Community News Feature
By Tori De Anda When Gunner arrived at Tamaya Horse Rehab at age 2, pulled from an overbreeding situation where his owner had too many horses to care for, he had never been touched by a person. Thursday afternoon, he was running barrels in front of a crowd. 0:00
Op-ed
By Merilee Dannemann New Mexico voters in many districts will find that voting this November is a little simpler than they expected. Legislators are making one decision easy for about half of New Mexico voters. In our House of Representatives, there are currently 42 Democrats and 26 Republicans. Slightly more
Community News
By Doris Francis, JCCNNM Cemetery Committee chair 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Jewish Cemetery in Santa Fe. Under the leadership of the Jewish Community Council of Northern New Mexico (JCCNNM), our community will be commemorating this significant occasion at our annual Day or Remembrance. Below is a brief
Arts Feature
By Judith Fein Photos by Paul Ross I was sitting at a recent event sponsored by the Wagner Society of Santa Fe. It was about the Santa Fe Opera’s American premiere of Lili Elbe, the true story of one of the first trans women ever to undergo gender-affirming
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By Martin Finston Shabbat Sparks is a series at Congregation B’nai Israel that sparks up Sabbath services three times a year with contemporary and relevant cultural programming. All are welcome to attend for lite bites, the service and presentation, and dessert. Supported by the Lew & Abby Harris Fund.
Community News
Surprise and delight seem to have been the common reactions among Jewish non-profit leaders upon hearing they would share the proceeds from the sale of the David Specter Shalom House.
Community News
As students prepare to become B’nai Mitzvah, they're encouraged to choose a project that carries meaning, purpose and value. This year, one project struck a different chord.
Op-ed
For Rio Rancho’s municipal election in 2024, voter turnout was 7.08%. That is, at least in part, due to its former mayor, Gregg Hull, who is now the Republican nominee for governor of New Mexico.
Community News
By Misha Sauceda Mondays and Thursday mornings are my favorite days of the week. Let’s face it: after morning minyan in the chapel at Congregation B’nai Israel, there is breakfast. And of course, breakfast always includes lox. Like any good Jewish girl, I know this is the breakfast
Newsletter
Corrected: Lili Elbe is the name of the Santa Fe Opera. Also included, talk at Congregation Albert this Sunday, see in Events below. Articles are now posted on the NM Jewish Journal website at www.nmjewishjournal.com as they come in. This newsletter, delivered to subscribers, serves as a periodic
Profile
By Dianne R. Layden, Ph.D. Dianne Layden’s next RBG presentation is on October 27, 2026 at Oasis Lifelong Learning, 3301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 12:30 PM, $15, https://albuquerque.oasisnet.org/ 505-884-4529 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a presence in New