Approximately 575 people visited the six gardens on tour Sept. 10 at the 7th annual Placitas Garden Tour, making it possible for the tour’s nonprofit organizer to donate $4,000 to two local nonprofits.
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Placitas Speaks Against Mineral Mining on Its Public Lands
The topic on Tuesday was gravel mining, but along the way the standing-room-only crowd at the Placitas Community Library vented on money in politics, wild horses, million-dollar homes and grievances involving the federal government and local elected officials. Taking it all in were staff from area offices of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) there […]
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Placitas Market Rings in Holiday Cheer
The third annual Placitas Holiday Market will return to its traditional weekend Nov. 17-18 before Thanksgiving with events at seven sites located on or near Highway 165. Pick up a map and follow the Candy Cane signage to the market sites. The event features art, crafts, food, and drinks. A portion of the proceeds will […]
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Filling in the Holes in History
The book “Holes in Our Hearts” published earlier this year was integral in winning one of its authors and co-editor two prestigious awards this year. It was also instrumental in determining Jim Tritten’s next mission in life: teaching others how to write their own stories about how the military has impacted their lives. And in […]
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Decades of Work Near Long-term End to Placitas Mining Threat
It was the mid-1990s when Las Placitas Association President Carol Parker began scouting for a leader to take over nudging the feds into protecting thousands of acres of public land from mineral mining and oil drilling. Twenty-five years later, all those nudges from agencies and Congress backed by local persistence, numerous allies, and an alliance […]
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New Mexico Winds Blows Into Placitas
Continuing with its successful 2023-2024 season, the Placitas Artists Series is hosting the New Mexico Winds quintet Nov. 12. The quintet is the faculty artist-in-residence woodwind at the University of New Mexico, and was formed in 1984. The group performs most of the standard woodwind quintet repertoire and is premiering new works for the ensemble. […]
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Community Briefs: Trunk or Treat and Coats for Kids
Trunk or Treat The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is holding a safe, candy-filled Trunk or Treat for families this year. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-8pm at the Walmart on 460 NM-528 in Bernalillo. Firehouse Halloween Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is hosting its annual Halloween Open House events throughout the […]
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Call-to-Action & Changes to Las Placitas Association October Meeting
Last weekend, as our deadline for the Signpost was upon us, we scheduled a community meeting to occur prior to the BLM’s community meeting regarding the proposed administrative withdrawal to protect the Buffalo Tract, the Crest of Montezuma and two small parcels in Placitas. Several calls later and believing that support for this administrative action runs all […]
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Solo Guitarist Is Placitas Artist Series October Performer
By Sandoval Signpost Staff JIJI is an acclaimed guitarist praised by The Washington Post for her mesmerizing performances and versatile repertoire. An adventurous artist with expertise in both acoustic and electric guitar, she explores traditional and contemporary classical music, as well as free improvisation. JIJI’s impeccable musicianship, captivating stage presence, and dedication to commissioning and performing new […]