Enchanted Homes: The Ranch & Land Issue 2016

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S REAL ESTATE & LIVING MAGAZINE • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016

The

Ranch & Land Issue

Hacienda De Los Torres Home on the Range 9 Questions w/ Mammoth Mill Expanded Angel Fire Listings

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

SAN CRISTOBAL VALLEY

HOBBY HORSE RANCH

Water, water everywhere! Views, views and more views, fronting on San Cristobal Creek, 8.86 acre pasture land with water rights, and 2 spring fed ponds. Main house is 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath 2 story. Also a guesthouse, secluded writer’s studio, detached garage and barn. Charming home with wood floors, vaulted ceilings with beams and gourmet kitchen, lush landscaped patios and deck, and a lily pond. You can be a farmer, a poet or a lollygagger. Bring the kids, bring the animals, enjoy the country life and yet oh so close to town. MLS #98509 $685,000

A Taos Classic, the “Hobby Horse Ranch,” built in the 1920’s thru the 1940’s

by Taos artist Frank Hoffman. Historically used as a horse ranch, now an adobe compound consisting of 6 units and with excess irrigated pasture land, for a total of 5+ acres. Minute from town on Cruz Alta the property captures a rural ambiance, with massive trees and lilacs and old world feel. Vigas, latillas, kiva fireplaces, shaded patios and landscaped courtyards. Room to expand and add units or enjoy the adjacent included pastures. An iconic Taos property. MLS #98537 $725,000

TAOS SKI VALLEY

DES MONTES

Contemporary chalet in TSV with exquisite views of Kachina Peak, Al’s Run and Snakedance. Brad Reed designed, features cedar clad and corrugated metal exterior for the mining cabin look. Built by Colonias Builders and finished with the greatest attention to detail and quality. Two bedroom, two bath home, with beautiful wood floors & mahogany counter tops.

Modern kitchen and open floor plan create soaring spaces for a light bright airy feel. Hot water infloor radiant heat throughout. Warm up by the fireplace and enjoy the coziness. Decks off of both living room and 2nd story master suite. A zen like space to call your own! MLS #97959 $800,000

Adobe compound, adjacent to Taos Pueblo lands in lower Des Montes, a serene property in a very sublime state, constructed by master-builder Ken Wolosin, this home features the finest in materials, design and execution. Vibrant open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, featuring Subzero appliances and Blue stone countertops. Living space opens on to both east and west facing portals. Large master suite has sitting area with Kiva and a plush bath and is separated from guest rooms. Detached guesthouse has living room with great northern light for artistic endeavors and full bath with steam unit. 3rd building is a sun filled space lined with shelves for office space or could be a meditation room. Topped by sunset deck, which features 360 degree views and overlooks Taos Pueblo lands to the south. 972 square foot heated 2 car garage is loaded with extra storage space including cedar lined closets with room for lots of toys or workspace. Subtle landscaping features enhance the placid environment. Cassim Dunn stone and tile work throughout. Views are unbelievable! MLS #97646 $995,000

SUEÑOS DE LA LOMA

In town splendor, walk to the Plaza from this very light, bright and charming 2 story condo at Sueños 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 $369,000

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UPPER COLONIAS

Sophisticated Santa Fe Contemporary style in this Upper Colonias home on 1.4 acres with terrific Taos Mountain views. This 3 bedroom 2 bath house features recently remodeled baths, an office with outside entrance, yoga/exercise room with southern exposure and library with custom bookshelves. The 19’ ceiling in the spacious living room, with kiva has a wood ceiling with modern , light wooden beams and large sliding door opening to one of three patios. Each room has a sliding glass door opening on to a patio. Mechanical system totally upgraded with new furnace and on demand water heater. Hook up for hot tub, recreational vehicle, 2 car detached garage has room for your Ferrari and your Maserati, frontage on Arroyo Seco stream and quiet setting at the end of the road makes this property a relaxed oasis in a green zone.

Home is energy efficient with new heating systems and acrylic roof, which adds to insulating qualities. Security system installed. MLS 96763 $590,000

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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 Taos community celebrates all that our bountiful land provides, from our glorious sun-filled days that grow our crops at local farms, to ranches where livestock thrives. This environment also feeds our souls and provides locally grown produce used by our community.

Taoseños and visitors find fantastic produce and products at the weekly farmers market on Historic Taos Plaza each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many of our restaurants feature locally grown items on their menus.

Join the Chamber each Thursday evening until Sept. 1 for Taos Plaza Live, our free community Photo by Katharine Egli concert by local musicians. This year the Chamber is hosting a new “Taste of Taos” event on Oct. 9. Join us that Sunday afternoon on the Plaza for tastes from our local restaurants, wineries and breweries. The Chamber invites you to into the Enchanted Circle through the pages of this magazine, and around the 87-mile loop that encompasses our communities of Questa, Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, Taos, Taos Pueblo and the Taos Ski Valley to see beautiful views of the mountains in summer and early autumn.

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

Wanda Lucero

The Chamber is dedicated to creating a community of possibilities and opportunities for those new to Taos and lifelong Taoseños. Our slogan of “Taos County Chamber of Commerce Makes Business Better” is guiding our efforts to include all businesses and individuals in an enhanced life in Taos County. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Please visit our website at taoschamber.com for member events and current information.

Welcome and enjoy our wonderful Taos County!

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

Executive Director Taos County Chamber of Commerce

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Live Taos . . . . . Now!

Seasons change….so do your real estate needs!

We recognize the importance of changes in your lifestyle, so when it is time to buy or sell, call us.

“Pairings w/Beth & Meg”

If these softly sculpted walls could talk, they would speak of the artistic history of days gone by. Natalie Goldberg’s former studio will inspire your creativity! Grid-tied, 1B/1B Earthship home on 1.44 acres, kiva in bedroom, woodstove in the living room, mature landscaping on drip irrigation on-demand water heater, views, low utility bills. Handy to town yet rural location.

A perfect vacation retreat or full time residence at an affordable price.

Offered at $197,900, MLS #98367

This contemporary, light filled Prairie House is a blend of traditional form and modern function. The lines of the home reflect the subtle rolling landscape of the mesa and take advantage of unobstructed views in all directions. 2B/2½B, 4 car attached heated garage, chef’s kitchen, gracious dining room open to a walled patio w/an outdoor fireplace, a bright living room, media room/office w/built in shelving and soft mud walls, spa w/pool and sauna.

A terrific value at $599,000, MLS #98435

La Vida Dulce. We think a Sauterne is the perfect pairing with this property. This wine is smooth, creamy and SWEET like the essence of this 1B/1B casita on an in-town lot zoned to accommodate another building… studio, workshop or another home?? Utilities include well share, town sewer, natural gas, electric and telephone. A refreshingly delicious property. Dessert is Served!

Offered at $238,000, MLS #98240

Tried and True - This home pairs poetically with a full bodied Syrah. Like the wine this property is lush and textural with spicy, earthy and savory tones. Property features include 2B/1B, 1B/1B guest suite, 2 open kitchens, skylights, pale plastered interior walls, greenhouse, passive solar and pumice construction on 1 ac of irrigated land.

Bring your gardening skills and horses.

Enjoy Taos tradition, nature and get swept away by the breathtaking views.

Offered at $315,000

LAND LISTINGS In Town- Desirable in-town .26 lot surrounded by a stucco wall on a quiet street, in walking distance to the Plaza. There is a well on the property to be used for landscaping purposes only, AND water rights. Town services and utilities at the lot. Offered @ $175,000 MLS #98622 In- Town- Big, buildable .91 ac in- town view lot in an established neighborhood on a paved street with utilities at the lot or very nearby. Zoned R-4. Convenient to shopping, hospital and schools. Offered @ $165,000 MLS #92430 Hospital Area- This convenient 1 acre lot in the Hospital area has beautiful, open views, a level building site with town water, natural gas, electric and telephone at the lot or near by. Far enough from the maddening crowd, but close enough to enjoy the show! Offered @ $95,000 MLS #98353 Arroyo Seco-Wide open spaces and views to match! 3 acres with water rights, utilities at the lot and reasonable restrictive covenants, make an easy and convenient parcel to build your dream house. Located between town and the ski valley. Offered @ $330,000 MLS #98592 Stakeout Area- Oh, what a SITE. This prime 2.91 acre parcel looks out over Taos Valley, the Rio Grande Gorge and over to San Antonio Mountain. Mature Pinon and Junipers provide privacy and sanctuary. The topography varies from level to gentle slope to a few steep sections, allowing for easy and interesting buiding sites. Some road work has been done. This is an area where the deer and the elk roam! Offered @ $110,000 MLS #97073 Taos Canyon - Private ridge top acreage. Big Views, Big Trees, Big Sky and Wildlife. Perfect for off-grid living. Property could be split with County approval.

22.91 acres offered @ $158,000 MLS#94927 Tune Drive- 5 acres of gently rolling land convenient to the Manby Hot Springs, town, the ski valley and lands west. Maintained private road. Restrictions allow this lot to be split into 2– 2 1/2 acre parcels. Enjoy wide open vistas from sun up to sun down. Offered @ $110,000 MLS #96110 Carson -Peaceful, private and large parcel without restrictions. 71.5 acre parcel with gentle variations of topography. Spectacular 360 degree views of wide open spaces with beautiful blue, sunny skies and starry skies at night. Arroyo Aquaje de la Petaca runs through the property and power is nearby. Offered at $67,950 MLS #93259 West Gorge Bridge Area- 19.9 rolling acres in a sea of sagebrush with big open views. This lot is within the self sustaining Cielito Azul Subdivision with well maintained gravel roads and only 30 minutes from town. Time to be Green?? Offered @ $20,000 MLS #96102

Beth Pittman & Meg Scherrer

575.758.0011 www.vivataosrealty.com 229B Camino de la Placita In the John Dunn Shops Parking Area

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Properties are like fine wines - spicy, seductive, robust and full of the characteristic flavors of the region.

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

Call us for a showing of these great values.

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!

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1283 MESA VISTA Sweet, comfortable, efficient adobe home with studio casita in a good location convenient to both town and the Ski Valley Road. The main house has a large master bedroom with a kiva fireplace and attached sunroom. There is an additional bonus room (office or small bedroom). The open living room, kitchen area has lots of light with south facing windows for excellent solar gain along with a kiva fireplace. The studio casita is 390 sq ft and has an excellent rental history. The home is private with fencing and an adobe wall enclosing the yard/garden area which has mature fruit, pinon and juniper trees. . MLS 97973 Asking $279,000

NEW LISTING

VERY COMFORTABLE and clean end unit which dead ends at the river. This unit has expansive views in all directions. The river is just a few steps from your front door. The lower unit is a studio with a fireplace and a bathroom. The upper unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths plus a sleeping loft, full kitchen, dining area, and living room with fireplace. Townhouse sleeps 12. There is also a deck outside the dining area that overlooks the river and has mountain views. This is an end unit that includes a large parking area and adjacent .15 ac lot with river frontage. Fully Furnished.

Close to fishing, hiking, skiing. MLS 98661 Asking $238,900

NEW LISTING

COLORFUL ADOBE HOME WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Authentic adobe home with a floor plan true to its historic architecture on 2 private acres. Two bedrooms 2 baths. Large wood stove in grand hallway and kiva fireplace in living room. Radiant heat in the bedrooms. Vigas and latillas throughout as well as brick paver flooring. Adobe wall adorned with the perfect shade of Taos Blue gates. A generous courtyard of flagstone. Property also has a detached 2 car carport. 1820 square feet of peace and quiet with spectacular mountain views. Cool adobe in the summer and warm adobe in the winter. MLS 98638 Asking $349,900

2.92 ACRES IN TOWN

GREAT LOCATION with mountain views located in town, with utilities at the lot line and water rights. Year round access off paved road. The property is completely fenced and can be subdivided into 3 parcels: Two 1 acre parcels and one parcel of .92 acres. MLS 97098 Asking $174,900

CANON CONDO

SELLER EXTREMELY MOTIVATED!! Beautiful custom 2 bdrm condo with foothill views and cool Canon breezes. Separate living areas with 2 kiva fireplaces, vigas in the ceilings, tile flooring, radiant heat. Make yourself at home in the oversized Master Suite with kiva fireplace, jetted bathtub for two, and private courtyard that opens out to rolling hills with prairie grasses. Upstairs bdrm & bath with Artist’s studio space and plenty of natural light.

MLS 94302 Asking $169,000

NEW LISTING IN TOWN

VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS. From the patio you have mountain, valley and foothill views as well as sunset views. This home sits on a ridge overlooking Colonias Valley. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, and a very large sunroom which provides passive solar heat gain. There is a flagstone courtyard patio, a fenced yard and 1 acre of land. Property was recently converted to natural gas. Easy year round access off paved road and only 15 minutes to town. Skiing, fishing, golfing, and hiking are all close by. MLS 98458 Asking $269,000

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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 $939,000 taosnewmexico.com/sandoval/

NEW LISTING

COSTILLA RIVER FRONTAGE Spacious and recently remodeled 3375 sq ft home with 4 bed/4 bath on 11.97 acres in the pristine & stunningly beautiful Amalia Valley.

3 acequias for irrigation and approx 1200 ft river frontage with excellent trout fishing. Just down the road from Valle Vidal. MLS #97749 $450,000

NEW LISTING

HISTORIC DISTRICT Rare downtown Taos, mixeduse investment opportunity. Beautifully restored building, located just a few blocks north of Taos Plaza directly across from Taos Art Museum/Fechin House, in the heart of the downtown historic and tourism retail sector. Currently operating as an art gallery, this property offers investors a variety of opportunities.

MLS #98202 $850,000

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NEW LISTING

3 ACRES WEIMER FOOTHILLS Knockout of a home with unbeatable views! 3 Bed/2.5 Bath impeccably constructed & maintained home on 3 very private acres, in the midst of forested Weimer Foothills. Amenities include gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces, luxury baths, lot of built-ins, heated outside studio and superb outdoor living spaces. MLS #97947 $775,000

NEW LISTING

MIRANDA CANYON Territorial style 2000 sq ft 4 bed/3 bath home in a charmed secluded setting. Bordering Pueblo land, the 2.29 acres are lush & farm friendly, with a year round stream and great Taos Valley and mountain views. Includes, garage, greenhouse, 1000 gallon underground cistern and treehouse!!! taosdreamhouse@squarespace.com. MLS 98581 $429,000

LOVELY & SPACIOUS 4 bed/2.5 bath home in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Taos, close to schools, shopping & movie theater. Well-maintained 1880 sq ft split floor plan home w/ 2 car garage on a sizable .25 acre lot. Features include wood flooring, vigas, radiant floor heat fenced back yard.

MLS #97911 $399,000

NEW LISTING

RIO EMBUDO FRONTAGE. Magical 7.3 acre property in the quaint village of Dixon with almost 1,000’ frontage on the sparkling Embudo River. The 2000+ sq. ft. 3 bed/1 bath home is very livable but in need of some TLC. This former orchard has huge acequias to keep the land irrigated.

MLS#97580 $397,000

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. “OWNER FINANCING!” MLS#97057 $387,000

VILLAS DE SUENOS 2 bed/2 bath 1225 sq ft condo located in a park-like setting on Dolan St. Quality adobe construction with open floor plan & upscale finishes that include granite counter tops, fine cabinetry, high ceilings with vigas, “diamond finish” plaster, in-floor radiant heat, skylights & Kiva style fireplace. Short term rental with great income history. MLS #98052 $314,000

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Lease Type: Month to Month MLS # 97687 (Commercial) & MLS # 97817 (Residential) Asking $995,000 MLS # 96820 $575,000

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Call uswith for more home also has a formal living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 kiva# fireplaces, open kitchen, and best, a spacious family MLS 96846 $149,000 entertainment/game room, with covered portal, great for family barbecues. Come see why this home will delight you and provide a respite from your busy world.

