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NORTHERN NEW ME XICO’S RE AL ESTATE & LIVING MAGA ZINE | DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019

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Evan R. Blish

Qualifying Broker cell 575.751.6118 office 575.776.8106 pinoneb@newmex.com pinoninvestmentsoftaos.com

TAOS SKI VALLEY

LEED Platinum Certified on Rim Road, stunningly beautiful handcrafted super energy efficient home of 2500 sq ft, is a 2 bedroom, 2 full bath with office or potential 3rd bedroom. Open floor plan with magnificent views and privacy features gourmet kitchen with bamboo cabinets, stone counter-tops, large pantry and stainless appliances. Private master suite with built in king size bed, soaking tub and separate walk in shower and large walk in closet. Floors are hot water radiant heated, pre warmed by solar collectors.

Owner builder, a master craftsman reflects beautiful detaining throughout with hand made Bamboo doors and Alaskan yellow cedar panel detailing. Separate detached wood shop of 1500 sq ft is heated with hot water radiant and has a bathroom. Versatile uses for this building are garage, artist studio or guesthouse conversion. MLS# 102578 • $750,000

Antone Predock designed St Bernard Condominium, 2 bedroom 2 bath # 1 B, ground floor unit nicely furnished and equipped, stream side views, great afternoon sun and views of Al’s Run. This unit has never been rented. Living room has wine bar frig and granite counter top. St B condo guests have ski facilities at Hotel St Bernard for skis and boots, so great ski in and ski out access from the Hotel. MLS#101383 • $400,000

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River frontage location on private Upper Twining Road with ski in and ski out access. Charmingly remodeled A-Frame with sleeping loft. Cozy and cute and ready to rock. Open floor plan with kitchen living and dining areas. Kitchen remodel includes Viking gas range and stainless appliances. Light and bright with high ceilings. Deck overlooks seasonal stream which flows into river, so there is water frontage on steam and river. It’s a short hop to Rubezahl aka the return trail. You can be out the door and in the base area in minutes. Pull up a chair and enjoy the fire pit in summer and great mountain access with private bridge to slopes in winter. MLS# 101986 • $645,000

A Taos Classic, the “Hobby Horse Ranch”, originally built in the 1930’s by Taos artist and cowboy Frank Hoffman. Historically used as horse ranch, now reconfigured and remodeled as an Adobe compound of 4 contiguous units. Situated on 1.2 acres and graced with large cotton wood trees and lilacs, this property has rural ambiance and great views of Taos Mountain, yet is so close to Town. Total square footage on the 4 units is 5106 sq ft, so that lends itself to a spacious airy feel and computes to $132/ sq ft. There are studio spaces with great northern light in units 4 and 6. Each unit has a kiva fireplace. A great income property, live in one and rent the others or reconfigure to a large estate. MLS# 101865 • $675,000

Beautiful 3093 sq. ft. 3br/2ba southwestern style home perched on 3.5 acres in desirable El Salto. Tremendous, expansive views of the Taos valley. Lovely flagstone patio. Very open floor plan. Great room w/ dining area, fireplace, saltillo tile, sitting room and an open chef’s kitchen. Large library and den/rec room. 2 guest bedrooms downstairs with a luxurious master suite upstairs. Master includes a full bathroom w/ steam shower and soaking tub, wood floors, corner fireplace w/ slate hearth and outdoor covered deck. The views from here are stunning! MLS# 101530 • $695,000

CALLE FILIBERTO A high quality affordable Pueblo style home, with attached heated garage. Open floor plan with tasteful finishes, Vigas and t & g ceilings, Hemple cabinets, granite countertops, Sierra Pacific windows, quality lighting, smooth.

MLS# 101303 • $375,000

TAOS SKI VALLEY Ski in and ski out location at the Sierra del Sol Condominiums, conveniently located in building 1 so close to the new high speed quad, this 2 bedroom/2 bath well maintained and appointed condo is your mountain getaway. Second floor features open plan with deck overlooking Al’s Run and Lake Fork Stream, updated kitchen, stainless appliances. Stone accents in living area and free standing wood stove. Communal amenities include hot tub, ski storage area and coveted parking area.

MLS #102303 • $349,000

Greg Jaramillo, Associate Broker • (575) 770-1270 Jolie Jones, Associate Broker • (575) 741-0603 Chris Stagg, Associate Broker • (575) 776-7490 Peter Blake, Associate Broker • (575) 779-1869

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Welcome from the Taos County Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome back to the unique style of our town that all Taoseños enjoy!

As our homes, business and hotels are refreshed with furnishings and art, they maintain a warmth with the flavor of Taos. As kiva fireplaces warm our homes and our hearts we enjoy traditional tamales and biscochitos with generations of family and friends.

The Taos County Chamber of Commerce invites you to explore the Enchanted Circle through the pages of this Enchanted Homes magazine and around the 87-mile loop that encompasses our communities of Questa, Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, Taos, Taos Pueblo and the Taos Ski Valley to see beautiful views of sparkling valleys, ice-encrusted rivers and trees trimmed with snow during the winter months.

The members of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce include our local shops, banks, service providers, hotels, B&B’s, restaurants, galleries and museums, medical and legal professionals, town and county employees and individuals all work together to “Keep Taos Local”. The Chamber supports these efforts with our “Keep Taos Local, put your money where your heart is!” campaign that encompasses and expands on the national efforts to be mindful of your small, independent businesses. Please visit our stores, galleries, restaurants, museums to ensure this unique community is here for generations to come!

The Taos County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating a community of possibilities and opportunities for those new to Taos and lifelong Taoseños. Our slogan of “Taos County Chamber of Commerce Makes Business Better” is guiding our efforts to include all businesses and individuals in an enhanced life in Taos County.

Please feel free to contact us for more information. Please visit our website at taoschamber.com for member events and current information. Welcome and enjoy our wonderful Taos County!

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Taos Canyon - Three bedroom /two bath home situated on 38.7 acres that borders the Carson National Forest. Conveniently located between Angel Fire and Taos. There is a pond and seasonal stream that attracts wildlife.

MLS# 100101 $459,000.00 Co listed with Monte Verde Realty.

Riverbend Subdivision - Lots 1-16 totaling 67.67 acres. The property includes access to a mile of the lower Rio Pueblo and is bordered by Taos Pueblo on the west. Five wells, electric and landline phone are included. We are not selling individual lots.

MLS# 98856 $899,000.00 Owner/ Broker

Rio Pueblo Acreage - At the bend in the river this 8.33 acres offers a superb buliding opportunity with 360 views and the privledge of roaming around on over a mile of the lower Rio Pueblo riparian ecosystem.

