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February 28, 2025
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News and FeaturesOne Dead After Stabbing Near LaundryBy Jennifer Garcia, Jennifer Garcia Managing Editor
Rio Grande Sun One man was in jail and one man was dead Monday night after a stabbing that happened earlier in the day at the Ohkay Express Travel Center. Read more
A bill to enshrine the state’s right to regulate pollution in surface waters like streams and rivers and continue the yearslong process to develop a state program for permits, heads to the Senate floor after advancing through its third committee Friday.
Senate Bill 21, sponsored by Sens. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) Robert “Bobby” Gonzales (D-Ranchos de Taos) and Rep. Kristina Ortez (D-Taos), received a party line vote 6-4. It would need to continue through House committees, a floor vote and receive the governor’s signature before becoming law. Read More
Nine people remain infected with measles in Lea County, but their conditions remain stable, with local health officials reporting no deaths or hospitalizations in New Mexico. Four of the cases are children between the ages of 5 and 17 years old, the remaining five are adults.
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Santa Fe, N.M., February 26, 2025— As early spring weather brings warmer temperatures and winds to northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) wants to share with our communities that fire managers used a variety of techniques, including aerial infrared monitoring, to confirm no residual heat remains on fall and winter prescribed fire projects.
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Maybe you saw the announcement: On Friday, 2/28, at 7 pm, Episode I of the docuseries Thinking Like Water will be offered at Ghost Ranch as part of the San Juan-Chama Watershed Partnership’s 2025 Annual Congreso. Filmmaker Renea Roberts (who will be present to answer questions) is an old friend of mine, and she re-shuffled her schedule to find some time to talk to me – thank you! Read More
The day after the presidential election in 2016 I picked up what I initially thought was a saw whet owl wing while wandering down a red dirt road in Abiquiu NM. Just one wing and one talon. When I did some research to confirm identification, I learned that I had found the remains of a boreal owl, not a saw whet. The wings of the former are larger. Read More
This is a heads up to all the people out there growing, or thinking about it, who are unaware that compost is NOT actually loaded with nutrients. I've had this conversation with many people trying to grow plants both in-ground, or in pots, using "tons of good compost", or 'premium' compost potting mixes with dismal results. The initial reaction to the breaking news that their plants are probably starving is a kind of flustered disbelief. A friend of mine once shrieked “So what’s the $%! point!” Read More
Let’s make this quick: I don’t have any time.My life is full and demanding as it is. Every moment I claim for myself gets snatched right back up by my two dogs or, more aggressively, by the Duolingo owl. I cannot possibly take up another pursuit, or chance unlocking another lifelong passion. Who can afford to be a Renaissance man these days? More like run-out-of-sauce man, am I right? Read More
One reader - Ann C was sick and tired of getting spoofed or spam calls and reported it.
Following was her response from the Federal Trade Commission. All Good advice. Here's their response Read More
Yet another Facebook-related scam is making the rounds, but this one isn’t being perpetrated on the Facebook website.
It’s actually taking place on Messenger app instead. Read More
In my last Abiquiu News article, In Search of a Different Path, I indicated that I’ll be writing a series of pieces about Dar al Islam, the mosque and madressah (retreat and educational facility) in Abiquiu, New Mexico. As we all know, a project of that scope has to begin with an idea and a dream. It also helps when different parts of a puzzle fall into place to create a finished picture of what was meant to be. Read More
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Oil and gas companies are not required to tell state officials if they are injecting cancer-causing chemicals such as PFAS into the ground as part of the extraction process.
While companies say they are not currently using PFAS in hydraulic fracturing — better known as fracking — some advocates and lawmakers say a full ban on PFAS use is needed. Read More
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer.
“There’s going to be firefighters that die because of this, there will be communities that burn,” said Steve Gutierrez, a union official who served 15 years as a firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service. Read More
Santa Fe, NM — The Food Depot joins nonprofits across New Mexico in a call to modernize the state’s anti-donation clause. The outdated constitutional provision prevents efficient, trusted community services from directly accessing awarded state funds. The delays or legal barriers have blocked critical projects for food banks, libraries, community centers, mental health organizations, and other essential services. Read More
Abiquiú is almost synonymous with Georgia O’Keeffe. Because of her, the area has attracted a steady stream of artists over the years. The annual studio tour just celebrated its thirtieth anniversary, with over fifty participating artists. However, there’s a number of residents with other fascinating interests and occupations: for example, I’ve interviewed paraglider Mario Manzo (a photographer also), or model railroad builder Bob Dolci, or geologist Kirt Kempter.
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On Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Lower Pavillion at Ghost Ranch, the 9th Annual Rio Chama Congreso will screen Thinking Like Water: Episode 1 “Willing to Try Things” as part of this year’s theme focusing on riparian health and river restoration in the Rio Chama watershed. The premiere along the Abiquiu corridor is free but you must register at www.sanjuanchama.org or email Sage Faulkner at sage@chamapeak.org. Read More
To be clear: I am not one of those people who leave the Christmas tree up until February.
Oh no, I’m far more insufferable. I’m one of those people who leave the solstice tree up until February. Read More
For all the great press native plants have received, they are still hard to find relative to traditional ornamental nursery stock - particularly in terms of species diversity. The muddling of the very definition of a native plant is also problematic. We see more and more native cultivars, or 'nativars', casually represented as native plants. This is tricky because while they may be fundamentally native, they may not function normally as part of an ecosystem. Read More
Late in December I noticed one morning that my suet was covered with tiny little light gray birds that I had never seen before. About thirty clustered together almost like the way bats do. High pitched chirps, peeps, and chattering filled the air. All plumages of these little birds are similar; They have gray caps, blue-gray upper-parts, and white or buff colored under - parts. Read More
Right upfront I will say that I don’t create content, generally. I don’t want to be an influencer, I don’t want to be a content creator, basically, I want to be left alone and go rock collecting and hang out with my shmoofy. Read More
Interview with Mariaelena Jaramillo
After talking to quite a number of individuals from Abiquiú and around for the Abiquiú News, one thing stands out for me: the strong sense of community most of these people have. They want to serve and help others, they put time and energy into supporting those around them, more often than not on a purely voluntary basis. Less concerned with their own dreams, they assist those near them to lead fulfilling lives. Read More |
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