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Elevated gardens offer many advantages when growing flowers and vegetables at

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n the cover of every issue of Su Casa Northern New Mexico we use the word inspiration. The magazine does many things for homeowners and would-be homeowners, but inspiring them might be the most important, as this is where home design or redesign begins.

The starting point of inspiration for your home could very well be the Albuquerque Spring Homes of Enchantment Parade, which offers many visual delights and allows our imaginations to dance around ideas that we might apply in our own homes. The Parade shows us how others have handled the inherent challenges of designing and building homes. The cleverness and creativity of their solutions fill our minds with lots of fun “what ifs.” It is for this reason that I enjoy touring the homes in the parade, and encourage you to as well.

Inspiration might very well be the reason you picked up Su Casa in the first place. In each issue we take you into the homes of unique individuals with their own specific desires, wants, and needs for a beautiful and well functioning residence. I relish stories of how a home is created based on the personalities, interests, and emotions of the homeowner.

This issue is no different. We’ll see one bathroom that was transformed into a luxurious spa retreat, and a home that captures the owners’ connections to particular regions of the world. These owners thoughtfully translated their inspirations into their beautiful homes, creating living spaces that are true to their own individuality.

The sun’s spring warmth here in New Mexico provides new possibilities as we step outside and consider the new season. Savoring the pure tastes of homegrown food is what prompts me to prepare and plant a garden every year, but that’s just me. Inspiration comes from many places.

What inspires you?

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Neil and Susan Davie’s contemporary Albuquerque home is filled with warm bamboo cabinetry that Neil, an engineer, built himself. Wanting something completely different for their guest bath, however, the Davies took color cues from a brilliant red vessel sink and faucet they liked, dyed the bath’s floating bamboo cabinets to an equally vibrant red, and added bands of red glass tile in the shower and polished black quartz countertops for a shimmery and reflective effect. Where the rest of the home is rectilinear and angular, this space is about curves, circles, and three-dimensional pop, as in the mesmerizing stainless steel “bubble tile” backsplash that seems to grow out of the wall. See more fabulous bathrooms in “Just Add Water,” page 32.

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raised bed gardening offers healthier plants, better yield—and less backache

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ardening at my house is a perfectly balanced division of labor: I dig the holes, and my wife, Evy, plants the plants. Of course, since “hole digging” extends to all other matters of hardscaping, from creating paths, walls, and fences to hauling debris to the compost pile, I freely admit that my Kubota tractor with its backhoe definitely ups the fun factor.

In my opinion, any excuse to drive your tractor is a good one.

A few years ago Evy decided to convert our garden to raised beds.

Their fabrication and installation involved utilizing my whole shop, many woodworking tools, and my laser level for the installation— because of course, the more tools you use in any DIY project, the higher the fun factor!

A raised bed is really just a big planter box filled with high-quality planting soil. It is easy to tend (your knees and back will thank you) and requires a minimum of water. Being up and off the ground, the plants are less prone to infestation by weeds and pests. You can rig your beds with tents to shield the plants from wind and create mini-greenhouses to get

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Since raised beds become part of your home’s hardscape, it’s worth planning their design and placement with care.

Raised beds can be any shape or size, but since they become part of your home’s hardscape, it’s worth planning their design and placement with care. We used a professional landscape designer to help us, and it was money well spent. Constructing raised beds is simple and well within the skill set of anyone who knows how to use a saw and a drill. A web search will turn up dozens of entries on how to make them, what type of soil to fill them with, and how to plant them to maximize your yield.

You’ll also see ads for prefabricated beds of all

shapes, sizes, and price points, made out of everything from galvanized steel to plastic composite. I kept mine really simple, using 2 x 10–inch planks of green hemlock fastened to 6 x 6–inch corner posts with corrosion-treated timber screws. You could also use Western red cedar, Eastern white cedar, Alaskan yellow cedar, Douglas fir, hemlock, or pine, although the latter three will not be as long-lived as the cedars. Not to worry: By using timber screws (Google them), you can easily replace individual planks as they get funky.

We put in a total of eight beds—different sizes, but all 19 inches high, the dimension of two stacked planks. I filled the walkways between the beds with pea stone, but you could use crushed stone, pavers, or bark mulch—or leave the lawn. You can even place raised beds on asphalt or concrete.

The best thing about a raised bed garden is, well, the garden! It is deeply satisfying to stroll out your kitchen door to pick a fresh, organic salad for the evening meal. Kids love it, too, and we’ve seen astonished parents watch their children who allegedly “hate vegetables” grazing through the beds like panda bears in a stand of bamboo.

Building raised beds? Sounds to me like a great family project for the spring!

Below and inset: Steve and Evy’s raised bed gardens in Maine annually produce a fruitful crop of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

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a jump on the season. Here in Maine we plant lettuces, tomatoes, snap peas, beans, Swiss chard, kale, bok choy, shishito peppers, garlic, herbs, and even edible flowers. (See “Set Your Sights High” on page 26 for tips from experts on what to plant here in Northern New Mexico.)

Steve Thomas is a home renovation expert and the spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity International.

Life+Style Southwest

by Stephanie Love

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rom morning shaves to late night bubble baths, homeowners enjoy their bathrooms for practical purposes, but also for solace and sanctuary. Whether adorned with sleek chrome accents, heated-tile floors, or eclectic décor, the most private of rooms can be the showpiece of a home. Without sacrificing luxury for utility, these fashionable finds will help amplify any bathroom’s elegance and function.

Kontextür Viktor Toothbrush & Razor Holder After teaming up with New York City–based Icelandic designer Hlynur Atlason, Kontextür introduces a polished new alternative to the boring toothbrush stand, and it fits razors, too! These clever accessories come in sets of three shapes and are available in 18-karat gold (pictured here), genuine silver, and black nickel. $57, Molecule Design, moleculedesign.net

Los Poblanos Home Duo Set This thoughtful pairing of organic products highlights two of Los Poblanos’ favorites—cleansing lavender hand soap and moisturizing lavender lotion. The hand soap is naturally antimicrobial and carries a soothing aroma of the Los Poblanos farm’s lavender fields. This dynamic duo is a sweet-scented essential for any kitchen or bathroom. $34, Los Poblanos Farm Shop, lospoblanos.com

Stone Forest Bronze Chalice Personally applied patinas ensure that each of these organically shaped sinks is unique.

Handcrafted with traditional sand casting methods, these above-counter fixtures appear in gold bronze (pictured here), weathered bronze, and white bronze. The textured outer surface contrasts a lighter inner basin to evoke a soft glow from within—the ideal answer for the homeowner looking for a truly original new piece.

Ronbow Vanessa Bathroom Vanity Complete with streamlined, fullextension drawers, undermount glides, and glass side panels, this wall-hung vanity offers simplicity with contemporary style. Positionable on the left or right, the drawers are highly functional. Offered in several colors and finishes, the Vanessa comes with a matching mirror, a medicine cabinet, and a wall cabinet.

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Tech Lighting Span Bath Bar For bathrooms with refined style, this vanity sconce adds a brilliant glow. With edge-lighting LED technology, it appears to be a simple plate of frosted glass; however, when powered on, the entire pane illuminates as though light is materializing from thin air. Both the 24-inch and 48-inch versions of this fixture are dimmable. $330–$494, The Lamp Shop, lightingfordesign.com

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a classic, revived marble is playing a key role in the modern bath

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he thought of marble conjures visions of ancient Greek statuary, Roman baths, and the Taj Mahal. Elegant and opulent in a variety of interior home applications, marble strikes that classical chord for those who showcase this luxurious stone in their bathroom décor.

“People choose marble for bathrooms because it sets off a classic, clean feel,” says Melanie Schreiber, a design and sales representative with Architectural Surfaces, Inc. (astileandstone .com) in Albuquerque. “You can create a traditional or a contemporary look with marble products from mosaic tiles to slabs.”

For a vintage feel in a traditional bathroom design, Schreiber recommends subway tile– sized marble on the walls and small hexagons or penny rounds on the floor. In a contemporary space, placing large marble tiles on the wall and floor with tight grout joints creates clean lines.

Scott Lardner, owner of Albuquerque’s Rocky Mountain Stone (rmstone.com), has worked with marble since 1983—even serving as a past president of the Marble Institute of America. His family’s quarry outside Belen, New Mexico, provided the marble travertine seen at the arena at the University of New 24

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Above: Florim’s Pietra Romana collection, available through Architectural Surfaces, Inc., offers the patterning of real marble in a durable porcelain tile.

resealed, and there are enzyme poultices that will remove stains if needed. “I’ve had marble in my house—specifically in the shower—for 22 years, and it looks the same today as when I put it in,” Lardner says.

A popular alternative to marble is the quartz product comprising approximately 93 percent natural quartz aggregates blended with pigments and polymer resins. This nonporous, scratch- and stain-resistant material is suited ideally for the Mexico (a.k.a. “The Pit”), and the Albuquerque multigenerational home design trend.

“A shower that’s built with the Zodiaq quartz Museum. Rocky Mountain Stone also sells product for great-grandma as well as the kids marble sourced in Italy and Spain. will last longer than I will,” laughs Al Sambrano, “White marble is the new hottest trend in kitchen and bathroom materials,” Lardner says. regional sales manager with Hallmark Building Supplies, which distributes the Zodiaq brand to “From a design standpoint, marble makes a Counter Intelligence (handscraftsmen.com) really beautiful finished product.”

Although it undoubtedly provides visual and in Santa Fe. The bathroom pieces can be colormatched to complement existing furnishings tactile luxury, marble does require care when with a consistency not available with natural used as a surface for bathroom countertops, stone, which may have been quarried from shower walls, and floors. As a metamorphic different sources. stone that starts as porous calcium carbonate, Counter Intelligence owner Eluid Herrera has marble is susceptible to etching from acidic a warehouse in Santa Fe where he fabricates the substances. Shampoos, soaps, and cleaning countertops he sells, and, he says, the quartz product products with oils, dyes, or acid can stain or damage the stone if they contact the marble for is simpler to work with than natural stone: “The New Mexico trend for chiseled edges is easy to extended periods. achieve with the quartz product that miters and cuts Marble does age gracefully, although it rates tremendously well.” only four or five on the hardness scale (nine is Herrera emphasizes that although the quartz considered diamond hard). “Nobody uses granite in Europe; it’s all marble and travertine,” says product is advertised as “better than” the natural Lardner. “Europeans accept that marble is going stones, it’s not necessarily less expensive. “This to get scratched. With use it takes on a patina— manmade product costs in the midrange of natural stone,” he explains. that’s part of what makes it attractive.”

Despite its traditional appeal, marble is trending Modern protective measures help preserve in the modern bath. From the real thing to the look and feel of marble. Silicone-based sealant is applied before installation and can be engineered alternatives, marble is truly timeless.

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Experts at Osuna Nursery recommend companion-planting certain flowers and herbs (like chives, shown here) because of their pestrepelling abilities.

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A series of flourishing raised bed gardens created by Surroundings mixes it up with vegetables and flowers, all irrigated by rainwater captured in a raised rain barrel.

ardeners in Northern New Mexico often struggle with the climate and poor soil, spending a lot of time and money only to end up with a garden that’s more about survival than function or aesthetics. An increasingly popular alternative is raised bed gardening, which encourages successful gardens that cost less, use less water, and require less work than traditional gardening.

“Raised beds are good for older people and those with back and knee issues, because they can sit on the edge of the bed or on a stool as they work,” says Margaret Ortiz, bedding and greenhouse supervisor at Albuquerque’s Osuna Nursery (osuna nursery.com). “They are also popular with people who have only small planting areas, and they can be placed close to the house.”

