Enchanted Homes: The Kitchen & Bath Issue

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S REAL ESTATE & LIVING MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016

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KITCHEN &BATH ISSUE

AN ARTISTIC LEGACY IN AN HISTORIC HOME THE ONCE AND FUTURE KITCHEN Enchanted Homes Vol. CVII •

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

WEIMER

SUEÑOS DE LA LOMA

Absolutely gorgeous spacious adobe home in immaculate condition on 3 acre lot in Upper Weimer. Has passive solar features, lots of light and spectacular views, built by Michael Carroll, this 3 bed/3 bath home has separate office. Master suite with attached sunroom and private patio with hot tub. Living room opens on to western patio w/ fountain and grassy yard. Copper countertops. Media room. Tile floors, 2 kiva fireplaces, beams, vigas and coved ceilings. Entertainer’s delight.

MLS #90970 $595,000

In town splendor, walk to the Plaza from this very light, bright and charming 2 story condo at Suenos de la Loma. Open floor plan features 12’ ceilings in living room with corner kiva fireplace and viga ceilings. Dining area opens to private patio with large cottonwood and zen garden. Soapstone counters in kitchen, stainless appliances and pantry. Upstairs master suite with walk in shower, and separate tub, hard wood floors and private balcony looks toward Taos Mountain.

Separate space for office/studio or work out room has 2nd balcony for sunset views. Well designed unit with thoughtful window placement for privacy and enhanced views. MLS #97774 $412,000

VALDEZ

TOWN CHARMER

Million dollar views at a discount, a very well built contemporary home in the Valdez Foothills, 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home exquisitely maintained. Cathedral ceiling in living room opens to dining area and gourmet kitchen. 2nd floor master suite with private covered deck. Steam unit in master bath. 2 other bedrooms with 2nd living room and loft. Wolf oven and range, w’ Subzero fridge and wine cooler. Cherry cabinets. Privacy & serenity and oh so convenient for access to TSV and Arroyo Seco. MLS 95670 $725,000

Quaint remodeled adobe with a zen feel, bright colorful home features soft adobe plaster, hand carved lentels,leaded glass accents, nichos, solar tubes and wood and tile floors. Open great room with kitchen, living and dining. Bath features over size tub and full walk in shower. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Master has extra room for baby or office. Hot water radiant in floor heat. MLS 97102 $225,000

UPPER COLONIAS

ARROYO SECO ADOBE

Territorial style 2 story home in Upper Colonias, 3 bedroom/2 bath home, features open floor plan with kitchen living and dining combo. Large windows with great views of Taos Mountain and sun room facing south for solar gain. Kiva fireplace, brick floors.

Kitchen features large pantry and under the counter washer and dryer. Outside storage building for gardening needs or recreational equipment/toys is included. MLS 97433 $349,00

Capture the best of all worlds in this exquisite adobe in Los Altos, 3 bedroom/2 bath with open floor plan and spectacular views of El Salto Mountain and Hondo Canyon. An Old World feel with an up to date look. Complete kitchen remodel includes Sub Zero fridge, Wolf range, Asko dw and granite slab lava countertops. Private master suite with corner kiva fireplace, walk in closet. Master bath has separate tub and walk in shower with frameless glass door. Project includes club house with indoor pool and tennis court. A 10 minute ride to TSV and short walk to the charming village of Arroyo Seco. A great family retreat or an excellent rental. Soak in the star light and mountain views from outside redwood hot tub! MLS 97793 $515,888

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

Welcome from the Taos County Chamber of Commerce ¡Bienvenidos!

The Sangre de Cristo mountains are blessed with a deep snowpack this time of year. But soon it will melt to refresh our rivers and acequias. Likewise our spirits will be renewed to the possibilities of the coming months.

Looking ahead we will welcome the new season with our 2016 Taos Home & Garden Expo on April 23 at the Taos Youth & Family Center. Join us to explore what is new for your home and garden.

The Taos County Chamber of Commerce invites you to explore the Enchanted Circle through the pages of this Enchanted Homes Photo by Katharine Egli 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.

The members of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce include our local shop owners, mechanics, home interior designers and providers, real estate agents, banks, service providers, hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, galleries and museums, medical and legal professionals, town and county employees. All are working 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 our small, independent businesses. Please visit our stores, galleries, restaurants, and 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. And visit our website at www.taoschamber.com for member events and current news.

Welcome and enjoy our wonderful Taos County!

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

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NEW LISTING

FORECLOSURE

324 SPRUCE Great location in town on Spruce Street with mature landscaping, Contemporary home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and approx 2157 sq ft on .42 acres. Has detached 2 car garage with bathroom and oversized carport.

MLS 97409 Asking $469, 900

LOTS OF SPACE FOR MANY USES

CHARMING TERRITORIAL STYLE HOME in idyllic location. Wood stove in living room, turquoise counter top tile in kitchen, cozy dining room. Great pasture and foothill views from large upstairs studio or loft bedroom. Garage has water and electric. Property is fenced. Acequia is a nice water feature.

MLS 93952 Asking $179,000

2.92 ACRES IN TOWN

GREAT LOCATION with mountain views, located in town, with utilities at lot line and water rights. Access off paved road. Property is completely fenced and can be subdivided into 3 parcels: 2 one acre parcels, and one parcel of .92 acres MLS 97098 Asking $174,900

NEW LISTING

58 ARCHULETA ROAD Clean, move-in condition, affordable adobe home with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Has community water, El Valle sewer, and natural gas, with tile and carpet floors and thermopane windows. Views of the foothills. MLS 95054 Asking $122,000

NEW LISTING IN TOWN

Excellent location and income stream for this triplex. Centrally located in town. Walk to Smiths, shops, restaurants, plaza. 3 units rented on 12 month leases. Triplex is in excellent condition. MLS 97823 Asking $479,000

BEST VALUE IN TOWN

LARGE HOME in town, convenient to schools, medical facilities, consumer services, and recreation venues. 2834 square feet with 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths. Upstairs has large master suite plus l bedroom and l bath, living room, kitchen and dining area. Also a breezeway for storage. Downstairs has large family room/living room, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and laundry room. Perfect for guests or as in-law quarters.

MLS 96945 Asking $244,900

NEW LISTING

108 QUEMADO ROAD Beautifully maintained home in idyllic setting. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with approx 2283 sq ft on 2 acres. Lush gardens with fruit trees and foothill views. There is also a greenhouse and a dog pen. MLS 97265 Asking $317,000

255 VIA DEL REY Large home in great location close to golfing, skiing, tennis, fishing. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, approx 2500 square feet on .75 acres with attached, heated 2 car garage. Back yard is completely fenced and the front yard has many aspen trees. 4th bedroom is currently being used as a family room. Most of the furnishings are included.

MLS 97671 Asking $399,000

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2 STORY HOME WITH 360 DEGREE MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON 1 ACRE. Large master suite upstairs with viewing deck. 2 bedrooms 1 bath with living room and kitchen down stairs. Kitchen with island and stainless steel 3 piece sink. House has nice southwestern features like nichos, kiva fireplace in living room and vigas in the ceiling.

MLS 97202 Asking $199,900

LARGE IN TOWN HOME

GREAT LOCATION IN TOWN close to schools, medical facilities, employment, consumer services, and recreation.

Large home with mountain views, fenced yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, approx 2184 sq ft, newly remodeled with large addition in 2012-2013. Tile floors, upgraded kitchen. Garage was converted to a heated room which could be an office, studio or converted back to 1 car garage. Well maintained and in move in condition. Large covered patio in back yard. MLS 96618 Asking $199,000

EXCELLENT LOCATION

325A SPRUCE Excellent location in the Historic District on Spruce Lane. Walk to restaurants, shops,galleries,the plaza, and the park. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, 2471 square feet on .25 ac, with attached 1car garage, fenced yard, flagstone courtyard, 3 kiva fireplaces, new carpeting in several rooms.

MLS 97623 Asking $399,900

NEW LISTING

48 GALLEGOS ROAD Large country home with 2541 sq ft on .75 acres with irrigation ditch and foothill views. Close to skiing, hiking, fishing. Located on quiet dead-end street. Features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a large den or living room. Downstairs has kitchen, laundry, l bedroom and l bath, with large living room and dining room.

MLS 97399 Asking $189,000

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

MLS# 93775...Unit 409...$595,000...2BR/2BA MLS# 93774...Unit 212...$541,000...2BR/2BA TRACT R CON UNDE

LUXURIOUS CONDO’s at the ST. MORITZ!

WORLD CLASS LOCATION just 2 minutes from the slopes; maybe even closer. Quality Construction, Beautiful Architecture, Scenic Views, AND LOW HOA DUES make this project very attractive. All Units feature Granite Counters, Kitchen Aid Stainless Appliances, Patio’s & Balconies, & Gas Fireplaces. Take advantage of locker room on ground floor and your own ski closet! These condo’s are the best value in Taos Ski Valley!

MLS# 91263 .......Unit 101 .........$399,000 ............1Br $319.72 monthly dues

MLS# 91264 .......Unit 102 .........$399,000 ...........*1Br $311.96 monthly dues

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$395.15 monthly dues

RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN TAOS SKI VALLEY MLS # 95878...$325,000................ .90 acres MLS # 95643...$279,000............... 1.14 acres MLS # 95644...$299,000................1.20 acres MLS # 97079...$339,000................ .66 acres

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$395.15 monthly dues

GREAT SKI CABIN

Excellent opportunity for ownership in Taos Ski Valley. This Well built Cabin features a short 3 minute walk to the slopes, almost ski in ski out. 2BR & Loft, 2 bath. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the views and the sound of the river!

MLS# 91268 .......Unit 302 .........$499,900 ............2Br $364.49 monthly dues

MLS# 91270 .......Unit 402 .........$439,000 ............1Br $332.06 monthly dues

MLS# 97182........$519,000......... 2BR & Loft, 2 baths

SNAKEDANCE CONDOMINIUMS

Elegant ski-in/ski-out condominiums, steps from the slopes.

Granite countertops, stone tile floors, travertine tiles in bath, gas log fireplaces. First class amenities include ski-valet, hot tub/ sauna, locker/exercise and massage room, restaurant, bar and package/convenience/deli store. On site management company with a proven record and aggressive promotion make these condos convenient and a great investment.

MLS# 89887….Unit 309….$449,000…2BR/2BA MLS# 92781….Unit 406…..$549,000….3BR/3BA MLS# 89854….Unit 402…..$549,000…..3BR/3BA

TOP FLOOR WHEELER PEAK CONDO

LOTS IN AMIZETTE

Not only does this luxurious Wheeler Peak condo have glorious views, it is also the #1 VRBO property in Taos Ski Valley. Enjoy the world class location, just a short walk to chair 4, snow shoeing, & hiking. This 2 br unit has an additional HUGE loft that serves as a 3rd bedroom. All of the upscale furnishings, furniture, & appliances are INCLUDED in this sale!

Once you compare our quality, square footage, and price to other condo’s in TSV; you will see that this unit is a TRUE value! Enjoy High Ceilings, Un Matched Scenery & LOCATION! 2BR & Large Loft, 2 baths.

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

MLS # 97284 ......... $499,000......... 2BR & Loft, 2 baths

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MLS # 79481...$195,000................ .88 acre MLS # 87732...$780,000................. 2 acres MLS # 92137...$159,000................ .76 acre MLS # 92139...$159,000................ .77 acre MLS # 92140...$199,000................ 1.8 acres MLS # 92135...$ 99,000................ .46 acre

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LET US SHOW YOU THE BEAUTY OF

TAOS

EXCLUSIVE

HISTORIC CHAMBERS RANCH 2,840 Acres. Remote,

quiet and beautiful, yet only 1 mile off of US 285 in Tres Piedras. Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca passes through property with lush vegetation and numerous Petroglyphs.

Big sky views in all directions. MLS#97052 $2,690,000

174 IRRIGATED ACRES bordering Blueberry Hill and Lower Las Colonias Roads with 88 acre water rights.

Verdant and beautiful with the most amazing mountain views that Taos has to offer! Close proximity to town adds greater value to this already exceptional property. Private ranch or development. Properties like this only come available once in a blue moon! MLS#97480 $1,400,000

NEW LISTING

TAOS CHARM Original adobe restored as a treasured vacation home with a guesthouse or second rental unit. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with mature trees and lawn all within walking distance to Taos Plaza. The Guesthouse is an updated 1 Bed/1Bath with a separate entrance. MLS#97057 $387,000

WEIMER AREA Spacious 4 bed/3bath wellmaintained Southwest Territorial home with split floor plan and 2 car attached garage on two acres off a dead end street offers great views plus privacy. The interior features a roomy living area that opens to a private walled courtyard. This Home is an excellent value! MLS#97663 $375,000

SANDOVAL-HUSTON ORIGINAL The artists personal residence exemplifies the essence of Northern New Mexico. A 3000 sq. ft. adobe home, guest house, chapel, and even adobe chicken coop are nestled among trees, with inspiring Taos Mountain views. This is an original, no lithographs or Giclee versions will ever be available!

MLS#96729 $997,000 taosnewmexico.com/sandoval/

NEW LISTING

RIO EMBUDO FRONTAGE. Truly exceptional property in the quaint village of Dixon with almost 1,000’ frontage on the beautiful Embudo River. A 2000 sq. ft.

3 bed/1 bath home, very livable but in need of some TLC, sets on 7.3 acres. This former orchard has huge acequias to keep the land irrigated. A stunning rocky backdrop further defines this magical spot.

MLS#97580 $397,000

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

FORMER RESTAURANT & GALLERY The “House of Taos”, an El Prado landmark, backs up to Pueblo Land for unobstructed Taos Mountain views. Perfect for residential or commercial use. Highway frontage but set back far enough for quietness a n d p r i v a c y. P l a n s available for conversion to residential home.

MLS#92856 $269,000

CASA ENCANTADA This lovely condo on tree-lined Liebert St. has it all: 1 bed/ 1bath, sun-filled rooms with fine craftsmanship and amenities throughout plus low HOA fees. Beautiful common grounds and charming patio. Leisurely 10 minute stroll to Taos Plaza.

MLS#96724 $197,000

1 ACRE LOWER COLONIAS Wonderful mountain and sunset views highlight this 1 acre building site off of Rabbit Valley Road. Reasonable restrictions and only 7 miles from town. New manufactured or modular homes permitted. This parcel will go fast.

