Enchanted Homes #136 by The Taos News

NEAR TAOS PLAZA Artist’s paintbox and truly one of a kind! Located just off the West side of the Plaza, tucked in off a short side street sits this spectacular 3BR/2.5 BA Townhouse that is being sold WITH THE AMAZING FURNITURE AND ART! MLS 105872 $499,000

CANON The 1.24 acre property includes a three bedroom/ 2 bath exquisitely unique house with multiple enclosed courtyards and porte cochere, a separate artist studio, 2 car garage and large carport, and a separate 1 bedroom apartment with a kitchen above the garage. MLS 105315 $650,000

TUSAS VALLEY Off the grid in the Tusas Valley, live the dream with all the amenities and the best that nature has to offer, only 45 minutes from Taos, this 67.3 acre parcel abuts USFS land on 2 sides and is an elk lovers paradise. Property features 1800 sq ft kiln dried log home of 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Home and well are powered by 12 solar panels, 20Kw generator, 48 Volt battery rack and 2 inverters. Dark skies for the ultimate in star gazing. Seasonal stock pond.

MLS 102332 $695,000

TOWN OF TAOS This warm and inviting house was COMPLETELY renovated in 2019- new walls, new floors, new doors, new windows, new heating system, totally redone bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, new appliances, new water heater! This sweet little house is located at the end of a quiet, shady lane very close to the middle of Town. MLS 105278 $299,000

EL PRADO COMMERCIAL High quality, well maintained income property, flexible floorplan allows for various layouts, all on 1.2 acres.

MLS 104845 $990,000

QUAIL RIDGE Greg Jaramillo, Associate Broker • (575) 770-1270 Jolie Jones, Associate Broker • (575) 741-0603 Chris Stagg, Associate Broker • (575) 776-7490 Peter Blake, Associate Broker • (575) 779-1869 Stacey Blish, Associate Broker • (575) 741-1132

Evan R. Blish

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Totally remodeled studio condo at Quail Ridge Inn. Remodel includes hard troweled plaster walls, new kiva fireplace, slate tile floors, kitchen features tile counter tops, new cabinets, stainless appliances with halogen track lighting. Bathroom makeover includes walk in tile shower, new vanity and sink. This unit is heated by a new gas space heater. All furnishings and content included.

MLS 105258 $136,000

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WALK TO PLAZA

5 freestanding units on .953 acres steps from Taos Plaza. Room for more. Zoned R-14 (multi-family residential, historic overlay zone). Adobe, vigas, Taos charm. City utilities. $750,000

ROOM TO ROAM

62 acres in El Rito, near Abiquiu. Utilities nearby. Adjoins Bureau of Land Mgmt. Easy access to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, Santa Fe, Taos. $7500 per acre.

$35,000

.868 acre lot in Los Colonias, electricity and telephone at lot. Manufactured or modular homes okay.

Under 30K/AC

6.39 acre parcel on Los Colonias ridgetop. Near corner of Straight Arrow Road and Toda Vista. $190,000

GEORGE J. CHAVEZ REALTY/505-250-3883

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122 A Dona Luz Street | Taos, NM 87571 575-751-9481 | www.ldg-arch.com

Lower Cummings Latir Mountain Ranch

This impressive impre ranch is well-suited for cattle ranching. Bordering Carson National Forest, Latir Wilderness on the East and Hwy 522 on the West, the ranch consists of 660.94 deeded acres and 640 acres State lease. It has irrigated acres of low land ppasture with simply extraordinary views! Improvements include a well-appointed 2 Bed/2 Bath Main house, 4 Bed / 2 Bath Guest house, 3 Bed / 2 Bath Caretakers house, 48’x36’ horse barn, 60’x60’ greenhouse and huge 4 bay workshop. This is an all-around self-sufficient oasis in Northern New Mexico unlike any other, yet close to Taos and 3 major Ski areas. It has the attributes of an excellent hunting ranch. MLS 104592 $2,690,000

Pavel Luke Lukes

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Celebrating 20 Years Serving Se g the e Taos o Community

Lisa & John Cancro Premier Pond House

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Located in Pond Village on .49 acres and walking distance to the Plaza, is the original 2600 sf 3 BD/2 BA hacienda of the Pond Family, which was upgraded in 2012. Featuring an impressive Great Room with massive kiva and library, a lovely upgraded kitchen, formal dining room, light lled master suite, wooden doors and ooring, carved beams, separate laundry room, exterior covered patios/decks, a hot tub and so much more. Call for a tour of this stunning home and special property! MLS# 105314 $659,000

This Charming House and Guesthouse are situated on a tree-lined block within walking distance to town plaza, galleries and more. The main 1075 sf 2 BD/1 BA house features a large country kitchen with ample cabinets and pantry storage, living area with kiva, large bedrooms, coved ceilings and built-ins and great views to the west. The 475 sf guesthouse is cozy and comfortable with a kitchen, private bath and shared laundry. Both are situated on a .20 acre city lot, with mature fruit trees, lawns and a fenced yard. MLS# 105432 $359,000

This fully furnished, in-town condo is located in La Buena Vida complex with beautiful manicured grounds and lovely maintained individual courtyards. The location is perfect for anyone who enjoys walking or biking to the Plaza! This charming and adorable 318 sf studio is ready to move-in and features an efcient kitchen with ample counter space and storage, lovely dining and living area to relax in a high quality and attractive Murphy bed and a full bath, laundry facilities on site and a storage room. Call to set up a tour! MLS#105648 $129,500

Breathtaking Views from El Salto

High Mountain Retreat

In-Town Building Site

When only the best will do! Build your dream home on this impressive 3.77 acre parcel featuring a large main building pad, several additional areas carved out for structures, partial utilities on site and unmatched views. Located in the secluded and private hills of El Salto, yet close to Arroyo Seco, Taos Ski Valley and Town of Taos. Call to learn more about this unique opportunity. MLS# 104099 $285,000

A high mountain retreat like no other is now available for the particularly discerning, in El Salto. Over 188 acres of private solitude, a mature forest of conifers, numerous building sites, improved roads and electric, easy access, and located only minutes to TSV, this is a gem. Come see why this is one of the most desired locations in Taos, and bring your hiking shoes. Call today for more details! MLS# 105582 $3,950,000

Come see this gorgeous 1+ acre homesite with views of Taos Mountain and the surrounding foothills. Located on a quiet residential street, the property boasts protective covenants and restrictions and utilities nearby, including Town of Taos water and sewer. Capture the light, the views and the feel of New Mexico and build the hacienda you have seen in dreams. Inquire today! MLS# 105770 $ 139,000

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This Elegant home and guesthouse sit on 1.25 acres above it all on Blueberry Hill. You’ll love this charming 1945 sf 3 BD/2 BA home featuring tile oors, custom Kiva replace, lots of natural light, and an open kitchen with upscale appliances, a large master suite with views, landscaped grounds with fenced areas and a detached 2 car garage. The remodeled 480 sf guesthouse boasts open views, large windows, a private yard and best of all, signicant added income potential. A successful Airbnb rental history can be shared. Call us for details. MLS#105968 $ 575,000

