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February 23, 2024
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In GratitudeWe thank Amber Archer for renewing her artist sponsorship of the Abiquiu News. We also thank her for proofing the Abiquiu News faithfully every Friday morning. We thank High Country Dispensary for renewing their sponsorship, and a big welcome back and thank you to Joy Nagle and Soulfire Yoga.
Soulfire Yoga with Joy is back in Abiquiu! After three years away, Joy has very happily returned and is once again offering community yoga. In addition to a full range of yoga classes, Joy offers private yoga instruction for individuals and groups, ayurvedic yoga therapy and Holy Fire III Reiki energy healing.
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES: Monday - Gentle Soul Hatha 9-10 am Wednesday - Soul Hatha 9-10 Soul Flow Vinyasa 10:30-11:30 (studio only) Saturday - Soul Hatha 8-9am Soul Flow Vinyasa 9:30-10:30 am (studio only) Sunday - Soul YIN 8-9 am < Joy is also guest teaching at Dancing in the Desert Studio on Thursday’s 9-10:30 am till March 21 > $10 per class. Studio space is limited to 7 students. Sign up for class in advance. Walk-in space may not be available. Read the class descriptions here: https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/class-calendar/ ✨Special Yoga Event✨ Reiki Infused Restorative Yoga Immersion Sunday March 10th or April 7th 9:30- 11:30am Receive deep restoration- body, mind and soul. During this immersive journey of high self care, you will be guided into supportive postures, balancing breath work and a systematic relaxation practice that will lead you into Yoga Nidra - a state of blissful yogic sleep while receiving the healing light of Holy Fire Reiki energy. $25 - Limited to 4 participants per class. Kindly register with payment by March 3 /April 2 Soulfire Yoga Studio is located at: 247 NM 554 in Abiquiu To sign up for classes, please contact Joy Nagle: joyousOM@gmail.com or call/text 802-855-3003 ♥️ https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/
High Country is the top-rated boutique cannabis dispensary in Northern New Mexico. With a vast selection of the finest quality medical and recreational products, High Country is well equipped to meet your needs. We offer medical cooling roll-ons, and salves for arthritis, and joint and muscle pain. Gel-cap cannabis oil, for those on medication, sleep gummies, and Full Spectrum oil for skin care issues, are a few of the unique products High Country boasts. All our flower is locally grown, and 100% certified organic. Please mention this posting for 10% discount.
High Country Dispensary is located at 105 Paseo De Onate in Española New Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 to 7, - Sunday 10 to 6. Expressions in Clay
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While traditional raku colors are usually subdued, earthy or metallic, Amber’s are unusually bright and bold, reflecting vivid contrasts of the southwestern landscape she loves. The crackled surface of the pieces lends an appearance of age to contemporary forms. Amber’s pieces are hand-thrown and Raku-fired. Dimensions may vary slightly. The Raku process submits ware to extreme temperature shock giving it the crackled appearance and making it unsuitable for long term liquid or acidic food storage. It should be HAND washed. They are food safe. Her studio is open by appointment only, via email. Visit Expressions in Clay online. Thank you Contributors and Paid SubscribersStuart F
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Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Art & Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications March 21, 2023The Program has Opened Enrollment to Rising Sixth Grade Students in Santa Fe and Surrounding Areas
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is pleased to announce applications to the O’Keeffe Art & Leadership Program are open to all rising sixth grade students in Santa Fe and its surrounding communities. Students at private, charter, and BIE schools, as well as homeschooled children from across Northern New Mexico are encouraged to apply for the summer program. Now in its 25th year, the O’Keeffe Art & Leadership Program is free for participants, who are also provided daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Students attend a two-week session Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM, with a celebratory Art Show held in the first week of August. 
Students of the O’Keeffe Art and Leadership Program at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum on a field trip to Ghost Ranch in 2022
“We are thrilled to expand access to the Art & Leadership Program to the Northern New Mexico area,” said Grace Almanza, School and Tour Programs Manager for the Museum, as previously, attendees were nominated by teachers and educators in Santa Fe. “Summers at the Museum buzz with excitement from the students creating and exploring their imaginations in the different spaces on campus. We are excited for students from across our community to join us.”
