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John Franklin, who operates the cafe with his wife Christine, suffered a stroke approximately one week ago and was hospitalized before being discharged to continue rehabilitation at home, according to a GoFundMe page created by family friend Virginia.

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Placitas Cafe owner recovering from stroke as community rallies support

by kevinabqnews November 20, 2025January 25, 2026

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.

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Placitas Holiday Market returns for fifth year this weekend

by kevinabqnews November 20, 2025January 25, 2026

The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes.

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Star party set for Saturday at Placitas Community Library

by kevinabqnews November 14, 2025January 25, 2026

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.

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Placitas Chamber to host Turkey Bingo fundraiser for elementary school

by kevinabqnews November 13, 2025January 25, 2026

From Left to Right: Vice Chair Jordan Juarez, District 4, Linda Lockett, Jean Roberts, Kathleen Hayes, Kathy Suydam, Nancy Evans, Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1, Janice Grann, Chair Michael Meek, District 3, and Joshua Jones, District 5.

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Placitas Garden Club celebrates 60th anniversary with county proclamation

by kevinabqnews November 5, 2025January 25, 2026

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Las Placitas Association Report: Forest service work continues, community efforts and native plants

by kevinabqnews October 29, 2025January 25, 2026

Wild Hearts Gallery will feature "Glass Inspirations," an exhibition of fused and stained glass by three artists blending ancient techniques with contemporary design, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 30.

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Glass artists showcase fused and stained works at Placitas gallery

by kevinabqnews October 28, 2025January 25, 2026

The Placitas Artists Series has been awarded $240,000 to develop Las Huertas Plaza in the heart of the Sandoval County community.

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Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project

by kevinabqnews October 24, 2025January 25, 2026

Placitas residents looking to be updated on all the major issues in the community may get their wish Oct. 12. The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association's annual meeting will feature guest speakers with new information on prescribed burns, fire insurance, the end of a nearby mining operation and other topics.

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New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away

by rodd-cayton October 20, 2025January 25, 2026

The Placitas Community Library will host author Magdalena Donahue for a presentation on her latest book, "Roadside Geology of New Mexico," at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Gracie Lee Community Room.

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Placitas library to host geology book talk by New Mexico author

by kevinabqnews October 7, 2025January 25, 2026