MLS # 98256 $399,000

Excellent HWY visibility is the first best attribute of this really great commercial building, just across from Albertson’s shopping center.anyone The 1.34 acre parcel is lots huge and will accommodate juston Choose of these beautiful and design your dream house Blueberry about anyHill. commercial use with over 150 ft of HWY frontage and access to Calvary Rd too. The building hosts an open reception MLS # 87522 B-3 Piedra Vista Rd (1 ac) $69,000 area, a large glass conference room, 5 private offices, kitchen MLS # 87521 B-4 Piedra Vista Rd ( 1 ac) $69,000 area,# staging/fax area, and large(1storage/work room. Spacious, MLS 87527 B-5 Piedra VistaaRd ac) $79,000 with#abundant naturalVista light throughout, this would make a great MLS 94181 Chamisa (1.25 ac) $85,000 work space for just about any professional or retail user.

MLS # 98165 $525,000

Car Garage, 2,979 Sq ft all on 2.94 acres. Call us today!

MLS##98526 Now $799,000 MLS 97589 $ 469,000

205 Ranchitos Rd, Taos

205 Ranchitos Rd, Taos

any room in the house. Back flagstone patio w/ fireplace along with front courtyard; both enclosed add outdoor living $65,000 space.

MLS # 96821 MLS # 98146 Now $329,000

improvements are on 1.34 acres of irrigated land with views of the Rio Grande. Property adjoins BLM Land and cliffs of Pilar.

MLS# 97060 $425,000 MLS # 98119 $525,000

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Snow bear @ TSV

Supremely el saltao

Tucked into the Ranchos Valley is a treasure to be found. Step into an oasis of fruit trees, verdant fields, and the meeting of two flowing rivers, the Rio Chiquito and the Little Rio Grande. You have municipal water in addition to a 200’ well, plus irrigation rights. Oversee this lovely paradise from the bright and airy, Territorial home with a wrap around, covered, portal. This spacious home offers Pumice-Crete construction, heated wide-plank pine floors, high end appliances, kiva fireplace, Pella windows, and tall ceilings with exposed, wooden beams. The Located within the private of theMaster Huggett Estate is a stunning upstairs is acommunity dedicated This luxury unit is furnished for comfort, warmth and style by a very 5.39 acre Suite parcel ready for your dream hacienda. loft with a full bath, and aWonder through these hands on management team that takes care of all the details. Located ingwell maintained country to thisAcross site and the slope side just below the day care center at TSV. Check out our fees and Trexroads deck. theend of a cul-du-sac, for List maximumprivate w the rental history of this unit and compare. You will not be disappointed. privacy. Walkpatio, throughisa pine juniper forest onto large e flagstone theand Guest N Unit is turnkey with great amenities, sweet views and income when you open areas with sweeping of theand entire Taos Valley. Visits to the Quarters with avistas full bath heated are not visiting yourself. Unit comes fully furnished. 1,000 sq ft. with 2 quaint village of Arroyo Secoisforthe morning floors.

Attached 1,200coffee, sq. ft.lunch or dinner, are just Bdrms & 2 Baths, 25” cathedral ceilings, river rock (gas) fireplace, traver- minutes away.

Call us to see why this is unique and not for the faint of heated, studio/workshop/3 car garageshower with recessed lighting, reinforced tine marble, Jacuzzi tub, European panels, open concept living. 3 walls, full utilities and 10’ ceilings. View the entire Property wired for high speed internet and electricity. separate for moreBonuses rental potential.

Onansite washer & dryer, ranch from aentrances wall of windows. include: underground roothot cellar,heart. a barn with 2 horse stables, 2 flagstone patios onetub, withstorage, a built inparking. fire pit. Wonderfully unique in many ways. Call us for a tour or additional details.

MLS # 95984 $579,000 MLS# 92014 $299,900 $725,000

Perfectly Perched trail Padilla

Competitive Service

Competitive Service

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

10+ Ac Arroyo beautiful Des Seco montes

Sweet lot bordering the Taos Pueblo lands which are to the west. Easy access in and out and ready to build. Views Located off Hwy 230, close to the lovely town of Arroyo Seco & the areworld a given but these are really long and spectacular in all famous Taos Ski Valley, this stunning parcel is worth taking a directions. ride to Arroyo Seco, and look. This A sitequick has beautiful & unobstructed views20 of minutes the Sangrewill de getCristo you Mountains. to TSV orPlenty the Town of Taos limits.

Comes with of options and no restrictions make thisaa nice investment parcel.

Property irrigated fordirections agricultural or use, horses or farm well share too!

Worth a look.

Call for more info. environment. easier! Build MLS # 98478 A really sweet piece and access couldn’t be $199,500

your dream home & barn for your horses! Call John for more information & to view this truly spectacular land in Des Montes.

MLS # 96479 MLS # 95220

1.38 ac 2.77 ac

$99,000 $199,000

ing List w e N Wow beautiful 2+ acres AND a well share! This parcel is easy to access from 2 roads and is ready for your new This little gem will surprise you. Well maintained inside and out this well hacienda. Awesome views of Taos Mountain, the entire constructed little abode is move-in ready. Set in a quiet spot the house range to the north, and town and the Picuris peaks to the sits off to one side of a large beautiful green field. Lots of room for south. us forordetails or a plat.greenhouse. The home has a anotherCall dwelling a big agricultural MLS # 98472 $65,000 fireplace and large windows in the living area, a country kitchen with open area, recently plastered walls, wood floors and bedroom with shared bath. Mud room too. There are 1400 sf of out buildings that needs a little love...but could be usable. This is worth a look. Call us for a tour.

MLS # 96764

John Cancro # 13374 & Lisa Cancro # 17832

John & Lisa Cancro

$879,000

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ing List w Ne Perfectly Perched. High on a bluff this lots sits pretty with a commanding view of the entire mountain range to the north, and thecommunity twinklingwith lights of town to theGently south.

The orientation Great upscale homes. sloping hills feature specreally creates feel of wide open space, andOnly the super tacular views ofa mountains to the north and east. a shorteasy distance to the Rio means Grande Gorge. andnew horsehacienda trails in thenow! area. access this lotNumerous is ready hiking for your Pueblo adobe and territorial homes are featured in the community. A Most of the surrounding lots have been built so this will be a variety of building sites exist on this wonderful lot. Horses are allowed. A finishing touch. Call usthe for home a tourofand nice opportunity to build youradditional dreams. information.

MLS # 98429 $79,000 MLS # 94437 Lot 2 12 + Acres $144,000 MLS # 94438 Lot 4 12 + Acres $144,000

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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 MLS# 91264 .......Unit 102 .........$399,000 ............1BR MLS# 91268 .......Unit 302 .........$499,900 ............2BR MLS# 91270 .......Unit 402 .........$439,000 ............1BR

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 MLS# 97617...Unit 305....$349,000....1BR/1BA

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 # 92137...$159,000................ .76 acre MLS # 92139...$159,000................ .77 acre MLS # 92140...$199,000................ 1.8 acres MLS # 92135...$ 99,000................ .46 acre

WELL BUILT MOUNTAIN HOME

Step out the door of this world-class vacation home into an Alpine paradise offering year-round recreation. Hiking trails beckon and legendary Taos Ski Valley is just a mile up the road. This magical three-story residence has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on the second floor as well as an open kitchen/ living room and a huge master suite with bath on the top floor, both with decks. The first floor is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath fully equipped rental or guest quarters or would make a great office or studio. Both the main house and rental radiate warmth and western charm with a wood stove upstairs and a gas log stove downstairs. Ski, hike, fish or bask in the sun on the deck with a good book. After a full day of adventure, soak in the hot tub under the stars with the aspens rustling in the background or the moonlight bouncing off the mountain snow. DirecTV, satellite internet and a new way of life. MLS # 97944 ......... $699,000......... 5BR / 3BA

SNOW BEAR CONDOMINIUMS

Upscale SKI IN - SKI OUT Condominium in TAOS SKI VALLEY. Featuring a Modern but Rustic Decor stimulated with OUTSTANDING VIEWS. This unit features a living/ bedroom combination and an additional separate bedroom. LOW HOA DUES that Includes a hot tub, parking and shuttle. Established Rental Program already in place. Check out prices of other ski in-ski out condo’s and see our VALUE!

MLS # 98025...........$199,000.........2BR/2BA ACT CONTR MLS # 92014..............$299,000...........2BR/2BA UNDER

EDELWEISS LODGE AND SPA TAOS SKI VALLEY’S PREMIER SKI-IN/SKI-OUT CONDOMINIUMS

Only one luxurious 2BR Unit is 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 SOLD! MLS# 97871...3BR/3BA...$965,000 SOLD!

ELEGANT HOME IN TAOS

Upscale SKI IN SKI OUT Condo! Great Views of the RIVER & SLOPES. River sound is magical. Great floor plan, Affordable dues, Brand NEW Roof, Jacuzzi Bath Tub, Wood Stove, Steam Shower, COVERED PARKING! Good rental history.

Upscale Remodeled home that is literally, JUST LIKE BRAND NEW! Comes with a FULL 1 Year Warranty!!

Taos Mountain Builders, has replaced EVERYTHING in an EXTENSIVE Remodel! All plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fixtures, roof, windows, etc., are NEW! Featuring; Granite Counter Tops, Stainless , Whirlpool, Appliances, Custom Carpentry & Much Much More!

MLS # 97126 ........ $479,000......... 2BR & 2BA

MLS # 97900 ......... $390,000......... 3BR / 2BA

LAKE FORK CONDO

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“Just as no two houses are alike, no two clients are alike.Your goals and concerns are as individual as you are, and they matter. If you’re ready for extraordinary service, call me, Page Sullivan.”

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Magical El Mirador Hacienda

Stately Historic Compound in Arroyo Seco

Extraordinary 4BR/3BA/4100sf custom home on 10.10 acres has exceptional views, multiple outdoor living spaces, regulation tennis court, & landscaping beyond compare.

7BR/7BA & 7780sf comprise 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 98103

MLS 97824

$1,450,000

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$1,799,000

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Idyllic Arroyo Seco Setting

Vista Linda Home with Spectacular Gardens

2BR/1BA/1278sf main house plus 1BR/1BA casita, both substantially renovated, on 8.29 fenced and cross-fenced irrigated acres surrounded by majestic mountains. Priced below appraised value.

2BR/2BA/1602sf home on 1.27 acres. Fab outdoor living areas, including courtyards, gardens, & water features. Attached two-car carport. 288sf greenhouse!

MLS 98503

MLS 98621

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$435,000

Blueberry Hill

Town of Taos

Town of Taos

3BR/2BA/1933sf adobe home on 1.017 ridgetop acres with attached one-car garage. Flagstone floors, viga ceilings, gated back patio, fantastic views, five minutes to historic Taos Plaza.

2BR/3BA/2300sf adobe built circa 1920, remodeled 2006, on 0.45 acres in the Taos Historic District. Rich in character & style.

Outer courtyard & four interior courtyards.

3BR/2BA/1750sf home of block construction on 0.17 acres in the historic district’s Sierra Vista neighborhood. Charming mid-century construction, super location. Walk to Plaza!

MLS 98232

MLS 96952

MLS 98199

$375,000

$550,000

$315,000

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Pot Creek

Vegas de Taos

Vegas de Taos

Comfortable sunlit 4BR/2.5BA/2287sf home with fantastic studio (terrific guesthouse potential) & river frontage on two sides. Set on 1.3 acres in a highly desirable, archaeologically rich area.

3BR/2BA/1866sf pumice home on 0.33 acres in popular intown subdivision. Sunny entryway, huge great room, large yard, oversized attached two-car garage.

4BR/2BA/1774sf main house with 1BR/1BA/1000sf guesthouse & detached 2-car garage on 0.55 in-town acres. Xeriscaping, fenced backyard, abundant outdoor living areas.

MLS 98198

MLS 98215

MLS 98713

$325,000

$380,000

$468,000

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Talpa

Taos Canyon

Ranchos de Taos

Two-story 2BR/2BA/1939sf main house & 1BR/1BA/576sf guesthouse/studio on 1.5 grassy acres with acequia rights, fruit trees. Sweet outdoor living areas. Taos horse country!

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!

Beautiful 1.773-acre plot of land ideal for gardening. Previously certified as organic. Water rights, wide-open views, fenced.

Bonus: a 3BR/1.5BA mobile home is in place.

MLS 98203

MLS 98636

MLS 98425

$495,000

$135,000

$105,000

Los Cordovas

Pilar

Upper Colonias

4BR/4BA/2952sf split-level home with attached 2-car garage on 2 acres with water rights. Stunning free-standing fireplace with copper hood, two master suites, landscaping, views.

2BR/1BA/1300sf adobe, block, & frame home on 0.9 gorgeous acres with water rights. Original structure dates back to 1788 but home has all modern conveniences.

3BR/2BA/2100sf adobe on 1.17 acres with front & back courtyards, attached 2-car garage with extra studio/office space, upscale fixtures & finishes. Great views.

MLS 98714

MLS 98603

MLS 97950

$469,000

$219,000

$510,000

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CASA DE LOS COLORES – This Blueberry Hill home takes its name from the brightly colored tiled courtyard designed by nationally renowned ceramic artist, Shel Neymark. The front courtyard and the corresponding back patio and portal with pergola and hot tub area provide landscaped outdoor living rooms perfect for relaxing or entertaining and the views of the mountains are spectacular! The extra spacious and gracious living room with lovely fireplace brings the views inside.

Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and room for several chefs has an adjoining sitting area for family and friends to gather. Oversized private master suite with kiva fireplace and three additional bedrooms with two baths complete the floor plan. This is definitely your dream house with easy access to town and Taos Ski Valley as the perfect vacation home or full time residence! MLS#98677 $895,000 CALL JUDY BUCK WIDE OPEN SPACES – The most spectacular views from this custom built adobe home overlooking the Rio Pueblo and surrounded by mountain vistas!! The 3 bedroom 3 bath home boasts attention to detail everywhere with radiant heat in the saltillo tile floors, private separate master suite, and a sweeping portal facing the river below and Pueblo Land beyond. The 26 acre parcel is home to many birds, bighorn sheep and abundant wildlife---an oasis in the high desert just perfect for getting away from it all. It is a fisherman’s dream and bring your horses too!! CALL JUDY MLS #98443 $750,000

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ANDREA FROST 575-770-2060 andee@taosnet.com

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Land, Lots of Land!

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MLS 97943 Acres: 33.68 $33,000

Only 35 minutes to Taos!

Starry Skies Above!

Blueberry Hill MLS 96572 Acres: 2.90 $89,000

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UPPER COLONIAS Spacious 3BR/3BA home in desirable neighborhood. Great floor plan, all the right southwestern features, stunning mountain views.

Convenient to town and ski valley, ideal primary residence or vacation getaway. Priced to sell! Call for details and a showing. MLS 98328 $485,000 CALL JAN!

TOWN Absolutely perfect 2 BR/2 BA home on peaceful dead-end street. Completely remodeled, lovely shade trees, walk to everything! If you’ve been waiting for a wonderful in-town home, don’t miss this one! MLS 98684 $523,000 Call JAN or TERRY (575)770-3219

TOWN Immaculate 3BR/1BA artist’s home, meticulously maintained. Oversized lot with irrigation rights, large attached studio/workshop, sweet garden.

Wonderful in-town location with a country feel. Call for a showing! MLS 98376 $325,000 CALL JAN

DELIGHTFUL DOME HOME

LA BUENA VIDA

CHARMING CONDO

D UCE RED

D UCE RED

LOWER COLONIAS Sweet 2BR/2BA home with panoramic views. Light and bright, thoughtfully designed for easy living. Peace and quiet only minutes from town and ski valley. MLS 98176 $175,000 CALL JAN!

MARIPOSA RANCH

TOWN 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 $110,000 CALL JAN!

TAOS CANYON

D UCE RED

UPPER COLONIAS Bright spacious 2BR/2BA condo at Quail Ridge Casas! Great location between town & ski valley. Ideal for vacation or full time living. MLS 97905 $155,000 CALL JAN!

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB

D UCE RED

DES MONTES 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. Easy access to town and Taos Ski Valley. MLS 94392 $229,000 CALL JAN!

TAOS CANYON The Rio Fernando runs through this two acre parcel on Highway 64 between Taos and Angel Fire. Views up the Tienditas Valley, excellent southern exposure. Electric power at building site. MLS 93494 $55,000 CALL JAN!

