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Burn Ban Until Further Notice in Rio Arriba
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Poem, drafted, seeks title |
We’re all coming down from the eclipse this week. Here, where I live, out of the path of totality, the clouds padded the view (and that eternal temptation to peek without glasses for just a split second; the sun used to get in my eyes while tracking Little League pop-ups and I’m not blind from that, right?). But the dogs and I still took a walk and experienced that eerie light, the unexpected chill. Read More
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We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Hebé García. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Hebé. Click to Read
‘Button, Button, Who has the Button.’
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Last night I feasted on button mushrooms just after finishing this article which didn’t have a title. Suddenly an ancient memory surfaced… I was about three when my great grandmother and I used to play a game with the above name. Click to Read
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Fire in Agua Sana District
YOUR Rio Arriba County, Espanola City, and Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Fire Departments were on scene today at a large brush fire in the Agua Sana Fire District. The out of control blaze threatened vehicles, a residential structure, and the surrounding bosque. Our local firefighters went straight to work, and quickly got a handle on this out of control illegal burn.
After a quick knock-down, firefighters remained on scene while the Rio Arriba County Roads Dept churned up a large wood pile with their backhoe, so that it could be hosed down.
Let this incident be a reminder as to why it is so important to obtain, and follow the rules on county issued burn permits.
A huge thank you to Agua Sana Fire Dept, La Mesilla Fire Dept, Chamita Fire Dept, Espanola Fire Dept, Espanola Fire Marshals Office, Ohkay Owingeh Fire Dept, and the Rio Arriba Roads Dept!
After a quick knock-down, firefighters remained on scene while the Rio Arriba County Roads Dept churned up a large wood pile with their backhoe, so that it could be hosed down.
Let this incident be a reminder as to why it is so important to obtain, and follow the rules on county issued burn permits.
A huge thank you to Agua Sana Fire Dept, La Mesilla Fire Dept, Chamita Fire Dept, Espanola Fire Dept, Espanola Fire Marshals Office, Ohkay Owingeh Fire Dept, and the Rio Arriba Roads Dept!
Potential Prescribed Fire Projects Slated for Spring
Zach Behrens
Carson National Forest fuels planners are preparing to possibly implement a few prescribed fire projects this spring to increase forest health and reduce the threat of fire to communities and watersheds. The exact timing of each project, or the decision to postpone to a later season, depends on weather, site conditions and available personnel.
“This work is an important part of protecting our water sources and ensuring that we do our best to mitigate wildfire risk to communities,” said Carson National Forest Supervisor James Duran. “I am proud of our team, which is working to continually find opportunities to return fire to landscapes across the forest.”
Potential Spring ProjectsThree projects are currently planned for possible implementation, but more may be added. Other restoration efforts, such as thinning and timber activities, will continue in various locations around the forest.
All of the efforts are within the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project to restore ecosystem processes throughout a 3.8 million-acre area of forested lands and multiple ownerships in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
Carson National Forest fuels planners are preparing to possibly implement a few prescribed fire projects this spring to increase forest health and reduce the threat of fire to communities and watersheds. The exact timing of each project, or the decision to postpone to a later season, depends on weather, site conditions and available personnel.
“This work is an important part of protecting our water sources and ensuring that we do our best to mitigate wildfire risk to communities,” said Carson National Forest Supervisor James Duran. “I am proud of our team, which is working to continually find opportunities to return fire to landscapes across the forest.”
Potential Spring ProjectsThree projects are currently planned for possible implementation, but more may be added. Other restoration efforts, such as thinning and timber activities, will continue in various locations around the forest.
All of the efforts are within the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project to restore ecosystem processes throughout a 3.8 million-acre area of forested lands and multiple ownerships in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
Fire crews implement jackpot burns by targeting concentrations of fuels, like clusters of downed branches, throughout an area. In understory burns, crews apply fire broadly throughout an area under the forest canopy. Grasses, leaf litter, downed branches, brush and occasional single trees are burned.
Fire managers, in conjunction with meteorologists, will track dozens of parameters before, during and after each project to ensure they are conducted safely and monitored until the fires are called out.
