Victoria Murphy, Santa Fe, New Mexico

A few years ago I wrote a letter to the editor asking the simple question - Where is the New Mexico State Capitol building?  The uniquely designed building was inspired by our state Zia symbol and is now hidden behind rambling overgrown shrubs and dying trees being choked by vines.  I remember a ...

Well I am back from my few days visiting my father's side of the family in Clear Lake, Iowa.  Growing up we would spend every summer there fishing and swimming the spring fed lake.  What a peaceful resort town it still reminds me of the play "Our Town".  You can ride your bike downtown, park it a...

Turquoise Trail The Turquoise Trail (NM Hwy 14) is quite a wonderful day trip from Santa Fe or a wonderful way to head to or from Albuquerque.  The road follows the route used by the Spaniards on the route from Mexico to Santa Fe.  The trail is filled with old mines, incredible rock formations a...

I Love Sign Calls.  It shows me there are buyers out there.  I shows me that their are buyers interested enough in my listing to stop and take down my information or pick a brochure out of the box.  It tells me that very soon I may sell this listing. But do I really love sign calls?  Sign calls a...

Do you or your clients need that little bit of information and aren't sure where to go?  Well here are some wonderful websites for local and real estate information: The Santa Fe New Mexican   www.santafenewmexican.com Santa Fe Visitor's Bureau    www.santafe.org Santa Fe Reporter             www...

I just had the most stimulating meeting at our local Christie's Great Estates office.  Wonderful information pointing out what a terriffic company I am with and everything they can do for my clients, and to help me grow my business.  Today we discussed the international market, the top selling ho...

Ride your horses in your own indoor arena or into the Pecos wilderness.  Extraordinary Property! Spectacular 360 degree views, this 30 acre facility has everything a discerning horse owner, trainer or breeder could want. 2 metal barns totaling 10 stalls with mats, auto/heated waterers, and attach...

If you grew up in Santa Fe you grew up on Frito Pies from the local Woolworth's on the Plaza.  They were made by slicing open a Small Fritos bag along the side, adding a wonderfully spicy mixture of ground beef, chile and pinto beans, sprinkle on some onions and some grated mild cheddar cheese.  ...

Santa Fe is known for our culture, restaurants and scenic beauty.  One of the most enchanting parts of Santa Fe is the summer fun and music.  You have the Santa Fe Opera, free afternoon and evening music on the Plaza, and then there is the St. Johns free concert series on Wednesday and Sunday eve...

One of the Top Five Cities in North America! Travel and Leisure names Santa Fe in the top FIVE of Places to Visit.! Travel and Leisure Magazine's announced on the Today Show with Matt Lauer (you know the really really good lookng one) that Santa Fe is in the top 5 of all cities in the U.S. and Ca...