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August 30, 2024
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News and Features
These days, smartphones come with powerful cameras. The more expensive ones come with up to 50 megapixels, separate zoom, wide-angle, and main cameras, and one phone even has a Leica lens. Plus, the built-in software does a lot of adjustments on the fly, so you’ll get a decent photo quite easily. Maybe that’s why the opinion persists that it doesn’t take much to come up with a great photo – I bet, even Ansel Adams heard this.
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If the land is sold without any safeguards, our new-town square would be lost.
Any money obtained from the sale, no matter how large a sum, would be trivial. Read More
We come together as a community to address you in your capacity as members of the board of Tres Semillas. We write to express our thoughts about the impact of your decisions on the Abiquiú community. We call upon you to reverse the sale of 4 County Road 187, to appoint new board members to Tres Semillas and to step down as board members.
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“Don’t believe half of what you see and none of what you hear.”
Those lyrics come near the end of the sixth song, Last Great American Whale, on Lou Reed’s 1989 classic album, New York. Read More
Every now and again, you get the calming reassurance you need that, in this big ol’ world of ours, filled with billions of people, I really DO have main character energy.
Or, as I’ve decided those of us in the opera business will now call it, title role energy. Read More
Also known as: Sphaeralcea fendleri, Mallow family (Malvaceae)
Found in dry areas, woodlands, roadsides Seen blooming in August by Hwy 554 Read More
Over the past few years we have been travelling quite a bit, by car. As we go through various states, we sometimes go through tollways. It used to be that you’d have to stop and pay a toll, but eventually, you could get a small device in your window and pay the tolls electronically. That was cool except for if you went through different states, then you’d need each states device. We had an Illinois ‘I-Pass’, but not one for Kansas.
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Abiquiu residents recently have heard through the grapevine that the owner of the property across from Bodes plans to sell the property. Currently, the property hosts the post office, the Frosty Cow (ice cream and frozen yogurt), the hair salon Studio 84, the weekly Tuesday Farmers’ Market, and the Northern Youth Project (NYP) garden (a teen program focused on agriculture, arts, community service and leadership, profiled in last week’s edition of the news). Fueling the buzz, NYP and the Market recently reported that owner Tres Semillas declined to renew their leases or licenses past the fall. Read More
why is Tres Semillas selling its land?
Bernadette Gallegos: We decided, after a lot of discussion, that we needed to get back to what we were founded to do. This goes way back: in about 2007 Karl Bode wanted to sell some parcels of land, the land that now belongs to Tres Semillas. That was around the time that the El Sueno ranch closed and its owners, the Hunt family, moved. We had the Boys and Girls Club and Regalos in the hopper at the time, and they didn’t have a home of their own. The idea grew out of this basic need. By the time we got the land bought, the Boys and Girls Club was tucked safe and sound at the school. This brought home the need to focus on economic endeavors. We knew others had the same idea of starting their own, that was clear from the beginning from community meetings. We never did want to run a business. Read More
Water and wildfire risk reduction brings communities together with a common focus
This is the second of two stories featuring the Carson National Forest’s Enchanted Circle Landscape, part of the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, which focuses on water restoration and wildfire risk reduction. Read More
Abiquiú has its own Farmers Market! If you are a local, you may have stopped by some Tuesday afternoon in the summer. Maybe you’ve even “bought” some produce from a booth that’s mainly staffed by kids. The quotation marks refer to the fact that it’s run by a non-profit organization; they don’t currently sell anything but people can make a donation in exchange for their purchase. Read More
I wrote last week about being very, very busy. I lean into the busyness for effect, but also, it’s true that I have been feeling very, very busy. Read More
Also known as: Chenopodium pratericola, Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae)
Found in sandy areas, floodplains, saline or alkaline soils Seen blooming in August near the Rio Chama Read More
I love taking pictures with my phone but when I go to look at them I sometimes need to rotate it to see a particular picture right-side up. Read More
And who is “we”, you might ask? Well, I’m talking about Abiquiú’s very own and unique Northern Youth Project (NYP). NYP is a non-profit designed by and for Teens in Rio Arriba County, providing free programs and paid internships in the arts, traditional agriculture, community service and leadership projects that honor the past and look to the future.
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Abiquiu Inn presents the artwork of renowned artist and actor, Rick Hilsabeck, in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu, with an opening reception on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This solo exhibition, East to West, features a captivating collection of works inspired by Rick’s journey from the East Coast to New Mexico; and runs through the month of September. Read More
We continue to get emails about the proposed sale. This week the land officially went on the MLS.
This week we also received a report of a reader that tried to get in to see a vet with a dog clearly in distress. She was told "they don't take emergencies" but offered her little options and no contact information. We are pleased to report if you find yourself in need of an emergency vet there is now one in Santa Fe. " I wanted to let you know how incredible and efficient Mosaic Emergency is with compassion over the moon! Their phone number is (505) 416-5840. From Tim Seaman
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, the stakes have never been higher. The contest isn’t just about policy preferences but about the very nature of American democracy. The election has become a battleground for the future of our institutions, the integrity of our electoral process, and the state of our national discourse. In 2024, we find ourselves at a crossroads between safeguarding democratic norms and succumbing to forces that seek to undermine them. This isn’t merely a choice between different policy platforms; it’s a decision about who we are as a nation. The alarming rise of populist rhetoric and the erosion of traditional norms highlight a perilous trend that threatens the stability of our democracy. This election, we must scrutinize not only the candidates’ positions but their commitment to democratic principles. We need leaders who uphold the rule of law, respect for institutional checks and balances, and the sanctity of electoral outcomes. The stakes are immense. The outcome will determine whether we continue to fortify our democratic foundations or face an unprecedented unraveling of our political system. Engagement in this election must go beyond partisan loyalty. It is a critical moment for every voter to reflect on what kind of country we wish to be. The health of our democracy demands nothing less than our full attention and participation. 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 Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair when using jig heads tipped with worms. 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 479 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Tuesday morning was 592 cfs. Fishing for trout was slow and anglers report dirty water conditions. 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. Scene Around TownSend us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
Art, Music and BooksEl Rito Library has cancelled its Aug. 31 Ice Cream Social & Show and Tell event. The event will be rescheduled.
