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Historic luxury residence and 3 casitas. The Native Americans called it, STAR WATERS…. This was a place to fish, camp and sing songs as the stars reflected on the water many years ago. This property was kissed with an abundance of water, a green oasis also known as Lumina Gardens for the last 21 years. MLS # 106412, $1,890,000

Dreamcatcher Exclusive Located in Upper Ranchitos, This 2,000 sq.ft. +, classic 3 bed/2bath, historic adobe home (late 1800’s, early 1900’s) plus guesthouse, offers a peaceful respite yet only minutes to Taos Plaza . Nestled among large Cottonwoods with well water and community sewer, this 1 acre property crosses the road into Rio Pueblo. $747,000.00.

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First Time on the Market! The best prime development R-14 property less than ½ mile from Taos Plaza. A lovingly cared for 3 bed/2bath, mid-century modern home sits at the back of this 1.56 acre parcel surrounded by mature trees and landscape. This property could accommodate up to 14 condominiums or possibly be rezoned for commercial development. Let your imagination and creativity roam as sky is the limit! MLS 106554 $1,500,000

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Spacious Adobe This 1544 sq ft, 2 bed/1bath adobe home, on 1 acre, has traditional vigas and wood ceilings, and beautiful Saltillo tiles.You may choose to enter the home thru the side door into a generously sized mud room that houses the wood stove. The kitchen has plenty of storage and is well maintained. There are beautiful mountain views from all around! MLS #106569 $349,900

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Celebrating 20 Years Serving Se g the e Taos o Community

Lisa & John Cancro Luxurious In Town Compound

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Sitting tucked behind adobe style walls, in the middle of town, is this 3 BD/2.5 BA main house plus 2 BD/2 BA guest house that offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy. The main 3600 SF house features a light lled living area, open cooks’ kitchen and spacious upstairs master suite. The 850 SF guesthouse boasts 2 large en suite bedrooms, open kitchen and living area. Landscaped grounds and several patios complete the package. Call us for a tour. MLS# 106597 $1,300,000

Balancing the modern with history, we offer the stunning Historic Mill House Apartments, located just west of the Plaza, in the center of town. Remodeled in 2014, each of the fully furnished 4 units has been updated and are thoughtfully designed, tastefully decorated, and have proven to be excellent rental properties with outstanding Airbnb reviews. The beautifully landscaped gardens complete a masterful property with integrity, style and beauty. Call today! MLS# 106295 $1,500,000

This adorable adobe-style home is situated on 1.27 acres with fabulous views in all directions. The 1164 SF house has 2 BD/2 BA along with a bonus room to create a den or of ce area and boasts an open oor plan allowing for easy ow between the kitchen/ living and dining rooms with plenty of space for entertaining, spacious bedrooms and southwestern features throughout the house. Call us for a tour of this lovely move-in ready home! MLS# 107145 $395,000

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Solitutde in El Salto

Alpine Living at Its Best

Tucked away in the hills of El Salto, is a high mountain retreat with over 144 acres of private solitude. This mature forest is full of large conifers, numerous building sites, improved roads and electric, easy access and all only minutes to Taos Ski Valley or the village of Arroyo Seco. Come see why this is one of the most desired locations in Taos! MLS# 107226 $3,500,000

Beautifully perched in the Sangre de Cristos is this lovely 2.9 acre parcel with mature trees and excellent southern oriented exposure. Build the perfect dream home and enjoy endless solitude, views, a well maintained road and utilities nearby. Get in on the change that is happening and live close to Arroyo Seco, TSV and Town. MLS# 107047 $125,000

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Come see this gorgeous 1+ acre homesite with views of Taos Mountain and the surrounding foothills. Located on a quiet residential street, the property boasts protective covenants and restrictions and utilities nearby, including Town of Taos water and sewer. Capture the light, the views and the feel of New Mexico and build the hacienda you have seen in dreams. Call us for details. MLS# 105770 $135,000

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Blue Sky Retreat at San Geronimo

The Blue Sky Retreat at San Geronimo Lodge, a classic southwestern style adobe guest lodge and retreat, built in the 1920’s over the original Witt family farmhouse, and nestled in the foothills of Cañon, sits only minutes from the center of Taos, and feels surprisingly private and bucolic. It is a grand lodge built in a grand style, with the main lodge entrance hosting a reception area, cozy living rooms with kiva replaces, a large event, dining and entertainment hall that can seat up to 75 guests, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. The 18 adjoining rooms each with a private bath, enjoy covered porches and often a private deck and classic kiva replace. The Retreat Center is surrounded by over 2.3 luscious acres of manicured grounds, including a New Mexican Chile-shaped in-ground, heated pool, a meditation labyrinth, and a classic 30 foot Yurt, built for events and classes. The landscape features winding pathways throughout the grounds, a historical acequia that has seasonal running water and water rights, and fruit trees and gardens galore. The Owners have meticulously trans-formed the property, all while maintaining the integrity and charm of this historical setting. New Mexico is nding its place amidst this great reshuf ing of resources, priorities and people...visit us to nd out why we call it, the Land of Enchantment, and arrange a private tour of this magical, one of a kind property.

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REALTOR PROFILE

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MARIA FIGLIOLIA A MATCH MADE IN TAOS WRITTEN BY MACKENZI FREDERICK PHOTGRAPHY BY MORGAN TIMMS

broker with The Lora Company for over a decade. Having worked with clients in NYC who required “whiteglove” treatment, ranging from “presidents of banks, corporate executives to fashion designers, princes and princesses,” she appreciates Lora’s “small boutique, individual service” style. She attributes her work ethic to her father, a business owner. She recalls him admonishing her in Italian that the source of her problems was “too much time on her hands” and that the solution was to “get to work.” Combine that quality with a genuine concern for people and their homes and it’s easy to see how Figliolia performs as an agent for individuals buying and selling properties. A matchmaker for people and properties A self-described matchmaker, she hopes to help people find a place to relax into their most authentic being. As part of her matchmaking sensibilities, she draws from her intuition to align her clients with a home that is complementary to their personality. As an example, she notes a unique contemporary home that closed on Tune Drive this year. She knew it would be a match, as both house and buyer possessed the same type of expansive energy. The home featured high ceilings with beams, passive solar and a water catchment pool.

Travel to real estate agent After 33 years in Taos, raising two children and working here, Maria Figliolia’s roots are deep. Before New Mexico, she lived in New York City (NYC), where she worked as a corporate travel agent for the United Nations. While coordinating travel for the First Earth Run in 1986 – an event that passed a “torch of peace” around the world – she met several Taoseños, who encouraged her to visit. Within a year, she had relocated here. She married a man from Taos Pueblo; her kids were born from that union. Figliolia initially managed the offices of several different real estate companies. After that, it was a natural progression to get her license. She’s been an associate

Figliolia notes that realty is fun, if complicated. While she’s shown properties with snowshoes strapped to her feet, it also requires her to “cure all these objections between the parties and come to terms” through challenges like “bidding wars and escalation clauses.” A knowledge of the intricacies of the business, an intimacy with Taos, and her reverence for its land and waters contribute to her strength and integrity as an agent. When she isn’t busy with real estate, Figliolia enjoys time with family. Her children live here, and she revels in playing with her 3-year-old granddaughter. Town offers the charms of art galleries, connecting with friends, and yoga. She gets into nature: hikes in the woods, riverside relaxation and backyard gardening. Her garden reflects both her origins and the person she has become. In it grow the “three sisters” of the pueblos – corn, beans and squash – and the tastes of Italy – arugula, basil and tomatoes – all thriving side by side.

