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October 24, 2025
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News and Features
This Sunday, October 26, the Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center (PALCC) welcomes author, Rick Hendricks, PhD, for their speaker series on “The Witching Hour” beginning at 3pm in the Parish Hall across from the Library in Abiquiú. The event is free to the public.
New Mexico’s state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion this week announced $200,000 in grant awards to the Pueblo of Pojoaque and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Inc. Each received the maximum $100,000 through the state’s Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program.
The Communities for Clean Water (CCW) coalition is calling on the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to immediately release all data, monitoring results, and analytical records from the recent tritium venting operation at LANL.
SANTA FE – New Mexico had the sixth-highest drug overdose death rate in the nation, and nearly one quarter of these deaths were caused by prescription drugs (including prescription opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and others), based on 2023 data.
New Mexico officials this week will share information about forthcoming laws requiring labeling for products that contain so-called “forever chemicals.”
I have achieved what mad scientists and most of my ancestors could only dream of. Reached a plane of human existence that I never thought possible for mere middle-class mortals, let alone creatively self-employed creatives in creative fields where reporting income is its own creative art form.
Question from Marla: My trusty old HP laptop finally quit on me the other day so I’ve been shopping around for a new laptop.
I noticed almost immediately that MacBooks are more expensive than comparable Windows laptops. Last Week's News and Features
Read El Rito Library's November NewsletterVoting InformationAttached is a list of the early voting locations/ days & hours of operation for the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, general election. Click
This ballot election includes candidates seeking election or reelection to office for: 1. One municipality--Chama; 2. All Public School Boards, the districts of which include all or portions of Rio Arriba County; 3. All Soil & Water Conservation Districts, which include portions of Rio Arriba County; 4. The Board of la Clincia del Pubelo de Rio Arriba (Tierra Amarilla/Chama area), the district of which is geographically identical to the Chama Valley Public School District; All of the positions on the 11/4/25 ballot listed above are "non-partisan" in nature, i.e. the individuals running for those positions are not nominees of any political party. Actual in-person voting on election day is possible at all VCC (Voter Convenience Center) sites. A total of 22 VCC sites at traditional precinct voting locations will be in operation on 11/4/25--same locations for election-day voting as those that have been in operation for previous (recent) primary and even-numbner year general elections. Any registered voter in Rio Arriba County may vote at any VCC site on election day regardless of his/her particular voter-registration address in the county. The NM Secretary of State has sample ballots for this election online: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx After reaching the "home page" at this NM SOS site, which has sample ballots, one must enter his/her name, date of birth, county of residence/voter registration etc. to view the sample ballot pertinent to the specific requester. It will take one several progressive clicks to get one's own, personalized sample ballot. Any questions? Call Jake Arnold at (575) 581-9520--landline, no texts. 
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Day 36: 10/24/2025 Deano is not home Please keep sharing!! Updates: Licensed Private Investigator- retained Reward- $5,000 Reward offered through Angels’ Voices Silenced No More We know there are a lot of new people in the group, so we will provide a summary of the last month. Investigation: This is an active investigation through New Mexico State Police. They are working diligently to bring Deano home. Due to the nature of his disappearance they/we cannot divulge every detail surrounding this case. We ALL want answers!!! Many assumptions and negative comments persist, this is not the time or place for scrutiny, criticism, or negativity. We are here to find Deano. Last known location: Allsup’s 3000 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM Direction of travel: unknown Time: 5:30-6:00 PM What’s Been Done We truly appreciate the suggestions coming in. Many have asked about different search options — here's a list of what has already been completed: Phone pinging – done Phone records- reviewed OnStar– done Chevy App- attempted Google acct- done Police reports – done Missing person filed – done Business footage from last known location – requested/ done Parking lots- checked casino, hospitals, big box stores, malls, airports, etc. Checked facilities- hospitals, jails, etc. we’ve looked under his name and John Doe- we will continue to check regularly. Contacted Immigration/ ICE- done Search and Rescue- attempted; requires referral from police. Searched- we’ve searched tirelessly in the area he was last know to be at and surrounding areas. We will continue to look until we bring him home. Options to report information about the case: NMSP- (505) 841-9256, option 5 Crime Stoppers (Anonymous reporting)- p3tips.com/531 or (505) 843-7867 DM or message- if you have additional information you can reach out to God Bless you and thank you for your kindness, support, and encouragement. Residents launch petition regarding proposed El Rito bridge projectA group of El Rito residents has started a petition to halt the proposed construction of a new bridge on Hwy 554 over El Rito Creek in the village, citing several concerns. First among them is that a new, larger bridge will inevitably result in more and heavier truck traffic down Main Street, compromising the old adobe structures that sit close to the road, increasing noise and air pollution, posing greater risk to pedestrians and harming the character of the historic town.
