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March 7, 2025
Daylight saving time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2 AM local time. This means that clocks move forward by one hour. |
In Gratitude
We thank our friends Andie and David Manzanares of OnLocationNM for renewing their sponsorship. We thank the anonymous donor for renewing NYP and a big thank you to NYP for the work they do. We also thank Kelly Dawson of High Country Dispensary for their support and renewing their sponsorship.
CASA MANZ / ONLOCATIONNM
Thanks to Casa Manz (David, Andie & Maximiño Manzanares) for renewing their sponsorship. Last year they went "UP" with the Up House Project for AirBnB, as well as Garnet Hill, Filson, Royal Caribbean, and Tecovas. It was a busy year and now, 2025 is already rocking with multiple projects, events, and community connections. Manzanares music continues with a music video in Chicago, AND more gigs on the calendar. David and Andie continue to produce, and manage production (film, tv, print, photography) at Ghost Ranch. Casa Manz looks forward to collaborating, making music and magic, connecting, creating, and sharing. Here we go! Click for more
Northern Youth Project
Our interns are busy beginning planting with mentors Don & Val, organizing seeds, starting seedlings indoors and planting in the ground begins this week. Daily internship activities also currently include caretaking the goats and sheep! In the last few weeks, our orcharding mentor Emilio came by and taught them about pruning fruit trees.
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News and Features
As Albuquerque and the rest of the state gear up for another wildfire season, a 22,000-square-foot building housing a wildfire dispatch center is on the list of lease terminations announced by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
The building at 2113 Osuna Road Northeast in Albuquerque is the office for the Cibola National Forest Supervisor and also the headquarters of the Albuquerque Interagency Dispatch Center, which coordinates fire response among dozens or potentially hundreds of people from different agencies responding to a wildfire. Read More
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms that a deceased resident of Lea County, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles.
The official cause of death is still under investigation by the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. However, NMDOH Scientific Laboratory has confirmed the presence of the measles virus. The individual did not seek medical care before passing. Read More Update 3.7.25 New Mexico triples reporting 30 measles cases day
On December 9th of last year, Tres Semillas sold the land across from Bode’s to the Merced del Pueblo Abiquiu and Town of Abiquiu Land Grant. During the summer and fall of last year, Northern Youth Project had already been hard at work preparing a transitional interim plan for the coming season, even as community members protested the sale and tried to persuade Tres Semillas not to sell. Three short months later, NYP is in the midst of transition, as it navigates its next chapter. Read More
My last article, The Search for a New Home, recounted the quest for just the right place to build a mosque, and the purchase of Abiquiu land that had previously been used for cattle ranching. Having obtained the land, a small group of American Muslims were determined to situate the mosque at the center of the mesa overlooking the Chama River and Abiquiu pueblo. Once the center was marked, the next step was the actual construction of the mosque which was the first building to go up as part of a plan to eventually create a school, a retreat center, homes, and businesses on the site. The designer hired for this project was Hassan Fathy, the Egyptian architect revered for his dedication to bringing back traditional mud construction as opposed to the use of western architectural designs and materials.
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The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum sends its deepest condolences to Anna Marie Hamilton, their sons, and the entire Hamilton family after the passing of Juan Hamilton.
A talented artist, Mr. Hamilton’s ceramic and sculpture works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian, and many others, including the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Read More
Stanford University's a cappella group, Talisman, is headed to New Mexico for their 2025 Spring Break Tour. They will be visiting Santa Fe on March 24 & 25; and they will be at Ghost Ranch and in Abiquiú on March 26 & 27.
Stanford Talisman shares stories and songs from around the world. Read More
A new general surgeon has joined Presbyterian Española Hospital (PEH), expanding the care options close to home in northern New Mexico. Read More
While it’s still winter, I’d like to share a few garden photos that illustrate great ‘winter interest’ in a minimalist natural garden. In this case, it’s all about magical lichen covered boulders that happen to perfectly compliment a small aspen grove in a shady entry area - the sight of which gave me a good jolt of inspiration. Read and See More
More than once, I’ve been accused—to my face!—of coming from a fake, made-up, incomprehensible place called New Mexico.
“You live in a not-real part of the world,” someone has told me. Read More
The Market volatility continues! Markets are about 7% off their highs. Which is not a tremendous amount. But many popular stocks - think Magnificent 7 - are off a good deal more. Read More
I just read about this and I was surprised. This issue has been known for several years apparently; however, I had never heard of it. Disc Rot refers to DVDs that have stopped working due to poor manufacturing. The DVD never has to be played or touched, it happens after time, and there is no way to fix the disc. In this case, a great number of DVDs produced by Warner Brothers between the years 2006 and 2008/2009 are no longer working.
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In Memory - Anthony VelasquezJune 19, 1992 — February 24, 2025
Anthony was preceded in death by his father Margarito Velasquez; sister Nicole Martinez; aunt Esther Padilla; paternal great grandparents Emiliano and Andalesia Lopez and maternal grandfather Seledon Garcia; maternal great grandparents Benjamin and Beatrice Garica and Jose D. and Mary Herrera. Anthony is survived by his mother Sharon Garcia (David Gallion); sister Danielle Velasquez; nephew John LaFon; niece Allena LaFon; uncle Joseph Garcia; cousins Tristin and Mateo Garcia, Derrick Martinez; maternal grandmother Alice Garcia; paternal grandmother Molly Velasquez (Charlie Martinez); paternal grandfather Leonard Velasquez; aunt Victoria Velasquez; cousins Briana and Joshua Padilla and Desiree Gonzales and uncle Aaron Velasquez. In his young life, Anthony worked with his grandfather’s, uncle’s and cousin’s construction companies and was a valuable employee. He assisted with running the family’s cattle ranch. Anthony was always available to help anyone that needed him. It has been evident how highly he was regarded by the outpouring of sympathy messages, calls, cards and visits. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Santo Tomas Catholic Church in Abiquiu, NM, followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:00 noon, and graveside burial will follow.