MLS#97046 $14,500

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Top of the World...Situated in the heart of El Salto this 5bed/3bath plus office & wine rm is the perfect family retreat. You will be mesmerized by the sound of the stream, the views of the mountains and the quietness of this neighborhood! The top floor holds the MS & office. The main floor with an open floor plan includes the living room, cook’s kitchen & large dining rm. These rooms all have maple flooring & large windows to capture the natural light & incredible views. The wrap around deck and balcony off the kitchen allows for easy entertaining. Property is beautifully landscaped with drip irrigation, running stream along border and private pond. 2 Car Garage, 2,979 Sq ft all on 2.94 acres. Call us today!

MLS# 97093

$879,000

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One bedroom This property has beenhouse completelyacross refurbished. has been completely refurbished. added to purchase. This property Located off Hwy 230, close to# the97687 lovely town of (Commercial) Arroyo Seco & the This little will surprise you. Well maintained inside and out this well ly refurbished.

Asking, $995,000 MLS & gem 97817 (Residential) world famous Taos Ski Valley, this stunning parcel is worth taking a Great community with upscale homes. Gently sloping hills feature specconstructed little abode is move-in ready. Set in a quiet spot the house Asking, $995,000 MLS # 97687 (Commercial) & 97817 (Residential) look. This sitefeet, has beautiful & unobstructed views of# the97687 Sangre de (Commercial) tacular0.35, views of mountains and east.

Only a short distance tosquare Acres: Builtto the innorth 1928 with 5,500 Located on(Commercial) the Frontage within Town ofof room for ASKING: $995,000 MLS 97817 (Residential) sits off toRoad one side of& a 97817 large beautiful green field. Lots 000 MLS #MLS (Residentia Asking, (Commercial) && 97817 (Residential) Cristo Mountains.

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another dwelling or a big agricultural greenhouse. The home has a investment parcel.

Property irrigated for 5,500 agricultural use,the horses farm Pueblo adobe territorial homesin are 1928 featured in the community.

Acres: 0.35, Built with 5,500 square feet, Located on Road within of with ACRES: 0.35, Built in 1928 with square feet.orFrontage LOCATION: Frontage Road withinTown Town of Taos.

Taos with 6andRooms & 61928 1/2 Baths +A Owners Quarters and 2 additional baths. fireplace and large windowswithin in the living area, a country kitchen Acres: 0.35, Built in with 5,500 square feet, Located on the Frontage Road Town of environment.

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A uilt in 1928 with 5,500 square feet, Located on the Frontage Road within Town open area, recently plastered walls, wood floors and bedroom with 6 Rooms &this 6information 1/2 Baths + Ownersproperty.

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This is worth a look.

Call MLS # 94437 Lot 2 12 + Acres $144,000 Proudly offered by Taos Properties, call us for a private tour of this fabulous property. ooms & 6 1/2 Baths + Owners Quarters and 2 additional baths.

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MLS # 95220 575‐758‐9500 2.77 ac Office: ltd in 5,500 square feet, Located ontour the Frontage Road within Town of by1928 Taoswith Properties, call us for a private of$199,000 this fabulous property.

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54 Taos Map 56 Taos County Community Profile

16 Here and There

57 Town of Taos Community Profile

25 Realtor Profile: Mary Emery

59 Taos Ski Valley Community Profile

26 Taos Cookery: Shop for the cook’s kitchen

60 Red River Community Profile

30 Feature Home: An Artistic Legacy

62 Questa Community Profile

48 Building Green: The Once and Future Kitchen 53 9 Questions: Lafe Harrower, Taos Contractor and Builder

61 Angel FIre Community Profile 67 Real Estate Finance: Ted Dimond

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ING LIST NEW

G STIN I L NEW

Split-level Cordovas Home with Water Rights

4BR/4BA/2952sf split-level home with 2-car garage on 2 lush acres. Two master suites, freestanding gas-log fireplace with custom copper hood, landscaped courtyards, outstanding views.

MLS 96826

$489,000

Stately Historic Compound in Arroyo Seco

7BR/7BA & 7780 square feet comprises a 3037sf adobe main house, four adobe casitas totaling 3878sf plus studio apartment. Sculpture garden with artesian spring, year-round stream, 2.34 acres.

MLS 97824

$1,799,000

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Pristine Adobe Home in Arroyo Seco

Elegant Garden Property In Los Altos

3BR/2BA/2507sf home with a detached 2CG on one pretty acre. Luxurious baths with vessel sinks, double-sided fireplace, upscale kitchen, large windows that offer fantastic views.

3BR/2BA/3883sf adobe beautifully appointed with marble finishes & upscale fixtures. Sunken great room with soaring viga ceiling, gourmet kitchen, conservatory, formal dining room with fp.

MLS 97762

MLS 95338

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$650,000

Town of Taos

Taos Ski Valley

Town of Taos

2BR/2BA/2200sf home with 1BR/1BA/650sf guesthouse & oversized attached 2-car garage with workshop, tucked away on 0.56 acres on lovely, private residential street.

2BR/2BA/1000sf ski-in/ski-out condo in the beautiful (and expanding!) Taos Ski Valley. Fully furnished turnkey property with vaulted ceilings, full kitchen, on-site parking, & lockoff capability.

2BR/3BA/2300sf adobe built circa 1920, remodeled 2006, on 0.45 acres in the Taos Historic District. Rich in character & style. Outer courtyard surrounds the property & four interior courtyards.

MLS 96898

MLS 96660

MLS 96952

$649,000

$380,000

$625,000

El Salto

Arroyo Hondo

Town of Taos

4BR/3BA/3759sf turnkey adobe home on 1.5 acres. Incredible views from indoors & out. Palladian windows, sophisticated gourmet kitchen, sunken living room, huge deck, idyllic mountain setting.

3BR/2BA/1601sf adobe on 1.43 acres. Magnificent views, open floor plan, cozy wood stove, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floors, covered back porch.

8BR/8.5BA/5717sf adobe/frame home on 0.5 acres. Spacious & elegant, with pine & cork floors, fireplaces, mature landscaping, private garden.

MLS 96179

MLS 95967

MLS 94303

$975,000

$295,000

$1,650,000

Pilar

Town of Taos

Tres Piedras

2BR/1BA/1300sf adobe, block, & frame house on 0.9 gorgeous acres with water rights. The original part of this home was built in 1788 but has modern conveniences.

2BR/1.5BA/1013sf two-story corner condo offers beautiful garden setting & ideal location. Balcony, private backyard, affordable HOA, low utility costs.

6BR/2BA/2000sf frame & strawbale home on 1.25 acres has fantastic southern exposure, lots of windows, excellent passive solar gain, beautiful land, & pretty views.

MLS 97031

MLS 97699

MLS 96942

$239,000

$258,500

$110,000

ING LIST NEW

Taos Canyon

Arroyo Hondo

Town of Taos

2BR/1BA/816sf cabin with a nice screened porch that allows you to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Nice storage shed, exterior lighting, easy access from the highway--no 4WD required!

3BR/2BA/1232sf manufactured home on 0.36 acres. Oversized 2CG adds value. New carpet & fresh interior paint in 2015, covered front porch, sweet location.

2BR/3BA/1200sf three-story turnkey condo with a fireplace on each floor. Versatile property has lockoff capability & a superb location.

MLS 97812

MLS 95993

MLS 96624

$135,000

$98,000

$195,000

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*Remodeling *Renovation *Additions *New Construction ON THE RIO PUEBLO – Absolutely stunning contemporary home with lots of glass framing the views over the river gorge looking out over pueblo lands with room on 10 acres to enjoy your privacy and tranquility. The master suite is on the main level with adjoining office/den space. Upstairs you will find an additional living area with mini kitchen and guest/children’s rooms. A lovely indoor lap pool surrounded by glass and an outdoor hot tub complete the spa-like atmosphere. All new top of the line kitchen appliances! MLS #97723 $1.2 million CALL JUDY WALK TO THE PLAZA – From this perfect in-town house in a lovely treed neighborhood within walking distance to the Plaza! Totally walled, fenced and landscaped lot with irrigation system, 3 bedrooms 2 full baths including separate master suite, granite countertops, stainless appliances, slate tile floors and mountain views to the north. Two private patios for lounging and entertaining. This easy to maintain home is a great alternative to a condo! MLS #97658 $435,000 CALL JUDY

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Peter A. Lora

225 Kit Carson Road

575-758-3275 peter@theloraco.com

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FABULOUS VIEWS - Beautiful 2,800-sq. ft. 3-BR/3-BA on a ridge overlooking scenic valley. Gorgeous master suite w/ luxurious bath, private deck. Four fireplaces, two patios, hot tub. This fine home has also been an excellent vacation rental. $499,000 MLS #93550 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3076231

CONTEMPORARY SOUTHWEST - Sleek 3BR/2.5BA new home. Quality construction, spacious 2,716 sq. ft. Open floor plan, upscale finishes. Full-length covered porch facing Taos Mtn. Great views in desirable Upper Colonias, just 5 minutes from Town, on the way to Ski Valley. $549,000 MLS #96646 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3579355

RARE 3BR/3BA CONDO - Walking distance to Plaza, shops, galleries, restaurants. Classic Taos style, kiva FP, upscale finishes, adobe construction.

Bonus room makes nice office. Third bdrm has own entrance, kitchenette, FP, and can be rented separately. Attached garage. $375,000 MLS #96753 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3589835

SWEET HOME IN TOWN – 3 BR/2BA with 1,967 sq. ft. of Taos

STYLISH & COMFORTABLE - 3BR/3BA w/ lots of windows, great views. Blend of traditional Taos & contemporary SW style. Top-of-the-line kitchen w/ Viking appliances, fine cabinetry. Walled courtyard w/ lovely garden. In quality Vista Linda neighborhood, just 12 minutes from Taos center, $479,000 MLS #97194

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FAB VIEWS, BORDERING INDIAN LAND - 3BR/3BA main home + 2BR/2BA guest house or rental. Main home has huge attached heated studio/workshop. Lovely walled courtyard w/ trees, gardens, hot tub. On 3 acres with magnificent views. 2-car garage + 2 carports. On north side with easy access to Town and Ski Valley. $575,000 MLS #97147 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3632508

MULTIPLE POSSIBILITIES – on this lovely residential tract 0.6 mi south of Taos Plaza. 1.47 acres makes a rare single-family home site; or R-4 zoning would allow subdivision and development. Includes an existing 4BR home + large detached studio/workshop. $400,000 MLS #96632

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charm. Inviting large living room with vigas, coved plaster and kiva FP. Nice kitchen opens to lovely fenced back yard with gardens & trees. Saltillo tile and hardwood floors. Located less than a mile from Taos Plaza, with easy access to restaurants, galleries, shops and museums.

$339,000 MLS #97590 http://view.paradym.com/3690501

RARE LAND IN TOWN - Beautiful 2 acres in prime residential area only 0.3 mile from Taos Plaza.

Gorgeous valley land with fine views, upscale homes around it. Perfect for larger luxury home sites, or zoning would support 8 homes on smaller lots. Seller financing is possible. $500,000 MLS #95273 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3345910

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Price Comparison | here & there Living in season Enjoy seasonal living any time of the year. Compare these ideal properties where summer, winter, spring and fall each have their own unique appeal.

TAOS, NM

ASPEN, CO

$1,799,000

$1,875,000

Historic Compound Stellar Location 7BR/7BA

in

Fantastic Condo at a Great Price!

3BR/3BA

7780 sq.ft., 2.34 acres MLS 97824

1280 sq. ft., 0.00 acres MLS 142152

A rare investment opportunity strategically located to take advantage of the improvements coming to Taos and Taos Ski Valley. It is perfect for a spa, art gallery, retreat, vacation rentals, or family compound. The possibilities are virtually unlimited. The compound comprises a 3037square-foot adobe main residence and gallery, four adobe casitas totaling 3878 square-feet, plus a studio apartment above the garage. This exquisite property includes a Japanese-style sculpture garden with huge trees, an artesian spring, waterfall, fountains, and a year-round stream. Renovated and updated with radiant heat and granite kitchen counter tops in the main building. Finishes include a total of 12 kiva fireplaces, vigas, beautiful thick hard-trowel plaster walls infused with straw, gorgeous carved wood doors and details. There’s even a teahouse with soaking tub and a large hacienda-style patio with a 50-year-old wisteria. Views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains complete this awe-inspiring one-of-a-kind offering. Per-square-foot price: $231.

Fantastic 3BR/3BA condo at the Gant! This deluxe-rated ground-floor corner unit offers prime access to downtown and resort amenities. This property is sold furnished and was recently remodeled in 2011. Cozy decor is Alpine-inspired and brings the outdoors in. During winter, toast epic days of skiing around the wood-burning fireplace. Come summer, there’s no better place to be than the Gant. Meticulously landscaped grounds feature pools, hot tubs, grill areas, fire pits, and tennis courts. Location is key.

Downtown Aspen is just a short walk, while the Aspen Club, local trails, and the Gondola are easily accessed, too. And with onsite management, dedicated concierge, and convenient shuttle service to the airport, this is truly hard to beat. Per-square-foot price: $1,465.

CONTACT: Page Sullivan Page Sullivan Group Coldwell Banker Lota Realty, Inc. Telephone: (575) 758-7890 page@taoshomepage.com

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El Mirador Moments from the Taos Plaza, nestled in the Canon foothills among the pinons at the top of

the road, El Mirador commands breathtaking hilltop vista views and boasts features such as covered portals, Kiva fireplaces, water features, a sun room and a sauna. Divided light windows set the “Old Taos” stage for the fruit & flower filled courtyards with a waterfall pond and hammock for a lazy afternoons. Several out buildings provide private space for activities of all kinds: a writer’s retreat, guest casita, stand-alone cedar closet, wine cellar, cheese-making kitchen and an outdoor, covered BBQ kitchen, greenhouse and woodworking shop.

Combined, these 4100 square feet sprawl gracefully on three acres of landscaped terraces, gardens and walking paths. At El Mirador, even the animals have plenty of space with barns, paddocks and hutches. Majestic views and a delightful compound. MLS# 97208 $693,000

Casa Madera

Peacefully private riverfront property of times gone by, Casa Madera rests at the end of a private lane on the Rio Pueblo and is bordered by Taos Pueblo Land. Super thick Adobe walls, hand-crafted wooden moldings and doors, many kiva fireplaces, tiled floors, a sun room and enclosed patios, enhance this original adobe home with its own bell and grand portal with views of Taos Mountain. The formal dining room and grand living room have seen many entertained here and the sunroom opens to the outdoor BBQ area and the grand portal for optimizing your entertaining areas. A separate four car garage and a guesthouse make Casa Madera spaciously versatile. A country setting that is in town and close to everything, yet on over three acres with room for the horses and fishing out your front door.

