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of charming small adobe homes. The nearly one
square mile community is the city’s original barrio
with a mix of modest and historic adobe homes
along quiet dirt lanes, often so narrow they are
limited to one-way car traffic.
The city’s strict historical zoning ordinances are
a big reason for today’s barrio charm. Behind the
traditional facades are Architectural Digest-wor-
thy interiors. Outside of the older area of the
Eastside is a mix of gated estates, condominiums,
and apartments. The Eastside also includes much
of the famous Canyon Road.
On our first morning, we strolled from our
adobe on the Eastside through the Barrio de
Analco Historic District, first settled by the Span-
ish in 1620 to our destination, Santa Fe’s plaza and
downtown. This neighborhood is the heart of the
city - blocks of winding streets featuring fascinat-

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