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Ten Thousand Waves - Whether you’re baby boomers still in love, high school sweethearts, or a visiting couple looking for a tryst under a spellbinding moon, this Japanese-themed mountain spa has been a romantic getaway since it opened in 1981. Ten Thousand Waves may no longer be exactly a secret, but its tucked-away location off Hyde Park Road, and the endless steps (lit by lanterns) you must climb to reach your destination, weave their magic. Try one of some twenty different massages, soak in private hot tub under the stars, or gaze into each others’ eyes over a light bite to eat. With...

Monday, February 11, 2008
by Tim French • SantaFe.com

The early Spaniards were drawn to the Canyon Road area by the Santa Fe River bottom, which offered irrigable land for their crops and pasture for their flocks; by a centuries-old Pueblo Indian trail, which provided a convenient passageway for mule trains and ox-drawn carretas; and by the community’s nearby main plaza and governmental offices, which offered protection from Indian attacks.

They established Canyon Road, about three quarters of a mile in length, from the most humble of beginnings—a prehistoric path of dirt and tiny houses of adobe but they imbued it with an enduring quality...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
by Jay W. Sharp

The American Planning Association (APA) has designated Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as one of 10 Great Streets for 2007 through APA's Great Places in America program. APA Great Places exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value.

“We are honored that Canyon Road has received this recognition,” Santa Fe Mayor David Coss said. “In the last century, Canyon Road has transitioned from a traditional Santa Fe neighborhood to a world-renowned center for artists and art lovers,” he added.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
by American Planning Association

In Santa Fe, democracy in action is not always pretty to watch – like sausages being made, as the saying goes. An example is the controversy over traffic calming.

Traffic calming, for the uninitiated, is the weird term for trying to persuade or force motorists to obey the speed limit on city streets while also watching out for other cars, bikes, runners, hikers, children and pets.

It has become a big issue here, as vehicle congestion increases. Leroy Pacheco, city traffic engineer, recently listed 22 streets that have taken action on traffic calming or are considering it. In June, the...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
by Richard B. Stolley • SantaFe.com