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December 13, 2024
From Carol
Growing up in Chicago I had no idea what “Hyperlocal Journalism” meant, and yet in our neighborhood we had a great example of it. The Lincoln Belmont Booster, once a twice weekly newspaper gave us all the “hyperlocal” news we could use. I remember an old quote I read from the founder that his readers were more concerned about a fight that broke out on Clark Street than the war in Europe. While I don’t share those exact sentiments, I do think almost twelve years ago we discovered a niche for a local news website, and a venue for area information. For those of you that might not be familiar with Hyperlocal Journalism, it is a type of news reporting that focuses on a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood, town, or county. It's characterized by its community focus. Hyperlocal journalism covers news that's usually not covered by larger media outlets. For us it means covering issues affecting our local rural communities, supporting the nonprofits and businesses that serve our area. We keep you informed about fires and floods, County information, water issues, local events and announcements, interviews with residents, as well as what’s blooming in Abiquiu (nothing right now). Dining, Lodging, Arts, Classified Ads, and Real Estate listings, everything local. We encourage reader input and interaction. We want to hear from you. Have an article you’d like to submit, or something you think would be of interest? We want to hear from you. Email us! If you have the means we ask that you consider a paid subscription or a single donation in our year end fundraiser. All paid subscriptions and donations will be matched by NMLocal News up to $7500 and are earmarked for local coverage in our area. Click on Subscribe or Donate below or send a check into Abiquiu News, PO Box 1052, Abiquiu NM 87510
Dolores and Emery have been married for 48 years. They have lived in Abiquiu for 33 years. They have two sons and four grandchildren.
Dolores and Emery both had successful previous careers prior to Real Estate. These career experiences facilitate their current career in Real Estate, providing so many additional skills to assist clients. Emery graduated from New Mexico State University, from the College of Engineering, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked 28 years in management for electrical distribution cooperatives. This career provided much experience in surveying, working with staff, and his constituents. He served on boards that worked for the good of their constituents. Having lived and worked in Northern New Mexico, provided much knowledge of the different communities, from Santa Fe north to the Colorado border. Emery knows the land, the communities, and processes involved in acquiring the essential resources related to rural home and land ownership. Dolores graduated from New Mexico State University, from the College of Education, with a degree in Elementary Education, with a focus in Early Childhood Education. As an Educator she taught many students in the Espanola Public Schools, Cuba Independent Schools, and Jemez Mountain School districts. This career has provided Dolores the skills to guide home buyers and home sellers, through the the real estate process, as well as facilitate newcomers to the community resources available. Together, Emery and Dolores are a wealth of knowledge to their clients. They know the different communities. They know how to communicate with people in a professional and friendly manner. They have been Realtors for about 15 years and are part of The Maez Group, a Real Estate Group founded by their son, Joe Maez. The Maez Group, for the past six years, have been the number 1 Real Estate Team in the state of New Mexico, based on sales. This accomplishment has been earned by providing the best real estate services to their clients, and establishing long lasting relationships with the people they serve. Real Estate, to Emery and Dolores, is an opportunity to share with pride the communities they know and love with people who want the quality of life Northern New Mexico has to offer. Dolores Maez Associate Broker THE MAEZ GROUP Cell: 505-469-4637 Thank you Contributors and Paid SubscribersWe are just over 31% towards our December goal of $7500. Each of these donations will be matched. Won't you add your name?
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".
A new chapter in the decade-long lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court over Rio Grande water is set to begin.
After a close, 5-4 ruling from the Supreme Court dashed a proposed deal to end the litigation, the federal government and states of Colorado, New Mexico and Texas have been ordered back to mediation, which begins Tuesday in Washington D.C. Read More
The Water Quality Control Commission voted 10-0 to protect portions of the Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Cimmaron, Pecos and Jemez river watersheds in the northern portion of the state. Read More
When I tried to get in touch with Colin for the Abiquiú News, I learned that Noble Hospitality, his hotel management company, is based in Manhattan. Oh dear! He’d be way too busy to talk to me, I feared. But a friendly note from Bridget McCombe, Colin’s partner, assured me that they’d find the time for a chat next time they’d be in Abiquiú. And she set me straight: they’re located in Manhattan, Kansas! Apparently, I’m not the only one to mix up Kansas and New York; Colin had a delightful story to share about just that. Read More
STEMarts Lab is currently taking applications from area high school students to participate in Google's Creative Coding Workshop beginning January 11 at UNM Taos HIVE. Applications are due by December 19, 2024 to be eligible. There are up to 12 spots available on a first come first served basis, there is no cost to participate. Read Moreabiquiunews.com/news-and-features/creative-coding-workshop-free-for-high-school-students-spaces-limited
Of all the marvels in the modern world, the greatest by far is that I met my first polar bear in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read More
