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December 15, 2023
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NewsNMSP Investigates Fatal Crash Early Saturday On US 84 Near Medanales
Courtesy of Los Alamos Reporter
NMSP NEWS RELEASE On December 9 at around 3:30 a.m. the New Mexico State Police were called to U.S. Highway 84 milepost 202 near Medanales for a head-on fatal crash. The crash involved a 2000 Jeep Cherokee occupied by two people and a 2019 GMC truck occupied by two people. The two vehicles collided head-on and became fully engulfed in flames. All four individuals sustained fatal injuries in the collision and were pronounced deceased on the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI). This investigation is in the preliminary stages with many details still under investigation. The New Mexico State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting in determining the details that led up to the crash. State Police officers are working closely with OMI to determine the identity of the four individuals killed in the crash. This incident is under investigation by the New Mexico State Police Uniform Bureau with assistance from the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit. When more information is available it will be released. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the New Mexico State Police at (505) 425-6771 option 1. New Mexico Higher Education Department releases FY25 budget recommendation $197 million budget sustains tuition-free college, expands successful education and workforce initiatives
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) released its FY25 budget recommendation today, which includes an additional $12 million for key initiatives benefitting students and New Mexico’s workforce while sustaining tuition-free college via the Opportunity Scholarship. This year’s general fund budget recommendation totals $197 million, a $12.05 million increase from the prior year to expand already successful scholarship and loan repayment programs, continue the state’s work to improve student food security, increase access to mental and behavioral health services, and to support the dual credit program and tribal education, among other priorities. “This year’s budget builds upon the success New Mexico is seeing in higher education and ensures that students not only have access to college and career training opportunities, but that they have the support they need to reach graduation day. By sustaining the groundbreaking Opportunity Scholarship, our record-breaking loan repayment programs and expanding additional supports for students, New Mexico will lead the nation not only in higher education access, but in student success,” said Acting Higher Education Secretary Patricia Trujillo, Ph.D. The FY25 budget includes $146 million in recurring funding for the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, the nation’s most inclusive tuition-free college program. Gov. Lujan Grisham and HED announced earlier this year that since the enactment of the Opportunity Scholarship Act in 2022, New Mexico has enrolled an additional 6,700 students, a nearly 7 percent enrollment increase over the last two years. Since 2022, the scholarship has benefitted over 36,000 students each year pursuing certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees and public and tribal colleges and universities statewide. The agency is also requesting $20 million for the Teacher Loan Repayment Program and $19.3 million for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program. Both programs require multi-year service commitments as a condition of loan forgiveness and have broken records over the past two years for the number of working professionals served. An additional $969,100 is proposed for graduate student scholarships, and $1 million is recommended for the Minority Doctoral Loan Repayment Program to support historically underrepresented groups teaching in the fields of engineering, science, mathematics, and other academic disciplines at colleges and universities in New Mexico. A priority of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, $500,000 is requested to establish an anti-hazing division and reporting portal at the Higher Education Department to protect students from hazing incidents and increase state oversight of college athletics programs. A 15 percent increase is requested for agency operations to add eight additional full-time staff to support key functions from fiscal oversight to academic policy and community outreach. Currently, the Department administers 12 percent of the state’s budget with a workforce of 52 full-time employees. Additional budget recommendations include:
The New Mexico Higher Education Department also presented its funding recommendation for the state’s public colleges and universities, which includes a 5% increase to institutions’ operational funding and targeted increases to health care, mental and behavioral health and social work, education and teacher preparation, and student support services. HED’s budget presentation is available here. For more information about the Higher Education Department, visit hed.nm.gov. ### The New Mexico Higher Education Department was established in 2005 and oversees the state’s public and tribal colleges, universities and special schools. It also oversees adult education and literacy programs statewide, manages state-funded financial aid programs and capital projects for higher education institutions, provides college readiness services via the GEAR UP program, and grants state authorization to private colleges operating within New Mexico. For more information, visit hed.nm.gov or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @NMHigherEd. North Central Solid Waste Recycling
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Commissioner Alex Naranjo
alex.naranjo@rio-arriba.org Rio Arriba County Seat: Phone: (575) 588-7254 Rio Arriba County Annex Building: Phone: (505) 753-2992 Commissioner Brandon Bustos brandon.bustos@rio-arriba.org Rio Arriba County Seat: Phone: (575) 588-7254 Rio Arriba County Annex Building: Phone: (505) 753-2992 |
Commissioner Moises Morales (Commissioner for Abiquiu Area) mmorales@rio-arriba.org Office: 505-753-2992/575-588-7254 County Manager Jeremy Maestas jgmaestas@rio-arriba.org Tierra Amarilla 575-588-7254 Española 505-753-2 |
Contact the Chairman and Vice Chairman of NCSWA
Contact our Legislators
A COVID Cautionary Tale
Submitted from a reader
“I feel fine.” said my friend. “This might be allergies.” I thought nothing of it and we finished our project. I never thought to ask if my friend had taken a COVID test.