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the basics: soil and water

The stone raised beds in this backyard by Landscape Solutions are part of an elaborate hardscape that includes a water feature.

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With raised bed gardening, the gardener controls the quality of the soil, not Mother Nature, which means that weeds are less of a concern. Good drainage is essential, and Hunter Ten Broeck, founder and president of WaterWise Landscapes Incorporated (waterwiselandscapesnm.com) in Albuquerque, recommends soil composed of organic compost mixed with pumice. “The pumice acts like a sponge,” he says, “so you can water half as often.”

Most gardening experts, including Ten Broeck, recommend drip systems for watering raised beds. Rick Garcia of Rio Rancho–based Landscape Solutions (landscapesolutionsnm .com) suggests a microspray system, which sprays water about 4 to 6 inches above the soil, evenly saturating the ground under the

plants. Ortiz prefers spraying or watering by hand, because drip systems sometimes get clogged and you can’t tell if the plants are getting enough water.

Raised beds benefit people with back and knee issues and who may have small planting areas, says Margaret Ortiz. what does your garden grow?

Most people plant vegetables and annuals in their raised beds. “Perennials are good in raised beds, too,” says Ortiz. “Just remember to water them during the winter.”

For vegetables, the key to a great harvest in a raised bed is proper spacing. Ortiz suggests doing research online or asking a gardening expert how many plants should be planted per square foot. She also recommends companion planting. Marigolds, nasturtiums, dill, and chives, among other flowers and herbs, repel a variety of pests and can be planted throughout the bed.

“Albuquerque has a long growing season, and it’s possible to have a ‘live’ bed year round,” says Ten Broeck. Leafy vegetables like lettuces and spinach do well in cooler temperatures and can produce throughout the winter in raised beds. Pansies thrive in cool weather and can be planted early. In Santa Fe, where the growing season is 30–45 days shorter, start seeds indoors and transplant seedlings to the bed when the soil warms up. To protect plants from the wind and mitigate the effect of cold on the roots, Ten Broeck suggests placing raised beds behind walls or within courtyards.

Raised bed gardens aren’t just practical; they’re also are pleasing to the eye. “One of the greatest advantages of raised beds is their aesthetic value,” says Garcia. “They can add architectural interest to walls and enhance the beauty of a larger garden.”

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A principal and one of the founding partners of Surroundings, a landscape architecture firm based in Santa Fe, Kenneth Francis focuses on innovative and sustainable water practices for the firm’s residential, commercial, and institutional projects. As homeowners begin to consider their springtime yard and garden projects, Francis shares his thoughts on best gardening practices.

Given Surroundings’ focus on water conservation, what recommendations for watering would you give a gardener preparing a raised bed?

Plants love rainwater! Look for opportunities to capture storm water from a nearby roof using a raised rain barrel, and connect it to a drip hose in the beds. If this is not possible, installing a drip irrigation system and controller provides more exact water distribution to your plants. We also suggest amending soils with scoria, pumice, or other absorbent materials in order to retain water in the soils longer.

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Have you ever incorporated raised beds into your designs? If so, how did they enhance the project?

Our landscape architecture studio has incorporated many raised beds in residential and institutional projects. With these beds, the growing season is expanded (because soil is warmer above ground), and access is easier for all users. Raised beds help reinforce and define the aesthetic qualities of a landscape through their functional form, materiality, and the adjoining surfaces used to construct them. The formal structure and colorful plantings become beautiful features when woven into landscapes.

In addition to homeowners, who else might enjoy or benefit from elevated gardens?

Some schools use a “farm to table” approach to teach gardening and provide fresh food to students. Residents of assisted-living facilities as well as hospital patients receive many health benefits from gardening, and raised beds are more accessible for the elderly and disabled.

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Enchanted Spaces

by Moll Anderson

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making an entrance If your home is truly a window to your soul, what is it saying about you?

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ull up to your driveway and go up to your front door. What does your entrance say to the world? What does your front door communicate? Have you ever said to yourself, “If these walls could talk?” Well. They do! Even the outside of your house and the front door can talk!

Take note! Is your entrance tired and worn out, the walkway uneven and maybe even dangerous?

Or is it inviting guests to come walk this way?

Does your entryway say, “You are welcome to visit?” or does it look like no one lives there?

What about your plants? Do you have pots full of greenery and flowers? Now that you know your home communicates what’s going on inside of you, you might need to do some reflection of your life and the life you live inside your home.

Get in your car or take a walk through your neighborhood, paying attention to what other homes are saying. Are your neighbors’ front doors stained or painted? Are their lawns and gardens nicely maintained? Is the lighting adequate? Why are some entries inviting and others are not?

This time when you pull into your driveway, approach your home like you don’t live there. Stand back and really see it; notice every detail. Then open your front door and say aloud the first words that come to mind. Are your descriptors fabulous and welcoming or startling and depressing? If the latter, your entry could be contributing to your stress.

Remember, your entry is the transition to your private sanctuary. It is the first impression space

Left: Moll sensory-scaped her foyer with candles and lighting, and placed the mirror over the credenza to create a dramatic focal point.

Above: An iron gate and oversized lighting and planters adorn the outdoor entry. “Don’t forget the wow factor,” notes Moll. “Bigger really is better!”

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that welcomes both you and your guests into your home. I know what you’re thinking: With limited time or budget, my entry is not a priority. I’m saying your entry should be a priority. You are the most important person who will ever set foot in your home.

Trust me. I have designed entrances on a budget, and I have done them the way I always dreamed of living. Creating a memorable, sensory-scaped entrance will bring you joy as it welcomes you home every single day.

Moll Anderson Life stylist and philanthropist Moll Anderson is an Emmy Award–winning television personality and the bestselling author of four books, including The Seductive Home.

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The colorful seaside painting that inspired homeowner Sally Spencer’s decision to design her master bath around an ocean theme hangs above the tub.

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by the beautiful sea Many great spaces start with a mental picture, but homeowner Sally Spencer’s masterpiece started with an actual picture—a whimsically colorful seaside-themed painting she bought some 20 years ago in Nantucket. The painting’s potential as a design inspiration was realized after Spencer purchased a historic Santa Fe eastside home.

A tiny bath gave the impression it had been added on to the home with little consideration to the existing structure. Indeed it had; several renovations by previous owners had created a confusing floor plan. Dana Ayers, construction supervisor for

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Designed with aging in place in mind, the glass-enclosed shower is curbless for easy access.

Prull Custom Builders in Santa Fe, described the home as “a hodgepodge of different elevations” that culminated in a master suite with a short doorway and very low ceilings.

Prull, working with architect Craig Hoopes of Hoopes + Associates, leveled the floor’s elevations. “Now there are 12-foot ceilings in the master bedroom and nine-foot ceilings in the bath,” says Ayers.

Leveling the floors also helped the owner meet her goal of creating a suitable master suite she can enjoy for the rest of her life.

“I remember my parents and my friends’ parents who hadn’t contemplated the vagaries of getting older; they had laundry rooms in their basements and the like. I wanted to avoid that,” says Spencer. With aging in place firmly in mind, her oversized shower has no threshold— meaning, no bump to step or roll over.

Building on her ocean theme, Spencer selected a watery-hued glass tile from Allbright & Lockwood for the glass-enclosed shower.

An intriguing accent band of Falling Water tile in “Fir” runs horizontally around the entire bathroom for a striking, shimmery waterline effect, while the wall color, in Eau de Nile (“water of the Nile”) is certainly appropriate here. A pristine white double vanity features quartz counters and sinks and fixtures from Dahl Plumbing, while antique gold–finished mirrors and sconces, custom-made in Mexico, add empyrean charm to the sea foam green walls in this Neptunian vignette.

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The homeowners can enjoy the see-through fireplace from any point in their master bath—the jetted tub, the glass-enclosed shower, and the expansive custom vanity.

No need to get in the car or make an appointment to enjoy this luxurious spa retreat; it’s conveniently enjoyed right at home in a handsome Albuquerque bath built by More Brothers Construction. A study in beautiful finishes—hand-painted terra-cotta tiles, natural stone accents, dramatic granite, and warm alder wood— the bath is warmed, literally and figuratively, by a double-sided fireplace visible from both the bathroom the master bedroom.

It’s a boutique hotel atmosphere that More Brothers owner Kyle Tidmore best describes as “peaceful.”

“This is just an average home on the outside, but when you walk in—wow! It makes you feel like you’re on vacation—pampered!” says Tidmore.

After collecting a board of ideas from design websites, the homeowners, newly arrived from Ohio, contacted interior designer Jeannette Salazar of Design Alliance. Together they incorporated some of the things the owners liked best from their former home into their new bath, such as the Desert Amarillo granite that surrounds the Jacuzzi tub, and functional elements like a zero-threshold shower with Kohler fixtures. “We arrived at a transitional style with a largely contemporary feel with some Southwestern elements,” says Salazar.

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Oversized mirrors and an extra-long custom alder vanity perpetuate the feeling of space and luxury.

The bath’s open feel is due to the frameless shower, large-form tile in the shower and on the floors, and an overall neutral palette.

A study in beautiful finishes, this elegant bath could be found in any boutique hotel. lighting and an abundance of sunlight from windows and Solatube skylights. Three dimensions of glazed Marmol Select porcelain tile from Arizona Tile, ranging from 2-inch-square on the shower floor to oversized 18-by-18-inch tiles on the floor, create a seamless, expansive feel.

One of this luxuriant room’s best features is also highly practical. A custom alder wood vanity by Marc Sowers Bespoke Woodwork stretches wall to wall, as does the vanity’s framed mirror. A stack of drawers in the center and two vertical rollouts offer ample storage for hairdryers and linens.

A spa retreat with tons of storage? This bath offers the best of both worlds.

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There’s no need for a door in this generously sized shower, which carries the warm mosaic tile from the vanity (opposite, top) to the floor and window frame.

Southwestern vigas work well with the Japanese bath–style teak mat and bench.

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A good home became great when Nancy and Michael integrated a considerable addition to their master bath, modernizing and revitalizing a small space in a style similar to the rest of their Santa Fe home.

“Since we first visited the home, we dreamed of designing the master bath to match our personalities and lifestyle,” recalls Nancy. The owners held daily brainstorming sessions with contractor Bill Deuschle, managing member of Fabu-WALL-ous Solutions, LLC, in Santa Fe. “Every morning we discussed photos, sketches, material samples, furniture, and accents, and together we knew when the combination was right.”

Having preserved the original ceiling and vigas, which were purchased from a Northern New Mexico pueblo, and matching the walls in the rest of the house with a warm Akrostucco Venetian plaster finish from Fabu-WALL-ous Solutions, the challenge became “creating space with limited space,” according to Michael.

Eliminating the tub provided ample room for a dramatic, 4-by-8-foot walk-in shower with glazed porcelain on the walls and a tumbled quartzite mosaic from Allbright & Lockwood on the floor. “Normally I would recommend removing a window from a shower, but we left this one in because it

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Above: Though updated for modern living, this lovely Santa Fe bathroom remains true to its Southwestern roots. The backsplash mixes different shapes and styles of tile, while the oval vessel sinks and reclaimed furniture piece-turnedvanity create depth and visual interest.

made such a difference in the experience,” says Deuschle. The large window’s wide frame is clad in the same mosaic as the vanity.

A rain shower fixture directs water straight down to a teak wood inlay, where the floor well is designed to prevent standing water.

The large mirror offset from the wall is literally the highlight of the vanity area; LED backlighting provides a soft ambience.

A piece of reclaimed mesquite furniture was modified into a one-of-a-kind vanity, topped with R.A. Magnus travertine vessel sinks from Santa Fe By Design.

