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ST BERNARD CONDO TSV

UPPER COLONIAS Pueblo style home in Upper Colonias on 3+irrigated acres, 4 bedroom 3 bath energy efficient open floor plan home features completely updated kitchen with Loveless stone countertops and stainless appliances. Great for entertaining, enclosed outside courtyard with wonderful Taos Mountain views opens to lush green lawn and trees with wonderful mature gardens and a charming gazebo. Separate 2 bedroom guest wing with office for privacy. There is a 3 car carport and extensive outbuildings for storage or for the hobbyist or woodworker. Upstairs master suite has completely redone bath with marble tile and stone countertops. MLS 102022 • $740,000

Top floor remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath St Bernard condo selected by architect Antoine Predock, building designer as his personal unit, this is a 3rd floor end unit condo with high ceilings & an architectural flare. Kitchen and baths were remodeled in 2016, new appliances countertops new tile work and upgraded furniture. Lots of light, great views of TSV and well positioned for sunsets and views of Al’s Run. Balcony in living room overlooks the Rio Hondo stream. Master bedroom has kid loft and 2nd balcony which overlooking the Valley. Furnished and equipped. Store your skis at the Hotel St Bernard, where you have ski in and ski out access. A graceful comfortable condo. MLS 103004 • $636,000

BLUEBERRY HILL

IN-TOWN, ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING IN STYLE

Light and bright on Blueberry Hill with stunning views of Taos Mountain, sunrise and sunsets also. 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage home with an office, featuring open an floor plan, beautiful kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Private master suite with walk in rainfall shower, walk in closet and a jacuzzi tub. Great outside private patio area for entertaining and a large portal in front makes for a graceful entrance. Extensive landscaping. A lovely home that shows beautifully. MLS 103021 • $375,000

Three one bedroom units at Central Station Condos in town. Consciously designed and built with attention to advanced technology, green materials and low environmental impact throughout the development. There are ultra-high efficiency tankless boilers, tank-less hot water heaters and European wall radiators resulting in very low utilities. Super convenient location walkable to the Plaza, shops, restaurants and galleries.

MLS 103761 • $345,000 | MLS 103470 • $250,000 | MLS 103756 • $210,000

TOWN OF TAOS Evan R. Blish

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

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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3 bedroom 2 bath Adobe home close to Taos Plaza on De Teves Lane and fronting on Kit Carson Road with adobe guesthouse of 2 bedrooms 1 bath all on 0.59 acres. Beams and vigas in ceilings and hardwood floors. Original home built in the 1930’s and added on to over the ensuing decades. Large trees and grass front yard, property has historic water rights. R-14 zoning on this parcel. A short walk to town of Taos and all of its many amenities.

MLS 103660 • $475,000

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¡BIENVENIDOS!

Bienvenido a Casa or Welcome Home to our fellow Taoseños returning for the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow or Fiestas de Taos to spend joyous time with family and friends.

Welcome back to the unique style of our town that all Taoseños enjoy! As our homes, businesses 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 BiscochiKATHRYU A. HAYDEU tos with generations of family and friends.

Taos style is about family and friends, quirky art and fine art, comfortable living surrounded by amazing views and fresh air.

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 www.taoschamber.com for member events and current information. Welcome and enjoy our wonderful Taos County!

Susan Cady Executive Director Taos County Chamber of Commerce

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RENTAL PROPERTY

Rental 51 Camino Caballo - Large contemporary home in great location in Taos, with lots of privacy, close to hiking, horseback riding, golfing, skiing, rafting.

Convenient to medical facilities, shopping, museums, galleries, restaurants. Huge great room with high ceilings, gourmet kitchen with island, large master suite with lots of closets. Enjoy your morning coffee and view the mountains from the gazebo or have a bbq in the evening. Available September 15, 2019. $1500/MONTH + UTILITIES.

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55 Clint Road - Escape the summer heat in this fabulous split level home in the woods of Valle Escondido. Only 15 minutes to down town Taos and convenient to the Taos Ski Valley, Taos Country Club, and Angel Fire Resort. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and single car garage. Approximately 1700 square feet. Spacious eat-in kitchen has unique stained glass on the custom designed cabinets with lots of counter space, vaulted ceilings, plus it overlooks a cozy living room with an efficient wood stove. Owner recently installed all new carpeting and tile floors, as well as new stucco and wood siding on the exterior.

Large deck for taking in the great views of the foothills, and home is located across from large pond where lots of wildlife gathers and you can ponder while fishing. Country club living close to the Valle Escondido clubhouse and swimming pool, hiking, golf, and skiing. MLS 103722 ASKING $319,000

33 N Lemuria - Majestic Casa Lemuria with laid back serenity and fabulous mountain views. Located on the high mesa about 13 miles NW of Taos. This quiet, peaceful setting borders land protected by the Bureau of Land Management. The home has appx 1878 sq ft with 2 bedrooms, a large bathroom with 2 sinks and bright, colorful ceramic tile countertops, a convertible loft and a library. All this on .99 acres of natural, maintenance-free beauty. This multi-level home has solar panels for generating electricity, 3 built-in cisterns for rainwater and snow melt storage, a propane tank for the stove and hot water, and a wood stove in the main living area for added heating. MLS 101640 ASKING $269,000

6 Catalina - Living large on Blueberry Hill. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 bath home, large living room and a family room with appx 2476 square feet, an attached 11.5’ x 14.5’ workshop/ studio with electricity, all on 1 acre. Carport with wood detailing adds to the functionality and value of the home. This home is light and bright with lots of windows, high ceilings with unique beam patterns. The master suite has sliding doors which open out onto the covered patio, and there are 3 additional bedrooms.

The huge eat-in kitchen has lots of counter tops, over 30 drawers and cabinets as well as a convenient island and opens out onto a large covered patio with mountain views framed by hacienda style arches. There is also a utility slab for RV parking. Mountain views in all directions and you can enjoy the night lights of the city. Close to recreation venues, hiking, skiing, rafting, golf, as well as medical facilities. MLS 103393 ASKING $379,000

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“THE PLUMBERS” formally known as Hawk Mechanical is locally owned and operated by native Taosenos, this is your chance to acquire a highly profitable turn-key business. 8 vehicles, 3 Buildings right on the main street, plus everything you need to grow this business.

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CASA DE JARDIN This stunning Des Montes 2.6 acre property has a surprise waiting for you at every turn. Multiple private gardens,water features, and spaces to relax and enjoy the amazing views both inside and out.This 4 Bed/2 BA 3498 sq ft home, has been smartly remodeled. Surprises Include: Orchard, Casita, (2 Bed/1BA), Garages, Stable, Greenhouse, and oh, those beautiful views! http://taosnewmexico.com/casa-de-jardin MLS#102486 $674,700

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ESSENCE OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. Only two homes have been hand-built and designed by renowned Taos painters Ann Huston and Ed Sandoval.The buyer of this property will get them both, a 3,000sf main house, plus a 2,000sf guest house, chicken coop, barn, chapel, two-car garage and outdoor entertainment area. Roughly six acres at the base of Taos Mountain, with 360-degree views. MLS#96729 $715,000

EL SALTO AT A BARGAIN PRICE. Home to artists for the last two decades, inspired by the mountain backdrop often draped in the glow of the setting sun in the very distant western horizon. Remarkable studio built by Pablo Quintana with its very intricate ceiling of weaved latillas and vigas can be a guest house or...? One acre of lush meadow surrounds you with the accompanying serenity and silence.

MLS#102783 $399,700

RIO COSTILLA FRONTAGE Home & 2 studios on 14+ acres w/water rights and approx. ¼ mile of Costilla River frontage, with breathtaking views of the Blanca Mountains and wildlife.

The 2 bed/2 bath 1500 sq ft main house and 2 - 1bed/1bath 700 sq ft studios are both cozy & comfortable with tons of New Mexico charm! Incredible value and opportunity!

MLS#99466 $397,000

HISTORIC NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. Homestead typical in Taos Valley in the early 20th century. Generations have worked this 4.74 lush acreage, raised livestock & families. Large 4 bed/2 bath home sits needs quite a bit of work/restoration.There is a very large 2 car garage that can accommodate oversize vehicles or equipment.

The back irrigated land is leased until harvest in the fall.This property is a slice of Americana. MLS#103270 $297,900

THE SUNSET HOUSE! This immaculate 4 bed/2 bath 2200 sq ft home has a spacious floor plan with high ceilings, light & bright kitchen w/ stainless appliances and lots of storage. Outside features a 2 carport, back deck, fenced back yard, dog run and storage shed. Incredible views of both the mountains and spectacular sunsets. MLS#102899 $299,000

CHARMING, AFFORDABLE & ENERGY EFFICIENT, 2 bed/2 bath 2000+ sq ft home w/2 car detached garage on 2 acres with mountain views. This home has been a successful rental for years and will need some TLC but has potential for greatness.

New heating and cooling system MLS#102717 $295,000

Pavel Lukes QUALIFYING BROKER taosnewmexico.com 575.758.3606 pavel@taosnewmexico.com

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Celebrating 20 Years of Serving the Taos Community

Lisa & John Cancro Premier Pond House

Pond Village Subdivision

Now offering individual building sites situated within the private Pond Village neighborhood starting at 85K. You’ll love living within walking distance to the Plaza, and being across the street from the Taos Library, while also enjoying the private atmosphere of this unique neighborhood. Call today!

Des Montes Dream Home

Located in Pond Village and walking distance to the Plaza, is the original 3 BD/2 BA hacienda and small studio which was upgraded in 2012. Built the old fashioned way, with wood floors, wood doors, plaster walls, and carved beams/corbels, and vigas in the ceilings. Also featuring an impressive Great Room with a massive fireplace and large windows, a lovely upgraded kitchen, an adjoining formal dining room with a kiva, master bed/bath on the ground level and the 2 remaining bedrooms on the second level. The hot tub and exterior covered patios and decks are great for entertaining. Call us for a tour!

MLS #103675 $699,000 Charming Residencias Condo

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This lovely 2 BD/2 BA 1320 sf home features an open floor plan with large kitchen and spacious living, dining areas and bedrooms. Close to Arroyo Seco, Town and TSV. MLS# 103448 $419,000 205 Ranchitos Rd, Taos 8

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This private 1267 sq. ft. free standing condo is beautifully designed and maintained with 2 BD/2 BA in the premier and well established condo complex in the heart of Taos.

MLS# 103529 $419,000

Situated on 2 acres in Talpa Foothills, sits this lovely 3 BD/2 BA well maintained home featuring an open floor plan with spacious kitchen, living, dining areas and large family room plus attached garage.

Call today! MLS# 103674 $419,000

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Attractive In-Town Adobe

This lovely 3 BD/2 BA home is located in-town, at the end of the lane, with beautifully maintained grounds and mature trees. Covering this .50 acre parcel are mature fruit trees, raised garden beds, a newly planted orchard, patios and a BIG fenced in yard which adds to the privacy, while offering plenty of entertaining and gathering spaces for family and friends. The house features a large entryway, opening into a spacious living room with an open but separate formal dining area.

Wood floors, vigas, gas fireplace and tile flooring add to the charm of these rooms. The upscale kitchen is a cook’s dream featuring granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a free standing island, adding prep space. Large master bedroom and bathroom with spacious walk-in closet and private fireplace, is situated for easy access to the hot tub and private outdoor sitting area. The two additional bedrooms are roomy and charming. You can walk to town from here and access all the restaurants and galleries. Call us for a tour of this charming home!