The next morning, I drove 6 hours to the Big City to visit my son for a couple days before I planned to jump onto a plane to celebrate a special occasion with my family. During the next two days, I met with five different people about a home-repair project and then…I got a slight cough. I took a COVID test and sure enough, it was positive.
This is the first time I’ve had COVID. It hit me especially hard because I have asthma. I’d gotten all of the vaccinations and two of the booster shots. But lately, I haven’t worried much about COVID even after hearing about the very contagious strain and the increasing number of infections in our area. I was busy. I always intended to get the latest booster shot - I even made an appointment to talk about it with my doctor, but couldn’t be seen until February.
The result of my complacency meant that I had finally caught COVID. Suddenly, my world was turned upside down! I was really sick with a dangerous disease in a city far from my home. I was scared.
My first thought was for my parents. They were expecting to see me the next day. When I called, they were very disappointed but relieved it hit me before I arrived. My dad is well into his 90s and COVID would have been a death sentence for him.
My second thought was for the 5 people I’d met with. A series of phone calls full of heartfelt apologies ensued. I still haven’t heard if I infected any of them.
My third thought was for the people I had worked with before I’d left on my trip. I contacted as many people as I could and apologized sincerely for possibly being contagious.
My call to the airline proved to be expensive. I learned that COVID is not covered when requesting a refund or rescheduling of flights. I kissed the money I spent goodbye.
The next day, I went to the Urgent Care office to receive breathing treatments and a prescription for Paxlovid. I subsequently learned the medicine is not covered by my insurance and would cost me $1600 out of pocket.
My son was sent home from work simply because I had COVID. In spite of our efforts to isolate from each other, he tested positive three days later. He’s not allowed to work until he tests negative twice and expects to lose significantly in wages before that happens.
And… I’m still sick and unable to work.
My take-away from this Cautionary Tale is this:
COVID is expensive!
It has cost me and my family a lot of money right before the Holidays.
COVID is dangerous!
I’ve been lucky not to end up in the hospital and I have a long road to recovery.
COVID is contagious!
The current strain spreads like wildfire. It has infected all family members that I’ve been around.
COVID is out there - avoid it!
~ Practice prevention - wear a mask when around lots of people.
~ If you feel even a little bit ill, wear a mask! Be considerate. It’s your responsibility to wear a mask if you feel ill.
~ Test for COVID regularly.
~ Plan ahead for family gatherings. Wear a mask or isolate for at least 5 days beforehand to make sure you don’t bring COVID to the party.
~ Wear a mask because this is not a “gift” you want to give!
~ Talk to your doctor about getting the latest booster shot.
~ Don’t get complacent! COVID is out there - avoid it!
- - -
Note: Is Paxlovid still free in US?
Yes, If you have Medicare or Medicaid
Paxlovid, the most commonly used oral antiviral, will continue to be free through 2024 for people with Medicare or Medicaid, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Nov 1, 2023
Paxlovid, a drug that can help prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19, has been cost-free for anyone, regardless of health insurance coverage, since it was first authorized in 2021. But that changed on November 1 2023, when the drug moved from the public to the commercial market.
