Enchanted Homes: The Design Issue 2017 by The Taos News

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Welcome from the Taos County Chamber of Commerce

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The Taos community celebrates all designs in our beautiful scenery and communities! During our glorious, sun-filled days, we extract energy on our solar panels to power our future designs. From our creative community, we enjoy unique designs in architecture, wall coverings, windows and doors. This design issue of Enchanted Homes will inspire homeowners and business owners to explore how they can design their lives in Taos! There will be lots of human energy all summer on Taos Plaza! Join the chamber each Thursday evening from May 25 through Aug. 31 for Taos Plaza Live, our free community concert by local musicians. Bring your chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy an evening on the Plaza with friends and neighbors. The Taos County Chamber of Commerce invites you 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 Taos Ski Valley to see beautiful summer views of the mountains. The members of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce include our local shops, banks, service providers, hotels, bed-andbreakfasts, restaurants, galleries and museums, medical and legal professionals, town and county employees and individuals. They all work together to “Keep Taos Local.” The chamber supports these efforts with our “Keep Taos Local, Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is!” campaign that encompasses and expands on the national efforts to be mindful of your small, independent businesses. Please visit our stores, galleries, restaurants and museums to ensure this unique community is here for generations to come!

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

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

Executive Director Taos County Chamber of Commerce

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Taos Ski Valley Realty is now

99855 - 13 Buena Vista $685.000 Gorgeous two-story 3,400 sq ft home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms in desirable Upper Las Colonias location. The 1,300 sq ft great room offers incredible mountain views and access to walled garden area as well as an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and two living areas - one with a kiva fireplace – which makes it perfect for socializing with friends or a cozy night in with the family.

99857 - 143 Tune Drive $775,000

One-of-a-kind property - a must see! This meticulously designed 3,200 sq ft home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms was built by a husband and wife architectural team in 2007 offers sweeping mountain views, 3,000 sq ft of xeriscaped outdoor living area and combines the best of passive solar and lowcost, efficient technology without sacrificing modern conveniences.

We are pleased to announce that Taos Ski Valley Realty is now Engel & Völkers Taos Real Estate. In addition to our Taos Ski Valley office, we recently opened a brand new shop at 105 Paseo del Pueblo Norte - just off Taos Plaza. Founded in 1977, Engel & Völkers is a European-based real estate company that has shops in over 780 locations in 33 countries around the world and employs over 8,000 agents. The firm has been expanding rapidly in North America over the last 10 years initially focusing in second-home markets in beach and ski resorts, and more recently in larger markets such as Atlanta, Austin, Boston, New York City, and San Francisco, to name a few. To date, shops in US ski destinations can be found in Aspen, Bozeman, Eden, Lake Tahoe, Okemo-Woodstock, Park City, Sun Valley, Truckee and Vail. And now in Taos! Please stop by and see us. We would love to see how we can help you achieve your real estate goals.

Engel & Völkers Taos Real Estate 105 Paseo del Pueblo Norte · Taos· NM 87571 · USA· Phone +1-575-776-0600 • Text TAOS to 21000 www.taos.evusa.com © 2017 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Engel & Völkers and its independent franchisees are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act. Each property shop is independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. If your property is currently represented by a real estate broker, this is not an attempt to solicit your listing.

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Taos Ski Valley Realty is now

LUXURIOUS CONDO’s at the ST. MORITZ!

SNAKEDANCE CONDOMINIUMS

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# 99428 .......Unit 101 ...........$384,000 ..................1BR MLS# 99431 .......Unit 302 ...........$482,000...................1BR MLS# 99431 .......Unit 302 ...........$482,000 ..................2BR MLS# 99429 .......Unit 402 ...........$438,900...................1BR

LOTS IN TAOS SKI VALLEY

MLS # 95878..................$325,000................ .90 acres MLS # 95643..................$279,000.............. 1.14 acres MLS # 92140..................$159,000................ 1.8 acres MLS # 99557..................$279,000................. .46 acre

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# 99472...Unit 309....$399,000....2BR/2BA MLS# 99471...Unit 406....$525,000....3BR/3BA MLS# 89854...Unit 402....$525,000....3BR/3BA MLS# 99481...Unit 305....$339,000....1BR/1BA

SKI IN, SKI OUT CONDOMINIUM

Excellent ski in, ski out condominium in the heart of Taos Ski Valley, priced to sell. Top floor unit with no one above! Conveniently located unit; close to the Hot Tub, Laundry & Office, but not too close. Top floor has vaulted ceilings with attractive wood beams. Warm living room with fireplace makes for a great place to relax after a day on the slopes. User friendly kitchen with bar. Easy access to all TSV amenities and children’s school. Outstanding views, reasonable HOA dues, and good rental history. On-site management of nightly/ weekly/monthly rentals. Unit comes almost completely furnished!!