August 20, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Artist Reception on Friday, August 30, 2024 4:30pm to 7:30pm Japanese-born painter Mayumi Watanabe moved to California in 1980 to obtain a degree in fine arts at Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA and the University of California at Santa Cruz. After completing her BFA and 5th year graduate degree, she forged connections in Northernn California which led to a number of museum, solo and group exhibitions. She moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2011 to pursue a full-time career in painting. Her work has been featured in several City of Mud Gallery group exhibitions, and is in prestigious, private collections both in the United States and Japan. She resides in Santa Fe and travels to Japan often. Watanabe’s moody, abstract paintings draw on a personal vocabulary of forms inspired by aerial views of landscape, mixed and layered material including precious metal leaf and dry Japanese pigments. Her paintings have a mysterious depth and rich surfaces. “I have developed a style that is personal and in touch with nature, seeking to combine the ‘Spirit of Japan’ where nature and uniformity traditionally prevail over personal experience, in contrast to the ‘Spirit of the West’ where the opposite is true.” Says Watanabe. “Light and space become expressive elements in my work. I try to catch the transparent essence of cold air or the opaqueness of Spring warmth 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 The annual Art Basket Raffle is here, and it's bigger than ever! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and artist members, we're offering three stunning baskets filled with artwork, jewelry, and a luxurious local lodging stay! Each basket is valued at over $1,400! 🎨✨ Every ticket you purchase supports the Abiquiú Arts Council 501(c)(3) and our iconic Abiquiú Studio Tour event. 🙏 Don't miss your chance to win big and give back. Get your tickets online or at local businesses like the Abiquiu Inn, Café Sierra Negra, and Abiquiú Dome. 🎟️ Click to Order Online
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
Northern Youth Project Update
Please take this brief survey, developed by our interns, to provide a testimonial of why a program like NYP is essential to our community!
Reoccurring donations make all the difference for the health and sustainability of our programs. We encourage you to consider becoming a reoccurring donor to NYP today. Donate today to Northern Youth Project. 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.
Discover the 17th Annual Chama Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour, Labor Day weekend, 8/31- 9/1. Follow the signs to visit all the artisan studios. Enjoy artists, music and food at the festival located in downtown Chama.
Find jewelry, photography, pottery, wood, glass, metal, fiber and graphic art representing the diverse artistry of our rich cultural heritage. Come on 8/30 for the music festival at Elevate Chama. Make your reservations in advance! This project supported by New Mexico Arts, by the New Mexico Department of Tourism, by Rio Arriba County and the Village of Chama. Chamavalleyartfest.org Announcements and ClassesSeptember
Thursday 12 at 6 pm: Harvesting the Bounty; Preserving the Harvest; Canning, Dehydration, Freeze Drying; On Farm Processing; Marketing Food Safety Saturday 28 at 9 am: Woodland Management & Forest Fire Safety; Thinning Ecology; Firewood & Stove Safety October Thursday 3 at 6 pm: High Value Crops & Medicinal Ghost Ranch Workshops September
Photo Fundamentals with Sandy Kaplan | September 22-28 Portrait Photography Amid Nature’s Beauty with David Rider | September 22-28 Splash of Chaos: Painting Ghost Ranch with Antonio Darden | September 22-28 Fundamentals of Chimayo Weaving with Lisa Trujillo | September 22-28 Contemporary Southwest Silver with Bill Derrevere | September 22-28 Hike the ‘Ologies with Connie B Burkhart | September 22-28 Pastels: Finding Form for Inspiration with Maureen O’Neill | September 22-28 Printed, Stitched and Bound with Alanna Austin | September 22-28 High Desert Course with Sean Hudson | September 28-30 Women in Welding with Connie B Burkhart | September 29 - October 5 October Healing Grief with the Sacred Wheel with Cheryl Downey | October 1-6 Healing Colonial Legacies: Developing Empathy for Personal, Historical and Land Based Trauma with Deanna Dartt | October 6-11 Native Americans and Museums with Deanna Dartt | October 10 Southwest Native Traditions in Metalsmithing with Steve and Cree LaRance | October 6-11 Paper from Place: Handmade Paper from Local Plants with Leah Mata Fragua | October 6-11 Discovering Healing Herbs in Northern New Mexico with Dr. Denise Gabaldion-Thronas | October 6-11 Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants with Robin Wall Kimmerer | October 11-13 Celebrating Women with Susan Weber and Lynn Motley | October 13-18 Practically Painting with O’Keeffe with Anna Koster | October 13-18 Making Poems, Making Books with Anita Skeen and Cindy Hunter Morgan | October 13-18 Writing and Healing: Beginner’s Mind, Deep Play with Joan Logge | October 13-18 Fly Fishing around Ghost Ranch with Davud Kadlec and Tom Nichols | October 13-18 Connecting with Eyes, Heart, Hand: Plein Air with Natasha Isenhower | October 28-Nov 3 November Navigating Paths if Change on Life’s Journey with Jeannie Bowman | November 18-23 Christian Perspectives on Dementia Diagnoses and Care with Dr. Carl Greiner | November 22-24 |
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This sweet 7 yr young female lab mix can no longer be cared for by Abiquiu Lake non-resident owner. She is spayed, up to date on all shots, and very playful. Friendly with other dogs. Eager to please a new owner and family.
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