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January 24, 2025
In Gratitude
We thank Jim Woodson for renewing his artist sponsorship. Jim splits his time between homes in Abiquiu and Fort Worth.
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Jim Woodson, a well-known painter with deep ties to Fort Worth, has captivated audience for years with his evocative, Southwestern-inspired landscapes. Those who know his work or have had the chance to meet him always seem to light up when speaking about him, and are eagerly anticipating his latest solo exhibition, About Time at Artspace 111.
Woodson divides his time between Fort Worth, where he maintains an art studio at Texas Christian University, and his home in Abiquiu, which provides both a retreat and a rich source of inspiration. His work is deeply influence by the Southwest’s deserts, capturing the vast, open landscapes with a sense of playfulness and vitality. His paintings reveal his love for these rugged terrains, transforming them into visual expression filled with life and spirit. Over the years, Woodson has influenced countless students and fellow artists, leaving an indelible mark on the Fort Worth art community. His recent exhibition offers both new and longtime admirers an opportunity to reconnect with his unique vision. His paintings are cherished not only for their beauty but for their ability to evoke a strong sense of place and memory. |
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News and Features
This tiny restaurant is famous way beyond the borders of El Rito. If you have lived in or near Abiquiú for any amount of time, you’ve probably visited at least once; make it the destination of your next restaurant outing in case you’ve never been there. Its award-winning Green Chile is world famous. Just be sure to note that the menu features NEW Mexican cuisine; some reviewers mistakenly call it “Mexican”. Wrong. Read More
In response to President Trump’s executive order rescinding longstanding federal protections for sensitive locations such as schools, churches, hospitals, and courthouses, the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has issued guidance to leaders of these critical spaces. This change in policy, reversing safeguards recognized by both Republican and Democratic administrations, underscores the urgent need for local leaders to understand their rights and responsibilities at the intersection of state and federal law. Read More
‘We can respect civil rights and protect the right of every family to live safely’
“Everyone in this room knows that crime is out of control in New Mexico,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told attendees to her State of the State address at the Roundhouse on Tuesday. “Even our public safety professionals agree, we’re in a state of crisis…the violent crime rate in New Mexico is twice the national average. Addiction is rampant. And we’re clearly struggling to protect New Mexicans from this madness.” Read More
Wildfires have been ravaging Southern California since Jan. 7, burning thousands of structures and homes and displacing thousands of people. 24 people have died as of Jan. 15, and the death toll is expected to rise. Due to climate change and increased fire risk, insurance agencies across the country have dropped homeowners’ insurance for people living in ‘high risk’ areas leaving many residents to start at ground zero without so much as the shirt on their backs. Read More
For the third straight year, lawmakers are trying to raise taxes on alcoholic drinks, in an attempt to reduce New Mexico’s worst-in-the-nation alcohol-related death rate.
This time, they just might succeed. Read More
Yesterday a reader in El Rito had a Mountain Lion encounter at her home. When she opened her door a very large male mountain lion stood just several feet from her with her cat in its mouth. The reader was quite shook up but survived the experience. Unfortunately the cat did not.
Adult males can grow to an excess of 8 feet in length, including the tail, and weigh an average of 140-150 pounds. The home was about 2 miles up 110 in El Rito. Read More
A Santa Fe artist’s studio is hosting a “pottery throw down” on Feb. 7 to support Española Humane’s work and invite the public to celebrate. Read More
This poem came to mind recently for a simple reason. When I feel overwhelmed with the state of the world and everything in it, it’s easy for me to get caught up in too much wide-ranging thinking. Read More
Since I retired from computer repair, I get asked who they can go to for computer repair. I have been recommending Julian Shapiro for PC work and Eric Roithmayr for Apple work.
I know sometimes they are unavailable so I just heard about a company in Taos that a friend recommended highly. I know Taos isn’t that close, but not many places are. Read More Previous News and Features
The first cars arrived before dawn. By 9 a.m., vehicles snaked through the food distribution event at the state fairgrounds in Albuquerque. It was a week before Christmas, and thousands of families would come for groceries to get them through the holidays.
