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The Thrifty Wintery Charms of Santa Fe – NY Times

January 11, 2010 By

Santa Fe, New mexico

SANTA FE has an international art scene, year-round celebrities and hotel rooms that go for up to $450 a night, so “affordable” may not be the first word that comes to mind in describing it. But with some creative choices and a willingness to stray from the plaza of postcard fame, it can be surprisingly easy on a budget. A couple on a three-day weekend can stay at immaculate adobe-style hotels, browse at world-class art galleries, tour historic churches, eat flavorful Southwestern cuisine, hike, ski and even soak in a private Japanese hot tub — all for under $500.

- from an interesting New York Times article on Santa Fe in winter.

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Frommer's Updates Taos, Santa Fe information

January 19, 2009 By

Here is the Jan 2009 update from Frommer’s, with information on Buffalo Thunder, Encantado, the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary, and more…

“Santa Fe often makes the news. Most recently, AARP The Magazinenamed it the fourth “healthiest town in the U.S.” The magazine cites low incidence of diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, attributed partly to a city-funded health campaign aimed at older residents. The magazine also praises the city’s many and varied outdoor activities, emphasis on healthy eating, and its arts programs.

…The upcoming few years will be prime time to visit Santa Fe, as the city will be celebrating its 400-year anniversary. Though still in the planning stages, the celebration will really get underway in October 2009, continuing into December 2010….”

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The Thrifty Wintry Charms of Santa Fe – New York Times

January 9, 2009 By

From today’s New York Times Travel section 

“….After New Year’s, holiday crowds are gone and prices drop before their summer ascent, making the cool months a delightful time to visit. Yes, at an elevation of 7,000 feet, Santa Fe gets cold on winter nights, and the average winter high is 40 degrees, but it’s almost always sunny, and the blue sky overhead intensifies the brightness of the ubiquitous turquoise and terra-cotta palette…..A couple on a three-day weekend can stay at immaculate adobe-style hotels, browse at world-class art galleries, tour historic churches, eat flavorful Southwestern cuisine, hike, ski and even soak in a private Japanese hot tub — all for under $500……”

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