Enchanted Homes October/November 2014

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S REAL ESTATE & LIVING MAGAZINE • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TAOS VISITOR CENTER COMMUNITY PROFILE

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SMALL HOME ISSUE SIMPLE MOUNTAIN LIVING MARJORIE OLSEN’S SMALL HOME THAT LIVES BIG IN VALDEZ

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OPTIMIZE YOUR SMALL HOME WITH A ROOF DECK

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Evan R. Blish, Broker 575-776-8106 Greg Jaramillo, Associate Broker • (575) 770-1270 Jolie Jones, Associate Broker • (575) 741-0603 Peter Blake, Associate Broker • (575) 779-1869 Chris Stagg, Associate Broker • (575) 776-7490 Website: pinoninvestmentsoftaos.com E-mail: pinoneb@newmex.com

CANON FOOTHILLS

TAOS HISTORIC DISTRICT

Located minutes from Taos Plaza, this home features remarkable views in a modern design, located in Canon Heights. This very tasteful and extremely well maintained home stands out above the rest. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath with deluxe master suite and separate floor plan features the ultimate in gourmet kitchens, including 6 burner range and grill. Open floor plan features breakfast area overlooking Taos Mountain and attached family room/den.

Large temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar and attached heated 3 car garage. Privacy and security! MLS # 93646 $1,095,000

Historic in scope, epic in execution, this classic Adobe was formerly the home of Taos artists Louis Ribak & Bea Mandelman. Located in Taos Historic District, this home was rebuilt literally from top to bottom. Consisting approx. 3000 sq ft there are 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, plus large studio. High ceilings w/ vigas and latillas throughout , 4 kivas, gourmet kitchen. Built to be green, solar panels, energy recovery system w/ hot water in floor radiant heat Flagstone, tile and recycled wood floors. MLS #93350 $825,000

DES MONTES

TAOS SKI VALLEY

Remarkable 3/3 adobe home in Des Montes on 3 acres. Vishu Magee designed, G3 constructed. Energy efficient, green home, perfect for the environmentally sensitive. Acoustically perfect living room w/ 20' ceilings. Indoor lap pool. Vigas, split cedar latillas, coved ceilings. Solar, photo voltaic. Travertine marble floors. Spectacular stone and wood work throughout. Cozy outside patio spaces & gazebo. Peace and solitude. Expansive creative environment. Cool! MLS #89352 $1,350,000

St Bernard Condo, designed by Antoine Predock. Pre-cast concrete building on sunny side of mountain with great views of Al’s Run. This unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths a 3rd sleeping room for extra space.

Ground floor units have drop down level from kitchen into living dining sun room area, so higher ceilings. Equipped and furnished.

Affiliation with Hotel St Bernard provides ski room and locker for condo owners and renters, ski in and ski out. Enjoy the best of both worlds. Condo is furnished and equipped. MLS #94798 $340,000

SUBLIME IN-TOWN OASIS

JOLIE JONES qualifying broker

575.776.8106

This sublime private oasis in the heart of Taos, New Mexico exudes refinement and unparalleled quality.

Sited on 4 meticulously landscaped and irrigated acres with astounding views of Taos mountain, every room has direct access to private outdoor space with covered portals and lush vegetation. Attention to detail is an understatement, as the design and quality of construction of the main residence and guest house surpasses all other offerings in the area. The art of living has just been elevated... MLS #93330 $2,345,000.00

PROTECT YOUR HOME

letter from the editor Small home living Hello again!

For now, summer seems to be hangin’ in there in Northern New Mexico, but the yellowing tips of the cottonwoods betray the reality: The seasons are changing and cooler weather is around the corner. It soon will be time to hunker down in our homes.

AND DISCOVER WHY SO MANY NEW MEXICANS TRUST THEIR HOMES TO WANDA LUCERO

Speaking of that, this issue of Enchanted Homes features articles and information on living in a smaller home – a place that can be tight and cozy during our cold times, and cool and open when it gets warmer.

Here’s a look at what we have for you in this issue.

Photo by Tina Larkin

The article on our featured home begins on Page 44. Contributor Yvonne Pesquera visits the 1,500-square-foot adobe owned by Marjorie Olsen in Valdez. There, she finds a house that is both open and cozy, perfect for the seasons of Taos.

Our “Five Things” column on Page 82 focuses on how to accessorize a smaller home. Designer Georgia Gersh takes us through the options of detailed assemblages, plenty of pillows, a splash of color and periodic rotation of furniture and art – all keeping things fresh and alive in a small home.

On Page 54, columnist Vishu Magee advocates for a roof deck on a small home. A roof deck not only opens up the natural world for all to see, it also is a cost-effective and minimal-impact way to expand the experience of being at home.

Wanda Lucero, Agent 211 Kit Carson Road 575-737-5433 wandalucero.com

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Mortgage broker Ted Dimond takes time off from unraveling the complexities of mortgages to make a strong case for the smaller home, on Page 67.

He argues that the 2008 housing crisis had an upside in that “bigger is not the goal” anymore.

On Page 78, qualifying broker and regular columnist Harvey Blaustein takes a look at the reasons behind the proliferation of smaller homes on the Taos and national markets.

A special feature on Starr Interiors begins on Page 60. Susanna Starr is celebrating 40 years in the imported rug business and, in particular, her close relationship with the dyers and weavers of Zapotec in central Mexico.

Also, this is the Taos County Chamber of Commerce issue. Included are comprehensive rosters of options for schools and indoor recreation in Taos, as well as “Bienvenidos”, Settling In and a listing of Chamber businesses.

So, with all that, all that is left is to cuddle up with this issue of Enchanted Homes as the trees turn and the temps begin to cool.

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LAMA HORSE PROPERTY

BIG VIEWS IN EL RITO

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED ADOBE and Frame House with detached Guesthouse. Landscaped with fruit trees, gardens and an irrigation ditch. An amazing horse property with all the water you will need!. Just down the road from Roots and Wings Public Elementary School. 6.85 acres of forested land for your equestrian or gardening needs Large cistern tanks for extra water storage.

MLS # 95233 Asking $525,000

PEACE AND SERENITY is what you will feel when you come home to this 3 bedroom 2 bath well built home in the trees bordering the National Forest. Hike, fish and bike in the nearby mountains Lots of land to have horses or build a guesthouse. 14 Additional acres available! MLS # 95956 Asking $329,500

EL PRADO HOME

AFFORDABLE HOME

Mountain Realty Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

www.taosrealestatehelp.com jwoolery@remax.net Cell: 575.770.6114 JOHN WOOLERY , ASSOCIATE BROKER LAND LISTINGS: $99,000 MLS# 94274 - 3.5 acres - Lot 24 Sandia Canyon Subdivision $62,000 MLS# 95609 -5 acres on Hondo Mesa with a Well $35,000 MLS# 94108 - 5.22 acres of Cerro land in the trees $55,000 MLS# 95068 - 4.77 forested acres in the Questa foothills with a well $30,000 MLS# 95180 - 1 acre in Upper Colonias with Hwy. Frontage $40,000 MLS #95424 – 14,55 acres of forested Tres Piedras land

www.taosrealestatehelp.com Office: 505.377.1919

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE RETREAT near the Heart of Town. This 4 bedroom home with attached guest apartment is just what you need. The Home comes with a storage shed and a 3 car carport. House is built around a single wide trailer.

Owner Financing available!

MLS# 95483 Asking $200,000

AFFORDABLE 3 BDRM/2 Full bath Manufactured home on a large 1 acre lot with outstanding views. Road improvements are on the way!

Effecient Pellet stove included!

House is on a permanent foundation and is assessed as real property. Owner financing available! MLS# 94349 Asking $107,500

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NOBODY SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN REMAX Mountain Realty Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

We feature all Taos and Angel Fire MLS listings on our website:

Contact Linda at 575-770-2786

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575 770-2786 LINDA VALAIKA, ASSOCIATE BROKER

GOOD LOCATION IN TOWN

SUPERB LOCATION IN TOWN with foothill and mountain views. Well maintained 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths with apprx 1560 sq feet. Large 1 acre lot with many fruit trees and pine trees. 3 car heated garage.

Community and well water. Close to schools,medical facilities, consumer services and recreation venues.

MLS 95557 Asking $249,000 MOTIVATED SELLER

SUPER CLEAN, WELL MAINTAINED 3 bedroom 1 bath home with fenced back yard and mountain views.

Convenient location in town, close to schools,parks, youth and family center. Office space off of master bedroom has 220 volt electric outlet. New furnace in 2012, new washer and dryer. New carpet in summer. Very motivated sellers. MLS 94343, Asking $155,000 GREAT LOCATION

IN TOWN close to schools, medical facilities, employment, consumer services, and recreation. Large home with mountain views, fenced yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, apprs 2184 sq feet, newly remodeled with large addition in 2012-2013. Tile floors, upgraded kitchen.

Garage was converted to a heated room could be used as office, studio, or converted back to garage. Well maintained and in move in condition. Large covered porch in back yard. MLS 95070 Asking $199,000

REDUCED TO SELL

40 ACRES of magnificent mountain and foothill views. Stunning 3 BR 2 BA adobe home with 2233 sf with high ceilings, brick floors, 3kiva FP. commercial Wolf range. GUEST HOUSE is 781 sf with 1 BR 1 BA , STUDIO has 400 sf, 1500 sf Garage with 17 ft ceilings, electricity, and roll up door. MLS 94456 Asking $469,000

ADOBE HOME WITH STUDIO

FORECLOSURE

AUTHENTIC ADOBE HOME with 400 sq ft heated studio located in the Weimer area with foothill and mountain views. 2 courtyards with gardens 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with family room/office and living room.

Kiva fireplace in living room and family room. tile floors, vigas in the ceilings. Total heated sq ft of 2629. Excellent value for an adobe home. MLS 95679, Asking $499,000

ATTRACTIVE PUEBLO STYLE HOME in good location close to schools, medical facilities, consumer services. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1688 sq ft on 1.78 acres. Cement floors in living room and kitchen, carpet in bedrooms, Kiva fireplace in living room. Nice mountain views. Buyer must submit prequal letter with offer MLS 95895 Asking $239,900

FORECLOSURE / AUCTION

GREAT LOCATION in the Weimer foothills on Nickell Rd. 3 Bedrooms 1.75 baths, with tile floors and kiva fireplace, and large bonus room on 2 acres. Excellent value.This property is being sold via an online marketing event on Homesearch.com. To present offers prior to online marketing event, please email to sales@homesearch. com. MLS 95943 Asking $232,000 MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

2 PARCELS OF LAND IN VALDEZ with million dollar views. One is 6 acres and other is 4 acres.

Electric and phone close by. Asking $169,900

FORECLOSURE

GOOD LOCATION IN HISTORIC DISTRICT on Montoya Street. Very short distance to the plaza, shops, restaurants, galleries. 3 bedrooms plus den, 2 car detached garage and large workshop.

MLS 95916 Asking $192,500

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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH with an addition that could be a studio or office. Apprx 2000 sq. ft., with forced air heating, covered porch for viewing the mountains. Natural gas with well and septic system. Located in town close to schools, employment, consumer services, and recreation. Mountain views and large fenced yard with detached 2 car carport. Manufactured home on permanent foundation. MLS 91470, Asking $165,000 13.89 ACRES IN VALDEZ

BEAUTIFUL FORESTED LAND of approximately 13.89 acres in Valdez. 15 minutes to the Taos Ski Valley and 20 minutes to town. There are 2 cabins on the property. One is a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath with apprx 2600 sq ft, and the other is apprx 600 sq ft with l bedroom and l bath. Property has an acequia and a spring. Cl.ose to skiing, hiking, fishing, MLS 95380 Asking $799,000 GET-AWAY CABIN WITH VIEWING DECK

CABIN WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS of Jicarita Mtn and the valley. Lots of windows so the cabin is light and bright. 2 bedroom 1 bath A frame with apprx 900 sq ft and large deck for bbqing, viewing the changing colors of the aspens or snow capp'e d Jicarita Mtn, or watching the elk heard in the meadow. Cabin has been well maintained and is in move in condition. Close to ski ing, fishing, hiking.

MLS 92700 Asking $119,000

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“Pairings w/Beth & Meg” Properties are like fine wines - spicy, seductive, robust and full of the characteristic flavors of the region.

Celebrate Taos Style Living with a property pleasing to your palate! Call us.

THIS S A GREAT TIME TO BUY! LAND

Versatile floorplan! Perfect live/work situation! This custom built, passive solar home with 2 master suites & living room or studio. Enjoy unobstructed vistas of the mesa, mountains & the shimmering lights of Taos. 10 acres, w/1 acre fenced for dogs. Convenient access to Santa Fe via the West Rim Road.

Private well &1400 gal. buried cistern holding tank.

Owner/Broker, $317,000 MLS 95277

Tried and True - This home pairs poetically with a full bodied Syrah. Like this wine, this property is lush and textural with spicy, earthy and savory tones. This property stands on its own with features that include 2B/1B with a 1B/1B guest suite, 2 open kitchens, skylights, softly sculpted interior walls, greenhouse, passive solar and pumice construction on 2.5 acres of irrigated land. Bring your gardening skills and engage in Taos traditions, nature and enchanting views.

Offered at $368,000 MLS 95223

2 In town lots - contiguous, very buildable, R-4 parcels on a paved street w/utilities at the lot line. Convenient to shopping, medical facilities & schools. $139,900 MLS 86886- .98 acres $165,000 MLS 92430- .91 acres Blueberry Hill - Forever views on this lot accessed with good restrictions in an established neighborhood on a private road. Underground utilities in place. An easy build for new construction convenient to town, the ski valley & lands west.

Wide open spaces in a sea of sage! $99,000 MLS 92739 Sunsets and Chablis -Peaceful, private and large parcel without restrictions.

71.5 acre parcel with gentle variations of topography. Spectacular 360o views of wide open spaces. Arroyo Aquaje de la Petaca runs through the property & power is nearby. Offered at $125,125 MLS 93259 Beautiful El Salto - Affordable, private .75 acre parcel in El Salto. A level building site with big trees, good access, well share & electric/telephone to the lot line. Offered @ $92,000 MLS 94062 Taos Canyon - Private ridge top acreage. Big Views, Big Trees, Big Sky & Wildlife. Perfect for off-grid living. Property could be split with County approval. 22.91 acres offered at $178,000 MLS 94927

Beth Pittman & Meg Scherrer

575.758.0011

www.vivataosrealty.com Beth Pittman

229D Camino de la Placita • In the John Dunn Shops Parking Area

NAVIGATING COMPLEX ECONOMIC TIMES

Meg Scherrer

Vanessa Dimond

Ted Dimond

The best source for home financing in New Mexico.

DIMOND

Donna Nelson

MORTGAGE A CUT ABOVE THE REST dimondmortgage.com • 575.758.5566 524 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite H, Taos, New Mexico Enchanted Homes Vol. XCIX •

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LET US SHOW YOU THE BEAUTY OF ING IST L E SIV U CL EX

DOUBLE D RANCH The only Taos area ranch on the market. 2300 spectacular acres with owner’s custom home, 2 guesthomes, vintage log cabin, horse facilities & more. MLS #91124 http://taosnewmexico.com/ double-d-ranch/

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FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Luxury two story 3 bed/3bath home on 10 acres surrounded by National Forest. Designed by a legendary Taos architect with exquisite finishes/fixtures/features throughout. This exceptionally private home also features an office/ guest bedroom, large pantry & 2 1/2 heated garage plus colorful landscape filled with shade trees & perennials. Stunning views from every room plus numerous outdoor living spaces.

Qualified buyers only. Call Pavel for a private showing. $2,390,000

MODERN ART This gem of contemporary architecture embodies both artistic vision and contemporary design. This “Modern Adobe” sits on 3 park-like acres in the heart of Taos, adjacent to Pueblo lands.

MLS #93101 $1,497,000 http://taosnewmexico.com/ modern-art

HACIENDA DEL VIENTO CANTANDO Meticulously remodeled century old adobe on 2 acres. Appointments in this 4 bed/4 bath home represent authentic New Mexican style, with local craftsman talent in every detail along with awe-inspiring balcony panoramas. $749,900 MLS #91602 http://taosnewmexico.com/viento-cantando/

AUTHENTIC ADOBE Completely restored and brought to the highest standards by renown Taos craftsman. 2 Bed/2 Bath with stainless steel appliances, radiant heat, custom made doors, stone counters, custom bathroom sinks and much more Desirable location in the heart of Taos, screened by adobe wall for privacy.

Adjacent .25 acre lot building site is available. Owner Financing!

MLS #94632 $397,000

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THE ADOBE WALL MOTEL A Taos historic landmark on 2 acres in the heart of town with frontage on Kit Carson and Las Cruces! Explore the possibilities. MLS #90910 $1,099,000!! Call Pavel at 575/770-1116 now and avoid the rush!

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EL RITO HOMESTEAD Lovely & Comfortable 3,800 sq.ft. 3 bed/3 bath adobe home with splendid touches by ceramic artist in residence. Secluded 5 acres with solid 2,400 sq.ft. workshop. Solar powerback-up and cistern augment the property’s on-grid electric & well.

MLS #93821 $369,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION Vigas, nichos, lintels, satillo tile & more in this classic pueblo style home. Approx 1600 sq ft with 3bed or 2 plus office/2 bath with two kiva fireplaces and smooth plaster finishes. Serene area with access to the Rio Pueblo. Act now…..There is still time for buyers to customize. MLS #94331 $239,000

WILDERNESS RETREAT Very affordable and 1200 sq. ft. home located in the former Ski Rio Resort. 3 Bed/2 Bath cottage sits in the midst of pristine nature with stream running just outside.

Lots of wildlife, privacy and solitude. If this area should once again become a ski area, you would own a ski-in and ski-out property!!

Possible Owner Financing. $99,700 MLS #95744

DREAMCATCHER REAL ESTATE COMPANY www.taosnewmexico.com

575.758.3606 pavel@taosnewmexico.com

Celebr ating 20 years in Taos Real Estate Enchanted Homes Vol. XCIX •

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This is surely one of the best maintained buildings in the downtown historic district. Originally built in 1920 and remodeled in 1997 with beautiful grounds and walkways. Great visibility on 2 of towns busiest streets, Ranchitos and Ledoux. Across from the world-renowned Harwood Museum. Long-term tenants Salon Majorie and Black Mesa Winery willing to continue. Adjoining lot has 20 parking spaces and can be purchased for $200,000 or leased long term from Seller. Lots of options for investor/User.

Centrally located and situated on a dead end street in town, this adobe home is within walking distance to the Taos Plaza, Kit Carson Park, etc. Charming & cozy Taos home with vigas, latillas, satillo tile floors, talavera tiles, kiva fireplace & gorgeous mud plaster walls. The open floor plan integrates the Living Room, Kitchen & Dining areas. Bedrooms are split creating two separate suites. The large Master Bedroom opens onto a landscaped back yard. The second bedroom has a lovely den room, bathroom and a private entrance.

MLS # 94724

MLS # 95894

$779,000

High Country Style

While many properties in the Taos Ski Valley claim ski in/ ski out, this is the real deal… and that is only the beginning. These luxury units are furnished for comfort, warmth and style by a very hands on management team that takes care of all the details. Located slope side just below the day care center at TSV. Check out our fees and the rental history of these units and compare. You will not be disappointed. All units are turnkey with great amenities, sweet views and income when you are not visiting yourself. Call us to arrange a tour and come meet the team.

MLS# 92014 Breckenridge Unit $389,000 MLS# 89905 Aspen 1 Unit

$299,900 $168,000

La Lomita *In-Town

Historical el mirador

You won’t believe your eyes...this spacious & lovely 4 bedroom/4 bath in-town home is beyond fabulous. Owner has transformed every room into a living work of art. Both kitchens have been renovated along w/ all 4 bathrooms. New closets & wooden doors throughout the house. Incredible outside spaces have been improved so you can enjoy the beautiful vegetable gardens, mature trees, grass and fruit trees surrounding the property AND views. Looking for a rental income or mother-in-law space...this is the spot.

The historic El Mirador, is a lovely 4400 sq. ft. sprawling hacienda set on 3 acres high in the Canon Foothills. The estate encompasses the MH w/ 3 bd/2bths, a 2bdrm GH, a writer’s cottage, along with a covered outdoor kitchen & dining area....perfect entertaining spot.

In addition wine/cheese cellar, large cedar closet & plenty of storage.

Relax on the covered hammock & enjoy outdoor waterfall with fishpond, organic gardens, animal pens, green house, and numerous terraces & hot tubs. El Mirador was historically a B&B and most recently an Organic Farm. New septic system has recently been installed. Owner Financing available.

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Wonderful light filled home set in the privacy of large Pinon, Juniper and Ponderosa trees. House has formal entry and living/dining area with high ceilings and lovely stone fireplace. Large open country kitchen, 2 bedrooms and large deck all on first floor. Upstairs is master suite with large bath, bedroom, sitting area and fireplace opening onto large deck. Enjoy views and privacy up here and don’t forget the sunsets. Ahh this is really good value priced to sell.

MLS# 95714

205 Ranchitos Road

$345,000 MLS #95602

$315,000 MLS #94053

Find out “What’s Cooking” at www.TaosProperties.com

$539,000

575-758-9500

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This elegant 4,300 sf home sits on three acres at the exclusive Taos Country Club. Designed & built to perfection, this southwestern pueblo style 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home features: a generous living room, large family & dining room, spacious bedrooms, separate laundry/storage room, a beautiful cooks kitchen & attached 2 car garage. In addition there is a cozy 950 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom/1Bath guest house. The tile/ wood floors, viga beams, high ceilings, kiva fireplaces, custom cabinetry, upscale appliances all add to the warmth & beauty of this adobe home.

Thoughtfully landscaped courtyards & patios give you the opportunity to enjoy the 360 views and make this the perfect home to relax, entertain and enjoy the peacefulness of Taos. $735,000 $279,000 MLS# 93531

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In pristine condition....this 3 bdroom/2bath home in the desirable Weimer area is ready for the next owner. Built in 2004 by respected builder Bob Orner this 1410 sq ft remains in excellent condition.

Kiva fireplace, vigas, split cedar ceilings, stained concrete floors with radiant heat are just a few attributes to this home. Lovely outdoor space with 2 private patios & beautifully landscaped areas. Easy living in this complex with paved roads, close to the hospital, and U.S. forest service trails.

Open floor plan provides great living & entertaining space in this gorgeous 1,550 sq ft, 2bed/2bath home. Well built & energy efficient this house sits on 1.30 acres off BB Hill Road. Custom features include vigas & beams, smooth plaster finish walls & granite counter tops along with tasteful tiled tubs, showers and vanities. Beautifully well designed upscale kitchen with abundant cabinets & counters. Enjoy the view’s from your portal, patio or from the lovely landscaped backyards surrounded by a coyote fence!

MLS# 95951

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Charming 2 Bedroom/2Bath house, with an attached garage, located at the end of Benny Lane in the convenient Dos Arroyos subdivision. High end features and SW styles include: tile floors, vigas ceilings, fireplace, granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, alarm system and outside there is a flagstone patio with a 2nd fireplace. With 1,312 Sq ft of spacious rooms and an open concept connecting living/dining/kitchen, this home is a lovely entertaining spot or a sanctuary all to yourself. Dos Arroyos is the perfect location; close to the hospital, hiking trails and Town conveniences.

Calling all business owners! Have you been looking for affordable buildings, great access & traffic, and a huge yard for storage too.

Well check this out. We are offering two commercial buildings located just west of Walmart on Camino de Medio. The first building is a large garage with 20 ft ceilings and two roll up doors.

The second structure is a metal building with a fenced yard. Both are perfect for Contractors, Mechanics, Distribution centers, or working spaces for a new project. All are located on the half acre lot in middle of the commercial/industrial area between the highway and Salazar Rd. Call for additional details or to have a look.

MLS # 95378

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Publisher Chris Baker Editor Joan Livingston Managing Editor/ Creative Director Julie Osmanski Advertising Manager Chris Wood Sales Manager Alan Wilkins Graphic Design Sally Brooks Jennifer Taphorn Emily Wilde Photography Katharine Egli Vishu Magee

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Enchanted Homes October/November 2014, Vol. XCIX

18 9 Questions: Phillip Gentry, owner and operator of Taos Sunrise Builders

60 Weaving a connection between Mexico and Taos: Starr Interiors Celebrates 40 years

24 Realtor Profile: Brandon Rose

62 Red River Community Profile

29 Here & There: Real Estate in Taos vs. Scottsdale, AZ

64 Angel Fire Community Profile

31 Inside Out: Creative elements and furnishings for your home

67 Real Estate Finance: Smaller can be better and more beautiful

43 Settling In

68 Enchanted Circle Area Map

44 Simple mountain living: Marjorie Olsen's small home that lives big in Valdez

70 Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory

From the Editor

52 Bienvenidos 54 Building Green: Optimize your small home with a roof deck

Contributing Writers Harvey Blaustein Andy Dennison Ted Dimond Teresa Dovalpage Vishu Magee Yvonne Pesquera

66 Questa Community Profile

78 Market Share: Small homes: Size matters to those who buy them 80 Indoor Recreation

57 Taos Ski Valley Community Profile

82 Five ways to add substance and pizzazz to a small house

58 Taos County Community Profile

84 Schools

Cover Art: "River Village" Angie Coleman acoleman@taosnet.com www.angiecolemanfinearts.com 618 Romolo Ln. Taos, NM 87571 575-779-4658

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Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist!

Keith Dowell, Qualifying Broker Phone: (575) 776.0600 www.TSVRealty.com

Land in Taos Ski Valley!

EDELWEISS LODGE AND SPA

TAOS SKI VALLEY’S PREMIER SKI-IN / SKI-OUT CONDOMINIUMS. Luxurious one, two, or three bedroom units available. Turn-key with great rental history and on-site management. Property amenities: spa, exercise room, hot tub, dry sauna, boot lockers with dryers, owner storage, underground parking, game room, and cafe, bar, and restaurant. Solid HOA with healthy capital reserve.

MLS# 92692 ......Unit 201 .......$329,000 ....UNDER CONTRACT MLS# 94623 ......Unit 206 .......$559,000 .................2BR / 2BA MLS# 93774 ......Unit 212 .......$541,000 .................2BR / 2BA MLS# 95141 ......Unit 303 .......$859,000 .................3BR / 3BA MLS# 92811 ......Unit 407 .......$725,000 .................3BR / 3BA MLS# 92812 ......Unit 409 .......$550,000 .................2BR / 2BA

SNAKEDANCE CONDOMINIUMS

Elegant ski-in/ski-out condominiums, steps from the slopes. Granite counter tops, stone tile floors, travertine tiles in bath, gas log fireplaces.

First class amenities include ski-valet, hot tub/sauna, locker/exercise and massage room, restaurant, bar, and package/convenience/deli store. On site management company with proven record and aggressive promotion make these condos convenient and a great investment.

MLS# 89887 ........Unit 309 ....... $399,000 ......... 2BR / 2BA MLS# 89854 ........Unit 402 ....... $519,000 ......... 3BR / 3BA MLS# 92781 ........Unit 406 ....... $519,000 ......... 3BR / 3BA

COMMERCIAL LOTS BY CHAIR 4

POWDERHORN CONDOMINIUMS

SNOWBEAR CONDOMINIUM

Upscale SKI IN - SKI OUT Condominium in TAOS SKI VALLEY. Featuring a Modern but Rustic Decor stimulated with OUTSTANDING VIEWS. This unit features a living/bedroom combination and an additional separate bedroom. LOW HOA DUES that Includes a hot tub, parking and shuttle.

Established Rental Program already in place . Check out prices of other ski in-ski out condo’s. Enjoy Cool Mountain Summers!

MLS# 93547 ........Chamonix #3.....$179,900 ..... 2BR / 2BA

Upscale condominium’s in the heart of Taos Ski Valley. Perfectly positioned to benefit future development in the core of TSV. Awesome HOA package with affordable dues. Includes hot tub room, high-speed internet, owner’s locker, laundry facilities, snow removal and ALL UTILITIES!! Proven, on-site management and good rental history. Available units have good variety and price range. All units feature scenic balconies with slopeside views.

MLS# 94640.........Unit 102 ........$209,000 ..............1BR / 1BA MLS# 92472.........Unit 204 ........$181,000 .............. 1BR / 1BA

Affordable, awesome commercial lot with flat building site by chairlift #4. Great views of Kachina Peak and the Wheeler Mountain.

Short walk to the slopes. This land will become more valuable with the building of the new Kachina Peak Lift this summer!!

MLS# 94810 ...1.056 acres ..$625,000 SOLD MLS# 94811 ... .761 acres ....$465,000 SOLD

LOTS IN AMIZETTE

TAOS SKI VALLEY MOUNTAIN HOME

Modern and well built. Designed by architect Rich Wilson. Open great room with high vaulted, aspen tongue and groove ceiling. Efficient radiant heat, and antique round oak wood stove. Jacuzzi tub in guest bathroom.

