from the shuttered antique store in Texas was brought out of storage to furnish the new house, along with eclectic but carefully curated bits of antique and vintage décor. A few pieces of furniture were purchased. For those, Hart and Marcuse made a visit to Nob Hill furniture store Sukhmani Home to see their friends: broth-
In his neat-as-a-pin closet, Marcuse displays his ever-revolving collection of Hawaiian shirts, acquired mostly through thrift stores.
Above: Check out the legs on this gorgeous copper tub. An antique architectural piece from Sukhmani serves as a “mantel” for an imaginary fireplace and showcases the interesting art work above it. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM
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Below: Not many pets can say they have a house named after them. Echo, a.k.a. The Green Chicken, is the Orange Wing Amazon parrot who inspired “Casa Pollo Verde.”
ers and co-owners Sat Gurumukh Singh Khalsa and Hari Mander Jot Singh Khalsa. They’d worked for years with “Mr. S and Mr. H,” as they affectionately call them, through Sukhmani Jewelry in sourcing high end Native American jewelry for their antique store in Texas. “I don’t think they knew what they were looking for; they just saw things and they knew right away what they would be,” says Sat. “Some of the pieces were pretty obscure. Clearly, Ms. Hart was a genius.”
The rambling, hallway-free design of some of New Mexico’s generational homes struck a chord with Texans Michaela and R.J.
Above: R.J. Marcuse (decked out in one of his trademark Hawaiian shirts) and Michaela Hart brought years of experience in commercial real estate, owning and selling businesses, and practicing what Hart modestly calls “amateur interior design” to bear in creating the home they plan to live in forever.
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“The first Sukhmani piece that helped with the design of the house was my bathroom vanity,” says Hart, who explains that the long, jade-colored cabinet “helped me think about the flooring, the wall colors, the finishes.” Topped by a pair of ornate chandeliers, the vanity is an instant focal point. With the winking goal of “a Sukhmani piece in every room,” Hart and Marcuse also found use for a glass-front cabinet in the kitchen, a pair of carved, gilded doors between the den and the living room, and a host of other exquisite old and repurposed pieces. Their kitchen table, however, was a special order. “I wanted a dine-in kitchen and a table that could accommodate a lot of people,” says Hart. “So the guys built that for us in India, in Rajasthan.” Her husband adds, “They would Skype us and be holding up a door in some old junkyard and say, ‘What about this?’” The now glass-topped table seats 12, and
Left: From her previous homes, Hart knew she wanted a very large, dine-in kitchen table. Her friends Hari and Sat at Sukhmani Home built this 12-seater from antique door pieces sourced in Rajasthan, India. A glass top completes the repurpose of the old wood as a brand new, highly functional piece of furniture.
Left: Hart grew up around parents who loved to build and decorate; she credits her mother for starting her informal training about antiques and design. “You spend enough time looking at spaces and after a while you just begin to develop your own sense of style about things,” she says.
Right: This is a house in which everything has a place and everything is in its place. In many cases, as with a collection of tableware and mixing bowls, “in its place” means out in the open, front and center, where it can be admired as well as used.
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A pair of carved and gilded doors open from the den to the great room. “I think of the style of this house as New Mexico fusion,” says Hart. “It’s a fusion of cultures, styles, and materials— something we see so often here.”
Nearly every room in the house opens in some way to the outdoors, a deliberate move by the owners to make the environment part of the structure. From the rear portal, which has unobstructed views for miles, the owners love watching birds, coyotes, and other wild creatures go about their business.
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all of the chains that once locked the door are still intact on the underside. After many months in a state of constant construction, Hart and Marcuse are finally (and happily) settled in their beautiful new home, which, in deference to Echo, they have cheekily dubbed Casa Pollo Verde. They’re not just idly enjoying retirement, however, but are in fact helping Sat and Hari with an exciting new project: the opening of a Sukhmani Home in Santa Fe. Hari marvels at the couple’s process. “Ms. Hart’s got many years of experience doing homes for herself,” he says. “They’ve been wonderful to us, not just as customers but also being there for us as somebody we could lean on.” As the literal translation of Sukhmani is perfect bliss, theirs is an appropriate partnership. Whether relaxing on the rear portal watching birds, coyotes, and bobcats, or following the movement of the moon through tiny windows created just for that purpose, Hart and Marcuse are enjoying every moment in their home, blissfully connected to the environment in a secure and magical way. “One thing I love about this house is the fact that it lets me be part of the world,” says Hart, adding with a laugh, “without getting my feet dirty!” Safe in the home named for him, The Green Chicken couldn’t agree more.
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Directions to all homes begin at the Big I intersection of I-25 and I-40 in Albuquerque. Prices and information about Parade homes were supplied by Parade builders and are subject to change.
BUILDERS Abrazo Homes Abrazo Homes CJ Mead, Inc. Crescent Custom Homes Inc. Crescent Custom Homes Inc. D.R. Horton Diego Handcrafted Homes Hakes Brothers Construction Hakes Brothers Construction Homes By Joe Boyden Homes by Kim Brooks Homes by Kim Brooks
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Scott Patrick Homes Stillbrooke Homes Stillbrooke Homes Sun Mountain Construction Featured Builder
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Sun Mountain Construction Looking for the next challenge, and as green as ever Photographs by Mark William Photography
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s the owner of Sun Mountain Construction, Norm Schreifels has built a lot of houses in his 33 years, in every conceivable style, from classic Southwest to ultra-contemporary, and in sizes ranging from modest to extravagant. But a commitment to green building is a thread common to every one of Sun Mountain’s homes—and has been since day one. “Everybody preaches energy efficiency and water efficiency, but that’s kind of a given,” says Schreifels. “We focus on healthy as well.” Following the standards established by Build Green NM, many of Sun Mountain’s homes, including the multi-award-winner from the Spring 2019 Parade of Homes and the house appearing in the Fall 2019 Parade, meet the Gold level of green building. “Our customers will get a Build Green NM Silver level home whether they ask for green or not; that’s just the standard, everyday way I build,” says Schreifels, adding with a laugh, “and they’ll thank me later!” But the veteran builder is quick to dispel the misconception that “green” means “expensive. “It doesn’t cost extra to build green on the basic levels,” he says. “If you add solar, that type of thing adds up. But to build things correctly and efficiently is just a standard. It’s a myth that it costs you a lot more money to build green.” Once in a while Sun Mountain will get the chance to build an ultragreen home, as in the case of a past Parade entry in the East Mountains that earned a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating of -26 for its heating, energy, and water efficiency. With HERS ratings, lower is better, and The award-winning, double-island kitchen was designed for heavy-duty cooking by—and for—a crowd. Classic brick, copper, and wood finishes pair beautifully with contemporary tile, frosted glass, and high-end stainless steel appliances.
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Above: Classic Tuscan and old world finishes are the hallmarks of Sun Mountain Construction’s multiple award– winning entry from the Spring 2019 Parade of Homes.
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The living room’s warm Fresco Harmony wall treatments complement traditional materials such as wood and Cantera stone.
this house was “one of the lowest ratings ever in the country,” says Schreifels. Putting it in perspective, a minimum code home ranges from HERS 83–89 in New Mexico. A HERS 40 home uses roughly 50 percent less energy than a code home, and Schreifels’s house was a negative 26. He recalls doing a wintertime warranty inspection of that house and realizing that the interior temperature was perfectly comfortable—despite the fact that the heat wasn’t even on. With the help of last spring’s Parade entry, Sun Mountain achieved—and actually surpassed—Schreifels’s personal goal of 100 awards. “A hundred and one!” he says proudly. Though he’d never turn down an award for a kitchen, a bathroom, or an outdoor living space, one award in particular is the most significant to him as a builder. “Buyer’s Choice, number one,” he says emphatically. “Everything else is in the eye
“Our customers will get a Build Green NM Silver level home whether they ask for green or not; that’s just the standard, everyday way I build.”—Norm Schreifels
Left: The cozy office features a brick accent wall and cross-beamed ceilings. Far left: The master bath departs just a bit from Tuscan, with a modern freestanding tub and a swath of contemporary tile. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM
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It’s easy to see why this home won the Best Outdoor Living Space award in its category. A pool and hot tub, and a fully appointed outdoor living room with a TV, make indoor-outdoor living effortless.
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of the judge, and you never know how that’s going to go, but the Buyer’s Choice award tells you you’re doing it right.” And Sun Mountain must be, having won 11 Buyer’s Choice awards over the years. Schreifels credits his long-term subcontractors and vendors—some of whom have been with him since the day he started the company—with helping to increase Sun Mountain’s list of awards. “It’s like I have 20 more superintendents on the job site,” he says of his trusted subs. “If something’s going on that I would need to know about, I get a phone call, or they just take care of it. It’s all because they know they’re a part of the team.” He adds, “And I don’t care what builder you are, you don’t get a great finished product without those men and women—without the pride every one of them takes in what they do.” With over 150 houses under his belt, Schreifels is looking forward to slowing down just a bit, and being perhaps a bit more selective about the projects he takes on—“challenging” projects, in his words. “Tough designs, tough sites, unique designs, different kinds of finishes and architecture. Anything that I don’t do every day gives me a little energy.”
