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Date Night in Santa Fe
The City Different is the perfect place for romance, whether you’re exploring its historic architecture, dining at one of its fine restaurants, or exploring galleries. No matter what you are looking for, Santa Fe has no shortage of fun date night ideas. Here are just...
Find Your Inner Artist in Santa Fe
Santa Fe has always been known for creative innovation in art, craftsmanship, and design. Since its founding in 1609, art has always characterized this colorful city. The city’s art history is a diverse blend of styles from Pueblo ancestors in 1050 A.D. to its current...
Southwestern Style in Old Santa Fe
Santa Fe is a multicultural city that has long been influenced by Native American, Hispanic, and Latino cultures. The Southwestern style's distinct architecture is a prime example of this unique mix of cultures and ideas. The Southwestern-style dates back thousands of...
Celebrate Spring in Santa Fe
When winter chills give way to friendlier weather, Springtime is a beautiful time to visit Santa Fe. From March through June, Santa Fe temperatures warm up from an average high of 41 degrees in March to highs in the 60s by May and into the 70s in June. You may want to...
Ski Santa Fe…and Taos!
The snow has come to Santa Fe, and we are delighted! Ski Santa Fe opened on November 27th, a little later than the hoped-for, but with real snow, no one is complaining. As of today, 30% of the ski area is open, with a 20" base, and driving conditions up to the ski...
Soaring on Raven’s Ridge
The other weekend, I just had to get out for some exercise. Since my thoughts lately have been occupied planning some hikes up in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado next summer, I decided to head up to Ski Santa Fe and get a good workout on Raven’s Ridge. Raven’s...
JOE’S BLOG: THE COLORS OF FALL IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
JOE'S BLOG: THE COLORS OF FALL IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Naturally, when most people think of fall colors, they think of the east coast. From the Appalachian, through the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, through New England, and up to Maine, everywhere fall foliage is...
Following the Light
As the days shorten and the temperature drops here in the Southern Rockies, fall colors begin to move into the mid-elevation canyons below the crest of the mountains. They spill down like trickles of bright paint toward the old Spanish villages and Pueblos that dot...
Amazing Chaco Canyon
Of all the thousands of archaeological sites you can visit on a trip to the American Southwest, the remains of the Chacoan Great Houses, preserved in Chaco Culture National Historical Park – a three-hour drive west of Santa Fe – have to be the most remarkable. They...
Santa Fe Wine and Chile – And What Else to Do!
Yet another busy summer is behind us, and the best time of the year for Santa Fe is here! Yes, “best” is quite a qualifier, but after 40+ years in New Mexico, I have come to believe that September and October make for truly sublime travel to Santa Fe. The weather is...
Experience The Museum of International Folk Art Santa Fe
Located at 706 Camino Lejo on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, the Museum of International Folk Art is part of the state of New Mexico’s museum system and a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The museum holds the most extensive collection of...
Fishing on The Pecos River
If you love to fish, Northern New Mexico maybe your dream vacation. The Pecos River is an excellent location for fly fishing and regular cast fishing, offering incredible fishing options just a short drive from Santa Fe. The Pecos River is known for its Brown Trout,...

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Just a short walk to the plaza.
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1986
Just a short walk to the plaza
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