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Acres: 17,415
Start Date: 06/25/2025 Location: Gallina, NM Cause: Lightning Personnel: 17 Fuels: Oak brush, ponderosa pine, Piñon-juniper Containment: 85%
When I do interviews for the Abiquiú News, I’m frequently impressed and touched by what I learn about the person I’m talking to. Especially when it comes to people I’ve casually known for ages, I’m awed by the complexity I discover: the individual becomes multi-dimensional when they tell me about their past, their interests, their life journey.
Roger Montoya believes teaching dance helps students gain lifelong skills centered in the creative development of the mind, body, and spirit. His organization, Moving Arts Española, serves the rural communities that make up his native northern New Mexico—areas hit particularly hard by the opioid crisis and where a large percentage of residents live in poverty.
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, the city of Española, and area Pueblos at the request of those governments in response to a significant surge in violent crime, drug trafficking, and public safety threats that have overwhelmed local resources.
$122,700 Grant Will Support Capacity-Building, Collaboration, and Expanded Opportunities for Youth Across the Region
Española, NM — United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) has been selected to serve as the official Regional Resource Hub for the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund.
Ahead of Social Security’s 90th anniversary next week, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) said during a news conference in Albuquerque on Thursday that actions taken against the social safety net program by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are laying the groundwork for its privatization.
Just when we thought we’d seen everything, Congress has thrown down a breathtaking new gauntlet: a national work requirement for people participating in Medicaid. Every state will now be required to track the employment status of its Medicaid recipients in order to receive federal funding for the program.
Even with federal changes to a huge funding stream for New Mexico, 90% of the state has access to high-speed internet, and contracts will be in place for the last 10% by the end of next year, the new leader of a state broadband office said Monday.
This week marks the anniversary of my return to New Mexico, where I was born and where I grew as tall as I’d ever get—where I didn’t appreciate my surroundings until I left and came back and left again and came back again—where I needed to return to settle into myself.
Found in open, rocky soil in mixed conifer forests
Seen blooming in August by FS Rd 137 in Carson NF
Regular readers of this blog know I’m a huge proponent of Battery Backup devices. Truth be told, they are absolutely essential if you live in an area that’s served by an unreliable power grid, especially if you work from home and need to keep your computer gear up and running during frequent outages.
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Abiquiu Lake Day Use Fees Going Cashless
Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District
Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District
Abiquiu Lake is going CASHLESS for our recreation area Day Use Fees on October 16, 2025. Day use fees can be paid for at one of our three card machines in the Cerrito and Rio Chama recreation areas. We will continue to accept cash at the Riana Campground where annual passes may be purchased April 15-October 15. Joseph Montoya swimming pool to open in Tierra Amarilla
Courtesy of Rio Arriba County
Courtesy of Rio Arriba County
Exciting News from Tierra Amarilla!! The Joseph Montoya swimming pool has passed the final state inspection!! We are hoping to start with a soft opening this week. Please stay tuned as we will soon be publishing hours of operation and other important information! We thank everyone for their continued patience as we went through this process, and we especially thank our hard working staff who has worked around the clock to get this facility back into action!! We hope to see you all at the pool soon!! Community Café
The Community Café is open to the Abiquiu community. Come meet your neighbors. Come to discuss local issues and creative programming. Be a part of the solution. We are here to support and collaborate with local organizations.
At present, we are working with our County Commissioner and the DOT to lower the speed limit to 45 mph from the Dollar Store to Bodes - 2.4 miles. Join us if you have heart, commitment and willingness to support our local community. DATE: Second Thursday of every month TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: Rural Events Center Contact: abiquiucommunitycafe@gmail.com We Get Letters
Do you have a story to tell, a history to share?Whether you have been here ten years or your family hundreds of years, you have a story to tell about your connection to Abiquiu. Email us
If you have a story to tell, send it in. If you want, interview your friend, relative, teacher, co-worker. If you think it would be interesting, I bet other people would too. Give it a try and send something in to us. Carol Bondy Scene Around AbiquiúSend us your local images! Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com. Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
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Evening Tours of Georgia O’Keeffe’s Home & Studio
Tours begin at the Georgia O’Keeffe Welcome Center, 21120 US-84, Abiquiú, NM Spend two quiet hours exploring O’Keeffe’s Abiquiú Home & Studio! In this evening tour, experience an in-depth look at the artist’s home, and end your visit with light refreshments in O’Keeffe’s garden. Book an evening tour here. 
Call for Teaching Artist Proposals
Adult Studio Classes | O'Keeffe Welcome Center in Abiquiu As part of an ongoing initiative to collaborate with creatives based in Abiquiu and Rio Arriba County, the O’Keeffe Welcome Center seeks proposals from area artists for studio classes, and/or workshops for adults that can be hosted in the Center’s community spaces.