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Sun Mountain Construction 240 Cinco Milagro
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FEATURED BUILDER 4 bedrooms 4 baths 4,484 sq. ft. (house + casita)
From the Big I, take I-25 north to the Alameda exit, turning left on Alameda. Proceed 4.3 miles to Corrales Road. Turn right on Corrales Road and go 3 miles to Dixon Road, turning right. Go .4 mile to Price Lane and turn right. Take the first left on Cinco Milagro and proceed to the end of the road.
This home is built to the Build Green New Mexico Gold level. Some of the features in this unique home include custom cabinets and doors, a large chef’s kitchen with two islands, a walk-in
pantry, an office, a media room, a pool and spa, a casita, and large covered portals for comfortable outdoor living. Let us design and build your custom GREEN home.
Norm Schreifels (505) 550-7712 norm@sunmtnconst.com sunmtnconst.com
The deep covered portal affords a breathtaking view of the sun setting upon the rounded peaks of the Sandia Mountains.
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Mesa del Sol
Signature Community
Safe, smart, and sustainable, this Southeast Albuquerque community is on the rise once more Photographs by Kip Malone Photography
In Mesa del Sol, parks and sidewalks wind among modern, sustainable homes built by Westway Homes, Abrazo Homes, and Pulte Homes. Among other new amenities, a network of walking and biking trails is coming soon.
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n 2005, the master planned community of Mesa del Sol broke ground a few miles south of the Albuquerque International Sunport, with the eventual goal of creating 37,000 new homes for some 100,000 residents. However, primarily as a result of the national housing collapse of 2008 and the subsequent vacancies left by some of the wouldbe upstart community’s larger industrial tenants, the ambitious project was unfortunately stymied. Nearly 15 years later, Mesa del Sol is again the subject of optimistic rejuvenation. In May 2018, Albuquerque businessman Steve Chavez and a group of investors purchased a large swath of the development, and have been injecting life into the old project, guided by a bold new vision.
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Popular community amenities include a family-friendly pool complete with splash fountains.
Left: Renowned Albuquerque architect Antoine Predock designed the mirrored Aperture Center, Mesa del Sol’s landmark facility housing retail shops, restaurants, business services, and a visitor center.
Below: A 1.4-acre neighborhood park features playscapes and wide sidewalks. It’s the place where families and friends gather to catch up.
“The initial vision for Mesa del Sol was a creative and viable master-planned community for its time; however, the declining economy and numerous other factors did not allow for the execution of the vision,” says Chavez. “But Mesa del Sol is key to Albuquerque’s long-term development plan, and we have assembled a team focused on renewed economic development in Albuquerque, including the realization of Mesa del Sol as a safe, smart, and sustainable community.”
“The community is ideally located, the timing is right, and we are all confident that Mesa del Sol will fulfill its immense long-term potential for the future of Albuquerque.” —Mike Fietz, Westway Homes After the strategic purchase of several commercial properties and the Antoine Predock– designed Aperture Center—Mesa del Sol’s iconic centerpiece—Chavez and his team acquired much of the remaining master-planned acreage comprised of residential and commercial land. Westway Homes then stepped in to develop the first 137 lots in the last 15 years. Additionally, they have purchased Phase 4, which will add over 200 lots to this community.
Westway has been busy creating three different product lines, from smaller Craftsmanstyle homes starting around $225,000, to the mid-size “AlbuqURBAN” series, to the upscale “Residencia” homes, which, at around $500,000, sit on larger sites fronting the community’s parks. “This is not only a great opportunity as local builders to be part of an exciting development project,” says Mike Fietz, owner of Westway Homes. “We believe that the bold vision of Mesa del Sol as an ideal community for Albuquerque also has remarkable, long-term potential.” Westway was instrumental in bringing other home builders to the project. “In order to have this community thrive, it was important to bring back Pulte Homes, the original national homebuilder at Mesa del Sol, and to add the expertise of another local builder, Abrazo Homes,” says Fietz. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM
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Mesa del Sol
SIGNATURE COMMUNITY
5700 University Blvd. SE #310
Located in the southeast corner of Albuquerque, the master-planned community of Mesa del Sol is a proudly smart, sustainable, and secure mixed-use neighborhood offering many amenities. Three exceptional builders are currently building modern, efficient homes in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Visit Mesa del Sol today and see why it is quickly becoming the best place to live in Albuquerque!
Looking for a new home in Mesa del Sol? Talk to one of these fine builders:
(505) 510-4626
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(505) 207-2661
Directions: From the Big I, take I-25 south to Rio Bravo Blvd. (Exit 220). Exit east onto Rio Bravo. Turn south (right) onto University Blvd. and proceed approximately 3.3 miles on University into Mesa del Sol.
Pulte will be acquiring 54 lots from the Westway development, and will be building single-story and two-story homes, all with flexible floor plans, energy efficiency, and smart home technology. The company expects a model home to be completed in October of this year. “Pulte Homes of New Mexico is excited to be a partner in the reemergence of this quality master-planned community,” says David Newell, Pulte’s Director of Land Acquisition. “Mesa del Sol will be a strong part of the future residential growth of the City of Albuquerque.” Local builder Abrazo Homes, which is purchasing 26 lots, also expects to complete a model home this winter and has plans to create single- and two-story home plans in the community. “We have watched Mesa del Sol intently since our company started in 2010, never feeling like the timing was right for us,” says Mackenzie Bishop, co-owner of Abrazo Homes. “Today, with a new and inspired local development team in place, we are incredibly excited to bring our brand of product and service experience to a community full of promise and innovative thinking. We see this as liftoff for Albuquerque’s growth and future.” “Everyone involved is very excited,” Fietz agrees. “The community is ideally located, the timing is right, and we are all confident that Mesa del Sol will fulfill its immense long-term potential for the future of Albuquerque.”
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Above: “Family” applies to pets, too. Pups can meet and play at the community’s large dog park.
Westway Homes 2519 Dekooning
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3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,630 sq. ft. $409,900 (base price) $459,900 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-25 south to Rio Bravo, turning east on Rio Bravo. Turn south on University, west on Stieglitz, south on Witkin, then west on Dekooning.
Located in innovative, environmentally friendly, and walkable Mesa del Sol is this amazing design that features a modern, open, multigenerational floor plan with a beautiful kitchen, dining, and living space and a huge master suite
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with a luxurious master bath. The casita offers a secluded second master suite and a private living area. Luxurious and efficient, this home is Built a Better Way, The Westway.
JP Rael (505) 463-4305 jp@thewestway.com thewestway.com
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Pulte Homes
1901 Duke City Street SE
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Volterra
5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,940 sq. ft. $348,990
From the Big I, take I-40 east. Exit Juan Tabo past Central, heading south (right). Follow Juan Tabo to left at light. Continue south on Juan Tabo, turn right on Rocky Top Blvd. Turn left on Sandia Sunset Avenue, then right on Duke City Street.
This luxurious Yucca home features an open first floor gathering room with a tiled corner fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and sliding glass doors to the outdoor covered patio. The wellappointed kitchen has a granite island, black
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stainless steel appliances, and staggered white cabinetry. Additional options include a den with French doors, designer accents, a luxurious guest suite, and a spacious loft for plenty of family fun.
Alicia Tierney (505) 306-3383 alicia.tierney@pulte.com pulte.com/nm
D.R. Horton
1908 Hubbard Street SE
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Volterra IV
5 bedrooms 3 baths 2,741 sq. ft. $340,990 (base price) $364,265 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-40 east to the Juan Tabo exit, heading south on Juan Tabo. The street will turn into Southern Blvd. Turn left at Juan Tabo Blvd. SE and continue to head south. Turn right on Rocky Top SE. Left on Sandia Sunset SE, then right on Hubbard Street SE.
This gorgeous, brand new open floor plan is truly something amazing, perfect for a growing family or entertaining guests. Enjoy the master bedroom downstairs toward the back of the
home for complete privacy. Granite countertops, a covered patio, and tile roof are just some of the many features this home has to offer. Fall in love with your brand new D.R. Horton home.
Monica Padilla (505) 750-1209 infoabq@drhorton.com drhorton.com/nm
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Roku Development LLC 1725 Escalante SW
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directly across from the ACC Clubhouse, this home is truly a staple within the luxury homes of Albuquerque.
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,000 sq. ft. $1,200,000
Steve R. Chavez (505) 415-9533 steve.chavez505@yahoo.com
Paschich Design Group
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717 14th Street NW
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,130 sq. ft. $479,000
From the Big I, proceed west on I-40 to Rio Grande Blvd. Head south on Rio Grande to Mountain Road, turning east. Proceed to 14th Street, turning south at 14th.
