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Visit New Mexico for a great adventure! Welcome to the great state of New Mexico. As a visitor, you have the opportunity to retrace the steps of some of this country’s greatest explorers. You’ll also have the opportunity to make your own discoveries and to have your very own adventures. For a true sense of adventure, travel off of the major interstates. Enjoy New Mexico’s incredible beauty along its 26 Scenic Byways, which are featured in the pullout map in this guide. Rediscover ancient paths of Ancestral Pueblo people in northwestern New Mexico. Follow El Camino Real—the historic route that led Spanish colonists from modern-day Mexico into the state. Roll down the top of your convertible and cruise along old Route 66. Travel the same path as the hearty individuals who ventured West along the Old Santa Fe Trail. The Land of Enchantment also has a long history of bringing travelers West via the train. Today, the sleek, modern New Mexico Rail Runner Express allows you to travel in comfort from as far south as Belén through vibrant downtown Albuquerque to the state’s capital city, Santa Fe. Besides ancient historic sites, the state offers a full range of services for travelers from quaint roadside inns to luxury hotels. Sample red and green chile at our cozy cafes or savor a six-course

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meal prepared by celebrity chefs at our top-rated restaurants. Visit the homelands of the state’s 22 Indian tribes—19 Pueblo communities, two Apache Reservations and the Navajo Nation. While you can see ancient villages, you can also experience first-rate amenities such as golf courses, restaurants and luxury resorts. When you pack for your trip to New Mexico, leave your troubles behind and come with a sense of adventure. Whether you choose to go hot-air ballooning or just decide to savor our incredible sunsets, be prepared for a wonderful adventure. We’ll make sure you have a great time.

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Contents WELCOME . . . . . . 3

Governor’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Visitor Information Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 In-state Mileage Chart and City Elevations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 National Mileage Map/Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TOP EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Gathering of Nations, Albuquerque April 23-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tour of the Gila, Silver City April 29-May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe May 23-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Roswell UFO Festival July 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Traditional & Contemporary Spanish Market, Santa Fe July 25-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Aug. 12-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Great American Duck Race, Deming Aug. 21-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Santa Fe Indian Market Aug. 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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All American Futurity, Ruidoso Aug. 29-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hatch Chile Festival Sept. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fiesta de Santa Fe Sept. 10-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque Sept. 11-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Whole Enchilada Fiesta, Las Cruces Sept. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Christmas on the Pecos, Carlsbad Nov. 26-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mark Your Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

the regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Central Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwest Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Central Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northeast Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwest Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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scenic drives . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Central Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Northwest Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

North Central Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northeast Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwest Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scenic Byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO . . . . 46

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fauna and Flora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 New Mexico Facts Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Native New Mexico . . . . . 55 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Etiquette on Tribal Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Acoma. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Pojoaque. . . . . . . . 64 Cochiti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sandia. . . . . . . . . . . 65 Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 San Felipe. . . . . . . . 66 Jemez. . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 San Ildefonso. . . . . 66 Jicarilla Apache . . . . 59 Santa Ana. . . . . . . . 67 Laguna. . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Santa Clara. . . . . . . 68 Mescalero Apache. 61 Santo Domingo. . 68 Nambe. . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Taos. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Navajo. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Tesuque. . . . . . . . . 69 Ohkay Owingeh . . . 63 Zia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Picuris. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Zuni. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 www.newmexico.org

Culture/Attractions . . . 71 New Mexico State Museums . . . . . . . . . . . 71 State Monuments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 More Museums and Cultural Centers . . . 75 Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

OUTDOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Public Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Aviation & Sport Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 State Parks Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Ballooning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Bird Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Camping & Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Dude Ranches & Horseback Riding . . . . . 85 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Geocaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Golfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Motorcycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Off Roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rockhounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 www.newmexico.org

Scuba Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Handicap Ski Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 N.M. Ski Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Soaring & Hang Gliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Train Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

travel tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Special Needs Travelers Disabled Travelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Senior Travelers & Retirees . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Kid Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 International Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 City Temperatures Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

COMMUNITIES . 94

Chambers of Commerce/Convention and Visitor Bureaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

City LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 An alphabetical and color-coded guide to New Mexico’s communities, with a listing of notable events to help you plan your visit.

HIGHLIGHTS Wine Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 UFO Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 154 Fiber Arts Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Above: Sangre de Cristo range north of Taos at sunset. Photo by Terry Thompson. Cover: The majestic Cerro Pedernal—made famous in Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings—as seen from the roadside picnic area along the highway near Ghost Ranch. Cochití Reservoir/Lake can be seen in the foreground. Photo by Charles Mann.

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Emergency Numbers/Driving Conditions HELP FOR STRANDED MOTORISTS: The N.M. Department of Public Safety (State Police) offers assistance to stranded motorists and those encountering other problems on the road. Accidents and road emergencies can be reported to the following district and subdistrict offices.

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GENERAL CALLS: (505) 827-8000

Emergency: Call 911. Road conditions: Call 511. To check road conditions online: www.nmshtd.state.nm.us. For a map of closed roads: http://nmroads.com/ For the latest weather: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/

CENTRAL REGION Albuquerque (505) 841-9256 Cuba (575) 289-3443 Edgewood (505) 281-0724 Los Lunas (505) 841-5286 NORTHWEST REGION Aztec (505) 325-7547 Farmington (505) 325-7547 Gallup (505) 863-9353 Grants (505) 287-4377

NORTHEAST REGION Las Vegas (505) 425-6771 Ratón (575) 445-5571 Santa Rosa (575) 472-3388, 472-5211 Springer (505) 425-6771 Tucumcari (575) 461-3300 SOUTHEAST REGION Alamogordo (575) 437-1313 Artesia (575) 748-9718 Carlsbad (575) 885-3138 Clovis (575) 762-1305 Hobbs (575) 392-5580 Roswell (575) 622-7200 Ruidoso (575) 437-1313 SOUTHWEST REGION Deming (575) 546-8548 Las Cruces (575) 524-6111 Lordsburg (575) 542-9563 Quemado (575) 773-4501 Silver City (575) 388-3977 Socorro (575) 835-0741 Truth or Consequences (575) 894-7118

NORTH CENTRAL REGION Chama (505) 756-2343 Española (505) 753-2277 Santa Fe (505) 827-9300 Taos (505) 758-8878

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We divided the state into six major regions, each easily identifiable by color headings that are used in the community listings. Please refer to the table of contents or the index to locate information quickly and easily. Most of the material in this guide was gathered nearly a year in advance to accommodate our press deadline. We highly recommend that you call ahead or check specifics online where available to verify events and specific destination information. For further travel information or more copies of the 2009 New Mexico Vacation Guide, call the state Tourism Department at (800) SEE-NEW-MEX (733-6396), (505) 827-7400, or write 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501. E-mail: enchantment@newmexico.org www.newmexico.org

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Visitor Information Centers (VIC) are indicated on this map. For more detailed map information see the pullout map facing Page 24.

Cities by Region Central

Abo Albuquerque Belén Bernalillo Budaghers Corrales Cuba Edgewood Jemez Springs Los Lunas Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Manzano Moriarty Mountainair Placitas Ponderosa Rio Rancho Tomé

Northwest

Aztec Bloomfield Crownpoint Farmington Fort Wingate Gallup Grants Milan Ramah Shiprock Thoreau

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North Central

Abiquiú Angel Fire Cerrillos Chama Chimayó Dixon Elizabethtown Española Galisteo Los Alamos Madrid Ojo Caliente Peñasco Questa Red River Santa Fe Sipapu Taos Ranchos de Taos Village of Taos Ski Valley Tierra Amarilla Truchas

Northeast

Capulín Cimarrón Clayton Des Moines Eagle Nest Las Vegas Logan Maxwell Mora Pecos Raton Roy Santa Rosa Springer Tucumcari Wagon Mound

Southeast

Alamogordo Alto Artesia Capitán Carlsbad Carrizozo Cloudcroft Clovis Dexter Eunice Fort Sumner Hobbs Jal Lincoln Loving Lovington Melrose Portales Roswell Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Tatum Tularosa White’s City White Oaks

Southwest

Anthony Bernardo Chloride Columbus Datil Deming Elephant Butte Glenwood Hatch Hillsboro Kelly Las Cruces Lordsburg Magdalena Mesilla Pie Town Quemado Reserve Rodeo Santa Teresa Silver City Socorro Sunland Park Truth or Consequences www.newmexico.org

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Visitor Information Centers On the road and not sure where to go? Stop at one of the statewide New Mexico Visitor Information Centers (VIC) located in the various tourism regions for some direction. (See map on Page 12.)

Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary: Michael Cerletti Deputy Secretary: Jennifer Hoffman Deputy Secretary: Craig Swagerty Assistant Secretary: Sharon Maloof Publisher: Ethel Hess Editor: Emily Drabanski Copy Editor: Penny Landay Writers: Sharon Rapelje, Ashley M. Biggers Research: Terry Tiedeman, Sharon Rapelje Design: Fabian West, Vint Miller Photo Editors: Barbara Diener, Vint Miller Production: Melanie Lucero, Linda J. Sanchez, Jim Wood Regional Maps: Darlene McElroy Tourism Department Distribution: Toby Martinez Warehouse: Miguel Lujan, Mona Archuleta Advertising Director: Wendy Abeyta Advertising Accounts Manager: Denise Lente Advertising Representatives: Santa Fe/Las Vegas, West Albuquerque, Northwestern New Mexico: Kristen Warner, (866) 989-4448, (505) 989-4448, fax: (505) 988-5201 E-mail: adsnmm@aol.com East Albuquerque, Ruidoso/Las Cruces, Southern New Mexico: Lori Barrett, (866) 639-6392, fax: (888) 453-1540; (505) 385-8056, fax: (505) 213-0213 E-mail: lori@lakotanm.com Northeast/North Central New Mexico: Dawn Redpath, (575) 737-0675, fax: (575) 758-9503 E-mail: newmexicomag@taosnet.com The 2009 New Mexico Vacation Guide is copyrighted in its entirety and is published by New Mexico Magazine for the New Mexico Tourism Department. Permission must be obtained from the editor to reproduce any material from the issue. SUBSCRIPTIONS: (800) 898-6639 BOOK AND GIFT ORDERS: (800) 711-9525 New Mexico Magazine, Lew Wallace Building, 495 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501. (505) 827-7447. www.nmmagazine.com

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VISITOR CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR Norma Waring, NMVIC Program Director The Lamy Building 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501 (505) 827-7400 norma.waring@state.nm.us

southwest (Region 2) Lordsburg Visitor Information Center I-10, Exit 20 Rest Area 191 Stagecoach Rd., Lordsburg, 88045 (575) 542-8149, fax: (575) 542-8184 lordsburg.vic@state.nm.us

NORTH REGION coordinator Jonni Valdez-Silva Raton Visitor Information Center (575) 445-2761 Jonni.Valdez-Silva@state.nm.us

southeast (Region 3) Texico Visitor Information Center #336 U.S. 60/70/84 Texico, 88135 (575) 482-3321, fax: (575) 482-3475 texico.vic@state.nm.us

CENTRAL REGION coordinator Joe Guthrie Santa Fe Visitor Information Center (505) 827-7336 Joe.Guthrie@state.nm.us SOUTH REGION coordinator Janice Hamilton Texico Visitor Information Center (575) 482-3321 Janice.Hamilton@state.nm.us TOURISM DEPARTMENT DISTRIBUTION Toby Martinez, Fulfillment Program Manager/Events Coordinator 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501 (505) 827-7400 or (800) 545-2070 TobyD.Martinez@state.nm.us NORTHWEST (Region 1) Gallup Visitor Information Center I-40, Exit 3, P.O. Box 816, Gallup, 87305 (505) 722-4440, (505) 722-4448 gallup.vic@state.nm.us southwest (Region 2) Anthony Visitor Information Center I-10, North Mile Marker 164 Rest Area P.O. Box 1270, Anthony, 88021 (575) 882-2419, fax: (575) 882-4649 anthony.vic@state.nm.us

NORTHEAST (Region 4) Glenrio Visitor Information Center I-40, first exit (westbound) 37315-C, Glenrio, 88434 (575) 576-2424, fax: (575) 576-2314 glenrio.vic@state.nm.us NORTHEAST (Region 4) Raton Visitor Information Center I-25, Exit 451, 1 mile west 100 Clayton Rd., Raton, 87740 (575) 445-2761, fax: (575) 445-3680 raton.vic@state.nm.us NORTH CENTRAL (Region 5) Chama Visitor Information Center U.S. 17 # 2372, P.O. Box 697, Chama, 87520 (575) 756-2235, fax: (575) 756-2362 chama.vic@state.nm.us NORTH CENTRAL (Region 5) La Bajada Visitor Information Center I-25, 17 miles south of Santa Fe 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87508 (505) 424-0823, fax: (505) 424-0823 labajada.vic@state.nm.us NORTH CENTRAL (Region 5) Santa Fe Visitor Information Center The Lamy Building 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501 (505) 827-7336, fax: (505) 827-7402 santafe.vic@state.nm.us

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City Elevations, In-State Mileages

For more information about The Land of Enchantment log on to the Tourism Department’s Web site:

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Distances To Albuquerque

CITY

MILES

Atlanta

1,404

2,246

Boston

2,220

3,552

Chicago

1127

1814

Cincinnati

1,377

2,203

Dallas/Fort Worth

644

1,030

Denver

437

699

El Paso

266

425

Houston

853

1,364

Kansas City

777

1,243

Las Vegas

586

937

Los Angeles

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1,297

Miami

1,970

3,152

Minneapolis/St. Paul

1,219

1,950

New York

1,997

3,195

Oklahoma City

542

867

Phoenix

458

732

St. Louis

1,042

1,667

Salt Lake City

604

966

San Francisco

1,109

1,774

Seattle

1,453

2,324

Tucson

432

691

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NEW MEXICO ACCOMMODATIONS DIRECTORY FOR YOUR BEST LODGING VALUE VISIT THE NEW MEXICO LODGING WEBSITE AT WWW.NMLODGING.ORG ALAMOGORDO COMFORT INN & SUITES – (575) 434-4200; Fax (575) 437-8872. 1020 S. White Sands Blvd., 88310. Exterior corridors, two floors. Silver Award Winner. AAA 3diamond property.

ALBUQUERQUE (And Surrounding Area) EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL & SPA – (800) EMBASSY; (505) 245-7100. 1000 Woodward Pl. NE, 87102. Relaxation awaits. 261 spacious 2-rm suites, 30,000sq ft meeting space, fitness ctr., indoor pool, full service Spa Botanica, compl. cooked to order breakfast, nightly managers reception. WWW.EMBASSYSUITESALBUQUERQUE.COM HILTON ALBUQUERQUE – (505) 884-2500. 1901 University Blvd NE, 87102. Easy on/off access to I-40. Newly renovated, exclusive Rancher’s Club Restaurant, near UNM and New Mexico Medical Center. HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE AT OLD TOWN – (800) 237-2133; (505) 843-6300. 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 87104. Nestled in the heart of the historic Old Town Plaza and museum district. WWW.HHANDR.COM/HOTELABQ HYATT REGENCY – (800) 233-1234; (505) 842-1234. 330 Tijeras NW, 87102. Located in the heart of downtown, convention center, Old Town, museums and major transportation centers. HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA – (800) 55HYATT. 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, 87004. Luxury pueblo golf and spa resort on the Santa Ana Pueblo near Santa Fe & Albuquerque. LA QUINTA SUITES MIDTOWN – (505) 761-5600. 2001 Menaul Blvd. NE, 87017. All-suites property, indoor pool, hot tub, meeting facilities and full bkfst. Pet friendly. WWW.LQ.COM MARRIOTT ALBUQUERQUE – (800) 228-9290. 2101 Louisiana NE, 87110. Newly renovated located directly off I-40 across from the new Uptown ABQ. Close to shopping, restaurants with easy access. MARRIOTT PYRAMID NORTH – (800) 262-2043; FAX (505) 822-8115. 5151 San Francisco Road NE, 87109. Luxurious Aztec pyramid styled hotel offering Santa Fe/ Southwestern atmosphere and superior service. NATIVO LODGE – (888) 628-4861; (505) 798-4300. 6000 Pan American Fwy. NE, 87109. Conveniently located off I-25 and near Balloon Fiesta Park, shopping, dining and entertainment. WWW.HHANDR.COM/NATIVO PLAZA INN – (800) 237-1307; (505) 243-5693. 900 Medical Arts Ave. NE, 87102. Located near the heart of downtown, newly renovated, close to convention ctr., all medical centers, I-25 & I-40. WWW.PLAZAINNABQ.COM RADISSON RESORT & WATERPARK – (505) 888-3311. 2500 Carlisle Blvd. NE, 87110. Albuquerque’s newest “fun” resort. One of the biggest indoor water parks in the country merging business with family pleasure. Conveniently located off of I-40. Amenities galore.

CEDARCREST ELAINE’S A BED & BREAKFAST – (800) 821-3092; (505) 281-2467. 72 Snowline, 87008. Picturesque log and stone B&B Inn nestled on four acres adjoining the national forest of the Sandia Mountains. WWW.ELAINESBNB.COM

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CLOUDCROFT RESORT & SPA – (800) 395-6343; Fax (575) 682-2715. #1 Corona Place, 88317. Historic Inn with fine accommodations, elegant dining, massage, shopping and challenging golf. WWW.THELODGERESORT.COM THE L ODGE

CLOVIS BEST WESTERN CLOVIS INN & SUITES – (800) 535-3440; (575) 762-5600. 2912 Mabry Dr., 88101. Exterior corridors, two floors; Completely remodeled in 2005. AAA 3-diamond property. COMFORT INN & SUITES – (877) 762-4536; Fax (575) 762-2763. 201 Schepps Blvd., 88101. Brand new Inn with suites offering the latest in conveniences and accommodations.

ELEPHANT BUTTE ELEPHANT BUTTE INN AND SPA – (575) 744-5431. 401 Hwy. 195, 87935. An ideal location with ever changing views of Elephant Butte Lake and surrounding desert. Full-service Rest. and nearby championship golf course.

GARRETT’S DESERT INN – (505) 982-1851. 311 Old Santa Fe Trail, 87501. Located in beautiful downtown Santa Fe offering affordable Santa Fe charm, resting on the legendary Old Santa Fe Trail. WWW.GARRETTSDESERTINN.COM HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON -SANTA FE NORTH – (505) 455-9100; FAX (505) 455-9111. 10 Buffalo Thunder Trail, 87506. 81 suites; 2 executive suites, equipped with kitchens, comp. breakfast/dinner (M-Th). Near Towa golf course, Santa Fe Opera and casinos. WWW.SANTAFENORTH.HOMEWOODSUITES.COM HOTEL PLAZA REAL – (877) 901-ROOM; (505) 988-4300. 125 Washington Ave, 87501. Steps away from Historic Plaza; across the street from New Mexico History Museum. WWW.HHANDR.COM/PLAZAREAL HOTEL SANTA FE – (800) 825-9876; (505) 982-1200. 1501 Paseo de Peralta, 87501. Totally luxurious lodging and on-site spa, located 1 blk. from historic Guadalupe district; just a 7 min. walk from downtown Santa Fe

THE INN AND SPA AT L ORETTO – (800) 727-5531; (505) 984-7962. 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, 87501. A full service INN AT THE DELTA – (800) 995-8599; (505) 753-9466. luxury boutique hotel infused with the art and soul of 243 N. Paseo de Onate, 87532. 10 luxury suites, each a Santa Fe. Built at the end of the Santa Fe Trail and Spanish Colonial classic; centrally located between located just one block from historic Santa Fe Plaza and Sana Fe and Taos. WWW.INNATTHEDELTA.BIZ Palace of the Governors. WWW.INNATLORETTO.COM

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LAS CRUCES HOTEL ENCANTO DE LAS CRUCES – (866) 383-0443; (575) 522-4300. 705 South Telshor Blvd., 88011. A grand Spanish colonial style hotel only minutes from Historic Old Mesilla and NM State University. WWW.HHANDR.COM/ENCANTO

LOS ALAMOS HAMPTON INN & SUITES – (505) 672-3838. 124 State Hwy. 4, 87544. Spacious rooms with deluxe amenities, extensive complimentary breakfast, exercise facility, free hi-speed Internet.