MLS #103746 $525,000 Casa Flores on Bent Street

Casa Flores, an elegantly restored building situated in the historic business district on Bent Street and right by John Dunn Shops/Taos Plaza, offers many opportunities as it is poised for an art gallery, retail or office space or make it your pied-a-terre, AIRBNB or long term rental. This 1615 sf property boasts a lovely entranceway, 4 large rooms, a renovated kitchen/dining area as wells as a large bathroom with stackable washer/dryer. Two beautifully landscaped courtyards in the front and back of the property with a metal fence for added privacy and two parking spaces complete this property. Call us!

MLS# 103097 $595,000

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rich with culture, beauty, and a strong sense of community, which can be found throughout all of the Enchanted Circle. More than once when working with someone who was considering a complete lifestyle change and a possible move to the area, I’ve shared the story of my own journey to get here, including a gentle reminder of the fact that it’s not about money, it’s about courage and that it’s so worth it.

DO YOU FOCUS ON THE ANGEL FIRE AREA OR ON ANY TYPE OF PROPERTY IN PARTICULAR? While I have resided in Angel Fire for the last 28 years, my knowledge of the entire Enchanted Circle and beyond is my strong suit. We were and still are an adventurous family who took time to explore the many playgrounds of northern New Mexico. My 15 year career with New Mexico Mountain Properties, with offices in both Taos and Angel Fire, has enabled me to cover a lot of ground not just limited to the Enchanted Circle. A typical workweek may take me to Ocate, the Mora Valley, Red River, Taos, MORGAN TIMMS

Cimarron, Eagle Nest, Sipapu and many of the pocket communities in between. I’ve worked hard to learn this big beautiful backyard in which I live. While I do put in many hours of windshield time traveling between these communities of northern New Mexi-

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co, my gratitude runs deep because I can think of no better office view.

ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE IN THE LATE SUMMER? It has been my experience that the fall season tends to bring with it a more relaxed

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vibe but also a new wave of serious buyers hoping to secure something prior to winter.

BY CINDY BROWN

I encourage sellers to give serious thought to how they might respond to possible

My most fulfilling client/broker transactions are those that allow me to assist someone who is unsure of where in northern New Mexico they want to establish roots. Educating my clients with facts

offers while stressing to buyers the fact that in some markets the inventory is limited by

is what I love to do most.- Realtor Kelly Haukebo

WHAT MAKES UP TAOS STYLE IN YOUR MIND?

Historically, August and September are my busiest months.

November. In the higher elevations such as Angel Fire and Red River, it’s important for sellers to remember that the challenge to sell their properties is greatly increased when everything is blanketed under snow.

Taos is such a fun and inspiring market for me. Growing up, my mom preferred to decorate with earth tones and splashed a little color around the house with accent

YOU ARE A NATIVE OF NEW MEXICO. HOW DID YOU COME TO BE IN REAL ESTATE AND HOW DOES YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE STATE HELP YOUR CLIENTS IN BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE?

pieces. It was done well; however, I’ll never forget visiting my great aunt in Santa Fe for

I had a six year career with American Airlines in my early twenties, which allowed me

moniously in my eight year old eyes. It totally worked. This is how Taos speaks to me

the first time. My mom was totally overstimulated with all of the colors coming at us from basically everything in my aunt’s house. The painted walls, the art, the furniture, the flooring - a beautiful palette of soft, loud, quiet, and bold colors all blending so har-

to take travel agents all over the world on familiarization trips. In 1991, with many

now. Taos draws people from both the east and west coasts and far and wide, bringing

amazing experiences under my belt, I felt the pull of the mountains beckoning me

everything together in a much more eclectic blend. Anything and everything goes with

home. I decided to turn in my city shoes for my hiking boots and moved to Angel Fire

no judgement, which is a beautiful thing.

where I was a caretaker at Camp Elliott Barker Girl Scout Camp.

home which was a 100 year old caretaker’s cabin, caring for 25 horses, and turning the

ANY TRENDS IN AREA REAL ESTATE OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS?

TV antenna outside in a blizzard to get one of the three channels to come in a little

Clients tend to be moving up into the higher priced homes, due to shortage of lower

clearer. Talk about a lifestyle change and I could not have been happier!

priced inventory in Taos. The last several years have shown an increase in the average

I raised three kids at the camp, two of whom came home from the hospital on the

purchase price of homes. While we have seen a slight increase in land sales, there is

back of a snowmobile. These are the stories I share with my clients because the major-

simply more supply than demand so if you’re wanting to build, you have plenty of

ity of folks who move to northern New Mexico are in search of a slower-paced lifestyle

options from which to choose.

My life of planes, trains and automobiles turned into snowmobiling in and out of my

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Find Kelly Haukebo at New Mexico Mountain Properties; cell phone (575) 770-0778; website www.HighMountainProperty.com

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Now, LeadingRE has honored High Country Real Estate Services with four best-in-class service and performance awards, including the prestigious Crown of Excellence Award — an unprecedented honor for any Taos real estate brokerage.

Contact us to learn how we can put our outstanding service and global connections to work for you, whether your real estate needs are in Taos or across the globe. Don’t you deserve the best representation in your next real estate transaction?

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Taos Real Estate Market Report © Peter Lora of the Lora Company

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES - Unit sales are lagging last year by 3, but dollar sales are up. Prices are rising due to demand exceeding supply of homes for sale. If you are thinking of selling, now is a great time! Call for a free market analysis and consultation about the selling process.

CONDOMINIUMS - Through June, unit sales are up 33% and dollar sales are up 41% over last year. Both median and average prices are rising. As with single-family homes, lack of inventory has been a factor.

LAND - Year-to-date unit sales are 5% below last year’s pace. Dollar sales are down 27%. The land market hasn’t recovered from the recession nearly as much as the residential market.

NOTE: These data do not include Angel Fire and other areas included in the Taos MLS that are not considered part of the main Taos market.

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MARKET DATA - YTD JUNE 30 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES 2018

2019

Incr (Decr)

Change

# Units

122

119

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-2.5%

$ Volume

$38,840,500

$41,008,400

$2,167,900

5.6%

Median Price

$292,500

$327,500

$35,000

12.0%

Average Price

$318,400

$344,600

$26,200

8.2%

Ave. Days on Mkt.

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169

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2.4%

CONDOMINIUMS 2018

2019

Incr (Decr)

Change

# Units

24

32

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33.3%

$ Volume

$7,054,200

$9,962,500

$2,908,300

41.2%

Median Price

$270,000

$305,000

$35,000

13.0%

Average Price

$293,900

$311,300

$17,400

5.9%

Ave. Days on Mkt.

111

235

124

111.7%

2018 (Q1)

2019 (Q1)

Incr (Decr)

Change

# Units

66

63

(3)

-4.5%

$ Volume

$6,375,300

$4,687,600

($1,687,700)

-26.5%

Median Price

$67,800

$50,000

($17,800)

-26.3%

Average Price

$96,600

$74,400

($22,000)

-22.8%

Ave. Days on Mkt.

396

393

(3)

-0.8%

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For the first half of the year, the number of closed sales for the total market (all categories of property) is about the same as last year’s pace. However, dollar sales are up about 6%.

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BEAUTIFUL 2BR CONDO IN TOWN - Tastefully decorated 2BR/2BA + bonus loft and den in basement. Comfortable 1,285 sq. ft. large enough for longer stays--or maybe even full-time living! Light and bright. Classic southwestern style blended with modern finishes and decor. In-floor radiant heat, wood and tile floors, high ceiling, wood-burning stove. Nice kitchen open to dining-living room. Located a few blocks from Taos Plaza, near shops, restaurants, galleries, museums. Spacious deck overlooks lovely grounds with pond and tall trees. Delightful in-town living and/or outstanding rental! $355,000 MLS 103283 view.paradym.com/4341501

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! $495,000 MLS 102503 view.paradym.com/4261296

IN-TOWN PIED-A-TERRE - Darling studio condo on Padre Martinez Lane. Real adobe construction. True Taos style with viga beams, kiva fireplace, brick paver floors. This 321-sq. ft. casita is perfect for your Taos get-aways. Most of the quality furnishings are included, so it’s ready for you to enjoy and/or rent out. Low monthly HOA fee. Prime location one block from Taos Plaza. $135,000 MLS 103710

IN-TOWN LOTS - Two rare home sites close to Taos center. Both lots are 0.8 acres of valley land with surface water rights. Only about 0.3 mile from Taos Plaza, an easy walk to the Historic District and Central Business District. Sensible restrictions. A rural agricultural feel but very close to everything in Town.

MLS 101962 $150,000 & MLS 101963 $150,000 view.paradym.com/4218440

10 PEACEFUL ACRES - Magnificent 360-degree views of mountains & sunsets on this 9.98-acre lot close to hiking in scenic Overlook area. A few miles past UNM and Taos Country Club in an area of mostly large tracts. Away from the crowds, off the grid, just peace & quiet, endless views and high-desert natural beauty. Can be split. $75,000 MLS 103274 view.paradym.com/4341511

INCOME PROPERTY - Excellent return on this 3-unit apartment rental property!

All three units are 1BR/1BA, 640-sq. ft. with washer/dryer, deck with wonderful views. Well maintained, low vacancy rate. Conveniently located about 5 miles south of Taos center. $250,000 MLS 98471 view.paradym.com/3835972

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Looking for that Authentic Adobe Home?

Thick Adobe walls abound in this authentic Pueblo Revival home that was built by Slim and Lillan Bastion in the style of the famed adobe designers Wilfred and Myrtle This extraordinary home twoLillian bedrooms, two baths andoftwo guest Thick Adobe walls abound in this Stedman. authentic Pueblo Revival home builtfeatures

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A separate office studio you the you’re space you minutes to the plaza, hiking trails, restaurants, galleries, the farmers market, museums and all that Taos has to offer. need away from the main house. The condition is impeccable and the location doesn't get much better when you’re only 4 minutes to the plaza, hiking trails, restaurants, galleries, the farmers market, museums and all that Taos has to offer. Designed MLS #102759 $779,000 by an engineer, the high quality construction will put your mind at ease. Come see this custom built home for yourself!

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Large 2 story log cabin on lush 0.93 acre lot in the delightful village of San Cristobal with shade trees (cottonwoods) water rights and seasonal stream. Close to hiking trails and very secluded. MLS# 103669 $232,000.

This charming two bedroom, one bath home sits on a secluded 1.5 acre lot with stunning views of Taos Mtn. It includes a small studio and a large 3-berth car port. MLS# 103708 $324,000.

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CLAY, PAINT & WOOD:

THE ESSENCE OF TAOS STYLE M A Y B E you already own a home here, or maybe you’re still looking. Either way, no doubt you’ve been drawn to this region so richly gifted with its storied natural light, sublime scenery, pleasent climate and unique yet worldly remoteness. It’s no wonder this is your chosen destination— that’s quite a cornucopia of blessings.

And, everyone who chooses Northern New Mexico as the place to set down roots knows they are also surrounded with an equal wealth of fine art offerings with which to decorate those homes.

With so many choices, it might be overwhelming to figure out what to buy and how to style your purchases.

It’s quite simple, however. Let’s begin by focusing on the three “musthaves” – paintings, pottery and furniture – and refer to a panel of experts and renowned artists to lend some direction in beautifying your home.

We met with Max Jones and Tony Walker, who last year opened Jones Walker of Taos, one of the buzziest new galleries to grace the Taos scene.

We also zeroed in on the iconic styles of artist Jim Wagner and potter Stephen Kilborn, using the custom furniture designs of David Mapes as both a backdrop and style elements in themselves.

Wagner, a true Taos treasure, is known for his often whimsical, always colorsaturated oil paintings that “are just what pops up in my head. I don’t stand in front of a canvas with a thought – just a brush.”