This home demonstrates a sophisticated synthesis of progressive architectural elements. Using modern geometries, forms, and spaces, the home confidently reveals itself. Built to the LEED for Homes standard of efficiency, this
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modern home feels quite comfortable set among the regional styles of New Mexico. Concrete floors, steel beam work, a custom steel staircase, and an avant-garde kitchen provide an urban contrast for our historic setting.
Wristen Paschich (505) 250-1887 wristen@swcp.com paschichdesigngroup.com
Twilight Homes 1644 Garden Way SW
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Joya Escondida
4 bedrooms 2 baths 1,863 sq. ft. $251,990 (base price) $275,990 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-40 west and exit Rio Grande, heading south. Take a right on Central and go approximately 1 mile. Take the first left immediately after the Rio Grande River onto Sunset Road. Go about 1 mile and go right onto Sunset Garden Road. In approximately .4 mile take a left onto Twilight Vista Lane, then take a left at the end of Twilight Vista Lane and follow signs to the model. Enjoy the convenience of this lovely family home’s location close to the bosque and the river in a private gated community less than a half mile from the Rio Grande. This 4-bedroom
home is a perfect family home in a perfect familyoriented community, and close to all the best Albuquerque has to offer.
Joe Ramirez (505) 302-8535 jramirez@twilighthomesnm.com twilighthomesnm.com
We build homes from the $190’s-$750’s with 7 communities in
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Albuqueruque, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe. We will build your home from our plans or yours, our lot or we will help you find the perfect one. Dreams Come True Faster Than You Think.
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Lowe-Bo Homes 6428 Picardia Place NW
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3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,592 sq. ft. $581,615
From the Big I, take I-40 west to Coors Blvd north, merging onto Coors. Turn left on Montano Road, right onto Unser, right onto Compass Drive. Turn left onto Petirrojo Road and then right onto Picardia Place.
This home boasts a timeless classic Tuscan exterior that is a must-see! Inside showcases multiple details too numerous to list, all chosen with care by our design-savvy homeowners.
The walk-in closet is every woman’s dream come true, and there is an outdoor living space that features an intimate courtyard and a fantastic view deck.
Ted Lowe (505) 991-2555 tedlowe@outlook.com lowe-bohomes.com
Value and quality through generations of experience.
Call Ted Lowe at 505-991-2555 www.lowe-bohomes.com
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Sun Valley Custom Homes 6401 Picardia Place NW
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3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,913 sq. ft. $649,000 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte, turning west (left). Turn south (left) on Unser, east (left) on Rosa Parks, south (right) on Urraca. Turn east (left) onto Picardia Place.
Sun Valley Custom Homes’ newest Westside model with Sandia views is comfortable contemporary, with crisp, clean lines combined with warm tones and organic materials that make the home
modern and livable. Floor to ceiling windows, brick floors, light wells, a true masonry fireplace, and steel and glass barn doors are dynamic elements that make this home architecturally unique.
Come find your view...
Wade Wingfield (505) 321-0769 wade@sunvalleycustomhomes.com sunvalleycustomhomes.com
Model Open for Viewing 6401 Picardia Place NW Albuquerque, NM 87120
Wade Wingfield, owner 505.321.0769 | wade@sunvalleycustomhomes.com
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Stillbrooke Homes 5809 Mafraq Avenue NW
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Paradise View
3 bedrooms 2 baths 1,516 sq. ft. $259,950 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte, turning west (left). Take Paseo del Norte to Golf Course Road, turning north. Continue to Paradise Blvd., turning west, then left on Park Lane. Left on Ermemin Avenue. Ermemin turns into Mafraq; house is on the right.
This wide open kitchen to great room plan has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and boasts a skylit entry foyer with varying ceiling heights that greet you and isolate the master bedroom for
privacy. A centralized laundry room, 8-foot built-in kitchen island, and more await you in this great and affordable northwest location home!
Making your life a little brighter.
Nancy Wils (505) 690-8345 nancyw@stillbrooke.com stillbrooke.com
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The Enclave at Vista Montebella
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,054 sq. ft. $334,900 (base price) $337,700 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-40 west to Unser Blvd., turning north. At Westside hang a U-turn and go south on Unser to Black Arroyo. West on Black Arroyo to 18th Street. North on 18th to Lynn. West on Lynn.
Rio Rancho’s newest and best community is the Enclave at Vista Montebella. This home features a modern, open living space designed for today’s lifestyle. The master suite features a large walk-in
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closet, garden tub, and enclosed shower. The Enclave at Vista Montebella offers some of the best views around. Luxurious and efficient, this home is Built a Better Way, the Westway.
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1522 21st Avenue
3–4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,412 sq. ft. $349,950 (base price) $439,950 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte and turn west. Stay on Paseo del Norte to Unser Blvd., turning right on Unser. Proceed to Wellspring. Turn left or west onto Wellspring, then left again on 21st Avenue.
This beautiful model home includes signature details that are both functional and stylish. The open floor plan, separate master suite, and bonus room provide lots of flexibility options.
Designed with classic contemporary finishes, while still providing a highly efficient floor plan, it is sure to impress. Come see this home today!
Lindsey Anderson (505) 385-6701 lindsey@inhouserealtynm.com homesbykimbrooks.com
Crescent Custom Homes Inc.
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1427 20th Avenue SE
4 bedrooms 4.5 baths 4,500 sq. ft. $915,000 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte, turning west on Paseo del Norte. Turn right (north) on Unser, left (west) on Wellspring, then left on 20th Avenue.
This tasteful Pueblo Modern fusion–designed home sits on a spacious double lot with spectacular views of the Sandias. Each of the four bedrooms is en suite for maximum privacy for
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family and guests. Featuring an open floor plan with an expansive covered patio, this home is perfect for entertaining.
Mike Sanchez (505) 220-7507 msanchez02@msn.com crescentcustomhomes.com
Twilight Homes 6055 Redondo Sierra Vista NE
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Mariposa
3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,251 sq. ft. $375,990 (base price) $469,990 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242 and go west (left) on Hwy. 550 for approximately 7.3 miles. Left onto NW Loop. At the end of NW Loop turn left onto Unser Blvd. and proceed 1.2 miles. Take the first paved road onto Mariposa Blvd. Make a left at the first stop sign onto Redondo Sierra Vista; cross through the intersection and make the first right. “Sophisticated comfort” best describes this wellappointed home in Mariposa. Expansive covered decks off the living room and dining room make entertaining a breeze, but you’ll have the best
views of the city and mountains while enjoying a margarita on the rooftop deck of this spectacular and unique home.
Pauline Hansen (505) 917-1387 phansen@twilighthomesnm.com twilighthomesnm.com
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Mountain Hawk Model 4465 Golden Eagle Way Rio Rancho, NM 87144 From the low $200’s Please Contact Jennifer (505) 440-7249 Coming Soon Lomas Encantados Aldan Dr and Montreal Lp. area Rio Rancho, NM 87144 *Please visit the Mariposa model for information From the mid $200’s Please Contact Pauline (505) 917-1387 Coming Soon The Esplanade Country Club and Oakmont Dr. area Rio Rancho, NM 87124 *Please visit the Tierra Del Oro model for information From the low $200’s Please Contact Doug (505) 270-2733
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Twilight Homes 4465 Golden Eagle Way NE
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Mountain Hawk
3 bedrooms 2 baths 1,683 sq. ft. $231,990 (base price) $260,015 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242 and go west (left) on Hwy. 550 for approximately 7.3 miles. Left onto NW Loop and proceed .7 mile. Make a left onto Westphalia Road, then take the first right onto Golden Eagle Way.
The most desired home style in America is now proudly offered by Twilight Homes. Come visit our Craftsman Style Series in the newest section of Mountain Hawk. Our Craftsman homes
exemplify the quality, warmth, and comfort so desired by today’s buyers. Come see why they are so special.
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Hakes Brothers Construction 4478 Golden Eagle Loop NE
Mountain Hawk
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4 bedrooms 2 baths 1,907 sq. ft. $252,990 (base price) $263,935 (base price + all upgrades) **Home not open Sunday, October 13 or 20 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Hwy. 550 (Exit 242), turning left on Hwy. 550. Turn left onto NW Loop Road. Left on Westphalia Road, then right onto Golden Eagle.
Luxury finishes at an unbeatable value! This beautiful Tuscan-style home is located in the popular Mountain Hawk community. The
gourmet kitchen opens to the spacious dining, living, and patio areas, making this home a natural for entertaining family and friends.
Homes by Kim Brooks 3012 Vatapa Road
Vista Entrada West
Ivonne Navarro (505) 772-0072 ivonne.navarro@hakesbrothers.com hakesbrothers.com
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4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,867 sq. ft. $370,950 (base price) $459,950 (base price + all upgrades)
From the Big I, take I-25 north to the Bernalillo exit (Exit 242). Go west on 550 to 528. Turn south on 528 to Idalia. Turn west on Idalia to Vatapa Road. Right on Vatapa.
