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Waste Stations Closed for Labor Day
Santa Fe County Offices and Solid Waste Convenience Stations will close Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Offices and Convenience Stations will also close at noon on Friday, September 10.
Length: 0Santa Fe County Offices and Solid Waste Convenience Stations will close Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Offices and Convenience Stations will also close at noon on Friday, September 10.
Ashley Browning, Pojoaque Pueblo Artist Impresses Judges
Turtle Basket
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By Eric Ulibarri
for PojoaqueNews.com
Looking at at one of Ashley Browning’s small turtles or bowls, one would find it hard to imagine that these intricate baskets are actually made from pine needles and sinew. Ashley who is also known by her Tewa name of Puganini Te’eeji or Yellow Butterfly, is a 17 year old senior at Pojoaque Valley High School. Considering she is fairly new to her craft, Ashley has returned from several art shows with numerous awards. She received both 1st and 2nd place awards at both the 2010 Indian Market in Santa Fe as well as the Eight Northern Pueblo Arts and Crafts Show in Ohkay Owingeh. She was also successful in last year’s art shows and continues to impress judges at every show that she displays her work.
Ashley, a Pueblo of Pojoaque tribal member, comes from a long history of well-known Santa Clara Pueblo Potters. She learned her craft from a student at a Basket Makers Gathering held at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Poeh Cultural Center and Museum. She has created a niche in the market, with her pieces being considerably smaller than many other pine needle baskets currently available. Most of her pieces are less than 1-inch in diameter and require plenty of patience and delicate work to complete.
Creating one of these intricate baskets first involves the gathering of the pine needles which Ashley prefers to gather from within the Santa Clara Canyon. After gathering the pine needles, Ashley uses sinew and a sewing needle to slowly wrap and coil the pine needles together until she achieves the look she is going for. When asked if she finds her skill to be difficult, she said that due to her experience in sewing with her mother it came quite naturally. Her small baskets take on different forms, which can vary from small turtles to bowls with lids or even handles.
Browning, who was the recipient of the Northern New Mexico Art Catalog Scholarship plans on studying Computer Engineering after graduation and possibly attending the University of New Mexico. For more information, Ashley’s pine needle baskets can be found at the New Mexico Art Catalog website at www.nnmac.com.
Length: 0Turtle Basket *** By Eric Ulibarri for PojoaqueNews.com Looking at at one of Ashley Browning’s small turtles or bowls, one would find it hard to imagine that these intricate baskets are actually made from pine needles and sinew. Ashley who
Soccers: Elks and Elkettes Lose to Bernalillo
Bernalillo defeated the Elks 2-1 in Bernalillo on Wednesday afternoon, while the Elkettes lost 6-0.
In Wednesday’s match against Bernalillo the Elks came out sluggish. The schedule said they were to play after the girls. Upon arriving they told that we were going to play first. “Our players had twenty minutes to suit up and get warm,” Pojoaque head coach Francisco Ortiz said. “Bernalillo promptly scored two early goals before we finally woke up.”
Junior Edwin Juarez scored on a free kick from 40 yards out ten minutes before the half to close the gap to 2-1.
Ortiz said the second half was much better as we kept Bernalillo from scoring. We had several opportunities to tie but came up short.
Senior Leo Hernandez played solid on defense and Freshman keeper Saul Rios made several key saves in goal.
“This was our first game with a full squad,” Ortiz said. “We will continue to get better as our team learns to play together and our less experienced players gain more confidence.”
Today, the Elks play in the Desert Academy Tournament against East Mountain at 2pm in Salvador Perez Park.
Length: 0Bernalillo defeated the Elks 2-1 in Bernalillo on Wednesday afternoon, while the Elkettes lost 6-0. In Wednesday’s match against Bernalillo the Elks came out sluggish. The schedule said they were to play after the girls. Upon arriving they told that we were going to play first. “Our players had twenty minutes to suit up and get warm,” Pojoaque
Spoil Yourself from Head to Toe at Brenda’s Hair Design
Brenda Herrera styles Jon Paul Romero’s hair
Brenda’s Hair Design is the place to go in Pojoaque Valley if you want to feel good from head to toe. Owned by Brenda Herrera, the shop is more of a salon than beauty parlor. Not only can you get a cut, perm, highlight, etc.; a patron can also get a pedicure and if you really want to leave Brenda’s in Plaza el Jardin, which is between Gabriel’s and Buffalo Thunder, you can also get a massage.
Brenda opened her shop in December. Prior to owning Brenda’s Hair Design, she styled hair at a salon next to the Line Camp for 7 ½ years. From there she moved to the Black Mesa Salon in Espanola where she worked for three years.