MLS # 99357.......Unit 7.........$279,000.........2BR/2BA

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 # 99289.......Unit C2.......$179,000.........2BR/2BA MLS # 99495.......Unit C3.......$189,000.........2BR/2BA

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# 98955...Unit 409... $1,050,000.........3BR/3BA MLS 99285 ... Unit 214...... $420,000........ 1BR/1BA

LAKE FORK CONDOMINIUMS

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. MLS # 97126 ....... Unit 9....... $479,000......... 2BR & 2BA MLS # 99427 ....... Unit 5....... $529,000......... 2BR & 2BA

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 # 97900 ................ $334,900 ................... 3BR / 2BA

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LOTA REALTY, INC.

JUDY BUCK 575-758-8673 judy@cblotataos.com AWE INSPIRING VIEWS – Sweeping

views in all directions from this impeccable 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home perched on a hill in Vista Linda. Featuring all the amenities that you might be looking for including top of the line appliances, granite and tile countertops, separate master suite with kiva fireplace and large master bath with a huge walk in shower and separate tub. The guest wing has its own bath with 2 bedrooms or potential office space in one and the 4th bedroom is a bonus with room form all the children, grandchildren and visitors. Built by Larry Buchanan you are only a short stroll to the golf course and surrounded by a friendly upscale residential neighborhood! CALL JUDY $495,000 MLS #99440

PRIVATE SANCTUARY – The most

spectacular views from this custom built adobe home on 26 acres overlooking the Rio Pueblo and surrounded by huge mountain vistas and vast open space! 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. Home to many birds, big horn sheep and abundant wildlife, this oasis in the high desert is just perfect for getting away from it all. It is a fisherman’s dream location and bring the horses too! CALL JUDY BUCK $750,000 MLS #99561 Corner of Paseo del Pueblo Norte & Civic Plaza Drive 800-829-8673

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ANDREA FROST 575-770-2060 cblotataos.com

FEATURED LISTINGS TRES PIEDRAS LAND

QUESTA CABIN

MLS: 99677 10.5 acres $38,500

MLS: 99698 .6 of an acre $85,000 RIVER FRONTAGE!

WELL AND SHED CARSON ACREAGE

BLUEBERRY HILL PARCEL

MLS: 99556 33.68 acres $30,000

MLS: 96572 2.90 acres $89,000 GREAT VIEWS!

CHARMING CONDO

ROOM TO ROAM!

MLS: 99827 $230,000

CONVENIENT LOCATION

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JAN RADER, CRS, GRI 575-770-2012 jan@janrader.com

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TRES RITOS/SIPAPU

Spacious 2 BR/2 BATH cabin near Sipapu Ski Area. Offered fully furnished and equipped (includes snowmobiles); enjoy peace, privacy, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling. Wonderful gathering place for the extended family. MLS 99412 $299,000 CALL JAN!

RIVERFRONT HOME IN SIPAPU

Spacious 2 BR/2.5 BA home near Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort. It is spacious, energy efficient, immaculately maintained. Over 300’ of river frontage, lot borders national forest. Fishing, skiing, hiking within steps. Way too many special features to list, please call for details & a showing! MLS 99759 $389,000 CALL JAN!

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TOWN OF TAOS

Spacious 3BR/3BA home in excellent northside neighborhood. Great floorplan, southwestern details throughout. Ideal second home, vacation rental or primary residence. Panoramic mountain views! Convenient to TSV and town. Move-in ready. Call for details and a showing. MLS 98328 $475,000 CALL JAN!

TOWN OF TAOS Sweet artist’s home on oversized lot west of Taos Plaza. Walk everywhere from this lovingly maintained 3BR/1BA home with lots of studio space. Ideal for full time or vacation living. Come take a look! MLS 99575 $325,000 CALL JAN! NEW

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB

Beautiful 3 acre building site in the desirable gated country club area. Intelligent covenants protect your investment. Walk to the golf course & club house. Convenient location with panoramic views! MLS 94914 $99,500 CALL JAN!