This beautifully maintained 2415 sf 3 BD/2 BA adobe home on the Talpa Ridge is ready for new owners. Boasting ornate wood beams and columns, a custom kiva replace, tile oors, a bright eat-in kitchen with stone countertops, a private ofce, a den, a large living area, an exercise room and upgrades throughout the house. The property also offers an oversized 2100 sf 4 bay garage, and 2 additional freestanding workspaces perfect for toys or as artist studios. Call today! MLS#105935 $ 399,000

Commercial Investment Opportunity Contemporary Meets Southwest

The Historic Taos Territorial Compound features a territorial style 3250 sf 3 BD/3 BA main house, a sophisticated 1200 sf loft/2 BA apartment with gallery kitchen and two colorful stand alone 420 sf 1 BD/1 BA fully furnished casitas each with their own private seating areas, gardens and hot tubs. Lovingly restored in the 2000’s, the property offers a perfect blend of modern upgrades and historic charm with custom touches and character that only vintage homes can offer. MLS# 104500/105162 $1,895,000

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Opportunity knocks with this multi-tenant retail investment property located on Paseo Sur that allows options to create a steady income stream and can accommodate numerous tenants with just over with just over 7500 sf of total space. Ample private parking, landscaped grounds and excellent highway frontage adds to the overall value of the property! Let us show you how this can work for you...call us for a private tour. MLS# 104610 $429,000 Competitive Service

This 1128 sf 2 BD/2 BA in-town condo has a lovely blend of contemporary and southwestern styles and is close to the plaza. The 2 level unit is thoughtfully designed boasting a welldesigned kitchen, living and dining room with large windows and slate ooring, two spacious upstairs bedroom suites with full baths, cozy upstairs balcony with views, laundry room with new washer/dryer and half bath and more! MLS# 105944 $ 295,000 John & Lisa Cancro

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This Charming 3 Unit Complex, with wood oors, coved ceilings, and mature trees, are steps from Ranchos Plaza and will surprise you! Each unit is well cared for, comfortable and has great natural light and has its own outdoor area, and parking. This can be a steady rental income for the new Buyer, a lovely Home again, or a combination of both. MLS# 105435 $ 369,000 Compassionate Agents ENCHANTED HOMES CXXXVI

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John R. Sutton General Building Contractor, a long-established builder in the Moreno Valley, is known for taking the time to communicate with his clients and get a clear vision of what the owner is after. Working hard to establish his quality of workmanship and working relationships with sub-contractors, John strives to create a solid and dependable team. Managing this team is vital to a project finishing on schedule with the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations in mind.

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GALLERY/RETAIL SPACE - Seldom does one of the these properties become available. A never before offered commercial space where every visitor to Taos walks by... $405,000

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NEW HOT TUB WRITTEN BY MANDY SOTELO

These days are made for the hot tub, which Neil Collins of Wolfgang’s Spa Works sees as “the next great American appliance,” and for good reason. Easy to maintain and ranging from small and humble to large and extravagant, there’s a hot tub to fit just about every home, lifestyle, and budget. Here are five ways your hot tub sees you through these strange times with your health and sanity intact.

ESCAPE Blink and you’ll miss the new normal. Constant changes to how we navigate life – from adapting to a home office to remembering to bring a mask to the grocery store – are enough to raise anyone’s stress level. The antidote: a soak in the hot tub. Bubbling white noise plus massaging jets plus warm-water weightlessness equal a complete therapeutic package for the senses. “You can make a sanctuary at home, and your hot tub is part of that,” says Collins.

FEEL GOOD It’s not just a luxury indulgence; it’s a prescription. Many adults already lived with some level of pain and discomfort, having known for years of the hot tub’s ability to relieve ailments like arthritis and joint pain. Now, more people of all ages are using hot tubs to erase the aches and pains of long stretches of cooped14

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up isolation followed by bursts of restless activity. Perfectly heated water and targeted jets melt away pain by coaxing muscles, joints, and tendons back to a relaxed state. “It’s one of the few material things you can buy that actually make you feel better on a day-to-day basis,” says Collins. “If you use it every day, your general quality of life is going to improve.”

POWER UP Anyone can become a morning person by starting the day in a hot tub. Warm water by itself is invigorating; the rise in temperature is a natural signal to the body that you’re ready to spring into action. Add a fresh Taos morning and a cup of hot coffee and you’ve made the difference between dreading a challenging day and dominating it with confidence and power. “If you hot-tub in the morning, you’re going to have a better day,” says Collins. “Sitting in your hot tub, watching the sun rise while you’re drinking your coffee is very nice.”

STEP AWAY FROM THE DEVICE “I should increase my screen time,” said no one ever. In fact, as Collins puts it, screen overload is a real problem. “You’re at work, you’re in front of a screen. You’re at home, you’re in front of a screen,” he says. It’s not always easy to put down the smartphone or tablet, but if there’s something inviting to replace it, it might just be possible. For maximum tranquility, silence your devices first and leave them somewhere invisible from the heavenly oasis of your hot tub.

POWER DOWN Central to a healthy and happy life is good sleep hygiene. Common knowledge. But did you know that hot-tubbing before bed is the ultimate lullaby for mind, body, and soul? First, tuck into the cozy embrace of the warm water. Let the bubbles and jets release you from the pressures of the day and clear your mind. Relax in this state for 30 minutes before getting out of the water. The rapid cooling mimics the natural drop in body temperature during deep sleep and causes drowsiness, setting you up for an easy transition into a restful night’s sleep. That’s science.

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Taos Real Estate Market Report

ÂŠ Peter Lora of the Lora Company

The Year to October 31, 2020 HOMES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After a drop earlier in the year due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, singlefamily home sales have surged during the past five months. Cumulative unit sales through ten months are now 21% above last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pace. The market is hot! The number of properties going under contract has jumped to levels not seen before. Unfortunately, the inventory of homes listed for sale is not keeping up with the burgeoning demand. CONDO UNIT SALES year-to-date are still trailing last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers, but they are gaining. The condo market also has critically low inventory, and sales are therefore less than they could be. Prices are rising rapidly in this market segment, too. LAND SALES are still lagging last year. The land market hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recovered from the real estate recession like the residential market has. However, with residential inventory very limited, some buyers may opt to buy land and build. The Covid-19 pandemic has added a new wave of buyers to a market that has been steadily gaining momentum for the past several years. Call me for a free market analysis of the value of your property, and a consultation about the selling process.

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NOTE: These data do not include Angel Fire and other areas in the Taos MLS that are not considered part of the main Taos market. Based on data from the Taos County Assn. Realtors MLS as of Nov. 5, 2020. Data are believed to be accurate, but are not guaranteed.