Since becoming a stylist 13 years ago, she has owned her own shop for eight years.
“It’s nice to own your own place,” she said. “There’s just too much drama in the bigger salons. And here in Cuyamungue it’s so quiet and calm. My clients like the friendly atmosphere and the convenient location.”
She said she started cutting hair when she was a little girl. “I used to cut my dolls hair.” Hair design might be in her genes because she has an aunt and three cousins who are stylists.
Lisa Kern, a licensed massage therapist, works out of Brenda’s shop as does Isabel Yates, a pedicurist. Kern’s telephone number is 501-1101 and Yates can be reached for an appointment at 470-3612.
Brenda’s is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30 to 5 p.m. Her telephone number is 455-3818. Please call ahead for an appointment.
Length: 0Brenda Herrera styles Jon Paul Romero’s hair Brenda’s Hair Design is the place to go in Pojoaque Valley if you want to feel good from head to toe. Owned by Brenda Herrera, the shop is more of a salon than beauty parlor. Not only can you get a cut, perm, highlight,
Art Reigns Again in Pojoaque Valley with 17th Annual Pojoaque River Art Tour
It’s September. As the light changes and the air turns cool and crisp, Northern New Mexico’s aspens reveal their brilliant golden treasure against an autumn-azure sky. Local artists once again share their prolific gifts with local art lovers, offering two days of color, beauty, inspiration, humor and an intimate glimpse into their creative environments.
Migrate through the Pojoaque River Valley north of Santa Fe and view the varied habitats of her artists – fledglings, endangered, old, wise, and rare birds as well. They invite art lovers to the 17th Annual Pojoaque River Art Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19 (10AM to 5 PM). The Pojoaque River Art Tour, known for its tri-cultural nature, professionalism and the quality, freshness, and variety of its exhibitors, includes nineteen studios and thirty-some artists and artisans. Located approximately sixteen miles north of Santa Fe, the tour takes visitors through artists’ creative havens in the Pueblo of Pojoaque, along County Road 84 (parallels Hwy 502 to Los Alamos) and through the traditional communities of Pojoaque, Jacona, Jaconita and El Rancho. Visitors travel through the eclectic and lovely old farming community of Pojoaque, as well as Nambé, a wonderful opportunity for a bike or auto adventure on a fall weekend.
The journey through Pojoaque’s inspired ambience can still be navigated in a single day. As they follow the tour, art pilgrims will be rewarded with a wide array of paint and print styles and media, including: contemporary and traditional oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, assemblage, monotypes, Sumi-e, watercolor, gouache and pastel, book arts. Artists and artisans will also unveil original works in photography, jewelry, sculpture, ironwork, weaving, and ceramics. Some will be involved in works-in-progress and provide demonstrations.
All information is available at www.pojoaqueriverarttour.com. Tour maps are available at Santa Fe hotels and B & B’s, and maps and displays picturing representative work at studios can be found at the Pojoaque Pueblo Visitor Center (off Hwy 285/84) and the El Rancho Community Center (off Hwy 502).
Visitors can also simply follow the road signs and obtain maps at artists’ studios. Frito Pies & refreshments will be sold by seniors at the El Rancho Community Center.
Contacts are:
Marianne Hornbuckle, Publicity Chair Pojoaque River Art Tour, 455-3496, e-mail: presthorn@hughes.net.
Karen Luther, Director, Pojoaque River Art Tour, 930-3001, e-mail: ksldesigns@q.com.
Length: 0It’s September. As the light changes and the air turns cool and crisp, Northern New Mexico’s aspens reveal their brilliant golden treasure against an autumn-azure sky. Local artists once again share their prolific gifts with local art lovers, offering two days of color,
Soccer: Elks Hoping To Increase Their Numbers
When Pojoaque High lost their first game 7-0 to Grants on August 24 they only had 12 players suited up and five of the players were playing their first high school soccer game. Not exactly a recipe for success. But this will change, hopefully.
“We expect to have eight more players,” head coach Francisco Ortiz said. “Players are still getting their physicals and necessary paper work in order. Once we get everyone on the field, we’re going to improve and be tough.”
PVHS returns four starters, Daniel Perez, Leo Hernandez, Fabian Rojo and Julio Rosales from a team that finished 10-10, 6-2 last season, which earned them a second place district finish. Perez, a forward, and Hernandez, a midfielder, were All-District selections.
Teams in the Elks’ district, District 1 (A-AAA), are Las Vegas Robertson, Taos (moving down from AAAA), Moreno Valley, Penasco and Questa.
Newcomers expected to see lots of action are: Hippolyte Bernard, Edwin Juarez, Rafael de la Torres, Brandon Gallegos, Ryan Martinez and Saul Rios.
