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1429 BISHOPS LODGE ROAD, A & B

Nestled off Bishops Lodge Road in fabled Tesuque, this pastoral property is a hidden treasure .

The 3.19 acres, in two separately deeded lots, surround a 2,800 sq ft main residence, a stylish

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ABIQUIU $Spectacular views of canyons, mountains and miles

Abiquiu landscape are visible from this Pueblo-style h

separate studio/guest house on 149 acres. Three b

three bath adobe/strawbale construction. #2011025

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D P $3,800,000500 +/- acre alpine and aspen meadow retreat, completely ren-

ovated compound, house, guest house, studio, garages & barn

plusoutbuildings. Unsurpassed natural beauty & wildlife. Historic

cabins and stables. Numerous spring fed ponds. #201001751

1023 YD 14 ABIQUIU $2Northern NM at its finest this luxurygatedcompoun

1/3 mile of Chama riverfront, a 5.5 acre vineyard with

fruit trees, and 23.26 acres of agricultural water right

icent main house, art studios, caretakers cottage. #2

610-617 L PL MPD tarting at $1,4Six single family homes with views built by Doug McDowell and Jim Satzinger to the

standards of green building. Energy efficient, one-level, universal designs built for qu

comfort. Two and 3BR, most with casitas, natural light, art walls, open concept, lan

portales and entry courtyards. Sustainable, responsible living with energy renewab

voltaic, solar and thermal features.

LM L DV MPDAstonishing one-of-a-kind gated estate compound on Circle Drive. Comprised of a stunning

7,535 sq ft adobe main home plus a 1BR gatehouse and 2BR guesthouse. Sited atop a 4.33

acre knoll providing 360-degree city and mountain views. The ultimate entertainers home, a

dramatic infinity edge pool with waterfalls, a putting green and nature trails complete the com-

pound. #201102875 Price pon equest. www.ircleDrivestates.com

Q ABIQUIU $1,885,000Gorgeoussanctuary with outrageous 360-degree views. Beauti-

fully designed andmaintainedhomeand guest home, walledgar-

dens andportales; allopeningto theeverchanging light dancing

on the magnificent surrounding mountains. #201005617

D VLLY ABIQUIUAREA $1,850,000Bordering thousands of acres of natural wilderness, this mag-

ical garden of magnificent stone and earth formations is rem-

iniscent of Sedona, Arizona. 500 acres completely fenced,

electric to lot line, and private well. #201002685

LM $2,450,000A stunning, rare retreat comprised of 840 acres, 2 springs and

the Mora River running through it. Wander from the wonderful

historicadobe compound in a lush river valley on trailsleading to

theaspenand pine forests of theRincon Mountains. #201001402

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653 CANyoN RoAD #10 $945,000

204 Plaza monTana $595,000Lvel 2BR, 2BA hme with a large den that culd bea third bedrm. Wnderful views f Sun and MnMuntain. Spacius kitchen with granite cuntertps,stainless steel appliances and large walk-in pantr.Beautifull landscaped with an entertaining prtal andfull fenced backard. MLS# 201005915

1621 camino de cruz Blanca $1,385,000A stunning cntemprar/Puebl-stle hme, this East-side muntain retreat n 3.28 acres is minutes frm thePlaza with Natinal Frest trail heads nearb. Includes amaster suite with a walk-in shwer, whirlpl tub, and abeautiful kiva fireplace, a Japanese stle ht tub and un-matched muntain and sunset views. MLS# 201104352

20 TecoloTe circle $1,050,0This trul exceptinal LasCampanashme wasbuiltne f Santa Fes mst prestigius builders, Dug MDwell. The prpert cnsists f a 2 bedrm mahuse and an attached 1 bedrm guest suite. Custbuilt and finished in 2002 the hme has been lvingmaintained in pristine cnditin. MLS# 201005687

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A lovely three bedroom, three bahome in the quiet and lushly landscape

Compound Condominiums steps fro

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dining area that opens to a bright kitche

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10 Via Vecino $1,150,000Towering Sangre de Cristo Mountain views, close enough to see ski trails an incredible setting for this outstanding,2010 Tesuque residence. An enormous great room with high beamed ceilings accesses the grand entertaining portal.The 29-foot master has a sybaritic bath and private terrace. A stunning center-island kitchen with deep dining portal willdelight hosts and guests. Featured are hardwood floors throughout, maple cabinetry, hand-troweled plaster walls, 3 fire-places, A/C, and a heated 3-car garage, living area all on one level. MLS# 201103183

24-c Paseo encantaDo ne Lose yourself in dazzling sunsets, star-studded skies, and vast Jemez Mountain panoramadelightful Tesuque home on 5+ acres.A Southwest ambiance accented with abundant Medielements creates warmth and drama. Soaring living room ceilings, hand-troweled plaster waand handsome brick floors are additional enhancements. With its well appointed master bedroom guest suite and huge family room/studio, plus huge wraparound portal and spacious langrounds, this is a Santa Fe dream. MLS# 201005595

954 santo nino PLace $1,395,000Splendid mountain vistas from this stunning adobe north side home graced with southwest ele-gance and ease. Impeccably updated and transformed, it features a magnificent living room with14' ceiling, a showcase kitchen, and lovely media room. A private master includes a luxurious bathand a 23' long closet. Enjoy the walled terraces, dining ramada and landscaped grounds. Luxuryfinishes, tumbled brick floors, hand-troweled plaster walls, separate guest wing, and not one step!Included are a superb guest house/studio, and 4-car garaging. MLS# 201101820

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20 Vista reDonDa $1With massiveviews andelegantarchitectureinspired by FrWright, this remarkable house and studio on 6.9 acres muperienced. Featured are a 49 ft. long great room with memassive fireplace with concrete mantlepiece, slate floorshogany cabinetry. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry and 3wine keeper.A generousmaster hasdouble baths, privatemini-kitchen. One guest suite has an adjoining study. Spledoor areas feature a dining pavilion and gardens. MLS# 20

803 caMino De Las traMPas $610,000In gated,close-in 1000East compound, justa short hopto thePlaza,thisdelightful sun-washed homeawaitsyou.Two courtyardsprovidesereneprivacy andmaturetree cover. A Southwestessence includeshigh coved ceilings with vigas, skylights, nichos, tile and plankedhardwoodfloors, and kiva fireplace. Tall windowsopen to Sangre deCristo foothills views. Featured are air conditioning, custom art light-ing, built-in speakers, and a wonderful guest apartment with homeoffice, private entrance and steam shower. MLS# 201102569

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uPrBLY $1,965,000This contemporary with superb finishes is

undoubtedly oneof themost distinctive and

architecturallypleasing homes in Santa Fe.

