Fun Outings

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Releases 2024-25 Polar Express Train Ride Schedule Nov. 22 Through Jan. 4

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D&SNGRR News:

DURANGO, Colo. – The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) announces  the return of The Polar Express™ Train Ride for the 2024 holiday season.

The festive journey begins Friday, Nov. 22, and runs most days through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

This beloved experience brings to life the holiday classic, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, through an immersive, theatrical re-creation. Families board the historic steam train, painted like the one from the book and movie, and beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Departing from the downtown Read More

Santa Fe County Announces Gravel Adventure Field Guide

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Santa Fe County News:

SANTA FE — For outdoor adventurers heading to Santa Fe County, planning is now made even easier with the launch of the Santa Fe County Gravel Adventure Field Guide—a booklet highlighting gravel bike trails in the area, as well as a variety of attractions, history and information about surrounding communities.

The pocket-sized booklet features a wealth of information about the land, culture, and traditions of Santa Fe County, along with in-depth information on trails. Cyclists can utilize an interactive GPS navigation function while on trails, as well as access route Read More

New Mexico State Fair: 2024 Food Competitions Winners

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New Mexico State Fair News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Fair, renowned for its celebration of the state’s rich agricultural heritage and culinary creativity, has announced the winners of this year’s highly anticipated Unique Foods and Beef Jerky competitions.

These competitions showcased the finest and most innovative food creations from across the state, highlighting New Mexico’s distinct flavors and culinary prowess.

Unique Foods Competition

The Unique Foods Competition lived up to its name, drawing entries that pushed the boundaries of creativity and taste. The Unique Foods Read More

Family Strengths Network To Host Annual Lucky Ducky Day Fundraiser Saturday Sept. 28

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FSN News:

Family Strengths Network (FSN) and title sponsor N3B Los Alamos invite the community to attend FSN’s primary annual fundraiser, Lucky Ducky Day (LDD) on Sept. 28.

LDD will include carnival games, a silent auction and raffle, rubber duck races, face painting, a photo booth, craft and more. Last year, nearly 500 people attended LDD.

Admission is $10/person. Proceeds will go toward supporting FSN’s mission and work in the community. This year, there is the option to pre-register HERE. By pre-registering, participants can skip the long line and all in their party will receive a souvenir Read More

The Horse Shelter Invites Community To Open House

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The Horse Shelter News:

  • Fun, Education, Prizes, Food, and 98 horses at The Horse Shelter

SANTA FE — Get ready for “an unforgettable day filled with fun, education and the  world of horses” at The Horse Shelter’s 4th Annual Open House, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 28 at the ranch in Cerrillos.

This celebration is for families and friends and includes a day filled with horses as the shelter showcases its mission to rescue and care for abused, abandoned and neglected horses in New Mexico. This will be an interactive experience with tours of the ranch and demonstrations. Learn how the team rehabilitate and Read More

Northern New Mexico College Hosts Community Fiesta To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage ‘Shaping The Future Together’

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has announced a vibrant Community Fiesta Celebration of Hispanic culture during the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024.

Sept. 16-19, the campus will host a series of events honoring the rich traditions, history and contributions of the Hispanic community in Northern New Mexico. A week of campus festivities that showcase the region’s unique Hispanic heritage will culminate in a Community Fiesta 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept.  19.

All community members are invited to join in the Fiesta’s celebratory festivities as Northern Read More

Posts From The Road: Silverton, Colorado

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Silverton: A view of Silverton, Colo. seen from a viewpoint on Highway 550, the Million Dollar Highway, which passes through the southern end of Silverton. The town sits at 9,313 feet elevation and is surrounded by high peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Greene Street: Greene Street is the main street in Silverton, Colo. as it stretches the entire length of town. Greene Street is also one of the only paved streets in town as most streets are dirt and gravel. The colorful exterior paint of the old mining era buildings create a colorful street scene. Photo by Gary Read More

New Mexico State Fair Is In Full Swing And Convenient Transportation Options Are Available For Fairgoers

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STATE FAIR News:

The New Mexico State Fair is in full swing, and to ensure everyone has a smooth and enjoyable experience, several convenient transportation options are available to transport attendees to the fairgrounds easily and safely.

Park and Ride

  • Park and ride services are available to the State Fair from Coronado Center on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the Fair. Park and ride provides expedited entry straight onto the grounds with security screenings taking place prior to boarding.
  • On Saturdays, park and ride will run from Coronado Center to the State Fair 2-9 p.m. and from the State
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Community Invited To Participate In Free American Smooth Foxtrot Dancing And Lessons Starting Monday Sept. 9

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COMMUNITY News:

Every Monday (except County holidays) from 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. It is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo. Every month we focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in September is American Smooth Foxtrot.

Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor.  The dance is similar in its look to waltz, although the rhythm is in a 4/4 time signature instead of 3/4. From the late 1910s through the 1940s, Read More