SANTA FE (And Surrounding Area) BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT AND CASINO – (505) 4555555. 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, 87506. Situated on the Pojoaque Pueblo at the base of the Sangre de Cristo & Jemez Mountains. Just 10 miles from Santa Fe. World Class Golf, holistic spa, children’s activities and nearby skiing. WWW.BUFFALOTHUNDERRESORT.COM CAPITOL CASA – (866) 989-4448; (505) 989-4448. 513 Webber Street, 87505. Santa Fe near downtown Plaza. Walk everywhere! Historic home accommodates up to twelve. WWW.CAPITOLCASA.COM COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT – (800) 777-3347; (505) 4732800. 3347 Cerrillos Rd, 87507. Full service premier property with restaurant, lounge, pool & fitness center. EL REY INN – (800) 521-1349; (505) 982-1931. 1862 Cerrillos Road, 87505. Lovely garden property blending true southwestern traditions with comfort and value. WWW.ELREYINNSANTAFE.COM ENCANTADO RESORT – (877) 262-4666; (505) 988-9955. 198 State Road 592, 87506. An Auberge resort just minutes from Santa Fe. A stunning luxury hotel with Santa Fe style offering the serenity and majestic energies that New Mexico is renowned. WWW.ENCANTADORESORT.COM

INN OF THE GOVERNORS – (800) 243-4534; (505) 9824333. 101 W. Alameda, 87501. A hospitality leader providing world-class service, a beautiful downtown location, complimentary breakfast and social hour. WWW.INNOFTHEGOVERNORS.COM LA FONDA – (800) 523-5002; (505) 982-5511. 100 E. San Francisco St., 87501. Historic hotel just steps away from museums, galleries, historic churches and the Plaza. Dining room; pool; spa; live entertainment; retail shops – a true gathering place. WWW.LAFONDASANTAFE.COM THE LODGE AT SANTA F E – (888) LODGESF; (505) 9925800. 750 North St. Francis Dr., 87501.Convenient access to the ultimate in world-class art, shopping, dinning & entertainment. WWW.HHANDR.COM/LODGESF

SANTA FE SAGE INN – (505) 982-5952. 725 Cerrillos Road, 87505. The savvy choice for affordable downtown lodging. At the entrance of Santa Fe Plaza, minutes away from Museum Hill, Guadalupe and Canyon Road shopping. WWW.SANTAFESAGEINN.COM

TAOS EL MONTE SAGRADO LIVING RESORT– (800) 828-8267; (575) 758-3502. 317 Kit Carson Road, 87571. Offering a secluded sanctuary with exquisite accommodations inspired by Native American and global culture. AAA Four Diamond award winning restaurant. WWW.ELMONTESAGRADO.COM HOTEL LA FONDA DE TAOS – (800) 833-2211; (575) 7582211. 108 South Plaza, 87571. The only hotel on the Plaza! Our rooms provide the best in deluxe accommodations w/luxury linens, SW intimacy, hand-tiled bathrooms, in-room Internet access and gas fireplaces in many rooms. Convenient to all area attractions.

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TOUR OPERATORS Aboot About Santa Fe Access Santa Fe A Walking Tour and Destination Management Company. 223 N. Guadalupe #535 Santa Fe, NM 87501 E-mail: info@accesssantafe.com www.accesssantafe.com Since 1979 –Santa Fe’s most entertaining and thorough introduction to our amazing history, Pueblo and Spanish cultures, beauty, art, religion and wonderfully quirky inhabitants.

Active Knowledge Trips and Tours

A Well-Born Guide/ Have Ph.D., Will Travel PO Box 1601, Santa Fe, NM 87504 Stefanie Beninato 505-988-8022 E-mail: info@swguides.com www.swguides.com Want a unique, entertaining experience with a local, professional historian? Try our regularly scheduled walks, hikes or step-on tours. Custom tours/tour management services.

Far Flung Adventures/ New Wave Rafting Co

Albuquerque and Santa Fe 505-238-8638 E-mail: activeknow@gmail.com www.activeknow.com We do it outside… scheduled and private outdoor tours. Bike along the Rio Grande or foothills, hike the volcanoes or lava tubes, try wine tasting by bike, or go mountain biking followed by dinner at a local brewery! Call us for a list of adventures that suit your ability and needs.

www.FarFlung.com 800-359-2627 www.NewWaveRafting.com 800-984-1444 New Mexico’s top two rafting outfitters, offering the best multi-day, full-day, and half-day trips available. 50 years of experience on the Río Grande and Río Chama rivers of northern New Mexico.

ArtXcapes Cultural Art Workshops

PO Box 428, Velarde, NM 87582 800-983-7756 www.knownworldguides.com New Mexico’s premier river outfitter. Operating exceptional outdoor adventures on the wild and scenic Río Grande and Río Chama.

805 Early Street, Building B, Suite 203 Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-989-7311, Fax 505-820-1353 E-mail: retreat@artxcapes.com www.artXcapes.com Tired of walking the Plaza? Shopping not your thing? How about something fun and creative? ArtXcapes Cultural Workshops offers 4-6 hour art classes in the following: painting, pottery, retablos, mosaics, stained glass, and jewelry making.

Known World Guides

NM Guides Organization, LLC PO Box 1601, Santa Fe, NM 87504 Stefanie Beninato 505-988-8022 E-mail: info@nmgo.com www.nmgo.com Want your own New Mexico/northern NM/Santa Fe experience? Excellent destination managers and expert, experienced tour guides for activities and events throughout the state and region.

Santa Fe Mountain Adventures 310 Read Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-988-4000, Fax 505-988-4010 E-mail: info@sfmadv.com www.santafemountainadventures.com Exhilarating adventures for groups, families and adults. Hiking, rafting, biking, geocaching and winter activities mixed with yoga, cooking classes, plus other outdoor and cultural offerings.

Santa Fe Tour Guides PO Box 31655, Santa Fe, NM 87549 Pat Kuhlhoff 505-466-4877 E-mail: pglk@cybermesa.com www.santafeguides.org Santa Fe Tour Guides is an organization of independent guides and destination managers available to assist you in all aspects of travel and touring in New Mexico.

Southwest Safaris PO Box 945, Santa Fe, NM 87504 Bruce or Anna Adams 505-988-4246/800-842-4246 Fax: 505-983-6061 E-mail: swsafaris@qwest.net www.southwestsafaris.com Scenic airventures explore NM, CO, UT, AZ. Discover Santa Fe/local backcountry, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, Arches. Geology-ArchaeologyHistory. Bushflying-Jeeping-Photography. Depart/return Santa Fe.

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These are just some of the state’s most popular events. It’s wise to book your accommodations as soon as possible, since rooms fill quickly during these events. You can find other special events on Pages 26-27 and under community listings. For the most up-to-date calendar visit: www.newmexico.org APRIL 29-May 3

Gathering of Nations Powwow (Albuquerque) www.gatheringofnations.com (505) 836-2810 Celebrate the 26th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow at the University of New Mexico Arena, “The Pit,” in Albuquerque. More than 3,000 dancers compete, representing more than 500 tribes from Canada, the United States and Mexico. About 800 participate in the Indian Traders Market that weekend. Photo by Derek Mathews/Courtesy of Gathering of Nations.

MAY 23-25

Tour of the Gila (Silver City)

Opening Celebration OF New Mexico History Museum (Santa Fe)

www.tourofthegila.com (575) 388-3222

www.nmhistorymuseum.org (505) 476-5100

Cycle Grant County roads in this major USA Cycling event. Lots of activities for spectators to enjoy in Silver City. Photo by Mark Erickson.

The New Mexico History Museum, a 96,000-sq.-foot, world-class cultural institution, opens its doors to the public in historic downtown Santa Fe, unveiling a state-of-the-art, immersive, interactive experience that redefines the modern history museum. Ribbon-cutting ceremony is at noon May 24. Illustration courtesy New Mexico History Museum.

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July 2-5

Roswell UFO Festival www.roswellufofestival.com 1 (888) ROS-FEST Discover the mystery of the 1947 “Roswell Incident” with presentations by Ufologists at the Roswell UFO Festival. The weekend of events includes an alien costume competition, an evening parade along Main Street, a street dance and musical concerts. A motorcycle rally, an air show and the Alien Chase (a walk/ run that encourages participants to wear alien costumes) top off the celebration. Photo by Sterling Grant, courtesy the City of Roswell.

AUGUST 12-16

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial http://gallup-ceremonial.org/ (505) 863-3896 The All Indian-Invitational Rodeo, street parades, ceremonial dances, arts and crafts, food booths and the queen’s pageant draw thousands to Gallup and the beautiful Red Rock Park (the center of most activities) for the 88th Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. Photo by Julien Roberts.