MLS# 100366 $240,000.00

Upper Colonias - Two 6.16 acre tracts in Upper Colonias for sale. Adjacent to Valencia Rd & running down to Seco Creek. Water rights & river frontage. Perfect for small organic farm or horse ranch. Tracts are 309’ wide & 1000+’ long and share a well. 360º views abound. MLS# 98204 $165,000.00 / MLS# 98205 $190,000.00

Vista Linda Subdivision Two lots near the end of Vista Linda road. Utilities nearby. One with over the top views of the golf course and the mountain. The other lot lies lower.

Their common boundary is an arroyo that runs through.

MLS #s 100478 and 100479/ 2.99 ac and 2.82 acres / $57,000/$36,000

Dona Ana Drive Two reserved development rights in the Terrazas del Sol condominium community.

Each RDR allows you to construct a condominium unit. El Valle sewer is onsite and there’s a well too. Sellers will discount for a purchase of both RDRs. MLS# 102293/ $40,000 and MLS# 102295/ $40,000

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Associate Broker cell: 575-770-6258 kristinewood@newmex.com www.JoelsTaosRealEstate.com 314A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 • BHHSTaosRealEstate.com • 575 758 1924 • 800 530 8899

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Designed to capture the sun and natural beauty of its iconic location in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Retreat to the serenity and bounty. This exquisite sustainable property features high end rustic finishes, large upstairs, 360° views, master bedroom suite, country kitchen, solar greenhouse, studio and more. Delightful home for enjoying the outdoors and nurturing creativity. Grow your own food. Live autonomously on 30 acres that can be divided and developed. $1,800,000 MLS 102104

Ready to Live Your High Desert Dream? Recent Price Reduction!! Bright, quiet, clean. This enchanting custom home with 2bed/2bath features local craftsmanship and some of the most expansive views in Taos County. Near to trails, hot springs, Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley add to this homes unique features. Come soak in the wide open spaces. $335,000 MLS 101950

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Rare Opportunity in Pilar

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This charming 1BD/1BA casita is perfect for anyone wanting the convenience of Taos and only a short walk to the Rio Grande. Enjoy beautiful sunsets as your day comes to a close, and the quiet solitude of peaceful Pilar and Orilla Verde Recreation Area.

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Ski In – Ski Out Condo

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Furnished 1 BR/1 BA, 3rd floor condo. ADA accessible.

710 sf unit w/ granite countertops, gas log FP & Wi-Fi. Amenities include on-site management, ski valet, hot-tub, sauna, spa facility, concierge service, restaurant, bar & more. Ski in, ski out...rent or enjoy.

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Taos Country Club

$325,000

Beautiful 3.00 acre parcel with 360 degree views of Taos Mountain, Picuris and the Rio Grande Gorge! Great location just minutes from Taos Plaza and all other amenities. Build your dream home and take in all the views! Price reduced.

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ADOBE FIRE Where there’s smoke there’s probably been Carmen Velarde / STORY BY VIRGINIA L. CLARK

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THIS PAGE: THE FIREPLACE IN THE FOYER OF THE SAGEBRUSH INN WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY CARMEN VELARDE.

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THE WILDLY POPULAR “BEEHIVE” FIREPLACE MADE OF ADOBE is one of the central and most engaging symbols of Southwestern architecture around.

Erroneously named “kiva” fireplaces by misinformed tourists, this hooded, squat-bottomed adobe fireplace has a long history in the Southwest and our very own Doña Carmen Romero Velarde, at age 90, is one of the last traditional enjarradoras/women plasterers who created most of the notable adobe fireplaces throughout Taos and in many places around the world.

Throughout her 50-year adobe career, Velarde traveled to Colorado, California and Texas, twice to the Smithsonian, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and Japan, among other places, to build her signature fireplaces and outdoor adobe ovens called hornos. Here in Taos they can be seen in the The Sagebrush Inn & Convention Center, The Taos Inn, The Quality Inn, Inn on the Rio and many, many more.

Through the years, word spread about her style – the addition of shelves, nichos (recessed openings) and even bancos (adobe benches) on the

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fireplaces became her trademark. She also made retablos and santos – images of saints carved in wood. She sometimes would leave a retablo in a nicho when she was finished, blessing the people and the custom work she created. No two of her fireplaces are alike.

The Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn is so named because of Carmen Velarde’s adobe work. Then owner, the late Feenie Lipscomb, said in a 1988 Harwood Museum dedication speech that Velarde’s suggestion to put exposed adobe bricks on the front of the bar inspired the name, “The Adobe Bar.” “With the help of her sons Trini and Juan, she put in bancos, nichos and incredible fireplaces throughout the Inn, each one different,” Lipscomb wrote about Velarde’s work. “Some had wood boxes, some were off the floor if space was tight; some were round; some were squarish – all were beautiful. Some had tiers for pots and santos to stand on, like the one in Doc Martin’s Restaurant.”

BORN IN 1928 IN RANCHOS DE TAOS, Velarde was raised by her half-Mescalero Apache and half-Taos Pueblo grandmother and Mexican-European grandfather – Trinidad and Julian Ybarra. Like other Taoseños of those times, the Ybarras used adobe, vigas and latillas in their construction projects. They harvested the materials themselves and made their own bricks and adobe mix.

In the winter they would spin and dye wool with red chili powder, weave with other families and trade for different kinds of wool. With no electricity until 1948, the water came from the well for drinking and the ditch for cleaning.

Anita Rodríguez, a Taos artist and former building contractor, observes online that prior to the turn of the 20th century, “80 percent of religious and secular buildings were adobe. In an infinite variety of strikingly different styles, each earth-building culture developed its own unique architecture, adapted to local climates and available materials, created to accommodate the patterns of that culture’s lifestyle. From subtropical China, to Egypt, to Africa and the Americas, plain dirt – a free, universally available, nonpolluting and climatologically adaptable material – has housed mankind more generously, longer and with more creative originality (because of its infinite plasticity) than any other material.” (Never Say “Kiva” Fireplace, Green Fire Times, July 2018).

She has trained hundreds of men, women and students from middle school to college in the art of building adobe fireplaces and other Southwestern architectural techniques.

UP UNTIL SHE WAS 88 IN 2016, VELARDE STILL HELPED WITH THE ENJARRE/MUDDING OF SAN FRANCISCO DE ASÍS CHURCH IN RANCHOS DE TAOS. Her work has been exhibited all over the country. One of her fireplaces and one of her traditional New Mexican ovens are in the Smithsonian’s permanent exhibit; and in the Smithsonian’s 1992 Festival of American Folklife she was recognized for “exceptional contributions to the increase and diffusion of knowledge about cultures and traditions which enrich our nation and the world.”