Pfizer, which makes Paxlovid, has announced that the five-day drug course for Paxlovid will have a retail cost of $1,390 according to reporting by CNBC. Pfizer and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, have said that the actual cost of the drug for just about all consumers—at least through the end of 2024—is expected to be far lower or even free.
From Very Well Health - Pfizer Is Now Charging $1,400 for Paxlovid. Here’s How To Get It for Free
Schedule your COVID Vaccine Booster today
“I feel fine.” said my friend. “This might be allergies.” I thought nothing of it and we finished our project. I never thought to ask if my friend had taken a COVID test.
The next morning, I drove 6 hours to the Big City to visit my son for a couple days before I planned to jump onto a plane to celebrate a special occasion with my family. During the next two days, I met with five different people about a home-repair project and then…I got a slight cough. I took a COVID test and sure enough, it was positive.
This is the first time I’ve had COVID. It hit me especially hard because I have asthma. I’d gotten all of the vaccinations and two of the booster shots. But lately, I haven’t worried much about COVID even after hearing about the very contagious strain and the increasing number of infections in our area. I was busy. I always intended to get the latest booster shot - I even made an appointment to talk about it with my doctor, but couldn’t be seen until February.
The result of my complacency meant that I had finally caught COVID. Suddenly, my world was turned upside down! I was really sick with a dangerous disease in a city far from my home. I was scared.
My first thought was for my parents. They were expecting to see me the next day. When I called, they were very disappointed but relieved it hit me before I arrived. My dad is well into his 90s and COVID would have been a death sentence for him.
My second thought was for the 5 people I’d met with. A series of phone calls full of heartfelt apologies ensued. I still haven’t heard if I infected any of them.
My third thought was for the people I had worked with before I’d left on my trip. I contacted as many people as I could and apologized sincerely for possibly being contagious.
My call to the airline proved to be expensive. I learned that COVID is not covered when requesting a refund or rescheduling of flights. I kissed the money I spent goodbye.
The next day, I went to the Urgent Care office to receive breathing treatments and a prescription for Paxlovid. I subsequently learned the medicine is not covered by my insurance and would cost me $1600 out of pocket.
My son was sent home from work simply because I had COVID. In spite of our efforts to isolate from each other, he tested positive three days later. He’s not allowed to work until he tests negative twice and expects to lose significantly in wages before that happens.
And… I’m still sick and unable to work.
My take-away from this Cautionary Tale is this:
COVID is expensive!
It has cost me and my family a lot of money right before the Holidays.
COVID is dangerous!
I’ve been lucky not to end up in the hospital and I have a long road to recovery.
COVID is contagious!
The current strain spreads like wildfire. It has infected all family members that I’ve been around.
COVID is out there - avoid it!
~ Practice prevention - wear a mask when around lots of people.
~ If you feel even a little bit ill, wear a mask! Be considerate. It’s your responsibility to wear a mask if you feel ill.
~ Test for COVID regularly.
~ Plan ahead for family gatherings. Wear a mask or isolate for at least 5 days beforehand to make sure you don’t bring COVID to the party.
~ Wear a mask because this is not a “gift” you want to give!
~ Talk to your doctor about getting the latest booster shot.
~ Don’t get complacent! COVID is out there - avoid it!
- - -
Note: Is Paxlovid still free in US?
Yes, If you have Medicare or Medicaid
Paxlovid, the most commonly used oral antiviral, will continue to be free through 2024 for people with Medicare or Medicaid, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Nov 1, 2023
Paxlovid, a drug that can help prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19, has been cost-free for anyone, regardless of health insurance coverage, since it was first authorized in 2021. But that changed on November 1 2023, when the drug moved from the public to the commercial market.
Pfizer, which makes Paxlovid, has announced that the five-day drug course for Paxlovid will have a retail cost of $1,390 according to reporting by CNBC. Pfizer and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, have said that the actual cost of the drug for just about all consumers—at least through the end of 2024—is expected to be far lower or even free.
