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November 24, 2023
Weekly WeatherIn GratitudeWe thank Inside Our Recovery for their sponsorship. Inside Out provides much needed support for people in our community in extreme need. Consider them in your end of season giving.
We thank Food Depot for renewing their sponsorship and to the community member whose generosity helped make this possible. Inside Out RecoveryThrough a multi-faceted approach implementing peer support, we are able to serve many in the community who are completely indigent and many homeless as well, with extreme weather sleeping bags, warm meals, clothing, peer support, resource referrals and groups. The people that we serve are in crisis, and their needs are extremely emergent. Winter months are critical as many have nowhere to sleep, literally living outside on the street. We serve hot breakfast and lunch and hand out food bags as well. We offer clothing, hygiene kits, groups that offer trauma curriculums, life skills, conflict resolution and computer literacy. We also offer a mail service so that people who are homeless can get their notifications and correspondence regarding benefits, etc. and a computer lab for people to apply for jobs, housing and benefits. We assist people with Medicaid enrollment and also teach them how to use the computer if they do not know how.
We work with people to get into detox if this is necessary, as well as rehab and medically assisted treatment. Some of the people that we serve are not addicts, and this includes many of our elderly clients. Due to the fact that we are a low barrier service provider, with no appointment, fees or qualifications for service required, we receive many self-referrals, court referrals, and referrals from other organizations. We also operate a Street Outreach program to reach those who are living on the streets and behind buildings. The successes that we see are due to the peer support that people receive when they come in to Inside Out for services. Our employees are all peers in recovery with extensive training to assist with the needs that are presented. They are living examples from the community that recovery is possible! Our services are offered in English and Spanish and we operate from a position of doing with, not for. We believe that people acquire dignity when they have choice. Learn more about our work at Inside Outside Recovery The Food DepotThe holidays are a time to create memories with loved ones around the family table. However, for many of our New Mexico neighbors, a warm meal is not an easy reality. In Rio Arriba County, 1 in 7 people experiences food insecurity. Almost 2,000 are children. The challenge of accessing fresh and nutritious food for those in rural areas and the consistently high prices of food and basic necessities means more seniors, families, and individuals must make difficult choices of where to flex their budget.
The Food Depot, Northern New Mexico’s Food Bank, has been providing healthy groceries to communities since 1994. Serving Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and six other counties, The Food Depot works to create accessible, no-cost food options for our neighbors. Each month, The Food Depot’s trucks deliver fresh produce, dairy, protein, and pantry staples to Mobile Food Pantries in Abiquiu, Gallina, and El Rito. Valued partner agencies in the area include nonprofits like Luciente, who provide food to public schools in Abiquiu. Casita de Comida, a new no-cost, full choice market in Española, is a brand new opportunity for anyone in the Rio Arriba area. The Food Depot’s services continue to expand to bring the joy of a full table to families in your community. You are invited to join the food security movement. Your generosity today will bring even more healthy food to your neighbors. Time volunteering at Casita de Comida or The Food Depot warehouse will bring joy to your life and others. Supporting The Food Depot means supporting a hunger-relief network of more than 75 nonprofit partner organizations distributing food at 150 locations in nine counties. The Food Depot’s opportunity to access donated food and food in bulk allows every dollar donated to provide up to four meals to our neighbors. Learn more about the impact of your gift at www.thefooddepot.org. Thank you Contributors and Paid Subscribers:John F
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NewsUSDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in backyard flock in San Juan CountyALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Samples from the flock have been tested by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s (NMDA) Veterinarian Diagnostic Services (VDS) Division in Albuquerque, as well as the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Thirteen of 14 chickens from the flock have died. State officials quarantined the affected premises. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the public health risk associated with these avian influenza detections in birds remains low. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution. Anyone involved with poultry production – from the small backyard to the large commercial producer – should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. APHIS has materials about biosecurity, including videos, checklists and a toolkit available on its Defend the Flock Resource Center website. All cases in commercial and backyard flocks will be listed on the APHIS website. In addition to practicing good biosecurity, all bird owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds. New Mexico bird owners should immediately report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the New Mexico State Veterinarian at 505-841-6161 or 505-414-2811, or call the USDA at 866-536-7593. The local USDA office may be reached at 505-313-8050. The New Mexico Livestock Board website offers information about import permits for shipments coming to New Mexico originating in HPAI-impacted states. APHIS urges producers to consider bringing birds indoors when possible to further prevent exposures. Additional information on biosecurity for backyard flocks can be found on the APHIS Avian Health website. UA Local 412 and Northern NM Workforce Integration Network launch WIN Mobile Training Unit at Northern New Mexico College Nov. 28Three-week training sessions will provide apprenticeship readiness for un- and under-employed adults
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is pleased to host the unveiling of the UA Local 412 Plumbers and Pipefitters and Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN) Mobile Training Unit from 1 – 3:30 p.m. November 28, 2023. The public is invited to come tour this innovative mobile classroom and see the first class of students actively involved with hands-on training, demonstrations of class materials and activities and enjoy networking opportunities with industry professionals. “The WIN Mobile Unit is yet another example of Northern's commitment to creating career pathways for people in our communities across Northern New Mexico, and we are excited to launch this innovative initiative to meet students where they are and support their success," said NNMC President Hector Balderas. "With strengthened partnerships like ours with Union 412, and our faculty's dedication to making Northern the premier educational destination for career technical trades, we look forward to growing even more opportunities for students to find the careers they want right here at home." Speakers at the launch will include Sarita Nair, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Raymond Boyd, National Director of Education & Training for the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA), Monica Abeita, Executive Director of the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District and NNMC President Hector Balderas. State Treasurer Laura Montoya, State Rep. Joseph Sanchez (D – District 40) and State Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D – District 28) will be in attendance. The WIN Mobile Training Unit, owned and operated by UA Local 412, is designed to bring training opportunities in the skilled trades to Northern New Mexico, with a focus on apprenticeship readiness and full-time employment. It will travel around seven North-Central New Mexico counties (Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos) for the next two years, bringing Skilled Trades Camps directly to rural and tribal communities. The handicap-accessible 38-foot Winnebago can seat 10 students, who will participate in three-week, 120-hour Skilled Trade Camps. The first camp will provide certifications in (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, Ladder Training, Confined Space Training, Lock Out Tag Out and Sexual Harassment Training. In addition to the certifications, the coursework includes hands-on activities such as soldering and rigging and the use of virtual reality goggles to practice job skills like trenching and welding. The camps are designed to prepare participants for direct entry into 13 different trades unions. Upcoming Skilled Trade Camps throughout the North-Central region will be similarly structured, but specific training will be adjusted based on a community needs assessment. The assessment will also determine whether the unit remains onsite three or six weeks. Journeyman test preparation will also be offered to communities in need of it. “We’re excited to see what this can bring to rural and tribal communities of the region. We have a lot of resources in the metro areas, but we’re able to take this first ever of its kind mobile classroom and meet people where they’re at,” said Joan Baker, Local 412 Director of Outreach & Grants Manager. “The North-Central region is vast and rural and we need to let those smaller communities know that we are here and that there is opportunity for them.” The WIN mobile unit is one element of the WIN (https://www.nnm-win.com/; https://www.facebook.com/nnm.WIN) grant awarded to the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District, the Regional Development Corporation and Santa Fe Community College through the $6.4 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). NNMC, Luna Community College, UNM-Los Alamos and UNM-Taos are offering training, certification and degree programs for WIN participants. The grant’s objective is to transform and diversify the regional economy by building a robust workforce in the key areas of healthcare and skilled trades, leading to increased equity and more high-paying jobs. WIN is open to unemployed or underemployed adults or adults looking to skill up and get a good paying job with benefits. With the help of navigators, the WIN program provides wraparound services to