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IN-TOWN CONDO! Beautiful 2BR/2BA walking distance to Taos center. Classic southwestern style combined with interesting architectural details and modern finishes. True adobe walls, in-floor radiant heat, Mexican tile and Moorish accents, woodburning â&#x20AC;&#x153;kivaâ&#x20AC;? fireplace. Beautiful grounds feature tall trees and a pond with waterfall. $355,000 MLS 105823

ON THE RIO! Charming 2BR/2BA on the stream in Taos Canyon. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of comfortable year-round living. Insulated log construction, hot water baseboard heat, rock fireplace with insert, wood floors. Lovely deck faces the stream. Towering cottonwoods, aspens, fruit trees and gardens. Just a 10-minute drive to Taos center. $389,000 MLS 105891 view.paradym.com/4554141

TAOS PIED-A-TERRE! Delightful 1BR/1BA condo near shopping, restaurants, galleries, museums. Fully-furnished, move-in ready. The Sonterra condos are built around a lovely common area, featuring a grassy lawn, tall trees, flower gardens, and a fountain. $162,000 MLS 105717 view.paradym.com/4545318

BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE! Fine 0.99-acre lot in quality neighborhood with fine mountain and sunset views, Town water and sewer. Convenient access to shopping, schools, restaurants, central Taos business and historic district. $145,000 MLS 105960 view.paradym.com/4559582

MAGNIFICENT VIEWS! 360-degree views on this 9.98-acre tract. Located in a developing area of mostly large lots past UNM and Taos Country Club. A gently-sloping parcel, with several fine building sites. Off the grid. Peace and tranquility sbout 10 miles from Taos center. Seller financing may be available. $65,000 MLS 103274 view.paradym.com/434151

IN-TOWN LOT Rare home site close to center of Taos. This 0.8-acre lot can accommodate your house with associated structures and landscaping, with room to spare. Surface water rights. Sensible restrictions. Located about 0.3 mile from Taos Plaza but in a quiet setting. $150,000 MLS 101962 view.paradym.com/4218441

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Gorgeous 2BD/ 2BA + Ofce

or third bedroom condo walking distance to the plaza and all that town has to offer. Exquisite master bedroom and bath with soaking tub, walk in shower and deck. In oor radiant heat, Kiva replace, vigas, beautiful kitchen and dining room with a heated one car garage. MLS# 106064 $497,500

Sweet passive solar home

of pumice-crete construction on 2 lots. 2BD/1BA and a studio/workshop. Hardwood oors, stainless appliances and panoramic views. MLS# 105982 $298,000

Beautiful treed 2.02 acres

on the paved Hondo Seco Road with telephone, electric and natural gas on the road. Gorgeous sunset views to the west and mountain views to the north and east. MLS# 106025 $175,000

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MIAMI ADOBE

COLONIAS POINTE

Charming adobe on 20+/- irrigated acres with metal roof, stone & wood oors, exposed vigas & plaster walls throughout, exterior brick terraces, pasture and fruit trees. MLS# 98356 – $353,000

Elegant, light & bright, 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1890 sq ft Pueblo style home on 1 acre with the 360 degree forever views of the desirable Colonias Pointe neighborhood. Features high ceilings w/ clerestory windows, plastered walls and stained concrete oors. $419,000

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Turn-key working farm; 4 br, 3 ba elegant farm house; 3397 sq ft;Two master suites; Library; Chef’s kitchen; 31+ secluded acres; 18 + irrigated acres; 5 wells, 2-car garage; Studio/ Workshop/Ofce; 4200 sq ft fully automated greenhouse; 2.5 miles to the Plaza. MLS# 105226 – $899,000

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This is a light, bright 914 sq ft, 2 bed, 1 bath home nestled on 1 acre at the far end of the Ranchos valley on a quiet, secluded lane. Looking for a starter, a pied a terre, a new life, this might be your place. Call for more info! $189,000

Well maintained commercial building on NM 73 with 10 parking spaces, good outdoor lighting, wheel chair ramp, 2 ADA baths; reception area, 6 private ofces. MLS# 101387 – $135,000

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SINGING RIVER RANCH

On 22+ secluded acres of river fronted land in Cabresto Canyon, Singing River Ranch is the ideal setting for your retreat center, outtting camp,or private hideaway. With an owners cabin, 4 guest cabins, a lodge house with commercial kitchen and ADA compliant baths, 3 wells and recently upgraded septic systems this jewel is ready for new life and love. $975,000.00

BLUEBERRY HILL – VILLA VENTOSA ACT

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Set on the choicest 3 acre lot in the very special La Percha sub-division on Blueberry Hill Road, this extraordinary 3 bed/3 bath home, with a 3 car heated garage, is that rare blend of comfort and warmth combined with superb design.A large master suite with its own secluded outdoor hot-tub courtyard, a media room, and a large view-lled living/dining/kitchen are balanced by a 2 bed guest wing to the east. MLS# 105187 – $750,000

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MARGARET ROMERO REAL ESTATE WITH TAOS ROOTS WRITTEN BY MACKENZI FREDERICK

During the summers between semesters, Romero assisted her parents while they traveled by running their real estate business. She had earned her license in order to do this, but it wasn’t until she was pregnant with her daughter, Amanda – who she had to figure out how to take care of – that she decided to dive more deeply into realty as a profession. Romero joined forces with her mother, who was already proprietor of a thriving real estate business. She notes that her mom “can match people and properties better than anybody I’ve ever known.” There, Romero discovered that she excelled in the transactional aspect of their work. A decade later she pursued a life-long interest in the law, returning to college as a nontraditional student at 40. She notes that she had “dug a few holes for myself academically… so I had to overcome some obstacles,” which she did with determination. Romero completed an English degree with honors. She enrolled in and graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Credentials in hand, she initially worked for a firm in Albuquerque as a litigant and then opened her own practice, MY Romero Law. Years passed. She returned to Taos once again to help her aging parents with their business. Here, she reacquainted herself with Loretta, a former classmate at THS; the two married. In time, Romero joined the team at Century 21, where she’s an associate broker who primarily assists her fellow agents with their clientele in the “back of the house.” She facilitates agreements on behalf of buyers and seller and provides legal counsel for the company.

Margaret Romero, full time attorney and part time associate broker, has led a complex and interesting life. Her mother and father met in Tennessee while he was enlisted in the Navy and eventually landed in California, where she was born. They moved to New Mexico when she was still a child, later making their way to Taos. Her family has roots here; she guesses she’s the seventh or eight generation to call Taos her home. Like her father and grandfather, Romero is a graduate of Taos High School (THS). After earning a diploma, she began her pursuit of postsecondary education, but this didn’t end up being the straightforward trajectory she might have anticipated. In fact, she wouldn’t complete a bachelor’s degree until her early 40s.

This dynamic woman is leaving litigation behind for a transactional practice. She “helps people fulfill their dreams” by creating, sorting through and aligning leases, loans, titles and other documents, working to ensure the pieces fit together. This dovetails nicely with her realty work. She describes real estate as “history, everything goes back in time and involves things that have happened, things that have changed and so you have to figure out what all that means in the context of today.” When not helping her colleagues, buyers and sellers at Century 21, or clients through her law practice, Romero tends to the outdoor space of the couple’s home in Lower Ranchitos. They grow food – including vegetables that are easier to cultivate in our arid climate, such as potatoes and garlic – and an extravagance of flowers, like the sunflowers that are Loretta’s favorites. Margaret loves to spend time with family and get outside for camping trips when her busy schedule allows.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Margaret Romero of Century 21 by phone: (505) 399-9820, or online: homesintaos.com/our-agents/margaret-y-romero

