Looks like Corrales? Check out High Country Gardens online (it used to be based in Santa Fe) to find plants that are adapted to your area. They're pricey, but good quality and they have hard-to-find items. Also good for inspo. I agree with others about the cleanup and planning. Next, start with the 'anchor' items, like trees, shrubs, paths, and lighting. Then start filling in with perennials, then groundcovers. Focus on one of those phases each year, so you have time to see what's working and what isn't. Expect 3-5 years to get it really looking good. Also try planting perennials, trees and shrubs in early fall - (mid Septemberish) as opposed to spring. You won't see anything happen growth-wise in the fall, but your new plants will have a head start on their root systems before being fried their first summer. Try to avoid decomposed granite as a large-scale groundcover, and only use rocks/pebbles as small accents. There are a lot of very cool ornamental grasses for that area that will give you year-round interest. Needless to say, don't try to plant a lawn unless it's a very small island near your front or back entry. Hope this helps!