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

The market is still hot! Last year sales took off after Covid-19 stay-at-home orders were relaxed around May, and people starting traveling and buying real estate. The surge continues this year. 2020 sales were limited during the worst of the pandemic, so 2021 sales have been substantially higher up to this point; however, for the rest of this year, the residential sales will probably run just slightly higher than last year, as the lack of inventory acts as a brake. Call me for a free market analysis of the value of your property, and a consultation about the selling process. SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES - Through June, unit sales are up 33% over the same period in 2020. Dollar sales are up 87%. Median and average price are up 31% and 40%, respectively. The very inadequate supply of homes listed for sale caused prices to rise sharply last year, and they continue to increase. In many cases, we are seeing “bidding wars”, homes selling above asking price, and homes going under contract very fast. It’s a seller’s market! CONDOS - Sales in this segment are also up substantially, despite an even tighter inventory than for single-family homes: For the first six months, unit sales are up 96%, and dollar sales are up 105%. Condo prices are rising, too. Median price is up 18%; average price is up 5%. As with single-family homes, the lack of inventory means prices should continue to rise. LAND - The land market has blossomed this year after being in the doldrums ever since the recession that began in 2009. Unit sales for the year through June are up 130% over the same period last year; total dollar sales are up only 11%, but that is because last year included one unusually high sale of $7 million; excluding that one sale, 2021 dollar sales are up 174%! With the severe lack of existing homes for sale, more people are deciding to buy land and build. Prices have not yet risen the way they have for residential properties, but they are starting to move up!

NOTE: These data do not include Angel Fire and other areas in the Taos MLS that are not considered part of the main Taos market. Based on data from the Taos County Assn. Realtors MLS as of July 7, 2021. Data are believed to be accurate, but are not guaranteed.

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SPINE AREA

The Year to June 30, 2021

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NEW CONDOS IN TOWN Two new 2BR/2BA condos currently under construction. Each unit will be 1,016 square feet, single story, with stained concrete floors, in-floor radiant heat, vigas, gas fireplace, quality finishes. Convenient in-town location. Completion scheduled for September. $320,000 MLS 106568

RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION Ten awesome lots by the Rio Pueblo, from 3.0 - 4.7 acres. All have access to the stream and a milelong conservation easement that protects the riparian area, and provides a lovely setting to relax and enjoy the natural habitat. Magnificent views of the mountains and sunsets. Shared wells, underground utilities, sensible restrictions. Priced from $97,500 $132,500. See amazing drone videography at vimeo.com/57270558

FINE IN-TOWN LOT Beautiful home site in quality neighborhood with Town water and sewer. Minutes to Taos center, historic district, shopping, schools, restaurants, galleries, hospital. $145,000 MLS 105960 view.paradym.com/4559580

WALKING DISTANCE TO PLAZA This lovely 0.75-acre lot is an easy walk to the center of Taos. Electric power, natural gas, Town water & sewer are nearby. The property has surface water rights, too! $160,000 MLS 106844 view.paradym.com/4621545

360-DEGREE VIEWS at this magnificent 10-acre home site in Riverview Acres. Varied terrain, with gentle slopes and level areas. Quality neighborhood with underground utilities, sensible restrictions, peace and tranquility. $115,000 MLS #106700 view.paradym.com/4612741

EASY LIVING in this comfortable 2BR/2BA condo. Contemporary southwest style with vigas, kiva fireplace, tile floors. Large private yard with garden and views. $345,000 MLS 107077

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El Salto Beauty Seller has just had the building site cleared and the property is ready for it’s new owners. Nestled in the trees on Upper El Salto Road, is a hand picked parcel of 2.25 acres of stunning land, surrounded by larger parcels, making this the most affordable lot in the neighborhood. Prime location with majestic views to the west, with El Salto mountain and it’s waterfalls walking distance from your home.The special parcel is lled with Pinon, Juniper and Gambel oak, along with stately Ponderosa Pines. Seller is representing the land, but there is a shell of a studio that could be your starter cabin in the woods.There’s plenty of room on the bluff to build your dream home. Call me if you’re thinking of a dream home and would like to walk this very special parcel in the highly sought after area of El Salto. Just minutes to the quaint hamlet of Arroyo Seco, minutes up to the World Famous Taos Ski Valley, and also to The Town of Taos. El Salto is where you can enjoy being in the woods when you walk out your front door. MLS 106424 $250,000

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SINGING RIVER RANCH

On 22+ secluded acres of river fronted land in Cabresto Canyon, Singing River Ranch is the ideal setting for your retreat center, out tting camp,or private hideaway. With an owners cabin, 4 guest cabins, a lodge house with commercial kitchen and ADA compliant baths, 3 wells and recently upgraded septic systems this jewel is ready for new life and love. MLS# 106154 – $975,000

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Set on a lush, quiet, secluded, verdant 6.7 acre tract fronting the Rio Ojo Caliente is this 76x30 ft metal building with a sleeping space and bath on a septic with community water + surface irrigation rights. MLS# 106170 – $210,000

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Sweet, clean, 2 bed / 1 bath, 2x4 frame-built, 696 sq ft home on almost an acre lot (0.95 acre) is located right off Camino del Medio with its own well and septic. And there is a bonus -- its very own shed with insulated walls and insulated oor, electricity and windows that makes for great storage space or a charming studio or a very practical of ce.This is affordable Taos! MLS 106939 – $215,000

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Spectacular views, a secluded location, and light- lled spaces are highlights of this 3bed/2 bath, 2000 sq ft adobe and frame home perched on a 5 acre lot in Arroyo Hondo.With tiled oors, smooth plaster walls, two kiva-style replaces, granite counters, custom-made Peter Barlow doors, 12 solar panels, and a rainwater catchment system, this is a home that is both stylish and green. In addition, to the spacious 2 car garage there a detached 153 sq ft studio, and a 370 sq ft Quonset studio/storage workspace and last but not least, a 1200 sq ft front patio. MLS 107093 – $862,000

LIFE IS GOOD – BY THE GOLF COURSE

Spacious, 3 bed/2bath, 2800+ sq ft, 2x6 frame home on 2 acres with 360 degree views from El Pedernal to Jemez, to San Antonio Mtn. Spacious light- lled great room, huge owner’s suite, 2 kiva-style replaces, tile oors, smooth plaster walls, granite counters, oodles of storage, now on natural gas and with an AC – mini-split in the main bedroom, this is move-in ready. Large family/ entertainment/project room off the 2-car garage is a bonus. MLS 107314 $635,000

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Bright cheery jewel - 1bed/1bath 569 sq ft condo on tree-lined Liebert street in the sweet- Iconic Gift shop - home of Country Furnishings of Taos. This meticulously maintained, est condominium project in town.This charming pied a terre comes with hardwood oors, sweetly landscaped, 1999 sq ft adobe and frame, stand-alone building on 0.23 acre is a hot-water baseboard, natural gas heat, skylights, granite counters, modern stainless applilandmark. Great visibility, easy access from Placita and Paseo, with ample parking and ances, a walk-in closet, washer/dryer, a patio, all within walking distance of the Plaza. excellent lighting, high ceilings, a wood-burning replace, forced air heat, hardwood and MLS 107069 – $285.000 tile oors and an expansive porch with views of the mountain. MLS 107185 –$420,000

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abyrinths are spiral walking paths that lead to a center point. The concept is ancient, as old as 4,000 years or more. There is only one way in and out, so they are not a puzzle to be solved, but rather an invitation to inner reflection. Labyrinths are used as a walking meditation and the site of rituals, as well as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. They can assist in the search for balance, wholeness and the manifestation of dreams. Taos has its share of labyrinths dedicated to personal and world peace. Some are in public locations, or private places you can visit with permission. Homeowners have built their own labyrinths for use in seasonal celebrations and walking reflection. A Taos labyrinth is as simple as a path in the desert lined with rocks or as elaborate as a professionally-designed spiral, set in a flower garden. Your own labyrinth can be a unique expression of yourself.

