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April 5. 2024
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Burn Ban Until Further Notice in Rio Arriba
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northwest Plateau (Zone
101), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone
121), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains below snowpack (Zone
124) from late Friday morning through Friday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts
between 45 and 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northwest Plateau (Zone
101), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone
121), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains below snowpack (Zone
124) from late Friday morning through Friday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts
between 45 and 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
Expect Delays on Highway 84 between Abiquiu and Espanola.
Road Construction on 84 near Chamita. Road is down to one lane with a traffic light.
Features
Tsama – a Tewa Village, or Should We Say A Town? |
You know its spring when we start featuring the Bloom Blog. Marilyn Phillips keeps us informed with what's blooming in our area. Thank you!
The Bloom Blog |
Being a Survivalist |
It's Aliiive!Get yer early bird specials on Kickstarter.
By Zach Hively Click to Read |
Starlink Revisit |
Previous Features
Ode to a Newspaper |
Evening Grossbeaks and Migration |
Speaking of Which |
Music as a Teacher: and A Teacher of Music |
Ann's pet Golden Eagle
A year or so ago we wrote about Ann Becket’s pet elephant Zeus, whom she rescued from a travelling circus that was closing. This year we have a photo of Ann with her pet Golden Eagle named Hercules.
Hercules, also a rescue, was acquired 4 years ago in Glendale Arizona after being injured in a car accident. Apparently, the bird was struck by a truck while diving near a roadside, hunting a rodent.
Seen here, up at Ghost Ranches entrance next to Curly’s Cabin (more on that later), Ann takes Hercules out for playtime. Once a week, when she isn’t taking her elephant out to the lake, she takes her Golden Eagle out for field trips. Sometimes to Ghost Ranch, other times to Abiquiu Lake, but always for an adventure.
Hercules, also a rescue, was acquired 4 years ago in Glendale Arizona after being injured in a car accident. Apparently, the bird was struck by a truck while diving near a roadside, hunting a rodent.
Seen here, up at Ghost Ranches entrance next to Curly’s Cabin (more on that later), Ann takes Hercules out for playtime. Once a week, when she isn’t taking her elephant out to the lake, she takes her Golden Eagle out for field trips. Sometimes to Ghost Ranch, other times to Abiquiu Lake, but always for an adventure.
Now, about Curly’s Cabin
Most folks don’t know this, but after Theodore Roosevelt left the New York State Assembly, as the youngest assemblyman in NY history, Teddy moved out west. He started in the Badlands of Montana to do some hunting, then moved to the Dokota Territory, and eventually began raising cattle.
His cattle days ended up being quite successful, and he built himself a new cabin each year, returning to Montana the first year, and then moving down to Colorado the second year, and building another cabin. He raised and drove cattle, building his wealth, and also hunting buffalo, elk, and Big Horned Sheep.
His third year, 1886, he moved down to New Mexico, and built his third and final cabin, now called Curly’s Cabin because of Teddy’s curly blonde locks. Unfortunately, this year proved to be unusual. A freak and long winter storm ended up decimating his herd and financially ruining his cattle company.
At this point, the east was calling him back and he returned to New York City, running for mayor. The press was hard on young Theodore, calling him the Cowboy Candidate, and he ultimately lost the Mayoral election. Obviously, he succeeded later in his political endeavors.
His cattle days ended up being quite successful, and he built himself a new cabin each year, returning to Montana the first year, and then moving down to Colorado the second year, and building another cabin. He raised and drove cattle, building his wealth, and also hunting buffalo, elk, and Big Horned Sheep.
His third year, 1886, he moved down to New Mexico, and built his third and final cabin, now called Curly’s Cabin because of Teddy’s curly blonde locks. Unfortunately, this year proved to be unusual. A freak and long winter storm ended up decimating his herd and financially ruining his cattle company.
At this point, the east was calling him back and he returned to New York City, running for mayor. The press was hard on young Theodore, calling him the Cowboy Candidate, and he ultimately lost the Mayoral election. Obviously, he succeeded later in his political endeavors.
A Belated April Fool's Day!