Stream runs through lot. Open space next door. Two covered decks and patio enhance outstanding scenery. Exceptional roof snowmelt system.

MLS# 92486 ..................$549,000................................. SOLD Enchanted Homes Vol. XCIX •

HOUSE ON THE RIVER CLOSE TO THE LIFT

Majestic home located on the Hondo River! Modern and rusitc with casual elegance. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Steps away from the new Pioneer Glade Lift!! Excellent construction and world class location.

Water views and features are second to none with 3 decks and 1 large patio. Granite counters and quality appliances throughout the home.

Great investment as vacant lots next door sold for $500,000.

MLS# 95840 ...................$879,400 .....................4BR / 4BA

Commercial and residential lots available in all prices and sizes. Located on the highway or tucked away from the road. A variety of opportunities available!

MLS# 79481 $195,000 .88 acre MLS# 83330 $125,000 .56 acre MLS# 83331 $309,000 1.44 acre MLS# 87732 $780,000 2 acres MLS# 92135 $79,000 .4 acre MLS# 92137 $169,000 .98 acre MLS# 92139 $169,000 1.01 acres MLS# 92140 $219,000 1.41 acres

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LAKE FORK CONDO

Upscale SKI IN / SKI OUT condo! On the Rio Hondo. Great views of the river and slopes. Lots ofsun light. Great ploor plan.

Affordable dues. NEW roof, Jacuzzi bathtub, wood stove, storage closet, steam shower, COVERED PARKING! Good Rental history.

MLS# 94152 .........Unit #9 ..............$349,000

SIERRA DEL SOL CONDOMINIUMS

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! Nice and roomy three-bedroom condominium at Sierra del Sol. HIGH ceilings. Scenic balcony with OUTSTANDING MOUNTAIN VIEWS of the slopes and the Rio Hondo River. World-class location just steps from the ski lift. Good rental history and management.

MLS# 92682 ... $249,000 ............2BR / 2BA ..........SOLD MLS# 95400 ... $249,000 ............2BR / 2BA MLS# 95505 ... $124,900 ............Studio .............. SOLD

QUALITY HOME ON THE HONDO RIVER!

LAKE FORK CONDO

SKI IN / SKI OUT! Top floor unit with HIGH vaulted ceilings! Great views of RIVER and SLOPES. Lots of sun light. Deck is right above River!! UPSCALE turn-key unit. Affordable dues, NEW Roof, Jacuzzi bathtub, wood stove, steam shower, large storage closet.

COVERED PARKING! Owner/Broker MLS# 94072 .........Unit #5 ..............$439,000

TAOS EAST CONDOMINIUMS

Deluxe mountain condo in the heart of the Rockies directly on the Rio Hondo. Exudes a rustic, casual elegance. Well appointed with new appliances and decor. Enjoy the ambiance of the river and the alpine scenery. Only 4BR condo in TSV! MLS# 92911 ....$199,000 $149,000 ............4BR / 2BA MLS# 93759 ........ $85,000 $69,000 ............1BR / 1BA MLS# 94482 ..................... $129,000 ............2BR / 2BA MLS# 94750 ..................... $199,000 ............4BR / 2BA

BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME

Quality custom home designed by the late architect Gary Embler. A great location just a mile from world-class Taos Ski Valley. The two decks and oversized windows enhance the STUNNING ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIEWS. This house exudes quality craftmanship.

MLS# 93596 .......$699,000 Reduced to $649,000

LUXURIOUS HOUSE CLOSE TO THE LIFT!

Custom Home with Exclusive Remodel in 2010. Winner of the 2011 ASID STUDENT DESIGN AWARD, located just steps from the new Pioneer Glade ski lift. Modern, rustic home features high end appliances. Gourmet kitchen with granite island, spacious enclosed loft with reading nook. Great room with vaulted ceilings, fans, and high efficiency fire place. Scenic “TREX” Deck, radiant heat and fiber cement siding!

MLS# 95814 .........$779,000 ............... 3BR / 3BA

UPSCALE HOME CLOSE TO THE LIFT

Upscale, two story home with easy access to the ski slopes. Recently remodeled, this This well constructed home takes complete advantage of the river. You can BBQ, hot home comes almost completely furnished. Large windows and deck take advantage of tub, or fish off the patio and deck and take in the sounds and views of the river. Enjoy excellent views and plenty of sunlight. Great room enhances the house while the four everything the mountain has to offer from skiing, hiking, snowboarding, and more! bedrooms will accommodate up to 10 people–perfect for rentals.

Large, user-friendly kitchen, efficient wood stove, and neat bath tub. Just 3 miles from MLS# 94681 ............... $649,000 ................4BR / 2.5BA TSV and a short drive to the Town of Taos truly makes this a world class location!!

Excellent rental income history and comes almost completely furnished. $495,000 .......................................2BR / 2.5BA with large Loft Enchanted Homes Vol. XCIX • 13 • All properties can be found at www.enchantedhomeseller.com

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Two-story Home in Pot Creek Peaceful, Easy Feeling 3BR/3BA/2496sfhome homeonwith 2CGsweeping on one 3BR/2BA/2300sf 1.51attached acres offers tranquil, park-like acre.

Excellent solar views & privacy, more than 620sf ofpassive wraparound gain, beautiful landscaping, woodwork, redwood deck, master suite withcustom loft sitting area, & idealbasement/studio. for entertaining. Borders USFS land.

500sf

Ridgetop HomeLight-filled with FantasticHome Views Wonderful 2BR/1BA/1325sf home home with oversized 1CG and picture-perfect 3BR/2BA/2498sf with contemporary style, 925sf of deck & acres patio,just & south a 797sf workshop, all on landscaping on 0.75 of Ranchos.

Immaculate two acres. includes driproom irrigation, neutral palette, Landscaping large picture windows, & a great that lives grassy trees. roomy redwood deck. uplush to the name!lawn, Central100+ air conditioning,

Weimer Pumice HomeNeighborhood in Llano Quemado 2BR/2BA/1138sf on 0.63 acres lots and of 3BR/2BA/1308sf home onhome 0.19 acres with town waterhas & sewer lovelygas. details, including large area & natural Great central location, superliving/dining convenient to hospital & nice services, kitchen.

Sound-insulated, setting, medical remodeled 2014. Sweet deal!private Frame construction, drip&irrigation, patio covered porch,water lawn &rights. trees. Enjoy this home inside & out!

MLS94962 90864 MLS

MLS94187 92988 MLS

MLS95959 92928 MLS

$568,000 $299,000

$448,000 $209,999

$225,000 $149,900

Land and Acreage SanctuaryPrivacy Minutes from Town + Views

Refurbished UpscaleHistoric In-townDistrict CondoHome 3BR/2BA/1587sf home two-story with oversized 1CG like on This 2BR/2.5BA/1850sf condo feels a single-family home.

High-end finishes, granite 0.11 acres retains vintage appeal.

Furnishings, counters, stained floors, floor kitchenware, etc.,concrete available for open separate plan. Walk to shopping,for dining, transaction.

Facilitated futurePlaza! solar conversion.

Adobe Home on Hondo Home Mesa Spacious Contemporary 3BR/2BA/1601sf authentic adobe 1.43 acresattached with magnificent 3BR/2.5BA/2695sf withonheated 2CGviews. on 0.78 acres.

Perfect blend of contemporary style & Ceramic tile floors, viga/T&G ceilings, covered back porch, terrific traditional features.

Spectacular views open floor plan.Southwest Cozy wood stove, nice stainless steel appliances. from indoors & out, covered portal.

Contemporary Southwest style.

Comfortable, relaxed living.

MLS 94286 82293 MLS

MLS 95967 91401 MLS

$368,000 $269,000

$548,000 $299,999

Beautiful Vista Linda Home Valle Escondido Lakeview 2BR/2BA/1930sf home on 1.21 acres 3BR/2BA/1700sf Pueblo-style getaway with detached 1CG on 0.34 acres in our own beautifulliving. hiddenViga/T&G valley is offers soul-of-the-Southwest move-in elegant ready! High custom cabinets, ceilings, kiva ceilings, fireplaces, stainless steel large deck.

Exceptional lotrounded & setting. kitchen appliances, & soft, lines.

Cañon Heights Split-level Three for One! 4BR/2.5BA/3116sf home offered with3BR/2BA/1654sf furnishings! Architecturally Three independent homes: main house, floor 2BR/2BA/880sf two-story impressive plan, sunken living room, manyguesthouse, points of access & to 2BR/1BA/1208sf studio 0.78 acres.landscaping, Each home is porches, decks, & portals.

2.08on acres, beautiful patio appropriate forseating rental.

Landscaping, with built-in stone & fire pit. Steeped inprivacy, Southwestviews! style!

MLS 95015 92306 MLS

MLS 93805 92315 MLS

$242,000 $378,000

$599,000 $628,000

Looking for Beautiful viewsthein perfect a very land onlocation which with to build private some the perfect home?

Look trees make this 2.151-acre no 2.2 parcel of further! land quite a lovely beautiful, site for your forested new home!acres Nice, less than 10 that’s minutes to central location an easy Taos into Plaza. drive town,Spectacular to the village building of Arroyo sites.

Seco, and up the mountain to Taos Ski Valley.

MLS 89983 $280,000 MLS 95668 $140,000

Taos Ski Valley Land Country Club Land

Lot 18 in the Kachina

This beautifulis 1.01-acre lot Subdivision 0.78 acres offers of soaring of amazing pure views mountain splendor. vast Gently mountains, sagerolling plans-land, multiple building and the golf course! Both sewer spots.

Adjoins 19 & city water hookupsLot available (MLS 93057).

Buy one (connection fees apply), or or both & construct the you may opt to install a septic retreat of your dreams. system & drill a well. South of town, steal of a deal!

MLS 89709 $188,000 MLS 94828 $68,800

Kachina Subdivision Well, Well, Lot Well!

19 in Taos Ski Valley's

Kachina Subdivision, 0.8 Well-share, amazingly beautiful acres paved with road, favorable views, electric CC&Rs and the bluest at lot--and it’s still an easy, skies drive in into NewTaos!Mexico. breezy This 10Adjoins Lot 18 (MLS acre parcel of land is a rarity.

89709).

Put them Iftogether you like wide-open spaces, & build your big skies, sunrises, sunsets, and own mini-resort. starry nights, look no further.

MLS 93057

$175,000

MLS 95884 $100,000 Well, Well, Well!

Your Choice of Choice Land!parcel of This 10-acre land on the West Rim

Year-round Living with Lake View Bent St. Garden District 3BR/2BA/1850sf two-story home on 0.45 acresonin 0.11 Valle Escondido.

This lovely, pristine 1575sf adobe acres is Soaring cathedral windows, multi-levelofdeck, guesthouse above on the National Register Historic Places.

Currently gallery, withloft past lives as astudio, home, a the detached a1CG. Pretty open makes a lovely home restaurant, retail office, or study. Aoffice gem of space, a private & spot in thisstore. popular community.

ContemporaryAppeal Pueblo-style Adobe Architectural & Big Views 3BR/2.5BA/2101sf, attached 2CG, set on 0.862CG lushonacres in 3BR/2BA/2212sf home with attached 1.21 Arroyo Spectacular views of El Salto, corner kiva fireplaces, acresSeco. in Vista Linda.

Gourmet kitchen, open floor plan, luxurious wonderful master suitebaths, with patiopristine access, spacondition. tub, & walk-inCheck closet. out &the golf course portal!

Short sweet drive to the from steep &your deep back or the Town of Taos.

MLS MLS 95470 90815

MLS MLS93718 92460

$375,000 $875,000

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Looking buy in theamazing stunning Road tooffers San Cristobal MLS 95000 views, withValley? a functioning offers 4.5 aacres $135,000. well on wellfor share and electricity Need more room?at Just the add lot—rare assets west of acreage! MLS 95001 offers this the Gorge! land plus an additional 1.43 acres for a total of 5.93 acres MLS 89997Beautiful $80,000 at $195,000. location, easy & scenic drive to Taos.

MLS 95000 $135,000

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Elegant Arroyo Seco Home Outstanding 3BR/2BA/2507sf adobe home with detached 2CG on one pretty acre with views. Luxurious baths with vessel sinks (master has sunken spa tub with doublesided fp that also opens onto master BR), large windows, upscale kitchen, much more!

Taos Canyon Pueblo-style Home 2BR/1.5BA/999sf home with attached 1C carport on 0.42 acres midway between Taos and Angel Fire.

Convenient access to both towns. Only minutes from US Forest Service land. This comfy getaway has a sweet covered porch. Breathe in the mountain air!

MLS 94148

MLS 92448

$595,000

Own a Ski Cabin!

Has the mountain been calling you? Answer it! This 1BR/1BA/800sf cabin is nestled on 0.36 acres in the trees. Sited on the outskirts of the resort, it’s in a great location for enjoying the great outdoors as well as the Taos experience. Built in 1980, holding tank.

$145,800 MLS 93075

$215,000

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Gorgeous Adobe in Upper Colonias

Authentic Adobe in Downtown Taos

Beautiful design with soft, curving lines, quality construction, & fantastic attention to detail are the hallmarks of this 3BR/3.5BA/3361sf home on one acre. Fireplaces in library & great room, which is on an open floor plan with the kitchen, breakfast nook, & dining room. Master wing includes office, master bath with spa tub & separate steam shower with pebble floor, & large walk-in closet that opens directly into laundry room, which has high-end front-load waqsher & dryer & agitator sink. Custom kitchen cabinetry matches wood-paneled upscale appliances. Oversized heated attached 2CG has a workshop & additional enclosed storage. Lush, inviting landscaping & breathtaking views.

MLS 95611

$739,000

Des Montes Home Is a Masterpiece This 2BR/2.5BA/4230sf adobe-and-pumice home is a showplace. Set on two verdant acres with two spacious master suites, a large home office/studio with a private entrance, a sunlit den, & a colorful gourmet kitchen (six-burner Viking Pro stove + butler’s pantry) on an open floor plan with the living & dining rooms. Whether you’re relaxing on the covered portals or gazing through the windows, you’ll soak in some of the most glorious views Northern New Mexico has to offer. From brightly hued bathroom tiles to exposed adobe bricks, from the outdoor kiva fireplace to spectacular sunlit interiors, this home is elegant but comfortable--and fun!

MLS 95379

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$995,000

2BR/2BA/2300sf adobe built circa 1920, remodeled 2006, on 0.45 acres in the Taos Historic District. With an outer courtyard surrounding the property & four interior courtyards, all shaded by stately cottonwood trees, this home offers the best of both worlds: in-town convenience and privacy. Granite and stainless steel kitchen, beautiful great room with wood-burning fireplace, study, two master suites with private courtyards. Rich in Roaring Twenties character and Taos style.

MLS 95456

$650,000

Motivated Seller in San Cristobal Delightful 3BR/2BA/2093sf home on 2.5 acres with a wooded grove, vegetable garden, & fruit trees, lilacs, and forsythia.

Uniquely designed hexagonal great room, dining area, & kitchen. Smart floor plan offers privacy to you & your guests.

San Cristobal is a quiet, pastoral valley surrounded on three sides by US Forest Service land. This eclectic community is one of the best-kept secrets in Northern New Mexico and a great place to live-and specifically, this light-filled house is a cheerful place to call home.

MLS 95558

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$328,000

JUDY BUCK 575-758-8673 judy@cblotataos.com

LOTA REALTY, INC.

TOWN OF TAOS – (92174) Walk to the Plaza from this super elegant condo in the historic district with lovely private outdoors spaces and a spacious 2BR/2.5BA living space, plus den or 3rd bedroom. One of the finest in Taos. Priced far below seller's original purchase cost. $449,000 CALL JUDY BUCK

STAKEOUT – (95725 ) Spectacular vistas from this lovely, private home with fenced yard. Chef's kitchen with granite countertops, 3 separate bedroom suites each with private bath and patio. Huge ramada perfect for relaxing or entertaining plus hot tub and sauna. Enjoy a feeling of being in the trees among the pinons! $395,000 CALL JUDY BUCK

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Was $320,000 Now $275,000!

DESIRABLE IN TOWN LOCATION MLS 95774

VALDEZ NORTH – (95560) Wonderful getaway in the tall trees...the birds are your closest neighbors.

2 BR/1 BA home with open living area on 2nd floor; sunrooms on both floors. Master bedroom opens to deck and hot tub. Incredible views and privacy, picnic area w/propane grill. Hike & bike from home, convenient to Taos, Arroyo Seco & Taos Ski Valley. Enjoy nights under the stars in your private hot tub. Home is offered fully furnished and equipped. $249,000 CALL JAN! MLS 95560

ADOBE MASTERPIECE • 3 bedrooms / 2 baths • .33 acres • 1866 square feet

• Radiant heat • Vigas • Pumice construction • 2 car garage

MUST SEE!

COUNTRY CLUB – (93397) This beautiful, spacious 3BR/3BA adobe home at Taos Country Club has been immaculately maintained. Extensive portals and courtyards were designed to maximize sunrise and sunset views. The thoughtful floor plan features 2 master suites; open living and dining areas are ideal for entertaining. Traditional southwestern details are found throughout the home. Extensive landscaping incorporates colorful flower beds, native plantings and fruit trees. There are too many special features to describe…you must see for yourself! $745,000 CALL JAN! MLS 93397

Corner of Paseo del Pueblo Norte & Civic Plaza Drive 800-829-8673

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Phillip Gentry | owner and operator of Taos Sunrise Builders

Questions

BY TERESA DOVALPAGE PHOTO BY KATHARINE EGLI

1 How long have you been in business here and what has Taos given to you in all those years? Ten years ago I was requested to build a home in Taos by a man I knew in Dallas, Texas.

I had built luxury homes in Aspen, Colo., another ski resort, but the unique Taos style gave me an equally unique opportunity to express my artistic nature. Within three years, my company blossomed.

Then I knew that Taos was the right place for me to be.

2 Can you describe a specific project of which you are particularly proud? I’d have to say that I take pride in all my projects, whether designing and building a home, or remodeling an existing space. A home I particularly enjoyed building was a 1,500-square-foot house that had a lot of “wild factor.” By “wild factor” I mean that although the space was small, great detail was taken to give a grand feeling as soon as you drove up the driveway and walked inside.

3 What makes Taos Sunrise Builders a unique construction company? We have an extensive repertoire of the styles of homes that we can build, from adobe to log cabin to territorial with all types of finishes. I stay current with the latest in design by attending seminars and workshops with the top architects and designers in the country; I just got back from the International Design Show in Las Vegas. I like to stay ahead of the curve. When designing, I incorporate principles of Feng Shui as well as the homeowner’s individual lifestyle and interests. I take advantage of the magnificent views that Taos offers when setting a home on a lot. I also keep in mind the impact of weather elements, such as wind direction and directional advantages, for the best seasonal cooling, warmth and light so I can fully maximize living space.

6 What recommendations will you give a homeowner who wants to spiff up a small house without breaking the budget? One way is to find a good contractor to help the homeowner with sound planning so costs can be kept within a budget. Good communication between the homeowner and contractor is also key.

7 What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? The most rewarding moment happens when my customers “thank me” for their homes — when a customer says that what I have done is exactly what they had envisioned for the space they wanted to create to live in. Last week I ran into a customer whose home I built several years ago, and he thanked me again for doing such a great job. Building is very rewarding because it’s about giving the customers exactly what they want. I get great satisfaction when customers convey how pleased they are with the outcome.

8 How can a construction company survive in a struggling economy? By keeping overhead and expenses low so during slow times we can stay in business to be there when we are needed. Also, by listening to clients and delivering the best service in the industry.

We firmly believe that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance and we are committed to meeting them, so we have many repeat customers and referrals.

9 What is the number one factor for your success? My crew is Taos Sunrise Builder’s greatest asset. I have a highly skilled, talented and respectful crew. We all work well together and communicate with one another, focused on the same goals; on what is needed next regarding the current project. All and each member of the crew, including myself, takes pride in our work, each day.

4 Do you have any specials now? I’ve recently added licensed plumbing services to my business and for this upcoming year I’m offering a $65 service repair rate.

5 What is the biggest challenge for a construction company in Taos? The biggest challenge is the impact of our national economy and the how that factor affects a small tourist community.

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225 Kit Carson Road

575-758-3275 peter@theloraco.com

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VERY COMFORTABLE! - 3-BR + office/2-BA adobe home.

Pleasing floor plan, excellent condition. In-floor radiant heat, massive vigas, tile floors, wood stove. Great outdoor living spaces w/ covered patio, lawn, gardens, hot tub. Oversized heated garage. Fine views on 2.76 acres in nice neighborhood, just 15 minutes north of Taos. $425,000 MLS #95912 http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3428972

STUNNING CONDO – Luxurious 1600-sq. ft. 2BR/2.5BA in Taos’ best condo development. Vibrant colors, highend finishes, private walled patio, upstairs deck w/ hot tub. Beautifully landscaped grounds. Next door to El Monte Sagrado Hotel, and just 0.6 mile from Taos center. Fine furnishings included. $399,000 MLS #94654 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3231959

WIDE OPEN SPACE - Spacious 2-bdrm/2bath home offers a pleasing floor plan, magnificent views, nice outdoor living areas w/ fruit trees, gardens, hot tub. large attached/heated garage, plenty of storage. Classic Pueblo style, mud plaster interior walls, “kiva” fireplace, Pella windows, steam shower, and more. On 5 acres in a quality area just 12 miles north of Town. $429,000 MLS #95215 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3337867

LOCATION, LOCATION! - Walk to everything in heart of Taos. 1,274 sq. ft. + separate office/studio w/ ½ bath.

2-BR/2-BA upstairs with deck. Main living area downstairs has ample kitchen, living-dining area, 1.75 BA + deck.

Nicely remodeled, light and bright. Perfect in-town living or rental potential! $249,000 MLS #95269 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3358846

STEP BACK IN TIME - in this authentic classic adobe home. Originally built ca. 1860, renovated 2005.

3BR/2BA, 1800 sq. ft. of authentic Taos charm. Large living room has sunny exposure. Enclosed front courtyard overlooks the beautiful valley. Slow down and enjoy the old ways! $199,900 MLS #94036. www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3127976

ELEGANT ADOBE - 3BR/3BA with 2,506 sq.ft. flexible living space + 750 sf attached heated studio. Beautiful mud plaster interior walls, granite, vigas in every room, luxurious master bath. 2 walled courtyards w/ trees, gardens. Wonderful views & privacy on 1.7 acres in excellent neighborhood less than 5 mi from Town. $489,000 MLS #95554 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3383572

FABULOUS VIEWS - Beautiful 2,800-sq. ft. 3-BR/3-BA on a ridge overlooking scenic valley. Gorgeous master suite w/ luxurious bath, private deck. Four fireplaces, two patios, hot tub. Excellent vacation rental property. Lockoff bedrooms for flexible rental potential. $529,000 MLS #93550 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3076231

VERSATILE COMPOUND - 3BR/2BA main home 1,870 sq, ft. rastrablock construction, in-floor heat, FP, brick floors, 3 covered porches.

1BR/1BA guest house 1,012 sq. ft. pumice-crete construction w/ fireplace, nice kitchen, tile floors, washer/dryer, lots of solar gain and great views. Studio is 580-sq. ft. w/ kitchen, 3/4 bath, closet, W/D hook-ups. 2-car garage. Quality neighborhood. $645,000 MLS #95588 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3388619

LIKE THE ART BUSINESS? – One of Taos’ best galleries is available! In business for 25 years, excellent reputation & client list. Terrific opportunity to step into the beautiful world of northern NM art. Solid income.

Seller financing available. Favorable lease terms.

Check out ActOneGallery.com $210,000 MLS #94461 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3200181

GOLF COURSE HOME SITE - Awesome 360-degree views of mountains, desert sunsets & golfcourse in one of Taos’ best neighborhoods. 3.1-acre lot w/ underground utilities, shared well in place. A lovely p;lace to live, even if you’re not a golfer! $129,000 MLS #92241 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1200525

RARE LAND IN TOWN - Beautiful 2 acres in prime residential area only 0.3 mile from Taos Plaza. Gorgeous valley land with fine views, upscale homes around it.

Perfect for larger luxury home sites, or zoning would support 8 homes on smaller lots. Seller financing is possible. $565,000 MLS #95273 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3345910

BUSINESS FOR SALE - Outstanding income opportunity!

Established storage business with high occupancy rate.

Currently 78 units of different sizes. 1.8-acre lot will allow for additional storage units. Buildings are only a few years old, in excellent condition, fully enclosed in chain link fence with automatic gate. $745,000 MLS #94847

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~ Top of the World Artists Retreat ~

TAOS MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY – Situated only 9 miles from Taos Ski Valley and surrounded by peaked views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and Rio Grande Gorge, this 6,079 sq. ft. split-level passive solar home is set on over 6.8 acres. A stunning 3-three bedroom, 3-bath home with access to roof top views, lovely south facing walls of glass to invite light & warmth, hand-hewn doors, vigas, planked floors, and detailed metal sculpture. The gourmet kitchen boasts granite counters, island with tile accents, kiva-inspired wood burning pizza oven, and Viking and Delonghi appliances. A serene indoor waterfall/rock pond entices your senses from the front door. An outdoor viewing pavilion, large TV room with wet bar – oh yes, and an attached guest area with private entrance including full bath and kitchen area - This place truly has it all!

MLS# 93959

Reduced to $899,000

~ Sunshine Valley ~

~ West Rim Road~

~ In Town Land ~

Just past the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge on the paved Carson Rim Road is a spacious 12-acre home site that is just west of the gorge rim. Fantastic 360-degree views and dark skies for stargazing! Already divided into four 3-acre parcels. Affordably priced!

MLS#90185 $125,000

Good in-town lot in a sweet neighborhood. Zoned R-4 with Town water and sewer on the road, this is a great place to build a home or rental! Easy access to shopping, schools and downtown.

Why don’t you come take a look?

4.75 acres in Sunshine Valley —wide open spaces with amazing views of the Latir Peaks, San Antonio Mountains, and gorgeous sunsets!

Priced to sell, this is a great opportunity to own your own property. Check this one out!

MLS# 92966

MLS# 91728

$89,000

$13,750

Maria Figliolia The Art of the Real Estate Deal Email: mariafig@newmex.com 575 . 758 . 3275 Office

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~ Elegance in Los Altos ~

~ Arroyo Seco Hacienda ~

Entertainer’s Paradise – A fantastic kitchen and formal dining room make this adobe home an entertainer’s dream. 3BD/2BA/2CG, garden room, extra large living room and gorgeous landscaping located in El Salto. Perfect location just around the corner from Arroyo Seco on the road to the Taos Ski Valley!

Clubhouse Pool and Tennis courts included in the homeowners assoc.

MLS# 95338 $795,000

On the Rim Road with the Acequia Madre running through it, this passive solar hacienda offers 3BD/2.5BA/2CG, an office, plus solar rooms, a workshop and guest home. This is a very special property with its own park-like setting. It could be just the place to hang your hat, plant your garden, raise chickens, soak in the hot tub and have your horse. Just minutes to the village of Arroyo Seco.

Lush irrigated land with aspens, fruit trees, grapes, apricots and more!

MLS# 95328 $599,000

~ La Buena Vida ~

~ On the Hondo Seco Rd. ~

~ Puertas Pintadas ~

Sweet and Stylish 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the lovely La Buena Vida Condominiums. Tile floors, open kitchen, fenced patio, kiva fireplace, vigas, spacious bedrooms.

Lovely grounds—walk to heart of town!

MLS# 95924 $155,000

Des Montes Beauty sitting right on the Hondo-Seco Road for easy access to utilities. 3.99 acres bordering Pueblo land with easy access to both the Town and Taos Ski Valley.

Pinon & Juniper trees, and fantastic views!

MLS# 95161 $199,000

Easy Living in this 4BD/3BA/1CG, 2000 sq. ft. condo.

Gorgeous kitchen, stainless appliances, granite counters, French doors, skylights, 3 kiva fireplaces & an upstairs deck.

Quality built, low maintenance!

MLS# 92973 $479,000

~ Bordering Nat’l Forest ~

~In Town Duplex~

Rare Property with Water: two acequias cross this 10.80 acre property. Live water, views, trees, meadowlands and privacy on this lush parcel of land bordering National Forest.

Great place for the horses!

MLS# 95870 $106,000

The Rental Market is Hot! How about this duplex property in town. Two 2BD/2BA units, each one light and bright and each has a fireplace, an upstairs loft and enclosed yards. Great rental property.

Live in one and rent one out!

MLS# 94176 $339,000

~ Sweet in El Salto ~

Sweet Parcel of Land on Juan de Dios Road just up the road from the Village of Arroyo Seco.

Close to one acre of irrigated pasture land. 360 degree views and breathtaking sunsets!

How sweet it is!

MLS# 95734 $149,000

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Spacious light-filled home on lush irrigated 1.2 acres 2628 sq feet — 3 bed 2 bath • Library/den with built-in shelving Vigas and T&G ceilings • Skylights • Dead-end lane Secluded & close to town • Tile floors – in floor radiant heat 2 fire-places + wood stove • Willows and Cottonwoods Chicken coop and horse corral

Pied à terre or rental • Walking distance to Plaza, etc.