“Successful timeframes for these types of projects are a balancing act, which is why it’s entirely possible some or none of these projects move forward this spring,” said Brent Davidson, Carson National Forest Fire Management Officer. “The fuels can’t be too wet or too dry, the wind can’t be too strong or too light, the humidity can’t be too high or too low.”
Get NotifiedFire personnel try to give notice as early as possible, but a positive turn in the forecast and ground conditions may prompt a quick turnaround before ignitions.
Get prescribed fire notices through a variety of means:
Fire managers, in conjunction with meteorologists, will track dozens of parameters before, during and after each project to ensure they are conducted safely and monitored until the fires are called out.
“Successful timeframes for these types of projects are a balancing act, which is why it’s entirely possible some or none of these projects move forward this spring,” said Brent Davidson, Carson National Forest Fire Management Officer. “The fuels can’t be too wet or too dry, the wind can’t be too strong or too light, the humidity can’t be too high or too low.”
Get NotifiedFire personnel try to give notice as early as possible, but a positive turn in the forecast and ground conditions may prompt a quick turnaround before ignitions.
Get prescribed fire notices through a variety of means:
- Forest neighbors and residents are encouraged to join the forest news release email list. Email mailroom_r3_carson@usda.gov with a request.
- Forest visitors are encouraged to check the Alerts & Closures page on the Carson National Forest website or InciWeb before heading out.
- Prescribed fire notices are also posted to forest social media (Facebook, X) and New Mexico Fire Information.
May 25th, 1935 - March 13th, 2024
Lydia Trujillo Jordan was born in Vallecitos/ Abiquiu during the great depression era and lived there until the age of 8 when her family relocated to the village of Abiquiu where she lived until she departed this earth and began her journey to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven on March 13, 2024, the loved ones that will be there to greet momma are Grandpa Jose Rafael, Grandma Elionor Trujillo, Tio Leonel Trujillo, Tia Criselda (Ramon) Dominguez, Husband, Paul Jordan Sr., Son, Paul Jordan Jr., Grandchildren Santanna Jordan who was like a daughter to her and Josiah Chacon.
Lydia loved to pray, she was a devout catholic as she was a member at St. Vincent De Paul, San. Jose & San Antonio Associations.
She began her career serving people employed at Bandelier, El Rito Ranger district, Dragons & Matildas where she met many longtime friends and created many joyous memories. Lydia worked many years at Zia & Panam and finally retired from Johnson Controls in Los Alamos. During retirement Lydia enjoyed praying the rosary, going to the church, long car drives to the mountains, going to the Casino, but most importantly spending time with her loved ones, friends, & family where she was the life of the party.
Lydia is survived by her children Paula Jaramillo & Pauline Gee. William and Paulette Jordan who treated her as the center of their universe and provided superior care and their spouses Jennelle Jordan & Bobby Padilla which are all rooted from Abiquiu.
Grandchildren Jazmyne Jarmillo, Markeeta Trujillo, Elonor & Jeffrey Gee, William II Juliet & Miranda Jordan, Jo Bonnie Chacon, and John C Padilla.
Great Grandchildren Izayah & Angel Jordan, Xenayah & Xzayvien Chacon, John Paul & Louis Padilla, Great Great Grandson Aydan Jordan, Sister Edith (Armando) Trujillo & many nieces, nephews, God children and lifelong friends.
Rosary will be recited Thursday April 11, 2024 at 6:30PM at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish. 2nd Rosary will be recited Friday April 12, 2024 at 6:30PM at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish. Mass will be Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:00AM at at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish with interment to follow in Abiquiu.
Lydia Trujillo Jordan was born in Vallecitos/ Abiquiu during the great depression era and lived there until the age of 8 when her family relocated to the village of Abiquiu where she lived until she departed this earth and began her journey to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven on March 13, 2024, the loved ones that will be there to greet momma are Grandpa Jose Rafael, Grandma Elionor Trujillo, Tio Leonel Trujillo, Tia Criselda (Ramon) Dominguez, Husband, Paul Jordan Sr., Son, Paul Jordan Jr., Grandchildren Santanna Jordan who was like a daughter to her and Josiah Chacon.
