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November 22, 2024
Shortened hours for Thanksgiving Week
Deadline for 11/29 Abiquiu News is Tuesday noon 11/26
In Gratitude - Nest Gallery
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I want to thank my supportive community. My neighbors are my family and everyone who visits Nest, a kindred spirit. I am honored to know you.
Now, more than ever, a local brick and mortar ( or, adobe and tin) shop is a necessary haven in this cyber heavy world. I strive to provide a place of discovery, a new scent or a real life tactile experience of a beautifully crafted object. My personal work for over 30 years of my life has to do with a love and study of gemstones as well as the craft of precious jewelry. I create pieces that hopefully hold significance to the wearer, whether it be a sacred plant, a meaningful gemstone, or a poem etched into metal that reminds the wearer of deep and evergreen Truths. Each piece is made with my highest intention. Nest includes the work of artists whose work I admire and that I feel brings heart into our work and living spaces. A hand crafted piece by a skilled maker has and gives a special resonance. A steamer by Dick Lumaghi blesses your carrots and tea when sipped by a Logan Wannamaker pinch cup is a delight for your hand as well as your tastebuds. Small business Saturday is coming up, and I appreciate you keeping my lovingly curated gallery in mind to give gifts that I feel are of the highest quality, and are the exact opposite of mass produced. This year we added the most stunning local fresh flowers every weekend grown by Ojo Caliente's Tumbleweed Farm and we will continue to do so in 2025. If the star's align, you can make an appointment on Sundays for a Tarot Card or Astrological Chart reading by Abiquiu's Oro Lynn Benson. We are also having our annual Christmas Poetry reading by VB Price who will read from his new book Orpheus The Healer as well as his Christmas Poems. We will make gourmet grown up s'mores and gather around a Holiday bonfire coming up on Saturday December 7th from 3-5pm. If it's been a while since you have visited, we are always evolving, and it's the perfect time to visit us again. We are open through December 31st every Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm mountain time and Sundays from 12-5 excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. May the light of the season shine from our hearts. Warmest, Tamara Kay www.abiquiunest.com Thank you Contributors and Paid SubscribersJohn F
News and FeaturesNote: Our News and Features are offered as links. Click to read full articles. If you missed the News last week, we also include "Previous Features".
By Hilda Joy
Feeling sorry for persons who had no place to have Thanksgiving dinner and wanting folks who did have plans for the holiday to get together with others at her home, the late Dawn Sanders on the Sunday before Thanksgiving hosted her annual Thanksgiving Rehearsal Dinner. Read More
A permit was issued November 20th for a critical river restoration project. Work will be commencing in the lower Rio Chama near Medanales to address the severe reduction in channel capacity caused by the June 2024 flood and subsequent monsoon events. The project, undertaken by the NM Interstate Stream Commission aims to restore the river’s ability to handle significant water flows and mitigate future flood risks. This work is a continuation of the emergency response to the June 20, 2024, flood event and subsequent precipitation events that left significant amounts of sediment in the lower Rio Chama near Medanales. Read More
A new agreement allows the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District to store water in Abiquiu Reservoir for up to 10 years as work continues on El Vado Dam. Read More
Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, Mexican American, Hispano, Nuevomexicano — what are we?
If you’ve spent time in New Mexico, chances are you’ve met somebody with a Spanish last name who doesn’t speak a lick of the language. If you ask about their background, they might just say they’re Hispanic without mentioning a connection to any specific Spanish-speaking region. Read More
DocuFilms Earns Top Honor for Branded Content Long Form
Santa Fe, NM — The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has awarded DocuFilms the Emmy® for Branded Content Long Form for their short film “Movement.” This powerful film, which highlights the impactful work of The Food Depot—Northern New Mexico’s food bank—received the honor during the 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards on November 16, 2024, at Chateau Luxe Event Venue in Phoenix, Arizona. Read More and watch film. Read More
If you want to feel young, get a dog. But if you want to feel old, get a puppy.
Until we adopted a total stranger into our home, Hawkeye and I both appeared rather sprightly for our ages. He was nine and swam the equivalent of the English Channel that year while chasing tennis balls. I, meanwhile, was as close to 40 as I had ever been, but I did work out twice that summer and cut out sugar for an entire meal. Read More
It’s been a while since I wrote any Mac tips. So many folks have given up their Mac computers and switched to iPads and iPhones, I wonder how valuable the tips are. I still use my desktop though, so maybe a few people are interested. Read More
Previous News and Features
Lisa Faithorn and her husband Djann Hoffman had a vision when they moved to Medanales: they wanted to create a community-focused space which would foster environmental stewardship, local engagement, and artistic expression. In 2006, they bought a 20-acre farm by the Chama River, “long and narrow, like most of the farms around here”, Djann told me when I visited them. “We have an acequia that runs right across the middle, a very old ditch from the 1600s. But we didn't really know we were going to bring the farm back to life when we moved here!” Read More
The best part about these shortened days and standard time is that—after eight months otherwise—I remember all over again what it’s like to make dog walks the center of my workday.