TOP: CARMEN VELARDE WAS MOST WELL KNOWN FOR HER UNIQUE FIREPLACES, ONE OF WHICH IS AT THE SAGEBRUSH GRILL IN TAOS. MIDDLE: ADOBE ARTIST CARMEN VELARDE POSES FOR A PORTRAIT IN HER RANCHOS DE TAOS HOME. BOTTOM: THE FIREPLACE AT THE TAOS INN IS AMONG MANY AROUND TAOS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY CARMEN VELARDE.

She has received the Award of Merit in appreciation for her work and the Governor’s Award for Excellence and Achievement in the Arts. She was named Woman of the Year in 1995 by the town of Taos.

She is also included in the book “Remarkable Women of Taos,” published in July 2013 by Nighthawk Press.

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A woodstove with a roaring fire sounds good right now.

BOB BISHOP TIERRA WOOD STOVES

BY CINDY BROWN

HOW DID TIERRA WOOD STOVES COME TO BE ESTABLISHED? I was working for Colorado Log Homes in Taos. In 1979, we brought in a few wood stoves to display here at our show home. Within the first month, we sold 13 or 14 wood stoves. When Colorado Log Homes went out of business, my wife, Bonnie, suggested that I might want to open a store to sell wood stoves. I contacted several manufacturers. They said they would like to have an outlet in Taos. In April 1980, we opened our store and the rest is history.

WHAT WERE YOUR GOALS WHEN YOU ENVISIONED THE NEW SHOWROOM? Our first store was in the building where Cottam’s Ski and Outdoor Shop is now, south of downtown. That space didn’t have a warehouse to store the stoves, so when someone bought a stove, I would have to run across the street to my storage unit to get it. In 1985, we started carrying hot tubs, and I knew we needed more space and storage. I found a lot for sale and we built this showroom. We don’t carry hot tubs any more, but now we also have gas stoves and window coverings.

WHEN DID YOU ADD WINDOW COVERINGS? When we would visit someone’s home to see what type of wood stove might be appropriate, we would notice that some people didn’t have window coverings at all and that most of the heat was escaping through the windows. Since 1985, we have offered both stoves and window coverings. I measure for the blinds myself, and we offer free blind repair to the original purchaser.

WHAT TRENDS HAVE YOU SEEN IN THE BUSINESS OF WOOD STOVES AND WINDOW COVERINGS OVER TIME? At first there was only one kind of stove made by Ashley available in town. We brought in eight different manufacturers from Norway, France and the Northwest that were the best at that time; they were highly efficient. In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency introduced new standards to make wood stoves cleaner burning. Some of the manufacturers couldn’t meet the standards. Nine out of ten of them went out of business. Now the federal Department of Energy has introduced even more stringent standards. Wood stoves are already very efficient and release few pollutants into the air. If similar standards were applied to fireplaces and cookstoves, the air would be a lot cleaner. The cellular honey-combed blinds we sell have high R-value and keep 80 percent of the heat in during the winter and 80 percent of the heat out during the summer. With all window coverings, a primary concern is preventing children from becoming entangled in the cords. Some of the blinds are now cordless or have only one cord.

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WHAT’S NEW FOR THIS SEASON? A new trend this year is the linear fireplace. It is a contemporary look that you may have seen in hotel lobbies, and some people have them in their homes, too. We can special order these fireplaces, along with many others.

WHAT IS ON THE MIND OF YOUR CUSTOMERS RIGHT NOW? People are thinking about keeping warm with wood stoves. They help reduce the heating costs and after about two years, people find they will likely pay for themselves. For people with natural gas, some are switching to gas fireplaces because natural gas is inexpensive now.

HOW DO YOU SEE WOOD STOVES BEING PART OF TAOS STYLE? I think wood stoves are part of the Taos lifestyle. Many people like kiva fireplaces and although they can be beautiful, they are only 10% efficient and create a lot of smoke, adding to our wintertime air pollution. When building a house, you can construct a kiva fireplace around a clean burning insert and make a kiva fireplace that is very environmentally friendly. If an existing kiva fireplace is big enough, we can retrofit with a more efficient wood stove or gas insert. One of the models we use is a Jotul stove it is a small box stove that is very narrow. If you take off the cast iron legs, you can slide it into a kiva fireplace, hook it up, line the chimney with stainless steel and convert your kiva into an efficient heater. I replaced my kiva fireplace with a free standing wood stove and think it is very beautiful. The wood stove acts as an all-night furnace.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO? Some people at my age are thinking about retiring. I’m still having fun.

To me, this is like an art gallery with sculpture. It is a path of the heart, providing warmth with green energy and helping people keep the heat in their homes. I love to come to work every day.

WHAT MORE WOULD YOU LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT TIERRA WOOD STOVES? We have about 60 different units in the showroom and can order anything available in the hearth industry. Come visit us and we can show you brochures and videos for many models.

Tierra Wood Stoves at 1519 Paseo del Pueblo Sur or visit them on-line at tierrawoodstoves.com. For more information, call (575) 758-9880.

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Sweet 3BR/2BA family home on 1.28 acre lot.

Beautifully maintained, new stucco. Open living area with cozy wood-stove, panoramic mountain views.

MLS 101275 $189,999 CALL JAN!

Lovely 2BR/2BA courtyard home in desirable Adobe Vista Subdivision. Divided floor plan with southwestern details throughout. Private courtyards with low maintenance landscaping. Great neighborhood, convenient to everything!

MLS 102304 $360,000 CALL JAN! NEW

Spacious home in Tres Ritos, 3br/2ba, open floor plan, great kitchen, close to Sipapu ski area, fishing, hiking, sledding. Bring the family.

MLS 100325 $249,500 CALL JAN!

True Taos house, 3BR/2BA, exceptional in-town location. Many handcrafted details throughout. Big loft, nice living spaces, hot tub, sauna.

Excellent vacation or full-time home MLS 101834 $465,000 CALL JAN!

Large 3BR/2BA pueblo style home in Vista Linda area, near UNM and Taos Country Club. Ideal for a home office.

New stucco and roof, great location fronting on CR 110. Bring your horse!

MLS 102451 $384,900 CALL JAN!

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Prime 4.26 acre building site in lovely Vista Grande. Endless views, great neighborhood, underground utilities including shared well.

Thoughtful covenants.

MLS 101274 $162,000 CALL JAN!

A rare find! The last building lot in Adobe Vista. All town utilities, paved street, wonderful neighborhood, super convenient location. Call for details!

MLS 102052 $65,000 CALL JAN!

