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December 27, 2024
We thank all of the community that has contributed to our fundraiser. We are 70% towards our goal with 5 days left. All donations and paid subscriptions received or dated prior to 12/31 are will be matched up to $7500 THANK YOU
Next month we'll reach our twelfth anniversary of bringing the News to you every Friday. Not that I'm counting but that's 626 Fridays. We've grown beyond anything I could have imagined twelve years ago. We thank you. 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
Thank you Contributors and Paid SubscribersWe are just over 75% towards our December goal of $7500. Each of these donations will be matched. Just five days left to add your name?
News and Features
Abiquiú News regulars will recognize Mario's name from the beautiful photos that regularly grace the home page. And if you’re an attentive reader, you may have learned from a recent article that Mario is not only a photographer, but pursues another adventure sport, namely, paragliding. This sounded fascinating enough to merit another interview, and Mario graciously agreed to tell me all about it. Read More
I saw a meme recently that suggested, more or less, wishing folks a gentle holiday instead of a happy holiday. The idea being, the holidays aren’t happy for everyone, but we can wish each other ease no matter what or how we’re celebrating (or not).
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A new report shows that New Mexico has experienced some of the fastest growth in clean energy jobs in the country.
The report, released by E2 and the Renewable Energy Industry Association of New Mexico, ranks the state as top in the nation for growth in energy efficiency jobs and third for clean energy jobs. Read More
Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, December 23, 2024 – United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) is pleased to announce that 24 nonprofit organizations in Rio Arriba and Los Alamos Counties will receive $462,000 for 2025 from donations to the Community Action Fund and with additional funding made possible through the Anchorum Community Health Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. These awards are given to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofits serving residents in Los Alamos and/or Rio Arriba counties to support programming, general operations, and direct services.
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The ongoing saga - I’ve completed refurbishing 22 small form factor computers, which means, they are desktops but small ones. Click to Read and pass on to anyone that might need a basic functional computer!
By now you probably know better than to click or tap on links in emails because that's one of the easiest ways to infect your device with a virus. Read More
Previous News and Features
Nearly 40,000 households in seven rural New Mexico school districts will receive high-speed home internet in coming months, following state grants from the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion’s Student Connect program. Read More
New Mexico health officials urged residents of the state Monday to get vaccinated for the flu, COVID-19 and RSV as people gather for winter holiday celebrations that can also spread infections. Read More
You may recall Jessica Rath’s June 7 article in the Abiquiu News about new plans being implemented by the Board of Trustees at Abiquiu’s Dar al Islam facility. The newly appointed director, Rafaat Ludin, spoke of Dar al Islam’s commitment to connecting with surrounding communities. One component of that plan was set into action recently when Dar al Islam sponsored the Abiquiu Studio Tour and hosted artists for the first time. Read More
In high desert rural communities fire departments worry about water. So, let’s talk about water. How much water do you need to put out a house fire? The long answer begins with “It depends” followed by a stream of qualifications, specifications, and calculations. The short answer is “A lot.” Read More
ABIQUIU – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Read More
In these times, when controversy is sure to claim our clicks and likes, I choose to be no different than everyone else. So here’s my hot take to stir things up: Canned cranberry sauce is the best cranberry sauce. Read More
Windows 11 can be pretty annoying with all the notifications. Whether reminding you to finish setting up Windows, or that you have mail, you may not want to be pestered about things. If you want to spare yourself the reminders that you don’t need or want in the first place, then read THIS. Read More
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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 TownSend us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
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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
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New Mexico Beaver Project is coming to Abiquiú! Chris Smith, Wildlife Program Director of WildEarth Guardians, and Reid Whittlesey, Restoration Director at Rio Grande Return, will be discussing how beavers can make New Mexico a more lush, resilient, hospitable, and productive place for people and wildlife.
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