Northern New Mexico College Nick Salazar Center for the Arts Presents “An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca”
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — The Nick Salazar Center for the Arts will present “An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca” on the Northern New Mexico College Española campus at 5 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024. “An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca” is sponsored by the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) and will feature a car show by the Española Lowrider Museum Coalition, local artisan vendors, a youth dance performance by Moving Arts Española, music by Andrea Michelle Lucero and poetry readings by local renowned poets Adan Trujillo and Adan Baca followed by a one-hour reading by Jimmy Santiago Baca. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and tacos will be served to the first 100 people by three-time Food Network champion Fernando Ruiz of Escondido. Performances begin at 6 p.m. This is a free, all-ages event.
The esteemed poet Jimmy Santiago Baca obtained his BA in 1984 and a Ph.D. in literature in 2004 from the University of New Mexico. Baca was born in Santa Fe, NM in 1952. Abandoned by his parents, he ran away from an orphanage at age 13. Due to a drug conviction in 1973, he spent five years in prison where he learned to read and discovered his passion for poetry. As a writer whose focus is on social justice and marginalized communities in the American Southwest, he has won awards like the Pushcart Prize and the Hispanic Heritage Award. Moreover, he has spent over three decades teaching writing workshops in prisons, libraries, and universities. Baca also founded Cedar Tree in 2004 to support disadvantaged communities.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a social activist poet, who has persevered through his hardships and is dedicated to giving back to his community and society.
The esteemed poet Jimmy Santiago Baca obtained his BA in 1984 and a Ph.D. in literature in 2004 from the University of New Mexico. Baca was born in Santa Fe, NM in 1952. Abandoned by his parents, he ran away from an orphanage at age 13. Due to a drug conviction in 1973, he spent five years in prison where he learned to read and discovered his passion for poetry. As a writer whose focus is on social justice and marginalized communities in the American Southwest, he has won awards like the Pushcart Prize and the Hispanic Heritage Award. Moreover, he has spent over three decades teaching writing workshops in prisons, libraries, and universities. Baca also founded Cedar Tree in 2004 to support disadvantaged communities.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a social activist poet, who has persevered through his hardships and is dedicated to giving back to his community and society.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Camping fees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District campgrounds at Abiquiu Lake and Cochiti Lake, N.M. will increase for the 2024 recreation season, starting April 15, 2024.
The Albuquerque District conducts biannual fee comparability studies at each project to ensure recreation fees are fair and equitable with surrounding recreation facilities. Throughout the region, visitation has continued to increase and the cost of maintaining recreation facilities has continued to rise with inflation.
Riana Campground at Abiquiu Lake:
• For primitive tent sites with no utilities, the fee will increase from $8 to $10.
• For trailer accessible sites without utility hookups, the fee will increase from $12 to $15.
• For camp sites with full electrical and water hookups, the fee will increase from $16 to $20.
The Riana Campground is located on a 150-foot rock bluff overlooking the lake at 6,400 feet above sea level and has 54 campsites. Several sites include electric and/or water hookups, shelters, grills, lantern holders, and tent pads. Other facilities include a play structure, showers, dump station, and picnic and fishing areas.
The Riana Campground is open annually April 15-Oct 15. Campsites need a reservation. In-advance or same-day reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov. On sites 1-39 only, you can have two camping units. Two
motorized, wheeled units are allowed at these sites, but must fit into the confines of the site. Sites 40-54 are primitive tents sites only with two tents allowed per site. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground. During the open season, there is an attendant available at 505-685-4561.
For Abiquiu-specific inquiries, please contact John Burman: 505-685-4371 or John.G.Burman@usace.army.mil
The Albuquerque District conducts biannual fee comparability studies at each project to ensure recreation fees are fair and equitable with surrounding recreation facilities. Throughout the region, visitation has continued to increase and the cost of maintaining recreation facilities has continued to rise with inflation.
Riana Campground at Abiquiu Lake:
• For primitive tent sites with no utilities, the fee will increase from $8 to $10.
• For trailer accessible sites without utility hookups, the fee will increase from $12 to $15.
• For camp sites with full electrical and water hookups, the fee will increase from $16 to $20.
