The Placitas Artists Series presents David Felberg soloing on violin and viola d’amore for its January concert. Praised for his “fluid phrases, rich focused tone, rhythmic precision, and spot-on intonation,” violinist David Felberg, an Albuquerque native, is the co-founder and artistic director of Chatter ABQ. Felberg plays in, and conducts, many of the shows—often presenting 20th- and […]
Sandoval County
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Placitas Art and Music Students Benefit From Local Winery’s Gift
With an interest in art, Placitas, and community, stained-glass artists Barb Belknap, owner of Placitas Winery, stopped by Placitas Elementary School in December to deliver $1,000 earmarked for children’s art and music supplies. It’s money raised by Placitas Winery’s raffle during the third annual Placitas Holiday Market; the winery is one of seven stops in […]
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“The Crane” at Wild Hearts Gallery
Starting off 2024 on a high note, The Crane by artist Judith Roderick will be at Wild Hearts Gallery in January. The exhibit is a tribute to the crane, both the Sandhills and the endangered Whooping Crane, featuring silk art quilts, watercolors and a newly revised book of poems and artwork depicting their grace and […]
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Village Wants Collaboration with APS on School Redesign
The agenda for the Village Council’s last meeting of the year was light with just four action items, including routine resolutions done annually to set the meeting schedule and employee holiday schedule for the next year. But the Dec. 12 meeting went on for more than two hours with much of the time spent on […]
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Community Briefs
The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from eligible residents interested in filling seats on several Public Improvement District (PID) Boards. Individuals eligible (registered to vote with an address located within a PID’s boundaries) and interested in applying may do so by filling out an Online Interest Form (www.rrnm.gov/PIDBoard) no later than Monday, January […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
Lawsuit Alleges Conspiracy to Remove Wild Horses from Sandoval County
A non-profit organization that works for the preservation and protection of wild horses and their habitat filed a lawsuit alleging …
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Mary & Karl Hofmann: A Retrospective
A retrospective featuring works by longtime Placitas residents Mary and Karl Hofmann will begin the Placitas Community Library’s 2024 exhibition series in the Gracie Lee Community Room. The couple is being celebrated for their collaborative efforts throughout the nearly fifty years they’ve lived and worked together in New Mexico producing ceramics and sculpture, paintings, pastels, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Commissioner Avoids Recall
A state district court judge on Monday (Dec. 11) ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support allegations against Sandoval …
Posted inCommentary, Sandoval County
Salinas Salt Missions
At the edge of the Tularosa Basin, the Salinas Salt Missions are an often criminally overlooked piece of New Mexico history and a gateway …
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Asha the Wolf Captured in NM. Again.
Officials announced this week that they have captured “Asha,” a young female Mexican wolf (also identified as #2754) who has twice …