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This is another chapter of Abiquiú’s more recent history, about a couple from the Netherlands who lived here for twelve years, from 1997 to 2009, and left quite a mark on the region: Ans Zoutenbier and Ton Haak. They ran The Tin Moon Gallery across from Bode’s, which some of you will remember as the Rising Moon Gallery, the name Jaye Buros and Bill Page gave it after they took over from Ans and Ton.
The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules
A recent report estimates that New Mexico has the potential to produce substantial power from its geothermal resources.
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a statewide health literacy initiative to make health information clearer and easier to understand.
That New Mexico is among the states with the highest rates of firearm deaths is no secret. The state Department of Health calls gun-related deaths a public health emergency, noting that New Mexico is fifth in the nation for overall firearm mortality. Firearms were the second leading cause of death for children and teens in the state, between 2019 and 2023.
New certificate and associate degree programs prepare students for union pre-apprenticeships
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — Northern New Mexico College Technical Trades is excited to announce three new programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-paying, in-demand industries. HVAC Technology and Welding Technology programs launched at the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. Carpentry Technology is now open for registration for eight-week classes that start Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
I’ve struggled for years with figuring out when, exactly, I can call myself a writer.
Over the past two weeks, I’ve been gifted about 300 German Iris bulb divisions. This was not in my plan, and yet I couldn’t resist because I picked them out myself about 20 years ago.
Carol gets much more spam phone calls on her phone than I do. While I get some, I mostly get weird text messages that I block and/or Delete and Report as Spam. Last Week's News and FeaturesHelp Save Abiquiu ElementaryEspañola Public SchoolsCommunity 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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For the Birds
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Courtesy of NM Wildlife Center
Patient care is never straightforward but it makes their release all the sweeter!
Northern Harrier Hawk, patient 24-917, was initially seen on the ground in late October of 2024 hopping around and unable to fly. Rescuers transported him to NMWC and on intake exam our rehabilitation team discovered he had a fractured ulna. The fracture was not fresh since he was emaciated and the injury was already forming a bony callus. Fortunately, surgical intervention was not needed and a simple stabilizing wrap was placed to restrict mobility of the wing.
Then commenced the process of refeeding - beginning with a liquid diet then slowly introducing solids in assisted feeds until he was eating on his own. After less than a month, his fracture was healing well and he was able to be moved to an outside enclosure to begin flight conditioning. However, because NOHAs are very high stress birds in care, he began to damage his wings by jumping around his enclosure. He was upgraded to a larger enclosure, but the damage on his wings required further care to heal. With additional ‘bumper bandages’ and continued monitoring, he continued to flight condition and heal throughout the winter. But once one problem healed, yet another presented itself. In the spring we discovered a few of his primary feathers and tail feathers were broken, compromising his flight, and thus extending his time in care even longer. He stayed with us through the summer, slowly molting and regrowing his broken feathers, and finally FINALLY, after nearly a year in care, he was ready for release! His feathers were in excellent condition, his flight was beautiful and he was returned to Bernalillo county.
Patient care is never straightforward but it makes their release all the sweeter!
Northern Harrier Hawk, patient 24-917, was initially seen on the ground in late October of 2024 hopping around and unable to fly. Rescuers transported him to NMWC and on intake exam our rehabilitation team discovered he had a fractured ulna. The fracture was not fresh since he was emaciated and the injury was already forming a bony callus. Fortunately, surgical intervention was not needed and a simple stabilizing wrap was placed to restrict mobility of the wing.
Then commenced the process of refeeding - beginning with a liquid diet then slowly introducing solids in assisted feeds until he was eating on his own. After less than a month, his fracture was healing well and he was able to be moved to an outside enclosure to begin flight conditioning. However, because NOHAs are very high stress birds in care, he began to damage his wings by jumping around his enclosure. He was upgraded to a larger enclosure, but the damage on his wings required further care to heal. With additional ‘bumper bandages’ and continued monitoring, he continued to flight condition and heal throughout the winter. But once one problem healed, yet another presented itself. In the spring we discovered a few of his primary feathers and tail feathers were broken, compromising his flight, and thus extending his time in care even longer. He stayed with us through the summer, slowly molting and regrowing his broken feathers, and finally FINALLY, after nearly a year in care, he was ready for release! His feathers were in excellent condition, his flight was beautiful and he was returned to Bernalillo county.
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, Genesis recommends When I Walk Through That Door, I Am, by Jimmy Santiago Baca: "Recent events in our country got me remembering this book, so I read it again. It's a heart wrenching story in poetry form, about a mother from El Salvador trying to find her son in the United States. This one person goes through so much horrible hardship as a migrant woman. Baca's words go straight to my heart. This little book shows us exactly what other people are going through right now and always."
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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.
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Events
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Last Farmers Market on Tuesday, October 28
Horno baking class next Sat, Oct 18, 10AM-2PM
Norma Naranjo (Ohkay Owingeh) is offering a class at her home next Saturday, Oct. 18, 10AM-2PM.
Some of you may have met Norma at the Las Parras de Abiquiu. She bakes bread in their horno during the Art Studio Tour. Her class includes local history, baking, and lunch. The cost is $135.
If you Google Norma Naranjo, you’ll see she’s quite well-known for this class. Respond to Ann quickly if you want to join.
Email: beekind1900@gmail.com Phone: 785 320-1624
Some of you may have met Norma at the Las Parras de Abiquiu. She bakes bread in their horno during the Art Studio Tour. Her class includes local history, baking, and lunch. The cost is $135.
If you Google Norma Naranjo, you’ll see she’s quite well-known for this class. Respond to Ann quickly if you want to join.
Email: beekind1900@gmail.com Phone: 785 320-1624
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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Blueberry
Blueberry is the cutest little snowberry in the patch! He might be white as a whipped cloud, but this boy’s heart is sweet as blueberry pie. This 2yo 70lb pittie mix is a joyful burst of sunshine, and he’s always up for a morning walk, thinking every passerby might just be his new best friend. Though he’s got plenty of laughter-inducing zoomies, Blueberry’s real magic is his big, bountiful love; he’s endlessly loyal, tail is always wagging, and his adoration of all overflows like a too-full berry basket.
If you’re ready for a sweet treat, come meet Blueberry: his adoption fee is waived and he goes home neutered, vaccinated, chipped, and with six months of free heartworm prevention.
www.espanolahumane.org
If you’re ready for a sweet treat, come meet Blueberry: his adoption fee is waived and he goes home neutered, vaccinated, chipped, and with six months of free heartworm prevention.
www.espanolahumane.org
Hocus
By the power of the moon and mysterious mischief… we summon … HOCUS! This three-month-old tuxedo kitten will enchant you as the next love in your life! With her little black coat, dashing white bib, eyes that sparkle with magic, and that cackling grin, she’s ready to cast a spell on your heart.
Hocus is looking for a cozy home where she can practice her charms, nap in sunny spots, and transform every ordinary moment into a little bit of magic. We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm and Hocus goes home spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $25.
www.espanolahumane.org
Hocus is looking for a cozy home where she can practice her charms, nap in sunny spots, and transform every ordinary moment into a little bit of magic. We are open to walk-in adopters Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm and Hocus goes home spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $25.
www.espanolahumane.org