LABYRINTHS AT LOCAL INNS ADOBE AND PINES INN In a cool oasis on the south side of town, a labyrinth adorns the garden of Adobe and Pines Inn. Walking the sacred path soothes the mind and spirit. The walnut-shelled surface leads to a center waterfall, almost hidden from view outside the labyrinth. The water brings a feeling of the ancient and timeless to the spiral. “It is a special place due to its large size, native plants and the meditation stones that provide a reminder to stop and reflect,” says inn owner Christine Scypinski. As a landscape architect, Scypinski brings a careful eye to the selection and care of the native plants that surround the labyrinth and the grove of healthy trees that provide shade.

Sisters Ivy and Emery Neun, 6 and 8, of Denver, walk the labyrinth at Adobe and Pines Inn.

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Adobe and Pines Inn occupies a hacienda built in 1832; it has been an inn for the last 30 years. The labyrinth was constructed by previous owners Louis and Katherine Costabel in 2007 and may be the largest in New Mexico. Although there is not just one way to walk a labyrinth, Scypinski suggests you might walk heel-to-toe as a way to induce a meditative state. “Labyrinths have been used at least since Celtic times,” she says. “At the entrance, you can release everything you don’t need and when you walk out you can embrace what you want.” A brochure available at the inn provides more suggestions on how to walk the path. The labyrinth has been the site of weddings, elopements and yoga retreats. It is also a place for children to play and for cats to join guests in walking. The labyrinth is open to the public, but please call ahead as parking is limited. Phone: 800-723-8267; website AdobePines.com. MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE The Mabel Dodge Luhan House has a deep history. More than 100 years ago, East Coast socialite and promoter of the arts, Mabel Dodge purchased 12 acres of land near the Taos Pueblo and renovated an existing home that would become known as the big house. Tony Lujan of the Pueblo oversaw the renovation and became Mabel’s husband in 1923. Their home was a destination for artists and writers to come rest, reflect and create; among them Georgia O’Keeffe, Willa Cather, D.H. Lawrence and Ansel Adams, to name a few. The story of Mabel and Tony’s relationship captured the imagination of the world and opened the eyes of many to the unique history and culture of Taos. The property was owned by Dennis Hopper in the 1970s. Since 1996, the house has been the site of an inn and conference center. A labyrinth built about 10 years ago on the grounds provides a place for guests and visitors to walk on a self-guided basis as a meditative practice. “The labyrinth is a universal archetype that is open to everyone. The 7-circuit classical labyrinth located here at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House is available for all of our guests and the community to visit and experience,” says Julie Keefe, managing director and Veriditas trained labyrinth facilitator. “I look forward to offering presentations on the labyrinth and organizing labyrinth walks in the future.” For more information, call 575-751-9686 or visit mabeldodgeluhan.com.

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Built as a spiritual path, the labyrinth of Shanti and Yale Jones is set in an extensive garden of flowering plants. Their labyrinth is based on the classical 11-circuit labyrinth found on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. “Shanti wanted it for seasonal celebration and walks,” says Yale Jones. “We use it for walking meditation.”

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The labyrinth of Cindy Boisvert

Yale says that when they built the labyrinth about 10 years ago, they worked with a professional landscaper to get rid of the weeds and place weed barrier down before laying down the white rocks lined with large stones that form the labyrinth. This spiral has a bench in the middle for rest and reflection. The path is held and enclosed by the mature landscaping that has grown up over the 20 years the Joneses have lived there. There are water features in the garden creating a serene place. “My wife is a spiritual person,” says Yale Jones. “Building it and walking it has been a good symbol for her. It is not just a decoration; it is a spiritual path.” For Cindy Boisvert, sales manager for Enchanted Homes magazine, the labyrinth in her southside back yard is a place for quiet meditation. “I wanted it to feel like a secret garden that you stumbled upon. It is completely invisible from my patio and separate from the rest of the yard,” she says. “It’s a way for me to take a moment and be truly mindful of what I want or need out of life and think on that as I walk the path. I always leave a token to resemble the wish I want to manifest.” The labyrinth was a labor of love over several months. Boisvert started gathering rocks from her yard and a nearby arroyo last fall. She says “I didn’t have professional help. Just a vision and a will.” She says the labyrinth is a constant workin-progress, just like the person herself. For more information visit labyrinthsociety.org.

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Charming adobe located on the north end of the Blueberry Hill neighborhood. Two bedrooms, one bath on 0.85 acre has vigas, southwest charm and big views. MLS 106871 $450,000

Do you like the trees? Do you like the sunset view? This 2.5 acre parcel in the Overlook Area has both. MLS 106735 $69,000

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It’s a Showplace This stunning 3 bedroom 2 bath home located walking distance to the Angel Fire Clubhouse features an open floor plan, superior construction, exposed beam ceiling trusses, granite and cut stone, and a circular deck where you can relax on this forested lot. Ensuite main bedroom with a private TV room and luxurious bath with double walk in shower and jetted tub. All the living space is on one level. The lower level has a two car garage, large laundry room and storage closet. MLS 107140 $625,000

El Prado with Updates Affordable home convenient to the Ski Valley Road in Lower Las Colonias. Three bedrooms, two baths. Main bedroom has a private bath and walk in closet. The third bedroom, originally used as a painting studio, has a separate exterior entry. The owner has installed new wood flooring, provided new stainless appliances and redone the exterior stucco. There is a storage shed, and a fenced yard. The back yard has a latilla privacy fence and a hookup for a hot tub. There are washer dryer hookups, and a sink in the utility room. A shady front porch looks across the valley. .75 acres on a well and septic. MLS 107094, $280,000 ENCHANTED HOMES CXL

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Your Resource for your 21st Century living Spectacular 3 acre home site

A New world to conquer, nine acres

MLS# 106910 $49,000

MLS# 106602 $149,000

set back off Tune Drive in a desirable neighborhood with abundant views in all directions. Enjoy the privacy of this spacious parcel with reasonable restrictions. Convenient location to out door recreation , easy access to Taos Ski Valley, Taos Pueblo and Town of Taos. Utilities nearby (electric box and phone box across the street)

of pristine beauty with beautiful ponderosa trees, postcard views and a perfect setting for your future dream house, guesthouse, barn, solar garden or more of your desires. Private and accessible. So close to all the amenities in Angel Fire and Taos. Borders Forest Service, enjoy hiking, wildlife, bird watching, majestic sunrises and sunsets. Valle Escondido is a few miles from subject property that has a golf course, clubhouse and swimming pool. 13 miles from Taos Plaza, 6 miles to Angel Fire ski resort, restaurants, shopping.

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TURNKEY HORSE FACILITY Built to frame the extraordinary view, this TURNKEY HORSE FACILITY was designed for a life with animals. Mountains adorn floor to ceiling windows in this primarily ADOBE HOME located 4.6 miles south of Taos plaza. A Hearthstone wood stove, oak floors and vigas create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. French doors open to a deck surrounded by established fruit trees. THE 34x48 BARN was built 2 years ago with the safety of high-energy thoroughbreds in mind. 12x12 stalls with dutch doors lead to generous turnouts. Stockade and 3-rail wooden fencing surround the sand arena as well as 4 well designed paddocks.The entire perimeter of the property is fenced. THE PUEBLO STYLE CASITA, built in 2015 has an open floor plan, full kitchen and bath. Endless trails in Taos county are waiting for you to discover!

