After another successful season, the Placitas Artists Series is wrapping up its 37th season on May 19, with the renowned Fischer Duo performing chamber works. The farewell concert features cellist […]
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Remembering Grandfather
Sammie Charlie, Alan Charlie’s grandfather, served in the Marines during the Korean War which lasted from 1950 to 1953. The artist’s latest series is from his memory and the memory […]
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Heinrich Reflects on Biden Land Protection Rules and Years of Work in DC to Protect Buffalo Tract
The Biden administration’s decision this week to withdraw thousands of acres of federal public lands from development came as a welcome surprise to residents of Placitas, Bernalillo and local communities […]
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Haaland Visits Placitas to Commemorate Historic Public Lands Protection
The BLM announced updated regulations for the balanced management of America’s public lands, ensuring sustainability for the future on April 18. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, who serves on the Senate […]
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Placitas residents concerned over proposed Forest Service plan
A proposed plan by the Forest Service to mitigate fire risks in the Sandia Ranger District has sparked concerns among residents and stakeholders in the Placitas Canyon. Jon Couch, who […]
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Placitas Studio Tour Features 79 Artists, 61 Studios and 7 Neighborhoods
Why don’t they call the Placitas Studio Tour (PST) “Made in Placitas?” The local focus is what distinguishes this annual Mother’s Day weekend event from other New Mexico studio tours. […]
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Placitas Star Party Rescheduled For May 4
The Placitas Community Library has rescheduled its popular spring star party, after canceling the March date due to cloudy weather. The new date is Saturday, May 4. The star party […]
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Judith Gordon Plays Piano With Friends
Pianist Judith Gordon explores diverse repertory with a wide range of solo artists and ensembles. At her upcoming April 21 Placitas Artists Series concert, she will play piano among five […]
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Forest Service Proposes Plan to Mitigate Fire Season
Despite the spring winds and the temperature heating up, it’s fire mitigation season in New Mexico. The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands division is seeking comments for the proposed […]
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Photography Exhibit Showcases Layers of Memory
Never content with one style of photography, Dana Patterson Roth has recently been exploring encaustic photography; a process of applying hot beeswax onto an image. That’s the focus of her […]