HONDO MESA Stunning 5 acre home site on the Hondo Mesa with great mountain views. Close to rafting, swimming, fishing, rock climbing. Enjoy peace & quiet only minutes from town & Taos Ski Valley. Horses allowed! MLS 99810 $80,000 CALL JAN!

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catherine moon

After 35 years in California, a sailing trip in the early 1990s to Florida ended up with the couple relocating to Fort Lauderdale, where they bought a house. By then, Pam Am had gone out of business, as had Moon’s career as a flight attendant. Doyle Moon was born and raised in New Mexico. Therefore, before long, the couple made a vacation trip out West. After a birthday celebration in Denver, Colorado, they drove south. They were heading to Santa Fe, but took the long route through Cimarrón and into Angel Fire. “I just loved New Mexico right away,” said Cathe Moon, “and we kept coming back in the following years.” In 2002, the Moons bought property in Valley of the Utes. However, they couldn’t build, as Angel Fire Resort struggled to get utilities to the development on the back side of the ski area. So they built a house in Taos Pines, and it didn’t take long before New Mexico began to tug hard at Doyle and Cathe Moon. In 2008, they decided to live part time in Angel Fire and, shortly thereafter, they moved to the Moreno Valley full time. “I was officially ‘retired,’” Cathe Moon said, “but I wasn’t any good at that. I was like a border collie without a herd.” She got a license to sell real estate in 2011. Real estate made sense to her because she had a wide variety of skills and experiences that would translate into representing people who were buying or selling properties. Because of her time in the Bay Area in the early days of computing – the Moons had the first computerized restaurant in San Francisco – Cathe Moon was very comfortable with the rising digital age. That translated into an understanding of the internet and how that has transformed the real estate business in recent years.

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At RE/MAX Mountain Realty in Angel Fire, everything qualifying broker Cathe Moon brings to the table is geared toward matching a property with the people who will live in it. “I like to think about more than just the house,” Moon said during a recent interview in her office in Angel Fire. “I think a house’s value extends to the whole package of its surroundings, the climate, the terrain. All those add up to the value a house has for the people who are thinking about buying it.”

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Moon’s big-picture nature comes from what she did before she first came to Angel Fire in the early 2000s on a birthday trip. After finishing college in Atlanta, Georgia, Moon headed to New York City and worked for media company Condé Nast and the famed J. Walter Thompson ad agency, where she critiqued travel posters for their ability to reach a younger consumer.

One client was Pan Am World Airways. Soon, she was a flight attendant – known then as a “stewardess” – for the international air carrier. Moon traveled to exotic locales, including ferrying Vietnam soldiers to and from rest and relaxation in the South Pacific. She was based in San Francisco and concurrently, along with her husband, Doyle, got into the restaurant and bar business in the Bay Area. During that time, they bought and sold a number of businesses and houses, and it’s there that Moon cut her teeth in real estate while continuing with Pan Am. “The California market was interesting, ever changing, and that gave me some basics of the business,” she said. “It was the total opposite of boring.” ENCHANTED HOMES VOL. CXV

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“Plus, I think my flight attendant experience gave me insight into people’s psychology and also worldly experience that allows me to see a larger perspective for my clients,” she said. “A house is not an island. It exists in a particular location, on certain terrain, with a proximity to other houses and town.” The preponderance of internet activity in today’s real estate business makes sense to Moon. She believes that almost all potential home buyers shop first online, not only narrowing down their selections, but also giving Realtors like Moon a glimpse at the style, size, location and other factors that are important to the buyer. “By searching properties online, buyers give me some ‘common threads’ to go by,” Moon said. “They might prefer contemporary style – or a warmand-fuzzy place. They indicate whether they are willing to spend money on upgrades or whether they want the property turnkey.” Her magazine time at Condé Nast gave Moon an eye for photographs – a skill she has used to great success in real estate with her faithful smartphone: “The value of photographs is very high online. It’s critical that the Realtor present the property fully, both with photographs and with public remarks by the Realtor. You have to tell the story of the property, including the ‘feel,’ the ethos that you feel for the house.” She contends that a house is way more than just square footage and acreage: “The New Mexico market is so diverse in how people live. Their ideas on how they want to live is what I seek to find out, to understand their spirit and the personality they want in a home.” Right now, Moon sees the Angel Fire market as getting younger. Key to that has been marketing at Angel Fire Resort aimed at a younger audience – and a four-season lifestyle. The well-known mountain bike park, music concerts, farmers market, summer night movies and a new food and wine festival in August all target people who still have working years left. “There’s an individualist DNA that thrives here,” Moon said. “And there’s a wider range of buyers than ever, who they are, where the come from, the ability to work online. And they all bring an individual feel to what they want. “As a result, our part-timers are spending more time here, and there are more full-time residents,” she said. “What was an affordable vacation home may, sooner than later, become someone’s permanent residence.” Catherine Moon | RE/MAX Mountain Realty 3655 Mountain View Blvd. | Angel Fire 575 377 1919 | moonre.com