Ortiz said the Elks might get off to a slow start because the stragglers will not be in condition and the team needs to develop chemistry. Conditions is of prime importance because Ortiz said he wants to pick up the pace and put more points on the board than they did last season.
“Our guys will be rusty at first,” Ortiz said. “But I’m thinking will have a strong possibility of winning district if everything pans out.”
Length: 0When Pojoaque High lost their first game 7-0 to Grants on August 24 they only had 12 players suited up and five of the players were playing their first high school soccer game. Not exactly a recipe for success. But this will change, hopefully. “We expect to
Speak Out: What’s Your Opinion of the Tea Party?
We attempted to interview ten people for this week’s Speak Out question: What’s your opinion of the Tea Party? Four individuals said that they had never heard of the Tea Party. One woman said, “The Tea Party is long overdue. They are helping us take back America.” She walked away, angry, muttering something about how the Tea Party is helping her take back her civil rights. She was an Anglo and didn’t want her name in the paper.
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Lisa Michelle James
“I drink tea, but the Tea Party, no.”
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Pat Longmire
“This is the U.S., people have the right to express themselves. I think the Tea Party’s thinking tends to lead to polarization in this country.”
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Einar Volsung
“They’re sick. They’re ill-informed. They’re idiots.”
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Monte Yellow-Horse
“They aren’t very well informed. They’re ignorant people.”
Length: 0We attempted to interview ten people for this week’s Speak Out question: What’s your opinion of the Tea Party? Four individuals said that they had never heard of the Tea Party. One woman said, “The Tea Party is long overdue. They are helping us take back America.” She walked away, angry, muttering something about how the
Volleyball: Disciplined Elkettes in Come from Behind Victory
Victoria Tapia Goes Up for the Kill
The Elkettes won a hard fought 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Los Alamos High Saturday afternoon in Ben Lujan Gymnasium.
It appeared the Lady Hilltoppers (0-1) were going to take a two game lead. They were up 18-8 in Game 2 but the Elkettes (2-0) fought back thanks to multiple Los Alamos errors to take a 25-23 Game 2 win.
”Game 2 seemed to be the turning point,” Los Alamos coach Garry Maskaly said. “Then as the match wore on we got a little tense. It’s something we’ve been working on. And then I think we also started playing not to lose.”
Liz Gomez led the Elkettes front line with 14 kills, while Kristin Woody had 10.
Chase Ealey pounded 16 kills for Los Alamos and Sabrina Little finished with 12.
It was a high quality match. Look for both teams to be around when the state tournament begins in November.
Length: 0Victoria Tapia Goes Up for the Kill The Elkettes won a hard fought 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Los Alamos High Saturday afternoon in Ben Lujan Gymnasium. It appeared the Lady Hilltoppers (0-1) were going to take a two game lead. They were up 18-8 in
Football: Hilltoppers Blank the Elks in Season Opener
Up 12-0 at the half, the bigger, faster Hilltoppers exploded for 28 second half points to defeat the Elks 40-0 Friday night in Los Alamos.
Length: 0Up 12-0 at the half, the bigger, faster Hilltoppers exploded for 28 second half points to defeat the Elks 40-0 Friday night in Los Alamos.
Free Water Testing at Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center
Good Water Company of Santa Fe is sponsoring a testing and educational water clinic on Saturday, August 28 at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The testing is free to all private well owners in Pojoaque Valley and surrounding areas. Good Water Company has made arrangements with the Scientific Laboratory Division, NM Department of Health for uranium testing. They will also test for hardness, pH, total dissolved solids, total iron, arsenic, fluoride and nitrate.
The company can also provide specialty testing (full spectrum, uranium, bacteria, etc.) at a discounted price. Uranium testing for qualified Native Americans will be paid for by the Indian Health Services.
An educational forum, the clinic will provide residents with testing and interpretation of their well water quality and present data of health concerns to residents. The presentation of this information takes place at the top of the hour.
To receive the free testing of your well water, please bring a sample of your well water.
How to Collect the Water Sample:
1.Use a clean glass or plastic container (at least one quart of water and bring an extra one-quart sample if you intend to submit a sample for uranium testing, which costs $20.
2. Do not use containers that have a strong odor, such as pickle jars.
3. Let the water run for a couple of minutes before collecting the sample.
4.Collect the water as close to the time of testing as possible.
5. Cover the container with a clean lid.
You may wait for the results or have them mailed or e-mailed to you. For additional information, call Good Water Company at 505-471-9036.
Length: 0Good Water Company of Santa Fe is sponsoring a testing and educational water clinic on Saturday, August 28 at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The testing is free to all private well owners in Pojoaque Valley and surrounding areas.
