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🌱 Why a proposed Placitas plaza is already stirring strong neighborhood pushback

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  • Why a proposed Placitas plaza is already stirring strong neighborhood pushback

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Carols with a Tahitian twist and 1 more event.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 37.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Placitas land grant group takes early stand against development plan (sandovalsignpost.com) — County commissioners have agreed to act as fiscal agent for a proposed plaza-style outdoor space in the core village area of Placitas, despite strong objections from members of the San Antonio de las Huertas Land Grant. Opponents worry about impacts like air quality, noise, light, and water use, while county officials stress this step only enables planning and that zoning and other approvals will come later.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • SDES/MS Winter Concert
    Santo Domingo School Main Gym , 100 NM-22 , Kewa Pueblo
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • La Parranda: Club de Español
    Placitas Community Library , 453 HWY 165 , Placitas
    10:00 am
  • BHS Winter Fine Arts Night
    Bernalillo High School Cafeteria , 148 Spartan Alley , Bernalillo
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • BPS Winter Break Grab-n-Go Meal Distribution
    BPS Warehouse , BHS Campus Gate D , Bernalillo
    6:00 am
    • Friday December 19
  • Ran'D Shine
    Quezada’s Comedy Club , 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd , Bernalillo
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Anthony A (21+ Event)
    Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel , 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd , Bernalillo
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • David Koechner | Quezada's Comedy Club
    Quezada’s Comedy Club , 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd , Bernalillo
    7:00 pm
  • New Year's Eve Party
    Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel , 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd , Bernalillo
    9:00 pm
  • David Koechner
    Quezada’s Comedy Club , 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd , Bernalillo
    9:30 pm
    • Friday January 9
  • Darren Carter
    Quezada’s Comedy Club , 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd , Bernalillo
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tried Tio’s off 550 just east of the casino.
    I thought it was very good. Will return for more soon. (Nextdoor Mustang Mesa)
  • Hi neighbors,
    As we get closer to Christmas, I just want to say how grateful I am for this community and for everyone who has booked me, shared my name, or passed… (Nextdoor Mustang Mesa)
  • Vulcan Materials Company posted a job opening for Loader Operator in Placitas. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Bernalillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Placitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Corrales

  • Corrales council to consider farmland preservation priorities (corralescomment.com)
  • Festival of the Nativities held in Corrales (krqe.com)

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