remove obstacles to participants completing certification, which can range from helping participants find childcare or providing gas cards to help them get to class to introducing them to the registrar’s office so they can enroll in classes. The program is also developing industry partners to ensure participants have options for high-paying jobs upon completion. Northern began offering WIN classes in Fall 2023 with an OSHA 10 certification class (part of the Electrical Trades certification). Additional electrical classes may be offered during the second 8-week term Spring Semester. A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class will be offered Spring semester (second 8-week term). For information on registering for the classes, contact Adult Education Director Cecilia Romero at 505-747-2198. For information about the programs, contact Technical Trades Chair Frank Loera at 575-581-4108 or Nursing and Health Sciences Chair Ellen Trabka at 505-747-2209. UA Local 412 and NNMC have been collaborating on additional ways to support instruction and increase plumbing and pipefitting career opportunities for New Mexico communities. They recently agreed to establish a joint educational venture and articulation agreement to offer an Associate’s Degree and a Certificate Program in Technical Trades (Plumbing) to participants of the UA Local 412 Apprenticeship Program. As part of this educational collaboration, UA Local 412 has agreed to make strategic investments in equipment, facilities renovations and other campus infrastructure improvements at Northern to benefit programs served by the educational collaborative. Pres. Balderas and UA Local 412 Business Manager Courtenay Eichhorst will sign the MOU during the launch. You can register for the WIN Mobile Training Unit Unveiling at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-the-ua-local-412-and-win-project-mobile-training-unit-tickets-744479617577?aff=oddtdtcreator. Details: WIN Mobile Training Unit Unveiling 1 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 Northern New Mexico College/Center for the Arts (CFA) 921 North Paseo De Onate, Española, NM Speakers: Raymond Boyd, National Director of Education & Training for the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada Hector Balderas, President of Northern New Mexico College Courtenay Eichhorst, Business Manager of UA Local 412 / President of the New Mexico Building & Construction Trades Council Sarita Nair, Secretary of New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Camilla Bustamante, PhD, WIN Project Director Monica Abeita, Executive Director, North Central New Mexico Economic Development District All photos courtesy of UA Local 412 Each year we list all the local nonprofit organizations on the day after Thanksgiving. These organizations serve our communities 365 days of the year. If you are able to make a holiday or year end donation, consider giving local.
The Abiquiú Arts Council is an organization of individuals who are passionate about the arts in all of its forms and expressions. Our mission is to encourage artists of all ages through education and the promotion of events. To that end, we work tirelessly to organize the annual studio tour and strive to give artists opportunities to perform and show their work throughout the year. We sponsor workshops and support art education in our schools. We partner with other area non-profits so that, together, we can support our vibrant community.
To support our efforts by donating online, click here. Checks can be sent to Abiquiú Arts Council, PO Box 906, Abiquiú, NM 87510. To practice and promote responsible land stewardship.
The Chama Peak Land Alliance is a diverse group of conservation-minded land stewards committed to embracing, practicing, and sharing responsible land, water and wildlife stewardship in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico for the benefit of our cultural heritage and for generations to come. Donate online Go to online to CVA to donate to specific programs or to support all of our work in 2024. We are working on Spring youth and adult programs, Missoula Children’s Theatre, summer camps, the Chama Valley Art Festival, and much more! Every donation will makes a difference within the community watershed sustaining everything we do.
Visit our website, get on our mailing list, chamavalleyarts.org, follow us on Facebook and instagram, @chamavalleyarts, or write to us at info@chamavalleyarts.org to get involved. Chama Valley Arts, PO Box 95 Chama NM 87520. Deepest gratitude for your support Consider donating to the El Rito Arts Foundation! Funds we receive support local arts events, workshops, after school art programs and art supplies for teachers. Our mission is to support and nurture the art community of the El Rito area. In 2023 we sponsored the El Rito Arts Festival which included a Mercado and Studio Tour. Grants we received provided funding to Northern Youth Project, Mesa Vista Public Schools, Abiquiu Library youth film class, and more. On the horizon: Community Ceramics Lab, El Rito Movie Night, and 2024 El Rito Arts Festival.
DONATE HERE or Mail a check: ERAA, PO Box 143, El Rito NM. 87530 Grassroots efforts began this library 37 years ago in a one room space. From this humble beginning we became a NM accredited library filled with an outstanding collection of some 16,000 books, DVDs, and archives.