Hard-troweled plaster and museum quality

wall space allow forshowcasing fine artand

the Sangre and Jemez Mountains. Split

floor plan, 3 generous andprivate bedroom

suites, professional Italian Boffi kitchen.

MLS# 201006155

nW un Y VW $449,000Fantastic Northwest Corridor opportunity

on 2.5 acres with great views of both the

Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountain

ranges. The home features an ideal open

and split bedroom floor plan, wood floors,

Saltillo tile, 2 kiva fireplaces, vigas and

wood ceilings, a shared well, natural gas,

1,903 sq ft, and a 2-car garage.

MLS# 201102144

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area and outdoor patio. Saltillo and

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Privately sited. Three BR, 3BA,

garage, 2,400 sq ft. MLS# 20110379

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Address Area Price

Luz Del Monte NW County 799,000

High Ridge Las Campanas 1,145,000

Senda Mescal Hwy 285 449,000

Calle Lucero South Capital 429,000

Calle Beatrice City 400,000

Serena Road SW County 275,000

Condesa Road Eldorado 389,000

Avenida Campo Verde Tesuque 765,000

Due to Rapid Sales I have Vacancies in my Selling Program

Address Area Price

Old Taos Highway NE City 659,000

Altura Vista NW County 499,000

Avenida Chamisa SW City 295,000

Arroyo Viejo SW County 385,000

Callejon Emilia NW City 283,000

35 Camino Montuoso NW County 325,000

West Alicante SE City 449,000

Rising Moon Las Campanas 948,000

2011 Sales

aD PD-a-rr $419,000Quintessential Adobe built in 1800 on a

quiet lane offGarciaStreet. Attention to de-

tailand 3 handcraftedfireplaces contribute

to the ambianceand authenticity. Updated

kitchen and baths married with traditional

elements of vigas, plastered walls, brick

and wood floors. Close to Downtown Sub-

scription and Canyon Road. TwoBR, 2BA,

1,218 sq ft. MLS# 201005691

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PenthouSe #320 #201102392 $275,000

PAzA A MoDe, #217 #201006227 $339,000

PAzA B MoDe, #201 #201100246 $410,000

PInon C MoDe, #617 #805027 $649,000

PInon e MoDe, #907 #201100446 $795,000

PInon e MoDe, #676 #201006112 $895,000

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294 calle loma norTe$315,000Nrthside! one f few de-tached cnds. Perfectlybeautiful with Saltill tileadded in bedrms and liv-ing rm. New stainlesssteel appliances. Deck utfrnt als added.MLS# 201103534

Sierra Del Nrte with spectacular views. Custom dsigned home with designer and decorator details, 3B

plus a media den, office, gourmet kitchwith fireplace and toof-the-line stainleappliances. One placre lot, and 3-cgarage.MLS# 201103680

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Expanses of open views in everydirection yet total serene privacy.Wonderful floorplan with 3BR.

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Currently an art gallery, or wouldbe perfect for offices, a shop, arestaurant! High ceilings, greatfloors, great light and ambiance.Very stylish and in fabulous con-dition! Unbelievable high visibilitylocation between the Plaza andRailyard! $560,000

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A historic adobe in perfect loca-tion downtown, it is a pretty walk3 blocks to the Plaza. 18 guestrooms with stylish baths, pluslive-in managers suite. Charm-ing breakfast great room; ele-gant, comfortable public spaces,patios and deck. Character, am-biance, and Santa Fe style!Parking lot. Established peren-nial landscaping. $2,950,000

Mary poppinsHouse

P.L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins, onlived here! 1898 adobe house, guest houand art studio. Off Canyon Road. SO specHigh old trees. Plenty of parking. Ambiancharm character. Newwiring, plumbingand useen necessitiesauthentic, original interioOne of a magical kind! You have never beanywhere like this. $999,0

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Magnificent 360 views from thisunique villa. The6,130sq fthomeis poised on 1.3 private, woodedacres on a hill minutes to the

Plaza. Antique doors, diamondfinished plaster, high ceilings withcoves, vigas,corbels, andbeams.Hand-carvedstone windows. Fivefireplaces, skylights and a com-fortable floorplan. Owner is a NMReal Estate Broker.

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The needle in the haystack!Thatvery rare, special restored oldadobe property hidden away inthe heart of the Eastside, and ithas everything! Brick floors, highcoved and viga ceilings, prettybathrooms, a sunny eat-inkitchen, a private, enclosedyard, and a separate, darling1BR guesthouse! $995,000

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European-style villa with highbeamedceilings,beeswax rubbedVenetian plaster walls, Italian tilef loor s, antique doors andcolumns, the loveliest finishes andfixtures, and on 11 private acres.Expansive rooms and views, 3BRandbaths,family room,3,000sq ft,plus a matching 3BR, 1,750 sq ftguest house. $1,410,000

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310 DelGaDo StReet $1,295,000

Steps from Canyon Road, the perfect pied-a-terre for you andyour guests. Open concept one bedroom main house plus a

fully equipped, self-contained one bedroom guest house.