From Very Well Health - Pfizer Is Now Charging $1,400 for Paxlovid. Here’s How To Get It for Free
Schedule your COVID Vaccine Booster today
Female Mexican Wolf Captured and Paired with Mate in Captivity
Service plans to translocate Mexican wolf 2754 back to the wild next year
Female Mexican wolf 2754 (aka Asha) was captured on Saturday, December 9, 2023, north of Interstate 40 near Coyote, NM. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish used a helicopter to locate and capture the wolf, after which she was transferred to the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility. F2754 has been paired with a male to increase her odds of successful pup production in the coming year. Plans are to translocate her back to the wild in the spring or summer of 2024, potentially with pups.
“Our decision to capture F2754 was made out of concern for her safety and well-being,” said Brady McGee, Mexican Wolf Recovery Coordinator. “Dispersal events like this are often in search of a mate. As there are no other known wolves in the area, she was unlikely to be successful, and risked being mistaken for a coyote and shot. By pairing her with a carefully selected mate in captivity, we are hoping she will breed and have pups this spring. The best outcome for her is to be released back into the wild, where she and her offspring can contribute to Mexican wolf recovery.”
F2754 was documented leaving the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in late October 2023. She spent several weeks moving between the San Pedro Mountains and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. After showing no signs of returning to the Mexican Wolf Experimental Area, the decision was made to capture F2754 before breeding season began.
Female Mexican wolf 2754 (aka Asha) was captured on Saturday, December 9, 2023, north of Interstate 40 near Coyote, NM. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish used a helicopter to locate and capture the wolf, after which she was transferred to the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility. F2754 has been paired with a male to increase her odds of successful pup production in the coming year. Plans are to translocate her back to the wild in the spring or summer of 2024, potentially with pups.
“Our decision to capture F2754 was made out of concern for her safety and well-being,” said Brady McGee, Mexican Wolf Recovery Coordinator. “Dispersal events like this are often in search of a mate. As there are no other known wolves in the area, she was unlikely to be successful, and risked being mistaken for a coyote and shot. By pairing her with a carefully selected mate in captivity, we are hoping she will breed and have pups this spring. The best outcome for her is to be released back into the wild, where she and her offspring can contribute to Mexican wolf recovery.”
F2754 was documented leaving the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in late October 2023. She spent several weeks moving between the San Pedro Mountains and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. After showing no signs of returning to the Mexican Wolf Experimental Area, the decision was made to capture F2754 before breeding season began.
The decision to capture and transfer F2754 was made in accordance with the Service’s current recovery permit, which states that “Authorized Permittees may capture and at the direction and discretion of the USFWS Mexican Wolf Recovery Coordinator, return to the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area or transfer to captivity or Mexico, any Mexican wolves that have dispersed from the experimental population and that establish wholly outside of the MWEPA in Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas.”
This is the second time F2754 has been captured north of Interstate 40. She was born in the Rocky Prairie pack in Arizona in 2021 and fitted with a radio collar in the fall of 2022. Later that year, she dispersed from her natal pack and crossed out of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in January 2023. Later that month she was captured near Angel Fire, New Mexico, and temporarily held in captivity until June 2023, when was translocated back to the wild in Arizona.
This is the second time F2754 has been captured north of Interstate 40. She was born in the Rocky Prairie pack in Arizona in 2021 and fitted with a radio collar in the fall of 2022. Later that year, she dispersed from her natal pack and crossed out of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in January 2023. Later that month she was captured near Angel Fire, New Mexico, and temporarily held in captivity until June 2023, when was translocated back to the wild in Arizona.
National Forests in New Mexico
Launch the New Statewide Recreation Pass
TAOS, N.M., Dec. 11, 2023— Today, the USDA Forest Service Southwestern Regional office announced the Enchantment Pass. The new annual $40 recreation pass is specifically for select day-use sites on the national forests of New Mexico, including Carson National Forest.