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Great 5 acre building site on Hondo Mesa with panoramic views! Paved access, utilities at lot. Convenient to Taos, Taos Ski Valley. Only minutes to rafting, fishing, rock climbing--you name it.

MLS 101077 $70,000 CALL JAN!

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Price $295,000

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402 Seco Lane MLS#101750

Price $881,000

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547 Hondo Seco Road, Arroyo Seco Price $750,000

Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties

MLS#102378

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Price $390,000

1113 Paseo del Pubelo Norte Price $750,000

841 Witt Road Price $689,000

MLS#102592 Lot Size 800 sq.ft. Price $160,000

MLS#102309

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Price $350,000

106 Vista Lane Lot Size .97

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Price $360,000

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1100 1110 E Main Street MLS#97124

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Price $1,500,000

1110 E Main Street MLS#102266

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Price $600,000

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74 Susan Lane MLS#102158

59 Cimarron Trail Lot Size 4.03

Price $230,000

80 Spyglass Hill Rd MLS#100533

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Price $331,500

42 Elk Lane Price $649,000

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Price $299,000

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Price $120,000

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DES MONTES CLASSIC- 3-BR/2-BA real adobe on 1.9 private acres with fine views.

2,700 square feet of Taos style, including viga beams & saltillo tile. Living room w/ fireplace has large south-facing windows, for lots of natural light & passive solar warmth. Master suite features a fireplace, generous bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower stall and access to private walled courtyard. Extensive yard offers many possibilities to enjoy views, peace & quiet at this secluded setting. $529,000 MLS #102138 http://view.paradym.com/4231216

HORSE PROPERTY- 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home + 1BR/1BA casita, on 2.9 acres with 10 stalls, regulation-size dressage arena; 60-foot round pen for training; 2 hay storages.

Comfortable 2,300sq. ft. main house with nice kitchen, open floor plan. Casita provides guest quarters and/or rental income. Circular drive, good for horse trailers, with gates on both ends. US National Forest is only 1/4 mile away! $535,000 MLS 102503 http://view.paradym.com/4261296

NICE HOME, NICE PRICE!– Comfortable & immaculate 3-bedroom + den/2.5-bath home on 2.0 acres with big views. 2400sq. ft. with wood and tile floors, wood-burning fireplace, ample kitchen with pantry, 2 refrigerators. Master suite and 2 spacious bedrooms. Deck and fenced patio for pleasant outdoor living. Only 15 minutes from Taos center! $289,000 MLS # 102316 http://view.paradym.com/4246464

4-BR/4.5-BA NEAR TAOS PLAZA - Beautifully remodeled 2,900 sq. ft. home has 2 wings, each with kitchen, ample living space. Classic southwestern style, 5 fireplaces, in-floor radiant heat, 2 evaporative cooling systems. Gardens, trees, 2 separate yards. Deck with hot tub. A short walk to Historic District, galleries, shops, restaurants, museums, etc. $719,000 MLS #100548 http://view.paradym.com/4069668

BEAUTIFUL LOT WITH WELL- Excellent 1.33-acre home site with underground utilities at the lot, and a private well already drilled. Terrific 360-degree views. Good neighborhood with sensible restrictions. Located a short distance west of golf course and UNM campus, near the Overlook area hiking trail, only about 15 minutes from Taos center. A fine place http://view.paradym.com/4180550 to build your Taos home! $49,000 MLS 101482

INCOME PROPERTY- Excellent return on investment with this 3-unit property! All three units are 1BR/1BA, 640-sq. ft. with washer/dryer, deck with wonderful views. Wellmaintained, low vacancy rate. Conveniently located about 5 miles south of Taos center. $250,000 MLS 98471 http://view.paradym.com/3835972

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ICONIC HACIENDA IN DES MONTES This magnificent 8 bed, 9 bath, 15,000 sq. ft. hacienda situated in beautiful Des Montes on 12+ acres is a Taos icon. The sceneof many memorable parties, fundraisers, and events over the years it is perched on NM 230 with commanding views of Taos Mountain, & El Salto to the north & east, and the Truchas peaks to the south. Built in the 1980s

by Wolfgang Pogzeba and extensively renovated in 1988/89 with old-world care & craftsmanship using the help and skill of numerous Taos artisans this home features two distinct wings, each with its own kitchen, 8 fireplaces, beautiful talavera tile work, custom carved cabinets, wrought iron railings and grills, imported Spanish tile floors, patios on three side, and gardens.The indoor pool & in- ground hot tub face eastward across irrigated green fields to the dramatic Taos mountainscape.

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Stylish Territorial Farm House - less than 2 miles from Taos Plaza, down a quiet country Above Los Altos, on quiet Calle Crucita, this 3 bed/3 bath/2car, Edelman-built adobe home, lane is this sparkling newly remodeled 2699sq ft, rastra block, 3 bed/3 bath farm house set sports light bright rooms, travertine tile floors, softly contoured true-adobe walls, modern on 3 lush acres with a rushing acequia on one side and the Rio Fernando on the other is stainless appliances, granite counters, ample storage, walled and landscaped yards front and back an artful blend of the classic and the contemporary. and best of all, the spectacular close-up views of the El Salto massif.

MLS 102496 $478,000 MLS 102454 $648,000

LAND FOR EVERY BUDGET

99505 - $58,000 Blueberry Hill – 1 acre with a well share, electric and moderate restrictions 97308 - $40,000 El Rito – 3 acres – views, seclusion, quiet 99954 - $149,000 Barrancas – 2.5 acres – well share, views, electric, close to the RGNM 100865 $80,000 Irrigated land in Ranchos with river frontage.

99955 - $95,000 Samantha Road – 1.65 acres – electric, end of the road

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Turn-key working farm; 4 br, 3 ba elegant farm house; 3397 sq ft; Two master suites; Library; Chef’s kitchen; 31+ secluded acres; 18 + irrigated acres; 5 wells, 2-car garage; Studio/Workshop/Office; 4200 sq ft fully automated greenhouse; 2.5 miles to the Plaza.

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Well maintained commercial building on NM 73 with 10 parking spaces, good outdoor lighting, wheel chair ramp, 2 ADA baths; reception area, 6 private offices.

MLS 101387 $135,000

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Charming home, cultivated courtyard Historic Ranchos de Taos compound renovated in harmony with natural surroundings

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It is the home’s more modern history, however, that makes this a highly sought-after piece of real estate. Since 1995 it has been owned and lovingly renovated by Chef René Mettler and his wife Kimberly Armstrong, owners of the highly popular Italian restaurant, Trading Post Café located at 4179 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos.

L ABOR OF LOVE “I met René in Maui. We were both working for the Grand Hyatt.