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Central Station

Just a few steps from home and you’ll be enjoying Taos Plaza Live, the coffee shops, farmers market, museums, galleries, restaurants and parks. Stay healthy and walk or ride your bike. This energy efficient three bedroom, three bath condo was built by G3 construction and features crisp, contemporary lines, two fireplaces, skylights, upscale lighting fixtures and tiles, European wall radiators, on demand hot water, an alarm system and a private landscaped courtyard. There is also a separate entrance if you need an office. Central Station keeps you active in Taos’ downtown scene as you are steps away from the Plaza.

MLS# 95152 $355,000

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DIXON SMALL FARM

PIED-Á-TERRE

Back to the Land - Rare, rich and remarkable Dixon farm on 1.67 irrigated acres. Cabin with 2 lofts, straw bale studio/workshop, chicken coop & greenhouse.

Furnished turn-key pied-á-terre, near Plaza/Cids, easy rental with Saltillo tile, berber carpet and tile counters.

With off-street parking and on-site laundry.

Cute corner unit on second floor.

RANCHOS INCOME PROPERTY

• Vista de Taos Mobile Home Park • 10 slots (6 occupied) • Permitted septic • 2.99 acres

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MLS 95971 $170,000

MLS 97628 $355,000

MLS 95766 $68,000

ELEGANT CONDO

COMMERCIAL IN PEÑASCO

Off Burch street – 2bed/2 bath adobe condo; Nona Wesley designed with kiva, 2 patios and a deck; concrete floors, Talavera tile, plaster walls; set among soaring willows and a pond. Extensive vacation rental history.

Well maintained commercial building on NM 73 with 10 parking spaces, good outdoor lighting, wheel chair ramp, 3 ADA baths; reception area, 6 private offices. Priced to sell.

MLS 96787 $338,000

MLS 97694 $229,000

EL PRADO VALLEY LAND

TAOS FARM

DEVELOPER’S SPECIAL

Spectacular views • Dead-end road Irrigated acerage Sensible restrictions El Prado Water & Sewer

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

Big skies, solitude and sunsets over El Pedernal Electric, well-share, graveled road, phone at lot.

Additional lots available.

MLS 97763 2.5 acres $106,250 MLS 97791 2 acres $130,000

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MLS 96989 $875,000

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

575-758-0080 • 800-336-4826 829 Paseo del Pueblo Sur • 5528NDCBU

Your Resource For 21st Century Living

Members of Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque MLS

Multi Purpose Use Commercial Condo. Ideal location for an aspiring business. 4000 +- Sq ft MI Zoning Commercial . Well maintained with a long positive rental history. Metal building well insulated, kitchenette , three ADA bathrooms, in- floor radiant heat , alarm system, motion detector, Municipal water and sewer, four access doors, drive in doors & approximately 20 parking spaces. $399,000 MLS#97744

You won’t believe the remodel job on this house. New kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, septic, hot water heater, windows, additional insulation, new stucco and heating system.

New kiva fireplace, appliances. nice new carpet in bedrooms, hardwood floors in living room. Great sunroom and large 288 square foot studio/workshop. $319,500 MLS#97251

Cute log cabin on the sunny side of the canyon located on 2.4 acres. Has a studio building that is ready to be converted to a guest house. House has a log rock interior with loft, flagstone floors and a lot of charm. $125,000 MLS#91874

Affordable in town well maintained home, close to grocery stores, banks, schools and hospital. Spacious green lawn with mature trees and views of Taos Mountain. 3BR/3BA home on .30 R-14 acre with an attached 1 car garage. $179,900 MLS#97483

Conveniently located just a block west of the plaza on Ranchitos Road. This 2BR/2BA home on .17 acre has beautiful hardwood floors and nicely done remodel of bathrooms and kitchen. Additional .22 acres available on an adjacent lot. $350,000 MLS#97698

Wonderful opportunity for in-town living. Rare R-14 lots with access from Dolan or Liebert Street. Plenty of space and well insulated adobe home. Large detached 1,000 sf garage with additional storage unit. Additional .32 acres are available across Dolan Street. $475,000 MLS#97665

Charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with tile floors, coved vigas ceiling, a kiva in the living room and a kiva in the bedroom. All one level. Nice, large walled patio. Unit is adobe. There are large trees and park like setting in the complex. Only 8 units in the entire complex. Walking distance to the Plaza. Great location and charming unit. $144,500 MLS#97674

Sustainable, Solar, off Grid Straw Bale Home. Live in comfort and leave almost no footprint in this spacious, contemporary home. No utility bills! Wonderful details highlight this bright space , including growing fruit in the grey water garden that spans the living room. Open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings ,makes this a great home for entertaining and families.

Tons of storage inside and out. $329,000 MLS#97596

Great opportunity for this commercial building with plenty of parking highway frontage with high traffic count. Seller will modify property to Buyer’s “Build-to-Suit” requirements either as a whole or in sections for multi-users. End use can accommodate general commercial space including various types of retail or space can be sectioned/modified for multi-use such as general office, Emergency Care facilities, medical building operations and/or legal offices and facilities. MLS#97552

Open, spacious, handicap accessible 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

The large, open ‘cooks kitchen’ has a gas range with two ovens and butcher block counters. Warm wood accents, wood cabinetry, tongue-in groove aspen ceilings, and large fireplace create a cozy feeling. Claw foot soaking tub in the master bath and large shower stalls provide easy access. Bedrooms have exterior doors leading to shaded private portals and great Taos mountain views. 572 sf workshop with electricity $309,000 MLS#97378

Attractive Pueblo style 2 bedroom 2 bath home on 10 acres. Two car heated garage, laundry room. Quality construction with saltillo tile floors and big vigas. Radiant in floor heating. Heated garage could become a large bedroom, or many other uses. Patio overlooks Bighorn sheep range. Splendid views of Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristos from the large living room windows. The property is adjacent to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument boundary and BLM public lands $395,000 MLS#97253

This one will go fast because it’s an adorable old adobe with great bone structure. Pine planks adorn the great room, vigas, large high-quality wood stove at one end of the living room and a thermostatically-controlled gas fireplace centrally located in the den. The bedroom and den area are quite spacious with lots of light. Many large closets. $149,900 MLS#97209

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Associate Broker

829 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, New Mexico 87571 575-758-0080 Office

YOUR HOME SWEET HOME IN TOWN

Why not design and build the house you have always dreamed about? Mountain Views all around and just 5 minutes to Historic Downtown Taos. MLS 91028 Priced at $82,461

DOWNTOWN 2 FAMILY

Lovingly Maintained and Updated Home with Great Indoor and Outdoor Spaces to entertain and relax. 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, wood burning fireplace, 2 car garage and a charming yard with big mountain views. Mature Fruit Trees, outside fireplace, fenced backyard plus a dog run. In past few years Owner has put on a new pro-panel roof, re-stuccoed, put in all new kitchen appliances and more.

MLS 97633 Priced at $279,350

COMMERCIAL PLUS SINGLE FAMILY Nice duplex in Downtown. Live in one, rent the other. Great investment, always rented. Each side has 2 bedrooms 2 baths, vigas, wood floors, washer/dryer hookups. Just 2 blocks from the town square. MLS 97654 $375,000

Commercial building on main street in Taos. Also includes a single family home. This is an area of high pedestrian and auto traffic: across from Michael’s Kitchen Restaurant and adjacent to Taos Art Museum. $1,400,000 MLS 97145

AT THE GOLF COURSE—4000 SQ FT HOME PLUS GUESTHOUSE It just doesn’t get any better than this! Spacious and grand home on 3 acres with a separate Guesthouse, 3 FIREPLACES, OPEN CONCEPT LIVING. Call for a private showing. Large courtyard in front and back of house. Guesthouse has a fireplace, 2 bedrooms plus wrap-around courtyard. MLS 93531 Now $649,000

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Mary Emery, Associate Broker Century 21 Success, LLC, Taos, NM Cell: 575-770-8382 Office: 575-758-0080 X-1330 Fax: 575-758-5677

Your Resource For 21st Century Living

Mary Emery

Members of Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque MLS

Large sunny rambling authentic adobe home in the Upper Colonias area, on 4.5 acres with a barn for horses with attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house with a kitchen. Main house has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. One bedroom is a lockoff with separate entrance. Great bones! Big vigas, kiva fireplace in the cozy dining area, antique wood cook stove, cherry cabinets, 2 very large bedrooms, 2 regular sized bedrooms. Big bright windows, new boiler for radiant floor heating and domestic hot water, on natural gas. The sunny guest house is attached to the sturdy barn.

Deluxe chicken coop, and raised bed gardens and a pond. It’s a lot for the price!

MLS #97748 $475,000

Attractive Pueblo style 2 bedroom 2 bath home on 10 acres. Two car heated garage, laundry room. Quality construction with saltillo tile floors and big vigas. Radiant in floor heating. Skylights. Heated garage could become a large bedroom, or many other uses. Just the right amount of attractive landscaping.

Patio overlooks Bighorn sheep range. Deep well. Splendid views of Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristos from the large living room windows. The property is adjacent to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument boundary and BLM public lands. Just hop the fence and walk to the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge.

Check out the map link for location, it’s amazing! Just a quick drive to the Ski Valley Road, or Taos shopping.

MLS #97253 $395,000 132 acres on the Mora River in the Chacon Valley, near Mora, NM. Beautiful quiet green valley, off the beaten path. Two monolithic dome houses occupy a rise above the meadow. The back of the property is forested. An old adobe house sits low near the river. The beautifully finished main dome is 3900 sf, 3 br, 3 1/2 baths, the guesthouse dome is 1100 sf, a 2 bd 1 bath. There is significant water storage capacity in two 10K gallon cisterns, housed in 2 large quonset buildings.

Lots of room for animals.

MLS#95474 $875,000

LAND OPPORTUNITIES

20 Half Moon Rd. 1.02 Acres $60,000 MLS# 96569

Off Chamisa Road 6 Acres

Ovejeros Road 1 Acre

Lot 9 Arroyo del Alamo Circle 3.23 Acres $40,000 MLS# 95573

$45,000 MLS# 96295

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$299,000 MLS# 96154

1 Canada del Agua 3 Acres

$75,000 MLS# 94861

142 Blueberry Hill Rd. 6.18 Acres $126,000 MLS# 92793

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Mary Emery | Realtor Profile

She got a taste of real estate while managing the Twining Condos and about 20 vacation homes up in Taos Ski Valley, prompting her to get her real estate license in 2003 and join up with Century 21 Success.

“Century 21 has been like a family to me,” said Emery, whose own family includes lawyer-husband Kelan Emery and recent Taos High graduate Katie. “These have been all good years for me, despite the ups and downs, and I always have gotten great guidance from (owners) the Romeros.”

Quickly, she got involved with the Taos County Association Realtors, got herself educated in foreclosure sales, private property rights, ethics and ethical standards, and new technologies in the industry.

The Internet surely has changed the way real estate is bought and sold these days, Emery said, making quick and immediate contact with potential clients paramount to an eventual sale. She works to initiate a two-way conversation through the Century 21 website so as to hone in on what they really are looking for – and where in Taos it can be found.

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“I try to contact them right away and customize their search as quickly as possible,” she said. “Customers are definitely more informed now than ever, because they can get on the Internet, too, and check out the inventory.”

Emery often conducts her own walk-through of a house of interest with a camera, focusing her video on features that her clients have said are important to them.

ealtor Mary Emery sees plenty of reasons to be excited about all over Northern New Mexico, and she believes they bode well for a real estate market that has struggled to regain its footing in a postrecession economy.

And, ultimately, she wants to get them to Taos and into the Century 21 Success office at 829 Paseo del Pueblo Sur for a sit-down, face-to-face.

It’s there she asks more focused questions that build a plan for a concentrated real estate search.

As an associate broker with Century 21 Success, Emery recognizes that new developments like the major investment in Taos Ski Valley, the expansion of UNM-Taos and the creation of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument all give her more to work with as she translates what people like about Taos into the right properties for them to buy. And, she sees a new batch of homebuyers that have begun to emerge in the Taos market.

These days, Emery has found that there are some similarities in what people are looking for in a home around Taos, including:

“There is a generational change going on in Taos,” Emery said in a recent interview with Enchanted Homes. “We are seeing fresh faces, the next wave of people who haven’t learned about Taos yet.”

A chance to educate folks about the broad palette of cultures, landscapes and the rural aspects that populates Taos is what Emery truly loves to do.

“I love real estate because I get to figure out what appeals to people and then find just the right place for them,” she said. “My goal with clients is to give them knowledge about Taos, show them the community as a whole and then introduce them to all the different and diverse neighborhoods we have here.”

She believes that keeping an open mind helps match up a client with a property, be it a cabin in the woods, a second home on the golf course or a condo in town.

• Open-floor plan with a great room concept; • Larger bathrooms; • New countertop materials and tempered glass in the kitchens; • Hand-painted Mexican tile floors; and, • The ability to convert to solar-panel energy.

The latest generation of buyers tends to be more cost-conscious than their predecessors, she said, so that means smaller houses fit the bill. That also matches what retired folks are looking for in order to simplify their lives and cut costs.

“The local market is seeing more homes 2,000 square feet and smaller,” Emery said. “This has forced sellers to compete harder because prices are tighter. The condo market has been languishing for a while, but it will have a future impact on the town’s economy.”

“Taos is a small market with not a very big inventory,” she said. “So it’s important to be open to all suggestions, to keep getting refreshed.”

But above all, Emery loves Taos and what makes it difference: “I love getting out into the country and showing people what it’s all about around here.

It’s so laid-back and unpretentious, and I like to find people for whom that makes a perfect match.”

A Wisconsin native, Emery came to Taos via a circuitous route.

A skier at heart, she worked in Vail, Colorado, in the 1980s before hiring on as director of resort sales at Angel Fire Resort. After a number of trips over the hill, she eventually settled in Taos in 1989 and worked at art galleries.

Century 21 is located at 829 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos.

Phone:(575) 758-0080 website: www.c21success.com

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Taos Cookery:

Shop for the cook’s kitchen

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of the unique shopping experiences found in Taos.

Senescu explains that some of the charm of the shop comes from its setting. It is located in a house built by the local Sanchez family many years ago.

“All our shops are owned locally and visitors love

shopping in the Taos Historic District,” she said. “The beautiful Southwest architecture of Taos Plaza and the quaint adobe homes that have been transformed into shops, restaurants and galleries on Bent Street and Kit Carson Road draw visitors from all over the world.”

