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July 11, 2025
In GratitudeWe thank Linda Schulman for becoming a sponsor
This 400 sq ft home has been designed in the Santa Fe style and lovingly maintained by the same owners since it was built in 1999. The stucco was repaired and maintained in 2023. The wood outside has been sanded and restained this spring, along with roof maintenance. The adobe walls inside the home are hand troweled and finished with Structo Light plaster the old craftsman way, by the same artisans who did the Christ in the Desert Monastery. There is plenty of room to roam throughout the 5-plus acres. Enjoy the walking Friendship Labyrinth below the home designed and built by Santa Fe Labyrinth. There is another flat build site with the same views waiting to have a larger home built on it. All systems are maintained and working well. Heat is a Firebird propane gas stove. There is a hook up in the kitchen to allow internet service. (The owner used CenturyLink) All insulated windows. View listing here.
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News and FeaturesRio Arriba County Burn Ban Until Further NoticeForecasted wind gusts and extremely dry temperatures are expected across parts of Rio Arriba County, increasing the risk of brush/wildfire ignitions. This burn ban will only be lifted at the discretion of the Rio Arriba County Fire Chief and/or Rio Arriba County Deputy Fire Chief. Please report any outdoor fires to 911.
Rio Arriba County Bans Use of Certain FireworksView PDF of Fireworks Ban here.
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Did you know that what is now the Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center began in 1996 as the Abiquiú Public Library, opened in 1999, and was Luciente’s first project? Or that artist and former Abiquiú resident Diane Haddon who designed the iconic logo for the Abiquiú Studio Tour also is the creator of Luciente’s logo?
Societies from ancient days to the present have understood the power of sacred geometry, and its ability to bring us to a sense of peace that draws our hearts close to a divine presence. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the hidden patterns beneath all geometric patterns, and learn how to make them yourself, this is your chance.
H.R. 1 — the federal reconciliation bill that has garnered major attention over recent weeks — was just passed into law. New Mexican communities like Carlsbad stand as a warning for the rest of rural America.
New Mexico health and veterinary officials urged the public to prevent mosquito breeding and protect against bites after officials detected the West Nile virus in insect populations in Bernalillo County last week.
As I write this, I am camping all alone, by myself, for the very first time. Flying solo, as it were, like Meriwether Lewis, Buzz Aldrin, the Sundance Kid, Art Garfunkel, and other classic American frontiersmen who ventured forth to become men all by themselves. They didn’t have fathers to pitch the tent, or girlfriends to chop the firewood, or famous partners to steal shares of their glory.
Found in open areas, canyons
Seen blooming in July in Bandelier National Monument
Most folks love upgrading to a new smartphone at every opportunity, and chances are you have several unused, but working phones tucked away in a drawer somewhere.
Previous News and Features
Scam Alert: NMDOT does not issue Traffic Tickets NMDOT Press Release
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets. If you receive a message about an outstanding ticket, do not provide any payment information. What you should do: · Do not click on any links in suspicious text messages. · Do not answer unsolicited phone calls regarding traffic tickets or fees. · Block the sender or hang up and block the caller. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information. Free CPR Class at Presbyterian Española HospitalDid you know that 80% of cardiac arrests happen outside the hospital? Join us at Presbyterian Espanola Hospital for a free CPR class and learn the skills that could help save a life.
July 19, 2025 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presbyterian Espanola Hospital – Pinon Room 1010 Spruce Street, Española, NM, 87532 In just 50 minutes, you’ll learn: • Hands-only CPR • How to use an AED • How to help a choking victim • Signs of a heart attack and what to do This event is free and open to the public (not for certification). 
Application deadline extended until filled! Apply here.
Community Café
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 – not until August – time change too! DATE: Thursday, August 14 TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: Rural Events Center Contact: abiquiucommunitycafe@gmail.com We Get Letters
Do you have a story to tell, a history to share?Whether you have been here ten years or your family hundreds of years, you have a story to tell about your connection to Abiquiu. Email us
If you have a story to tell, send it in. If you want, interview your friend, relative, teacher, co-worker. If you think it would be interesting, I bet other people would too. Give it a try and send something in to us. Carol Bondy Scene Around AbiquiúSend us your local images! Send to AbiquiuNewsImages@gmail.com. Please send images under 1mb. My inbox will thank you. ~Carol
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Art, Music, Film, and BooksVisit our Arts sponsor page
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.
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. Local Library NewsPueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center
El Rito Library
Abiquiu Book Club
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.
August - The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin (5) September - Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney (4) 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 Looking for lodging near Abiquiú?