The pass provides an affordable option as some site fees across the state are increasing to keep up with increased demand for infrastructure maintenance. The pass will be accepted at designated sites and areas, such as day-use sites, parking areas, picnic sites and trailheads on the Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln and Santa Fe national forests.
Revenue generated from the Enchantment Pass will be reinvested into local forest recreation sites in the form of trash pickups, septic and toilet pumping, painting, cleaning, addressing the backlog of deferred maintenance, conducting patrols, maintaining highly used trails, campsites and more.
Starting in 2024, the pass can initially be used for day-use activities at two sites:
More locations may be announced in the future.
Who is the Enchantment Pass Good For?
The Enchantment Pass is great for frequent national forest visitors who visit select day-use sites around New Mexico, from the famed Catwalk of the Gila National Forest to Las Conchas on the Santa Fe National Forest. With most sites at $5, visitors start saving money after their eighth visit. A full list of sites across the state is available online.
Other Pass Types are Available
The Enchantment Pass adds to a number of existing options for accessing select day-use recreation fee area sites across New Mexico. Most simply, visitors can usually pay by cash or check on site, but there are many other pass types available for purchase:
There are also free passes for:
Details, including eligibility, about each pass are available online.
Where to Purchase
The Enchantment Pass and select other ones are currently available at the Supervisor's Office in Taos and the Canjilon, Camino Real and Questa ranger stations. It is always recommended to call ahead to make sure passes are in stock. Locations, hours and contact information are available online.
The pass provides an affordable option as some site fees across the state are increasing to keep up with increased demand for infrastructure maintenance. The pass will be accepted at designated sites and areas, such as day-use sites, parking areas, picnic sites and trailheads on the Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln and Santa Fe national forests.
Revenue generated from the Enchantment Pass will be reinvested into local forest recreation sites in the form of trash pickups, septic and toilet pumping, painting, cleaning, addressing the backlog of deferred maintenance, conducting patrols, maintaining highly used trails, campsites and more.
Starting in 2024, the pass can initially be used for day-use activities at two sites:
- Echo Amphitheater
Currently closed due to construction activities, the Enchantment Pass will be an option for parking in the day-use visitor parking lot. The site is expected to temporarily reopen in early 2024 between construction phases.- Note: Implementation of the pass is in conjunction with a new fee increase, from $2 to $5, to support operating and maintaining recreation facilities.
- Canjilon Lakes
The Enchantment Pass will be an option for day-use visitors parking at the recreation area.- Note: Implementation of the pass is in conjunction with a new fee increase, from $0 to $5, to support operating and maintaining recreation facilities. The pass can be used when the site reopens in the spring after winter road closures.
More locations may be announced in the future.
Who is the Enchantment Pass Good For?
The Enchantment Pass is great for frequent national forest visitors who visit select day-use sites around New Mexico, from the famed Catwalk of the Gila National Forest to Las Conchas on the Santa Fe National Forest. With most sites at $5, visitors start saving money after their eighth visit. A full list of sites across the state is available online.
Other Pass Types are Available
The Enchantment Pass adds to a number of existing options for accessing select day-use recreation fee area sites across New Mexico. Most simply, visitors can usually pay by cash or check on site, but there are many other pass types available for purchase:
- America the Beautiful Pass: An $80 annual pass that gives holders access to select national forest sites and National Parks across the nation.
- Senior Passes: With the same benefits as the America the Beautiful Pass, options include an annual $20 pass or a lifetime $80 pass.
There are also free passes for:
- People with a permanent disability.
- Fourth graders.
- Volunteers.
- Active military, dependents, veterans and Gold Star Family members.
Details, including eligibility, about each pass are available online.
Where to Purchase
The Enchantment Pass and select other ones are currently available at the Supervisor's Office in Taos and the Canjilon, Camino Real and Questa ranger stations. It is always recommended to call ahead to make sure passes are in stock. Locations, hours and contact information are available online.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Are you aware that there are some in our community who cannot afford to buy a Holiday dinner for their families? The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) puts together boxes of staples for a nice dinner that includes a ham or a turkey.
