About Placitas
sk three Placitans what they like best about living in Placitas and
you may get six different answers. One will say it is being so far from
everything, another, being so
close to everything — and both will be right.

or some it is the
peacefulness, for others the proximity to hiking trails. Most will
mention the perfect weather, four distinct seasons without harsh
extremes. But almost everyone's answer will include something about the
views. Many homes look north toward the hills and mesas, all the way to
the Jemez range and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains north of Santa Fe.
thers face the mountain, that smooth yet imposing spine of the Sandias
which covers with snow in the winter. Some homes get both views. In
another pleasant paradox of Placitas life, these comforting views are
always the same, and yet they change constantly thanks to the sun's
evolving angles and the seasonal rebirth of high desert flowers and
shrubs.
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Applications for the 2009 Placitas Home Tour are currently being accepted.
If you are a interested in having a home considered for this unique event,
please click here
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Placitas Home Tour is still going strong! As fall blankets the rolling
mesas of Placitas and the leaves begin to change, the Placitas Home
Tour opens the doors of many custom homes to the public. Builders work
all year to prepare their homes for the show and attendees can expect
to see some of the most beautiful homes in New Mexico. This year's tour will feature brand new custom homes and offers hours of
enjoyment. You can expect to spend the better half of an afternoon on
the tour.
ince 2003 the
Placitas Home Tour has grown into an impressive event with over 6,000
visitors expected each year. This year’s Placitas Home Tour will be
better than ever, featuring a new collection of beautiful homes, a
gorgeous tour guide and hours of enjoyment in one of New Mexico's most enchanted communities.
2009 Tour tentatively scheduled for
September 27th, 28th and 29th
and
October 5th and 6th
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
To inquire about the 2009 home tour stop by La Puerta Real Estate Services in Placitas at
01 Ridge Court Placitas, NM or call 505-867-3388.
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