This home has it all! This popular floor plan immediately impresses upon entry with its stunning mountain views and abundant natural light. It features high ceilings and a spacious kitchen with
large island and walk-in pantry. Its open concept is definitely built for today’s living and is designed for the entire family to enjoy. Come build your perfect Home by Kim Brooks today!
Paula Haynesworth (530) 788-3235 phaynesworth@ summertreehomesnm.com homesbykimbrooks.com
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Hakes Brothers Construction 4013 Windy Road NE
Lomas Encantadas
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5 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,865 sq. ft. $342,990 (base price) $379,990 (base price + all upgrades) **Home not open Sunday, October 13 or 20 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Hwy. 550 (Exit 242), turning left on Hwy. 550. Proceed to Hwy. 528 and make a left. Turn right on Enchanted Hills, left on Lincoln, right onto Camino Venada, right on Camino Encantadas, then right on Windy Road. Luxury finishes at an unbeatable value! This grand Mediterranean-style home is located in the popular Lomas Encantadas community. It features a massive and open living area, a
luxury fireplace, decorative ceiling wood beams, gourmet kitchen, dual master bedroom suites for multi-generational living, and many other elegant finishes.
Abrazo Homes 7224 Aldan Drive NE
Eric Korpus eric.korpus@hakesbrothers.com Christian Venegas christian.venegas@hakesbrothers.com (505) 750-8241 hakesbrothers.com
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Lomas Encantadas
3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,261 sq. ft. $327,950 (base price) $395,825 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242 (Hwy. 550), turning west toward Rio Rancho. Continue on Hwy. 550 for 2.2 miles. Turn left on NM 528 (Pat D’Arco Hwy.) heading south for .6 mile. Right on Enchanted Hills Blvd. for .2 mile. Left onto Lincoln Avenue for less than a mile, then turn right (west) onto Aldan Drive. Our “Ella” model is striking with its dramatic entry. This plan features an expansive great room with volume ceilings and a centrally located cov-
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ered patio that not only offers privacy, but also creates a corridor for natural light to enter the open kitchen and great room.
Rebekah Sultemeier (505) 445-4541 rebekah@abrazohomes.com abrazohomes.com
Homes By Joe Boyden 1116 Avenida Los Suenos
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4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,060 sq. ft. $589,000 (base price) $629,000 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242, turning west (left) onto Hwy. 550. Proceed to Sheriff’s Posse Road and turn left. Left through the gate onto Avenida Los Suenos.
Sumptuous Contemporary Southwest elegance with luxurious finishes and amenities, on a rare, Bosque-adjacent lot, offering amazing forever views of the Bosque and Sandia Mountains.
Beautiful native cottonwoods preserved. Craftmanship abounds in this beautiful home: custom tile, master bathroom oasis with walk-in shower, and much more!
Melinda K. Bowen (505) 259-6022 melinda@joeboydenhomes.com joeboydenhomes.com
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New Haven Homes 134 Diamond Tail Road
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Diamond Tail Ranch
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,950 sq. ft. From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242 and travel east (right) through Placitas on Hwy. 165 past the post office. Turn left after mile marker 7 onto Camino del Tecolote. At the bottom of the hill bear to the right; Diamond Tail Road is up the hill one-tenth of a mile on the right. Follow Diamond Tail Road to the gated entry and into Diamond Tail Ranch community. Designed and built by the “New Haven Homes” award-winning design team, this sharp contemporary style provides for casual, yet luxurious living and entertaining. Perched on a
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sprawling bluff with panoramic views, each room in the home captures a vista of scenic beauty unique to the Diamond Tail community. It’s a New Haven Home you won’t want to miss!
Bill Reynolds (505) 890-5476 bill@MyNewHaven.com MyNewHaven.com
Scott Patrick Homes 5104 Piedra Alta Lane
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Wilderness Canon in High Desert
3 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,832 sq. ft. $925,000 From the Big I, take I-40 east to Tramway exit north. Continue on Tramway to Spain. Right onto Spain to High Desert Place. Turn right on High Desert Place and continue into the Wilderness subdivision. Stay on High Desert Place until you reach the gated community of Canon on the left. Follow Elevada Trail to Piedra Alta Lane.
Located in High Desert this contemporary custom home is nestled against the foothills with views of the Sandia Mountains, panoramic
city views, and beyond. The home is appointed with many upgraded features including an open master suite with its own enclosed patio.
Visit us at statementsinsantafe.com
Jolynne Becker (505) 239-3037 sales1@scottpatrickhomes.com scottpatrickhomes.com
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PWKI, LLC
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203 Big Horn Ridge NE 4 bedrooms 5 baths 4,200 sq. ft. $2,000,000
From the Big I, take I-25 north to the Paseo del Norte exit, heading east on Paseo del Norte. Proceed to Tramway Blvd., turning left (north) on Tramway Blvd., then right on Live Oak. Left on Juniper Hill Road, right on White Tail Road, right on Big Horn Drive. Right on Big Horn Ridge Road. PWKI partners with Mark Hagedorn, Architect, to create a home that truly soars! Bordering the National Forest and elegantly jutting from the side of the Sandia Mountains, this spectacular home offers incredible panoramic views and graceful
lines while successfully marrying itself to the rugged and dramatic surrounding environment. Come join us and enjoy a home that literally is set above the rest!
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Paul Kenderdine (505) 867-1765 paul@pwki.com pwki.com
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Koinonia Builders Inc.
57 Spring Creek Drive NE
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Sandia Heights North
4 bedrooms 5 baths 5,500 sq. ft. $2,500,000
From the Big I, take I-25 north and exit Tramway Road, heading east. Go approximately 3 miles and turn left at Tramway Road at County Line Restaurant. Turn left at Juniper Hill Road. Keep left at Juniper Hill Loop and continue on to Spring Creek.
The Sandia foothills provide a beautiful backdrop for this timeless European villa with its private, tranquil courtyard and elevated outdoor spaces.
Artisan finishes of wrought iron, travertine, wood, hand-carved stone, and mossy rock walls showcase old world architecture at its finest.
Paul R. McDonald (505) 249-8634 koinonia@comcast.net koinonialuxurycustomhomebuilders.com
Scott Patrick Homes 9512 Ridge Vista Drive NE
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Paseo del Norte exit. Proceed east on Paseo del Norte approximately 6 miles to Tramway Blvd. Turn left on Tramway Blvd., then left on Tramway Lane. North Tramway Estates is immediately to the right. Make the first right onto Ridge Vista Drive.
Jolynne Becker (505) 239-3037 sales1@scottpatrickhomes.com scottpatrickhomes.com
Diego Handcrafted Homes
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11177 San Rafael Avenue NE
4 bedrooms 4.5 baths 4,600 sq. ft. $1,450,900 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte and turn right onto Paseo del Norte. Go east to Browning (just past Eubank), turn right and go approximately 7 blocks. Turn right onto San Rafael.
A uniquely crafted modern farmhouse blends classic warmth and coziness to the sleek elegance of modern architecture. This one-story sprawling design cradles the city and mountain views,
fusing interior and exterior living. The intentional juxtaposition of stone, steel, and wood create an artfully relaxed setting in this universally designed, high-performance, Gold-certified green home.
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Panorama Homes 9700 Sand Verbena Trail NE
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Ocotillo
4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,696 sq. ft. $799,000 From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte (Exit 232). Travel east on Paseo del Norte approximately 2.6 miles to Holbrook. Turn left on Holbrook, then right into the gated entry to Ocotillo subdivision. Take an immediate right on Desert Lily and drive to Sand Verbena Trail.
Timeless, classic design never goes out of style, and is captured beautifully in this home, which is offered for sale. Featuring signature details
found only in a Panorama Home, we are proud to showcase this genuine style that has been admired by so many.
Picasso Builders 8420 Elena Drive NE
John S. Lowe (505) 688-6834 jlowe14@comcast.net panoramahomes.com
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North Albuquerque Acres
7 bedrooms 7 baths 7,500 sq. ft. $3,100,000
From the Big I, take I-25 north to the Alameda exit, turning right on Alameda. Turn left on Wyoming, then right on Elena.
Chris Martinez (505) 720-0627 chris@picassobuilders.com picassobuilders.com
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Stillbrooke Homes 7308 Dana Point Drive NE
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Santa Monica Estates
3 bedrooms 2 baths 1,861 sq. ft. $418,750 From the Big I, take I-25 north and exit San Antonio, turning right (east). Proceed to San Pedro, turning north (left), then right (east) on Santa Monica, then left on Dana Point.
Don’t miss this delightful one-story home with an included 3-car garage in the Northeast Heights! Hand-finished kitchen cabinets with amazing quartz countertops open to a study
nook. Master suite with luxurious bathroom, double sink, and patio access. All this with the warm sense of community that is Santa Monica Estates!