Lydia loved to pray, she was a devout catholic as she was a member at St. Vincent De Paul, San. Jose & San Antonio Associations.
She began her career serving people employed at Bandelier, El Rito Ranger district, Dragons & Matildas where she met many longtime friends and created many joyous memories. Lydia worked many years at Zia & Panam and finally retired from Johnson Controls in Los Alamos. During retirement Lydia enjoyed praying the rosary, going to the church, long car drives to the mountains, going to the Casino, but most importantly spending time with her loved ones, friends, & family where she was the life of the party.
Lydia is survived by her children Paula Jaramillo & Pauline Gee. William and Paulette Jordan who treated her as the center of their universe and provided superior care and their spouses Jennelle Jordan & Bobby Padilla which are all rooted from Abiquiu.
Grandchildren Jazmyne Jarmillo, Markeeta Trujillo, Elonor & Jeffrey Gee, William II Juliet & Miranda Jordan, Jo Bonnie Chacon, and John C Padilla.
Great Grandchildren Izayah & Angel Jordan, Xenayah & Xzayvien Chacon, John Paul & Louis Padilla, Great Great Grandson Aydan Jordan, Sister Edith (Armando) Trujillo & many nieces, nephews, God children and lifelong friends.
Rosary will be recited Thursday April 11, 2024 at 6:30PM at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish. 2nd Rosary will be recited Friday April 12, 2024 at 6:30PM at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish. Mass will be Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:00AM at at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish with interment to follow in Abiquiu.
Note: A Reader sent in the following letter she had written to the Department of Transportation. If you'd like to add your voice, emails are provided at the end.
I am writing this evening to beg and plead for those who can remedy a traffic situation to hear and consider my suggestion - or to come up with an alternate solution. There is new construction on US 84 just north of the 84/285 split. At this site, there is a temporary traffic light because the bridge has been taken down to one lane. |
Since the construction started and the light has been in use - a half hour has been added to those of us commuting up north. I have arrived at the light as early as 4:45 pm and tonight at 6:13 p.m. Both times waiting at least 30 minutes to get through the light.
Suggestion: Is there a way to change the timers on the lights to mimic rush hour? Meaning, during the evening hours of 4:30 - 6:30 pm keep the light for northbound traffic green longer than the light for southbound traffic - to allow for more cars to travel through the light northbound. This would alleviate the back up that is occurring.
For each light cycle there are about 1/2 number of cars traveling southbound through the light. For example, I count between 7 - 10 cars traveling southbound for each light cycle for every 14+ that can make it through heading north.
Please consider this idea. It's daunting to think that a half hour will be added to many folks who already have a pretty long commute.
Send your comments to:
Paul Brasher
Marlenel Gallegos
James Murray
Suggestion: Is there a way to change the timers on the lights to mimic rush hour? Meaning, during the evening hours of 4:30 - 6:30 pm keep the light for northbound traffic green longer than the light for southbound traffic - to allow for more cars to travel through the light northbound. This would alleviate the back up that is occurring.
For each light cycle there are about 1/2 number of cars traveling southbound through the light. For example, I count between 7 - 10 cars traveling southbound for each light cycle for every 14+ that can make it through heading north.
Please consider this idea. It's daunting to think that a half hour will be added to many folks who already have a pretty long commute.
Send your comments to:
Paul Brasher
Marlenel Gallegos
James Murray
With Tom Wyant's Rattlesnake Relocators Training Certification Workshop coming up this weekend, we thought this is the perfect time for the star of our weekly Creature Feature to be the Prairie Rattlesnake!
The Prairie Rattlesnake is one of 8 venomous snake species in New Mexico and the most widespread of those 8, occurring in every county in the state. Their scales can have a wide range of colors, from olive green to shades of tan and even tinged with pink or orange in some subspecies. Prairie Rattlesnakes and other related snakes have keeled scales, meaning that each individual scale has a ridge running down the center of it. It is thought that this feature gives diurnal snakes a camouflage advantage since keeled scales are less shiny than smooth scales!