$799,000 MLS# 106833

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Valdez Perfect/ Rio Hondo Frontage

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Upper Colonias/Casual Elegance

Carson/Exceptionally Designed Earthship

Amizette Condo/Base Camp

Taos Ski Valley/High Mountain Retreat

Taos Ski Valley/Ski In Ski Out

Town/Private Haven

Blueberry Hill/Bold Mountain Views

4BD/3.5BA/2.33AC $2,350,000 MLS 104763

1BD/1BA/10.35AC $480,000 MLS 107278

1BD/1BA/616SQFT $309,000 MLS 106646

House + Casita $560,000 MLS 106876

3BD/2.5BA/2CG $1,295,000 MLS 107285

1BD/1BA/617SQFT $225,000 MLS 105422

2BD/3BA/3.00AC $895,000 MLS 105676

4BD/4BA/2CG $1,550,000 MLS 101589

3BD/2BA/2CG/2AC $635,000 MLS 106644

G R E AT E R T A O S V A L L E Y 2021 M A R K E T R E P O R T Comparing Trends of 1st ½ of 2020 and 2021 Most active price ranges are $200,000 up to $500,000 The greatest increased activity is the $400,000s. Significant increase in unit sales $400,000 up to $1.5M New activity between $1M – 1.5M

Single Family Units Sold by Price Range

Pending Units UP +50%* Sold Units UP +17% Average Sales Price UP +39% ($482,579) Days on Market DOWN -41% % of Original Listing Price Sold is 96%

Stats are based on the Taos County MLS for the Taos Greater Valley including Taos Ski Valley, excluding Angel Fire, Red River, Black Lake, Chama,Velarde, Other. Stats are based on the Taos County MLS for the Taos Greater Valley including Taos Ski Valley, excluding Angel Fire, Red River, Black Lake, Chama, Velarde, Other.

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Valdez/Turley Mill

Arroyo Hondo

Sugar Lane

10,000 SQFT $1,200,000 MLS 105409

4AC $64,000 MLS 107038

13.14AC $215,000 MLS 103744

7.52AC $1,400,000 MLS 95453

3.20AC $140,000 MLS 105489

8.23AC $89,000 MLS 102354

Multiple Spaces/0.19AC $799,000 MLS 106287

10.AC $100,000 MLS 101166

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MLS 106987

728,000

OVERLOOK AREA UNDER CONTRACT

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695,000

MLS 107177

459,000

MLS 107144

SOUTH CARSON 40 ACRES

MLS 106772

100,000

385,000

OVERLOOK LOT

MLS 104997

99,000

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1,200,000 216 & 218 PASEO CANON EAST

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625,000

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Relax in comfort in your two story, 5 bedroom, 3 bath family retreat, on 12 forested acres, with river frontage. MLS#106997 $899,000

Easy access 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin in the Enchanted Forest, very near Red River skiing. Vacation rental potential and just renovated. MLS#106940 $425,000

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Pretty & Peaceful

One acre convenient to the center of Town of Taos with mountain views. Wellshare included. Power, phone, natural gas and ber optic at lot. $54,900 MLS 105139

Find peace, quiet & 360 views on this 3 acre lot, 12mi from Town. Walking/biking/ equestrian easement to BLM and Rio Grande Gorge. $35,000 MLS 106054

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5.8 Forested Acres. $40,000 MLS 106290

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3BD / 2BA MAIN HOUSE + 2BD / 1BA APARTMENT

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BIG VIEWS!

Cool contemporary 2BR/2BA, 1,054 sq. ft. condo condo hidden in the heart of town in the Central Business District. $339,000 MLS#107305

A PROPERTY LIKE NO OTHER

Enter a vine-covered trellis to the courtyard amid 3 separate structures: 1BR/1BA Hexagon, 2BR adobe, & studio/of ce w/ 2CG & hot tub on 3.2 ac. $832,500 MLS#101181

TAOS TRUE ADOBE

Built in 2004, this 3 bed/2 bath would be great as a family home. Located close to Town of Taos with mountain views out of almost every window. $335,000 MLS#106607

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IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THE PAST.....

Beautiful 2500 sq ft, 3BR/2.5BA main house w/ extra of ce room, tall ceilings, sub oor radiant heat, & open oor plan w/ Southwest air. Attached is a heated 2 car garage, and a portal w/ a generous patio area to enjoy the views. The property is beautifully landscaped too. A 980 sq ft 2BR/1BA casita w/ full kitchen & attached carport. All on 2 ac.w/ views. $1,250,000 MLS#107248

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Luisa Guercini

…But want all the comforts of today, this 200+ yr. old 3BR/3BA 2,700 +/- sq ft adobe home & 1BR/1BA guest house boasts beautiful living areas indoors & out and steeped in history. Adobe walls, smooth hand troweled plaster, 6 replaces, vigas, nichos, bancos, & hand hewn wood. Also a green house & root cellar. Sits on the Talpa ridge overlooking the Ranchos Valley. $895,000 MLS#107237

EXPECT THE EXCEPTIONAL!

This 4800 sq ft custom built adobe w/ 4BR/3.5BA/2CG, deluxe of ce, & bonus room on 6.17 ac site w/ lots of windows captures the exceptional views. $1,400,000. MLS#106879

AN UNCOMMON CONDO

Let this 1,066 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA, freestanding condo w/ carport & climate controlled storage be your intro to carefree living. $395,000 MLS#107265

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!

This charming adobe is currently 3 residential units. Would make a great live-work space or you could live in one and rent the other two. $399,000 MLS#107245

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

You’ll love this IN-TOWN, 2,000+/- sq ft 3BR/3BA/2CG adobe within walking distance to everywhere! On .3 ac. w/ hot tub and fenced yard. $599,000 MLS#10767

ROOM TO ROAM

Beautifully detailed 1140 sq.ft. 2BR/1BA pueblo-style home on 5 ac 40 min. No of Taos in El Rito/Latir. Panoramic views in all directions. $305,000 MLS #107102

FOLLOW YOUR HEART!

Make this enchanting tastefully remodeled 2BR/1BA 1,140 sq ft adobe your home sweet home, get-a-way, or vacation rental. Prepare to be charmed! $339,000 MLS#107190

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BACKS BACKS UPTO TO UP NATIONAL NATIONAL FOREST FOREST MLS 105708 MLS 105708 Beautiful cottage style home Beautiful cottage style home set on over 12 1/2 acres. set on over 12 1/2 acres. Tons of Aspens and mature Tons Aspens and Pine of with plenty of mature wildlife. Pine with plenty of the wildlife. Beautiful views of ski area Beautiful views of the area from living room and ski deck. from living room and deck. $1,500,000

$1,500,000

MLS 106217 Angel Fire Villa was MLS 106217 built in 2007 Blue Angel Fire Villabywas Ray in Homes. Parade built 2007 by Blue of Homes Ray Homes.winner Paradeof Hacienda, Best ofGrand Homes winner of Interior and BestBest ExteGrand Hacienda, rior! Gourmet kitchen Interior and Best ExtewithGourmet concrete kitchen counter rior! tops,concrete gas stove, double with counter ovens, countops, gasabundant stove, double ter space and cabinets. ovens, abundant counDramatic living room ter space and cabinets. with 28’ ceiling with asDramatic living room sive 28’ rock replace. with ceiling with as$1,399,900 sive rock replace. $1,399,900

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MLS 107272 Gardener’s Paradise!!! Great property with 3 bedrooms 2 newly remodeled bathrooms plus a loft. This home features a beautifulbackyard with tiered garden beds and plenty of space to grow. There is a large attached sunroom with an irrigation system leading to theoversized deck with a hot tub overlooking the garden. The RV garage includes a worksop area Beautiful cottage style home and room for extra storage & toys! Ownerinstalled a set on over 12 1/2 acres. brand new septic tank recently. Backyard feels veryTons of Aspens and mature secluded on over 2 acres. Pine with plenty of wildlife. Great mountain property Beautiful views of the ski area with tons of potential

BACKS UP TO NATIONAL FOREST MLS 105708

from living room and deck.

