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April 25 2025
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Burn Ban Still in EffectNews and Features
Advocates praise new law, say it establishes a necessary framework after U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law that advocates say will help restore the protections that waters in New Mexico lost following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.
I spotted several local Abiquiu, Medenales and El Rito folks amongst the thousands that attended the Hands Off protest against the Trump Administration at the Roundhouse on April 5th. It was heartening to feel our reach and passion around what is happening to our beautiful country. Many of Trump’s policies will affect us here locally.
The almost annual Bondy yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, and Sunday, May 18th. Vendors donate to Northern Youth Project to participate, and we include an area of donated items where proceeds will go to that organization. So clear out your clutter and set aside for this worthy project.
One of Abiquiú’s attractive aspects is the Rio Chama. When I still lived in Berkeley/California and I told my friends that I was planning to move to New Mexico, I was met with shocked disbelief: “What? You’re moving to the desert???” When, in fact, I ended up living right by this beautiful river.
My relationship with barred owls began when I built my little cabin in 2002. That first winter a pair hunted from the branches of two large pines situated not far from the living room windows. These are large and very beautiful owls with mole brown striped feathers and a wingspan up to 50 inches.
We're thrilled to announce the latest updates for Jimmy Santiago Baca's 2025 Writers Retreat, promising an enriching and inspiring experience for all attendees. With a schedule packed with captivating workshops and performances, this retreat is an exceptional opportunity to enhance your writing skills and connect with a vibrant community of fellow writers.
We have less than a week until Tax Day here in the United States, which means it’s time for our annual set of Tax Preparation Options for our fellow procrastinators, ADHDers, and everyone else who also forgot about filing taxes until reading and/or writing this sentence.
When my husband Pete and I moved from Virginia to Abiquiu ten years ago, we bought a charming fixer-upper that hadn’t been lived in for over two years. So we inherited a bounty of wildlife that had made this sturdy house their home...
Found in sandy, dry areas.
Seen blooming in April on Chimney Rock Trail at Ghost Ranch. This beautiful little plant grows low to the ground with 5 to 11 silky leaflets. Flowers are showy, bright pink/purple with a lighter center and are over one inch long. Seed pods are curved and covered in silky, white hairs.
I accidentally mistyped the name Smishing, a combo of SMS and phishing, but I like Smushing as a name too. SMS is a text message, phishing is ‘fishing’, throwing a line out and hoping to get a ‘bite’. In this case, I found an article on the weird test messages I’ve been getting, sometimes just a Hello, sometimes asking who I am, and sometimes an invite to coffee or something like that.
Previous News and Features
Colcheras de Abiquiú will meet Sunday, April 27, at the Abiquiu Library. This group is dedicated to learning and doing the Spanish Colonial embroidery art of COLCHA. All are welcome to attend and learn.
Community Café
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Click here for event details & application. Deadline to apply is May 2nd.
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, Kara recommends Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: "I was captivated by the vivid imagery in this mildly creepy mystery with Gothic flair. I can't wait for other people I know to read it so I can share the experience!" |
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.
Abiquiu Book Club
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The Abiquiu Book Club will be reading Goodnight Irene by Luis Urrea, for the April meeting. The group will meet Tuesday, April 29, 5pm at Abiquiu Library.
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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.
May - Whiskey Tender: A Memoir by Deborah Jackson Taffa, (5)
June - The Women, by Kristen Hannah (5)
July - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (5)
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
May - Whiskey Tender: A Memoir by Deborah Jackson Taffa, (5)
June - The Women, by Kristen Hannah (5)
July - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (5)
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
Events
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Viernes de Dorlores (Our Lady of Sorrows)
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Viernes de Dorlores (Our Lady of Sorrows) is a solemn remembrance of the sorrowful Blessed Virgin Mary on the Friday before Palm Sunday. The community of Abiquiu is invited to join these activities:
Friday, April 11, 2025 Mass 10am at St Thomas Chrch in Abiquiu Processions from Morada del Alto and Morada de Mique precede the Mass. Meal following the Mass. All are Welcome. 3pm Via Cruces at Morada del Alto. 7pm Rosary at Morada del Alto |
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Kickoff Meeting for Area Indivisible GroupAbiquiu/ Youngsville Indivisible Group . ( indivisible.org) will have it official kickoff meeting April 22 5:30 pm at the Abiquiu Inn.
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OWL PEAK FARM: Springtime Brunch Hangout
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April 27th, the Sunday AFTER Easter
10am-1pm La Sala & Cantina Bakery, 480 Hwy 111, La Madera The Farm collaborates with Nixta Ancestral Foods, Sunroom catering, and Dave & Rae cooking for this Brunch: |
Cantina Bakery - fresh pastries for purchase, posole, and coffee by donation, no ticket
La Sala - a buffet brunch @ $35 ticket online
owlpeakfarm.com/events for tickets, $35
Bison and Veggie Tamales with red chile by Nixta, Owl Peak Farm scrambled eggs & bolita beans, Grilled calabacitas, Herby green salad- radishes, shaved asparagus, green garlic vinaigrette, Mixed fruit salad, Sopapillas with honey, Coffee, teas, and special drinks.