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Working for the Hyatt Corp., the couple was accustomed to moving every few years. So the fact that that they bought a home and a restaurant in the same year and expanded both over the past two decades, Armstrong acknowledges, “The mountain really did call us home.” Mettler passed away in 2016.

The couple renovated the home in stages over the years. From designing a professional chef’s kitchen to outfitting modern baths to installing cedar-lined closets, no detail for modern living has been overlooked.

“This house was a labor of love. I give credit to René. It was his vision,” said Armstrong.

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he compound consists of the 2,504-squarefoot main home, a standalone casita that could be used as an artist studio, and a storage building for tools and gear.

The landscaping draws you right in with a creative mix of brick, flagstone, decorative rock, ceramic pots, and topiaries that fire the imagination. There are koi ponds, high conifer and deciduous trees, stone walls, wrought iron fencing, wooden benches, and outdoor fire pits to gather around and take in the sumptuous experience, which is very private.

The courtyard was an evolution of designs, trying out different boulders, trees, and amounts of grass. “The grass softens the hard surface of the flagstone,” said Armstrong.

Rather than one singular, homogenous courtyard, the exterior of the home is made up of a series of outdoor areas, each with their own character and situated at different levels. For example there is a quiet seating area right outside the master bedroom with its own contemplative atmosphere. There is an elevated patio to the side of the house with a pass-through window from the kitchen. And there is a raised decorative herb garden for easy picking and a back area that doubles as an orchard and a garden for the hearty growing of local vegetables.

“We are both outdoors people. We did a lot of entertaining and catering in the courtyard. We held a fundraiser for Stray Hearts Animal Shelter here and we did a lot of wedding receptions and anniversaries,” said Armstrong.

A CHEF-DESIGNED KITCHEN Sitting in today’s modern kitchen, it’s hard to imagine that at one time it was part of a chicken coop. Mettler and Armstrong renovated the kitchen with top quality in mind. The features range from double-door refrigerator with bottom freezer drawer, to six-burner stove with hooded range, to a deep farmhouse-style sink.

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“All of the plumbing and electrical wiring was redone. All of it was brought up to code,” said Pavel Lukes of Dreamcatcher Real Estate Co. Inc.

This home is perfect for the homeowner who loves to entertain in a historic, architectural setting.

Overhead pot hangers and open shelving are trademarks of the speed and efficiency in which professional chefs cook –– so they can spend more of their time mingling with guests.

An open and spacious wine room takes a different tack than those typically relegated to closets and/or sub-floors. The open shelving and bottle racks are accentuated by a stained-glass skylight and the room is temperature-controlled with the aforementioned thick adobe walls.

For example, the kitchen has a concealed washer and dryer. This touch is not unusual, but the cabinetry was built in such a way, at waist-high level and with an adjoining window, that it serves as a pass-through countertop for food and drinks to guests enjoying the patio outside.

HISTORIC CHARACTER The interior of the home has the character of old Taos renovated with modern-day amenities.

Thick adobe walls provide natural insulation throughout the seasons. In the old-style build of the house, some doorways are low and there are some steps into rooms. Saltillo tiles, herringbone latilla ceilings, and wooden viga beams harmoniously blend to give the home an authentic feel and warmth.

“Every door throughout the house is antique or custom-made. There are no two doors alike,” said Armstrong, pointing out the artisan craftsmanship of each room.

“We have capacity for close to 1,000 bottles,” said Armstrong.

With windows and doors opening out to the lengthy wisteria-topped portal, the decision to sit inside or outside is a wonderful choice.

“Artist Ed Sandoval helped build the portal and outdoor fireplace,” said Armstrong, also noting that there is a Sandoval sculpture in the outdoors area. This was years ago so Armstrong couldn’t recall how she and Mettler met Sandoval but says, “It was probably through the restaurant.”

Peter Barlow, who is well-known locally for his exquisite handcraftsmanship, crafted a Dutch door for the third bedroom. For the imaginative homeowner, the present third bedroom and media room can be easily reconfigured into any desired use.

The master bedroom is ensuite, with a modern bath and rain shower head fixture. The tile was also done by Bob Loveless.

Indeed, various artists, artisans and craftsmen well-known throughout Taos have either contributed to the building or décor of the home, or had pieces collected by Mettler and Armstrong.

The formal living room is set up salon-style with multiple seating areas. There is another informal living room on the far side of the house that presently serves as a media room.

“Larry Bell and Thom Wheeler were favorite artists, too,” said Armstrong. “We wanted to incorporate as much local art history as we could.”

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BLUEBERRY HILL HOUSE & STUDIO

Storybook cabin in the woods on six acres up in the Latir Wilderness. Come listen to the quiet and write your story!

MLS# 102300 $235,000

Territorial style 2BD/1BA Adobe of times gone by in a pastoral setting with a barn, acequia, and workshop!

MLS# 102113 $199,000

Old world Taos property with vigas, brick oors, custom replaces, a large shed and pasture land with water rights.

MLS# 102333 $425,000

Views galore! 3BD/3BA pumice crete home with a large art studio and two car garage sitting on 1.25 acres.

MLS# 102073 $449,000

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REALTOR PROFILE purchase it using a VA-guaranteed loan. As we neared closing, the appraisal came in much lower than the agreed price, and they got the home for much less than they planned. It left them with the funds to significantly improve the home and truly make it theirs immediately,” says Johnston. As an honorably discharged US Marine Corps veteran, Johnston understands the resources available and can work with buyers to find a VA loan provider.

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Helping people buy and sell their homes has been an enjoyable second career for Johnston. He makes sure he provides a zero-pressure environment for buyers. He asks them to consider how they feel about a particular home: both the strong points and the negatives, so that he can help them assess the downsides and decide if they will be deal breakers.

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When John Johnston retired from a long career in business development, sales and marketing, he and his wife spent several years looking for the perfect place to relocate. Taos was their top choice.

“We were looking for a place with several features, including high mountains, small town environment and a relaxed Southwestern lifestyle. Taos won out because it was the closest set of mountains to Dallas, where our daughter and grandsons live,” he says. Now, he and his wife enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and riding their fat tire bikes.

After he was here a year, Johnston decided to become a Realtor. He received his New Mexico real estate license and joined Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Taos, which has access to one of the largest residential real estate networks in the world.

Johnston brings his time in Taos, along with his business background to help buyers find the right home. He remembers his experience purchasing a home from out-of-state and is able to help streamline the process for these buyers. He also enjoys working with local families to find the right home.