COUNTRY CLUB Three acre lot in beautiful Taos Country Club Subdivision. Build your dream home here and enjoy the panoramic views. Intelligent covenants protect your investment. Only minutes from town. MLS 94914 $119,000 CALL JAN!

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BUILD ‘EM AND THEY WILL BE SOLD. REALTOR PROFILE | STAN HARRELL, MONTE VERDE REAL ESTATE

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By Andy Dennison ince its inception, the economy in Angel Fire has primarily been about construction and real estate.

Most of the transplants who found their way into the Moreno Valley in the past 40 years did one or the other — with plenty of time to ski in between.

Stan Harrell, owner and qualifying broker for Monte Verde Realty, was no exception. After growing up in cotton country near Lubbock, and spending family summers at a cabin in Tres Ritos near Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Harrell migrated to Angel Fire in 1972.

“I came to learn to ski, and I was a liftee for the winter,” Harrell said. “I moved to ski patrol and skied every day for another eight, nine years. Then I had to promise my feet I wouldn’t put them in those crazy orange Lange [ski boots] anymore.”

It was about then that Harrell also realized he wasn’t going to make a living at construction. “I wasn’t fast enough pounding nails,” he said, so he turned to real estate. A good friend, Bob Bright, had opened Monte Verde Realty in 1976 but was soon ready to retire.

So Harrell got his broker’s license in 1980 and began training with Bright.

“I always liked sales,” Harrell said. “In real estate, it got you outside because you had to go check on the properties.”

It was pretty quiet in Angel Fire in those days. Harrell said there were about 17 homes and 12 condos when he first arrived. In the mid-1980s, the savingsandloan

industry blew up, and the federal Resolution Trust Corp. took over the real estate assets of Angel Fire Resort. Unable to do much selling, Harrell took a job with Taos appraiser Mark Cowan — and it was during that time that he found out he could make a living in the farm and ranch end of the business.

“No one was doing it at that time,” Harrell said. “I liked acreage, probably in part because of where I grew up in West Texas, and I could deal with the good ol’ boys who owned it around here.”

From there, Harrell built his expertise in farm and ranch real estate “step by step.” He worked with veterans in the area and got introduced to the players in the Colfax County market. At that time, the younger generation of the old legacy ranches wasn’t much interested in ranching.

And, many large corporations that had bought Western ranchland for an investment were shedding them, such as Pennzoil selling Vermejo Park Ranch to media mogul Ted Turner.

As farming and ranching lost its economic appeal, the “recreational ranch” became the norm in the Moreno Valley and the surrounding area. Families with money to invest typically purchased about 2,000 acres or less and used them primarily as a second or vacation home, and as a fishing and hunting mecca.

“I think people need an investment today that is less volatile than the stock market, and they can also come up and enjoy their investment,” said Harrell. “Ranchers can’t afford to work these smaller properties, plus up here at elevation, they only bring up yearlings to graze in the summer. There aren’t many calf-cow operations because of the winters.”

Selling ranch land takes expertise not only in the value of the land and its structures, but also dealing with agricultural status, water rights and grazing leases, and the status of domestic wells and septics on the property. Some of the most valuable assets of ranch and farm land in Northern New Mexico are the elk permits, which are limited by the state and vary from property to property.

“The elk population has risen quite a bit in the last 20 years, so those elk tags are more valuable,” Harrell said.

Harrell and Monte Verde Realty have been around more than 35 years now, helping people buy and sell farm and ranch land in the Colfax County area.

“It’s about matching properties to people’s needs,” said Harrell, 66, who takes advantage of the seasonality of his business to take four months off a year.

“I love it and plan to continue, but it’s not a business for everyone. It takes a long time to put buyer and seller together and to build up a clientele to sustain you,” Harrell added. “Most of my deals come from referral around the Moreno Valley and I appreciate that.”

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Peter A. Lora

225 Kit Carson Road

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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. $479,000 MLS #93550 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3076231

CHARMING SOUTHWESTERN - 2BR/2BA on 1 acre w/ fine views of Taos Mtn and desert sunsets. In-floor radiant heat + wood stove. Open floor plan, stained concrete floors. Refrigr, washer, dryer included. About 6 miles south of Taos center. Cute starter family home or perfect for downsizing couple! $195,000 MLS #98598 http://view.paradym.com/3854948

INCOME PROPERTY - Excellent 3-unit property about 5 miles south of Taos center. All three units are 1BR/1BA, 640 sq. ft. with natural gas space heaters, stack washer/dryer. Each apartment has a deck off second floor with wonderful valley & mountain views. Off-street parking. Well-maintained.

Stable occupancy. $299,000 MLS #98471

5BR/3BA HOME IN TOWN - Lots of Taos charm in this 3,159 sq. ft. home. Vibrant colors, 2 fireplaces upstairs deck. Terrific location near Taos Plaza on quiet street. ½-acre lot w/ gardens, trees, courtyard. Garage + workshop. Zoning would permit guest house or lot split. $595,000 MLS #98132 http://view.paradym.com/3807316

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, $469,000 MLS #97194

BEAUTIFUL 4BR ADOBE - Great floor plan in this 2,382 sq. ft. almost-new home. Wood-burning stove for cozy warmth, low energy bills. Covered patio w/ courtyard. Heated 2-car garage, plenty of storage space. Fine mtn views! $439,000 MLS #98149 http://view.paradym.com/3807410

RARE LAND IN TOWN - Beautiful 2 acres in prime residential area only 0.3 mile from Taos Plaza! On a quiet dead-end street with all upscale homes around it. Gorgeous valley land with fine views. Seller financing is possible! One fabulous home site, or can split to a max. of 3 lots. $475,000 MLS #95273 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=3345910

FREE-STANDING 2BR/2BA CONDO – Comfortable & elegant 1,600 sq. ft. close to Town. Like-new with upscale finishes. Kiva FP, granite countertop, air conditioning. Walled courtyard w/ covered patio.

Attached heated 2-car garage. Low HOA fees.

Like a single-family home! $389,000 MLS #98169

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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MAMMOTH MILL’S ERIC HOFFMANN

QUESTIONS

BY ANDY DENNISON | PHOTO BY KATHARINE EGLI

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What is your background?

I was born back East but grew up in Iowa. I have a background in financial management and consulting, but I’ve always had a hand in construction. In Iowa, I worked on Victorian mansions that are handcrafted and intricate and beautiful.

2

How did you get to Angel Fire?

We came 16 years ago. My wife Jen and I have always loved the mountains. She was born in South Dakota and I skied a lot in Colorado.

So when we were looking for a place to invest in, we found a National Geographic magazine on the best ski resorts in America and Taos was in there. We came out, looked around for property, and found Angel Fire. I started out right away in construction.

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How did Mammoth Mill get started?

Something has drawn me to log homes. They were like Victorian homes in their beauty and craftsmanship. So we moved out here specifically to built log homes. I had a manual that I read cover to cover, and we came to put that to practical use. There was an existing mill in Eagle Nest where someone had built a turning lathe to mill logs. It didn’t work out for them, so we took it over and created Mammoth Mill. I guess the name came because we could mill 15-inch diameter logs, which are pretty big. Our first project was for a ownerbuilder who was building a log home.

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You have to supply your mill with logs.

Where do you get them?

There’s lots of thinning going on in the forests around here for fire protection. So our loggers supply us with that. Plus, it’s cool that we are helping the forests be sustainable, giving the forests some extra love and care – and we’ve actually created a market for thinned trees.

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Engelmann spruce — why that species?

Engelmann spruce is beautiful material, already quite dry and it’s not going to waste.

When I worked in Taos Ski Valley, we dropped a lot of standing dead Engelmann. While the Douglas fir would often split when it hit the ground, the Engelmann spruce just bounced. Strong.

And it’s got great grain.

6

You are a design-build company.

Walk us through how a project evolves.

I start with a lot of questions. What’s your dream? What style do you like? Is this a vacation cabin or a future home? I show a lot of pictures from magazines of other homes. Or I have them take photos of homes they see and like. Then we talk about square footage and layout and come up with a budget. Surprisingly enough, I’m often talking them into a smaller size because I understand investments and future value.

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What technology do you use to help design a house?

We have a 3D CAD program that gives a 3D look at the house, gives the client perspectives and comes up with a cut list. I think I’m taking contracting to a new level because you truly know what you’re getting before construction starts.

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Describe what goes on at your mill in Eagle Nest.

With a 15-inch lathe, we do a lot of round milling, plus different profiles for logs like square, rectangular, dovetail corners. It’s a specialty mill that can produce corbels, custom trim, vigas, that sort of thing — with a finish cut against the grain that raises the grain beautifully. We can cut 24-by-20-inch beams up to 40 feet long. We mill for ourselves and for other contractors.

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How’s the log home market been?

We’ve put up about 20 log homes around the Moreno Valley and some 15 in other states. We do quite a bit of remodeling on existing homes, such as putting on log siding that we mill ourselves. The neat thing is that log homes are so beautiful that they appeal to more and more people. That translates into a value for their home that is substantial.

Mammoth Mill & Log Homes Co. 3465 Mountain View Blvd.

P.O. Box 985 Angel Fire, NM 87710 (575) 377-6966 mountainmill.com

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Walk to the Plaza

Downtown living is easy from this light and bright home on Valverde Street. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home features vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces and an open floorplan leading to the large outdoor deck with views of the mountains.

The downstairs section of this split level home has two bedrooms, a family room and an extra room that is already plumbed for heat and water. The family room opens to more outdoor living with a lovingly tiered garden and a grassy area below. On its own private well with room for gardening. There’s plenty of parking at this downtown location, including a two-car garage and a carport. Walk to the plaza, farmers market, library, restaurants, the Ashram, Fechin House, TCA, Kit Carson Park and all the galleries and shops. It’s all about that downtown lifestyle and strolling to the Plaza!

MLS# 97989

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Vista Linda Custom Home

Reduced to $396,000

Bells, Whistles and Views Galore are featured in this formal 3BD/2BA/ 2CG custom home with stunning views. Upscale kitchen w/granite & stainless steel, travertine tile floors & baths. Fireplaces in the living room, master bedroom and even the outdoor covered portal.

MLS# 97948 Reduced to $429,000

Enjoy energy efficient “green” living from this 3BD/3BA downtown condo at Central Station. Just steps from Taos Plaza, this unit features crisp lines, fireplaces, skylights, upscale lighting and outdoor privacy.

MLS# 95152 Reduced to $329,900

Hondo Mesa

Delightful in Dixon

Immaculate and exceptionally maintained 3BD/2BA pueblo style home on five gorgeous acres with stunning mountain and sunset views. Fenced in Courtyard with a lovely fountain. RV hook-up all-ready in place. Fantastic workshop and carports. Really sweet spot and great area for your horses!

MLS# 98211 $250,000

Live and work in this historical building in the heart of Dixon just across from the Embudo Mission. GREAT gallery space with an attached one bedroom home. Dating back well over 100 years, it’s one of the few buildings that was a store, just in front of the old fire station.

MLS# 98662 $225,000

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Beautiful adobe custom home for sale.

Physical address is 77 A Sugar Lane in Lower Las Colonias. Sugar Lane is a county maintained road. This house is available for showing by appointment.

This three bedroom, two bath 1,789 sq. ft. Pueblo style adobe home was built by J.B. Rogers in 2001. Southwest features include vigas, 12 inch floor tiles, kiva fireplace, custom cabinets with granite counter-top and center island, hand made doors and a banco seat at the main entrance. The master bedroom has a gas stove, luxurious master bath with a clawfoot cast iron tub and slatetile shower. The heat system is radiant floor throughout from a cast iron boiler. Interior walls are exposed painted adobe and slick coat plaster. There are two portals with flagstone, single car carport, 240 foot latilla fence and landscaping. This home is on 1.34 acres in the Cerro Cresta Subdivision with a well share and road association. With great views of Taos Mountain, this house is 15 minutes to Taos Plaza and 20 minutes to Taos Ski Valley. This house is in excellent condition—remodel is not necessary!

$335,000

includes closing cost.

Per foot price is $187.

575-770-9909

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Iconic Hacienda in Des Montes Sanjay Poovadan Associate Broker

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This magnificent 8 bed, 8 bath, 15,000 sq. ft. hacienda in beautiful Des Montes on 12+ acres is a Taos icon. The scene of many memorable parties, fundraisers, and events over the years it is situated at the edge of a gentle rise on NM 230 giving you commanding views of Taos Mountain, & El Salto to the north & east, and the Truchas peaks to the south. Built in the 1980s

by Wolfgang Pogzeba it was extensively renovated in 1988/89 with old-world care & craftsmanship (by Paul Johnson - himself a Taos icon) using the skill of numerous Taos artisans. Just 15 min from Taos Ski Valley and 15 min from town this sumptuous home features two distinct wings, each with its own kitchen, 8 fireplaces, beautiful talavera tile work, custom carved cabinets, wrought iron railings & grills, imported Spanish tile floors, and patios and gardens on three sides. The indoor pool & in- ground hot tub face eastward across irrigated green fields to the dramatic Taos mountainscape. With 9 irrigated acres of some of the most desirable land in the area, you, your horses, your family and friends can settle into a life of gracious living.

MLS 98630 $2,950,000

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575-758-3275 225 Kit Carson Road

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COMMERCIAL IN PEÑASCO

TAOS FARM

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

Priced to sell.

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

MLS 97694 $229,000

MLS 96989 $875,000

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Spacious, light filled, warm & energy-efficient 2473 sq ft 2 bed/2bath adobe from the early 1900s in Ranchos. Extensively remodeled from the ground up by the owner craftsman, this home features lots of custom details: radiant floor heat, a well insulated pro-panel roof, a master suite with sitting room, and a large attached studio.

With apple, pear and wild cherry trees, and water rights on 0.72 ac, it also includes a 1000 sq ft adobe workshop/garage. a greenhouse and two car ports.

Large 3 bed/2 bath, 2393 sq ft log cabin on lush secluded 0.93 ac with seasonal stream, mature trees. Large master suite, greenhouse, office, sheds & fenced yard.

MLS 98734 $329,000

MLS 98688 $240,000

DEVELOPER’S SPECIAL

PIED-Á-TERRE

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

Additional lots available.

MLS 97005 $49,900

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Furnished turn-key pied-á-terre, near Plaza/Cids.

Easy rental with Saltillo tile, berber carpet and tile counters; off-street parking and on-site laundry.

Cute corner unit on second floor.

MLS 95766 $61,000

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

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

Best Taos Building Site Let us build your Taos dreamhouse!

Three acres, 450’ of National Forest frontage - and just ten minutes from Taos Plaza!

An incredible deal is yours - from the leading design/build team in Taos.

You’ll Never Find Land to Match This!

This site has it all: views, trees, solar gain, privacy, utilities, wellshare, and a 100,000 acre backyard!

Award-Winning Design for Your Dreamhouse

With well over 100 completed projects and forty years’ experience in Taos, Vishu Magee is well-qualified to create your dream house.

Great Savings with a Complete Design/Build Package This one-of-a-kind lot is discounted to $275,000 for a land-only purchase but we’ll go even lower with a design/build package.

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Quality Design and Construction

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Custom Style, Territorial Spanish Home

BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL TERRITORIAL HOME. 3436 SF, very spacious and high quality. 3 bdms/4 baths.

Impeccably maintained with many upgrades: steam bath, whirlpool, radiant floor & steam baseboard. Light & bright with nice observation deck to view Taos Mountain & incredible sunsets. Outside entertaining areas w/ private landscaped courtyard. $450,000 MLS #97961

Top-Notch Renovation

THIS ONE IS BETTER THAN NEW! 3 bdrm/2 bath with high-end custom finishes throughout. Open floor plan with remote upstairs Master suite. Unobstructed 360º views from private deck. See it today! $332,500 MLS# 98665

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HACIENDA DE LOS TORRES

By Cindy Brown | Photos by Katharine Egli

he story of the Hacienda de los Torres is one of deep roots, much pride and a family history that has endured for more than a century. It is the story of sons who have left and returned to see the incredible beauty of home with new eyes: appreciating sunsets, mountains, the enduring love of family and the value of history and tradition.

For more than 100 years there have been sheep grazing at the site in El Salto, outside of Arroyo Seco. Today, donkeys, ostriches, pigs, yaks and others join the sheep.