“While it was a challenge to live outside of our master bedroom wing for months,” reflects Nancy, “we are grateful to have worked with such professionals. The reward was a beautiful space that we enjoy daily.”

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chapter When life hands you lemons, forget the lemonade.

Build your dream house instead.

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by Amy Gross photographs by Chris Corrie

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aren Lovelady is one tough cookie. In a dark, six-year period that included losing her husband, Jim Moore, to cancer, her father a year later, and then dealing with her own cancer diagnosis and treatment, Lovelady not only kicked the Big C to the curb, but also designed and built an extraordinary home for herself in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Her partner in the endeavor was Tom Cardenas, president and owner of TC Building & Realty Inc., who built the majority of the homes in the Los Prados de Guadalupe neighborhood— including Lovelady’s first home there. “My late husband and I bought a spec home that Tom had built,” Lovelady recalls. “Jim and Tom became golf buddies.” A few years after her husband’s passing, Lovelady felt it was time to move out of the other environment. She purchased a lot from a friend, one with an interesting, almost infill configuration in this otherwise very park-like setting.

Cardenas—a realtor, a 30-year veteran of the home building industry, and the son of a well-known civil engineer and commercial contractor—brought more than sticks and stones to this project. A talented oil painter, he is gifted with a rare artistic eye, and many of the little details that make this home so charming and fun to look at—nichos, arches, the clever carryovers of stone and bricking from room to room—were his inspirations. He even designed and created all of the landscaping, having considered those details

This Mediterranean-inspired home in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque faces a grassy area where geese and sandhill cranes stop to rest during their migrations south and north.

Perhaps they’re attracted to these lifelike statues?

An old-world fountain (left) and an ornate wrought iron gate (left, top) speak to the home’s Spanish and Mexican influences, while an elegant fire pot provides ambience in the evening.

Owner Karen Lovelady (on left) and builder Tom Cardenas each brought unique artistic talents and vision to the home’s design.

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Despite its size and high ceilings, the living room is cozy, inviting, and sunlit thanks to large windows and a sliding window wall. A painting

by Albuquerque artist Betty Sabo hangs above the Cantera stone fireplace.

Lovelady found these funky, fluffy footstools at Exquisite Designs on Osuna. “They were the ugliest things I’d ever seen,” she says with a laugh.

“Of course, I absolutely love them!”

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after working on “the big picture” for a year. “On a canvas, you paint from back to front,” Cardenas explains. “It’s just like building a house. You start with a roadmap and build on it!”

He adds, “My dad always told my brothers and me, ‘If you’re not going to do it right, don’t do it at all.’” It’s a mantra he takes very much to heart, and one shared by his client, who agrees, “I’m more interested in quality than quantity.”

Designer Mike Cabber, Cardenas, and Lovelady expanded on the two-bedroom-plus-study concept of Lovelady’s previous residence, with some entirely personal preferences: an open floor plan and no fewer than four fireplaces. The style is an elegant intermingling of classic Spanish and Mediterranean elements—arched living room windows and graceful wrought iron gates—with Mexican and Southwestern accents like Cantera stone fireplace surrounds and American Clay walls.

Once the layout was finalized, Lovelady was able to exercise her own keen design eye in working out finishes and furnishings. “I like a real mix—rustic furniture with a crystal chandelier, antiques and reclaimed doors with some new pieces,” she says, noting that her decorating style was borrowed heavily from her mother, who collected devotional and folk art and antiques.

While the house was being built, Lovelady and her daughter took a memorable trip to Greece and Turkey. “We went to a rug seller in Istanbul, in this old building three stories high. They had stacks of rugs and would throw them out in this huge flourish for you to see,” she recalls with a laugh. “I bought six on the spot and had them shipped back, never considering that something might go wrong.

Ignorance is bliss!” Though she hadn’t finalized wall or accent colors by that

Although the owner says she’s only just now getting back into cooking for herself, her kitchen, designed around a huge island that’s topped with an eyegrabbing granite, lends itself well to entertaining. The custom hood matches the island’s cabinetry.

Opposite: The dining room shows off the owner’s flair for mixing and matching rustic elements and antiques with modern accents. The table set, recently handed down to Lovelady from her great aunt, continued its tradition of seating family for Thanksgiving and Christmas breakfast last year.

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The serene master bedroom offers Lovelady and kitty Scooter (hanging out in the window here and opposite) a lovely view of the outdoor spaces. Its calming palette was designed around the sand-colored Turkish rug.

“People tell me they would rather have a root canal than build a house, but to me it was just a godsend when I was diagnosed.” ­—Karen Lovelady time, the soon-to-be homeowner knew where she needed rugs and simply chose ones she liked. Things were going well, and she was looking forward to starting a new chapter.

Then the unthinkable happened.

“Karen came to me one day and told me, “I have breast cancer,’” Cardenas recalls. “I couldn’t believe it.” Amazingly, in between visits to doctors and chemo treatments, Lovelady continued to actively participate in the design of her home. “She was just a trouper,” Cardenas says proudly. “Even as she was battling cancer, she was having fun with the house.”

“I had a ball,” Lovelady admits. “People tell me they would rather have a root canal than build a house, but to me it was just a godsend when I was diagnosed with cancer—a challenge, but a godsend.”

Support and love came from unexpected sources. “When he heard I had cancer, Gorky [cabinetmaker Gorky Pacha], made the carved door in the wine room for me as a gift,” says Lovelady. “And my late husband leaves me pennies. I have them hidden throughout the house, even in the walls.” She moved into the house in January 42

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Awash in white marble, the gorgeous, feminine bath is illuminated by another elegant crystal chandelier.

Wanting something personal for this space, the owner commissioned the stained glass window in the door.

Pennies from heaven? In the study, a painting by artist B.C. Nowlin (right wall) was gifted to Lovelady by friends of her late husband, Jim Moore, who had once played football at the University of Texas.

Unbeknowst to any of them, Nowlin had inscribed a favorite saying of Darrell Royal, the legendary UT coach, into the painting: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

Builder Tom Cardenas loves the terra-cotta–hued American Clay walls in the powder room (above) and the eclectic, colorful study (left), which features reclaimed beams from the Middle East and the most colorful of the rugs Lovelady purchased in Turkey.

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Flowers, shrubs, and trees offer just the right amount of color in the backyard and pool area, while water spouts and statuary (right) provide aural and visual interest.

2015—in between chemo treatments. The healing effect of the new home was immediate, and, it can be argued, continues today.

“I spend a lot of time in my living room, and I’m amazed at how cozy it is, even being relatively spacious for one person,” Lovelady says. “I’m also surprised at how much I sit out on the back porch, watching TV or drinking coffee. Except for real extreme cold or hot weather, I use it all year. In the summer it’s phenomenal.”

Proudly cancer-free, Lovelady is keeping busy, getting back to the things she enjoyed pre-illness: golfing, walking, reading, exercising, and cycling.

She is also excited to be helping some friends with the interior design of their new home, which is being built by none other than Tom Cardenas. Clearly, hers is a home that was simply meant to be.

“There have been a lot of things that have blended together in the building of this house that I never would have thought of happening,” she says with a smile. “It makes me think I’m being watched over here.”

You’d never know there was another house in close proximity to this one thanks to a privacy wall and a row of tall trees in the backyard.

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Mirehaven

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A Westside master-planned community with something for everyone Photographs by Chris Corrie

Mirehaven community brightens the market as being the top permitted community in the city given its location, sought-after amenities, and choice of Del Webb or Pulte Homes’ qualityconstructed and energy-efficient homes.

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estled around the historic Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque’s Northwest Heights, the new Mirehaven master-planned community appeals to both growing families and retiring boomers who are seeking a well-designed home in the ideal location. The multigenerational community includes a 350-unit Pulte Homes neighborhood perfect for growing families, as well as the gated 55+ Del Webb neighborhood with approximately 540 home sites for active adults.

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Del Webb’s model park showcases two collections of one-story styles. Homes in this 55+ community start in the $230s and range in size from 1,572 to 2,504 square feet.

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Contemporary Southwestern style marks this Pulte Homes model, one of eight single- and two-story plans offered in the multigenerational, family-forward community.

Located near schools, shopping, and recreational facilities, Mirehaven is ideal for growing families, active adults, and homeowners seeking smart, practical spaces.

practical spaces and key features that matter most to homebuyers.

“Mirehaven has been very popular with families and active adults alike,” says Wade Messenger, vice president of sales for PulteGroup’s New Mexico division. “Mirehaven offers an ideal home and community in a beautiful, desirable, and convenient location.”

Mirehaven’s optimal location provides easy access to Interstate 40 and neighbors the newly approved Albuquerque Public Schools K-8 campus with future plans for a high school. It is also adjacent to the Westside Regional Sports Complex, which borders the newly masterplanned 81-acre park currently in Phase I design and planning by the City. The new park and schools will provide an anchor amenity for the neighborhood as well as future retail opportunities.

Though Pulte and Del Webb offer separate amenities, both Mirehaven communities share a fully landscaped entry monument, community park areas, centralized walking trails, and access to more than 7,000 acres of open space offering a wealth of outdoor and recreational activities.

The Pulte neighborhood offers eight single- and two-level home designs with huge owners’ suites, large walk-in closets, open kitchens, game rooms, large covered patios, and plenty of additional garage storage. The homes start in the $220s and range in size from 1,776 to 3,746 square feet. The centrally located community park with play structures, picnic tables, outdoor musical instruments, a basketball goal, and a soccer field provides kids of all ages endless fun without

Near Petroglyph National Monument, Mirehaven offers an ideal Westside location with never-ending views of the Sandias.

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Del Webb’s elegant and functional kitchens offer curved islands, raised dishwashers, and extra storage space.

A family-friendly park in the heart of the community is loaded with play equipment and features an expansive grass field, covered picnic tables, a basketball court, and so much more.

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areas. These single story homes in the exclusive gated community start in the $230s and range in size from 1,572 to 2,504 square feet.

Additionally, Del Webb employs a full-time lifestyle director to oversee the community and the 10,000-plus-square-foot amenity center that’s currently under construction. Scheduled to open in summer 2016, the state-of-the-art Sandia Amenity Center will feature fitness areas; a large outdoor event lawn; indoor and outdoor social areas; an outdoor swimming pool and spa; and tennis, bocce ball, and pickle ball courts. The neighborhood also provides landscaped walking trails and bike paths with integrated access throughout the community and amenity center.

Mirehaven continues to be a bright spot in the market as evidenced by being named the top permitted community for the last 12 months. The legendary Del Webb lifestyle and amenity center, coupled with Albuquerque’s mild climate, have been very successful in attracting both local and out-of-state buyers.

“There has definitely been a lot of excitement about Mirehaven, and particularly a Del Webb community opening in the heart of Albuquerque,” says Messenger. “The community continues to carry enormous appeal to both empty nesters and growing families given its excellent location, distinctive amenities, gorgeous natural landscapes, and convenient access to I-40 and downtown.”

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having to leave the community.

“All of our home designs are consumer-inspired and have been lifetested by real consumers featuring flex spaces to fit their needs,” says Messenger. “In addition, the homes offer energy efficiency features like Low-E windows, tankless gas hot water heaters, 2-by-6-foot construction, and low-water-use fixtures and toilets.”

The two design collections in the active adult community of Del Webb feature large gathering rooms, extra storage space, flexible spaces, courtyards, optional guest suites, and indoor/outdoor living

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Opening Summer 2016: Del Webb Mirehaven’s 10,750-square-foot Sandia Amenity Center YOUR DREAM HOME AWAITS IN MIREHAVEN! Come out to see our models, or contact us directly to discuss your next home in one of our two fabulous communities!