The Riana Campground is located on a 150-foot rock bluff overlooking the lake at 6,400 feet above sea level and has 54 campsites. Several sites include electric and/or water hookups, shelters, grills, lantern holders, and tent pads. Other facilities include a play structure, showers, dump station, and picnic and fishing areas.
The Riana Campground is open annually April 15-Oct 15. Campsites need a reservation. In-advance or same-day reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov. On sites 1-39 only, you can have two camping units. Two
motorized, wheeled units are allowed at these sites, but must fit into the confines of the site. Sites 40-54 are primitive tents sites only with two tents allowed per site. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground. During the open season, there is an attendant available at 505-685-4561.
For Abiquiu-specific inquiries, please contact John Burman: 505-685-4371 or John.G.Burman@usace.army.mil
Blossoms & Bones brings music back to Georgia O’Keeffe’s summer home and studio, Ghost Ranch, Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14, 2024!
An intimate festival experience in the heart of the stunning landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and work in Abiquiu, New Mexico just north of Santa Fe on Hwy 84.
Two days of amazing music, camping, glamping, great food vendors and libations from New Mexico brewers and distillers. Enjoy some of New Mexico’s best hiking trails, morning yoga classes, swimming pool, horseback riding, after show DJ dance parties with Raashan Ahmad and much more!
Order your Tickets
An intimate festival experience in the heart of the stunning landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and work in Abiquiu, New Mexico just north of Santa Fe on Hwy 84.
Two days of amazing music, camping, glamping, great food vendors and libations from New Mexico brewers and distillers. Enjoy some of New Mexico’s best hiking trails, morning yoga classes, swimming pool, horseback riding, after show DJ dance parties with Raashan Ahmad and much more!
Order your Tickets
For the Birds - Great White Heron
Birgitte spotted a Great White Heron, a rare sight on the Chama. Picture if stock photo.
Abiquiu Lake: 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 102 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 137 cfs. Fishing for trout below Abiquiu Lake was fair to good when using Panther Martin spinners. 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.
Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Monday morning was 102 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 137 cfs. Fishing for trout below Abiquiu Lake was fair to good when using Panther Martin spinners. 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.
20 Foot Winds
When we first saw the term "20 Foot Winds" on a red flag warning, it had us scratching our heads. A Facebook reader today questioned the term.
For your information: 20ft Winds
Is defined as sustained winds averaged over a 10 minute period and measured 20 feet above the average height of nearby vegetation. This is the standard reported by the Remote Automated Weather Stations(RAWS) owned by land management agencies and used in the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS).
For your information: 20ft Winds
Is defined as sustained winds averaged over a 10 minute period and measured 20 feet above the average height of nearby vegetation. This is the standard reported by the Remote Automated Weather Stations(RAWS) owned by land management agencies and used in the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS).
Scene Around Town
Send us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
Art, Music and Books
El Rito Arts Festival - 6 More Weeks
Featured Artist - Paul Roberts
El Rito Art Association Meeting
The El Rito Art Association will be meeting Sunday, April 7,2024, 10:30 AM at the Student Center on Northern New Mexico College campus - El Rito. Park at the round-a-bout and towards the back of the campus and to the left.
If you would like to socialize, we will have tea, etc. at 10:00 before the meeting.
Hope to see you,
elritoartassociation@gmail.com with any questions
If you would like to socialize, we will have tea, etc. at 10:00 before the meeting.
Hope to see you,
elritoartassociation@gmail.com with any questions
Chama Valley Arts Festival
Calling all artists! The application window for Chama Valley Arts Festival
2024 is now open! The CVAF24 will be held, Aug. 2 and Sept.1, this year.
With support and funding from the New Mexico Department of Tourism
Event Growth and Sustainability Program, we have created a stand-alone
website for the Art Festival and Studio Tour. This website has all the
information for the festival. www.chamavalleyartfest.org.
The CVAF application opening April 3rd and we look forward to seeing all
the applicants this year.
Eligibility- artists residing in Northern NM within the area of Santa Fe, Taos,
Farmington, to include Bayfield and Alamosa CO, are eligible to apply.
Some artists from beyond this area are eligible by invitation.
Jury- new artists’ work will be reviewed by a jury for inclusion in the Art
Festival and Studio Tour. Please follow the procedure for submission of
images as stated in the application process.
