News and Events
Upcoming Placitas Area Events You Won’t Want To Miss!
(Please double check dates and times. They sometimes change.)
Wild Hearts Gallery exhibit, “The Language of Trees,” featuring the work of Dana Patterson Roth. Now through September 28. Homesteads Village (Merc complex).
Art exhibit, “Poetrees,” Placitas Community Library, now through October 13. Artists’ reception October 3, 5 pm.
Placitas Annual Chili Cookoff, sponsored by the Placitas Chamber of Commerce. September 25, 5:30-7:30 pm, La Puerta Realty, 1 Ridge Court, back patio. Proceeds support the Placitas Bullsnakes 4-H Club.
Program at the Placitas Community Library, “Talking About Money: Can It Be Easier?”, presented by Altalune Wealth Management. October 4, 2 pm.
Program at the Placitas Community Library, “New Mexico Roadside Geology,” presented by Magdalena Donahue. October 11, 2 pm.
Placitas Artists Series concert, 3 pm, October 19, featuring classical guitar works by the Volterra Project Trio. Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. Art exhibit, 2 pm pre-concert talk, and reception for the artists before each concert. More information and tickets now available at www.placitasarts.org or at the door if the concert is not sold out.
Placitas Community Library Annual Halloween Party, October 26, 1-3 pm. Children and adults welcome.More information at www.placitaslibrary.com.
Dance Out! A chance to boogie at the Placitas Community Library, featuring DJ Ken Grimes. The first Friday of every month, 5:30 pm.
Placitas Seller’s Market, 2nd and 4th Saturdays through October, 7 am – 1 pm, Homestead Village (Merc complex).
If you are planning or know about an event and want it shared on this site, please contact us at [email protected]
(Please double check dates and times. They sometimes change.)
Wild Hearts Gallery exhibit, “The Language of Trees,” featuring the work of Dana Patterson Roth. Now through September 28. Homesteads Village (Merc complex).
Art exhibit, “Poetrees,” Placitas Community Library, now through October 13. Artists’ reception October 3, 5 pm.
Placitas Annual Chili Cookoff, sponsored by the Placitas Chamber of Commerce. September 25, 5:30-7:30 pm, La Puerta Realty, 1 Ridge Court, back patio. Proceeds support the Placitas Bullsnakes 4-H Club.
Program at the Placitas Community Library, “Talking About Money: Can It Be Easier?”, presented by Altalune Wealth Management. October 4, 2 pm.
Program at the Placitas Community Library, “New Mexico Roadside Geology,” presented by Magdalena Donahue. October 11, 2 pm.
Placitas Artists Series concert, 3 pm, October 19, featuring classical guitar works by the Volterra Project Trio. Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. Art exhibit, 2 pm pre-concert talk, and reception for the artists before each concert. More information and tickets now available at www.placitasarts.org or at the door if the concert is not sold out.
Placitas Community Library Annual Halloween Party, October 26, 1-3 pm. Children and adults welcome.More information at www.placitaslibrary.com.
Dance Out! A chance to boogie at the Placitas Community Library, featuring DJ Ken Grimes. The first Friday of every month, 5:30 pm.
Placitas Seller’s Market, 2nd and 4th Saturdays through October, 7 am – 1 pm, Homestead Village (Merc complex).
If you are planning or know about an event and want it shared on this site, please contact us at [email protected]
The Loss of a Friend, Neighbor and Former HOA Board Member
Edward M. Chamberlin 1958-2024
After a two-year struggle with an aggressive and rare cancer, Edward Chamberlin passed away on October 10, 2024. He was born in Rochester, Michigan but was always drawn to the American Southwest. He made many friends during his career as a museum curator for the National Park Service working at Grand Canyon National Park, Hoover Dam, Carlsbad Caverns, and Hubbell Trading Post. He was key in starting the art and rug auctions for The Friends of Hubbell Trading Post and The Friends of Coronado Historic Site, raising funds for both.
Ed was known for his sense of humor, his kindness and compassion, and his great love for the Navajo and indigenous people of New Mexico and Arizona. He was a knowledgeable collector of Native American art, a supporter of artists, and a fine photographer himself. Ed met his husband Lyle at the Crown Point rug auction and they had many happy years together before legally marrying in April of 2021.
Over his life, Ed traveled to all 7 continents. He ran many miles, skied, kayaked, and backpacked all while managing Type I diabetes.
In retirement, Ed volunteered for Coronado Historic Site, Cedar Creek HOA committee and KUPR Radio in Placitas making more valued friends.
Ed is survived by his beloved husband, Lyle Toledo Yazzie in Placitas, NM, his brother Allen Chamberlin of Sacramento, CA, and sister Carolyn Northey of Marquette, MI. Shadow dog will miss him very much and Hogoh and Spike dog will likely be the first to greet him on the other side.
In lieu of flowers, consider a charitable donation to the Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Center, the American Diabetes Association, or National Public Radio.
His husband Lyle can be reached at [email protected].
After a two-year struggle with an aggressive and rare cancer, Edward Chamberlin passed away on October 10, 2024. He was born in Rochester, Michigan but was always drawn to the American Southwest. He made many friends during his career as a museum curator for the National Park Service working at Grand Canyon National Park, Hoover Dam, Carlsbad Caverns, and Hubbell Trading Post. He was key in starting the art and rug auctions for The Friends of Hubbell Trading Post and The Friends of Coronado Historic Site, raising funds for both.
Ed was known for his sense of humor, his kindness and compassion, and his great love for the Navajo and indigenous people of New Mexico and Arizona. He was a knowledgeable collector of Native American art, a supporter of artists, and a fine photographer himself. Ed met his husband Lyle at the Crown Point rug auction and they had many happy years together before legally marrying in April of 2021.
Over his life, Ed traveled to all 7 continents. He ran many miles, skied, kayaked, and backpacked all while managing Type I diabetes.
In retirement, Ed volunteered for Coronado Historic Site, Cedar Creek HOA committee and KUPR Radio in Placitas making more valued friends.
Ed is survived by his beloved husband, Lyle Toledo Yazzie in Placitas, NM, his brother Allen Chamberlin of Sacramento, CA, and sister Carolyn Northey of Marquette, MI. Shadow dog will miss him very much and Hogoh and Spike dog will likely be the first to greet him on the other side.
In lieu of flowers, consider a charitable donation to the Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Center, the American Diabetes Association, or National Public Radio.
His husband Lyle can be reached at [email protected].
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Wild Land Fire Safety
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. But by working together, residents can make their own property - and their neighborhood - much safer from wildfire.
Click file link for a bulletin with suggestions for making your neighborhood safer.
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. But by working together, residents can make their own property - and their neighborhood - much safer from wildfire.
Click file link for a bulletin with suggestions for making your neighborhood safer.
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