Pulte Homes Multigenerational community perfect for growing families!

Sales: (505) 349-9970 Scott Jeffers (scott.jeffers@pulte.com) or Patty Johnston (patty.johnston@pulte.com) pulte.com/nm

Directions to Pulte Homes’ model at Mirehaven: From the Big I, take I-40 west to Unser Blvd., turning north (right).

Turn left onto Tierra Pintada, then right on Mirehaven Parkway, then left onto Redondo Drive to 9043 Fenton Lake Road NW.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Del Webb Gated, amenity-filled community for active adults 55+!

Sales: (505) 349-9980 Lisa Hayes (lisa.hayes@delwebb.com) Sue Goheen (sue.goheen@delwebb.com) or Michelle Kekich (michelle.kekich@delwebb.com) delwebb.com/nm

NEW! Designer Warehouse Registry Register your Wedding or New Home at Designer Warehouse where our Designer’s will help you select peices you will treasure for a lifetime.

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Twilight Homes

Featured Builder

Making the dream of highly amenitized home ownership possible in every price range Photographs by Sergio Salvador

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wilight Homes of New Mexico began building homes in 2011, “when the market was still in the middle of the hangover left by the bursting of the housing bubble in 2007,” says Mike Fietz, one of the company’s three owners. Seizing on what he describes as an opportunity left by other builders who were struggling through the downturn, Fietz and his partners have managed to flourish with a unique business approach that has introduced to the market a highly amenitized product at an affordable price.

“Access to home ownership is an important reason why America is the greatest country in the world,” says Fietz. “We at Twilight Homes are dedicated to the fulfillment of this dream for everyone, from the first-time owner to the empty nester.”

Last year, Twilight Homes earned the distinction of becoming New Mexico’s largest local builder. 2016 marks the second year the company has been the Featured Builder in the Homes of Enchantment Parade, and the fifth consecutive year it has participated in the Parade.

A Twilight Homes master suite in Mariposa includes contemporary finishes, recessed soffit lighting, and a spacious bath and closet set apart by sliding barn-style doors.

With a large L-shaped island and high-end finishes and appliances, this Mariposa kitchen offers ultrafunctional space for the cook as well as seating for guests.

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Left: Twilight’s model at Valle Vista offers a second floor living space that’s conveniently located adjacent to bedrooms and an office.

Below: Sliding window walls open to a covered porch in Mariposa for a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.

In this year’s Parade, Twilight Homes will showcase a beautiful 3,413-square-foot home that sits on a halfacre lot in Rio Rancho. Located in the Vista Entrada community, the home features a kitchen outfitted with Bosch appliances, a Thermador cooktop, and an urban cultivator “so the chef can always have fresh herbs for cooking,” says Fietz. “It also highlights the broad range of options that are available when a customer chooses to build with Twilight Homes.”

In addition to amenities, much of the company’s success has hinged on “our financing model and our ability to acquire distressed assets in challenged subdivisions where other builders simply couldn’t,” says Fietz. “Entering those areas with a lower basis and a renewed energy, Twilight has been able to revitalize and build out communities in a way that few others could. We’ve also been able to take advantage of a breadth of partner knowledge in all aspects of the homebuilding industry as well as leveraging longstanding relationships in the community to establish land positions and a subcontractor base that has been a winning formula.”

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creating a vast array of move-in-ready homes, running the gamut from $1 million dollar luxury homes to entry-level housing.

“We want to put New Mexicans in quality homes, and we are committed to providing for nearly every buyer interested in purchasing a home,” says Fietz As the market began to improve in 2014, Twilight Homes, recognizing the growing demand for a custom home experience without the associated excessive costs, created Twilight Estate Homes, which works with buyers on everything from site selection to floor plan and interior design.

In addition to its vast product and price-point offerings, Twilight Homes also offers two-year, full warranties, an impressive exception to the shorter warranties offered by competitors. A certified green builder, Twilight Homes is also expertly versed in producing extremely efficient homes in each of their price ranges. And even though Twilight Homes is considered a “production builder,” the company almost never builds the exact same home twice, since one of the services offered to buyers is the ability to customize a very broad library of floor plans.

“We realize that each household lives a little differently, and each one has certain needs that require modifications of some sort to their homes,” says Fietz. “At Twilight, we don’t say ‘no.’ Instead, we ask, ‘How do we make your dream a reality?’”

Twilight Homes, twilighthomesnm.com

The Lomas Encantadas model’s open floor plan integrates the dining area and kitchen with living space (above), while sliding glass doors and oversized floor tile add to the expansive feel.

Below: Panoramic views of the Sandias are the hallmark of Twilight Homes in Mariposa.

“At Twilight, we don’t say ‘no.’

Instead, we ask, ‘How do we make your dream a reality?’”—Mike Fietz

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3000 Vatapa Road NE Vista Entrada

featured builder 3 bedrooms 4 baths 3,413 sq. ft. $480,000 (base price) $690,000 (base price + all upgrades)

From the Big I, take I-25 north to the Hwy 550 (Bernalillo) exit and turn left (west) onto 550. Turn left (south) on Hwy 528. Right on Idalia, proceed about a mile, then turn right onto Vatapa.

Twilight’s featured home for the Spring Parade is the Palmetto. This gorgeous home sits on a half-acre lot and highlights a broad range of options: 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, plus a home office and a bonus theater room. The master bedroom, with its luxurious bath and huge walk-in closet, is a true retreat, while the kitchen is outfitted with Bosch appliances, a Thermador cooktop, and even an urban cultivator so the

chef can always have fresh herbs for cooking.

The open plan main living area encourages gathering around the fireplace with the family or curling up with a good book in one of the seating areas. A 20-foot wall of disappearing glass doors lets the outside in, opening to a fantastic outdoor living area complete with a fireplace and a beautifully appointed outdoor kitchen— all with incredible views of the Sandias.

Ann Daniel (505) 362-2935 adaniel@twilighthomesnm.com twilighthomesnm.com

SUBCONTRACTORS & VENDORS

All businesses are located in the Albuquerque area.

Appliances: Bosch & Thermador from Builders Source Appliance Gallery Cabinetry & Flooring: Ray’s Flooring Countertops: New Mexico Granite & Slate Doors & Windows: Stock Building Supply Electrical: Itz Electric Faucets: Delta from WW Sales Company Fireplaces & Mantels: Mountain West Sales Gates & Iron Work: Marquez Iron Works Insulation: Banker Insulation Service Interior Design: Exquisite Design by Melanie

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Landscaping: The Hilltop Landscape Architects & Contractors Lighting Fixtures: Turn On Lighting Lumber & Trusses: RAKS Building Supply Mirrors & Shower Doors: Form-cove Manufacturing Painting: High Desert Painting Plumbing: Redline Mechanical LLC Roofing: Otero & Sons Roofing Stucco & Drywall: A Management Corp Surrounds & Flooring: Emser Tile Water Sculpture: The Rock Star Gallery / Ryan Steffens

Bosch Kitchen Appliance Package Now Standard in Every Home

We’ve done it again.

Another first-to-market innovation for our customers.

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Casa Verde Builders

3225 Fennel Road NE Vista Entrada 3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,049 sq. ft. $264,321 Bill Alcorn

(505) 401-5235 bill.newmexicohomes@gmail.com casaverdebuildersnm.com

All of these options at one low price! This home’s custom construction boasts energy efficiency to Build Green NM Gold certification with blown-in insulation, vinyl low-E thermal double pane windows, and

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an energy-efficient furnace. Features include 18-inch tile, granite counters, a travertine backsplash, alder cabinetry, 10–16-foot ceilings, a 3-car finished/insulated garage, and a spa-like master retreat.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242, heading left (west) on Hwy 550.

Turn left onto Pat D’Arco (Hwy 528 south). Turn right onto Enchanted Hills, left onto Lincoln, left onto Chayote, then right onto Fennel.

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Stillbrooke Homes 728 Tiwa Lane Octotillo Hills

3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,153 sq. ft. $306,867 (base price) $343,224 (base price + all upgrades) Blaine Query (505) 280-6301 blaineq@stillbrooke.com stillbrooke.com

Our newest model in Ocotillo Hills features an open floor plan you will love. There’s a great room with a fireplace, a built-in kitchen island, upgraded stainless steel appliances, a walk-in mas-

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ter closet, and a separate shower and garden tub in the master bath. Plus: Full front yard landscaping, a large backyard, and a 3-car garage that has been converted into an office space.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte west. Proceed west to Coors and north to the Coors Bypass. Take 528 west past Intel to High Resort Blvd.; turn left. Right on Broadmoor past great schools to Ocotillo Hills on left.

RayLee Homes: A New Generation

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2905 Kiva View NE

Ocotillo Hills

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3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,988 sq. ft. $353,990 (base price) $408,990 (base price + all upgrades) David Newell (505) 338-1438 dnewell@rayleehomes.com rayleehomes.com

Step into refined elegance. An open courtyard leads into this spacious home. The media room, formal dining room, open kitchen, and family room all provide livability for today’s

family. Stainless steel appliances, a corner fireplace, and sophisticated interior finishes round out this lovely home.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Alameda/Hwy 528 west. Proceed toward High Resort Blvd. (Rio Rancho) and turn left. Right on Broadmoor, left on Fruta, then right onto Kiva View.

Hard water?

No matter how you look at it, hard water wreaks havoc in our homes. CulliganÂŽ Water Softeners remove damaging minerals from hard water, leaving you with spotless dishes, softer skin and hair, and more efficient plumbing. To get yours, call Southwest Water Conditioning at 505-299-9581 or visit southwesth2o.com.

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Twilight Homes

2801 Redondo Santa Fe Mariposa

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,312 sq. ft. $294,990 (base price) $389,990 (base price + all upgrades) Pauline Hansen (505) 349-3723 / (505) 917-1387 phansen@twilighthomesnm.com twilighthomesnm.com

Chic, modern, and sophisticated, this home has it all. Need flex space—maybe a home office or a casita? Done. Three-car garage on your musthave list? Check. How about amazing views? All

day long. State-of-the-art tiled walls, incredible lighting, and decorated to the nines. You won’t want to miss this one.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Bernalillo. Take Exit 242, turn left onto 550, and go about 7 miles. Left on NW Loop Road (becomes Unser), proceed about 3 miles. Right on Mariposa Pkwy. Left on Redondo Sierra Vista. Right on Santa Fe Vista. Left on Redondo Santa Fe. Model is immediately on the left.

The Rose - 2,430 sq ft.

Where the Heart Is

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2-year “slab to roof” warranty

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Stillbrooke Homes

1251 Alvarado Way Aldea at Santiago

3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,073 sq. ft. $209,975 (base price) $249,788 (base price + all upgrades) Florence Toti (505) 235-1690 ftoti@stillbrooke.com stillbrooke.com

Starting in the $140s, the new Aldea Cottage Homes are an unmatched value with all the energy-saving features plus free granite. Custom cabinets, tile floors, and a decorative fur-

niture-style island make a spectacular kitchen, while cozy window seats, tile roofs, maintained front yards, and a private park complete the package. Payments starting at $899 per month.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to US 550 (Bernalillo), turning left (west).

Left on Pat D’Arco Blvd (Hwy 528) for approximately 1.3 miles. Left at the light at Santiago Way. First left onto Bosque Vista, then first left onto Alvarado Way.

Where your ideas can find expression.