Fees- artist registration fee: $50
Art festival booths: $25 for a 10 x 10 space and $50 for a 10 x 20 space.
Booth Locations- studio tour artists may show from their own home, studio
or location of their preference. There is also the option of having a booth
at the festival grounds in Chama or in several locations along Terrace
Avenue in the village.
We encourage artists to apply by May 24 to be included in event brochure.
The application window closes July 31. Find the CVAF24 application on our
new website: chamavalleyartfest.org.
2024 is now open! The CVAF24 will be held, Aug. 2 and Sept.1, this year.
With support and funding from the New Mexico Department of Tourism
Event Growth and Sustainability Program, we have created a stand-alone
website for the Art Festival and Studio Tour. This website has all the
information for the festival. www.chamavalleyartfest.org.
The CVAF application opening April 3rd and we look forward to seeing all
the applicants this year.
Eligibility- artists residing in Northern NM within the area of Santa Fe, Taos,
Farmington, to include Bayfield and Alamosa CO, are eligible to apply.
Some artists from beyond this area are eligible by invitation.
Jury- new artists’ work will be reviewed by a jury for inclusion in the Art
Festival and Studio Tour. Please follow the procedure for submission of
images as stated in the application process.
Fees- artist registration fee: $50
Art festival booths: $25 for a 10 x 10 space and $50 for a 10 x 20 space.
Booth Locations- studio tour artists may show from their own home, studio
or location of their preference. There is also the option of having a booth
at the festival grounds in Chama or in several locations along Terrace
Avenue in the village.
We encourage artists to apply by May 24 to be included in event brochure.
The application window closes July 31. Find the CVAF24 application on our
new website: chamavalleyartfest.org.
Get Your Eclipse Glasses at our Local Libraries
The Abiquiu Library & Cultural Center has free glasses for the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Stop by and pick up a pair!
http://www.abiquiulibrary.com
http://www.abiquiulibrary.com
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aires
At Abiquiu Inn
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.
This week, Kara recommends To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, by Christopher Paolini: "This book hooked me from the beginning. It is sci-fi without being too pretentious, think more Project Hail Mary meets Guardians of the Galaxy. A motley bunch of characters and a multitude of twists and turns keeps this long book engaging from start to finish. I picked it out on a whim and did not expect to love it as much as I did. It is from the same author who wrote the Eragon Inheritance Cycle series for whoever also enjoyed those books."
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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
The Abiquiu Book Club will be reading Indigo Field by Marjorie Hudson for the April meeting. The group will meet Tuesday, April 30, 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 685-4048 if you have questions. |
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.
Lowrider Culture Exhibit at the Bond House
Opens April 6
Cruise on over to the Bond House Museum of Española, New Mexico and check out the Lowrider Culture Exhibit. The collection is curated by the Lowrider Association of New Mexico and will include works from six artists – Arthur “Lowlow” Medina, Joan Medina, Janette Quintana, Ed Fields, Anamaria Medina and Marisol Medina. It will include lowrider art, photographs, pinstriping, low rider bikes, airbrushed trunks, magazines, videos and model cars.
The collection is sure to give visitors an appreciation of why Española can brag that it is the Lowrider Capital of the World. Grab a friend and say 🎵 “Take a little trip with me…” 🎵 to the Bond House!
Exhibit hours are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. The Bond House Museum also features a permanent exhibit detailing the grand history of the Española Valley area as well as photographic collection with Merchants of Our Past, which showcases business and trade from the 1800’s to the 1960’s. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed.
The Bond House Museum is located at 706 Bond Street, Española NM 87532
For more information: 505-747-8535 or email sg.history65@gmail.com
The collection is sure to give visitors an appreciation of why Española can brag that it is the Lowrider Capital of the World. Grab a friend and say 🎵 “Take a little trip with me…” 🎵 to the Bond House!
Exhibit hours are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. The Bond House Museum also features a permanent exhibit detailing the grand history of the Española Valley area as well as photographic collection with Merchants of Our Past, which showcases business and trade from the 1800’s to the 1960’s. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed.