These boxes make a huge difference and are so gratefully received. A donation of $20 will give a family a fine Holiday dinner, and is so appreciated.
You can make your check out to SVdP - Santo Tomas Conference and mail to Erma Crim, PO Box 1009, Abiquiu, NM 87510
These boxes make a huge difference and are so gratefully received. A donation of $20 will give a family a fine Holiday dinner, and is so appreciated.
You can make your check out to SVdP - Santo Tomas Conference and mail to Erma Crim, PO Box 1009, Abiquiu, NM 87510
Shop Local for the Holidays
Mario Manzo Photography
I was never good at drawing but since I started loving photography when I was younger, I've been intrigued with making beautiful images with the camera. Now in the digital age and after having worked with photographic prints for years in the darkroom, it's marvelous how beautiful images can now be rendered into being. I've been fortunate to be able to improve my skills by living just south of Abiquiu.
I am able to make prints up to 17” X 25” on request, at reasonable prices.
View More online
Email to Order
I am able to make prints up to 17” X 25” on request, at reasonable prices.
View More online
Email to Order
Here is a special gift for those who love or live in Rio Arriba, NM. It is a small chapbook entitles “Thinking Like the Rio Chama Watershed”. Rio Arriba concerned Citizens is asking for a donation of $20.00 in exchange for this chapbook. To order one you could send a check for $20.00 with your request and where to send the chapbook to RACC, P.O. Box 12, Abiquiu, NM 87510 or go to the website, for Rio Arriba concerned Citizens donations and specify that you would like a copy of “Thinking Like the Rio chama Watershed” and give the address to which you would like it sent. Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season!
Delivery may arrive after Christmas
Delivery may arrive after Christmas
Whole Holiday Desserts to go
Carrot Cake $47.50
Triple Layer, Double Fudge Chocolate Cake $55.00
Maple Pecan Tart $50.00
Basque Cheesecake $47.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake $45.00
Pumpkin Pie $37.00
Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti (Dozen) $27.50
Call to order by December 21st
505-685-0086
Carrot Cake $47.50
Triple Layer, Double Fudge Chocolate Cake $55.00
Maple Pecan Tart $50.00
Basque Cheesecake $47.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake $45.00
Pumpkin Pie $37.00
Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti (Dozen) $27.50
Call to order by December 21st
505-685-0086
2023 USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines
Within the Lower 48 (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
- USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
- First-Class Mail (including greeting cards) — Dec. 16
- Priority Mail — Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
- USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
- First-Class Mail — Dec. 16
- Priority Mail — Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
- USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
- First-Class Mail — Dec. 16
- Priority Mail — Dec. 16
- Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
For the Birds - Christmas Bird Count has Begun
Each winter, Audubon organizes a bird surveying effort from Dec 14 to Jan 5.
Celebrate the Owlidays by joining us! Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Learn more here.
BONUS – Even if you aren’t able to participate in the Christmas Bird Count, you can still join in on the fun! Learn about some of the birds you’ll see in the southwest this winter by taking the Which Winter Bird Are YOU? quiz.
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Celebrate the Owlidays by joining us! Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Learn more here.
BONUS – Even if you aren’t able to participate in the Christmas Bird Count, you can still join in on the fun! Learn about some of the birds you’ll see in the southwest this winter by taking the Which Winter Bird Are YOU? quiz.
Read more
Area Factoids
Did you know that according to the Soil Conservation Service in 1935, most of the Abiquiu fields were in poor condition due to erosion and frequent floods?
We went in to NCSWA to pay our bill and pick up our cards. They moved again! There was no physical address in the bill.
AA
We reached out to NCSWA. Their new address is:
NCSWA
1101 Industrial Park Road, Suite C
Espanola, NM 87532.
Posted hours on their website
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM for lunch
Phone Number:
(505) 747-5411
I would advise calling first to confirm.
AA
We reached out to NCSWA. Their new address is:
NCSWA
1101 Industrial Park Road, Suite C
Espanola, NM 87532.
