http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:52:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sonoma Ranch is a master-planned community in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sonoma Ranch is a large community comprised of several smaller neighborhoods. The community is home to the Sonoma Ranch Golf Course, which won a Best New Course nomination from Golf Digest in 2000 and holds a 3-1/2 star ranking in ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/sonoma-ranch-in-las-cruces/ Aldea de Santa Fe, on the northwest side of Santa Fe, was designed in part by world renowned architect and planner Andres Duany, one of the founding fathers of the movement know as New Urbanism. Andres was brought on to use neo-traditional planning concepts in creating Aldea de Santa Fe. The ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/aldea-de-santa-fe/ Sunrise Bluffs is a gated, 55-plus, manufactured home community located 30 minutes south of Albuquerque in the city of Belen, New Mexico. Learn more about the city of Belen here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belen,_New_Mexico There seems to be a stigma associated with manufactured homes, but in most cases these days they are just as ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/sunrise-bluffs-retirement-community/ A true hidden gem near Taos New Mexico. Lavishly landscaped by owner/Master Gardener, this property blends Asian and Southwestern influences to create an inspiring environment for rest and relaxation. A thriving demonstration garden winds through lush microclimates of perennials, mixed with vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and shrubs. A secluded corner with outdoor ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/taos-new-mexico-custom-home/ If you're looking for retirement real estate in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, be sure to take a look at Rainmakers Golf and Recreational Community. Located in Ruidoso at an elevation of 7,000 feet, you'll enjoy a true four season climate. Besides the picturesque scenery, the community is very well ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/rainmakers-golf-community/ Part II of the NewMexicoforBoomers.com interview with Doug Rietz. Read Part I. What is your best advice for someone who wants to move here? My advice is to do your research.  Scour the internet for information and opinions.  Join the various groups on the Duke City Fix and post questions about the ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/doug-rietz-moving-to-the-duke-city-part-2/ Part I of the NewMexicoforBoomers.com interview with Doug Rietz, the founder of the Moving to the Duke City Group on Duke City Fix. Background: - Born in Santa Fe New Mexico and raised in Albuquerque until age 16. - My family moved to the San Francisco Bay ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/doug-rietz-moving-to-the-duke-city-part-1/ Among the myriad of Albuquerque web sites, Duke City Fix stands out as one web site that anyone thinking of moving to Albuquerque should visit. Started in 2005, Duke City Fix is a living, breathing (current) look at the city. Volunteers who write regular columns run the site. Additionally, the site ... http://www.newmexicoforboomers.com/duke-city-fix/