Saltillo tile, berber carpet, tile counters • Off-street parking and on-site laundry • Corner unit on 2nd floor

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realtor profile | Brandon Rose

On being proactive, determined in an ever-changing market

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When Brandon Rose, who is originally from St. Louis, visited Taos as a teenager, the town made a strong impression on him.

“I always held an intention that someday I might return,” he said.

Brokers can also help sellers in preparing their properties for showings and direct focus towards any details that might put prospective buyers off.

After graduating from Hanover College with a degree in cultural anthropology and sociology, he relocated here. Real estate “found him upon his arrival” in 2005.

Rose remembers the recent showing of a foreclosure property where the prospective buyers found a demon-like creature that had been spray painted on the entire wall of the master bathroom.

Rose, an agent with Prudential Taos Real Estate, defines his personal style as approachable, attentive, persistent, perceptive, and naturally inquisitive. He prides himself on getting to know his clients and allowing them to express their needs and goals.

“While artistically and creatively done, it didn’t match the buyers’ preferred décor for their bathroom,” Rose said. “They ended up buying the house, but have since repainted. Some buyers can’t often see beyond such details, but fortunately they were good painters and it ultimately made for a laugh and a good story.”

“Being a quick thinker and a good problem-solver helps me manage the process,” he said. “I am also focused on being a good listener. I have a desire to connect with others and educate them about Taos and its many offerings.”

No typical day Rose’s greatest passion is raising his two children, Joaquin and Teya.

“Accordingly, much of my early morning and evening routines revolve around them,” he said. “The bulk of the day must be fluid because it requires balance and time management in order to juggle my many roles and responsibilities.”

For him, no day is altogether too “typical.”

“Each day tends to be unique in priorities, communication and accomplishments,” he said. “Late evenings can sometimes involve a bit more time catching up on details or providing a head start on the next day.”

He is currently involved in the Taos Youth Soccer League.

“I know from my many years of competitive soccer in St. Louis and college how it positively impacted me,” he said. “I hope to be able to share this and make an impression on the youth of Taos.”

A broker’s job For Rose, the single most important thing a listing broker can do for sellers is to assist them in setting the price accurately.

“Properties that are appropriately priced and well-maintained will receive an increased number of showings and sell faster, often at less of a discount from the asking price,” he said. “In the current market, there is no pressure for buyers to make a quick decision. Sellers waiting unrealistically to prove their perceived higher value can cause their own downturn of a possible sale.”

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Rose says that small homes that offer versatile and multi-functional living areas have become more desirable.

“Not only are buyers more aware of downsizing, but they are also more considerate of their overall footprint,” he said. “Buyers are more detailed in evaluating their own lifestyle and needs, and often share with me how they might modify or maximize each area of a home.”

Word-of-mouth marketing Rose says that while the Internet remains a strong resource for both buyers and sellers in marketing or researching properties, the real estate business is still heavily reliant on personal interaction and collaboration.

“I believe word-of-mouth marketing speaks more to an individual and is personalized in a way that technology can’t match,” he said. “There is nothing like someone sharing their own experience as a referral toward selecting a real estate broker. Having strong relationships with other service providers directly involved in real estate transactions such as real estate attorneys, surveyors, inspectors, and lenders complements this word-of-mouth marketing as we all share a common vested interest in Taos.”

Rose has just become part of Diane Enright’s team and quotes a statement posted in their office that resonates strongly with him, “My business does not depend on market conditions; it depends on the actions I take daily and my expectations.”

“This is a powerful reminder to remain proactive and determined in an ever-changing market in this unique place called Taos,” he said.

To contact Brandon Rose, call Prudential Taos Real Estate (575) 758-5478, email him at brandon@taoshomes.com or visit the website www.taoshomes.com. His office is located at 515 Gusdorf Road, Suite 4.

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GRACIOUS CUSTOM Pueblo style home with fenced courtyards front & rear. Large windows, high ceilings & skylights help to bring the outdoors in. Wonderful in-town location near shopping, restaurants, galleries and more. A great value at $305,000. MLS# 93238.

MOVE-IN READY! Beautiful, well-maintained 3 bdrm home near schools, shopping & medical complexes. Private fenced yard with multiple fruit trees. Flagstone patio, large covered portal for outdoor living. Just reduced $10K. Seller says Sell! $189,500. MLS# 95005

SUPER ENERGY EFFICIENT! Green construction, bermed home with Southern exposure and lots of light. 3 bdrm/2bath on 1 acre. Tulikivi fireplace, wood & natural stone finishes throughout. Call to see it today! $325,000. MLS# 95847

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AWESOME VIEWS of Taos Mountain on 3.5 acres in El Salto. Electric at lot. If you're looking for nature at its best, this is for you! $220,000 MLS #91649

SWEET HOME in Arroyo Hondo, on close to an acre. Beautiful newly added deck to enjoy the mountain views. Come take a look! $114,900 MLS #95176

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QUALITY IN QUESTA - Fully renovated 4 bdrm/2.5 bath family home on almost an acre.

2-car garage, large outbuilding, and additional workshop! Great location near streams, ski areas and hiking trails. Don't miss out! $175,500.

MLS# 94710

GREAT BUILDING SITE on 1.64 acres just north of town. This exceptional parcel is ready to build your dream home. Close to Pueblo land. $52,000 MLS #95210

BIG HOUSE, LITTLE PRICE! Great in-town 4 bdrm/2ba home near schools, shopping & restaurants. Covered porch, large fenced yard. Great first-time family home. Why pay rent? $142,900.

MLS# 91721

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A very dramatic unit in monte vista with terrific views of the mountains and lights of town. They include upscale finishes, generous room sizes and loads of natural light.

This condo and the overall project exude professionalism from concept through design and construction. The homeowners association is small and congenial; monthly fees are quite reasonable $369,000 mls#95411

Riverfront cabin in Tres Ritos with a big deck to kick back and listen to the rushing Rio Pueblo. Cool forested lot. Solid 1950’s era cabin, knotty pine interior, with two bedrooms, one bath. Borders National Forest on 3 sides, RV hookups, new septic system sized for adding on. Easy access year ‘round off a paved state road. Upgraded electrical system. Priced to sell! $199,000 mls#95594

Wonderful 2 bedroom 2 bath home on an acre in the Colonias area. Built in 1999 this is a great home with privacy $249,900 mls#95646

This charming adobe home, built in the traditional style, comes with passive solar orientation, redundant heating systems and a fully- equipped guest house. The great room has high ceilings, vigas, and mud plasters. The home sits on 1.8 Acres; sangre de cristo rd ends at the house. Over the years, owners have planted dozens of deciduous trees, evergreens and fruit trees. $325,000 Mls#95690

Conveniently located 2 bedroom just a short walk from everything. A dramatic entry separates the bedroom wing from the great room. Generous room sizes and high ceilings make the home feel large. Spaciousness is complemented by a delightful courtyard and sunny back yard for outdoor living. Home is equipped with a photovoltaic system. Lots of southwestern design details. Dog run. Good neighbors too! $275,000 Mls#95724

Charming pueblo style vacation home, or starter for later additions! Perfect for single, couple or the future family! One bedroom, one bath townhouse on natural gas. Laundry room. One third acre lot means room for future expansion. One car carport with large exterior storage closet, extra parking. Restrictions. Utility costs are low. Close to town, shopping and medical services.

Great views, quiet neighborhood. $179,000 mls#95813

1,825 sf 3br/2ba A-Frame on 2 wooded lots 12 miles east of Taos in beautiful Valle Escondido. 9 hole golf course, heated swimming pool in summer, club house with full bar, private fishing ponds, close to Nat. Forest for all of your recreational needs. $250,000 mls#95852

The JD Challenger art gallery: Now available for sale, the most visible commercial building in the heart of Taos, NM. Located at the north-east corner of Paseo del Pueblo Sur and Quesnel, just a block from the historic Taos Plaza. Heavy traffic counts at this location. This 3,600 sf building is suited for various commercial uses, including art gallery space, traditional commercial “art” related operations and much more. $995,000 mls#95861

This double adobe “castle” was featured in the 2008 New Mexico Magazine. Sits high above the Rio Grande Gorge with huge views on 6.6 acres. Power is supplied by six solar panels, wind power, passive solar and local electric company when needed. Also 3-1,700 gal cisterns! $649,000 mls#94621

This is the Fannie Mae Homepath property, purchase this property with as little as 5% down, property is approved for Homepath Mortgage Financing, property is approved for Homepath Mortgage Renovation Mortgage Financing. A farm style home overlooking the value.

There is a large wrap around porch. Nice agricultural land. Located in Ojo Sarco $174,900 mls#94723

Exquisite Taos home expresses a casual elegance lifestyle. .

Walk in to a gorgeous spacious great room with porcelain tile, vigas , latillas, kiva fireplace.Views of Taos mountain. Maple cabinets in fully equipped Kitchen with granite counter tops.

4 htg zones, 6 skylights, two carports with ample storage, screened porch with brick floor, enclosed courtyards with hot tub and pond, gardens more. $439,000 mls#95118

Gorgeous hand-crafted custom adobe home located on 2.5 acres of lush green meadow land with river access and phenomenal views.

This old world style home built in 2006 has many unique features with all modern amenities .Saltillo floor , hand troweled plaster, a large country kitchen , custom built cabinets, stainless steel appliances, kiva fireplaces, vigas, radiant floor heat, mother/daughter suite or artist studio. A one bedroom guest house $479,000 mls#95468

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THE VIEWS ARE SUBLIME

Walk to Historic Downtown Taos & all the shops, Galleries & Restaurants. Southwest touches plus 15 ft. ceilings with Vigas on both the 1st and 2nd floor. Granite counter-tops in the upgraded kitchen, Tile floors, Gas Kiva Fireplace in the Living Room, 2 full plus a guest bathroom, 1st floor bedroom and spacious 2nd Floor bedroom, covered parking, hot tub.

MLS 94908 Price $410,000

Just north of Taos in the Area known as El Rito Latir sits this sweet Passive Solar home featuring 2 Living Rooms, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 1 bdrm upstairs, plus adjoining office and ensuite bath. Great Decks and the most amazing viewshike, ride your horses or just relax and listen to the water running along the border of the land. $275,000 MLS #95965

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME Build your home where you can see the Taos Sacred Mountain views! This 1.25 Acre lot sits on Eototo Road, and is surrounded by lovely homes already.

Easy 10 minute drive to historic downtown Taos and just 20 minutes up the hill to alpine skiing at Taos Ski Valley. $92,461 MLS 91028

ON 4 ACRES OF RIDGETOP LAND Conventional Home with Solar Power! Privacy and incredible views overlooking thousands of Acres in Taos Canyon.

This is Rastra Block house with hand plastered walls, Nice Kitchen, wood stove, furnished. Low maintenance. $220,000 MLS 92552

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16.5 Forested Acres in Taos Pines. This community is surrounded by the National Forest giving you miles and miles of hiking opportunities and just minutes to Angel Fire for world class skiing and golf. Priced at $159,900 MLS 93657

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HIKE BIKE FISH GOLF It’s like being on Vacation all year long! This is a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with an oversized 2 car garage and a nice wooded lot. Valle Escondido has a nine hole Golf Course, 2 fishing lakes and is surrounded by National Forest.

Just 20 minutes to downtown.

MLS 94790 $312,000

12.5 Acres for sale surrounding the Carson Post Office. Lots of possibilities for homes, or maybe even a commercial venture in this area between Ojo Caliente and Taos. MLS 94382 & 94379. Price $50,000 or buy 6 acres for $25,000

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Well, here's your chance! Both homes are priced to sell, and sellers are motivated.

SWEET LITTLE HOME ON ONE ACRE, this 2 bedroom 2 bath is light and bright. With views in every direction, it could be your get-away retreat or a perfect primary residence. The fenced back patio is a peaceful setting for morning coffee and afternoon tea and there is a small, detached studio/workshop/ office space that could convert to a 3rd bedroom. Don't decide before you see this one!

Asking Price $249,900 MLS# 95646

SPACIOUS TWO STORY, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths designed for family or two separate residences.

Nestled in the pinons, the second story living area and large deck have splendid views. Nice, deep claw-foot tub for relaxing.

The acequia runs clean and clear and a verdant space under the trees offers you peace and quiet.

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Asking Price $329,900 MLS# 94884

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Taos, NM

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Architectural Elegance, Breathtaking Views

Desert Living in a Gated Community

A beautiful design with soft, curving lines, quality construction, and fantastic attention to detail are the hallmarks of this gorgeous adobe home in the Del Norte subdivision in Upper Colonias. The master wing includes an office/studio, a master bath with spa tub and separate steam shower with a pebble floor, and a large walkin closet that opens directly into the laundry room, which has a high-end front-load washer and dryer and an agitator sink. Custom cabinetry in the kitchen, with hand-carved molding, matches the wood-paneled appliances. The kitchen features upscale appliances, including a Dacor microwave and six-burner stove. Throughout the home, you’ll find special details such as plaster molding around the arched doorways. The banco in the breakfast nook has hinged seats and can be used for storage as well as seating. The workshop in the garage has a utility sink, pegboard, and cupboard storage; the garage has additional enclosed storage with shelving. Surroundsound on back patio, which is also piped for gas.

Arizona is about indoor/outdoor living, and this charming home has it all for ultimate entertaining. Besides a gracious formal living room with dining and bar areas, there is a large family room off the kitchen that flows into the backyard paradise and pool. Kitchen is completely renovated with large island, high-end appliances, warming drawer, and pass-through to family room. The everyday eat-in area looks out onto the yard and outdoor living. There’s an ample and separate master bedroom wing with its own coffee patio and two additional en suite bedrooms clustered around a flex room. Did we mention there is yet another room, ideal for home office or hobby room? This home is an entertainer’s dream and suits an extended family as well.

Perfect and ready to move-in!

3BR/3.5BA 3361 sq. ft., 1 acre MLS 95611

3BR/3.5BA 3968 sq. ft., 0.79 acres MLS 5162267

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Majestic Mountain Views - Luxurious 3bd/2ba southwestern home w/a great masterbedroom, walk-in closet, double sinks, tongue & groove ceilings, vigas & tile throughout the house. Sits on 4.33 acres bordering the Rio Grande de Los Ranchos River.

MLS# 95048 $575,000

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Camino Abajo de la Loma West 3bd/2bs Beautiful pueblo style home w/ great quality hand crafted wood doors. Vigas, rough lumber & beams throughout the house and a very delightful courtyard entry.

MLS# 92441 $299,000

Monte Lindo Great building site tucked away in a private setting, among the piñon trees, w/covenants. Enjoy the Burma trail! 2.94 ac. Owner/Agent MLS #90632 $75,000

Weimer - Great desirable location!

3bd/2ba two story territorial home w/ open living/dining area, and beams. Enjoy the sunset from the deck! Close to town and hospital!

MLS# 95311 $263,000

Sangre de Cristo Dr. Perfect retreat for your dream home! With incredible mountain views and stunning beautiful sunsets & sunrises! 10ac.

MLS# 94656 $240,000

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Minutes away from TSV. MLS #94235 $370,000

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Like the IMG power reclining sofa, in leather, that adjusts to each person individually. Find living room, bedroom and dining room groups from fine furniture brands, like Norwalk, American Leather, La-Z-Boy, Riverside, Fireside Lodge, Amisco and more. Taos Lifestyle has the largest selection of Serta and Tempurpedic mattresses, as well as lighting, accessories, pillows and linens in the area. Voted Best Home Furnishings Store in 2014; and the Best Place to Buy a Mattress in Taos for 10 years running. Delivery and set up available throughout northern New Mexico. Taos Lifestyle in the Albertson’s Shopping Plaza, 585-758-5885.

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Act I Gallery is honored to present “Mark Horst Solo Exhibition” opening reception Saturday, Oct 4th from 4 to 6 pm. Join the artist in celebration at 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Mark’s art spans the bridge between traditional and contemporary so that his pieces fit seamlessly into any style of home. Every work of art has a recognizable subject matter from figures to landscapes to architectual and yet they move beyond the obvious into that realm where the artist truly expresses himself. There is mystery, emotion and power in Mark’s creations. View all gallery offerings at www.ActOneGallery.com and drop in the gallery when you can. Then, let the dynamic and unique paintings of Mark Horst grace your walls, bringing you peace, beauty and joy. Show continues through November 30th. 575-758-7831

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Elegant Solar Home This wonderful off-grid home on 20 acres in Cielito Lindo offers stunning 360 views. The 3BR/2BA/2CG straw bale luxury home features numerous upscale and unique features. An upstairs library/loft with spiral staircase opens to a large 2nd story deck. An alternative without sacrificing the luxury you’ll love.

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Vista Linda Living Here’s a unique opportunity to own one of the most beautiful properties in Taos Canyon. This custom built 2019 sqft home offers numerous one-of-a-kind features including vaulted ceilings with skylights and fans and a well-lit artist’s studio. Two large wood-burning stoves provide loads of heat in the winter that can save on propane costs. A 1400 sqft combination garage/carport/garden supply room/studio and workshop offers lots of extra space for your projects. The garage also has a bathroom plumbed and ready to go.

Both the garage and the house have large attic spaces for storage with pull-down stairs. The buildings are surrounded by immaculate landscaping that includes 6 aspen stands, grassy areas, a zenfeature, a stone fountain and wonderful gardens. An automatic drip irrigation system throughout takes care of all the watering. A hot tub and deck sits above the buildings on the edge of the trees. The eastern side of the property is perfect for building an additional casita. A great price for this awesome property!

MLS #95524 $498,900

Cute 1700 sq ft home in convenient location with spectacular views of the mountains. This 2BR/2BA/2CG (Heated) features a large living room with kiva fireplace. New stucco and outdoor copper fixtures.

Bright and cheery with tile floors and radiant floor heat. Fenced backyard and patio.

MLS #95859 $328,000

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LIVE THE SIMPLE LIFE! AUTHENTIC ADOBE! Adobe Charmer w/Studio! Built around 1934 and remodeled in 2003. 1062 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 1 bath plus office. Wood floors. Vigas. Flagstone courtyard.

Mature trees & shrubs. .3 acre lot. 300 sq ft studio.

Greenhouse! The charm of yesteryear!

MLS 95384 $169,000

GREATER WORLD HOME WITH STYLE! A perfect peaceful get away! Open kitchen dining room. Concrete floors. Laundry. Soaking tub. Huge bedroom w/ kiva fireplace. Simplicity and clean lines evoke a feeling of calm. 1.41 acres. 1380 sq ft.

Endless views! Bright, sunny and open!

MLS 93842 $184,900

ROOM FOR EVERYONE! 1.1 Acres. 1633 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Great mountain views. Welcoming front porch and entry. Open living room and dining area. Galley style kitchen with wood cabinets, nice counter tops and stainless appliance. Laundry room off kitchen.

MLS 95159 $239,900

THE HOUSE OF BLUE GATES Mature trees, shrubs and gardens! Picture windows frame the gardens and capture that warm southern light.

Spacious, open kitchen. 1456 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2.5 baths.

1 acre. Fenced back yard. Detached garage.

Feels very private!

MLS 95434 $245,000

EASY ONE LEVEL LIVING! AFFORDABLE! One level. 1.2 acres! Gorgeous views! 1760 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths Stained concrete floors. High wood ceilings. Great room. Kiva fireplace. Lots of natural light. Two walled and gated courtyards. Fully fenced back yard. Two car garage.

MLS 95661 $299,000

IN TOWN HOME WITH STUDIO! 1.04 acres. 2164 sq ft. Views! Great room. Open kitchen. 2 bdrms, 3 baths. Huge art studio w/utility sink and full bath (WITH sauna). Heated 2 car garage. Tile and carpet floors. Vigas. Clean and bright interior.

Functional shed. Mature trees. Gardens!

MLS 95910 $348,000

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SPACIOUS HOME W/VIEWS & WORKSHOP!

Conveniently located between the Town of Taos and the charming Village of Arroyo Seco, on the way to the Taos Ski Valley! 3002 sq ft, 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths. Wonderful courtyard paradise with gardens and trees and flagstone paths and hot tub! Gallery style entry.

Grand living room with high ceilings, kiva fireplace and tall picture windows that frame the mountain views perfectly. Open kitchen and dining area with access to the back walled patio and portal perfect for outdoor dining and grilling.

The master suite is quite spacious with great views, a dramatic kiva fireplace, a sumptuous bath and walk in closet with built ins.

Attached 2 car garage.

MLS 95125 $649,000

Fantastic location. Huge mountain views. 2.5 acre lot! 3080 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with studio/office/exercise room PLUS a 794 sq foot garage and fantastic workshop. Gated courtyard in front and fenced yard in the back with thoughtful, easy care landscaping. Open kitchen with rich Cherry cabinets. Huge living room with dramatic fireplace and picture windows that frame the mountain views.

The original garage has been converted to a wonderful space that could be a studio, office, exercise room or all of those things!

The workshop with garage door access keeps the dusty hobbies out of the house.

Lovingly maintained!

MLS 94923 $595,000

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NORTH MESA ROAD ADOBE HOME!

Convenient to town and ski valley! 2.27 acre lot.

2983 sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths plus office/studio.

Quality adobe construction. Walled and gated entry courtyard. HUGE great room with a dramatic fireplace and doors that open out to a portal and walled back yard. High wood ceilings with vigas. A cook’s kitchen which features a work island, stainless appliances and functional planning desk. Master suite has a kiva fireplace, walk in closet, access to a courtyard and a sumptuous 5 piece bath. 3 additional bedrooms PLUS a wonderful spacious office/studio! Attached, heated three car garage. Walled and gated back yard.

Mountain views. Deep portal. Storage.

Great location too!

MLS 94269 $625,000

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WEIMER AREA HOME WITH VIEWS! Southern orientation for light & warmth. Convenient location. 1970 sq ft. 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Walled & gated front yard. Great room. Vigas. Dramatic kiva fireplace.

Brand new heating system. New carpet. Skylights.

Alarm system. Attached 2 car garage. 1 acre.

MLS 94832 $357,000

HOUSE AND GUEST HOUSE IN WEIMER Weimer area. 1.5 acres beautiful views! Main house is 1781 sf ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Super high efficiency radiant wood stove. Charming 480 sq ft. guest cottage.

Decorative wall and wonderful garden gate. Easy care landscape with drip irrigation. Lots of possibility!

MLS 95163 $379,000

HOUSE WITH OFFICE~VIEWS!~AND STYLE! 1681 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 baths PLUS office! 2 courtyards.

2 car carport with storage. Great room design. Kiva.

Open kitchen. Breakfast counter. Pantry. High ceilings with vigas. Smooth plaster. Great Portal!

Wonderful 360 degree mountain vistas.

MLS 93732 $365,000

WARMTH & LIGHT - HOUSE & GUEST HOUSE 2.5 acres. 2159 sq ft, 3 bdrms and 2.5 baths PLUS a 1 bdrm, 1 bath guest casita! Pumice construction with excellent passive solar design giving the house plenty of warmth and light. Open kitchen. Concrete floors.

Efficient fireplace. Wonderful outdoor spaces!

MLS 94634 $399,900

2 GREAT HOUSES ~ ONE GREAT LOCATION 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1086 sq ft main house that is filled with classic Taos character, and a newer, fabulous 1 bdrm, 1 bath 768 sq ft guest house! Live in one, rent out the other? Or, live in one and use the other as a studio? Endless possibilities!

MLS 94453 $449,000

PASTORAL SETTING HOUSE & STUDIO Located in Des Montes. Home & studio on 2.48 acres.

Pastoral setting. Mountain views! 2958 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath and a huge 628 sq ft studio. Large living room.

Kiva fireplace. Big open kitchen. Central, walled courtyard. Wood and tile floors. Fruit trees. Grass. Views!

MLS 95260 $485,000

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Fantastic location in Town of Taos! Feels open like the country but just minutes to town. Beautiful neighborhood of lovely homes on large lots.

One acre. Beautiful setting and views! Gracious adobe home with deep portals. 2024 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in main house with open living area, dramatic ceilings and architectural details.

PLUS a 638 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 1 bath guest casita.

The house and casita are joined by a communal patio with fire pit. Outdoor, built in BBQ. Master suite features a sumptuous bath, walk in closet and access to a charming, walled and gated courtyard. Attached 2 car garage PLUS a detached carport with shop. Everything you are looking for and more! And there is room for everyone!

MLS 93683 $537,000

5.23 acres. Borders Carson National Forest!

Dramatic setting, spectacular views and walking access to miles and miles of hiking trails! 2980 sq ft, adobe construction, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. (third bedroom would also make a great study/ den/office.) There is a 572 sq ft heated studio space and approx 390 sq ft of loft storage space.

Huge great room with kiva fireplace, expansive windows and doors, to enjoy a long portal and the views, and beautiful high ceilings with vigas.

Brick floors throughout. Split floor plan: a spacious study/den/library and master suite, with walk in closet and 5 piece bath, on the east and the west side features a country kitchen, other bedrooms and baths. Mature landscape.

MLS 95743 $795,000

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You get it all with this property! 3 acres in a dramatic high desert setting with the stunning Sangre de Cristo mountains as your back drop.

An ever-changing landscape from sunrise to sunset! 4651 sq ft, 4 bdrm (plus office), 4 bath pueblo style home with a hint of Mediterranean flair.

Paved driveway entrance. 3 car, heated garage.

Front courtyard surrounded by a massive wall and impressive gate. Beautiful landscaping with minimal maintenance. Dramatic front door entry with two story cupola sets the stage for a remarkable great room floorplan. Versatile and open you can create the living spaces to suit your needs.

Gorgeous back portal. Greenhouse. Pond. Private well. Rooftop view deck. Close to golf course!

MLS 93090 $995,000

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ONE LEVEL CONDO RIGHT IN TOWN! One level condo in the heart of town. 1 bdrm, 1.5 baths.

Lovely finishes throughout. Energy efficient RastraBlock construction. Nice backyard. Fireplace.

Slate floors. Vigas, beams and corbel accents.

Upgraded stainless appliances.

MLS 95322 $184,900

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL AND ABSOLTELY IMMACULATE! PUERTAS PINTADAS CONDOMINIUM This home embodies the true character of Northern New Mexico! 2043 sq ft, 4 spacious bedrooms (one of which makes a great office) and 3 full baths. Quality construction and materials used throughout. Great room concept with dramatic high ceilings and vigas. Divided light doors and windows. Kiva fireplace. Gorgeous rustic tile floors. Open kitchen with custom wood cabinets, butcher block island & stainless appliances. Large master suite with walk in closet. Custom shutters. Stylish second floor covered balcony. Attached garage. Lots of Storage!

MLS 95706 $374,000

FREESTANDING CONDO IN TOWN WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! One level, free standing condo. 1672 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, oversized one car garage. Just past El Monte Sagrado, close to historic downtown, restaurants, shopping and galleries. Small, well maintained complex of 8 free standing units. This unit has an extra large private yard. Welcoming front courtyard. Wonderful back patio with hot tub!

Inside the views are captured by large picture windows. Dramatic stone fireplace. Brick floors. Cozy, open kitchen. Timeless finishes in the kitchen and baths. Walk in closet in master bedroom. Office nook in laundry area.

MLS 93832 $378,500

MARIPOSA RANCH LAND - DES MONTES 10 acres. Smart building covenants to protect your views and values. 360 degree views sunrise to sunset!

Great access road. Underground utilities in place, electric, natural gas and telephone. Share well in place. Close to Taos Ski Valley and Arroyo Seco.

MLS 93764 $199,000

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GO FISH! RIO PUEBLO FRONTAGE LAND 8.32 acre building site with Rio Pueblo frontage and Pueblo land across the river. Dramatic vistas. Access to 1.25 miles of riparian frontage. birding, hiking, and challenging trout fishing. Horses allowed. Telephone & electric close by. Smart restrictions!

MLS 95695 $240,000

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22 FORESTED ACRES WITH ELK TAG 22 beautiful forested acres, off paved US Hwy 285.

Borders Carson National Forest. Property owner is member of the Tres Piedras Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association. Includes elk tag from NM Game & Fish.

Bladed and graveled road. Electricity on the property!

MLS 95807 $64,000

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS 1.37 ACRES! R-4!

Good location, in town with shopping, restaurants and parks nearby. Zoned R-4. Town of Taos ran the sewer line across the southern end of this property. Easy access off paved Salazar Road. Utilities close!

A lot of possibilities here! Take a drive by!

