Living in Santa Fe Blog

Your Guide to Santa Fe Craft Beer

The taproom at Second Street’s Rufina location.

Santa Fe has seen an explosion in craft brewing in the last few years. Santa Fe Brewing, one of the early pioneers, expanded their facilities and offerings, while Second Street opened yet another location and are looking toward canning for the first time. It’s a great time to be a beer aficionado in Santa Fe!

Fortunately, with the introduction of new breweries in new parts of town, everyone has access to their own neighborhood pub. Use this helpful Santa Fe craft beer guide to find your new favorite hang-out spot.

Looking for a home that’s within walking distance of one of these great breweries? It’s a great time to work with us! We are…

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Broker Spotlight: Jody Lusk

“The artistic light surrounding Santa Fe has always enchanted me”

Santa Fe has always been home base for Jody as her family history runs deep in our little town. Her grandmother was Georgia Lusk, State Superintendent of Schools and the first woman ever to represent New Mexico in the United States Congress. Her grandfather was Burton Brown, a saddle maker in Tesuque who is well known for his leatherwork. “I have always loved, loved, loved Santa Fe,” Jody says, smiling happily. “Something my grandmother used to say that I hold close, ‘When you go up and over the hill towards Tesuque, the light is different every single day.’ She was so right. Each evening I hike the ridge behind my home in Tesuque with my dog, Gigi, and I always feel so much better…

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Get Ready for Zozobra and the Fiesta de Santa Fe

The Burning of Zozobra, the centerpiece of Fiesta de Santa Fe, is one of the city’s most exciting traditions. Santa Feans love the Fiesta for the art and the food and the celebration of cultures. But the spectacle of Old Man Gloom, burning 50 feet high while chomping his jaw and flailing his arms . . . it’s an amazing sight to behold.

This year’s Burning of Zozobra takes place August 31 from 2 PM to 11 PM at Fort Marcy Park, located just a few blocks from the Santa Fe Plaza. Get tickets here.

The Fiesta de Santa Fe will follow on September 1 through 9. You can get a schedule with details here.

A Brief History of Zozobra and Fiesta de Santa Fe

The ceremony draws an obvious comparison to…

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All the FAQs You Need About the Santa Fe Indian Market

Sometimes you’re looking for an in-depth, deep-dive look at an upcoming market, festival, or event in Santa Fe. But sometimes you just want the critical data. Here’s everything you need to know about the Santa Fe Indian Market at a glance.

If you need more information, check the Santa Fe Indian Market website for additional details as well as info on an app you can download. For ticketed events, check out the official schedule summarized below.

“Santa Fe Indian Market, Tourist – Close Up” by Larry Lamsa is licensed under CC-BY-2.0

Q: When and Where Does the Market Happen?

The Santa Fe Indian Market opens on the Santa Fe Plaza on August 18  at 7 AM. The day comes to a close at 5 PM. The…

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Broker Spotlight: Tami Acker

“It’s a huge win when I can help people maximize their investment”

A passion for real estate and helping people maximize their investment is apparent when Tami begins talking about her work. She exuberantly recalls, “Like the time I researched an old subdivision plat in the city to increase a building envelope. It was an incredible win! My clients were limited by a 1,600 sq. ft. house, but because I conducted extensive research they were able to grow the envelope to accommodate a 2,200 sq. ft. house, adding an additional $100,000 value to their property. Another client was trapped in a house because they couldn’t sell for the price they had into it. I was able to help them by facilitating a condo conversion, allowing them to sell two properties…

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Insider Guide to the International Folk Art Market

Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market is the biggest folk art festival in the world, but we’re afraid that simply saying that is not going to communicate just how big this market really is. Now in its 15th year, this annual Santa Fe event is a super festival: It’s massive, multi-day, and city-wide.

This year’s IFAM dates are:

• Friday, July 13 Market Opening Party: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
• Saturday, July 14 Early Bird: 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Regular Market: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
• Sunday, July 15: 9 AM to 5 PM

Let’s start with the most important tip we can offer for getting the most out of the event.

Don’t Worry Too Much About Getting the Most Out of the Event

You don’t try to ride…

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Broker Spotlight: Tom Matthews

“I love teaching people about our community.”

Tom’s deep love for Santa Fe has been passed down to him from the three generations before, and passed on by him to the fifth generation of Santa Feans he and his wife have raised. His great-grandfather moved here in the 1870s, and Tom feels very attached and connected to Northern New Mexico. “Santa Fe is one of those places that is just different from anywhere else,” he says. “I find it hard to even consider living in other places, knowing I would miss it deeply and want to come back and be a part of the local culture. I compare every place I have lived or visited to Santa Fe.”

After several years away from Santa Fe in Washington D. C. as a squash professional, and in Denver as a licensed…

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Insider Guide: How to Rodeo de Santa Fe

Now that it’s June, it’s time to talk Rodeo de Santa Fe! The 69th annual event takes place June 20–23 at 3237 Rodeo Road, just a short drive from downtown.

Rodeos are one of those things where you can’t really say who invented it.

Bull riding may go back to the ancient Greek Olympics, while other rodeo events have their roots in Mexican vaquero tradition and the Spanish bullfighting performed by conquistadors in the 1500s.

We know that Bill Pickett essentially invented modern steer wrestling with his unique wrangling style known as bulldogging. But beyond that, rodeo is a collection of techniques that have developed over thousands of years.

Rodeo de Santa Fe is one of New Mexico’s…

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Broker Spotlight: Coleen Dearing

“What’s not to love? It’s just a great place to live.”

A wise man once said, “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” Coleen savors a wide variety of knowledge and her passion led her to earn a degree with a rare triple major in three very different subjects: Psychology, French and Speech/Theatre. She also minored in History and Government. A career in real estate is perfectly suited to her. As she says, “I am an education junkie, and I learn new things all the time as a real estate broker. My mind continually expands.”

Coleen’s move to Santa Fe was prompted by the offer of a position as the Box Office Manager for the New Mexico Reperatory Theatre, transitioning into the role as assistant to the Artistic…

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Explore Santa Fe’s Cutting-Edge Arts Scene

Santa Fe’s creative community is most known for the folk arts: pottery, jewelry, textiles. The city has an annual film festival, but generally speaking, cutting-edge media is not what most people think when they think about Santa Fe. So you may be surprised to learn that Santa Fe has hosted the Currents New Media Festival since 2010. This year’s festival will showcase some really cool stuff.

What’s the Currents New Media Festival All About?

The Currents New Media Festival is a city-wide celebration of Santa Fe’s techie side. It features multimedia performances, virtual reality, robotics, 3D printing, video and animation projects, and anything and everything cutting-edge.

You can find tech…

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