3700 Rutledge Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 www.stonewoodflooringllc.com

505.938.3125

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Vineyard Homes 18 Pueblo Bonito Road

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3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,450 sq. ft. $512,000 Deb Short (505) 235-5225 deb@vineyardhomesnm.com vineyardhomesnm.com

This home is for sale! This beautiful Southwest contemporary home sits on a cliff with amazing 360-degree views. The home has an open floor plan with huge windows that capture

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views of the Sandias, a master suite with a second laundry room and a private patio, a gorgeous fireplace, and a kitchen with a coffee bar.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242 (Placitas). Proceed right on Hwy 165 to the northbound frontage road and turn left. Take the frontage road to Petroglyph Trails and turn right.

Right at Norte Trail. Go up the hill to the house on the right.

David C. Peterson Construction

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258 Ranch Court

Diamond Tail Ranch

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3 bedrooms 3 baths 3,700 sq. ft. $1,400,000 David C. Peterson (505) 239-3729 adobero@comcast.net davidcpeterson.com

Come visit a traditional adobe home designed and built on a ridge in the beautiful Diamond Tail subdivision with views to die for. With brick floors, beams, vigas, plastered walls, and an

authentic brick barrel ceiling, “Bovida de Canyon” will take you back to a time in New Mexico when simple was good.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 242. Continue east on NM 165 through the Village of Placitas past the post office. Turn left after mile marker 7 onto Camino de Tecolote. Watch for Diamond Tail Road about a mile ahead, and bear right up the hill. Once past the entry gates turn left on Meadows Road, continue to the stop sign, turn left onto Diamond Tail, turn right, then right again onto Ranch Court.

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Stillbrooke Homes

8901 Aleesa NE Lomas Encantadas

4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,449 sq. ft. $448,743 (base price) $489,872 (base price + all upgrades) Mike Davis (505) 514-8143 mdavis@stillbrooke.com stillbrooke.com

Our new collection of Southwest transitional homes combine just enough modern to satisfy current trends, yet are cozy and warm. Features include heavier trim, full overlay cabinets, upgraded

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tile backsplashes and granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft-closing cabinets, elevated vanities, smoked glass showers, innovative sink designs, released panel doors, and much more!

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte east. Left on Wyoming, left at Oakland. Near superior schools!

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Keystone Homes

9212 La Tierra Court NE La Cueva Estates 3 bedrooms 3 baths 3,352 sq. ft. $749,900 Jason Hall (505) 362-6584 jhall@keystonecustom.com keystonecustom.com

This home features open kitchen and living spaces perfect for entertaining or relaxing, a luxurious master suite, and a bonus room for functional flexibility. Premium upgrades include a Jenn-Air

stainless steel appliance package, wood floors, and a decorative iron entry door. Energy features include a high performance insulation system and high-efficiency furnace system.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte east. Left onto Wyoming, then right onto Glendale. Turn left onto La Tierra Court and then right onto La Tierra Court.

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John Mark Custom Homes 9000 Alameda Boulevard NE

5 bedrooms 5 baths 4,350 sq. ft. $849,000 John Jones (505) 480-4537 jmchsmartdesigns@gmail.com johnmarkcustomhomes.com

This stunning new soft contemporary custom home boasts an open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings and a professional kitchen that opens to a huge great room with breathtaking

mountain views and city lights. Plus decadent master and mother-in-law suites with luxurious baths, numerous energy-saving features, and a resort-style backyard with a sport pool.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Alameda, turning right (east). Continue straight until Alameda deadends at Ventura. House is on the right.

SMART, DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS New home design, building and remodeling.

Having been in the Interior Home Design business for over 20 years, we are merging our talents of innovative interior design ideas and home construction to create beautifully appointed homes.

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505-480-4537

9000 Alameda Blvd NE 87122 john@johnmarkcustomhomes.com

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Renaissance Custom Homes

8361 Beverly Hills Drive NE North Albuquerque Acres 5 bedrooms 3 baths 4,300 sq. ft. $1,250,000 Gary Padilla (505) 720-4444

Richard Ayala Jr. (505) 554-9916 renaissancecustomhomes@msn.com renaissancecustomhomes.net

Come see this modern contemporary, one-of-akind, extremely livable home with a very open floor plan, on a one-acre lot. Must-see features include an elaborate pivot door, a 10-foot-tall 7-panel glass

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pocket door, floating ceiling design with lighting designs, 12-foot porches, beautiful outdoor living, exotic flooring, and an oversized 4-car garage.

“Luxury Homes at Affordable Pricing”

From the Big I, proceed north on I-25 to the Alameda exit and turn right (east) on Alameda. Turn left (north) on Wyoming, then right (east) on Beverly Hills.

Renaissance Custom Homes

8401 Beverly Hills Drive NE North Albuquerque Acres

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4 bedrooms 4 baths 4,300 sq. ft. $1,200,000 Gary Padilla (505) 720-4444

Richard Ayala Jr. (505) 554-9916 renaissancecustomhomes@msn.com renaissancecustomhomes.net

Come see this Tuscan-style with modern touches and extremely livable home with an open floor plan. Great for indoor and outdoor entertaining with mountain views. You’ll see features such as

custom wood cabinets, granite countertops, elaborate travertine, wood flooring, stone accents, trey ceilings, and an oversized 4-car garage. “Luxury Homes at Affordable Pricing”

From the Big I, proceed north on I-25 to the Alameda exit and turn right (east) on Alameda. Turn left (north) on Wyoming, then right (east) on Beverly Hills at Barstow.

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Picasso Builders 8360 Elena Drive NE

6 bedrooms 6 baths 6,300 sq. ft. $2,200,000 Chris Martinez (505) 720-0627 chris@picassobuilders.com picassobuilders.com

This eclectic modern home incorporates exposed structural steel throughout the interior and exterior, large split limestone walls, and storefront

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glass. The interior takes on a rustic warehouse/loft appearance with exposed brick walls throughout, painted inset cabinetry, and unique ceiling details.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte east. Turn left on Ventura, and then left on Elena.

Scott Patrick Homes

9516 Ridge Vista Drive NE North Tramway Estates

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3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,782 sq. ft. $634,900 Eva Sellers (505) 463-4461 or (505) 828-9900 sales1@scottpatrickhomes.com scottpatrickhomes.com

Located in a new, 14-home single-level community in Sandia Heights, this Scott Patrick custom home has spectacular views of the Sandia Moun-

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tains. The open floor plan is full of features including wood floors, granite in the kitchen and baths, a butler’s pantry, and a front courtyard patio.

From the Big I, head north on I-25 and turn right (east) on Paseo del Norte. Proceed to Tramway Blvd. approximately 6 miles east. Turn left on Tramway Blvd. to Tramway Lane and then turn left. North Tramway Estates is located immediately on the right side of the street.

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Panorama Homes

9502 Sandia Vista Drive NE North Tramway Estates

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4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,825 sq. ft. $688,000 John Lowe (505) 688-6834 jlowe14@comcast.net panoramahomes.com

Located at the foot of the magnificent Sandias, this home is perfectly situated for mountain views. With hardwood flooring throughout, this comfortable, livable, Build Green New

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Mexico–certified home is filled with details and is everything you have come to expect in a Panorama Custom Home.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Exit 234 (NM Hwy 556/Tramway Road) and turn right. Travel 4.9 miles to the stop sign. Continue south on Tramway Blvd., past the County Line Restaurant, and turn right on Tramway Lane.

Travel approximately 100 yards and turn right on Sandia Vista Drive NE.

Casa Bella Construction

10650 Palomas Avenue NE North Albuquerque Acres

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4 bedrooms 4 baths 3,175 sq. ft. $729,900 Dan Fulcher (505) 385-0606 d@casabellanm.com casabellanm.com

A new twist on Santa Barbara design, this home features spectacular outdoor living areas, an impressive floor plan and ceiling heights, stunning wall and floor treatments, a charming courtyard, and many other

creative details. Tour this dramatic, yet welcoming, functional, and efficient home to experience the quality, value, and beauty we deliver.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte (Exit 232). Proceed east on Paseo del Norte to Eubank. Turn right (south) on Eubank, then left (east) on San Bernardino, then left (north) on Paseo del Norte Frontage Road. Right (east) on Palomas Avenue.

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Vineyard Homes

11212 Santa Monica NE North Albuquerque Acres

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Partial house remodel 2,900 sq. ft. remodeled out of 3,500 sq. ft. $156,300 (price of remodeled portion) Deb Short (505) 235-5225 deb@vineyardhomesnm.com vineyardhomesnm.com

This gorgeous remodel includes a new kitchen, a master bedroom, and a bath! Larger windows in the bath take advantage of the amazing views of the Sandias from the beautiful soaking

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tub. Remodeling on the first floor includes the kitchen, bathrooms, living room, and entry. A great update to a traditional Southwest home!

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte east. Turn right on Browning, left on Santa Monica.

Joseph Custom Homes 1313 Stagecoach Lane SE Four Hills

18 Whole house remodel 3 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,700 sq. ft. $679,900 Miriam Joseph / Greg Joseph

(505) 890-5000 miriamjoseph@josephcustomhomes.com josephcustomhomes.com

This award-winning Joseph Custom Homes remodel can be yours! Beautifully sited on a half-acre 4-Hills Golf Course lot, its foothills location boasts unobstructed golf course and sunset views. Enjoy oversize

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pocket doors, a new custom kitchen and wet bar, 4 renovated baths, 3 bedrooms, a vaulted ceiling living/ media room, and a huge bonus room. Let Joseph Custom Homes build or renovate your next home!

From the Big I, take I-40 east toward Santa Rosa. After 6.5 miles, take Exit 226A/B, Tramway Road. Turn right on Tramway and turn left onto Central Avenue SE/Historic US 66. Take the first right onto 4 Hills Road. Take 4 Hills Road 1.6 miles, bearing left onto Stagecoach Road.

The fourth right is Stagecoach Lane.

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12008 Monachos Road SE Volterra Villas

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,038 sq. ft. $239,990 (base price) $271,835 (base price + all upgrades Monica Padilla (505) 750-1209 mpadilla@drhorton.com drhorton.com/nm

Volterra Villas is a premier D.R. Horton townhome community situated on Albuquerque’s eastside, alongside major retailers and just minutes from Sandia Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base,

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ABQ Uptown Mall, and outdoor activities. Volterra Villas community includes BGNM Silver Level Certified Construction: creating the perfect synthesis of style and design for your new home.

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From the Big I, take I-40 east to Exit 166.

Turn right to Juan Tabo Blvd. SE. Juan Tabo SE will turn into Southern Blvd. SE once you pass Central. From Juan Tabo/ Southern turn left onto Juan Tabo SE. Proceed to Monachos Road SE and turn left onto Monachos.

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920 Grandview Drive SE 4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,850 sq. ft. $550,000 Paul Kenderdine (505) 867-1765 pwki.llc@gmail.com pwki.com

A custom home by PWKI.LLC that’s exactly what we have come to expect from a Paul Kenderdine Parade of Homes entry! Its simple, clean lines result in a beautiful, elegant home

with an open floor plan that truly makes sense.

An abundance of natural light and a “sense of order” draws you in.

From the Big I, take I-25 south to the Lead/Coal exit. Turn left (east) on Coal to Carlisle. Turn right on Carlisle, then left on Carlisle Place. Carlisle Place turns into Parkland. Continue to Grandview, where the house is at the corner of Grandview and Parkland.

True Custom Homebuilding

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More Brothers Construction 913 Grandview Drive SE

Ridgecrest

650 sq. ft. master suite addition + 2-car garage; remaining 1,350 sq. ft. completely remodeled. $195,000 (price of remodel + addition) Home is for sale.

Kyle Tidmore (505) 450-2354 kyle@morebrothers.com morebrothers.com

Every bit of this Nob Hill–area home has been transformed with an open design, a large chef’s island kitchen, a casita, and a circle drive on

a large lot. Tree-lined streets surround this Ridgecrest home for sale.

