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There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

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Las Placitas Association update: January 2026

by Kevin Hendricks January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Author-photographer Sondra Diepen will present a visual tour of Route 66 through New Mexico on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at Placitas Community Library, coinciding with the highway's centennial year.

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Photographer to present Route 66 visual tour at Placitas library

by kevinabqnews January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

A new travel agency storefront has opened in Placitas, with a ribbon cutting set for Thursday afternoon.

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Dream Vacations opens storefront in Placitas, plans ribbon cutting

by kevinabqnews January 23, 2026January 29, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

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Arts site to benefit Placitas, supporters say

by rodd-cayton January 5, 2026January 25, 2026

Wild Hearts Gallery presented a donation of $1,282 to Humberto Macias, District Battalion Chief, and members of the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade on December 18. This donation was the result of a Boot Drive in honor of former gallery member David Johnson that raised $414, plus $868 which was 15% of the gallery’s holiday sales.

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Placitas Holiday Market raises over $18,000 for local nonprofits

by kevinabqnews December 22, 2025January 25, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

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Placitas land grant group takes early stand against development plan

by rodd-cayton December 15, 2025January 25, 2026

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.

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New Mexico textile artists’ diverse works on display at Placitas Community Library

by kevinabqnews December 11, 2025January 25, 2026

Jack and Cheryl Ferrell, shown with a volunteer from Albuquerque, collected donated blankets for a migrant shelter in Juarez. (Courtesy photo)

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From Placitas to Juárez: How a small non-profit is delivering tons of dignity

by kevinabqnews December 8, 2025January 25, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

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Placitas Chamber of Commerce highlights year of community support

by kevinabqnews December 4, 2025January 25, 2026

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