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July 25-26

Traditional & Contemporary Spanish Market (Santa Fe) Traditional: www.spanishmarket.org (505) 982-2226 Contemporary: www.elmuseocultural.org (505) 992-0591 The Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts presents the 57th Traditional Spanish Market. More than 250 artists compete for prizes and sell their work on the Santa Fe Plaza. El Museo Cultural also presents the Contemporary Spanish Market (just off the Plaza on Lincoln Avenue). Photo by Charles Mann.

AUGUST 21-23

Great American Duck Race (Deming) www.demingduckrace.com (575) 544-0469 This fun family fest features fast duck race competitions throughout the day. Other favorite activities include a tortilla toss, the Great American Outhouse Race, a green chile cookoff, food booths, craft vendors and nonstop entertainment. Photo by Bill Armendariz.

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AUGUST 22-23

Santa Fe Indian Market www.swaia.org (505) 983-5220 About 1,200 Indian artists compete for prizes and sell their work from more than 600 booths lining the Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets during the market sponsored by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Free entertainment on the Plaza adds to the festive atmosphere, as well as traditional foods sold at nearby booths. Photo by Ann Murdy.

SEPTEMBER 5-6

AUGUST 29-30

All American Futurity (Ruidoso) www.ruidosodownsracing.com (575) 378-4431 The world’s richest quarterhorse race caps off the racing season on Labor Day weekend at the beautiful track nestled in the mountains outside Ruidoso. Photo by Joy Kelley.

SEPTEMBER 10-13

HATCH CHILE FESTIVAL (SW)

Fiesta de Santa Fe

www.hatchchilefest.org (575) 267-5050

www.santafefiesta.org (505) 988-7575

Tempt your taste buds with New Mexico’s most famous crop. Food booths, entertainment, a carnival and a parade add to the festivities of this event, which has been featured on the Food Network. Lots of fresh, roasted Hatch green chile abound. Photo courtesy Hatch Chile Festival.

This community celebration commemorating Don Diego de Vargas’ reoccupation of Santa Fe in 1692 features the burning of Zozobra (Old Man Gloom), mariachi concerts, a pet parade, the Hysterical/Historical Parade, an arts and crafts fair (Labor Day weekend Sept. 4-6), continuous entertainment on the Plaza and food booths. It concludes with a candlelight procession to the Cross of the Martyrs. For information about Zozobra log on to www.zozobra.com. Photo by Ann Murdy.

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An experiment in public land management...

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VA L L E S C A L D E R A N A T I O N A L P R E S E R V E

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

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-Cross country skiing & snowshoeing -Sleigh Rides

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-Van tours -Trail riding (equestrian & mountain bike) -Hunting by lottery & reservation -Fishing by lottery & reservation -Hikes-guided & unguided -Star gazing

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SPECIAL EVENTS

-Moonlight skiing & snowshoeing -Dark night skiing & snowshoeing

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-Run the Caldera marathon & 1/2 marathon -Mountain bike fun ride -Fishing clinics -Hunting clinic -Outdoor skills workshops -Photography workshops -Artists tours and much more...

Plan your trip: 1(866) 382-5537 Or visit www.vallescaldera.gov www.newmexico.org

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SEPTEMBER 11-27

SEPTEMBER 25-27

New Mexico State Fair (Albuquerque)

Whole Enchilada Fiesta (Las Cruces)

www.exponm.com (505) 265-1791

www.enchiladafiesta.com (575) 526-1938

Enjoy rodeos, top country and rock groups, midway rides for all ages, exhibition halls, the Indian Village, the Hispanic Village, cook-offs, special performances and attractions. Check the daily schedule. Photo courtesy New Mexico State Fair.

Come see and sample the world’s largest enchilada. Enjoy entertainment on two stages, a fiesta parade, carnival, 4x4 rock crawling, horseshoe and huacha tournament, a 5k-run and fun run. Photo by David Carillo.

OCTOBER 3-11

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta www.balloonfiesta.com 1 (888) 422-7277 Experience the world’s largest ballooning event. See about 700 balloons launch throughout the fiesta, with large mass ascensions beginning at dawn at Balloon Fiesta Park. Special events include the evening balloon glows, the Special Shapes Rodeo and balloon races. Photo by Charles Mann.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE PECOS (Carlsbad) www.christmasonthepecos.com (575) 628-0952 Holiday riverboat light tours depart each evening (except for Christmas Eve). Board a pontoon and view more than 100 homes decorated in holiday lights along the banks of the Pecos River. Photo courtesy Christmas on the Pecos.

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Adobe Casitas Historic Haciendas Victorian Inns Family Homes

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New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association member Inns are as unique as New Mexico itself, and provide a delightful inside view of people and culture in the Land of Enchantment!

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ABIQUIU / ESPAÑOLAÊÊUÊÊCasa del Rio :: 800-920-1495 :: www.casadelrio.net ALBUQUERQUE AREAÊÊUÊÊAdobe Nido B&B :: 866-435-6436 :: www.adobenido.com Blue Horse B&B :: 877-258-4677 :: www.bluehorsebandb.com Bottger Mansion of Old Town :: 800-758-3639 :: www.bottger.com Brittania & W.E. Mauger Estate :: 800-719-9189 :: www.maugerbb.com Casa de Koshare :: 505-898-4500 :: www.casadekoshare.com Chocolate Turtle B&B :: 877-298-1800 :: www.chocolateturtlebb.com Elaine’s, A Bed & Breakfast :: 800-821-3092 :: www.elainesbnb.com Hacienda Vargas B&B Inn :: 800-261-0006 :: www.haciendavargas.com Heritage House B&B :: 888-342-0223 :: www.huningheritagehouse.com La Hacienda Grande :: 800-353-1887 :: www.lahaciendagrande.com Lazy K Ranch B&B :: 877-281-2072 :: www.geocities.com/lazykranchbandb Old Town Bed & Breakfast :: 888-900-9144 :: www.inn-new-mexico.com

ARTESIAÊÊUÊÊHeritage Inn :: 866-207-0222 :: www.artesiaheritageinn.com CHAMAÊÊUÊÊThe Parlor Car B&B :: 888-849-7800 :: www.parlorcar.com CIMARRONÊÊUÊÊCasa del Gavilan :: 800-GAVILAN :: www.casadelgavilan.com JEMEZ UÊÊDesert Willow B&B :: 575-829-3410 :: www.desertwillowbandb.com LAS CRUCES AREAÊÊUÊÊCasa de Sueños :: 800-880-1105 :: www.casaofdreams.com NAVAJO DAMÊÊUÊÊD’s Bed & Breakfast :: 505-632-0044 :: www.dsbandb.com RUIDOSOÊÊU Scarborough House :: 866-875-2592 :: www.scarboroughhousebandb.com - / Ê Ê , ÊÊUÊÊThe Bobcat Inn :: 505-988-9239 :: www.nm-inn.com Casa de la Cuma B&B :: 877-741-7928 :: www.casacuma.com Casa Escondida B&B (Chimayó) :: 800-643-7201 :: www.casaescondida.com El Paradero B&B Inn :: 866-558-0918 :: www.elparadero.com Four Kachinas Inn :: 888-634-8782 :: www.fourkachinas.com Hacienda Nicholas :: 888-284-3170 :: www.haciendanicholas.com Inn of the Turquoise Bear :: 800-396-4104 :: www.turquoisebear.com The Madeleine Inn :: 888-877-7622 :: www.madeleineinn.com Water Street Inn :: 800-646-6752 :: www.waterstreetinn.com

SILVER CITYÊÊUÊÊInn on Broadway :: 866-207-7075 :: www.innonbroadwayweb.com Casitas de Gila Guesthouses & Gallery :: 877-923-4827 :: www.casitasdegila.com TAOSÊÊUÊÊCasa de las Chimeneas Inn & Spa :: 877-758-4777 :: www.VisitTaos.com Casa Europa Inn & Gallery :: 888-758-9798 :: www.casaeuropanm.com Cottonwood Inn :: 800-324-7120 :: www.taos-cottonwood.com Hacienda del Sol B&B Inn :: 866-333-4459 :: www.taoshaciendadelsol.com La Doña Luz Inn :: 800-758-9187 :: www.stayintaos.com La Posada de Taos :: 800-645-4803 :: www.laposadadetaos.com Old Taos Guesthouse B&B :: 800-758-5448 :: www.oldtaos.com Salsa del Salto B&B Inn :: 800-530-3097 :: www.bandbtaos.com Touchstone Inn, Spa & Gallery :: 800-758-0192 :: www.touchstoneinn.com ZUNI MOUNTAINSÊÊUÊÊCimarron Rose B&B :: 800-856-5776 :: www.cimarronrose.com

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Here’s a list of more highlighted events. They were very hard to choose. These particular events were selected to offer you a diverse selection of activities from around the state. For a more comprehensive calendar see the listings in the Community section, which begins on Page 94. Always confirm the information before traveling. For an up-to-date calendar log on to www.newmexico.org.

Feb. 27 - March 1 Fiery Foods & BBQ Show

Feb. 14 Mount Taylor Quadrathlon

May 1-3 T or C Ralph Edwards Fiesta

Bike, run, ski and snowshoe in a 42-mile race to the top of one of the highest peaks in New Mexico. Grants. (505) 287-4802. www.grants.org www.mttaylorquad.org

Taste your way through this smoldering event.