Taos Cookery is a shop surrounded by history and filled with color, spice, and texture. Southwest food, like posole and red chile powder, beckons, and cookbooks inspire dreams of delicious dishes, flavored with chile and enhanced by chocolate.

Heart-shaped cookie cutters are ready for making Valentine’s Day cookies.

Long-time residents and visitors stop by Taos Cookery to look for a specific cookware item or to browse the local food and pottery. Some customers make Taos Cookery an annual stop when they are in town. New Mexican tea towels and foodsstuffs make great gifts, as does local pottery. The staff at Taos Cookery spends time helping visitors find what they need and try to track down an item if the shop doesn’t have it in stock. The staff also gives recommendations for places to eat and where to see art and find other types of shopping.

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“The buildings on Bent Street are over 80 years old; some much older,” she said. “Enter Taos Cookery and see a historic home, with its five rooms, fir wood floors, and wood beams.”

Senescu has owned the shop for 25 years and focuses on stocking the store with Taos and New Mexican pottery and food, along with pots and pans of every description. Cookbooks include “Tamales 101” and “The Well-Filled Tortilla,” along with a book of Georgia O’Keeffe’s favorite recipes, using homegrown ingredients.

“The sunny front porch is an invitation to see the clothesline of happy hand-printed kitchen towels with whimsical New Mexican images. Lynn Garlick’s retablos and pocket saints portray the patron saints of the kitchen, vintners, and dog lovers. Taos Twist will brighten up your table with handsome stainless flatware and serving pieces,” says Senescu.

Among the products made locally are Taos Toffee, Taos Mountain Energy Bars, and Che! Chimichurri, a handcrafted meat marinade.

Other local products include colorful Dia de los Muertos and Virgen de Guadalupe aprons made by fabric designer and Taos artist, Terri Mangat and pottery made by Ojo Sarco Pottery and Al Tyrrell.

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STOCKING A NEW KITCHEN For a new kitchen, Senescu says, “We carry everything that a cook would need for a gourmet New Mexican meal: hand tortilla presses and electric tortilla/flatbread makers, slow and pressure multi-cookers, Southwest cookbooks, hand-screened San Pasqual kitchen towels, and Southwest placemats.”

The shop has a selection of kitchen supplies and equipment, such as glassware, knives, coffee makers and teakettles. Other specialty items such as avocado slicers for garnish and lime squeezers for margaritas are also available.

Senescu is a long-time Taoseña. In addition to running Taos Cookery, she is also a school social worker at Taos Academy. “Taos Academy is a top-rated charter school: grades 5th-12th,” she says. “I love my job supporting students, encouraging them to do their best and to follow their dreams.”

When not working at Taos Academy or Taos Cookery, Senescu loves to bake bread and cook soups, posole and chile.

A stop at Taos Cookery will supply you with Salman Ranch Raspberry Jam and New Mexican Piñon Coffee for breakfast or green chile sauce, crushed red chile, and posole for lunch or dinner. Your visit could be the beginning of a new love of cooking Southwest specialties and will give you the recipes and inspiration for creating gorgeous platters of chicken mole enchiladas or grilled fish tacos, followed by coffee ice cream tostada sundaes.

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To shop for food, cookbooks, pottery, flatware and more, stop by Taos Cookery at 113 Bent St. or visit www.taoscookery.com; phone (575) 758-5435.

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CASA ENCANTADA REALTY

7276 Highway 518, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 575-751-0013 O 575-770-0655 C 751-0275 F fishrman@newmex.com www.tedterryintaos.com

Ted Terry Qualifying Broker

Los Cordovas Riverfront Homes

New and beautiful: Rio Pueblo compound. Two homes 3bd/3ba and 3bd/2ba each 3200 sf. on 12 acres fronting the Rio Pueblo. The property includes water rights as well as a spring pond, 2 wells and 2 septic systems and both homes are set up for rainwater harvesting. High ceilings and two fireplaces grace the main house. Tile floors with radiant heating keep it cozy in the winter. . The property is totally landscaped with drip irrigation.

The guest home has two kitchen areas, an expansive studio as well as a spacious work shop. $1,495,000

End of the road retreat: 2240 square feet - 3bd/2ba home on 26 acres looking down on the Rio Pueblo. Dramatic views of Taos Mountain on the NE and pueblo land to the West. Saltillo tile and radiant floor heating accentuate the open floor plan. Sellers will consider selling the home on the river front acreage (app 13 acres).

If you desire peace and quiet this property is for you.

MLS# 96886 / $975,000

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Quail Ridge Casas (# 7) - Very desirable end unit. 2 bedrooms /2 baths. Good southern exposure and western views. Midway between the Ski Valley and town. Solid rental history going back almost three years. Owner/broker. MLS# 97659 /$147,000

516 Calle Unida: Cute one bedroom, one bath home in Upper Ranchitos on .6 acre with water rights. Totally redone by the owner. Close to town but totally country. Private well and community sewer. MLS# 96346 / $165,000

Buy either or both! 2 lots in Des Montes Llano Mesa Tract - 24.76 Las Cordovas - Rio 2 or 4.08 acres. The 2 acre lot (w/ tele affordable acres suitable for Pueblo frontage with irrigation subdivision. Owner will consider +elec) fronts Hondo Seco Road and the rights. 7.25 acres, power phone financing part of the purchase price 4.08 acre tract is a secluded ridge top. and well on site. This land could Owners are motivated. with a good down payment. be farmed again as it once was.

MLS# 92122 / $169,000 MLS# 94778 / $148,500 Priced to sell.

MLS# 92118 / $122,000 MLS# 96159 / $193,000

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

MLS# 81675/$79,000 Owner/Broker

Riverbend Subdivision- 67.67 acres divided into sixteen lots for sale by owner/broker. More info., www.riverbendtaos.com $899,000 This is a bulk sale only.

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Albino Martinez Qualifying Broker 575-770-5600

Greg Tomashot

Associate Broker 575-770-7098

7276 Highway 518 • Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 www.searchtaosrealestate.com

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QUAIL RIDGE CASAS Quaint and cozy living in this 2bd/1.5ba condo with HOA amenities including water/sewer/trash service, lawn maintenance, and snow removal. Single carport area. Newly listed for only $143,800 MLS#97783

RANCHOS DE TAOS 3bd/1.5ba home on 2.20 acres with multiple fruit trees and open land. Garage and carport, work shed and storage outbuildings.

A must see! Offered for $297,800 MLS#97680

TSV One of the bigger condos - 2bd/2ba with approx. 1092 sq.ft. Fireplace in living room, electric appliances, covered porch and several HOA amenities.

Watch the skiers from your deck. Offered for $280,000 MLS#97559

EL PRADO Investment property – live in single family home with approx. 1855 sq.ft. and rent the tri-plex next door. Some work needed. Income potential.

Call for more details. Offered for $290,000 MLS#97640

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LLANO QUEMADO 1.0 Acre with no restrictions.

Power to lot. $32,500 MLS#97787

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Offered for $190,000 MLS#97279

BLACK LAKE 1.0 Acres of beautiful forested land with a couple of building spots to use. $30,000 MLS#95019

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ARROYO HONDO 1.54 Acres with great views of the Hondo valley. $75,000 MLS#96583

LOWER LAS COLONIAS 1.50 Acres on this open parcel.

Pick your spot and settle in. $39,000 MLS#88503

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An artistic legacy A modern kitchen and marvelous baths complement a historic home.

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illiam Acheff has a great deal of creative energy. In addition to being a renowned Southwestern artist (represented by the exclusive Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe), Acheff enjoys remodeling houses.

His two-bedroom/two-bath home at 564 Piedmont (in the Cañon area of Taos) is now available. The compound consists of two structures: the main historic home is two-storied and measures 2,421 square feet. A newer two-storied building (connected to the main house by a breezeway) measures 1,440 square feet. This second unit is presently used as Acheff’s studio for his sumptuous oil paintings. The studio can easily be used as a guesthouse as it has a full bath and small kitchenette.

The historic home, studio, and five acres are on the market for $1.2 million. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Taos Real Estate has the listing.

“It’s a rare opportunity to live in a home that is so rich in history and character and still exemplifies truly modern living,” says Lisa Davis, associate broker.

Tucked away on a forested road, the house has a contemporary pueblo architecture but the home is steeped in artistic legacy. Artist John Young Hunter (1874-1955) built Enchanted Homes Vol. CVII •

the original portion of the house as his home and working studio. Hunter hailed from Glasgow, Scotland and was trained under John Singer Sargent at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. He came to Taos in the early 1900s and fell in love with the Southwest landscape and the famous Taos light. (Hunter’s classical artwork is available at the Robert L. Parsons Gallery in Taos.).

Stepping through a spacious entryway with antique corbels, a stunning great room greets visitors to the home.

“This is Hunter’s original studio,” Acheff says of the great room.

The ceiling reaches 18 feet high. Stunning viga beams frame the room. And a large window measuring 8.5 by 10 feet provides a commanding view of Pueblo Peak (a.k.a.

Taos Mountain).

“A lot of artists of that era made their studio window so that it would look right at that mountain. When Hunter built this, the trees were probably 1-2-foot saplings. Now they are full-growth trees,” Acheff says.

Stepping into the great room, the comfortable living and entertainment flow is priceless. A living area consists of

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“A lot of artists of that era made their studio window so that it would look right at that mountain.”

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an antique stone-carved fireplace. The open floor plan has a 13-foot long table, which acts as a natural gathering spot for meals, getting some work done or just staring out the picturesque window. The roughly hewn mesquite table is paired with a bench and wooden plank for seating. (Some furnishings are negotiable for purchase.)

Acheff added to the original great room. He extended the first floor to include a bedroom and a bath. And he created a second-floor bedroom and bath.

“This house was a five-year project. I ran the job. I had guys working for me. It evolved into what it is,” Acheff says.

Unique gold-leafed pillars that resemble Italianite columns frame the open kitchen. The columns, which were imported

by Hunter, date back to the 1700-1800s.

A sea foam-colored granite island (measuring 10 feet in length) gives hosts a platform for entertaining guests throughout the great room, and provides plenty of working countertop space with ample cabinets and drawers for whipping up delicious meals. The counter houses a double chef sink with a faucet and hot water dispenser, and a double-drawer dishwasher.

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“This house was a five-year project.

I ran the job.

I had guys working for me. It evolved into what it is.”

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The stainless steel sub-zero refrigerator usually comes with a refrigerator on top and two freezer drawers on bottom.

But Acheff custom-ordered the unit to be all-refrigerator. An under-the-counter freezer is built into the cabinetry. The unit is deep freeze and doesn’t defrost, meaning the food flavors in the freezer do not intermingle.

The alder wood cabinets are waxed and are not coated with urethane. They were handcrafted locally by Ed Paul (now deceased). A dumbwaiter and pantry are fully concealed in the cabinetry.

Anchored in the center of the modern kitchen is an impressive “Old World” style AGA Cast Iron Cooker. Acheff explained why he selected such a premier brand.

“The stove is efficient; it’s always on. One burner is set at 700 degrees so it will boil water fast. Another burner is at 400 degrees simmering. The idea with an AGA is you can cook on the top to prepare the food and put it in the oven.

I’ll cook rice or beans and put them in the oven. They never boil over, they are always perfect,” Acheff says.

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The stove has three ovens: a roasting oven, baking oven and simmering oven which functions like a crock pot to cook food slowly. Since 1922, AGA Cookers have held a glowing reputation for locking in the moisture and flavor of foods through this patented method of cooking.

For living comfort, the downstairs bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The blanco-colored granite counter has pieces of garnet. The big shower has a pebble floor, and alder wood closets are built into the bathroom.

The upstairs bedroom is also en suite with an elegant bathroom. A rosy-colored granite frames the counter and bathtub. The wood ceiling is patterned to look like latillas and has squared, finished beams. The upstairs bathroom has a more contemporary feel than the rustic downstairs bathroom.

Touring Acheff’s studio, the second floor has an open floor plan with a large window facing Taos Mountain. It is easy to see why this home inspires Acheff to create works that have earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious “Prix de West Award” (twice, in 1989 and 2004).

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Are you ONE of the 97 Percent?

Only 3 percent of homeowners have ever called a CSIA certified chimney sweep.

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At Bailey's Chimney Cleaning & Repair, every time we clean a chimney for a fireplace, we use Smartscan technology to see the inner liner of your chimney making sure its safe from the inside out. The Smart Scan is free with the chimney cleaning.

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Rick Reaves

Associate Broker 575-770-4502 ricklreaves@gmail.com taoshomeinvestments.com 314A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 • BHHSTaosRealEstate.com • 575 758 1924 • 800 530 8899 Well-designed commercial condominiums Nestled in a verdant valley in Tres Ritos. on the south side of Taos. South Station Over 20 acres with the Rio Pueblo Lofts combine 2541 sft of office space running through it. Formerly known as perfect for a professional business or Walton’s Mountain Lodge, it features community organization. Features 2nd a main house and 5 log cabins. Great story lofts, lots of storage areas, numerous potential rental income. Originally built counters and cubicles and a large kitchen in the 1940’s, with some TLC could area. Open floor plan has vaulted ceilings become an even more fabulous retreat and skylights and an efficient European for skiers, hikers and other adventurers. heating system. Set amongst other Great horse property with a barn near businesses in the complex. the Rio Del Pueblo.

Mountain Lodge Commercial Condo MLS #97584 $485,000 MLS #97571 $299,000

Taos Sanctuary

Tucked away in a peaceful setting near La Loma Plaza, this 2160 sft 2BD, 2BA home has it all including a 520 sft casita.

Also a 450 sft finished basement. Built in 1946 and remodeled over the years the kitchen has beautiful cherry cabinets, new appliances and a wood-burning stove.

The adobe house has 2 fireplaces and 2 patio areas. Main house and casita both have a new roof and new El Rey stucco.

A great value and close to Taos Plaza.

MLS #97505 $499,000

Southwest Adobe

Wonderful 3 BD/3BA home in the Del Norte subdivision features an open floor plan with dramatic high ceilings and large vigas. The kitchen has stylish cabinets and is centered around a professional series range/oven. The garage has been split with a studio/ workshop built on one side. Ceiling fans in all the rooms. Surrounded by mature trees with a courtyard/ patio facing the mountains perfect for entertaining. MLS #97521 $515,000

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Lisa Davis, CRS, GRI

Associate Broker o)575-758-1924 c) 575-770-2983 lisa@enchantedtaos.com

1st Place “Best Real Estate Agent” 2015 Best Of Taos 2015 Top Producer

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Canon Foothills Building Site

Charming Adobe Hideaway

Fresh, Cool Mountain Air!

