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Santa Fe New Mexico
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Santa Fe ( or ; Tewa: Ogha Po'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and the seat of Santa Fe County. This area was occupied for at least several thousand years by indigenous peoples who built villages several hundred years ago on the current site of the city. It was known by the Tewa inhabitants as Ogha Po'oge ("White Shell Water Place"). The city of Santa Fe, founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, is the oldest city in the state and the oldest state capital city in the United States. Santa Fe (meaning "holy faith" in Spanish) had a population of 69,204 in 2012. It is the principal city of a Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Santa Fe County and is part of the larger Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Las Vegas combined statistical area. The city's full name as founded remains La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís ("The Royal Town of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi").

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I recommend this community to older friends and family because of the easily accessible routes and close proximity to medical and dental appointments. Many wonderful coffee shops and restaurants. Beautiful mountain views

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Now that everyone's getting older people need more help than others and I'm always willing to put my heart out to them. I've been in this field for about three years I love helping elderly people I get along with them so much.

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It is very expensive to live in Santa Fe.

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Santa Fe is a diverse community with many retirees. The beauty, culture, art and performance are beyond compare. Santa Fe the the surrounding areas have a vibrant music scene with multiple venues almost nightly. (not during the pandemic, however). People are generally friendly and very laid back. Whatever your interest, there are people who share it here. This is a very special place.

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I have had very little difficulty obtaining work and I am in my 60's. Employers seem to value the older worker.

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