July 4 World’s Greatest Lizard Race

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Share the kids’ excitement as they race their speedy lizards. Lovington (575) 396-5311. http://lovington.leaco.net/

April 4 and Oct. 3 Trinity Site Tour

July 17-19 Fire & Ice Bike Rally

Visit the detonation site of the first atomic bomb. Near Alamogordo. (800) 826-0294. www.alamogordo.com

Celebrate the 1950s-era game show. Parade on May 2. Truth or Consequences. (575) 740-0315. www.torcfiesta.com

June 5-13 23rd Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque

Thunder into Grants for this motorcycle rally. (505) 287-4802 www.fireandicebikerally.com

July 11-12 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

Visit the largest international folk art market in the world. (Museum Hill next to Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe.) Shuttle bus from downtown. (505) 476-1197. www.folkartmarket.org

Experience music and dance at performances or workshops. Albuquerque. (505) 242-7600. www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org

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Sept. 10-13 Clovis Music Festival

Hear classic rock ‘n’ roll bands, attend a classic car show and tour the Norman and Vi Petty Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum. (575) 763-3435. www.clovismusicfestival.net

Sept. 5-6 Totah Festival

Nov. 17-22 Festival of the Cranes

Observe the return of cranes and numerous other birds to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Festival features tours, lectures and exhibits. Socorro. (575) 835-1828, (505) 835-8927. www.friendsofthebosque.org

Dec. 12 Elephant Butte Weekend of Lights

View a Native American juried fine arts show and dance competition. Farmington. (800) 448-1240. www.farmingtonnm.org

Enjoy a parade of lighted boats on Elephant Butte Lake. (575) 744-4708. www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com

Oct. 9-11 Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium

Dec. 24 Old Town Luminaria Display

Listen to cowboy poets and musicians. Ruidoso. (575) 378-7262. www.cowboysymposium.org

Tour Albuquerque’s Old Town to see traditional candle lights glowing in paper sacks. (See also on Friday and Saturday nights in December.) (505) 319-4087. www.albuquerqueoldtown.com

Oct. 17-18 Peanut Valley Festival

International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. Photo by Barbara Diener.

Shop at arts and crafts booths, enjoy entertainment and lots of peanuts. Portales. (800) 635-8036, (575) 356-8541. www.portales.com

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SOME REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Albuquerque Museum of Art & History Page 102. Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Page 102. Albuquerque Aquarium Page 100. ¡Explora! Page 102. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Page 102. Jemez State Monument Page 134. Luna Mansion Page 145. N.M. Museum of Natural History & Science Page 103. Petroglyph National Monument Page 103. Río Grande Zoological Park Page 102. Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Page 102. Unser Racing Museum Page 104. Opposite: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Photo by Ted Mascarenas. Left: Albuquerque Aquarium. Photo by Efraín Padró. Middle: Luna Mansion. Photo by Barbara Diener. Right: Petroglyph National Monument. Photo by Janet Worne.

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ome fly away in a vibrantly colored hot-air balloon and view the Land of Enchantment from a few thousand feet above Albuquerque, the state’s largest city. From the vantage point of a balloon, a vast landscape of mountains, rivers and volcanoes stretches below. The Sandia Mountains rise to 10,378 feet. Drive to Sandia Crest, take the world’s longest aerial tramway or hike one of the many trails to enjoy the spectacular vistas. The “Duke City” straddles Route 66 and buzzes with activity. Stroll through Old Town Plaza to shop and explore museums. As night falls, head to either Nob Hill or downtown where you’ll find gallery openings and bustling nightlife. The central Rio Grande Valley has played an important historical role throughout the centuries. Many communities, such as Bernalillo and Belén, have roots in Spanish Colonial times. Pueblo Indians still retain their ancient villages. The pueblos of Zia, Santa Ana, Sandia, Isleta, Santo Domingo, San Felipe, Cochiti and Jemez are an easy drive from Albuquerque. Day trips to Jemez Springs and along the Turquoise Trail also offer fun excursions. Jemez State Monument includes ancestral ruins of an Indian village and the San José de los Jémez Church, dating to 1610. Volcanic hot springs warm the baths of the more than century-old Jemez Springs Bathhouse. The Turquoise Trail leads through the East Mountains to historic mining towns and artist studios.

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Whitehorse

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SOME REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Aztec Ruins National Monument Page 110. Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Areas Page 128. Chaco Culture National Historic Park Page 122. Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction Page 122. El Malpais National Monument Page 133. El Morro National Monument Page 150. Gallup Cultural Center Page 130. New Mexico Mining Museum Page 132. Salmon Ruins Museum Page 112. Ship Rock Peak Page 175. Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary Page 150.

ravel through “Indian Country” to discover a rich tapestry of culture, history and geological wonders. Chaco Culture National Historic Park was once a central meeting place for Ancestral Pueblo people (circa A.D. 850-1250). Today trails lead you through the ruins of impressive multistoried stone structures and kivas. Aztec Ruins National Monument and Salmon Ruins Museum also help us imagine the daily routines of the ancestors of modern-day Pueblo people. The pueblos of the region include Acoma, Laguna and Zuni. The Navajo Nation spreads in checkerboard fashion across New Mexico and Arizona. As you travel through the area you can visit trading posts, attend rug auctions and view the towering Ship Rock Peak. Farmington offers a base for anglers seeking world-class fishing in the San Juan River Quality Waters. On a balmy summer evening enjoy a musical production at the beautiful sandstone Lions Wilderness Outdoor Amphitheatre. In Grants, drop down into a simulated uranium mine at the New Mexico Mining Museum. Take a day trip to explore the lava formations at nearby El Malpais National Monument. Gallup, a favorite stop on Old Route 66, presents Indian dances nightly throughout the summer. The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in August features parades, dances, rodeos and an art fair. Nearby Red Rock State Park hosts an annual hot-air balloon rally every December .

Opposite: Ship Rock Peak. Photo by Laurence Parent. Left: Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Culture National Historic Park. Photo by Efraín Padró. Right: Aztec Ruins. Photo by Efraín Padró.

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Dulce

Chama

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Lindrith

Ranchos de Taos

El Rito

Ojo Caliente

Abiquiu

Angel Fire 64 Taos Ski Valley

Tierra Amarilla 537

Questa

Red River

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SANTA FE

Lamy

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Madrid

SOME REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Bandelier National Monument Page 143. Bradbury Science Museum Page 143. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Page 116. Enchanted Circle Page 42.

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ravel through a region steeped in history and rich in cultural opportunities. Breathe the crisp air of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which provide peaceful solitude as well as rugged adventure. The people of Taos Pueblo, a World Heritage Site, have lived in the lush shadow of these mountains for centuries in traditional multistoried adobe homes. Taos reflects its Spanish Colonial roots and offers galleries, museums, world-class skiing and rafting on the Río Grande. Nearby Red River and Angel Fire invite visitors to golf, ski, fish and ride horses in beautiful alpine terrain along the Enchanted Circle. The High Road to Taos winds through charming mountain villages. Along the route and in Española see historic adobe churches and sample the bountiful chile and fruit harvested in the Río Grande Valley. Drive to the end of the Santa Fe Trail to find the state’s capitol city. Santa Fe’s multicentury heritage and creative spirit are reflected in the many museums, galleries and shops. As the sun sets, enjoy fine dining, an opera or flamenco dancing. Take a drive northeast on N.M. 84 to experience the breathtaking landscape that inspired artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Explore the Abiquíu area and head north to Chama. In the summer and fall, chug through the mountains aboard the historic narrow-gauge Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. In the winter, glide along on cross-country skis or travel by snowmobile.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Page 161. Museum Hill Page 161. New Mexico Museum of Art Page 162. Oñate Monument & Visitors Center Page 127. Palace of the Governors Page 162. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park Page 107.

Opposite: Rafting on the Río Grande. Photo by Terry Thompson. Left: Harvest time, northern New Mexico. Photo by Theodore Greer. Middle: Cumbres and Toltec Railroad. Photo by Charles Mann. Right: Youngsters ski at Ski Santa Fe. Photo by Charles Mann.

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Raton

Des Moines 64

Eagle Nest Cimarron Angel Fire

64 87

Maxwell 58

Clayton

Springer

56 412

434

402

Wagon Mound

Mora

120

Roy

518

102 419

Pecos

LAS VEGAS

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Logan 104

Tucumcari 84

Santa Rosa

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it the road through the western edge of the Great Plains to the summits of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to get an authentic taste of the American West. Retrace the steps of homesteaders, cowboys, soldiers and outlaws who traversed the Santa Fe Trail in the 1800s. You can also explore towns, such as Las Vegas and Raton, shaped by the railroads. When you’re weary, stop in a diner or spend the night in a neon-lit motel along the iconic Route 66 in Tucumcari or Santa Rosa. Modern travelers can also see remnants of an ancient past. Dinosaurs left their footprints on the outskirts of Clayton, and you can learn more about these thundering creatures at the Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari. Climb to the rim of the dormant volcano at Capulin Volcano National Monument to view four states. Outdoor adventurers will find plentiful fishing, hunting, swimming and boating opportunities. Catch pike, bass, catfish and trout at one of many lakes. Pecos offers a gateway to idyllic fishing, camping and hiking. The Santa Rosa area has several lakes, with the Blue Hole offering an underwater world for scuba divers. This 81-foot-deep artesian spring welcomes explorers to its warm waters year-round. Step back in time and relax at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron. It once hosted such guests as “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Annie Oakley and Wyatt Earp, and welcomes travelers today.

Blue Hole Page 174. Capulin Volcano National Monument Page 114. Clayton Lake State Park Page 118. Cleveland Roller Mill Museum Page 147. Fort Union National Monument Page 140. Folsom Museum Page 130. Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum Page 185. Pecos National Historical Park Page 148. Route 66 Auto Museum Page 174. Raton Historical District Page 150. Opposite: Pecos National Historical Park. Photo by Theodore Greer. Left: Route 66 Auto Museum, Santa Rosa. Photo by Efraín Padró. Middle: Blue Hole, Santa Rosa. Photo by Charles Mann. Right: Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum, Tucumcari. Photo by Cristal Jones.

