Fun Outings

Española To Host & Sponsor 2024 Electric Light Parade

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A float in the 2023 Electric Light Parade. Courtesy photo

City of Española News:

ESPAÑOLA – The City of Española is proud to announce that it will be the official host and sponsoring entity of the 2024 Española Annual Electric Light Parade. The much-anticipated event is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Plaza de Española, promising an exciting new arrangement of activities and events for the community and visitors alike.

It takes over operations for the annual Española event which has been coordinated since its inception in 1996 by the Downtown Action Team of Española, formerly Read More

Opening Reception For Bead Images By Ann Greene Sept. 21

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ART News:

The community is invoted to attend the one person show of more than 30 pieces of beadwork by local artist Ann Greene on display in the cafeteria/deli area at the Los Alamos Co-Op Market.

Greene’s artwork will be on display through the end of October.

An Opening Reception to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments is 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 outside on the Co-Op Market Portico at 95 Entrada Drive. Read More

When Quilts Become Art – ‘Telephone Tag’ And ‘Personality Plus’ Opens Sept. 26 In Step Up Gallery

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STEP UP GALLERY News:

The new combined exhibit on its way to Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library is loaded with personality and colorful messages. Personality Plus and Telephone Tag are the two latest offerings from the regional group Studio Art Quilt Associates, known as SAQA.

Artists from all over New Mexico and beyond are represented by the Albuquerque-based association. Their exhibit runs Sept. 26 through Nov. 7. The public is invited to the opening reception 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. The talk will be videotaped and available for viewing on Step Up Read More

New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sale Sets Record

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State Fair News:

ALBUQUERQUE – FFA and 4-H youth from across the state gathered together Friday, Sept. 13 for the prestigious New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Sale.

This event is the culmination of considerable time and effort spent breeding, raising, grooming and preparing their animals for the Fair. That hard work paid off, as the Junior Livestock Sale set a New Mexico State Fair record with $743,945 in sales. This number represents a 4.7% increase in sales over the previous record of $710,000, set at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair.

“These kids work incredibly hard caring and nurturing Read More

Jemez Historic Site: Horno Corn Roasting Demos Sept. 22

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Staff will offer a demonstration on how to roast corn in an adobe horno or oven during Funday at Gisewa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS

Jemez Historic Site News:

Jemez Historic Site offers an engaging day during Funday at Gisewa with a variety of activities and demonstrations, including a corn roast in the adobe horno 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.

Visitors can explore the ways of Pueblo life through cooking, art demonstrations, dances and much more at Jemez Historic Site.

Staff will offer a demonstration on how to roast corn in the adobe horno or oven. The Read More

Cultural Celebrations, Classic Car Shows And More Highlight Final Weekend Of New Mexico State Fair

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NMSF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — There’s still plenty of time to come out to the New Mexico State Fair where New Mexicans will find plenty to celebrate during the Fair’s closing weekend.

Here’s a look at what’s to come:

  • Car Shows: There are still two more car shows coming up at the State Fair. On Saturday, head to Main Street to check out the Hot Rods, Custom Cars and Classic Mustangs before Sunday’s Classic Car, Truck and Corvair show. 
  • Hispanic Heritage Celebration: On Sunday, Sept. 15, the New Mexico State Fair and Hispanic Heritage Committee are kicking off Hispanic Heritage Celebrations. Head over to
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Journeys In Stone: Three Rock Star Master Sculptors, One Taos Weekend

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Courtesy/© Wendy McEahern

ART News:

SANTA FE — For one unforgettable weekend, Sept. 27-29, at the studio of Candyce Garrett, Taos will become the epicenter of sculptural brilliance. From Garrett’s monumental granite forms to Cliff Fragua’s culturally resonant pieces and Randolph’s elegant, contemporary sculptures, each is a “rock star” master in their own right and, between them, they have 150 years of experience in turning stone into art.

This once-in-a-lifetime group show offers art enthusiasts and collectors an unparalleled opportunity to view a diverse selection of extraordinary Read More

‘Beyond The Threshold’ At Step Up Gallery Closes Sept. 18

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‘Dragonfly Between’ by Linda Storm. Courtesy/SUG

‘The Code to the Hill’ by Sandra Duran Wilson. Courtesy/SUG

STEP UP GALLERY News:

Wednesday, Sept. 18, is the last day of the Step Up Gallery’s latest exhibit featuring paintings by Linda Storm and paintings and sculpture by Sandra Duran Wilson. The bright and exciting exhibit of more than 100 pieces of art brought many local and regional visitors to the gallery over the last month.

Storm and Duran Wilson met professionally years ago in Santa Fe. Their creative conversations encompassed wide-ranging topics, from reality to the depths of imagination Read More

State Fair Adds Floor Tickets For Sold Out Turner Concert

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STATE FAIR News:

With Josh Turner’s show sold out, state fair officials announced today that they’re releasing additional tickets for the Josh Turner concert. By opening floor space for the Sept. 14 concert, hundreds more fairgoers can experience an incredible performance by the country music superstar.

“Considering Josh Turner’s show has essentially sold out, we didn’t want anyone to miss out on what promises to be an outstanding show,” General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Because of that, we have decided to open floor seats for an unforgettable night at the New Mexico State Fair!”

Due to Read More

100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos To Host Sept. 19 Event

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COMMUNITY News:

100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos, a group of men dedicated to providing immediate and meaningful financial support to local organizations, will be holding its next quarterly event 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the SALA Event Center.

Organized like a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits, the event is only 90 minutes long and in that time the group votes on one of three organizations to support based on short presentations by each. Each group member then writes a check for $100 directly to the winning organization. Through prior events, 100 Men Who Care has collected more than $15,000 for Read More