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December 20, 2024
We thank all of the community that has contributed to our fundraiser. We are 56% towards our goal with 11 days left. THANK YOU
The Abiquiú News does a phenomenal job of keeping us, in this rural region, connected to each other and to the happenings of Northern New Mexico. It's easy to miss the news and the events in such a spread-out place without a traditional local newspaper. The Abiquiú News fills this role admirably, providing us all with a centralized, well-curated weekly selection of stories and announcements. The easy-to-access site is well augmented with social media updates throughout the week. I never feel like I've missed out on important community knowledge. The News is an essential community resource for all of us, and we have it good. ~ Zach Hively We encourage reader input and interaction. We want to hear from you. Have an article you’d like to submit, or something you think would be of interest? We want to hear from you. Email us! If you have the means we ask that you consider a paid subscription or a single donation in our year end fundraiser. All paid subscriptions and donations will be matched by NMLocal News up to $7500 and are earmarked for local coverage in our area. Click on Subscribe or Donate below or send a check into Abiquiu News, PO Box 1052, Abiquiu NM 87510
Thank you Contributors and Paid SubscribersWe are just over 31% towards our December goal of $7500. Each of these donations will be matched. Won't you add your name?
News and Features
Nearly 40,000 households in seven rural New Mexico school districts will receive high-speed home internet in coming months, following state grants from the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion’s Student Connect program. Read More
New Mexico health officials urged residents of the state Monday to get vaccinated for the flu, COVID-19 and RSV as people gather for winter holiday celebrations that can also spread infections. Read More
You may recall Jessica Rath’s June 7 article in the Abiquiu News about new plans being implemented by the Board of Trustees at Abiquiu’s Dar al Islam facility. The newly appointed director, Rafaat Ludin, spoke of Dar al Islam’s commitment to connecting with surrounding communities. One component of that plan was set into action recently when Dar al Islam sponsored the Abiquiu Studio Tour and hosted artists for the first time. Read More
In high desert rural communities fire departments worry about water. So, let’s talk about water. How much water do you need to put out a house fire? The long answer begins with “It depends” followed by a stream of qualifications, specifications, and calculations. The short answer is “A lot.” Read More
ABIQUIU – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Read More
In these times, when controversy is sure to claim our clicks and likes, I choose to be no different than everyone else. So here’s my hot take to stir things up: Canned cranberry sauce is the best cranberry sauce. Read More
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Santa Fe National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Read More
Windows 11 can be pretty annoying with all the notifications. Whether reminding you to finish setting up Windows, or that you have mail, you may not want to be pestered about things. If you want to spare yourself the reminders that you don’t need or want in the first place, then read THIS. Read More
Previous News and Features
A new chapter in the decade-long lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court over Rio Grande water is set to begin.
After a close, 5-4 ruling from the Supreme Court dashed a proposed deal to end the litigation, the federal government and states of Colorado, New Mexico and Texas have been ordered back to mediation, which begins Tuesday in Washington D.C. Read More
The Water Quality Control Commission voted 10-0 to protect portions of the Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Cimmaron, Pecos and Jemez river watersheds in the northern portion of the state. Read More
When I tried to get in touch with Colin for the Abiquiú News, I learned that Noble Hospitality, his hotel management company, is based in Manhattan. Oh dear! He’d be way too busy to talk to me, I feared. But a friendly note from Bridget McCombe, Colin’s partner, assured me that they’d find the time for a chat next time they’d be in Abiquiú. And she set me straight: they’re located in Manhattan, Kansas! Apparently, I’m not the only one to mix up Kansas and New York; Colin had a delightful story to share about just that. Read More
Deadline for applications has been extended to December 30
STEMarts Lab is currently taking applications from area high school students to participate in Google's Creative Coding Workshop beginning January 11 at UNM Taos HIVE. Applications are due by December 19, 2024 to be eligible. There are up to 12 spots available on a first come first served basis, there is no cost to participate. Read Moreabiquiunews.com/news-and-features/creative-coding-workshop-free-for-high-school-students-spaces-limited
Of all the marvels in the modern world, the greatest by far is that I met my first polar bear in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read More
This recipe came to mind recently when a friend asked me if I remembered drinking gluhwein with her many years ago at Chicago’s annual December Christchild Market. Indeed, I do remember. Read More
It's no secret that Apple's iPad line of tablets have amazing touch screens and quite functional virtual onscreen keyboards. Read More
To Abiquiu Postal CustomersDuring this holiday season, our office will receive a large amount of mail and packages each day. Due to the increased volume and limited storage space, we are unable to hold your items for any extended period of time. We kindly ask for your assistance during this busy online shopping season by picking up your packages as soon as possible. This will help us manage the influx of deliveries and ensure we don’t exceed the space capacity of the office
. Please keep in mind that parcels that are not picked up within 15 days will be returned to sender per postal policy. Packages can be picked up Monday thru Friday, 7 am to 12 noon/1pm to 4pm. Your prompt attention to regularly collecting your packages from our office will greatly aid in supporting smooth and efficient operations. We truly appreciate your help and understanding during this bustling time of year. Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season! Laura Velasquez, Abiquiu Postmaster Esther Adney, Lead Sales and Service Associate Holidays in Abiquiu
Christmas Sale at Jaye and Bill'sChristmas for us is about love...and the lights! Lots of lights!