The Welcome Center is specifically seeking proposals for one-time class sessions that can be conducted in 3.5 hours or less on Saturdays or Sundays. Workshop proposals can be for any medium and should be described to reflect the appropriate level of experience expected from participants (i.e. beginner, intermediate, advanced). Proposed class topics should also connect with Georgia O’Keeffe’s artistic vision, philosophies, and/or themes that relate to the history of New Mexico and the New Mexican landscape. To submit a proposal for consideration, please review the following requirements and instructions. Proposal Format Workshop proposals must be one page and should include the following information: • Proposed Title or Topic • Brief Description • Proposed Program Length • Material/Supply Requirements • Facility Requirements Background and Qualifications • 2-3 Years’ experience teaching studio art making techniques - Required• 2-3 Years’ experience as a professional artist - Required • 2-3 Years’ experience designing, teaching, and facilitating art classes for adults – Preferred Skills and Abilities • Experience teaching adults; strong oral and written communication skills • Flexibility and adaptability • Arts-based creativity • Studio art experience • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Ability to connect with adult audiences To submit a proposal for consideration, please send your resume and a one-page proposed class to: mseymour@okeeffemuseum.org Additional Information: Teaching Artist proposals are being collected on an ongoing basis. If a member of the Welcome Center has a question about your proposal or would like to discuss the proposal further, you will hear from someone via e-mail. Teaching Artists who offer classes/workshops for the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum enter into an Independent Contractor Service Agreement with the Museum. 
New Hours at Nest Gallery
In an effort to balance my creative output with the gallery hours, I have decided to cut back one day a week, making my new hours Wednesday through Saturday 10-5
As always, if you have a need or have guests visiting and want to make an appointment for a day I am normally closed, please call me (505) 376-9651 I look forward to seeing everyone! Warmest, Tamara. 
El Rito Studio Tour Featured Artist
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This week, Janet recommends Desert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey: "Ed Abbey is of course a legend. This is one of the books I come back to over and over. We don't always see the desert the same way, but I think we care about it the same way. I particularly feel a kinship with him every time I read the part where he mucks with the surveyor's markers. There's just love for place here, that I think many of us here can relate to." |
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.
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.
Local Library News
El Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center
El Rito Library
Contact community@elritolibrary.org with questions.
Abiquiú Book Club
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The Abiquiú Book Club will be reading The Music of Bees for the August meeting. The group will meet on August 26 at 5pm at El Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center.
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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.
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
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
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Dinner and a Show at Café Sierra Negra
August 22 with Sean Harrison
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Read Sean Harrison's bio here, or visit his Facebook page.
Reserve your table by August 18th (505) 685-0086
Reserve your table by August 18th (505) 685-0086
Café Sierra Negra has new hours
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00am to 8:00pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00am to 8:00pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Fall Equinox Dinner + Storytelling Night for Women at Owl Peak Farm
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Join us on Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 PM for an evening of storytelling, community, and celebration. Together, we’ll share stories on home, land, and belonging while enjoying a thoughtfully prepared farm-to-table feast, created in collaboration with local farmers in northern New Mexico.
The gathering will be held at Owl Peak Farm in La Madera, NM. Tickets are $150 per person and space is limited. To reserve your spot, please email ojoconejonm@gmail.com or purchase tickets directly at ojoconejo.com |
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Announcements and Classes
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Ghost Ranch
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Join us for immersive workshops at Ghost Ranch:
August
Living with Hearing Loss with Dean Olson | August 25-29
Mindful Birding with Holly Thomas | August 29-31
Self-Discovery through Memoir with Deborah Taffa | August 29-31
Become a Great Storyteller with Judith Fein and Paul Ross | August 29 - September 1
August
Living with Hearing Loss with Dean Olson | August 25-29
Mindful Birding with Holly Thomas | August 29-31
Self-Discovery through Memoir with Deborah Taffa | August 29-31
Become a Great Storyteller with Judith Fein and Paul Ross | August 29 - September 1
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Mittens
Total tabby heartthrob 😍 Mittens isn’t just handsome, he’s handsome as all heck. At just a year old, this dashing doodlebug has spent most of his days living the cushy indoor life, but he also has a streak of swashbuckling adventure in his whiskers. He loves a good sprint toward the great outdoors, so a secure catio or screened porch would be his idea of paradise. He arrived to our shelter with a broken femur, but this chap doesn’t know how to quit - he’s all healed up and ready to find his forever! If you’re looking for a charming mix of couch-snuggler, cardboard box enthusiast, and bold sunshine seeker, Mittens is your guy! We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
Valkyrie
From the sweeping drama of the Santa Fe Opera’s production of Die Walküre emerges Valkyrie, a tricolor marvel whose courage is matched only by her cuteness. Born to ride the winds of adventure, this little heroine has traded her winged helmet for a wagging tail and is now seeking her forever stage. Valkyrie is one of our special Opera Pets available for adoption from our Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe; with the spirit of a heroine and the sweetness of a love aria, Valkyrie is ready to gallop into your heart (no flying horse required). Apply on our website to adopt: she goes home spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and with six months of heartworm prevention. www.espanolahumane.org
Lost dog wandering Prado Valley Subdivision
The dog has been wandering around up above the mesa off of Buffalo Trail Rd. since yesterday. It has a limp and a collar but no tags and is in good shape. Is friendly and obviously has a home.
We watched it walk up Rocket Launch Rd. and continue on but has now shown up at our jobsite on Pinon Rd. If someone is looking for it they can call us at 505-929-7350.
We watched it walk up Rocket Launch Rd. and continue on but has now shown up at our jobsite on Pinon Rd. If someone is looking for it they can call us at 505-929-7350.
