Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Sunday, August 02, 2026
Ty's Take
The state's latest move to open up land for oil and gas drilling up north has folks around here doing what they do best: watching their water rights and their neighbors' tempers in equal measure. Meanwhile, down at the arena, kids are still learning what their grandparents knew about handling stock and staying in the saddle, which seems like the kind of knowledge that matters more than ever when you're not sure what kind of development pressure's coming next. The real question isn't whether we need pollinators or whether young riders should keep competing. It's whether we can hold onto the land that makes those things possible in the first place.
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Rio Grande SUN
NM land offered to oil and gas
The Bureau of Land Management announced in July that it will auction leases for oil and gas drilling on public lands in New Mexico, including parcels in the southeast Permian Basin region. The agency opened a public comment period on the proposed lease sale.
Roping, Riding, Pole Bending and Goat Tying
Young people from Rio Arriba County competed in roping, riding, pole bending, and goat tying events at El Dia del Vaquero held Saturday in Abiquiú.
Pollinators Are Always Wanted and Needed
Local gardeners are being urged to plant flowering plants to support pollinators during drought and heat conditions that have stressed produce blooms and fruit development. Pollinators are essential for helping gardens and farms meet their yield goals.
Charges Against Accused Stabber Dismissed
Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a La Mesilla man who was accused of stabbing another man with a long knife during a car break-in. Arthur Gonzales, 40, had faced charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property.
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