Traditionally, on St. Patrick’s Day, thoughts of Green conjure up images of Shamrocks, Leprechauns, and even Green Beer. However, today may be the time to think of a “green-friendly” house. Currently in Albuquerque, there are 15 houses for sale that are eco-friendly. Prices range from $362,000 to $1,400,000–something for all budgets. For details on green homes, contact me today and…
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
For Albuquerque real estate information contact:
Ashley Drake Gephart, Associate Broker, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty
With Springtime just around the corner in Albuquerque, your thoughts may be turning to re-beautifying your yard while finding a way to save on this year’s water bill. Interested in learning how to convert your high water use landscaping to xeriscaping?
Claude Ceniceros, Xeriscape Incentive Inspector, will be on hand at the Cherry Hills Library on several Saturdays this Spring and Summer to explain xeriscaping principles, plant selection, design strategies, drip irrigation, and even How to Get a City Rebate.
So put some eXcitement in your yard in 2008!
For seminar schedules and more information, visit the Cherry Hills Library section of the Albuquerque Official City Website.
Albuquerque has some great neighborhoods that are very walkable, including UNM, Nob Hill, Old Town, and Downtown. You can get your own Neighborhood Walking Tour Guide and start walking! If you work in one of these areas, it is easy to find a home that would allow you to walk to work.
Bike
Albuquerque was named one of the “The 21 Best Cities for Cycling” in America by Bicycling Magazine in 2006. The city buses have bike racks so if biking is too far, you can combine the two and still reduce your impact. Albuquerque has some great biking trails for the outdoor enthisuast. Check out the Bike Map of Albuquerque.
Bus
ABQ Ride operates 148 buses and can even connect you to Rio Rancho via bus #151. Check out the schedule online and plan your route.
If you are downtown, you can hop on the D-ride for free! The buses loop around downtown and are hard to miss with a bright graphic wrap. Some of the spots you can hit are: Convention Center, City Hall, and the Main Library. Check it out here.
If you are a UNM student, you can ride the buses for free. Just make sure you get your Lobo Ride Pass sticker first! Lobo Ride Pass information.
The city also allows free parking downtown at any meter if you own a hybrid car and obtain a permit.
Let’s not forgot the old carpool! I remember my mother carpooling in the 70’s. Several sites have updated this with online computer matching, including carpoolconnect.com and erideshare.com.
Streetcars
None yet, but they are in development with plans for Fall of 2009. Read more on the cities website.
I was reading a great post that Sarah Peterson of SavePhoenix.org wrote about water conservation. Her article focuses on changes you can make in the bathroom that can have a huge impact on your water usage. Some of these changes are inexpensive, such as changing to low-flow shower heads. Even luxury bathrooms can be eco-friendly with tips for steam showers and infrared saunas.
In Albuquerque, if you switch to a low-flow or high-efficiency toilet, you may qualify for a rebate of $150-$200. For more information, visit Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA). Other services from ABCWUA include free water audits as well as rebates on other water usage items.
Green Tip: With the cooler temperatures in September water your lawn just twice a week.
Bathroom showers, toilets, and sinks account for approximately 75% of the water used in each American home. It is important for all of us to do more to save water, both to protect our world’s natural resources and to lower the economic impact of wasteful water usage. Click to continue
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Ashley Drake Gephart, Associate Broker, REALTOR®
9201 Montgomery Blvd., NE Suite 101 Albuquerque · NM 87111
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The cost is $550 for each segment or $2000 for all four segments if signed up in advanced.
The course will be presented at the University of New Mexico, with field trips and hands-on projects at various sites, communities and ecovillages around the city and state for the last two days of each Dimension.
If you are unable to attend the sessions, there will be an opening event for the public.
This talk will encourage environmentally responsible design and development.
September 8th 2007, 11am-1pm at the Auditorium at the UNM Conference Center, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
Suggested Donation is $5
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With Springtime just around the corner in Albuquerque, your thoughts may be turning to re-beautifying your yard while finding a way to save on this year’s water bill. Interested in learning how to convert your high water use landscaping to xeriscaping?
For seminar schedules and more information, visit the 
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