“One of my favorite home sales was for a modest property purchased by a local Taoseño veteran and his wife. They had raised their family locally, without ever owning their own home. We were able to locate a home, and

Most people know right away if they like a house, but then there are the important details to work out, such as finding a price that works for both the buyer and seller and arranging financing. With out-of-town buyers, he asks them about their location preferences and price range, helping them develop a clear vision of the house they want. He then previews the homes available for them in advance and sends photos of the houses, along with his recommendations.

He asks questions such as: Do you want to live in mountains, near the base of the mountains, or in open country with 360 degree view? When the buyers come to town, Johnston plans out an efficient route that will allow them to see four or five properties in the way that makes the most sense. “In the space of my career, my wife and I moved seven or eight times and bought and sold the same number of houses. My approach is to look at everything, pick the best and get rid of the rest,” he says.

WINTER BUYING Weather is always a consideration when selling a home during the winter months, points out Johnston. He notices that the number of buyers is reduced from the summer, but those who are here in the winter are more serious buyers. They often come ready to make an offer.

TAOS STYLE People looking to relocate to Taos or purchase a second home want to experience the Southwest lifestyle with its food, history, culture, arts, outdoor recreation and architecture. “They are looking for accents such as large vigas, high ceilings, quiet evenings, and a wide open feeling both inside and outside their home,” says Johnston. “Taos offers an open star-filled night sky and clear 360 degree views of high mountains and the wide valley. In Taos, right out your front door, is a wide range of recreational activity, regardless of the season.”

MARKET TRENDS Activity in the Taos real estate market has increased significantly over the last year. Johnston points out that the market is very tight for homes below $400,000 and that few homes are being built right now. “All of these factors are causing existing home prices to increase. It’s a great time to sell in Taos even though we are heading into the winter,” he explains.

TAOS FRIENDLY Johnston says, “Taos is a diverse community of people that genuinely want to help a newcomer settle. When my wife and I came here, there was no shortage of people who volunteered advice and directions. I recommend Taos to anyone who is tired of the daily stress and impersonal lifestyle of a large city. We only have so many days on this earth. Why waste them sitting in city traffic when you can live, play or retire in the Land of Enchantment?”

Contact John Johnston at (575) 758-1924 or at johnj.taos@gmail.com. Visit him at the Berkshire Hathaway office at 314 A Paseo del Pueblo Norte or berkshirehathawayhomeservicestaosrealestate.com.

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ERNEST ROMERO QUALIFYING BROKER 114 DONA LUZ, TAOS 575-758-0080 575-770-4530 800-336-4826 NROMERO@C21SUCCESS

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This is a very efficient and low utility duplex. Solar Hot water , south facing windows, clearstory and trombe walls. Each unit has a direct vent gas stove. The duplex was built in 2002. Property has irrigation rights, and the ditch dues are all paid up. A well share agreement will be drawn up at closing. Green gate and dog fencing around #526 belong to the tenants and will disappear when tenants depart . Tenants have 2yrs left on their lease. MLS# 102430 $375,000

One of the most Beautiful settings in Taos and so close to the Downtown plaza. This 3 Bedroom home has been featured in New Mexico Magazine for its uniqueness inside and out. Hidden behind the beautiful enclosed wall, you will be pleasantly surprised at all the large trees that this unique home has to offer. MLS#101959 $1,100,000

Beautiful 2 bedroom / 2 bath Adobe/Pumice construction on 2 acres with Big views and an oversized 2 car garage. 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath guesthouse, solar, completely fenced, quiet neighborhood.

MLS#101630 $530,000

On .40 acres with sensible restrictions. OWNER FINANCING WITH 20% down 6% Interest for two years. Sewer, water, electricity and natural gas to the lot. Great for contractors or anyone who wants a great investment. Spectacular views from this LOCATION. Only Minutes to town. http://LaIsladetaos.com MLS # 102536 $80,000

Close to Nature, Far From Ordinary : A modern hacienda in the time-honored Taos tradition. By day, the vast blue canopy above stretches to infinity, and at night the stars are so close you can almost touch them MLS # 101887 $739,000

This two bedroom, two bath pueblo style home is dramatically nestled in the pines with spectacular views of Arroyo Hondo Valley, Taos Mountains and breath-taking sunsets. The house is perfectly sited on .77 acres. Built in 2017, It has radiant floor heat, portal, vigas, tongue and groove, appliances, tile, septic and shared well. Easy access to town and Taos Ski Valley. $289,000.00 MLS # 101881

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Valle Escondido 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath with a 2 car garage plus a separate studio with a bathroom. Fully furnished. Just bring your toothbrush and enjoy golfing, cross country skiing, and fishing. Priced to sell! MLS#102281 $345,00 ENCHANTED HOMES CXXIIII enchantedhomeseller.com

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Close to Nature, Far From Ordinary: CASA COLIBRI - A modern hacienda in the timehonored Taos tradition, Casa Colibri sits atop a gentle rise just north of Taos. In the distance the Rio Grande Gorge cuts its way across open mesa land. By day, the vast blue canopy above stretches to infinity, and at night the stars are so close you can almost touch them.

The interior is a perfect balance of spacious comfort and intimate appeal, with massive, oiled wood pillars, a sun drenched clerestory, Spanish tile and tasteful amenities throughout. Three bedrooms, two baths, two fireplaces, three separate patio areas, three car garage, sun room and more on 5.9 acres. This is the one that sets the standard for Southwestern hospitality, craftsmanship and quality of life. Selected and recently promoted as a 2018 Parade of Homes home. MLS#101887 Asking: $739,000

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Privacy & seclusion await you in this 3BD/2.5BA/2CG/6000SF home on 11.5 acres, Features include a 1000SF dance/exercise area, 2 workshops, wrap around porches, & water catchment system.

Perched on a hill in Hidden Lake on 25 acres, this Appalachian Style Log home offers 2BD/2BA/2CG, covered porches, loft office. The many fabulous antiques collected over the years are included with the furnishings. $997,000 MLS #101524

Walk to Hidden Lake from this custom designed mountain retreat nestled amidst pine and aspen. This spacious 2716 +/-SF, 3BD/2.5BA,3CG homes features a gourmet kitchen, loft, heated workshop, natural cherry cabinets throughout and fabulous views both inside and out. All of this on 30 acres of spectacular land. A survivalist’s dream! $655,000 MLS #93501

$499,000 MLS #97333

COZY ALPINE CASITA A 1 BD loft/1BA alpine getaway on 10 acres bordering Carson National Forest in Spectacular Taos Pines Ranch including an RV-sized 2/CG and a cozy sun room where you can watch the abundant wildlife up close and personal. there is lots of room to build your dream home facing the fabulous views. Horses welcome! $379,000

Taos Pines Ranch 10-20 acre Parcels starting at $100,000 Parcels bordering NATIONAL FOREST available

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FANTASTIC COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

Location, Location,Location...in business, it is everything! This 2000 SF custom log home is located at the junction of Highway 64 and 434 at the one and only blinking light at the entrance to Angel Fire and sits on 5 acres zoned commercial. What will it be, an office, a restaurant, coffee house...let your imagination soar! $595,000 MLS #100052

A GREAT ESCAPE!