Kilborn’s pottery is likewise mischievous and amusing, traditionally craft-

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ed but winking at conventionality with its images. And Mapes can custombuild quintessential pieces that either stand classically on their own or bring a touch of the unexpected.

Was it possible to bring the works of these artists harmoniously together in one room? How could the three divergent styles come together in a Taos home? The group experimented with fashioning their artistry together, and the results were both stunning and an inspiration to anyone looking to acquire or upgrade their collections.

Jones and Walker were not surprised.

The two partners, who operated a successful furniture, art and design business in Dallas prior to their move here, noted that Taos style is positively eclectic, as they believe good design should be.

“Art doesn’t have to speak to anyone or anything else in a room,” Jones said.

“In fact, I think if you’re looking for a harmonious conversation in your decorating then you are losing a vibrant and individual look to your room.”

Walker agreed. “If you’re consistently eclectic, then that’s your style. It’s far more timeless and sophisticated than going to a big-box store and selecting an ‘ensemble.’ When you collect things that you love, you’re injecting character into your home with the story behind each piece and the way that story resonated with you. And it will stay with you forever.

“It’s a much better design strategy to singularly choose your accessories,” he continued. “You create a unique look that is special to you.”

So, go for it without trepidation. Note how the paintings pottery, and furniture work together. You can easily combine Mape’s custom cabinet featuring the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” motif, and make it work with Wagner’s painting and Kilborn’s vase – with the only common thread being the whimsy each piece brings.

Sometimes your taste will result in a tableau that has common threads connecting them against a traditional backdrop. In either case, it’s your personal eye that brought beauty into your home.

So while you’re browsing the shops and galleries of Taos, perhaps with the intent of acquiring pieces for your now or future Taos home, remember what Jones and Walker said.

“You’re building a one-of-a-kind environment in your home. No one will duplicate you. Go with what you love and trust it’s enough to bring your three most essential art styles together,” said Walker.

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YOUR EYES WILL LOVE IT AS MUCH AS YOUR HEART DOES.

Contact our experts at the following: joneswalkertaos.com (also representing Jim Wagner), kilbornpottery.com, newmexicofurniture.com.

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What’s Cooking in Weimer?

Gorgeous Chef’s Kitchen in this 2400 sf home in the Weimer Foothills features a Wolf range, spacious black granite counter tops and pretty cabinetry. Relax to the gentle plash of an indoor water feature. Big views over the entire Taos Valley, handsome stone garden walls, many mature trees cover this 3 acre property, which is close to town. MLS #103429 $699,000

A Warm Glow!

This lovely home in the north Blueberry Hill area has an enormous living room with large beams and corbles atop a really high ceiling, open floor plan, and fabulous second floor master suite. Large kitchen, nice walled flagstone patio with trees, and lots of greenery for privacy in the yard. Three fireplaces will keep that warm glow going. MLS #103394 $665,000

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Delightful home set under the big shady trees on the Costilla River on 10 acres located in the beautiful Amalia area. This could become your family camping compound! MLS# 103163 $369,000

Spacious Living with Views Vista Linda area, 2 bedroom 2 bath home with an enclosed courtyard in a private setting off the main roads. This is a beautifully maintained home, with an open floor plan, enormous kitchen, carport, large closets, and workshop room. $359,000, MLS # 102867

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Three acres with a home and four stall BARN with tack room, wash area and 12 ft wide aisle.Two bedroom two bath pueblo style home with an open floor plan, and plenty of territory to ride, right out the driveway! It’s a great value for the money! MLS# 103588 all this for only $349,000

Quaint Pueblo Style on Acre+ Two bedroom two bath home in the Vista Linda area with energy efficient SIP construction. Large open kitchen, living and dining area, sunny southern exposure and a shady outdoor patio. Nice sized master, modest guest bedroom. MLS# 103527, only $330,000

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IN TOWN Adorable 2 bedroom with all the bells and whistles. Mountain views, efficient floor plan, vigas, kiva fireplace and lovely front and backyards.

Surprisingly quiet and private location. Last house on a dead end street. MLS#103025 $379,000

BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Upper Colonias. Very well maintained home with tile floors and many Large beautiful master bath with walk in closet and built in shelving. Large livingdining-kitchen area with lots of cabinet space. Two separate private bedrooms and one bath. Large covered patio and oversized one car heated garage.

Must see to appreciate. MLS#103032 $527,000

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GREAT VIEWS This 3 bedroom plus office or 4 bedroom with 2.5 baths; great views on one of the nicest large lots in Vegas de Taos Subdivision.

Large windows in the living room give great views of the Taos Mountain. Detached garage makes this home perfect for a family or couple who likes lots of space and nice wrap around fenced yard for entertaining. MLS#102843 $450,000

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This Gracious Home sits on 3 acres and features a modern open concept inside and front and back courtyards. All the rooms are grand and feature all the Southwest details. Add a 2 bedroom Guesthouse and it just doesn’t get much nicer than this.

Priced below Assessed Value.

MLS#102618 $679,000

CLASSIC CUSTOM 1523 Square Feet ,three bedroom 2 bath Southwest style home with attached oversized two car garage. Special features include: Tile floor throughout, granite counter tops, smooth plaster walls, kiva fireplace in living room and master bedroom. Large view windows to Taos Mountain and open space. In floor radiant heat throughout, large utility room, top of class appliances, natural gas, Utility District water and sewer.

View the website lasisladetaos.com for further model home photos and additional development information.

MLS#103300 395,000

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS in Taos and so close to the Downtown plaza. This 3 Bedroom, # bath home has been featured in New MexicoMagazine for it's iunigueness inside and out. Hidden behind this beautiful enclosed wall, you will be pleasantly surprised at all the Large trees this unique home has to offer.

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THIS ENCHANTING TERRITORIAL ADOBE 2 bedroom 1 bath and guest house is on .77 acre. This lovely home radiates old world charm yet framed with some modern conveniences. Vigas, wood floors, naturalgas ,On demand Rinnai, Community water, septic, wrap around portal. In the heart of Arroyo Hondo. On the premises is a perfect little guest house with full bath and kitchen.

There is a gas log stove in guest house, one gas stove and a wood stove in main house.

MLS #103112 $285,000

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SET BACK FROM THE MAIN ROAD, this beautiful, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, authentic, adobe home on 1 acre, This home has fabulous mountain views, front and back courtyards with views, privacy, dining space and gorgeous, established gardens. This move-in ready home will make your Taos dreams come true! MLS# 103600 $479,000

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DOORS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY DANIEL STREEBE OF ALL SIZES ARE ON DISPLAY AT HANDCRAFTED DOORS OF THE SOUTHWEST.

I N T A O S , there is a long tradition of handcrafting everything needed for life. The Pueblo people grew and made much of what they needed.

When Taos was a remote outpost in the Spanish Empire, people used wood available in the nearby forests to make furniture and doors for their homes.

The Streebe family has continued this tradition, making doors since 1958 when Streebe Doors opened in downtown Taos. Daniel Streebe grew up in Taos around the family business; his mom is from a longtime Taos family. When he finished school, his father wanted to retire and asked Daniel if he would be interested in taking over the business.

“I thought I would try it for a year and see how I liked it,” says Streebe. That was 31 years ago, and he is still making unique handcrafted doors in traditional Southwest style. “It’s helped me support my family all those years,” he says.

Taos-style doors Streebe changed the name of the business to Handcrafted Doors of the Southwest to reflect the work he does in his workshop. His geometric designs are inspired by traditional motifs he has seen on doors and gates locally. His doors are so authentic that have been mistaken for historic antiques. He builds handcrafted custom exterior and interior doors, along with garden gates. More than half of the doors he has built are designed to fit the nonstandard doorway sizes of historic homes.

The doors are full of texture and color: deep blues and greens, turquoise and red. Each one has a feel of history and a sense of the Southwest about it. In the gallery, there are gorgeous doors nearing completion,

each one a custom order built to the specifications and tastes of the person purchasing the door. Just finished is an interior door with a deep glossy red finish and a zigzag design created by Streebe. “It could be a lighting design,” he says. It calls to mind universal images found across time and in petroglyphs near the Río Grande.

Also in the gallery are miniature door samples that allow people to begin to visualize the designs, colors and details of their new door. Streebe doesn’t like wasting any wood, so he uses scraps to make these samples, each one with patterns, colors and finely crafted details. He sometimes turns scraps into little works of art. In the past, he explored other kinds of art like painting, but found he really loved creating with wood. “I love to build. I have another workshop at home,” says Streebe. “I like working for myself. It is a blessing to have the freedom to create.”

Designing a handcrafted door When someone contacts Streebe about purchasing a custom door, they usually have an idea in mind. After they visit the gallery or look at examples on his website, their perspective broadens as they see the range of colors, designs and hardware that can be combined to create a door that is unique for them.

“Sometimes people feel confused at some point in the process, because there are so many choices,” says Streebe. “Ultimately they figure out exactly what they want in terms of wood, design, color and decoration.”

All the doors are made from solid wood with pine being a popular choice, along with Douglas fir, alder and others. “A custom door adds value to a home,” he says.

“You can feel the solid quality of real wood in each one.”

DANIEL STREEBE AT HIS EL PRADO WORKSHOP.

Finding the workshop People see Streebe’s Handcrafted Doors of the Southwest sign along the Paseo del Pueblo Norte in El Prado and stop in or hear about his work from a friend.

People also find Handcrafted Doors of the Southwest through his website or on Facebook. He’s worked with many local contractors over the years as they build or renovate homes. “Many people who come to Taos want to incorporate something unique inside their homes that reflects the history of Taos,” he says.

And although traditional designs remain popular, Streebe also sees a trend toward retro and modern designs that incorporate straight lines. Doorway dimensions vary in historic homes, while those built since 1970 have more standard dimensions.

“I have a fascination with old doors from all over the world. I’d love to write about doors,” says Streebe.

Indeed, his work has already been featured in a 2008 book called “Old World Interiors: A Modern Interpretation” by David Naylor. Streebe’s finely crafted coffer ceiling designs with Moorish-influenced geometric squares are featured in the book.

When people buy an ornamental custom piece by Daniel Streebe, they become part of the long history in Taos of bringing handcrafted beauty into their homes.

For more information Find Handcrafted Doors of the Southwest in El Prado at 1579 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Call (575) 751-7790; visit the website at taosdoors.com or find them on Facebook.

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The real estate Brokers of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties proudly call Taos home!

This is where our families live, work and play, WE KNOW THE LAND. Together, our professional Brokers have over 150 years of combined experience selling real estate in the enchanted circle.

So when it’s time for you to buy real estate, your second most important decision will be finding the right home…the first will be finding the right Broker to be your guide. A broker you can trust, that has the knowledge, experience and most importantly the patience to help you find the perfect property to call home.

Meet our professional brokers at WWW.TAOS.REALESTATE

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QUAIL RIDGE Great ground floor 1BR/2BA condo at Quail Ridge. Stunning Taos Mountain views, no upstairs neighbors. Wonderful location, convenient to town, ski valley & super restaurants. Only steps from tennis courts and pool. Ideal vacation getaway...come take a look!

MLS 103556 $189,000 CALL JAN!

TOWN OF TAOS Lovely 2BR/2BA condo in the heart of town. Immaculate condition, move-in ready.

Tile floors throughout, kiva fireplace, Taos Mountain views, great open floor plan, private courtyard. Ideal home or vacation rental. This one won’t last..come check it out!

MLS 102385 $249,900 CALL JAN!

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HONDO MESA Stunning solar adobe castle perched on 6.6 scenic acres above the Rio Grande Gorge. Beautiful custom details throughout, A true work of art! 3BR/2.5 BA, 3800 sq ft. It’s a must see.

