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Save $9,000 through September 30— Great incentives on new floorplans at Windmill Ridge

Time is running out to capture $9,000 in savings off the listed prices of three exciting new home designs at Windmill Ridge in Rancho Viejo.

But hurry—to qualify, you must act before the end of the business day on Wednesday, September 30!

Homes at Rancho Viejo have never been a better value

New homes at Rancho Viejo have always been a great value ever since this scenic master planned community first opened some 10 years ago.

400 Realtors attend Annual event at Rancho Viejo

More than 400 members of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors and their guests shared an afternoon of fun and festivities at Rancho Viejo on Friday, September 11 during the organization’s Annual Realtor Picnic.

NEW! Three floorplans now available with introductory $9,000 incentives

There’s something new at Windmill Ridge in Rancho Viejo, and through September, you can be the first to own one of three exciting new home designs and receive a $9,000 price reduction!

Commuting just got easier— New Rail Runner stop near Rancho Viejo!

Rancho Viejo residents have a quicker and easier way to jump on the Rail Runner Express with the opening of a new station just minutes from Rancho Viejo.

Free Admission Saturday, July 18 to First Rancho Viejo Art and Craft Fair

Event to feature 40 artists and craftsmen

Arrive early to get the first pick of the thousands of interesting and affordable handmade treasures at the Rancho Viejo Art and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18!

Dozens of vendors will display an extensive array of unique art, gifts and collectibles that includes jewelry, glass, bronze, weaving, woodworking and custom cabinetry.

Set an appointment to pre-qualify on Saturday, April 18 for a new home at Rancho Viejo starting at $159,000!

You can save an additional two percent off the cost of historic low prices on a new home at Rancho Viejo if you make plans now to visit with a representative of SunCor Financial to pre-qualify on Saturday, April 18!

Interest rates are at an all-time low, and prices for new homes at Rancho Viejo are lower than they’ve been in years. Don’t miss this opportunity to get qualified for your loan and build the home you’ve always wanted at Rancho Viejo in 2009.

City bus service now serving Rancho Viejo - Get where you need to go on Santa Fe Trails

It’s now easier than ever to get where you need to go to or from Rancho Viejo because Santa Fe Trails Transit System (SFT), the city bus service that serves The City Different, has recently added a route that includes parts of Rancho Viejo.

There are new bus stops at Rancho Viejo Boulevard and Avenida del Sur, near the Institute of American Indian Arts, Richards Avenue at the corner of Dalton Pass, and at the intersection of Chili Line Road and Richards Avenue.

Help for First-Time Homebuyers

First time homebuyers in Santa Fe, New Mexico can get a 10% tax credit (up to $8000) if they buy a home between January 1 2009 and December 1, 2009.

Governor Bill Richardson announced the loan program, saying "Essentially, you're getting free money from the federal government."

Read more about it at the Santa Fe New Mexican or download a .pdf clipping of the article.

Construction of new elementary school continues at Rancho Viejo

Elementary school students who live within and near the master planned community of Rancho Viejo will be spending a lot less time getting to their classrooms in the fall semester of 2010. That’s because construction is continuing right on schedule for the opening of a new K-6 community school just a few blocks away from the Central Plaza in the heart of Rancho Viejo.

Remarkable savings now available on New homes in beautiful Rancho Viejo

Each home in the beautiful master planned community of Rancho Viejo is built by SunCor New Mexico, Inc. with an unwavering commitment to delivering quality and value.

As we invite you to explore the exceptional savings that are now possible in the cost of building 11 exciting new home designs, we also assure you that quality and value are still among the major advantages you can expect when buying a home at Rancho Viejo.

For a limited time, save up to $71,000 off the cost of building a new home on selected floorplans.

Build Your New Tierra Series Home For Savings up to $58,000 Below 2008 Prices!

Imagine building an energy efficient, nearly 2,000 square-foot new home complete with high ceilings, optional vigas and the floorings and fixtures that you've always wanted… in the scenic, open and convenient master planned community of Rancho Viejo… for only $239,000.

It's possible if you act now!

Two exciting home designs are available at remarkable prices—up to $58,000 below 2008 prices-for a limited time.

Rancho Viejo Broker Named to Realtor Board

This month, Patrick Thomas, the Qualifying Broker and Sales Manager for Rancho Viejo begins a three-year term as a board member of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors (SFAR).

Established in 1948, SFAR (www.sfar.com) is a not-for-profit trade association with 1,100 Realtor members representing a broad array of real estate professionals throughout the Santa Fe area.

“Serving our buyers is the most fulfilling part of my role at Rancho Viejo,” says Patrick. “It never stops being fun to help people find or design and build the perfect home for the lifestyle they want to live in our fabulous community. And I hope to bring insights that I have gained over the years to the SFAR Board of Directors.”