Fully furnished, secluded mountain home on 3 acres. 2BD 2BA 2CG with bonus room and sleeping loft. Can sleep 12 comfortably!

20 minutes south of Angel Fire. $260,000 MLS#102240

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COZY IN TAOS CANYON

Located within the gated community of Loma Linda featuring 1BD/1BA 3 BD/2BA 1500 SF home tucked away in Taos Canyon. Largedeck, & sleeping loft. 1224 Sq Ft on .25 acre. Fish the Rio Pueblo river a short efficient woodstove, and an extra room. 7X7 storage shed, 22X20 carport. walk away! $145,000 MLS #102377 just minutes to Taos. $159,000 MLS #93680

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A well maintained large family home on .85 acres with3BD/3.5BA/2CG/ 3856SF and features 2 bonus rooms, sauna, & breathtaking views. $414,000 MLS #99848

SLOPE SIDE CONDO

Enjoy fabulous views of Wheeler Peak from the deck of this beautifully furnished and tastefully decorated 3BD, 3BA condo offering a wood burning fireplace, oak flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, washer/ dryer, and a 1CG garage. Sleeps 9. $259,900 MLS #101778 $259,900

RACQUET CLUB CONDO #350

Room for the whole gang in this 3BD/3BA/1322SF condo which can sleep 12! Large covered deck is a great bonus for this unit which is within walking distance of Angel Fire Ski Area & Mountain Bike Park!

$124,500 MLS #101580

69 ACRES IN HOLMAN

offer endless possibilities and fabulous views. Year round access $165,000 MLS 102321 Or buy only 44.6 Acres for $90,000 MLS 102323

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A private retreat 401 acres of lush meadows, stunning views, abundant wildlife, stands of Bristlecone Pine, 4 Elk Permits.

$2,400,000 MLS #92300

GENTLEMAN’S RANCH

with rugged beauty...bluffs, ravines,hills, grasslands, and rocky outcroppings make a stunning combination. The Ocate River winds through this 87+/- acre property. $350,000 MLS #100098

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Bring your horses and relive the Old West on 100 acres of lush grassy meadows. Outstanding views and easy access off Hwy 120.

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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 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: $254,896

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

Average home sale price: $288,125

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: $337,265

ARROYO HONDO, HONDO MESA 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.

Average home sale price: $240,481

ARROYO SECO, EL SALTO, DES MONTES 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: $375,181 El Salto average home sale price: $415,600 Des Montes average home sale price: $399,358

TAOS SKI VALLEY, VALDEZ Taos Ski Valley is world renowned with both national and international clientele. Most of the businesses are open year-round 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: $410,666 TSV average condo sale price: $315,620 Valdez average home sale price: $236,633

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

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

Taos Canyon average home sale price: $167,777 Cañón average home sale price: $287,200

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB, STAKEOUT AREA 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: $342,444

RANCHOS DE TAOS, TALPA, LLANO QUEMADO 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.

Average home sale price: $199,684

WEIMER FOOTHILLS 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: $354,163

EL PRADO, RANCHITOS, CÓRDOVAS 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: $256,666 Ranchitos average home sale price: $350,400 Los Córdovas average home sale price: $245,452

VALLE ESCONDIDO Nestled in the mountains only 20 minutes east of Taos, Valle Escondido offers spectacular views, USGA golf, stocked fishing lakes, swimming pool and playground and community social life at the historic log clubhouse, all enjoyed by full-and part-time homeowners, with community water and household trash removal included. Valle Escondido is surrounded by the Carson National Forest, offering year-round recreation: hiking, hunting, camping, mountain biking, ATV trails and winter sports.

A wide variety of homes can be found in Valle Escondido with an approximate starting price of $200,000.

ANGEL FIRE 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: $381,170

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.

Average home sale price: $310,350

QUESTA An agricultural 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: $176,375

Joel Schantz, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Taos Real Estate (www.BHHSTaosRealEstate.com), provided the information. DISCLAIMER: Statistics are based on MLS information for the period Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014. Neither the REALTORS Association of New Mexico nor Taos County Association of REALTORS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data is maintained by Taos County Association of REALTORS and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

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MLS# 102371 $995,000

Custom log built by Charles Martin, Taos, NM — On 10.74 acres with Big Views

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Trails End Ranch

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Horse Property – Adjacent to NM State Land – Incredible Views of the Wheeler Range and Surrounding Mountains MLS# 101229

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QUALIFYING BROKER - MoonRE LLC 3655 MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD., ANGEL FIRE, NM 87710 OFFICE 575-377-1919 / Cell 505-795-3773 CCMOON@MOONRE.COM

Large Handcrafted Log on 80A with Stream Fed Pond, Barn, Corrals, Views and Elk Tags.

On Forest Rd 76 – entry to Carson National Forest.

MLS 100737 $1,995,000

Ranches

Approx 600A deeded/NM grazing land - Working ranch just outside Angel Fire, NM w/ Wheeler range views, elk tags

Cerro de Cristo Ranch approx 295.78A with own mountain in Ocate, NM, elk tags.

MLS 101243 $3,500,000

MLS 100984 $995,000

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Not always. And not everyone. But so long as one presents themselves as clean I don’t think anyone else gives a rat’s butt about what drapes other bodies.

Now that we have been here almost 24 years, I see Taos more as a member of the culture rather than as a witness to behavior patterns I was not accustomed to. Now I don’t notice who dresses well and who doesn’t as there are always folks that like to present themselves rather spiffily and others who rebel against anything representing a consumer culture.

Here one cannot tell a book by its cover. No way. No how.

TAOS STYLE...

BY HARVEY BLAUSTEIN

When I first got the assignment for this column it came with apologies from the editor. She said, “I’m not sure exactly what you do with it, but the subject for this next issue is, Taos Style.”

Now to some that might seem like a challenge, but for me it was a walk in the park – I mean walk in the high desert. That’s because I have always told those who have asked, and many who have not, that there is no such thing as Taos Style.

There is such a thing as Santa Fe style. The elements of a real, albeit small, city taken with some doses of prosperity, and a history of art – including all that wonderful turquoise jewelry – to me has created a place where long skirts and cowboy boots are expected on women.

And men wear trousers and are not always dressed in jeans.

Grunge doesn’t go well in the City Different whereas here in Taos it has been brought to an art form. But I get ahead of myself.