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My first trip to the mountain west was in 1979 on a spring break ski trip during college. I was awestruck by New Mexico’s rugged beauty, rolling open vistas, rural villages, arts and theater communities, gentle climate, public lands, accepting culture and the great skiing. I was determined to move west from Wisconsin after college, and did just that. Now a 30 year resident, I still marvel at how lucky I am to live here. To me, this is the most beautiful place in the world. I began with Century 21 in 2003, and served for six years as a Director on the Board of the Taos County Association of Realtors. I was awarded Realtor of the Year in 2016. High quality and personal service are my goals in helping real state clients. I work closely to help find just the right property, and personally serve all the way through closing. Home sale and purchase transactions are frequently the largest financial transactions people make. My experience helps me navigate issues that come up, and are sometimes specific to New Mexico. I look forward to assisting with your New Mexico move, and wish you as much happiness here as I have found! – Mary Emery / Century 21 Award

FEATURED HOMES Quaint Old Adobe home and casita on .55 acres with irrigation and fruit trees and a shady lawn in Ranchos de Taos. Under contract in 2 days! MLS 105517 $279,000

A Warm Glow! This lovely home in the north Blueberry Hill area has an enormous living room with large beams and corbels atop a really high ceiling, open floor plan, and fabulous second floor master suite. Large kitchen, nice walled flagstone patio with trees, and lots of greenery for privacy in the yard. Three fireplaces will keep that warm glow going. MLS 103394 $629,000 24

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Land of Opportunity Work remotely from these locations with Kit Carson Rural Electric Cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Speed Fiber Optic lines.

Ridgetop lot, 3.85 acres in the pinon and junipers. Located high in Sandia Canyon, Arroyo Hondo area. Property has a well share with one other neighbor. MLS 105176 $119,000

Two available lots in the established Vista Linda area near Taos Country Club. 1.25 acres each, MLS 104479 and 104480 $49,000 each. Natural gas nearby.

Located in the Overlook and Taos Country Club area, near the end of C-110 is 4.2 acres with a well share and excellent valley views.

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Big Taos Mountain Views on five acres in the Rio Grande Overlook area, easy access from C-110 at the corner of Adams Road. Gently sloping, easy to build on. Electricity in the road. MLS 105447 $75,000

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A room for every occasion plus a beautiful pool and gourmet outdoor kitchen. Over 6800 total square feet on 2.82 acres in the desirable Weimer Area. Priceless views, 5 BR, 5 ½ baths, 8 fireplaces, sauna and so much more! MLS# 105178 - $1,699,000

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Gated, tranquil and mature landscaping on over 3 acres, just minutes from Taos Plaza. Over 5000 sq. ft., 5 BR/5 BA, 6 fireplaces, solid adobe with lots of natural light from every room. Spectacular attention to historical details. A must see!

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within walking distance to the Taos Plaza. With all the options this property offers it could be your primary residence, business or both. Take a look at this beautiful property and see if this could meet the criteria you have in mind for your next move.

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n 5 acres. Horse facility, Gourmet Kitchen, G Burner, Wolf Range, Incredible walled courtyard. Spectacular views, Brick floors with a kiva fireplace in the dining area and the master bedroom. Vigas throughout. 30 miles from Taos ski Valley.

of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Spacious 2 BR /2 bath had an extensive renovation. High-end appliances, vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, a Hearthstone wood stove and a big bay window. An acequia flows across the top of this acreage with water rights. Come play in the Carson National Forest just moments from your back door.

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THIS 3.5 ACRE PARCEL gives you a little bit of everything. Sweeping Mountain Vistas and Water Rights with easy access to Town and Taos Ski Valley on a Paved Road. El Prado Community Water nearby! MLS#104915 - $275,000

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MAGEE MODERNIZES THE SKI HOME WRITTEN BY VISHU MAGEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY MELISSA LIND

While Taos homeowners typically crave sweeping views, outdoor living areas and walls for artwork, in Taos Ski Valley it’s all about getting on and off the slopes easily, kicking back after shredding a million moguls, and being able sleep a LOT of people in a relatively compact home.

This is certainly true of the TSV homes Magee Design Works has built over the last three years. All are situated on Upper Twining Road where they enjoy the advantage of being just across the creek from the return trail. Cross over a bridge, buckle up, and in five minutes you’re in the lift line. At the end of the day, return to the bridge and in moments you’re in the hot tub – a skier’s dream!

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It’s an exciting day when the Taos team helps the British Columbia crew hoist 80 huge panels into place.

“10K” (the nickname for Jed Magee’s most recent TSV project) has all that and more – beginning with a bombproof slopeside entry with a rubber floor and cubbies, racks and boot warmers to organize, thaw out, and dry a forest of gear before morning. Bedrooms and baths are arrayed on two levels, providing more space than is common in many ski homes, where accommodations are often just big enough to shower, sleep, and stash a weekend’s worth of layers. There’s a TV room on the guest level, and an ingenious bunkroom for the kids. Sofa beds pull out in the event of overflow. The heart of the house is a striking Great Room with an open kitchen where many cooks and onlookers can work and hang out. The nearby dining table seats twelve, and

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there’s cushy seating around the fireplace. Outside on the deck, a hot tub is dramatically sequestered on a runway that projects out into the trees. The challenge for any Ski Valley builder is to somehow shoehorn a complex building onto a ridiculously small, steep and boulder-laden building site – and to get it done in a building season that can be as short as six months between snowstorms. For Jed, the solution at 10K was to collaborate with Collective Carpentry of Invermere, British Columbia, a company specializing in high performance structures prefabricated offsite before being trucked to the destination and erected on prepared foundations.

With its standing seam roof and fibered cement board siding, 10K is built for snow.

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With its high ceilings and forest views, the Great Room can easily handle a dozen skiers, including the inevitable crowd clustered around the kitchen island.

10K features 16” thick double-framed walls and 18” thick roof panels, both densely packed with non-toxic cellulose and rock wool insulation. The sections are tightly joined with integral gaskets, and the vaporproof siding is taped to eliminate cold air infiltration. Four 18-wheelers delivered the entire package, which was hoisted into place panel-by-panel – from bare foundations to a complete structure in a matter of days! If that sounds easy, it’s not. The concrete foundation walls have to be incredibly precise to accept the prefabricated walls – there’s just no wiggle room. It’s a high performance building system that has to be matched with high performance construction skills at every step. Jed’s current project, also across from the return trail, is his second Collective Carpentry collaboration. While the slope is not as steep as 10K, one section of the house had to be entirely cantilevered on steel beams over a stream that could not be disturbed. This delayed construction, forcing Jed and the foundation crew to work furiously ahead of the arrival of the building. The 80-panel structure was up in under a week, and the last roof panel was fastened as the first snowflakes fell!

The bunkroom’s full-size beds can handle either adults or kids, and is complemented by the nearby TV room.