$1,500,000

MLS 104006 FOR THE ADVENTURER IN LIFE! Set on 33.3 acres with an abundance of wildlife, this property captures true mountain avor and all just a short distance in to Angel Fire for skiing and gol ng. Log home with approx. 2145 sq. ft. plus a 30 x 40 heated metal garage and acreage to boot. Pond with windmill sits just in front of the house and well stocked with sh. Borders Carson National Forest. Constructed of 10 inch logs and sips panel construction with in- oor heat. 3 bed, 2 bath and all single level living. $999,000

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BACKS UP TO NATIONAL FOREST MLS 105708 Beautiful cottage style home set on over 12 1/2 acres. Tons of Aspens and mature Pine with plenty of wildlife. Beautiful views of the ski area from living room and deck. MLS

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$1,500,000

MLS 103141 Lot 15, Taos Mountain Vista Taos, NM — 2 acre lot with 360º views!

103397

Located near Taos Country Club and UNM

297± acres located 10± miles south of Angel Fire, NM. Luxurious log lodge with apartment., guest house, and storage building. Incredible views. Great shing & hunting and 6 elk permits, creek and ponds. 3 electronic entrance gates. Extensive landscaping. $9,000,000

MLS 105320 48.5 Acres on Llano mesa. Frontage and El Valle De Los Ranchos water line on Cuchilla Road. Great views and prime for development.

$699,000 Owner/Broker

MLS 106217 Angel Fire Villa was built in 2007 by Blue Ray Homes. Parade of Homes winner of Grand Hacienda, Best Interior and Best Exterior! Gourmet kitchen with concrete counterRoad. Close to Holy 22.56 Acres on Morgan tops, gas stove, double Cross Hospital in ovens, abundantWeimer coun- area. 10.5 acres ter space and cabinets. zoned C-2 and 12 acres zoned R-4.Seller Dramatic living room would dividing withconsider 28’ ceiling with as-property. sive rock replace. $999,000 $1,399,900

MLS 103812

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Taos Campus. Lot has power, telephone, natural gas and a shared well in place Sensible restrictive covenants. Owner/Broker

REDUCED! $65,000

MLS 106370 73.63 Acres of NM Hwy 68 frontage between Ranchos and The Stakeout area. Close to Taos Golf Course, Armory and UNM Klauer Campus.

$575,000

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It does not get much better than this! Completely remodeled with highend nishes, this low-maintenance garden home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, luxury vinyl plank oors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom wood cabinets in the kitchen with a middle island and bar sitting, very large walk-in pantry, open concept living room-dining room-kitchen. In addition, large laundry room, new windows throughout, front portal with ceramic tile, large deck in the backyard with privacy fence allowing for a secluded oasis in the middle of town. And...wait for it...one of the few houses in Taos with air-conditioning! Yes, I said it. This home is ready for you to just move-in and begin enjoying your upscale, well-thought oor plan with time for you to enjoy all of what Taos has to offer, located at the end of a quiet dead-end street, and within minutes of the Taos Plaza and all of the in-town conveniences.

MLS 106991

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How about a pleasant stroll from your charming adobe to the Taos Plaza . . . or a walk down a private path through your own wild ower meadow to the 10-acre Sunset Park with stunning views of the Taos Mountains? This adorable light- lled historic single-family home has oor-to-ceiling South-facing windows in the living and dining rooms, providing year-round sunset views and passive solar heating in the winter. The living and dining rooms also have high ceilings with vigas, Saltillo tiles and agstone oors. This home also features an updated kitchen, new Sierra Paci c windows in the bedrooms, a wood-burning kiva replace in the living room and one in the main bedroom as well! Arched doorways throughout ll this home with Taos charm. The main bedroom is quite large with Pergo-style wood oors, and the second bedroom has a built-in sink, which could be used for an artist’s studio or a possible conversion to an additional bathroom. The bathroom has a modern glass wrapped shower and an upgraded stackable washer and dryer. There is currently high-speed cable internet and ber optic at the street. Look out your windows into the tree-top canopy, a birder’s paradise in a park-like setting. Just steps away from the Plaza, but nestled on a hill with an expansive rural feel.

MLS 107137

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REALTOR® AND ASSOCIATE BROKER

575.224.6652 robbie.puskarich@cbmp.com

$447,000

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One of the closest condo complexes to the ski/bike lift! This updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, two story unit has all that you could need with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. 3BD / 2BA 1208SF MLS 107015 | $295,000

Own AND working in a piece of history from 1905. This livework downtown retail building in Cimarron on the walkable 9th Street is absolutely adorable! Currently being used as a retail emporium with an owner’s suite, this is a must-see property. 0BD / 1BA 1750SF MLS 107162 | $262,000

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A HOUSE MADE OF STRAW IS A HOME FILLED WITH HISTORY IN EL RITO, NEW MEXICO

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ranslated from Spanish to English ‘el rito’ means ‘the ritual.’ There may be no better way to introduce a visitor to the sustainable, artisan-built, memoryfilled home located 50 miles west of Taos in El Rito, than ‘The Ritual.’ With a deck that overlooks an untouched hillside, it is not just a straw bale house. It is more than its eco-friendly, solar powered heating systems. It is more than the sophisticated, yet easy-to-operate, collection of rainwater cisterns. The impressive 3,800-square-foot residence is more than a house. Rather, it is a home and taking it all in feels every bit ‘the ritual’ that it deserves. Lana Beatty and Monty Williams had a big dream for a sustainable, environmentally-friendly property and they made it happen with their collective ‘show as it goes’ philosophy. Much like artists who say the sculpture is already in the rock and they simply remove the parts that aren’t part of the art, ‘show as it goes’ was an integral part of the process. “I learned years ago to trust that when constructing anything, the process shows as it goes,” explained Williams. Beatty agreed, “Nothing was forced. We were patient, but persistent. We would take intentional steps and then step back and take it in.” The couple brings a combination of talent and skill to their collective table including her right-brained creativity and his left-brained logic. “For me it needs to feel right. Every room I walk into I think about what I want to feel in that space,” added Beatty.

Lana Beatty and Monty Williams

The 10-acre property includes a guest house with raised gardens, a goat pen and chicken yard, but it is the house on the hill made of straw that radiates energy, intention and even history.