MLS 95317 $102,000

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From the carefully selected 6+ ac. site to the creative layout capturing mountain views, to the well thought out floor plan, this custom 3,375+/- sq. ft. adobe is exceptional. Living areas open w/ high ceilings, vigas, wide plank floors, & walls of windows. Exceptional kitchen. Generous portal/patio for enjoying the outdoors. (A deer path falls right below the back fenced courtyard.) Cooling system. $895,000 MLS#95094

So many upgrades – So many thoughtful touches. So well maintained, all you have to do is move in & enjoy. Spacious L.R. w/ fireplace & lots of windows plus high tech heating & cooling, custom kitchen w/ pantry & lots of cabinets, updated alarm & smoke detecting systems, electronic zone controls & intercom. 2,828 sq. ft., 3BR/2BA/2CG plus office/studio & 1.4 acres of irrigated land plus cool well house. $425,000 MLS#93173

Whether you need room for your baby grand, your grand babies, your grand multi-generational family, your friends, or your grand plans, this treed 21 ac. estate in the heart of Taos has room for all. The lovingly maintained 5,000+/sq. ft. adobe compound has 3BR/3BA main w/ den/family room w/ kiva FP, a 1BR/1BA guest house, & 3CG w/ workshop, patios & portals too. Park like setting w/ trails, ½ ct. basketball court, golf fairway, stone benches, & rock BBQ. Don’t hold back. LIVE LARGE! $1,850,000 MLS#94814

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This beautifully remodeled 2,707 sq. ft. in-town adobe home boasts 3 kiva FPs, vigas, coved ceilings, Saltillo tile, bancos, nichos, & a courtyard all “traditional” Taos. The upscale kitchen w/ granite & stainless, bar, spa room, artists studio, and den or media room are totally today. The large fenced landscaped backyard is like a walk in the park & the grand portal provides space for entertaining or just relaxing & enjoying the good life. Priced $465,000 MLS#95930

This unique property in a pastoral setting provides options for those looking for spaces to live, work, create, garden, persue hobbies, expand a family, have room for friends or even rental income. With 2BR/2BA main house & spacious guesthouse (1BR/1BA) studio, or office/business space you have soooo many options. On.86+/- ac.

Water rights, well & community water a plus. Priced at $415,000 MLS#94732

It is easy being “green” when you have this spacious 2,780 sq ft, 3BR/2.5BA + heated 2CG & family room/den to enjoy. Eco friendly, rastra construction, nat’l gas, sub floor radiant heat, thermopane windows, central vac, solar hot water & 1,500 gal cistern for landscaping. 12’ ceilings, wood beams & kiva FP enhance the generous living area and views abound. Kitchen has all the pluses & pantry. Covered deck. Beautiful! Priced at $475,000 MLS#95162

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Energy-efficient, 3BR/1.5 BA, 2,518 sqft adobe home w/ open floorplan & classic finishes. Passive-solar, 5 trombe walls, woodstove, kiva FP, sauna, greenhouse, + wrap-a-round porch. 41.85 acres rising up from the Hondo valley w/ alfalfa field, irrigation ditch, water rights, cottonwood trees, & barn/shed. 1400 sq ft off-the-grid studio/guesthouse. Panoramic views in all directions. $990,000 MLS#94910

…….. on this pretty 1.7+/- ac. pastoral property w/ water rights just 5 min. to town. You’ll be surprised at how sunny & bright this 1,662 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA home is and what super views it affords. Horse barn & fencing plus acequia lends the property to a horse, of course, but appropriate for chickens, goats, llamas, or growing farm to table fare.

It’s “back to the basics” @ $200,000 MLS#95064

This cool 2BR/2BA adobe w/ office & sunroom, finished guesthouse/ studio, and fantastic views just needs a prince with some paint & power tools to awaken this property’s potential. Home boasts 2 kiva fireplaces, hardwood floors, vigas, & Mexican tile. Guesthouse/studio has kitchen, bath, & W/D. At just $299K there WILL be a happy ending!

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Whether you have children, grand children or are just a child at heart, you’ll find this 3.2+/- ac property with river frontage & acequia delightful. The park like setting includes a 3,000+/- sq ft main house w/ intriguing floor plan & 1,400 sq ft 2BR/1BA guesthouse & office.

Plenty of room on this property for another house or a horse. Pastoral & private yet is on paved road just minutes to Taos Plaza. Priced $850,000 MLS#95345

Airy & bright, this 1BR/2BA condo could be your gateway to easy living. Super attached carport with extra storage and private patio w/ kiva fireplace are just a couple of the perks.

Desirable north side location provides swell access to TSV, etc. yet only minutes to town. At just $130,000 you’re not getting hammered on the price either. MLS#93457

If you have a large family, large family of friends, or large plans, you need more than a cracker box. This in-town home boasts over 4,000 sq. ft., 5BR, 3BA (2 master suites or convert to guest house), light filled kitchen, formal dining room, roomy den/family room plus T.V. room & 2CG in a park like setting. Great location convenient to shopping, schools, restaurants, galleries, etc. Priced @ $499,000 MLS# 95099

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Combining the timeless beauty of adobe w/ awe inspiring trees & grounds, this property includes a 3BR/3.5BA main house & 1BR/1BA guest house joined by an incredible courtyard w/ old world fountain, bancos, & kiva FP. Also private patios, & old studio. 2 acres zoned R-4 a plus. Location an A+. $1,185,000 MLS#95459

Step onto the property and be whisked away to a home that’s artfully unique w/ feasts for the eyes at every turn. With 2,350 sq. ft. of living area enhanced by a plethora of custom features, this home provides a dwelling like no other. The luscious grounds complete w/ koi pond, waterfall, hot tub, sauna, & outdoor kitchen w/ room to enjoy all is right out of a fairytale. The garages, workshops, & offices provide room for your passions. $598,000 MLS#94197

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Let this cool, in town condo be your romantic retreat or week-end hide-a-way while you explore everything Taos has to offer. Well maintained adobe remodel w/ granite countertops, Jotul gas stoves, thermopane windows, hardwood floors, & skylights. Walled private patio. Convenient to restaurants, galleries, shops & historic Taos Plaza plus easy access to so much more! $174,900 MLS#94976

…..and a stunning home to match? Every room in this exquisite 4,000+ sq. ft. adobe home situated on 4 ac. is imbued w/ drop dead views. The hundreds of ac. of bordering Pueblo land provides space and privacy. With 3BR/3BA/2CG, deluxe office, work-out room, gorgeous covered patio w/ 2 kiva FPs, plus grand living room, great kitchen, & incredible dining room, you have a picture perfect property. $925,000 MLS#93944

This mountain log cabin retreat is finely crafted & well maintained so all you have to do is move in & relax. Floor to ceiling windows provide an abundance of light & frame dramatic mtn. vistas. The LR, dining, & kitchen open to one another w/ high vaulted ceilings. With 3BR/3BA you have room for family & friends. Heated 2CG. Private & serene. (Borders Seco Landowners Assoc. w/ access to El Salto waterfall) $649,000 MLS#94867

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This sweet pueblo style freestanding condo looks & feels like a home.

With 3BR/2BA plus a 2CG you have room for family & friends. The 1,850 sq. ft. is very Southwest w/ 2 kiva FPs, vigas, & tile & flagstone floors. Spacious kitchen. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio off the master bedroom & your cocktail in the privacy of the portal in the evening. Low HOA fees make this attractive for 2nd home or retirement. Priced $224,700 MLS#95691

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Price reflects land lease which expires in 2020. There is no existing provision for extension so price reflects risk too. Game on? $67,000 MLS#95688

Follow your dreams to this beautiful 2,600+/- sq. ft. 3BR/3BA home in a dream location & at a price that won’t give you nightmares.

The gracious, open living area has lots of light & big mtn. views.

New stainless appliances in the large kitchen. French doors lead to the private courtyard w/ deck. Nat’l gas, city water & sewer, sub floor radiant heat, tile floors, & 2 whirlpool tubs complete this well maintained home. $415,000 MLS#95492

This 3BR/2BA/2CG home enjoys a north side location just off of Blueberry Hill with easy access to skiing, hiking, biking, & all the great outdoors, yet you’re just a few minutes to town. The open living area has large windows for enjoying views & a split floor plan for enjoying privacy & quiet. There’s a huge covered patio or carport in back plus a garden area on S side. Priced @ $315,000 MLS#95667

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Biking? Skiing? And town is just a few minutes away. (Membership to Taos Country Club not mandatory) MLS#95768

This welcoming 2BR/2BA adobe w/ large studio or den on 1.45+/ac. provides every opportunity for you to slow down & enjoy life.

The open living area boasts a kiva FP, vigas, tile floors, lots of windows, & a wall of book shelves. Studio attached. Big fenced yard in back for your furry friends & magical walled garden in front.

Priced @ $274,000 MLS#95192

Whether your passion is woodworking, sculpture, cars, pottery, or just puttering, this 3BR/2BA/2CG 2,000+/- sq. ft. ridge top home has the workshop for you (with 2,400+/- sq. ft. even Santa would be envious of). Sited on 2 ac., the home has all the Southwest touches plus having wrap-a-round views of mountains & valley. At just $375,000 things could be looking up! MLS#95056

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Conveniently located between the Town of Taos and the Ski Valley. Furnished and move-in ready, this 526 sf upstairs studio perfect to live in or use as vacation rental. This unit has vacation rental history. Association fees include use of swimming pool and tennis facilities. $89,000 MLS 93097

1 BR/1 BA 629 sf home with finished and insulated 719 sf over-sized garage on corner lot. Convert garage to guest house or artist studio, as septic permit approved for two one bedroom units. Close to plaza, restaurants, galleries and retail shops. Price reduced to $214,000 MLS 94704

Borders Taos Pueblo land. 3 BR/2 BA 2406 sf home features 2 bonus areas, large family room, 2 fireplaces (wood stove insert and kiva), and wood burning stove. Detached 2+ CG with workshop area.

Patio off of dining/living area with views of Taos Mountain great for entertaining outdoors! Price reduced to $374,000 MLS 95469

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French doors from LR/DR lead to covered patio with views.

Corbel archways in foyer, LR/DR. Vigas, saltillo tile floors, FP and gas stove. 3 BR/2.5 BA 2846 sf; attached 2 CG. 3rd BR used as studio could be in-law quarters or apartment. Price reduced to $415,000 MLS 95548

Remodeled in 2010, this two story, 3 BR/2.5 BA 2590 sf home features a spacious open floor plan. Beautifully staged with vigas, high ceilings, fireplace and wood stove. Large deck off of dining/living area perfect for enjoying spectacular sunsets!

Carson National Forest nearby. $425,000 MLS 89682

Beautiful in-town location. Built in 2006, this energy efficient, pumice-crete construction features the finest craftsmanship. 3 BR/2 BA 2385 sf with attached 2+ CG. Fantastic outdoor kitchen great for entertaining! A green belt to north and a conservation easement to east protect your views! $514,900 MLS 93747

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Contemporary interpretation of NM farmhouse in Cañon. 2 Master suites, granite counters, custom cabinets, Italian porcelain tile. 3 room apt atop heated 2+ CG. Gardens & orchards on 3.8 acres with water rights. In-town convenience with rural setting! Price reduced to $649,000 MLS 95247

Luxury Pueblo style home. 3 BR/2.5 BA 3100 sf, attached 3 CG. 11' ceilings, Viking appliances, sandstone counters, high end finishes, custom cabinetry and doors. LR opens to expansive covered portal with views. 3 kiva fireplaces in LR, MBR and office. $715,000 MLS 95155

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In Des Montes renovated in 2007. 4 BR/3 BA 2600 sf features pine floors, viga ceilings, 2 FPs, Bosch appliances, granite counters and butler’s pantry. 2011 Great room addition using "green" materials. Park-like setting with growth trees, pond and acequia. 1.35 acres with water rights. $597,000 MLS 95922

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Close to Hospital and Youth & Family Center. 4200 sf building, open floor concept. Upstairs apartment has kitchenette and bath. Easy access, ample parking on 1 acre. City sewer, well water and natural gas. Possibilities are endless! $425,000 MLS 92512

On the banks of the Rio Fernando. Nestled under ancient cottonwoods, this 12 room B&B began long ago as a roadside inn. Every room celebrates Taos art and style. The lobby features a custom Carmen Velarde kiva fireplace. Fully equipped offering comfortable, private onsite owners quarters, with hot tub and pool on 1.8 acres. $840,000 MLS 93961

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This 7 BR/7.5 BA 6712 sf home features a gourmet kitchen that opens into the Grande room for entertaining in style. Plus, home theater, game room and library ideal as a corporate retreat or family compound. Built to be “GREEN” with pumice-crete construction and passive solar design. $1,295,000 MLS 93208

Commercial Tennis complex on road to Taos Ski Valley. Award winning Bordering the Rio Pueblo designed and built to capture the

Taos Tennis with 10 tennis courts on 7.52 acres. 6820 sf club house features pro shop, management desk, meeting room and restaurant with full kitchen. 35’x65’ swimming pool, 988 sf pool house/sauna, 10’x10’ children’s pool and hot tub. Outstanding Taos Mountain views from patios, restaurant and tennis courts. $1,400,000 MLS 95453

Los Pandos Estates lot. Great in-town Build your dream home on the Rio Pueblo! GREAT LOCATION for development! R-4 building site on 1 acre with city water, sewer, Picturesque setting under shady cottonwood zoning on 1.39 acres, ideal site to build five and natural gas. Conservation easement and Russian olive trees on 2.40 acres. Serene condos and still have views. Conveniently protects your views to the east. Build your and verdant surroundings just 10 minutes located to all town amenities and easy to tie from anywhere in town. $179,000 MLS 95723 in to town utilities. $215,000 MLS 95224 dream home! $120,000 MLS 94794

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serenity of this picturesque setting. 3 BR/4 BA 4000 sf of living space with artistic appointments and high end finishes.

665 sf artist studio/guesthouse with green features. 2 CG with 1250 sf workshop. Shady cottonwoods and cascading water features on 2.84 acres. $1,650,000 MLS 93651

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Can have one or several home sites with views. $1,200,000 MLS 93123

across from Walgreens. Develop into a commercial condo or strip mall, currently used by Taos Trade Days (local flea market). $760,000 MLS 95527

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Off grid, rammed earth home in Carson, built w/ attention to detail. 2 acres with 360° views.

Open floor plan, efficient wood stove plus active & passive solar. 3000 gallon cistern. Irrigated raised bed gardens. $149,000 MLS 94205

Great building site just steps from the Rio Pueblo de Taos!

Hike, bike and fish. 360 degree mountain views. Well & hand pump already installed. Neighborhood contains quality homes and sensible covenants that protect your privacy and interests.

Close to the UNM-Taos Campus and Golf Course. Adjoining lot also available. $70,000 per per 3.6 ac lot MLS 95095,95096

INCREDIBLE pinon/juniper 5 acre building site with new 280’ well. 360 degree mountain and gorge views. Latir Peak and Carson National Forest to the east with hiking, biking & horse trails. Utilities nearby. $69,000 MLS 93430

19.76 ac of wide open space near the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Sustainable community with sensible restrictions to preserve the natural beauty of the area. This lot includes buy-in to community well.

Unbelievable 360 degree views! $22,000 MLS 95966

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Almost 4 acres covered with old growth pinon & bordering National Forest. Serene & secluded with good building sites, & views. Owner financing available! $45,000. MLS 95448 Also two 3.24 acre pieces for $32,000 each. MLS 95448, 95450, 95451 NICE You can put your mobile or modular home on this land.

Only $20,000 for 1 acre MLS 92286 LARGE PARCEL 25 Acres in the Village of Questa.

Excellent development potential. Power and phone at the lot. Town water and sewer and natural gas nearby. $55,000. MLS 94547

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Very comfortable 2 bedroom condo with easy access to Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley. Live here full-time, use for vacations, or rent it out. There is a well-run condo association in place with reasonable fees. Mountain views and the price is right! $85,000. MLS 93775

Move right into this immaculately maintained pumice home with huge views and lots of light. 3 bed/2 ba on 1 acre. Saltillo tile, coved ceilings, new efficient boiler, nat’l gas, low heating bills. Patios & landscaping provide lovely outdoor spaces.

Excellent location. You’ll be happy here! $390,000. MLS 94846

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Red Arrow Emporium Inc., Thee Most Beautiful Furniture showroom in New Mexico. We are thee place for Fine Furniture, Fine Lighting and flooring. We offer the largest selection of American made sofas, chairs, sectionals, chaises, loveseats and ottomans, in Leather, Fabric and Ultra-suede. Pictured is one of our fabulous American-made sofas from our “Grand Ranch Collection”: the Turquoise trail estate sofa, with a rich brown smooth high-end leather, and tooled turquoise leather. You’ve been to the rest now come to thee Best!

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Settling-in tips

BY TERESA DOVALPAGE

Whether you came to Taos in pursuit of a dream job, to boost your creativity or enjoy your retirement, you are ready to start a new life.

Below is a list of resources that will help you make the transition smoother and a few tips for settling in. Since you will need proof of residence in a number of cases, like getting a P.O. Box, it’s worthwhile to update your driver’s license as soon as possible with your new address. Other documents that can be used for this purpose are utility bills, recent bank statements and rental agreements, contracts or property deeds with your name and address.

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Consult an attorney about any local laws that might be different from your previous residence. • Contact newspapers and other services for home delivery. • Register your car at the new address. • Register to vote. • If you have the time, volunteer. • Make friends with your neighbors. • Visit the library and peruse the bulletin board there and at local stores like Cid’s Food Market. • Read the local paper and its website. • Read local blogs.

Your local weekly newspaper, The Taos News, is a great source for news, entertainment, classifieds, church service information and more.

For information on how to subscribe call (575) 758-2241 or visit www.taosnews.com.

ELECTRICITY Kit Carson Electric Cooperative provides electrical and propane services to the community. Visit 118 Cruz Alta Road or call (575)758-2258, 1(800) 688-6780 or visit www.kitcarson.com.

GAS AND PROPANE New Mexico Gas Company provides natural gas service to more than 500,000 New Mexico customers. Natural gas is not available in all areas, and there is a service fee for unconnected gas lines. Visit 1110 Gusdorf Road, call (575) 758-4222 or visit www.nmgco.com. Propane providers and dealers can be located through Business Search Taos at www.taosnews.com.

RENEWABLE ENERGY Solar Taos is a family-owned business specializing in sustainable solar and wind energy. Write to PO Box 159, Carson, Taos County, NM, 87517 or call 575-751-0620 or visit www.solartaos.com.

TELEPHONE CenturyLink is the main provider for telephone service in the area.

It has also teamed up with DIRECTV and Verizon Wireless to create home phone service bundles. Call 1-877-424-2496 or visit www. centurylink.com. For more cell phone coverage in the Taos vicinity, call Verizon (800-256-4646) www.verizonwireless.com and T-Mobile (800-866-2453) www.t-mobile.com.

WATER AND TRASH Contact the Town of Taos Water Department at 1030 Dea Lane or call (575) 751-2047 or visit www.taosgov.com. Waste Management of New Mexico handles commercial and residential trash removal.

For more information call (575) 751-0708 or visit www.newmexico. wm.com/taoscounty/index.html.

RECYCLING AND DONATIONS The New Mexico Recycling Coalition collects recyclables such as paper, magazines, cardboard, glass, #1 and #2 plastic, old computers, aluminum and tin. Visit 201 Bertha St. or call (575) 758-9679.

Community Against Violence accepts donations of reusable clothes and household goods. Visit 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Sur or call (575) 751-48241 or visit www.taoscav.org.

Habitat for Humanity of Taos accepts leftover building supplies and fixture donations. Drop off is located at 16 State Road 522 or call (575) 776-2165 or visit www.taoshabitat.org.

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INTERNET AND CABLE Century Link offers DSL Internet Call 866-642-0444 or visit www.centurylink.com.

Kit Carson Telecom offers DSL Internet, satellite and broadband Call (575) 758-4838 or visit www.kitcarson.net.

TaosNet offers DSL service and wireless antenna internet Call (575) 758-7598 or visit www.newmex.com.

Comcast cable (though service may not be available in all areas) (575) 758-3569.

Other cable and satellite service providers include Direct TV (800-280-4388) and DISH (800-581-4599). For more options, visit Business Search Taos at www.taosnews.com.

MAIL After arriving in Taos you will need to set up a postal box at the nearest post office unless your neighborhood has a Collection/Cluster Box Unit (CBU) available. If you have a CBU, you will need to present proof of residence with the carrier annex (not the post office), which is located at 110 Bertha St. or call (575) 758-8670. To start receiving mail you must first establish service with an electric and/or gas provider to verify proof of residence. The post office and the carrier annex require residents to present both a utility bill proving Taos residency and a New Mexico driver’s license. The main Taos Post Office is located just north of Taos Plaza at 318 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, or call (575) 758-2081. The Post Office Carrier Annex on Bertha St. is for parcel pickup. There is a Post Office Express located inside Albertsons, as well as post offices in Ranchos de Taos, El Prado, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Seco, Questa, the Taos Ski Valley and Carson.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION New residents are required to apply for a New Mexico driver’s license within 90 days of establishing residency. Make sure to bring proof of residency and proof of insurance when applying for a new license and vehicle registration. Check the website for updated information at www.nmshtd.state.nm.us. The Motor Vehicle Dept. office is located at 1038 South Salazar Road. Call (575) 758-4226.

VOTING You can register to vote at the Bureau of Elections office located at 105 Albright St. or visit its website at www.taoscounty.org. You must register at least 28 days before the first election in which you vote.

Please call us at (575) 758-2241 and let us know if you came across any glitches with the information listed. We want to provide the most accurate and up to date information for our readers.

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Simple mountain living MARJORIE OLSEN’S SMALL HOME THAT LIVES BIG IN VALDEZ

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small home is virtuous. Set against an expansive sky and nestled within the mountain fortitude, a small home gives space to the beauty of our natural environment.

Take, for example, the 1,500-square-foot home of Marjorie Olsen. The adobe home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms; a pitched roof tops the two stories. The home was designed and built in 2013 by Keith Loveless, of Loveless Custom Building and Design in Taos.

“Keith came highly recommended,” says Olsen. “He and his crew said it would take three months and it took just that. And he worked within the budget.”

Upon arriving at the house, guests are immediately drawn to the architectural contrast of “inside/outside.” The wide windows and the natural colors of the house are inviting. Yet, a guest also feels content to linger in its yards because of the balanced relationship with the surrounding forest.

Olsen has been the owner of Aveda Salon Marjorie on Ledoux Street in Taos for the past 18 years. In 2006, she purchased

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three acres on a south-facing hillside overlooking Valdez. She credits Ellen Lerner, a Realtor with New Mexico Mountain Properties, with helping her find the land. But it wasn’t until last year Olsen felt ready to build.

“I just don’t need any more than what I have,” says Olsen. “It’s a lifestyle choice. My home is just so sweet and manageable.”

The corner entry to the home is a red cedar portal and the front door is a single glass panel French door.

“My brother sent me a picture of our childhood home in Vermont,” Olsen says. “We had the same little porch.”

A large granite kitchen island measuring 3-by-4 feet stands to the left of the foyer. And it is a welcoming spot for Olsen to unload her grocery bags –– or a gathering place to serve guests with refreshments and snacks.

Standing at the island, the open floor layout makes entertaining easy. The open floor plan flows to the dining area and living room. A bank of large windows (approximately five feet high) face south and west filling the first floor with light.

Potted plants abound.

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n the winter, the passive solar gain keeps the house toasty warm,” says Olsen.

Contemporary lighting fixtures are strategically placed. For a different aesthetic touch, a brass Art Deco chandelier resides over the 5-by-4foot antique dining room table, which is made of teak wood reclaimed in India.

The living room is designed for real living comfort. There is a couch and oversized chair. The placement of a modest entertainment center does not distract from views of the mesa.

Off the living room, double French doors lead onto the flagstone patio constructed

by Brett Hale, a stone artisan in Taos. This huge outdoor living area is in its nascent stages. Olsen has planted crabapple saplings and other desert-hardy plants.

“I’ve only been living here a year and right now; this is my art,” Olsen says of the patio. “Hale has made me a good foundation and now that is my canvas.”

Olsen shares the home with her son, Matthew Rand. He is an actor and a sophomore at New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe. There is a full bathroom on the first floor, as well as a bedroom for Matthew. The bedroom has a French door that leads to his own private sitting area on the patio.

The kitchen is functional in its compactness. It has plenty of counter space in addition to the island. The GE stainless steel appliances are a four-burner stove, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The perfectly framed window view of El Salto gives a lot of spatial power to the small kitchen.

The kitchen cabinets are all white, as well as the rest of the house. For example,

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Set against an expansive sky and nestled within the mountain fortitude, a small home gives space to the beauty of our natural environment. the walls are white, the traditional wood frames of the windows have been whitewashed, and the ceiling panels are white. The Travertine floor tiles (with radiant floor heating) also are white. Combined with the copious amount of windows, the house is filled with light.

“I wanted my home all white and clean. So there is no wood-burning stove,” Olsen says. “Keith said, ‘Your place is too clean for a stove.’”

Upstairs, Olsen’s master bedroom has a large sitting area. The south-facing windows inspire her to use the space as both an art studio and contemplative spot to do yoga. Large closets are built into the pitched angle of the roof.

The master bathroom has a sitting-style clawfoot tub that fits perfectly into the corner and a glass shower stall. The long, eight-foot marble counter accommodates plenty of drawer and cabinet space.

A single, small cosmetic mirror is positioned off to the side. There is no mirror over the sink; instead Olsen has wide windows looking out over the views.

Summing up the perfect simplicity of her home, Olsen says, “When I lay in bed at night and everything is really quiet, I can hear the Río Hondo.”

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CASA ENCANTADA REALTY 7276 Highway 518 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Ted Terry Qualifying Broker

RANCHITOS COUNTRY COMPOUND Two homes one with a guest casita on 1.8 acres of verdant irrigated land. The main house is 2bed/l bath 140 I sf with attached 413 foot workshop and a 608 1/bed/lbath casita The adjacent home is 1328 sf2bed/2/bath with a detached 244sf workshop. Available separately as MLS#s 95324 and 95326.

Priced at$368,000 and $243,000.00

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In Town Compound on Quesnel St. Just listed three units on .58 acres, everything zoned CBD. One two story with 1bed/1bath upstairs and and 2beds/2bath downstairs.

All adobe with fireplaces in both. The neighboring 1bed/1bath home is adobe too and features 2 fireplaces. 3185 sq/ft. One block from the Plaza.

MLS# 95209 $743,000.

Live in the wilds of Southern Colorado. Off the grid cottage style 2bed/2bath home on 40 acres. 14 acres fenced for stock. Battery system backed up by propane generator.

Permitted 400 foot well produces plenty of water for home, grounds and animals.

MLS#94817 $169,900.

LAND DEALS FOR YOU! CED U D RE

Lower Des Montes - 4.08 acres with over the top views and vey secluded building sites in the pinon and juniper.

This tract may be divided and there is more acreage available.

MLS #92122/$193,738.00

Country Club Lot 63 - 3.00 acres on Baird Drive. Still the lowest priced country club lot.

MLS #81675/$79,000.00 Owner/Broker

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1.09 acre zoned R4 with frontage on Ranchitos Rd and Santistevan Lane.

Close to the Plaza location for your next perfect home or maybe four developed homesites.

MLS# 95633 / $150,000.00

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7276 Highway 518, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Brian Stenum Qualifying Broker

575-779-1498

www.TaosRealEstateInfo.com

Serene 1-ac mountain retreat awaits you in peaceful Taos Canyon. Enjoy sitting on the porch of this 2-bd / 1-1/2-ba cabin and watching nature.

Home includes most furnishings.

MLS 95592 $169,000

Restaurant or Retail. Breath-taking views of the Taos Mountains from back patio, with gardens & a pond.

If you can dream it, they will come.

Includes 1300+/- sq ft 2-bed 1-bath home. MLS 95149 $529,000

Enjoy wide open views & peaceful living in this cozy 3BD/2BA home.

Large windows for maximum light & solar heating. Watch spectacular sunsets from back porch. Fully fenced yard. MLS 91887 $224,000

3-ac Lot in Weimer with spectacular views of the Taos valley and Taos mountains. Utilities available at or very near the lot. You can’t beat this site for building your dream home! MLS 95120 $189,000

Enjoy lush green surroundings and an irrigated orchard in this 1891-sq ft 2-bd/2-ba home on 0.76-ac with great outdoor living areas. Take in the wonderful views of the Hondo valley. MLS 95613 $325,000

Spacious 4BD/3BA 2630+/- sq ft home on large partially fenced 2.18-ac lot. Huge 2-car garage/ workshop. Just minutes from town - enjoy “country-like” living. You will love this one. MLS 95406 $280,000 1.24-ac Lot on Vista Linda Rd; wide-open views; near golf; owner-financing possible.

MLS 91581 $45,000

Prime retail or gallery units in Central Business District of Taos.

3 units with high-volume sidewalk traffic in main tourist district. 2 adjacent units available as well for $500,000. MLS 94952 $600,000

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Large 1 or 2BD/2BA condo, full kitchen with all appliances, private covered parking, private storage room, & private courtyard. North end of Taos convenient to town or the Ski Valley. MLS 79448 $129,999

0.85-ac Lot with dbl-wide mfd homes allowed. Wide open views of the valley & mountains. MLS 94275 $47,500

COMMERCIAL BLDG MLS#94340 - Great office space with highway frontage! Approx. 4116 sq.ft.