Private 2.248 acres. Pinon/Juniper trees. Wonderful valley and mountain views. Close to Carson National Forest, yet 5 minutes to town. Well has been drilled on the property. Well maintained, private road. Building plans available to view. Beautiful neighborhood.

MLS 97017 $165,000

Located in the historic district of downtown Taos.

Fenced, gated, private court yard with a deep portal.

1255 sq ft. Open kitchen. Vigas. 1 bedroom (Plus study/office), 2 baths. Fully furnished. High speed Wi-Fi is throughout the home. Spirit of old Taos.

MLS 97819 $250,000

Valle Escondido! 1 acre. Mature trees. Easy walk to the Valle Escondido Club House, Swimming Pool, Fishing and Golf! 1086 sq ft, 2 bdrms,1.5 baths.

Gas fireplace. Country kitchen. Wood floors.

Attached carport. Shed. Large patio!

MLS 96727 $199,000

Mountain Home - Mountain Air and Views!

Home and Studio on Mesa Vista

All About the View!

10 forested acres w/magnificent Sangre de Cristo mountain views! 1815 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Lofty living room. Super efficient wood stove. Open kitchen. 2 portals. 2 car garage w/workshop! Winterski & Summer-hiking vacation home or year round!

MLS 96780 $430,000

2,400 sq ft. 3BR/3BA plus detached, heated, and finished studio. Large, fenced backyard with trees.

Kiva fireplace. Upstairs deck. South facing wall of windows to let the sunshine in complete the pretty picture inside. Beautiful landscaping. Great Views!

MLS 96814 $365,000

Adjoining a wide expanse of Pueblo Land, this house embraced the exceptional views! 2 acres. 360 degree views. 2198 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Oversized garage with shop area! 12’ ceilings with vigas. Dramatic kiva fireplace. Wrap around portal!

MLS 97554 $399,000

Easy, Efficient Living - Right in Town!

House and Guest House Right in Town! Walk to Historic Downtown!

Whether you are looking for a get-away, or a full time home, this property fits the bill! Wood burning fireplace. Open living area and kitchen. 1279 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Split floor plan. Large fenced backyard. Mature trees. Front portal.

MLS 97830 $285,000

Located close to historic downtown, Kit Carson Park and all the shops, museums and galleries! This property, at the corner of Las Cruces and De Vargas, is one of the favorite neighborhoods in town! Lush .41 acre parcel with gardens and trees. 2015 sq ft main house with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths AND an office, PLUS a 384 sq ft guest house and workshop! Outdoor living area under a pergola. Radiant floor heat. Work shop. New roof in 2015. Town water/sewer and natural gas. All the charm and character you expect in this location.

MLS 97693 $535,000

Arroyo Hondo Mini Ranch - 6.99 Acres - Water Rights - Casita - Shop - Greenhouse!

One of the Best Views in Town!

6.99 acres with 3.19 acres of water rights. The living spaces are perched on a ridge top overlooking the lush Arroyo Hondo valley with the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range as a dramatic back drop. 3400 sq ft, adobe construction main house, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and many creative spaces. 900 sq ft guest house is sited to wrap you in the mountain and valley views. 768 sq ft work shop, stock pond, 518 sq ft barn, 380 sq ft greenhouse. Active solar thermal and solar photo voltaic systems on all three buildings.

MLS 96297 $750,000

This has one of the prettiest views in Taos!1.79 acre site looking over the whole of Taos Valley and Taos Mountain. 3 bedroom, 3 bath main house AND a guest house/studio. Decks. Portals. Storage buildings, water catchment and much, much more!

MLS 97198 $535,000

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Lisa Davis, CRS, GRI

Associate Broker o)575-758-1924 c) 575-770-2983 lisa@enchantedtaos.com

1st Place “Best Real Estate Agent” 2015 Best Of Taos 2015 Top Producer

www.enchantedtaos.com

314A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 • BHHSTaosRealEstate.com • 575 758 1924 • 800 530 8899

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Canon Area Home and Studio

Former painting studio of John Young-Hunter, completed in 1943. The original studio with double thick adobe walls, is now the main house featuring an enormous great room with a massive window facing Taos Mountain. 2421 sq ft. 2 bedrooms and 2 gorgeous baths. Timeless, quality finishes throughout. In addition, there is a separate 1440 sq ft studio. Private yet just an easy 5 minute drive to Historic Downtown!

MLS 97735 $1,200,000

Coming Soon!

“La Isla de Taos” 30 New Construction Homes on 21 Gorgeous Acres in a Great Location

In-Town Oasis - A Condo with Flair!

Extra large and delightful back yard. 1603 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2.5 baths. Kiva fireplace. Private roof-top deck and hot tub. Open kitchen and dining area illuminated by a large skylight, custom wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless appliances.

MLS 97441 $389,000

Weimer Building Site - Borders National Forest

3 acres. Sensible restrictions! Natural gas, electric and telephone, are nearby. Gentle slope facing west.

Fantastic 360 degree mountain, valley and sparkling city light views! Enjoy close proximity to town yet a totally private location!

MLS 97327 $220,000

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Hay! Grow Your Own! Pole Barn! Well!

Private Weimer Location!

Adobe Hacienda - Gated Community

2.49 acres. Borders Pueblo Lands. 250' well & well house. Newer, 1440 sq ft, pole barn on concrete slab.

Well maintained irrigation ditch. Water rights. Taos mountain range backdrop. Short distance to town.

Telephone, electric & natural gas are at the lot!

MLS 96931 $200,000

2028 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home surrounded by mature trees creating a private retreat! Large living room and cozy dining area are divided by a two sided fireplace. Beautiful kitchen with Cherry cabinets, flagstone counter tops. Private deck. .91 acres.

MLS 96948 $449,900

3.26 acres. 2469 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Attached, over-sized 2 car garage PLUS a detached 1 car garage or...studio/workshop! Wonderful wrap around portal with mountain views. Enchanting walled courtyards!

2 kiva fireplaces. Meticulously maintained.

MLS 97422 $525,000

Puertas Pintadas Condominiums Brand-New, Stylish Condos Right In Town!

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Freestanding Condo Near Hospital

Amazing views of the mountains and valley yet nearby the hospital and town amenities. 1600 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 baths. Attached, heated 2 car garage. Private courtyard and covered patio. Open great room. Kiva fireplace. Lovely, well maintained grounds.

MLS 95411 $372,000

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“Casa Fernando" is a one level, 1164 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/garage. Open kitchen with work/dining island, wood cabinetry, flagstone counter tops and pantry. Vigas. Fireplace. Wood floors and flagstone tile. Fenced back yard and covered patio. Courtyard.

MLS 96649 $299,000

"Casa Loma" is a 2 level, 1661 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 3 bath plan w/garage. Gorgeous entry. Open kitchen. Custom tin works chandelier and wall sconces. Vigas.

Tall divided light windows and doors. Fireplace.

Wood floors. Spacious, fenced back yard.

MLS 96650 $389,000

"Casa Pueblo" is a one level, 998 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath plan with a welcoming, long, bricked front portal. Open kitchen w/ flagstone countertops and stainless appliances. Vigas. Fireplace. Wood floors.

Walk in closet. Walled back yard and covered patio.

MLS 96652 $249,000

"Casa Canon" is a 2 level, 1453 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/ garage. Half bath on main level. Vigas.

Fireplace. Wood floors and flagstone tile. Wonderful second floor outdoor deck with latilla roof. Beautiful bathrooms with flagstone counter tops.

MLS 96651 $349,000

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Sol Grande North—Des Montes Hacienda

7.9 acres with stunning views. 4444 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 5 baths, cozy family/TV room and a fantastic second floor office suite. Great room. Gourmet kitchen with rich flagstone counter tops, African Mahogany cabinets, Thermador 6 burner range and double oven and a dream pantry! Thoughtful landscape that creates year round interest and color. Covered patios, built in BBQ and view deck. 977 sq ft 3 car garage, and an additional 693 sq foot building that can be storage, a workout room, studio? High tech features throughout.

MLS 96410 $1,375,000

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DIANE ENRIGHT, Assoc. Broker

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BRANDON ROSE, Buyer’s Broker 10 Year Legend Award

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Fantasy Meets Function Custom 3,000 sq ft, 2BR/2BA2CG home w/ 700 sq ft guesthouse. A colorful, FP in LR w/ media room/den, open kitchen & pantry, granite counter tops, & dining room w/ views all around. Expansive covered patio/portal in back & fenced yard. $639,000 MLS#96943

Uptown / Intown This roomy in-town 2BR/2BA, 1,142 sq. ft. condo offers many options including a Kiva FP, wood beams, tile floors, & stainless appliances in the kitchen. A walled entrance area graces the front entry & private, walled patio in back. $212,500 MLS#94678

Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries Lovely cottage set amidst a magical orchard w/ flowers, trees & views. 2BR/2BA 1891 sq ft home w/ many windows, lg bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, & lots of storage. Light & bright. Pastoral setting. $295,000 MLS# 96816

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Don’t Worry-Be Happy!

This 2,400 sq ft home w/ 2BR/2BA/2CG/office/decks & big views & separate, 460 sq ft studio, carport & deck on 2.5 ac. will put a smile on your face. Delight in rock gardens, fun sculptures, & nature + big views from upstairs. $375,000 MLS#97362

So-o-o-o Southwest This beautifully remodeled 2,707 sq. ft. in-town home on .75 ac boasts thick adobe walls, 3 kiva FPs, vigas, coved ceilings, Saltillo tile, bancos, nichos, & a courtyard. The kitchen has granite, stainless & a wet bar, plus there’s a spa room, artists studio, & den/media room. $475,000 MLS#95930

Southwest Serenity 4-5BR/5BA/2CG, 5,000 sq ft home w/ 850 sq ft 1BR/1BA guest house on 4.6 irrigated acres. There’s room for an office, gym, meditation room, studio plus a great room for entertaining all in a lush private setting. Slow down and listen to the quiet! $795,000

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Spacious 3,386 sq.ft. 2BR/2BA/1CG home on 1.81 ac in Upper Colonias w/ open floor plan & updated finishes + 3 car carport. Light and bright w/ panoramic views of Taos Mtn. Additional acreage available. Sold fully furnished. $325,000 MLS#97012

This property steps right off a magazine page w/ colorful gardens, stunning views, lots of outdoor living spaces, tennis courts, & a putting green all on 4 ac. The home includes 5,700+/- sq. ft. w/ 3BR/3.5BA/studio/office/sun room, & attached guest quarters.

Private. Quiet. $1,690,000 MLS#97392

Location, Location, Location!

High visibility, high traffic across from El Meze and between Guadalajara Grill & Orlandos in El Prado, so this is a great site for retail, restaurant, office, or work/live. Do note that uses may require county approval. Owner/Agent. $279,000 MLS#96542

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You Can See For Miles And Miles The stakeout area of Taos boasts some of the best views in the county. This 3.9+/- ac lot with well share has lots of trees for privacy, yet you can see Taos Mountain, The Rio Grande Gorge, the Pedernal, and the foothills. Good road and good access only minutes to town & so much more. $99,000 MLS#96703

41 Acre Ranchette Energy-efficient, 3BR/1.5 BA, 2,518 sq ft adobe home w/ open floor plan & classic finishes. Passive-solar, kiva FP, sauna, greenhouse, + wrap-a-round porch. 1,400 sq ft guesthouse on 41.85 ac. overlooking the Hondo valley. $899,000 MLS#94910

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The Dark Knight Actually, it’s dark nights. No light pollution & dark skies provide the perfect setting for star gazing at night and for surrounding views by day. This 5 ac. site with its north side location provides easy access to fishing, skiing, rafting, or just taking a walk. Horses allowed too. $65,000 MLS#97323

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This Home Will Suit You To A Tee! This 2,200 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA/2CG home on 1.25 ac. borders Taos County Club. Light & bright with split floor plan, family room w/ FP, formal living room, generous kitchen, & separate dining area. Go for walks right out the door or hop on a bike or in your golf cart. $345,000 MLS#97781

Eye Candy It’s fun, it’s fanciful, it’s multi-functional, & it’s oh so cool!

In-town 3BR/2BA w/ mother-in-law quarters or guesthouse.

Tasteful remodels, upgrades, & additions. A covered porch off the back with a large fenced yard & hot tub is icing on the cake! $299,000 MLS#97714

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Southwestern Aristocrat Discover this enchanting 2BR/2BA home + office with a 2BR/1BA guesthouse on desirable Burch St. Kiva FPs, vigas, beams, latillas, carved corbels, classic hand crafted SW woodwork & a delightful backyard all within walking distance to historic Taos Plaza. $699,000 MLS#97765

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All In The Family If you have a big family, big family of friends or big plans - look no further... This in-town home has 4,000+ sq ft, 5BR, 3BA (2 master suites or convert to guest house). Airy kitchen, formal dining, den/family room & T.V. room + 2CG on .99 ac.

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Live Life To The Fullest This well maintained 5BR/4BA/2CG home on 2.48 ac. will capture your heart. Quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, fully equipped kitchen, custom cabinetry, family room & views! Outdoor amenities include a walled front patio, kiva fireplace, covered portal, & an upstairs deck w/ views. $695,000 MLS#97788

Indoor Living With An Outdoor Attitude!

Spacious & Inviting, this 3,300 sq ft SW chalet & 1BR/1BA guesthouse sits on 4.5 ac. in desirable Des Montes.

