Barbara grew up in Aspen, but Santa Fe was where she and her family spent their vacations. She always knew she would return to Santa Fe to stay, and now has enjoyed living here for 18 years. She has lived in Mexico, Seattle, Chicago and Arizona, but finds that New Mexico offers the best combination of mountains, deserts, rivers, culture, art, people and blue skies.

Before real estate, Barbara studied wilderness leadership, went to art school, and...