Museum Hill -The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico – Michael’s Blog - 06/24/09 02:27 PM
by Michael Umphrey on June 24, 2009 

The Inn at Loretto
 I don't think I'll soon run out of wonderful places to write about that are still within walking distance from our home in Santa Fe.  The short walk to Museum Hill is one of our favorites.  Set among the Pinon and Juniper pines that pepper the landscape are four world-class museums: the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian.  Of course, they each have their own unique gift shops.   In … (2 comments)

Wilderness Gate - The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico - Michael’s Blog - 06/18/09 05:13 PM
 
by MICHAEL UMPHREY on JUNE 18, 2009 Anyone who is a hiker in Santa Fe has enjoyed the trek on the Atalaya Mountain Hiking Trail.  The trailhead begins at one of the premiere neighborhoods in the city, Wilderness Gate.  Overlooking the city and the Rio Grande Valley, the luxury homes are sited on 5-acre parcels surrounded by tall Ponderosa Pines.  These spectacular woodlands contain a micro climate and you’ll find flora not seen elsewhere.  Close enough to the city to walk to town, Wilderness Gate is adjacent to the campus of St. John’s College. This prestigious school offers the Great Books program, which is a four year curriculum of … (3 comments)

Hondo Hills – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico - Michael’s Blog - 06/11/09 12:19 PM
Located in the high desert that is Santa Fe, The Hondo Hills corridor is just a five minute drive south of town and is home to horse lovers from around the world.  Most homeowners live on sites no less than 5 acres and have access to miles of the old ranch lands that are still a part of our history.   The Arroyo Hondo Pueblo is an archaeological site founded in 1300 AD.  The Old Pecos Trail (Route 66) and The Old Santa Fe Trail run directly through the area as do well - preserved wagon ruts.  The diverse and beautiful landscape … (0 comments)

South Capitol – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe , New Mexico – Michael ’ s Blog - 06/04/09 10:50 AM
Since this is the neighborhood in which I live, I'm excited to tell you about this thriving district.  Settled at the turn of the last century there was need for housing close to the bustling Santa Fe Rail Yard. Homes here were built with Victorian architecture, Territorial brick design and Pueblo Revival styles; many of them made of adobe. From our house, we can walk to everything Santa Fe has to offer, including the new trains in the Rail Yard District, the downtown plaza, museums and the Santa Fe River.   The New Mexico Rail Runner will take you to Albuquerque for … (0 comments)