“The animals add a little bit of heart to the land,” says David Torres. “It would be lonely without them.”

Torres Family David and his brothers Joseph and Robert are the grandsons of Jose Onesimo Valentine “O.V.” Torres who built the hacienda in 1914. O.V. Torres was born in Tercio, Colorado, west of Trinidad on Valentine’s Day in 1892, and came to Northern New Mexico with his widowed mother, Josefa Martinez, who was from Arroyo Seco. Martinez married a sheep rancher named Nicholas Duran.

Working on the ranch, Torres learned about sheep, and by the age of 21 had his own herd. He married Ana Martinez in

1914 and the same year began construction on the hacienda home. The walls were built with adobe bricks made by hand.

The next year, a despensa — storage area — and privy were constructed. By the 1930s, Torres owned more than 200 acres in El Salto. He eventually became one of the largest land owners in Taos County, owning property in Tres Piedras and Chama.

A homestead cabin that was built to house shepherds in 1918 in Tres Piedras was moved to the hacienda in the 1940s and has been preserved with some of the original furnishings.

Ana Martinez and Torres had 11 children, all born at the hacienda.

The youngest of the boys, Luis, lived in the house with Bernice, his wife. David, Joseph and Robert are their sons. Luis passed away in 2003. Bernice still lives in the house, and with the help of her family, continues to run the ranch and honor the history of the hacienda and the Torres family. The Torres family traces their roots back to the Santa Maria, one of the ships that Christopher Columbus navigated to explore the new world.

Although Joseph Torres talks about working with his father and being raised at the hacienda with absolute respect, he acknowledges that growing up on a ranch, the focus wasn’t on its history, but on the work it takes to keep it running.

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was never “Itabout history, just work,” he says. Bernice Torres adds: “All three of my boys worked hard.

They were all so bright; so willing to help.” In addition to raising the three boys, Bernice also worked as a banker in Taos.

The family remembers when oldest son David was a baby, he rode on the tractor with their father in a wooden box for a crib. When they were young, all three of the boys sat behind their father on the tractor while he planted and plowed. By six or seven years old, all the boys were driving tractors themselves.

When the boys came home from school, there was a list of chores waiting for them — painting the barn, fixing fences, cutting thistles and picking apples. Joe remembers they were allowed to play outside at night, but they still had to get up at 6 a.m.

Joe studied agriculture and education at New Mexico State University and recently completed his master’s degree. He teaches agriculture, welding and metal fabrication at Taos High School and welding at the University of New Mexico-Taos, along with continuing to work as a rancher.

Bernice Torres describes him as her “right hand man.”

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The youngest brother, Dr. Robert Torres, lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his family, where he is the department chairman of agriculture at the University of Arizona.

Oldest brother David left Arroyo Seco and studied engineering.

He has worked for NASA and currently helps Samaritan’s Purse do relief work in times of disaster. “The most valuable education I had was right here in the back yard: work ethic, self-reliance, persistence and problem solving,” he said.

“School doesn’t teach you that.

This is where I learned a lot of life lessons. More education is just one tool in the toolbox.”

In his travels, he estimates that he has been to more than 150 countries, including remote Sudan and South America. He says wherever he goes, there is always someone who knows about Taos and its great beauty.

He didn’t really see that beauty until he returned to Arroyo Seco to visit his parents.

“I saw it in a totally different light,” he said. “I understood the value of my childhood — being able to run in the fields, know the neighbors and be around animals. We wanted that for our kids.” He and his wife, Kris, knew that this was the place they wanted to raise their children.

They built a house near the hacienda 20 years ago.

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Hacienda home The adobe walls of the original hacienda home are 18 inches thick. Its style is rather unusual for the area and has been identified as an American four-square plan house. It has a pitched roof covered with cedar shingles. The original house was about 1,500 square feet and the 40-foot well that was dug by hand can be seen near the house.

A massive entry gate welcomes visitors. It was built with golden yellow rocks from Las Vegas, New Mexico, and features a bell made from an old plow disc once used to till the soil.

In 1976, an addition of 2,400 square feet was added to the house. The addition is almost seamless from the outside, carrying the original lines of the house.

wanted “Ihigh cathedral ceilings and I got them,

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Bernice Torres said about the interior. There is a formal living and dining room on the first floor dominated by a rock wall fireplace made from green copper-oxide stones brought from Peñasco and marked by

the Torres brand in wrought iron. Luis designed and helped build the dining room table and elaborate mirrored hutch takes up most of a wall. Luis also designed the wooden accent details that are positioned over the doors and windows.

Although the ranch has maintained much of its historic use, it continues to evolve to meet the needs of the family.

Beginning in the 1920s, orchards of apple, cherry, pear and peach trees were planted. A gazebo was built in 1985 for the wedding of Kris and David Torres.

In 1997, one of the most dramatic additions were completed. Luis Torres had been fascinated with covered bridges since the time he was about 10 years old after seeing a postcard with such a bridge.

He told his mother that he would like to build one and she said “May God grant it to you.”

With the help of his family, Luis built the bridge from Douglas fir, mostly by hand and chainsaw in the summer of 1997. He dedicated it to his to his parents calling it “Ovana,” for O.V. and Ana. The bridge is 40 feet long and has been recognized as the only covered bridge in the state of New Mexico. It crosses Carrico Lake, named after Luis’s first granddaughter Carrico Ana Torres.

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oday the hacienda covers 55 acres and includes a family cemetery and metal sculptures made by Joe Torres and his son.

The property is served by three acequias and the lake is fed by a spring.

The original despensa is now used as a museum and houses some of the original tools used at the ranch, including supplies for canning and weaving and a hand-crank washing machine. There is a notebook of articles about the hacienda and important happenings gathered by the family.

The property has been recognized as historically significant due to its continued use as a ranch and its association with O.V. Torres and the sheep ranching industry in the state — along with the use of the Acequia Madre del Rio Lucero for irrigation. The hacienda was named to the State Register of Cultural Properties in 1999.

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I envision the future of the hacienda to continue the agricultural heritage, the acequia systems, the way of life in the early 1900s in Northern New Mexico and someday to be opened as a museum to the public.

- Joe Torres

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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

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 $450,000

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 $495,000

Gorgeous Hondo Views

Great rancher with 8.2 acres in Arroyo Hondo. This large ranch house has 3 BD/2 ½ BA and 3 fireplaces. Kitchen and bathrooms have been newly remodeled.

Features a huge deck with wonderful views of Arroyo Hondo. Finished basement with high cielings is perfect for a recreation room. Nice 2 car garage with additional space for storage also has very high ceilings.

4.43 acres of irrigable land tops this off. MLS #98419 $396,000

Mountain Lodge

Mountain Retreat

Ranchos Land

Lovely 2BD/2BA 1700 sft home in Vista Linda. This southwest pueblo style home has been superbly wellmaintained and is in a desirable area.

High cielings with vigas, nicely tiled bathrooms and wonderful views on 1.25 acres. Outdoor patios and walkways have been upgraded with new flagstone and aspens. Radiant floor heat including the 2 car garage. MLS #98660 $325,000

Cute Perfection

Nestled in a verdant valley in Tres Ritos. Over 20 acres with the Rio Pueblo running through it. Formerly known as Walton’s Mountain Lodge, it features a main house and 5 log cabins. Great potential rental income. Originally built in the 1940’s, with some TLC could become an even more fabulous retreat for skiers, hikers and other adventurers. Great horse property with a barn near the Rio Del Pueblo. MLS #97584 $449,000 Lovely mountain retreat nestled amongst 2.5 acres of tall pinons and junipers. A spacious 2nd story that opens on to a redwood deck with exquisite views. The first floor of this 2BR/2BA house is adobe.

A custom wooden spiral staircase lends a dramatic feel. A beautiful stained-glass window highlights the living room. Wood-burning stove and water baseboard heat.

MLS #96981 $265,000 Large tract of irrigated land just south of the town of Taos. This 6.33 acre lot is under cultivation.

The property includes a new well, electricity and fiber optics at the lot.

Restrictions insure a nice building site. This lot can be split. Suitable for organic farming and horses allowed. Fantastic 360 degree views of surrounding mountains. Near Chamisa and Sunshine Rds. MLS #98508 $299,995 Sunshine Valley – MLS #97865 Santiago Road MLS #97730 S. Santistevan Road – MLS #98174 Dos Arroyos Lots – MLS #96800 MLS #96796

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This Home Will Suit You To A Tee! Light & Bright home w/ 2,200 sq. ft., 3BR/2BA/2CG on 1.25 ac. bordering Taos County Club. 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

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE Two unique homes in a pastoral setting provide options To live, work, garden, persue hobbies, expand a family, have room for friends or rental income. 2BR/2BA Main house & Guesthouse is spacious w/ 2,044 sq ft. On.86+/- ac. w/ water rights, well & community water. $389,000 MLS#98612

LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION High visibility, high traffic across from El Meze and between Guadalajara Grill & Orlandos in El Prado. This would be a great site for retail, a restaurant, an office, or a work/live situation. Do note that uses may require county approval.

Owner/Agent. $279,000 MLS#98602

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Out Of The Ordinary But Extraordinary!

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL. FUN & FANCIFUL

This 3,800 sf energy efficient dome is THE home for the 21st Century. Natural elements of organic clay walls, wood, cork & stone w/ a stunning living/dining room area & upscale kitchen, including a den/media room, heated sunroom, gallery, plus office all on 6 private acres on the Rio Pueblo. $895,000 MLS#98254

Formerly the Cottonwood Inn, this grand, 7,500 sq. ft. adobe boasts 11 FPs, 9.5 baths, and now enjoyed as a 3BR home w/ attached mother-in-law quarters. Huge living room w/ kiva FP, 2 dining areas, master suite w/ dressing room and 2 baths & hot tub; lovely guest suite; big office; library; & studio. You’ll love it! $899,000 MLS#98220

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! The Mariposa Boutique in the John Dunn Shops on historic Bent St. has been a staple in local women’s fashion for 35 years. They sell a complete line of women’s wear & accessories w/ infant & children’s wear as well. An opportunity to step into a business & location w/ a proven track record. $142,000 MLS#98380

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HOUSE BEAUTIFUL This property steps right off a magazine page w/ colorful gardens, stunning views, lots of outdoor living spaces, tennis courts, & even a putting green. Spacious 5,700+/- sq ft adobe home w/ 3BR/3.5BA/studio/office/sun room, & attached deluxe guest quarters. Private and Quiet. $1,690,000 MLS#98323

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

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

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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

Little Ranch of Dreams 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 AT O U R O F F I C E O U R C L I E N T S A R E # 1

LIFE IS A BOWL OF CHERRIES This lovely cottage is set amidst a magical orchard with flowers, trees & views. 2BR/2BA, 1,891 sq ft home w/ many windows, large bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, and lots of storage. Light & bright. Lovely pastoral setting in Arroyo Hondo. $295,000 MLS# 96816

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PAST PERFECT

SAY HELLO TO A GOOD BUY!

This historic 2,700+/- sq ft adobe home & 1BR/1BA guest house boasts beautiful living areas indoors & out. Massive adobe walls, smooth hand troweled plaster, 6 FPs, vigas, nichos, bancos, & hand hewn wood. Sits on the Talpa ridge overlooking the Ranchos Valley w/ amazing outdoor spaces. $750,000 MLS#98096

This freestanding condo looks & feels like a home and even has a 2 car garage (A studio maybe?). 3BR/2BA/2CG & 1,850+/- sq ft w/ 2 kiva FPs, vigas, tile & flagstone floors, & remodeled kitchen. The master bedroom is spacious w/ big Taos Mtn. views & private patio. $214,700 MLS#98261

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. $589,000 MLS#97445

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A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS Enjoy all seasons in this 2,900+/- adobe home w/ 2BR/2BA, office/den, study, workshop & studio including 4 kiva FPs, vigas, nichos, arched doorways, Mexican tile, & wood. Step outside & enjoy pond & waterfall, & ramada w/ stunning views of Taos Mtn. $519,000 MLS#98008

THE BIG EASY Let this 3BR/2BA home & oversized, finished 1CG on 1.3 acres be “HOME SWEET HOME”. Open floor plan w/ lots of light, stainless appliances, stained concrete floors, sub floor radiant heat, master w/ walk-in, & lg laundry rm w/ W/D. Metal roof. Fenced yard. Price is easy too @ $229,900

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. $589,000 MLS#96739

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SO-O-O-O SOUTHWEST 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

UPTOWN - INTOWN Great in-town location for this 3BR/2BA home w/ attached 2 car garage on .45ac. and conducive to home or office. 1 bedroom has it’s own separate entrance off front of house. Possible commercial location w/ zone change.

Back courtyard is walled & private. $399,000 MLS#98317

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. $625,000 MLS#96943

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Kiss Your Landlord Good-Bye! Sweet in-town casita built in 2005 with an open and bright great room with modern appliances, vaulted ceiling, tile floors, W/D, & natural gas. There’s a deck off the back with fully fenced yard. $152,000 MLS#96641

EASY BREEZY Well maintained light/bright condo w/ 2BR/2BA & 1,100 sq ft could be just the thing for you. Open living area w/ kiva FP, dining area, sub floor radiant heat (nat’l gas), & stainless appliances. A dog run for Fido and a communal flower and herb garden right out the door. $214,000 MLS#98669 AT O U R O F F I C E O U R C L I E N T S A R E # 1

If You’re A Connossieur Of Quality.... .....and want privacy and views too. Custom 3BR/2BA, 2,900+/- sq ft home w/ 2 car heated/finished garage & separate studio. Walls of windows for dramatic views w/ formal dining area w/ built-ins, a kitchen that “cooks”, & breakfast nook too. All on 10+ ac. site w/ amazing outdoor spaces. $797,000 MLS#98263

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SUNNY DISPOSITION

FREE SPIRIT

Energy-efficient 2BR/2BA pumice-crete home on 0.99 acres. Light and bright, open floor plan w/spacious living area, kiva fireplace, & inviting outdoor living areas. Timeless and stylish finishes. Panoramic views. Heated 1-car garage. $315,000 MLS #98218

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

This artful 1,844 sq ft, 3BR/2BA/2CG abode is located in the desirable Vista Linda area. Split floor plan, high ceilings, kiva FP, Saltillo tile, nichos & bancos, & bold accents. The back patio is fenced for privacy. Heated garage, previously used as a studio. $395,000 MLS#98561

This 2,200 sq ft 2BR/2BA/2CG home w/ 650 sq ft 1BR/1BA guesthouse is located just a short walk to Historic Taos Plaza. Open floor plan, kitchen w/deluxe pantry/laundry, family rm, wood floors, & plantation shutters. Fenced & landscaped backyard. $598,000 MLS#98431

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GENTLE ON THE MIND & BUDGET This 2BR/1.5BA condo enjoys mountain views, nice size living spaces, sunny kitchen, and a price that won’t break the bank. The North side location has great year round access and close to everything. TSV a short drive. Restaurants close by. Town is 7 minutes away. Only $144,000 MLS#98690

IT’S THE REAL THING Classic 2BR/1BA + office 1,628 sq.ft. adobe home w/ southwestern touches on .25 acres. 2 kiva fireplaces + wood stove. Spacious kitchen & master bedroom. Thick adobe walls, passive solar orientation + small fenced//walled yard perfect for pets or gardens. $159,000 MLS #98712

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. $650,000 MLS#97765

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LASTING IMPRESSION

THE GREAT ESCAPE

From the welcoming front patio through the expansive living room and over the top kitchen to the exterior living “room” with kitchen and fireplace, this 4,000+/- sq ft custom home with 3BR/3.5BA/3CG is dressed to impress. $895,000 MLS#98310

Custom 3BR/3BA/3CG + office alpine 2,723 sq ft home in El Valle Escondido. Passive solar orientation, open floor plan, slate & wood flooring, in-floor radiant heat, & vaulted ceilings. 2nd story decks offer panoramic views. Fishing ponds, golf course, clubhouse, & pool. $375,000 MLS# 96771

NATURAL BEAUTY This beauty sits on 4.2 ac w/ trees, hiking on nearby USFS w/ epic views. Natural elements like thick adobe walls, hand troweled plaster, wood & hard mud floors, viga ceilings, & natural light to create a lovely sanctuary. Let your spirit soar. $339,000 MLS#98418

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LAND IN DES MONTES 3.5 ac w/ private drive off Hondo Seco Rd. $158,750 MLS#98368

DREAM SITE 5 acre w/ 400’ well in the Weimer foothills $299,000 MLS#97131

THE DARK KNIGHT Northside location. 5 ac. Horses allowed. $65,000 MLS#97323

ON THE DITCH IN HONDO 7.2 acre site w/ water rights. $47,000 MLS#98683

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

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ELEGANT MOUNTAIN LIVING

ENCHANTING ADOBE HACIENDA

Southwestern design combined 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

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 or retreat center. Lush gardens on the Rio Pueblo, bordering Pueblo land. $950,000 MLS 98329

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SWEEPING EL SALTO VIEWS 2 story 3205 sf, 3 BR/2.5 BA, office and studio.

