Retiring in Santa Fe: Your Golden Years in the Land of Enchantment

If you're looking for an ideal place to retire, Santa Fe needs to be at the top of your list for consideration!

Retiring in Santa Fe, New Mexico, you simply can't go wrong. It ranked as the third U.S. city by Conde Nast's 2011 Readers Choice awards and in US News Top 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012.

A Bit of Santa Fe History

As the country's oldest capital city, Santa Fe is infused with tremendous historic and cultural attractions. Not to mention, it's simply a beautiful place with temperate weather year-round. The elevation helps keep the gorgeous weather moderate.

Nicknamed the Sunshine State for good reason, New Mexico averages more than 280 days of sunshine annually. July is the hottest month, but never really breaks the triple digit mark. January is the coolest month of the year.

Santa Fe's Award-Winning Beauty

Santa Fe's surrounding countryside is breathtaking in its beauty. AARP Magazine named Santa Fe as one of the Top 15 places in the U.S. to retire, and essentially "reinvent yourself" to gain maximum enjoyment from those golden retirement years. In fact, the city continuously receives awards and accolades as a cultural mecca, a simply gorgeous locale surrounded by the splendor of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, one of the most striking ranges in the Rockies. Santa Fe has also been voted America's healthiest city by Organic Magazine in 2003. So retiring in Santa Fe makes extremely good sense on multiple levels.

Outdoor Recreation Beyond Compare

Santa Fe has a low crime rate. This peaceful, four century-old capital city brims over with outdoor activities and recreation opportunities, including world class tennis and golf. You'll also find great rock climbing, hiking, river rafting, bicycling, skiing, fishing and camping in and around Santa Fe. Active retirees love it here!

Health Care & Therapies

Known for its openness to both traditional and alternative healthcare options, you'll find doctors and practitioners of many modalities in no short supply in Santa Fe. There are a number of holistic, naturopathically inclined facilities which address the body/mind/spirit paradigm, as well as traditional doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals. Santa Fe also has many counseling and wellness centers.

Fine Art & Fine Dining in Unlimited Supply

It almost goes without saying that the city's art scene is beyond compare, attracting global visitors year-round. There are more than 20 performing arts organizations, over 200 art galleries, and a myriad of festivals take place in Santa Fe annually, such as  the Wine & Chile Fiesta, the Santa Fe Harvest Festival, Hot Air Balloon festivals across the state, and much more.

Native American artists and performers are a large part of the city's history, charm and cultural expression. You'll find many talented entertainers and performances in Santa Fe year-round, with specialties for almost any genre you enjoy.

Boasting over 200 restaurants, you'll never be at a loss for great dining if retiring in Santa Fe becomes your choice. Many consider retiring in Santa Fe the equivalent of moving to paradise on earth. You may just find that you agree!

Meet Susan Orth, a Real Estate Specialist on Retiring in Santa Fe!

When you're ready to make your move to Santa Fe, Real Estate Agent Susan Orth is ready, willing and able to help you find your dream retirement home. Give her a call at (505) 310-4133 to discuss your needs and gain more insight and information on retiring in Santa Fe. Whether you're seeking a luxury home or one with a great community feel - whatever your desires, Santa Fe holds the answer. Susan's extensive knowledge, her professionalism, and personalized attention to her clients make her an excellent resource for handling all your questions about retiring in Santa Fe.

This beautiful capital city of New Mexico, complete with all of its exciting opportunities is waiting to welcome you home!

If you are thinking about retiring in Santa Fe and buying or selling a home, give us a call at (505) 216-6688 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.