Can a community built on a toxic landfill ever really be "green?" Last year, I wrote a blog post (http://activerain.com/blogsview/115441/Albuquerque-Mesa-Del-Sol) about the new, greatly-hyped "green" development envisioned for Albuquerque's Mesa Del Sol. I've been enthusiastic myself about the
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08/14/2008
A couple of months ago, my husband took a really challenging listing. The property is way out in a gorgeous, rural area between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, in our "high desert" New Mexico environment, and the property has no well! Nope, no community water, either. And the owner hasn't been hauling
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08/11/2008
Corrales, New Mexico, is really a "green scene" in so many ways! This historic little village (around 7500 population) is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande, and has been an agricultural community from its founding in 1712! Known for its centuries-old cottonwoods, artists, agriculture, p
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08/11/2008
Didn't you grow up thinking of brick as the solid, secure construction choice, based on that old wolf "huffing and puffing" and blowing down those little piggies' houses made of wood and (gulp!) STRAW?! Maybe it's time to get past those fairy-tale-induced fears, because it turns out that straw-bu
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08/09/2008
This afternoon, Governor Bill Richardson spent an hour or so at a community meeting organized and emceed by State Senator-elect Tim Keller, to hear community input about the New Mexico State Fair and what should be included in future plans for the site. Several hundred people were present for th
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08/08/2008
I took a little green walk down memory lane in Corrales, NM, the other day. As a kid, one of my favorite regular outings was a trip to the wonderful Wagners' Farm in Corrales, where we youngsters could wander through the farm market absorbing the amazing aromas of dozens of varieties of fres
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08/07/2008
Ideal Location for Serious Horsemen! 347 Lagunitas, Albuquerque, NM 87105 View Map Completely turn-key, high-class horse property! Elegant home has HW floors, radiant heat, raised ceilings, hot tub, wonderful master suite, central vacuum, beautiful built-ins, Brazilian cherry-wood and rough-cut
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08/06/2008
Ideal Location for Serious Horsemen! 347 Lagunitas, Albuquerque, NM 87105 View Map Completely turn-key, high-class horse property! Elegant home has HW floors, radiant heat, raised ceilings, hot tub, wonderful master suite, central vacuum, beautiful built-ins, Brazilian cherry-wood and rough-cut
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08/06/2008
Stunning Valley Horse Property 717 Sol de Sandia, Albuquerque, NM 87105 View Map Price reduced on this beautiful Northern NM style home that is bright, airy and open, with spacious rooms, soaring ceilings, and too many upgrades to list! Huge great room with cozy wood stove, spacious master suite
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07/31/2008
Whether your visit lasts a day or a lifetime, you'll find Albuquerque, NM is just chock-full of things to see, do and experience, and every so often I like to spotlight one of these Albuquerque highlights for tourists and natives alike here in this blog. Today's choice (a favorite with every din
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07/25/2008
