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October 24, 2025
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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 FeaturesResidents 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. 
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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.
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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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Events
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Last Farmers Market on Tuesday, October 28
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Why We’re Starting This School
As parents and educators, we’ve seen how much children thrive when they’re given time, space, and trust to learn in their own way. With the challenges facing public education today, many families are looking for something different—something more connected, creative, and meaningful. We want to build a school where learning feels natural and joyful, where curiosity is encouraged, and where every child is seen and supported. By blending Montessori’s hands-on independence with Waldorf’s warmth, imagination and rhythm, we hope to create a true community of learning—one that helps children grow into capable, compassionate, and curious human beings. |
More information & tickets: www.owlpeakfarm.com/events
Dia De Los Muertos Dinner at Ojo Conejo Farm on October 25th from 3-8pm
This event will include a farm-to-table dinner prepared with food right from our farm as well as food from other local farms. We will be creating an altar for our ancestors on the land as well as offering stories throughout the evening centered on the theme of honoring those who have passed.
This event is for women only and space is limited to 12 women total.
You can purchase tickets at https://ojoconejo.com/tongue-and-table/october-dinner
This event is for women only and space is limited to 12 women total.
You can purchase tickets at https://ojoconejo.com/tongue-and-table/october-dinner
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
Pottery Open Studio for Any Level with Basic Instruction
Thursdays, October 16-December 11 • 5-7:30pm
El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building/Ceramics Studio • $360
Pottery open studio practice time with basic instruction provided. Course includes firing of work for Cone 5-6 pottery. Wedging, coiling, hand-building and wheel instruction provided. The wheel is available with some basic instruction but the class will be mainly focused on hand-building. Instructor: Janeen Singer. Supplies included.
Register / Info: https://bit.ly/45bLMV5 • carolina.alegre@nnmc.edu • (505) 500-9201
Thursdays, October 16-December 11 • 5-7:30pm
El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building/Ceramics Studio • $360
Pottery open studio practice time with basic instruction provided. Course includes firing of work for Cone 5-6 pottery. Wedging, coiling, hand-building and wheel instruction provided. The wheel is available with some basic instruction but the class will be mainly focused on hand-building. Instructor: Janeen Singer. Supplies included.
Register / Info: https://bit.ly/45bLMV5 • carolina.alegre@nnmc.edu • (505) 500-9201
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