Prairie Rattlesnakes don't always follow a diurnal schedule, though. They prefer to be active in milder temperatures, so their daytime activity happens mostly in the spring or on cooler summer days. When the weather gets hot in the summer, these snakes have more of a crepuscular (active around dawn and dusk) or nocturnal activity period. Their active hours are primarily devoted to hunting. Adult Prairie Rattlesnakes have a varied diet and will eat small mammals, reptiles, eggs, and small birds.
Juveniles, on the other hand, tend to stick to a diet of mostly small mammals like shrews, mice, and voles. Rattlesnakes, like other native snakes, are excellent pest control! Their strike is quick and usually accurate. Starting from a coiled-up position gives them an extra boost of speed and increases precision.
The rattling sound that these snakes are known for, created by the specialized hollow keratin scales on the tail rapidly hitting against each other as the tail vibrates, is such an effective warning that some other animals have evolved ways to mimic that sound to deter their own predators! Whether you hear them or not, it's always good to be aware of the potential presence of rattlesnakes in their native habitats. If you do encounter one out in the wild, leaving it alone and keeping your distance will help keep them and you safe!
The Prairie Rattlesnake is one of 8 venomous snake species in New Mexico and the most widespread of those 8, occurring in every county in the state. Their scales can have a wide range of colors, from olive green to shades of tan and even tinged with pink or orange in some subspecies. Prairie Rattlesnakes and other related snakes have keeled scales, meaning that each individual scale has a ridge running down the center of it. It is thought that this feature gives diurnal snakes a camouflage advantage since keeled scales are less shiny than smooth scales!
Prairie Rattlesnakes don't always follow a diurnal schedule, though. They prefer to be active in milder temperatures, so their daytime activity happens mostly in the spring or on cooler summer days. When the weather gets hot in the summer, these snakes have more of a crepuscular (active around dawn and dusk) or nocturnal activity period. Their active hours are primarily devoted to hunting. Adult Prairie Rattlesnakes have a varied diet and will eat small mammals, reptiles, eggs, and small birds.
Juveniles, on the other hand, tend to stick to a diet of mostly small mammals like shrews, mice, and voles. Rattlesnakes, like other native snakes, are excellent pest control! Their strike is quick and usually accurate. Starting from a coiled-up position gives them an extra boost of speed and increases precision.
The rattling sound that these snakes are known for, created by the specialized hollow keratin scales on the tail rapidly hitting against each other as the tail vibrates, is such an effective warning that some other animals have evolved ways to mimic that sound to deter their own predators! Whether you hear them or not, it's always good to be aware of the potential presence of rattlesnakes in their native habitats. If you do encounter one out in the wild, leaving it alone and keeping your distance will help keep them and you safe!
For the Birds - Hummingbirds are Unique
Note: While the Rufous Hummingbird pictured above won't make its appearance in our area until later, we regularly see hummingbirds in April. Have you seen any humming birds at your feeders?
From New Mexico Game and Fish
Native to the Americas, the largest number of species of these diminutive birds occurs in the tropical areas of South America, but a number of them can be found in the Desert Southwest.
There are over 20 species in North America, and New Mexico is among the nation’s hot spots for hummingbird viewing with 17 species documented. Half of those are commonly seen, while the others are considered rare.The four most common are the black-chinned, broad-tailed, calliope and rufous.
About Hummingbirds
While they are the second largest group of birds on the planet, hummingbirds aren’t taking up a lot of space.
They’re small. Really small. So small in fact, they include the tiniest birds of the avian world.
It doesn’t matter whether it is the largest or smallest hummingbird, they’re all slight in size and are so light they are capable of perching on the thinnest of branches.
Some weigh less than a penny, but even the largest will tip the scale at just 20 grams (28 grams equals an ounce).
With over 300 species, hummingbirds are second only to flycatchers – which number over 400 species – in overall diversity in the avian world.
