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January 3, 2025
We made it and then some! Thank you. With $7500 available in matching funds we raised $8396! All funds will go towards original reporting and internet expenses. We could not have done this without our loyal readers and with the grant from NM Local News.
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News and Features
It’s that time again when many of us reflect on the year that just passed, and focus on our dreams, hopes and plans for the year to come. Dar al Islam (DAI) has much to look back on, and even more to anticipate as the site is developed, new programs are implemented, and community outreach expands. Read More
Ghost Ranch, NM – On Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1, 2025, those interested in the happenings of the San Juan-Chama Watershed are invited to gather near Abiquiu, at Ghost Ranch, for the 9th annual Rio Chama Congreso. The Congreso brings together land and water management practitioners, users, and community members to discuss natural resource issues in the Rio Chama watershed. Read More
2024 continued to be a turbulent year in water policy, politics and health in New Mexico.
Water stayed at the forefront of news about conservation, health and money in New Mexico this year, and pressure is growing for increased support from the Roundhouse in the January legislative session. Read More
One new federal mandate will require some people to prove they have jobs to receive federal food benefits. Read More
I can barely leave the house in Spandex anymore.
I guarantee that I am way ahead of everyone else’s New Year’s resolutions. Check that box, notch that belt, color me successful—we’re just skidding into January, and I have already outgrown my naïve resolution to exercise at the gym. Read More
Greetings and I hope you have enjoyed your holiday season. The Market, as measured by the S&P 500, is up over 20% for the year, even though the “Santa Claus Rally” kind of fizzled at year end. Still, it was a good year for investments, especially if you emphasized tech stocks in your portfolio. If you didn’t, your return was probably about half the market because the equal-weight index was up only about 11%. Read More
The New Year usually gets off to a very wet start—champagne or eggnog or punch, etc. My personal preference to greet the New Year is hot-buttered rum. Read More
As I write this on the free version of Microsoft 365, I am aware of the irony of what I’m doing here. Read More
Previous News and Features
Abiquiú News regulars will recognize Mario's name from the beautiful photos that regularly grace the home page. And if you’re an attentive reader, you may have learned from a recent article that Mario is not only a photographer, but pursues another adventure sport, namely, paragliding. This sounded fascinating enough to merit another interview, and Mario graciously agreed to tell me all about it. Read More
I saw a meme recently that suggested, more or less, wishing folks a gentle holiday instead of a happy holiday. The idea being, the holidays aren’t happy for everyone, but we can wish each other ease no matter what or how we’re celebrating (or not).
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A new report shows that New Mexico has experienced some of the fastest growth in clean energy jobs in the country.
The report, released by E2 and the Renewable Energy Industry Association of New Mexico, ranks the state as top in the nation for growth in energy efficiency jobs and third for clean energy jobs. Read More
Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, December 23, 2024 – United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) is pleased to announce that 24 nonprofit organizations in Rio Arriba and Los Alamos Counties will receive $462,000 for 2025 from donations to the Community Action Fund and with additional funding made possible through the Anchorum Community Health Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. These awards are given to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofits serving residents in Los Alamos and/or Rio Arriba counties to support programming, general operations, and direct services.
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The ongoing saga - I’ve completed refurbishing 22 small form factor computers, which means, they are desktops but small ones. Click to Read and pass on to anyone that might need a basic functional computer!
By now you probably know better than to click or tap on links in emails because that's one of the easiest ways to infect your device with a virus. 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
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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.
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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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Sandhill Cranes, Image Courtesy of Terry Price, taken a year ago
This week Terry Price spotted some Sandhill Cranes in his neighborhood. Image taken last year in his backyard.
Sandhill cranes migrate to and from their breeding grounds in the summer and winter, and the migration has been taking place for millions of years: Winter: Sandhill cranes spend the winter in the south, primarily in Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. Interesting Fact: 80 percent of all sandhill cranes in North America use a 75-mile stretch of Nebraska's Platte River during spring migration. 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.
Announcements and Classes
We have a kiln! Two potters wheels and an extruder! So, we are ready to open the ceramics studio! In the beginning of January we will sit down with the local potters who are helping get everything settled to decide on our open studio policies and what classes (for adults and youth) will be offered this winter. If you are interested in learning new skills or sharing your knowledge of ceramics, please contact us!
We are also pleased to launch a new Youth Sewing Program with the help of Jeanette Hammond-Cray and other local sewers. We believe that the age range will be 8 and up, but we will have to go case-by-case; there could be a 7 year old ready to start sewing, and there could be 8 year olds who aren’t yet ready. We hope that boys and girls sign up; the ability to sew and mend is a valuable skill for all. We have a list of projects which the participants will be able to select from, with guidance. Students will learn sewing machine operation, maintenance and safety practices. This will include replacing a needle, threading/ winding a bobbin and threading the machine. Safe use of scissors, pins, safety pins, seam ripper and iron. Seam ripper and iron use will need permission and direct supervision of an adult. And many other skills. Students may choose to complete any of these projects, or may come up with their own; Dog bandana, Flag or banner for indoor use, Wall pocket for storage great for bedroom, sports equipment and closet, Firewood bundle carrier, Pillow with or with out an envelope cover, Pet pillow/ bed, Pillow case with or without cuff, Book cover with book mark, Drawstring bag with pockets. The classes will be $10 each, but we have a scholarship fund available, so cost should not be an obstacle. For more information and to register email 
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FifiAs you ring in the New Year with midnight smooches, resolutions, and sparkling hope, Fifi is looking to leave the past behind and start 2025 fresh with a new forever family! Fifi arrived with a badly broken femur after surviving a run-in with a car; unfortunately the leg could not be saved, but this tiny, tenacious tripod reminds us that life is all about bouncing back and sparkling brighter than ever! Fifi’s little hops are like champagne bubbles, light and full of fizz; her double curled tail waggles like a party streamer of joy; and her playful spins rival any New Year’s disco ball. This resilient seven-months-old 12lb little lap dog has transformed her loss into love and her setback into the sweetest comeback! Fifi enjoys being around all people and pets, loves to cuddle on the couch, and she is so polite and gentle. Apply on our website to schedule a meet and greet with her foster!
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
PhilLooking for a conversationalist? Phil is a 4yo talkative tuxie who's as affectionate as he is vocal! While he also loves other cats, Phil is definitely a people person (or, rather, a people cat!) and loves nothing more than sharing time with his humans, philosophizing over a cup of tea or listening to your dreams and schemes. Need help decoding relationship challenges or resolving existential dread? Phil is your guy. Want to take a deep dive into dissecting quantum entanglement or the latest novel you shared on the couch? Or wander through whimsical what-ifs, imagining what a world run by cats would look like, debating the ethics of time travel, or ranking your favorite mythical creatures? Phil is here for all of it. Phil goes home neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped from the Española Humane shelter, open Monday-Saturday 11-4:30!
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
Princesa needs a new home. She is five years old & 17 lbs. She’s dachshund & Chihuahua.. Take a look at her ears! She’s not been abused or neglected, but she has not been bonding with her owner because her owner got her to replace a dog that looked just like her and that never works.
She’s fully vaccinated & potty trained, sweet and cuddly. |
