This year will mark the 40th time that the Balloon Fiesta

has filled Albuquerque’s crystal blue skies!

The Balloon Fiesta is still the premier international ballooning event,
powered by the perfect October climate and a phenomenon called the
“Albuquerque Box,” (a combination of weather patterns and geographic
landscape, the box allows balloonists to control and even retrace their
adventure).

The place to be in October is at Balloon Fiesta Park. The 200 acres of
grass and booths will be filled with balloons and vendors selling everything
from traditional New Mexican food to Balloon memorabilia._

Each year balloon teams from around the world participate in the event and
news coverage originates from more than 50 countries. It has become the most
photographed event in the world.

CLICK HERE for event schedule.

Summer sizzles on the Plaza in Santa Fe. For years, locals and tourist flock to the Indian Market and Spanish Market but quickly becoming the highlight of the summer season is the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. Currently it is the largest folk art market in the world featuring artist from around the globe.

The two day event takes place on Museum Hill, featuring music, food and folk art from around the earth. It is a treat not only for the eyes but the senses. CLICK HERE for more information on more Santa Fe events.

One of my favorite things to do on Sundays is to sit on the Plaza in Santa Fe with a cup of my favorite coffee and my dog and take it all in; hardcore Santa Fe at her best. Green lawns, the overflowing, and flowering hanging baskets, old adobe buildings and older traditions all come together to delight my senses.

But on this Sunday it is the 4^th of July and Santa Fe has transformed herself into colors of Red, White & Blue for the annual Pancakes on the Plaza celebration raising money for charity. Locals and tourist come together where an estimated 30,000 pancakes are served followed by dancers and even a car show. CLICK HERE for more information on Santa Fe Events

59th Annual Traditional SPANISH MARKET

July 24 & 25, 2010

Santa Fe, NM – With the generous support of the Qwest Foundation, the rich Hispanic culture of northern New Mexico will be celebrated at the 59th Traditional Spanish Market, Saturday and Sunday, July 24 & 25, 2010 on the Santa Fe Plaza.

A popular event for residents and visitors alike, Spanish Market features handmade traditional arts by over 200 local Hispanic artists as well as continuous live music and dance, art demonstrations and regional foods. A separate youth exhibition area also features the work of some 100 emerging artists.

The Market provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy a taste of New Mexico’s vibrant Spanish culture, both past and present. Admission is free.

There are a lot of good reasons to live in Santa Fe. But one of my favorites is for the snow skiing and there are a lot of choices when doing so. An hour and a half from Santa Fe is Taos Ski Valley, and in 2 hours you can be at both Angel Fire Resort or Red River ski areas. But for us Santa Feans, Ski Santa Fe is just a 15 mile drive from the Plaza at Santa Fe boasting some of the best skiing in the Southwest. Just another way to enjoy Life in Santa Fe.