In November, National Native American Heritage Month, America celebrates the culture and heritage of Native Americans who have deeply enriched the quality and character of our shared nation. This year, the Placitas Community Library Art Committee is participating in this national tribute by hosting an exhibition, Native Visions, featuring artists who create and build on […]
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Placitas Holiday Market returns this month
The Placitas Holiday Market is once again set for the weekend before Thanksgiving with events at seven sites located on or near Highway 165. Attendees can pick up a map and follow the Candy Cane signage to the market sites. The fourth annual event offers art, crafts, food and drinks to benefit the work of […]
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County Commission Rundown
In a move to power the future, the Sandoval County Commission on Oct. 23 greenlit $300 million in bonds for a renewable battery storage facility and approved contracts to expand county facilities. Commissioners approved an ordinance to issue up to $300 million in industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for a battery farm that will maintain clean […]
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Wild Hearts Gallery November exhibit to feature stained-glass artists
Wild Hearts Gallery will feature artists Lisa Chernoff and Nancy and Jon Couch in its Nov. exhibit. Broadcasting the Light: Fused and Stained-Glass Art, which is on display now through Dec.1, showcases Chernoff’s fused glass sculpture inspired by elements found in nature. Nancy and Jon Couch have shared their Gifts of Light for over 40 […]
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Las Placitas Association Monthly Report
This report is a monthly submission by the Las Placitas Association about community news and views. Pipeline Danger: The current pipeline replacement activity in Placitas is a visible reminder that there are five commercial pipelines running Placitas—some 60 years old. While the current work is a public nuisance, it’s others that present the most danger. […]
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Animal Cruelty Case Against Placitas Man Dismissed, Again
A magistrate judge dismissed animal cruelty charges for the second time against a Placitas man, who was initially charged on Feb. 26 after authorities said they found dozens of Australian shepherds and five horses on his property. Paul Jaramillo, who faced 19 total misdemeanor charges — 18 counts of animal cruelty and one count of […]
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Placitas Artist Series features Hermitage Piano Trio this month
As part of its 38th season, the Placitas Artists Series is presenting the Hermitage Piano Trio at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church this month. The Hermitage Piano Trio, one of the world’s premier piano trios according to a press release, will perform at the church at 3 p.m. Oct. 20. The trio has earned multiple Grammy […]
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Placitas Chipper Day set for Oct. 12
A Chipper Day event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the San Antonio de Las Huertas Land Grant, at the west end of Placitas. A suggested donation of $5 to $10 is encouraged, with all proceeds going toward the rental of the chipper. To help reduce wildfire risk from […]
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Placitas Drinking Water Systems Work to Resolve Violations
In late July, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) ordered three Placitas drinking water systems, serving over 1,000 residents, to fix outstanding water quality violations, ranging from contamination risks to administrative failures like missing testing paperwork or public notices. The North Ranchos De Placitas Water and Sanitation District, the Desert Sky Mountain Water Cooperative and […]
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Las Placitas Association Secures Grant for Buffalo Tract Environmental Assessment
The Las Placitas Association (LPA) has received the $99,950 Trails+ 2024 grant from the Outdoor Recreation Division to conduct an environmental assessment and recreation area management plan of the Buffalo Tract land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Announced in May, the grant was part of nearly $2 million in funding distributed to 13 […]