The scene is a familiar one in New Mexico, where many people lack adequate food, let alone secure housing, affordable healthcare, and fair-paying jobs. Read More
It doesn’t stop to amaze me that a tiny village in New Mexico, one of the least populated states in America, attracts so many people not only from all over the U.S. but from across the globe. One of them is Birgitte Ginge who used to be a Danish citizen but now lives in Abiquiú, for over twenty years (and has dual citizenship). I was curious: what brought her here? She kindly agreed to an interview. Read More
If you’ve visited Abiquiu’s Plaza Blanca, you’re familiar with the sensation of feeling heat rise from dusty paths while breathing in the calming scents of chamisa, junipers, and sagebrush. Under the right conditions, hikers can convince themselves that they’re watching heatwaves dance through the sandy arroyos like spirits rising with the breeze. (They’re really watching how light will bend, mirage-like, as hot air rises to mix with the cooler air above. No less magical than if visitors actually detected a mysterious apparition guiding them across the land.) Read More
Really, it’s a thing. We spend an inordinate amount of time on our phones, laptops, and desktops whether it’s required or not. Why? Well, it’s fun! There is an unbelievable amount of information to be found on our technology, including this article I’m writing, and the corroborating information found elsewhere.
So, what is it and how do you know if you have it? Well, neck pain for one. But it also can affect your upper back and your shoulder girdle aka the rotator cuff. Read More
Have you ever experienced the joy, the admiration, the raging jealousy of watching someone you love on stage or screen? I haven’t. (Kidding! Of course I have. I absolutely adored my little sisters’ school symphony concerts and didn’t ever even once snore.)
But I got to, recently. I watched a screener of the new movie Laws of Man, and there, right there, was my beloved home state of New Mexico, playing the role of Nevada and maybe also of Utah—convincingly so, I might add, especially if you’ve never been to Nevada or maybe also Utah. Read More
Despite any previous claims I have made to the contrary, I have actual friends all over this country. All over the world! That way, I know I am loved in several time zones, but I don’t have local people infringing on my free time for frivolous activities like “birthday parties” and “driving you to the airport” and “being there for you when you need emotional support.” Read More
The Ben Lujan Library at Northern New Mexico College's Espanola Campus is making room for new books, and we need your help!
Please browse our selection of used books recently withdrawn from the library's collection in January. Explore our displays featuring an eclectic mix of books covering every topic in the Library of Congress. Feel free to take as many books as you'd like—there's no need to worry, as we will replenish our stock. Read More
By now you surely know there are multiple scams making the rounds on social media at any given time.
That's just a sad fact of life in this Internet era. There's a very dangerous scam that's been popping up on Facebook at times for years, and unfortunately it's making the rounds again right now. Read More We get letters
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Art, Music, Film and BooksNow on Sale! | Georgia O’Keeffe Home & Studio Tours!
📍 Tours begin at the O’Keeffe Welcome Center, 21120 US-84, Abiquiú, NM.
Plan your visit to experience Georgia O’Keeffe’s historic Home & Studio, and see how the artist lived and created in the landscape that inspired her. Tickets are now available for Standard and Extended Tours beginning in March and for brand new tour offerings kicking off in June! Advance reservations required. Questions? Please contact the O’Keeffe Welcome Center at 575-467-2001 or abiquiutours@okeeffemuseum.org 
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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
The group has compiled the list of books they plan to read for 2025. Check this out and mark your calendar if you wish to join in the discussions.
March - Violeta by Isabel Allende (6) April - Goodnight Irene by Luis Urrea (6) May - Whiskey Tender: A Memoir by Deborah Jackson Taffa, (5) June - The Women, by Kristen Hannah (5) July - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (5) August - The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin (5) September - Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney (4) October - James: by Percival Everett (4) November - All Fours by Miranda July (4) December - Anthropology of Turquoise by Ellen Meloy (4) January '26 - Eventide by Kent Haruf The group meets the last Tuesday of each month. Books are recommended by the members. All are welcome to join. Please call Analinda 505 927-6220 if you have questions
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Free Online Talk | Georgia O’Keeffe & Frida Kahlo: Two Cultures, Two Journeys, and One Era
Wednesday, February 5 | 9–10 AM MT Join us for a special 90-minute program on Georgia O’Keeffe and Frida Kahlo! Hear from Carlos Rovelo, professor of Mexican American studies and art history at Dallas College, on O’Keeffe and Kahlo’s friendship, their New York encounter, their art, and their legacies.
Announcements and ClassesHoy Recovery Seeking New Board MembersHoy Recovery Program, a non-profit substance abuse treatment program located in Velarde, NM is seeking new Board members. If interested please send email to Eugene Gutierrez, HR Mgr.