This recipe came to mind recently when a friend asked me if I remembered drinking gluhwein with her many years ago at Chicago’s annual December Christchild Market. Indeed, I do remember. Read More
It's no secret that Apple's iPad line of tablets have amazing touch screens and quite functional virtual onscreen keyboards. Read More
Previous News and Features
Lopez Joins Board of Trustees After 50-Year Career Working for the Artist, Foundation, and Museum Read More
Community ditches need tens of millions in infrastructure funding, representatives say Read More
A follow-up to Bubriski’s best-selling Look into My Eyes: Nuevomexicanos por Vida, ’81–’83 (Museum of New Mexico Press 2016), which was a photographic documentation of Hispanic New Mexicans, this book expands the lens to include Native Americans and Anglos living in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and various northern New Mexico villages. There is an insider intimacy to these photographs that portrays a gritty, authentic sense of reality that is neither disturbing nor challenging. Read More
At Presbyterian Española Hospital (PEH) we are committed to the health of our patients and strive to meet the growing needs of Española and surrounding communities, which is why we are pleased to welcome three new pediatricians and introduce walk-in hours to our pediatrics clinic. Read More
Kate Baldwin to lead shelter in mid-January
ESPANOLA, NM – Española Humane is excited to announce that Kate Baldwin, an accomplished nonprofit professional with more than 15 years of leadership experience, will join the team as executive director in mid-January 2025. Read More
El Rito Public Library has just received an end-of-the-year giving Challenge:
Raise $15,000 and that amount will be matched by an anonymous donor! This is a rare opportunity to maximize and transform your gifts into more and better services at our library. We desperately need our libraries everywhere to remain strong, vibrant, and empowering. Read More
Inside Out is a 501c3 that has served the Espanola Valley and surrounding communities for over 16 years. Our commitment is to the indigent populations of these communities and there are no restrictions to receive services, which are free of charge. We serve pregnant women, families, and individuals of all ages including elders. Our service provision flows with the needs that are presented to us and we do our utmost to assist. We serve an average of 300 people every month. Read More
Greetings fellow Abiquiuers. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Or whatever you’re celebrating. In addition to those seasons, this is what I call “Pre-Tax Time”. It’s a time you should be looking at your investments to try to balance out gains with losses before 12/31/24. Click to Read
Wraps, as in gifts, as in... oh, just roll with it.
It’s that time of year again, when we are all left wondering what to get that one special person in our lives who watches our dogs. Read More
Okay, let’s pretend you’ve switched from Windows 10 to 11 and there are some things you don’t like. After starting out with Windows 3.1, I think? I’m accustomed to the changes MS has put us through. Windows 11 is different, a bit, but it’s mostly familiar.
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During this holiday season, our office will receive a large amount of mail and packages each day. Due to the increased volume and limited storage space, we are unable to hold your items for any extended period of time. We kindly ask for your assistance during this busy online shopping season by picking up your packages as soon as possible. This will help us manage the influx of deliveries and ensure we don’t exceed the space capacity of the office
. Please keep in mind that parcels that are not picked up within 15 days will be returned to sender per postal policy. Packages can be picked up Monday thru Friday, 7 am to 12 noon/1pm to 4pm. Your prompt attention to regularly collecting your packages from our office will greatly aid in supporting smooth and efficient operations. We truly appreciate your help and understanding during this bustling time of year. Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season! Laura Velasquez, Abiquiu Postmaster Esther Adney, Lead Sales and Service Associate To Abiquiu Postal CustomersHolidays in Abiquiu
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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. We look forward to hearing from you.
Abiquiu News needs you. If you are interested in providing local news for the Abiquiu News on a regular basis, drop us a line. Let's talk! 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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Send us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
Art, Music, Film and Books
Give the gift of Abiquiu this Holiday Season. Each purchase from our photographers at the Abiquiu Inn Exhibit supports the Abiquiu News.
Come see the photography that has been featured in the Abiquiu News. A portion of each image will support the Abiquiu News. Support the News and our photographers. Read Jessica Rath's article "The Art of Photography" about our photographers ~Carol 
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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.
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
In gratitude to everyone who donated to NYP this Giving Tuesday! Your donations will go towards funding our hardworking interns at their new site locations. NYP appreciates the ongoing support from the community here in Abiquiu. It’s never too late to contribute! Consider becoming a recurring donor today by visiting:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/northernyouthproject/ 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.
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Lights of Los Luceros, photo by Norman Doggett
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San Gabriel Historical Society welcomes all to a festive exhibit celebrating the holidays of Winter. A large collection of nativity scenes from around the world will be on display for Christmas. Displays celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Winter Solstice are guaranteed to get you in the magical spirit of the holidays. Crafts for kids of all ages.
Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 2 to 6 pm for a special open house and enjoy mulled hot apple cider and bizcochitos while you browse the exhibits of the Bond House Museum. We are open for visitors every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12-4. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed. |
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Friday and Saturday Bistro Dinner
December 13th and 14th
Steamed Whole Artichoke with Truffle Aioli
$8.50
Roasted Butternut-Coconut-Apple Soup
with shaved Parmesan
Bowl with Bread $12.50, Cup $6.50
Winter Salad
Mix of baby chard, baby kale and arugula with blue cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and
crisp apples, with balsamic honey vinaigrette
Large $15.00 Small $8.00
Entree
Veggie Pizza
with caramelized onions, red bell peppers, cauliflower, asparagus
mozzarella, parmesan and roasted tomato sauce
$20.00
Barramundi Filet Baked in Parchment
Delicate white fish filet wrapped in parchment with julienned carrots, leeks, asparagus and
mushrooms and served with Basmati Rice
served with mixed green salad
$23.00
Hearty Beef Stroganoff
Sliced Flat Iron Steak with mushrooms, onions, and fresh herbs with beef broth and whole
mild Greek yogurt on homemade pasta
served with mixed green salad
$25.00
Dessert
Crème Brulee
$7.50
December 13th and 14th
Steamed Whole Artichoke with Truffle Aioli
$8.50
Roasted Butternut-Coconut-Apple Soup
with shaved Parmesan
Bowl with Bread $12.50, Cup $6.50
Winter Salad
Mix of baby chard, baby kale and arugula with blue cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and
crisp apples, with balsamic honey vinaigrette
Large $15.00 Small $8.00
Entree
Veggie Pizza
with caramelized onions, red bell peppers, cauliflower, asparagus
mozzarella, parmesan and roasted tomato sauce
$20.00
Barramundi Filet Baked in Parchment
Delicate white fish filet wrapped in parchment with julienned carrots, leeks, asparagus and
mushrooms and served with Basmati Rice
served with mixed green salad
$23.00
Hearty Beef Stroganoff
Sliced Flat Iron Steak with mushrooms, onions, and fresh herbs with beef broth and whole
mild Greek yogurt on homemade pasta
served with mixed green salad
$25.00
Dessert
Crème Brulee
$7.50
Delicious Daily Specials
Monday
Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Chile Country Gravy, seasonal Vegetables $16
Tuesday
Shrimp Enchiladas, Blue and Yellow Corn Tortillas, Red, Green or Christmas Chile, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Pinto Beans, Shredded Romaine and Sour Cream, Jalapeno Garnish $19
Or
Shrimp and Grits, New Mexico Style Creamy Sweet Corn Cheese Grits, Red Chile Shrimp, Fresh Jalapenos $19
Wednesday
Spaghetti with Beef Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread $15
Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie, Savory Classic, Chicken, Vegetables and a Creamy Sauce, Served with 2 House made Country Style Biscuits $16
Friday
Trout Fish Fry, French Fries, Coleslaw, Remoulade Sauce, Fresh Lemons $18 add Clam Chowder $6
Saturday
Roast Prime Rib au jus 12 oz cut, Horseradish Cream Sauce, Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetable $26
Sunday
Fried Chicken with Spicy Maple Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables $20
Monday
Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Chile Country Gravy, seasonal Vegetables $16
Tuesday
Shrimp Enchiladas, Blue and Yellow Corn Tortillas, Red, Green or Christmas Chile, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Pinto Beans, Shredded Romaine and Sour Cream, Jalapeno Garnish $19
Or
Shrimp and Grits, New Mexico Style Creamy Sweet Corn Cheese Grits, Red Chile Shrimp, Fresh Jalapenos $19
Wednesday
Spaghetti with Beef Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread $15
Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie, Savory Classic, Chicken, Vegetables and a Creamy Sauce, Served with 2 House made Country Style Biscuits $16
Friday
Trout Fish Fry, French Fries, Coleslaw, Remoulade Sauce, Fresh Lemons $18 add Clam Chowder $6
Saturday
Roast Prime Rib au jus 12 oz cut, Horseradish Cream Sauce, Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetable $26
Sunday
Fried Chicken with Spicy Maple Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables $20
Cocoa
Cocoa, available for adoption from our Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe, is the most magical gem with one wintergreen eye and one ice-crystal blue eye. He’s his own Aurora borealis! This two month old tricolor pup is playful, curious, and carries an exuberant charm that’s as captivating as a frost-kissed morning. Cocoa is pure enchantment: one side of his sweet face sparkles with an aquamarine and the other glimmers with emerald, and his fur makes you want to melt into the couch for cuddles. This little star is neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention. Submit an application on our website to meet Cocoa at the resort in Santa Fe — whether bounding through snowdrifts or curling up by the fire, he will fill your days with joy, wonder, and the kind of love only a magical puppy can give.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Jax and Scout
We would have named this pair Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, had we known. Cue the power ballads because this bonded pair is serving an Oscar-worthy performance of “The Bodyguard.” On one paw we have Jax, our Whitney, who is a sassafras tabby with a flair for the dramatic. If you dare to contaminate his fabulous fur with your human touch, he’ll pause, give you a scandalized blink, and immediately start grooming the “offending area” as if to say, “How dare you tamper with my tresses, poison my perfection?!” The audacity! Then there’s serious Scout, his loyal lil security detail, the Kevin Costner bodyguard of this duo. Scout’s sole mission in life is to protect Jax from all threats and injustices—real or imagined. He will literally use his body as a shield to deflect pets and protect Jax from the inferiority of humans. These six-month-old kitties have been with us for nine weeks! We need to move this movie into a home theater - they deserve a better audience and their love story deserves its own soundtrack!
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662