🌱 Winter Solstice Observation and 10 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Winter Solstice Observation at Aztec Ruins National Park

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 53, low: 26.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.

📸 Around Aztec

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aztec

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Set of 5 Ornaments DIY Decor Workshop
  Peony & Birch CO, 603 NE Aztec Blvd, Aztec
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 22

• Winter Solstice Observation
  Aztec Ruins National Park , 725 Ruins Road , Aztec
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Storytime at the Farmington Public Library
  Farmington Public Library , 2101 N Farmington Ave , Farmington
  10:00 am
• Aztec Tigers vs Volcano Vista Hawks
  Aztec High School , 500 E Chaco St , Aztec
  4:00 pm
• Fencing Practice
  Arkins Juice Tavern , 3030 E Main St , Farmington
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Fighter Practice
  Kiwanis Park , 3540 E 30th St , Farmington
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Stories Story Swap — Storytellers of New Mexico
  Bella Flora Cafe , 315 N Auburn Ave , Farmington
  1:00 pm
• 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 🎄
  Dino's Hideaway & Lounge , 405 County Rd 390 , Farmington
  5:00 pm
• 'Twas A Nightmare Before Christmas 3
  Dino's Hideaway & Lounge , 405 County Rd 390 , Farmington
  5:45 pm

Monday December 22

• Winter Solstice Observation
  Aztec Ruins National Park , 725 Ruins Road , Aztec
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Navajo Prep Boys JV Basketball @ Bloomfield
  520 N 1st St , Bloomfield
  5:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Tico Time Bluegrass Festival 2026
  Tico Time River Resort RV Park , 20 Rd 2050 , Aztec
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yuppy puppy pet parlor Aztec
  412 s park avenue 505-334-1641 Yuppypuppypetparlor@gmail.com Find us on Facebook (Nextdoor Kokopelli Dr)
• I'm not understanding why people need to be mean and judgemental.
  There is no reason to make someone feel badly. I would never do that. I will stick to the things I have for sale. (Nextdoor Aztec Blvd)

• Aztec Healthcare posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in Aztec. Apply here.
• Aztec Municipal Schools posted a job opening for KMS School Counselor in Aztec. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aztec here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

• Bloomfield High football team celebrates second state title (tricityrecordnm.com)
• N.M. GOP asks governor to put crime bills on 2026 legislative agenda (tricityrecordnm.com)

Farmington

• Internationally-Acclaimed Shadow Dance Group Comes to Farmington (farmingtonlocal.news)
• New Mexico to open five more behavioral health clinics in 2026 (therooseveltreview.com)
• Eagles soar past Shiprock in second half of 68-33 home win (tricityrecordnm.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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