Created as a homage to Georgia O’Keeffe’s lifelong passion for education and learning, the Art & Leadership program is a three-year summer program that begins in the summer after fifth grade. Students are then invited back to participate in the Art & Leadership Program every summer until they graduate eighth grade. The program was created to target middle school youth and address the gap in artistic development between elementary and high school. Participants learn collectively with a focus on independent thinking, building self-esteem, and strengthening self-respect. Museum staff, program leaders, interns, and teaching artists lead the program, offering children an oasis of positive support and encouragement. Special opportunities for those attending include touring Ghost Ranch and the O’Keeffe Home & Studio in Abiquiú, showing at the end-of-summer Art Show, and being published in the A&L Zine, the Program’s magazine which is worked on throughout the summer. Applications are now available on the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum website for rising sixth-graders to complete. The deadline for applications is May 1. Questions about the Art & Leadership program can be sent to ALinfo@gokm.org. The Art & Leadership Program is generously funded by Century Bank, Kappa Delta Foundation, Sheila Fortune Foundation, New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. ABOUT THE GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM: Since 1997, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum celebrates the art, life, and independent spirit of Georgia O’Keeffe. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Georgia O’Keeffe lived the final decades of her life. The O’Keeffe has sites and experiences in two historic destinations, Santa Fe and Abiquiú. For more information, please visit gokm.org 
One of the patients that came to our hospital last week is a member of a species that has not been admitted to NMWC since 2018: meet Northern Saw-whet Owl 24-40! While 24-40's species was a bit surprising for us to see, the reason he was admitted is a very common one for owls and other raptors: 24-40 was hit by a car.
24-40 was, however, relatively lucky: he hit the windshield of a vehicle that was traveling slowly, which reduced the severity of his injuries. After the collision, the driver immediately stopped the car to rescue the tiny owl from the road, kept him in a dark and quiet place overnight, then brought him to NMWC the next morning. Careful driving and quick intervention probably helped to give 24-40 an encouraging prognosis! The owl has some bruising on the back of one eye and a mild concussion, but so far he is recovering well. Vehicle collisions are a common cause of injury for a lot of raptor species and other wildlife. Often, small animals like mice and rats are attracted to discarded food and trash that accumulates on roadsides when people toss things out of car windows. An apple core or piece of bread that gets thrown onto the side of the road might be biodegradable, but it probably won't even have a chance to be broken down before some small animal comes along to snack on it. However, the presence of prey animals close to roads also attracts predators, who are more likely to fly or run into the path of oncoming traffic. One way to protect all wildlife, especially birds of prey, other predators, and scavengers, is to keep roadsides clean and make sure trash finds its way into a trash can or compost bin! Send your local bird sightings. Email
Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for all species was slow when using worms. 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 98.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 52.7 cfs. 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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Spring can't be too far off. Image Courtesy of Iren Schio
Art, Music and Books
Free Open Studio/Community Make-Space every Monday from 4-6pm at the Ceramics Room at NNMC in El Rito. Park in the back building of the campus where the Mercado takes place. Bring your own materials. All makers and mediums welcome.
*This is self-directed (not a class). Potters will have use of kiln and wheels. Email janeen.singer@gmail.com 
The El Rito Art Association Board will be meeting Sunday, March 3, 10:30 AM.
All members and interested parties are invited. We meet at the Arts Plaza on Northern New Mexico College campus - El Rito. Park at the round-a-bout and head to the back of the campus and to the left, where the Mercado was held. If you would like to socialize, we will have tea, etc. at 10:00 before the meeting. Hope to see you, elritoartassociation@gmail.com with any questions. 
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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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Board members of nonprofits serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties are encouraged to attend one of three brief and engaging workshops on Purpose Driven Board Leadership. Co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico, the sessions will be repeated in Espanola, Los Alamos and online during the last part of February. Advance registration is required. Lunch will be provided at the in-person sessions.