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The home may be newly constructed but there is a lot of history inside. One-hundred-yearold flooring was transported from Williams’ family homestead in South Dakota. Doorframes include lumber saved from horse corrals and a ceiling that is a herring bone shaped work of art, consisting of repurposed and split Texas straight grain cedar from fencing that had rotted off at the ground from that South Dakota homestead. If that isn’t quite enough history, the impressive stairwell is made from rammed earth material from the pre-Pangean Cañon de Cobre, which according to Williams is “a couple hundred million years old.” The home is no less than a feat of trail-blazing innovation and pragmatic engineering designed

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from seeds likely sewn from an Erector set given to Williams by his father. Never mind the fact that Williams was only 6 years of age and the engineering toy was made for kids 10 and older. “I figured it out pretty quick, it came natural to me,” Williams reflected. Growing up running cattle on a 5,000-acre ranch forced Williams to learn as he went and to trust the solution to any obstacle shows as it goes. Beatty’s vision for a penny-covered floor in the sunroom was an exercise in show-as-it-goes: 48,000 pennies and 100 hours of trial-anderror labor resulted in the stunning mosaicstyled floor that she laid one penny at a time. If the home’s walls could talk, they would likely speak multiple languages and dialects.

“For me it needs to feel right. Every room I walk into I think about what I want to feel in that space”

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In addition to childhood memories from South Dakota, the home has sucker rods and pumping stems from Texas’ Permian Basin.

of local flavor there is repurposed New Mexico latilla fencing and items from the not-yet-butalmost-famous El Rito Library Auction.

Rocks from the local Río Chama were handselected by contractors originally from Mexico. There is a large vault door and multiple wrought iron tri-fold doors from a Chicago-based demolition expert.

The house that started from packed bales of straw transformed into a home filled with history. Purposeful intention permeates the property, yet it is the serene surroundings that give the home its voice.

Various items and fixtures throughout the home came from the street markets of Marrakesh, boutique shops of Turkey, and cobblestoned plazas of Italy. To ensure the home has plenty

“I love the sounds of the quiet,” noted Beatty. So, along with the vision, the history and the ingenuity, Mother Nature plays a role in making the house a home.

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McElmo Creek Guest Ranch - Cortez, CO 71 Acres - 4,800,000 McElmo Creek Guest Ranch is a one of a kind gorgeous guest ranch where the desert Southwest meets the lush irrigated cottonwood creek bottoms of McElmo Creek. The owners brought back to life old homestead structures, painstakingly restoring, each designed and furnished to tell its own story. The ranch is complete with water rights and irrigated elds. Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a truly special property. Dreams are ful lled and memories made at McElmo Creek!

NEW Sanctuary Ranch - Llaves, New Mexico 537 +/- acres $805,500 The Sunsets and solitude offered by the Sanctuary Ranch are some of the best in northern New Mexico. The ranch is a virtual blank slate for the new owner to mold the perfect hunting retreat or ranch get-away. Bordering BLM and national forest the ranch offers excellent hunting and unlimited recreation opportunities.

Chama River Canyon Ranch - Cebolla, NM 2,680 Acres - $2,500,000 Chama River Canyon Ranch is a captivating ranch with unexpected qualities starting the moment you drive up to the front gate. You will stand at the edge of the rimrock overlooking deep canyons with streams and waterholes shadowed by large cliff faces, aspens, cottonwoods and ponderosas. The ease of operating this cattle ranch will be immediately evident. Moving cattle, feeding, and calving can all be done easily with a single person; mostly by the best cowboy – a feed truck. Additional income is also available through hunting; the owner could either sell the ranch tags or one could do their own hunting operation as well. There is a lot of exibility from using the hunting to offset ranch operation costs or for the hunter using the cattle operations or grazing lease to help pay for their hunting addiction and allow them to hunt quality big game every year.

Dolores River Ranch - Dolores CO 1,120 Acre - $2,850,000 The Dolores River Ranch located in Southwest Colorado sits on top of Haycamp Mesa offering tremendous views from various locations. Bordered on 3 sides by national forest the terrain varies from canyons marked by rock outcroppings and overhangs to rolling wild ower- lled meadows with ponds and springs. There are still historical remnants from when hay was cut in the meadows. The ranch is modestly improved allowing for a new owner to mold and shape it to their vision. With an abundance of untapped potential, the ranch offers excellent hunting and recreation opportunities for those looking for the perfect getaway. 56

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Beard Ranch - Clayton, NM 2,825 Acres - $2,700,000 The Beard Ranch is an excellent opportunity to step into a cattle operation that has been started right. It is not overly improved but has all the facilities needed for operating a horse and or cattle ranch with owner and manager homes, cattle and horse facilities, and barns for equipment and livestock feed. The owners have made extensive improvements to the rangeland and you will need to see rst hand the potential in this grass ranch. In addition, there is an income opportunity from solar and wind energy. One only needs to view the photos to understand the beauty and potential of this ranch.

NEW! La Plata Cliffs - Farmington, NM 369 acres - $3,978,000 La Plata Cliffs, which includes Kokopelli’s Cave, offers 369+/- acres of some of the most dramatic Southwest scenery right in the heart of over 8 ancient Native American Cultural sites including Mesa Verde National Park. The location and property itself are ideal for development into a resort and cultural destination with endless recreation, art, and historical activities. La Plata Cliffs offers an opportunity for a Native American enthusiast or a visionary developer to create a truly unique destination in the American Southwest.

Taos Enchanted Valley - Carson, NM 388 Acres - $387,900

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Taos Enchanted Valley is an incredible opportunity to escape the stresses of our current Covid-19 atmosphere and live off-grid and yet be in the heart of recreation and New Mexico’s famed Taos Art. Build your dream retreat and enjoy inspiring sunrises over the Sangre de Cristos, Taos and the Taos Valley. The property corners BLM making it possible for one to walk from the property all the way to the Rio Grande Gorge (less than 1 mile from property). Take along a picnic lunch and sit on the rim while enjoying a bite to eat and maybe a glass of wine. If you are not up for a hike, the gorge is a short drive on Highway 567 and one can drive down to the river at the Taos Junction Bridge. There is a good possibility of viewing elk on the property as there is a lot of sign left from visiting herds as they graze across the property and seek shelter in the arroyos.

NEW Llaves Ranch - Llaves, New Mexico 1,012 +/- acres $1,518,00 The Llaves Ranch is 1,012 acres located in Rio Arriba county. The north ranch (see Chupadera Ranch listing) is approximately 475 acres and the south ranch (see Sanctuary Ranch listing) is approximately 537 acres. Together the ranches offer an exceptional opportunity for a hunting and cattle ranch. The north ranch is completely surrounded by national forest and the south ranch borders BLM. ENCHANTED HOMES CXL

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Building a home or business from the ground up is one of – if not the most – costly endeavors one can undertake. Clients understandably want the best value for their investment, including the obvious: structural soundness; functionality; and cost efficiency. But there are other boxes they may want to check in creating their dream space, like sustainability and pleasing aesthetics. The question arises, then: how can you best check all those boxes with confidence? Ask Scott MacHardy, owner since 1978 of Pumice-Crete Building Systems of New Mexico. “Pumice-crete is a composite building material in which the aggregate used in the portland cement mix is a low-density pumice, or lava, that has been locally sourced from Valles Caldera in the Jemez mountains.” It’s a featherweight and porous alternative to aggregates such as sand or gravel and those characteristics make it a superior – if unusual – choice.