Major renovations and high-end quality finishes. #201102937

59 tano RoaD $1,495,000#201103242

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Exquisite is the only way to describe this Arroyo Honerty. Northern New Mexico style meets French Farm

this adobe home with pitched roof, reclaimed wood ra

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601 Pinon DRive $599,000#201102567

90a PeDeRnal DRive $525,000#201004865

1109 Don GaSPaR lane $975,000

Exquisite South Capitol home on oversized .4 acre lot. Gor-geous plaster walls, flagstone and brick floors, chefs kitchen

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312 Camino Alire

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

TESUQUEDRIVEANADOBE HOME on an oversized lot in a quiet centralcation.Ideal studio or ofce space in the back frame additionor in the detached garage. Hardwood oors under carpet.

ropanel & at roof.New windows & stucco.French doors topatio.Crawl space. Plenty of parking.Potential garden & dog

run areas.$22 0,000 MLS# 201101460 Call Roseanna

OLD PECOSTRAILLocated in the Wood Gormley School district

this home is conveniently located to downtown.3300 SF, 3 replaces, tile and hardwood oors,updated kitchen, antique doors, plaster walls,

vigas and an attached guest quarters containingkitchenette and separate entrance.Attractively

priced on nearly 1 naturally landscaped acre.$645,000 MLS# 905892 Call Beth

GATED COMMUNITY HORSE PROPERTY

COUNTRY LIVING at the gated commu-nity of Rancho San Marcos.11.62 acres with

expansive views & riding trails throughout.Thiswell maintained home offers 3 BD,2 BA plus

an attached 3 car garage. Outbuildings includea horse barn, tack room,hay storage & corrals.Water catchment barrels, landscaped & treedproperty make this an oasis in the high plains

desert. $329,500 MLS# 905580 Call Beth

PASEO BARRANCA

NORTHEAST SIDE SANTA FE HOMEawaits you with a warm and inviting sunroom,3 bedroom suites containing private baths,

large den w/ separate entrance, plaster walls,Italian tile oors, 3 working replaces, in-oorradiant heat, foam roof with transferable war-ranty and an attached 3 car garage featuring a

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RANCHOALEGREMAGNIFICENTLY sited & well designed quality Adobeome on 11.30 acres offering unobstructed Ortiz Mountain

views,mud plaster walls, brick oors, 5 kiva replaces, highend appliances & wide scenic portals.Property includes

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Out on the rangehe grand, pueblo-style abode known as Rancho Querencia has extensive portales

for the enjoyment of this tremendous Northern New Mexico setting. Lo cated

on a high (6,850 feet) mesa near the Rio Puerco in the Coyote-Youngsville area,

the home is situated on 250 acres of rolling grasslands. The views take in Cerro

Pedernal (which was a f requent subject for painter Georgia OKeeffe), red-rock

cliffs, and horizons that go on forever. Wildlife in the area includes elk, deer, wild

turkey, bobcat, and kit fox.

A flagstone walkway leading to the front door from the parking area is bordered

by sagebrush, butterfly bush, pion, and other drought-tolerant plantings.

The main house, designed and built by owners Mark and Kathy Stockton, is

3,900 square feet with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The 2 x 12 framewalls boast thick foam insulation. Inside, the walls are hand-plastered to a

diamond finish. Floors are wood in bedrooms and Indian sandstone in the

public areas.

One highlight of the living room is big window facing the Pedernal, which has a pointy

top from this perspective. Another is the f ront door by the (now-defunct company)

John Gaw Meem Designs. The great room has a 15-foot ceiling vigas with latillas set

herringbone-style and french doors opening out to a deep portal. A long ledge, built

into one wall 10 feet up, is perfect for pottery and art display. The fireplace, anchored by an

8-foot hearth of Colorado sandstone, was designed after the one in the lounge of

on the Alameda, where the Stocktons stayed when the house was being built, in

2000.

On the wall above the fireplace is an antelope trophy head. Mark Stockton use

an outfitter in Wyoming; today, hes a software developer. Im fortunate enough

at home, which is about 80 minutes from Santa Fe. When we came here, he sai

were told there would never even be telephone available, but now we even have b

internet.

The kitchen has a central, walnut-topped island, and wraparound counters of

granite; and a painted-tile backsplash by La Madera artist Carolyn Barford. The

package includes a Sub Zero refrigerator, Dacor range and ovens (regular and coand Asko dishwasher. The spacious dining room has a coved-plaster ceiling and

buffet topped with German granite. French doors open to the portal, with a kiva

and views of Alta Mesa to the west.

Stone (gas) fireplaces warm both the master bedroom on the houses south end

the guest room on the north. The master is accessed by a wood door with a relief

based on a Margaret Tafoya wedding vase. In the master bathroom are a g lass sh

steam shower and a deep tub, both dressed in Italian travertine. the walk-in clos

built-in ironing board.

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An exercise room is smartly equipped with rubberized f looring, and just outside are a

ower and hot tub.

The guest room has a fireplace, private bath, and french doors to a cozy patio. Theres

o a one-bedroom casita of about 400 square feet. Floored with Saltillo tile, the casita has

mini-kitchen and full bathroom.

To the south of the house, state land leads to the Santa Fe National Forest. Beyond

ivate land to the west is forest land leading to the Rio Chama Wilderness area. All the

lsides you see are national forest or wilderness, Mark Stockton said. This is the only

me that can be built up on this llano. This was part of the old Piedra Lumbre land

ant. We have 250 acres and the surrounding properties are 500-acre parcels. There are

nservation easements and it can never b e divided. You can actually ride all the way toolorado from here and never cross private land.

This is a horse property. It is entirely fenced and there is a small horse b arn. There is also

edicated well, with a reverse-osmosis system, providing water for the horses. The well

rving the house is artesian, so no pump is necessary. Stockton said it has the capacity to

liver 44 gallons per minute with 22 pounds of pressure.

Outside the house is a handy Generac automatic generator for backup power.

Ann McDaniel, Abiquiu Realty Ltd., is listing Rancho Querencia for $1,885,000. An

jacent 500-acre parcel is currently on the market as well.

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738 Camino mirada Lovely 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath condominium in LosMiradores on Santa Fes Eastside. The light and bright unit looks onto an enclosedpatio with colorful plantings. The unit features a gracious living room, formal dining

room, spacious kitchen and a two-car garage. Los Miradores offers an on-sitemanager, swimming pool, tennis court, workout room and beautifully maintainedgrounds. Adjacent to walking trails and Saint Johns College and just a shortdistance to galleries and restaurants on Canyon Road. Ideal as a primary residenceor second home. mLS# 201101240 $750,000 $699,000

Clara L. Dougherty505.690.0471 [email protected]

56 PoLmood Farm road Elegant serenity and privacy is found in the 5Sq/Ft Main house and 1,735 Sq/Ft Guest House on 15 acres in TesuqueMain House features 2 Bedrooms and 3 Baths, formal dining room, living

exercise room, library and gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliancesseparate Guest House has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath, living room, kitchen and sCustom cabinetry and Mexican quarry tile is found throughout. Museum qiron work is used for light xtures, stair rails, door hardware and room divideoasis in Tesuque.

mLS #201001549 $2,499Clara L. Dou

505.690.0471 claradough@gma

159-B TESUQUE ViLLaGE road - Unique property in Tesuque Village on be2.8 acres. The converted barn has been transformed into a wonderful living with an open concept living/dining area, kitchen, a 3/4 bath, plus laundry

The large, separate storage area of the property might also be used as studofce space. Large outdoor patios make the perfect place for entertaining. a must see property in Tesuque. mLS #201103654 $495,000.

