Everyone Matters in Placitas

Moving to a new place can be a life changing experience. Where can you go when people take the time to wave to you? When was the last time you had someone start up a friendly conversation O.K. fast forward please…

Paradise does exist here in Placitas. Yes, we have spectacular skies where you can see the stars. Nature appears supernatural, especially in the early whispers of the morning. Jackrabbits, cottontails, wild horses, and even an occasional bobcat seem pretty impressive at times. Placitians rarely complain about nature’s wonderful gifts.

Moving here was an astonishing experience and an easy transition to make. For starters, folks from all paths of life were welcoming, friendly and passionate about their community.

My new found friends wanted to share this ‘jewel’ of a community with us! They opened up their hearts and homes before we could even get unpacked.
A special thanks to all who live here. Your helpful insights, expertise, and knowledge came in handy. I have the utmost gratitude for folks who can take the time to make someone else matter. This is a great place to be and we’re proud of it.

~Pat Turner, Associate Broker

Life's Been Good these Past Seven Years!

Today is my eldest daughter’s seventh anniversary. I remember that day of running around preparing for her wedding and reception happening at our house. We expected to accommodate 200 guests and staff. We live in the far northeast end of Placitas on top of a narrow ridge on a dirt road, so we arranged for our guests to park at the Post Office and shuttle over via 3 rented vans. We had fancy outhouses and scattered lots of cedar and lavender from Clear Light Cedar Co. to keep things smelling festive. We erected two large rental tents in our parking area for dinner and dancing. It all ran smoothly except for the band getting lost and starting late, but we danced until 3 AM and it was a glorious evening. Now Camian and Erik have a six-month old son, Kaden, who brings tremendous joy to us all. Life is Good!

~Sandy Poling, Associate Broker

You can grow way too much zucchini in Placitas!

Photos by Lucy Noyes, CRS, CRB, Associate Broker

RAINBOW GLORY!

To live in New Mexico is to live with the sky. The sky is an ever changing kaleidoscope of colors and shapes, of constant movement. You never get tired of waking up and looking to see what the day will bring. In Placitas, we protect our night skies with minimal artificial lighting so we can gaze at the stars.

After a torrential downpour yesterday evening, we were rewarded with breathtakingly beautiful rainbows. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was the gift that nature bestowed – the rainbow itself.

~Lynn Koch, CRS, Associate Broker

Blade's Bistro Dinner

On Friday night, we sat on the patio at Blade’s Bistro enjoying the live jazz band and the sunset. There were 6 of us and we all decided on a variety of different foods. We ordered their special spinach salad with roasted beets and goat cheese, gazpacho with watermelon and grilled artichokes ---- and those were only the starters! We had a lovely leisurely meal with nice wine and fabulous company --- a beautiful evening spent under the stars in Placitas.

~ Lynn Koch, CRS, Associate Broker

Baby Coyotes

What a nice surprise to open my email and see the exceptional picture of baby coyotes that my friend Julie Brown sent to me. The baby coyotes were in her back yard and unaware of her presence. I am sure the coyotes parents were close by to protect them. Coyotes have always intrigued me and I admire them from a distance. It is just one of the wonders of living in New Mexico.

~Lauren Herman, CRS, GRI, e-Pro®, Associate Broker

Placitas Summer Mountains

About every month throughout every season, I try to take a picture of the amazing view from my home in Placitas. Here are a few of the best from this summer. Wait till you see this view with snow… simply stunning!
Happy Friday everyone, enjoy the weekend.
~Marisa Johnson, Associate Broker