“Giggling with relief,” was how Jed put it. Now he can finish the house through the winter at a normal pace. Just another season for a TSV builder! Vishu Magee has designed homes in Taos for nearly fifty years and may be reached at VishuMagee.com Architecture by Needbased, Inc. Interior design by May Gardner Wilson, MGB Interiors, Santa Fe. Photos by Melissa Lind / DwellingCreative.com

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ROBBIE PUSKARICH REALTOR® and Associate Broker Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties 204 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

(575) 758.8673 office (575) 224-6652 mobile (813) 732-5819 mobile robbie.puskarich@cbmp.com

I focus on the big picture in real estate, and, During a time of need, I will go through the Options and ensure I do everything possible to Help make the selling and buying process as Stress-free as possible. Born in Dallas, I moved to Northern New Mexico in 2018 with my partner - Chris Sullivan, an abstract artist/painter - and our beagle/pointer mix, Charlotte, who goes by Charley or Miss C. I have found paradise in Northern New Mexico and plan to be a resident here for the rest of my life. A member of the Walking Rain Group of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, I have been involved with real estate transactions in many different avenues throughout my 20-plus years in the banking and insurance industries. Beginning as a mortgage loan processor, I have also worked as a mortgage loan underwriter, operations manager for processors and underwriters, manager of a loss mitigation center of more than 400 employees for one of the largest banks in the country, director of residential lending for a community bank in Tampa, Florida, licensed property insurance sales producer, and a deposit and loan compliance ofcer for a community bank based in College Station, Texas. I now volunteer as a reghter for Rio Arriba County’s Ojo Sarco VFD and spent two months during the pandemic at the Emergency Operations Command Center for logistics. PROUD PROPERTY OWNER IN THE COMMUNITIES OF OJO SARCO, PEÑASCO, AND ANGEL FIRE

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EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM HOME Beautiful 3 BR/3 BA home in the heart of town. Lovely portals front & back provide extra living space. Master wing is completely separate from guest wing. The best master closet ever! Antique Spanish gates, oversized double garage, great storage throughout. Spacious kitchen with quartz countertops & island. Great attention to detail. Too many extras to list, please call for details and a showing! MLS 105836 | $669,000 Call Jan

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Beautiful building site on Hondo Mesa, easy access. Utilities in the road. Panoramic mountain and sunset views! Nice neighboring homes. Easy access to Taos, Taos Ski Valley and Rio Grande. Hiking, rafting, skiing, rock climbing, ﬁshing only minutes away! 5 acres.

The only vacant lot left in Adobe Vista is available. Town services, great neighborhood, more convenient than you can believe. Some fencing. Perfect spot for your new home.

Enjoy panoramic views and wide open spaces from this 2.54 acre lot just off County Road 110. Very convenient to UNM Taos and Taos Country Club. Hiking, biking, ﬁshing nearby yet only minutes from town. Going solar? This spot has excellent southern exposure.

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

Secret Valley Ranch - Lindrith, NM 320 acres - $698,000 Tucked away in its own hidden valley the ranch is complete with a large eld, offgrid home, well, and ponds. The ranch is an excellent hunting property receiving elk tags and can also get mule deer tags in a trophy producing area. All improvements are in excellent condition ready for the hunting season.

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

Dolores River Ranch - Dolores CO 1,120 Acre - $2,850,000

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

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Beard Ranch - Clayton, NM 2,825 Acres - $3,500,000 The Beard Ranch is an excellent opportunity to step into a cattle operation that has been started right. It is not overly improved but has all the facilities needed for operating a horse and or cattle ranch with owner and manager homes, cattle and horse facilities, and barns for equipment and livestock feed. The owners have made extensive improvements to the rangeland and you will need to see rst hand the potential in this grass ranch. In addition, there is an income opportunity from solar and wind energy. One only needs to view the photos to understand the beauty and potential of this ranch.

Los Piñones Ranch - Cebolla, NM 565 Acres - $1,275,000 Los Piñones Ranch lies in a highly sought after area of Northern New Mexico near Chama. The ranch has been in the same family for nearly 60 years and the family still ranches the neighboring land. Enjoy sitting on the porch watching the sun set during the summers and during the winter evenings sit and visit with company while a re crackles in the replace. Approximately 565 +/acres improved with a beautiful Northern New Mexico style custom home that is great for entertaining guests or simply enjoying country life. Bring your ATVs and horses and enjoy riding the trails that have been carved across the ranch offering tremendous vistas and wildlife viewing.

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Taos Enchanted Valley - Carson, NM 388 Acres - $387,900 Taos Enchanted Valley is an incredible opportunity to escape the stresses of our current Covid-19 atmosphere and live off-grid and yet be in the heart of recreation and New Mexico’s famed Taos Art. Build your dream retreat and enjoy inspiring sunrises over the Sangre de Cristos, Taos and the Taos Valley. The property corners BLM making it possible for one to walk from the property all the way to the Rio Grande Gorge (less than 1 mile from property). Take along a picnic lunch and sit on the rim while enjoying a bite to eat and maybe a glass of wine. If you are not up for a hike, the gorge is a short drive on Highway 567 and one can drive down to the river at the Taos Junction Bridge. There is a good possibility of viewing elk on the property as there is a lot of sign left from visiting herds as they graze across the property and seek shelter in the arroyos.

Little Arroyo Blanco - Regina, NM 160 Acres - $176,000

Little Arroyo Blanco offers 160 acres of peace and quiet to build your dream home or cabin retreat. Imagine sitting on your front porch watching the dramatic sunsets New Mexico is known for. There is an ideal building location on a knoll that overlooks the property to the west giving a commanding view over the landscape. ENCHANTED HOMES CXXXVI

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TRADITIONAL INSPIRATION/MODERN INTERPRETATION WRITTEN BY CINDY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN TIMMS

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The home rises up from the river valley of Valdez, embracing the Rio Hondo with outdoor spaces and views from large windows to the river and El Salto beyond. There is a quiet elegance to the house created through the use of organic earthen forms inspired by local traditions combined with modern interpretations of place. Managing to be both rooted in the earth and soaring towards the sky at the same time, the home of David and Tibby Gold has won design recognition and awards. The spaces were designed to invite the outdoors in and to provide many opportunities to display art. Modeled on the simple form of a nearby morada, the home is built from rammed earth. The two wings of the house are connected by a glassenclosed stair tower that provides access to the second floor. All the rooms of the house offer big views out to the natural beauty of the setting. “With the amount of glass, we are up close and personal with whatever is going on outside year round,” says Tibby Gold. “We can watch the mountains through the seasons and see El Salto covered with snow.”

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HOME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Rammed earth construction has been used for thousands of years all over the world. As David Gold points out: it is not a new technology. Walls that were built thousands of years ago still stand - a testament to the durability and sustainability of rammed earth. The thermal mass of its two-foot thick walls can absorb heat from sunny winter days and release it to warm the house on chilly nights. The home’s passive solar features and water collection systems add to its sustainability and alignment with the local ecosystem. “In some ways, the house looks like an old structure with its weathered and sandblasted exteriors,” points out David Gold. “It has a pitched roof like others in the valley and fits into its setting.” The use of traditional materials and forms in combination with glass walls and more modern shapes is the result of the collaboration between the homeowners and Santa Fe architect Suby Bowden. The home won the highest award for design excellence in 2009 for New Mexico from the American Institute of Architects and has been featured in a cover story for Santa Fe’s magazine Trend.