The Bond House Museum is located at 706 Bond Street, Española NM 87532
For more information: 505-747-8535 or email sg.history65@gmail.com
The Abiquiu Inn will host an artist reception on Sunday, April 7 from 1P - 3P in the Upstairs Gallery. Please join us as we celebrate New Mexico Colcha: The Legacy of Beatrice Maestas Sandoval. Light refreshments will be served.
http://www.abiquiuinn.com
http://www.abiquiuinn.com
Gather with us, for "Grief As Sanctuary: A Land Gathering and Fundraiser for Únashay" with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe.
This will be at Únashay Sanctuary on Tewa lands in Abiquiu, New Mexico with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe, Únashay and Gerard’s House to explore grief as sanctuary in these times. It will include an open teahouse, silent auction, community art, song and ritual.
Visit here to learn more and buy tickets.
Únashay is a non-profit grief sanctuary on the red earth of Tewa lands that offers (land-based and mobile) presence, space, companionship and creation for the grieving, whilst forging a new culture of emergent community for grief in all its many forms.
This will be at Únashay Sanctuary on Tewa lands in Abiquiu, New Mexico with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe, Únashay and Gerard’s House to explore grief as sanctuary in these times. It will include an open teahouse, silent auction, community art, song and ritual.
Visit here to learn more and buy tickets.
Únashay is a non-profit grief sanctuary on the red earth of Tewa lands that offers (land-based and mobile) presence, space, companionship and creation for the grieving, whilst forging a new culture of emergent community for grief in all its many forms.
Announcements and Classes
Fridays, 10:00am-11:30am, April 5th - May 10th
Location: Northern New Mexico College, El Rito campus, Alumni Hall
Cost: $40 for 6 weeks
Tai Chi is a moving meditation and whole body exercise for maintaining and building health. This will be a 6-week introductory course; no experience required.
To register: contact Virginia Cata (505) 747-5477, virginia_c@nnmc.edu
For more information: contact the instructor, Chris Ng, metcalfng@mac.com
Location: Northern New Mexico College, El Rito campus, Alumni Hall
Cost: $40 for 6 weeks
Tai Chi is a moving meditation and whole body exercise for maintaining and building health. This will be a 6-week introductory course; no experience required.
To register: contact Virginia Cata (505) 747-5477, virginia_c@nnmc.edu
For more information: contact the instructor, Chris Ng, metcalfng@mac.com
Wilderness first aid classes right here at Ghost Ranch. No cost to attend
A Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification is an introductory course to wilderness medicine. This course, held April 22-23 and April 24-25, is designed for interested people who have little or no experience in first aid or wilderness medicine. It is recommended for individuals who enjoy the backcountry, or are responsible for others while in the backcountry, (professional guides, youth leaders, etc).
Tuition is free for New Mexico Residents. Please call 505.685.1000 to register.
Tuition is free for New Mexico Residents. Please call 505.685.1000 to register.
Soulfire Yoga is now at Dancing in the Desert Thursdays 9 - 10AM
For a full listing of classes go to https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/class-calendar/ or our classes page.
Learn More about Soufire Yoga online.
For a full listing of classes go to https://soulfireyogawithjoy.com/class-calendar/ or our classes page.
Learn More about Soufire Yoga online.
Our workshops and retreats often go beyond traditional classroom style teaching by creating a space where participants explore in a non-competitive, supportive, and hands-on learning environment.