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Announcements and Classes
Join us for immersive workshops at Ghost Ranch:
July Stone, Shell, and Silver: Lapidary Jewelry with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin | July 13-19 Quilting Under the Cottonwoods with Rogene Ashford | July 13-19 Painting: Still Life and Landscapes with KB Jones | July 13-19 Coiling: Ancient Basketry Technique with Robin Przybysz | July 13-19 Fire It Up! Art Welding with Connie B. Burkhart and David Kadlec | July 13-19 The Art of Making Children’s Books with Colter Jackson | July 13-19 Figure Drawing and Portraiture with Helen Byers | July 13-19 Two Shuttle Shuffle with Sarah Noggle | July 13-19 Printed, Stitched and Bound with Alanna Austin | July 13-19 Adult Service Corps with Martha Murchison and Art Myers | July 13-19 TruGreen Pottery with Barbara Campbell | July 13-19 What’s Your Trail Name? with Brandon Wert | July 13-19 Summer Venture | July 13-19 Teen Venture: Nature, Adventure, and the Arts with Laurie Magoon | July 13-19 A Comprehensive Approach to Landscape in Watercolor with Sean Hudson | July 13-19 Beginning Silversmithing/Open Studio with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin | July 20-26 Welcome Quilts for Asylum Seekers with Rogene Ashford | July 20-26 Introduction to Watercolor with Patsy Welch | July 20-26 Pastels in the Painted Desert with Juliana Crownover | July 20-26 Fire It Up! Art Welding with Connie B. Burkhart and David Kadlec | July 20-26 Ghost Ranch Gospel Music - Heart and Soul with Todd O’Neal and Nathaniel Best | July 20-26 Summer Venture | July 20-26 Creating Beauty in Kilns with Fused Glass with Katrina Jameson | July 20-26 From Prompt to Poetry: Write! with Anita Skeen | July 20-26 Teen Venture: Birds and Beyond with Holly Thomas and Holly Merker | July 20-26 Dare to Lead: Values and Courage with Tasnim “Taz” McCormick Benhalim | July 20-26 Citizen Paleontology with Randy Irmis and Nathan Smith | July 20-26 Dust on the Page: Narratives of the Southwest with Irina Ruvinsky | July 20-26 Land is Body: Held in Gravity with Brad Stoller | July 20-26 Drawn to Clay: Exploring the Threw and Through with Misty Mawn | July 20-26 Community Camp 2 | July 28-31 August Color and Composition with Sean Hudson | August 8-10 On the Path Home with Dr. Richard Diamond | August 8-10 Five Stories to Rewrite Together with Ellen Petry Leanse | August 8-10 A Preacher’s Retreat with Working Preachers with Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis and Joy J. Moore | August 11-15 Living the Lord’s Prayer: God’s Revolution on Earth with San Williams | August 15-17 Ghost Ranch Community ASL Weekend with Joi Holsapple | August 15-17 Meditation in Motion: Mindful Hiking with Laurie Magoon | August 15-17 Indigenous Poetry featuring An Evening with Joy Harjo and Dg Nanouk Okpik | August 17-19 Writers Roundup with Lesley Poling-Kempes and Robin McLean | August 17-23 Painting the Ghost Ranch Landscape in Late Summer with Michelle Chrisman | August 24-30 Living with Hearing Loss with Dean Olson | August 25-29 Mindful Birding with Holly Thomas | August 29-31 Self-Discovery through Memoir with Deborah Taffa | August 29-31 Become a Great Storyteller with Judith Fein and Paul Ross | August 29 - September 1 |
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TuxTux is a trip! At just 10 months old, this long-haired heartthrob is already stealing the show (and the feather wand): he’s personality plus with a playful, bold, and slightly wild side with a flair for the dramatic.
He’s got moves like a jungle cat and the charm of lounge singer. Tux is all about high-energy fun, fierce toy hunts, and attention—he’s SO EXTRA! His motto is “a little mischief is part of my magic.” He goes home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and his adoption fee is waived! We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm. 🐈⬛ 
DustyDusty: from “The Yard” to YOUR yard! Dusty is about to graduate from Paws in the Pen, Española Humane’s transformative training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. This nearly one-year-old, 45lb perfectly pint-sized goofball is all wag, wonder, and wide-eyed charm. He’s a pro at playtime, a masterful student, and excels at canine companionship. Bugs beware—Dusty’s favorite game is yard zoomies and insect interception!
With eight weeks of training under his collar, Dusty comes crate, leash, and potty savvy, with a resume full of commands. We’ll even include four free follow-up training sessions and invite you to discounted weekly drop-ins to keep the good habits rolling. Apply for Dusty on our website so we can schedule a meetup in Santa Fe! www.espanolahumane.org 
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