Peter A. Lora

225 Kit Carson Road

575-758-3275 peter@theloraco.com

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CLASSIC TAOS - Wonderful real adobe built in 1800’s. Renovated in 2005 and 2016. Large living room faces south with nice views of valley and mountains. Third bedroom with separate entrance could be office. Vigas, tongue & groove ceilings, wood and saltillo tile floors. Pleasant enclosed front courtyard. Fruit trees. Storage building. Has been a successful rental on Airbnb. $276,000 MLS # 99638 http://view.paradym.com/3983442

Read our current Taos Real Estate Market Report with sales, price and inventory data, and prior year comparisons on our website.

DES MONTES HOME SITE - This 1.1-acre lot has fine views, irrigation rights and an apple orchard. Preferred location near charming village of Arroyo Seco, with easy access to Town and Ski Valley. Beautiful land for a classic Taos home! $110,000 MLS # 97844 http://view.paradym.com/3740156

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HALF-ACRE LOT IN TOWN – Nice lot in nice neighborhood just 0.3 mile from Town center. Zoning would allow lot split for two residences. Town water & sewer, natural gas, electric and phone nearby. Build your own, develop for sale, or hold for investment. $74,000 MLS #99158 http://view.paradym.com/3906613

CLOSE TO PLAZA - Delightful 2-bedroom/1.5-bath condo walking distance to shops, galleries, restaurants, museums, etc. Lots of outdoor living space, off-street parking. There are just two free-standing units in this association, and the monthly HOA fee is zero. Large yard. Fully furnished and ready to enjoy and/or rent! $235,000 MLS # 99812 http://view.paradym.com/4006654

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BEAUTIFUL PUEBLO STYLE - Great floor plan in this almost-new home. 4-bedrooms/2baths and 2,435 square feet of comfortable living. Real adobe construction. Wood-burning stove for cozy warmth and low energy bills. Vigas, T & G ceiling, diamond plaster interior walls. Covered patio and courtyard. Heated 2-car garage. Fine mountain views! $415,000 MLS # 98149 http://view.paradym.com/3807410

INCOME PROPERTY – Excellent 3-unit property about 5 miles south of Taos center. All three units are 1BR/1BA, 640 sq. ft. with washer/dryer, deck with wonderful views. Well-maintained. Stable occupancy. $250,000 MLS # 98471 http://view.paradym.com/3835972

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aaron magee of magee build inc.

by andy dennison You were born and raised in Taos, and your father was a builder. My dad (Vishu Magee) was building houses while I grew up. About the age of 10, he put me and my brother, Jeb, to work on the job site during the summers and our off times. It was hard work, lots of digging and cleaning up mostly. I used to vow that I’d never do construction when I grew up. But you did. How did that come about? As a teenager, I worked at Taos Pizza Out Back. When I graduated, I didn’t apply to college and decided to take a gap year. So I got a job at Ian Forsberg’s cabinet shop and got an introduction to the adult working world. I learned a lot, especially about tight tolerances and an eye for detail. I found that those came naturally to me. When did you start your own business? At 27, I kind of came to a do-or-die moment in my life – either move out of Taos and reinvent myself or start a construction company here. So Magee Build Inc. began. I was fortunate to have a working designer-builder in my dad. He got us our first job. It was a one-bedroom house for a teacher in town. We started small, mostly doing small remodels, but I got both a commercial and residential license.

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What did you focus on? I prefer residential. I like the detail in residential construction, and I like working with homeowners. I found it was so important to develop a working relationship, and often they turned into future friendships. Taos is a small town, and it’s imperative to maintain relationships to stay in business.