April 2024
Hoo Are You? With Raymond VanBuskirk April 19-21
Soul Journal: Art, Poetry, Prayer, and Prose with Dr. Rosemary Kaszans April 21-26
The Zen of Stone Carving with Robin Keck April 21-26
Adobe on the Ranch with Wayne Williams April 21-26
Exciting Variety in Plain Weave with Sarah Noggle April 21-26
Wilderness First Aid Training with Darien Fernandez* April 22-23
Wilderness First Aid Training with Darien Fernandez* April 24-25
May 2024
Birding at Ghost Ranch with Raymond VanBuskirk May 7-12
Ghost Ranch Bluegrass Camp with Bluegrass Camps West May 8-12
Bolos and Bluegrass with Jamie Halpern May 8-12
Geology of NM Landscape: Rocks Tell Many Tales with Albert Shultz & Peter Barkmann May 8-12
Stillpoint: The Spiritual Journey with Stillpoint Staff May 13-19
June 2024
Good Courage: Preparing for the End of Life with Annalouiza Armendariz June 2-6Watercolor: Paint Chimney Rock and Box Canyon with Antonio Darden June 2-7Sabbath as Life Abundant with Rev. Anita Amstutz June 24-29
Church Youth Week with Zehnder Bros. June 23-28
Family Week with Various Instructors June 30 - July 5
Camp Wingbeat: Teen Birding Adventure with Raymond VanBuskirk June 30 - July 6
July 7-13
SummerVenture
Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec and Connie B Burkhart
Ghost Ranch Chorale with Adam Waite, Barbara Hulac, and Leena Waite
Sparkling Soil - Working with Micaceous Clay with Barbara Campbell
Lino Printing on Fabric and Paper with Karena Koeberle Wells
Draw What You See, Remember What You Saw with Jennifer Pickett
Animated Stained Glass with Joseph Cavalieri
Sculpting Paper Birds with Roberto Benavidez
Senior High Initiative (SHI) - Photography with Zachary Wadkins-Daub
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers
July 14-20
SummerVenture
Stone, Shell, and Silver: Advanced with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec and Connie B Burkhart
Raku - Playing with Fire with Michael Thornton
Singing and Drumming our Connections with David Poole and Cliff Berrien
Improv for Writing with Mari Kempes
The Figure in the Desert, The Painter in the Land with Andrea Vargas
20th Century Women in the Americas with Jennie Hirsh
Beyond the Sheets: Ghost Ranch Residency in Paper with Chauncey Foster
Hardcore Hiking in Mindfulness with Jesse Fisher
Sculpting Paper Birds with Roberto Benavidez
Senior High Initiative (SHI): Rocks and Roaming with Robin Keck
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers
July 21-27
SummerVenture
Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko and Tie-Dye with Indigo with Gasali Adeyemo
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec and Connie B Burkhart
Tru Green Pottery with Barbara Campbell
Silversmithing Open Studio with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin
Senior High Initiative (SHI): Beyond Making Paper with Chauncey Foster
Yoga: Calling the Spirit Back with Edie Tsong
Maps, Journeys, and Geographies with Anita Skeen and Colleen Anderson
Art and Social Justice with Jennie Hirsh
Watercolor Landscapes with Patsy Welch
Ghost Ranch Gospel Choir: Union and Reunion with Revs. Todd O’Neal and Nathaniel Best
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers
Sew Happy Service Corps with Ronnie Ashford
April 2024
Hoo Are You? With Raymond VanBuskirk April 19-21
Soul Journal: Art, Poetry, Prayer, and Prose with Dr. Rosemary Kaszans April 21-26
The Zen of Stone Carving with Robin Keck April 21-26
Adobe on the Ranch with Wayne Williams April 21-26
Exciting Variety in Plain Weave with Sarah Noggle April 21-26
Wilderness First Aid Training with Darien Fernandez* April 22-23
Wilderness First Aid Training with Darien Fernandez* April 24-25
May 2024
Birding at Ghost Ranch with Raymond VanBuskirk May 7-12
Ghost Ranch Bluegrass Camp with Bluegrass Camps West May 8-12
Bolos and Bluegrass with Jamie Halpern May 8-12
Geology of NM Landscape: Rocks Tell Many Tales with Albert Shultz & Peter Barkmann May 8-12
Stillpoint: The Spiritual Journey with Stillpoint Staff May 13-19
June 2024
Good Courage: Preparing for the End of Life with Annalouiza Armendariz June 2-6Watercolor: Paint Chimney Rock and Box Canyon with Antonio Darden June 2-7Sabbath as Life Abundant with Rev. Anita Amstutz June 24-29
Church Youth Week with Zehnder Bros. June 23-28
Family Week with Various Instructors June 30 - July 5
Camp Wingbeat: Teen Birding Adventure with Raymond VanBuskirk June 30 - July 6
July 7-13
SummerVenture
Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec and Connie B Burkhart
Ghost Ranch Chorale with Adam Waite, Barbara Hulac, and Leena Waite
Sparkling Soil - Working with Micaceous Clay with Barbara Campbell
Lino Printing on Fabric and Paper with Karena Koeberle Wells
Draw What You See, Remember What You Saw with Jennifer Pickett