MLS 102943 $845,000 CALL JAN!!

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TOWN OF TAOS True Taos home in the heart of town, 3BR/2BA, lots of space, big loft. Low maintenance courtyard with hot tub. Walk everywhere! Custom art & handcrafted details.

MLS 102696 $399,000 CALL JAN!

TOWN OF TAOS Lovely 2BR/2BA home in Adobe Vista built by Don Pennington. Perfect for full time or vacation living, great neighborhood, so convenient! Southwestern details throughout-kiva, tile floors, plaster walls, vigas, custom cabinets.

Well maintained, hardly lived in, divided floorplan.

MLS 103489 $359,000 CALL JAN!

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TOWN OF TAOS Beautiful 3BR/2BA freestanding condo, one owner, lovingly maintained. Private courtyards, 1942 sq ft, attached garage.

Ideal for full time or vacation living. Call for details and a showing.

MLS 103058 $499,000 CALL JAN! TOWN OF TAOS Lovely 3BR/3BA home on large lot with trees & views, a mile from Taos Plaza.

Completely furnished & equipped. Tile floors, vigas, all the right stuff. It’s a winner. Perfect vacation rental or full time home.

MLS 103399 $580,000 CALL JAN!

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LOS CIELOS RANCH MLS 103397

297± acres located 10± miles south of Angel Fire, NM. Luxurious log lodge with apartment., guest house, and storage building. Incredible views. Great fishing & hunting and 6 elk permits, creek and ponds. 3 electronic entrance gates. Extensive landscaping.

$9,000,000

MLS 103565 VICTORY RANCH

MLS 103152 EQUESTRIAN RETREAT

MLS 100685 CORBELL RANCH

1,000± acres. Combination of irrigated and sub irrigated native hay fields, pasture area and mountain terrain. 54.9 acres irrigated, 82.35 acre feet of 1832 Historically declared water rights. 3 residences, 2 garages, large barn and retail store.

3 ponds. Currently 10 Elk permits.

14.7± acres. This beautiful home is adjacent to Carson National Forest.

Property includes a creek, pond, 5,512± sq. ft. main house, 1,300± sq.ft. guest house and 7,058± sq.ft. barn with shop, 4 stalls, a halfbath, tack room, office and indoor riding arena. $1,600,000

194.468± acres located approx.

8 miles south of the Angel Fire Resort, NM. Adjacent to Carson National Forest. Three ponds, one year round creek and several springs. Beautiful views and several building sites. Currently receives 3 Elk permits. $1,300,000

$2,750,000

MLS 103151 EL RANCHO DE CAMPANA

MLS 103551 TRUJILLO FAMILY RANCHBLACK LAKE

68.28± acres. Close to Carson National Forest about 6 miles south of the Angel Fire Resort. 5,768± sq.ft. main house, 1,120± sq.ft. guest house above 3-car garage and 2,400± sq.ft. equipment barn. Pond.

Expansive southern views! Creek and pond! $2,600,000

511± acres. 160 acres irrigated with declared 1884 water rights. Can be bought in 3 separate parcels. 160 ± acres with structures - $1,300,000.

152± acres - $700,000. 198.9± acres - $800,000. National Forest Frontage, Creek and Elk permits.

$2,800,000

MLS 103137 WINDY GAP RANCH

MLS 103136 BLACK LAKE RESORTS

MLS 103130 HOLLIS PROPERTY

MLS 103162 TRIBBLE/COYOTE CREEK

MLS 103447 SHUTER/EQUESTRIAN

584.75± acres on Manueles Creek between Black Lake and Ocate, NM in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Elevations from 8,400’ to 9,900’.

Marketable timber. Power, phone & broadband located 2 miles southeast. Receives 4 Elk permits (2 either sex and 2 cow). $595,000

5.2± acres located approximately 10 miles south of the Angel Fire Resort just off of NM Hwy 434. Gated community that overlooks Coyote Creek and private fishing lake. Access to private lake and 1.5 miles of Coyote Creek (great trout stream).

49.27± acres adjacent to New Mexico State land and Valley of the Utes. Primarily alpine meadow with some tree cover. Historic log cabin and hand-dug well. Seasonal creek. Elk permits available. Great horse property. Amazing views.

22.65 ± acres in gated community.

Private pond and 1.5 miles of private stream fishing. Coyote Creek flows through eastern portion.

Great Views. $169,000

4.55± acres. Large 5 bedroom, 3 bath Home in Black Lake adjacent to New Mexico State Land. Multiple fireplaces and wood stoves keep the home cozy and warm along with the hot water baseboard heat.

2 car attached garage and a 1000 ± sq. ft. pole barn. $479,000

$65,000

$445,000

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A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! You’ll appreciate this sweet 2BR/2BA2CCP territorial home w/ loft on 1.2 ac. The living room is light and airy with a vaulted ceiling & beams and the windows are sited to bring in mountain views. Colorful kitchen, w/ a covered porch off the open dining area. Eco-friendly pumice construction to keep utilities low. Easy year-round access. Life is sweet on Sugar Lane. $315,000 MLS#103645

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SERENITY IN EL RITO/LATIR

Energy-efficient rammed earth adobe + frame constructed 3BR/2BA home on 7.10 acres of private forested land. 3,500 sq ft home oriented for views and passive solar orientation.

Full of fine craftsmanship, artistic southwesternfinishes, and abundant light. Access to nearby wilderness, outdoor recreation and wildlife. $535,000 MLS # 103728

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BRIGHT OUTLOOK This 3BR/2BA/2CG pueblo style home has all the “right stuff” to brighten your day. Living, dining, & kitchen are all open and solar tubes & skylights make it brighter. Stainless appliances & plenty of storage in kitchen. Take entertaining outside to the covered patio w/ a perfect spot for a hot tub and landscaping & drip are in to make living easy. $415,000 MLS#103355

ROOM TO ROAM! 1,360 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA adobe home on 1.28 view filled acres.

Open floorplan with high ceilings. Lots of windows for light and views but also lots of wall space for art. In-floor radiant heating, tile floors, viga ceilings, skylights, kiva fireplace + woodstove. 1-car oversize garage. Near Taos Country Club and Rio Grande National Monument $315,000 MLS #103688

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HIDE AND SEEK. Light and bright 2BR/2BA 1,100 sq. ft. condo w/ 1 car finished carport “hidden” only a couple of miles from town near USFS and convenient to everything. The small condo complex, because of its design, gives the feel of free standing units set amidst open fields for privacy and quiet. $239,000 MLS # 103687

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SUNNY DISPOSITION.

Looking for that sweet adobe home with all the Southwest touches and great year-round access? This could be THE ONE! 2BR/2BA and 1,500 sq. ft. Southwest features include a kiva fireplace, vigas, and Saltillo tile throughout. Big views on 1.2 ac. plus you are only minutes to the heart of town $335,000

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THE BIG EASY! Looking for easy, stress free living? Let this well maintained, 2BR/2BA 1,133 sq. ft. condo be the one. The living room has high ceilings, well placed windows, a kiva FP, vigas, tile floors, & the unit has fiber optics installed. Bright, spacious kitchen opens to the dining area. There’s also a W/D in house and a separate storage room. Easy in-town location too. It’s time to take it easy! $249,000 mls#103666

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IN-TOWN, UPTOWN CONDO Stylish 3BR/2.5BA 1,966 sq.ft. condo with 1-car attached heated garage in desired location walking distance to Taos Plaza. Open living and dining area with gas fireplace, abundant natural light, and flexible spaces. Corner-unit with extensive outdoor living areas with shade trees. Master suite with gas fireplace, walk-in closet, spacious bathroom and roof deck. $389,000 MLS #103769

SEEING IS BELIEVING You won’t believe the value found in this new 2,000 sq ft 3BR/2BA pueblo style home on 1 acre until you see it for yourself. Large living room windows frame Taos Mountain and a corner kiva fireplace gives it just the right Taos vibe.

The kitchen and dining area is open & bright. Spacious master bedroom has a kiva FP too and large walk-in. $325,000 MLS#102771

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DON’T WORRY – BE HAPPY! If happiness is finding a delightful, spacious, & well maintained 1BR/1BA 777 sq. ft. condo in a great location at a fair price, then don’t worry. This one could make you happy. SW touches include kiva FP, vigas, tile, & nichos. High ceilings, lots of windows and skylights lend a cheery, bright feel. At just $219,000 the price should put a smile on your face too.

MLS#103144

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. The style, warmth, and comfort of this quality built 2,068 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA/2CG adobe home on. 1 ac. will capture your heart. You’ll love driving up and seeing Taos Mtn. as the backdrop. You’ll love the feel of an authentic adobe home, the finished 2 car garage, and you’ll love the sweet outdoor spaces! $475,000 MLS#103109

CHAMPAGNE TASTE ON A BEER BUDGET? Lovely 2BR/1BA, 1,500 sq. ft. adobe home. Major renovation of kitchen w/ stainless appliances, deep stainless sink, lg island, quartz counter tops & new cabinets. A rock FP w/ woodstove insert, lg laundry room, remodeled bath, & family room/den w/ kiva FP. New electrical & plumbing, nat’l gas wall heaters, stucco, doors, & wood trim. Fenced yard. $219,000 MLS#102706

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SCREAMING DEALS ON LAND

THE VIEWS THE THING

One of the few remaining lots in the Canon foothills, this building site has a bit of everything you’re looking for, including the privacy & quiet of the country only 2 min from the heart of Taos Plaza. Arresting views and twinkling lights of town are yours to enjoy. The unique terrain provides a stunning setting for your dream home. $85,000 – MLS#102013

Make your dream a reality. Let this 5 ac. parcel w/ 400’ well in the Weimer foothills area overlooking town and just steps away from USFS be your place in the fun. Phone & electric to lot and nat’l gas nearby. Protected mountain & bold views overlooking town & valley. Horses? Yes! $249,000 – MLS#103286

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

30 acre site in desirable Des Mon-

tes. In a gated area in the Mariposa Ranch area with unsurpassed views. Just 20 min to Tas Ski Valley.

15 min to the heart of town. Well maintained roads with easy yearround access and thoughtful covenants to protect your investment. $325,000 – MLS#103500

EXCLUSIVE & EXPANSIVE HOMESITE

LET NATURE BE YOUR NEIGHBOR In Des Montes. Great place to build your ski get-a-way, summer retreat or home sweet home. Expansive mountain and sunset views. 1.3 acre lot on valley land so bring your horse & pets or get your garden growing. Build now or hold for retirement. $70,000 – MLS#99082

PRETTY PASTORAL PARCEL

This 5 ac. building site borders the Rio Grande Nat’l Monument and runs along the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge providing this property with protected views & access to 1,000s of acres of high desert beauty. Walk to the Rio Grande Gorge/River, the Rio Hondo, and the John Dunn Bridge. $94,900 No, not really, just a hidden premium parcel of land tucked away off the Hondo Seco Rd. bordering the Mariposa Ranch in Des Montes. 3.5 ac. sitew/ a private drive into the land.

The Northside location is popular and just 18 min. to town $149,880 – MLS#98368

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

COOL, CALM, AND COLLECTED. This lovely 1,750 sq. ft. space in the South Station Lofts Condominium office complex has a lobby or waiting area, stained concret floors, two large office spaces down and 2 large rooms upstairs along w/ bath + 2 lg storage rooms/ spaces. One large space is plumbed for a full bath. Not enough space? Unit C, a 1,200 sq. ft unit attached is also available. Owners will have the spaces professionally separated if only one unit purchased. $295,000 MLS#103566

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Located on Valverde St. within walking distance to everything. With 1,392 sq. ft. each, both units are spacious w/ 2BR/1BA + large sunroom for passive solar gain. Both have laundry. Both have Southwest style w/ kiva fireplaces, vigas , & Saltillo tile. The downstairs unit has a small backyard with trees and the upstairs a deck. Forced air, nat’l gas heat, city water and sewer. Parking for 4. $369,000 MLS#103630

VENADO PLAZA Location, Income, and Value. With 3 buildings (Approx.