WE WILL CREATE BUT

THE GLORIOUS RESULTS

From the Big I, take I-25 south to the Lead/Coal exit (Exit 224A). Left on Coal, right on Carlisle, left on Santa Clara, and slight right onto Grandview.

YOUR KITCHEN, BATH OR ADDITION

ARE ALL YOURS.

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F & J Homebuilders 2415 Via Villegas NW

4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,288 sq. ft. $535,000 Fred Lopez (505) 362-1790

Steve Chavez (505) 415-9533

A blend of modern indoor/outdoor living with a clean, Spanish Colonial–style exterior, this 3- or 4-bedroom home is located in an intimate sixhome luxury gated community with a private cul-

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de-sac off Rio Grande. Its contemporary split-level design features an upstairs master suite. Nothing but the highest quality details throughout!

From the Big I, take I-40 west. Exit at Rio Grande Blvd. and turn right (north). Proceed .6 of a mile and turn right onto Via Villegas.

Planchette dba Earth Origins Construction 3837 Pedroncelli Road NW

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4 bedrooms 4 baths 3,300 sq. ft. $730,000 Paul Chavez (505) 688-1228 paultchavez@gmail.com earthoriginsrealty.com

Planchette’s latest creation is custom, green, and soft modern. The large pivot entry door leads to seamlessly connected indoor/outdoor spaces. A 16-foot pocket door connects the living room to

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the private outdoor oasis, a large space featuring an outdoor kitchen, water features, and a large projector screen suspended above the pool.

Gold Certified through BGNM.

From the Big I, take I-40 west to Rio Grande, turning right (north) on Rio Grande. Proceed north on Rio Grande to Griegos. Left on Griegos to Pedroncelli, then left on Pedroncelli.

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RayLee Luxury Homes 200 Vernon Court Vernon’s View

3 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,409 sq. ft. $660,000 Marlene Vance (505) 203-1097 mvance@rayleehomes.com rayleeluxuryhomes.com

This well-thought-out, custom home nestled in a great North Valley Community is filled with the bells and whistles that depict the RayLee Luxury brand.

Features include plenty of outdoor living space, an

open and functional floor plan—perfect for entertaining—inviting bathrooms, and an ideal placement on the lot to capture Sandia mountain views.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte. Turn left onto Paseo del Norte and follow to the 2nd Street exit.

Turn left onto 2nd Street and proceed about .5 mile. Turn right onto Horton and take the first left onto Vernon Court.

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117 Mesa Vista Lane Mesa Vista de Corrales 4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,064 sq. ft. $679,000

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Award-winning Joseph Custom Homes has truly created a very special home. Tucked away in the heart of Corrales, this home is crafted in the Spanish Revival style with some modern touches. The home is dra-

matic with vaulted ceilings, rich textures, and many unique details that Joseph Custom Homes is known for. Elegant and luxurious combined in a warm and inviting home by a premier Albuquerque builder!

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From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte heading west. North (right) on Coors to 528 and Corrales. At the light, continue on Coors; which turns into Corrales Road. Drive approximately 6 miles and turn left on Cesar Chavez. From the little turnback, the road will turn into Calle Contenta. Proceed .25 of a mile to the first subdivision on the right, Mesa de Corrales.

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RayLee Luxury Homes 100 Mesa Vista Lane Mesa Vista

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,360 sq. ft. $640,000 Marlene Vance (505) 203-1097 mvance@rayleehomes.com rayleeluxuryhomes.com

This Tuscan custom home is packed with punch, including a ton of garage space and designed around the fantastic outdoor living space that makes entertaining easy. Don’t forget the owner’s suite, which is

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truly that: sweet! The his-and-hers closets will make any fashionista jealous. Visit us and view another fine design by RayLee Luxury Homes.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte heading west. North (right) on Coors to 528 and Corrales. At the light, continue on Coors, which turns into Corrales Road. Drive approximately 6 miles and turn left on Cesar Chavez. From the turnback, the road will turn into Calle Contenta. Right onto Mesa Vista Lane.

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RayLee Luxury Homes 102 Mesa Vista Lane Mesa Vista

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,425 sq. ft. $610,000 Marlene Vance (505) 203-1097 mvance@rayleehomes.com rayleeluxuryhomes.com

This stunning, soft contemporary home is loaded with function and fun, perfect for entertaining as well as cozy, quiet nights. Lots of garage space and outdoor living space, a private master wing, and a

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large, secluded “kids’ retreat,” fully equipped with a playroom, built-in storage, and walk-in closets. This RayLee Luxury Home is a must-see property.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte heading west. North (right) on Coors to 528 and Corrales. At the light, continue on Coors, which turns into Corrales Road. Drive approximately 6 miles and turn left on Cesar Chavez. from the turnback, the road will turn into Calle Contenta. Right onto Mesa Vista Lane.

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New Castle Custom Homes and Remodel 206 Tierra de Corrales Road Tierra de Corrales

4 bedrooms 5 baths 4,500 sq. ft. $980,000 Lindy Sena (505) 218-0268 lindysena@yahoo.com

The lovely arched entry of this Tuscan retreat hints at the comfort and beauty within. The kitchen overlooks a spacious living area, while the master bath is luxuriously appointed with a worldly,

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walk-through shower and an oversized copper tub.

Amazing picture windows invite you to sit by the fireplace and bask in your own private view of the majestic Sandia Mountains.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte, turning left (west). Continue to Coors, turning right, then veering slightly left onto Coors Bypass. Coors Bypass turns into Rio Rancho Drive/NM 528. Continue on 528 to Northern Blvd./ Don Julio Road, and make a right. Take the second left onto Todos Juntos, then the third left onto Tierra de Corrales.

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Rachel Matthew Homes 100 Tierra Encantada Road

Tierra Encantada

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,248 sq. ft. $499,900 Sacha Trujillo (505) 792-4663 x104 sacha@rachelmatthew.com rachelmatthewhomes.com

Rachel Matthew Homes specializes in premier start-to-finish custom homebuilding, delivering a seamless experience for every homebuyer. We’ve built timeless homes for all generations, in styles

from modern contemporary to traditional Southwestern. We invite you to see our newest Corrales model, which brings you close to nature and the experience of the open views of the Sandias.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Alameda, turning left (west) on Alameda and crossing over the river. Turn right at Ellison. Follow Ellison until it becomes Loma Larga. Continue on Loma Larga approximately 4 miles, then turn left on Tierra Encantada.

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3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,531 sq. ft. $272,990 (base price) $306,278 (base price + all upgrades) David Newell (505) 338-1438 dnewell@rayleehomes.com rayleehomes.com

This home boasts style and function. The contemporary kitchen opens to a spacious great room perfect for entertaining. Also found on the first floor is a dedicated office and abundant storage.

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The upstairs owner’s suite features a bath that includes a spa shower. A loft and a deck provide panoramic views of the mountains.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte west. Proceed to Unser and turn right. Take Unser to McMahon and turn left. Right on Maravillas and an immediate left on Carmona. Left onto Esmeralda Drive.

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8912 Sunhorn Place NW Valle Prado

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,282 sq. ft. $342,990 (base price) $506,854 (base price + all upgrades) Monica Padilla (505) 750-1209 mpadilla@drhorton.com drhorton.com/nm

Located near Paseo del Norte and Unser is one of Albuquerque’s newest master-planned communities, Valle Prado. Conveniently located in the Volcano Vista School District, Valle Prado offers

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accessibility to major retailers, employers, hospitals, parks, and walking and nature trails. Each home is BGNM Silver Level Certified Construction and includes fantastic interior features.

From the Big I, take I-40 north to Paseo del Norte, turning left (west). Left onto Universe, right onto Woodmont, right onto South Sky Street, then right onto Sunhorn Place.

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Twilight Homes

8827 Valle Prada Lane NW Valle Vista

4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,735 sq. ft. $330,990 (base price) $375,990 (base price + all upgrades) Jose Andreu (505) 450-2861 jandreu@twilighthomesnm.com twilighthomesnm.com

Who doesn’t love a gated community within walking distance of award-winning schools? Enjoy a private, luxurious master suite on the first floor with

3 bedrooms and a flexible loft upstairs. Curl up in the reading nook tucked away off the staircase. This home will bring a smile to your face.

From the Big I, take I-25 north to the Paseo del Norte exit. Proceed west to Rainbow Blvd. Turn left on Rainbow.

Turn right on Woodmont. Take first left onto Valle Prada Lane. Model home is immediately on the right.

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Lowe-Bo Homes

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7820 Urraca Street NW Volcano Cliffs 6 bedrooms 3 baths 3,076 sq. ft. $557,700 Ted Lowe (505) 991-2555 tedlowe@outlook.com

This wonderful, family-designed home features an open floor plan, lots of light, and an unbeatable view of the city and Sandia Mountains. The home showcases beautiful tile work

throughout. Southwestern accents make the entry and kitchen very warm and livable. The unimpeded views from the upper deck are the best in town.

From the Big I, take I-40 west to Exit 155 (Coors). Turn right (north) on Coors, then left on Western Trails.

Right on Unser, right on Compass, left on Petirojo, then right on Urraca.

Value and Quality through generations of experience.

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Tiara Homes

4819 Valle Rio Trail NW El Bosque 4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,093 sq. ft. $659,900 Rich Gantner (505) 804-7424 richgantner@lobo.net tiarahomes.com

Enter the secure courtyard through a stone tower. The home features an open and spacious floor plan, an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning fireplace, views of mountains and open space

lands, a large separate master suite, exposed beams and a stone-accented fireplace in the great room, skylights, professionally landscaped yards, and beautiful finishes throughout.

From the Big I, proceed west on I-40 to Coors north (right). Right on Sevilla, left on Tres Gracias into El Bosque gated subdivision, then left on Valle Rio Trail.

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Scott Patrick Homes 4900 Valle Romantico NW

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4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,010 sq. ft. $617,500 Eva Sellers cell (505) 463-4461 or (505) 828-9900 sales1@scottpatrickhomes.com scottpatrickhomes.com

A relaxed North Valley feel awaits you in this open-concept, custom home floor plan featuring a large window of walls in the great room that highlight the surrounding Bosque

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and mountain views. Gracious architectural features include wood flooring, a game room, and a granite and stainless steel kitchen that opens to the main living areas.

From the Big I, take I-40 west to Coors Blvd. northbound (Exit 155). Turn right onto Coors and continue 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Sevilla into Andalucia. Continue to Tres Gracias, turn left, and proceed into the gated community of El Bosque.

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Stillbrooke Homes

2300 Westcreek NW Watershed

3 or 4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,201 sq. ft. $307,950 (base price) $369,779 (base price + all upgrades) Robin McMorries (505) 934-5812 rmcmorries@stillbrooke.com stillbrooke.com

Our newest signature home features a luxurious “oasis� master bath with a cavernous couples shower that opens to a private master garden patio.

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The rotunda entry opens into a large family room with a corner stone fireplace that adjoins a spacious open country kitchen and an L-shaped veranda.

From the Big I, take I-40 west to Unser, turning right (north). Take Unser to Tierra Pintada, turning left. Right onto Westcreek.

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Del Webb

9212 Del Webb Lane NW Mirehaven

2 bedrooms 2 baths 2,035 sq. ft. $261,990 (base price) $404,766 (base price + all upgrades) Wade Messenger (505) 341-8578 wade.messenger@pulte.com delwebb.com/nm

Nestled around the Petroglyph National Monument in the new Mirehaven master planned community, this inviting home offers open gathering room with a corner fireplace, a kitchen with a large

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island, stainless steel appliances, and a café. Features include an owner’s suite with bow windows, a garden tub, a covered patio with an outdoor fireplace, and decorative accents throughout.

