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Santa Fe property values continue to rise, topping $6.2 billion dollars in the most recent report from the Santa Fe County assessor’s office.  Today’s estimated figure compares to $5.4 billion in 2006 and $3 billion in 1997.  The nearly 15% increase over last year’s figure is largely due to the construction of new homes, new subdivision lots, and the active appreciation in the real estate market.  Read more in today’s New Mexican.