12,000 sq. ft.) and 22 units on 1.5 +/- ac. located off the Ski Valley Rd. in between town & Taos Ski Valley, you have a solid base for steady income in a great location. Next to the Quail Ridge Inn, Common Fire, Medley Restaurant & Wine Shop. An assortment of established businesses & parking for 30-40 cars. $995,000. MLS#101421

BIG AND BOLD This 4,000 sq ft commercial condo is in the heart of the bustling industrial area. Zoned M-1 you have options for commercial uses, storage, manufacturing, or any combo.

The metal building is well insulated and features nat’l gas in floor radiant heat, town water & sewer, 3 ADA baths, 2 large garage bays, Kitchenette, and lots of office & conference space. Parking for approx. 20. $410,000 MLS#100449

OPTIMUM OFFICE Lots of light, stained concrete floors, mini kitchen, & bathroom w/ shower provide lots of options in this 1,200 sq ft energy efficient commercial condo. 2 rooms upstairs w/ views. Evaporative cooling and subfloor radiant heat down w/ hot water baseboard up. Need more space? Unit B next door with 1,720 sq ft is also available and both units can be combined easily. $195,000 MLS#103577

JUST BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH This sweet 1,000 sq. ft. 1BR/1BA adobe home w/ office is tucked in the heart of Taos so you can walk everywhere.

Shops, galleries, museums, and restaurants are just out your door. Light, open living area. Perfect for a pied-a-terre, AirB&B, or Home-Sweet-Home. Can be sold fully furnished. $275,000 MLS#102933

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Picture an idyllic setting tucked in the trees by a babbling brook (acequias,) an orchard, verdant field and breathtaking views. Picture El Salto mountain as your backdrop and Taos Valley at your feet. This one-of-a-kind 18.052+/-ac. is incomparable. A private 1.15+/- ac. building envelope w/ house, caretaker quarters, and barn/ carport is surrounded by a conservation easement w/ the Taos Land Trust. Bring your horses, llamas, goats, and/or chickens for a mini-farm or farm the fertile fields deemed “prime and of statewide significance.” (Do note that the conservation easement provides permanent protection for the land and the building envelope but use is highly restricted however, there is an add’l adjoining 2.8 +/- ac. avail.) $1,200,000.

MLS#103423

From the quality adobe craftsmanship, the flowing design, the walls of windows capturing the brilliant mountain views, and the dramatic site, you’ll find something exceptional in this home at every turn. With 4BBR/3.5BA2CG and 3,373 sq. ft. home on 6.0+/- ac. you’ll have room for your family or family of friends.

The living area boasts high ceilings, a kiva fireplace and views galore. You’ll appreciate the exceptional kitchen with granite, stainless, lots of light and lots of room and the gorgeous wrap around portals for expanding entertaining spaces or just enjoying the views. Location?

Oh, that’s exceptional too just off the HondoSeco Rd. with easy access to town, USFS or TSV, or colorful Arroyo Seco. Great expectations met!! $995,000

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TERRA NOVA

Nothing was spared in design and detail in this luxury custom compound on 9.7+/- ac. An elegant adobe home boasting a pool pavilion, gym, an expansive office/studio complete w/ murphy bed and a 1BR/1BA guesthouse. This 2BR/2BA home has a stunning entrance, dramatic gallery plus office. A kiva fireplace accents the living room and coved ceilings w/ vigas & tile floors create a Southwest ambiance. You’ll love the Viking 6 burner range, double oven, & upscale fixtures. Entertaining is easy and impressive with a beautiful patio off the dining area for and a remarkable courtyard for large groups and includes established flowers, shrubs, trees, and koi pond. The private master suite features a steam shower, soaking tub, his & her vanities, plus grand dressing area and walkin closet, plus a hot tub right out the door. $1,925,000 MLS#101627

Let this captivating 2BR/2BA + sunroom, 3,200 sq. ft. home w/ a 1BR/1BA guesthouse and 900 sq. ft. finished studio w/ unsurpassed views be your path to life a cut above. The living areas are open w/ Saltillo tile, vigas, nichos, bancos, & Mexican tile. Large kitchen w/ Wolf stove, island, & pantry. Upstairs you’ll find stunning stained glass & ironwork gracing the stairway.

The generous master bedroom is complete w/ kiva FP, walk in closet, & steam shower & a huge round window to capture the view. 1BR /1BA guesthouse w/ kitchen is separate for privacy.

The 900 sq. ft. studio was built as a recording studio. A storage shed, chicken-coop, water catchment, & tiered gardens complete the pretty picture. $725,000 MLS#103662

A property like no other. Stunning courtyard w/ fountain and three separate structures. 1,140 sq ft 1BR/1BA Hexagon, 2BR 1,012 sq ft Guesthouse, & 512 sq ft office/studio ON 3.2 ac. Terra Nova was designed as a sanctuary for healing body and spirit. Custom finishes include Venetian plaster, stone mandalas, special hardware, handmade doors & cabinets, Indonesian pebbles, & stained glass. Eco-friendly aspects include solar power, well water w/ the Grander Technology filtering system, water catchment, & drip irrigation. Other creature comforts are the oversized 2 car garage & hot tub. A rich history also comes with the property. Lore has it that it was a sacred spot for Indians 1,000 years ago and arrowheads and chards are still found on the property. $849,000 MLS#101181

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314A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 • BHHSTaosRealEstate.com • 575-758-1924 • 800-530-8899 Average Price of Residential Single Family Residential Sales In the Greater Taos Valley Comparison of Average Sales Price 1996 - 1st 1/2 of 2019

Market Stats for 2019 Average Price: $363,480 High Sale: $1,650,000 Low Sale: $33,500 Median Price: $333,750 Comparison Trends 1st 1/2 of 2019 has a 6% increase compared to 1st 1/2 of 2018@ $341,756 41% increase in unit sales between $201,000 - $400,000.

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Affordable & spacious 3BD/2BA home, located minutes from Ojo Caliente This 3.16 +/- acre lot on the South side of Taos has it all- views, irrigation rights, Mineral/Springs Resort and Spa! Situated among minutes Ojo’s beautiful rockCaliente formation, This well buried telephone and cable to town, in an ideal Affordable & spacious 3BD/2BA home, located from Ojo 3.16share, +/- acre lot onelectric, the South side of Taos has itinall-place. views,Close irrigation rights, the property features 1907 SfOjo’s house, plus rock a detached 2 car well spot a homestead or familyandfarm. property sensible to Mineral/Springs Resort on andapproximately Spa! Situated among beautiful formation, share,forburied electric, telephone cableThe in place.

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2BD/2BA adobe home bordered by Pueblo land. Large windows maximize stunning views of Taos Mountain, sunsets, and the twinkling lights of Taos. High 2BD/2BA home bordered Pueblo land.plan Large windows ceilings withadobe vigas provide a big, openbyfeel.

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MLSdoor 103039 400,000 French to flagstone patio. Adobe home with hardwood and saltillo tile floors,

beamed ceilings, and and fireplace in living room. 1BD GH with fireplace. Irrigation rights. MLS 103039 400,000

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Experienced Broker for Buyers & Sellers Longtime Taos Resident Property Management 575-770-0569 kiva@newmex.com

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TREES! VIEWS! PRIVACY!

SWEET SPOT!

A lot of house! A lot of land! views & privacy! Close to El Rito/Latir Wilderness Area. A great getaway in the trees.

Spacious log home on approximately 7 acres.

Wood-burning rock fireplace in living room. And a hot tub.

2 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room. Possibilities to sleep many. Beautiful covered porch. Additional acreage available. $285,000 MLS 100826

15 Acres! Trees AND beautiful mountain views!

There are a number of great building sites on this spacious 15.2 acres with NO RESTRICTIONS. The terrain and land cover are varied, with many opportunities for creativity. A quiet setting with easy access to the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley. All this for $120,000 MLS 103555

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AFFORDABLE BEAUTIFUL TAOS SKI VALLEY Lovely turn key condo, unit located 1 mile from Taos Ski Valley base area. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with fully loaded kitchen. Large lockable owners closet with washer/dryer hook up. Free laundry located on 2nd level for owners. Outdoor hot-tub, game room with foosball, darts, ping pong, exercise room. Library area with TV. Separate storage room with private locker for skis or golf clubs. Best condo dues in the ski valley. MLS 103676 $189,000 ©2019 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

Beautiful land with views of Taos Mountain & the Rio Pueblo Gorge. Just west of the Country Club (Golf Course) and UNM Campus. Very close to Taos Valley Overlook Rio Grande Gorge Recreation Area BLM land, with trails for hiking and biking, or just walking and enjoying being out in nature in a peaceful location, with access to the Rio Grande.

Two 2.5 acre pieces for $29,500 each MLS 103275 & 103276. All 5 acres for $57,000 MLS 103277.

Special Northern New Mexico Land! Great price for 5.8 forested acres near Taos. Already divided into 2 lots. Choose your secluded building sites from many options. Second story sunset and mountain views. $35,000 MLS 102345

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Qualifying Broker CRB Yvonne Lewis, Assistant to Broker Kristine Wood, Assistant to Broker JoelsTaosRealEstate.com jschantz@newmex.com 575-758-1924 • 800-530-8899

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MOUNTAIN RETREAT 4 BR/3 BA 4114 sf custom home. Great room, study/ library, dining area and large open cook’s kitchen.

Large deck, detached 2 CG in park-like setting bordered by 2 rivers. Fly fish from your property. Not too far from town on 1.46 acres. $549,900 MLS 102721

LIVE IN THE VIEW 2BD/2BA adobe home bordered by Pueblo land.

Large windows maximize stunning views of Taos Mountain and sunsets. High ceilings and split floor plan with open living area. Southwest-style FP in LR. Attached 1 CG. $365,000 MLS 103422

SNAKEDANCE CONDO IN TSV Views of upper slopes! Furnished 1 BR/1 BA 4th floor condo. 731 sf has granite countertops, gas log FP and Wi-Fi. On-site management, ski valet, hot-tub, sauna, spa facility, concierge service, restaurant, bar and more! $325,000 MLS 102342

ARROYO HONDO GEM Split level 2 BR/2 BA 2367 sf home on 5 acres. Clerestory windows in LR frame views with dining area overlooking LR. Master suite with kiva FP, sunken tub and dry sauna. Office and attached 1 CG. Bring your horses. Price reduced $475,000 MLS 101649

ECO-FRIENDLY ABODE This 2 BR/2 BA 1935 sf home features gas fireplace and fine finishes throughout. Skylights and southern exposure provide bright living spaces. Plus sunroom, greenhouse and 1 detached CG on 5.78 acres. Price reduced to $350,000 MLS 97528

WHIMSICAL TAOS HOUSE Located peacefully just one mile from the Village of Arroyo Seco. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious basement, glorious greenhouse/art space, large front and back porches. Price reduced to $315,000 MLS 102885

FORESTED SANCTUARY Custom built 3 BR/1.5 BA home. Open floor plan and outdoor spaces provide room for ease in entertaining.