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“As an aggregate, pumice contains small air pockets that remain trapped between the exterior stucco and the soft interior plaster or gypsum finishes. That porosity makes pumice-crete a naturally insulating and energy efficient material. This, along with walls that are a minimum of 14 inches thick, ensure that buildings remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter.” “Since pumice-concrete doesn’t require any other insulation it doesn’t require vapor barriers, either,” he continued. Therefore, the building “breathes” and the resulting indoor air quality is ideal for persons concerned with exposure to chemicals. MacHardy is also a proponent of pumicecrete’s sustainable features. In bypassing frame (wood) construction, clients lessen dependency on forest products – the costs of which are skyrocketing – and on nonrenewable energy-intensive resources. “Pumice-crete is also conducive to passive solar installations, water catchment and conservation, and is naturally fireproof,” he added, all of which allow his buildings to

better hold and increase in value. “From all perspectives, pumice-crete is an excellent building material selection for this region,” MacHardy emphasized. Now, though, look for a moment beyond its practicalities and focus upon what is truly extraordinary about pumice-crete construction: the beautiful appointment of sinuous and sculptural detailing that only such a fluid material would allow. The Neem Karoli Baba Ashram and Hanuman Temple, a Hindu temple in the middle of Taos, is a favorite MacHardy example of the best in pumice-crete construction. It was a sweltering day when he and John Kane – president of the ashram’s Board of Directors, and personal friend of Ram Dass – took Enchanted Homes on a tour. The serene exterior was designed to incorporate Southwestern style suited to its surroundings while incorporating the essential spatial needs for the temple’s community.

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“The design is completely intentional in the way of determining the building’s correct orientation, including its height and width, to capture the proper vibration,” said MacHardy.

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Inside, the space was amazingly cool and quiet, with perfect acoustics as our whispers attested. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the stunning temple room accentuate the gracious curvature of the space, and wash the interior’s soft earth tones with a glowing and generous light. Two domes – one over the gathering space and one over the altar of Hanuman – defy gravity and appear to be floating windows into the sky above. “To those who think ‘concrete equals heavy,’ Hanuman Temple shatters that misconception,” MacHardy remarked. Standing in the middle of the sacred space, it is impossible to disagree. Pumice-Crete Building Systems of New Mexico is a family owned and operated business, usually serving as a sub to a general contractor. Sons Evan (licensed in residential construction and head of his own company) and Wes are often called upon to assist MacHardy in the finishing details. There is an increasingly conscious thought going into the decisions we make, but MacHardy has long had sustainability on his radar with his company responsible for some of the most innovative, energy efficient buildings in Northern New Mexico. What began for him as a grass roots movement has become part of what make Taos and its environs such a unique and innovative showcase. For further information on pumice-crete construction, visit pumicecrete.com or call (575) 751-3076.

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Bringing the Best in Real Estate Hidden Lake 10-20 acre Parcels starting at $84,000. LAKEFRONT available

Taos Pines Ranch 10-20 acre Parcels starting at $92,500. Parcels bordering NATIONAL FOREST available

Majestic Mountain Retreat Stunning panoramic views. 3-story, 5 BD/4.5BA 4560 SF chalet home on 10 acres. $1,300,000 MLS 106934

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throughout the Enchanted Circle Fantastic Commercial Opportunity Location, Location, Location... in business, it is everything! This 2000 SF custom log home is located at the junction of Highway 64 and 434 at the one and only blinking light at the entrance to Angel Fire and sits on 5 acres zoned commercial. What will it be, an office, a restaurant, coffee house ... let your imagination soar! $589,000 MLS #100052

LOTS OF LAND

GREAT PARCEL ... GREAT PRICE!

Enjoy mountain views, lovely stands of pine and Aspen on this 10+ acres parcel in the Angel Fire Resort

GLAMPING GALORE – COYOTE CREEK RETREAT

35.5 forested acres with 2014 60x40x20 Quonset Hut in Coyote Creek area between Angel Fire & Mora. Beautiful mixed timber & fieldstone. Off Grid but could install water catchment or drill well. Year round access! MLS 107218 $239,000

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SPECTACULAR BAR IG RANCH

A private retreat 401 acres of lush meadows, stunning views, abundant wildlife, stands of Bristlecone Pine, 4 Elk Permits. $2,400,000 MLS #92300

GENTLEMAN’S RANCH

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

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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 B

L O N

RANCHITOS

Kit Carson Park

BLUEBERRY HILL

KIT

CA RS O

Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial

LAS COLONIAS

TAOS

CAÑÓN HEIGHTS

LP UE

CAÑÓN

PA S

LAS CORDOVAS

Taos RANCHOS DE TAOS Country Club

LLANO QUEMADO

UNM Taos

STAKEOUT AREA To Santa Fé & Albuquerque

Taos Visitors Center

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TAOS CANYON

ANGEL FIRE

VALLE ESCONDIDO

D E L CAÑÓN RD

WEIMER FOOTHILLS

To Pot Creek & Las Vegas

GET TO KNOW THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE

The Enchanted Circle is an 83-mile circular highway of stunning scenery that links the Taos Pueblo, considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the nation, with towns and areas known for their history, culture and abundance of outdoor activities. The drive takes approximately 2 ½ hours, but be sure to add time for plenty of stops along the way.

TOWN OF TAOS Taos Plaza resides at the heart of the historic district, surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants within easy walking distance of neighboring homes. At nearly 7,000 feet, the town is relatively flat with a variety of native plants and trees. Average home sale price: $456,828

BLUEBERRY HILL An increasingly popular area for homes surrounded by sagebrush mesas and a short drive into the town of Taos. Average home sale price: $456,741

UPPER LAS COLONIAS This popular area is conveniently located and tucked in and around sagebrush and juniper trees. Average home sale price: $524,692

ARROYO HONDO, HONDO MESA Where rolling high desert mesa meets the historic Río Grande Gorge, this village of adobes, ranches and a community store and restaurant is popular with fishing enthusiasts and summer picnics near the base of the historic John Dunn Bridge. Average home sale price: $240,481

ARROYO SECO, EL SALTO, DES MONTES The picturesque village of Arroyo Seco invites visitors to stroll throughout the shops, galleries, and cafés. Arroyo Seco and Des Montes have rolling terrain with orchards and ranches. The areas offer expansive mountain views.. Arroyo Seco average home sale price: $489,007 El Salto average home sale price: $757,444 Des Montes average home sale price: $830,615

TAOS SKI VALLEY, VALDEZ The village of Valdez sits at the base of the world-renowned Taos Ski Valley. Both areas offer opportunities to live at high altitude and amongst the woodlands and valleys along the Río Hondo. Taos Ski Valley has become a year-round destination attracting visitors in all four seasons. TSV average home sale price: $582,750 TSV average condo sale price: $300,281 Valdez average home sale price: $865,333

TAOS CANYON, CAÑÓN Hiking trails, campgrounds and extensive mountain views abound in this pristine setting positioned along the Río Fernando. Taos Canyon average home sale price: $211,562 Cañon average home sale price: $497,916

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB, STAKEOUT AREA Home to ‘Outlaw Hill’ where Old West outlaws hid from authorities within the thickness of the piñon and juniper trees, this area affords expansive mountain views. Average home sale price: $675,830

RANCHOS DE TAOS, TALPA, LLANO QUEMADO Home to San Francisco de Asís, the most photographed church in the nation, Ranchos de Taos is accented with quaint adobe structures, galleries and shops. High terrain and ridges open to views of the Río Grande Gorge and surrounding mountains. Average home sale price: $336,977

WEIMER FOOTHILLS Located in close proximity to area schools, Holy Cross Medical Center and the Taos Youth and Family Center, local building restrictions protect the natural landscape and views of the mountains and foothills. Average home sale price: $495,775

EL PRADO, RANCHITOS, CÓRDOVAS The rich meadowlands of El Prado abuts the town of Taos and is replete with shops, a gallery, cafés and restaurants. The neighboring residential areas of Ranchitos and Los Córdovas are similar in style and landscape and all have awe-inspiring views of Taos Mountain El Prado average home sale price: $412,675 Ranchitos average home sale price: $502,333 Córdovas average home sale price: $352,130