Clara L. Dou505.690.0471 claradough@gma

918 GaLiSTEo JUST WHAT YOUVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Adorable singlefamily home in South Capital. Wood oors, spacious kitchen, open oor plan,vigas & kiva replace are just a few of the features in this home. Attached guest

quarters could easily be used as a 3rd bedroom or ofce. Great outdoor spacesfor entertaining that are very private and have beautiful landscaping and trees.$369,500

Jennifer Tomes505.690.6477 [email protected]

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505.989. 7741 433 WEST SAN FRANCISCO STREET SANTA FE, NM 8750

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44 Brass Horse road - This exceptional, contemporary Pueblo style home inArroyo Hondo is situated on 5 beautiful acres and surrounded by the 100+ acreArroyo Hondo Pueblo Conservancy. With 360 degree views, the 4,823 Sq/Ft adobe home is built in a circular plan to take in all aspects of its surroundings.

Designed to take advantage of the outdoors and the wonders of Arroyo Hondo,extensive portals provide additional living and dining spaces. A stunning, negative-edge swimming pool is just one of the highlights of the home.

MLs# 201103835 $2,575,000Clara L. Dougherty

505.690.0471 [email protected]

Wm. avid ugherty, Brker. Clara ugherty, Brker ssciate. Jennifer H. Tmes, Brker ssciate. Pam lexander, ofce Manager.

98 VUELTA MARIA. Located in Las Dos and situated on a very private 13.5acres, this 3,936Sq/Ft Main House is a contemporary pueblo style home offer-

ing incredible views from every room. The light and open floorplan maximizesthe flow of the house and provides a feeling of spaciousness with coved ceilingand skylights throughout. A stone path leads to the 759 Sq/Ft guest house witha living room, bedroom, bathroom and full kitchen. The views of the Sangres,Jemez and Mt. Antonito are spectacular.

MLs #201002419 $1,150,000Clara L. Dougherty

505.690.0471 [email protected]

34 GoodniGHT TraiL Gorgeous contemporary Pueblo style home in La TierraNueva. Completely renovated and remodeled 4 Bedroom home on 10.35 Acres,by Wolf Corp, is of adobe construction and features custom details throughoutincluding: Amercan Clay wall nishes, custom cabinetry, doors and built-in

bookshelves, Skylights , vigas and coved ceilings, window coverings and customart lighting with dimmers. The Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and asteam shower and whirlpool tub in Master bath. The gourmet kitchen includes state-of-the-art appliances including an induction stovetop. Plentiful storage throughout thehouse and in the garages. Beautifully landscaped with two walled and landscapedcourtyards. MLs #201103432 $1,875,000

Clara L. Dougherty505.690.0471 [email protected]

1691-B GaLisTeo - Spacious Medical Ofce with good exposure, next to DelNorte Pharmacy, and very close to the hospital. The oor plan, of the 2,432square foot ofce, reects a waiting room, large reception area, bookkeepingarea, substantial records storage, kitchen area, 3 exam rooms (which could berecongured into 6 exam rooms), a large doctors ofce and two ADA bathrooms.Plumbing throughout. 12 parking spaces. Price is based on July 2011 appraisal.

MLs #201103875 $525,000 David Dougherty505.690.2722 [email protected]

COMMERCIAL



20 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 HOME

The Santa Fe Association of Realtors

provides its members with a wide variety

of benefits and has added a few more thisyear. The association launched a new tool

for its members in June allowing them

to electronically add data to the Santa

Fe multiple-listing service (MLS) forms

through an online ZipForms product.

MLS Connect, another added feature,

allows Realtors to download MLS data

directly into our local and state electronic

forms. And the National Association of

Realtors is offering a limited, free benefit

from DocuSign, the worlds leading

esignature service, permitting electronic

signatures for a set number ofenvelopes

each month. These tools add value to

the home buying or selling experience

for our Realtors and their customers by

facilitating the transaction process.

In July, the Santa Fe Association

of Realtors (SFAR) launched a new

Tech Helpline service to support our

members. The Tech Helpline for Santa

Fe Realtors can provide answers to

questions about technology hardware,

software, networking and digital devices.Tech Helpline analysts are technology

experts who can assist our members via

phone, fax, email or online chat. The

analysts troubleshoot problems and

offer solutions, often by remoting in to

a members computer. They can also

advise Realtors on hardware and software

purchasing and because the service is

provided by a Florida Realtor Association,

the analysts understand brokers needs.

Recently, SFAR asked members to

share the types of member benefits that

they would be interested in accessing or

receiving in the future. With more than

8 percent of members responding, here

are the results in order of importance:

health or life insurance, DocuSign, cell

phone discounts, restaurant discounts,

car maintenance services, car purchase

discounts, transaction management

services, and camera discounts.

Its not surprising that our members

expressed keen interest in health

insurance, since this is the number-onebenefit sought nationally by members.

Health insurance can be one the most

significant expenses independent business

owners face in operating. While the

National Association of Realtors currently

offers a limited health insurance benefit,

the association will research other local

options for our members.

Other benefits mentioned by members

included computer, laptop, printer, office

supply, key making, copying and tire

discounts. Newspaper advertising and

other promotional needs like website

design were suggested. With over 850

local Realtor and aff iliate members,

I invite local businesses to consider

accessing this important member leverage

by contacting SFAR with discounts.

The Santa Fe Association of Realtors

Membership Committee will soon

be closely analyzing the membership

benefit survey to help target work f

upcoming year. As a confessed food

it will be fun and interesting to revi

all the local restaurants listed that o

members patronize with clients to t

out the ones well contact for possib

member discounts. Im looking forto this task!

Donna M. Reynolds is chief executive

Santa Fe Association of Realtors. Contac

982-8385 or [email protected].