FLOW OF THE HOME The entry is through an enclosed breezeway known as a zaguan (a contemporary expression of the entryway to Spanish colonial haciendas). Glass accordion doors fold back so that the space can be open to the outdoors on warm days. Exposed lifts of rammed earth give the room character and texture. It is warmed by an elegant Rumford fireplace known for its tall, shallow design that efficiently reflects heat and carries away smoke without losing heat. Polished black concrete floors provide an elegant surface as one enters the house into a formal great room with another Rumford fireplace and full-length windows that capture El Salto and surrounding peaks. The kitchen is functional as well as beautiful with a large white marble center island. Open shelves display dishware while room for food storage is provided around a wall in a large pantry out of sight. Through the kitchen is a cozy den warmed by a third Rumford fireplace surrounded by built-in bookshelves. At the center heart of the house, the dramatic glass-walled stair tower leads up to a second-floor office loft that has been the office for David Gold working remotely for the last 16 years. Also on the second floor is the large master suite and bathroom. One of the most delightful spaces is the deck off the bedroom/ bathroom with a hot tub and views to a bit of Taos Mountain and the river below. In the other wing of the house, there are two bedrooms and a bath, garage and a covered outdoor space that connects to the guest house that feels like its own private space. Done in traditional Southwestern style, the guest house has a kiva fireplace with a “shepherd’s bed” tucked up against it on a banco in the living room. A bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom complete the comfortable casita. Unique touches include the claw foot tub in the bathroom that was salvaged from Ursuline Academy in San Antonio, Texas. The academy was established in 1851 as a Catholic school for girls. When the building was renovated to become home to the Southwest School of Art, the tub was saved by Tibby Gold’s mother who was active in conservation efforts.

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RIO HONDO FRONTAGE AND OUTDOOR SPACE From all parts of the house, the soothing sounds of the Rio Hondo can be heard. “We live in a riparian corridor, perhaps the rarest of microclimates in Taos,” says David Gold. “It is a corridor for wildlife like deer, coyote, bobcat, bear and rabbits and on the path of many migratory birds.” The property includes 345 feet of river frontage providing many opportunities for decks and seating areas right on the river, as well as patios up close to the house. Because of its location on the Valdez valley floor, the home and land are protected from the wind. The gardens and developed landscaped areas have been featured on the Los Jardineros Taos Annual Garden tour, while large sections of the riverbank have been intentionally left untouched for wildlife habitat, such as the great blue herons that nest and live year-round. Pieces of the land’s history can still be seen in touches like the old outhouse made of four doors that has been preserved and now acts as a garden shed.

DICHOTOMIES AND BALANCE Tibby Gold muses that some of the apparent dichotomies of the house actually lead to balance. The home is secluded and quiet but only about 20 minutes to both the town of Taos with its art and culture and the Taos Ski Valley with its world class skiing. The home is large at almost 5,000 square feet but feels like a series of comfortable and human-scale spaces. It nestles into the earth of the valley floor and is created from familiar and traditional forms but with an original and modern twist.

LISTED The home is listed for sale by Joel Schantz of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate. For more information, contact Schantz at (575) 758-1924 or email jschantz@newmex. com. Website: www.JoelsTaosRealEstate.com. The home sits on 2.5 acres; an adjoining 3 acre riverfront parcel that preserves views is also available.

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NEW PRICE | 11 State Road 230 | Taos Treasure

This beautiful historic adobe compound is in an idyllic setting beside a winding stream surrounded by mature fruit trees and lush gardens. The property includes a main residence and four adobe casitas. $1,895,000

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Bring your horses and relive the Old West on 100 acres of lush grassy meadows. Outstanding views and easy access off Hwy 120.

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

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of the most photographed church in the country (San Taos Plaza rests at the heart of the historic district, RIVER Home TOWN OF TAOS RANCHOS DERanchos TAOS, TALPA, LLANO QUEMADO Francisco de Asís), de Taos is accented with quaint surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants within easy Home of the most photographed church in the country Taos Plaza rests atinthe of of thequiet historic district,areas. It adobe structures, galleries and shops. High terrain and(San walking distance, theheart midst residential Francisco de Asís), Taos isGorge accented quaint surrounded by shops, galleriesfilled and restaurants withintrees. easy ridges afford viewsRanchos of the RíodeGrande and with mountains. has a relatively flat landscape with cottonwood adobe galleries and shops. High terrain and walking distance, in the midst of quiet residential areas. It Averagestructures, home sale price: $199,684 Average home sale price: $254,896 ridges afford views of the Río Grande Gorge and mountains. has a relatively flat landscape filled with cottonwood trees. AverageWEIMER home sale price: $199,684 AverageBLUEBERRY home sale price: $254,896 FOOTHILLS HILL An upscale neighborhood of rolling hills, it is close to An area of sagebrush mesas, which is a popular area for houses. WEIMER FOOTHILLS BLUEBERRY schools, Holy Cross Hospital and the Taos Youth and Family Average home sale price: HILL $288,125 An upscale neighborhood of keep rollingmountain hills, it is and close to An area of sagebrush mesas, which is a popular area for houses. Center. Building restrictions foothill schools, Holy Cross Hospital and the Taos Youth and Family AverageUPPER home CRISTÓBAL sale LAS price: $288,125 COLONIAS views relatively unbroken. ELIZABETHTOWN SAN TAOS Center. Building restrictions keep mountain and foothill Average home sale price: $354,163 A varied area of sagebrush and juniper, with easySKI access to VALLEY UPPER LAS COLONIAS views relatively unbroken. the town of Taos and affordable home options. AverageEL home sale price:RANCHITOS, $354,163 AAverage variedhome areasale of sagebrush and juniper, with easy access to PRADO, CÓRDOVAS price: $337,265 the VALDEZ town of Taos and affordable home options. El Prado is comprised of meadows and ranch lands RROYO Average home sale price: $337,265 EL PRADO, RANCHITOS, CÓRDOVAS ARROYO HONDO, HONDO MESA with small shops, cafes and other businesses along the ONDO El Prado isRanchitos comprised of Los meadows and are ranch landsbut more highway. and Córdovas similar A village of old adobes andELother dwellings along the Río SALTO EAGLE NEST ARROYO HONDO, HONDO MESA with small shops, cafes and other businesses along the residential. All have excellent views of Taos Mountain. Hondo, with a rolling high desert mesa stretching toward the highway. Ranchitos andprice: Los $256,666 Córdovas are similar but more ARío village of old adobes and other dwellings along the Río El Prado average home sale Grande Gorge. Includes popular fishing spots, as well as HONDO residential. All have views of Taos Mountain. Hondo, with John a rolling high desertSECO mesa stretching toward the Ranchitos average homeexcellent sale price: $350,400 the historic Dunn Bridge. ARROYO MESA ElLos Prado average home home sale price: $256,666 Río Grande Includes popular fishing spots, as well Pueblo as Córdovas average sale price: $245,452 Average homeGorge. sale price: $240,481 Taos Ranchitos average home sale price: $350,400 the historic John Dunn Bridge. EL PRADO Los Córdovas average home sale price: $245,452 AverageARROYO home sale price: $240,481 Taos SECO, EL SALTO, DES MONTES VALLE ESCONDIDO

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Nestled in the mountains only 20 minutes east of Taos, ESCONDIDO ValleVALLE Escondido offers spectacular views, USGA golf, Nestled in the mountains only 20 minutes of Taos, stocked fishing lakes, swimming pool andeast playground Valle Escondido offers views,log USGA golf, all and community social spectacular life at the historic clubhouse, stocked lakes, swimming pool and playground enjoyedfishing by full-and part-time homeowners, with community and community social trash life atremoval the historic log clubhouse, all water and household included. Valle enjoyed by full-and part-time homeowners, with community Escondido is surrounded by the Carson National Forest, water andyear-round householdrecreation: trash removal included. Valle offering hiking, hunting, camping, Escondido is surrounded byand the winter Carsonsports. National Forest, mountain biking, ATV trails offering year-round hunting,with camping, A wide variety of homesrecreation: can be found hiking, in Valle Escondido an mountain and winter sports. approximatebiking, starting ATV price trails of $200,000. A wide variety of homes can be found in Valle Escondido with an approximate starting price of $200,000. ANGEL FIRE