How do you approach a new home project? I’ve been lucky recently to negotiate a bid for a project rather than go through a competitive bid process. I prefer that because it allows the homeowner to hire the design team and construction team at the same time. All three of us work toward a budget for the project and build trust among each other before construction begins. It’s so important to fit the house to the budget. I see the builder as a reality check in the process because the owners are naturally excited about their dream house. We try hard to get everything settled before construction begins. How about a remodel? That can be very difficult in Taos. You are creating something new in an older structure and you want it to look like it belongs – not stand out as an addition. It’s always a surprise when you punch a hole in an adobe wall. No foundation, no headers, old ENCHANTED HOMES VOL. CXV

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artifacts in the walls, old niches. It challenges our problem-solving abilities and makes us roll with the unexpected. How do you meet the challenges of being a builder in Taos? The availability of resources can be limited here, and the cost of materials tend to be higher than in a larger city. On the other hand, I’ve been fortunate to have a good crew and steady subcontractors. Our crew is really an extension of our family. Treating employees as equals with respect is very important to me. They get steady work and a decent wage. How is the Taos market right now? For us, the second home market is still big. And the north side, because of its proximity to the mountains and larger parcels, is always hot. Taos is a lovely space and people will continue to come here. We expect new construction to continue in the coming year as, after the election, people feel more secure spending their money. At the same time, we have been working with younger retirees who may be established business owners and have money for a new house. And, more people seem to want a more contemporary feel these days, versus the Southwest architecture that has dominated here. We can’t let you get away without talking about influence of your father. I didn’t get the design gene like my dad and brother. But we actually work quite a bit together. When I started out, he had a hand in the process but, as the years have gone by, I’ve relied less and less on him. I’ve worked with other architects because any designer has their own style. Part of what I love about being a contractor is to work in different mediums, styles and designs. It keeps things fresh. Aaron Magee | Magee Build Inc. | 524 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite H 575 741 0456 | mageebuild@taosnet.com

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Designing a home for oneself allows a person to fully express their creativity in the most important place in their lives: their home. In this design issue of Enchanted Homes, Dimond Mortgage is pleased to announce the commencement of the one-time close construction loan. Even though there are many beautiful and functional pre-existing homes available for purchase, the one-time construction loan allows the borrower to create their own living space using their own design plans and location. This loan program has recently been offered by one of our lenders and allows the borrower to close on construction financing and lock their long-term interest rate upon initial loan submission. Previously, the borrower would be required to secure financing for the construction loan with a separate entity and then close a second time for the permanent financing, thus risking losing market interest rate. The borrower pays interest only on the locked rate during the construction period for a six-month, nine-month and 12-month term. The borrower can finance up to 90 percent of the appraised value or acquisition costs (cost of construction, which can include “soft” costs, such as architectural services, engineering and permit fees) may be included in the construction financing. The loan terms are for 30-year or 15-year financing. Eligible property types include modular, rural and single-family residences. The amount of disbursement of funds for construction throughout the construction process will depend on the loan amount/term of the construction period. The owner as the builder is not allowed under this program; a licensed contractor is required.

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Alternatively, there are many wonderful homes in Taos that need a bit of tender, loving care. We also offer a renovation loan program, which allows borrowers to combine the purchase or refinance of a home with the costs needed to renovate or remodel their property. This program allows for 95 percent financing, including “soft“ costs as described in our one-time close program. With the renovation program, the borrower is required to make full principal, interest, tax and insurance payments throughout the construction period. Interest-only payments do not apply. These two construction options offer buyers the opportunity to realize your dream home. Come to Dimond Mortgage and take advantage of these loan products.

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What we can offer is truly the best construction financing, allowing the borrowers to take advantage of their long-term interest rate instead of having to lock in at the end of the construction period. Once construction is complete, the fully amortized payment modifies.