Which, to be clear, they should be. Read More
Ignitions begin Tuesday November 19 on the Lino Pile Burn unit in Coyote Ranger District
On Tuesday, November 19, fire managers from the Coyote Ranger District will begin ignitions on the 99-acre Lino Pile Burn unit. The project is located adjacent to Forest Road 461KA, a spur road off Forest Road 103, south of New Mexico State Road 96. Fire managers are planning one day of ignitions and smoke may be visible from communities along New Mexico State Road 96 including Coyote, Cañones, and Gallina. Over the coming months, fire managers will continue to look for ideal weather conditions to conduct pile burn projects throughout the forest. The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on several factors, including snowpack, air quality, ventilation, forecast weather conditions, wind, and resource availability. Once pile burn projects are completed, resources will shift towards patrolling and monitoring these units. Fire crews will utilize infrared detection devices, such as handheld thermal cameras and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (fixed-wing or drones), to assist in determining when to call the pile burns out. To Learn More
After a rip-roaring summer, things are beginning to show signs of slowing down for the winter months. I want to thank my wonderful staff for helping me keep the café running smoothly with their hard work and dedication. Thank you to Mary Gonzales, Rufus Billie, Constanze Welkens, Wenche Zimmerman, Angie Serrano, Aquilino Serrano, Benjamin Myler, Natalie Simon, Vanessa Harris, Jamie Taylor, and Stephanie Lister.
Beginning December 1st, we will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for Breakfast and Lunch beginning at 9:00am and closing at 3:00pm Friday and Saturday we will be open for Lunch and Bistro Dinners, from 11:00am to 7:30pm. We will post the Bistro Dinner Menu bi-weekly in the Abiquiu News and on our website: www.cafesierranegra-nm.com. Generally, the dinner menus will consist of 4 entrees items with salad or soup and dessert. Lunch will be our usual CSN menu. Catering for small groups of 25 or less will also be available. Call during business hours for information. We are open to suggestions regarding use of the dining spaces during off hours. Community meetings, lectures or classes, private parties? We appreciate our loyal regular customers and hope to see you here at the café over the winter months! Melodie Holidays in AbiquiuCut off for ordering Thanksgiving Dinner 'to go' at Cafe Sierra Negra is today. Get your order in.
Celebrate the season with festive cheer at Abiquiú Dome’s Holiday Opening & Twilight Twinkle Gatherings!
Join us for two special weekends, Nov 29 – Dec 1 and Dec 6 – 8, from 12pm to 6pm. Enjoy complimentary hot cider, biscochitos, and a holiday light & farolito display at dusk, all while supporting local art. Discover unique gifts, cozy up in our outdoor seating, and soak in the magical atmosphere. Embrace the season with us and experience the artistry, warmth, and magic that make Abiquiú Dome a special holiday destination! 🎄 Connect with us at www.abiquiudome.com or FB & IG: @abiquiudome Free event - donations welcome but not necessary. 
Northern New Mexico College announces Thanksgiving break closureEspañola and El Rito campuses will close Nov. 27 – Dec. 1
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — The Northern New Mexico College Española and El Rito campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. There will be no classes, activities or student services available during the holiday. NNMC Campus Security may be contacted at 505-747-2158. All of us at Northern wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! We get letters
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We are also looking towards what comes next for the Abiquiu News. Abiquiu News is in its 12th year. We've grown, have a good readership and support base and want to see it continue once we retire. If you are interested in being part of this dialog email us. Web skills are important. 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 Town
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Art, Music, Film and BooksAbiquiu News Photography Exhibit - Show extended through December
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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.
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.
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This week, Laurel recommends Wolfish, by Erica Berry: "Big time recommend this book. Not just if you love wolves. It's actually about humans and how we can better exist in a world where being human, especially being a woman, means learning how to be afraid and what to do with that. Great storytelling and science and always interesting."
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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.
Abiquiu Book Club
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The Abiquiu Book Club will be reading The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O’Farrell, for the November meeting. The group will meet November 26, 5pm at Elena Garcia’s home in Abiquiu.
The group meets the last Tuesday of each month. Books are recommended by the members. All are welcome to join. Please call Analinda 927-6220 if you have questions. |
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:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/northernyouthproject/
You can also support NYP by taking this brief survey, developed by our interns, to provide a testimonial of why a program like NYP is essential to our community!:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDcqHkJTXVpbFUJgBhd4rCqo9h6OqeHnldHytt5-fKSCbKBQ/viewform
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/northernyouthproject/
You can also support NYP by taking this brief survey, developed by our interns, to provide a testimonial of why a program like NYP is essential to our community!:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDcqHkJTXVpbFUJgBhd4rCqo9h6OqeHnldHytt5-fKSCbKBQ/viewform
Events
Please 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.