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Melrose

Fort Summer 20

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PORTALES

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Carrizozo

Capitan ROSWELL Lincoln

Mescalero Tularosa

Ruidoso Cloudcroft

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Dexter 13

ALAMOGORDO

Tatum 2

Lovington

ARTESIA

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HOBBS Eunice

CARLSBAD 54

White’s City

SOME REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site Page 149. Carlsbad Caverns National Park Page 114. Fort Sumner State Monument Page 130.

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mmerse yourself in some of the state’s most exciting legends as you travel through this region’s incredibly diverse terrain. Larger-than-life stories loom about Roswell aliens, Billy the Kid and Smokey Bear. And where else can you sled down a sand dune at dawn, see the stars from your campground at night, and wander through crystalline rooms of a cave the next day? Glistening flecks of gypsum form the magnificent dunes at White Sands National Monument. Hikers can take one of the four marked trails while drivers can follow the 16-mile loop through the park. Investigate the wonders of space flight at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. For a cool summer respite, head up to the Sacramento Mountains to catch a round of golf in Cloudcroft or Ruidoso. In Capitán, learn the real story of Smokey Bear. Find out about the legendary 1947 “Roswell Incident” at the International UFO Museum and enjoy a bit of out-of-this-world fun at the UFO Festival. Retrace the trail of Billy the Kid, who walked the streets of Lincoln, escaped from the Lincoln County Courthouse, and was gunned down; he was buried in Fort Sumner. The brilliance of the caves at Carlsbad Caverns National Park has sparked the imaginations of explorers for decades. The magical images of bottomless pits, stalactites, stalagmites and other fantastical rock formations continue to fill countless minds and cameras.

Hubbard Museum of the American West Page 156. International UFO Museum Page 154. Lincoln State Monument Page 142. Roswell Museum/Art Center Page 154. National Solar Observatory Page 118. N.M. Museum of Space History Page 97. Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreational Site Page 185. Valley of Fires Recreation Area Page 115. White Sands National Monument Page 97. Opposite: Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Photo by Terry Thompson. Right: Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreational Site. Photo by Theodore Greer. Middle: Zone II Alien H.Q. store, Roswell. Photo by Efraín Padró. Right: White Sands National Monument. Photo by Judd Irish Bradley. 36 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 36 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

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Quemado

Magdalena

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San Antonio

Reserve 180

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Gila Cliff Glenwood Dwellings

Elephant Butte Silver City

Truth or Consequences

Hillsboro 152

Hatch 90

185

Lordsburg

180

Deming

LAS CRUCES 10 11

Rodeo

Columbus

Mesilla Anthony Santa Teresa Sunland Park

SOME REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Bosque del Apache Page 177. Deming Luna Mimbres Museum Page 124. El Camino Real International Heritage Center Page 176. Elephant Butte Lake State Park Page 127.

he Río Grande courses through the desert region, bringing muchneeded irrigation to support the state’s prized chile crop. Chile is so revered that it provides the impetus for two major celebrations— the Hatch Chile Festival and the Whole Enchilada Festival in Mesilla. Reservoirs along the Río have also created some of the state’s most popular lakes for boating and fishing. Elephant Butte Lake with its sandy beaches attracts water skiers, campers and those who just want to soak up the sun. The Río’s steady flow between Socorro and Truth or Consequences has nurtured the lush Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. This important flyway attracts thousands of geese, ducks and sandhill cranes during the spring and winter migrations, making the area a birdwatcher’s paradise. Las Cruces, home of New Mexico State University, is the state’s second largest city and offers excellent golf courses, regional wineries, entertainment and a wide range of restaurants. To sample meals rich with flavor go to Mesilla’s historic plaza. Afterwards stroll through the more than 40 shops and galleries. The mountain ranges of the Gila National Forest provide a bounty of recreational opportunities. In the ghost towns of Mogollón, Hillsboro, Kingston, Shakespeare and Steins, visitors can meander amidst the saloons and other buildings that defined the Old West. Silver City, once a raucous mining town, now has a lively art scene. Art lovers will also find galleries dotting Deming and Truth or Consequences.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Page 175. N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Page 137. Mesilla Plaza Page 146. Pancho Villa State Park Page 121. Shakespeare Ghost Town Page 143. Silver City Museum Page 175. Truth or Consequences’ Historic Hot Mineral Springs, Baths and Spas Page 183. Opposite: Very Large Array National Radio Observatory near Magdalena. Photo by David Bales. Left: Boating at Elephant Butte Reservoir. Photo by Judd Irish Bradley. Middle: Shakespeare Assay Office. Photo by Laurence Parent. Right: Ballet Folklorico dancer on the Mesilla Plaza during the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Photo by Ken Stinnett.

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northeast

los alamos la bajada (vic)

grants

espanola santa fe (vic)

las vegas

glenrio (vic)

bernalillo albuquerque clines corners

santa rosa

central belén

texico (vic)

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Central Itineraries The Heart of New Mexico Day 1: Albuquerque. Places to Go: Old Town Plaza, numerous museums, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Central Avenue (Nob Hill and Route 66 districts), National Hispanic Cultural Center of N.M. Day 2: Albuquerque. Places to Go: Albuquerque Biological Park (zoo, aquarium, botanical park), Sandia Peak Tramway.

Coronado State Monument

Jemez Pueblo Zia Pueblo Santa Ana Pueblo

Day 3: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho. Places to Go: Petroglyph National Monument, specialty museums and sporting events at the University of New Mexico, J&R Vintage Auto Museum and the Intel Museum of the Computer Chip in Rio Rancho. Day 4: Corrales, Bernalillo, Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway. Places to Go: Casa San Ysidro, Coronado State Monument, Zia Pueblo, Santa Ana Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Hot Springs. Day 5: Belén, Los Lunas, El Camino Real Scenic Byway, Mountainair. Places to Go: Harvey House Museum in Belén, Tomé, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

Abo at Salinas Pueblo Missions Nat’l Monument

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Scenic vista at Zuni Pueblo. Photo by David Bales.

Northwest Itineraries COLORADO

Indian Country U.S.A.

Aztec Ruins Nat’l Monument

Day 1: Acoma Pueblo, Grants. Places to Go: Acoma Pueblo (Sky City), sections near I-40 are original Route 66, El Malpais National Monument, Bandera Volcano and Ice Caves.

Day 3: Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Ship Rock Peak, Farmington. Places to Go: Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Ship Rock Peak, Four Corners Monument, Gateway Park and Museum, Piñon Hills Golf Course. Day 4: Bloomfield, Aztec, Dulce. Places to Go: Salmon Ruins/Heritage Park, Aztec Ruins National Monument, alleged Aztec UFO Crash Site, Navajo Lake State Park and Quality Waters of San Juan River, Jicarilla Apache Nation.

Ship Rock Peak

Chama

Navajo Lake State Park

Aztec

JICARILLA

Salmon Ruins

Bloomfield

NAVAJO

APACHE NATION

NATION

Nageezi

ARIZONA

Day 2: Gallup, Zuni Pueblo. Places to Go: Historic Route 66 sites, downtown shops, trading posts, museums, El Morro National Monument, Zuni Pueblo.

FARMINGTON

Cuba

Chaco Culture Nat’l Historical Park White Horse

GALLUP

Casamero Pueblo Ruins

Thoreau

Zuni Pueblo

Prewitt

El Malpais Nat’l Monument El Morro Nat’l Monument

GRANTS ALBUQUERQUE Acoma Pueblo

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North Central Itineraries Rocky Mountain Historical Treasure Day 1: La Cienega, Turquoise Trail. Places to Go: El Rancho de Las Golondrinas Living History Museum, Cerrillos, Madrid, Golden, numerous historic mining curiosities along the way.

COLORADO Chama

Day 2: Española, Chimayó, Taos, Ojo Caliente. Places to Go: Oñate Visitor Center, Santa Clara Pueblo, Río Grande to Embudo Station Tierra Amarilla and Pilar, Santuario de Chimayó, Rancho de Chimayó, High Road to Taos, Truchas, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Ranchos de Taos Church, Taos Plaza, Taos Ski Valley, Río Grande Gorge Bridge, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. Day 3: Enchanted Circle. Places to Go: Questa, Red River, Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park, Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Cabrestro Lake, Red River State Trout Hatchery, historical and recreational attractions in Angel Fire and Eagle Nest. Day 4: Abiquiú, Chama. Places to Go: Ohkay Owingeh, Georgia O’Keeffe house, Abiquiú Lake, Echo Amphitheater, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Day 5: Los Alamos, Jemez Mountains. Places to Go: San Ildefonso Pueblo, Tsankawi Ruins, Fuller Lodge, Bradbury Science Museum, Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve.

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Ghost Ranch

Río Grande Gorge Bridge

Red River Enchanted Circle Taos Ski Valley Eagle Nest Taos Pueblo

TAOS Abiquiú

Angel Fire Ski Area Angel Fire

Pilar Ohkay Owingeh

ESPAÑOLA

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Chimayó

Santa Clara Pueblo San Ildefonso Pueblo

Los Alamos

Nambé Pueblo

Bandelier Nat’l Monument La Cienega

SANTA FE

Mora

LAS VEGAS

Madrid Turquoise Trail

Day 6: Santa Fe. Places to Go: Museum of New Mexico facilities and other private museums, Canyon Road art galleries, Santa Fe National Forest, Plaza and historic downtown area, Santa Fe Opera, Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Golf Course, numerous other points of interest. Please refer to pullout state map for more detail.

Dancers in Jemez Pueblo powwow. Photo by Theodore Greer.

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Elizabethtown, a ghost town, north of Eagle Nest. Photo by Mike Butterfield.