FromtheDirector

So whats in it for me?

D O N N A R E Y N O L D S

For the next two months, I will profile a

design project and show before and afterphotos transforming a Santa Fe home.

The first is on the south side of Santa Fe

and is the home I share with my husband.

Heres the profile:

Married couple

Professionals: executive coach and

interior designer

We both like clean lines; we prefer a

neutral color palette

We love entertaining friends and

family

Our home is 35 years old and was

purchased by us from its original owner

in 2005. The house was on the market

for a very long time. Surely people who

looked at the house saw an outdated

house needing lots of work. We saw the

house, and saw potential. We bought the

worst house in a great neighborhood

and, yes, the house was in need of

serious updating! It featured minimal

garden areas, minimal landscaping and a

common sidewalk up to the f ront door,

heavy brocade texture on interior walls,

faux beams, terrible lighting, brick floors,

and lots of ghastly carpet.The kitchen and bathrooms were

clearly the biggest challenge in our house.

The storage space was inadequate in these

rooms. The brick floors are dark, but in

great shape. We chose to renovate the

kitchen and the rooms in the common

areas of the house first. We also built

a six-and-a-half-foot wall to create a

courtyard on the front of the house.

New cabinets with very functional

storage were key in t he kitchen

renovation. We did not change the

footprint of the kitchen but we have

three times more storage the old kitchen

did and we eliminated half of the upper

cabinets. We updated the appliances and

plumbing fixtures and enjoy cooking in

our kitchen now.

Updating the living room and family

room was relatively easy with the

exception of the lighting. Of course in

a home 35 years old, you would expect

this to be the case. Making sure that our

electrical service panel could provide for

an increased load to our lighting needs

was the first step in this process. As youknow if you are a regular reader of my

column, lighting is often overlooked in

the design process, but is critical to good

design.

Our outdoor spaces are still in an

evolution of transforming, but for the

most part reflect our love of the outdoors

and are a welcoming place for us as well

as our friends and family. Our front,

walled courtyard features aspen trees for

texture and sound, as well as tiger lilies,

dahlias, irises, and a climbing wisteria

vine. A water feature takes center stage

and produces the wonderful sound of

flowing water as it re-circulates and flows

down the small river stones affixed to the

sides of the vessel.

The courtyard is shaded by billowing

fabric panels that resist weather-related

deterioration. The courtyard seats six to

eight comfortably on outdoor furniture

with colorful cushions around a steel and

glass coffee table. Music is pumped to

outdoor speakers that look like large rocks

in the garden. We have spent many

enchanted time in this courtyard.

In the November issue of HOME

share before-and-after photos and d

in further detail the transforming o

house. Stay tuned!

Lisa Samuel ASID, IIDA i s a Santa F

native and is owner/president of Samue

Group, located in the Railyard Artyard

She is an award-winning interior design

(licensed interior designer #313), a light

designer, and furniture designer.

Second time around

L IS A S A MU E L

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1810 Calle De Sebastian I-2DeVargas Heights location offering unusual privacyfor a townhouse setting. Close to downtown and the

hospital, this single-level two bedroom/two bath unit

sits high above the arroyo with expansive views ofthe Sangres and eastern mountains from the dramatic

sunroom/study/den which is part of the master suite.Super exible and adaptable oorplan includes kiva

replaces, wood beams and efcient and clean

galley kitchen. The arroyo provides a sense of privacy

and separation from all surrounding properties and

offers a private open space for walking and exercise.

#201101877 $294,000

30 Camino DimitrioMountain and sunset views from this beauacre lot. This is one of the largest and best still available in the Eldorado area. An exinvestment, the property offers a rural feel wwell-situated within the Dos Griegos subdconvenient setting grants easy access to I-25,short distance to The Agora Shopping Centerestaurants, Eldorado Public Schools, the librathat Eldorado has to offer.#2903099 $

3900 Old Santa Fe TrailAuthentic double-adobe home off of the famous Old Santa Fe Trail. Threebedroom, two bath on beautifully landscaped 1.5 acres. The kitchen has beenremodeled with granite counters and breakfast nook. Home has many extrasincluding oversized master bedroom with separate sitting area and replace,garden room, wine cellar, and views from patios on east and west side of thehouse. #807479 $1,100,000

WEYHRAUCH&WRIGHT

Jim WeyhrauchAssociate Broker

Mobile: 505.660.6032

Direct: 505.984.7323

[email protected]

Dan WrightAssociate Broker

Mobile: 505.670.0779

Direct: 505.984.7332

[email protected]

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lovely soUtH caPitol Home!

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10 FranciS Lane

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Walt Chapman started Chapman Company in 19Since then, his sons and daughter have joined

the company continuing to build homes

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As interest rates fall, more and more

homeowners are taking advantage of the

low rates in an uncommon way. For years

the 30-year amortization has been vastlythe most popular home-finance strategy,

but the 15-year amortization is now surging

in popularity. Why?

Great question. Lets see: a homeowner

comes to me for a refinance. His existing

payment is $2,271 as a result of a $400,000

mortgage at 5.5 percent on the 30-year

amortization. Their main choices are to

either get a new 30-year fixed at 4.125

percent or to go with a 15-year fixed at

3.375 percent. The new 30-year loan drops

the payment to $1,938, while the 15-year

creates a new payment of $2,835.

Then, I show him the amortization

comparisons. After 10 years on the new

30-year loan, he still owes $316,460 on

the home. After 10 years on the 15-year

amortization, the mortgage balance is down

to $156,322. Wow!

Monthly payments on the 15-year loan

are higher each month by $896, or by$107,568 after 10 years. Therefore, after

one decade, the homeowner is ahead by

$52,570. That is a huge difference. What

this is all about is building equity, or

creating more wealth for your family.

Some homeowners in 2011 are asking

themselves whether its better to invest

money in the stock market or in the home?

Which is safer? Which will yield the higher

return? Well, in todays stock-market

environment, the answer is an easy one:

invest in your home.

Many Americans are getting back to

basics in this fragile financial world, and

putting more equity in their homes makes a

lot of financial sense. Today, homeowners

have the opportunity to own their home

debt-free. The low, low interest rates of

the 15-year fixed can accomplish this.

Remember the mortgage-burning parties

we heard that past generation enjoyed?Well, they can again become a reality.

