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Library Events
The Española Public Library will show “Kung Fu Panda 4” the afternoon movie at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
American Legion
The American Legion members of Post 17 will meet, along with the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17, at 6 p.m. March 4 for the monthly general membership meeting. The meeting will be at the Legion, 314 Hunter St. For information about becoming a member and supporting veterans and enlisted personnel please contact Lorena Wigginton at 209-470-0708.
2026 Rio Chama Congreso
The 10th annual Rio Chama Congreso will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 at the Northern New Mexico College El Rito campus in the Cutting Hall dining room. There will be in-person presentations, discussions and free lunch provided by El Farolito. Topics include: Fire outlook, water outlook, river connectivity, watershed restoration plans, beaver project, regional water plan, Rio Chama channel rehab, reclamation updates, Basin study, El Vado, lots of opportunities to connect and network across the watershed. There will also be a free screening of “Thinking Like Water” in the evening. The event is free but registration is required. Register at https://riochamacongreso.eventbrite.com
Exhibit
The Bond House Museum is showcasing the Northern New Mexico Artist Invitational Exhibit featuring artists Roger Montoya, Steve Chavez, Michelle Ferran, Nicholas Herrera and James Espinoza. The exhibit is on display through May 31. Admission is free. The Bond House is located at 706 Bond St. Exhibit hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information call 747-8535 or send an email to sg.history65@gmail.com