Plenty of options for any necessary conversions. Large lobby with ample office space and cubicles. NEW PRICE $448,000 (owner/agent)

7276 Highway 518, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Albino Martinez Qualifying Broker

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575-770-5600

www.SearchTaosRealEstate.com

LOWER RANCHITOS MLS#91612 – 10.35 Acres. Great location for home plus agricultural land for livestock and/or gardens. This valley land has terrific views of mountains and green belt area to the north, Blueberry Hill to the west and mature trees to the east. $496,800

LOWER RANCHITOS MLS#94243 - Come enjoy the feel of the country in this 3bd/2ba on 1.46 Acres.

Insulated garage, and out buildings for storage and tack, and much more. Bring your horses! Offered for $168,500

MORA MLS#94038 -Territorial style home.

3bd/1.5ba. Located in town with a country feel to it with views. Open floor plan.

Offered for $118,280

AMALIA MLS#95186-Situated in a gated community, 1.16 Acres with spectacular views. Water & sewage connections at lot. Part of Rio Costilla Subdivision. Offered for only $40,000

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CONDO UNITS MLS# 95973 Four units available as all in one sale or a combination of 1 & 2 or 2 &3 can be sold.

Unit 4 can be sold individually.

Call for details.

Close to Town and Taos Spa. Offered for $580,000

RANCHOS DE TAOS MLS#94333 – Older 3bd/1ba adobe home needing TLC. Attached 1bd/1ba guesthouse. Offered for $129,000

QUESTA MLS#93511 - A lot of house for the price plus an over-sized garage 3bd/2ba. Open floor plan. Located in the Village of Questa and close to schools and shopping. Paved road. Offered for $129,000

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BIENVENIDOS For two artists their Taos adventure began in 1898 with a broken wagon wheel. That’s how Ernest Blumenschein and Bert Phillips found themselves in an artistic paradise.

Inspired by the region’s beauty, they stayed put and went on to be members of the famed Taos Society of Artists.

Blumenschein and Phillips are not the only visitors to be so charmed by the Taos area they decide to live here. Locals say when that happens “the mountain” is calling you.

Perhaps the same will happen on your visit.

DOWNTOWN The downtown area is a thriving center where visitors and locals can hop from a

restaurant to a gallery to gift shops to museums — including one of Blumenschein’s home.

Looking for that perfect reminder of your great vacation in Northern New Mexico?

Start at Taos Plaza and work your way in different directions. The main commercial strip is along Paseo del Pueblo Sur y Norte. But check out the small shops on Kit Carson Road, Bent Street, John Dunn House Shops, and then over to Ledoux Street, the oldest road in town.

For a town as small as Taos, there is a varied amount of activities every night of the week — not surprising in this artsoriented town. For a full listing, check Tempo, The Taos News’ art and

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entertainment magazine or the calendar on taosnews.com.

ARROYO SECO At 7,634 feet of elevation, the village of Arroyo Seco, located between Taos and Taos Ski Valley, is a small, vibrant village.

It is definitely worthwhile to stop and poke around interesting shops featuring the work of local artisans and artists.

Hungry? Stop at The Taos Cow, the award-winning ice cream shop. Or savor the local food at Abe’s Cantina y Cocina, which was named a culinary treasure by the New Mexico Tourism Department.

Arroyo Seco is also known for its colorful Fourth of July parades.

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TAOS SKI VALLEY Yes, there is world-class skiing and snowboarding at TSV but there is still plenty to do during the summer. Hikers have their choice of trails, including the one to Williams Lake and Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico. In the summer, be mindful of the weather, as monsoon season can bring severe afternoon storms.

TSV, which the Blake family has sold to billionaire conservationist Louis Bacon, will be undergoing major improvements this year.

EL PRADO El Prado has great views of Taos Mountain and large meadows bordered by restaurants, art studios, cafes and shops.

Not too far away is the Millicent Rogers Museum, one of America’s most important resources for the study of Southwestern art and design.

Along the main thoroughfare U.S. 64, find great places to shop and dine. Fred Muller, executive chef at El Meze, has again been named a James Beard semi-finalist for the Southwest region for his regionally inspired rustic comfort food.

RÍO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE Continue north to the intersection with U.S. Route 64, take a left and drive around seven miles to reach the Río Grande Gorge Bridge. The view from the bridge is a breath-taking one of the river that flows

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600 feet below. Welcome to part of the Río Grande del Norte, which was declared a National Monument in March 2013.

The 500-foot-long bridge is also listed among the Historic Highway Bridges of New Mexico.

RANCHOS DE TAOS The centerpiece of Ranchos de Taos, south of the town, is San Francisco de Asís, one of the most photographed and painted churches in the U.S. Think Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams for starters.

The historic plaza and just up the road features small shops and more restaurants to explore.

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Optimize your small home with a roof deck STORY, PHOTOS AND HOME DESIGN BY VISHU MAGEE

Can there ever be too many views from a home in Taos?

The obvious answer is: no! It seems that, no matter how sweeping the vistas may be, there is always another sightline or another vantage point that reveals a new aspect of our incredible surroundings.

That’s exactly what roof decks are all about. Quite simply, to ascend ten feet and gaze about without the limitations of walls and windows is to experience anew the vastness of the landscape. Much like climbing a mountain peak, there’s an “ah-hah!” factor unlike any other element in a home.

Yet that’s just the start of it. Roof decks offer the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor environment distinct from the portals and patios below. Here you can create a special destination with a function and a flavor all its own. And, if your house is small, the roof deck can expand your home experience for a modest investment and minimal environmental impact.

The first time I drew up a roof deck was for a client who wanted to augment his already great views with a “stairway to the stars.” In my own house, we wanted to take in the stunning sunset views over the Río Grande valley from our rooftop hot tub. Next, I designed a deck with both a hot tub and a fireplace – and that was followed by a home for an amateur astronomer who wanted the ideal place to set up his telescope. Everyone has a different vision!

Right now I’m working on a deck for a new home in La Veta, Colo.

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The ground floor views are already exceptional – but only on the roof deck can you get a true 360-degree panorama. In this case we’ll add a ramada for shade and a half-wall to temper the prevailing wind.

This addresses the one downside of roofs: sun and wind can be brutal.

Ramadas, parapet walls, portals, umbrellas and sails are all useful tools to deploy.

Access to the roof can be a real challenge, particularly in retrofits.

In some cases it’s easy to tuck a pre-fab spiral staircase against an exterior wall – my favorite solution, and certainly more fun and more attractive than conventional stairs.

New construction makes access easier, especially if there is to be a second story room. Get inventive! In one case I left a 5-by-10-foot cutout in an enormous main portal with a planting bed below. For the short-term we planted aspens, but the long-term plan is to pop in a spiral staircase and develop the portal roof as a deck.

Building codes and commonsense safety issues are critical — nobody wants children or intoxicated partiers to pitch off the roof edge! Code requires a 3-foot-high barrier around the entire perimeter of a roof deck. This can be a raised parapet, a railing of wood or steel, or (best

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This spectacular sunset view is fringed by wisteria vines that have climbed to the roof deck railing.

of all) a combination of the two. In a contemporary home, glass is an attractive option. The deck itself can be a “floating” deck of wood (I prefer ipé) or composite (e.g., Trex) that avoids penetrations through the roof itself.

Finally we come to the fun elements that enhance the experience.

Planters or potted plants add color and life, and drip irrigation keeps them green and vibrant. At my house I planted wisterias at ground level and trained them to go up the wall, wrapping themselves around the railing and covering twelve feet or more in both directions.

Other enhancements include furniture sets, outdoor speakers, and lighting. For example, tiny LED light strips can easily be placed along railings to provide beautiful and dimmable accent lighting that increases safety without overwhelming the night sky.

And the cost? At $25-$50 per square foot you get a lot of bang for the buck – especially if you use the deck as often as we do!

Vishu Magee has designed homes in Taos for 40 years and is available to assist with your project at www.vishumagee.com

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Top: Whether it’s morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset, wisteria vines lend a cool and lush aspect to this deck overlooking the Río Grande valley. Middle Top: Bounded by a combination of stuccoed parapet walls and wood railings, this roof deck floats above the fairways and greens. Middle Bottom: What better way to watch the Sangre de Cristos at sunset than from a roof deck with a fireplace? Not shown: a hot tub! Bottom: A spiral staircase is an enticing way of providing access to this stargazing deck above the garage.

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TAOS SKI VALLEY COMMUNITY PROFILE

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

Taos Ski Valley sits at the head of the Río Hondo Canyon, surrounded by Carson National Forest in what is known as the La Cal Basin. The state’s highest peak, Wheeler Peak (13,167), rises to the east, and the ridge off Kachina Peak (12,481) sets the western boundary. The climate is montane and alpine, with winter lows below zero and summer highs in the 70s.

None; area within Taos Municipal School District

The economy of the area is dominated by Taos Ski Valley, a world-class winter sports mountain that is known for its steep trails and an average of 300 inches of snowfall. The basin first attracted settlement when gold and copper were discovered in the early 1900s.

Ski valley founder Ernie Blake put up the first ski lift in 1956. The Blake family has recently sold the resort to billionaire conservationist Louis Bacon.

The base area, at 9,200 feet elevation, includes day and overnight facilities. The mountain has 14 lifts and 110 trails, with a vertical drop of 2,612 feet. Typically, about 250,000 skiers and snowboarders (admitted in 2010) hit the slopes every year. Other winter activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country and backcountry skiing, and tubing. In the summer, the main chairlift takes hikers, mountain bikers and sightseers to mid-mountain.

The Village of Taos Ski Valley, incorporated in 1996, encompasses 2.3 square miles in the valley and administers municipal services, such as water, sewer and police.

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES Hiking/Mountain Biking/X-C: Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; popular trails include Williams Lake Trail, Bull ‘O The Woods Trail, Gold Hill Trail, Yerba Canyon Trail, Gavilan Canyon Trail Fishing: Rio Hondo, Lake Fork

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist!

HOME ON THE RIVER

CLOSE TO THE LIFT IN TAOS SKI VALLEY! Majestic home located on the Hondo River! Modern and rusitc with casual elegance. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Steps away from the new Pioneer Glade Lift!! Excellent construction and world class location. Water views and features are second to none with 3 decks and 1 large patio. Granite counters and quality appliances throughout the home. Great investment as vacant lots next door sold for $500,000.

MLS# 95840 .............$879,400 .............4BR / 4BA

Mayor and four-member village council, staggered four-year terms; village administrator

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Taos Chile Line www.taosgov.com (575) 751-4459 (Winter Only) Taos Express Winter Shuttle www.TaosExpress.com (575) 751-4459 (Winter Only) TSV daily shuttle to Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports, (800) 776-1111 (Winter Only)

HEALTH SERVICES

POPULATION Estimated Taos Ski Valley 2012: 69 yearround; up to 4,000 seasonal (winter) Source: Village of Taos Ski Valley Master Plan

TAXES Gross Receipts Tax Rate: 8.6875 percent Lodgers Tax Rate: 5.00 percent Residential Property Tax: 21.066 mills Sources: UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research; N.M. Department of Finance and Administration

Mogul Medical Urgent Care, open during ski season only; www.mogulmedical.com, (575) 776-8421

DRIVING DISTANCES Taos: 19 miles Santa Fe: 87 miles Albuquerque: 149 miles Denver: 297 miles Oklahoma City: 543 miles Dallas: 693 miles

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TAOS COUNTY

COMMUNITY PROFILE

The boundaries of Taos County stretch from the Colorado border on the north to the Cañon del Río Grande on the south. Containing 2,203 square miles, the 7,000-foot high Taos valley is bounded in the east by soaring Sangre de Cristos of the southern Rockies, and in west by the lower Tusas Range. The terrain crosses a half-dozen ecological zones, from high-alpine tundra to sage grasslands; thus, weather is often localized. The Río Grande carves a deep gorge down the center of the valley, which is dotted with old volcanic cones and necks.

Tribal members of Picuris Pueblo have lived above the Río Pueblo near Peñasco for centuries.

Taos Pueblo is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United States and the northernmost of the 19 Rio Grande Pueblos.

Pueblo history traces back some 1,000 years – centuries before the first Europeans arrived in the late 1500s. These conquistadors claimed the land for Spain, and soon Spanish and Mexican land grantees settled in the Taos area. Ancestral acequias still divert water from seven watersheds along the Sangre de Cristo front into pastures, fields and orchards.

Roughly 50 percent of Taos County’s 1,444,480 acres is federal land, primarily U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. About 38 percent of the county is private. Native Americans own 4.3 percent, and state lands make up 6.7 percent.

Federal lands accommodate hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, ATV and snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. Golfers tee off at Taos Country Club and Valle Escondido; skiers and snowboarders carve up Taos Ski Valley and Sipapu Ski Area.

Government jobs predominate in the local economy and, in the last several decades, tourism has replaced agriculture as a primary economic driver. Real estate and home construction provide revenues and jobs. Visitors come to experience the

tri-culture atmosphere, the hundred-mile views and adobe stylings – and many return for good.

The county is home to a significant number of retirees, many of whom have already purchased second homes. It is also home to several off-the-grid communities west of the Río Grande, including the Earthships of the Greater World Community.

TOWNS, VILLAGES & SETTLEMENTS Incorporated (population): Taos (5,676), Questa (1,760), Red River (475), Taos Ski Valley (69) Unincorporated: Amalia, Arroyo Seco, Costilla, Ojo Caliente, Pilar, Peñasco, Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Tres Piedras, Valdez Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

POPULATION Estimated 2012 population: 33,114 Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

PUEBLOS Taos Pueblo: Sovereign government, governor with nine members, war chief with 12 members, all serving one-year terms: www.taospueblo.com Picuris Pueblo: Sovereign government, governor serves two-year term: www.newmexico.org/picuris

WORKFORCE STATISTICS (2013) Civilian labor force: 16,622 Employed: 15,130 Unemployed: 1,491 Unemployment Rate: 9.0 percent

AGRICULTURE Number of farms: 637 Total farmland: 456,932 acres Average size: 717 acres Market value of ag products sold: $5,992,000 (61 percent livestock, 39 percent crops) Largest crops: Cattle/calves, hay/alfalfa Source: National Agricultural Statistics Service (2007)

TEMPERATURE Month

High

Low Precip. Inches

January

42

11

0.62

February

47

18

0.57

March

55

24

0.79

April

63

30

0.80

May

73

39

1.14

June

83

47

0.98

July

87

52

1.49

August

84

51

2.06

September

78

43

1.49

October

66

32

1.31

November

53

21

0.80

December

43

12

0.74

Average

65

32

1.06

Source: National Climatic Data Center

SAMPLE OF RENTAL PRICES

Source: Department of Workforce Solutions

(all prices are approximate) Small one-bedroom apt. near plaza: $575-$600

VOTER REGISTRATION (2014)

Two-bedroom adobe, Talpa: $750

Total registered voters: 25,056 Democrats: 17,094 Republicans: 3,274 Declined to State: 3,748 Other: 940

Mid-range two-bedroom house, El Prado: $800

Source: Bureau of Elections

Source: Kokopelli Property Management

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Two-bedroom condo w/courtyard, Taos: $900 Three-bedroom house, Blueberry Hill: $1,150-1,250

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Photo by Katharine Egli

TOWN OF TAOS COMMUNITY PROFILE The 5.4 square miles of incorporated town of Taos spread out beneath the shadow of Pueblo Peak (12,305), bounded roughly by the Río Lucero on the north and Río Grande de Ranchos on the south.

At 7,000 feet in elevation, Taos experiences winter lows in the single digits and summer highs in the low-90s.

Taos Puebloans inhabited the sage-piñon-juniper mountain front for several centuries before Spanish explorers arrived around 1600. Soon, Spanish settlers returned, armed with land grant decrees from the king. The central plaza became the hub of activity and the site of conflicts — often bloody — between the Spanish, natives and late-arriving Americans. Long isolated from the outside world, Taos began to grow in the 1960s with an influx of hippies to nearby communes, and continues to this day with young ski bums and rafters, and older retirees.

Commercial activity centers on the plaza area and along north and south ends of Paseo del Pueblo, the main thoroughfare. A popular home for Southwest artists, Taos boasts dozens of galleries, boutiques and craft shops – plus renowned studio tours, and art and crafts festivals. Dozens of restaurants serve up all variety of cuisine; the Northern New Mexico red-sauce dishes are renowned. Just south of town in Ranchos de Taos sits St. Francis de Asís Catholic Church, reputed to be the most-photographed church in America. The Catholic influence can be seen in the cemeteries, roadside descansos, and neighborhood churches called capillas and moradas.

The locals speak a patois of Castilian Spanish and English.

As the county seat, Taos is home to the county

government and district courts. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have a strong presence in town. On the outskirts of town, pastures, fields and gardens irrigated by ancestral acequias, extend out from the rivers and streams.

POPULATION Estimated Taos 2012: 5,676 Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

TAXES Gross Receipts Tax: 8.1875 percent Lodgers Tax: 5.00 percent Residential Tax Rate: 15.897 mills Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; N.M. Department of Finance and Administration

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED Taos Municipal School District: Ranchos Elementary, Enos García Elementary, Arroyos del Norte Elementary, Taos Middle School, Taos High School, Chrysalis Alternative School, Taos Charter School, Anansi Charter School, Taos Cyber Magnet, Vista Grande High School, Taos Integrated School for the Arts, Taos Academy Charter School, Taos International School

Ute Mountain and Río Grande del Norte National Monument; popular trails include Devisadero Loop, South Boundary Trail, Rim Trail Athletics: Taos Eco-Park (soccer, lacrosse)

FORM OF GOVERNMENT Mayor and four-member town council, staggered four-year terms; town manager; www.taosgov.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Chile Line: local and area service, (575) 751-4459, www.taosgov.com/transportation/chile-line.php; North Central Regional Transit District: regional service, (505) 629-4725, www.ncrtd.org Taos Regional Airport: general aviation (575) 758-4995, www.taosairport.org

HEALTH SERVICES Holy Cross Hospital (575) 758-8883, www.taoshospital.org Taos Urgent Care (575) 751-1006 Taos VA Clinic (575) 751-0328 Mountain Home Health Care (575) 758-4786, www.mtnhomehealth.com

University of New Mexico-Taos, University of New Mexico Bachelor and Graduate Programs

Tri-County Community Services (mental health) (575) 758-1125

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

Taos Women’s Health Institute (575) 751-0334, www.taoswomenshealth.org

General: Taos Youth and Family Center, www.taosyouth.com, (575)758-4160, with game room, video games, swimming pool, ice rink; Fred Baca Park, Kit Carson Park Hiking/Biking: Carson National Forest, www. fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; Bureau of Land Management, Taos Field Office, (575) 758-8851;

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DRIVING DISTANCES Santa Fe: 70 miles Albuquerque: 131 miles Denver: 287 miles Dallas: 674 miles Phoenix: 595 miles

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Susanna Starr

of Starr Interiors

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BY CINDY BROWN | PHOTO BY KATHARINE EGLI

Weaving a connection between Mexico and Taos:

Starr Interiors Celebrates 40 years

Enter the courtyard of Starr Interiors and be transported to Mexico. The courtyard is filled with richly colored red and orange weavings, blooming flowers, and music. Located in an adobe building from the 1840s, the gallery features Zapotec Indian textiles from Mexico.

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tarr Interiors was born when Susanna Starr began visiting Mexico in the 1970s. “I didn’t really choose to have a rug gallery in Taos, the business chose me. Forty years ago, I drove down a long dirt road, filled with pot holes, to a little-known weaving village outside Oaxaca, Mexico,” she says.

Starr brought back rugs and sold them immediately. Soon, she had set up business in a kiosk inside the Ice Cream Parlor on Taos Plaza, selling rugs and other crafts from Mexico. As the rug business grew, it moved to its current location, next to the Taos Inn, in the space formerly home to the legendary clothing store, Martha of Taos. At first, the rugs, tapestries, and pillows filled two rooms, and then a few more, until Starr Interiors took on its current configuration of six rooms around the colorful courtyard.

Warm and authentic describes the weavings in the showroom and also Starr’s approach to business. Starr says the rugs take many months to complete. They are made by hand, with dye that is prepared outside in cauldrons over an open fire. The rich colors are meant to last a lifetime, a welcome contrast to our consumer culture, in which many things are mass-produced and meant to be thrown away.

For Starr, the work is all about a heart connection with the weavers and their creations. “We are not just selling a product, we are selling part of a person’s life,” she says.

Starr personally oversees the selection of all the pieces. She knows each of the weavers and considers them friends. Now, she is working with the sons and daughters and even the grandchildren of the original weavers she first met in Mexico. Starr glows with pride when she reports many of the grandchildren have been able to go to universities and become lawyers, doctors, and engineers. She is modest about the role she has played in bringing economic prosperity to the village, but her daughter, Amy Starr, says the fair trade practices employed by her mother have been instrumental in creating the resources for the weavers to send their children to excellent schools.

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Susanna Starr’s involvement in the rug-making process extends to creating some of the unique designs seen on the weavings.

“Line of the Spirit” is a hand-crafted designer collection that she has been involved with for almost 25 years. This line features petroglyphs-like symbols and global tribal patterns, but the symbols are interpreted in new ways. Starr says “art is a reflection of human culture and history, but design should continue to evolve. Change is critical to keeping an art form alive and vital.”

Local buyers form the foundation of her customer base, but those visiting from out of town also are charmed by the weavings. Starr says there is a kind of magic that takes place when people visit the gallery. They usually arrive with a casual interest in making a purchase in the future or just curiosity about the beautiful pieces.

She watches as people walk around, taking in the large weavings on the walls and floors — some with rich vibrant earth tones and others in jewel-like colors. As a visitor to the gallery touches the weavings, they begin to connect with the hand-made care that created the piece. A relationship is formed between the creator and the buyer.

Starr sees herself as a conduit between the weavers and the person who purchases a piece. The weavers share a part of their lives through their work. Starr brings it into the light at her gallery, so it can become a part of someone’s home and life — a complete circle, she says.

In celebration of Starr Interior’s 40th anniversary, Starr’s book “Our Interwoven Lives with the Zapotec Weavers: An Odyssey of the Heart” was published earlier this year. With photos by her partner, John Lamkin, the book tells the story of the parallels between three generations of weavers and Starr’s own life.

In conjunction with the Wool Festival, Starr Interiors is having a weaving demonstration featuring Zapotec weavers Saturday, Oct. 4.

Starr Interiors is located at 117 Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

For information, call (575) 758-3065 or visit the website at www.starr-interiors.com.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

The town of Red River nestles along the Red River, a mountain tributary to the Río Grande.

The settlement sits at 8,750 feet elevation, surrounded by Carson National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The climate is montane and alpine, with winter lows below zero and summer highs in the 70s. Thunderstorms often roll through on summer afternoons.

Gold miners first settled the area in the mid1800s. These days, the local economy relies upon winter tourists who ski and snowboard, and summer tourists who come to hike, mountain bike, drive ATVs and relax in the cool temperatures.

Some 1,200 seasonal homes house many of these visitors. Red River Ski Area rises to the south of town with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet. The mountain includes 58 trails and six lifts on 290 acres, and typically attracts more than 120,000 ticket-buyers in a winter season. In the summer, lifts run for mountain bikers, hikers and sightseers.

For a fee, wintertime enthusiasts can explore the 21 miles of groomed skiing and snowshoeing trails at Enchanted Forest Cross Country and Snowshoe Area, located three miles east of town. In town, private rental services lease out snowmobiles and ATVs, and trail riding on horses is a popular summer activity.

The town of Red River administers municipal services for residents, visitors and nearly 200

Photo by Tina Larkin

RED RIVER

businesses in the community. The town hosts a number of popular summertime events, beginning with the Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally that typically attracts more than 20,000 motorcyclists for the long weekend.

National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; popular trails including Red River Nature Trail, Columbine Trail, Sawmill Park Trail, Middlefork Trail, Goose Creek Trail

POPULATION

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Estimated 2012: 475 year-round; approx. 4,000 seasonal

Mayor/town council and town administrator, with mayor and four councilors serving four-year, staggered terms; www.redriver.org, (575) 754-2277

Sources: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; Red River Comprehensive Plan

TAXES

Fishing: Red River; Town Ponds

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Gross Receipts Tax: 8.4375 percent Lodgers Tax: 5.0 percent Residential Tax Rate: 18.522 mills

Red River Miner’s Transit: free year-round service, with door-to-door service, redriver.org/ public-transit, (575) 770-5959; town-operated heliport

Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; N.M. Department of Finance and Administration

HEALTH SERVICES

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

Main Street Medical Clinic, 421 East Main St., (575) 754-6330: Family health and urgent care.

Questa Independent School District: Red River Valley Charter School, Questa Elementary, Questa Middle School, Questa High School, Cimarrón School District: Eagle Nest Elementary, Eagle Nest Middle School, Cimarrón High School, Moreno Valley High School

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES General: Brandenburg Park, Woerndle Park, Mallette Park, Hiking/Biking/ATV-Snowmobiling: Carson

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UltiMed Clinic (winter only), urgent care, in Lift House building of the Red River Ski Area, 200 A Pioneer Road; ultimed.com/pages/red.html, (575) 754-1773

DRIVING DISTANCES Taos: 36 miles Santa Fe: 106 miles Albuquerque: 165 miles Denver: 275 miles Dallas: 648 miles Oklahoma City: 511 miles

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ANGEL FIRE

COMMUNITY PROFILE Angel Fire is located at an elevation of 8,382 feet above sea level in the high Moreno Valley of Colfax County. The climate mirrors the Rocky Mountain setting that includes some of the highest peaks in New Mexico. About 210 inches of snow typically fall on Angel Fire in the winter, and average temperatures range between zero and 30 degrees F. Summertime highs rarely exceed 80 degrees F., with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cool off midday temperatures.

Surrounded by U.S. National Forest and private ranches, the incorporated Village of Angel Fire covers 18,450 acres. The village includes the general aviation Colfax County Airport and the Angel Fire Ski & Golf Resort, a private membership community overseen by the Association of Angel Fire Property Owners.

The resort hasw more than a thousand private homes, a 500-acre ski and snowboard mountain, a championship golf course, country club, fishing lake and other amenities for member-landowners.

Non-members can pay to use most resort facilities.

A favored hunting ground for the Utes, the Moreno Valley grew in the 1860s with the discovery of gold. Ranching dominated the local scene until the 1960s, when the first ski runs of Angel Fire Resort were cut on Aqua Fria Peak.

Tourism fuels the local economy, although several large working ranches still operate in the area.

Trails; Elliott Barker Trail Complex; Greenbelt Trails; Oeste Vista; Lake and Lady Slipper Trails

POPULATION Estimated 2012: 1,181 year-round; approx. 2,000 summer

Fishing: Eagle Nest Lake State Park, (575) 377-1594; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal.

Source: UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research; local Realtors

Athletics: Angel Fire Sports Complex – soccer, softball, rugby

TAXES

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Gross Receipts Tax: 7.4375 percent Lodger’s Tax: 5 percent Sports & Recreation Fee: 2.4 percent Residential Tax Rate: 20.272 mills Average Colfax County Property Tax: $458/year on $150,000 property value

Village Council with four members and mayor, four-year, staggered terms: www.angelfirenm.gov

Source: N.M. Dept. of Revenue; N.M. Department of Finance and Administration

Moreno Valley Health Care Clinic 11 Elliott Barker Road No. A (575) 377-3301

SCHOOLS

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION None

HEALTH SERVICES

Cimarrón Municipal School District: Cimarrón Elementary/Middle School; Eagle Nest Elementary/Middle School; Cimarrón High School; Moreno Valley High School

UltiMed Clinic Ski Patrol Building Angel Fire Ski Resort (open in winter only) (575) 377-1805

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

DRIVING DISTANCES

Hiking/Biking/Snowmobiling: Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal; popular trails including Sendoro and Bobcat

Santa Fe: 92 miles Albuquerque: 154 miles Denver: 295 miles Dallas: 659 miles

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Stanley R. Samuels, Qualifying Broker PO Box 122, Angel Fire, NM 87710 575.377.6651 | 800.284.0378 | Fax 575.377.2978 Cell 575.447.6295 | stan@northcountrynm.com www.aboutnorthcountry.com Property Management | Summer & Ski Vacaction Rentals | Ranch Land | Acreage | Lots | Houses | Condominiums | Cabins

Wonderful Mountain Hideaway

3 BR/2 BA 1680SF 1200SF detached Garage 14.635 Acres.

Property can be subdivided new roof. Stunning views of Eagle Nest Lake, Wheeler Peak, and the Valley. MLS #93856 $325,000

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

2 BR/2 BA 1372SF Open Living, dining, & kitchen with lots of windows. Fabulous deck. 2 lots combined within walking distance to Monte Verde Lake. MLS #94346 $279,000

Wonderful House Nestled in Aspen & Pines

4BD/3BA 4540 SF on 5 acres, Huge Garage 800SF, Large loft & Large family room. Open living, dining, & kitchen. Breathtaking Views. MLS #94322 $549,000

Stunning Mountain Home

3BR/3BA 2640SF including large loft, 2 wood burning fireplaces, attached 2 Car Garage, Beautiful wood decks. Near Monte Verde Lake and National Park. MLS #94483 $369,00

Gorgeous Mountain Home

Beautiful 2268SF, 4 Bdrm/2 Bath home with a spacious loft. This home has a 326 sq. ft. attached garage with workshop and a 1026 sq. ft. Wraparound Porch. RV Hookup. Near Monte Verde Lake. MLS #94427 $449,500

Val Verde Subdivision

2 BR/2 BA Wood deck. Wooded Breathtaking Views!

Convenient to skiing, golfing, ATV trails, hiking, biking. MLS #95841 $139,000

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QUESTA

COMMUNITY PROFILE The incorporated area of the Village of Questa encompasses 5.1 square miles around the confluence of the Red River (Río Colorado) and Cabresto Creek – both tributaries of the Río Grande. The area is bounded by the Latir massif of the southern Sangre de Cristo Range to the east -- with Venado Peak (12,734 feet) as the highest – and the Guadalupe Mountains and the Río Grande Gorge to the west.