Music with Joe & Katie & Lenny
La Sala - a buffet brunch @ $35 ticket online
owlpeakfarm.com/events for tickets, $35
Bison and Veggie Tamales with red chile by Nixta, Owl Peak Farm scrambled eggs & bolita beans, Grilled calabacitas, Herby green salad- radishes, shaved asparagus, green garlic vinaigrette, Mixed fruit salad, Sopapillas with honey, Coffee, teas, and special drinks.
Music with Joe & Katie & Lenny
The team: Dave, Rae, Caro, Amber & Andrew
Announcements and Classes
Drawing From Nature: Bones and Blooms with Helen Byers at Ghost Ranch, May 4th-9th
At Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration in the desert around her. Flowers and animal bones were among her favorite subjects—often in combination. Here is your chance to explore how the same subjects inspire YOU. Refine your realistic drawing skills with a week in residence at historic Casa del Sol, amid the spectacular landscape where O’Keeffe lived and painted. We will draw desert bones and blooms from life. Instruction with daily demos will cover drawing techniques in charcoal (for the bones) and colored pencil with watercolor (for the flowers). Afternoons will offer free time to rest, explore the Ranch or sites nearby, or take a horseback ride or tour. Evenings will include guided nature walks, stargazing, and camaraderie around the courtyard fire. Space will be limited to 9. Some drawing experience required. Join us! Please call 505.685.4881 or 505.685.1019 to register for this workshop. Program details here.
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Ghost Ranch
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Join us in immersive workshops and spring break or plan to visit us this April for Photo Week which culminates in an keynote lecture from Annie Leibovitz
April 21
Wilderness First Aid with Laura Hand and isabel Chavez
April 21-25
Wilderness First Responder with Matthew Angus and Isabel Chavez
Photo Week
April 27 - May 4
Portrait Photography Amid Nature’s Beauty with David Rider
Photo Fundamentals with Sandy Kaplan
Cyanotypes: Photography with the Sun with Carol Schrader
Immersive Photography and Darkroom Workshop with Kent Bowser
Ghost Ranch Astronomy Experience with Wayne Hicks, Wayne Brasure and Philip Mahon
Annie Leibovitz: At Work*
*Annie Leibovitz is not available as a standalone workshop. You must register for a Photo Week workshop to attend this keynote lecture.
April 21
Wilderness First Aid with Laura Hand and isabel Chavez
April 21-25
Wilderness First Responder with Matthew Angus and Isabel Chavez
Photo Week
April 27 - May 4
Portrait Photography Amid Nature’s Beauty with David Rider
Photo Fundamentals with Sandy Kaplan
Cyanotypes: Photography with the Sun with Carol Schrader
Immersive Photography and Darkroom Workshop with Kent Bowser
Ghost Ranch Astronomy Experience with Wayne Hicks, Wayne Brasure and Philip Mahon
Annie Leibovitz: At Work*
*Annie Leibovitz is not available as a standalone workshop. You must register for a Photo Week workshop to attend this keynote lecture.
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Soulfire with Joy NEW Offerings! |
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Contact Joy for details or to reserve your spot at 802-855-3003 or joyousOM@gmail.com
Soulfire Studio is located at 247 NM 554 in Abiquiu
See more of Joy's offerings here.
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Contact Joy for details or to reserve your spot at 802-855-3003 or joyousOM@gmail.com
Soulfire Studio is located at 247 NM 554 in Abiquiu
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Mariposa
Mariposa, like the butterfly she’s named for, can be shy at first, but with patience and love in the chrysalis of your home, she’ll unfurl her wings and show her true colors. She enjoys peaceful moments, soft places to land, a windowsill nook and the occasional flutter outdoors in a safe space. Gentle with dogs and full of quiet potential, this delicate 1-year-old Torbie Point Siamese is a little flutter of magic, waiting to transform in the right hands. Mariposa is available for adoption from the shelter, open Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm; she goes home spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
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505-753-8662
Digga Tulip
Digga Tulip - 47% dog, 53% wrinkle. Each wrinkle tells a story. Most of them are about snacks. She’s basically a 38lb croissant with legs, and she’s ready to roll into your life like a loaf of love with extra butter. Digga Tulip isn’t just a bulldog — she’s a mood, a vibe, a wrinkled work of art, and a reason to cancel all your other plans. This 2yo shortstack has only been with us for a few days and she’s already a little legend. Adopt Digga Tulip today. She’s got wrinkles full of wisdom and love to give. Plus, she’ll judge your life choices with you, not at you. We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm and Digga Tulip goes home spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and with six months of free heartworm prevention!
We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm.
www.espanolahumane.org
505-753-8662
Puppy in search of a young family to play with and be a part of! Australian Cattle Dog, male, 11 weeks old, blue merle coloring. Call or Text
505-901-6208
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Looking for someone to take my dog on a short walk in Santa California 2-3 days a week. Fee negotiable. 505-603-0820