L Arroyo Seco a picturesque village galleries, shops views of the is mountains. El Salto andofDes Montes haveand cafes, the beautiful landscape and gorgeous O rollingsurrounded terrain with by orchards and ranches. RT E Montes have views the mountains. El price: Salto$375,181 and Des Arroyo of Seco average home sale rolling terrain with orchards and ranches. El Salto average home sale price: $415,600 Arroyo Seco average Des Montes averagehome homesale saleprice: price:$375,181 $399,358 RANCHITOS El Salto average home sale price: $415,600 Kit Carson Park Des Montes average sale price:VALDEZ $399,358 TAOS SKIhome VALLEY, Taos Ski Valley is world renowned with both national and TAOS clientele. SKI VALLEY, international Most of VALDEZ the businesses are open year-round BLUEBERRY KIT Taos Ski Valley is world renowned with both national for outdoor enthusiasts of every season. Valdez sits and at the foot of HILL international clientele. Most the businesses arehigh-altitude open year-round the canyon accessing Taosof Ski Valley, providing living for outdoor enthusiasts everyalong season. sits at the foot of Cradled in the beautiful Moreno Valley, Angel Fire is a amidst woodlands andof valleys theValdez Río Hondo. S Vietnam Veteran’s ANGEL FIRE the canyon accessing Taos$410,666 Ski Valley, providing high-altitude living favorite destination for skiers in the winter and golfers, TSV average home sale price: Memorial NIAS amidst woodlands and valleys along the Río Hondo. Cradled in the beautiful Valley, Angel Fire is a hikers and music loversMoreno in the summer. TSV average condo sale price: $315,620 favorite destination for skiers in the winter and golfers, TAOS TSV average home sale price: $410,666 Average home sale price: $381,170 Valdez average home sale price: $236,633 hikers and music lovers in the summer. TSV average condo sale price: $315,620 AverageRED home sale price: $381,170 Valdez average sale price:CAÑÓN $236,633 RIVER TAOShome CANYON, CAÑÓN HEIGHTS This historic ski town invites visitors to explore its Wild This area is replete with hiking trails and campgrounds. RIVER TAOS CANYON, WestRED history along with its many shops and restaurants. Picturesque views of theCAÑÓN mountainsides and the Río ANGEL This historic invites visitors to explore Wild rests This area is replete with hiking trails and campgrounds. Surrounded ski by town the Carson National Forest, theits village Fernando combine to form a lush, green landscape. CAÑÓN FIRE West history along with its many shops and restaurants. Picturesque views of the mountainsides and the Río in a valley, with the Red River running through it. TAOS CANYON Taos Canyon average home sale price: $167,777 Surrounded Carson National Forest, the village rests combine to price: form$287,200 a lush, green landscape. Average home by salethe price: $310,350 Cañón average home sale PA OVAS Fernando SE in a valley, with the Red River running through it. Taos Canyon average home sale price: $167,777 O D D E L CAÑÓN R AverageQUESTA home sale price: $310,350 Cañón average home sale price:Taos $287,200 TAOS COUNTRY CLUB, STAKEOUT AREA Visitors An agricultural town at the mouth of the Red River, with a Center A relatively new area of development with broad QUESTA compact downtown of shops and restaurants and a variety TAOS COUNTRY CLUB, STAKEOUT AREA RANCHOS DE expanses of land affording unbroken mountain views, Taos An agricultural town at the mouth the of the Red River, with a of rural housing tucked between Sangre de Cristo Aasrelatively newpiñon-and-juniper area of development with “Outlaw broad Hill,” wellTAOS as the covered Country compact downtown of shops and restaurants and a variety Mountains and the Río Grande Gorge. expanses of land affording unbroken mountain views, Clubwhere Old West outlaws hid out from the law. WEIMER of rural housing between the Sangre de Cristo Average home sale tucked price: $176,375 as well home as the covered “Outlaw Hill,” LLANO Average salepiñon-and-juniper price: $342,444 FOOTHILLS Mountains and the Río Grande Gorge. where Old West outlaws hid out from the law. QUEMADO Average home sale price: $176,375 Average home Berkshire sale price:Hathaway $342,444 Joel Schantz, Home Services Taos Real Estate (www.BHHSTaosRealEstate.com), provided the information. DISCLAIMER: Statistics are based on MLS os N

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY PROFILE Angel Fire is located at an elevation of 8,382 feet above sea level in the high Moreno Valley of Colfax County. The climate mirrors the Rocky Mountain setting that includes some of the highest peaks in New Mexico. About 210 inches of snow typically fall on Angel Fire in the winter, and average temperatures range between 0 and 30 degrees. Summertime highs rarely exceed 80 degrees, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cool off midday temperatures. Originally a favored hunting ground for the Utes, the Moreno Valley grew in the 1860s with the discovery of gold. Ranching dominated the local scene until the 1960s when the first ski runs of Angel Fire Resort were cut on Aqua Fria Peak. Tourism fuels the local economy although several large, working ranches still operate in the area. Surrounded by U.S. National

Forest and private ranches, the incorporated village of Angel Fire covers 18,450 acres. The village includes the general aviation Colfax County Airport and the Angel Fire Ski & Golf Resort, a private membership community overseen by the Association of Angel Fire Property Owners. The resort has more 2,000 private homes, a 500-acre ski and snowboard mountain, a destination zip line, a championship golf course, country club, fishing lake and other amenities for member-landowners. Nonmembers can pay to use most resort facilities.

POPULATION

Hiking/Biking/Snowmobiling Carson National Forest, fs.usda.gov/ carson, (575) 758-6200; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal; popular trails including Sendoro and Bobcat Trails; Elliott Barker Trail Complex; Greenbelt Trails; Oeste Vista; Lake and Lady Slipper trails Fishing Eagle Nest Lake State Park, (575) 377-1594; Cimarrón State Park, (575) 377-6271; Valle Vidal Athletics “The Allen Fields,” Angel Fire’s sports complex, hosts soccer, softball, running loop and rugby

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Estimated Angel Fire 2018 1,100 year-round; seasonal approx. 10,000 wintertime and 3,000 summertime

Village Council with four members and mayor, Four-year, staggered terms; angelfirenm.gov

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Village Clerk

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

TAXES

None

Gross Receipts Tax 7.7708 percent Lodger’s Tax 5.00 percent Sports & Recreation Fee 2.4 percent Residential Tax Rate 26.260 mills Source: N.M. Dept. of Revenue; Colfax County Assessor’s Office

SCHOOLS

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES

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

HEALTH SERVICES

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

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

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High Quality FLOORING Excellent Craftsmanship and Design Serving Angel Fire, Taos, and the Enchanted Circle

Angel Fire FLOORING AND WINDOW TREATMENTS

3375 Mountain View Blvd., Angel Fire, NM 87710 575 377-2331 | angelfireflooring@outlook.com Contractor Pricing Available 70