Decks on two levels w/ views. Lg kitchen w/ a huge pantry, den/TV room, office, master suite w/ FP. Also workshop, 2CG + sunroom/greenhouse. $599,000 MLS#96739

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Kiss Your Southwest Landlord Good-Bye! Stunning Design Tired of flushing rent down the toilet? Let this swell, in-town casita be your “home sweet home”. Built in 2005, this home is open & bright w/ modern appliances, vaulted ceiling, tile floors, W/D, & nat’l gas. A deck off the back is perfect for taking in the views & yard fully fenced. $152,000 MLS#96641

Picturesque In-town Escape Tucked behind high walls is this sophisticated & fun 3BR/ 3BA home w/ garage within a short walk to historic Taos Plaza. Thoughtful remodels plus new LG air conditioner/ heater seamlessly blend old & new. An ideal property right in the heart of town. $599,000 MLS#97445

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Of Intelligent Pricing and Design. 3BR/2BA/1CG home on 1.3 ac. w/ an open floor plan w/ lots of light, stainless appliances & bar/island in kitchen, stained concrete floors w/ sub floor radiant heat, & nice master w/ walk-in. Views too! Be prepared to make the arrest. $239,000 MLS#97738

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Ranchitos de Suenos- Little Ranch of Dreams

Stake Your Claim… …to some of the most beautiful territory in N.M. complete w/ 3BR/2BA/2CG custom home on 10 ac in the Stakeout area. Designed to capture views of the Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Mtn., the Pedernal, Truchas Peaks, & foothills. Energy efficient Rastra construction. $697,500 MLS#96850

Serenity abounds in this custom 3BR/3BA, 2,744 sq ft territorial home on 3 ac bordering a conservation easement w/ both the Rio Fernando & San Francisco acequia running through. Open floor plan w/ stunning FP, lg kitchen & dining room w/ dramatic views plus upstairs family room. Zoned agricultural. $575,000 MLS#96774

Let Your Creative Juices Flow Whether you work on cars, build furniture, bend iron, or blow glass, this is the space for you. 3BR/2BA, 1,920 sq ft + pottery studio, lg workshops, RV garage & man cave. There’s also a small barn all on fenced 2 ac. w. gate. Magnificent views from upstairs. Beautiful outdoor spaces. $315,000 MLS#97452

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ELEGANT MOUNTAIN LIVING

MASTERPIECE ON THE RIO PUEBLO

Combines Southwestern styling with Old Mexico flare. Family or business destination, casual elegance defines this 2 BR/2.5 BA main home, 2 BR/2 BA guesthouse, chapel-styled studio and two 2 CG on 11.07 acres. 7364 sf total. $2,250,000 MLS 97071

Designed to capture the serenity of this picturesque setting. 3 BR/4 BA 4000 sf of living space with several outdoor patios for entertaining. 665 sf studio/guesthouse with GREEN features. 2 CG with workshop on 2.84 acres. $1,650,000 MLS 93651

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KING OF THE HILL Views of the Gorge and Taos Mountain! 2 BR/2.5 BA 2621 sf home features custom doors, dumbwaiter, walnut cabinetry, stairs and ceilings plus attached 2 CG. 2 BR/1 BA 721 sf guesthouse on 14.88 acres. Price reduced to $799,000 MLS 96723

CIRCA 1900 HACIENDA Classic 4 BR/4 BA 5512 sf adobe remodeled in 1998. High end appliances and architectural details. Master suite and guest quarters. 2 CG with workshop. Mountain views and water rights on 2.07 acres. Price reduced to $699,900 MLS 91602

ELEGANT ADOBE AND CASITA Circa 1860s; renovated in 1960s. Quality finishes combine elegance, efficiency and comfort with old world charm. 2007 adobe casita. 2237 sf main house and 762 sf casita on 1.35 acres atop a ridge with mountain views! $649,000 MLS 97294

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WELCOME HOME Beautifully staged 3 BR/2.5 BA 3220 sf custom home; open floor plan. Kitchen has ample cabinets, island and breakfast bar. High ceilings, custom cabinetry and doors. Attached 2 CG and private outdoor areas. Price reduced to $565,000 MLS 93835

EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP 3 BR/2.5 BA 2600 sf adobe with views from every room. Custom cabinetry by owner/builder. French doors off LR frame Taos Mountain. Large covered patio and spacious Master suite. Attached heated 2 CG on 1.46 acres. $549,000 MLS 97326

PICTURESQUE RETREAT Classic adobe renovated in 2007. 3 BR/3 BA 2600 sf features pine floors, viga ceilings, 2 FPs and butler’s pantry. 2011 Great room addition using GREEN materials. Pond, acequia and water rights on 1.35 acres. Price reduced to $519,500 MLS 95922

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STEP BACK IN TIME Built in the 1930’s (formerly Taos Charter School) great for a family compound, condos, or apartments.

Zoned R-14, 0.86 acre. Located close to Taos Plaza and all amenities. Bring your imagination and your passion. $449,000 MLS 93876

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 CG on 5.78 acres. Price reduced to $350,000 MLS 97528

CONTEMPORARY CONDO Great in town location. Staged 1847 sf 2 story 2 BR/2 BA. Modern kitchen opens into LR/DR area with access to patio perfect for entertaining. Upstairs master suite with loft niche and deck. Only 2 units.

Price reduced to $349,900 MLS 96238

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CASA SANDI CONDO

VISTA LINDA TREASURE Pueblo style 3 BR/2 BA 1968 sf home. Light and bright with Great room design. Upgraded and remodeled kitchen ideal for the family that likes to cook. Perfect starter home on 1.26 acres with great views! Price reduced to $339,000 MLS 97482

2 story 2 BR/2.5 BA 1997 sf condo in Quail Ridge.

FP and patio off LR/DR for entertaining. Attached 1 CG. Vacation rental located between TSV and Town of Taos. Enjoy HOA amenities year-round! Price reduced to $249,000 MLS 96918

CASA GRANDE CONDO Taos’ Historic District. 2 BR/2 BA 1234 sf features soaring viga ceilings, clerestory windows and private courtyard. Upstairs loft suite and deck. Oversized 1 CG. Currently used as vacation rental. Close to the Taos Plaza! $235,000 MLS 96483

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PROFESSIONAL OFFICE

TAOS PILATES STUDIO Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Well here’s an opportunity not to be missed!

Taos Pilates Studio owned and operated since 2002. This is for purchase of the business and all equipment only. $80,000 MLS 97782

Good investment, great opportunity. Residential property conversion; remodel completed in 2005.

4268 sf borders Pueblo land. Town sewer, natural gas, well and zoned C-2. Can tie in to town water.

ADA accessible. $425,000 MLS 96054

GREAT IN TOWN LOCATION 2 unit contemporary condo plus development rights on 2.77 acres which allow for 7 more units to be constructed. See MLS 96237 for Unit A and MLS 96238 for Unit B which is beautifully staged. $799,000 MLS 97551

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ENCHANTING ADOBE HACIENDA Taos Country Inn B&B. 8 luxury suites with hand carved doors, kiva FP and ensuite baths; plus private owners’ quarters. Perfect as a family compound. Lush gardens on the Rio Pueblo, bordering Pueblo land. $950,000 MLS 94622.

CABOT PLAZA MALL Located in the historic Kit Carson corridor and a stone’s throw from Taos Plaza. Perfect for retail stores, galleries or professional offices. High foot traffic, prime location, great investment opportunity. $1,140,000 MLS 97612

TAOS TENNIS RANCH Commercial Tennis complex. 6820 sf club house features pro shop, meeting room and restaurant with full kitchen. 10 tennis courts, 35’x65’ swimming pool, 988 sf pool house/sauna, 10’x10’ children’s pool and hot tub. $1,400,000 MLS 95453

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GOLF ANYONE? Dynamic lot in Vista Linda Subdivision with views of Picuris to the south and amazing sunsets to the west. Close to Taos County Clubhouse with views of the third fairway. Build to suit on this 1.05 acre parcel. $45,000 MLS 97193

FABULOUS VIEWS This 1.13 acre parcel has amazing views all around.

Plus electricity, telephone and natural gas at lot.

Located in the Chamisa Vista Subdivision with reasonable restrictions. Price reduced to $98,000 MLS 93958

BEAUSOLEIL First of its kind; 400 acre exclusive development.

Lot 23 is 10.21 acres with reasonable restrictions and underground utilities. Located between town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley with panoramic views. $550,000 MLS 97802

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Rachel Singer

Rick Reaves

Associate Broker

Associate Broker 575-770-4502 ricklreaves@gmail.com taoshomeinvestments.com

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Eco-friendly, energy efficient 3700 sf home on 3.9 lush, irrigated acres. 3BD/3.5BA home with high-quality finishes and attention to detail. Property extends to the middle of the Rio Embudo on one end, and to BLM land on another, featuring a variety of fruit-bearing trees, vineyards, and organic raised beds. Truly a one-of-a-kind property in the small, established community of Dixon. 878,000 MLS 97639

Artist built cozy home with mud plaster walls, french doors, Moroccan keyhole shaped doorways, cathedral ceilings, stained concrete floors with radiant floor heat, and wood burning stove. Soak in the claw foot tub affording gorgeous mountain views. Vintage Mexican tiles. Storage loft, sleeping room plus bonus room. Expansive 360 degree views. 5 ac at the end of a private road, yet close to town and Taos Ski Valley. 193,000 MLS 97487

Paradise In Taos Canyon Custom built, 2019 sft 3BR/2BA home offers vaulted ceilings w/skylights, fans, and an artist’s studio. Two wood-burning stoves provide heat in the winter. A 1400 sft combination garage/carport/workshop. Both the garage and house have large attic spaces for storage with pull-down stairs. Surrounded by immaculate landscaping. Hot tub and deck sit above the buildings next to the forest. MLS #95524 $459,000 © 2016 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.

Affordable In-Town Condo

Huge Price Reduction

Ideal in-town location, bike or walk to all amenities. Shopping, restaurants, coffee shops. Open floor plan with gas kiva-style fireplace in living room. Master suite has walk-in closet and open to covered back patio. 2BD/2BA with stained concrete floors and high ceiling with vigas. 169,000 MLS 97661

Off grid, rammed earth home in Carson, built w/ attention to detail. 2 acres with 360° views. Open floor plan, efficient wood stove plus active & passive solar. 3000 gallon cistern.

Irrigated raised bed gardens. A serene green retreat!

129,000 MLS 96752

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Kiva Harris

Don Brokmeyer

Associate Broker

Associate Broker 575-770-1467

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Experienced Broker for Buyers and Sellers Property Management

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Gracious Adobe Home Gracious southwest style adobe home with expansive outdoor living spaces on 2 private acres. Two bedrooms & two baths. Fireplace in the livingroom, vigas throughout, radiant floor heat. Wide tiled portals on 3 sides; gorgeous mountain, sunset and valley views; exquisite landscaping. Quiet end of the road location. There’s a large carport, a studio and a workshop. The second acre can be another building site. You’ll be impressed! All for $345,000 MLS 97529

Far Flung Adventures Far Flung Adventures, Is an outdoor adventure Co. with tremendous potential. A turn-key rafting, sup, Kayaking operation. This includes over 2 acs, an earthship office, 1 enclosed storage bldg & a 3-side open warehouse. Inventory includes, vans, bus, trailers, boats, complete gear for overnight trips. River permits for commercial use on Rio Grande and Rio Chama. $375,000 MLS 96170 ©2016 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.

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Beautiful Land Wide open spaces with huge views. Perfect for self-sufficient building project. Borders BLM land.

Excellent road. $25,000 MLS 96443

You can put your mobile or modular home on this land, or you can build. Close to town. 1 acre for only $20,000 MLS 92286

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The Once and Future Kitchen There are kitchen trends, there are kitchen hypes there are timeless kitchen basics.

- Building Green Text, photos and home design by Vishu Magee

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With its riot of color and countertop display of food items, this contemporary kitchen exemplifies the “once and future kitchen.”

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ne current trend, primarily in urban environments, is towards tiny kitchens. Right now this is accentuated by a parallel trend: people are cooking less and eating out more – not to mention the fact that “take out” has been made ever easier by online services like Seamless. Get Pad Thai delivered to your door in a heartbeat, food and tip already charged to your Visa account!

Millennials are a special subset: tech-savvy, on the go, single and childless, they’re far more likely to eat at cyber cafes, noodle shops or the Googleplex than cook at home. So why bother with a kitchen?

Futuristic kitchens, also much ballyhooed, revolve around smart appliances and the Internet of Things: your refrigerator will know when you are low on eggs and, depending on how you’ve configured the software, will send an alert to your online grocer, ensuring that a fresh dozen will arrive at your door at a specified time. Samsung and LG are reportedly investing heavily in this area.

A web search of “futuristic kitchens” primarily advertises gadgets “you didn’t know you needed.” (Example: a butter knife that conducts heat from your body so you can more easily slice through cold butter, a must-have for only $29.99.) Next come links describing concept kitchens with lots of glass, laminates and stainless steel – but not a morsel of food in sight. This looks to me like just another hype. Most of us know we don’t need this stuff, especially in Taos.

If there’s anything truly cutting edge we can glean from urban kitchen trends, it resembles what you see on Taos Plaza: at New York’s Union Square or the Embarcadero in San Francisco, foodies appear in droves at farmer’s markets to explore organic, locatarian and artisanal foods – along with street music, flowers and the ambience of food and fun.

Fruit and vegetables are the centerpiece of this granitetopped island, itself the centerpiece of a large kitchen.

This multi-use island provides dining for eight and an unusual conference feature.

Stashed underneath are audio-video components and Ethernet outlets for eight laptops or peripherals.

Futuristic kitchens, also much ballyhooed, revolve around smart appliances and the Internet of Things This, in fact, is the harbinger of a healthier and simpler lifestyle based less on flashy appliances and more on the trifecta of healthy ingredients, imaginative cooking, and the pleasure of eating with family and friends. In this farm-totable movement, the kitchen is smackdab in the middle – and it’s the “green kitchen” that is the best complement.

The green kitchen is modest in size and conserves resources while placing food preparation at the center of social activity.

It’s a delight to be in, with good ventilation, natural light, and comfortable places to eat or hang out. Multi-use planning is evident: the peninsula or island doubles as sidebar or wetbar when entertaining, and formal dining is replaced by a country kitchen design.

Appliances are understated in the green kitchen. The fridge can be small in a home that favors fresh food. The dishwasher is energy- and water-efficient. The stove is the central workhorse:

no bigger than necessary, its burners range from a mere whisper of a simmer to the raging flame required by a wok.

Everything, of course is EnergyStar rated and staged for both efficiency and beauty.

Whether the style is traditional or contemporary, materials and cookware are non-toxic and easy to clean. Recycling and composting are made easy with pullout base units.

Fresh food is on display. Space for containerized foods is deliberately limited to avoid keeping foods past their time, and storage is organized to make items easy to find. “Tiny” is not the goal in the green kitchen as much as is the old guideline of “appropriate technology.”

Interestingly, the more we look forward for kitchen inspiration, the more we return to kitchen basics. Farm-to-table, small home and green building look as much like the past as they do the future.

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Fresh food and bulk items are right at hand in this small kitchen on the golf course.

The green kitchen is modest in size and conserves resources while placing food preparation at the center of social activity.

Featuring an oversized Viking range and seating for five, this island is definitely the focal point of the entire kitchen.

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There are fruit trees, garden and patio areas along with the spectacular views.

Well chosen finishes and appliances are just a few of the many amenities this property offers.