Northeast Itineraries Where the Great Plains Meet the Rocky Mountains Day 1: Santa Fe to Las Vegas. Places to Go: Pecos National Historical Park, downtown Las Vegas (plethora of Victorian and Territorial architecture, Wild West history), Montezuma Castle and hot springs.

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Cimarrón Springer Santa Fe National Historic Trail (Mountain Branch)

Clayton

Angel Fire

SANTA FE

Pecos Nat’l Historic Park

Kiowa and Rita Blanca Nat’l Grasslands Headquarters

Wagon Mound

TEXAS

Mora

Day 4: Clayton. Places to Go: Downtown Clayton, Herztein Museum, Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands, Clayton Lake State Park, Dorsey Mansion. Day 5: Tucumcari, Santa Rosa. Places to Go: Ute and Conchas lakes state parks, Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum, Blue Hole, Santa Rosa Lake.

Santa Fe National Historic Trail (Cimarrón Cutoff)

Cimarrón Canyon State Park Eagle Nest

Day 2: Ft. Union National Monument, Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Cimarrón. Places to Go: Ft. Union, Mora-area mills, Enchanted Circle motor tour to Angel Fire, Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park, Elizabethtown and Eagle Nest Lake State Park, Cimarrón Canyon State Park, St. James Hotel in Cimarrón. Day 3: Raton. Places to Go: NRA Whittington Center, Raton historical walking tour, Shuler Theater, Capulín Volcano National Monument, Folsom Museum.

Raton Capulín Volcano Nat’l Monument Capulín

Roy

Fort Union Nat’l Monument

LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Nat’l Wildlife Refuge

Conchas Lake State Park Ute Lake State Park

Logan

Tucumcari

ALBUQUERQUE

San Jon Santa Rosa

Blue Hole

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Spencer Theater in Alto, near Ruidoso. Photo by Ken Stinnett.

Southeast Itineraries Billy the Kid’s STomping Grounds Day 1: Alamogordo, Cloudcroft. Places to Go: White Sands National Monument, N.M. Museum of Space History, pistachio groves, National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak, The Lodge in Cloudcroft. Day 2: Carrizozo, Lincoln. Places to Go: Valley of Fires Recreation Area, Smokey Bear’s gravesite and historical museum, Lincoln State Monument.

Vaughn

Clovis Fort Sumner

Carrizozo

Ruidoso

Alamogordo

LAS CRUCES

White Sands Nat’l Monument

TEXAS

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

Roswell

Ruidoso Downs Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation Cloudcroft

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Artesia

N.M. Museum of Space History

Hobbs Living Desert State Park

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EL PASO

Blackwater Draw Museum

Smokey Bear Hist. Park

Capitan

Day 5: Carlsbad, White’s City. Places to Go: Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Pecos River Walk, Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Day 6: Portales, Clovis, Fort Sumner. Places to Go: Dalley Windmill Collection, Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site & Museum, Norman Petty Studios, Clovis Depot Model Train Museum, Billy the Kid’s grave, Fort Sumner State Monument.

Portales

SOCORRO

Day 3: Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs. Places to Go: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid Casino, Hubbard Museum of the American West, Spencer Theater, Inn of the Mountain Gods. Day 4: Hondo Valley, San Patricio, Roswell. Places to Go: Beautiful Hondo Valley, Hurd La Rinconada Gallery, International UFO Museum and Research Center, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell Museum and Art Center.

Fort Sumner State Monument/Billy the Kid Gravesite

Carlsbad Caverns Nat’l Park

Carlsbad White's City

TEXAS

MEXICO

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Datil Well Nat’l Rec Site

Magdalena

SOCORRO

Very Large Array (VLA)

Bosque del Apache Nat’l Wildlife Refuge The Catwalk

ARIZONA

Glenwood

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

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Day 1: Socorro, Magdalena. Places to Go: Historic Tomé, El Camino Real International Heritage Center, San Miguel Mission, Val Verde Hotel, Very Large Array radio telescope complex, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (especially during the spring and fall months). Day 2: Truth or Consequences, Las Cruces, La Mesilla. Places to Go: Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Geronimo Springs Museum, Hatch: Chile Capital of the World, N.M. Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, historic Mesilla Plaza area. Day 3: Deming, Lordsburg. Places to Go: Pancho Villa State Park, Rockhound State Park, ghost towns of Shakespeare and Steins. Day 4: Silver City, Glenwood. Places to Go: Silver City Museum, gravesite of Billy the Kid’s mother, Gila Wilderness, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Whitewater Canyon and “The Catwalk.” Please refer to pullout state map for more detail.

Explore New Mexico Scenic Byways For spectacular drives around the state, travel on one of 26 Scenic Byways. You can see all of the byways on the back of the pullout state map located between Pages 24 and 25. Among those 26, eight of the routes have been awarded the prestigious National Scenic Byway status: Route 66, The Turquoise Trail, El Camino Real, Billy the Kid Scenic Byway, Jemez Mountain Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Trail of the Mountain Spirits and Geronimo Trail.

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Know Before You Go History

Prehistoric Times During prehistoric times, towering dinosaurs roamed freely in a tropical environment. An ice age engulfed the area after the giant reptiles vanished, and the sea, which once covered most of the state, receded. Glaciers from this ensuing cold period later melted and carved out the high mountains found in many regions of the state today. About 10,000 B.C., the Clovis-Paleo Indians lived in the eastern plains of New Mexico, where scientists have found a wealth of evidence pointing to the existence of dinosaurs and early man.

Celebrate Our History Visitors will have many opportunities to celebrate and learn about the state’s history in 2009. Join the festivities on Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25), when the New Mexico History Museum opens its doors in Santa Fe. The weekend will be filled with special activities and a ribbon cutting at noon Sunday, May 24. The 96,000-square-foot building will feature a variety of state-of-the-art interactive exhibitions. To find out more log on to: www.nmhistorymuseum.org. Santa Fe began celebrating its 400th anniversary in the summer of 2007 and continues with special events through 2010. Call (505) 986-1610. www.santafe400th.com. To learn more about New Mexico’s history visit the Web site of the New Mexico Office of the State Historian at: www.newmexicohistory.org.

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Traditional ladders at Acoma Pueblo. Photo by David Bales.

New Mexico’s First Residents The ancestors of today’s Native Americans left behind bountiful archaeological evidence of their existence and lifestyles throughout the state. These ancient Indians dwelled in pit houses, which were large holes dug in the ground covered with branches, cliffside caves and impressive stone structures, such as those at Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The Ancestral Pueblo people of Chaco in the northwest and the Mogollón of the southwest established peaceful agrarianbased societies by A.D. 1000. Their descendents then built most of the multistoried adobe pueblos found today along the Río Grande. The nomadic Apache and Navajo tribes, also known as the Athapascan people,

were the last Native Americans to arrive in this area, just about the same time as the first Spanish explorers. Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Estebanico the Moor and their companions are believed to be the first Europeans to see New Mexico. They roamed across Texas and southern New Mexico a hundred years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Although Indians of the area held them captive, they escaped in 1534 and returned to Mexico with stories of the lands they traveled. Spanish Exploration After hearing Estebanico’s stories of gold, which Franciscan missionaries embellished to support their missionary quest, Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado led www.newmexico.org

Raton’s history as a ranching, railroading, and mining community, and its connection to the Santa Fe Trail, is told through permanent displays which feature the museum’s extensive collections of artifacts and photographs. Hours: Winter, Wed-Sat, 10-4 Summer, Tues-Sat, 9-5 575 445 8979 ratonmuseum@hotmail.com

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Raton’s historic 1914 opera house is the center for performing arts in Northeast New Mexico. Its 2009 professional summer acting company performs plays and musicals from mid-June through mid-August. Check our website for titles and exact Shuler Theater performance dates. 575 445 4746 www.shulertheater.com

Raton, the gateway to New Mexico, is where history, culture, and the arts meet. Here you’ll ﬁnd stimulating arts, awesome scenery, and captivating history.

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the first group of Europeans to comprehensively explore New Mexico in 1540. The Spanish conquistadors never found the fabled Seven Cities of Cíbola, which were rumored to be built of gold. Coronado died a spiritually broken man because of his failure to find Cíbola, but he was successful in charting much of modern-day New Mexico and the Southwest. Juan de Oñate established the first official European colony in 1598, San Gabriel de Yungé, near the confluence of the Río Grande and Río Chama. Although Oñate’s expedition failed to discover riches, his persistent colonists introduced many of the cultural traditions that flourish today. After Oñate was relieved of his command due to atrocities against Native Americans, Pedro de Peralta established Santa Fe as the new capital in 1607. Today Santa Fe reigns as the oldest capital in the United States. Catholic missionaries began zealously converting Native Americans to Christianity. Pueblo people resented relinquishing their beliefs and being forced to labor for the colonists. Although traditional rivals, the Pueblo villages of northern New Mexico united under Po’pay (pronounced poh-PEH) and launched the Pueblo Revolt against the Spanish in 1680. Scores of Spanish settlers were killed; the survivors fled south to friendly Isleta Pueblo with many Christianized Indians and mestizos (persons of both Spanish and Indian blood). Under the leadership of Diego de Vargas, the Spanish forcibly reconquered the area between 1692 and 1695. The Spanish colonists survived on limited resources with crucial help from their Pueblo neighbors; thus the cultures adopted traits from each other. This cultural coalescence distinguishes New Mexico today. The period of Spanish colonization gave way to a period of Mexican control when the country gained independence from Spain in 1821. The newly established Mexican government opened trade with the fledgling United States. Americans began trading with New Mexicans, establishing the Santa Fe Trail, which stretched from Independence, Mo., to New Mexico’s capital. 48 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

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The Mandala Center is an ecumenical retreat center known for its warm hospitality, beautiful facilities, and outstanding programs. Individuals & groups are welcome. The Mandala Center 575 278 3002 www.mandalacenter.org

Clayton Chamber of Commerce 800 390 7858 www.claytonnewmexico.net

Go wild in Clayton! Black Jack Ketchum’s grave • Dinosaur tracks & trout ﬁshing at Clayton Lake • Hertzstein Museum • Various sites on the Santa Fe Trail.