When we first spent time in Taos, we always were trying to express to those on the East Coast, where we are from, how different our new paradise was. One of the ways was by telling folks that here people put on in the morning the clothes they took off the night before.

I know lawyers and doctors in this town who show up for work in jeans. Some like Dr. Michael Kaufman will add a tie to whatever shirt he is wearing with his Wranglers. It seems he once wore one as a result of some out-of-office business, and patients commented positively when he got back to the clinic so he never gave it up.

Then there are guys like Stephen Natelson, a local attorney who has been here about as long as Mike, who is never seen in jeans. Not that Steve is fancy, but he does prefer a more styled corduroy look.

Native Americans can be seen in traditional garb that could have come from hundreds of years ago.

I do see some Texas women who like to dress up on Saturday night – or every night. I do see folks who live in the wilds of Carson, but, for the most part, no one stares at either around here. We are a live and let live community and I love that about us.

We also don’t wear a lot of white. And the rule that you can wear white only between Memorial Day and Labor Day that one lives by in the big cities, doesn’t apply in Taos. Here one wears what color one wants when one chooses. Oh, how I love the freedom that is Taos.

Taos is not impacted by what is in and what is out. And the only rule is that there are no rules.

Consumerism does not flourish here and comfort means more than style. One won’t see any Bally shoes on our men nor Manolo Blahnik stilettos on our women. Heck, Hispanic men are rarely caught in sandals.

Taos formal generally means jeans and some kind of jacket although I did anger a local gallery owner some years back on New Year’s Eve when the dress code was formal and I wore a nice pair of jeans with a spiffy tuxedo jacket and shirt with a bolo tie.

I thought I looked cool, but I did not get invited back the next year.

Some folks, even in Taos, can’t take a joke!

Folks here rarely ask what the dress code is for any gathering. Here we wear what we want when we want and style plays little part. Or is that Taos style defined? That debate we can have another day..

Harvey Blaustein is a retired attorney and local real estate broker.

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EYE-POPPING…

In the emerging Overlook area, we proudly offer lot 1 in Barranca del Pueblo, a home site of more than 5 acres. Here one can build up to the rim of the Rio Pueblo and own to the middle of the river. I kid you not. Water, power and phone are all in place and included in the price, and the restrictions are protective and not invasive, intended to honor the land. If you want unique and special, if you want dramatic and magical, let me show you something eye-popping. $299,000 MLS# 101508

THERE IS AN INTIMACY WITH THE MOUNTAINS... from the prestigious Mariposa Ranch subdivision that makes it so special, and so desired, and we can help you create your world there.We proudly represent the owners of lot 7, with its 360 degree views, where the parcels are large, the homes are grand, and the restrictions protective. Here is a premier location between the town of Taos and the Taos Ski Valley with easy access to the charming village of Arroyo Seco. $159,000 MLS#100582

TREES AND WATER RIGHTS APLENTY...

PREMIUM R-4 SITE NEAR THE PLAZA… The most

important phrase in our residential real estate market is “in walking distance to the plaza” because that is what most folks want when they look for a home here. For those that want to meet this need, we proudly offer a 4.25 acre site, the largest undeveloped R-4 location close to the plaza in town, between Salazar and Santistevan Roads, with frontage on Ranchitos, and access off Santistevan. Owner/broker $399,000 MLS #99029

“I AM A STRATEGIC THINKER, PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS, AND GET THINGS DONE.” HARVEY BLAUSTEIN, QUALIFYING BROKER

On Trujillo Lane, just off Valverde Street, and just a short walk to the plaza, galleries, restaurants, and museums, we proudly offer a 3 acre parcel that is perfect for those that want to live in town but feel away.. With trees galore, this land also has double water rights which can be sold separate and apart from the land, or used for irrigation or other agricultural purposes. $249,000 MLS#98474

AN IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL CORNER…

If you do business with locals and are looking for the perfect location, we proudly offer the very prominent corner of Salazar and Ranchitos Roads. This is one of the most desirable commercial locations in town, which most residents drive by daily.

It consists of .64 acres and is zoned CBD with more land possible. Owner/Broker $329,000 MLS #99026

A Woman’s Touch Pictured left to right: Ellen Lerner, Sally Torres, Katheryn Pate, Kelly Haukebo center: Paula Madappa, Qualifying Broker.

In and around Taos...

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MODERN SERENITY ON HONDO MESA

Perched on an outcropping of pinon and juniper on 6.7 acres overlooking the Hondo Valley, this 2 BD, 2 BA 1770 SF home is a rare find. One feels the serenity and privacy of a retreat, yet is equidistant between Taos and the Taos Ski Valley.

Spacious open floor plan, fabulous views and spectacular sunsets can be yours! MLS #101177 $525,000

ELEGANT TAOS FAMILY HOME Quiet and secluded yet close to town and TSV this lovely home has it all. 4BD/2.5BA 3800SF on 1.67 acres with water rights offering fabulous views and a gourmet kitchen with high end appliances. An entertainers dream!

MLS #99832 $590,000

LAMA SANCTUARY

Under appraised value. Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Nearly 4 treed acres. 1st story owner built Earthship.

Professionally built territorial style 2nd story. Very energy efcient=low energy bills. Plus a large interior planter for growing year round. 2 BD, 2BA +/- 2450 SQ FT. With chicken coop and partial hogan. Great for mini ranch or farm.Steps away from National forest and a hip, skip and a jump to both Taos Ski Valley and the Rio Grande.

MLS# 102308 $250,000

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CONTEMPORARY IN STAGECOACH

This stunning contemporary architectural 3BR, 2BA buttery roof house is situated on 2.5 acres. Designed to incorporate passive solar heating and grid tie solar electric, this home has a large open common area with soaring ceilings. The kitchen includes stainless appliances and spectacular polished concrete countertops with peninsula seating for ve. Located northwest of Taos in the Stagecoach Hills neighborhood near the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. New construction by Solstainable Builders.

MLS # 102416 $383,900

AUTHENTIC ADOBE + CASITA

Full of Taos charm, this authentic adobe offers 3BD/2BA 1700 SF close to Town . There is also a sweet 1BD/1BA casita with an open kitchen, dining, living room so you can live in one, rent the other!

A large yard, includes water rights.

MLS #101981 $379,900

FANTASTIC ON FIVE ACRES

Beautiful interior with 1 BR, 1 BA, great kitchen & huge living room looking at the mountains to the east. Huge covered porch on the east side of the house. Fenced, landscaped yard. Perfect for vacation home or for full time living. About 3 miles to the north is the Rio Grande Gorge. Underground utilities for unlimited views.

MLS # 102376 $260,000

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