E.gutierrez@hoyrecovery.org www.hoyrecovery.org 
New Moon Manifestation Gathering
Harness the potent energy of the New Moon to renew, seed your intentions and connect to your deep wisdom. Dates: 1/29, 2/27 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM In-Person Only | $20 each This sacred ceremony includes: ● Candlelight meditation ● Yoga Nidra journey to plant your intention ● Reiki Energy to elevate and fortify our collective vibration Empower your divine intention. Call forth your inner moon power. Reserve your spot by payment. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Movement to Strengthen and Invigorate Winter invites us inward for reflection but also calls for balancing warmth and energy. This class offers a fun mix of yoga postures and inspired movement focused on physical strengthening, conditioning, balance and ending with a feel good stretch and relaxation. All levels are welcome. Thursdays at Soulfire Studio or Virtually 9–10 AM ($10 per class) ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Soul Deep 1:1 Immersion This is your time to receive, restore, and go Soul Deep. Indulge in a personal mini retreat designed to renew and empower you. This sacred space blends self-care with authentic connection, helping you realign and leave feeling deeply refreshed and inspired. Your Immersion Includes: Sacred Ceremony & Intention Setting: Begin with clarity and purpose to guide your experience. Personalized Yoga Practice: Tailored movement to meet your unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Guided Yoga Nidra: Deep, conscious rest to plant intentions and cultivate manifestation. Reiki Energy Session: Energy healing to balance, bring integration and empowerment across all levels. 3 Hours | $225 (In person or virtually) ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Contact Joy for details or to reserve your spot at 802-855-3003 or joyousOM@gmail.com Soulfire Studio is located at 247 NM 554 in Abiquiu |
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Friday and Saturday Bistro Dinner
January 24th and 25, 2025 Steamed Whole Artichoke with Truffle Aioli $8.50 Green Chile Stew Our hearty stew made with Mary’s organic chicken, carrots, celery, onion and potatoes cup. $7.25 Bowl $14.50 Winter Salad Baby kale, chard and arugula with sliced crisp apples, dried cranberries toasted pecans and crumbled blue cheese Small $6.50 Large $13.50 Entrées are served with your choice of house or special salad Beef Bolognese Lasagne Layers of fresh lasagne noodles, homemade beef Bolognese, tomato sauce, bechamel, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheeses $22.50 Ms O’Keeffe’s 4 Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas A recipe from “A painter’s kitchen” Topped with sour cream and avocado, with Spanish rice and beans $21.50 Coconut Vegetable Curry (Vegan) A mix of broccolini, cauliflower, carrot, zucchini, onion and red bells In a cream coconut curry, served with basmati rice 18.50 Dessert Strawberry Lemon Short Cake Fresh sliced berries with homemade lemon cake and fresh whipped cream $7.50 
ZeusZeus is one heckin’ handsome husky. This dazzling doggo looks like he’s just strolled off the pages of GQ: Gorgeous & Quirky (Rescue Dog Edition). With a coat as crisp as freshly fallen snow, piercing eyes that could melt glaciers, and a sly smile that says, “Yes, I am the moment,” Zeus is undeniably a cover model. But behind that runway-ready face is a story of resilience. Zeus is learning to let his guard down, thanks to his phenomenal foster family. At first, this shy guy was all about staying low-key, preferring the shadows over the spotlight. But little by little, he’s coming out of his shell—discovering the joy of belly rubs, the thrill of zoomies, and the undeniable satisfaction of posing for yet another picture. Now, he’s strutting his stuff with swagger, giving his foster home all the goofy grins and majestic model poses they could ever want. Apply for Zeus on our website!
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
SparrowFound Cat
Sparrow isn’t just a name—it’s a promise. This dashing 3yo tabby is ready to swoop into your life and make himself at home, not just on your couch but perched right in the coziest corner of your heart. With his perfectly striped coat and his soulful gaze, Sparrow is the kind of cat who lands softly in your world and stays forever. He goes home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped! We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 Found Cat. Are you missing your medium-size long haired ginger with slight tabby markings? Given our remote home 7 miles from El Rito, we are almost certain the kitty was a stowaway and came to our land in a truck with workmen from Coyote on January 21st. The kitty seems to be outdoor savvy so we think maybe indoor/outdoor. One defining mark - his/her tail is a bit raggedy, light orange blending into white. The kitty is being well cared for – if this sounds like yours, call or text to 505-231-9206
Wanting to rehome our friendly and well mannered 2-year old female Mastiff/Shar Pei cross. She is a loyal pet who likes people and gets along with other pets but has a tendency to go on walk-abouts looking for adventure. She is a good watch dog and will bark at strangers but is not aggressive. She is paper trained if kept inside but she spends most of her time outside. She knows how to sit, shake paw, down, roll over, and likes her belly rubbed. A forever home with a fenced area is best for this big girl. She is spayed, vaccinated, and chipped. To the right home we will offer her very large Igloo doghouse for a small cost. Located in Abiquiu. Call 505-412-8220 if you want to come meet this sweet pup.
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