Hillary Welles
Hillary Welles holds an MA in Shakespeare Studies from the University of Birmingham, England, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Smith College. After spending six years as a professional violinist and violin teacher, she reconnected with her passion for writing in 2000. Since then, she has ghostwritten numerous books, manuscripts, and articles. She also serves as a book consultant and editor. She is coauthor of The Female Power Within, There is No Prince, and How to Be Cherished, all published by LifeWorks Books, and the forthcoming Be, Heal, Live: From Crisis to Clarity, published by Seven Petals Press.
Where to Meet Your Next Honey
by Hillary Welles • SantaFe.com
Jan 13, 2010
You know the drill: Go out with your single friends, have one too many margaritas, end up giving the person you’ve been dirty dancing with all night your phone number, wake up the next morning with a headache and a vague recollection of a slobbery kiss, and dodge the phone for the next two weeks. But isn’t there a better way to meet the love of your life?
Santa Fe Secrets
Little-Known Historical Sites in the City Different
by Hillary Welles • SantaFe.com
Jan 1, 2010
In a popular tourist destination like Santa Fe, there’s more than enough information on the hot spots. Everyone knows they should visit the O’Keeffe museum, the Plaza, and Canyon Road. But if you’re like me, when traveling you’re drawn to the offbeat and little-known—the slightly bizarre sights that really define a place.
Railyard Parks Q&A
by Hillary Welles • SantaFe.com
Jul 9, 2008
How big is the parks project?
A total of 12 acres includes 10 acres of parkland bordered by Cerrillos Road, Guadalupe Street, and Paseo de Peralta, plus a walk-bike trail system and three additional parks behind the new Farmer’s Market building on Paseo de Peralta, including the Railyard Plaza and two small “pocket parks.”
Who is behind the parks project?
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) in conjunction with the City of Santa Fe. The contractor is Star Construction, Inc. of Albuquerque.
How did it all begin?
In 1995, TPL facilitated the City of Santa Fe’s purchase of the 50-acre Railyard area for the community. Use of the...
The Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza
by Hillary Welles • SantaFe.com
Jul 9, 2008
I’ve lived in Santa Fe for nearly 11 years now; I can’t begin to count the times I have driven past the urban wasteland along Cerrillos Road and Guadalupe Street and wondered when, and if, the space would finally be put to good use. Happily, the time has arrived. Yet, despite driving past the Railyard district several times a week, I still had no idea of the scope and vision of the Railyard Park and Plaza until I was given a semi-private tour of the development scene with Brian Drypolcher, Program Director for The Trust for Public Land.
Along with Mary Corcoran, SantaFe.com editor, I donned a hard hat on a hot Santa Fe afternoon and was immediately engrossed in Drypolcher’s...