Indigenous only to the Americas, hummingbirds can be found from Alaska to Chile and Argentina in South America, including the Caribbean.
In New Mexico, hummingbirds can be found statewide, especially during the summer months, but the largest diversity is in the southern part of the state.
“New Mexico is a great place to bird watch,” said Peggy Darr, nongame avian biologist with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. “When it comes to hummingbirds, the best location for overall diversity is the southwestern part of New Mexico, but the entire state can produce large numbers of migrating hummingbirds during the spring and fall.
“Find some flowers or feeders and pay attention. They feed throughout the day.”
From New Mexico Game and Fish
Native to the Americas, the largest number of species of these diminutive birds occurs in the tropical areas of South America, but a number of them can be found in the Desert Southwest.
There are over 20 species in North America, and New Mexico is among the nation’s hot spots for hummingbird viewing with 17 species documented. Half of those are commonly seen, while the others are considered rare.The four most common are the black-chinned, broad-tailed, calliope and rufous.
About Hummingbirds
While they are the second largest group of birds on the planet, hummingbirds aren’t taking up a lot of space.
They’re small. Really small. So small in fact, they include the tiniest birds of the avian world.
It doesn’t matter whether it is the largest or smallest hummingbird, they’re all slight in size and are so light they are capable of perching on the thinnest of branches.
Some weigh less than a penny, but even the largest will tip the scale at just 20 grams (28 grams equals an ounce).
With over 300 species, hummingbirds are second only to flycatchers – which number over 400 species – in overall diversity in the avian world.
Indigenous only to the Americas, hummingbirds can be found from Alaska to Chile and Argentina in South America, including the Caribbean.
In New Mexico, hummingbirds can be found statewide, especially during the summer months, but the largest diversity is in the southern part of the state.
“New Mexico is a great place to bird watch,” said Peggy Darr, nongame avian biologist with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. “When it comes to hummingbirds, the best location for overall diversity is the southwestern part of New Mexico, but the entire state can produce large numbers of migrating hummingbirds during the spring and fall.
“Find some flowers or feeders and pay attention. They feed throughout the day.”
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.
I wanted to thank all you guys for all that you do. Not sure I would have survived up here without you and I hope one day I can give back. Many blessings!
~JJ
Thank you!
~JJ
Thank you!
I'm getting a Starlink. I’m going to place it on the slope behind my house and have already run the test and it’s a good location. I am wondering what Brian would recommend as far as mounting it if I’m not going to be mounting it on my house? I appreciate any assistance or advice. I've heard that if placed on the roof, you have to clear the snow off.
CW
My understanding is that the series 2, the one that I have, has a built in heater that melts the snow. I placed mine on the lowest roof I have, using a sandbag to weight it down. I've never seen snow on it so I assume it's working. -BB
Someone else asked about power draw:
As for power, it's been reported to use as low as 35 watts in warm weather up to 80 watts in cold, using the snow melt auto option. I believe the official report on power usage is 50-60 watts in warm weather and 120-150 watts in cold. ~BB
CW
My understanding is that the series 2, the one that I have, has a built in heater that melts the snow. I placed mine on the lowest roof I have, using a sandbag to weight it down. I've never seen snow on it so I assume it's working. -BB
Someone else asked about power draw:
As for power, it's been reported to use as low as 35 watts in warm weather up to 80 watts in cold, using the snow melt auto option. I believe the official report on power usage is 50-60 watts in warm weather and 120-150 watts in cold. ~BB
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
This summer, The Abiquiú Arts Council 501(c)(3) is introducing a new event called the Abiquiú Gathering of Artisans on Aug 3 & 4 2024! This mercado event is open to ALL artists & artisans residing in Rio Arriba County, NM! For event information and application instructions, email artscouncilabiquiu@gmail.com Submissions will be juried by the AAC. Participants will be notified the week after the May 31st deadline. Food vendors/trucks are welcome! We hope you can join us!
Registration for the 2024 Abiquiú Studio Tour is live!
Artists apply here.
