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🌱 The Mineshaft in Madrid and 11 more events

Placitas, New Mexico Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Placitas! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 97 and low of 64 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 7
  • The Mineshaft in Madrid
    The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina, 2846 NM-14, Madrid
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 8
  • Docent Led Tour Open to Public
    Corrales Historical Society 966 Old Church Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
    1:00 pm
  • Nate Jackson
    Quezada’s Comedy Club, 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd, Bernalillo
    6:00 pm
  • Sunday August 9
  • Mary Davis Memorial
    Corrales Historical Society 966 Old Church Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
    11:00 am
  • Monday August 10
  • Native American Educator and Parent Advisory Committee (NAEPAC) Mon
    Bernalillo Middle School District Office Boardroom
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 12
  • CHS Board Meeting - Old Church
    Corrales Historical Society 966 Old Church Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday August 13
  • No Thursday Birders
    Central New Mexico Audubon Society PO Box 30002, Albuquerque, NM 87190
    4:00 am
  • Friday August 14
  • North Valley Book Club
    Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library, 7704 2nd St NW B, Albuquerque
    12:00 pm
  • Saturday August 15
  • Cabezon Shop Local Market
    Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon Blvd SE, Rio Rancho
    10:00 am
  • CROW and GAZELLE
    Sage Valley Pottery, 4908 Corrales Rd, Corrales
    7:30 pm
  • Friday August 21
  • Shayne Smith
    Quezada’s Comedy Club, 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd, Bernalillo
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • LEGO Club at North Valley Public Library
    Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library, 7704 2nd St NW B, Albuquerque
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know anything about these 2 stray dogs that have been frequenting the Martin Rd.
    - Camino de las Huertas area near the Placitas Community Center the past few weeks? One is a mostly black sheppard with white patches and the other… (Nextdoor Mustang Mesa)
  • Hi all the dog you call Sundance is on Dreamcatcher trail in the Anasazi trails neighborhood.
    Thought that she might be a little far from where you guys have been trying to trap her. (Nextdoor Anasazi Trails-Meadows)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bernalillo. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Bernalillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Placitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernalillo

  • Bernalillo families flock to National Night Out event (rrobserver.com)
  • Painted parking spots back at Bernalillo High School (rrobserver.com)
  • Judge sentences former Albuquerque gun dealer in machine gun trafficking scheme (abqjournal.com)

Rio Rancho

  • 320 6th St NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (redfin.com)
  • Heat and hail: Albuquerque swelters as NE New Mexico braces for storms (kob.com)

Ok Placitas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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