Two Exciting New Home Designs Now Available

Ceilings nearly 11-feet high with optional vigas in spacious great rooms are highlights of two exciting new home designs that are now available at Rancho Viejo. The Frontera and Espiritu are the latest additions to the popular Tierra Series of home designs, and flexibility in the plans can provide the exact options and layouts to match your lifestyle starting at $297,000.

SunCor New Mexico Donates Land for New Fire Station

A 3.75 acre parcel of land in Rancho Viejo will be the location for a new Santa Fe County fire station as soon as late 2009. The land, located on Rancho Viejo Blvd. near N.M. 14 and the Turquoise Trail Business Park, was donated to the County by master planned community developer SunCor New Mexico, Inc.

County Makes Plans for New Fire Station

From an article in the Santa Fe New Mexican: "Two measures approved by voters in the past two years mean residents in the southwestern part of Santa Fe County will soon have better fire protection."

Check out this PDF or See the article for more information.

Are you in the picture?

You could be one of the hundreds of guests whose pictures are posted in the Rancho Viejo Family Festival Photo Gallery taken at the opening of La Entrada this summer.

Click here to see pictures of Santa Feans enjoying BBQ, pony rides, roping lessons, face painting and games while celebrating the opening of the newest Village within Rancho Viejo.

Hundreds of people could be found strolling through a new model home complex with five fully decorated models throughout the day-long celebration.

Nearly 100 children received new helmets at a Bike Safety Rodeo presented by CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Regional Medical Center.

And dozens of children decorated get well cards for the patients at St. Vincent’s Regional Medical Center. Stop by the La Entrada model home complex at any time to give your children the opportunity to decorate pre-printed Get Well cards and bring cheer those in the hospital.

Plans Under Way for 11th Annual Rancho Viejo Run

This 5K and 10K race draws hundreds of participants who race along a course that weaves its way through the scenic Rancho Viejo community every August.

See pictures of the 10th Annual Rancho Viejo Run here. Both runners and walkers enjoy several miles of the paved trails, community parks and rolling landscape throughout Rancho Viejo with finish line and after-race festivities in the Central Plaza.

Proceeds from the event benefit The Academy for Technology and the Classics Charter School located within Rancho Viejo that provides education for children in grades 7–12.

To enter your name on a contact list to be notified when you can sign-up for the 2009 Rancho Viejo Run, go to tcrproductions.com.

Community school under construction at Rancho Viejo

A new K-6 community school is under construction just a few blocks away from the Central Plaza in the heart of Rancho Viejo. Scheduled to open for the fall semester of 2010, the school will initially host grades K-6 and will grow to K-8.

The Santa Fe Public School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in September.

This school will join a comprehensive array of academic options already available within Rancho Viejo, providing education for every level from pre-kindergarten through high school, and from Santa Fe Community College to the Institute of American Indian Arts.

La Entrada Family Festival at Rancho Viejo

Thanks to all that attended the La Entrada Family Festival at Rancho Viejo. Check out some of the photos!

SFAR Annual Realtor's Picnic

Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Location: Rancho Viejo Windmill Ridge Park
Time: 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Hosted by SFAR Affiliate Committee
Food, Drinks, Door Prizes, Fun for the Entire Family
Music by Strange Brew

Rancho Viejo de Santa Fe, Inc. is now SunCor New Mexico, Inc.

Santa Fe, NM – A New Mexico builder that has spent its first 10 years in Santa Fe doing business as Rancho Viejo de Santa Fe, Inc. is entering 2008 doing business under a new name: SunCor New Mexico, Inc.

The name change reflects a growing commitment that company leadership is making to doing business throughout New Mexico.

“When we started the company, our vision was to create a master planned community in Santa Fe County and not expand beyond our project at Rancho Viejo,” said Isaac Pino, president of SunCor New Mexico, Inc.

“During the past several years, as we have been successful in the Santa Fe area, we have been invited to explore other opportunities throughout New Mexico,” Pino added. “Today, we are also looking into projects in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and other areas of the state. As such, we felt that it made sense to proceed with business using a name that would be identified with the entire state and not only Santa Fe.”

SunCor New Mexico, Inc. Completes First Solar Home in Rancho Viejo Community

Santa Fe, NM – A New Mexico builder is sowing the seeds of technology that will make adding solar heating and cooling options to new home construction easier and more cost effective than ever.

SunCor New Mexico, Inc., the residential home builder developing the 10,000 acre Rancho Viejo community just south of Santa Fe, is creating new solar options for homebuyers who desire to take advantage of cost savings and federal tax credits.

The south side Santa Fe community developer recently completed construction of a new house with a solar heating and cooling option that is as easy for buyers to choose as the color of carpet.

“We are committed to being at the front end of what could become a solar revolution at Rancho Viejo,” said Isaac Pino, president of SunCor New Mexico, Inc. “For the first time in New Mexico, a major developer is making solar power an option that’s as easy to order as fixtures, flooring or a two-car garage.”