Kathy - I live just north of Santa Fe in Tesuque - I will be happy to either e-mail or post a lot of ideas for you, but here are a few:

While we were building our house we most often stayed at the Inn on the Alameda, super friendly and helpful staff with a great buffet breakfast, wine and cheese in the afternoons & free parking and also at the Hotel Santa Fe, partly owned by the Picuris Pueblo. They have very reasonable rates on suites and a new building they call the Hacienda which is deluxe. The Inn of the Anasazi is very nice, but expensive. If you opt for that don't book the regular rooms (small & dark) - go up to deluxe or higher. Their restaurant is fabulous - one of the best in town.

Other good choices for restaurants - Geronimo for a splurge, La Casa Sena in a lovely courtyard, Pasquals for breakfast and/or dinner - they take reservations for dinner. We like El Farol on Canyon Rd. a lot (tapas, Spanish.) Tulips is off the beaten track, but has very creative food. Santacafe is very good - but best in summer when you can eat outside. Rio Chama has the best steaks, Maria's has the best margaritas & great enchiladas. For Italian, Julien's, Il Piatto and Andiamo are all good.

Will post some must-sees & dos next.
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Leslie