VALLE ESCONDIDO 20 minutes east of Taos, this community surrounded by the Carson National Forest offers year-round recreation including hiking, hunting, camping, mountain biking and ATV trails. The area appeals to full- and part-time residents who enjoy an active community lifestyle with a swimming pool, golf course and playground. Average home sale price: $378,900

ANGEL FIRE Cradled in the majestic Moreno Valley, this town is home to a nationally recognized charter school and is a popular year-round destination for skiers, golfers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Average home sale price: $514,606

RED RIVER The river of the same name runs through this picturesque town surrounded by the Carson National Forest. This traditional ski town invites travelers and tourists to stay, ski and enjoy the variety of shops and restaurants. Average home sale price: $395,016

QUESTA Located at the ingress/egress point of the neighboring town of Red River, this agricultural town at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains hosts a popular seasonal farmer’s market and has shops and restaurants. Average home sale price: $189,452

Brian Stenum, Casa Encantada Realty, TaosRealEstateInfo.com, provided the pricing information. Price data provided by the Taos County Association of REALTORS® TaosCountyAssociationofREALTORS.com. Prices are based on MLS information for the period Apr 22, 2020 through Apr 21, 2021. Neither the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® nor the Taos County Association of REALTORS® (TCAR) guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data is maintained by TCAR and may not reflect all real estate activity in the indicated area or market.

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An Impressive Property in the Black Lake area of Angel Fire, NM $1,200,000

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CLOSING STATEMENT

To me, the most unique and special land we have is in the Barranca del Pueblo subdivision, west of the Taos Country Club, and east of the 2,500 plus acres of land the BLM controls at the end of County Road 110. Here there are 5 residential lots where one can built up to the rim of the gorge of the Río Pueblo some 200 feet below. I kid you not. And while that may seem to some to be risky or dangerous, it is not, and those few that own those lots control something special and unique. There is only one house built on the rim so far - but there will be more. And it is unlikely that the county will approve more lots which allow for that. One can actually hear the river below from the building and to me that is about as good as it gets. Then, if we look to what folks put on their land – not Barranca del Pueblo, where they would not be allowed by the CC & Rs or restrictions – Mike Reynolds, a local guy who has brought us earthships. These homes are made of old tires, bottles, and cans, face due south and use the sun as the primary source of heat for the residence. I have been in many that I truly thought were cool, besides being environmentally friendly, but I prefer them only one room deep. When they are two rooms deep I find them too cave like. But that’s me. They are unique and unusual for sure.

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UNIQUE & UNUSUAL

OPINION COLUMN BY HARVEY BLAUSTEIN

I think all of us who have made Taos our home will acknowledge that it is a unique and unusual town. Clearly it is not for everyone as one must embrace diversity and the fact that we are somewhat isolated, tucked away in Northern New Mexico, just 50 miles or so from the Colorado border. Our real estate is as unique, unusual, and diverse as our town. And they are so intertwined that one can’t view the big picture without seeing our land and what we put upon it. While years ago adobe was the building material of choice because of our great mud, that isn’t always the case anymore.

I met one woman who lives in a house that, while not an earthship, was built in that manner with the walls all constructed of empty aluminum cans. She told me something I had never thought about – that she was tired of looking at 3-inch diameter circles all day when inside her house! I figured the builder would cover those suckers with sheetrock or stucco – but I would think wrong. I can only imagine how that would get old. But it sure is unique and unusual, although it might not be categorized as special by most of us, We also have straw bale homes, which are also environmentally friendly. Most who build them construct or include what could be called a window thru the interior walls so one can see the bales beneath. I think that is also very unusual and unique. While I don’t know anyone who lives full time in a teepee, I do know folks who have them on their land and use them as guesthouses, or for their own recreational uses. I love the way they sit on the land and the feel is of hundreds of years ago. A local business owner built two very unusual and unique dome structures on a beautiful piece of land along the river south of town. But unique is not always popular and he had trouble selling his property at a price he felt it was worth. That isn’t the case with a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Vista Linda on 1¼ acres where the demand is greater, but the property not likely unique or unusual. Also unique and unusual for this market are what are sometimes called McMansions. We don’t have many statement homes, large and ostentatious. Those who crave something really big or really “loud” are drawn more to Aspen or Vail, or maybe even Santa Fe. Taos is for those who aren’t into showing how much money they have, but rather those who lead more with their hearts and souls. And that, in and of itself, makes Taos somewhat unique and unusual. And why I treasure it and those who live here.

Harvey Blaustein is a retired attorney and local real estate broker. 78

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ON THE SIGNATURE 8TH FAIRWAY…

…of the Taos Country Club course, come build your dream home and bring the outdoors in while you enjoy the pastime you love.The views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the north are extraordinary, the views to the west and the sunsets are big.Within steps of the Clubhouse and restaurant, it allows for one to walk to favorite destinations rather than drive -and who wouldn’t rather do that.The lot is a generous 3 acres, the well is shared, and the utilities are at the site. On the south end of town it is closer to Santa Fe and Albuquerque and most prefer that convenience. Come live the life you always dreamed of in a town that is like no other. $139,000

PREMIUM R-4 SITE NEAR THE PLAZA...

M-1 AND READY TO GO…

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

On Salazar Road, in a light industrial complex, with all the visibility one could want, we proudly offer this .75 acre parcel that is ready for the next home of your business.There is plenty of parking, access from both Salazar and Bertha Roads, utilities and water are in place, and locals pass by this site daily.

$389,000

$186,000

MLS #101712

MLS #106706

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY ADJOINING BLM LAND... In the emerging Overlook area, south of the town of Taos, and close to the Taos Country Club and the UNM Taos campus, there is a little known nature preserve of more than 2500 acres at the end of a county road. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management it is within view of the gorges of the Rio Grande and Rio Pueblo. STARTING AT $299K MLS #105971,105972, 105973

IN THE EMERGING OVERLOOK AREA … …west of theTaos Country club, we proudly offer two lots in a small subdivision, near Barranca del Pueblo.With power, water and phone already in place, come live where the peace is palpable and the views open and spectacular.The lots at NueveVistas are all at least two acres and one runs to the middle of the Rio Pueblo. I kid you not.These lots border the 2500 acre nature area controlled by the Bureau of Land Management. Open space abounds.You will love where you live if you live in NueveVistas. $329,000

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Austin Efurd, Ellen Lerner, Sally Torres, Katheryn Pate, Kelly Haukebo, center: Paula Madappa, Qualifying Broker

THE TRUCHAS EARTHSHIP

Be part of the future now in the latest Global model Earthship located in Greater World. A versatile floorplan This 2 BD/2 BA 2000+/- sq ft home that has an attached 1BD/1BA studio with enclosed patio on over 2 acres. Fully sustainable and completely off grid. It boasts a huge atrium/greenhouse fed by the grey water system. Live, work, eat, sleep, grow and breathe clean air!

MLS 106567 $950,000

CAN’T FIND THAT PERFECT HOME? BUILD YOUR OWN!

SKYLINE DRIVE 18.8 acres nestled in the Canon Foothills with southern exposure. Fabulous views, backs up to Carson National Forest with no neighbors ... ever! Private gated drive is shale and south facing, making winter driving a breeze. Live above the town with the sound of the Rio Fernando below.

MLS 103414 $269,000

INCOMPARABLE IN TURLEY MILL An upscale community of 10+ acres parcels offering easy access to Taos, the quaint village of Arroyo Seco, and the Taos Ski Valley . Wonderful views, a flat easy to build site make this parcel a perfect option to build your dream home.

MLS 105128 $199,000

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