Radiant floor heat, wood stove and trombe wall make this energy efficient. Private haven with mountain views on 3.1 acres. $449,000 MLS 102883

SKI IN, SKI OUT CONDO Furnished 1 BR/1 BA 3rd floor condo. ADA accessible. 710 sf has granite countertops, gas log FP and Wi-Fi. Amenities include on-site management, ski valet, hot-tub, sauna, spa facility, concierge service, restaurant, bar and more! $325,000 MLS 100591

GOOD LOCATION GREAT PRICE In town 1 BR/1 BA 650 sf condo on tree-lined Burch Street. Second story condo features stylish kitchen, modern bath and gas stove. Great weekend retreat or year round living. Close to plaza, restaurants and more! Price reduced to $174,000 MLS 102810

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GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY Located on Paseo del Pueblo a block north of the Plaza. On main road (US 64) through Taos with high visibility and easy access. 7 units on 0.22 acre, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Great spaces, great tenants and great price! $875,000 MLS 10357

BEARCLAW BAKERY & CAFE In the market for your own bakery/cafe? Bearclaw is available for purchase. Great reputation, turnkey operation with growth potential. In the heart of the historic district of Taos, NM. Inventory and equipment for sale only. $99,900 MLS 99582

VISTA LINDA SUBDIVISION This 1.25 acre lot has views of surrounding mountains and amazing sunsets. Close to UNM and Taos Country Club. Just down the road is a 2500 acre BLM controlled nature area, easy to walk, hike or bike to and trails to the Rio Grande. $65,000 MLS 103677

HISTORIC KIT CARSON CORRIDOR Perfect for a retail store, gallery or professional office.

High foot traffic, close to all town amenities...prime location to attract locals and tourists alike. 3373 sf space, 624 sf studio apartment and 1024 sf frame shop on 0.19 acre. Live/work. $875,000 MLS 103594

PRIME LOCATION Beautiful in town 0.25 acre parcel on tree-lined Dolan Street in historic Kit Carson corridor. and town amenities. City water, sewer and natural gas available.

Zoned R-14. Hold for the future or build your dream home now! $125,000 MLS 101347

SECLUDED FOOTHILL LIVING On this 3.03 acre homesite located in Miranda Canyon. Sage, piñon and juniper abound with 360 degree views. $55,000 MLS 100370

TAOS LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Great opportunity! 4,000 sf commercial building on 0.56 acre on paved road with easy access and ample parking. Showroom, sales area, offices, warehouse, metal truck port structure and a secured metal shed.

In business since 1978. $395,000 MLS 102110

BLUEBERRY HILL 2.69 acre parcel located on Eototo Road with easy access from Blueberry Hill and Millicent Rogers (2 paved roads). Unobstructed mountain and sunset views. Utilities nearby. Conveniently located between Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley! $114,000 MLS 102663

DOS ARROYOS Largest lot that adjoins Dos Arroyos Trail for walking and biking. Close to Carson National Forest land in the foothills. Near to hospital, schools and shopping.

Paved roads and city water, sewer, electric gas and cable at lot. $49,900 MLS 101014

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#1 Real Estate Company in Taos

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HACIENDA DEL SOL

This historic, secluded bed and breakfast is the pinnacle of Southwest Style and perfectly reflects the history, charm and wonder of Taos. Situated on 1.2 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, the property directly boarders the Taos Pueblo lands, offering a view of sacred Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that is rivaled by few others. With 12 beautifully appointed guest rooms, commercial kitchen & dining area, art gallery, guest living room, guest hot tub, and luxurious managers quarters, the property is turnkey and set up to continue as a highly successful bed and breakfast. $2,900,000 MLS 103718

BEAUTY, BALANCE AND NATURE

Escape to this private compound on 26 acres with expansive views of the Taos Valley.

The 2 bedroom grand main house, two guest homes (two bedrooms/one bathroom each) and gardens are a balance of contemporary modern and ancient Pueblo architecture. While the views are grand, the houses live in balance with the surrounding high desert setting. Elegant indoor entertaining areas transition with ease to the outdoor living spaces, meandering paths and plenty of private acres to explore. Embrace the balance of beauty and nature at this one-of-a-kind, elegant compound. $2,600,000 MLS 103520 MOUNTAIN RETREAT

Tucked into the hillside in Taos Ski Valley with spectacular views of Kachina Peak. Trilevel ecologically and efficiently designed 3,300 square foot home features Great Room with large covered deck, wood burning fireplace and chef’s kitchen perfect for entertaining. Spacious loft, large office and bath. Master suite and deck offers a place to retreat and rejuvenate. Guest quarters with efficiency kitchen, concrete and bamboo floors, custom cabinetry and T&G ceilings throughout. Attached heated 2 car garage on 0.47 acre next to the Northside with access to hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing. $1,650,000 MLS 101589 SECLUDED SANCTUARY

Surrounded by nature and tucked peacefully on 3.4 acres in the meadows in Des Montes. Designed by well-known Santa Fe architect/artist: William Lumpkins, the solar situated home was built in 1986 entirely of adobe bricks. Hand tooled ceiling beams and hand built cabinets throughout the home. The home features Great room, four fireplaces, dining area, solar front room, three bedrooms with baths, office and art studio.

Covered porch accessible via the dining room or art studio for dining al fresco, painting plein air or a quiet outdoor reading space. Detached Mueller custom steel 4 car garage.

Make this retreat yours! $1,185,000 MLS 103342 FORESTED SANCTUARY

Mountain living on 10.6 acres in Turley Mill. Forest of pinon and juniper, luscious landscaping, native grasses and picturesque sitting areas. Pueblo style home features spacious living room which opens onto an expansive patio. Dining, kitchen and breakfast area. Split floor plan and upstairs office with deck. Master wing with his and her bath, walk-in closet and shower area. Exercise room with access to outdoor lap pool, hot tub and sitting area. Two guest bedrooms with Kiva fireplaces, individual baths, private entrances and outdoor patios. Attached heated 2 car garage, log cabin, bocce ball court and putting green. $995,000 MLS 102054

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This is more than a home… it’s an experience.

Located between Taos and Arroyo Seco, these 9.7 acres against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains deliver all the ingredients of the ideal southwest escape. Miles of breathtaking views beyond the courtyard walls present a contrast to the privacy of the gardens and the comfort of classic adobe design. There may not be a property in Northern New Mexico to rival the high standards thoughtfully crafted into every inch of this home. The care in construction, the arrangement of the rooms and all the extras, not to mention the simple and sophisticated aesthetics of this creation are a tribute to the skills of Taos architect Daniel William Hoffman.

This house is for living. Hoffman’s unique talent for blending utility and luxury effortlessly achieves what most exclusive properties strive for, but few achieve. That is what truly sets this property apart. Add to that a design which reflects the best of southwest style and you have a dream location in one of the most desired locations in the country.

A welcoming entrance leads through lavish gardens to a shady, cool portal and thick traditional doors that hint at the authenticity awaiting within the walls of the house, where all of the defining features of New Mexico living are vividly honored.

Main living areas give subtle cues to designate function, a tasteful variation on the modern great-room design and one that reflects the rambling charm known to historic properties around our area. This version of an open floor plan flows from the gracious dining arrangement to a relaxed living space with one of the home’s multiple Kiva fireplaces.

The upscale kitchen combines granite countertops with a nicho as a focal point and exposed beams and corbels. The kitchen opens off the dining area while maintaining its own identity, just waiting for a tamalemaking celebration.

The private areas of this home further extend the traditional and artful plan. The master bedroom is accessed through an art gallery set apart by archways and complete with delicate lighting fixtures to enhance the viewing experience. The four bedrooms offer comfort with exquisite surroundings. Each overlooks the central courtyard, creating a communal feel that echoes days gone by while being so welcoming that one may never want to get out of bed. En suite baths make privacy and comfort a priority.

A fitness room and a lap pool support an active lifestyle and add to the all-inclusive features of this complex. The pool frames one side of the inner courtyard with walls of windows and French doors that offer a choice of private garden views or majestic mountains. A handsomely finished office displays much sought-after flexibility for a work-fromhome lifestyle and can also serve as an additional bedroom or a studio. continues on p. 48

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First-class to the last detail.

“You don’t see this level of quality in many homes, even expensive homes,” says Diane Enright, associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate.

The modern kitchen is appointed with high-end appliances and fixtures. That interior courtyard is floored with genuine porphyry granite. The luxurious patios echo the focus of the interior design with their many options for gathering and relaxing. Those lush, mature gardens boast a peaceful koi pond and a fountain to enhance the experience of leisure in an unparalleled union of comfort and the natural world that plays such an essential role in life here in the Enchanted Circle.

A bright and sunny, 500-square-foot guest house replicates the stylishness of the main house and is constructed with materials clearly chosen for maximum appeal as well as longevity. Fully independent with one bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, and another Kiva fireplace, the guest house provides visitors with all the comforts of home and easy access to the main house with its full range of amenities.

A large dog run installed on the property ensures that those friends and family members with paws and lots of energy are not left out of the plan.

A celebration of artistry and style, this home undeniably represents the best of the local culture, from the natural energy efficiency of the adobe construction to the convenient proximity to historic downtown Taos, the mountain village of Arroyo Seco, and Taos Ski Valley.

Enjoyment of the outdoors is made richer by the imaginative, picturesque, and don’t forget functional, natural elements of the stunning landscaping as it draws together trees, flowering shrubs, and perennials that are right at home in this high-desert climate.

Coved ceilings, Vigas, Kiva fireplaces, and tiled floors accentuate the authenticity of design and experience.

Distinct spaces for art encourage the love of creativity that has come to honor the history of this isolated valley where artistic imagination is a necessity. Art is a way of life in our diverse community, surrounded as it is with spectacular inspiration. It can be difficult to find a property that echoes the refined taste of a knowledgeable collector, but this one is the perfect environment for an artistic lifestyle appreciative of its setting in every way.

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ENCHANTED LIVING IN WEIMER FOOTHILLS $1,318,750 MLS#102330

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This stunning ALL adobe custom-built home is perched up on a 1.50-Acre Weimer Foothills Lot to take full advantage of expansive views for breath-taking sunrise and sunsets. Exterior amenities boast four covered porches overlooking the mature landscape with multiple fruit trees, shade trees, flowering trees, built-in BBQ area, to plants/shrubs throughout. Inside this 5,000-sf home is an open kitchen to breakfast nook and family room flowing into dining room, living room and office areas. Master suite and the second bedroom follow with full to laundry/craft/hobby room next. Then comes the huge game room with its own kitchen (no stove) and then ž bath and third bedroom. Flooring is Italian tile, radiant floor heating throughout. Tons of high-end touches and storage galore.

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LLANO QUEMADO-Spacious 360 views!

3Bd/2Ba on 4.0 Acres. Lots of room with many special amenities built in.

MLS#102949 Offered for $348,500

DES MONTES - 2.0 Acres with utilities near by. Nice home site with some “elbow room”.

Close to TSV and minutes to Town.

MLS#102947 $190,000

TALPA-Comfort and Cozy! 3Bd/2ba on 1.0 Acres. Open floorplan. Wrap around porch with views to enjoy. Lots of room!

MLS#102946 $329,500

DES MONTES - 2.0 Acres with views to enjoy. Utilities nearby.

Perfect spot for your new home site.

MLS#102948 $190,000

TOWN - In town R-14 multi-family lot. Has building rights for Units C&D on this “building ready” site with all utilities at lot.

MLS#102474 $48,900

TOWN - Fully country living home in the Lower Ranchitos Valley. 4Bd/2Ba with great outdoor views all to enjoy on 3.25 acres, Perfect for horses.