Our finances, like those of many independent libraries in rural New Mexico, are often in crisis mode. We are a non-profit 501 (c) 3 with no tax monies from a city government for support. We depend on our committed patrons, supportive foundations, and input from our NM Legislature to keep us going. PLEASE help us promote life-long learning and the freedom to explore ideas and strategies for a sustainable future for us all. Donate online or send a check to El Rito Library, PO Box 5, El Rito NM 87530 Join us for Giving Tuesday! Española Humane has kept pets and people united for over 30 years. With 6,500 free spay/neuter procedures yearly and vital vaccines, we bring more love per paw. Your donation makes a difference! All gifts doubled up to $325,000 till November's end. Empower us to transform lives – donate, adopt, volunteer! Your support shelters, nurtures, and finds loving homes for animals in need. Visit www.espanolahumane.org or Espanola Humane at 108 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM, 87532. Together, let's create brighter tomorrows for those who need our love most. Be part of our mission this Giving Tuesday!
All donations through November will be doublematched, up to $325k Donate online or send a check to Espanola Humane, PO Box , Espanola, NM Our vision is simple: Healthy, hunger-free communities in Northern New Mexico. We work toward that vision by engaging a network of partners to develop solutions to create a hunger-free New Mexico.
Supporting The Food Depot means supporting a hunger-relief network of more than 75 nonprofit partner organizations distributing food at 150 locations in nine counties. The Food Depot’s opportunity to access donated food and food in bulk allows every dollar donated to provide up to four meals to our neighbors. Learn more about the impact of your gift at www.thefooddepot.org. Make a donation online or send a check to: The Food Depot, 1222 A Siler Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 Gifts that keep on Giving: Support the O’Keeffe this #GivingTuesday
Your support makes our work possible – from presenting our collection to thousands of visitors from around the world, to creating programs that inspire young and old. We hope you’ll make a gift to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum this #GivingTuesday. Whether it’s donating to our Annual Fund, gifting a membership, or signing up for an online program, your gift makes a meaningful impact on the O’Keeffe community beyond one day. Visit www.gokm.org for the ways you can support the O’Keeffe this giving season. This year, #GivingTuesday is on November 28. If you, your family, church, or workplace want to make an impact this year, please think of Ghost Ranch.
We depend on our passionate donors to continue providing life-changing experiences at Ghost Ranch and to keep this beautiful land accessible to the public. Get started at https://www.ghostranch.org/how-to-help/donate/donate-now Horseshoe Canyon Rescue Ranch in Youngsville provides shelter, love, care and rehabilitation for abused and neglected horses, donkeys, dogs and cats. Learn more online https://www.horseshoecanyonrescueranch.org/
Go online to make a donation or send a check to Horseshoe Canyon Rescue Ranch c/o Mike and Tina Kleckner P.O. Box 125 Youngsville, NM 87064 We believe that all lives have meaning and offer peer support through our own experiences to individuals and families reaching toward recovery. As a community, we can create change.
We are a nonprofit agency providing northern New Mexico with many services for community recovery. Our core support to the community is a focus on opiate addiction and recovery, although we offer services to all people, including the elderly who may not be experiencing substance abuse issues. These and many other services are provided by Inside Out, all FREE OF CHARGE! Send a check to Inside Out, 908 N. Riverside Dr. #6, Espanola, NM 87532 During this Giving Time of year, we are hoping you will consider a donation to Luciente, Abiquiu’s own "small but mighty” non-profit.
Your contribution will support our two school food pantries and our wonderful Abiquiu Farmers Market. 100% of your gift will go to our programs and is fully tax deductible. Luciente is determined to keep the pantries and the market alive into the foreseeable future. Please help us make that happen. With gratitude for your continued encouragement and support. Donate online or send a check to Luciente, Inc, PO Box 607, Abiquiu, NM 87510 Building Community and Cultivating Leaders through Arts and Culture.
Moving Arts Española offers visual and performing arts education, free healthy meals, and academic support for the children and youth of Northern New Mexico. Moving Arts Española (MAE) provides high quality, affordable performing and visual arts education and free nutritional and academic support for children and youth ages 3-18. Our programs promote the creative, physical, academic, social and emotional health and well being of children and youth from the Española Valley and the surrounding communities of Northern New Mexico. All children and youth deserve to have access to a superior arts education and the nutritional and academic support that they need in order to succeed and thrive. Donate online or by mailing a check to: Moving Arts Espanola, 368 Eagle Drive, Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566 The mission of the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative is to secure a $1 million state funded endowment for each of 55 rural and pueblo libraries. The endowment also provides support for communities that want to establish libraries.