Large windows in LR frame vistas. Custom cabinetry and fine finishes. Attached 2 CG plus sunroom.

Meticulously maintained; active and passive solar plus trombe wall on 1.91 acres. $765,000 MLS 97921

HOME SWEET 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 98159

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

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BEAUTIFUL HOME, GREAT VIEWS Fine craftsmanship and quality finishes. Open LR/DR features kiva FP and patio. Energy efficient, pumice crete build. 1850 sf 2 BR/2 BA and office. Attached heated 2 CG plus studio on 1.04 acres overlooking Pueblo land. Reduced to $499,000 MLS 97893

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

RETREAT TO YOUR RESIDENCIA 2-story 2 BR/3 BA 1669 sf condo. Open LR/DR features 2 kiva FPs in LR and patio. Upstairs Master suite, deck and loft. 250 sf bonus room and attached heated 3 CG. Park-like setting, acequia and Rio Pueblo close to Plaza. $420,000 MLS 98623

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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

VISTA LINDA TREASURE Pueblo style 2 BR/2 BA 1164 sf is light and bright with open floor plan design. Kiva FPs in LR and Master BR. Bonus room perfect for office or study.

Great starter home on 1.27 acres. Close to UNM and TCC. $239,000 MLS 98011

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

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TAOS TENNIS RANCH

CABOT PLAZA MALL

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

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 and prime location. $1,140,000 MLS 97612

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

ARE YOU A WELDER? Here’s a chance to own your own business. Randall Lumber & Hardware is selling its steel and welding inventory and equipment. The inventory and equipment will need to be relocated to a new location. $120,000 MLS 98466

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! Price reduced to $60,000 MLS 97782

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HOME ON THE RANGE Experience the serenity of verdant 54.034 acres bordered by Blueberry Hill and Lower Las Colonias.

Build atop the ridge or down in the valley. Seasonal stream and pond. Build your own family compound or ranchette. Reduced to $849,000 MLS 98038

CANYONS AND COTTONWOODS 150.89 acre property has natural springs; El Rito del Joaquin spring feeds stock tanks and flows into pond.

Rito Cieneguilla runs through and converges with the Rio Grande. Hike or ride your horse in surrounding BLM land. Reduced to $475,000 MLS 96622

VERDANT PASTORAL SETTING This 6.00 acre parcel located in the El Prado valley has privacy with amazing panoramic views of Taos Mountain all the way to the Truchas Peak. Electricity to lot, well with solar pump plus water rights. A must see! $324,000 MLS 98212

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SWEEPING VISTAS This 2.51 acre parcel is perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views of Taos Mountain, the valley and incredible sunsets! Bordered by Pueblo land and conveniently located between Taos Ski Valley and Taos Plaza. $115,000 MLS 96404

GOT VIEWS? WE DO! 2.630 acre parcel captures mountain views to the north and east and beautiful sunsets to the west.

Pinon and juniper provide privacy. Close to town and all other amenities. Enjoy horseback riding or hiking from your backyard. $99,000 MLS 98122

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM 2.00 acre parcel west of Taos County Club features views of Taos Mountain, Picuris and the Rio Grande Gorge! Great location; just minutes from Taos Plaza and all amenities. Build your dream home and take in all the views! $50,000 MLS 97877

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Spectacular El Salto Home - Exquisite Style, Character and Finishes One acre, water rights, fruit tree orchard, a newer barn (or shop, or garden shed?) and magnificent views.

2477 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath (plus office!) home that speaks of classic European comfortable elegance, brimming with character but modern and updated. Magnificent cooks kitchen with artisan tile and top-of the line appliances. Amazing master suite. The walls and woodwork throughout the house are smooth plaster and buffed with bee's wax until they glow. Thoughtfully landscaped, fenced backyard. Heated, double car garage.

MLS 97919 $575,000

Valle Escondido! Cabin on 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 $185,000

Arroyo Hondo Ranchette - 6.99 Acres

Warm Contemporary Style

Sweet and Simple in Downtown

6.99 acres. 3.19 acres of water rights. Overlooking the lush Arroyo Hondo valley with the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range as a dramatic back drop. 3400 sq ft, main house, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. 900 sq ft guest house. 768 sq ft work shop. Barn. Greenhouse.

MLS 96297 $750,000

Beautiful home built with style, clean lines, and contemporary yet natural finishes like granite counter tops, rich wood cabinets, rich bamboo and travertine tile floors, stainless fixtures, wood and beam ceilings.

2130 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Two fireplaces.

MLS 98189 $375,000

Enjoy a pedestrian lifestyle from this fantastic Dolan Street location. 1050 sq ft condo, 2 bdrms, 2 baths.

Great room concept with dramatic gas log fireplace.

Cozy outdoor patio. This unit has been a successful vacation rental. Walk to historic downtown!

MLS 98249 $268,000

Canon Foothills Building Site

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

2.248 acres. Pinon/Juniper trees. Wonderful Views!

Close to Carson National Forest. Drilled well on site!

5 minutes to town! Well maintained, private road.

Beautiful homes in the area enjoying the beautiful setting and sunsets!

MLS 97017 $165,000

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 in one of the favorite neighborhoods in town! Lush .41 acre parcel with gardens and trees. 2015 sq ft main house with 3 bdrms, 3 baths AND an office, PLUS a 384 sq ft guest house and workshop! Outdoor living area under a pergola. Radiant floor heat. New roof in 2015. Town water/sewer and natural gas. All the charm and character you expect in this fantastic location.

MLS 97693 $489,900

Fresh, Cool Mountain Air - Summertime Fun!

The Modern Pueblo - Canon Foothills Location - Valley and Mountain Views

Sol Grande North - Des Montes Hacienda

Private 4.4 acre lot. 3552 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths. Spectacular setting and views. Ample wall space for your art collection. The living room, dining room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room all access the deep wrap around portal that greatly extends your living area. Sumptuous master suite. 1049 sq ft heated, 3 car garage w/a specially designed, temperature controlled wine room. Front entry courtyard. Air Conditioning. Alarm System.

Gated driveway. Two outside water features. Many other surprises in store: This home is the best of the best!

MLS 98185 $1,100,000

7.9 acres, 4444 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 5 baths. GREAT great room. Gourmet kitchen. Thoughtful landscape that creates year round interest and color. Covered patios.

Built in BBQ. View deck. 977 sq ft 3 car garage, and an additional 693 sq foot building. High tech too.

MLS 96410 $1,375,000

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Coming Soon!

“La Isla de Taos” New Construction Homes Gorgeous Land! Great Location!

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.

Separate 1440 sq ft studio. 2.5 acres. Private yet just an easy 5 minute drive to Historic Downtown!

MLS 97735 $995,000

Historic District Commercial Property

2 and 3 bedroom floor plans Starting at $399,900 and $449,900 Fresh, timeless finishes.

Now Taking Reservations Call Lisa Davis for Information or go to www.enchantedtaos.com

Commercial property in historic downtown with parking!!! Close to the Plaza. Outstanding location, visibility and access off two roads. Solid tenants.

2831 total square feet, .2893 acres with approx 19 parking spaces. “Old Taos” charm and character.

MLS 97904 $749,900

Lush Compound - Fantastic Location!

Stunning, treed, verdant property located in the foothills near Weimer. 3.19 acres with water rights. 2703 sq ft main house. 2 guest houses. Detached garage and studio. 2 log buildings. Storage building. Barn.

Pasture. Orchard! Be creative! Versatile property!

MLS 97976 $795,000

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Hay! Grow Your Own! Pole Barn! Well!

Near Taos Country Club - Great Views!

Vista Grande Building Site - 4.45 Acres

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

Close to the Country Club and the UNM campus!

2 acres. 1958 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. 2 car heated, garage. Walled & gated courtyards. Kiva fireplace.

Stainless appliances. Large master suite. Tile floors.

Vigas. Nichos. Arched doorways. Natural light.

MLS 97837 $359,000

Sensible restrictions. Natural gas, electric and telephone at the lot. Well Share. Stunning 360 degree views - mountains, valleys and even city lights at night. Right between Taos and the charming village of Arroyo Seco, easy access to the Taos Ski Valley!

MLS 97283 $145,000

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 $359,900

Apple Court Located in desirable Canon area, in the enchanting Orchard Subdivision. Two 3 acre building sites. Valley land with surface water rights and sensible restrictions. Wonderful mountain and foothills views, sunrise to sunset! Lot 5 has a well and well house on the property!

Lot 4 MLS 98207 $150,000 Lot 5 MLS 98207 $156,000

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

Enchanting Historic Adobe - Downtown

"Casa Loma" 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 $369,000 "Casa Canon" 1379 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 $329,000

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Located in the downtown historic district. Originally built in 1880. Completely resorted. 3089 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 3 baths PLUS 2 studio/office spaces making the floor plan versatile to your needs. 4 kiva fireplaces. Reclaimed hardwood floors. Updated, modern kitchen and baths. Enchanting covered porch. .447 acre lot. Natural plastered walls. Artistic nichos.

Gardens and trees. Walled and gated back yard. This home embodies the Taos of the past...but with all of the modern conveniences.

MLS 98057 $749,900

Lost&Hound

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Territorial Home - Upper Ranchitos Road

House and Guest House Near Downtown!

2775 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, heated 2 car garage and all the character you would expect and love about Taos architecture. Deep portal. Gallery style foyer.

2 Kiva fireplaces. Wonderful master suite. Gated driveway. Great location, plenty of possibilities.

MLS 98339 $480,000

1600 sq ft, one level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath on a level .6 acre lot. Great room concept. Wood burning kiva fireplace. Open dining room and quality kitchen.

Attached carport Walled and gated back patio that opens to a fenced back yard area.

MLS 98384 $325,000

Live in one and rent the other! .18 acres. Main house is 867 sq ft, 1 bedroom PLUS bonus room, 1 bath, carport, covered porch and walled and gated yard area. Guest house is 518 sq ft, studio style, full bath, kitchen and private yard area. Good rental history.

MLS 98673 $279,000

Stylish Home in a Beautiful Forested Setting

Private and Serene in the Canon Foothills Area - Cottontail Road

1991 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Established landscaping.

Great room concept. Gourmet kitchen. Front and back portals. Central vac. 2 car garage with storage and work counters. Detached shed. Greenhouse. Easy Access to Arroyo Seco and the Ski Valley MLS 98687 $438,000

2.19 acres bordering Carson National Forest. A welcoming entry sets the tone with southern exposure for passive solar warmth and water fountain. Great-room design includes the living room, dining room, cozy den and kitchen which wrap around a central flagstone patio. High ceilings with raja's and vigas. The master suite and guest suite are at opposite ends of the house to make having guests quiet and easy. Fenced side yard, with spectacular sunset views, a cool lawn, and a portal to sit and enjoy it. 2 kiva fireplaces. Heated 2 car garage.

MLS 98117 $540,000

Let the Sun Shine In! La Vida Feliz Condo

San Cristobal Oasis! Energy Efficient Pumice

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 953 sq ft, one level condo. Sunset views. Kiva fireplace. Gorgeous slate tile floors.

Vigas. Lots of natural light. Private, walled and gated back yard with covered patio and storage area. Energy efficient RastraBlock. On the road to the Ski Valley!

MLS 98566 $229,900

Lush 1 acre. Trees and gardens. Sweet and simple pumice home built in 2008 with perfect passive solar orientation with trombe walls to soak up the winter sun. 1274 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Great room design. Country-style kitchen with fireplace.

MLS 98586 $249,000

Talpa Ridge Restored Adobe ~ Stunning Spaces and Finishes ~ 3 Acres ~ Views

Beneath an ancient cherry tree, this fully restored adobe home on 3 gorgeous acres will enchant you and capture your heart. 3483 sq ft. Walled and gated front courtyard. Custom interior doors. 6 fireplaces. Professional lighting throughout showcases your art collection. Gated entry. Gorgeous landscaping with automatic watering system. Interior courtyard with fountain. Enormous back patio with covered portal facing the dramatic Picuris mountain range and the lush Ranchos valley below. The restoration of this home is timeless perfection.

See more photos at www.enchantedtaos.com MLS 98447 $969,000 © 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.

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Experienced Broker for Buyers and Sellers Property Management

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

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CLASSIC ADOBE

Comfort & luxury on 4ac w/water rights, bordered by the Embudo river & BLM land. Chef’s kitchen/pantry, artistry and casual elegance throughout the 3700sf, 3BD/3.5BA home.

Diamond finish plaster walls, wood, slate, and travertine floors, granite and soapstone countertops. Outside find tall, shady cottonwoods and fruit-bearing trees, with vineyards, gardens, koi pond, and site for guesthouse. 799,000 MLS 97639

Walk to shops, restaurants and galleries from this well maintained classic adobe. 2BD/2BA with walled courtyards in front and back. Vigas, Saltillo tile and wood flooring, and 3 kiva style fireplaces. New stucco April 2016. This home is move-in ready! 250,000 MLS 98309

Amazing Top Anof Original! the World Views!

Amazing Top of the World Views! from this forested 10 acres bordering Carson National Forest. Electricity at lot. Good road. And it’s only 9 miles from Taos Ski Valley. $115,000 MLS 98706 MORE LAND Unique Northern NM land near Taos.

Borders Nat’l Forest w. old growth piñon & views. Owner financing. $45,000 MLS 98270 Also two 3.24 ac. lots for $32,000 ea. MLS 98271 6.48 acres for $58,000

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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. 154,500 MLS 97661

1.58ac Outstanding building site in established neighborhood with great views of Taos Mountain and famed sunsets.

Utilities at lot. Conveniently located between town and Taos Ski Valley. 79,900 MLS 96280

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Wide open spaces, huge views. Borders BLM land. $25,000 MLS 96443 A lovely acre with trees & views & community water. $15,000 MLS 98468

Sweet 1940’s adobe on 2.22 acres with water rights. 2 bed, 2 bath, large kitchen, vigas, wood floors. Fruit trees & flowers. Big mountain views. $220,000 MLS 98619

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Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist 20+ Years Serving TSV and Taos County Real Estate

Liz Jamison, RRS

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Taos Mountain Lane home SW contemporary blend of elegance & charm. 3BD/3BA. Gourmet kit., master bed- room suite. 3 exterior gracious portals. Separate guest quarters w/kit. & ba. 3 car garage. 3392 sq. ft. 1.17 ac. in town quiet rural feeling close to all.

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Welcome home! This lovely Southwestern Weimer home will invite you to stay and make it your dream come true. Almost 3,000 sq ft of living space plus attached 2 car garage on 3 pinon covered acres.

Location is prime, near hospital. Private site with stunning views.

Nat’l forest is at your back door. $475,000 MLS #97184

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Artists' Retreat. 2 little cabins with big views! Located in El Rito/ Latir area on 60 acres. Well, underground utilities, water rights and stock pond surrounded by pristine outdoor space. Cabins have running water, wood stoves. $185,000 MLS# 96597

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HERE THERE TAOS, NM $435,000

BOULDER, CO

Splendor in the Gardens 2BR/2BA 1602 sq. ft., 1.27 acres MLS 98621 The attention to every detail of this home’s design and construction, both indoors and out, will be apparent as soon as you see it.

