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Animal Hotline:
A nonprofit community service for lost and found pets.
867-6135. P. O. Box 812, Placitas, NM 87043
E-mail: placitasrealty@earthlink.net
Citizens for Safe Pipelines:
A nonprofit created to protect the environment, properties, and the
public from the release of hazardous liquid and natural gas.
safepiplines@worldnet.att.net, 867-0778, P. O. Box 124, Placitas, NM 87043
Friends of Placitas, Inc.:
A community group with interests in supporting the Placitas community and
protecting the water and ecosystem quality of the area. Monthly meetings at the Placitas Community Center, 7 p.m. wessely@scisco.com. 867-3889, P.O. Box 490, Placitas, NM 87043
Jardineros de Placitas:
A community-involved organization with subgroups interested in bridge,
herbs, stitchery, art, and books. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. Contact Judith Austin, newmexjaa@aol.com
Las Placitas Association:
A community organization working to preserve the rural quality of life in
Placitas and restore the riparian habitat of Las Huertas Creek. It sponsors the annual Flowering Desert Garden Tour in June, a Star Gazing Party, and group hikes throughout the year. www.lasplacitas.org, P. O. Box 888, Placitas, NM 87043
New Mexico State Engineer's Office:
Want information on applications to appropriate and transfer water rights, well information, or the groundwater storage and recovery regulations - go to www.ose.state.nm.us.
Optimist Club de Sandoval:
A community organization encouraging youth activities and promoting
involvement in civic affairs. Monthly meetings on the first and third Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Placitas Mission de San Antonio Community Center. RNHteacher@aol.com, 771-2337
Placitas Animal Rescue:
Rescuing injured, lost, or abandoned animals in Sandoval County. Also
providing a spay and neuter service with free pet pickup and delivery. 867-0004, P. O. Box 724, Placitas, NM 87043
Placitas Chamber of Commerce:
An organization promoting the Placitas business community and organizing the Placitas Home Tour.
www.placitaschamber.com, 867-3011, 46 Sandia Lane, Placitas, NM 87043
Placitas-Info.com A great place to start for information and resources in Placitas as well as a good community resource for Placitas residents.
Placitas Library
This site details the future Placitas Library's goals and needs. If you would like
to learn more, volunteer your services or provides needed items, visit www.PlacitasLibrary.com
Placitas Recycling Center:
Offers recycling services to the community on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays
of each month. Hwy. 165, across from Comcast Cable Company near I-25. www.PlacitasRecycling.com, 867-3077
Placitas Community Center:
Activities for seniors and community members. Lunch served weekdays. Menu
and activities calendar in the Signpost online. 867-1396.
Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade:
Volunteers from the community act as first responders to local
emergencies. Training and certification classes offered. 867-5080. http://placitasfireandrescue.com
Sandoval County Historical Society:
A community organization promoting the preservation of the
history of Sandoval County. Monthly meetings at the DeLavy House in Bernalillo. 867-5351 or 867-5857
Sandoval Signpost:
A local independent monthly newspaper serving Placitas, Bernalillo, Algodones, northern Rio Rancho, Santa Ana Pueblo and Sandia Pueblo. Contact 867-3810, fax 867-3870, PO Box 889, Placitas, NM 98043. The Signpost is on line at www.sandovalsignpost.com
Watermelon Mountain Ranch:
Fostering the animal-human bond and offering foster homes and adoptions for displaced dogs and cats.
771-0140 extension 2
W.H.O.A. (Wild Horse Observers Assn.):
Dedicated to preserving the existence of Placitas' wild horses and acting as a community service advocate for residents who may have questions about or problems with the wandering horses. Call 867-5228 or 771-3359 for more information.
Wildlife Rescue:
Mission is to rehabilitate and release juvenile to adult birds (protected and unprotected including raptors) and educate children in the classroom and Nature Center. Mammals are taken to nearby rehabilitation center that specializes in mammals. Call Linda at 867-8317.
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