Many homeowners have made

prepayments against the principal on their

30-year mortgage. This is always a good

idea, but it is far better to go for the 15-year

fixed at the lower rate.

We all need to invest wisely in tod ays

difficult times. I will always say that a home

purchase is the best investment one can

ever make. Sure, prices go up and down,

but you have a hard asset to hang on to

until the market gets back to a profitable

position for you.

If you are considering a home purchase

and thus a home loan, think about the 15-

year fixed. Talk to a mortgage lender to

determine if the payments are affordable.

Look at the increased equity you

in the first five years and after 10

Decide if a 15-year mortgage is ri

you.

Jim Gay was a real-estate broker for

years and has been a consultant to For

companies. He is currently a broker/owHome Buyers Mortgage (986-9080) a

reached at jim@jimgayhomemortgage

Mortgagematters

Refinance to 15-year fixed?

J I M G A Y

Joseph & Valerie Montoya, 12

Paseo del Fondo. $1.1 million.

Cameron McClusky, 83 Old

Forest Tr. $300,000.

John Sandoval, 89 Avenida

Aldea. $235,000.

William Lynch, 22 Star Vista

Rd. $200,000.

Steve Walenta, 11 Katasee Rd.

$199,873.

Advantage Total Construction,

3216 Calle Nueva Vista. $199,909.

3220 Calle Nueva Vista.

$179,000.

Perry & Diana Johnson, 1020

S. Summit Ridge. $266,778.

Pat Schubauer, 2093 Pion

Bluffs Dr. $325,000.

Homewise, Inc., 3702 Valmora

Rd. $115,000.

3709 Valmora Rd. $183,000.

7316 Rio del Sol. $152,000.

4412 Lumbre del Sol.

$227,155.

4465 Contenta Ridge.

$180,000.

Centex Construction, 3

Montana Verde Rd. $171,2

3852 Montama Verde

$218,682.

4213 Luz de Estrella.

$102,692.

4196 Luz de Estrella.

$202,843.

3224 Calle Nueva Vis

$199,000.

Building permitsSANTA FE COUNTY build-

ing permits issued from early

August to mid-September

included the following:

Building permits issued by the

CITY OF SANTA FE during

the month of August included

the following:

Recent Home & Land SalesSales data for the period Aug.

19 through Sept. 18 from

Santa Fe Association of Real-

tors MLS reports. Not all sales

are reported.

Homes

$91,000$250,000$275,000$280,000$375,000$380,000

$600,000$602,000$640,000$669,000$863,000$923,000$1,204,000

La

(No

Homes

$52,000$79,000

$250,000$285,000$289,000$327,500

$329,000$359,000$421,000

$460,000$665,000$686,000$745,000

$1,290,00$1,525,00$1,610,00

$2,000,00Land

$290,000

Homes

$172,000$271,000$290,000

$372,500$425,000$635,000$870,000

$1,0$1,0Lan

$11

Homes

$81,000$113,000$126,685$137,982$141,000$143,000$149,000

$155,500$176,000$185,000$185,000$190,000$195,000$195,000$195,000

$199,000$199,900$200,000$202,000$203,835$215,000$220,000$229,500

$229,990$230,000$236,000$243,000$244,550$252,500$296,000$300,000

$302,000$318,000$319,000$426,000Land

(None)

county

Homes

$260,000$500,000$520,000$1,118,000

Land

$80,000$120,000

Homes

$250,000$599,000

$637,500$670,000$1,450,000

Land

$10,000$80,000

$85,000$275,000

Homes

$37,650$120,000$265,000

$265,000$275,000$295,000$330,000

$340,250$445,500$558,000

Land

$100,000

Homes

$221,000$222,000

$236,000$271,000$271,000

$365,000$497,000

Land

(None)

Homes

$645,000$699,000

$800,000$856,000$875,000

$1,325,000Land

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1675 ViA b oSque $649,000Executive custom home with great floor planin the north hills of Las Estrellas. Elegant 3bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, with sand slate floors,high-end finishes, portales, a 3-car garage,and Sangre views. #201102031

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12 A RAD $875,000Extraordinary residence and two guesthouses on 9.8 acres with phenomenal views,numerous portales, 2,000 sq ft of decks, fab-ulous outdoor areas, and 4 fireplaces. An in-spiring retreat sited among gorgeous rockoutcroppings and Ponderosa Pines.MLS# 901989 12ountainop.com

4 CA CR $495,000Healing rural retreat on 1.6 acres in Jaconain the beautiful Pojoaque Valley. This wonder-ful residence features a great country kitchen,large screened portal, studio, separate guestquarters, pre-moratorium private well, andbeautiful gardens and patios with ponds andwaterfalls. MLS# 201104196

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25 A RAD $475,000Breathtaking panoramic views over Santa Feof the Jemez, Ortiz and Sandia Mountains,and La Barbaria Canyon from this attractivelyremodeled 4,700 sq ft tri-level mountain home

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328 SA SR $499,000Historic adobe home with detached casita inthe heart of South Capitol has 3BR, 2BA anda spacious mastersuitewith kiva fireplaceandwalk-in closet in the main house and 1BR 1BA

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Outstanding mountain views from this light-filled 3 bedroom,2 bath home in Eldorado, built in 2001. Living room with kiva

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walled courtyard and flagstone patio. Split bedroom plan. Tile

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This 1,717-square-foot open-plan home features a distinctive

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a grand living room, an oversized two-car garage, and a

rooftop patio with majestic mountain views. The corner lot in

a well-established community abuts a park with access to

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1351 Ferguson Lane $395,00

48 CAmino De milAgRo $950,000Three BR, 2BA,Northern NM-stylepitched-roofadobe on 5 acres with magnificent views. Ex-quisite finishes,gorgeous gardens,privatewell,andportal withkiva fireplace. MLS#201002128

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Tile is main focus for Statements In.By Paul Weideman

Walk into Statements In Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/

Flooring and its like diving into fantasy. Theres just a

dazzling variety of tile in the showroom on the corner of

Cerrillos Road and Paseo de Peralta.Theres also a selection of stylish lighting fixtures. In the

past we did cabinetry and carpet and vinyl flooring, said

owner Kim White during a recent visit. I decided to focus

on what we do best: tile and lighting.