At 7,461 feet elevation, residents of Questa and the surrounding community experience at highdesert climate, with summer highs in the 80s and winter lows in the single digits.

Located between the San Luis Valley and Taos, Questa has long been a gateway for travelers heading north or south. The ancient trade route Kiowa Trail ran nearby, connecting tribes to the north with Río Grande Pueblos. Later, French fur traders used the route to reach the trading center in Taos and, in the 17th century, Hispanic land grantees settled in the area. Many land grant heirs still live on their original properties.

Agriculture has long been a mainstay of the Questa economy. Irrigation acequias draw water off the rivers and streams, and distribute it to hay, alfalfa and winter wheat fields surrounding the community. Raising sheep once dominated livestock production, but that enterprise has been largely been replaced by cattle ranching. Local forest traditions of wood gathering, piñon nut collection, grazing and hunting still persist.

In 2014, Chevron Mining closed its molybdenum operation and began reclamation of the Red River. In conjunction, Questa leaders have pushed to increase tourism in the scenic village, promoting fishing along the Red River and hiking in the mountains as the main attractions.

The village has opened a hiking trail from the village to the BLM’s Wild Rivers Recreation Area, which sits at the confluence of the Red River and Río Grande, and the downtown area has had a facelift. Passersby often pause in town to eat at a half-dozen restaurants that boast spicy Northern New Mexico cuisine.

Another attraction is the historic San Antonio de Padua church that is undergoing massive renovations, funding by local donations and performed by Questeños, after a wall collapsed and church leaders in Santa Fe considered closing it down.

POPULATION Estimated Questa 2012: 1,760 Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

TAXES Gross Receipts Tax: 8.1875 percent Residential Tax Rate: 16.108 mills Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; N.M. Department of Finance and Administration

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED Alta Vista Elementary and Intermediate School, Questa Junior and Senior High School, Roots & Wings Charter School

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FORM OF GOVERNMENT Mayor/Village Council, with mayor and four council members, serving 4-year, staggered terms; www.laplaza.org/ government/questa, (575) 586-0694

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES Hiking/Camping/Fishing: Trails and waterways in the Carson Nat’l Forest, Questa Ranger District, (575) 586-0520, www.fs.usda.gov/carson; hiking and river access to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, (575) 758-8851, www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/ prog/recreation/taos/wild_rivers_rec_area. html; Río Grande del Norte National Monument, (575) 586-1150, www.blm.gov/nm/ Ríograndedelnorte; Las Vistas de Questa trail

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION North Central Regional Transit District: regional service, (505) 629-4725, www.ncrtd.org; Questa Municipal Airport, general aviation, www.airnav. com/airport/N24; (575) 613-2853

DRIVING DISTANCES Denver: 262 miles Albuquerque: 154 miles Santa Fe: 94 miles Taos: 24 miles Red River: 12 miles

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real estate finance | Ted Dimond

Smaller can be better and more beautiful

BY TED DIMOND

“Wisdom demands a new orientation of science and technology towards the organic, the gentle, the non-violent, the elegant and beautiful.” E. F. Schumacher - “Small Is Beautiful: Economics As If People Mattered” Written in 1973, “Small Is Beautiful: Economics As If People Mattered,” is a collection of essays written by British economist E F Shumacher. It is a book that asks us to look beyond the basic assumptions of modern economics, i.e., that bigger is better and progress depends upon continued growth and expansion. These ideas that govern so many economic decisions locally, national and globally are challenged by Schumacher and challenged by some of the ideas and philosophies expressed by the homes and homeowners in this edition of Enchanted Homes. “[A modern economist] is used to measuring the ‘standard of living’ by the amount of annual consumption, assuming all the time that a man who consumes more is ‘better off’ that a man who consumes less. A Buddhist economist would consider this approach excessively irrational: since consumption is merely a means to human well-being, the aim should be to obtain the maximum of well-being with the minimum of consumption. . . . The less toil there is, the more time and strength is left for artistic creativity. Modern economics, on the other hand, considers consumption to be the sole end and purpose of all economic activity.” E.F. Schumacher The average size home in the U.S. grew from 1,780 square feet in 1978 to 2,479 in 2007. Increased material wealth, the endless search for personal prestige and an overall attitude that bigger is always better all have contributed to this trend.

One of the benefits of the recent housing crisis may be that we reconsider the virtue of enormous trophy homes which make less and less sense from an economic and equally important ecologically perspective. Large homes cost more to build, to heat and to maintain and repair.

The advantages of small homes can go beyond simple economic calculations. Living in a smaller space can lead to a less cluttered and complicated life and the satisfaction that one’s environmental impact is reduced. Small homes emphasize design and function often catalyzing the homeowner to develop more dual purpose functions of space and technology.

Considering building or buying a small home makes sense for many of the reasons described above and within this issue, but there remains a certain institutional discrimination against this trend. In many places building

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codes require a minimum-sized building and lending institutions are generally reluctant to lend for “unique” properties.

Lenders depend upon a market appraisal to establish the value of the home they are financing. The appraiser is required to find at least three other homes that are similar in size , and layout, that are nearby and have sold in the last six months. This is much easier to accomplish if one is financing a home in a subdivision where all homes resemble each other.

Small homes tend to present unique features and layouts that leave lenders insecure about market value. This is why lenders tend to run behind housing trends and only catch up when the market has demonstrated through sales the appeal of new technologies and home building philosophies.

This was true with homes built from untypical materials such as straw bale and and pumice as well as the brilliant Earthships famously conceived and developed in our community. Lending, which was difficult to obtain for these “alternative” technologies, loosened as alternative homes became more plentiful and appraisers could establish acceptable market value by comparing them to other homes built in similar ways from similar materials.

Gore Vidal famously referred to the U.S.A. as the United States of Amnesia. Back in the ’70s there was the “gas crisis.” Because of long lines at the station and escalating prices for gas we vowed to build smaller cars that consumed less gas. We quickly forgot once gas prices eased and automobiles grew larger and more piggish.

As a country we not only abandoned those earlier vows, we overcompensated for the associated fears by defying some intuitive sense that we were heading in the wrong direction. Bigger became not only better but essential to our sense of identity.

Perhaps we’ll do better this time and learn from the current housing and economic crisis that smaller can be better and more beautiful and that bigger is not the goal nor is constant growth a reasonable foundation for economic and environmental sustenance. As you ponder this take a look at some of the small beautiful homes displayed in this issue and maybe pick up a copy of E.F Schumacher’s book at the library or your local bookstore.

Ted Dimond has lived in Taos since 1976. He has been a residential mortgage broker since 1994 and has owned and operated Dimond Mortgage with his wife Vanessa since 2003. Ted can be reached via email Ted@dimondmortgage.com.

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CERRO

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GET TO KNOW THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE

The Enchanted Circle encompasses Taos, Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Red River and Questa. Known for its magnificent scenery and outdoor activities, the Enchanted Circle makes an outstanding day trip. Drive time is approximately 3 1/2 hours, but make plans for frequent stops along the way. It’s worth the extra time to discover the hidden treasures of Northern New Mexico.

TOWN OF TAOS

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB, STAKEOUT AREA

Taos Plaza rests at the heart of the historic district, surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants within easy walking distance, in the midst of quiet residential areas. It has a relatively flat landscape filled with cottonwood trees.

Average home sale price: $233,704

A relatively new area of development with broad expanses of land affording unbroken mountain views, as well as the piñon-and-juniper covered “Outlaw Hill,” where Old West outlaws hid out from the law.

Average home sale price: $413,250

RANCHOS DE TAOS, TALPA, LLANO QUEMADO

BLUEBERRY HILL An area of sagebrush mesas which a popular area for houses.

Average home sale price: $308,477

UPPER LAS COLONIAS A varied area of sagebrush and juniper, with easy access to the town of Taos and affordable home options.

Average home sale price: $207,807

ARROYO HONDO, HONDO MESA

Home of the most photographed church in the country (San Francisco de Asís), Ranchos de Taos is accented with quaint adobe structures, galleries and shops. High terrain and ridges afford views of the Río Grande Gorge and mountains.

Ranchos de Taos average home sale price: $150,683 Talpa average home sale price: $241,083 Llano Quemado average home sale price: $213,800

WEIMER FOOTHILLS

A village of old adobes and other dwellings along the Río Hondo, with a rolling high desert mesa stretching toward the Río Grande Gorge. Includes popular fishing spots, as well as the historic John Dunn Bridge.

Arroyo Hondo average home sale price: $112,000 Hondo Mesa average home sale price: $167,000

An upscale neighborhood of rolling hills It is close to schools, Holy Cross Hospital and the Taos Youth and Family Center.

Building restrictions keep mountain and foothill views relatively unbroken.

Average home sale price: $406,694

ARROYO SECO, EL SALTO, DES MONTES

El Prado is comprised of meadows and ranch lands with small shops, cafes and other businesses along the highway.

Ranchitos and Los Córdovas are similar but more residential.

All have excellent views of Taos Mountain.

El Prado average home sale price: $325,173 Lower Ranchitos average home sale price: $340,000 Upper Ranchitos Average home sale price: N/A Los Córdovas average home sale price: $310,000

Arroyo Seco is a picturesque village of galleries, shops and cafes, surrounded by the beautiful landscape and gorgeous views of the mountains. El Salto and Des Montes have rolling terrain with orchards and ranches.

Arroyo Seco average home sale price: $318,100 El Salto average home sale price: $468,500 Des Montes average home sale price: $378,213

TAOS SKI VALLEY, VALDEZ

EL PRADO, RANCHITOS, CÓRDOVAS

ANGEL FIRE

Taos Ski Valley is world-renowned with both national and international clientele. Most of the businesses are open yearround for outdoor enthusiasts of every season. Valdez sits at the foot of the canyon accessing Taos Ski Valley, providing high-altitude living amidst woodlands and valleys along the Río Hondo.

TSV average home sale price: $293,910 Valdez average home sale price: $435,000

TAOS CANYON, CAÑÓN This area is replete with hiking trails and campgrounds.

Picturesque views of the mountainsides and the Rio Fernando combine to form a lush, green landscape.

Taos Canyon average home sale price: $216,667 Cañón average home sale price: $424,333

Cradled in the beautiful Moreno Valley, Angel Fire is a favorite destination for skiers in the winter and golfers, hikers and music lovers in the summer.

Average home sale price: $292,632

RED RIVER This historic ski town invites visitors to explore its Wild West history along with its many shops and restaurants.

Surrounded by the Carson National Forest, the village rests in a valley, with the Red River running through it.t Average home sale price: $251,4967

QUESTA An agricultural and mining town at the mouth of the Red River, with a compact downtown of shops and restaurants, and a variety of rural housing tucked between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Río Grande Gorge.

Average home sale price: $113,698

Information was provided by Jim Kimmons of Gallery Realty (www.galleryrealtyoftaos.com) and trulia.com. DISCLAIMER: Statistics are based on MLS information for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Neither the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico nor the Taos County Association of REALTORS® guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data is maintained by the Taos County Association of REALTORS® and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory Representing a wide range of businesses and professionals serving the Taos County area ACCOUNTANTS / BOOKKEEPING Desert Rose Bookkeeping and Tax Center (575) 751-7773 107 Plaza Garcia Suite F, Taos, NM 87571 Swinehart CPA, PC 575-758-4111 515 Gusdorf Road Suite 3, Taos, NM 87571 www.swinehartcpa.com Taos Financial Strategies 575 758-5835 100 D South Taos Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 TaosCPA, LLC 575-758-3964 ext 201 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #170, Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosCPA.com

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & DESIGN

Cisneros Arts (575) 737-9400 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529 www.cisnerosarts.com El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson, Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com Jerry Mann Studio Gallery (912) 223-2628 136 Bent St., Taos, NM 87571 www.artofmann.com Kleefeld Paintings (575) 751-4608

By Appointment Please Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.kleefeldart.com

101.9 FM Radio KTAO 575-758-5826 #9 State Road 150, Taos, NM 87571 www.ktao.com

OptiMysm 575-741-8545 126 West Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmetaphysicalshop.com

Acorn Graphics 575-758-0469 219 Cruz Alta Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.acorngraphicstaos.com

Santos Y Mas (575) 776-2088 484 Hwy. 150, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.santosymas.com

Awakening in Taos, LLC (831) 402-1373 518 Old Santa Fe Trail #277, Santa Fe, NM 87505 awakeningintaos.com

Taos Artist Organization (TAO) Taos, NM 87571 www.taostudiotour.com

Burning Star Design & Graphics (575) 613-2796 1304 B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.BurningStarDesign.com DMC Broadcasting, Inc. 575-758-4491 125 A Camino de La Merced, Taos, NM 87571 www.radiointaos.com Griffin and Associates 575-741-7524 524 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite H Taos, NM 87571 www.griffinassoc.com Feel Design Associates (575) 776-8224 182 Highway 230, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.feeldesignassociates.com TaosAndMore.com 619-889-1672 La Loma Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosandmore.com Webb Design Inc. (575) 758-3447 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 100 Taos, NM 87571 www.webbdesigninc.com

Taos Clay Studio 307-272-8388 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529 www.taosclay.com Touchstone Gallery (575) 737-5001 110 S. Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.touchstone-gallery.net Touchstone Inn - Spa & Gallery (575) 758-0192 110 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.touchstoneinn.com

ASSISTED LIVING Taos Retirement Village (575) 758-8248 414 Camino de la Placita #24, Taos, NM 87571 taosretirementvillage.com The Bridge At Alamosa (719) 587-3514 3407 Carroll Street, Alamosa, CO 81101 www.alamosabridge.com

ASSOCIATIONS Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 #72 State Road 196, Costilla, NM 87524 www.riocostillapark.com

Will Panzer (575) 779-8829 34 Archuleta Rd Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taos-trade-n-post.com

Taos County Association of REALTORS® 575-758-7411 1210 H Salazar Road, Taos, NM 87571 taosmls.net

ALCOHOL SERVER EDUCATION

Armstrong & Armstrong, PC (575) 751-4818 218 Beimer St., Taos, NM 87571 www.taoslaw.com

ATTORNEYS

David Parham, ASE Instructor (505) 715-0003 1932 Regency Park Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 www.nmserverpermit.com

ARTISTS & GALLERIES

Clifford J. Johnson, Esq. PA 575-758-4261 428 Theodora St., Taos, NM 87571

Artworks Studio (530) 386-5548 Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 www.jimcoxartworks.net

Manzanares Law Office (575) 770-0902 428 Theodora Street, PO Box 312 Taos, NM 87571 taosattorney.net

Chimayo Trading del Norte 575-758-0504 #1 St. Francis Church Plaza Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.chimayotrading.com

Raab & Raab, PC 575-737-0901 827 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.divorcesource.com/professionals/RaabLaw/

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AUDIO ENGINEER Soundworks 575-751-3922 Taos, NM 87571 www.soundworksnm.com

AUTO DEALERS, REPAIRS, SUPPLIES Friday Motors, Inc. (575) 758-2252 1040 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.fridaymotors.com Start to Finish (575) 758-9808 1040 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

AVIATION SERVICES Taos Aviation Services Inc. 575-737-9790 Taos Regional Airport Taos, NM 87571 www.riograndeair.com

BANKS/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Centinel Bank of Taos 575-758-6700 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.centinelbank.com Guadalupe Credit Union (505) 982-8942 115 La Posta Road, Suite C, Taos, NM 87571 www.guadalupecu.org New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union 575-758-8465 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #140, Taos, NM 87571 www.nmefcu.com Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.bankingunusual.com Platinum Relations (719) 475-2030 3107 W. Colorado Ave, Suite 269 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Nelson@platinumrelations.com

BANQUET/MEETING FACILITIES

The Adobe Bar 575-758-2233 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.adobebar.com The Alley Cantina 575-758-2121 121 Teresina Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.alleycantina.com El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com El Taoseño Restaurant 575-758-4142 819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoseno.com Eske’s Brew Pub & Eatery 575-758-1517 106 Des Georges Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.eskesbrewpub.com Midtown Market & Lounge (575) 776-1680 680 State Road 522, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 www.midtownms.com Taos Mesa Brewing (575) 758-1900 20 ABC Mesa Road, El Prado, NM 87571 www.taosmesabrewing.com The Gorge Bar & Grill (575) 758-8866 103 E. Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.thegorgebarandgrill.com

BED & BATH RETAIL Taos Lifestyle & Sleep Sanctuary (575) 758-5885 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C4, Taos, NM 87571 www.sleepsanctuary.com

BED & BREAKFAST Adobe & Pines Bed & Breakfast Inn 575-751-0947 4107 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.adobepines.com

Celebrations Event Rentals, LLC 575-758-8463 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscelebrates.com

American Artists Gallery House Bed & Breakfast 575-758-4446 132 Frontier Lane, Taos, NM 87571-0584 www.taosbedandbreakfast.com

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com

Amizette Inn & Restaurant 575-776-2451 1295 NM Highway 150, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.amizetteinn.com

Mabel Dodge Luhan House & Conference Center 575-751-9686 240 Morada Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.mabeldodgeluhan.com Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center 575-758-2254 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.sagebrushinn.com Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518, Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com Taos Country Club (575) 758-7300 54 Golf Course Drive Ranchos deTaos, NM 87557 www.taoscountryclub.info

BARS & LOUNGES 5 Star Burgers (575) 758-8484 1032 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.5starburgers.com

Burch Street Casitas (575) 737-9038 310 Burch StreetTaos, NM 87571 www.casitasintaos.com Casa Benavides Bed & Breakfast Inn (575) 758-1772 137 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taos-casabenavides.com Casa Gallina 575-758-2306 609 Callejon Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.casagallina.net Cottonwood Inn Bed & Breakfast 575-776-5826 2 State Route 230, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.taos-cottonwood.com Dreamcatcher Bed & Breakfast 575-758-0613 416 La Lomita Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.dreambb.com Gandy Dancer Bed & Breakfast Inn 575-756-21914 299 Maple Avenue, Chama, NM 87520 www.gandydancerbandb.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory Hacienda del Sol Bed & Breakfast 575-758-0287 109 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoshaciendadelsol.com

Dr. Richard Kaye 888-809-8779 Taos, NM 87571 www.richardkaye.com

John Dunn Shops 575-758-8110 124 Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.johndunnshops.com

Sun God Lodge 575-758-3162 919 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.sungodlodge.com

La Dona Luz Inn, An Historic Bed & Breakfast 575-758-9000 206 Des Georges Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.stayintaos.com

CAMPING

JR Clothing 575-758-2873 101-A Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES & CONTRACTORS

La Posada de Taos (800) 645-4803 309 Juanita Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.laposadadetaos.com Martinez y Ewens Anasazi Ranch 575-587-1939 138A Upper Llano Road-Llano, NM Llano, NM 87543 www.AnasaziRanch.com Old Taos Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast 575-758-5448 1028 Witt Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.oldtaos.com

Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 4003 Highway 68, Taos, NM 87571 www.losriosriverrunners.com Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 #72 State Road 196, Costilla, NM 87524 www.riocostillapark.com

CAR RENTAL Enterprise Rent-a-Car (575) 758-5553 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste 1 Southside Plaza Taos, NM 87571 www.enterprise.com

CASINOS

Moxie (575) 758-1256 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com Mudd N Flood 575-751-9100 103 A. Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571 Substance of Taos (575) 751-0992 102 Dona Luz, Taos, NM 87571 www.substanceoftaosnm.com Taos Cyclery (575) 758-5551 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 3A Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscyclery.com

Touchstone Inn - Spa & Gallery (575) 758-0192 110 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.touchstoneinn.com

Buffalo Thunder Resort (505) 455-5555 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506 www.buffalothunderresort.com

BICYCLE SHOP / RENTAL

Ohkay Casino Resort 505-747-1668 P.O. Box 1270, Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566 www.ohkay.com

Taos Mountain Outfitters featuring The Good Sole 575-758-9292 113 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 info@taosmountainoutfitters.com

Taos Mountain Casino (575) 737-0777 700 Veterans Highway, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmountaincasino.com

Viva Sports & JC Penny Catalog Store 575-737-0100 1128-B Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

CELL PHONES

COMPUTER SERVICES & SUPPLIES

Choice Wireless 800-CHOICE9 www.nm.choice-wireless.com/

Brownrice Internet, Inc. (575) 758-4175 201 Camino de la Merced, Taos, NM 87571 www.brownrice.com

Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.cottamsskishops.com Gearing Up Bicycle Shop 575-751-0365 129 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.gearingupbikes.com Taos Cyclery (575) 758-5551 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 3A Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscyclery.com

BOOK STORES Moby Dickens Bookshop 575-758-3050 124 A Bent Street,Taos, NM 87571 www.mobydickens.com

BUILDING MATERIALS Dahl Taos 575-737-5483 800 Bond Drive, Taos, NM 87571 www.dahlplumbing.com Habitat For Humanity ReStore (575) 776-2165 16 State Road 522, El Prado, NM 87571 www.taoshabitat.org/restore/index.php Randall Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 575-758-2271 315 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM www.randalltaos.com

Ensignal (575) 737-0858 1010 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite B Taos, NM 87571 taos@ensignal.com

CHURCHES Heart of the Sacred-Healing Arts Center (575) 779-1363 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.IamthatIamMinistries.net

Rio Grande Ace Hardware II Pueblo Allegre Mall Taos, NM 87571 Sierra Pacific Windows (575) 751-3933 212 Bendix, Suite A, Taos, NM 87571 www.sierrapacificwindows.com Sustainable Builders, LLC (575) 770-2509 PO Box 644 El Prado, NM 87529 www.sustainablebuilders.net Taos Sunrise Builders 575-770-9981 1110 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.taossunrisebuilders.com Wayne Rutherford General Contractor, Inc. 575-751-7028 219 Cruz Alta Rd. Taos, NM 87571 www.taosdesignbuild.com

COPIES Copy Queen of Taos (575) 758-3999 216K Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 copyqueenoftaos.com

COUNSELING & THERAPY

High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com

Community Against Violence, Inc. (575) 758-8082 945 Salazar Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosCAV.org

CLEANING SERVICES & SUPPLIES

CLOTHING Blue Fish Clothing 575-758-7474 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529 www.bluefishclothing.com

Albuquerque Image Products 505-881-6266 2420 Comanche Road, Albuquerque, NM 87107 www.albimage.com

Paradise Power Company, Inc (575) 737-5896 1036 Reed St, Unit A, Taos, NM 87571 www.ppcsolar.com

El Pueblo Lodge & Condominiums (575) 758-8700 412 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.elpueblolodge.com

UniFirst Corporation 505-298-1882 215 Altez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 www.unifirst.com

BUSINESS MACHINES

Olguin’s Sawmill (575) 758-1506 24930 W. HWY 64, Taos, NM 87571 www.olguinssawmill.com

St. James Episcopal Church 575-758-2790 208 Camino de Santiago, Taos, NM 87571 www.stjamestaos.org

Rio Grande Ace Hardware II Pueblo Allegre Mall Taos, NM 87571

Empowerment Experts (575) 751-3777 356 Monte Vista Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.empowermentexperts.com

Burch Street Casitas (575) 737-9038 310 Burch Street Taos, NM 87571 www.casitasintaos.com

Hawk Mechanical, LLC 575-758-4433 1132 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 hawkmechanical.net

Casa de Melissa - Taos Vacation Rentals 415-497-7761 110 Dona Luz, Taos, NM 87571

Taos Sanitary Supply, LLC (formerly Unisource) 575-751-3550 P.O. Box 1297, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

CONDOMINIUMS/APARTMENTS

Earthship Biotecture 575-751-0462 2 Earthship Way, Tres Piedras, NM 87577 www.earthship.com

Sangre de Cristo Lutheran Church 575 758-5944 116 Dona Ana Dr., Taos, NM 87571 www.taoslutheran.org

Rio Grande Ace Hardware & Building Materials 575-758-4268 1381 South Santa Fe Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosacehomedesigncenter.com

Sierra Pacific Windows (575) 751-3933 212 Bendix, Suite A Taos, NM 87571 www.sierrapacificwindows.com

Siriusware, Inc (575) 751-8202 302 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 www.siriusware.com

Archetype Design 591 Piedmont Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.vishumagee.com

Community Against Violence, Thrift Store (575) 758-8082 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosCAV.org Gearing Up Bicycle Shop 575-751-0365 129 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.gearingupbikes.com

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Kandahar Condominiums 575-776-2226 35 Firehouse Road Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.kandahar-taos.com Kokopelli Property Management Taos, Santa Fe, Angel Fire (855) 838-8763 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 2, Taos, NM 87571 www.kokoproperty.com/?NCK=TCC Premiere Properties Vacation Rentals 575-758-1811 1423 Couse Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosvacationhomes.com Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge Taos: A Condo Resort (575) 776-2211 88 State Road 150, Taos, NM 87571 www.taostennis.com/

Common Ground Counseling (575) 224-1311 P.O. Box 33, Taos, NM 87571 www.common.ground.counseling.com

DreamTree Project 575-758-9595 128 La Posta Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.dreamtreeproject.org Holy Cross Hospital 575-758-8883 1397 Weimer Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoshospital.org

COUNTRY CLUB Taos Country Club (575) 758-7300 54 Golf Course Drive, Ranchos deTaos, NM 87557 www.taoscountryclub.info

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Centinel Bank of Taos 575-758-6700 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.centinelbank.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory Platinum Relations (719) 475-2030 3107 W. Colorado Ave, Suite 269 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Nelson@platinumrelations.com Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.bankingunusual.com

CULTURAL EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 575-756-2151 500 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM 87520 www.cumbrestoltec.com KTAO-101.9 FM Radio 575-758-5826 #9 State Road 150, Taos, NM 87571 www.ktao.com Tymely Productions 575-770-6400 www.tymelyproductions.com

Taos Community Foundation (575) 737-9300 114 Des Georges Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscf.org TEN Taos Entrepreneurial Network 575-770-1079 1139 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosten.org Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM) (505) 345-5553 6121 Indian School Road, NE, Suite 216 Albuquerque, NM 87110 www.tanm.org

Taos Chamber Music Group (575) 758-0150 591 Piedmont Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoschambermusicgroup.org Taos Fiesta Council 575-758-4568 P.O. Box 3300, Taos, NM 87571 Taos Onstage 575-224-1066 222 Ledoux Street, Taos, NM 87571

Money Now/ Installment Loan Center (575) 758-7822 1204 A Paseo Del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.bankingunusual.com

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Taos Financial Strategies 575 758-5835 100 D South Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571

New Mexico Workforce Connection - Taos (575) 758-4219 1036 Salazar Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.dws.state.nm.us Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (575) 751-1420 1203 King Drive #3, Taos, NM 87571 www.youthcorps.org

ENTREPRENEUR Red Capes 1-800-293-1984 P.O. Box 1635, El Prado, NM 87529 www.redcapes.com Lana Dura 575-751-8535 Taos, NM 87571 www.lanadura.com

Taos Opera Institute (575) 758-5101 PO BOX 3379 Taos, NM 87571 www.taosoi.org

Knight Financial Limited (575) 751-3388 115 La Posta Rd Taos, NM 87571

WESST (505) 988-5030 609 Broadway Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102-2334 www.wesst.org Empowerment Experts (575) 751-3777 356 Monte Vista Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.empowermentexperts.com

Music from Angel Fire (575) 377-3233 3465 Mountain View Blvd. #1 Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.musicfromangelfire.org

Heritage Trust Company of NM 575-758-7700 ext 211 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #170 Taos, NM 87571 www.HTrust.com

WESST (505) 988-5030 609 Broadway Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102-2334 www.wesst.org

FLORIST/GARDEN SUPPLY

Mark Niemiec, D.D.S. 575-758-9777 1399 Weimer Road, Ste 800, Taos, NM 87571

Moxie (575) 758-1256 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com

Rio Grande Ace Hardware & Building Materials 575-758-4268 1381 South Santa Fe Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosacehomedesigncenter.com

Taos Dental Group, Justin Nylund D.D.S. 575 758-8654 1392 Weimer Road,Suite A, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscosmeticdentalcenter.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ BUSINESS RESOURCES

