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THE BUZZ - DESIGN LIBRARY
Two book reviews: "The New Adobe Home" and "Building Green - A Complete
How-To Guide to Alternative Building Methods"
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - SELECTING A COMMUNITY
Making the right choice of which community to reside in is a very material part
of the ultimate enjoyment of your home.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - SELECTING A BUILDER
The individual selected as your custom homebuilder will play an enormous role
in building your new home.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - PLANNING AND DESIGN
Determining what you want from a home should always be the opening consideration
before starting with new construction.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
Most new homes continue to utilize wood frame construction. Not all exterior walls
however, are designed the same.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - MEET THE EXPERTS
We present ten exceptional home building experts who service the
Las Cruces, NM and El Paso TX region.
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FEATURE HOME - CLASSIC NEW MEXICO HOMES
Wayne and Kiki Suggs of Classic New Mexico Homes got personal with clients
Mary and Bob Talamini when building their new home.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENT
Regardless of the price point of your home, the goal of having an energy efficient
home should be your highest priority.
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FEATURE HOME - BELLA VISTA HOMES
This Bella Vista home proves that building a house with plenty of character
can be achieved without breaking the bank.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - INSULATION AND ROOFING
Insulation is a key factor in the battle for energy conservation. It makes a
significant difference in heating and cooling expenses.
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FEATURE HOME - SOLEDAD CANYON EARTH BUILDERS
Soledad Canyon Earth Builders is known for environmentally friendly houses
with unique designs and custom details.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - WINDOWS
By taking a few considerations in the design phase, you can directly influence
the windows to be ordered for your home.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - DOORS
They contribute to the overall energy efficiency of a home and therefore are
an important facet of planning and design.
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FEATURE HOME - ICON HOMES
It is Icon Homes' creativity and personal attention to detail in each project
that wins the hearts of their clients.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - HEATING AND COOLING
HVAC systems are not only responsible for maintaining temperature, but also
keeping air fresh and free of organic compounds.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - FIREPLACES
Have warmth and ambience without loosing your airtight envelope by installing
a fireplace box tied into a direct vent pipe.
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FEATURE HOME - COYLE ASSOCIATES
The floorplan for the Chastine house and patio makes you want to pour yourself
a glass of wine and just enjoy the view.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - APPLIANCES
When selecting appliances, keep in mind the two costs. First is the purchase price
and second is the lifetome operating cost.
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FEATURE HOME - DESIGN ALLIANCE
Jeffery Huff of Design Alliance is the architect for an El Paso home that is a
combination of Spanish, Moorish and Mexican design.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - PRE-WIRING
Structured wiring prepares your home to handle today's, and more importantly,
tomorrow's home technology.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - LIGHTING
The quantity, placement, and type of lighting will have a lasting influence on
your energy consumption over the life of the home.
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FEATURE HOME - RC BAEZA & ASSOCIATES
A 17-month construction project by El Paso builder, R.C. Baeza was influenced
by Italian/Mediterranean architecture.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - SOLAR SYSTEMS
Think of a solar system as an appliance and its purpose is to provide a source
of energy other than purchased energy.
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FEATURE HOME - BIC HOMES
If your lot size is limited and your finances allow only a modest investment.
Let BIC build a home you'll be proud to own.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - BATHROOMS
When selecting fixtures, energy demand, water usage, and space need to be
considered in designing the the bathroom.
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FEATURE HOME - TRINITY HOMES
A modest yet enticing design built by Trinity Homes, features an open design
giving it the appearance of a much larger dwelling.
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - FLOORING
Selecting flooring isn't just about the looks. Flooring also plays a role in the
heating and cooling efficiency of your home.
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FEATURE HOME - SCHUELLER HOMES
A combination of signature style and the future of green building – Schueller
Homes started building this home in 2009.
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COMMUNITY - DOWNTOWN EL PASO RENAISSANCE
El Paso has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but El Paso is once again
reviving with a strong focus on the downtown area.
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LOCAL HEROS - GRACE FLIGHT OF AMERICA
Grace Flight New Mexico provides free air transportation in and around
New Mexico to meet healthcare and basic human needs.
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GREAT FINDS - HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Great gifts, gadgets and games for the whole family.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - YOGA
While no one knows exactly when Yoga began, those who practice the tradition
have a good idea of why it is still around.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
The words "minimally invasive' seem to be the current catch phrase that eases
our minds about a visit to the operating room.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Weight loss surgery may sound extreme, and indeed, it is the medical treatment
of an extreme health condition.
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BEAUTY - SKIN REPAIR
For many with skin damage, cosmetic repair and rejuvenation is sometimes the
only resort to healthy skin and self-confidence.
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OUT ON THE TOWN - COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GALA
The Take Flight for a Memorable Night Gala fundraiser benefitted the
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
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OUT ON THE TOWN - EL PASO MARIACHI FESTIVAL
The first ever El Paso International Mariachi Festival gala dinner was held at
the Camino Real on September 16.
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THE BUZZ - COOKING WEBSITES & BOOK REVIEW
Book: "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and three interesting Cooking Websites.
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WEEKEND GETAWAY - CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
Crested Butte, Colorado is a remote valley high in the Rocky Mountains – far from
big city lights and the hustle and bustle.
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LET'S GO OUT - LAS CRUCES JAZZ FESTIVAL
World-class photography exhibit - Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors
Embrace The World - at the Branigan Cultural Center.
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ENTERTAINING AT HOME - WINTER BUFFET
The entrées are the centerpieces of a buffet menu and we chose venison and
goose as the stars of our buffet table.
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WINE & SPIRITS - WINE DINNER AT 2900
The 2900 wine dinner held last May in El Paso was great. But first, we have to
get past the wine brand name. Enkidu.
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WINE & SPIRITS - WINE PAIRINGS
Restaurateur and wine retailer, Mark Heins, shares his choice of wines that pair
well with the holiday menu featured in this issue.
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CUISINES OF INDIA - HISTORY
If ever there was an area where a cuisine constantly evolved, India is it.
Indian cuisine has been around for thousands of years.
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CUISINES OF INDIA - CHUT-NEY (El Paso)
“I love food and I love cooking,” states Kushal Shetty, who along with wife
Asha owns Chut-ney restaurant in El Paso.
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CUISINES OF INDIA - TASTE OF INDIA (Las Cruces)
Taste of India, located across from New Mexico State University, was opened
four years ago by Vino Sharma.
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TRADITIONS - ARDOVINO'S AND CAPPETTO'S
Two of El Paso's best loved Italian restaurants are Ardovino's Desert Crossing
and Cappetto's Italian Restaurant.
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