Posted hours on their website
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM for lunch
Phone Number:
(505) 747-5411
I would advise calling first to confirm.
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
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 Vessels: A Memoir of Borders, by Michelle Otero: "This is one of my top books of the year. Otero beautifully writes about her grandmother's passing, reconstructs her ancestors to make sense of her family, accounts for the difficulties and challenges in her own life, and retraces the steps of Malinche in Mexico as part of discovering her own identity -- as woman, as New Mexican, as daughter, as lover, as writer. This could become essential New Mexico reading. I want to give it as a gift to so many people I know."
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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.
The Home Remedies Handbook
How to Cook Everything
Stories behind Everyday Things
To purchase a book the Library asks for a contribution to the Library. The purchase may be paid for and picked up at the Library during the Library hours
The Abiquiu Library & Cultural Center has received a large quantity of Audio Books. Please come in to the Library and take a look!”
How to Cook Everything
Stories behind Everyday Things
To purchase a book the Library asks for a contribution to the Library. The purchase may be paid for and picked up at the Library during the Library hours
The Abiquiu Library & Cultural Center has received a large quantity of Audio Books. Please come in to the Library and take a look!”
Abiquiu Book Club
The Abiquiu Book Club will be reading March, by Geraldine Brooks, for the December meeting. The group will meet Tuesday, December 26, 5pm at Elena Garcia’s home in Abiquiu. The group meets the last Tuesday of each month. Books are recommended by the members. All are welcome to join. Please call Analinda 927-6220 if you have questions. |
Events
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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Posada and Christmas Schedule for 2023
Abiquiu – Santo Tomas Posada Saturday December 16th 6:30PM
Medanales – San Antonio Posada Sunday December 17th 6:30 PM
Morada de Alto – Hermanos Posada Monday December 18th 6:30 PM
Youngsville – San Pedro Posada Tuesday December 19th 6:30 PM
Coyote – San Juan Bautista Posada Wednesday December 20th 6:30 PM
Coyote – San Juan Baurista Posada Thursday December 21st 6:30 PM
Gallina – Nustra Senora de Guadalupe Friday December 22nd 6:30 PM
Canones – San Miguel Posada Saturday December 23rd 6:30 PM
Abiquiu - Santo Tomas Posada Sunday December 24th 6:30 PM
NOTES:
No Weekday Masses
Posada Masses Only from December 16th
Saturday December 16th Vigil Mass – Abiquiu 6:30
Medanales – No Mass Canones – No Mass
Weekend Masses – Sunday December 17th
Coyote – 10 AM
Gallina – 11:15 AM
Medanales – 6:30 PM Posada
Masses December 23rd
Medanales – 4 PM
Canones – 6:30 PM (Posada)
Sunday December 24th
Regular Sunday Schedule
Abiquiu – 8 PM (Posada)
Medanales – San Antonio Posada Sunday December 17th 6:30 PM
Morada de Alto – Hermanos Posada Monday December 18th 6:30 PM
Youngsville – San Pedro Posada Tuesday December 19th 6:30 PM
Coyote – San Juan Bautista Posada Wednesday December 20th 6:30 PM
Coyote – San Juan Baurista Posada Thursday December 21st 6:30 PM
Gallina – Nustra Senora de Guadalupe Friday December 22nd 6:30 PM
Canones – San Miguel Posada Saturday December 23rd 6:30 PM
Abiquiu - Santo Tomas Posada Sunday December 24th 6:30 PM
NOTES:
No Weekday Masses
Posada Masses Only from December 16th
Saturday December 16th Vigil Mass – Abiquiu 6:30
Medanales – No Mass Canones – No Mass
Weekend Masses – Sunday December 17th
Coyote – 10 AM
Gallina – 11:15 AM
Medanales – 6:30 PM Posada
Masses December 23rd
Medanales – 4 PM
Canones – 6:30 PM (Posada)
Sunday December 24th
Regular Sunday Schedule
Abiquiu – 8 PM (Posada)
NNMC Board of Regents Meeting Scheduled for December 15th
The NNMC Board of Regents (BOR) scheduled its December, 2023 monthly meeting on Friday, 12/15/23, at 9:"00 am at the NNMC Española campus, main administration building.