Crescent Custom Homes Inc. 915 La Senda Lane NW
Mike Davis (505) 514-8143 stillbrooke.com
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4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,700 sq. ft. $600,000
From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte, turning west on Paseo del Norte. Turn south on 2nd Street, then west on Los Ranchos. South on Rio Grande, then left on La Senda.
Located on .74 acre with lush and beautiful Rio Grande frontage, this Tuscan-style home is rustic, yet elegant. Giant windows bring the beauty of nature in. Hallmarks include natural stone accenting both inside and out, travertine
tile, 12-foot ceilings with B & W speakers, and textured plaster walls. Additional special features include a gourmet kitchen, a sound-proof music studio, and a fully equipped home gym.
Mike Sanchez (505) 220-7507 msanchez02@msn.com crescentcustomhomes.com
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Waszak Custom Homes 4631 Orchards Court NW
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Los Poblanos Orchards
4 bedrooms 4 baths 3,700 sq. ft.
From the Big I, take I-40 west to Rio Grande, heading north on Rio Grande. Past Griegos, turn east on Rio Grande Lane into the gated community of Los Poblanos Orchards. Head north at the roundabout and turn right on Orchards Court.
This dynamic home inspired by an urban farmhouse was designed by Waszak for efficiency. Featuring classic design elements such as steel, wood, and natural stone, this home is
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clean and modern, yet warm and inviting. Walls of glass frame beautiful views of the adjacent open space and provide access to the multiple outdoor living spaces.
David Waszak (505) 250-7888 waszakbuilds@msn.com waszakbuilds.com
Las Ventanas NM, Inc.
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3006 Glenwood Drive NW
3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,441 sq. ft. $625,000
From the Big I, take I-40 west, exiting Rio Grande and heading north. Turn left onto Candelaria, heading west. Left onto Glenwood, heading south.
Beautiful wood-look flooring, quartz countertops, and soaring windows highlight an open kitchen floor plan. This home, set on almost a third of an acre, is completely walled with its own gated
drive and entry for amazing privacy—and just two blocks from the Rio Grande Nature Center. Modern finishes with amazing attention to detail are what set this home apart.
CJ Mead, Inc. 48 Woodlands Drive
Scott Ashcraft (505) 362-6824 tscott@lasventanasnm.com lasventanasnm.com
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3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,200 sq. ft. $550,000 From the Big I, go east on I-40 to the Sedillo exit (Exit 181, 14 miles east of Tramway and Central). Turn left on Old Hwy 66, left on Sedillo Hill Road, crossing over I-40. Right on North Vista Valle, left on Pinon Ridge Road, right on Woodlands Drive. The Woodlands subdivision is just north of I-40 at the Sedillo exit. This custom home has traditional New Mexico features as well as an upscale modern theme. It fits perfectly in the growing Woodlands subdivision. The owner selected this lot for its special and unique characteristics. The open
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concept home has a vaulted, beamed ceiling in the great room and custom tile work, and takes advantage of the spectacular views this location has to offer.
CJ “Skip” Mead (505) 269-3020 cjmead@higherspeed.net
Abrazo Homes 3 Hania Kachina Court
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Paa-Ko
4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,594 sq. ft. $491,950 (base price) $730,550 (base price + all upgrades) From the Big I, take I-40 east to Exit 175 (NM 14/Cedar Crest). Merge onto NM-333 east/Route 66. Stay left to turn onto NM-14 north. Follow 9 miles, then turn left on Paa-Ko Golf Drive. Turn right on Paa-Ko Drive, then right on Hania Kachina Court.
This Abrazo “Rainier” plan boasts breathtaking views and has an indoor/outdoor living option created by an infinity pocketing door. This home features grand cathedral ceilings in the kitchen
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and great room. You’ll enjoy the fresh mountain air and promixity to world-class golf, all while being 20 minutes from ABQ Uptown.
Christopher Oechsler (505) 480-3072 christopher@abrazohomes.com abrazohomes.com
Angelina Peace
October through December
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
6TH ANNUAL PUEBLO FILM FESTIVAL November 15–17, times vary Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque $10 suggested donation The 6th Annual Pueblo Film Festival is three days of films from Pueblo directors, featuring Pueblo actors, and illuminating the contemporary Pueblo experience. Screenings of films, presentations, and discussions are all part of the weekend. indianpueblo.org THE JIM HENSON EXHIBITION: IMAGINATION UNLIMITED November 23–April 19 Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Rd Adults $5–$6, seniors $4, children 12 and under $3
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ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA October 5–13, times vary Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque $12 general admission, under 12 free, $15 general parking, other prices vary The spectacular International Balloon Fiesta takes places over nine days and draws an eclectic crowd of ballooning enthusiasts and novices alike. Located at Fiesta Park, there is a chainsaw carving contest, a music fiesta, fireworks, evening “glows,” and multiple mass ascensions of over 500 balloons. balloonfiesta.com SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL November 2, 10 am–4 pm Immanuel Presbyterian Church 114 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque Free parking and admission Scandinavian Festival Find traditional food, Norwegian and Swedish folk art, a kids’ craft corner, and more at the free annual Scandinavian Festival. Special Scandinavian dance performances happen at 11 am and 12:30 pm. The festival is hosted by the Scandinavian Club of Albuquerque and the Rosemalers Club. facebook.com/scandiabq
The Jim Henson Exhibition
The exhibition features artifacts related to Jim Henson’s work in film and television, including props, costumes, interactive experiences, character sketches, scripts, and film clips. Highlights include puppets from The Muppets and Sesame Street, plus costumes from Labyrinth (1986). WISE FOOL NEW MEXICO’S CIRCUS LUMINOUS November 29, 7 PM; November 30, 2 pm and 7 pm; December 1, 4 pm Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco, Santa Fe Adults $20–$45, children $12–$27 Wise Fool presents their annual professional
Wise Fool New Mexico’s Circus Luminous
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BLUE MAN GROUP: SPEECHLESS November 12–13, 7:30 pm Popejoy Hall 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Price TBA Blue Man Group features new and original compositions, invented instruments, and a unique blend of performance and technology in this touring production. Art, music, comedy, social commentary, and joyous absurdity are the building blocks of a fun evening. popejoypresents.com
circus production with acrobats, aerialists, and more accompanied by live musicians playing original music. Held on Thanksgiving weekend, Circus Luminous is the perfect event for guests looking for a memorable experience in Santa Fe to enjoy over Thanksgiving weekend. ticketssantafe.org RIVER OF LIGHTS November 30–December 30, 6–9:30 pm (Closed December 24 and 25) ABQ BioPark 2601 Central NW $12 adults, $6 children ages 3-12 Named one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the United States, Albuquerque’s River of Lights includes light displays, animated sculptures, and synchronized music. Other attractions include holiday nature crafts, a G-scale model railroad, and the Polar Bear Express. bioparksociety.org 20TH ANNUAL RIO GRANDE HOLIDAY SHOW November 29–December 1, 10 am–5 pm Friday and Saturday, Sunday 10 am–4 pm Expo New Mexico’s Manuel Lujan Building 300 San Pedro NE $8 one-day pass, under 12 free, $12 festival pass, $5 parking Get a jump on holiday shopping and buy arts and crafts direct from the 185 artisans included in the show. Pianists, carolers, and mariachis keep the mood lively, while children’s activities keep the younger family members amused,. riograndefestivals.com OLD TOWN HOLIDAY STROLL December 6, 5–9 pm, tree lighting at 6 pm Historic Old Town 303 Romero St NW, Albuquerque - Free Kick off the holiday season with an enchanting evening in Old Town. The Albuquerque Museum is open for family events and jazz. A tree lighting, live music, dining, shopping, hot chocolate, and more round out this festive event. cabq.gov/culturalservices CANYON ROAD FAROLITO WALK December 24, begins at dusk Canyon Road, Santa Fe, Free A beloved Santa Fe tradition, the Canyon Road farolito walk takes place on Christmas Eve, beginning at dusk. Expect to see farolitos, musicians, and carolers while you enjoy hot chocolate and biscochitos and smell the burning piñon logs. farolitowalk.com
up in the aerie living several stories high offers a different perspective on home ownership
by Jessa Cast photographs by Gabriella Marks
In the newly renovated, modern condominium she shares with her husband Chuck, artist JD Wellborn pauses to enjoy the west-facing view captured from several stories up. The Wellborns agree that trading their big house for a compact highrise unit has simplified and redefined the way they live.
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s any homeowner knows, no matter how much you love your home there is always that one dreaded pitfall: upkeep. Cleaning, yardwork, and maintenance, plus the inevitable patching and repairing, take both time and money—things most homeowners would prefer to spend on much more enjoyable activities. This is what Chuck and JD Wellborn had in mind when they sold their 3,000-square-foot home of 45 years and downsized into an 1,800-square-foot, high-rise condominium in the Huning Castle neighborhood of Downtown Albuquerque. Their new home, in the Park Plaza Condominiums, eliminated the need for pesky home upkeep and gave them a whole new way to enjoy life.
