Sandoval County commissioners on Wednesday approved what is normally a routine request, but not before several Placitas residents voiced their opposition to the project at its center. The Placitas Artists Series is seeking grant money for planning and design of a plaza-style outdoor space in the unincorporated village. The description in the agenda reads in […]
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New Mexico textile artists’ diverse works on display at Placitas Community Library
The Placitas Community Library is showcasing works by the Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico in its year-end exhibition “All Mixed Up,” running through Jan. 1 in the Gracie Lee Community Room. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features 50 pieces by 13 artists […]
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From Placitas to Juárez: How a small non-profit is delivering tons of dignity
Community content submitted by Morgan Smith, Santa Fe It may seem hard to believe, but a non-profit in a tiny Placitas, New Mexico ( pop. 4,500), just east of Albuquerque, has become the lifeblood of one of the only remaining migrant shelters in Juárez, Mexico, as well as other shelters and humanitarian programs along the […]
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Placitas Chamber of Commerce highlights year of community support
The Placitas Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of community engagement and announced a full schedule of holiday events as residents prepare for the winter season. The chamber supported several community initiatives throughout 2025, according to its December newsletter. Activities included providing welcome packets to new homeowners, sponsoring the 28th annual Taste of the Tour […]
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Wild Hearts Gallery to present ‘Enchanted Forest’ holiday exhibition
By Noah Gollin Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will present Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show, Dec. 2 – 28, 2025, featuring guest artists Sandra and Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster and Katie Thomas, according to a release by artist and gallery member Colleen Gregoire. An artist reception is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. […]
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Placitas Cafe owner recovering from stroke as community rallies support
The co-owner of Placitas Cafe is recovering at home following a stroke that has left the popular local eatery’s future uncertain and prompted friends to launch a fundraising campaign to help with mounting medical expenses. John Franklin, who operates the cafe with his wife Christine, suffered a stroke approximately one week ago and was hospitalized […]
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Placitas Holiday Market returns for fifth year this weekend
More than 100 local artists and crafters will showcase their work at six venues across this small mountain community Saturday and Sunday as the Placitas Holiday Market returns for its fifth year. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at sites along or near Highway 165, featuring handmade art, crafts, […]
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Star party set for Saturday at Placitas Community Library
The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes. The event begins at 5 p.m. with solar viewing and continues until 10 p.m. At 7 p.m., a presenter from The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will discuss stars and planets visible that night. […]
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Placitas Chamber to host Turkey Bingo fundraiser for elementary school
The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a Turkey Bingo event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Placitas Elementary School cafeteria, 5 Calle Del Carbon. Participants can play 10 regular games for $20, with special bingo games available for $3 and blackout bingo for $5. A 50/50 raffle will also be […]
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Las Placitas Association Report: Forest service work continues, community efforts and native plants
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association USFS UPDATE: Despite the government shutdown of federal offices, the contract crews are working in Las Huertas Canyon. Here is what District Ranger Kenneth Born told us: Hazardous fuels reduction work (hand thinning, chipping, fuel wood collection) began in October in the NM-165/Las Huertas Canyon area southeast of Placitas, […]