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Landscaper and horticulturist Angelika Heikaus’ gardening roots run deep. The German native studied horticulture in her country. Early in life, she became interested in growing her own garden and knowing where her food came from. In 1993, she traveled to Ireland in a self-discovery journey that also brought her closer to nature. “I backpacked a lot there and got to know Ireland’s majestic forests and lakes,” she said. “That trip truly changed my life.” That’s not a cliché phrase. There, in a remote Irish village, someone told her about Taos. “I had never heard of it before, but it sounded like the perfect place for me,” Heikaus said. “I came here in 1994 and stayed. I have never looked back.” She settled in El Rito and became part of Roots ‘n Herbs, an organic farm. “We grew a large variety of heirloom vegetable crops and flowers and sold them at local restaurants, farmers market and through community-supported agricultural programs,” she said. She also created and operated a grassroots herbal product label, Roots ‘n Herbs Products. In 2008, she earned a degree in horticultural therapy at the Horticultural Therapy Institute in Denver, Colorado. “I did it with the intention to combine my passion for gardening with a desire to improve the lives of others,” Heikaus recalled. “A therapeutic garden can help youth at risk, people with Alzheimer’s and those who suffer from PTSD, among other issues. Gardening connects people to the healing properties of the natural world.” LANDSCAPING PHILOSOPHY: ‘WATER IS SACRED’

One thing led to another and Heikaus started to do landscape design work around 1997. “I was motivated by my love for plants and the need to create living environments,” she said. One of the biggest landmarks in her career was her work for Worrell Enterprises. Heikaus created and maintained the tropical environments and landscape at El Monte Sagrado for 10 years. PHOTOS BY DENIELLE ROSE

“My philosophy is to incorporate the original landscape – the native plants and foliage – and work with them,” she said. “The ‘Sacred Circle’ at the hotel, for example, is surrounded by cottonwood trees and some are several hundred years old.” She also worked at Blackstone Ranch, where she resurrected the “Mandala Garden.” “It was wonderful to be part of a project to grow veggies and flowers for Blackstone consumption and local restaurants,” she said. At Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, she contributed to xeriscape the facility grounds using drought-tolerant plants to minimize irrigation requirements.

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“Water is sacred, so I strive to use it consciously,” she said. Some of the private residences where she has worked, designing or creating gardens, have been showcased in Los Jardineros Garden Club of Taos’ garden and home tours. But perhaps her favorite project in town is Central Station, with a landscape designed to be maintenance friendly, sustainable and energy-efficient — it uses tankless water heaters and boilers, European wall radiators and a prewired electric car plug-in. “Central Station incorporates diversity and privacy and was established with the idea of combining residential and business spaces side by side,” she said. In 2006, Heikaus was featured in an episode on the PBS garden show “Garden Smart.” “That was a fun experience,” she said. “I love to share my passion for the great outdoors and extended living spaces.” STONE FRUIT GARDEN

Heikaus has had her own business, Stone Fruit Garden, since 2009. “Stone fruit, more prevalent in the German language, reminds me of a fruit bearing a hardened seed inside a fleshy fruit, such as peach, apricot or nectarine,” she said.

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Her main services are landscape design and installation, irrigation, xeriscapes and nativescapes. “I also do creative rock and flagstone work, embracing and incorporating permaculture ideas and theories when possible and applicable,” she said. “Energy efficiency and low-water landscaping are key elements of my work.” Heikaus says that she enjoys “growing gardens and relationships.” She feels personally connected to her work. “After creating a landscape, you need to maintain whatever you have planted; you are responsible for the life of every tree,” she said. “I like to keep long-lasting relationships with my clients and see their gardens grow and evolve.”

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Heikaus goes to work every day accompanied by her dog, Tilly. She has “a great crew” of about six to eight people. “I work side by side with them and I am actively involved with the landscaping process from the beginning to the end,” she said. “I am PHOTO PHOTO BY BY DENIELLE DENIELLE ROSE ROSE

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not the kind of landscaper that just goes to the jobsite for an hour, gives orders and leaves.” When asked if she had encountered some signs of machismo here, she answered quickly, “Men have to learn to trust me. That’s very important. And though I have had some issues at first, I am happy to say that they all have learned to respect my judgment. And I love my crew! Working with my loyal co-workers means the world to me. My success is based on their involvement and experience and knowledge in the landscape field.” A WORD ABOUT TAOS

While the landscape that surrounds her now is quite different from her native Rhine area, Heikaus feels “totally at home” in Taos. “I feel free here,” she said. “Liberated. I feel I am where I need to be. Then there is so much here! The Pueblo helps keep Taos sacred. The Hispanic culture is vibrant and has embraced me. I feel taken care of in Taos and grateful for having been able to create a life for myself.” To contact Heikaus, call 575 779 3340 or email stonefruitgarden@gmail.com.