The Final agenda for that meeting may be viewed by clicking here..
Please be advised that the final agenda for the 12/15/23 NNMC BOR meeting will be posted by Tuesday, 12/12/23. The final agenda may vary from those listed on the tentative agenda.
The final agenda will also be posted in the 12/15/23 edition of the Abiquiu News.
Later in the day on 12/15/23 NNMC BOR President Mike Martin and NNMC President Hector Balderas are hosting a special holiday event at the NNMC home campus in El Rito--4-6:00 p.m. All college students/faculty/staff, the entire El Rito community and other friends of NMMC are invited.
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Please see the following invitation/description of that event.
The Final agenda for that meeting may be viewed by clicking here..
Please be advised that the final agenda for the 12/15/23 NNMC BOR meeting will be posted by Tuesday, 12/12/23. The final agenda may vary from those listed on the tentative agenda.
The final agenda will also be posted in the 12/15/23 edition of the Abiquiu News.
Later in the day on 12/15/23 NNMC BOR President Mike Martin and NNMC President Hector Balderas are hosting a special holiday event at the NNMC home campus in El Rito--4-6:00 p.m. All college students/faculty/staff, the entire El Rito community and other friends of NMMC are invited.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 991 7718 0092
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+17193594580,,99177180092# US
Please see the following invitation/description of that event.
Larry Sparks at Café Sierra Negra
Artist Reception December 16
Painting Exhibition
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Artist Reception
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Artist Reception
Saturday December 16th
4 PM to 6 PM
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Lost and found pets. Pets available for adoption are now listed on our Classifieds page.
Millie
Millie arrived at the shelter as an injured stray 1 month ago. This poor girl had a huge wound on her face that was so painful and infected she couldn't eat or even see out of her right eye. After several weeks of treatment and surgeries, the wound has healed, and this lovely little one is ready to find her forever home. She's very affectionate and now that she feels better we see how super playful she is. She's very trusting of people and is an easy cat to handle. We're not sure what happened to her, but she has 100% bounced back and is ready to find her forever family! Open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 12am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Millie arrived at the shelter as an injured stray 1 month ago. This poor girl had a huge wound on her face that was so painful and infected she couldn't eat or even see out of her right eye. After several weeks of treatment and surgeries, the wound has healed, and this lovely little one is ready to find her forever home. She's very affectionate and now that she feels better we see how super playful she is. She's very trusting of people and is an easy cat to handle. We're not sure what happened to her, but she has 100% bounced back and is ready to find her forever family! Open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 12am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Zuzu
Zuzu is a bundle of peppy puggle perfection! This 8mo snuggly sweetpea will soon be "paw-roled" from our Paws in the Pen program in partnership with the New Mexico Corrections Department. Each of our dogs in the program is paired with two inmate trainers and enrolled in a 24/7, 8-week training curriculum designed to develop wonderful family dogs with excellent training. Zuzu is potty and crate trained and knows a long list of cues and behaviors; to ensure a successful adoption, we are providing two training sessions with adopters and an invitation to weekly discounted drop-in classes. Zuzu is a shining star in her training: she has laser focus on her trainers, loves to please, and she even has a few extra tricks she has learned! Apply for her on our website
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662
Zuzu is a bundle of peppy puggle perfection! This 8mo snuggly sweetpea will soon be "paw-roled" from our Paws in the Pen program in partnership with the New Mexico Corrections Department. Each of our dogs in the program is paired with two inmate trainers and enrolled in a 24/7, 8-week training curriculum designed to develop wonderful family dogs with excellent training. Zuzu is potty and crate trained and knows a long list of cues and behaviors; to ensure a successful adoption, we are providing two training sessions with adopters and an invitation to weekly discounted drop-in classes. Zuzu is a shining star in her training: she has laser focus on her trainers, loves to please, and she even has a few extra tricks she has learned! Apply for her on our website
www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662
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