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March 14, 2025
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News and Features
The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission moved forward with a rulemaking Tuesday to prevent the use of PFAS chemicals in downhole oil and gas operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Read More
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)PFAS contamination in New Mexico is one of the New Mexico Environment Department’s top priorities, as is the protection of human health and the environment. Read More
New Mexico has the highest percentage of residents on Medicaid in the U.S.
Working-age adults who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than their counterparts in cities, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to make deep cuts to the health care program. Read More
Community, noun. From Latin commūnitās, [f.], 1. A community, 2. Public spirit, a sense of duty, and willingness to serve one’s community.
Maybe you think that I sound like a broken record, but I have to say this again: there are so many community-conscious people in Abiquiú! Instead of striving to become rich and famous, they use their energy and skills to help other individuals and families, and they do this voluntarily. They build up and support a sense of belonging, trust, and care among like minded individuals, and they imbue a feeling of empowerment: when people work together, they get stuff done and can change things. Read More
Readers often ask me how I manage to write something new every week. The answer is simple: I live in terror.
(Terror of what? Of being a letdown, not following through, discovering that no one actually cares when I skip a week? Hey, give us a break. We here at this fine publication haven’t dug that deep. There’s no time for digging into our core selves when we’re always on deadline.) Read More
My second garden design project in the 'badland' foothills of Abiquiu, NM is my own place. The landscape around me is dry, fragile, and ruggedly picturesque, and I have a great view of the Chama River corridor just a 1/2 mile away. I often take note of the dramatic shift in vegetation from Rio Grande cottonwood and willows along the riverbank to the sparse pinon juniper scrubland beginning just 200' beyond. Read More
If you've been on Facebook for a while you've probably seen a wide variety of quiz-style posts pop up in your Newsfeed.
There are many variations of these posts, but the most common ones are of the "What is your spirit animal?" or "Which celebrity do you look like?" variety. Read More Previous News and Features
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Art, Music, Film and Books
Ted Harsha, Greg Lewandowski, Matt Schulze
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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.
We’ll learn to pluck the threads that connect unrelated ideas, in order to mine new depths in our writing. This generative workshop, Casa Urraca Press's most popular offering to date, requires no formal training and strengthens writers of all genres. (We will focus on short poetry in order to gain functional practice in a two-hour course. The skills practice can apply to all forms of creative writing.)
Registration is now open. In honor of National Poetry Month, this workshop is just $22. Can't make the live session? No problem! All registered participants will be sent a recording of the workshop, complete with writing exercises. Assistance is available -- contact Zach through the Press website to request. 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.
Announcements and ClassesLocal Services for Vacation RentalsAs a seasoned Airbnb Super Host with 5 years of experience and 2 successful listings, I understand how cumbersome and time consuming it is to address all the details, to ensure your guests have an experience they will rave about in their reviews!
I am currently offering the attached services to Vacation Rental Hosts, so you can enjoy the benefits of hosting without the demands of managing the day-to-day details. Click for more information
Join us in immersive workshops and spring break or plan to visit us this April for Photo Week which culminates in an keynote lecture from Annie Leibovitz
March 21-23 Psychological Dimensions of Healthy Aging with Richard Houston March 23-29 Oppenheimer and Atomic History: How to Approach Contested Histories with Raffi Andonian Pastels: Finding Form for Inspiration with Maureen O’Neill Desert Inspired Mosaics with Kathy Thaden Introduction to Silver and Fused Glass with Jamie Halpern and Katrina Jameson A Comprehensive Approach to Landscape in Watercolor with Sean Hudson Meditation in Motion with Laurie Magoon Youth Spring Adventure with GR Staff and Instructors March 24-25 Spring Break Adventure - Trail Building with Laura Hand March 26-27 Spring Break Adventure - Trail Building with Laura Hand March 28-30 Cyanotypes: Photography with the Sun with Carol Schrader Silver-Clay Workshop with Liza Samuel Looking ahead to April and May April 2-6 Bluegrass Camp with Finders-Youngberg Band Bolo Ties: A Western Tradition with Brandon Ruppert Soul Journal: Art, Poetry, Prayer and Prose with Rosemary Kaszans Hiking the Harmonies with Connie B. Burkhart April 4-6 Earth Body: Movement for All with Rulan Tangen USA/Mexico Border - Faith Perspective with Rev. John M. Nelson April 10-13 Joys and Sorrows of Addiction and Recovery with Shannon Smith April 21 Wilderness First Aid with Laura Hand and isabel Chavez April 21-25 Wilderness First Responder with Matthew Angus and Isabel Chavez Photo Week April 27 - May 4 Portrait Photography Amid Nature’s Beauty with David Rider Photo Fundamentals with Sandy Kaplan Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Photography with Jennie Hirsh Cyanotypes: Photography with the Sun with Carol Schrader Immersive Photography and Darkroom Workshop with Kent Bowser Ghost Ranch Astronomy Experience with Wayne Hicks, Wayne Brasure and Philip Mahon Annie Leibovitz: At Work* *Annie Leibovitz is not available as a standalone workshop. You must register for a Photo Week workshop to attend this keynote lecture. 
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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JuneWhen June arrived, she was a shadow of the dog she was meant to be—rescued from a horse trailer crammed with 16 other dogs, including her own pups, hungry, scared, and unsure if humans could be trusted. But even then, she showed glimmers of hope, accepting food with quiet gratitude. Now, after our staff has poured love into her, she’s overflowing with affection and light-hearted joy. This 1.5yo anatolian/pyr mix has blossomed, stealing the hearts of everyone at the shelter with her transformation. She’s learned the bliss of head rubs, full-body scritches, and the simple magic of cheese and turkey treats. June is deeply loving, and eager to trust those who show her kindness. June is still finding her way, preferring male dog companions and needing a patient adopter who understands that trust, for her, can be a slow and beautiful thing. But for the person willing to give her that chance? She’ll give back a love deeper than words. It’s now June’s time to bloom! Adopt her from the shelter: spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of free heartworm prevention.
We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm! www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
MaggieMiss Maggie is a calico with a heart as colorful as her coat! Like a tiny patchwork quilt of autumn leaves, spiced chai, and warm sunsets, Maggie is a vision of calico charm. At five years old, this gentle girl is looking for a patient and loving home where she can truly shine. Maggie’s journey began as a stray, but a kind-hearted Good Samaritan took her in and showed her the first glimpses of love. Maggie tried her best to befriend the resident cats, but they weren’t quite ready for a new friend. Still, Maggie remained as graceful as ever—never pushy, never unkind, just a little unsure of where she fit in. She carries a tiny secret—a harmless umbilical hernia—but it’s nothing a quick visit to our clinic can’t fix. As for dogs, she hasn’t met any here, but with the right introduction, she might just surprise you. With patience, love, and a cozy spot by a sunny window, Maggie is sure to blossom into a devoted companion. This five-year-old 11lb kitty with a coat of many colors is just waiting for the right person to see the beauty not only on the outside but on the inside too!
Saturday 11am-4:30pm. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 
Puppy in search of a young family to play with and be a part of! Australian Cattle Dog, male, 11 weeks old, blue merle coloring. Call or Text
505-901-6208 
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