Furnishings and finishes are unfussy and clean-lined, with a decidedly Euro feel. Large picture windows that run the length of the living room (shown here) and dining area bring the outdoors into the home.
“As you get older you want a smaller space,” says Chuck. “One of the appeals here, besides the view, is that we don’t have to fix anything.” “No yard!” crows his wife JD, elated at the lack of weed-pulling. One hundred feet above street level, there’s also far less dusting needed—another selling point. JD, a successful artist whose work is represented at Winterowd Fine Art in Santa Fe, creates textured paper art in her home studio. Chuck, retired from 30 years of practicing corporate law, now sits on the boards of nonprofits that assist technology startups in Albuquerque. When Chuck and JD visited friends who had just moved into the Park Plaza building, it opened their eyes to a different way to live. The building opened in 1964 as luxury apartments; in 1979 the apartments were converted to condominiums. Its 14 stories make it the tallest residential building in New Mexico, and because there’s nowhere to build more tall buildings nearby, its residents are guaranteed unimpeded views forever.
Left: The Wellborns’ condo is long and relatively narrow, the result of combining two units into one. The couple called on architect William Fanning to help them update the dated spaces. Today the apartment’s lines are sharp and clean, and the gallery walls provide plenty of space to showcase JD’s and other artists’ carefully curated works.
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Above: Combining two condo units left the owners with two kitchens. The “extra” was absorbed into living space, while the “winner” (above) was expanded and streamlined. It’s tucked unobtrusively into the long hallway connecting the two sleeping wings. Smooth, neutral surfaces, gleaming subway tile, stainless steel appliances, and opaque glass upper cabinets give make it look extra spacious.
Left: This is a home designed for several artistic endeavors. Chuck plays guitar. His office at the end of the hallway has well insulated walls so he can practice at volume without disturbing the neighbors.
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The former owner of the Wellborns’ unit had purchased two adjacent units—a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom— and knocked out the wall between them, resulting in a larger condominium with two kitchens. Between the redundant kitchen and some outdated wiring there was quite a bit of remodeling to do. They enlisted the help of their longtime friend and renowned local architect William Fanning to redesign their new abode. A founding partner of FBT Architects (Fanning, Bard and Tatum), Fanning calls himself “semi-retired”—he keeps one foot in the door at FBT Architects, but also works independently as William Fanning Architect. (His own home renovation was featured in the Winter 2018 issue of Su Casa Northern New Mexico.) He previously worked on the Wellborns’ former home, making him a shoo-in for this complex job. In turn, Fanning called in his longtime friend and high-end custom home builder, John Blueher of Blueher Abodes LTD, to execute the work. Janis LaFountain, Design Atelier, helped the couple with finish and interior design decisions. Remodeling a high-rise condo is a daunting task for both the architect and the builder. Materials must be brought up by elevator; safety concerns abound on a balcony many stories up; and the measurements must be incredibly precise in the confines of a multi-unit building. Despite these challenges, Fanning nimbly flexed the space to much better purpose.
“What you see is this very clean, modern, uncluttered space. ... Now JD’s artwork is really highlighted; it just jumps out at you.” —William Fanning Though Park Plaza offers onsite laundry facilities on every floor, the Wellborns elected to repurpose one of their three bathrooms into a private laundry room. The remaining of the two original kitchens was enclosed and dark, so they tore it wide open, making it a part of the social space. Beautiful cabinets, tailored with reflective glass, make the kitchen a visual pleasure. “It had to be pretty because it’s part of the living room,” explains JD. Their previous house was colorful and filled with JD’s artwork. Here, they elected to strip all of that away, a push in the opposite direction. “What you see is this very clean, modern, uncluttered space,” says Fanning. “That was such a reversal. Now JD’s artwork is really highlighted; it just jumps out at you.” At one end of the long, narrow condo, Chuck’s office serves as a sometime music room, doubly insulated so he can play instruments without disturbing neighbors. At the
Above: Paper is typically considered a two-dimensional medium, but in JD’s hands it’s often given texture and three-dimensional depth. This very large copper-colored piece (the artist does not title her art works) shows folds she made to the paper and then painted over. It welcomes visitors in the entryway of the home.
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Above: JD has developed a standard method of backing and attaching hanging wire to her “Mystical Tablets” so that they can easily be hung in precisely spaced sets. People often buy them in sets of three, she says, but really any combination works. Friend and architect William Fanning and his wife have a lovely arrangement of nine in their living room.
opposite end, JD’s single-room art studio is swimming in sunlight, perfect for inspiration and creativity. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the den offer an endless view to the west. Being so close to the Rio Grande River, the Wellborns’ vista is populated with an ocean of trees that make for dramatic scenes as seasons change. Fanning recognized that the bottom section of those tall windows was wasted, offering only a view of the balcony railing. So, he replaced the bottom section with a bench-bookshelf combo, giving the Wellborns a storage space that is at once intelligent, utilitarian, and attractive. JD and Chuck have found condo living surprisingly more private than that of a traditional home. For one thing, several stories up it isn’t necessary to lower the shades for privacy. The building is remarkably quiet for being so populated. For those with a hankering to socialize, a daily cocktail hour allows residents to mingle over a glass of wine, and on major holidays the building hosts festive events. A gym, pool, mailboxes, and storage are all serviced by building staff, all amenities that make condo living so attractive. When they want to get out, the Wellborns can walk to bike trails, the bosque, movies, restaurants, museums, farmers markets, even their bank. Best of all, when they travel, they know their home is safe. “You leave for a month and you know your stuff, your mail, will still be here,” says Chuck. In giving up their traditional home, they don’t feel they gave up anything at all, and have gained so much. “It’s just an all new perspective on living in Albuquerque,” says Chuck. “It’s not like anything else.”
Left: Nothing in the living or dining areas obstructs the view to the outdoors. Furnishings are deliberately low in height. Even the bookcase is cleverly built beneath the windows to avoid pulling the eye away from the landscape.
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Above: From their balcony up high, Chuck and JD can watch balloons in flight every morning, and enjoy the change of seasons throughout the year. They agree that trading in their single family residence and “movin’ on up” has been a great way to experience living in Albuquerque.
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to bee or not to bee?
if you’re considering beekeeping as a hobby, that really is the question
by Jessa Cast photographs by Jason Schaefer
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ith the downfall of honeybee populations making headlines worldwide, beekeeping has grown in panicked popularity. Many idealize the romantic side of beekeeping: fresh honey at breakfast, nibbling honeycomb straight from the hive. What they don’t realize are the complex realities of beekeeping. For anyone considering keeping honeybees, here are some things to consider before jumping in with both feet. As the news reports, honeybee populations are plummeting at an alarming rate. Habitat loss, pesticides, disease, mites, and climate change are some of the biggest threats to not just honeybees, but all pollinators. Last winter, many trained New Mexico beekeepers experienced complete colony losses. Humans rely upon pollinators—honey and native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other creatures—to pollinate the plants that are our food. No pollination, no food. Scary. Lots of people, in a panicked effort to “save the bees,” run out and get hives, thinking more hives equals more bees. In theory, this is helpful. But in practice, it can hurt the cause. “The days of just getting a hive for the fun of it are over,” says Lu Lu Sage. A native bee specialist and certified beekeeper, Sage is the vice president of the New Mexico Beekeepers Association (nmbeekeepers.org). She wants to see more hobbyists become better educated and certified in beekeeping. “It’s a huge responsibility to practice beekeeping in the 21st century,” she says.
Left: With bee populations on the decline, a honeycomb swarming with happy bees is a welcome sight. The larger cell shaped like a peanut is a queen cell, which may indicate the hive is working to produce a new queen.
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“It’s not a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. You have to be vigilant.” It’s not about just setting up a hive and harvesting honey once a year, Sage explains. At a minimum, good beekeepers open their hives biweekly, make sure the bees are building straight comb, monitor their health, check for brood and a queen, and treat and feed the bees as necessary. Harvesting honey is only a small part of it. “Rather than becoming part of the solution, people accidentally become part of the problem,” says Sage, referring to the lack of commitment to the education and work necessary for efficacious beekeeping. For instance, an important task for every apiarist is to check and treat the colony for mites. If not managed, one mite-infected hive can infect another, spreading the problem. All under the nose of a well-meaning but underperforming beekeeper.