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Book Launch - The New Mexicans 1981 - 1983photographer Kevin Bubriski, Guggenheim fellow and author of 7 books in conversation with Matthew J. Martinez, a contributor to the book and former First Lieutenant Governor of Ohkay Owingeh, Deputy Director at Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, and the current Executive Director of the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project.
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Gritty, authentic, and timeless, this follow-up to Bubriski’s best-selling, Look Into My Eyes: nuevo mexicanos por vida expands the lens to include portraits of Native Americans and Anglos in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and parts north, engaging in ceremonies, pilgrimages, and just living.
PÓE TSÁWÄ COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 232 Popay Avenue, Ohkay Owingeh, NM (formerly San Juan Pueblo), 4 miles north of Española, NM 63, then 1 mile west on NM 74.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 pm
PÓE TSÁWÄ COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 232 Popay Avenue, Ohkay Owingeh, NM (formerly San Juan Pueblo), 4 miles north of Española, NM 63, then 1 mile west on NM 74.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 pm
Announcements and Classes
✨Yoga Balance Clinic: Find Your Center✨
Find stability, strength, and confidence on and off the mat. In this workshop, we’ll explore poses and techniques to improve your physical balance, increase body awareness, and enhance mental focus. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, this clinic offers practical tools to support greater equilibrium—both in your yoga practice and in life. Studio or Zoom
Date: December 6
Time: 9-10:30 am
$15 register with payment by Nov. 29
✨ Usui Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 & 2 ✨
Now offering 1:1 Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 and 2 attunements and practitioner training. If you’ve been feeling drawn to this powerful healing modality, or if your curiosity is sparked, connect with Joy to explore the possibilities. Full details can be found on her Reiki Training page—here’s the link. https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/reiki-training/
For more details on classes and offerings, reach out to Joy Nagle:
Call/text: 802-855-3003
Email: joyousom@gmail.com
Visit: https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/
Find stability, strength, and confidence on and off the mat. In this workshop, we’ll explore poses and techniques to improve your physical balance, increase body awareness, and enhance mental focus. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, this clinic offers practical tools to support greater equilibrium—both in your yoga practice and in life. Studio or Zoom
Date: December 6
Time: 9-10:30 am
$15 register with payment by Nov. 29
✨ Usui Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 & 2 ✨
Now offering 1:1 Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 and 2 attunements and practitioner training. If you’ve been feeling drawn to this powerful healing modality, or if your curiosity is sparked, connect with Joy to explore the possibilities. Full details can be found on her Reiki Training page—here’s the link. https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/reiki-training/
For more details on classes and offerings, reach out to Joy Nagle:
Call/text: 802-855-3003
Email: joyousom@gmail.com
Visit: https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/
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Mia
Mia the Meatball’s idea of rodent control is watching a mouse from the couch and hoping it trips. Mia is a particularly plump purrbaby! Her jelly belly muffin top actually dragged on the ground when she arrived, but with careful calorie restriction and a high fiber diet, she is slowly starting to shrink the chunk trunk. While her feline fanny-pack doesn’t touch the floor anymore, she’s still having a hard time grooming herself, which is upsetting for fastidious floofs, and her weight loss journey will need to continue, one paw in front of the other. “Progress,” we tell her, “not perfection.”
Seven-year-old Mia is a sweet and easygoing girl who gets along famously with others - feline and canine! She embodies a Buddha-like calm and she would make a wonderful companion for anyone willing to give her the TLC and daily wellness affirmations she deserves! We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Seven-year-old Mia is a sweet and easygoing girl who gets along famously with others - feline and canine! She embodies a Buddha-like calm and she would make a wonderful companion for anyone willing to give her the TLC and daily wellness affirmations she deserves! We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Frida
Our hearts have melted while witnessing Frida’s epic transformation from fearful to frolicsome. When Frida first arrived, this marshmallow moonbeam wasn’t sure that people had good intentions. With some patience and sweet talking - and some cheese - Frida has had a personality glow-up! This once-skittish sweetheart is now a certified wiggle worm. Her tail wags like a windshield wiper in a monsoon, and she greets everyone with playful pounces and a smile that makes everyone stop what they’re doing and reciprocate with their own smile. Frida loves to fetch & frolic in the play yard, and she’s also discovered the joy of zoomies. From cowering to cuddling, she’s blossomed into the playful pup she was always meant to be. Frida is 11 months old and a fun-size 48lbs; she goes home 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
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662
Sita's owner and best friend recently moved into a Memory Care facility and she needs a new home. Sita is a 10+ year old Great Pyrenees mix, soft and huggable! She is not as big as a pure bred but she has the same sweet and protective personality. She is gentle, good on a leash and easy to live with. She is comfortable with kids, other dogs, cats, livestock and even free range chickens! If you could give her a safe home for her golden years please call Jim at 505/927-7943.