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January 12, 2024
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~ Shel Neymark
I just found out the Legislative's Finance Committee proposed budget doesn't have money for the endowment. We need to get everyone we can, employees, board members, patrons, etc. to call or text legislators, especially those on House Finance. Also Senate, and LFC. You can contact finance committee members even if they are not in your district. Nathan Small is particularly important. More soon, Library legislative day is January 26 at the Capital, but contacting folks sooner is of utmost importance. Let me know if you have any questions. Contact info is below. I wrote the letter below to members of the Legislative Finance Committee, both Senators and House members. Feel free to use any or all of it. Best, if you have time, to personalize it with reasons your library would like to see the endowment funded. And of course, sign it with your own name and library. You can copy and paste email addresses for the LFC members below. Thanks, Shel Dear LFC Member,
I just learned that the proposed LFC budget does not include an appropriation for the Rural Library Endowment. In villages and pueblos throughout the state, libraries are at the nexus of what legislators claim to want to fund: early childhood education, literacy and after-school programs, economic development and job creation, helping people during natural disasters and connecting people with healthcare. I've read that you want to fund proven established institutions that work, non-recurring appropriations. You want to fund underpaid public employees. The endowment addresses these priorities. Legislators say they want to fund rural areas, but especially the unincorporated villages helped by the endowment, like El Rito, Corona, Capitan or Villaneuva, rarely see state funding. Please fully fund the Rural Library Endowment this year with the addition of $27 Million. A fully-funded endowment would provide each of 55 libraries with a million dollar endowment, yielding a possible disbursement of $45,000 each. The endowment provides grants for towns to establish libraries. Pecos, for example is at the beginning stages of forming a library. They don't know where funds for a librarian will come from once they are established. A fully funded endowment would cover that. Full funding will allow villages such as Anton Chico and Vallecitos, who rely on volunteer library directors, to hire one. Many towns, such as Gila and Zia Peublo, who pay directors $12-$15 an hour would finally be able to pay a living wage. These libraries provide services including internet, help with job searches, connection to government services, food distribution, tutoring, GED and more. Several provide potable water to residents without it. Many of the villages listed below struggle. The endowment will improve their economies and well-being. Sincerely, Emails for Committee Membersgeorge.munoz@nmlegis.gov nancy.rodriguez@nmlegis.gov bill@williamsharer.com bill.burt@nmlegis.gov pete.campos@nmlegis.gov crystal.diamond@nmlegis.gov roberto.gonzales@nmlegis.gov siah.hemphill@nmlegis.gov michael.padilla@nmlegis.gov jeff.steinborn@nmlegis.gov pat.woods@nmlegis.gov nathan.small@nmlegis.gov meredith.dixon@nmlegis.gov anthony.allison@nmlegis.gov gail@gailfornewmexico.com brian.baca@nmlegis.gov c.brown.nm55@gmail.com jack.chatfield@nmlegis.gov art.delacruz@nmlegis.gov hgarciad69@gmail.com joy4NewMexico@gmail.com pamelya.herndon@nmlegis.gov Tara@TarajaramilloforNM.com tara.lujan@nmlegis.gov roddmontoya@gmail.com rpettigrew@randallpettigrew.com Joseph.Sanchez@nmlegis.gov debbie.sarinana@nmlegis.gov Las Colcheras de Abiquiú
It's our pleasure to introduce Las Colcheras de Abiquiú. It was just last summer when the idea of offering Colcha workshops at the Library was discussed. A big shout out to Analinda Dunning and Glenna Dean for their inspiration, leadership, time, talent, patience and creativity. Las Colcheras already has ten amazing women in the group, with more interest growing! These ladies started their basic stitch back in November and they have all created beautiful art. Click https://www.abiquiulibrary.com/colcheras-de-abiqui This Sunday, January 14, we are excited to have a very special guest, Spanish Market & Colcha artist, Julia Gomez, who will join the Colcheras at the Library between 1P - 3P.
https://www.newmexico.org/blog/post/the-spanish-roots-of-santa-fe-county-colcha-artist/ And if you are interested in learning more about Colcha and or getting started with the basic stitch, please join us this Sunday at the Library. Simple instructional materials will be available. Questions? Email us at palcc202@gmail.com
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Throughout 2024, we're going to try to take one day a week to share some fun facts about a wild animal that is native to New Mexico! Each week's "creature feature" will highlight a different species, and this week we're starting with one of our first patients of 2024, a Sandhill Crane!