FINANCIAL SERVICES Antonio Lopez - Merrill Lynch 505-982-6516 3451 Via Brisa, Santa Fe, NM 87501 www.fa.ml.com/antonio_lopez1

Los Alamos National Laboratory 888-841-8256 Mailstop A117, Los Alamos, NM 87545 community.lanl.gov

Centinel Bank of Taos 575-758-6700 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.centinelbank.com

Quality New Mexico (505) 944-2001 8205 Spain NE Ste 111, Albuquerque, NM 87125 www.qualitynewmexico.org

Continental Loans BR #1511NM 575-758-8995 1033-B Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.security-finance.com

Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos (575) 737-6214 114 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos , NM 87571 www.nmsbdc.org

Edward Jones 575-737-5772 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Suite 4A El Prado , NM 87571 www.edwardjones.com

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GOLF

GREEN/ SUSTAINABLE

FAIR TRADE

Taos Shortz Film Festival 575-770-4177 www.taosshortz.com

Touchstone Gallery (575) 737-5001 110 S. Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.touchstone-gallery.net

Wanda Lucero State Farm Insurance Agency 575-737-5433 211 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.wandalucero.com

DENTISTS

Taos Dental Group, Dr. Walter E. Jakiela D.D.S. (575) 758-8654 1392 Weimer Road, #A, Taos, NM 87571

GEMS & MINERALS

Taos Country Club (575) 758-7300 54 Golf Course Drive, Ranchos deTaos, NM 87557 www.taoscountryclub.info

TaosEdge (575) 779-3766 Taos, NM 87571 www.taosedge.com

Taos Dental Group, Dr. Charles T. Simms, D.D.S (575) 758-8303 1392 Weimer Road, #B, Taos, NM 87571

Varela’s Flooring Works 575-208-9681 208-C Paseo del Canon East, Taos, NM 87571

The Loan Fund (505) 243-3196 423 Iron Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.loanfund.org

Taos Shortz Film Festival 575-770-4177 www.taosshortz.com

Awakening in Taos, LLC (831) 402-1373 518 Old Santa Fe Trail #277 Santa Fe, NM 87505 awakeningintaos.com

Taos Lifestyle & Sleep Sanctuary (575) 758-5885 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C4, Taos, NM 87571 www.sleepsanctuary.com

Buffalo Thunder Resort (505) 455-5555 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506 www.buffalothunderresort.com

FISHING

FILM & FILM SERVICES

High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com

TaosCPA, LLC 575-758-3964 ext 201 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #170, Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosCPA.com

SMD Zombie Tactical & Taos Hunting Company 575-779-0200 1339 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suites A & B Taos, NM 87571 www.smdzombietatical.com

Northern NM Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Kellie A. Harris (575) 751-9661 1337 Gusdorf Rd., Suite A, Taos, NM 87571 kellieharrisdds.com

Graystone Furniture & The Sofa Gallery 575-751-1266 815 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.graystonefurniture.com

The Enchanted Florist 575-758-3030 Marjorie Perry 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosflorist.com Weed Works’NXS 575-758-4933 7118 Hwy 518 Casa Talpa Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.sturtcman.com

FRAME SHOPS Taos Do-It-Yourself Framing (575) 758-4380 1337 Gusdorf Road Suite L Taos, NM 87571 www.taospictureframing.com

FUNERAL Rivera Hanlon Funeral Home 575-758-3841 818 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

FURNITURE & INTERIORS Country Furnishings of Taos 575-758-4633 534 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.cftaos.com Dan’s Carpet, Tile & Window Coverings 575-758-2420 7237 Hwy 518, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

PPC Solar 575-737-5896 245 Paseo del Canon East, Taos, NM 87571 www.ppcsolar.com Sol Luna Solar 575-758-0524 Dixon, NM 87571 www.sollunasolar.com Sustainable Builders, LLC (575) 770-2509 PO Box 644, El Prado, NM 87529 www.sustainablebuilders.net

GROCERY STORES Albertson’s 575-758-1250 710A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.albertsons.com Cid’s Food Market (575) 758-1148 623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.cidsfoodmarket.com Midtown Market & Lounge (575) 776-1680 680 State Road 522, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 www.midtownms.com Smith’s Food & Drug 575-758-3711 224 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.smithsfoodanddrug.com Taos Farmers’ Market 575-751-5757 Taos, NM 87571 www.taosfarmersmarket.org/bak/

GROUND TRANSPORTATION Enterprise Rent-a-Car (575) 758-5553 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste 1, Southside Plaza Taos, NM 87571 www.enterprise.com North Central Regional Transit District (505) 438-3257 1327 North Riverside Drive Española, NM 84532 www.ncrtd.org

GOLD/DIAMOND BUYER Leshem Diamonds and Gold 575-758-1573 1027 Salazar Road, Suite E, Taos, NM 87571 www.leshemdiamonds.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory HAIR & BEAUTY Hive Salon Oxygen Bar & Gallery 575-758-7790 300 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.hivesalontaos.com

HARDWARE STORES Randall Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 575-758-2271 315 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM www.randalltaos.com Rio Grande Ace Hardware & Building Materials 575-758-4268 1381 South Santa Fe Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosacehomedesigncenter.com Rio Grande Ace Hardware II Pueblo Allegre Mall Taos, NM 87571

Vista Taos 575-758-5858 259 Blueberry Hill Road, El Prado, NM 87529 www.vistataos.com Wholistic Health (505) 603-9888 107 Plaza Garcia Unit B, Taos, NM 87571 www.wholistichealthandhealing.com Women’s Health Institute 575-758-5001 1329 Gusdorf Road, Taos, NM 87571

HIKING Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 4003 Highway 68, Taos, NM 87571 www.losriosriverrunners.com

HOME MAINTENANCE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Chill-Ax! (575) 770-9229 Taos, NM www.chill-ax.com

365 Days of Wellness 505-818-9898 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.365well.org Colonias Chiropractic Center 575-776-1117 P.O. Box 1589, El Prado, NM 87529 www.stretchatwork.com CrossFit Taos 575-224-6398 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.crossfittaos.net Deliberately Fit 575-758-2900 324 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.deliberatelyfit.com Holy Cross Hospital 575-758-8883 1397 Weimer Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoshospital.org Heart of the Sacred-Healing Arts Center (575) 779-1363 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.IamthatIamMinistries.net New Life Pregnancy Center (575) 758-2899 1041 Reed Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.pregnancytaos.com New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance NMHIA (505) 989-1600 P.O. Box 5095 Santa Fe, NM 87502 nmhia.com Northern New Mexico Midwifery Center 575-758-1216 1331 Maestas Rd. Taos, NM 87571 www.midwiferycenter.org Northside Health & Fitness Center 575-751-1242 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529 www.taosnorthsidespa.com/ RealEyes (575) 758-3215 1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste C Taos, NM 87571 www.realeyestaos.com Taos Rock Gym 415-312-4805 1008 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosrock.com

Dan’s Carpet, Tile & Window Coverings 575-758-2420 7237 Hwy 518, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com Hill-Top Roofing (505) 699-8434 1 Los Carrillos Road Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.hill-toproofing.com Terry’s Chimney Service (575) 758-1825 314 D Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.terryschimney.com Varela’s Flooring Works 575-208-9681 208-C Paseo del Canon East, Taos, NM 87571 Vargas Tile Co. Inc. (575) 758-5986 4114 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.vargastile.com

Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Assoc. / TMBRA 575-758-9210 P.O. Box 3096, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosballoonrally.com

HOT SPRINGS

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (505) 583-2233 50 Los Banos Drive, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 www.ojospa.com

HOT TUBS & SPAS Wolfgang’s Spa Works 575-758-1857 1210 J Salazar Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.wolfgangsspaworks.com

HOTELS & MOTELS Alpine Village Suites 575-776-8540 100 Thunderbird Road, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.alpine-suites.com Amizette Inn & Restaurant 575-776-2451 1295 NM Highway 150, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.amizetteinn.com The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant (575) 776-8020 100 Kachina Road, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.thebavarian.com Columbine Inn & Conference Center (575) 776-5723 1288 Highway 150 Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.columbineinntaos.com El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com El Pueblo Lodge & Condominiums (575) 758-8700 412 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.elpueblolodge.com

HORSES/ HORSEBACK RIDING

Gandy Dancer Bed & Breakfast Inn 575-756-21914 299 Maple Avenue, Chama, NM 87520 www.gandydancerbandb.com

AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures, LLC 575-751-6051 Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.aataosskivalleywildernessadventures.com

Hampton Inn Taos (575) 737-5700 1515 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-mexico/ hampton-inn-taos-TAONMHS/index.html

Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 #72 State Road 196, Costilla, NM 87524 www.riocostillapark.com

The Historic Taos Inn (575) 758-2233 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosinn.com

Rio Grande Stables 575-776-5913 Taos Ski Valley, NM www.riograndestables.com

Hotel La Fonda de Taos (575) 758-2211 108 South Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.lafondataos.com

Roadrunner Tours Ltd Riding Stables (575) 377-6416 3377 Highway 434, Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.rtours.com

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza 575-758-4293 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.indianhillsinntaosplaza.com

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Mabel Dodge Luhan House & Conference Center 575-751-9686 240 Morada Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.mabeldodgeluhan.com

Atomic Mgt, LLC (575) 779-8240 P.O. Box 3995 Taos, NM 87571

HOT AIR BALLOONING

TaoShoes (913) 205-9218 133 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571

Eske’s Paradise Balloons 575-751-6098 31 Reynolds Road Taos, NM 87571 www.taosballooning.com

Taos Surgical Specialties (575) 751-0334 Taos Professional Building 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 600 Taos, NM 87571 www.taossurgery.org

Pueblo Balloon Company 575-751-9877 P.O. Box 361, Taos, NM 87571 www.puebloballoon.com

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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (505) 583-2233 50 Los Banos Drive, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 www.ojospa.com Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center 575 758-2254 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.sagebrushinn.com Sun God Lodge 575-758-3162 919 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.sungodlodge.com

Super 8 Motel (575) 758-1088 1347 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.super8taos.com

HOUSING Habitat For Humanity Taos (575) 758-7827 114 E. Alexander Rd. Suite E, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoshabitat.org

HUNTING/FISHING Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.cottamsskishops.com Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 4003 Highway 68, Taos, NM 87571 www.losriosriverrunners.com Martinez y Ewens Anasazi Ranch 575-587-1939 138A Upper Llano Road-Llano, NM Llano, NM 87543 www.AnasaziRanch.com Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 #72 State Road 196, Costilla, NM 87524 www.riocostillapark.com Roadrunner Tours Ltd Riding Stables (575) 377-6416 3377 Highway 434, Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.rtours.com SMD Zombie Tactical & Taos Hunting Company 575-779-0200 1339 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suites A & B Taos, NM 87571 www.smdzombietatical.com Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518, Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com

INSURANCE Brown & Brown Insurance 575-758-2244 627 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 bbnm.com Daniels Insurance, Inc. (505) 982-4302 805 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 www.danielsinsuranceinc.com Farmers Insurance Group, Major Dennis L. Santisteven Agency, Inc. (575) 776-3224 330 D Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.farmersinsurance.com New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance NMHIA (505) 989-1600 P.O. Box 5095, Santa Fe, NM 87502 nmhia.com Peoples Insurance a Division of Centennial Insurance Agency LLC 575-758-8331 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.centennial-ins.com Thomas E. Gutierrez Farmers Insurance Agency (575) 758-4618 1033 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite F Taos, NM 87571 www.farmersagent.com/tgutierrez Wanda Lucero State Farm Insurance Agency 575-737-5433 211 Kit Carson Rd. Taos, NM 87571 www.wandalucero.com

INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNISHINGS Country Furnishings of Taos 575-758-4633 534 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.cftaos.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory Dahl Taos 575-737-5483 800 Bond Drive, Taos, NM 87571 www.dahlplumbing.com Dan’s Carpet, Tile & Window Coverings 575-758-2420 7237 Hwy 518 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Eclipse Blinds 575-758-7188 P.O. Box 290, Taos, NM 87571 www.eclipseblindstaos.com

Moxie (575) 758-1256 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com OptiMysm 575-741-8545 126 West Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmetaphysicalshop.com

KIDS STUFF

Graystone Furniture & The Sofa Gallery 575-751-1266 815 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.graystonefurniture.com High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com Mitango Walls (575) 779-7741 209 A Las Cruces Lane Taos, NM 87571 sites.google.com/site/mitangodesigns

Community Against Violence, Inc. (575) 758-8082 945 Salazar Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosCAV.org Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (575) 758-8855 112 South Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.rmcf.com/nm/taos50464 Twirl Toy Store and Play Space (575) 751-1402 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 www.twirlhouse.com

KITCHEN STORES Taos Cookery 575-758-5435 113 Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscookery.com

Moxie (575) 758-1256 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com

LAUNDRY SERVICES

Varela’s Flooring Works 575-208-9681 208-C Paseo del Canon East, Taos, NM 87571 Vargas Tile Co. Inc. (575) 758-5986 4114 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.vargastile.com

INTERNET SERVICES Brownrice Internet, Inc. (575) 758-4175 201 Camino de la Merced, Taos, NM 87571 www.brownrice.com

Pinch Penny Wash-O-Mat (575) 758-1265 823 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529

LLAMA TREKKING Wild Earth Llama Adventures 1-800-758-LAMA (5262) 3420 Highway 522 Questa, NM 87556 www.LlamaAdventures.com

MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION Bison Star Naturals, LLC 575-776-70074 www.bisonstarnaturals.com Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (505) 983-4612 660 W. San Mateo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

CenturyLink Businesses: 800-603-6000 Residential: 800-244-1111 Taos, NM 87571 www.centurylink.com Gizmo Productions (575) 758-9522 212 Peralta Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.gizmoproductions.com

Taos Mountain Energy Foods (575) 751-3263 115-B Alexander St, Taos, NM 87571

MARKETING- WRITING

Kit Carson Telecom (575) 758-4838 201B Cruz Alta, Taos, NM 87571

Ayleen LA Creative Marketing (575) 779-6489 PO Box 2710 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.ayleenla.com

TaosNet, LLC 575-758-7598 201 Camino de la Merced Taos, NM 87571 www.taosnet.com

Red Capes 800-293-1984 P.O. Box 1635, El Prado, NM 87529 www.redcapes.com

Webb Design Inc. (575) 758-3447 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 100 Taos, NM 87571 www.webbdesigninc.com

Zap Marketing Partners 505-310-1702 Taos, NM 87571 www.zapmktg.com

JEWELRY

Just Me Medium 575-776-7590 505 NM Hwy 150 #101 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514

Chavez Fine Jewelers 575-758-9319 622 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Suite G Taos, NM 87571 www.chavezfinejewelers.com Garden and Soul (575) 751-1825 137 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.gardenandsoul.com Leshem Diamonds and Gold 575-758-1573 1027 Salazar Road, Suite E, Taos, NM 87571 www.leshemdiamonds.com

MUSEUMS Millicent Rogers Museum 575-758-2462 1504 Millicent Rogers Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.millicentrogers.org Taos Art Museum & Fechin House 575 758-2690 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosartmuseum.org The Couse Foundation (575) 751-0369 146 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.cousefoundation.org

MUSIC/MUSICIANS Music from Angel Fire (575) 377-3233 3465 Mountain View Blvd. #1 Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.musicfromangelfire.org Taos Chamber Music Group (575) 758-0150 591 Piedmont Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoschambermusicgroup.org Taos Community Chorus (575) 751-5811 Taos, NM 87571 www.taoschorus.com Taos Lifestyle Productions 575-758-5885 Taos, NM 87571 www.taoslifestyleproductions.com Taos Opera Institute (575) 758-5101 PO BOX 3379, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosoi.org Taos School of Music Summer Chamber Music Festival (575) 776-2388 Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosSchoolofMusic.com

NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE PRODUCTS Bison Star Naturals, LLC 575-776-70074 www.bisonstarnaturals.com Cid’s Food Market (575) 758-1148 623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.cidsfoodmarket.com El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson, Taos , NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com

NEEDLE CRAFT SUPPLIES Moxie Yarn & More 575-758-1241 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com

NEWSPAPERS

METAPHYSICAL

MORTGAGE LENDERS

New Mexico Business Weekly (575) 348-8314 116 Central Ave. SW Suite 202 Albuquerque, NM 87123 www.bizjournals.com Sangre de Cristo Chronicle 575-377-2358 Centro Plaza #11, Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.sangrechronicle.com The Taos News 575-758-2241 226 Albright Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosnews.com

Community Against Violence, Inc. (575) 758-8082 945 Salazar Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosCAV.org David Westphall Veterans Foundation, Inc. (575) 377-6900 34 Country Club Road, Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.angelfirememorial.com DreamTree Project 575-758-9595 128 La Posta Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.dreamtreeproject.org Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails (505) 343-1040 4000 Jefferson Place, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Habitat For Humanity Taos (575) 758-7827 114 E. Alexander Rd., Suite E, El Prado, NM 87529 www.taoshabitat.org Lions Club of Taos PO Box 199, Taos, NM 87571 Living Labrynths for Peace 575-779-6227 1021 Salazar Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.livinglabrynthsforpeace.org LULAC Council # 78 (575) 758-1066 523 Upper Ranchitos Rd., Taos, NM 87571 New Life Pregnancy Center (575) 758-2899 1041 Reed Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.pregnancytaos.com Nonviolence Works, Inc. 575-578-4297 1337 E&F Gusdorf Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.nonviolenceworks.us Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc. 512-656-6962 Taos, NM 87571 notforgottenoutreach.org Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (575) 751-1420 1203 King Drive #3,Taos, NM 87571 www.youthcorps.org Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos (575) 737-6214 114 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos , NM 87571 www.nmsbdc.org Taos Community Chorus (575) 751-5811 Taos, NM 87571 www.taoschorus.com Taos Community Foundation (575) 737-9300 114 Des Georges Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscf.org The Loan Fund (505) 243-3196 423 Iron Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.loanfund.org Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM) (505) 345-5553 6121 Indian School Road, NE, Suite 216 Albuquerque, NM 87110 www.tanm.org WESST (505) 988-5030 609 Broadway Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102-2334 www.wesst.org

OPTICIANS /EYEWEAR

Centinel Bank of Taos 575-758-6700 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.centinelbank.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Amigos Bravos: Friends of the Wild Rivers (575) 758-3874 106 Dona Luz, Taos, NM 87571 www.amigosbravos.org

Eye Associates 575-758-0621 1399 Weimer Rd, Suite 400 Taos, NM 87571 www.eyenm.com

Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.bankingunusual.com

Bridges Project for Education 758-5074 112A Alexander Street Taos, NM 87571 www.bridgesproject.org

RealEyes (575) 758-3215 1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste C Taos, NM 87571 www.realeyestaos.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory PETS & ANIMAL SERVICES 10,000 Wags Pet Resort & Retail Store (575) 751-9247 24822 US Hiway 64 West, El Prado, NM 87529 www.10000wags.com Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic (575) 758-9115 1025 Salazar Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.salazarroadvetclinic.com Stray Hearts Animal Shelter of Taos, Inc. 575-758-2981 1200 St Francis Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.strayhearts.org Taos Tack & Pet Supply (575) 737-9798 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite #20 Taos, NM 87571 www.taostackandpetsupply.com Unleashed 575-613-7344 98 Hwy 150, Unit 5, El Prado, NM 87529 Zen Animal Wellness 855-936-9355 El Prado, NM 87529 www.zenanimalwellness.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Sean Kelly Portraits 575-770-4367 1337P Gusdorf Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.seankellyportraits.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY & MASSAGE El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson, Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (505) 583-2233 50 Los Banos Drive, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 www.ojospa.com

PLUMBING & HEATING/ SOLAR Dahl Taos 575-737-5483 800 Bond Drive,, Taos, NM 87571 www.dahlplumbing.com Hawk Mechanical, LLC 575-758-4433 1132 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 hawkmechanical.net

Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 4003 Highway 68 Taos, NM 87571 www.losriosriverrunners.com

Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 4003 Highway 68 Taos, NM 87571 www.losriosriverrunners.com

Starline Printing 505-345-8900 7111 Pan American NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 www.starlineprinting.com

REAL ESTATE

Mitchell Theatres Storyteller 7 (575) 751-4245 110 Old Talda Canyon Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.storyteller7.com

Century 21 Success 575-758-0080 829 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.c21success.com

PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL Taos Blizzard/Pecos League (575) 680-2212 Taos, NM 87571 www.taosblizzard.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Chill-Ax! (575) 770-9229 Taos, NM www.chill-ax.com High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com Kokopelli Property Management Taos, Santa Fe, Angel Fire (855) 838-8763 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 2 Taos, NM 87571 www.kokoproperty.com/?NCK=TCC Prudential Taos Real Estate 575-758-1924 314 A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.prudentialtaosrealestate.com RossLynn Reservations 800-764-3366 5 Pinon Trail, Taos, NM 87571 www.rosslynn.com Taos Lodging Vacation Properties (575) 751-1771 109 Brooks Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoslodging.com

PUBLICATIONS Discovery Map International, LLC (575) 758-8125 1014 Paseo Bufulo, Taos, NM 87571 www.discoverymap.com Essential Guide to Santa Fe & Taos 575-989-9465 313 Los Arboles Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87501 www.essentialguide.com

Phoenix Mechanical (575) 758-3027 1217 Gusdorf Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.phoenixmechanical.net PPC Solar 575-737-5896 245 Paseo del Canon East, Taos, NM 87571 www.ppcsolar.com Sol Luna Solar 575-758-0524 Dixon, NM 87571 www.sollunasolar.com

Names & Numbers 575-758-8510 1400 S. St. Francis Dr., Suite A1 Santa Fe, NM 87505 www.namesandnumbers.com New Mexico Business Weekly (575) 348-8314 116 Central Ave. SW Suite 202 Albuquerque, NM 87123 www.bizjournals.com The Local Pages of New Mexico (801) 963-1702 4910 W. Amelia Earhart Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 www.thelocalpages.net

POTTERY Cisneros Arts (575) 737-9400 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Overland Ranch Complex El Prado, NM 87529 www.cisnerosarts.com

Will Panzer (575) 779-8829 34 Archuleta Rd, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taos-trade-n-post.com

Garden and Soul (575) 751-1825 137 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.gardenandsoul.com Taos Clay (575) 770-4334 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 www.loganwannamaker.com

Copy Queen of Taos (575) 758-3999 216K Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 copyqueenoftaos.com

RADIO STATIONS DMC Broadcasting, Inc. 575-758-4491 125 A Camino de La Merced, Taos, NM 87571 www.radiointaos.com KTAO-101.9 FM Radio 575-758-5826 #9 State Road 150, Taos, NM 87571 www.ktao.com

Coldwell Banker Lota Realty, Inc (575) 758-8673 204A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.cblotataos.com Diane Enright-Taoshomes.comPrudential Taos Real Estate (575) 758-5478 515 Gusdorf Road Suite 4, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoshomes.com Harvey & Associates Realty (575) 737-5678 603 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 www.taospremierproperties.com High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com Linda Knief (575) 758-3606 416 Liebert #10, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosnewmexico.com

Ohkay Casino Resort 505-747-1668 P.O. Box 1270, Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566 www.ohkay.com Pueblo Balloon Company 575-751-9877 P.O. Box 361, Taos, NM 87571 www.puebloballoon.com Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 #72 State Road 196, Costilla, NM 87524 www.riocostillapark.com Rio Grande Stables 575-776-5913 Taos Ski Valley, NM www.riograndestables.com

The Lora Company 575-758-3275 225 Kit Carson Rd., Taos, NM 87571 www.realestatetaos.com

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518 Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com

Mariposa Realty of Taos 575-758-5600 PO Box 3825, Taos, NM 87571 www.mariposarealty.com

Taos Clay Studio 307-272-8388 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529 www.taosclay.com

New Mexico Mountain Properties (575) 758-5258 502 Camino Cortez, Taos, NM 87571 www.highmoutainproperty.com

Taos Spa & Tennis Club (575) 758-1980 111 Dona Ana Drive, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosspa.com

Prudential Taos Real Estate 575-758-1924 314 A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.prudentialtaosrealestate.com

Taos Country Club (575) 758-7300 54 Golf Course Drive, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taoscountryclub.info

RECREATION AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures, LLC 575-751-6051 Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.aataosskivalleywildernessadventures.com Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 575-756-2151 500 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM 87520 www.cumbrestoltec.com Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Area 575-754-6112 29 Sangre de Cristo Dr., Red River, NM 87558 www.enchantedforestxc.com Eske’s Paradise Balloons 575-751-6098 31 Reynolds Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosballooning.com Far Flung Adventures (575) 758-2628 15 Highway 522, El Prado, NM 87529 www.farflung.com Ghost Ranch (505) 685-4333 x106 HC77 Box 11, Abiquiu, NM 87510 www.ghostranch.org

PRINTING SERVICES

RAFTING

Field Institute of Taos (575) 770-2391 P.O. Box 486, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.fittaos.org

Acorn Graphics 575-758-0469 219 Cruz Alta Rd Taos, NM 87571 www.acorngraphicstaos.com

Far Flung Adventures (575) 758-2628 15 Highway 522 El Prado, NM 87529 www.farflung.com

Gearing Up Bicycle Shop 575-751-0365 129 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.gearingupbikes.com

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Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Guide 575-776-2222 P.O. Box 206, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.climbtaos.com

Taos Rock Gym 415-312-4805 1008 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.taosrock.com Taos Mountain Casino (575) 737-0777 700 Veterans Highway, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmountaincasino.com Taos Ski Valley, Inc. (575) 776-2291 116 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 skitaos.org Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge Taos: A Condo Resort (575) 776-2211 88 State Road 150, Taos, NM 87571 www.taostennis.com Twirl Toy Store and Play Space (575) 751-1402 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 www.twirlhouse.com Wild Earth Llama Adventures 1-800-758-LAMA (5262) 3420 Highway 522 Questa, NM 87556 www.LlamaAdventures.com

RENTAL SUPPLIES Celebrations Event Rentals, LLC 575-758-8463 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscelebrates.com

RESERVATION SERVICES RossLynn Reservations 800-764-3366 5 Pinon Trail, Taos, NM 87571 www.rosslynn.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory RESTAURANTS

Taos Mesa Brewing (575) 758-1900 20 ABC Mesa Road El Prado, NM 87571 www.taosmesabrewing.com

Walmart Store #01-0873 575-758-1136 926 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

The Alley Cantina 575-758-2121 121 Teresina Lane, Taos, NM 87571 www.alleycantina.com

Taos Mountain Casino (575) 737-0777 700 Veterans Highway Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmountaincasino.com

The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant (575) 776-8020 100 Kachina RoadTaos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.thebavarian.com

Taos Retirement Village (575) 758-8248 414 Camino de la Placita #24 Taos, NM 87571 taosretirementvillage.com

The Gorge Bar & Grill (575) 758-8866 103 E. Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.thegorgebarandgrill.com

Bent Street Cafe & Deli 575-758-5787 120 Bent Street Taos, NM 87571 www.bentstdeli.com

Tiwa Kitchen Restaurant (575) 751-1020 328 Veteran’s Highway Taos, NM 87571 www.tiwakitchen.com

Doc Martin’s Restaurant 575-758-1977 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosinn.com

RETAIL

5 Star Burgers (575) 758-8484 1032 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.5starburgers.com

10,000 Wags Pet Resort & Retail Store (575) 751-9247 24822 US Highway 64 West El Prado, NM 87529 www.10000wags.com

Casa de Valdez 575-758-8777 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.casadevaldeztaos.com

Bee Liquid 575-758-7118 108 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 www.beeliquid.com

El Meze Restaurant (575) 751-3337 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 www.elmeze.com

Big 5 Sporting Goods 575-758-1736 2230 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.big5sportinggoods.com

Gutiz 575-758-1226 812 B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.gutiztaos.com Koko Coffee/ Deli/ Carry-Out (575) 758-9448 1033-H Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Martyrs Steakhouse (575) 751-3020 146 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.martyrs-steakhouse.com

Country Furnishings of Taos 575-758-4633 534 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.cftaos.com Moxie (575) 758-1256 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com Nature’s Emporium Soap Co. (575) 758-1157 1204 B Paseo Del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 www.CherokeeSoap.com

Mc Donald’s of Taos (575) 758-9762 211 South Santa Fe Rd Taos, NM 87571 Mondo Kultur (575) 751-7712 622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

OptiMysm 575-741-8545 126 West Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmetaphysicalshop.com

Mosaic Fine Dining (575) 751-3438 108A South Plaza Taos, NM 87571 www.mosaicfinedining.com

Playing Cards and More, LLC (772) 233-3015 PO Box 1914 Taos, NM 87571 www.playingcardsandmore.com

Pizanos Pizza & Pasta (575) 776-1050 #23 Hwy 150 Taos, NM 87571 www.taospizza.com

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (575) 758-8855 112 South Plaza Taos, NM 87571 www.rmcf.com/nm/taos50464

Sabroso (575) 776-3333 470 State Highway 150 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.sabrosotaos.com

Taos Mountain Outfitters featuring The Good Sole (575) 737-5000 113 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.goodsole.com

Taos Diner 575-758-2374 908 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosdiner.com

