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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 Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

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. […]

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 Kevin Hendricks November 13th, 2025November 13th, 2025

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

by Kevin Hendricks October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025

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 Kevin Hendricks October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025

Casa Rosa Food Pantry is seeking $25 donations from each Placitas resident during October to support neighbors facing food insecurity.

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Food pantry launches community fundraiser in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025

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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by Rodd Cayton October 3rd, 2025October 7th, 2025

The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Wood Chipper Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Antonio de Las Huertas Land Grant located at 1 Camino de la Buena Vista in Placitas.

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Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District to host Wood Chipper Day in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025

Kelley and Ric Tredwin currently serve as advisors to the Placitas Community Library on long-term investment strategies and legacy planning. Their stated mission is to help people overcome financial worries related to investing, retirement and wealth management.

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Placitas library offers financial education workshop

by Kevin Hendricks October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP), formed in March, wants to share information and resources that will help residents prepare for an emergency and best avoid or minimize injuries and property damage.

Preparedness is preferred in Placitas

by Rodd Cayton September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025

Photo of the day: Lightning in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Rainbow over the Sandia Mountains / USFS

Forest Service ranger establishes monthly office hours in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a chili cook-off this month to raise funds for a local youth organization.

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Placitas Chamber to host chili cook-off fundraiser for 4H Club

by Kevin Hendricks September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025