Donations can be made to the Rural Library Initiative Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, PO Box 1827, 501 Halona St, Santa Fe, NM. 87504. (505) 988-9715 or online; scroll to bottom and where it says “other”, and type in 'Rural Library Initiative'. New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) connects people and wildlife through conservation, education and rehabilitation because a world with wildlife is a better world. NMWC’s wildlife hospital takes in 800-1000 injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife from all over New Mexico each year with the goal of rehabilitation and release back into the wild. With around 30 non-releasable Ambassador Animals living onsite, visitors can experience up-close encounters to develop a greater appreciation for the native wildlife found in New Mexico. These Ambassador Animals also travel offsite with NMWC’s educators to schools, community groups, and other organizations to spread the word about local wildlife conservation concerns.
You can donate online through their website (newmexicowildlifecenter.org), by phone (505-753-9505) or by mail (19 Wheat St., Espanola, NM 87532). Celebrate #GivingTuesday by contributing to NYP! Northern Youth Project serves young people ages 5 to 21, providing FREE programs and activities year-round. The project works to empower teens by, focusing on their interests, and engaging in activities driven by their passions. in a safe space learning environment. Your contribution will play an essential role in supporting the outcomes and opportunities for rural Northern New Mexico Youth to be positively impacted by local peers and mentors whose focus is hands-on art, agriculture, and leadership projects that are teen-driven and honor the past while looking to the future.
Donate by visiting https://www.northernyouthproject.org/donate/ We need your help! In our 25th year, we continue to provide library and other services to the Abiquiú community, as well as preserve history, culture and tradition. We really need support with operational expenses and programs. Your donation will go a long way and help PALCC both now and in the future. We continue the good work of our past Directors, Board, Staff and Volunteers. We look forward to a wonderful 2024!
Our goal is $25,000 for 25 years! We are asking 100 people to give $100 each just to get things started Donate by mailing a check to: Pueblo de Abiquiu Library, PO Box , Abiquiu, NM 87510 or Donate online Giving Tuesday is a “global movement of generosity” and an annual opportunity to make donations to organizations that you care about.
We would be honored and thrilled if you help us get the word out about the Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP). Contributions to RAALP make a significant difference in our ongoing efforts to transform lives through enhanced literacy. Your tax-deductible donation of any amount will help further the important work of our organization. Anyone can make a donation at Donate to RAALP. 26.4% of the population in Rio Arriba County, NM live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. It is getting harder each year to service and maintain this historical parish within the Santa Fe Archdiocese. Your contribution to help continue this Parish’s vital service to the community and our historical traditions will be greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made by check to: St Thomas the Apostle, PO Box 117, Abiquiu, NM 87510 Neighbors Helping NeighborsAre you aware that there are some in our community who cannot afford to buy a Holiday dinner for their families? The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) puts together boxes of staples for a nice dinner that includes a ham or a turkey.
These boxes make a huge difference and are so gratefully received. A donation of $20 will give a family a fine Holiday dinner, and is so appreciated. You can make your check out to SVdP - Santo Tomas Conference and mail to Erma Crim, PO Box 1009, Abiquiu, NM 87510 The Genizaro Experience: Shadows in LightThis one-hour documentary film by Gary Medina Cook explores the origins of Indigenous slavery and the history of an Indigenous group known as Genizaros (Heh-nee-sah-ros). The Genizaro Experience investigates duality in the human condition and related themes including cultural hybridity, equality, genetic genealogy, and tribal recognition.
From New Mexico Game and Fish
Abiquiu Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Monday morning was 109 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 979 cfs. Fishing for trout below El Vado Lake was fair to good when using Rapala lures and spinners. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiu upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiu Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout. For the Birds - Canadian GooseImage by Elsemargriet from Pixabay
Brigitte reports that now the river levels have dropped the Canadian Geese are back in droves.
Canadian Geese form flocks to fly south for the winter. The Canada goose has webbed feet for swimming. A group of geese has many collective nouns, including a "flock", "chevron", and "string" of geese. Area FactoidsDid you know that according to the Tewa Basin Study conducted in 1935 Abiquiu had 135 families for a total population of 563?
Scene Around TownSend us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
Lori Faye Bock Christmas CardsLori Faye Bock Christmas Cards available as 12 Card Portfolios and Abiquiu 6 Packs at The Abiquiu Inn, Bodes & Ghost Ranch. Made in America ... naturally.
