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December 29, 2023
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Cara Romero: The Gathering To Open At Ghost RanchGhost Ranch News:
ABIQUIU – The Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology at Ghost Ranch announces the opening of “Cara Romero: The Gathering”, an extraordinary exhibition by renowned Chemehuevi fine art photographer, Cara Romero. The exhibition is scheduled to open on Jan. 13, 2024, and will run through December 2024. This groundbreaking show originates from an unusual request to Romero, a Santa Fe-based artist celebrated for her portrayal of contemporary Indigenous life. A collector approached her to participate in a commission interpreting the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, an idea initially at odds with Romero’s artistic vision. However, Romero reimagined this concept into a powerful portrayal of four Native women heralding a world reborn. Collaborating with arts professional Joanne Lefrak, who had transitioned into her new role as Director of Experience and Social Impact at Ghost Ranch, the project found its perfect setting. This collaboration would breathe life into Romero’s vision at the world-famous Ghost Ranch, a place steeped in history, natural beauty, and spiritual resonance. In this ambitious project, Romero brought together a diverse group of Native women – Trina Jae Reid (Diné), Juanita Toledo (Walatowa, the Pueblo of Jemez), Keri Ataumbi (Kiowa), and Sonwai LaRance (Hopi, Tewa, Navajo, Assiniboine) – each symbolizing a facet of healing and rejuvenation. The artists were trained by experienced wrangler Bri Cimino, culminating in a dramatic final shoot overseen by a skilled production crew. “The Gathering” is a visual feast representing the colors of the medicine wheel – black, red, yellow, and white. Each woman is depicted with an object symbolizing healing forces for the earth: blue corn, a water vessel, an eagle feather, bison medicine, and a drum. This narrative contrasts the traditional apocalyptic vision, instead offering a message of hope, rebirth, and humanity’s responsibility towards the planet’s health. In a serendipitous event echoing the themes of rebirth and new beginnings, the female horse involved in the shoot gave birth to a foal shortly after the project’s completion, a perfect metaphor for the exhibition’s essence. “Cara Romero: The Gathering” promises to be an impactful experience for visitors, inviting them to engage with themes of healing, rebirth, and the profound connection between humanity and the earth. Join us at the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology at Ghost Ranch to witness this breathtaking exhibition that challenges, inspires, and redefines the narrative of the end of days into a vision of renewal and hope. New Mexico now has a license plate celebrating the rich history of acequias in our state!With the help of New Mexico Representatives Ambrose Castellano and Kristina Ortez, the Commission secured the approval of a specialized acequia license plate during the 2023 legislative session.
Locals designed the specialty plate.The NMAC commissioned artwork and taglines from locals across the state. After serious consideration, the Commission selected the following: Artwork by local artist Raymond Archuleta Tagline by Commissioner Mary Mascareñas Get ready to treat yourself to a new license plate in the new year! The plate is ready for production and will be available for purchase beginning January 1, 2024 at an MVD dealer near you. *Proceeds from each license plate sale will be directed toward the Acequia and Community Ditch Fund (ACDF) which is used for attorneys and experts for acequias to advocate for common elements of water rights and to ensure that acequias have a fair and equitable defense in adjudication.
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For the Birds - A Gaggle of Bushtits and Eagles!Birgitte reports "I have not yet spotted the Bald Eagle, but I had a charming visit from a gaggle of Bushtits."
A group of Bushtits is often referred to as a "Cloud of Bushtits". Image by Gloria Niemela from Pixabay
Bushtits move quickly through vegetation, almost always in flocks, and continuously make soft chips and twitters. They forage much as chickadees do, frequently hanging upside down to grab small insects and spiders from leaves. Bushtits build a hanging nest out of soft materials such as grasses and spider webs.
If you still haven't seen a Bald Eagle you might consider heading up to Abiquiu Lake this Saturday where the Midwinter Survey will be taking place. The annual Eagle Count is coming up fast! Don't forget to bring your binoculars and spotting scopes on Saturday, January 6th. Registration will begin at 9am at the visitor center. Area FactoidsDid you know that in 1935 the Gonzales and Bode Co. had a power plant in their store which could supply electricity to all the village, but only five families were on the line?
Abiquiu Lake: The boat ramp will be closed periodically until April as part of dam maintenance efforts. 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 100 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 54 cfs. Fishing for trout below Abiquiu Lake was fair when using bright-colored nymph flies. 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. Brian
I tried to leave a comment on your Tech Tip Blog but could not. WD We are allowing comments. We have decided that comments need to be approved before being posted as we had folks or perhaps bots that were posting links that were not relevant nor could be verified. There will be a delay before a comments will appear. Scene Around TownSend us your local images. Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
Art, Music and BooksThe Locals’ Picks Book List
Zach Hively Casa Urraca Press has created a place for locals in our area to recommend books to each other, and a place to find book suggestions with a personal touch.
Have a book to recommend? Send it to Zach at casaurracaltd@gmail.com – title, author, and the reason you suggest it.
The full Locals’ Picks list is available to view here on Bookshop. A purchase from Casa Urraca's link helps support independent bookstores. Abiquiu’s Casa Urraca Press earns a commission from every shopping trip that starts with the above Bookshop link—you can shop the entire Bookshop site in addition to the locals' picks. Plus, a percentage of every book (at least 10%) goes straight to independent bookstores. This is an opportunity to support small businesses with the same convenience as large online retailers. Abiquiu Book Club
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Lost and found pets. Pets available for adoption are now listed on our Classifieds page.
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Hello? High five? Hold my hand? We aren’t sure which of these greetings Snowflake is offering, but we know he wants to connect with you! Snowflake is as stunning as fresh fallen snow in the sunshine. This sweet, social boy loves to play the day away and then collapse in a purr-puddle in your lap for a cuddle. Snowflake is four months old and four pounds, and goes home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 Griffin
Griffin is such a jolly fellow that he even keeps himself entertained by throwing his own toys in the air to fetch all by himself! If you’re lookin for the perfect happy-go-lucky, fun lovin’ floof, this 3 year old 70lb sugarcube shepherd mix is your guy! He knows basic commands and is a polite boy on leash, loves to play with other dogs, and could probably spend all day on the couch with you, just snuggled up. He’s a heart wrapped in fur who knows nothing but love. We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm. adopters. www.espanolahumane.org 505-753-8662 |
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