Walled and fenced courtyards with gardens, water features, drip irrigation, and multiple sitting areas create inviting outdoor living spaces. Indoors, the common rooms are on an open floor plan, but smart design means defined great room, kitchen, and dining areas.

Gorgeous custom-color hard-trowel plaster walls, arched doorways, extra-tall viga and plank ceilings, Saltillo floors, recessed lighting, skylights, and french doors and picture windows are just some of the superb features in this home. The property includes a 12’ x 24’ FarmTek greenhouse, an outdoor kiva fireplace, and priceless views.

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

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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.

Mid-century Modern at Its Best 2BR/2BA 1765 sq. ft., 0.18 acres MLS 794750

This classic mid-century modern ranchstyle home with updated bathrooms and kitchen retains the architectural elements of its 1957 construction, including low-sloped vaulted ceilings with grooved redwood planking. The kitchen features custom cherry wood and offers excellent storage. A warm and inviting living room is just right for you to crack open a good book or entertain your favorite guests. A large private patio beckons for you to hold a summer gettogether. The property includes a raisedbed garden, workshop, and plenty of storage. It has a partial basement that’s more than 90% finished, forced-air heat, and central air conditioning.

CONTACT: Bob Grotluschen & Susie Donahue ReMax of Boulder, Inc. Telephone: 303-579-4273

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Real Estate Finance

Navigating loan options can be complex

by Ted Dimond There are numerous factors that impact the rate and terms of a conventional residential mortgage loan. A borrower’s credit score, the amount of down payment, whether one is borrowing to purchase or to refinance a home — and if refinancing — whether the borrower is simply paying off an existing loan or taking “cash out.” All can impact the cost and rate of a loan.

Intended occupancy also affects rate and costs. When applying for a loan, the borrower and the lender must determine if they are financing a primary residence, a second (or vacation) home or an investment (or non-owner-occupied – NOO) home.

A primary home is generally self-evident, although if someone’s employment is not tied to location, or they are retired and own two homes more than 70 miles apart, it may not be clear which home is primary and which is a second home.

Lenders make little distinction between primary and second homes with regard to rates and costs, but there are specific rate and cost differences between a second home and a NOO home.

When applying for a residential mortgage loan, a borrower states the intended occupancy for the subject property, and at closing the borrower is presented with an occupancy affidavit to fill out and sign stating again the intended use of the home.

When the financing is for a purchase, the lender relies upon the borrower’s stated intention to determine occupancy. With a refinance, a lender will review a borrower’s tax returns to determine whether or not the subject property is listed as a rental property on their IRS Schedule E (Form 1040). Lenders do make some distinction as to how infrequently a home can be rented and still be considered a second home, but generally if the property is listed on one’s tax returns the property most likely is a NOO home.

It is important to note that in some cases the rent reported from a

property is required for qualification purposes and thereby answers the question of occupancy. Keep in mind that the concerns of the IRS and a mortgage lender’s occupancy concerns are distinct from each other and there doesn’t seem to be any direct communication between lenders and the IRS with regard to occupancy.

An investment property (NOO) costs more to finance. The additional cost depends upon the loan to value (LTV) of the property. LTV is the percentage of the appraised value the loan represents. With a purchase loan, the lender calculates LTV based on the lower of either the purchase price or appraised value. At 80 percent LTV, a borrower either pays an additional 3.375 points (3.375 percent of the loan amount), or absorbs that fee into the rate. For example if the market rate for a 30-year-fixed note was 3.5 percent for a primary or second home, a NOO property could purchase that same rate for 3.375 points or take a rate of about 4.25 percent with no additional cost. If the LTV is 75 percent or lower, the cost is 2.125 points or about 4 percent in this example.

Those numbers are inexact and fluctuate, but serve as guidelines for what pricing options a borrower has when purchasing or refinance a NOO property.

In this market, it’s not untypical that someone will purchase a small home or condo as a second home and eventually decide later on to purchase a larger home as second home with the intention of selling or renting the original property. Lenders vary as to how they will view these situations.

Some lenders will automatically consider the new purchase an investment home, because of the condo or smaller home, and others will accept the new purchase as a vacation home if the borrower can effectively explain why they want a larger second home in the same market. Other lenders will accept the new purchase as a second home provided the other property is either listed for sale or has a rental lease connected to it.

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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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 Get out of the summer heat and into the cool mountain air. Bring the herd, this big, comfortable home has 5 private bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms for the family reunion. Owners have slept 18 people in the house! Light and bright, with a shady front portal overlooking the alpine “Valle Escondido” valley. Stone fireplace, large deck with built in seating. Updating has bee ongoing since 1995. Garage has a work bench and locked storage. Amenities include golf, stocked fishing ponds, community water, clubhouse with bar, swimming pool, snow removal, trash service, road maintenance. National Forest is nearby for trail access. There are 3 ski areas within an hour’s drive.

Elevation is about 8000 ft. Pleasant mountain community off the beaten track with year ‘round and summer homes, just 20 minutes from Taos. Pond and Golf course photos are of the Valle Escondido amenities, and not located on the property for sale.

MLS# 98028 $319,000

Attractive Pueblo style 2 bedroom 2 bath home on 10 acres. Two car heated, finished garage, laundry room. Quality construction with saltillo tile floors, Hurd Metal clad windows 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. 650’ 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 on paved roads to Ski Valley, or Taos shopping.

MLS# 97253 $377,000 Seller is Motivated! Large sunny rambling authentic adobe home in the Upper Colonias area, on 4.3 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 $449,000 Contact Mary Emery at 575.770.8382 about these properties

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

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Captivating Southwest Pueblo Style Rastra Home demonstrating exceptional use of space and a flowing floor plan . Three bedroom , 3 bathrooms, two car attached garage .Artist studio or use as fitness ,workout gym, library or playroom. A spacious master bedroom suite has a luxurious bathroom and large walk in closet. Interior diamond plaster, beams, Italian tile, kiva fireplace, security system, surround sound , sunroom, motion sensor lights. All this plus the adjacent acre view lot also offered in this price together with this property to protect the views. $599,000 mls#98658

Centrally located 2 bedroom/1 bath condo 1/10 mile from the Plaza in La Buena Vida HOA includes water sewer trash, and maintenance. Very Private! $179,000 mls#98536

Members of Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque MLS

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Vista del Sol Subdivision close to the hospital. Home is located in a quiet neighborhood, on a corner lot with limited traffic. Large back yard with separate gated access.

Hardwood floors in most of the house. Large shade tree helps house keep cool in the summer! $129,900 mls#97899

Gracious Taos living move right into this spacious , remodeled beautiful old traditional adobe home with attached art studio. Main house with double glass doors north facing ,high viga ceiling, industrial carpet and built- in work shelves, and detached guesthouse with long history of great rental income. It is bright and darling!

Cottage windows, coyote fenced yard, large kitchen. Kiva fireplace, saltillo tile floors, vigas, beams, radiant floor heat, natural gas, thermopane windows, appliances , covered porch and water rights.

Property sits overlooking Ranchos Valley and Serna Mountain Range $349,000 mls#98385

Beautiful Pumice two bedroom, two bath home with a one car garage in the heart of Taos. Well maintained with a solid rental history! Property sold partially furnished . You will get a nice warm feeling when you walk into this beautiful home. This well appointed home is furnished with wonderful southwestern furniture with great privacy for guest with the guest bedroom and den on the opposite side of the master. Just move in, relax and take your walk to the Taos Plaza.$465,000 mls#96720

Priced to sell! Sweet 3 bedroom 2 bath home on two lots minutes to town of Questa ,in Mountain Valley acres close to wild rivers and Red River. Walk out your front door to easy biking and hiking , horse back riding , bird watching or just sitting on deck enjoying the quiet serenity and views. Lot 17 Unit 2 &, lot 22. $139,000 mls#98393

Sustainable , Solar , off Grid Straw Bale 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. Mature landscaping, fruit trees , berries and lots of organic growing space. Walled courtyard, fences and fenced yard for your pets . This home is an UPSCALE Sustainable Community . Incredible 360 views, sunsets , sunrise and wildlife abound. $329,000 mls#98126

Attractive Pueblo style 2 bedroom 2 bath home on 10 acres. Two car heated, finished garage, laundry room. Quality construction with saltillo tile floors, Marvin Metal clad windows 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.

650’ 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.$377,000 mls#97253

Great 2BR/2BA cabin up Taos Canyon only 7 miles from the heart of Taos. Owner took very good care and lived in it full time.

Nice 40’x20’ deck in the front has wonderful views. Attached one car garage, new thermopane windows, water heater and pro-panel roof. Great functional kitchen with wonderful vintage appliances. Property borders Carson National Forest. Nice hot tub in master bedroom with great view. $275,000 mls#98593

Large sunny rambling authentic adobe home in the Upper Colonias area, on 4.3 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 $449,000 mls#97748

A total of 6.83 plus acres with both acequia rights and community water to the buildings. Flag mountain is your backyard and only 30 minutes to Taos. Beautiful restored adobe with custom interior adobe work and cabinetry with interior greenhouse with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Includes a partially completed 2 story studio/office with all infrastructure for completion in place- plumbing , electrical, septic, etc. Upper story already completed. $465,000 mls#98134

Great cabin in the Cielo Vista Subdivision near Tres Ritos. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is well maintained w/ an attached 2 car garage. The owners have maintained the property over the years and the home has had very little use with approximately 3 months of the year being occupied. This home is totally furnished including dishes, linen, etc. except dining chairs. Hoosier cabinet, Sewing Machine and artwork on the walls even includes a snowmobile. Wood furnace in the garage in case you want to work when it is cold. $209,000 mls# 98667

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Taos Lifestyle is your source for fine home furnishings and mattresses.

Find every style from contemporary to traditional and rustic. Fine furniture like this England leather power reclining sofa, and the Ekornes Stressless body conforming, reclining loveseat, are in stock as well as La-Z-Boy, Norwalk, Riverside, and others are also available to special order. Fair-Trade Lighting, bedding from Pine Cone Hill and Wooded River; towels, sheets, rugs and accessories along with our complimentary design service finish off your look! Taos Lifestyle has the largest selection of Serta, Tempurpedic and OMI Organic mattresses in Northern New Mexico.

Delivery and set up available everywhere. Thank you, Taos, for voting Taos Lifestyle the best place to buy a mattress 12 years in a row and best home furnishings store, three years running!

Find Taos Lifestyle in the Albertson’s Shopping Center at 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur C1 575-758-5885 Shop online at Taoslifestyle.com. Open 7 days a week.

Red Arrow Emporium Inc. Come to Red Arrow Emporium’s new location at the Overland Sheepskin Ranch! We are the most beautiful Fine Furniture Showroom in New Mexico, carrying a wide range of Americanmade fine furniture: Classic Leather, Old Hickory, Omnia Leather, King Hickory and American West! Featuring: sofas, love seats, sectionals, recliners, chaises, chairs, swivel-gliders and so much more! New beds and Simmons Beautyrest mattresses just arrived! Pictured: One of our Fabulous Red Leather Sofas from Thee Best of American made - Classic Leather And all American -made Crocodile, Green Leather and Hair on Hyde sofa from our exclusive Grand Ranch collection!

Located 2 miles north of Taos Plaza on the main highway at 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, (575) 758-0540.

You’ve been to the rest, now come to the best!

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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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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

Rental Duo - Two 3 bedroom/ 2 bath homes with strong rental histories for sale.

Located in Ranchos de Taos and situated on .92 acre with surface water rights.

Purchase both or take your choice of the two.

MLS#s 96901 and 96902 Listed for $115,000 and $85,000

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New Listings:- two 6.16 acre tracts in Upper Colonias for sale. Adjacent to Valencia Rd & running down to Seco Creek. Water rights & river frontage. Perfect for small organic farm or horse ranch. Tracts are 309’ wide & 1000+’ long and share a well. 360º views abound.

MLS# 98204/98205 $190,000.00

Llano Mesa Tract - 24.76 affordable acres suitable for subdivision. Owner will consider financing part of the purchase price with a good down payment.

MLS# 94778 / $148,500

Buy either or both! 2 lots in Des Montes 2 or 4.08 acres. The 2 acre lot (w/ tele +elec) fronts Hondo Seco Road and the 4.08 acre tract is a secluded ridge top.

Owners are motivated.

MLS# 92122 / $169,000 MLS# 92118 / $122,000

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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

Las Cordovas - Rio Pueblo frontage with irrigation rights. 7.25 acres, power phone and well on site. This land could be farmed again as it once was.

Priced to sell.

MLS# 96159 / $193,000

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

MLS# 81675/$79,000 Owner/Broker

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To Costilla & Colorado

El Norte

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RED RIVER

SAN CRISTÓBAL

To Tres Piedras & Chama

ARROYO HONDO

ELIZABETHTOWN

TAOS SKI VALLEY

VALDEZ EL SALTO

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STAKEOUT AREA To Santa Fé & Albuquerque

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ANGEL FIRE

VALLE ESCONDIDO

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GET TO KNOW THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE

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

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

Average home sale price: $254,896

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

Average home sale price: $288,125

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

Average home sale price: $337,265

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

Average home sale price: $240,481

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average home sale price: $342,444

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

Average home sale price: $199,684

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

Average home sale price: $354,163

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

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

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

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

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

Average home sale price: $381,170

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

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

Average home sale price: $310,350

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

Average home sale price: $176,375

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

TAOS COUNTY AOS COUN 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.

Photo: Katharine Egli

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)

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

POPULATION Estimated 2012 population: 33,114 Source: U.S. Census Bureau; UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research

PUEBLOS

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

WORKFORCE STATISTICS (2013) Civilian labor force: 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 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)

SAMPLE OF RENTAL PRICES (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

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NTY OWN OF TA TOWN TAOS OF

COMMUNITY PROFILE

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

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.

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

The 5.4 square miles of the 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.

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) Photo: Katharine Egli

Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office

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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

General: Taos Youth and Family Center, www.taosyouth.com, (575)758-4160, with game room, video games, swimming pool, ice rink; Fred Baca Park, Kit Carson Park Hiking/Biking: Carson National Forest, www. fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; Bureau of Land Management, Taos Field Office, (575) 758-8851; Ute Mountain and Río Grande del Norte National Monument; popular trails include Devisadero Loop, South Boundary Trail, Rim Trail Athletics: Taos Eco-Park (soccer, lacrosse)

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

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

HEALTH SERVICES Holy Cross Hospital, (575) 758-8883, www.taoshospital.org; Taos Urgent Care, (575) 751-1006 Taos VA Clinic, (575) 751-0328 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

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Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist!

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.

Photo: Scott Gerdes

AOS SKI VA TAOS SKI VALLEY

POPULATION

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

LUXURIOUS NEW CONDOS IN TAOS SKI VALLEY!

TAXES

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, beautiful stone work, custom cabinets and gas fireplaces. Low HOA dues makes this new project very attractive.

Special pricing on two units.

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

The economy of the area is dominated by Taos Ski Valley, a world-class winter sports mountain SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED that is known for its steep trails and an average None; area within Taos Municipal School District of 300 inches of snowfall. The basin first attracted settlement when gold and copper were discovered PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES in the early 1900s.

Hiking/Mountain Biking/X-C: Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/carson, Founders Ernie and Rhoda Blake put up the first (575) 758-6200; popular trails include Williams ski lift in 1956 and, until 2013, the family owned Lake Trail, Bull ‘O The Woods Trail, Gold Hill Trail, the resort. In 2013, the family sold the mountain Yerba Canyon Trail, Gavilan Canyon Trail and facilities to former hedge fund manager Louis Fishing: Rio Hondo, Lake Fork Bacon, who has begun upgrades and renovations including the new Kachina Peak lift.

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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.

ST. MORITZ CONDOMINIUMS

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

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

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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

The Village of Taos Ski Valley, incorporated in 1996, HEALTH SERVICES encompasses 2.3 square miles in the valley and Mogul Medical Urgent Care, open during administers municipal services, such as water, ski season only; www.mogulmedical.com, (575) 776-8421. sewer and police.

