The Placitas Community Library is inviting children ages Pre-K through 11 and their families to participate in its 2025 In-Person Summer Reading Program. The program, themed “Color Our World: All About Art and Artists,” will be held on Saturdays from 1-3 PM. The summer reading program will feature various art-related activities. Scheduled events include a […]
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Appreciation Day is Placitas’ annual social hour
Homestead Village Shopping Center will be the spot for connecting with new neighbors and reconnecting with familiar faces this weekend. Placitas Appreciation Day, set for Saturday, will feature a variety of activities, networking not the least among them. Ruth Bouldes, an event organizer and member of the Placitas Chamber of Commerce, said the event is […]
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Placitas Artists Series to present Kim Fredenburgh and the Altura Ensemble
The Placitas Artists Series (PAS) will present Kim Fredenburgh and the Altura Ensemble on May 25, at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. The ensemble, led by violist Kim Fredenburgh, includes New Mexico Philharmonic principal oboist Kevin Vigneau, pianist Judith Gordon, and cellist Felix Fan. The program features a diverse selection of music including […]
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‘Minding the Web’ exhibit set to open at Wild Hearts Gallery
Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will host “Minding the Web,” a multi-media exhibit featuring the work of artist Bunny Bowen. The exhibit runs from May 27 to June 29. Bowen’s show centers around her piece “We Have Nets to Mend,” a wax resist on silk work. The exhibit explores the theme of interconnectedness, extending beyond […]
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Placitas Community Library to host assemblage art exhibit
The Placitas Community Library Art Committee is presenting an exhibition of assemblage works from June 14 to July 17 in the library’s Gracie Lee Community Room. The exhibit will feature more than 20 artists from Placitas and surrounding areas. Assemblage, unlike collage, combines multidimensional objects into an artistic whole, either free-standing or projecting from the […]
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Inaugural Placitas Ranch Fest to showcase local creators
Staff report Get ready to experience the vibrant creativity of Placitas and beyond as the first annual Placitas Ranch Fest is set to debut this summer. On June 21 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the pop-up market will transform the scenic Elk Ridge Ranch into a bustling hub of local artistry, delectable food, and community spirit. […]
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Placitas gallery to host ‘Joan Fenicle: In Praise of Clouds’ exhibition
Staff report Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will feature “Joan Fenicle: In Praise of Clouds,” an exhibition of oil paintings by local artist Joan Fenicle, running from April 29 to May 25. Fenicle’s work, inspired by the landscapes of Colorado and New Mexico, explores the theme of clouds as a connection between earth and the […]
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‘Sandoval Star’ remains unidentified two years later, authorities seek public help
By Kevin Hendricks and Jesse Jones Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying a deceased woman discovered two years ago under a bridge in the Cibola National Forest, now known as “Sandoval Star.” On April 18, 2023, Placitas residents found the woman’s remains partially submerged in a creek under a bridge off Route […]
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Placitas Community Library hosting family-friendly events in May
Staff report The Placitas Community Library has released its schedule of events for May, featuring activities for children and families. Pre-K Story Time will be held on May 13 at 10 a.m. The theme is “Birds, Eggs, and Nests.” Children will hear “Birds” by Kevin Henkes and “A Home For Bird” by Phillip Stead. An […]
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Placitas Artists Series to present Megan and James Holland with Judith Gordon
The Placitas Artists Series will present a concert featuring Megan and James Holland – Piano Trios with Judith Gordon on piano. The performance is set for April 27 at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. The program will include works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonin Dvořák, Benjamin Godard and Hans Werner Henze. Tickets for […]