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QUESTIONS

BY ANDY DENNISON | PHOTO BY KATHARINE EGLI

1 How does the adobe style in Taos affect kitchen design?

The adobe feel gives kitchens a softer visual appearance. Lots of rounding corners around windows and doors, and we have a lot of options. I love putting a kiva fireplace in the kitchen. Because of the thickness of the walls, we often design in a deep window seat in front of the sink where you can display a poster or put flowers.

2 How’s construction different with adobe style?

If it’s new, we have to be sure to embed wood blocks (called “gringo boards”) in the walls around the kitchen to provide nailing so we can hang cabinets off the wall. With remodels, lots of old adobes have freestanding cabinets, so we have to dig into the wall to embed the nailing blocks. If it’s a remodel, you have to work with what you have.

3 What elements of vintage Taos adobe style do you like to include? If it’s financially possible, I like the vintage

look, like handmade freestanding cabinets with a glazed finish, maybe some antiquing to give it a distressed look. I like how it looks when the nooks and crannies have glaze in them. We’ve refurbished viga-andplaster ceilings and even replicated them in new homes.

4 What’s going on with kitchen flooring?

You see more wide planking that creates a softer feel in the space.

Traditionally, it’s pine planks six, eight, sometimes 10 inches wide. Also, we’ve put in brick floors, which were common in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s around here. And Saltillo tile remains a favorite.

5 How about countertops?

I’ve seen a move back to soapstone — the satin finish of honed granite gives it a leather look. We’ve also put in poured-concrete countertops that give a real rustic feel, less polish to it.

6 Now, let’s move into the bathroom.

What are clients looking for in bathroom design?

For a while now, we’ve been putting in a walk-in shower separate from

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the bathtub. People want room in their bathrooms, 150 to 200 square feet, enough room to move around. They like deeper soaking tubs, and we’ve custom-built showers with poured concrete basins. I’ve seen a resurgence in subway tiles, white porcelain, and a few of the old-style glass block walls.

7 How do you go about designing kitchens and bathrooms?

I like to look at the entire project as an art project. For a new kitchen, I like to stand on the property and ask: What do you want to look at?

Most time is spent in the kitchen, and much of that at the sink. For the bathroom, you really need good planning because there are so many elements. Where to put towel bars, rugs, hooks? You have to be aware of door-swing space. It can be complicated, but pre-job planning is always the best solution.

8 Your company remodeled the 1880s-era Mill House just behind the plaza. Tell us about it.

It was great. The house has four established residences, meaning four kitchens and four baths. We renovated what was there. We refurbished the old wood floors all around, cleaned and refinished the cabinetry. Then we put on new hardware. In the kitchens we put in larger, modern windows for more natural light.

9 That must have been a great project for you and your company.

For me personally, it was so much fun to learn about old architecture from the inside out. Elements of design really put the stamp of Time on things. That grain mill is more than 100 years old, and been vacant for a long time. It was a great project.

Lafe Harrower is the owner of Lucas Construction, located in El Prado.

Phone: (575) 776-1190.

Website: lucasconstruction.com

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CERRO

To Costilla & Colorado

El Norte

QUESTA

RED RIVER

SAN CRISTÓBAL

To Tres Piedras & Chama

ARROYO HONDO

ELIZABETHTOWN

TAOS SKI VALLEY

VALDEZ EL SALTO

HONDO MESA

EAGLE NEST

ARROYO SECO

Taos Pueblo

EL PRADO

Taos Municipal Airport

PA S E O

DEL P UE

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RANCHITOS

Kit Carson Park

BLUEBERRY HILL

KIT

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Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial

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LAS COLONIAS

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CAÑÓN HEIGHTS

EB LP U

LAS CORDOVAS

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DE EO

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Taos RANCHOS DE TAOS Country Club UNM Taos

CAÑÓN

Taos Visitors Center

LLANO QUEMADO

STAKEOUT AREA To Santa Fé & Albuquerque

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TAOS CANYON

ANGEL FIRE

VALLE ESCONDIDO

D E L CAÑÓN RD

WEIMER FOOTHILLS

To Pot Creek & Las Vegas

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GET TO KNOW THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE

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

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

Average home sale price: $254,896

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

Average home sale price: $288,125

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

Average home sale price: $337,265

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

Average home sale price: $240,481

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

Arroyo Seco average home sale price: $375,181 El Salto average home sale price: $415,600 Des Montes average home sale price: $399,358

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

TSV average home sale price: $410,666 TSV average condo sale price: $315,620 Valdez average home sale price: $236,633

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

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

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

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

Average home sale price: $342,444

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

Average home sale price: $199,684

WEIMER FOOTHILLS An upscale neighborhood of rolling hills, it is close to schools, Holy Cross Hospital and the Taos Youth and Family Center. Building restrictions keep mountain and foothill views relatively unbroken.

Average home sale price: $354,163

EL PRADO, RANCHITOS, CÓRDOVAS El Prado is comprised of meadows and ranch lands with small shops, cafes and other businesses along the highway. Ranchitos and Los Córdovas are similar but more residential. All have excellent views of Taos Mountain.

El Prado average home sale price: $256,666 Ranchitos average home sale price: $350,400 Los Córdovas average home sale price: $245,452

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

Average home sale price: $381,170

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

Surrounded by the Carson National Forest, the village rests in a valley, with the Red River running through it.

Average home sale price: $310,350

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

Average home sale price: $176,375

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

TAOS COUNTY

Photo: Aya Trevino

COMMUNITY PROFILE

The boundaries of Taos County stretch from the Colorado border on the north to the Cañon del Río Grande on the south. Containing 2,203 square miles, the 7,000-foot high Taos valley is bounded in the east by soaring Sangre de Cristos of the southern Rockies, and in west by the lower Tusas Range. The terrain crosses a half-dozen ecological zones, from highalpine 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-cultural 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 (5,766), Questa (1,769), Red River (482), Taos Ski Valley (69)

TEMPERATURE Month

High

January

40

11

0.59

February

44

18

0.55

March

52

25

0.83

April

60

30

.083

May

70

38

1.18

June

81

46

0.98

Estimated 2012 population: 33,114

July

85

52

1.42

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

August

82

51

1.89

September

76

44

1.34

October

65

33

1.18

November

51

22

0.91

December

42

13

12.33

Average

62

32

1.02

Unincorporated: Amalia, Arroyo Seco, Costilla, Ojo Caliente, Pilar, Peñasco, Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Tres Piedras, Valdez Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

POPULATION

PUEBLOS

Taos Pueblo: Sovereign government, governor with nine members, war chief with 12 members, all serving one-year terms: www.taospueblo.com

Low Precip. Inches

Picuris Pueblo: Sovereign government, governor serves two-year term: www.newmexico.org/picuris

Source: National Climatic Data Center

WORKFORCE STATISTICS (2013)

SAMPLE OF RENTAL PRICES

Civilian labor force: 14,747 Employed: 13,322 Unemployed: 1,425 Unemployment Rate: 9.7 percent Source: Department of Workforce Solutions

Total registered voters: 24,302 Democrats: 16,654 Republicans: 3,110 Declined to state: 3,641 Other: 897

(all prices are approximate)

Small one-bedroom apartment near Plaza: $620-650 Two-bedroom adobe, Talpa: $810 Mid-range two-bedroom house, El Prado: $865 Two-bedroom condo with courtyard, Taos: $970 Three-bedroom house, Blueberry Hill: $1,245-1,350 Source: Kokopelli Property Management

Source: Bureau of Elections

AGRICULTURE

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

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TOWN OF TAOS COMMUNITY PROFILE

The 5.4 square miles the of incorporated town of Taos spread out beneath the shadow of Pueblo Peak (12,305), bounded roughly by the Río Lucero on the north and Río Grande de Ranchos on the south. At 7,000 feet in elevation, Taos experiences winter lows in the single digits and summer highs in the low-90s.

Taos Puebloans inhabited the sage-piñon-juniper mountain front for several centuries before Spanish explorers arrived around 1600. Soon, Spanish settlers returned, armed with land grant decrees from the king. The central plaza became the hub of activity and the site of conflicts — often bloody — between the Spanish, natives and late-arriving Americans.

Long isolated from the outside world, Taos began to grow in the 1960s with an influx of hippies to nearby communes, and continues to this day with young ski bums and rafters, and older retirees.

Commercial activity centers on the Plaza area and along north and south ends of Paseo del Pueblo, the main thoroughfare. A popular home for Southwest artists, Taos boasts dozens of galleries, boutiques and craft shops – plus renowned studio tours, and art and crafts festivals. Dozens of restaurants serve up all variety of cuisine; the Northern New Mexico chilesauce dishes are renowned. Just south of town in Ranchos de Taos sits San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church, reputed to be the most-photographed church in America. The Catholic influence can be seen in the cemeteries, roadside descansos, and neighborhood churches called capillas and moradas. The locals speak a patois of Castilian Spanish and English. As the county seat, Taos is home to the county government and district courts. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have a strong presence in town.

On the outskirts of town, pastures, fields and gardens irrigated by ancestral acequias, extend out from the rivers and streams.

POPULATION Estimated Taos 2014: 5,766 Source: U.S. Census Bureau ; UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research;

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax: 8.1875 percent Lodgers Tax: 5.00 percent Residential Tax Rate: 14.328 mills (depending on location) Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

Taos Municipal School District: Taos Municipal School District: Ranchos Elementary, Enos García Elementary, Arroyos del Norte Elementary, Taos Middle School, Taos High School, Chrysalis Alternative School, Taos Charter School, Anansi Charter School, Taos Cyber Magnet, Vista Grande High School; Taos Integrated School for the Arts, Taos Academy Charter School, Taos Waldorf School; Taos International School; University of New Mexico-Taos, University of New Mexico Bachelor & Graduate Programs

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

General: Taos Youth and Family Center, www.taosyouth.com, (575)758-4160, with game room, video games, swimming pool, ice rink; Fred Baca Park, Kit Carson Park

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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

HEALTH SERVICES

Holy Cross Hospital, (575) 758-8883, www.taoshospital.org; Taos Urgent Care, (575) 751-1006 Taos VA Clinic, (575) 751-0328 Women’s Health Institute, (575) 758-5001

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

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

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JAN RADER, CRS, GRI Cell (575) 770-2012 • Office (575) 737-7707 Corner of Paseo del Pueblo Norte & Civic Plaza Drive

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EXQUISITE ADOBE G DIN PEN

Lovely 3 BR/2 BA Max Edelman true adobe home, beautiful finishes throughout, big mountain views. Great location! Call for details and a showing. MLS 97360 $435,000 CALL JAN!

SWEET 1BR/1BA corner unit at La Buena Vida. Walk to Taos Plaza shops & restaurants. SW details include kiva fireplace, tile floors, vigas. Well maintained unit in a lovely compound. MLS 97123 $115,000 CALL JAN!

GORGEOUS 3 BR/3BA home at Taos Country Club, perfect for entertaining. Beautiful landscaping, panoramic views.

MLS 93397 $692,500 CALL JAN!

Three acre lot in beautiful Taos Country Club Subdivision.

Build your dream home here and enjoy the panoramic views.

Intelligent covenants protect your investment. Access is easy, convenient to UNM Taos, hiking, fishing and only minutes from town. MLS 94914 $119,000 CALL JAN!

The Rio Fernando runs through this two acre parcel on Highway 64 between Taos and Angel Fire. There are views up the Tienditas Valley and excellent southern exposure. Electric power is at the building site. Exceptionally pretty property near Kit Carson National Forest. MLS 93494 $60,000 CALL JAN!

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB

MARIPOSA RANCH

Exceptional 14.4 acre lot in beautiful Mariposa Ranch with panoramic views! Utilities and shared well are in place, ready for your dream home. Intelligent covenants protect your investment and privacy. Easy access to town and Taos Ski Valley.

MLS 94392 $229,000 CALL JAN!

TAOS CANYON

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COMPARISON OF 2014 - 2015 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 2015 2014 % of change

CURRENT REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY Current Residential Properties Average Listed Price Volume

205 $494,000 $101,000,000

215 309,000 66,381,000

172 284,000 49,000,000

25% .09% 35%

Land Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

72 110,000 8,000,000

47 130,000 6,000,000

.53% -1.9% .33%

Multi-Family Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

5 345,000 1,725,000

2 392,000 784,000

1.5% .12% 1.2%

Current Multi-Family Listing Average Listed Price Volume

7 $320,000 $2,200,000

Commercial Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

17 475,000 8,000,000

3 778,000 2,335,000

4.7% -.39% 2.4%

Current Commercial Listings Average Listed Price Volume

33 $630,000 $21,000,000

Residential Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

Current Land Listings Average Listed Price Volume

351 $166,000 $58,000,000

RATES ARE GOING UP. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RATES WHILE YOU STILL CAN Fixed Interest Rates Loan Amount Monthly Payment* $200,000 $969.00 30 year Fixed Rate 4.125% $200,000 $1,418.00 15 year Fixed Rate 3.375% 5 year Adj. Rate

3.25%

$200,000

$870.00

*Rates quoted represent average rates without points and vary depending on credit score, loan size, and loan to value on conventional loans.

These statistics were obtained through data available from Taos County Board of Realtors. Rates provided courtesy of Wells Fargo Mortgage.

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Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist!

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.

Founder Ernie 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 midmountain.

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 2014: 69 year-round; up to 4,000 seasonal (winter)

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax Rate: 8.6875 percent Lodgers Tax Rate: 5 percent Residential Property Tax: 20.070 mills Sources: UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

None; area within Taos Municipal School District

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

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Taos Chile Line www.taosgov.com (575) 751-4459 (Winter Only)

ST. MORITZ CONDOMINIUMS

LUXURIOUS NEW CONDOS IN TAOS SKI VALLEY! Beautiful architecture featuring scenic balconies with OUTSTANDING VIEWS. Most attractive building in neighbor-hood that makes the neighbors property look better. GREAT LOCATION! Just two minutes from the slopes, shops, restaurants and other establishments; but also TUCKED AWAY from the hustle and bustle. Quality construction with granite counter tops, travertine tiles, beautiful stone work, custom cabinets and gas fireplaces. Low HOA dues makes this new project very attractive. Special pricing on two units.