Just off the phone with someone who had a grout

emergency, she explained that lighting is only about a third

of the business now, in part because of the impact of the

internet. But I love it. I cant give it up.

She said business is steady, although definitely not

where we were three years ago. Were working on more

remodels and not that much new construction now. Three

years ago, we were involved with a number of spec-home

builders, including Barranca Builders and Tierra Concepts,

and that was nice, because it was a more consistent flow of

orders.Statements handles many unusual tile lines so is able

to customize. One example bears a swirly pattern in teal

and gold and also has a country quality. This designer

comes from a textile background so the designs are

sophisticated, and thats coupled with a rustic quality that is

so appropriate for Santa Fe.

We help people, White said. Weve seen a lot of tile

and lighting and we try to guide our clients through the

process. We also encouage people to come back multiple

times and we keep track of what theyve seen. If they seem

to love a certain tile time and time again, were pretty sure

its the right one for them.

As Kim Shanahan, director of the Santa Fe Area Home

Builders Association, recently pointed out, this years

Parade of Homes featured fewer spec homes, because there

are fewer buyers for spec homes in the depressed housing

market. As a result, though, more of the houses showcased

distinctive design details for particular clients, rather than

spec homes that must be tailored to a broader taste. Thats

right. Theyre not all b eige travertine, White said. But

even when it is a spec home, I encourage them to develop

a style not too wild, but a style. And I remind builders

than when someone looks at a house, they see all the rooms

in 20 minutes, so you want there to be a flow to the house.

Statements stocks quite a few New Mexico products,

generally in the art tile class. For instance, Timeless

Tiles of A lbuquerque offers s anto-theme tiles, which

can go outdoors; collagic poetic fragments pieces that

incorporate text; and high-relief tilework that recalls the

14th-century sculptor Lucca Della Robbia.

Stacie Pope Hein, also of Albuquerque, works with

White on a series of art tiles based on petroglyphs. Another

is Alessandra Haines, who did the unique Coyote Caf sign.

We do a lot of projects with her. Were now working on a

tile mural based on an 1852 map of Santa Fe. I will draw it

and Alessandra will do the tile work.

This summer, White did a drawing for a three-foot-

tall mural, depicting an American Indian on horseback,

A glass-mosaic grove of bamboo with metallic joints adorns the curved section of a limestone shower, adding fresh color and sparkle

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king over the landscape from a mesa edge. That was

sed on a 1930s mural by the old Taylor Tile Company,

s Angeles.

White is enthused that she now handles Oceanside

asstile, a green company located in Carlsbad, California.

ried to get it for years, and Miles Chaffee recommended

as an Oceanside showroom after he shifted his business,

lestone, to wholesale. People find us by researching lines

e this [glasstile.com] on the internet, then finding us

ed as a showroom.

One of the Oceanside designers is Erin Adams, who

merly had her own business in Albuquerque. Statements

rked with her and the designer Kris Lajeskie on one

oject, copying the design in a Native American beaded

ddle for tilework on 15 stair risers.

More recent collaborations with Adams include a project

h Victoria Price that will be featured on the HGTV

ogram House Hunters On Vacation this winter; and a new

me in Santa Fe designed by architect John Watson of

ostructures and designer Jeff Fenton.

The available variety at Statements runs the gamut from

most glitzy, metallic-look porcelain tiles to traditional

nisian tilework boasting subtle, natural colors in

osaics of very small pieces. People may choose these

a backsplash, an accents in the master bathroom, ormetimes as in insert in the floor. Another micro-mosaic

is f rom Syzygy Tileworks in Silver City. Some of the

zygy tile pieces are as colorful as candy. Others recall the

ts and Crafts Period. The company also produces huge

moldings for use on a fireplace or kitchen hood.

Statements collaborated with Heather Van Luchene

VL Interiors) on Hotel Parq Central, a recent adaptive-

use project that transformed the old Memorial Hospital

ilding in A lbuquerque. Syzygy Tileworks produced the

s for the columns in the lobby and replicated tile accents

some exterior windows.

In the store, Statements Janet Marshall pointed out

mestone and travertine vein-cut tile these show the

terns running through the stone, versus the more typical

oss-cut tile that has a more consistent appearance.Vein-

t tile is in vogue right now, she said.

Statements also sells a wide variety of stone flooring,

zed floor tile and porcelain tile and terracotta. White

d, We carry a wide selection of products that are unique

Santa Fe, not just the commodity items that can be found

other retailers.

We do not do internet sales, she added. I dont want

And because we dont ship out, we accumulate packing

aterials and we recycle those, giving them to local

sinesses that can use it, including Santa Fe Pottery across

street. We also have quite a bit of broken tile and that

es to the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store.

Habitat presented Statements with a certificate of

preciation for these donations in May 2011.

White has a bachelors degree in art from the UniversityCalifornia at Santa Barbara. She worked in theater

sign in New York, then was employed in interior design

Knoll International, including doing trade shows all

er the United States and in Paris and Milan. She decided

eave New York and work with designer/builder Jim

zinger here in Santa Fe.

In 1994, she began working at Statements, which was

ated where Chocolate Maven is now, on Second Street.

She advocated for a more visible location and the company

moved in 1995. She bought the business in 1999. There are

six full-time and three part-time people. Janet Marshallhas a background in business, but has worked in the tile

and stone business since she came to Santa Fe in the 1990s,

White said. Marshall managed the showroom for Santa Fe

Stone before that company closed eight years ago, then she

began work at Statements.

Lois Bealle De Laura, Whites other sales person who

also has B.A. in fine arts, had a retail store with her mother,

Ann Bealle, when they came to Santa Fe in the 1980s. She

worked in real-estate management for some years and then

at J. Harris Marble & Granite before coming to Statements

six years ago.

One of the common challenges for Statements lighting

business is the newcomer to Santa Fe who finds it

impossible to illuminate art pieces in the typical Santa Fe-

style home. We have found that people tend to choose

lighting fixtures based on their appearance, but you should

start with how much light you need and where you need

it, then look at fixtures that satisfy what you need, White

said. We try to help people solve their problems and find

what they love.

Visit Statements on the web at statementsinsantafe.com,

or call 988-4440.