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A connecting bathing room feels like being in a spa. It is constructed of cedar and includes an open shower and jetted tub overlooking the expansive meadow. In the center of the home, a freestanding twosided fireplace warms both the living room and dining area. It is a custom blackened-steel work of art built by Mike Valencia of Valencia Welding in Des Montes. Architect Ford says that this placement allows for the elemental material of fire to be present during both dining and gathering. The stairway to the upstairs is also made of steel, but has a feeling of floating in air, due to the transparent look created by the vertical lines of aircraft cable that support the stairs. Ron Ford was an Air Force pilot, and there are several nods to his past in the home. The upstairs is open to the first floor. Here, there are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, an office and a storage closet that makes use of space that otherwise might be wasted. The bedrooms are open and airy and maintain contact with the living spaces below, until the concealed wooden pocket doors slide closed to provide privacy. Of the office, the architect says, “A mezzanine study, open to the kitchen below, acts analogously to a pilot’s cockpit in the house, with views to multiple areas of the site.” Here, there are sky lights that open to let in the summer breezes, clean air and the smells of the outdoors. At 9,500 feet in elevation, the house stays cool in the summer. “The temperature gets into the high 70s on occasion, but the house stays very comfortable,” says owner Ron Ford. Downstairs, there is an attached garage and studio space that opens to a flagstone patio. Owner Sylvia Avenius-Ford is an artist who works in tin, clay and acrylic. She grew up in Africa and South America and says she was heavily influenced 58

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by the art of other cultures, encouraging her to use a great deal of texture and bright colors. She says, “Collecting folk art from around the world and living in Northern New Mexico have contributed to my imagination and creativity. Working in my studio has been my most gratifying means of self-expression.” AveniusFord has exhibited at galleries in Taos and on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. She now shows her work in Texas and Oregon. The Fords are moving to Oregon to be closer to family. They say with a touch of wistfulness, “We will miss the tranquility here.” Architect Kenneth Ford is the son of owners Ron and Sylvia Avenius-Ford. They share the family joke that the house was in the design process or 28 years. When Kenneth Ford was a senior in high school, he decided he wanted to be an architect. When the Fords purchased the lot in Angel Fire, Kenneth began to work on ideas to build a modern house that perfectly fit the setting. He says his intent was to create a rustic modern look. “Timeless, natural materials of wood, glass, stone and steel are used as agents for this idea throughout the spaces,” he adds. One of the attractions of the house is being close to the amenities of Angel Fire. It is 20 minutes to skiing at Angel Fire and about the same distance to hiking in the Carson National Forest. Built in 2010, the home at 170 Pine Road House has a total of 4,150 square feet and includes three bedrooms, three baths and an additional detached garage. It is offered partially furnished and is located on a 7.6-acre site. In addition to the passive solar features of the house, an active solar array provides hot water for domestic uses, as well as for heating the radiant floor, with a propane backup for boosting the temperatures when needed.

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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. ENCHANTEDHOMESELLER.COM

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David Mapes has made a name for himself through his craftsmanship and commitment to art. Most people are familiar with his gallery, David Anthony Fine Art (DAFA), located on Kit Carson Road. He has been part of several projects intended to put the town back on top of the art map, like the Taos Art Market. But Mapes is also a fine artist and an old-world craftsman who has had his own furniture company since 1978. BUILDING IN HIS BLOOD Mapes has always liked “building stuff” – so much that when he was a child, his mother was worried about him using the sharp tools he was so attracted to. “I was inspired by my grandfather,” he recalls. “He built most of the houses he lived in and designed and built bridges in many California parks. I also had uncles who were furniture makers. … I guess that building things is in my blood.” By the time he graduated from high school, Mapes had his own workshop, which was equipped with tools inherited from his grandfather.

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Welcome to the Taos Parade of Homes! We are proud to offer beautiful homes of distinction peppered throughout Taos. Whether it’s your goal to be inspired, find a new home, be up on the latest trends, or you just have a passion for architecture and interior design then we believe you will find this year’s tour to be exceptional. From spectacular villas, to classic Pueblo style homes tucked away off the beaten path, this tour has it all. And remember, every home on the tour is currently on the market to be sold. Plus, throughout the tour, you can enjoy wonderful culinary delights from Taos’ finest restaurants.