Happy Holidays Art, Music and BooksBarb Clark Fine ArtCHRISTMAS SPECIAL! “Chama Drama” by Barb Clark
Giclee Print 7 x 14 $100.00 USD Collection: Prints on Canvas Order by December 4th for delivery by Christmas Click to order Saturday, December 9 from 10A -6P
Spaces available! Artists, artisans, arts & crafts, baked goods, etc! Community Partners - if you would like to partner with us and join in on the fun, let us know! Holiday Shopping, Activities, Fun for the whole family, tree lighting, entertainment and more! Lots more details coming soon! This is a free community event! Contact Andie Manzanares at manzfam3@gmail.com or text her at 505-490-0391 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. Great gift for a child and the young at heart.
Pop-ups by various authors A Child is Born A Christmas Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing A Winter's Tale - By: Robert Sabuda The Nutcracker Illustrated by Phillida Gili - Pop-ups, flaps, and moving parts make this an irresistible version of a story That has delighted children and adults for generations To purchase a book the Library asks for a contribution to the Library. The purchase may be paid for and picked up at the Library during the Library hours The Abiquiu Library & Cultural Center has received a large quantity of Audio Books. Please come in to the Library and take a look!” Abiquiu Book Club
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Santo Tomas FiestaThe Santo Tomas Mayordomos would like to invite everyone in the celebration of the Santo Tomas Fiestas!
Friday November 24th Visperas: 3:30 PM at Santo Tomas Church Saturday November 25th Mass: 10:00 AM with procession and dancing Reception to be held at Parrish Hall Sunday November 26th Mass: 8:00 AM at Santo Tomas Church Procession and dancing to be held at Dutsie Barela’s residence. Dancing: 10:00 - 10:30 Meal: 10:30 -11:30 Final Dance: 11:30 - 12:00 Entrega: 12:00 – 12:30 Rosary: 12:30 – 1:00 Happy Retirement!
Annie Smith Please join us in celebrating Annie’s 20+ years of service and dedication to our communities Thursday, November 30th Coyote Clinic Lunch beginning at 12:00 PM BRILLAR - ILLUMINA LA NOCHE!Join us as we light up the night at the Abiquiu Inn on December 9th.
Holiday Shopping, Activities, & More! The Jingle Jangle Arts & Crafts Market will open at 11AM. Community Partners! Neighbors & Friends! Art, crafts, baked goods! Festivities start at 4PM with tree lighting at 5PM This is a free and fun event for the community! If you are interested in having a table/booth, please reach out! Contact Andie Manzanares at manzfam3@gmail.com or text her at 505-490-0391 Community Jam Session at El Rito Library
The El Rito Library will be holding a community Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 2. The free family event will include a jam session of holiday music beginning at noon. We are looking for musicians who would like to help us celebrate the holiday by joining the jam session. The library will have a sound system set up for anyone who would like to be part of this community holiday musical session. If you are interested, please call Dave at 505-901-9274, and thank you for your interest in helping us celebrate the season with the entire community. Abiquiu Poets in Poetry at Paragus SeriesTeatro Paraguas has announced a poetry reading with Abiquiu poets Oro Benson and Zach Hively as part of the ongoing Poetry at Paraguas series. The reading takes place on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.
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Chloe was found in our parking lot, tossed over the fence overnight, with a prolapse that required surgical intervention. She recovered quickly - so quickly and so wiggly, in fact, that she has “happy tail”: sometimes dogs get so much of an enthusiastic wag, they can cause the end of their tail to bleed from whacking into things! Chloe is 42 pounds of love, waggles, and enthusiasm, and at just 42lbs and over a year old, she’s the perfect fun-size! Chloe likes other dogs, loves people, and will be an amazing addition to any family. We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 Dude
“I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me. That or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.” -Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski in “The Big Lebowski” The cat abides! The Dude is a three-year-old handsome as heck tabby - and it’s your choice whether he’s “The Dude abides” kinda dude, or more like “Duuuuuuude, bro get me outta this kennel, man!” Or maybe he’s a rhinestone cowboy dude? Whatever kind of duderino this boy is, Dude is ready to make your house his home - we are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm and Dude goes home neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 |
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