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October 10, 2025
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In GratitudeWe thank Maura Allen for becoming a sponsor and studio one thirty nine for renewing their sponsorship.
My love of Abiquiu started the day I was expelled from school – from a photography workshop in Santa Fe, to be exact. That was 20+ years ago. With a day free in New Mexico, I made the drive and then every other year or so, I would find myself back here, in the light, in the fields, taking in the quiet, inspiring beauty. I love when tough days turn into magical ones. I’m thrilled, now, to call Abiquiu home.
A photographer for nearly 50 years and mixed media artist for 25+, stories of the American West are my focus. I’m drawn to the real and the romanticized—how both myth and legend shape our view. All my work starts on location, at ranches, rodeos or the wide-open spaces of Abiquiu and beyond. With my images as my starting point, using the most basic form—the silhouette—to convey big stories. I mix in vintage elements (type, wallpaper patterns, handwritten postcard notes from those traveling West at the turn of the century and more) to evoke a “past is always present feeling.” I create work of all sizes, from small treasures to hotel lobby-sized paintings. My medium? Acrylic on panel and most recently, glass. With some glass pieces fired in the kiln 40+ hours at 1450 degrees, how heat, light and time interplay is what I love exploring. I show and sell my work at museum shows and galleries throughout the West, including at Nest in Abiquiu and Sorrel Sky in Santa Fe and Durango. 2025 marks my first year in the Abiquiu Studio Tour—a weekend of art and community; I feel I’ve come full circle since my first visit. www.MauraAllen.com www.MauraAllenPhotography.com Maura Allen is Stop #12 on the Abiquiú Studio Tour
Studio One Thirty Nine is nestled in the valley of Abiquiu along the Rio Chama River. The old chicken coop renovated by Debra and Frank is now two studio spaces with a contemporary gallery. This coop is also a teaching facility for participants interested in ceramic sculpture.
Debra is a ceramic artist who works intuitively with red clay searching for a deep spiritual level in the sculpture. Her interest is in expressing beauty inspired by nature and in allowing the rawness of the surrounding land speak her personal truth and appreciation. Frank is a painter and sculptor collaborating with the visual, physical and spiritual entities. They are both inspired by the light, the surface of the land, and the rich culture of New Mexico. studio one thirty nine is Stop #5 on the Abiquiú Studio Tour If you are interested in becoming a sponsor either at a basic or platinum level get in touch and find out how we can support your business. Email
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Abiquiú, NM — The much-anticipated Abiquiú Studio Tour returns this weekend, October 11, 12 & 13* from 10 AM to 5 PM, inviting art lovers, collectors, and curious travelers alike to experience the creative pulse of northern New Mexico. *Limited stops open on Monday. Plan accordingly.
Edition ONE Gallery will host local renowned photographer David Michael Kennedy for a special exhibition on Friday, October 17th at 5:00 PM.
NEW YORK, NY / ESPAÑOLA, NM — The good news continues for Moving Arts Española. Co-Founder and Creative Director Roger Montoya, a CNN Hero, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dance Teacher Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing outstanding contributions to dance education.
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Art Martinez has seen the power of ceremony.
Martinez, a clinical psychologist and member of the Chumash Tribe, helped run an American Indian youth ceremonial camp. Held at a sacred tribal site in Northern California, it was designed to help kids’ mental health. He remembers a 14-year-old girl who had been struggling with substance use and was on the brink of hospitalization.
As climate-fueled disasters cause mounting damages to New Mexico’s acequias amid rising costs, leadership from traditional ditch communities and land grant-mercedes say they need state help.
New Mexico lawmakers have allocated $5.9 million to support in-state public television and radio stations statewide after Congress eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting.
Throughout an ever-changing rotation of social workers, families and judges, one thing remained constant: her Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) advocate. CASA First Judicial District is an organization that recruits, trains and supports volunteers to advocate for children in the welfare system throughout Santa Fe, Rio Arriba County, and Los Alamos County.
In baseball as in life.
Two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Game Seven of the World Series. The opponent’s ace throws me a heater. I murder it! The crowd goes bonkers as I win the championship for the Kansas City Royals. After celebrating, I fetch the Wiffle ball from the other side of the house, and I set up to win it all over again.
Gold: what kind of investment is it?
Gold is a difficult asset for an Advisor to recommend because it has nothing to measure it by. No earnings, no revenue, no debt to equity ratio, no P/E ratio, etc. nothing to measure it by, EXCEPT price.
