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Love Amtrak Southwest Chief? Search Lamy NM!

By Emily Medvec

Real Estate Broker/Owner with eXp Realty LLC NM Broker License 16161

December 13, 2022 04:21 PM

Lamy, New Mexico is only 18 miles south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Amtrak Southwest Chief train stops at the Lamy station. Imagine living in Lamy and taking the Amtrak Southwest Sky Chief to Chicago or Los Angeles. Lamy is a small community within Santa Fe County offering a rural surburban lifestyle while connected to Amtrak and Starlink and a short 25 minute drive to the Santa Fe Plaza.

Named after Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy, the community began as a railroad town in the 1880s and lies within the Spanish Land Grant. The Lamy Station, now a landmark, began as a railroad depot for the Atchison, Santa Fe, and Topeka Railway. The railway was included "Santa Fe" despite the fact the engineers at the time could not build the tracks to deliver the train to Santa Fe, making Lamy what it is today.

Real estate is Lamy includes a range of pueblo, ranch, adobe and contemporary style homes ranging in price from $200,000 to over a $1 million in value. There is both artistic and historic influence with homes designed with landscape in mind. Click on the link below to see so many possibilities. Bookmark it as it will always be current.

Access all currently on the market and pending real estate homes and land here.

If you have a few more minutes and what to see Lamy NM today and the Amtrak Southwest Chief arriving to the station with whistles and all --- check out this video shared from youtube from YardLimit.

Now if you are sold on trains and Lamy, New Mexico and you are on the move, and looking for a new door to your home, you can search for all prices and area homes and find valuable real estate information, facts and news there. Let's connect soon and maybe someday you too can experience many of Santa Fe County's homes and trains! The next move is yours. Call or text Emily Medvec at 505-660-4541 and get started. Emily loves opening doors!

Thank you for reading and/or commenting on this blog post. Blog created by Emily Medvec, photo from Shutterstock and video shared link from Youtube.

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Emily - over the years, I have traveled via Amtrak while living in Southern California as well as when I resided in Washington, DC. There are some distinct advantages of train travel though I haven't used it for longer trips. It offers a much different perspective than seeing it by plane.

Dec 13, 2022 04:41 PM

Emily Medvec

Santa Fe, NM

Emily Medvec

Hi Michael Jacobs agree. You might want to add the Southwest Chief ride from LA to Chicago and stop in Lamy NM. The southwest landscape is spectacular. Plus, there is a shuttle to Santa Fe. Let me know when you have a train trip planned. BTW we both share living in DC and Amtrak rides. Thanks for stopping to read.

Dec 13, 2022 04:56 PM

Emily Medvec - I used Amtrak for trips to Philadelphia whenever I visited that city as well as on occasion to NYC. My SoCal Amtrak trips have been to San Diego and Oakland plus some shorter trips to Santa Barbara and Orange County. With longer lines at the airport, train travel does seem like it could be an attractive alternative.

I thought I remember a post of yours where you mentioned being a Washingtonian. I lived in the district many years ago - late 1980s and just for a few years. I enjoyed my time there. It's such a beautiful city with so much to offer.

By the way, is there a train station/stop in Santa Fe? I have visited the city but only arrived via ABQ which is a relatively manageable airport.

Dec 13, 2022 05:05 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Amy,

I have little experience with train travel mainly in Europe where it is a very convenient mode of transportation. You've made a very good case for train travel and moving to Lamy NM..good for you for another interest and relevant post.

Dec 14, 2022 04:37 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Lamy NM sounds like a very interesting place to live - and with the train, very convenient!

Dec 14, 2022 05:03 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I wish we had a train system here in California that was as efficient as it is in other parts of the country and globe. I loved using the trains in the U.K. and also in New York.

Dec 14, 2022 05:20 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Emily, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!

Dec 14, 2022 05:27 AM

eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM

Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Oh my Myrl Jeffcoat thank you! Hopefully this feature will spread the word about Lamy and the train. The Southwest Chief makes Lamy magical when it passes! There is a shuttle to Santa Fe for visitors. No more Hotel Ortiz…but Fred Harvey had the right idea decades ago

Dec 14, 2022 07:44 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Emily, don't think I have been to Lamy, but then again, I usually stay around the Square and don't venture out from there much.

Dec 14, 2022 08:22 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great post! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2023 07:53 AM

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