Tickets are available at all the Taos Real Estate offices, The Taos News and Habitat for Humanity of Taos office and the Habitat ReStore. Call 758.7827 for more information.

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It was during my lifetime that not many people other than the super rich folks had enough money to plan a home, maybe even work with an architect before breaking ground. There is a benefit to working with someone with expertise and access to new materials that may come to market. But one can plan on his or her own, especially with software products that allow you inside the space that is just a vision in one’s head. Styles change with the times and design elements go with them. When once folks ate in their kitchen, near the hearth or oven, where the food was cooked and warmth to be had, being able to afford more interior space led to dining rooms. Living rooms over time became great rooms – larger spaces, usually open to the kitchen and/or dining room, where many folks can be doing different things and still be together. Bathrooms are a perfect example of the evolution of design. Once, there were no bathrooms in a house. Folks went outside to do their business and the thought of taking that inside had to be a two-edged sword. But since we all know that a warm seat is better than a cold seat – and don’t get me started on the Japanese take on the toilet – bathrooms were ultimately taken indoors. But that was just a start.

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The simple truth about design is it takes a certain amount of prosperity for it to be an issue in one’s life. Absent enough money to have choice, a home is more about function. Our Native American brothers did not consider layout when they created and then lived in teepees. Our Hispanic sisters who cobbled together mud and straw to create some shelter in the form of one room or maybe two did not consider whether the bathroom ought to be en suite or in the hall – because there was likely no hall in the first place, nor indoor plumbing.

But having said that, the people who came before us knew how to live in harmony with the land – and that is design at its basic element. Those that came before us knew to use small windows to keep the sun out of their interior spaces. They knew that a southern orientation would allow the sun’s warmth to heat spaces at no ongoing cost. They knew that the best rooms to place on the north side were the bedrooms, where most like to sleep at temperatures a tad cooler than living spaces. Those design concepts were obvious and no wealth was required to include them in one’s home. Just being aware of one’s environment, taking note of what is outside one’s door – and common sense, for the most part. ENCHANTED HOMES VOL. CXV

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Another room that has changed with the times are our kitchens. Once places where food was prepared, where the hearth may have been, they are today centers of life for most, where the guests tend to gather regardless of where the host and hostess direct them. Today, kitchens can be monstrous rooms, open to dining rooms, dens or great rooms. Cabinetry abounds in some. High-end appliances are also common. Many won’t do without stainless steel appliances that all match, and some just want appliances that function, which do the jobs intended. In Taos, I always felt that Max Edelman created great kitchens in the many high-end homes he built on the north side. When the Great Recession hit, he found ways to keep his kitchens strong – even when prices fell and cutting back on costs became inevitable. Then good design became even more important and Max stayed with his program. (For those who may not know, he no longer is building here, but his houses remain.) Even bedrooms, likely the cheapest rooms to build in a house, have undergone changes. We now see bedroom suites, sitting rooms, desks and offices all amplifying and taking one’s place to sleep to a different level. And almost all homes today are built with en suite bathrooms. Folks who have the money to do what they want frequently make their statements through their homes. And good design is always in fashion. It’s just that Taos isn’t the most fashion-conscious place – which is part of the draw for most of us.

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

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SMASHING HOUSE, OFF THE 3RD GREEN…

We proudly offer this 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home that speaks of casual elegance, with a huge 2 tier patio with hot tub overlooking the 3rd green at the Taos Country Club..The great room has 16 foot ceilings, the circular master shower will tickle your fancy & the wall of windows will tickle your eyes. And the landscaping is awesome. $629,000 MLS #99795

ONE RIVER, TWO HOUSES…

Along the river in Dixon, we proudly offer two homes, one on the water and the other off. With a huge deck, the smaller home has a contemporary feel, with bamboo floors and high ceilings. The backdrop is a red rock hill that affords privacy and tranquility, the feeling is idyllic and serene. $389,000 MLS #99676

FOR THE ENTERTAINER IN YOU… In the highly desir-

able Weimer area, we proudly offer a home with splendid views for those that love to entertain and enjoy living large. The great room is extraordinary, with ceilings 18 feet high, the dining room is cozy, with a fireplace at eye level, and there are 3 bedrooms, two of them masters. $599,000 MLS#98847

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

PREMIUM R-4 SITE NEAR THE PLAZA…

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

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