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By: Ronnie Greenberg American vendors sell authentic
Photos by: Joe Hilbers traditional turquoise and silver jewelry

Santa Fe, New Mexico- With a Spirit and American arts and crafts.
Uniquely Its Own www.santafe.org
Santa Fe’s dreamy Spanish character To the north under the portal of
kindles a heady blend of local color, the adobe is the Palace of the Governors,
romance, legacy and spirit. A hidden the oldest public building in America. It is
jewel in New Mexico’s northern desert, now a history museum and one of four
the small town capital snuggles in the Santa Fe State Museums supervised by the
foothills of the magical Sangre de Cristo Museum of New Mexico. Artifacts from
Mountains, the southernmost section of the city’s colonial past, including a
the Rocky Mountains. stagecoach are on display here.
A feast for the senses, perched at www.palaceofthegovernors.org Other
7,000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe is state museums are the New Mexico
crowned by an expanse of sun-drenched Museum of Art located off the northwest
blue velvet skies, intermingled with puffs corner of the Plaza. A Santa Fe styled
of powder-white clouds. In the shadows building from the turn-of-the-century that
of the arched iridescent mountains below, features works of New Mexico’s masters
red mesas dot the richly hued volcanic including Georgia O’Keefe. The Museum
earth, and fragrant pinyon trees sway in of Indian Arts and Culture off the Santa Fe
the desert breeze. trail, has the largest collection of
Four centuries ago, New Mexico contemporary Indian art in the world, and
was the ancestral home of the Pueblo is where Indian art is demonstrate their
Indians. The Spanish invaded the territory work. www.Indianartsandculture.org The
and established the city of Santa Fe in nearby Museum of International Folk Art
1610; Anglo pioneers made their entry in has one of the world’s largest collections
1850. New Mexico, an isolated provincial of folk art, including Southwestern
capital, was over 300 years old when it Hispanic works in their new wing as well
was admitted to statehood in 1912. The as 130,000 objects from 100 countries.
blended tri-cultural heritage of ancient www.internationalfolkart.org
Native Americans, Spanish colonial, and The Santa Fe School of Cooking-
modern Anglos, exists to this day. Founded by Susan Curtis in 1989 to
The essence of the American showcase New Mexican agriculture and
Southwest, Santa Fe clings to its food products and distinct cuisine of the
architectural heritage and traditions. region. Chile-accented flavor piques the information (800) 280-4654 or (505) 986- A perfect place to unpack your
Buildings are a mix of Spanish adobe and traditional Southwestern enchiladas, 5900 www.santafeopera.org bags is at the Inn and Spa at Loretto that
Indian pueblo, in earthy tones of deep to burritos, tamales, tacos, quesadillas, and The Georgia O’Keefe Museum sits right in the center of town at Old
reddish browns and tans. Legend has it vegetarian varieties. The school’s director opened in 1997 and is dedicated to Santa Fe Trail. Its Southwestern
that the turquoise-blue trim seen on many is Nicole Curtis Ammerman and they collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the architecture is indicative of traditional
houses is to keep evil spirits away. both invite you to learn to cook New artists’ world famous paintings. The Santa Fe design, and resembles the ancient
Highlights of things to do in Santa Fe Mexican cuisine by attending a cooking museum houses a permanent collection of adobe style of the Pueblo Indians. The
Shrouded in tales of lurking class here. Located at 125 N. Guadalupe her art. Located at 217 Johnson Street, lobby of the Inn is warmed by a kiva
ghosts, roaming spirits, and sorcery, Santa Street. www.santafeschoolofcooking.com (505)995-0785 www.okeefemuseum.org fireplace, and is replete with local
Fe whets your appetite for adventure. Performing Arts-Santa Fe is Visit an Indian Pueblo- handmade crafts, rugs and furniture. It is
Whether you are a lover of nature, the home to a number of nationally known Northeastern New Mexico offers eight one of the most photographed buildings
arts, an opera buff, historian, poet, performing arts that include: The native Indian Pueblos, the oldest villages in the state of New Mexico.
romanticist, or love to browse and shop, Performing Arts of the Santa Fe in America. Each pueblo is a sovereign Dining: Luminaria, the onsite
the mystique of Santa Fe beckons you. Symphony; Center for Contemporary Art; entity with sacred areas, and their own award-winning restaurant is surrounded
Stroll the narrow streets and lanes for a Ensemble of Santa Fe, New Mexico special festivals. www.santafe.org by garden plants and fresh mountain air.
nostalgic journey into the past, a lifestyle Repertory Theater; New Mexico Dance Historic Loretto Chapel- Located It is applauded for both its unique setting
which harkens back to bygone days. Coalition; Santa Fe Chamber Music. on the grounds of the Inn and Spa at and famed cuisine. At night as wind
Santa Fe Plaza has been the heart Santa Fe Opera attracts people from all Loretto, the Chapel was built by Bishop chimes tinkle and kiva hearths kindle,
of the city since 1610. The tree shaded over the world for the seasonal Santa Fe Lamy for the Sisters of Loretto in 1853. It enjoy the most romantic dining in town
Square with its inviting park benches, Opera. Located 7 miles north of town, is famous for its spiral “miraculous while sipping a signature strawberry
retains its authentic character. It is opera lovers have enjoyed performances staircase,” built in 1878 without nails or jalapeno margarita. Then be amazed by
rimmed with centuries old carefully for over 40 years. Sitting majestically any visible support. Executive Chef Sean Sinclair’s globally
preserved historic structures, and old atop a mesa, like a gem in a perfect Where to stay inspired menu that includes his famous
adobe buildings that now house chic setting, the spectacular outdoor Santa Fe offers a variety of Luminaria’s tortilla soup. Enjoy your
boutiques, gourmet restaurants and fine amphitheater replete with a partially accommodations which include hotels,
art and craft galleries. Around the portal opened roof opened in 1998. For Inns and B&Bs. Continued on Page 14
is an open market where Native

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