DRIVING DISTANCES

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

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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

Estimated Red River 2013: 482 year-round; approx. 4,000 seasonal Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Red River Comprehensive Plan

TAXES

Gross Receipts Tax: 8.4375 percent Lodgers Tax: 5 percent Residential Tax Rate: 13.337-19.479 mills (depending on location)

SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED

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 Fishing: Red River; Town Ponds

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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.

HEALTH SERVICES

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

Source: UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office

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Photo: Katharine Egli

ED RIVER RED RIVER

NGEL FIRE ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY PROFILE

Photo: Courtesy Angel Fire Resort

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

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 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

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

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

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Welcome to Paradise

Angel Fire Photo courtesy of Angel Fire Resort

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

REDUCED! SPECTACULAR ALPINE GETAWAY

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

$599,000 MLS 97333

MOUNTAIN SPLENDOR

Walk to Hidden Lake from this custom designed mountain retreat nestled amidst pine and aspen. This spacious 2716 +/-SF, 3BD/2.5BA,3CG homes features a gourmet kitchen, loft, heated workshop, natural cherry cabinets throughout and fabulous views both inside and out. $655,000 adjacent 30 acres available for total of $655,000 MLS 93501

APPALACHIAN STYLE LOG HOME

Perched on a hill in Hidden Lake on 25 acres, this Appalachian Style Log home offers 2BD/2BA/2CG, covered porches, loft office. The many fabulous antiques collected over the years are included with the furnishings. $997,000 MLS 97214

DRASTICALLY REDUCED! ELEGANT ALPINE RETREAT

3BD, 2.5BA, 2CG, 2500± SF home on 10 acres. Panoramic views. Borders Carson National Forest. Fully furnished.

Taos Pines Ranch 10-20 acre Parcels starting at $129,000 Parcels bordering NATIONAL FOREST available

$549,000 MLS 98239

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throughout the Enchanted Circle REDUCED!

DRASTICALLY REDUCED!

ELEGANT MOUNTAIN LIVING

A rare find in Angel Fire, NM. A fabulous 3BD/ 3BA/ 3CG/ 3000+/- SF home on 2.4 acres +. A separate 1000+/-SF 1BD/ 1BA guest house. This energy efficient RASTRA block home offers 3 Kiva fireplaces, radiant heat, flagstone floors, diamond plaster walls & vaulted wood ceilings, all on one level. $795,000 MLS 98378

LIVING IN THE ROUND

This unique 3BD/2BA 2060 SF home has been completely remodeled, fully furnished. $359,000 MLS 95705

MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY

A perfectly planned and implemented mountain sanctuary is ready for the next chapter in your journey and at a very reasonable price! 3BD/2.5BA/1CG, 1711SF on 1.19 Acres . $125,000 MLS 98208

REDUCED!

PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN LIVING

A well maintained large family home on .85 acres with 3BD/3.5BA/2CG/3856SF and features 2 bonus rooms, sauna, hot tub, & breathtaking views.

$399,000 MLS 97260

CABIN IN THE WOODS

Large decks on every level make the outdoors very accessible, 3BD/2BA/2CG 2433 SF Home on .76 acres in Guadalupita. + 300SF Shop. $215,000 MLS 98448

REDUCED!

RUSTIC RETREAT IN SIERRA BONITA!

COMFY CABIN IN UTE PARK

1BD/1BA 560 SQ FT on .92 Acre Near Coyote Creek State Park!

Minutes to the Cimarron River, Furnished & No HOA Dues!

768SF, 2BD/1BA on 1.3 Acres. $160,000 MLS 96929

$59,500 MLS 94211

SECLUDED OLD ADOBE

Watch elk & deer roam from your living room, 2BD/1BA 2000 SF on 1 Acre nestled on a hillside between 2 larger tracts, $129,000 MLS 97688

A GREAT ESCAPE!

COZY IN TAOS CANYON

Quiet, wooded setting with year round access!

3BD/2BA /1CG 1100 SF.

Tucked away in the trees in Taos Canyon. 3BD/2BA 1500 SF. An extra room could be used a bedroom or office. 7X7 storage shed + 22X20 carport. All this and just minutes to Taos.

LONESOME DOVE CABIN

REDUCED!

$125,000 MLS 98208

MLS 93680 $159,000

Gated Community, Views Galore with Private Lake & Stream! 3BD/1BA on 1 Acre. 1280 SQ FT.

$165,000 MLS 96934

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Specializing in Acreage, Ranches and Unique Homes GREENBELT ADJACENT Single level home with 2 beds, 2 baths, large kitchen, office/3rd bedroom, sewing room, sunroom/ greenhouse and 2-car garage.

Convenient to Monte Verde Lake, Country Club, golf course and ski area. $299,000

MLS MLS96885 98264

MLS 97306 MLS 96844

MLS 97314

GREENBELT ADJACENT Single level home with 2 beds, 2 baths, large kitchen, office/3rd bedroom, sewing room, sunroom/ greenhouse and 2-car garage.

Convenient to Monte Verde Lake, Country Club, golf course and ski area. $299,000

MOUNTAIN MEADOW ESTATES NIGHTLY RENTAL 3Huge bedroom, 2 bath 8conventional 8 bedroom, bath, 2 car construction off-site opportunity! stick built garage investment main home 1 bedroom, Divided intowith 5 sections, each and can 1be bath, kitchen Preferred rented nightly.

Eachguest has house on 2.24± with kitchen, bath acres. and Both separate wood stoves. complete entrance (exceptComes one). Ski-in/Skiwith 10KW generator. out. Views! $975,000 $275,000

AF MOBILE HOME ESTATES

3 bedroom, 2 bath unfurnished mobile home with walk-in closets. Storage shed and 10’ x 12’ shop. Views. On-demand tankless hot water. High efficiency Lennox heating with Nest WiFi thermostat. $98,000

MOUNTAIN CHALET VAL VERDE V HOME 34 bedroom, bath, 2-car garage bedroom, 23½ bath home with custom Karsten home 2-car attached garage on on 1± 1.7acre acre in Val upVerde parcel in thebehind Chalets.Vietnam Ensuite Veterans Memorial. with Wood master bedroom gasstove log in kitchen and fireplace fireplace, whirl pool intubliving and area plus forced propane in-floor radiantairheat in heat. bath!

Views! $189,000 Furnished. $700,000 MLS MLS 97016 98513

MLS 95853 94206

MLS 97210

MOUNTAIN GET-AWAY!

3 bedroom, 2 ¾ bath home with bonus room and 1-car garage on 0.5± acre lot. Master, living, kitchen, 2 baths and guest bedroom on upper level.

Bedroom, bath & bonus room on lower level. $235,000

SKI RUN CONDO ~ Unit A -7 MOUNTAIN GET-AWAY! 23 bedroom, located bedroom,221/2 ¾ bath bathunit home with at baseroom of skiand area.

Three decks, bonus 1-car garage on one facing ski slopes.

One 0.5± acre lot. Master, living, bedroom is a lockout.

Furnished kitchen, 2 baths and guest with washer/dryer but excluding bedroom on upper level. personal Bedroom,items. bath $210,000 & bonus room on lower level. $229,000

PASSIVE SOLAR CHALET SNOWFIRE ~ Unit 202B bedroom, 22¾ bath, 1-carlocated garage 24 bedroom, bath condo just three Angel Fire home on blocks 0.54± from acre lot.

Located Ski Area.

Furnished (except between the AF Country Club and personal items) Lake including Monte Verde with W/D easy Heated storage access from Hwyunit.

434. Rental Passive history s o l a r available. g r e e n h $102,000 ouse area, freestanding fireplace. $175,000

Stan Harrell, Qualifying Broker

PASSIVE SOLAR CHALET 4 bedroom, 2¾ bath, 1-car garage home on 0.54± acre lot. Located between the AF Country Club and Monte Verde Lake with easy access from Hwy 434. Passive solar greenhouse area, freestanding fireplace. $175,000 MLS MLS95640 97190

GREAT FAMILY HOME MOUNTAIN HOME bedroom, 33 bath, living with areas, 23 bedroom, bath 2 home 2-car and garage onon1.33± acre lot. office garage 1± acre lot in Wood stove II in Subdivision. living area,(by hot the Val Verde water baseboard Vaulted Vietnam Veterans heat.

Memorial). t&g knotty pineand ceilings in great Freshly painted new carpet. roomstory and master suite. building.

Loft used Two storage/shop as office. Owner/Broker $327,000 $299,000 MLS MLS 98639 MLS95716 98639

STARLIGHT ~ Unit 12 SPECTACULAR VIEWS 23bedroom, condo bedroom,2 3bath bath, 2-carlocated garage just a short Angel home on walk 0.39±from acre lot Fire with Ski Area.

Second floor unit spectacular mountain views!with Wall patio views of Wheeler Peak of windows faces Wheeler Peak, Wilderness area. Furnished with granite counters, vaulted ceilings, washer dryer. on $120,000 masterand suites both floors.

Fireplace in living area. $437,500

HOU GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Centro Plaza, Unit 1 3 bedroom, 2 bath home P.O. with Box 49 1 bedroo log hom 2-car garage on 7.8± acres Angel Fire, NM 87710 16.96± a 10 miles S of Angel Fire. Barn, 575-377-2344/800-368-0753 the Black loafing shed, hay storage, tack 575-377-3234 room and pipe panel fencing andFax Wheeler Wood st round pen. Mountain views. monteverde@newmex.com heat. Sou Horses allowed! $449,000

monteverderealty.com

MLS 95577 MLS 97530

SOUTHWEST ALPINE VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS bedroom, 21 bath 0.39± 3 4bedroom, 3/4 home bath, on single acre lot in AF Resort. level modular home in Val Spacious Verde, loft/game Incredible views behind theroom.

Vietnam Veterans of WheelerWood Peak Wilderness area.

Memorial. burning stove City sewer.

Easy access. and LPwater forced&air heat. Valley and Must see to appreciate.

W/D mountain views. $129,000 included. $275,000 MLS MLS94639 96090

CHRISTI VILLAS ~ Unit 106 HOUSE ON THE HILL 1 1bedroom, bedroom,1 1bath bathground 1,375 floor sq. ft. condo with central forcedgarage air heaton log home with 2-car and fireplace in living room, Fully 16.96± acres off State Rd. 120 in furnished personal items.of the Blackexcept Lake area.

Big views Currently rentalWilderness pool. Close area. to Wheeler inPeak Angel Ski Area. $44,500radiant WoodFire stove and in-floor heat. South exposure. $372,000

MLS 972

WHEEL

3 bedroo home on east of b and SR furnace w stove. Ne Easy acc

MLS 972

AF MO

3 bedroo mobile h ets. Stor shop. Vie hot wa Lennox thermost

NOTE: The information supplied on these properties is from sources deemed to be reliable. No warranties, either expressed or implied are made by MON INC.MLS Purchasers should verify all facts. MLS All listings 95998 are subject to prior sale, withdrawal MLS 96885 95640 MLS 97263 or change by owner.

MLS 97306

MOUNTAIN MEADOW ESTATES

3 bedroom, 2 bath conventional construction off-site stick built main home with 1 bedroom, and 1 bath, kitchen Preferred guest house on 2.24± acres. Both with wood stoves. Comes complete with 10KW generator. $275,000

VAL VERDE V HOME 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage custom Karsten home on 1± acre in Val Verde behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Wood stove in kitchen and fireplace in living area plus forced air propane heat.

Views! $189,000 MLS 97016

MLS 94206

SKI RUN CONDO ~ Unit A -7 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath unit located at base of ski area. Three decks, one facing ski slopes. One bedroom is a lockout. Furnished with washer/dryer but excluding personal items. $205,000

MOUNTAIN HOME 2 bedroom, 3 bath home with office and garage on 1± acre lot in the Val Verde II Subdivision. (by Vietnam Veterans Memorial).

Freshly painted and new carpet.

Two story storage/shop building. $299,000 MLS 95716

SNOWFIRE ~ Unit 202B 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo located just three blocks from Angel Fire Ski Area. Furnished (except personal items) including W/D Heated storage unit. Rental history available. $102,000

STARLIGHT ~ Unit 12 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo located just a short walk from Angel Fire Ski Area. Second floor unit with patio views of Wheeler Peak Wilderness area. Furnished with washer and dryer. $120,000

GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2-car garage on 7.8± acres 10 miles S of Angel Fire. Barn, loafing shed, hay storage, tack room and pipe panel fencing and round pen. Mountain views.

Horses allowed! $449,000 MLS 94639

CHRISTI VILLAS ~ Unit 106 1 bedroom, 1 bath ground floor condo with central forced air heat and fireplace in living room, Fully furnished except personal items.

Currently in rental pool. Close to Angel Fire Ski Area. $44,500

WHEELER VIEW SUBDIVISION

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home on 1± acre located 3 miles east of blinking light at Hwy 64 and SR 434. Lennox Elite LP furnace with Sierra wood burning stove. New propanel roof in 2015.

Easy access. $182,000 MLS 96959

RIDGESTONE TOWNHOME 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath townhome with 1-car garage. Great golf course location with views of Country Club. Vaulted & beamed ceilings with rock fp in living area. Updated kitchen. $279,000

NOTE: The information supplied on these properties is from sources deemed to be reliable. No warranties, either expressed or implied are made by MONTE VERDE REALTY, INC. Purchasers should verify all facts. All listings are subject to prior sale, withdrawal or change by owner.

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MLS 97937

MLS 96565

EAST ROBERT MUTZ RANCH 4,000± acres located approx. 4 miles north of Eagle Nest, NM. Abundant timber resources, close to Red River & Eagle Nest. 79 landowner elk permits allocated; 25 either sex, 46 antlerless and 8 either sex bow. Big views! $16,000,000

MLS 95245

CHATA CANYON RANCH 1,156± acres located approx 13 miles east of Wagon Mound on NM Hwy 120. Original adobe house and barn but uninhabitable w/o power or water. Phone and power at Hwy 120. $751,400

MLS 98482

MLS 95777

ACREAGE IN RED RIVER 67.25± acres located approx 9 miles south of Red River completely surrounded by Carson National Forest. 2 bed, 2 bath log cabin included. Incredible views! Many possibilities! $975,000

MLS 98288

COYOTE RIDGE SUBDIVISION

MLS 94480

A-BAR RANCH 548.44± acres in Ocate, NM. 3 adobe homes, horse & pole barn, outdoor pavilion w/deck overlooking Manueles Creek, ponds, 9 elk permits. Great hunting/horse property. $1,300,000

AGUA FRIA ESTATES 5+ acres with access by Angel Fire maintained road. Nice level acreage. Zoned for mixed use by Angel Fire Village. Good views of ski area and surrounding mountains. $80,000

HALO ESTATES 4.3± and 5.4± acres located just north of Angel Fire Village.

Underground power and phone to lot. Incredible mountain and valley views. No Resort dues. $73,000 and $91,000

MLS 78915

PONDEROSA MEADOWS 7.3± acres located approx 7 miles south of Angel Fire Resort. It is a combination of alpine meadow and ponderosa pine. Easy year round access. Deed restricted. $75,000

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DEER RUN 2 x 40± acre and 1 x 34.5±.acre parcels located approx 8 miles south of Angel Fire Resort. Very private location with amazing mountain views. Deed restricted. $207,000 to $260,000

MLS96978/9 96978/9 MLS

MLS 93965

VAL VERDE V 10± acres located above the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

These 10± acres have been platted into 20 - 1/2 acre lots. Three wells on property. Valley and mountain views. $375,000

VALLEY HIGH RANCH 295.755± acres located north of Angel Fire off US Hwy 64. Valley and mountain views. Cieneguilla Creek flows through part of property.

Ideal for subdividing. Public road access. Owner/Broker $795,000

MLS 93979/80/82

MLS 96478

10± acres located 10 miles south of Angel Fire just off Hwy 434.

This subdivision consists of 5 3+ acre lots in Black Lake Resorts, a gated community.

Great views & private fishing pond. Owner/Broker $199,000

MLS 95349

RESORT ADJACENT 49+ acres adjacent to NM State land and Valley of the Utes.

Mainly alpine meadow with some tree cover. Historic log cabin, hand dug well and seasonal creek.

Elk permits available $525,000

GOLD RANCH 282.7± acres located south of Angel Fire with approx 0.6 miles of Hwy 120 frontage. New barn/bunkhouse.