This year we are opening our home for last minute shopping! We will be open on Sunday the 22nd and Monday the 23rd from 2-5:00. Come by and visit or maybe you'll find just the right last minute gift! We'll be serving bread pudding and, the fire will be burning brightly! The lights on the Christmas tree remind me to have hope and dreams in the New Year! County Road 142, House #1150 or call, 505-685-4159 We'll look forward to seeing you! 
So many computers... Looking for homes
BD Bondy
I’ve completed refurbishing 21 small form factor computers, which means, they are desktops but small ones. I have 2 mini computers, which are smaller than the SFF, about the size of the old Mac Mini, if you’re familiar with those. And I still have 3 laptops. I only have 6 monitors, so as far as complete computers, I have 6. I am short monitors, keyboards, and mice for the others. If you already have an older computer, then maybe you’d like to upgrade and keep your screen, keyboard and mouse? All the computers are Windows 11, current release 24H2. They are mostly all 8gb ram and 256gb solid state drives, NVMe, if that means anything to you. They are mostly 7th & 8th generation computers, so 6 or 7 years old. They are decent processors too, Core i3 for the most part running 4 cores at 3.9ghz. I’ve generally added memory, a hard drive, video adapter, and WiFi. As I had to purchase components to fix these computers, I’d like $20 for a computer, if you can afford that, if not, you can have it for free. I need to get rid of them as soon as I can, as they are just taking up space now. (Carol would like that too)
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We are also looking towards what comes next for the Abiquiu News. Abiquiu News is in its 12th year. We've grown, have a good readership and support base and want to see it continue once we retire. If you are interested in being part of this dialog email us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Abiquiu News needs you. If you are interested in providing local news for the Abiquiu News on a regular basis, drop us a line. Let's talk! If you have a story to tell, send it in. If you want, interview your friend, relative, teacher, co-worker. If you think it would be interesting, I bet other people would too. Give it a try and send something in to us. Carol Bondy For the BirdsBirder Birgitte spotted a pelican and snow geese on the Chama.
American White Pelicans migrate through New Mexico wintering in the Gulf of Mexico, California and Mexico. The American Pelican has an overall length of about 50–70", courtesy of the huge beak which measures 11.3–15.2" in males and 10.3–14.2" females. It has a wingspan of about 95–120".[9] The species also has the second-largest average wingspan of any North American bird, after the California condor. The snow geese are also in migration, heading down to Bosque del Apache where they will winter. 
Image Courtesy of Milo Nikolic, taken 2024 at Bosque del Apache
Scene Around TownSend us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
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Give the gift of Abiquiu this Holiday Season. Each purchase from our photographers at the Abiquiu Inn Exhibit supports the Abiquiu News.
Come see the photography that has been featured in the Abiquiu News. A portion of each image will support the Abiquiu News. Support the News and our photographers. Read Jessica Rath's article "The Art of Photography" about our photographers ~Carol 
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The Locals’ Picks Book List
Zach Hively Casa Urraca Press has created a place for locals in our area to recommend books to each other, and a place to find book suggestions with a personal touch.
Have a book to recommend? Send it to Zach at casaurracaltd@gmail.com – title, author, and the reason you suggest it.