MLS#103510 $330,000

Albino Martinez Qualifying Broker 575-770-5600

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CASA ENCANTADA REALTY 107 Plaza Garcia, Suite B, Taos, NM 87571

Office 575-751-0013 Cell 575-770-0655 fishrman@newmex.com www.tedterryintaos.com

Ted Terry Qualifying Broker

Lower Ranchitos Acreage - 2.367 acres with full irrigation rights. Only a mile from the Plaza the acreage is accessed from Ranchitos Road. A buyer could live in town and be only five minutes from their equine friends. Co-brokered with Stan Harrell.

Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties.

MLS# 103550 $75,000

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 Owner/ Broker

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.

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Rio Pueblo Acreage - At the bend in the river this 8.33 Upper Colonias - Two 6.16 acre tracts in Upper Colonias Ranchos Orchard - Truly affordable building lot with for sale. Adjacent to Valencia Rd & running down to acres offers a superb buliding opportunity with 360 utilities on site. 1.85 acres with frontage on County 110.

Seco Creek. Water rights & river frontage. Perfect for views and the privledge of roaming around on over a Drill a well and place a septic tank and you’re ready to go. small organic farm or horse ranch. Tracts are 309’ wide & mile of the lower Rio Pueblo riparian ecosystem.

MLS# 102493 / $25,000 1000+’ long and share a well. 360º views abound.

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TEXT, PHOTOS, AND HOME DESIGN BY VISHU MAGEE

STYLIN’ WITH STONE THE ART OF HOME DESIGN

THE SPECTACULAR TOURMALINE QUARTZITE RANGE PANEL IS FRAMED WITH TUMBLED CREMA VOSSCIONE LIMESTONE IN A 2”X4” BRICK PATTERN.

I N R E C E N T Y E A R S , natural stone has taken a back seat in the trend toward contemporary design with its use of concrete, porcelain and the many shades of gray. I happen to love natural materials, so I was thrilled when my most recent clients turned out to be geologists with a lifelong passion for rocks and a desire for unique stone treatments throughout their house.

The design process had scarcely begun when enthusiasm jumped the gun, driving a discussion of the stone fireplace that was to anchor the Great Room.

We looked at all the usual regional treatments (sandstone, river rock and granite) but they all fell short, leaving me with the task of finding a stone that had never been used here. (This sort of thing happens to me all the time.)

The mystery material appeared, right under my feet, on a trail run in the foothills of the Picuris Mountains. I was quite familiar with this dominant stone from a previous project high above Tierra Blanca: geologists told me it was San Miguel quartzite, and explained that the

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entire Picuris range is basically a big lump of quartzite, shaped by wind and rain, and considerably older than the granite Rockies.

Have you ever noticed the colorful rock that falls into the Río Grande south of Pilar – pink, purple, red, white and gray? That’s the stuff. But since quartzite typically breaks into jagged pieces, roadside rockfall just wasn’t going to work. Fortunately, I had access to a canyon filled with water-smoothed material of all sizes.

I collected some samples and presented them, adding one proviso: the homeowners would have to come with me to handpick the stone and help me load it. A few months later, and after much oohing and aahing, we had six truckloads stockpiled. Loveless Stone and Tile cut the rough pieces into workable thicknesses and did a masterly installation the following winter; I prepared a rough-hewn spruce mantlepiece; and Loveless added a five-inch hearth of water-rippled New Mexico sandstone. The result: a one-of-a-kind fireplace, complete with a great story to tell!

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THIS SCULPTURESTONE TUB BY MTI IS SET OFF BY A FASCINATION QUARTZITE VALVE DECK AND WINDOWSILL, A SEAGRASS LIMESTONE WAINSCOT, AND A CLASSIC LIMESTONE FLOOR. THE SCONCES ARE BY HUBBARDTON FORGE.

That was quite a start to our stone project – but ahead of us lay all the countertops, splashes, shower surrounds and bathroom floors.

The owners liked the idea of using sandstone countertops in the guest baths (available aqui en Taos), but they still wanted exotics for the kitchen and master bath. Once again, none of the slabs in New Mexico showrooms rang the geologists’ bell. But my clients lived in Houston, a port-of-entry for vast amounts of stone from around the world. When they made the rounds of “Granite Row” they soon came up with – guess what – some spectacular quartzite slabs.

The kitchen material, dubbed “tourmaline,” looked amazingly like an abstract expressionist painting, and was so dynamic that I questioned whether I could make it work in a somewhat traditional setting. In a New York City loft, no problem - but in El Salto? I had my doubts.

I needed to find a backsplash that would add some texture to soften the quartzite’s impact, while re-

maining in the background and letting the artwork speak. Finding a good color match was difficult, but eventually I found an off-white tumbled marble in a two-by-four brick pattern that provided the necessary bridge to the surrounding wood and plaster finishes.

The master bath proved to be a bigger challenge.

The gorgeous “fascination” slabs featured a colorful wave pattern that demanded a gray surround – and ultimately led to a contemporary treatment of the entire space. I found a honed 16-inch gray-green limestone tile called “seagrass” that was laced with white fossils – it perfectly complemented the countertop and delighted the owners. We used four-inch cuts for the backsplash, three-inch squares for a slipproof shower floor and full-size pieces for the shower walls and the wainscot behind the free-standing tub.

Half-inch white limestone liners frame the backsplash and wainscot, and for a floor we used a honed 18-inch classic limestone.

THE GORGEOUS QUARTZITE COUNTERTOP CALLED FOR A NEUTRAL GRAY BACKSPLASH. SEAFOAM LIMESTONE WAS THE PERFECT FIND, WITH ITS WHITE FOSSILS AND A CREMA VOSSCIONE LINER.

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TAOS COUNTY COMMUNITY PROFILE

The boundaries of Taos County stretch from the Colorado border on the north to the Cañón del Río Grande on the south. Containing 2,203 square miles, the 7,000-foothigh Taos Valley is bounded in the east by the soaring Sangre de Cristos of the southern Rockies and in the 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 Río 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 offthe-grid communities west of the Río Grande, including the Earthships of the Greater World Community.

TOWNS, VILLAGES, SETTLEMENTS

Incorporated (population) Taos (5,763), Questa (1,754), Red River (477), Taos Ski Valley (69) Unincorporated: Amalia, Arroyo Seco, Costilla, El Prado, Ojo Caliente, Pilar, Peñasco, Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Tres Piedras, Valdez Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employed 13,505 Unemployed 1,290 Unemployment Rate 8.7 percent Source: UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research

VOTER PROFILE (2018)

Total registered voters 24,056 Democrats 16,443 Republicans 3,418 Declined to state 4,019 Other 4,480 Source: Taos County Bureau of Elections

POPULATION

Estimated 2016 population 33,065 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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. picurispueblo.org

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax Rate 7.3125 percent Residential Tax Rate 14.451—15.050 mills (depending upon location) Source: New Mexico Tax & Revenue Department; Taos County Assessor’s Office

WORKFORCE

Workforce statistics (2017) Civilian labor force 14,795

AGRICULTURE

Number of farms 983 Total farmland 313,414 acres Average size 319 acres Market value of ag products sold $8,415,000 (59 percent livestock, 41 percent crops) Largest crops Cattle/calves, hay/alfalfa Source: National Agricultural Statistics Service (2012)

CLIMATE

Month High/Low/Precipitation (in.)

January 4 0 / 11 / 0.59 Februar y 44 / 18 / 0.55 March 52 / 25 / 0.83 April 60 / 30 / 0.83 May 70 / 38 / 1.18 June 81 / 46 / 0.98 July 85 / 52 / 1.42 August 82 / 51 / 1.89 September 76 / 44 / 1.34 October 65 / 33 / 1.18 November 51 / 22 / 0.91 December 42 / 13 / 0.63 Annual Average 62 / 32 / 12.33 Source: National Climatic Data Center

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TOWN OF TAOS

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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-piñón-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. Taos continues to grow to this day with young ski bums and rafters and older retirees.

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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 arts and crafts festivals.

Dozens of restaurants serve up wide varieties 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.

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POPULATION

Estimated 2016: 5,763 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax 8.5 percent Lodgers Tax 5.00 percent Residential Tax Rate 17.893 mills

Grande del Norte National Monument; popular trails include Devisadero Loop, South Boundary Trail, Rim Trail Bowling: Gutters Bowling Alley, taosbowling.com, (575) 708-4598

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Source: New Mexico Tax & Revenue Dept.; Taos County Assessor’s Office

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

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Taos Municipal School District Ranchos Elementary, Enos García Elementary, Arroyos del Norte Elementary, Taos Middle School, Taos High School, Taos Cyber Magnet Charter schools: Taos Charter School, Anansi Charter School, Vista Grande High School, Taos Integrated School for the Arts, Taos Academy Charter School, Taos International School Higher education: University of New Mexico-Taos

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

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

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

HEALTH SERVICES

Holy Cross Hospital (575) 758-8883, taoshospital.org Taos Urgent Care (575) 751-1006 Taos VA Clinic (575) 751-0328 The Birth Center & Women’s Health Institute (575) 758-5001 Christus St. Vincent Health Specialists (505) 988-3233

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

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TAOS SKI VALLEY COMMUNITY PROFILE

Taos Ski Valley sits at the head of the Rio 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.

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.

Founders Ernie and Rhoda Blake put up the first ski lift in 1956 and, until 2013, the family owned the resort. In 2013, the family sold the mountain and facilities to former hedge fund manager Louis Bacon, who has begun upgrades and renovations including the new Kachina Peak lift.

The base area, at 9,200 feet elevation, includes day and overnight facilities. The mountain has 15 lifts and 110 trails, with a total vertical drop of more than 3,000 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 back-country 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.

POPULATION

Estimated Taos Ski Valley 2015 69 year-round; up to 4,000 seasonal (winter)

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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

HEALTH SERVICES

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Village of Taos Ski Valley Master Plan

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax Rate 9.25 percent Lodgers Tax Rate 5.0 percent Residential Property Tax 22.950 mills Sources: New Mexico Tax & Revenue Dept.; Taos County Assessor’s Office

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

None; area within Taos Municipal School District

Mogul Medical Urgent Care open during ski season only; 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

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

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The town of Red River bustles along the Red River, a mountain tributary to the Río Grande. The settlement’s elevation is 8,750 feet, and it’s surrounded by Carson National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The climate ranges from winter lows below 0 to summer highs in the 70s. Thunderstorms often roll through on summer afternoons.

Gold miners first settled the area in the mid-1800s. These days, the local economy relies upon winter tourists who ski and snowboard, plus 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. The ski area offers a popular Aerial Ropes Course and the Pioneer Flyer, a small seated-type zip line. In the summer, lifts run for mountain bikers, hikers and sightseers.

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For a fee, wintertime enthusiasts can explore the 21 miles of groomed skiing and snowshoeing trails at Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Area, located 3 miles east of town. In town, private rental services lease out snowmobiles and ATVs, and horse trail-riding is a popular summer activity.

The town of Red River administers municipal services for residents, visitors and nearly 200 businesses in the community. The town hosts a number of popular summertime events, beginning with the 3-day Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally that typically attracts more than 20,000 motorcyclists for the long weekend.

POPULATION

Estimated Red River 2017, 495 year-round; approx. 4,000 seasonal Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Red River Comprehensive Plan

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax 8.6250 percent Lodgers Tax 5 percent Residential Tax Rate 22.199 mills Source: New Mexico Tax & Revenue Dept.; Taos County Assessor’s Office

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SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

Questa Independent School District Red River Valley Charter School, Questa Elementary, Questa Middle School, Questa High School, Roots and Wings Community Charter 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 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 Fishing Red River; Town Ponds

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Mayor/Town Council and Town Administrator, with mayor and four councilors serving four-year, staggered terms; redriver.org, (575) 754-2277

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Red River Miner’s Transit Free year-round, door-to-door service, redriver.org/public-transit, (575) 770-5959 Town-operated Heliport North Central Regional Transportation District (NCRTD) Free, year-round Blue Bus service, twice daily connection with Questa-Taos route

HEALTH SERVICES

Main Street Medical Center, 305 Pioneer Road, (575) 754-6330: Family health.