Sandhill Crane 24-2 was rescued from a field just north of NMWC, where observers had noticed this bird staying in the same fenced area while other cranes freely came and went for several days. When 24-2 was admitted to our hospital, we quickly realized why this crane hadn't been able to fly off to join the others: 24-2's right wing was badly broken, with both the radius and the ulna shattered into multiple pieces. The crane underwent surgery the following day and is currently recovering in our hospital. Sandhill Cranes are known for their migratory habits, following specific flyway paths annually to reach their breeding grounds in the spring and back down south for the winter. A large population of Sandhill Cranes spends the winter in New Mexico, primarily at Bosque del Apache NWR, where the open-field habitat and shallow water suits their needs perfectly. They often feed on grains that they find in harvested agricultural fields, and they also round out their omnivorous diet by eating insects, crayfish, earthworms, and some small vertebrate prey. Another behavior that these large, graceful birds are known for is their dancing. Dancing is often part of Sandhill Crane courtship, although it has also been observed outside of the breeding season. These birds have some truly magnificent moves: a dance usually begins with bowing that lasts a few seconds, followed by a dramatic toss of the head and neck, loud vocalizations, and a routine of running, wing flapping, and vertical leaps. If you don't live near where Sandhill Cranes can be seen near their wintering grounds, keep an eye out for them this spring as they head back up north in huge flocks! Our Sandhill Crane patient's prognosis is uncertain at this point, but our hospital team is giving it their best effort in the hope that 24-2 might be able to rejoin the flock later this year. Area FactoidsDid you know that in April 1707, Governor Pedro Rodriguez Cubero and the Santa Fe cabildo issued licenses to local residents to trade buffalo robes, buckskins, pinyon nuts and other commodities in Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya (present day Chihuahua and Durango) for horses, mules, and sheep?
Abiquiu Lake: The boat ramp will be closed periodically until April as part of dam maintenance efforts. Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.
Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Monday morning was 100 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 54 cfs. Fishing for trout below Abiquiu Lake was fair when using bright-colored nymph flies. 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.
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Art, Music and BooksAbiquiú Arts
The new name will be The Abiquiú Studio Tour and Gathering of Artisans.
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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. Jo's Favorite Books and her Annual BooklistBy Jo Douglas
This is one of my favorite times of the year, when I look back over the books I read during the last year. Some I remember vividly; others only leave a bit of a feeling; some come and go with not much more than entertainment value. Attached is my complete list. The top 10 for the year are: 1. The Good Lord Bird by James McBride (my favorite of the year) a rousing tale about abolitionist John Brown and the ultimate raid on Harper’s Ferry. The story is told through the eyes of a recently freed teenage boy, Henry “Little Onion” Shackleford, who spends most of the book dressed as, and impersonating a girl. It’s absurd, funny, exciting and tragic. 2. A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman the story of an 89 year old woman who lives in a caravan along an inlet in Cornwall. She is waiting for something to happen (she doesn’t know what) so that she can die. A young soldier washes up near her caravan and they form a friendship that helps to heal both of them. 3. Findings by Kathleen Jamie - Observations – oh what you can see if you really look 4. A Slight Trick of the Mind by Mitch Cullin – Sherlock Holmes is 93 and long retired; there are 3 stories: a trip to Japan to meet with Mr. Umezaki in search of prickly ash but also to find out what happened to his father; Mr. Keller and his wife Ann and the armonica; Holmes at home with the bees and Roger, his maid’s son, who also loves the bees 5. Still Life by Sarah Winman – chance encounters and how they affect lives and create families 6. Holding by Graham Norton – I watched the TV show first and liked it so much, I got the book. A touching sweet story with a mystery too, set in a small village in Ireland. 7. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce – Harold hears from an old friend and is compelled to walk 600 miles to bring her a message. Many adventures along the way, of course 8. Dead Lions by Mick Herron book 2 Slow Horses series – another misfit spy story; the writing is phenomenal 9. The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron book 2 Oxford series – I felt like I was in an insane asylum for most of the book, but it all becomes clear by the end. Zoe is truly aggravating, but I love her. The writing is phenomenal. 10. Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson – I saved this one for the last book of the year. Those of you who know me know that I’m a Heather groupie. This book did not disappoint. A history of how we got here; explained clearly and concisely without being boring. Click to see Jo's Complete List Abiquiu Book Club
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Kick off 2024 on the right foot! Join us to get moving for FREE! Starting January 17th for the next four Wednesday's, we'll be walking, stretching and learning how to treat yourself well for the New Year at lunchtime. If you have arthritis or just want to get your body moving, we'll be walking a course through the Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola. If the weather is warm enough, we may even head outdoors to add some vitamin D to our diet too!