Also of concern is the loss of trees and wildlife habitat due to construction and the fact that the proposed new bridge will be significantly wider than the current one. The residents’ petition to the New Mexico Department of Transportation asks that the bridge proposal be reconsidered given the impact on the community, and that the comment period, currently set to expire on November 2, be extended. To learn more about the petition and the project, contact KT Vanderbrook at ktvanderbrook@gmail.com or (575) 581-4597, or Lina Alegre at ecarolina.alegre@gmail.com . The NMDOT is currently seeking and collecting comments until Nov. 2 at https://www.dot.nm.gov/event/el-rito-bridge/ Help Save Abiquiu ElementaryEspañola Public Schools Community Survey. Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Española Public Schools Community Survey. Your feedback is vital as the district considers important decisions about school facilities, enrollment, and educational programs. The information you provide will help guide planning and ensure that the needs and concerns of students, families, staff, and community members are heard and addressed.
Please answer each question as honestly and completely as possible. Your responses are confidential and will be used only for the purpose of informing district decisions. At the end of the survey, you will have an opportunity to share any additional comments or concerns. Help keep Abiquiu Elementary open by taking this brief survey. 
Family and Consumer Sciences
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This week, Ali recommends Everybody Needs a Rock, by Byrd Baylor: "I know there are a lot of rock hounds in our area! This is a picture book for kids. I also think a whole lot of us adults will like how this book talks about finding the right rock for us. We can think of it as a poem with pictures. A book every Abiquiú area home could have on its coffee table!"
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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.
Local Library News
El Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center
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The Abiquiú Book Club will be reading James for the October meeting.
The group has compiled the list of books they plan to read for 2025. Check this out and mark your calendar if you wish to join in the discussions. October - James by Percival Everett (4) November - All Fours by Miranda July (4) December - Anthropology of Turquoise by Ellen Meloy (4) January '26 - Eventide by Kent Haruf |
The group meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Abiquiu Library. Books are recommended by the members. All are welcome to join. Please call Analinda 927-6220 if you have questions.
The Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center looks forward to partnering with Site Santa Fe, and welcoming our very special guest, Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez for a very special workshop, Native Bound/Unbound: Centering the Stories, on Saturday, November 8 at 2pm at the Parish Hall in Abiquiu. More info coming soon.
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Community Café
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The Community Café is open to the Abiquiu community. Come meet your neighbors. Come to discuss local issues and creative programming. Be a part of the solution. We are here to support and collaborate with local organizations.
At present, we are working with our County Commissioner and the DOT to lower the speed limit to 45 mph from the Dollar Store to Bodes - 2.4 miles. |
Join us if you have heart, commitment and willingness to support our local community.
Next Meeting Thursday, November 13
DATE: Second Thursday of every month
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Rural Events Center
Contact: abiquiucommunitycafe@gmail.com
Next Meeting Thursday, November 13
DATE: Second Thursday of every month
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Rural Events Center
Contact: abiquiucommunitycafe@gmail.com
Announcements and Classes
NM Folk Dance Workshop w/ Lucy Salazar & Tios Mios
Saturday 15 November 2-4pm
Northern NM Community College, El Rito campus
State Rd 554, El Rito, NM, 87530 | directions
Lucy Salazar will teach treasured New Mexico folk dances such
as El Talián, La Cuna, and La Vaquera accompanied by the
musical duo, Tios Mios ~ Kateri Lopez and Rosie Hutchinson.
This is a FREE event. All ages are welcome. Sponsored by the
UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust.
Saturday 15 November 2-4pm
Northern NM Community College, El Rito campus
State Rd 554, El Rito, NM, 87530 | directions
Lucy Salazar will teach treasured New Mexico folk dances such
as El Talián, La Cuna, and La Vaquera accompanied by the
musical duo, Tios Mios ~ Kateri Lopez and Rosie Hutchinson.
This is a FREE event. All ages are welcome. Sponsored by the
UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust.
A Weekend Workshop in Letterpress Greeting Cards
Saturday & Sunday, November 22-23 • 10am-2pm
NNMC El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building • $50 includes supplies
Instructor Andrew Furse teaches this workshop to help spread messages! It provides a unique, hands-on experience in the art of letterpress printing, focused on creating beautiful and original thank you cards, greeting cards, get-well-soon, sympathy cards, etc. Learn about typesetting and arranging typefaces, images, and other design elements to create unique, one-of-a-kind cards. An engaging, beginner-friendly learning environment with access to vintage letterpress equipment and a variety of materials to help realize your ideas. You'll leave with a set of personalized, handcrafted cards to share with friends and family.
Register: https://bit.ly/4gwJnrN • lina.alegre@nnmc.edu • (505) 500-9201
Saturday & Sunday, November 22-23 • 10am-2pm
NNMC El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building • $50 includes supplies
Instructor Andrew Furse teaches this workshop to help spread messages! It provides a unique, hands-on experience in the art of letterpress printing, focused on creating beautiful and original thank you cards, greeting cards, get-well-soon, sympathy cards, etc. Learn about typesetting and arranging typefaces, images, and other design elements to create unique, one-of-a-kind cards. An engaging, beginner-friendly learning environment with access to vintage letterpress equipment and a variety of materials to help realize your ideas. You'll leave with a set of personalized, handcrafted cards to share with friends and family.
Register: https://bit.ly/4gwJnrN • lina.alegre@nnmc.edu • (505) 500-9201
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