“It’s a huge responsibility to practice beekeeping in the 21st century. It’s not a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. You have to be vigilant.” —Lu Lu Sage Kate Whealen, founder of the Sangre de Cristo Beekeepers (sdcbeeks.org), agrees with Sage. She teaches certification courses and runs an online discussion group on Yahoo to facilitate beekeeper education. Whealen says those who complete certification classes have a better bee survival rate than those who don’t. “If a beekeeper does their job incorrectly, the bees suffer for it. I can help the bees by helping other beekeepers.” For those with a vested interest in it, beekeeping can be rewarding and fun. So, how do you get into beekeeping? First, arm yourself with knowledge. “Start going to bee group meetings and take a class the year before you get a hive so you’re prepared by early spring,” says Whealen. “Read discussion board posts. Attend beekeeper meetings. Use those groups to guide you to accurate info rather than trusting whatever you find on YouTube. Jumping in unprepared is stressful for the beekeeper and the
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The vertically hung frames of a Langstroth beehive are first decapped and then spun to extract honey.
Above: In jars and ready for consumption, freshly harvested honey contains swirls that are beautifully caught by the light.
Left: A sharp knife with a scalloped blade helps to decap the frames. “Decapping is the hardest part,” says beekeeper Jason Schaefer, reflecting on a harvest from several years ago. “We worked all day, frame after frame.”
bees.” Once you’re educated, invest in quality equipment, get bees, and then give them your best attention. If that sounds like more trouble than you bargained for, there are other ways to help the bees. Grow native, droughttolerant plants that aren’t treated with systemic pesticides like neonicotinoids. Provide clean water sources and attractive habitats for pollinators. Eliminate the use of “-cides”—insecticides, herbicides, fungicides. And buy honey from your local beekeepers to support their efforts. All the yumminess without all the work!
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Above: Gently applying smoke to the hives quiets the bees and makes them easier to move. Right: Schaefer (in foreground) and fellow beekeeper Peter Noom prepare for a honey harvest in 2008. Combining their respective harvests, Schaefer and Noom jarred an impressive 300 pounds of honey that year.
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in Telluride, there’s an outdoor experience in every season, for every adventurer Ascending up and over the San Juan Mountains, the free Telluride gondola connects Telluride with Mountain Village, offering bird’s eye views of the towns, aspens, and mountain scenery.
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never thought I would get to visit Telluride, Colorado. My skier friends rave about its beauty and challenging slopes. But what, I wondered, could this elevation- and weather-challenged lass possibly find to do in a land famous for snow and fourteeners? Thanks to a gracious invitation from The Hotel Telluride, I got to find out. From Albuquerque I flew into Montrose Regional Airport, then enjoyed a comfortable, 80-minute shuttle ride directly to the hotel via Telluride Express. In the middle of summer, the only snow visible was decoratively arranged atop mountain peaks in the far, far distance. The Hotel Telluride calls itself “European alpine ski lodge meets Rocky Mountain rustic chic,” and I would certainly agree. The award-winning, 59-room boutique hotel is a mere five-minute stroll from Telluride’s charming, easily walkable downtown. Like Telluride itself, the hotel is very dog-friendly. My room, a spacious king, was appointed with rustic chic furnishings, a mini kitchen, delicious linens, and a balcony view. After pre-dinner cocktails in The Hotel Telluride’s warm, comfy lobby, The West End Bistro served us up a delicious dinner of fine American and Colorado-inspired cuisine.
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Below: During a “Wings Over Telluride” birding excursion, expert guide Eric Hynes points out an eagle’s nest built high on a cliff and encourages group members to get a closer look through a scope. Left: An adult bald eagle keeps an eye out for lunch.
luride, which in recent years has been offering a host of adventure packages and getaways. I actually had the option of two adventures: a Via Ferrata and rock climbing experience called “Ropes & Rungs,” or the much more earthbound “Wings Over Telluride,” a half- or whole-day birding excursion led by Eric Hynes, a Telluride resident who is an international guide for Field Guides, Inc. Birding packages are available from June 1 through December 20 (conditions permitting) and include a packed lunch, three nights at the hotel, daily breakfast for two, and even some hotel swag. In about five hours, traveling by SUV to and from Miramonte Reservoir in the Dan Noble State Wildlife Area, we spotted 31 species, including a thrilling pair of peregrine falcons,
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Lewis’s woodpeckers, a colony of cliff swallows, and bald and gold eagles. With free time in the afternoon, I jumped aboard the free gondola that connects Telluride to Mountain Village. The 360-degree mountain and city views are nothing short of astonishing, and I can only imagine how much more so when the aspens turn. At the mid-point of the eightmile ride is Allred’s, a sophisticated Italian restaurant with enviable views, where I later enjoyed a cocktail. At The Cosmopolitan the pan-roasted duck breast with scallops, sweet potato puree, and oyster mushrooms was positively swoony.
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Telluride famously hosts nearly weekly festivals celebrating everything from bluegrass music to yoga. The Telluride Mushroom Festival is in mid-August, so our timing was perfect to experience The Hotel Telluride’s “Mountains & Morels” alpine mushroom foraging and hiking package, guided by Tara Butson of San Juan Outdoor Adventures. Starting at 10,300 feet, we hiked slowly up a mountain trail to just shy of 11,000 feet, stopping periodically along the way to search for, and learn about, mushrooms and fungi. During our mycology adventure we learned how to differentiate between nonedible and edible mushrooms and scored a number of varieties with fabulous names: shingled hedgehog, orange brown milky, and the coveted king bolete, a big, meaty mushroom that our hotel chef grilled up for us the next morning with breakfast.
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Later I strolled the lovely downtown area with its numerous bistros, coffee houses, boutiques, museums, and yes, pot shops., and thoroughly enjoyed my first-ever visit to a salt cave at Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa. The Telluride Historical Museum, Telluride’s former hospital, tells the story of how this tiny mountain town reinvented itself from hardscrabble mining area to luxury ski resort. dinner. I wrapped up my trip with dinner at 221 Oak, a lovely bistro boasting a menu well dotted with venison, elk, and other Rocky Mountain delicacies.
Whether you’re sipping a latte outdoors at The Coffee Cowboy, window shopping, or tucking into a blackberry chocolate cone at Telluride Truffle, Telluride’s famously, almost unspeakably, beautiful mountain views are just a glance upward. The grandeur of the landscape surrounds the town like an embrace; there is not one place where you cannot appreciate the scenery. It’s why every soul from nine to 90 is feverishly planning their next hike on one of the area’s myriad trails. The main takeaway from my trip was learning that there is no “off season” in Telluride, and no shortage of experiences for those of us for whom snow has no siren call. Simply whisper the word adventure to Telluride, and she will gladly provide. The Hotel Telluride, thehoteltelluride.com Online exclusive! Read about editor Amy Gross’s complete Telluride adventure at SuCasaMagazine.com.
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Above: Tara Butson of San Juan Outdoor Adventures leads a mycology (mushroom) foraging hike. Left: A platter of sauteed mushrooms and wild garlic from the day’s foraging.
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how the cookies crumble local bakers share their favorite holiday cookie recipes
Queneesha Meyers, Q’s Cakes & Sweets Boutique Meyer’s love of baking began with the classic chocolate chip cookie. She found a recipe on a bag of flour when she was 11 years old, used her allowance to buy the ingredients, and shared the results with her neighbors in Brooklyn. The Albuquerque-based baker has altered the chocolate chip cookie recipe only slightly over the years—you can’t mess with perfection. “I actually keep the dough in my freezer at home so whenever I want some, I can pull it off and make it,” Meyers says. “There’s nothing like having a nice, warm, chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven and a glass of milk.”
Amanda and Sky Yang, B&B Bakery Sky and Amanda Yang own B&B Bakery in downtown Santa Fe. The husband and wife are both originally from South Korea, where Sky learned to make lemon madeleines while working at a bakery 15 years ago. The recipe uses rice flour, making it gluten-free, just like many of B&B Bakery’s offerings. Sky and Amanda like to ensure there’s something for everyone. “When our customers area happy, my husband and I are happy, too,” Amanda says.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Makes 48 madeleines Note: Recipe provided in grams; ingredients should be weighed.
Makes 24 cookies 1 cup softened, salted butter 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 T vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chocolate chunks Preheat oven to 350. Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Using a mixer, cream butter and sugars until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, and whip until fluffy. Add flour mixture on low until combined and stir in chocolate chips and chunks by hand. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out a portion and place on a baking sheet. Bake 8–10 minutes until cookies are about to brown. 104
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250 g cage-free egg yolks 170 g cane sugar 2 g Himalayan pink salt 60 g honey 190 g super fine rice flour 70 g super fine almond flour 10 g aluminum free baking powder 250 g unsalted butter Grated zest of 1 organic lemon Juice of 1 organic lemon One day before: Use a spatula to mix egg, sugar, salt, and honey in a large bowl. Sift the rice flour, almond flour, and baking powder into the bowl and mix well with the spatula. Melt the butter, add into the bowl, and mix well. Add the lemon zest and juice into the bowl and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to rest. The day of: Preheat the oven to 360 for convection. Using a rubber spatula, place batter in a piping bag. Hold the nonstick cooking spray and spray evenly into all the cavities of a madeleine pan. Pipe the madeleine batter into the cavities so that it fills each about threequarters of the way to the top. Bake the madeleines for 7 minutes on the center rack. Rotate the pan 180 degrees and bake for 4–4 ½ minutes more until the sides of the madeleines are golden blonde and the center has set. Unmold immediately.