Food vendors/trucks apply here. for more info!
For general questions, email: artscouncilabiquiu@gmail.com
Artists apply here.
Food vendors/trucks apply here. for more info!
For general questions, email: artscouncilabiquiu@gmail.com
El Rito Arts Festival - 6 More Weeks
Featured Artist - Shawn Demarest
For more information go online
Studio Tour Artist: Shawn Demarest
I'm an oil painter inspired by the beauty of El Rito and the clarion call of current events. I paint from observation, photo reference, and screen grabs of other's content as a way of amplifying visual stories.
email: shawndemarest@gmail.com phone (503) 975-3122 website: www.shawndemarest.com
I'm an oil painter inspired by the beauty of El Rito and the clarion call of current events. I paint from observation, photo reference, and screen grabs of other's content as a way of amplifying visual stories.
email: shawndemarest@gmail.com phone (503) 975-3122 website: www.shawndemarest.com
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, Zach recommends The Bee Sting, by Paul Murray: "I have a hard time imagining that I will find a book this year to top this one. The Bee Sting is at times ridiculously funny, at others painfully familiar. And everything matters. Everything comes together. It's the story of an Irish family in a small town, struggling as the economic crash pushes them into harder times, spiraling out as the two parents and two children each struggle with their secret desires and their very real confusions. The characters are immensely human, and the writing is simply gorgeous. It's the kind of book I can't shake, even now, ten days after finishing it."
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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.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Abiquiu Lake staff will host an Open House for the public at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. The open forum style meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and starts at 6:00 p.m. The Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center is located on Highway 96, approximately 2 miles west of the Highway 84 junction or join us online.
Officials from the Albuquerque District Reservoir Control Branch will be present to discuss the 2024 spring runoff, river release forecast, and associated water operations. The Abiquiu Lake staff will also discuss the upcoming 2024 recreation season.
For additional information, contact the Abiquiu Lake Project Office at 505-685-4371.
Officials from the Albuquerque District Reservoir Control Branch will be present to discuss the 2024 spring runoff, river release forecast, and associated water operations. The Abiquiu Lake staff will also discuss the upcoming 2024 recreation season.
For additional information, contact the Abiquiu Lake Project Office at 505-685-4371.
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
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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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
Lucina
Lucina could open her own bakery or tortilleria - she’s so busy kneading her bed and blankets every day, purring and perfectly pleased with herself. This young 9mo 8lb tuxie is an absolute gem of a cat and she’s ready to make your home her bread baking shop! Lucina goes home spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and we are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Lucina could open her own bakery or tortilleria - she’s so busy kneading her bed and blankets every day, purring and perfectly pleased with herself. This young 9mo 8lb tuxie is an absolute gem of a cat and she’s ready to make your home her bread baking shop! Lucina goes home spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and we are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Junebug
Junebug is thriving in our Paws in the Pen prison training program! She loves to learn, she loves to succeed, she loves to play - and when she's pooped, she passes out. Like most working type dogs, Junebug is smarter than the average human, and this 6mo border collie mix pupparoo is blooming with the mental challenge and sense of purpose our program offers her. She’s 30lbs now and will likely stay on the smaller side; she’s a social butterfly and would love to find a home with other dogs (but would be happy to be your one and only, too!) Junebug is jubilant and jazzy and an absolute joy - she would make any family feel lucky to have her! Apply on our website so we can schedule a meet and greet before she graduates! www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662
Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
Junebug is thriving in our Paws in the Pen prison training program! She loves to learn, she loves to succeed, she loves to play - and when she's pooped, she passes out. Like most working type dogs, Junebug is smarter than the average human, and this 6mo border collie mix pupparoo is blooming with the mental challenge and sense of purpose our program offers her. She’s 30lbs now and will likely stay on the smaller side; she’s a social butterfly and would love to find a home with other dogs (but would be happy to be your one and only, too!) Junebug is jubilant and jazzy and an absolute joy - she would make any family feel lucky to have her! Apply on our website so we can schedule a meet and greet before she graduates! www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662
Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
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