From the Big I, take I-40 west to Unser and turn right (north). Left on Tierra Pintada, right on Mirehaven Parkway. Right on Del Webb Lane.

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3 bedrooms 1,766 sq. ft. $188,000 (base price) $195,480 (base price + all upgrades) Monica Padilla (505) 750-1209 mpadilla@drhorton.com drhorton.com/nm

Stormcloud is located in the Petroglyphs master planned community, with the Petroglyph National Monument only a short distance away. Stormcloud boasts several community

parks, including a children’s splash area and a dog park, and a convenient location close to I-40, the new Unser Extension, and the Westside Sports Complex.

From the Big I, take I-40 west to Exit 153, turning right (north) onto 98th Street/Arroyo Vista Blvd. From Arroyo Vista, turn right on Tierra Pintada. Right on Arkanas, left on Virga, then left on Warm Wind Place.

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color them happy a home inspired by Southwestern travels and the colors of old Mexico

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The flagstone path of this Rio Rancho home leads to a cheerful blue gate flanked by Mexican pottery—a hint to the chromatics that lie within.

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n 2014, Jeff and Gail Greengard were freezing in Minneapolis and knew it was time to make a change. They longed to move to warmer climes, and in fact had been planning to for years. A decade (and many travels) earlier, the couple had checked out several Southwestern cities, among them Denver, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. It was Jeff’s brother who introduced them to the then-future project of Mariposa in Rio Rancho.

“We got one of the very first lots,” says Gail of their 2006 purchase.

Gesturing out the window to a clear shot of the entire Sandia mountain range, she adds proudly, “No one can build in front of us!” Buying so early gave them the pick of the proverbial litter, and the Greengards chose wisely, selecting two acres on a rise that capture the extraordinary mountain views.

“Then the economic downturn came, and we kept postponing building,” says Jeff. But they didn’t stop planning. Around trips to their beloved Mexico and visits to family and friends in the Southwest, they realized the design for their new home was taking cues from their travels, and taking shape in their minds.

In 2012 the Greengards found ECOterra Construction, helmed by husband-and-wife team Kaye Marshall and Michael Cecchini. That same year, Marshall and Cecchini combined their 20 years of architectural design experience and 30 years of business and real estate expertise, respectively, into a sustainable construction, energy consult-

Above: The Greengards were actively involved in the design of their Rio Rancho home, from Gail’s tile selection to Jeff’s building of the entry patio and walkways.

“It was a ‘meant to be’ kind of thing,” say Jeff and Gail of their relocation to sunny New Mexico.

Above and left: The homeowners’ love of Mexico is evidenced in their collected pieces of Mexican folk art, pottery, and rustic furniture.

ing, and real estate endeavor that’s now called ECOterra Development & Construction. This combination of sustainable planning, educated design, and creative thinking were perfect for Gail and Jeff, who wanted their home to be as good for the earth as it was good for their souls. But with a sour economy, they still weren’t ready to leap.

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A graphic designer, Gail created a detailed, room-by-room “Look Book� with all of her ideas for the home. The great room included specific folk art pieces, including a huge hanging fish

by Santa Fe artist Ed Larson, as well as the furniture and fabrics.

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A little bit Southwestern and a little bit retro, the kitchen (right) is spacious and fun.

Colors from the backsplash tile (left) are mirrored in the custom-painted aqua refrigerator and dishwasher, the barstool fabrics, and the tangerine KitchenAid mixer.

The custom, hand-carved entry door and well-placed nichos are traditional Southwestern accents.

A stained glass ceiling light casts a glow that is, naturally, colorful.

of her dream house. She even planned the layout of every tile in the house with software. “I could do that in the winter when I was chewing my arm off for something to do,” she says.

It’s easy to see why the dreary cold of Minnesota didn’t suit these two. The phrase “pop of color” literally pales in the face of this epically hued home.

Remember that little “polar vortex” from the winter of 2014? “When I got to work one morning, it was still 19 degrees below zero,” Jeff recalls.

“That was the winter I said we had to do something.” At last, too impatient with the cold, he and Gail contacted Marshall at ECOterra, and the design work began. In July of 2015 they moved into their 2,400-square-foot, threebedroom Southwestern- and Craftsman-style home, and that autumn showed it off in the Homes of Enchantment parade.

It takes but a glance into the Greengards’ residence to see why the dreary cold of Minnesota didn’t suit these two. The phrase “pop of color” literally pales in the face of this epically hued home. A longtime fan of Southwestern art, Gail culled ideas from artist Gustave Baumann’s color woodblock prints, and together she and Marshall designed a vibrant, chromatic abode.

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A star quilt and framed Thomas McKnight lithographs provide color cues for the master suite, including the salmon-colored walls of the master bath (left). A McIntyre tile backsplash picks up the colors of a vibrant Talavera sink. Mexican tin mirrors are focal points in both the master bath and the powder room (below).

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Mexican tin stars hanging beneath the portal add extra sparkle to the night sky.

Rustic furniture, bold quilts, and posters of Western movie heroes (below) set the tone for the Cowboy guest room.

Each room is designed around a theme, from the Cowboy room to the Mexican guest room.

“The house exudes that traditional old Mexico color scheme,” Cecchini notes. Indeed, it’s awash in bright, saturated colors, from the painted walls and McIntyre artisan tiles to the quilts—handmade

by Gail—that adorn each bedroom. Even their cat, Mario, is orange. Each room bears a theme; there’s the Cowboy room and the Isla Mujeres–inspired guest suite with its Mexican bathroom.

At center stage in this playful performance is the kitchen, recalling the feel of a toes-in-the-sand Mexican beach resort. Summery yellow walls, multicolor barstool seats, and a blue-flecked, recycled glass island countertop set the scene. But it’s the custompainted turquoise refrigerator and dishwasher that demand attention and impart a sense of nostalgia.

ECOterra artfully engineers energy efficiency and sustainability into their homes, and in that respect, this house quietly earns its keep. It is a net-zero cost home, meaning the only noncolorful part of the owners’ lives will be their almost nonexistent energy bills. A HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating of 26 means this house is 74 percent more efficient than a home built only to code. “We look at energy from a very holistic approach,” Cecchini explains.

“It’s the whole home that we address—how the whole functions better than the sum of its parts.”

The Greengards’ Gold-level certified green home uses insulated Pella windows with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood, low-flow toilets, Energy Star appliances, and solar panels. Jeff and

Left: The Isla Mujeres–themed guest room features a watery-hued silk wall hanging and a quilt, both made by Gail. The old-fashioned pie safe is a fun way to display folk art in this comfortable space.

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Back in Minnesota, Gail’s creative endeavors were relegated to a dark basement. No more. Today her neatas-a-pin, sunlit studio is the perfect place to sew, quilt, and design.

The Greengards love Mexico, as evidenced by the colorful folk art found throughout their home.

Left: A bedroom inspired by Isla Mujeres and the blue waters of Mexico features a collection of folk art pieces, which of course includes several women.

Far left: Whimsical DĂ­a de los Muertos figures.

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Gail elected to install central air, but the house is so effective at using nature (seasonal sun and open windows) for heating and cooling, they’ve only had to use it once so far—for the painters!

After a flurry of building and decorating, Gail and Jeff are finally able to savor the fruits of their labors. They bask in the sun. Gail quilts in her brightly lit new studio. Jeff befriends wild birds in the yard. Mario is adjusting to country life. The wonders of New Mexico are revealing themselves to these transplants, and they are in awe. “In the summertime, you can see lightning storms for miles,” says Jeff, pointing to the vast miles of mesa.

“At night the sparkles come out,” his wife adds. “As the sun sets, it reflects off all the glass windows in the valley before the lights come on.”

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Left: Four of Verde’s most popular juice blends—Green Goddess, Spicy Sunrise, Verde Almond Chai, and Rainbow Blitz— make up the Just Power Kit. Each juice in the kit delivers between 7–12 grams of protein.

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f preparing nine fruits and vegetables daily seems a little time-consuming, consider drinking one delicious beverage that delivers the same recommended daily dose of nutrients. Beyond the obvious nutritional benefits, freshly processed juice with the right blend of ingredients can also reduce stress and allergy symptoms, boost immunity, and naturally cleanse the digestive system.

“People who drink our juice tell me they feel better,” says Vickie Fellows, who with her husband Ryan owns three Squeezed Juice Bar (squeezedjuices.com) locations in Albuquerque and a mobile Juice Wagon that goes to food festivals and special events.

“Whether people have ailments or they just want a healthy meal supplement, they find incorporating raw, organic juice makes a difference in their wellness.”

Following a health trend that’s been prevalent in larger cities for decades, Albuquerque and Santa Fe are now home to a long list of juice bars (see page 99). In 2014, Santa Fe welcomed Verde Food Company (verdefood.com), which recently expanded to a second storefront near the Plaza.

“People come for a stout meal replacement with 12 grams of protein in some juices, or for a quick grab-and-go lunch of juice,” says Verde owner Kelly Egolf. “They’ll buy a few bottles to keep conveniently at home, or to keep at work instead of reaching for a donut in the office kitchenette.”

From extensive home testing, both owners claim their power-packed juices are also delicious. Fellows says even her customers who are accustomed to a typical American fast food diet find Squeezed satisfies their taste buds. “We give out lots of samples to people who claim they wouldn’t have tried it otherwise, but love it,” she says. “We’re

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Above: Verde operations manager Lizz Redman (on left) and owner Kelly Egolf at the San Mateo location in Santa Fe.

“Whether people have ailments or they just want a healthy meal supplement, they find incorporating raw, organic juice makes a difference in their lives.”

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trying to get people to jump out of the box of what they’re used to eating, so the juice combinations have to be really tasty.”

Verde adds nuts and seeds to their complex juice and smoothie recipes to provide protein, and dietary fiber is added back to the juice since fiber is lost during the juicing process. Juices are cold-pressed, which preserves the food’s enzymes and micronutrients. Some of Egolf’s favorite ingredients may surprise you: chard, watercress, and parsley. “Parsley has incredible nutritious depth—it’s not just a sprig on the side of your plate,” she says. “It’s an overlooked superfood that’s high in vitamins and minerals.”

She balances the bitter parsley flavor by mixing it with mildly sweet fruit or carrots.

All of this nutrition doesn’t come cheaply (Egolf likens the effect to sticker shock) thanks to the sheer volume of fruits and vegetables required to make each bottle of juice. A 16-ounce bottle of Verde juice, for example, is distilled from two to three pounds of fruit and vegetables and costs $9.

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Above and left: A 16-ounce bottle of juice requires the distillation of several pounds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs like parsley.

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Fellows encourages her customers to compare how they feel after eating $9 of McDonald’s dollar menu choices versus spending $9 on an 18-ounce Squeezed juice, and reminds them that even juicing at home is pricey. “People say, ‘I bought my own juicer and thought I could save money,’ but they realize that 10 pieces of kale make only about two ounces of liquid.” she explains. “They can save money buying my juice instead of doing it at home.”

Both stores take the extra steps to provide customers with raw, unpasteurized, unprocessed, additive-free juices, and focus on buying ingredients directly from local growers whenever possible. Their far-reaching sustainable focus encompasses reusing bottles, composting food waste, and reducing water waste with a special dishwasher.

Although some people may see juice bars as just another health fad, many more are relying on the convenience of nutrient-rich meal options from shops like Squeezed and Verde.