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“Make Your Mark on the Mountains”

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Hidden Treasure 15 Sierra Blanca Trail, Angel Fire, NM MLS# 106026 $2,300,000

Secluded Sanctuary minutes to Ski Mountain - 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 6890sf

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Catherine Moon

QUALIFYING BROKER - MoonRE LLC 3655 MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD., ANGEL FIRE, NM 87710 OFFICE 575-377-1919 / Cell 505-795-3773 CCMOON@MOONRE.COM TAOS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2018 REALTOR OF THE YEAR ENCHANTED HOMES CXXXVI

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Hidden Treasure 15 Sierra Blanca Trail, Angel Fire, NM MLS# 106026 $2,300,000

Dramatic & Private on 3.8 Acres, 9 Fireplaces, Attached Garages for 4 Cars

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The Heavenly Retreat Back Basin Road, Angel Fire, NM MLS# 105384 $2,750,000

On 48+/- acres directly facing the Wheeler Range

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CLOSING STATEMENT which is always a challenge for me. It takes me back to my old standard line of “we have no style here in Taos so surely no high style”. Or something akin to that. But let’s look at that again. I have tried in my last two columns to focus on what may be our new world order - and not just a short chapter in our collective book of life. As I write this, it is still too soon to know when we will get access to a safe and effective vaccine so, for now. the present might be the future, And with the aid of my artist wife’s visions we started talking about how the new folks moving to Taos might change things, how we might get folks coming here who care about high design and style and not just a comfortable place to live. The view from where Sharyn sits, a person aware of interior trends and what those that have choice are choosing these days, has her thinking we are going to see more light and bright kitchens. . Think Denver, she said. And likely higher end fooring, cabinetry and finishes. It also seems that because so much of our housing stock is older we may well see a surge of new construction. When you think about – well, I think about it – there has been little new one family residential construction in Taos over the past 13 years. If a buyer comes along and says I’d like to see a 3 bedroom 2 bath younger home, there ain’t many out there. That great recession saw to that.

DESIGN.

BY HARVEY BLAUSTEIN

A couple of weeks ago my honey and I were sitting out back in the magnificent gardens of our good friends and neighbors, Brock Brown and Linda Nichols. Linda was out of town but we had the pleasure of Brock’s time and brain. They live in what he has taught me was called the Silver Stocking District in the day. But I doubt too many people would know where that was if asked. (I note parenthetically that Brock or Dr. Brown to some, was a rock star of geography when he was working for a living. He and his great black dog, Miguel, hang out almost daily on the plaza, there to help or advise those visiting our fair town. Brock is a local character, very approachable, with all the warmth and charm of our town. But I digress.)

Now, due to the corona virus, we have residents from surrounding states, and further, who see Taos as a safe harbor. Most of those seeking refuge have a few dollars as they are either seeking a 2nd home or they have the freedom to sell their current home and move here. That’s lots of folks, as we saw this season. Add to those lots of people call fire flee-ers. Those are the folks who fled California for a safer place to live from the wrath of nature, only to end up in a not so much better place. Those people, and the Oregonians who now see their state differently, are also going to look at that same map of our country. And those folks are going to see New Mexico sitting quietly off to the side. With room to spare and acceptance as a middle name. To me, I see a wave arriving here in the next 3 to 5 years that will be different from when we arrived some 25 years ago. They would be coming for different reasons and with more money than those that came at any time before. But because this could be a bigger migration of people, I think we may well see some changes here. And stores like L & G Interiors, where Ace Hardware is in the middle of town, that couldn’t make it 15 years ago might find some footing today. . There is nothing wrong with style. Or design. But showy won’t do here. So one day at a time and we’ll see how it plays out. One of my sayings is those that come here to change Taos don’t make it. And those that come here to have Taos change them do. And that may well apply to high design as well, I expect.

Anyway, as we chatted some time away, I happen to bring up the topic of the piece you are now reading. The good folks at Enchanted Homes call it the High Style or High Design issue, Harvey Blaustein is a retired attorney and local real estate broker.

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

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY ADJOINING BLM LAND… In the emerging Overlook area, south of the town of Taos, and close to the Taos Country Club and the UNM Taos campus, there is a little known nature preserve of more than 2500 acres at the end of a county road. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management it is within view of the gorges of the Rio Grande and Rio Pueblo. We proudly offer 3 contiguous parcels of 10, 10 and 30 acres that can be purchased in 20, 30 or 50 acre parcels. The land has spectacular views of the gorges as well as the Sangre de Cristos in all their glory. There is texture to the land, with arroyos and high points, and the opportunities abound. Create a magnicent subdivision on land that cannot be duplicated. Build your dream home on some or all of it and live as large as you dare. But rarely can one live where one has as vast a backyard as here and walk from home into as large a natural setting. STARTING AT $299K MLS #105971,105972, 105973

M-1 AND READY TO GO… On Salazar Road, in a light industrial complex, with all the visibility one could want, we proudly offer this .75 acre parcel that is ready for the next home of your business.There is plenty of parking, access from both Salazar and Bertha Roads, utilities and water are in place, and locals pass by this site daily. $186,000

MLS #101712

AN IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL CORNER… If you do business with locals and are looking for the perfect location, we proudly offer the very prominent corner of Salazar and Ranchitos Roads.This is one of the most desirable commercial locations in town, which most residents drive by daily. It consists of .64 acres and is zoned CBD with more land possible. $289,000

MLS #99026

EYE-POPPING… In the emerging Overlook area, we proudly offer lot 1 in Barranca del Pueblo, a home site of more than 5 acres. Here one can build up to the rim of the Rio Pueblo and own to the middle of the river. I kid you not. Water, power and phone are all in place and included in the price, and the restrictions are protective and not invasive, intended to honor the land. If you want unique and special, if you want dramatic and magical, let me show you something eye-popping. $299,000

MLS #101508

LA CRÈME DE LA CRÈME… For those in the market for the quintessential home site in the foothills east of Taos, we proudly offer 3 premier parcels off Verde Road in the upper reaches of Weimer. On a private easement where few go, 2 back up to wilderness & will be prized by horse folks or others for whom access to wilderness is so important.All are at least 3 acres, have utilities nearby, and with views that are sweeping and grand. STARTING AT $189,000 MLS #S103330, 103331, 103332

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HARMONY IN THE HILLS

Breathtaking views sweep in all directions from this luxurious contemporary home on 3 acres in the desirable Weimer area. Feel a sense of serenity as you enter this 4000+ SF home with an 11 foot ceilings in the great room which ows into the library and atrium, making it perfect for entertaining.

Award Winning Design + Quality Construction = MAGNIFICENCE Add Location and you get Harmony in the Hills. This home has everything ... over 4000SF, 3BD, 4BA, atrium with fountains, 2 ofces, art studio, meditation room, deck and private patios.

MLS 105926 $895,000

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Designed by renowned pioneer Mike Reynolds, this off-grid green building has 2 generous size bedrooms, 2 unique bathrooms, copper counter tops in the kitchen and custom cabinets throughout.

Walking distance to great shing, a few miles from great skiing at Sipapu Ski area, or just relax in this adorable 4BD, 2BA cabin. Rustic Mountain Charm in Tres Ritos, NM!

MLS 98824 $515,000

MLS 104945 $325,000

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