🌱 How the planned Black Lake burn could affect Eagle Nest’s air.

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In today's newsletter:

• How the planned Black Lake burn could affect Eagle Nest's air.
• Discover why Eagle Nest anchors one of New Mexico's top water campgrounds.

Also on today's calendar: Slo-Flo Yoga.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 21.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NM State Land Office and Forest Stewards Guild Announce Planned Fall 2026 Broadcast Burn in Black Lake, NM (nmfireinfo.com) — A planned prescribed burn on up to 400 acres near Black Lake this fall could send smoke into Eagle Nest and the rest of Moreno Valley for several days starting as soon as October 13. State and local fire crews say the carefully managed burn is meant to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and protect nearby communities, with updates posted on NMFireInfo.com.
   

• 10 New Mexico Campgrounds Perfect For Camping Right By The Water (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured waterfront escapes in this statewide camping guide sits right in Eagle Nest, with Cimarron Canyon State Park's campsites and river access based at a Highway 64 address in town. The article walks through ten New Mexico campgrounds with lakes and rivers ideal for fishing, paddling, and family trips, giving you ideas for nearby getaways as well as longer road adventures.
   

📸 Around Eagle Nest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagle Nest

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Friday October 2
• Slo-Flo Yoga →
  4155 NM-68, Ranchos De Taos
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Oktoberfest →
  Mountain View Event Center, 380 Fuego St, Angel Fire
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Navigating the Descent ∞ A Venus Retrograde Event →
  Joy Yoga, 482A Highway 150, Arroyo Seco
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Pink Talking Fish →
  Taos Mothership, 20 ABC Mesa Rd, El Prado
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Volleyball vs. Legacy- Theme Tiger Spirit
  Taos Municipal Schools, 134 Cervantes St, Taos
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Family Music — Twirl Taos →
  Twirl, 225 Cam De La Placita, Taos
  11:00 am
Friday October 9
• Football vs. Grants- Theme Pink Out
  Taos Municipal Schools, 134 Cervantes St, Taos
  6:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Pickleball 101 @ the Racquet Center →
  Angel Fire Resort, 10 Miller Ln, Angel Fire
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• 10am Ladies Coffee →
  Red River Community House, 116 E Main St, Red River
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Voices For Gaia with Mary Isis →
  Joy Yoga, 482A Highway 150, Arroyo Seco
  6:00 pm
• Free Throw and Microwave →
  Taos Mothership, 20 ABC Mesa Rd, El Prado
  6:30 pm
Friday November 27
• Fire and Lights Celebration →
  Frontier Park, 3367 Mountain View Blvd, Angel Fire
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taos Municipal Schools posted a job opening for Cook in Arroyo Seco. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Taos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eagle Nest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Taos

• Taos Regional Airport expands to year-round flight schedule (koat.com)
• DOE awards Kit Carson Electric $38.1 million for Taos-Questa grid upgrade (abqjournal.com)
• Snow Before October? These Ski Resorts Could Get the Season's First Big Flakes. (skimag.com)

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• In Loving Memory of Michael Gene Abeyta (krtnradio.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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