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Ski Santa Fe - Skiing and Snowboarding | Santa Fe Public Schools
Santa Fe Opera | Visitors Information | NY Times Oct 6 2003 article about Santa Fe
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Approaching Santa Fe as one descends off La Bajada hill on I25 (often impassable in snow storms) the shock is that it doesn't seem like a city of such reknown is just a few miles ahead. That's because there are no tall buildings, none over three stories, and most of the homes are tucked into the countryside almost as a part of it. The city reminds one of Frank Lloyd Wright's contention that a building should blend into it's environment. Santa Fe does that, probably better than any city in the world. Even businesses conform to the legislated style in adobe colors and motifs. The other town in New Mexico which has this appearance is Taos, an even older city than Santa Fe.
Once the Santa Fe Opera House was built it was clear that Santa Fe was a culture center determined not to fade into the countryside though. It has galleries galore, theatrical and artistic advanced educational centers, maintains a plaza that has outgrowth now for at least four blocks in every direction, and espouses organic food and rich-hippie attitudes. From the La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza to the Pink Adobe Restaurant not far away the town (it's hard to call it a city really), reeks of culture, oldness, easy comfort, warmth, and small town flavors. It is a truly unique city that deserves it's international fame. However, most New Mexicans prefer their small "villas" and Albuquerque for shopping. It has become a tourist center in the state and locals sometimes put their noses in the air about Santa Fe's affectations. But there is no denying that while it is not the once quiet and lazy town many residents remember, it is one to be proud of for it's international fame and recognition. Ski here, ride a horse here, go to the opera or theater, visit the many galleries for a memorable painting for your home, buy exquisite Zuni and Hope jewelry and buy Acoma and other pueblo pots. Take tours, gamble at the Camelrock or Cities of Gold Casinos not far distant, or just buy a Big Mac and go to a movie. Even people from Albuquerque spend weekends in Santa Fe "just to get away". It's like that in Santa Fe, a relaxing get-away.
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