MLS# 91263 .......Unit 101 .........$399,000 ............1Br $319.72 monthly dues

MLS# 91264 .......Unit 102 .........$399,000 ...........*1Br $311.96 monthly dues

! .........$529,000 ...........*2Br MLS# 91266 .......Unit D201 SOL $395.15 monthly dues ! .........$499,000 ............2Br MLS# 91267........Unit D202 SOL $395.15 monthly dues MLS# 91268 .......Unit 302 .........$499,900 ............2Br $364.49 monthly dues

MLS# 91270 .......Unit 402 .........$439,000 ............1Br $332.06 monthly dues

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

HEALTH SERVICES

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

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

www.tsvrealty.com Keith Dowell, Qualifying Broker (575) 776.0600

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

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RED RIVER

COMMUNITY PROFILE

The town of Red River nestles along the Red River, a mountain tributary to the Río Grande. The settlement sits at 8,750 feet elevation, surrounded by Carson National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The climate is montane and alpine, with winter lows below zero and summer highs in the 70s. Thunderstorms often roll through on summer afternoons.

Gold miners first settled the area in the mid-1800s.

These days, the local economy relies upon winter tourists who ski and snowboard, and summer tourists who come to hike, mountain bike, drive ATVs and relax in the cool temperatures. Some 1,200 seasonal homes house many of these visitors. Red River Ski Area rises to the south of town with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet.

The mountain includes 58 trails and six lifts on 290 acres, and typically attracts more than 120,000 ticketbuyers in a winter season. In the summer, lifts run for mountain bikers, hikers and sightseers.

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

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

POPULATION

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Red River Comprehensive Plan

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

TAXES

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Estimated Red River 2013: 482 year-round; approx. 4,000 seasonal

Gross Receipts Tax: 8.4375 percent Lodgers Tax: 5 percent Residential Tax Rate: 13.337-19.479 mills (depending on location) Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office

Red River Miner’s Transit: free year-round service, with door-to-door service, redriver.org/ public-transit, (575) 770-5959; town-operated heliport ; North Central Regional Transportation District (NCRTD): free year-round service, twice daily connection with Questa-Taos route.

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

HEALTH SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

Fishing: Red River; Town Ponds

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ANGEL FIRE

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

Surrounded by U.S. National Forest and private ranches, the incorporated Village of Angel Fire covers 18,450 acres. The village includes the general aviation Colfax County Airport and the Angel Fire Ski & Golf Resort, a private membership community overseen by the Association of Angel Fire Property Owners. The resort has more than a thousand private homes, a 500acre ski and snowboard mountain, a championship golf course, country club, fishing lake and other amenities for member-landowners. Non-members can pay to use most resort facilities.

A favored hunting ground for the Utes, the Moreno Valley grew in the 1860s with the discovery of gold.

Ranching dominated the local scene until the 1960s, when the first ski runs of Angel Fire Resort were cut on Aqua Fria Peak. Tourism fuels the local economy, although several large working ranches still operate in the area.

POPULATION

Estimated Angel Fire 2014: 1,141 year-round; approx. 2,000 summer Source: U.S. Census Bureau; UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research; local Realtors

TAXES Gross Receipts Tax: 7.7708 percent Lodger’s Tax: 5.00 percent Sports & Recreation Fee: 2.4 percent Residential Tax Rate: 17.471-22.306 mills Source: N.M. Dept. of Revenue; Colfax County Assessor’s Office

SCHOOLS

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

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

Hiking/Biking/Snowmobiling: Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal; popular trails including Sendoro and Bobcat Trails; Elliott Barker Trail Complex; Greenbelt Trails; Oeste Vista; Lake and Lady Slipper Trails

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION None

HEALTH SERVICES

Moreno Valley Health Care Clinic 11 Elliott Barker Road No. A (575) 377-3301 UltiMed Clinic Ski Patrol Building Angel Fire Ski Resort (open in winter only) (575) 377-1805

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

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

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

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QUESTA

COMMUNITY PROFILE

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

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

Located between the San Luis Valley and Taos, Questa has long been a gateway for travelers heading north or south. The ancient trade route Kiowa Trail ran nearby, connecting tribes to the north with Río Grande Pueblos.

Later, French fur traders used the route to reach the trading center in Taos and, in the 17th century, Hispanic land grantees settled in the area. Many land grant heirs still live on their original properties.

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

In 2014, Chevron Mining closed its molybdenum operation and began reclamation of the Red River. In conjunction, Questa leaders have pushed to increase

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

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

POPULATION

Estimated Questa 2013: 1,769

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax Rate: 8.1875 percent Residential Tax Rate: 17.220 mills Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

Alta Vista Elementary and Intermediate School, Questa Junior and Senior High School, Roots & Wings Charter School

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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

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

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

HEALTH SERVICES Questa Health Center, 2573 Hwy. 522; (575) 586-0315

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

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Real Estate Finance

What is a FICO score and how is it calculated?

by Ted Dimond How is the value of something established? How do we decide what something or someone is worth? How much is that small Monet? What’s the value of 3 acres in Arroyo Hondo, this diamond ring, a smile from across the room, or a Facebook friend?

The banking industry requires a property that is being mortgaged to be appraised, to have its value established to support the terms of a loan. But it’s not only the property that’s being evaluated. The borrower is as well and the primary tool for such assessment is a credit report with a borrower’s FICO scores.

These numerical values not only impact the rate a borrower is offered, they affect whether or not a borrower qualifies for a loan at all. Like the value of a dollar or an SAT score, the FICO is meaningful only because we agree to its merit and validity. But what is a FICO score and how is it calculated?

FICO is a publically traded company that provides analytics and metrics primarily for financial services and companies that make high volume decisions about lending and investing money. Known as Fair, Isaac and Company, the company was founded in 1956 in San Rafael, California, by engineer Bill Fair and mathematician Earl Isaac.

The company began selling its first credit reporting systems within a couple of years and went public in 1987. It was around that period that FICO scores became a ubiquitous measurement of the value of most anyone borrowing money or purchasing financial services including residential mortgages, consumer credit, insurance services and business licensing in the financial world. It was accepted as the ultimate evaluation of an individual’s behavior and attitude towards debt, or in other words their creditworthiness.

A FICO score became “the tool” for evaluating the risks of lending money to an individual and there is little if any flexibility in its application. If your score is low, your mortgage rate, for example, is increased and your monthly payment can be hundreds of dollars more than had you been given a higher score. If the scores are too low you won’t qualify for a mortgage at all.

Given the significance of FICO scores, which are available through all the major consumer reporting agencies including Experian, Equifax and Transunion, it seems we should be able to predict how scores are determined, what algorithms or formulas are utilized and what our scores should be. But FICO has been and remains quite secretive as to how scores are derived and remains the primary metric for assessing customer risk despite challenges to its accuracy and efficacy.

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

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While FICO keeps the exact formulas secret it has disclosed the following components: Payment history, 35 percent – This focuses on how often bills are paid on time and how frequently they are late.

Credit utilization, 30 percent – This is a calculation of the ratio of current revolving debt (typically credit cards and credit lines) to the total credit available, a utilization ratio. If you’ve maxed out your credit cards, your scores will be lower than if your balances are well below your credit limits.

Length of credit history, 15 percent — the older the better.

Classifications of credit used, 10 percent — i.e. installment (e.g. car loans or mortgages), revolving (credit cards), etc.

Recent searches for credit, 10 percent – This confuses many consumers who have learned that each time a credit report has been pulled (i.e. a credit application is being made) the FICO score is lowered. This is true but varies according to what type of application is being made. An individual shopping for a mortgage or car over a few weeks is not penalized as much as someone making an application with numerous credit card agencies. The thinking here is that a consumer should be encouraged to search for best rates or car prices and won’t be securing multiple mortgages or purchasing numerous cars at once while one applying for credit cards could quickly run up a lot of unsecured debt (i.e. debt that isn’t collateralized by property).

Other factors that impact FICO scores include any money owed because of a court judgment or tax lien or having one or more than one newly opened credit account.

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the FICO scoring system is the scoring impact of debts that have been turned over to collection agencies and are reported as either open or paid collections. It is extremely common to see a collection on a credit report for a small cell phone bill, cable TV service or most often medical services. Often these are bills that are under $100 and have been disputed or were assumed to be paid by insurance but ultimately were turned over to collection agencies without the consumer even being aware.

There is much controversy over the weighting of these collections and how accurate a predictor of creditworthiness they are. Over the last 10 years there have been efforts by other credit reporting and assessing agencies such as Vantagescore to dispute and replace FICO as the sole evaluator of a consumer risk and worth focusing in part on the role of collection reports.

Given the importance of these scores with regards to interest rate on long-term debt as well as qualification for a loan we will explore more about alternative models in the future issues of Enchanted Homes.

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No shortage of diversity in kitchens and baths

by Harvey Blaustein For most folks, I would expect the rooms in which they spend the least time are the most expensive to create and say the most about those occupying the space. Kitchens and bathrooms are the most important rooms to the majority yet most of us do tend to spend more time in our bedrooms and living room spaces. Or so it seems to me.

I am more of a kitchen guy than a bathroom person. I can really get into a kitchen that has charm, that is inviting — maybe even has a fireplace. Heck, I love the warmth of an open fire and there is no place better than a kitchen where the sustenance of the family is created.

In my mind, it need not be large. Cozy is good. And I don’t need real high-end cabinets but I do like them closed. And give them a country feel, maybe with glass fronts so one doesn’t have to open the cabinet to see what’s inside. That makes so much sense to me. I don’t need a great deal of them.

At this point in my life we don’t throw many dinner parties. But I am particular about organization. So I would be happy if the storage spaces were tricked out with hooks, shelves and places to put things where I’ll easily find them.

And they don’t have to be expensive. My son, Jonathan, and his wife, Jessie, have a kitchen by Ikea and it’s great.

Counter tops are important. We had Mexican tile in our first house. I really like the color and feel of it. But it is hard to maintain in that the grout is difficult to keep clean. My wife, a fine artist by the way, would paint the grout from time to time just to keep it looking nice.

Today I might go with butcher block, because I love wood, or poured concrete, which can be made to look so cool in the hands of the right craftsperson. I am not a big marble or granite guy although we do have it in our place in Mexico and my wife seems to love it. It’s a bit too cold for me.

For flooring, I still love the look and feel of saltillo tile under foot but it is a bit passé about now. The folks who like stone countertops often prefer something like that on the floor. To me wood is best but comes with a price most can’t or won’t pay. I can’t have enough wood around my spaces and here I think it’s

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great. Maybe even go green and think bamboo or some renewable product that makes you feel good about it.

As for appliances, one can spend so much these days. To me unless you are a gourmand or a chef, or some combination thereof, there is no need to have high-end stoves and refrigerators. There are some fine products out there that cost less than a car and packages can be had if you buy all your pieces from the same place. I do think it important to have a real good and quiet dishwasher, but that’s me.

Bathrooms have changed more than kitchens over time. Now we often see them as exercise rooms, sauna or steam rooms, closets and meditation spaces. Heck, a friend of ours in Santa Fe has a fireplace in hers. I think that’s cool but my way of living wouldn’t allow me to enjoy it, as I don’t spend that much time there.

I have had a steam shower and I loved that. And a Jacuzzi tub would interest me if I wanted to take a bath. But I am male and we don’t soak ourselves the way the fairer sex does and those rooms were meant for all genders.

For me, I’d just as soon have the commode enclosed in a separate space.

And I like a big shower, maybe even with two heads.

Here one needs to go with tile on the floor but do be cautious to avoid anything slippery. Bathroom accidents are no fun because all the surfaces tend to be hard. And I like plenty of mirrors but not nearly as much as I did 20 years ago when I looked a lot better in that reflection.

If you don’t like my ideas there are plenty of professionals around here to give you advice. The only thing is we don’t have a lot of showrooms for you to see displays. It’s just one of those sacrifices we have to make to live in this paradise we call Taos. For me those trade-offs are worth it. Folks here have the creativity to do things there own way and just have the appliances dropshipped to Taos. There is no shortage of diversity in our kitchens and baths as it follows our population – and here we accept all kinds.

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A PREMIER CONDO DEVELOPMENT SITE…

Within the town of Taos, and just across the road from Cid’s Market on the north side, we proudly offer a 15.7 acre level site that is zoned R-14 with a PUD overlay, allowing for creativity. Priced at under $7K a door. $1,350,000

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FOR THOSE SEEKING ELBOW ROOM...

We proudly offer this 6.7 acre parcel in the emerging Overlook area. The land is undulating, the pinon and juniper plentiful, with views of the Rio Grande & Rio Pueblo Gorges, the Sangre de Cristo mountains, & the best sunsets you ever saw. $59,000

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HISTORIC IN TOWN ADOBE…

We proudly offer the former home and studio of famous early 20th century artist, Oscar Berninghaus, listed in the National Historic Registry. Set on .48 acres, this splendid adobe of some 4,000 sq. ft. has been remodeled but one can still feel the artist in residence. $899,000

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EYE CANDY...

We proudly represent the quintessential home site in the Taos market. Adjacent to the prestigious Barranca del Pueblo subdivision, in the emerging Overlook area, this 7.59 acre parcel allows for the construction of a 2 story home, with incredible views of the Gorge itself. This is eye candy, idyllic and serene, and a setting that is truly unique. $399,000

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“We get things done on time every time. It’s important to us.”

Harvey Blaustein, Qualifying Broker

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MLS 95172 REDUCED to $499,000

BE PART OF THE FUTURE NOW!

The finest Earthship to date. Completely off grid with all the bells and whistles of modern conveniences. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with an interior greenhouse that runs the length providing greenery and humidity year round. All custom features. Copper countertops, stained glass panels and handcrafted cabinets. Truly a must see.

MLS# 96490 $495,000 Pictured above left to right: Ellen Lerner, Teri Koss, Suni Lucas, Katheryn Pate, Kelly Haukebo. Center: Paula Madappa, Qualifying Broker.

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Breathtaking views of the Taos Gorge and the Hondo Valley can be yours from this 5 acre compound consisting of a territorial style main house of Rastra block construction and a huge studio with guest quarters.

Contemporary, yet cozy.

MLS 96892 REDUCED to $475,000

TRANQUILITY IN TAOS CANYON Evoke your creative spirit! This former artist’s home, studio and gallery offers peace and privacy to enjoy the fresh mountain air, the spectacular alpine views and lush meadow with meandering stream and pond. This 2558 SF, 3 BD. 2.5 BA, 2CG home on 6.68 acres offers many upscale features, The 1100 SF detached studio would also make a perfect guest house. Close to Taos and Angel Fire, this unique property has it all! Horses welcome, too!

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 95659 Reduced to $995,000

COZY IN TAOS CANYON

Escape to the mountains! Stay cool in the summer and cozy in the winter in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1500 SF home tucked away in the trees in Taos Canyon. Enjoy the cool breezes from the large deck. In the winter you will stay toasty warm around the efficient Jotul woodstove.

MLS 93680 $159,000

MLS 95377 $449,000

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