The Real Santa Fe
Introducing The Real Santa Fe Podcast— (formerly I Love New Mexico) a fresh take focused on the stories, voices, and vibrant community of Santa Fe. Expect the same warmth, spirit, and deep appreciation for New Mexico, now told through the lens of the people who live, work, and create in The City Different. Hosted by Bunny Terry.
Episodes
220 episodes
Dracula Comes to Santa Fe: Inside the Playhouse’s Bold New Take on a Classic
In this episode, Bunny welcomes Ella Raymont and Geoffrey Pomey, two of the stars from the Santa Fe Playhouse’s upcoming Dracula. They share their Santa Fe stories, the alchemy of an ensemble cast, and what it’s like to b...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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26:45
Scooping Happiness in Santa Fe: Hello Sweet Cream’s Ryan VanderGiesen
Bunny sits down with Ryan VanderGiesen, founder of Hello Sweet Cream, the artisanal ice cream shop winning hearts from Eldorado to CHOMP. Ryan shares his leap from a Fortune 35 corporate role to “phase two” in Santa ...
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Season 1
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30:10
Santa Fe Style, Your Way: Three Roots on Designs That Feel Like Home
Bunny sits down with Thea Mason and Trish Spencer, two of the three owners of Three Roots Designs, to talk about the Santa Fe magic that turns houses into soulful, lived-in homes. They share their paths to Santa Fe, why our...
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29:00
Santa Fe Food Scene with James Beard Award Winner Cheryl Alters Jamison
Join host Bunny Terry on The Real Santa Fe as she sits down with Cheryl Alters Jamison—James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and Santa Fe food authority—to explore what makes Santa Fe one of America’s top foodie destinations...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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36:01
Wine, Chile & Pure Santa Fe: Inside the 2025 Wine & Chile Fiesta with Mary Hallahan
Santa Fe’s most delicious week is here. In this episode of The Real Santa Fe, host Bunny Terry sits down with Mary Hallahan, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, to share how a one-day tasting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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33:58
Finding Home in Eldorado: Julie Hill & the 33rd Annual Studio Tour
When Julie Hill and her husband moved from Oregon to Santa Fe, they were searching for space, beauty, and community—and they found it all in Eldorado. In this episode of The Real Santa Fe Show, Julie shares how she instantly connected ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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26:57
Bunny's Santa Fe Story: From Dreams to Diagnosis
In this heartfelt episode of The Real Santa Fe Show, the tables are turned as producer (and daughter) Johanna Medina interviews host Bunny Terry about her own journey to The City Different. Bunny shares how a childhood dream led her to take a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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33:34
From Coffeehouse to Casa: Adam & Christy Parent’s Journey from RV Life to Santa Fe Roots
What happens when you sell your restaurant, pack your four kids into an RV, and set off to chase adventure across the country? For Adam and Christy Parent, that bold leap led them straight to Santa Fe, where they discovered a welcoming communit...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:17
On Track in Santa Fe: Ben Martinez and the Magic of Sky Railway
This week on The Real Santa Fe Show, Bunny sits down with Ben Martinez, a lifelong Santa Fean whose career path is anything but ordinary. Ben started out bartending on the Plaza, then joined Sky Railway as a server, and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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38:52
Burning Gloom, Building Community – Zozobra & the FS2 Story with Eric Griego
Step inside one of Santa Fe’s most iconic traditions with lifelong local and FS2 Supply Co. co-owner, Eric Griego. In this episode of Real Santa Fe, Eric shares his journey from growing up in the City Different to becoming a key...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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19:30
Inside Indian Market: Art, Identity & Legacy with Nocona Burgess
The Santa Fe Indian Market is more than an art show—it's a cultural phenomenon 103 years in the making. In this special episode, Bunny Terry sits down with acclaimed Comanche painter Nocona Burgess to explore the heart and soul of this i...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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30:04
Inside the Jean Cocteau: Santa Fe’s Most Creative Space
What happens when an iconic Santa Fe cinema, a world-famous fantasy author, and a passionate team of creatives join forces to reimagine what community entertainment looks like?In this episode of The Real Santa Fe, Bunny Terry si...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:40
A Love Letter to Santa Fe, Served on a Plate: Greg Zoch
In this deliciously heartfelt episode of The Real Santa Fe, Bunny sits down with producer and director Greg Zoch of Windmill Winds Entertainment—creator of Santa Fe Foods, a docuseries spotlighting some of the most iconic rest...
