The Origins of the Village of Placitas Community Library: A Retrospective 1958 – 1981 with Kendra Lucero-Matteucci and Jillian Gonzales

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

Join members of the Village of Placitas on April 7th at 2:00pm to learn about the origins of a very special library that helped lead the way to our current beloved library. In the late-1950’s, Frances Escarcida and Adela Garcia had a vision that began with providing books in the local school hallway. By March […]

Raising Elk in Placitas

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

Who knew you could do such a thing. Local food has become a priority for many in this community and elsewhere. Placitas’ own Elk Rancher, Dale Spencer, will inform you about the needs and considerations in raising large powerful livestock such as Elk and Bison, responsibly, in this high desert country. Join us to learn […]