Vanilla Macaroons Amy Gross, Su Casa Makes 6 large or 10 small macaroons 1 cup dried coconut 1 cup almond flour 1 pinch sea salt ¼ cup + 1 T maple syrup 2 ½ T coconut oil ¾ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract
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Mix together dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place small scoops on Teflex sheets and press down. Dehydrate for 24 hours at 100°F–113°F. If you don’t have a dehydrator, place the scoops on a non-stick baking sheet and dry them out in a 200 degree oven for 3–4 hours.
Editor Amy Gross discovered this recipe for big, chewy ginger cookies in the December 1990 issue of Better Homes and Gardens’ “Christmas Cookies” magazine (now much dog-eared), and has made them, to the delight of family and friends, every year since then for almost 30 years. They travel well, they’re super easy to make (even the littlest kiddos can help roll the dough balls in sugar), and they are always appreciated in care packages sent to college students during winter finals.
Cake spent three years as a raw vegan culinary art instructor at a no-longer-existent culinary school in California. That’s where she got this recipe—it’s vegan, glutenfree, and replaces sugar with maple syrup. “The ingredients are wholesome and simple, and [the cookies are] incredibly easy to make,” says Cake, whose bakery is in Albuquerque. “The result is a chewy coconut cookie that is delicious and nutritional. I can eat two of these every day!”
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Karina Cake, Planty Sweet
Makes 24 large cookies 2 ¼ cups flour 2 tsp ginger 1 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp cloves ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup butter, room temperature (remove 2 T for high altitude) 1 cup sugar (remove 1 T for high altitude) 1 egg ¼ cup molasses Sugar for rolling Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside. Beat together butter until just softened. Gradually add sugar, then egg and molasses; do not overbeat. Beat dry ingredients into wet. Batter should be thick. Chill batter in fridge while oven preheats to 350 degrees (375 for high altitude). Place 2 sheets of parchment paper on 2 baking sheets. Roll dough into 1 ¼” balls, then roll in sugar and place on sheet about 4” apart. Bake 11 minutes until just puffed; do not overbake. Let stand 2 minutes then transfer to wire rack. Keep dough in fridge in between batches.
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nickerdoodles? Iced sugar cookies? Biscochitos? You know you have that one cookie you bake better than anyone else—the one friends and family clamor for every holiday season and that you love to share. If you’ve thought about hosting a holiday gettogether but can’t quite fit a cocktailsand-dinner party into your busy end of year schedule—or your budget—a cookie exchange, or cookie swap, is a fun and easy way to catch up with old friends and make new ones, and best of all, quickly, inexpensively, and deliciously increase the baked goods factor in your holiday home. Here’s how to host. • Plan to swap a half dozen cookies with each guest. Send out invitations early (online is easy to manage and eco-friendly), with a firm RSVP date at least two weeks ahead of your swap. (Remember that a half dozen cookies times 10 guests is 60 cookies, so consider carefully how many
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cookies you and your guests may be willing to bake. Ten to 15 guests is a fun and manageable swap.) When your RSVPs are firm, count the total guests, including yourself, and let each guest know how many cookies to bake, at a half dozen per guest, plus an extra dozen for unexpected guests and party nibbling. (Tip: Cutting the extra cookies in halves or quarters lets everyone taste everything without getting too full.) Ask each guest to write or type out their recipe and print out enough copies for all guests to take home. Time to pick your best cookie recipe! Stock up on the ingredients you’ll need, as well as coffee, tea, wine, and other beverages; a big box of plastic sandwich-sized baggies; colorful index cards; and large bakery boxes in which guests can transport their take-home cookies. The day before the exchange, do your baking, setting aside the extra dozen for the party. At the swap, clear a large table or counter area where guests can present their take-home cookies, their “nibbling” cookies, and their recipes. Give each guest an index card to write out the name of their cookie and any dietary specifications (e.g., gluten-free). Place a pile of baggies at each cookie/ recipe station, pour the wine or coffee, and let the fun begin! —Amy Gross
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he sound is unmistakable: a deep, soft hoot, hoot-hoot. When you hear it, usually in the nighttime or pre-dawn hours, you’ll know there’s a great horned owl in the area. The great horned, sometimes referred as the hoot owl, is the largest owl in New Mexico, standing an impressive two feet tall and weighing two to four pounds. Females boast a five-foot wingspan, with males about a third smaller. The great horned’s characteristic cat-like ear tufts are neither horns nor ears, but feathers used as camouflage or for communicating behavior. Large ear openings located behind the large, round yellow eyes are asymmetrical (one ear higher than the other), which helps them accurately pinpoint prey in the dark. The great horned’s facial disk helps to concentrate sounds to the ears, giving the owl the ability to hear a mouse squeak almost a half-mile away and then catch it in darkness. Unlike dark-eyed owls like the barn owl, which is confined to nighttime hunting, yellow-eyed owls like the great horned can also hunt in daytime. It’s a rare thrill to catch one observing you from a tree. Soft flight feathers allow the great horned owl to fly soundlessly. Combined with night vision, exceptional hearing, powerful talons, and a fearless and aggressive behavior, the great horned is one of nature’s most efficient hunters. Like tigers, lions, and orcas, they are generally considered apex predators. Their diet consists of some 25 species of mammals, 27 species of birds, as well as reptiles, fish, and even insects. The cottontail rabbit is their preferred prey, however, and these owls serve a beneficial role in the controlling of rodents. I personally discovered they’re not fussy eaters while working on a nighttime owl banding project. We caught several great Above and top: The intense stare of a great horned horns that smelled like skunk. As skunks are active at night it owl is at once intimidating was clearly no problem for the owls to find and catch them— and thrilling. Its distinctive and as a benefit, owls have no sense of smell! “horns” are actually feather Beautiful, ruthless, silent, and ever-watchful, the great horned tufts called plumicorns, owl is an impressive bird of prey, a winged tiger of the night. used for communicating and Tom Smylie, from Edgewood, New Mexico, is a retired wildlife biologist territorial displays. affiliated with the World Center for Birds of Prey.
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by James Selby
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sour beers it’s the yeast you can do
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eer, as Roger Ebert wrote of The Big Lebowski, is about attitude. Pilsners being the “Miss Congeniality” of beers, sours are in your face—the “art house” of beer. Sour beer was what a pharaoh drank, the first king of beers. All beer, stored in open-air vessels and host to microorganisms, was sour before pasteurization. Monastic brewers in Germany and Belgium refined this wildness and are still among the world’s great breweries. Today, sours are enticing enthusiasts seeking brews of character from fruity to funky. What our palates perceive as sour is a response to acidity. In wines, acid gives that bright, bracing sensation. And whereas familiar beers are produced in sterile environments with commercial yeasts, sour’s acidity comes from wild yeasts and bacteria. Classic sours have varying degrees of puckering tartness that can be refreshing or extreme.
Lambic. Nonpareil, most complex, and unchanged in 500 years! Vinous, musty, dry, rich, wheat beer; styles include Gueuze ( gooz) and fruit lambics (kriek and framboise). Pair with pork, fowl, and desserts.
Flanders Red Ale. Malts and aging in oak barrels gives a reddish hue; flavors of raisin and black cherry are akin to those of red wines. Pair with robust meats, sharp cheeses, and sausages.
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Gose (pronounced go-zah). Lighter, mild sour made with coriander and salt; thirst-quenching, lemony, and perfect for poolside. Pair with ceviche, grilled seafood, and light salads. Berliner Weisse. Low alcohol, invigorating, appears cloudy from being unfiltered. Some are brewed with fruits or served with fruit syrups to balance acidity. Pair with French fries, cheese sandwiches, and rich Cobb salads.
Left: Belgian brewerie Brasserie De Silly’s “Stupid Silly Sour” has strong green apple notes. Above: Santa Fe’s Rowley Farmhouse Ales’ “Meier,” a Meyer lemon Gose. Rowley brews more sours than any other type of beer.
Oud Bruin. Brown ale, aged in casks for up to a year (hence the name “Old Brown”); malty, vanilla, moderate acidity. Pair with steak-aupoivre, aged goat cheese, duck, and chocolate. To learn, you must taste. Beer flights at a brewery specializing in sours, like Rowley Farmhouse Ales in Santa Fe, are a smart way to begin. Permutations of sours are countless, and the appeal is their unpredictable eccentricity and whimsy.
Courtesy Global Beer Network
Above: Wittekerke Wild is an American style Wild Ale brewed in Belgium. Below, left and right: Two colorful sours that scream “fruit”: the cherry-forward Bacchus Kriek, and Prairie’s Lil’ Nap Blackberry & Lime Sour Ale.
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James Selby has directed wine programs in New York, Portland, and Santa Fe, where he lives and works as a wine consultant and writer.
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