The full Locals’ Picks list is available to view here on Bookshop. A purchase from Casa Urraca's link helps support independent bookstores. Abiquiu’s Casa Urraca Press earns a commission from every shopping trip that starts with the above Bookshop link—you can shop the entire Bookshop site in addition to the locals' picks. Plus, a percentage of every book (at least 10%) goes straight to independent bookstores. This is an opportunity to support small businesses with the same convenience as large online retailers. Abiquiu Book Club
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Donate Today EventsPlease remember, events will go in for a maximum of three Fridays before the event. Send text, word or publisher file and a separate image, please keep images below 1 mb and send to info@abiquiunews.com. Vertical PDFs or JPGs will be edited for space. Send by Wednesday Noon for inclusion in that Friday's News.
New Mexico Beaver Project is coming to Abiquiú! Chris Smith, Wildlife Program Director of WildEarth Guardians, and Reid Whittlesey, Restoration Director at Rio Grande Return, will be discussing how beavers can make New Mexico a more lush, resilient, hospitable, and productive place for people and wildlife.
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Friday and Saturday Bistro Dinner
December 20th and 21th Steamed Whole Artichoke with Truffle Aioli $8.50 Butternut Coconut Soup with shaved parmesan Bowl with Bread $12.50 Cup $6.50 Winter Salad Mix of baby chard, baby kale and arugula with blue cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and crisp apples, with balsamic honey vinaigrette Large $15.00 Small $8.00 Entree Pissaladiere 12” Pizza with caramelized onions, Kalamata olives, and anchovies light fresh mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil $20.00 Coconut Chicken Curry Chicken Breast braised with onions, coconut and curry, served with Basmati Rice homemade mango chutney and Naan $21.50 Pumpkin, Pecorino and Sage Ravioli served with light pecorino truffle cream sauce served with Winter Salad $23.00 Dessert Apple Crumble Tart made with honey crisp apples and topped with fresh whipped cream $8.50
Delicious Daily Specials
Monday Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Chile Country Gravy, seasonal Vegetables $16 Tuesday Shrimp Enchiladas, Blue and Yellow Corn Tortillas, Red, Green or Christmas Chile, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Pinto Beans, Shredded Romaine and Sour Cream, Jalapeno Garnish $19 Or Shrimp and Grits, New Mexico Style Creamy Sweet Corn Cheese Grits, Red Chile Shrimp, Fresh Jalapenos $19 Wednesday Spaghetti with Beef Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread $15 Thursday Chicken Pot Pie, Savory Classic, Chicken, Vegetables and a Creamy Sauce, Served with 2 House made Country Style Biscuits $16 Friday Trout Fish Fry, French Fries, Coleslaw, Remoulade Sauce, Fresh Lemons $18 add Clam Chowder $6 Saturday Roast Prime Rib au jus 12 oz cut, Horseradish Cream Sauce, Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetable $26 Sunday Fried Chicken with Spicy Maple Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables $20 
CometComet is a once in a lifetime astral event. This husky is a sun warmed sparkling snowball of stardust who glitters with love like a meteor shower of hearts. While comets are time capsules that tell us what conditions were like when the solar system was forming, our Comet’s condition upon arrival was in itself a time capsule of his life: he was found alone, dragging a massive chain behind him, telling us the story of a life lived on the edge of a small radius. Despite this past life, Comet’s eyes hold the light of a million distant galaxies, his spirit is a constellation of affection for all, and he’s ready to orbit around you as the center of his universe! This boy glimmers with the magic of Winter Solstice and reminds us that even in the darkest nights, there’s beauty, wonder, and the quiet assurance that the light will always return.
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
GingerGinger is the Eeyore of kittens. Yes, she has the expressive donkey ears, but she also is as quiet and thoughtful as the beloved donkey from Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood. Like Eeyore, she doesn’t demand the spotlight—but she’ll quietly fill your world with love if you give her the space to learn she can be safe and confident in the presence of people. Ginger is waiting for her Christopher Robin, someone who will see her for who she is: a sweet, gentle soul who just needs a little extra love to bloom. As Eeyore once said, “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” Ginger’s silver tabby brother Basil is also available for adoption, and we’d love to see this pair go together to help with their confidence!
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