Led by Board Source Certified Governance Consultant Linley Daly, participants will learn the Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership, the duties of the collective board, and the responsibilities of board members. We’ll play a game called “Yours. Mine. Ours” where participants test their knowledge of the board’s responsibilities, staff responsibilities and shared responsibilities. We’ll also digest the importance of fundraising, member expectations forms, and board evaluations. Q&A will follow. Dates, times and registration. Board members are welcome to attend whichever session meets their schedule. The Feb. 22 and 28 workshops are in-person only and the Feb. 27 workshop is online only. There are no hybrid sessions. • February 22, 11:30 am – 1 pm (check-in begins at 11:15) LANL Foundation Offices, 1112 Plaza del Norte, Española • February 27, 4:00 – 5:30 pm Virtual session via Zoom • February 28, 11:30 am – 1 pm (check-in begins at 11:15) SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave, Los Alamos To register, go to losalamoscf.org/ticket and select the session you wish to attend. To encourage in-person participation and networking, travel will be reimbursed for those traveling more than 10 miles. Though geared to board members, nonprofit staff and volunteers are welcome to participate. Questions or trouble registering? Email info@losalamoscf.org
Bring something tasty to share. Pot-Luck at 5:30, Movie at 6 pm.
Auction of rare folk art from private collections to benefit Museum of International Folk ArtFriends of Folk Art of the Museum of International Folk Art
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 6 – 8 p.m. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe To benefit the Girard Legacy Endowment Fund at the Museum of International Folk Art For More information 
Lenten Schedule
Vierrnes de Dolores – Friday, March 22, 2024 Friday 10 AM – Abiquiu – Mass 3 PM - Gallina – Mass 3 PM every Friday of Lent Palm Sunday – Regular Schedule (with Procession where possible) March 24, 2024 8 AM Mass – Abiquiu 10 AM Mass – Youngsville 11:45 AM Mass – Gallina Holy Week Tuesday March 26 12 noon Mass – Abiquiu Wednesday March 27 7:30 AM Mass – Medanales The Sacred Paschal Triduum Thursday March 28 7 PM – Last Supper Mass (washing of the feet) – Abiquiu Followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until Midnight Good Friday March 29 3 PM – The Stations of the Cross – Abiquiu 3:30 PM – Good Friday Service (Passion of the Lord, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion) Holy Saturday, March 30 9 PM – Easter Vigil Mass – Abiquiu Easter Sunday March 31 8 AM – Mass -Medanales 10 AM – Mass - Canones 12 noon – Mass - Gallina Announcements and Classes
Soulfire Yoga with Joy is back in Abiquiu! After three years away, Joy has very happily returned and is once again offering community yoga. In addition to a full range of yoga classes, Joy offers private yoga instruction for individuals and groups, ayurvedic yoga therapy and Holy Fire III Reiki energy healing.
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES: Monday - Gentle Soul Hatha 9-10 am Wednesday- Soul Hatha 9-10, Soul Flow Vinyasa 10:30-11:30 (studio only) Saturday - Soul Hatha 8-9am, Soul Flow Vinyasa 9:30-10:30 am (studio only) Sunday - Soul YIN 8-9 am <Joy is also guest teaching at Dancing in the Desert Studio on Thursday’s 9-10:30 am till March 21> $10 per class. Studio space is limited to 7 students. Sign up for class in advance. Walk-in space may not be available. Read the class descriptions here: https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/class-calendar/ ✨Special Yoga Event✨ Reiki Infused Restorative Yoga Immersion Sunday March 10th or April 7th 9:30- 11:30am Receive deep restoration- body, mind and soul. During this immersive journey of high self care, you will be guided into supportive postures, balancing breath work and a systematic relaxation practice that will lead you into Yoga Nidra - a state of blissful yogic sleep while receiving the healing light of Holy Fire Reiki energy. $25 - Limited to 4 participants per class. Kindly register with payment by March 3 /April 2 Soulfire Yoga Studio is located at: 247 NM 554 in Abiquiu To sign up for classes, please contact Joy Nagle: joyousOM@gmail.com or call/text 802-855-3003 ♥️ https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/ 
Our workshops and retreats often go beyond traditional classroom style teaching by creating a space where participants explore in a non-competitive, supportive, and hands-on learning environment.
