Rancho Viejo – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico

“From out of the clear blue of the western sky…comes Sky King!”

I remember television’s Sky King and his niece, Penny, from my childhood as they would flying their Cessna over vast ranch lands. I still get the same feeling today as I had then when I’d dream about Life in the American West.  Rancho Viejo is a neighborhood just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe and is developed on 11,000 acres of the former Rancho Viejo Cattle Ranch. Peppered with Juniper and Pinon pines, the subdivision is a collection of villages, each with its own central gathering plaza.  50% of the land is dedicated to natural open space. There’s the Lucky Bean Coffee House in the center and Santa Fe Place (formerly The Villa Linda Mall) is just 5 minutes away featuring Dillard’s, Sears, Gap and Regal Theaters, to name a few. The 13,000 student campus of  the Community College is located in Rancho Viejo, as is the Institute of American Indian Arts.

Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale In Rancho Viejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico

I’ll see you in the neighborhood,

Michael

Oshara Village – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico

This morning, I toured the new, energy efficient homes in Oshara Village. This neighborhood is located next to the Santa Fe Community College and close to the mall we call Santa Fe Place, the rodeo grounds and the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.  It is a 470 acre mixed-use, “walk able” community and a template of New Urbanism for “green and sustainable” living. The Oshara Flea Market is every Sunday from 9:00-2:00, weather permitting, and it rivals the old Tesuque Flea Market in its size and offerings and fun. 

 Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale In Oshara Village

Michael’s Minute of Real Estate

It’s getting to be harvest time here in the Rockies and I’m reminded that it’s not what we have but what we enjoy that constitutes our abundance.  These next three months are a sprint to the finish and a time to reap the rewards of tending and weeding.   Prices are adjusted, homes are handsomely staged, interest rates are unbelievably low and it’s the most beautiful season in Santa Fe.

My Business To Business Referral

Each week I let you know about an outstanding business in Santa Fe.  Let me introduce to you Matthew Rieland of Roy’s Pest Control and Tree Service.  “We lay to rest the common pest”.  He can answer any question you have about any ant, rodent, insect or bat in your attic.    Matthew is terrific at what he does and is a person I can put my name to.   He can be reached at 505.982.1888 or on his cell at 505.471.7151.  Let him know I referred you and he will take excellent care of you.  If you need anything please give me a call at 505.470.4180.

I’ll see you in the neighborhood,

Michael Umphrey