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31:12
Why Santa Fe Just Beat Charleston: What Makes the #1 U.S. Travel Destination So Special
Santa Fe just topped Travel + Leisure’s list as the #1 travel destination in the U.S. — and we’re not surprised. In this episode, Bunny and Johanna dive into what makes Santa Fe so magical, from the tricultural history and vibra...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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30:30
Behind the Curtain: Santa Fe Playhouse's 'Something Rotten' (Dakotah Lopez & Christian Libonati)
Join us on the Real Santa Fe podcast as we dive into the vibrant world of theater with Dakotah Lopez and Christian Libonati, stars of the Santa Fe Playhouse's production of "Something Rotten." Discover the rich history of the Playhouse, the com...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:14
Inside Santa Fe’s Art Soul with Kristen Griego of Legends of the West
Santa Fe may be small, but it’s the third-largest art market in the U.S. Bunny sits down with Kristen Griego—native Santa Fean, second-generation gallerist, and owner of Legends of the West Fine Art (202 E Water St.)—to explore wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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23:09
The Ultimate Santa Fe Reading List: The Best Books About (and from) Santa Fe You’ll Love
If you’re craving a deeper connection to Santa Fe—or just looking for the perfect summer read—this episode of The Real Santa Fe podcast is your guide. Join Bunny as she dives into her favorite books about, set in, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:23
Listening Close, Living Well: Owen Lipstein on Stories, Santa Fe, and the Power of Paying Attention
Owen Lipstein has interviewed icons like Liz Gilbert and Cyndi Lauper. He’s run national magazines, launched Shakespeare festivals on the Hudson, and now he’s doing something just as ambitious—capturing the heart of Santa Fe one story at a time...
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Episode 15
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27:53
Creative Trespasser, Santa Fe Convert: Tania Katan on Art, Seasons & Saying Yes to Weird
Author, playwright, public speaker, and part-time Santa Fean Tania Katan joins us to talk about why she fell head over heels for New Mexico—and what it means to be an artist in a place that practically begs you to slow down, show up, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:24
Living Like a Local with Jerard Vigil of Vigilante Guides
In this episode of The Real Santa Fe, Bunny welcomes back a truly unforgettable guest—Jerard Vigil, founder of Vigilante Guides and a 12th-generation New Mexican whose family roots trace all the way back to 1598. Born and...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:05
Why Santa Fe Feels Like Home: A Conversation with Craig Cunningham
Craig Cunningham has lived and worked all over the world—from Boston to Beijing, luxury hotels to marketing boardrooms—but nothing captured his heart like Santa Fe. In this episode, Bunny sits down with her friend and teammate Craig to explore ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:02
From Ranch to Ribeye: Chef Kathleen Crook’s Wild Ride to Culinary Stardom
In this episode of The Real Santa Fe, Bunny sits down with one of Santa Fe’s most beloved chefs — and one of her dearest friends — Kathleen “Kat” Crook, executive chef and owner of Market Steer Steakhouse. Recently named ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:44
Santa Fe for Families: What to Do, Where to Eat, and How to Build Community with Meghan Montelibano Gorman @santafam
If you’re raising kids in Santa Fe—or even just visiting with little ones—this episode is for you! Bunny catches up with Meghan Montelibano Gorman of @santafam to talk about all the best kid-friendly events, hidden gems, and places to eat with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:24
Anne Hillerman Returns: Santa Fe Stories, Dark Winds, and Real-Life Mysteries
In this special episode of The Real Santa Fe podcast, Bunny Terry sits down with New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman to discuss her latest gripping novel, Shadow of the Solstice, the newest installme...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:48
Sculpting the Spirit of Santa Fe: Inside the Art with Star York
In this episode of The Real Santa Fe, Bunny Terry sits down once again with renowned bronze sculptor Star Liana York — a true icon in Santa Fe’s art world. From her early days cutting wooden animal shapes in her father’s basement to be...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:39