Over the years I have setup hundreds of computers. Up until a couple of years ago I would also add a few things I thought were useful, like CCleaner and Malwarebytes, and I’d change some settings that I thought were helpful. These days I generally don’t do that and leave that stuff to the user.
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Café Sierra Negra open & serving special menu on Sun, Oct 12, for the Abiquiú Studio Tour from 10a-5p
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 NewsEl Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center
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.
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Growing Together: A Celebration & Visioning Session
You’re invited to the El Rito Campus for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the Greenhouse and Alumni Hall Rain Gardens Projects. Together, we’ll honor the progress we’ve made and look ahead to the exciting possibilities that await. When & Where: 📅 Saturday, October 11 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 El Rito Greenhouse (next to the Senior Center & YDI) What’s Happening:
This is more than a garden—it’s a shared space for connection, learning, and local food. Your voice will help shape the next phase of this community project. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a curious neighbor, or just excited about green spaces, you belong here. Who’s Invited: NNMC staff, faculty, students, neighbors, and anyone passionate about gardening and sustainability. What to Bring: Your energy, your ideas, and your enthusiasm for the future. RSVP: Email carolina.alegre@nnmc.edu so we can plan. Let’s continue to cultivate not just plants, but a stronger and more connected community. 🌱 
More information & tickets: www.owlpeakfarm.com/events
Community Café
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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help at the Farmers Market, both early and late shifts. Every Tuesday: Set up and take down 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm and Parking and closing: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Please email Jen Harrington to confirm: JanetMHarrington@gmail.com Announcements and Classes
HEMP HARVEST WORKSHOP: OWL PEAK FARM, LA MADERA, NEW MEXICO OCTOBER 11, 2025No cost, free
Location of hemp site: 24b cr519, la madera. Enter driveway and proceed east towards office and hemp field agenda for October 11, 2025 10:00 am introductions and overview of hemp cultivation and harvest 10:15 quick tour of hemp field from the perimeter 10:30 owl peak staff begins to cut hemp stalks with sickle bar mower. 11: 00 am hemp stalks are sorted in the field and loaded onto a trailer for transport to processing center. 12:oo lunch at office near hemp field. Presentations on hemp cultivation and processing by Arnie Valdez & Robin Elkin. 1:00 pm work crew finishes gathering hemp stalks for transport to processing center 2:00-3:00 pm work crew meets at processing center for removing seeds and bundling stalks 4:00 pm work shop conclusion and summary 
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 
Friday & Saturday, October 18-19 • 10am-2pm
El Rito campus, El Pueblito Building • $50 Design and print your own posters! Rooted in “Art as Activism”, students will learn letterpress and stencil making techniques that will help amplify their creative voice. It is a call to action. The poster has long been a critical tool for social movements; broadening voices, building solidarity, and creating visual symbols that capture the imagination. Sign up for a 2-day workshop and spend a lively weekend designing and printing letterpress posters. Join us and be a part of this tradition. Join us and make your voices heard! Instructor: Andrew Long Furse. Supplies included. 
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 |
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RioRio! Like his name, this pup flows with joy and energy! Black-and-white and cute all over, 7-month-old 43lb Rio is currently making waves in our 8-week 24/7 Paws in the Pen training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. This river of sweetness is as smart as they come—he learns fast, has some of the best leash skills we’ve seen in ages, and loves showing off his “middle” move (sliding right between your legs with a proud grin). He’s all in for playtime too: Rio will plop toys on your lap, flash a smile and a rear-to-ear wiggly wag, and invite you into a game of tug. He’s even part water dog—happy to splash and snorkel for treats! Underneath all that play is a gentle soul with endless potential, ready to flow right into a forever home.
Apply for Rio on our website and we can schedule a meetup! www.espanolahumane.org 
PirateDon’t let the name fool you—Pirate is more cuddlebug than swashbuckler! This one-eyed wonder may have the look of a tiny adventurer, but her treasure isn’t gold or glory—it’s your lap.
Pirate came to us through a transfer after losing one eye, yet she never lost her sparkle. When she first arrived, she’d give a polite little hiss, like a whisper that said, “I’m scared, but I’m trying.” Never mean, never rough—just a tender soul learning the world could be kind. Now she’s a full-fledged lovebug, purring the instant you reach out a hand. She melts for gentle chin scratches and those soft, slow strokes along her cheeks. Because she has one eye, Pirate will need to stay safely indoors—where she can chase sunbeams, not storms. She might do well with other gentle pets, as long as introductions are done slowly and kindly. If you’re ready for a sweetheart with the courage of a captain and the tenderness of a kitten who’s weathered her storms, Pirate is ready to sail straight into your heart. www.espanolahumane.org 
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