Animated Stained Glass with Joseph Cavalieri
Sculpting Paper Birds with Roberto Benavidez
Senior High Initiative (SHI) - Photography with Zachary Wadkins-Daub
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers
July 14-20
SummerVenture
Stone, Shell, and Silver: Advanced with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec and Connie B Burkhart
Raku - Playing with Fire with Michael Thornton
Singing and Drumming our Connections with David Poole and Cliff Berrien
Improv for Writing with Mari Kempes
The Figure in the Desert, The Painter in the Land with Andrea Vargas
20th Century Women in the Americas with Jennie Hirsh
Beyond the Sheets: Ghost Ranch Residency in Paper with Chauncey Foster
Hardcore Hiking in Mindfulness with Jesse Fisher
Sculpting Paper Birds with Roberto Benavidez
Senior High Initiative (SHI): Rocks and Roaming with Robin Keck
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers
July 21-27
SummerVenture
Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko and Tie-Dye with Indigo with Gasali Adeyemo
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec and Connie B Burkhart
Tru Green Pottery with Barbara Campbell
Silversmithing Open Studio with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin
Senior High Initiative (SHI): Beyond Making Paper with Chauncey Foster
Yoga: Calling the Spirit Back with Edie Tsong
Maps, Journeys, and Geographies with Anita Skeen and Colleen Anderson
Art and Social Justice with Jennie Hirsh
Watercolor Landscapes with Patsy Welch
Ghost Ranch Gospel Choir: Union and Reunion with Revs. Todd O’Neal and Nathaniel Best
Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers
Sew Happy Service Corps with Ronnie Ashford
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Need to Rehome
Hello, I am originally from Port Washington, New York born in January 22, 2014 – Yes, I’m an Aquarius… I’m a pretty sure I’m just a mutt – Male, 30 lbs. Brown eyes, fixed and golden fur.
I am looking for a new place to call home – preferably in Northern New Mexico. I love children, and other dogs, especially playful ones! I must admit though, I have attacked a cat or two in my day. I do not have any dietary restrictions or known health issues, as a matter of fact KFC is my favorite. I’m housetrained and come with my own bedding, leash, collar and toys. I love to go on hikes, camping, long road trips, and I’m always first to call shotgun…
If you would like to meet and see if we’re a match, please send an email to harmonyhill329@outlook.com
I am looking for a new place to call home – preferably in Northern New Mexico. I love children, and other dogs, especially playful ones! I must admit though, I have attacked a cat or two in my day. I do not have any dietary restrictions or known health issues, as a matter of fact KFC is my favorite. I’m housetrained and come with my own bedding, leash, collar and toys. I love to go on hikes, camping, long road trips, and I’m always first to call shotgun…
If you would like to meet and see if we’re a match, please send an email to harmonyhill329@outlook.com
Misha
Kitten Season has arrived, y’all! Most babies are still too young for adoption and are in foster care, but a few are trickling in to our adoption room! Meet Misha: she’s a genetic rarity considering only 20% of orange tabby cats are female! Misha loves to meow to get your attention - this two-month-old little miss sunshine loves the love! We are open to walk-in adopters
Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Kitten Season has arrived, y’all! Most babies are still too young for adoption and are in foster care, but a few are trickling in to our adoption room! Meet Misha: she’s a genetic rarity considering only 20% of orange tabby cats are female! Misha loves to meow to get your attention - this two-month-old little miss sunshine loves the love! We are open to walk-in adopters
Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Miss Faye
This little piglet, Miss Faye, arrived obese and with a cherry eye. Her eye has been surgically repaired, thanks to our vet team, and she’s starting on her weight loss journey. This sweet-as-pie and perfectly behaved 6yo 46lbs chihuahua loves absolutely everyone, is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention!
Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
This little piglet, Miss Faye, arrived obese and with a cherry eye. Her eye has been surgically repaired, thanks to our vet team, and she’s starting on her weight loss journey. This sweet-as-pie and perfectly behaved 6yo 46lbs chihuahua loves absolutely everyone, is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention!
Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
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