 El Dorado, a community eight miles southeast of Santa Fe, was a working ranch of 26,000 acres before it became a housing development in 1972. Currently, there are more than 2,700 homesites and 7,000 residents with a community center, swimming pool, tennis courts, recreation fields, stables, greenbelt areas, and a 4,000-acre hiking preserve. There is a shopping complex with grocery store, coffee shop, restaurants, beauty salon, drug store, gas station, and home furnishings. Plans are in the works for a movie theater, enlarged grocery store, and other retail outlets. The community also has its own private library.
The El Dorado Elementary School is consistently named among the top in the state. In addition, there is a private Montessori school within the community. Students from 7th grade and up are served by Capshaw Junior High or Capital High School.
Many who live here are artists, and the community holds an annual arts tour.
Fire protection is provided by a volunteer fire and rescue department. Most water comes from the community-owned company. There are a few private wells. Natural gas and electricity is provided by the Public Service Company of New Mexico. Some lots have propane.
Law enforcement is provided by the county. The El Dorado Community Improvement Association provides additional security.
Covenants maintain the integrity of the area. Homeowners dues are nominal, and paid annually. The diverse neighborhood with its mountain vistas appeals to those who enjoy the privacy of country-style living, close to town.
 
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Looking good is important when you want to make a great impression, whether for a job interview or a social function. The same is true of a home that is on the market. When the "For Sale" sign goes up in front of your home, it should be "dressed" for the occasion.
Since the first impression will be of the front of the house, a well-groomed exterior is crucial, from the landscaping to the paint. The interior of your home should be clean and tastefully decorated. Take care of any minor cosmetic repairs that are needed, such as cracked plaster or peeling paint. A sparkling kitchen and shiny bathrooms, clean windows, and the absence of clutter will help your home "show well". Keeping your home looking good at all times is hard work, especially if you have children and are packing for a move. However, the dividends are impressive, because a home that looks well cared for has an excellent chance of selling quickly and for the best price.
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Where is the world's longest spiral staircase?
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The White County Coal Mine in Carmi, Illinois has a spiral staircase that measures 1,103 feet and has 1,520 steps. |
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