Mindfulness Based Ethical Living with Dave Smith | February 22-25 Prayerfulness and the Creative Mind with Phoenix Savage | February 22-25 Creating from Body and Soul: The Art of Ensoulment with Cynthia Winton-Henry & Marla Durden | March 18-23 Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating with Elizabeth Mesh | March 21-24 Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating in One Day with Elizabeth Mesh | March 24 Beginning Southwest Silversmithing/Mementos with Jamie Halpern and Katrina Jameson | March 24-30 Peace by Piece Mosaics with Kathy Thaden | March 24-30 Exploring and Writing Ecopoetry in the Environment with Carrie Nassif | March 24-30 Watercolor Landscapes with Patsy Welch | March 24-30 Meditation in Motion - Mindful Hiking and Movement with Laurie Magoon | March 24-30 Ritual Ceramic Vessels with Barbara Campbell | March 24-30 Hoo Are You? With Raymond VanBuskirk | April 19-21 Soul Journal: Art, Poetry, Prayer, and Prose with Dr. Rosemary Kaszans | April 21-26 The Zen of Stone Carving with Robin Keck | April 21-26 Wilderness First Aid Training with Darien Fernandez | April 22-23 Wilderness First Aid Training with Darien Fernandez | April 24-25 Adobe on the Ranch with Wayne Williams | April 21-26 Birding at Ghost Ranch with Raymond VanBuskirk | May 7-12 Ghost Ranch Bluegrass Camp with Bluegrass Camps West | May 8-12 Bolos and Bluegrass with Jamie Halpern | May 8-12 Hiking the Harmonies with Connie Burkhart | May 8-12 Geology of NM Landscape: Rocks Tell Many Tales with Albert Shultz and Peter Barkmann | May 8-12 Stillpoint: The Spiritual Journey with Stillpoint Staff | May 13-19 Chaco World Excursion with Dr. Martha Yates | June 2-6 Good Courage: Preparing for the End of Life with Annalouiza Armendariz | June 2-6 Sabbath as Life Abundant with Rev. Anita Amstutz | June 24-29 Church Youth Week with Zehnder Bros. | June 23-28 Family Week with Various Instructors | June 30 - July 5 |
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Feb 9th-10th Steamed Prince Edward Island Black Mussels in Sofrito White Wine Butter Sauce, Alliums, Herbs, Parmesan and Gilled Toast Points Feb 16th - 17th All February Specials 
Lost and found pets. Pets available for adoption are now listed on our Classifieds page.
Cupcake
Senior cat lovers! Meet Cupcake Moon. Could her name be any sweeter? Or could her wonky ears be any more endearing? This 13-years-young longhair lovebug is silky soft, and she loves for anyone to admire and pet her mane and cuddle her close! Her age does not stop her from being active and purring up a storm, and she’s a social kitty who would make a purrfect companion for any home with or without cat friends. Cupcake Moon is ready to light up your life with love and laughter! We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm. free heartworm prevention! Walk-in adopters are welcome Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
Boone
Bouncin’ Boone! This brindled boy is a caramel chocolate kiss with lopsided ears and an exuberance for life that fills a whole room with laughter. Even better? He’s TRAINED! Boone will soon be "paw-roled" from our Paws in the Pen program in partnership with the New Mexico Corrections Department! Each dog is paired with two inmate trainers and enrolled in a 24/7 8-week training program designed to develop wonderful family dogs with excellent training. Boone goes home potty and crate trained with a whole list of cues and behaviors; to ensure a successful transition, we are providing two free training sessions with adopters and an open invitation to weekly discounted drop-in classes. This smiling sugarcube loves to zoom and run in the yard, and also loves to show off his training, especially his recall! Boone is carefree and silly, loves other dogs and all people, and he will be an absolutely joyful addition to any home. Boone is an 11-month-old 48lb shepherd mix and he goes home well trained, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Apply on our website to meet him! www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 |
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