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

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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Originally a favored hunting Originally a favored hunting ground forfor thethe Utes, thethe Moreno ground Utes, Moreno Valley grew inin thethe 1860s with thethe disAngel Fire 2017 Valley grew 1860s with dis- Estimated Estimated Angel Fire 2017 covery ofof gold.

Ranching dominated covery gold.

Ranching dominated 1,200 year-round; seasonal approx.

1,200 year-round; seasonal approx. thethe local scene until thethe 1960s when local scene until 1960s when 10,000 wintertime and 3,000 10,000 wintertime and 3,000 thethe first skiski runs ofof Angel Fire Resort first runs Angel Fire Resort summertime summertime were cutcut onon Aqua Fria Peak.

Tourism were Aqua Fria Peak.

Tourism Source: U.S.U.S. Census Bureau; Village Clerk Source: Census Bureau; Village Clerk fuels thethe local economy although fuels local economy although several large, working ranches still several large, working ranches still operate inin thethe area. operate area.

Gross Receipts TaxTax7.7708 percent Gross Receipts 7.7708 percent Lodger’s TaxTax5.00 percent Lodger’s 5.00 percent Sports && Recreation Fee percent Sports Recreation Fee2.42.4 percent Residential TaxTax Rate mills Residential Rate26.260 26.260 mills

POPULATION POPULATION

TAXES TAXES

Source: N.M. Dept. of Revenue; Colfax County Assessor’ s Office Source: N.M. Dept. of Revenue; Colfax County Assessor’ s Office

SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

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

PUBLIC PUBLICRECREATION RECREATION FACILITIES FACILITIES

Hiking/Biking/Snowmobiling Hiking/Biking/Snowmobiling Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/ Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/ carson, (575) 758-6200; carson, (575) 758-6200; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal; popular trails including Valle Vidal; popular trails including Sendoro and Bobcat Trails; Elliott Barker Sendoro and Bobcat Trails; Elliott Barker TrailTrail Complex; Greenbelt Trails; Oeste Vista; Complex; Greenbelt Trails; Oeste Vista; Lake and Lady Slipper trails Lake and Lady Slipper trails Fishing Nest Lake State Park, FishingEagle Eagle Nest Lake State Park, (575) 377-1594; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-1594; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal Athletics Allen Fields, ” Angel Fire’s Athletics“The “The Allen Fields, ” Angel Fire’s sports complex, hosts soccer, softball, sports complex, hosts soccer, softball, running loop and rugby running loop and rugby

FORM FORMOFOFGOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT

Village Council with four members Village Council with four members and mayor, Four-year, Staggered Terms; and mayor, Four-year, Staggered Terms; angelfirenm.gov angelfirenm.gov

PUBLIC PUBLICTRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION None None

HEALTH HEALTHSERVICES SERVICES

Moreno Valley Health Care Clinic Moreno Valley Health Care Clinic 1111 Elliott Barker Road No.No. A, A, Elliott Barker Road (575) 377-3301 (575) 377-3301 UltiMed Clinic (winter only) UltiMed Clinic (winter only) SkiSki Patrol Building, Angel FireFire SkiSki Resort Patrol Building, Angel Resort (575) 377-1805 (575) 377-1805

DRIVING DRIVINGDISTANCES DISTANCES Santa FeFe 9292 miles Santa miles Albuquerque 154 miles Albuquerque 154 miles Denver miles Denver295 295 miles Dallas miles Dallas659 659 miles

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Taos Pines Ranch Chalet 70 Palo Flechado Ridge Road, Angel Fire, NM 87710

MLS# 102834

$1,175,000

Wide Mountain Views…Cool Theater, Serious Gym

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Majestic Log Cabin in theWoods In Hidden Lake – Angel Fire, NM

MLS# 102892

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Mountain Contemporary in the Angel Fire Resort

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MLS 100736 Gifford Bldg Hwy Frontage! $375,000

MLS 97243

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Lift E5 1bdrm 1 loft 1bath

Good Building areas 0.24 acres AFC1Bam Lot 102

Lot 46 Sacramento Dr 9.68 acres

Lot 45 Sacramento Dr 10.10 acres

$119,000

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CLOSING STATEMENT funky, out of the late 60s or early 70s with poured concrete flooring, Mexican tile counter tops and appliances out of a different era when stainless steel was not mandated. We have all shapes and sizes as our style does not fit into one box… the way I think it does in Santa Fe. To me, I prefer talking about the freedom one has within Taos style.

Here one finds creativity in housing materials, size, and design with lifestyle in mind. There are few limits on what one can do unless they are contained in what we call CC & Rs or Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, which run with the land. Or, in Town, with zoning codes.

We have adobe homes, frame homes, those made of straw bale and others made of soda bottles and beer cans. Heck, we have folks living in teepees and hogans and earth ships. There are all kinds of Taos style when it comes to housing materials and construction.

The freedom of choice, look, and lifestyle we treasure here gets lost if you happen to own property in the Historic District and want to change the appearance of your home. Or put fencing where there was none before. Then, any and all exterior changes have to be approved by a civilian appointed review board known as the Historic Preservation Commission. And, frankly, that is not a place one wants to be because they have taken more power then they ought to have, and we tasted it first hand.

TAOS STYLE…

BY HARVEY BLAUSTEIN

To me, a former attorney, law is to be followed and those who read it ought to be able to come away with an understanding of what limits are and what is allowed. We found the contrary - and maybe that is why so many folks choose to dodge this commission and just do their thing.

Lack of enforcement is part of the charm of Taos. Or so I say.

We wanted to swap out some real old, ugly, not well fitting and non-matching windows for some new ones of high quality. When we bought the house it had fairly new divided light windows on the backside of the house but plain old single pane top and single pane bottom below ones in the front. The relevant ordinance governing windows in the Historic District says that divided light windows are to be encour-

Those of you who may read this column regularly know by now my standard answer to the question of what Taos style is all about. Simply, my view is that Taos has no style, which is what I treasure about it. Among many things. But Chris Baker, the publisher of this fine magazine, would stress to me that my writings always need to be about housing, about real estate, for that is what this publication is all about.

So I go deeper into the question of what Taos style is all about.

My wife, who is an artist, an awesome interior design person, who just finished a smashing renovation of what we now call home on Placitas, would have me write about the different counter tops that one finds here, the different floorings, about plumbing and lighting fixtures and the different feels and looks one can create. She would talk about esthetic and feel. That is what she knows so well and could go on forever on each topic. She has lived them all for the last year or more.

Or the different approaches to home interiors. Today, on the real estate tour, I saw a magnificent home, with incredible grounds on large acreage for $2.6M, and worth every penny. And sometimes we see Taos

aged. I thought I knew what that word meant but no definition I ever saw listed mandated as a synonym. This august body interpreted as I indicate and told us what type of divided light window we had to install.

And the one they picked did not match the back – which had divided light windows!

We had the same problem with fencing. The board does stifle creativity, which is what this town is all about. Jimmy Cisneros, of Gecko Landscaping, wanted to install a woven sheet metal fence that is really cool but looks old and worn after he acid washes it. We were told that the Preservation Commission would only approve latilla. So we just went for latilla because we wanted fencing where none had existed. Again, we lost our freedom of choice and expression because others have a vision they think is better than ours.

I love to see what people create around here using little or no money because there ain’t much to be had in Taos. And when you cut to the bone, one finds that it isn’t all about cash. It is about what one can conceive and then create – except, of course, if you live in the Historic District.

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

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603 Camino da la Placita Taos, NM 87571 575-737-5678 hblau4@gmail.com www.taospremierproperties.com

LA CRÈME DE LA CRÈME…

For those in the market for the quintessential home site in the foothills east of Taos and can afford the best of the best, we proudly offer three premier parcels that you’ve been hoping for. All off of Verde Road in the upper reaches of Weimer, on a private easement where few go, two back up to wilderness and will be prized by horse folks or others for whom access to national forest is so important. All are at least 3 acres, one more than 4, all have utilities nearby, and with views that are sweeping and grand. If you prize privacy and want to be close to town but not in it, you must see these parcels. The eyes will tell the story and the heart will follow.

Starting at $220,000 MLS #S103330, 103331, 103332

M-1 AND READY TO GO… On Salazar Road, in a light industrial complex, with all the visibility one could want, we proudly offer this .75 acre parcel that is ready for the next home of your business. There is plenty of parking, access from both Salazar and Bertha Roads, utilities and water are in place, and locals pass by this site daily. $186,000 MLS#101712

ON THE SIGNATURE PRIME COMMERCIAL LAND WITH 8TH FAIRWAY… …of the Taos Country Club course, come build your dream home and bring the outdoors in while you enjoy the pastime you love.The views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the north are extraordinary, the views to the west and the sunsets are big.Within steps of the Clubhouse and restaurant, it allows for one to walk to favorite destinations rather than drive -and who wouldn’t rather do that.The lot is a generous 3 acres, the well is shared, and the utilities are at the site. On the south end of town it is closer to Santa Fe and Albuquerque and most prefer that convenience.

Come live the life you always dreamed of in a town that is like no other. $149,000

HIGHWAY FRONTAGE…

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 We proudly offer 11.28 acres of C-2 that is what most folks want when they land along the highway that leads into look for a home here. For those that Taos. Surrounding the Visitor’s Center, the want to meet this need, we proudly offer a 4.25 acre site, the largest undeveloped traffic count at this location is high, the R-4 location close to the plaza in town, visibility great, and there is frontage on between Salazar and Santistevan Roads, both State Highway 68 and Gusdorf Rd. with frontage on Ranchitos, and access $1,950,000 MLS# 99743 off Santistevan. Owner/broker $399,000

MLS #99029

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ELEGANT TAOS FAMILY HOME

MODERN SERENITY ON HONDO MESA Perched 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 $499,500

COUNTRY CLUB COMFORT Lovely, large home near the golf course. 3 BR, 2 BA, high ceilings, 2677 sf. Beautifully updated kitchen, fabulous views of the mountains.

MLS 102969

$490,000

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 103147 $590,000

HISTORIC ADOBE W/ RENOWNED ARTIST STUDIO A true jewel.... historic 1870 adobe charm with a Bauhaus twist! 2,700 SF including a 18’ X 28’ studio, 2 BD/2BA,2HBA on .87 acres with 2.5 acre feet of water rights. The back field is fenced with plenty of room for horses and a barn. MLS 103721 $499,000

HARMONY IN THE HILLS Award Winning Design + Quality Construction = MAGNIFICENCE Add Location and you get Harmony in the Hills. This home has everything....over 4000SF, 3BD, 4BA, atrium with fountains, 2 offices, art studio, meditation room, deck and private patios MLS #103431

$925,000

TAOS SKI VALLEY CONDOS GREAT CONDO 1 BR, 1 bath; beautifully updated.

Stream-side, front porch overlooking the Rio. Near Al's run.

MLS 102760 $190,000

STUDIO CONDO overlooking the Rio & near Al's run.

Great front porch, quiet, tastefully furnished. MLS 100921 $179,500

GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES This quintessential “hut house” is the most darling example of earthship architecture. Filled with charm, this 1BD/1BA off the grid home sleeps 4 and makes a great rental property.

MLS 102801 $188,000

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