Utilities installed on-site. Two RV pads with hook-ups. 5 elk tags. $1,750,000

MLS 97532/33

AMERICAN CREEK PROPERTIES

12.45± acre parcel located in next to Eagle Nest School. Valley and mountain views. $150,000 20± acres west of Hwy 64 near south end of Eagle Nest Lake. Great views. $160,000

MLS 97258/9

CHAMISA ESTATES Two parcels - 2.37± acres each.

One has well and septic installed.

Second lot has well share agreement but will need septic system.

Close to Village and Resort but no Resort dues. $35,000 each

MLS 97860

TIERRA del CIELO 7.37± acres located off of Hwy 434 near the Moreno Valley High School. Close to power and phone. Great views of Wheeler Peak Wilderness, Moreno Valley and Angel Fire Ski area! $37,500

MLS 97014

TAOS TRIANGLE 73.6± acres with over 1/2 mile of frontage on NM Hwy 68, south of Taos. Close to Taos Country Club, National Guard armory and University of NM - Taos campus.

Views. Owner/Broker $1,200,000

MLS 98125

10 ACRES IN BLACK LAKE This beautiful 10 acre parcel has several nice building sites.

Located approx. 13.5 miles south of Angel Fire. Year round access with frontage on NM Hwy 120.

Shed with sleeping arrangements, power, septic & well. $140,000

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If you want the perfect vacation rental home or condo while you are here to visit, you’ve come to the right place.

Let Brenda’s Property Management Co make your stay in Angel Fire easy and painless.

Your next family vacation starts right here!

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SALES

LEASING

MANAGEMENT

MLS #95082 2 bdrms 1.5 baths. New Concrete patio and newly graveled drive. 2.89 acres behind MonteVerde Lake. $259,000

MLS #96601 3 bdrms 2 baths. Large loft, one car garage. Corner Lot overlooking Golf Course $345,000

MLS #96532 Cute Efficiency Granite Counter tops, Glass Block Shower. Furnished Condo in Ski Run Condos. $59,000

MLS# 92841 Lot 46 CC1 BAM 9.68 acres $145,000

MLS #92842 Lot 45 CC1 BAM 10.09 acres $160,000

MLS # 98498 105 Back Basin Road. .92 acre $30,000.

MLS 98500 Chalet 2 Lot 1564A Cascade Overlook 2.25 acres. $35,000.00

MLS 98501 Valley of the Utes, Lot 88 Elk Meadows 2.20 acres. $69,000.00

MLS 98318 Mountain Pines Condo Unit 109. 3 Bdrm 2 Bath ground level. One car garage. Block and half from Slopes with a shuttle stop across street for easy access to slopes. $122,00.00

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Coldwell Banker 3375 Mtn. View Blvd. Ste. D PO Box 1050 · Angel Fire, NM 87710 Office: 575.377.1192 Cell: 575.603.0525 www.cbangelfire.com

$210,000 | 1BD + Sleeping Loft, 1.5BA, .60ac, Dream Cabin in the mountains near Lady Slipper Trail and Monte Verde Lake, MLS# 98242

$429,000 | 4BD, 3BA, 1 car garage, Custom built home, duel living areas, views, new appliances, fixtures and a large Trex deck, MLS# 98382

$335,000 | 3BD, 2BA, 1 car garage, Chalet style home, great location, mountainous views and wooded lot, MLS# 94913

$239,000 | 3BD, 2BA, 1 car garage, Deck off the master and in front of the house, minutes from Country Club, ski area and golf course. Sits on 1.08 acres. MLS# 98228

$569,000 | 5BD, 3BA, 2 car garage, Immaculate condition, natural light, sleeps 14 comfortably, great price per square foot. Great for extended family or corp. MLS# 98156

$579,000 | 4BD, 3BA, 2 car garage, Newly built home has a mix of rustic and contemporary architecture. Open living area, large kitchen, outdoor fireplace. Easy access turn around drive & minutes to the heart of Angel Fire. MLS# 98628

$299,000 | 3BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, Sits on the 11th fairway overlooking the golf course pond, master on the ground level with guest area upstairs. New counter tops and appliances.

On two golf course lots. MLS# 96196

$449,000 | 3BD, 2.5BA, 2 car garage, Fantastic views all the way to Eagle Nest Lake and BIG windows, meticulously maintained, huge laundry room, large deck with hot tub. MLS# 96628

$399,000 | 4BD, 3BA, 2 car garage, Large Red River home with approximately 3200sqft has wonderful mountain views, lots of room for family and friends, downstairs is 75% completed, year round access, storage shed/workshop. MLS# 98651

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QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND GREEN BUILDING FOR TAOS

MAGEE BUILD, INC. Aaron Magee

A premier builder in Taos since 2004

575.741.0456 mageebuild.com

mageebuild@taosnet.com

Current Happenings in Taos Real Estate

RE/MAX sElls 1 hoME EvERy 42 sEconds!

Mountain Realty Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

www.taosmls.com remax@newmex.com 575-758-5400

Linda Valaika, Associate Broker

COMPARISON OF 2015 - 2016 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY January 1, 2016 - June 15, 2016 2016 2015 % of change Residential Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold Land Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

67 352,000 23,600,000

92 299,450 27,550,000

-.41% .20% -.24%

Current Residential Properties Average Listed Price Volume

27 64,000 1,721,000

17 137,000 2,329,000

.77% -.61% -.39%

Current Land Listings Average Listed Price Volume

0 0 0

4 359,000 1,435,000

3 255,000 765,000

4 349,000 1,394,000

Multi-Family Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold Commercial Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

CURRENT REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

- .5% -24% -79%

241 $512,109 $123,418,000 335 $146,000 $49,000,000

Current Multi-Family Listing Average Listed Price Volume

9 $410,000 $3,691,000

Current Commercial Listings Average Listed Price Volume

39 $550,000 $27,100,000

RATES ARE GOING UP. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RATES WHILE YOU STILL CAN Fixed Interest Rates Loan Amount Monthly Payment* $200,000 $898.00 30 year Fixed Rate 3.5% $200,000 $1,369.00 15 year Fixed Rate 2.875% 5 year Adj. Rate

2.750%

$200,000

$816.00

*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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Design it. BuilD it. live it!

Mammoth Construction Co. License #378745

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The garage and everyday doors of this working ranch face west towards the corrals and barns, while the formal entrance and main rooms take in Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

t used to be that the siting of a ranch was dictated by one thing: water. Only if you had a stream or a spring was it worth even thinking about access, defense, protection from weather, or successful ranch operations.

In the 1800s the deep well changed all that — now any spot on one’s ranch was a potential house site. Windmills, graveled roads, the internal combustion engine and electricity marked the long transition to the modern ranch. Yet ranching remains a demanding way of life — and so, too, can be the design of a ranch home.

I feel fortunate to have designed one working ranch in my career. It’s out past the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge where the weather can be brutal — and the emphasis is on protection from hot southwest winds in the summer, the fierce cold downdrafts from the mountains in the evening and the bonechilling air mass that moves across the mesa in winter.

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Colorado, on a 38-acre piece of grazing land.

In fact, cows still roam the entire subdivision, bestowing agricultural tax status, in addition to cow pies.

This is an absolutely dazzling site at the foot of the Spanish Peaks, with a 360 degree view that takes in the Trinchera Ridge, La Veta and ishu Magee Pass, the Front Range and an s o t o h p , Text e design by V endless view out to the prairie. The hom owners bought the land for the view, but it happens that West Spanish Peak is nearly due out big walled gardens on both the south, making solar gain effortless. All the east and west sides so outdoor living main rooms have big windows capturing would be available no matter which this sunny view, while the living room also way the wind blew. The garage and overlooks one of the unique sandstone working entrance were on the west facing walls and the master bedroom looks up the barns and corrals (complete with Cuchara Canyon right at Trinchera Peak. practical touches like a boot-scraper outside the door and a laundry chute just But exposure to views often means exposure to winds — and this site gets inside). Then we placed the living room, some doozies! The answer was to build master bedroom and main entrance on three covered portals, each offering the east side where the wind is gentlest protection from at least one of the typical and the views of the Sangre de Cristo winds. The garage was spotted to shelter Mountains are spectacular. the entry courtyard and portal, while the But working ranches are scarce these dining portal is in the lee of the living days, and one is more likely to encounter room and a bedroom portal is the refuge 5-to-50-acre “ranchettes” carved out from occasional north winds. of what used to be large spreads. I’m building such a home right now in La Veta, With the main attraction —views — 68 • All properties can be found at www.enchantedhomeseller.com

accomplished and the chief downside — winds — minimized, it was possible to pursue the rest of the vision: a traditional New Mexico home that looks and feels 100 years old, yet stealthily delivers contemporary function and green features.

Look for some great pictures after it’s completed in a few months.

Few building sites offer such a trifecta of views, solar gain and privacy from other homes — usually there are more trade-offs to negotiate. Steep slopes typically favor big views, but both access and construction can be difficult and expensive. Wooded sites offer privacy and wind protection, but trees pose a fire hazard and may block the views as well.

Soil can be too rocky or too unstable. It seems that the more spectacular the site, the greater the challenges posed by weather and availability of amenities such as access, power, internet and cell signal.

Inevitably, we return full circle to water. In town you just pay a fee and open the tap.

But on some of the best, knock-yoursocks-off building sites I’ve seen, wells have been drilled hundreds of feet deep, only to produce a paltry flow of water that may be laden with contaminants requiring high-tech equipment to purify. It can get expensive to build a home on the range!

Still, the prospect of a green lifestyle on remote, unspoiled land is alluring. Green building offers some ideal systems: solar panels, wind power, roof water collection and more. Earthships, of course, exemplify this approach. But for homebuilders seeking a more conventional home, working with the elements and making sensible trade-offs is the key to building a home that’s good for you, and good for the environment.

The owner of this mountain retreat had the unusual desire to avoid views of the valley – thus keeping the mountainside free of nighttime lights as well. To catch the view, the visitor has to walk a few yards to the outside ramada.

...ranching remains a demanding way of life — and so, too, can be the design of a ranch home.

How can one miss with a view like this of West Spanish Peak and the Devil’s Stairstep?

On brutally windy Taos Mesa this walled garden provides a soothing oasis with stunning views.

Vishu Magee has designed Taos homes for over 40 years and may be reached at vishumagee.com.

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Market Share

Taosenõs have unique ‘view’ of the land T

hose of us who live in the Southwest or the West have a different view of land then those that who are stuck — I mean who live — on the East Coast.

On the East Coast and in other places, land isn’t something one thinks about because one hardly ever sees it. What one does see is concrete, upon which are buildings, or houses, or sometimes, but rarely, a vacant lot that sorta kinda looks like land. But you may not be sure.

Here, we have plenty of land. So much land that some of it hardly has any real worth or value based on supply and demand. It pretty much always was that way and likely will be for some time as New Mexico.

Arizona, Wyoming and Nevada have little density and plenty of open space. Just think about how long it will be before there are communities between Hopewell Lake and Chama, or we see real development in Sunshine Valley.

I tell folks that in a high desert climate one pays a premium for surface water and trees. So with that in mind you will find that the land east of the main road through town is more expensive then that to the west. To the east we have the foothills and wilderness and big views where one can see for 50 miles or more. To the west we have the sagebrush and 360 degree views that some favor. And most folks are not drawn equally to what the other provides.

Back in the day, folks here had little but land. So when the kids got married there wasn’t much money for destination weddings or distant honeymoons. But there sure was land available from the family farm to give the happy couple an acre or three. In fact, that tradition is such a part of our culture that we have a family transfer exception in our subdivision ordinance. My son Jonathan and his bride Jessie Kaufman were beneficiaries of such largess from her parents, Mike and Bonnie Kaufman. They generously gave each daughter 3.5-acres of the family land so each could have a place for their own homes. What a great tradition for those blessed to own enough land to give some to their offspring.

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While we have a lot of land around here, we don’t have too many ranches these days. And those that have them find it hard to sell. I note that the Double D Ranch, out past the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, has more than 1,000 acres and with views that go forever. It’s been on the market for longer than I can remember — likely about seven years — and no one has come forward to buy it. I do see more ranch activity in the Moreno Valley — but who wants to be that cold? I’d rather live on a smaller parcel right here in Taos.

Big parcels of land have not been in demand since 2007, at least. There are no sales of a section, for example, in the last five years. For the uninitiated, a section is 1-square-mile of land, some 640 acres. It is a fairly common way to measure land in New Mexico.

I do have a section for sale, out near Tres Piedras. For those that want to run naked and be unseen, or want to really be away, having 1 square mile to yourself can be pretty cool. My client’s section is on the market for $480,000. Just in case someone reading this is seeking space.

Big space.

I’m also learning about land that hunters treasure. Someone invited me to visit, and then list, a half section in the middle of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The area has bear, elk, deer and bobcat that roam freely. To get water, my client had to drill a 1,250-foot well that cost $90,000. Yup, $90,000 — and she has the receipts to prove it. My client owns some 322 acres with views from the Colorado 14,000 footers to Taos and everything in-between. For those that want to get away, but live, one needs water to exist. This property is about as special as it gets.

I’m told hunters will treasure it for its wildlife. I guess I’ll find out as we are going to market it shortly.

Folks who were born and raised here take pride in their land. And they are fierce about protecting their water. But that’s about what’s under the land — maybe fodder for another column.

Harvey Blaustein lives in Taos, is a real estate broker and used to be a practicing attorney.

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& associates realty

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

IT’S SHOWTIME BY THE RIVER… Just outside of Taos, in historic and charming Dixon, we proudly offer a truly unique and special property nestled along the river with a backdrop of a red rock hill. Set on 3 ½ acres, come see The Tool Shed, a performance studio/gallery that hosts live local events, concerts and shows and features a commercial kitchen, with lighting one expects in a professional setting. Live in a 3800 sq ft home with shapes and angles that will fascinate and charm, including 5 bedrooms and 4 baths . This is a property to be treasured. This is a place where the show must go on. $1,350,000 MLS 98190

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 MLS 96139

WARM HOME WITH GARDENS & A STUDIO… Off Blueberry Hill Road, we proudly offer a warm and wonderful home with incredible gardens plus a large studio. On an acre, with 2750 sq ft , 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, the living space is inviting, the studio over 400 sq ft, and has views of the mountains that are spectacular. The house is immaculate and can be purchased turn key. $469,000 MLS 98374 A COLORFUL, VERSATILE COMPOUND… On just under 4 acres, we proudly offer an immaculate property including a contemporary house with 3 bedrooms & 3 baths, a striking guest house that has two more bedrooms and another 2 baths, and a wood shop, with power and light that could be used for a studio. A lot of options, a lot of square footage, a lot of land – all for a not a lot of price. $789,000 MLS 98357

“I am a strategic thinker, pay attention to details, and get things done.”

Harvey Blaustein, Qualifying Broker

THE ULTIMATE WILDERNESS PARADISE… Within the Rio Grande National Monument, we proudly offer 322 acres of true wilderness in the middle of 245,000 acres of public lands. Unique and captivating, with abundant bear, elk, mountain lion, deer, and bobcat, the land is just over one half a square mile. The views are sweeping, the Arctic Fox trailer a perfect home in the woods, and the well deep and good. For hunters, hermits, or just folks that really really want to be away in nature. $569,500 MLS 98631

Land.. it’s the only thing in this world that lasts. ~ Gerald O’Hara to Scarlett in Gone with the Wind.

Let us show you our gorgeous land and ranches!

TAOS PINES RANCH

HIDDEN LAKE

10-20 acre parcels, borders Carson National Forest Starting at $129,000

SPECTACULAR BAR I.G. 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

10-20 acre parcels LAKEFRONT AVAILABLE! Starting at $84,000

OCATE I RANCH

Bring your horses and relive the Old West on 100 acres of lush grassy meadows. Outstanding views and easy access off Hwy 120. $300,000 MLS 96973

LOTS IN ANGEL FIRE

We have the lot you are looking for!

Starting at $5,000

Pictured above left to right: Teri Koss, Ellen Lerner, Sally Torres, Katheryn Pate, Kelly Haukebo center: Paula Madappa, Qualifying Broker.

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