“People want to know the easiest way to get healthy, and the simple answer is to eat real, nutritious food,” says Egolf. “Juice is part of the movement to make fresh food more readily available.”

blended bliss If you’re curious about the juicing trend, try a juice blend, a smoothie, or a protein shake at one of these fun, friendly, and healthy local establishments.

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Beets Juice Bar & Cafe 3821 Menaul NE, Albuquerque New to the juice scene in Albuquerque, Beets features modern and welcoming décor with comfy red leather couches for relaxed sipping of a smoothie or protein shake. Raw juice fans can create a personalized beverage with add-ons such as probiotics, hemp, creatine, and psyllium. beetsabq.com Body of Santa Fe 333 W Cordova, Santa Fe Touting “mindfully delicious organic fare,” Body delivers antioxidant-rich elixirs and smoothies with a vast variety of raw ingredients. Try the “longevity-inspiring” Super Hero smoothie with berries, cacao, maca, spirulina, bee pollen, and other healthy ingredients. bodyofsantafe.com

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Green Growler Smoothies Various pick-up locations in Albuquerque With a slogan of “chewing is for suckers,” Green Growler Smoothies claims it’s easier to drink a salad than to make one. The locally owned small business offers eight affordable blends of fresh juice served in 64-ounce reusable glass growlers. Order yours online and pick them up at locations and seasonal markets across Albuquerque. greengrowlersmoothies.com

Above: So good they should bottle it up—and they do!

A fresh batch of juice is prepared at Verde, where kids are encouraged to trade in their sugary drinks for raw juice (above, top).

Left: A colorful assortment of fresh, cold-pressed juices from of one of Squeezed Juice Bar’s three locations offers graband-go convenience for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.

Keva Juice 15 locations in Albuquerque Many Albuquerqueans had their first-ever taste of healthy but bitter wheat shots at Keva Juice, which opened in the late 1990s.

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n any given day, if drinking wine is not an afterthought, then how and where to store your bottles shouldn’t be either. But unless you’re investing to collect fine wine and mature expensive bottles, a few simple solutions can keep your everyday or even special occasion wines ready and sound.

A good place to start is to determine how much wine you need to stow. Then choose a cool, dry area where a bookcase might fit. Could you perhaps sacrifice a closet or a portion of a dry basement? Use the modified Goldilocks principle: not too hot; not too cold; just consistent. Kitchens and laundry rooms, generally, are too warm, and heat can “cook” your wine, making it taste stewy. Conversely, don’t keep wine where it might freeze, like an unheated garage. Air conditioning helps to cool and dehumidify, and a temperate 70 degrees is fine; minor fluctuations are not a worry. Avoid direct sunlight, as the UV rays can break down and age

wine. That’s why many bottles are dark green. (Think Ray-Bans® for wine.)

Traditionally, bottles are stored on their sides to keep the corks moist and sealed from air, which will oxidize wine. But for immediate or short-term consumption, they’re fine standing up for as long as two years. Modern closures like screw caps and plastic corks don’t require lying down, though horizontal storage is more efficient. Wine magazines and websites advertise numerous options like home bars with wine shelves, stackable modules, and wall-mounted or standalone units providing attractive, easy access to your bottles.

Optimally, temperature-controlled systems maintain an even 55 degrees. A small wine fridge may hold a case or two of your special wines. Larger cabinets can accommodate 100–200 bottles with dual zones for whites and reds. If you outgrow these—as wine enthusiasts often do—you may be in the market for a professional-grade, custom-built cellar—but that’s a whole other story.

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Use the modified Goldilocks principle: not too hot; not too cold; just consistent.

Above: Wine racks come in all shapes and sizes.

If your storage needs are modest, you may opt for aesthetics as well as function. Each Singular Modular Iron Wine Rack from Pottery Barn ($12, potterybarn. com) holds one bottle; link them together into a decorative vertical chain.

Left: No larger than a dishwasher, a small wine refrigerator fits neatly into cabinetry.

Many hold up to 50 bottles and offer dual temperature zones.

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German-born surrealist painter Max Ernst reputedly told friends, “There are only two places in the world I want to live, Paris and Sedona.”

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“I come to play, she comes to pray,” says tourist Jim Mansell, to which his wife Jill replies pointedly, “Wouldn’t hurt you to try it.”

Plunked in the middle of Verde Valley in central Arizona, Sedona is two hours north of Phoenix, 45 minutes south of Flagstaff, covered by 200 miles of trails, and surrounded by 1.8 million acres of Coconino National Forest. The city itself is relatively small, 20 square miles and roughly 10,000 people, but the great outdoors is huge and packed with

Perhaps the fascination with Sedona started centuries ago when Native American tribes blessed the land with their sacred ceremonies, influencing local arts and culture to this day.

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possibilities—hiking, biking, climbing, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, four-wheeling, skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, hunting, and trout fishing.

The Remington family of Yuma, a southern Arizona border town, comes for the sheer fun of Slide Rock State Park, a natural rock water slide that courses down Oak Creek Canyon before settling into pools of clear mountain water.

“The kids can’t wait to slide down that thing—so many times they lose the back of their shorts,” says Shirley Remington. Like many folks in Central and Southern Arizona, the Remingtons pack up and head north to Sedona every summer to escape the heat, renting a cabin near Oak Creek. The four kids swim, Mom suns, and Dad hits the golf course.

But there are plenty of people who travel to Red Rock Country for a less strenuous escape. Sedona is a spiritual magnet for both seekers and sayers. Seekers are usually drawn to what are known as vortexes, unseen spirals of energy rising up from the earth, usually near interesting rock formations. Sayers take many forms: healers, body workers, Reiki masters, shamans, psychics, and mystical guides. Perhaps the fascination with Sedona started centuries ago when Native American Courthouse Loop Trail is a scenic, 5-mile loop for hikers and mountain bikers.

Left and bottom: Trails winding through the formations range from moderate to difficult, and may involve some scaling.

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Below: Designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chapel of the Holy Cross appears to rise out of the rock.

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Above: Cathedral Rock is is one of four formations in Sedona believed to contain a power vortex.

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The iconic city was founded in 1902 and named after the first postmaster’s wife, Sedona.

Back then it was a simple place settled for its year-round water and fertile soil. Today, however, Sedona is simply elegant. Luxury resorts like L’Auberge, Las Posadas, and El Portal deliver the wow—the views, the appointments, the spa services. With hundreds of local artists of different aesthetics bent but loosely connected by rugged individualism, Sedona also has more than 80 art galleries. Seven golf courses and decadent restaurants with award-winning wines from neighboring vineyards help round out the scene.

Speaking of restaurants, Sedona was into “locally grown” long before it was a thing. High-end dining spots like René at Tlaquepaque, Dahl & DiLuca, and Che-Ah-Chi are tempered by more down-to-earth joints like Sound Bites Grill, a spirited place for food, drink, and live entertainment lasting into the night.

There are plenty of reasonable inns, bed-andbreakfasts, and cabins for overnight stays (you’ll want to give yourself time to explore the area).

And many freebies, too—things to do that don’t cost a thing but take the breath away. Like Chapel of the Holy Cross seen springing 70 feet up from a 1,000-foot cliff and clinging to a huge cross for structural support. Or Airport Mesa, where nightly stargazing will literally make your head spin. There’s also a vortex up there, and vortexes are free unless visited by tour.

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ALBUQUERQUE RENAISSANCE FAIRE April 30, 10 am–6 pm Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum NE, ABQ $5–$10, children 3 and under free Music, food, drinks, demonstrations, arts, and activities from the Middle Ages bring medieval adventure to Albuquerque. With special events happening all day, there is something for the entire family. cabq.gov/culturalservices/things-to-do JOURNEY AND THE DOOBIE BROTHERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAVE MASON May 15, 7 pm Isleta Amphitheater, 5601 University NE, ABQ $30–$187 These music legends are kicking off a 50-city summer tour in the Southwest, and their second stop is the Duke City! Journey welcomes back drummer Steve Smith, while the Doobie Brothers introduce Little Feat’s Bill Payne to their lineup. albuquerqueampitheater.com

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“We long for food that both tastes good and is good for us and our children,” says the author. To this end, Niederman visits a number of farms throughout the state, among them Coonridge Dairy, whose flavored goat cheeses are free of GMOs, hormones, additives, antibiotics, and pesticides; The Shepherd’s Lamb ranch, which raises organic meats, yarn, and wool from Navajo-Churro sheep near the border of Colorado; Schwebach Farm, where six generations of agricultural experience helps harvest sustainable produce in Moriarty; and the Green Tractor Farm, a CSA south of Santa Fe. Peppered throughout the book are classic New Mexican dishes, chile sauces, and desserts.

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Whether you need your concrete repaired, decoratively colored or stained, we have what you need at prices you can afford.

At Milagro our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber.

To schedule a free estimate contact:

We Specialize in Interior or Exterior Home Renovations – including Garages, Guesthouses, Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling, and New Home builds. Family owned and operated. 20 years of knowledge and experience.

8813 2nd St. NW Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-235-5784 jrodriguez@milagroflooring.com milagroflooring.com

505-891-3440 genbuildcorp@gmail.com genbuildcorporation.com

CONSTRUCTION

TECH SERVICES

Renaissance Construction Inc.

Albuquerque Sound & Vac

NEW CONSTRUCTION and REMODELS. Renaissance Man Construction stands by its promise to deliver the quality service you expect and deserve. Whether it’s new construction, remodel, cabinetry, or ironwork we will consider it a job well done only when you are 100% satisfied. Indoors or outdoors, we do it all!

Richard Burd rmcincnm@gmail.com 505-379-3035 rmcincnm.com

For over 25 years Albuquerque Sound & Vac has been your low voltage contractor for Central Vacuum Systems, DIRECTV, Home Theater Solutions, Intercom Systems, Network and Structured Wiring and Security & Surveillance Systems. We offer many of the premier brands including Beam, Yamaha, SpeakerCraft and many others. Our professional experienced team is ready to work with you on your home or business.

5701 Carmel Ave NE, Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-883-6136 AlbuquerqueSoundandVac.com SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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a place for everything

Chris Corrie

Clutter and “stuff” are the banes of existence for any mom, and Cathann Dragone-Gutierrez’s 1940s-built home in Albuquerque offered little in the way of useful storage.

When Cathann and her husband Daniel called on Doug Velhagen of Velhagen Homes to revamp their dark, dated kitchen into a space that was light, modern, and functional, you can bet that ample—and reachable—cabinetry was part of the deal. Adding skylights in key places lightened up the cooking areas, made the glass subway tiles sparkle, and put an eye-level focus on simple shelving 120

S U C A S A S P R I N G 2016

with the owners’ everyday glassware and coffee mugs all placed just so. Around the corner, the area of the kitchen daughters Mia and Kadiah use for doing homework, drawing, and hanging out is neat as a pin, thanks to a set of gray gym lockers that were Mom’s idea. “They serve as an organizing space, like a mudroom, where the girls can put their backpacks, coats, and lunchboxes, in their own categories,” says Cathann. Read more about this amazng kitchen in the upcoming Summer 2016 issue of Su Casa!

Velhagen Homes, velhagenhomes.com

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photography by Chris Corrie

CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

AWARD-WINNING CUSTOM HOMES EVERY PRICE RANGE, EVERY STYLE!

No Cost, No Obligation Design Build Green New Mexico Certified

Affordable Luxury. Cost-Saving Engineering.

Healthy Indoor Environments. Quiet Comfort.

John Lowe 505.688.6834 Certified Green Professional

Introducing…

North Tramway Estates A new custom home community offering stunning mountain and city views.

Located on the west side of Tramway Blvd. and Tramway Ln.

www.PanoramaHomes.com