Sandy Johnson: 1947-2026

We are sad to announce the untimely death of Sandra Johnson. Longtime Las Placitas Association president, founder and benefactor of Placitas Wild, member of Placitas Community Library art committee,  skilled metalsmith and member of Wild Hearts Gallery. Sandy was our friend and our inspiration. No services are planned but there will be a fundraiser in her honor for Placitas Wild.

Silver was her favorite metal; amazingly mailable and able to be coaxed into lovely designs with the cut of a saw, the tap of a hammer or the kiss of a flame. The fabricated pendants usually featured stone that "talked to her" and she often used gemstone beads to complete her fabricated pieces in combinations that compliment and enhance the overall design.