Richard Dominguez, born January 14, 1962, to Ramon B. and Criselda Dominguez, passed to eternal life on February 25, 2025, at the family home in Abiquiu. Richard was the middle brother of seven brothers and five sisters, and was a son, Tio, and friend to many others. He was truly a servant of God and was involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Hermano de La Fraternidad Piedosa de Nuestro Jesus Nazareno de la Morada Alto de Abiquiu, a 3rd Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Santisima Trinidad Council 15787, a member of the San Antonio Society, San Jose Society, Holy Family Society, and a Desert Storm veteran in the Gulf War. Richard was a faithful man and whenever he had a chance to, he would talk to you about God or the Bible. He served his church as a devout Catholic and always prayed for peace. He joined the Army in 1981 and was honorably and medically discharged in 1993. He would’ve made it his career, but the Lord had a different plan for him.
Services are as follows: Rivera Funeral Home, March 11, 2025, 5 p.m. Viewing; 6 p.m. Rosary St. Thomas the Apostle Church, March 12, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Viewing; 6 p.m., Rosary Funeral Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, March 13, 2025, 9 a.m., with burial at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Read Complete Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Levi Sanchez, who left this world on February 25, 2025, at the age of 87. A man of quiet strength, deep wisdom, and unwavering love, he touched countless lives and leaves behind a legacy that will never fade.
Born in Gallina, New Mexico, Levi carried with him the values of hard work, resilience, and integrity. Whether working with his hands, providing for his family, or sharing life lessons, he led by example. He was a devout Catholic, who believed in doing things right and proper, and who lived with honor and kindness. A public viewing will be held on March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM at DeVargas Funeral Home, with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 PM. A service to honor Levi’s life will be held on March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Española, with burial to follow immediately after. The service will be held on what would have been Steve Sanchez’s 55th birthday. A reception will be held at 2:30 PM at the Beatrice Martinez Senior Center in Española, New Mexico. Read Obituary In Memory - Hilda JoyHilda Joy, long time contributor to the Abiquiu News passed away Wednesday March 5, 2025. Her daughter writes that the date was no coincidence. The ashes that were placed on her forehead that morning accompanied by the prayers of her caregivers ushered her to the Lord's side.
Funeral services will be st St Thomas the Apostle Church in Abiquiu at a later date In Memory - Toshiko Miko
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Karen Chrappa lives in Abiquiu. She has served Rio Arriba County making home visits as a physical therapist with Presbyterian Hospital for over ten years. Her memoir, “Beyond Fear: A Woman’s Path to Enlightenment”, was recently published. Join the online event for an author reading and discussion. A simple ceremony from the shamans of Peru will close the celebration.
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.
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 at the Abiquiu Library. Books are recommended by the members. All are welcome to join. Please call Analinda 927-6220 if you have questions 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.
• On NNMC's El Rito Campus, the Alumni Orchard
• Bring pruning tools if you have them, and your soil & tree-related questions. • Delicious, locally-sourced lunch from Nixta Ancestral Foods will be provided. Get hands-on instruction and practice in both the above and below ground care of fruit trees. Join experienced arborists Kelsey Pazera and Tim Petty as they provide guidance on how to prune fruit trees. Soil health consultants Lina Alegre and Navona Gallegos will lead participants in inoculating the soil with compost extract and applying wood mulch. A NNMC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND NM HEALTHY SOIL WORKING GROUP COLLABORATION This is a FREE field day, so please sign up online 
Announcements and Classes
Hoy 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
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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EloiseEloise the Extraordinary! This tortoiseshell bombshell is more than just goddess gorgeous: she’s one of the most resilient cats we’ve ever met. Eloise was found nearly lifeless by a Good Samaritan after being hit by a car. X-rays revealed both her pregnant uterus and abdominal wall had completely herniated. Her kittens were too young to survive, and the internal damage was so severe, we weren’t sure she would make it through surgery to quilt her back together. But thanks to surgical skills, and a little bit of magic in the universe, Miss Eloise defied every odd. She not only survived, but she’s thriving. Though the trauma has caused her to have a little hitch in the hind end, it doesn’t bother her at all, and her purr motor doesn’t have an off switch! Come in to the shelter to adopt this 1yo 6lb love muffin!
We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm! www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
ButtercupMeet Buttercup — a tender soul wrapped in fur, waiting for someone to finally call her home. At just 2 years old, Buttercup has already known heartbreak — but you’d never know it by the way she leans in for love, pressing her soft face into your hands like she’s been waiting her whole life for someone to hold on to. Her amber eyes hold hope — silently asking if maybe, just maybe, you’re the one who will choose her. Buttercup is the kind of dog who will follow you anywhere — on long walks, lazy mornings, or simply curled up by your side. Her gentle heart blooms with every kind word and soft touch, showing that even after all she’s been through, her only wish is to love and be loved in return. If you’re searching for a soul who will love you with every beat of her heart, Buttercup is waiting — patiently, quietly, with and a heart ready to be yours. Come meet her today — she’s been waiting her whole life for this chance.
Saturday 11am-4:30pm. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
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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