Cerro Gordo - The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico - Michael's Blog - 07/24/09 09:36 AM
by Michael Umphrey on July 24, 2009
Have you seen the film, Red Sky at Morning?  Richard Crenna starred in this story of a boy's life in Santa Fe during World War II. It was filmed here in the neighborhood of the historic East side. Walking the street of Cerro Gordo (Fat Hill) you will find that not much has changed.  The Santa Fe River slips through the sleeping city as the tones of St. Francis Cathedral hover in the air. One can take the short 2 mile trek along the river from the Plaza toward the lower slopes of the … (0 comments)

Acequia Madre - The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico - Michael's Blog - 07/09/09 11:17 AM
by Michael Umphrey on July 9, 2009
Let's conjure up an image of arguably one of the most magical streets in Santa Fe.  Acequia Madre means "mother ditch" and if you've seen the film "Milagro Bean Field  Wars" you know the importance of the culture and livelihood of any neighborhood in New Mexico blessed by flowing waters.  Located in the Historic East Side the narrow street was meant for burros carrying firewood down from the mountains and to accommodate the horse-drawn carriages of inhabitants of adobe homes hidden along its alleyways, invisible to the world. If you explore any of its … (0 comments)

Downtown - The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico - 07/02/09 04:32 PM
Downtown - The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico - Michael's Blog
by Michael Umphrey on July 2, 2009
 Through 2010 the city is celebrating its 400th anniversary and we're in the mood to party. My office is in the neighborhood of downtown Santa Fe.  I'm looking out my window at the Santa Fe River and the awe- inspiring Sangre de Cristo Mountain range beyond.  The Plaza is three blocks away.  I'm surrounded by world- class restaurants all of which have been given the highest ratings in Conde Naste, Bon Appétit, Travel & Leisure and many others.  The Lensic Performing Arts Theater, The … (0 comments)