Taos Rockers (575) 758-2326 229A Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 www.taosrockers.com

Taos Diner II 575-751-1989 216 B Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.taosdiner.com

Twirl Toy Store and Play Space (575) 751-1402 225 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 www.twirlhouse.com

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SECURITY SYSTEMS & SERVICES Bennett Security (575) 613-5786 817 Upper Ranchitos Road Taos, NM 87571

RETREATS

SHIPPING & MAILING

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (505) 583-2233 50 Los Banos Drive Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 www.ojospa.com

Taos Crating Co. (575) 758-3587 1030 Paseo del Pueblo Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscrating.com

ROCK CLIMBING

SHOE STORES

Martinez y Ewens Anasazi Ranch 575-587-1939 138A Upper Llano Road-Llano, NM Llano, NM 87543 www.AnasaziRanch.com

TaoShoes (913) 205-9218 133 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571

Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Guide 575-776-2222 P.O. Box 206 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 www.climbtaos.com

ROOFING

Chavez Fine Jewelers 575-758-9319 622 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Suite G Taos, NM 87571 www.chavezfinejewelers.com

El Taoseño Restaurant 575-758-4142 819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.taoseno.com

RETIREMENT CENTERS

WESST (505) 988-5030 609 Broadway Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102-2334 www.wesst.org

Hill-Top Roofing (505) 699-8434 1 Los Carrillos Road Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.hill-toproofing.com

RV PARK Taos Monte Bello R.V. Park & Convenience Store 575-751-0774 24819 US Hwy 64 W Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmontebellorvpark.com

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Quality New Mexico (505) 944-2001 8205 Spain NE Ste 111 Albuquerque, NM 87125 www.qualitynewmexico.org SMU-in-Taos (575) 758-8322 6580 Hwy 518 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 smu.edu/taos Taos Academy (575) 751-3109 110 Paseo del Canon West Taos, NM 87571 Taos Pueblo Education & Training Division (575) 758-5990 885 Star Rd Taos, NM 87571 Taos School of Music Summer Chamber Music Festival (575) 776-2388 Taos, NM 87571 www.TaosSchoolofMusic.com Taos Waldorf School 575-751-7750 9D Ben Romero Rd, El Prado, NM 87529 www.taoswaldorfschool.com The Literacy Center at UNM-Taos 575-737-3730 115 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 taos.unm.edu/theliteracycenter/index.html University of New Mexico-Taos (575) 737-6200 115 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 taos.unm.edu UNM-Taos Bachelor and Graduate Programs through Extended University 575-758-2828 246-B Ledoux Street Taos, NM 87571 statewide.unm.edu/nm/taos/index.html

Taos Mountain Outfitters featuring The Good Sole (575) 737-5000 113 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.goodsole.com

SHOPPING CENTERS Cruz Alta Plaza, LTD. 214-999-4574 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Dallas, TX 75201 John Dunn Shops 575-758-8110 124 Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.johndunnshops.com

SIGNAGE Acorn Graphics 575-758-0469 219 Cruz Alta Rd, Taos, NM 87571 www.acorngraphicstaos.com Burning Star Design & Graphics (575) 613-2796 1304 B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.BurningStarDesign.com

SKI RESORTS Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Area 575-754-6112 29 Sangre de Cristo Dr., Red River, NM 87558 www.enchantedforestxc.com Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518, Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com Taos Ski Valley, Inc. (575) 776-2291 116 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 skitaos.org

SNOW SPORTS GEAR & SHOPS AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures, LLC 575-751-6051 Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 www.aataosskivalleywildernessadventures.com Adventure Ski Shops (575) 758-1167 1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571 www.adventureskishops.com Big 5 Sporting Goods 575-758-1736 2230 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.big5sportinggoods.com Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.cottamsskishops.com Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Area 575-754-6112 29 Sangre de Cristo Dr., Red River, NM 87558 www.enchantedforestxc.com

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Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518, Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com

I Love Taos 575-758-8565 115 East Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571

Taos Onstage 575-224-1066 222 Ledoux Street, Taos, NM 87571

Taos Mountain Outfitters featuring The Good Sole (575) 737-5000 113 North Plaza Taos, NM 87571 www.goodsole.com

Moxie (575) 758-1256 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com

Tymely Productions 575-770-6400 www.tymelyproductions.com

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. (575) 776-2291 116 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 skitaos.org

Moxie Yarn & More 575-758-1241 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com OptiMysm 575-741-8545 126 West Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmetaphysicalshop.com

SOLAR ELECTRIC Sol Luna Solar 575-758-0524 Dixon, NM 87571 www.sollunasolar.com

Buffalo Thunder Resort (505) 455-5555 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail Santa Fe, NM 87506 www.buffalothunderresort.com El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com Hive Salon Oxygen Bar & Gallery 575-758-7790 300 Kit Carson Road Taos, NM 87571 www.hivesalontaos.com Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (505) 583-2233 50 Los Banos Drive Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 www.ojospa.com Touchstone Inn - Spa & Gallery (575) 758-0192 110 Mabel Dodge Lane Taos, NM 87571 www.touchstoneinn.com Yamina Day Spa 575-737-8323 1332 Gusdorf Rd., Suite C Taos, NM 87571 www.styleseat.com/celinaporter You! Taos Day Spa (575) 751-9837 330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur- Suite J Taos, NM 87571 youtaosdayspa.com

SPECIALTY & GIFT SHOPS Bison Star Naturals, LLC 575-776-70074 www.bisonstarnaturals.com Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.cottamsskishops.com Country Furnishings of Taos 575-758-4633 534 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.cftaos.com El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson, Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com Garden and Soul (575) 751-1825 137 North Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 www.gardenandsoul.com

First New Mexico Title Company, Inc. (575) 758-4264 602 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 1stnmtitle.com Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 4003 Highway 68 Taos, NM 87571 www.losriosriverrunners.com

Substance of Taos (575) 751-0992 102 Dona Luz, Taos, NM 87571 www.substanceoftaosnm.com

SPA SERVICES

Fidelity National Title of New Mexico (575) 758-2393 115A La Posta Road Taos, NM 87571 www.fidelitynationaltitle.com

TOURS

Santos Y Mas (575) 776-2088 484 Hwy. 150 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Www.santosymas.com

PPC Solar (575) 737-5896 245 Paseo del Canon East Taos, NM 87571 www.ppcsolar.com

TITLE COMPANIES

Taos Cookery 575-758-5435 113 Bent Street Taos, NM 87571 www.taoscookery.com Taos Rockers (575) 758-2326 229A Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 www.taosrockers.com Taos Twist 575-758-9051 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taostwist.com Twirl Toy Store and Play Space (575) 751-1402 225 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 www.twirlhouse.com Wabi-Sabi (575) 758-7801 216 Paseo Del Norte, Taos, NM 87571 wabisabigifts.net

STORAGE Alice’s Attic Self Storage 575-758-8262 1052 Dea Lane, Taos, NM 87571 alicesatticstg.com

T-SHIRTS Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.cottamsskishops.com I Love Taos 575-758-8565 115 East Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571

Roadrunner Tours Ltd Riding Stables (575) 377-6416 3377 Highway 434 Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.rtours.com Wild Earth Llama Adventures 800-758-5262 3420 Highway 522 Questa, NM 87556 www.LlamaAdventures.com

TRAVEL AGENTS

CenturyLink Businesses: 800-603-6000 Residential: 800-244-1111 Taos, NM 87571 www.centurylink.com Kit Carson Telecom (575) 758-4838 201B Cruz Alta, Taos, NM 87571

Taos Plaza Penthouse (575) 758-7575 104 Teresina Lane Taos, NM 87571 www.taosplazapenthouse.com Martinez y Ewens Anasazi Ranch 575-587-1939 138A Upper Llano Road-Llano, NM Llano, NM 87543 www.AnasaziRanch.com

VETERINARY CLINICS Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic (575) 758-9115 1025 Salazar Rd Taos, NM 87571 www.salazarroadvetclinic.com Zen Animal Wellness 855-936-9355 El Prado, NM 87529 www.zenanimalwellness.com

WEDDING SERVICES El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa (575) 737-9867 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 www.elmontesagrado.com Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center 575-758-2254 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 www.sagebrushinn.com

UTILITIES

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518, Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com

CenturyLink Businesses: 800-603-6000 Residential: 800-244-1111 Taos, NM 87571 www.centurylink.com Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. (575) 758-2258 118 East Cruz Alta Road Taos, NM 87571 www.kitcarson.com Kit Carson Energy, Inc. (575) 758-2258 118 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.kitcarson.com Kit Carson Telecom (575) 758-4838 201B Cruz Alta Taos, NM 87571 New Mexico Gas Company 888-664-2726 1110 Gusdorf Road, Taos, NM 87571 www.nmgco.com Casa de Melissa - Taos Vacation Rentals 415-497-7761 110 Dona Luz Taos, NM 87571 Desert Oak: A Private Luxury Vacation Home 575-770-2818 Hinde Street, Taos, NM 87571 www.taosdesertoak.com

THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS

El Pueblo Lodge & Condominiums (575) 758-8700 412 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 www.elpueblolodge.com

Music from Angel Fire (575) 377-3233 3465 Mountain View Blvd. #1 Angel Fire, NM 87710 www.musicfromangelfire.org

RossLynn Reservations 800-764-3366 5 Pinon Trail Taos, NM 87571 www.rosslynn.com

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Taos Lodging Vacation Properties (575) 751-1771 109 Brooks Street P. O. Box 1101 Taos, NM 87571 www.taoslodging.com

ARTOURS, a division of Taos Travel, Ltd. 575-758-4246 325 Theodora Street Taos, NM 87571 www.taostravel.com

VACATION/SHORT TERM

TELEPHONE

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (575) 587-2240 5224 Hwy 518 Vadito, NM 87579 www.sipapunm.com

Taos Country Club (575) 758-7300 54 Golf Course Drive Ranchos deTaos, NM 87557 www.taoscountryclub.info

WINDOW COVERINGS Dan’s Carpet, Tile & Window Coverings 575-758-2420 7237 Hwy 518 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Eclipse Blinds 575-758-7188 P.O. Box 290 Taos, NM 87571 www.eclipseblindstaos.com High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 4175 State Road 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.taosrealestatebroker.com

WINE & SPIRITS Midtown Market & Lounge (575) 776-1680 680 State Road 522 Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 www.midtownms.com Black Mesa Winery 575-852-2820 1502 Highway 68 Velarde, NM 87582 www.blackmesawinery.com

YARN & SUPPLIES Moxie Yarn & More 575-758-1241 218A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.taosmoxie.com

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Market share | Harvey Blaustein

Small homes: Size matters to those who buy them

BY HARVEY BLAUSTEIN

Small homes are not for everyone, but they are growing in popularity.

I don’t think all of that is related to the Great Recession or aging Baby Boomers. In part, it is a natural backlash to the excess in our world before the collapse seven years back. Some small home owners are those pushing conventional boundaries. And some are being different just for the sake of being different – those that would find comfort in this place we call Taos.

Movements are out there that go beyond “Dwell,” the minimalist magazine that draws the interest of many folks 30 to 45. One now sees people living in 200 square feet and smaller — even couples.

Even couples with big dogs. It can get crazy but there is a point to be made. Less can be more. Divesting rather than accumulating can be life-altering — and for the better.

Downsizing has been around for years. At some point in their lives many folks reflect on what is important. When one sees life is finite one can reasonably conclude reading a good book, going for a hike, creating wonderful art or cooking a great meal can be more rewarding and more beneficial to life then vacuuming or polishing “chachkas.” (Those are display pieces for the uninitiated.)

We have dear friends who lived in Embudo in a wonderful home with pets and farm animals. It was large, with art and decorative items everywhere. Books, too. They had gardens galore and a hot tub in a loft. But they sold it and moved into 650 square feet in Santa Fe, where they had to really think about what they wanted or needed in their lives. They’ve never been happier nor more compact.

My wife and I lived for years in a 2,500-square-foot home, with a 480-square-foot casita and a 320-square-foot studio. It was a lot really, like having three homes. My wife is the more mechanical of the two of us so she bore the burden of caring for all of this — plus a carport. At one point she got tired of all the time, the effort and the money needed for their maintenance. When we decided to downsize, she took a year to get us ready. But during that year, she made a commitment that every day she would either give or throw away something. And she did. Stuff went away — stuff we didn’t need and didn’t miss.

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Here in Taos we don’t have many small homes. Having said that, I found the buyer for my seller who had a sweet 750-square-foot SIPS construction home on the Lower Colonias side of the top of Blueberry Hill. (Structural insulated panels — SIPs — are a highperformance building system for residential and light commercial construction.)

The home was essentially two rooms, with the living space downstairs and the bedroom upstairs. A 30-something local couple saw it as a perfect starter house, which they could own for the price of renting.

I just listed and we found the buyer for a 596-square-foot home in walking distance to the Plaza. It’s a real adobe with a well. I knew it wouldn’t last long and it didn’t. There is something to be said for simple. A place to be. A place to eat. A place to sleep. And a bathroom.

We do have pied-à-terre type of places that are condos. Many of those can be found in walking distance to the Plaza on Montoya, Burch, Dolan and Valverde. Those used to sell at a premium in the day although not so much anymore. In fact, the highest price paid for any residential unit that I know of on an “all in” basis was almost $400 a square foot in the Buena Vida project on Kit Carson Road – in walking distance to the Plaza. It was less than 400 square feet but the buyer certainly understood that it was better than a hotel room, it was likely to appreciate over time, and it could be a rental if things changed.

We all need to be aware at some level the imprint we make on the Earth. We who live in Taos tend to have more time to reflect on issues like that because we aren’t spending all our time chasing the dollar. And with that consciousness comes awareness that less can be more. And that simple concept can and does apply to where and how we choose to live.

Size may matter on some things but I suggest not on homes.

Harvey Blaustein lives in Taos, is a real estate broker and used to be a practicing attorney.

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Current Happenings in Taos Real Estate

RE/MAX SELLS 1 HOME EVERY 42 SECONDS!

Mountain Realty Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

www.taosmls.com remax@newmex.com 575-758-5400

Linda Valaika, Associate Broker

CURRENT REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

COMPARISON OF 2013 - 2014 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014 2014 2013 % of change

244 $466,748 $113,866,729

122 264,500 32,271,000

120 320,000 38,400,000

.02% -17% -16%

Current Residential Properties Average Listed Price Volume

32 146,229 4,679,355

37 107,939 3,993,775

-14% 35% 17%

Current Land Listings Average Listed Price Volume

Multi-Family Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

1 299,250 299,250

0 0 0

Current Multi-Family Listing Average Listed Price Volume

1 $225,000 $225,000

Commercial Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

1 700,000 700,000

1 305,000 305,000

Current Commercial Listings Average Listed Price Volume

18 $599,500 $10,791,000

Residential Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold Land Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

292 $132,652 $38,734,548

RATES ARE GOING UP. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RATES WHILE YOU STILL CAN Monthly Payment* Fixed Interest Rates $100,000 $499.00 30 year Fixed Rate 4.375% $100,000 $721.00 15 year Fixed Rate 3.625% Adjustable Interest Rates 5 year ARM

3.375%

$100,000

$442.00

*Rates quoted represent average rates without points and vary depending on credit score, loan size, and loan to value on conventional loans.

These statistics were obtained through data available from Taos County Board of Realtors. Rates provided courtesy of Wells Fargo Mortgage.

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Passing the savings on to buyer * Private buyer or buyer’s agent welcome * Seller to cover transcaction costs

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WHEN RECREATION STAYS INDOORS

BY ANDY DENNISON

Taos is certainly renowned for its outdoor recreation opportunities. People around here love to ski, raft, hike, bike, fish, backpack … and much, much more.

However, if the weather isn’t cooperating or the family schedule doesn’t include time to travel to the mountains or rivers, Taoseños turn their attention to indoor activities, and the Taos area offers multiple recreational options under a roof. Much can be enjoyed without charge, and the fees that are required remain reasonably priced for a family budget.

The town of Taos operates its own indoor youth and family center open to kids and adults alike who want to get in some indoor exercise or just have some fun. Several private full-service exercise facilities offer a plethora of classes, and a group of activity-specific businesses keep things active with yoga, weight training, pilates and more.

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Taos Youth & Family Center

Deliberately Fit

407 Paseo del Cañón East (575) 758-4160 www.taosyouth.com A town of Taos public facility with swimming pool, ice rink, skate park, rollerblading, pool tables, table tennis, video games, computer lab, Internet access; open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; fees charged for ice skating and swimming; space rentals for special events and parties; affiliated with independent youth and adult activity programs in Taos; hosts national events such as NFL Punt, Pass & Kick.

324 Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 758-2900 www.deliberatelyfit.com

Taos Spa & Tennis Club

Taos Pilates Studio

111 Doña Ana (575) 758-1980 www.taosspa.com A private club with daily, multi-day and monthly fees; indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs; sauna and steam rooms; tennis and racquetball courts; also cardio room, weight room, exercise rooms and locker rooms, outdoor FitPark; open 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends; most classes offered free; specialized classes and tennis instruction for fee; also massage rooms and tanning beds; additional services include personal training, supervised child care, massage and physical therapy.

1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Unit 4B (575) 758-7604 www.taospilates.net

Taos Northside Health and Fitness Center 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado (575) 751-1242 www.facebook.com/pages/Northside-HealthFitness-Center A private club with daily, multi-visit and monthly memberships; tennis courts, outdoor and indoor swimming pools; also workout spaces, steam room, hot tub. Open Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; most activities included in cost of membership; fees charged for some classes.

Taos Rock Gym 1008A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 613-7871 www.taosrock.com An indoor bouldering gym with 2,000 square feet of terrain for all levels of rock climbers; day pass $8.99, plus multi-day, month, and year memberships for individuals and families; classes and leagues offered; climbing equipment and accessories for sale at store or online.

High Altitude Athletics 124 Civic Plaza Drive (575) 758-3118 www.haagymcheerdance.com Gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling instruction and competition; after-school recreation activities on weekdays 3-5 p.m. for elementary students; pick-up at some schools available; fees charged for activities.

Aura Fitness 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite S (575) 758-9733 www.aurafitnesstaos.com

Curves for Women 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite A (575) 751-1113

CrossFit Taos 1101 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Unit 2A/B (575) 224-6398 crossfittaos@gmail.com

Vibrance Pilates & Fitness 616 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Unit 2 (575) 737-5800 www.vibrancepilates.com

Santosha Yoga 1203 King Drive, Suite B (575) 758-YOGA (9642) www.santoshayogataos.com

Shree Yoga Taos 112 Camino de la Placita, Suite C (575) 758.8014 www.shreeyogataos.com

Svastha Yoga Institute www.svasthayogainstitute.com

Taos Khalsa Health Center/ Yoga & Pilates Studio Northstar Plaza 65 Highway 522, Suite C El Prado (575) 751-1335 www.khalsahealth.com

Aikido Ten Shin, Taos Kihon Dojo 204 Gusdorf Road Unit 5 (575) 758-7109

Taos Taekwondo Academy 204-1 Paseo del Cañón (575) 758-4068 www.taostaekwondo.com

Qigong Academy Saturdays at 9 a.m. at Taos Kit Carson Park or Yucca Plaza 216 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Suite H www.richardleirer.org All locations are in Taos, NM unless otherwise noted.

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FIVE WAYS TO ADD SUBSTANCE AND PIZZAZZ TO A SMALL HOUSE

BY TERESA DOVALPAGE

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or designers like Georgia Gersh, interior decorating is a personal kind of art form.

“It’s very much like creating a painting, an assemblage or a piece of jewelry, with the space itself as the canvas,” she said.

When the space to decorate is limited, there are certain things to focus on and certain things to avoid, said Gersh.

“In this case, it’s important to view each wall and corner as a ‘vignette’ when you are arranging a select group of special furniture and art,” she said. “However, the decoration should be kept simple, highlighting the importance, either aesthetic or sentimental, of each piece and their relationship to each other.”

One thing Gersh focuses on at her store, Magpie, is small art.

“A lot of people don’t have room for or can’t afford large pieces,” she said. “Finding a collection of small pieces to hang together or spread out helps a small space feel special. Ultimately, interior decorating really comes down to what makes your home feel like a sanctuary—a place that reflects who you are and gives you comfort outside (or inside) of this seemingly chaotic world.”

She is happy to recommend other stores, besides her own, for small

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interesting pieces.

“County Furnishings of Taos boasts an impressive array of furniture makers and local artists such as Ben Shriver, who is able to custommake any size or style of wooden furniture to suit a small home,” said Gersh. “Frequently, I find myself at the ReStore, CAV thrift store, Taos Trade and Pieces, looking for small furniture to refinish, either for myself or for resale or display in Magpie.”’

1. ASSEMBLAGES AND DOLLS “While decorating has as much to do with individual taste and aesthetic as cooking or fashion, when working in a small area you should be more detailed-oriented and choose your pieces carefully,” Gersh said.

At Magpie she sells several assemblages by Noel Anderson, which are made of hand-stamped leather and stitched by the artist herself.

“They can add substance and depth to any space,” said Gersh.

The ethnic folk art dolls by Fran Black are also statements of appreciation for culture and creativity. They are made of wood and adorned with handmade ceramic faces and jewelry. One of them is called La Familia and represents the artist’s impression of a Hispanic family.

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2. PILLOWS BY PAGE Gersh highlights the importance of creating areas where the dwelling feels welcoming and comfortable. And what is more comfortable than a soft, pretty pillow? Country Furnishing of Taos sells indoor/outdoor pillows by Georgia Page.

The bright and festive canvas pillows can be used in the porch or the living room. The paint will not fade when exposed to the sun and the colorful flowers and birds will add a touch of magic to any room.

3. DANCING DONKEYS “Art should be affordable, accessible and not pretentious,” said Gersh.

“It should to resonate with you and make you happy.”

Wendy Clarke’s flamboyant clay donkeys, for sale at Made with Moxie, are perfect examples of that kind of joyful art.

Her first Dancing Donkey dolls were inspired by her own real donkeys, Clarke said, and the memories of ballet and Broadway shows she attended in her youth.

4. A SPLASH OF COLOR Gersh is a big advocate of color.

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“Whether you enjoy rich contrast throughout or a simple accent here and there, color changes the mood of a room and anyone in it,” she said.

Woven baskets, arranged together on a table, will enliven any space.

They can hold small objects like car keys, coins and mail, or be hung on the walls.

At Home in Taos has a big selection of different sizes, colors and shapes.

5. ROTATE, STORE OR GIVE AWAY Being creative and flexible with a small, or any kind of space, is crucial to feeling comfortable in it, said Gersh.

She often rotates the art and furniture in her home, depending on her mood and the season.

“If someone finds a piece of furniture or art that they love, but feel they are saturated already, I encourage them to change and rearrange their space to accommodate it,” she said. “Store small pieces in a closet, give the things you are tired of to museums, reupholster, consign and replace old furniture, or sand and paint the coffee table!”

Georgia Gersh is available for onsite consulting at Magpie, which is located in the Overland Ranch Complex.

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SCHOOLS

BY ANDY DENNISON

For families relocating to Taos, one of the most important considerations can be choosing the right school for the kids.

Parents want to know that their children are challenged, safe and happy while getting their education … and the kids want their schools to be fun and comfortable.

In Taos, the options for education from pre-school to high school are as diverse as its multi-cultural society.

The Taos Municipal Schools operates three elementary schools, one middle school and Taos High School – plus two alternative schools to help those students with disabilities and other educational challenges.

In addition, the Taos district has granted charters to three schools, while the state of New Mexico charters three others. Nearby, a charter high school in Angel Fire and middle school in Questa expand the possibilities.

Enrollment at the charter schools is determined by an annual lottery, sometimes with consideration given to families with multiple students at a school. There is no tuition charge for charter schools.

A couple of private schools give specialty options for parents and students for a tuition fee. Also, high school students can earn college credit by taking dual-credit classes accredited through University of New Mexico-Taos.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arroyos del Norte Elementary 405 Hondo/Seco Road, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 (575) 737-6175, www.taosschools.org/wordpress/?page_id=130 Grades Pre-K through 5; preschool for ages 3-4 with specialized learning for students with disabilities or delays; dual-language instruction K-5 based on 50/50 model; daily guided reading instruction; emphasis on zero interruptions and attendance; after-school programs available for fee.

Enos García Elementary 300 Don Fernando St. (575)737-6070 or (575)737-6097 www.taosschools.org/wordpress/?page_id=132 Grades pre-K-5; pre-school La Puerta for ages 3-4 with specialized learning for students with disabilities or delays; dual-language program; daily guided reading instruction

Ranchos Elementary 200 Ranchos Elementary Road, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 (575) 737-6150, www.taosschools.org/wordpress/?page_id=134 Grades K-5: pre-school program for ages 3-4; bilingual literacy program; daily guided reading instruction.

Taos Middle School 235 Paseo del Canon East (575) 737-6000, www.taosschools.org/TMS Grades 6-8; academic instruction focuses on core content areas with balanced, standards-based approach to learning. HANDS pilot program for hands-on learning in 6th grade; athletic teams in middle school competitions.

Taos Cyber Magnet School 310 Camino de la Placitas (575 758-5200, www.taosschools.org/wordpress/?page_id=140 Grades 9-12; online and classroom instruction leading toward high school graduation; face-to-face classroom instruction provided at UNM-Taos, with dual credits earned for High School and college with 2.5 or above GPA.

Taos High School

Taos Academy 110 Paseo del Cañón West (575) 751-3109 www.taosacademy.org Grades 5-12; under charter with Taos Municipal Schools; college prep; hybrid instructional model incorporates home-based online and face-to-face instruction in content areas based on Individual Learning Plan; emphasis on STEM curriculum; two days a week of instruction at school in technology labs; other options determined by advisor.

Taos Integrated School of the Arts 123 Manzanares St. and 1021 Salazar Road (575) 758-7755 www.tisataos.com Grades K-8; under charter with New Mexico Public Education Dept.; instruction guided by Essential Questions model; standards-based, multicultural, thematic, and arts-integrated curriculum.

Taos International Charter School 118 Estes Es Road (575) 776-2469 www.taosinternationalschool.weebly.com/charter.html Grades K-1, 6; under charter with New Mexico Public Education Dept.; instruction based on the International Baccalaureate model with duallanguage, bilingual literacy emphasis in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese; sister school to the New Mexico International School in Albuquerque and the Corrales International School.

Vista Grande High School 111 Paseo del Cañón East (575) 751-5100 www.vghs.org/pages/Vista_Grande_High_School Grades 9-12; under charter from Taos Municipal School District; project-based educational environment based on the Expeditionary Learning model; incorporates multi-day wilderness and single-day trips into curriculum.

Roots and Wings Community School

134 Cervantes Drive 575-751-8000, www.taosschools.org/wordpress/?page_id=138 Grades 9-12; challenging, career and college prep curriculums; 12 interscholastic athletic programs; Culinary Arts Program operates in-school café on day a week.

35 La Lama Road, Questa, NM 78556 (575) 586-2076, www.rwcs.org Grade 5-8; under charter with Questa Municipal Schools; project- and thematic-based instruction based on Expeditionary Learning model in farm, ranch and wilderness settings. Incorporates single- and multi-day trips into curriculum. Located 20 minutes from Taos.

Chrysalis Alternative High School

Moreno Valley High School

522 Evergreen Lane (575) 751-7291 Grades 8-12; focus on students with learning and/or behavioral exceptionalities; curriculum based in arts and agriculture; therapeutic services available; physical education includes hiking, swimming, bike riding and rock climbing.

PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS Anansi Charter School

57 Hwy. 230, Arroyo Seco, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 (505) 776-2256, www.acstaos.org K-6; state chartered; Anansi Charter School is committed to addressing the academic and social success of our students by providing them with developmentally appropriate practices, evidence-based instruction, interactive learning experiences, and timely interventions when needed.

Taos Charter School 1303 Paseo del Cañón East (575) 751-7222, www.taoscharterschool.org Grades K-8; chartered with Taos Municipal Schools; instruction follows Core Knowledge and Cultural Literacy curriculum to engage researchbased practices and meet individual student needs; targeted academic interventions with low performing students, and accelerated learning opportunities for advanced students. Peer-assisted learning K-2 and Spanish grades 2-8.

56 Camino Grande, Angel Fire, NM 87710 (575) 377-3100, www.mvhsnm.org Grade 9-12; under charter with Cimarrón Municipal Schools; instruction based on Paideia Program, a curriculum that embodies three approaches to teaching: Socratic Seminar, Academic Coaching and Didactic Instruction; interscholastic athletic teams. Located 35 minutes from Taos.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Taos Waldorf School

9D Ben Romero Road, El Prado (575) 751-7750, www.taoswaldorfschool.com Ages 3-13; instruction follows the Waldorf Education model by Rudolf Steiner; gardening and ecology emphasis on 11-acre campus; no standardized testing; subsidized tuition program available to qualifying families.

Taos Christian Academy 814 Witt Road (575) 758-3388 Grades K-11; affiliated with Brethren Church with curriculum focused on religious themes.

All locations are in Taos, NM unless otherwise noted.

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