Erin Adams produced the glass tile for this dining-room fireplace. Kim

White worked with Victoria Price to design the lighting: Tech Lighting

TTrak with directional Om heads and Soleil glass pendants. Right,

for the Hotel Parq Central breakfast room with custom tile by Syzygy

Tileworks, White collaborated with interior designer Heather Van

Luchene. Below, 8-inch-square tiles of these traditional Tunisian stone

mosaics fit together to create a rug pattern. Below right, the pattern for

these tiled stair risers is based on a design from the Alhambra, Spain.


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Eleven years ago, some local

permaculture practitioners started the

Permaculture Credit Union. The first

credit union to be charted by the state of

New Mexico in 30 years, the PCU has few

of the problems that traditional financial

institutions have.

To date, our member-supported

financial institution has loaned out $14

million and has a default rate of 0.11

percent, CEO Bill Sommers said in a

recent interview. Compared to national

averages of 3.5 percent for consumer loans

and almost 8 percent for residential real

estate, this is one of many facts that are a

testament to our membership.

One of the few criteria for becoming

a member of the PCU is that you must

agree with the ethics of permaculture.

According to Bill Mollisons Introduction

to Permaculture and his larger book

Permaculture: A Designers Manual,

agreeing with these ethics means

1. caring for the Earth,

2. caring for people,

3. reinvesting surplus resources back into

efforts that promote such caring,

4. setting limits to ones own

consumption, and

5. taking responsibility for ones own

existence and that of our children.

Permaculturalists often say that you

cant care for the Earth without caring

for people, and you cant care for people

without caring for the Earth. This brings

us down from five ethics to four. But

isnt reinvestment of surplus a form

caring? If so, the third ethic is technically

redundant. Similarly, setting limits to

ones own consumption seems necessary

and unavoidable if you are going to

care for people in a world of limited

resources. Finally, that parents should take

responsibility their children is common

sense. For these reasons, the ethics of

permaculture can be boiled down to

caring for the Earth and its inhabitants.

If you have cares like these, you could be a

member of the PCU.

In addition to the question of w

is required, theres the question of

you can do to take your passion fo

permaculture a step further. Whe

your resources needed most? The

at least as many answers to this qu

as there are permaculture project

the globe, but the short answer is

PCU is at a point in its evolution

actively accepting tax-deductable

Weve been significantly hamp

Sommers said, by costs imposed

the 2008-2009 meltdown of the fi

markets. Due to the mistakes and

investments of other credit union

taken a $60,000 direct hit to our b

line. The assessments to recapital

insurance fund will disappear ove

and interest rates will bounce bac

direct donations to the credit unio

regardless of their size, will help u

up the recovery process.

The PCU holds a special place

heart since I was its board chair b

the days of its infancy. Now the c

union seems to be experiencing a

pubescence. Its strong and growin

still needs support f rom its family

and community. Not everyone ca

money to a credit union, so keep

that there are numerous other wa

out. Please visit www.pcuonline.c

more information.

Nate Downey is president of Santa

Permaculture (505-424-4444) and th

of the just-released book, Harvest the R

to Enrich Your Life by Seeing Every Sto

Resource (Sunstone Press).

PermacultureinPractice

PCU an

earth-friendlyalternative

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appliances and building materials tothe Santa Fe Habitat for HumanityReStore.

A fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity.

Moving?Dont want to

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I think we are all disappointed to learn

that weather forecasters are predicting

another La Nia weather phenomenon

occurring this winter. As encouraged as

we have been by the late summer rains, at

the time of this writing we are still about

three inches below the average year-to-

date precipitation and, depending on

precipitation during the next few months,

possibly heading for the driest year in

recorded history.This situation has implications for both

water quantity and water quality. Of the

citys three sources of supply aquifer

water in the city and Buckman well

fields, Rio Grande water delivered via the

Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) project,

and the McClure and Nichols surface

reservoirs the latter source requires the

least processing because the water does

not pass through aquifers and pick up

additional minerals and contaminants.

About one month ago, and before the

monsoon rains really began, reservoirs

were at 30 p ercent of combined capacity.

Now (as of the last daily report on Sept.14), and I must admit to being surprised,

they are at just over 36 percent of combined

capacity. Even though we have had some

rather intense rain storms, at least locally,

current capacity illustrates the point that

snowmelt is our principal source of water

to top off the reservoirs. Because of these

relatively low water levels, the Canyon

Water Treatment Plant, which normally

processes the surface water, is temporarily

shut down.

For the last week, water production has

averaged as follows: city wells 17 p ercent,

Buckman wells 39.1 percent and Buckman

Direct Diversion 43.9 percent.This was not exactly the plan for the first

year of BDD as it was anticipated that the

new plant would allow the city to rest the

aquifers and allow them to recover. It was

also reasonable to expect that the surface

reservoirs would be making a contribution

to the mix. You may have also recently

observed the state of the Santa Fe

except immediately after storms.

it is reasonable to assume that we

be on a higher level of water restr

(rather than the current prohibiti

outdoor irrigation between 10 a.m

p.m. through Oct. 31) if it had no

the timely startup of BDD.

Water-supply issues have been

topic of discussion at the last few

Conservation Commission meeti

and it is clear that it is a high prio

with the city. The definition (ope

water system supply as a percenta

operational water system demand

imposing more stringent requirem

spelled out in Chapter 25 and Exh

and D of the City Code. You may

for yourself whether the Water Em

Management Plan provides adequ

protection against another potent

Nia winter.

We must give the city credit for

ahead, but it is very difficult to pr

natural phenomena (such as the L

weather phenomenon), fires of bo

and anthropogenic origin, high as

of Rio Grande water, disruptions

and distribution, etc... all these fa

addition to the high predictability

precipitation even in an average y

Stephen Wiman has a background

science (Ph.D. in geology) and is the o

Good Water Company and a member

Santa Fe Water Conservation Commi

may be reached at 50 5-471-9036 and

goodwatercompany.com.

OurwaterQuality

Another

LaNia wintermay be ahead

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Last winter my brother and I f ixed

the solar hot-water system belonging to

friends of ours. The piping on the roof

had sprung a leak and needed a small

repair. The longevity of this system (more

than 20 years) and t he tremendous cost

and energy savings enjoyed during that

time by the homes residents amazed me.

But before I go into those details, let me

first tell you a bit more about this system.

This solar system is a simple two-panel

thermosiphon system, meaning that it

use

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