This program is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation. Led by Joy Czmyrid, NMSU-Rio Arriba County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Questions? Call 505-685-4523 Announcements and ClassesChama Valley Arts ClassesTake advantage of adult and youth programs at the Chama Art Center in the new year!
Adult programs: Mary Cardin will be offering a monthly watercolor workshop from January to May for painters with some experience to hone their craft and complete a painting in one day. Then in February and March she will host classes for beginner painters to complete a project over 3 weeks. Register early so that we can send you the supply list and be aware that these classes require an investment to purchase supplies so that you can practice at home. Watercolor with Mary Cardin (register by Monday 1/8 for her January workshop!) Ann Connor will offer 6 one day workshops teaching different folding techniques from around the world in the Art of Tie-Dying Textile s during January, February, and March. Tie-Dye with Ann Connor (another incredible series teaching folding and dying textiles of your choice using ancient and modern techniques!) Music jams have restarted at the Art Center. There is no set schedule, so if you want to play music with others, reach out and we will put you in touch with the group. Jams are open to all levels and all instruments. Zumba is still happening on Monday evenings with Jewell -- groove and move for your health and for fun! Lisa will be able to set a new yoga schedule by the 2nd week of January. She recently attended a Yoga for First Responders training and is excited to bring her learning to our community! Quilting with Rebels , a Chama Library program, will now take place on Tuesdays at 5:30 Youth Programs: Gymnastics and Dance return to the Art Center the 3rd week of January. Contact us to get your young athlete signed up! Gymnastics and Tumbling (including a 6 week BOYS ONLY course) (IMPORTANT: Afterschool Gymnastics Athletes will be placed in their classes after an evaluation on January 13th, from 1pm-2pm) Ceramics with Hunter will now be all ages for the first hour and adults only for the second 2 hours. Come play with clay on January 27th! Story Hour with the Library will restart on January 17th, location TBD Dance Fundamentals (for ages 3-10) Contact us if you prefer PDF registration forms. If you decide to donate in support of a specific program, you may use this link. With our deepest gratitude for your support in 2023 and so much excitement for the coming year! Raffle Update!!
NYP is extending our raffle drawing to February! There’s still time to enter to win sweet prizes! Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Follow the link in our bio to purchase tickets: 1 for $10 or 3 for $25 |
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Lost and found pets. Pets available for adoption are now listed on our Classifieds page.
Lulu
Lulu is lovely and lively with the most luminous whiskers! This four-year-old tuxie is tenderhearted yet trailblazin’ with equal parts cuddlebug purrball and playful mischievousness. She is very social, has excellent grooming and litterbox habits, and her brain is as agile as her body: this kitty has learned how to open all the doors in her foster home! Her foster describes Lulu as “a delight - smart, fun, affectionate. She attaches quickly to people, loves to cuddle, and ideally has company during the day.” Lulu’s bold personality can be a bit much for other cats who don’t match her bravery. Apply for Lulu on our website and we can schedule a meet and greet at her Santa Fe foster home! www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 Jelly Bean
Calling all black lab lovers! We have a litter of three labs at our Ojo Santa Fe Puppy Patch. Jelly Bean has the most kissable ears this side of the Mississippi, endearing eyes that beam right into your heart, and a wiggly wag that makes your spirit smile! She is two months old, spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention. Apply on our website and we can schedule an appointment at the resort in Santa Fe. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 |
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