Eagle Nest is the outdoor lover’s paradise and the gateway to our country’s most spectacular scenery. Step back in time and explore the Wild West with all the amenities of today. The Village hosts yearround events with a 2200 acre lake full of trophy trout and salmon. Spectacular wildlife viewing, winter sports, hiking, biking, and more. Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce 575 377 2420 800 494 9117 www.eaglenestchamber.org

Spectacular peace and quiet. Heritage lodging and delicious meals. Fly ﬁshing and nature getaways at the heart of the Cimarron Canyon.

Summer is the Arts in Angel Fire! From themed exhibits & art shows to live theatre, it’s the arts from May to September!

Cimarroncita 575 376 2376 866 376 2482 www.cimarroncita.com

Moreno Valley Arts Council 575 377 6273 www.morenovalleyarts.org

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Explore the Enchanted Circle. Year round family fun for skiing, art galleries, golf, hiking, shopping, snowboarding, history, culture, ﬁshing, RV’ing, horseback riding, jeeping, camping, cross-country skiing, AND MORE!

Enchanted Circle 877 885 3885 www.enchantedcircle.org

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The Territory of New Mexico Without firing a shot, U.S. Gen. Stephen Watts Kearny occupied Santa Fe in 1846, declaring New Mexico a U.S. territory. Once the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War in 1848, New Mexico’s territorial status became official. During the Civil War, the Confederate Army occupied Santa Fe for several weeks until the battle of Apache Canyon in Glorieta. Union forces from New Mexico also waged battles against the Confederates at Apache Pass and Valverde. During and after the Civil War, Chiricahua Apaches led by Cochise, Mangas Coloradas, Victorio and Geronimo roamed throughout Mexico, Arizona and New Mexico. Geronimo and his band of Chiricahua warriors refused to live in forced U.S. settlements and eluded the pursuing U.S. and Mexican armies for many years. Eventually Geronimo tired of being on the run and surrendered in 1886, hoping for peace. The chief became a prisoner of the U.S. government for the rest of his life, and his people were interned for many years before being assigned to a reservation. Many U.S. Army enlistees in New Mexico at this time were known as Buffalo Soldiers, African-Americans who joined the service after the Civil War. The Indians likened the

curly hair and courageous spirits of the black soldiers to that of the buffalo. When the railroad arrived in the 1880s, the southeastern plains became cattle kingdoms. Rivaling barons and merchants sparked the Lincoln County War, which transformed cowpuncher Billy the Kid into one of the world’s most famous outlaws. Although many of Billy’s exploits could never be verified, his legend continued to grow even during his own lifetime thanks to the embellished accounts in newspapers and later in dime-store novels. A variety of political and cultural factors over the course of more than 60 years prevented statehood for New Mexico after it was declared a territory of the United States. After many attempts, New Mexico became the 47th state in the Union on Jan. 6, 1912. Statehood Shortly after statehood, filmmakers and artists flocked to the state. New Mexico has been a popular film backdrop since Thomas A. Edison shot the silent film Isleta Day School here in 1898. Filmmaking remains an important business today. The state’s unique cultural diversity and wide-open vistas inspired artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams, who first came to the area in the 1920s, and numerous contemporary www.newmexico.org

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Two years after the war ended, a U.S. Air Force press release announced that debris from a crashed flying saucer was recovered near the ranching community of Corona. Following an international media storm, the Air Force retracted its original statement, contending the debris was from an experimental weather balloon. Many believe that a UFO crash really did occur and that the U.S. government continues to cover it up. The community of Roswell celebrates the alleged UFO landing with a festival every summer. You can further explore the communities of New Mexico during a drive on the historic Route 66, the first continuous highway that, beginning in 1926, connected Illinois to California. Although Interstate 40 replaced much of the highway in the mid-1960s, many stretches of the two-lane road remain for nostalgia seekers and those who want to explore the Land of Enchantment.

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artists who make New Mexico their home today. Since becoming citizens, New Mexicans have served in the major military conflicts. Notable among these valiant soldiers are the Navajo Code Talkers, a group of Native Americans who foiled the Japanese during World War II using their language to transmit military secrets in an unbreakable code. The Japanese were successful in capturing some New Mexican soldiers serving in World War II and led these POWs on the Bataan Death March. While the thunder of war reverberated across the ocean, J. Robert Oppenheimer led the top-secret Manhattan Project in Los Alamos. The result was the development of the atomic bomb, which was tested at Trinity Site in central New Mexico on July 16, 1945. Just weeks later, two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, ending World War II. The Manhattan Project spawned Los Alamos National Laboratory, which is at the forefront of international scientific development, as is Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque.

Geology New Mexico’s diverse geologic landscape ranges from plains less than 3,000 feet in elevation to mountain peaks higher than 13,000 feet. Part of this landscape formed after the Cenozoic period when the prehistoric sea covering New Mexico receded and the Earth’s tectonic plates shifted, creating the Rocky Mountains. White Sands National Monument, the largest gypsum dune field in the world, is a glistening souvenir of this movement. The wave-like crests of sand cover 275 square miles. Other aspects of New Mexico’s terrain developed from volcanic explosions. Geologists sometimes call New Mexico the “volcano state” in recognition of the abundance and diversity of volcanoes in the state. For example, the Valles Caldera is one of the youngest calderas (a collapsed area of land caused by a volcanic eruption) in the world. Formations such as Ship Rock Peak and Little Black Peak remain as evidence of the state’s volcanic past. Some of the most intriguing geologic formations are found below ground. Circulating underground water deposited salt, gypsum and limestone, which shaped the maze of subterranean caves at Carlsbad Caverns National Park—one of the largest cave systems in the world.

Fauna and Flora

Bisti Badlands. Photo by Charles Mann.

Six of the seven life zones present on Earth thrive on New Mexico’s diverse geological terrain. On Alpine Zone peaks above 12,000 feet, such as those near Santa Fe and in the Enchanted Circle, pikas and marmots make their homes near twisted pines and summerblooming wildflowers. Lower on the mountainside, in the Hudsonian Life Zone, bighorn sheep, elk, mountain goats, small rodents and birds live among bristlecone pines, blue spruces and sub-alpine firs. In the Canadian Life Zone, found in the White, Mogollón, Jemez, Las Tusas and Sangre de Cristo mountains, deer and elk meander among aspen trees. Most of north-central New Mexico con-

stitutes the Transition Life Zone where the cooler, wetter climate creates ideal conditions for abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Black bears, mountain lions, quails and wild turkeys make their home here. Mountain showers fuel a profusion of columbine, pennyroyal and New Mexico groundsel. Piñon, oak and juniper trees—typical of the Upper Sonoran Life Zone—thrive in many of the major mountain ranges of the state. The Lower Sonoran Life Zone dominates the arid plains in the southern portion of the state. Here, pronghorn antelope and herds of javelinas (pig-like mammals) roam among cholla and prickly pear cactus, creosote, yucca and cottonwood trees.

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New Mexico Fast Facts Population:

State Flower:

Land Area:

State Tree:

Roadrunner

State Fish:

Río Grande Cutthroat Trout

Santa Fe, the oldest government seat in the U.S.

State Animal:

Statehood Day:

State Insect:

Jan. 6, 1912 (47th state in the Union)

Highest Point:

Wheeler Peak (13,161 feet)

Lowest Point:

Red Bluff Reservoir, southeast of Carlsbad (2,842 feet)

State Fossil:

Coelophysis (“see-la-fisis”)

State Gem: Turquoise

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State Bird:

Black Bear

Tarantula Hawk Wasp

State Motto:

Crecit Eundo: ”It Grows as it Goes“

State Tie: Bolo Tie

State Question: “Red or Green?”

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State Capital:

Piñon

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121,599 sq. miles, including 234 sq. miles of inland water. New Mexico is the fifth largest state in area (behind Alaska, Texas, California and Montana).

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Cuisine

Need some spice in your life? Sample some of New Mexico’s specialty food items. The cuisine was shaped primarily by the dynamic mix of Native and Hispanic dishes. Early travelers on the Santa Fe Trail also introduced foodstuffs such as flour and canned goods. Today, fine bistro chefs have added their own touch to create tasty new Southwestern dishes. Sample some of the state’s more traditional fare. New Mexicans accentuate nearly every meal—and sometimes dessert—with our pungent red and green chile. Put your tongue to further use by learning how to pronounce popular foods: tortilla (tor – tee – uh; not tor- til- a), a round piece of unleavened bread made from cornmeal, wheat flour; or white flour, and bizcochito (bees-ko-chee-toh), an anise-flavored sugar cookie, designated as New Mexico’s state cookie.

Fill your glass with wine from one of our many vineyards. Spanish settlers first cultivated fields to grow grapes. The state honors chile (even though it is technically a fruit) and frijoles (pinto beans) as New Mexico’s state vegetables. Most people are familiar with our classic enchilada plates. Be adventurous and feast on these New Mexican favorites: Chicharrones: fried pork cracklings

Chiles Rellenos: roasted green chile peppers stuffed with melted cheeses, dipped in egg batter and deep fried Fry Bread: deep-fried dough topped with honey or a mix of beans, lettuce and tomatoes and then often called a Navajo taco Sopaipilla: a deep-fried, pillow-shaped pastry best eaten with honey Posole: corn kernels that are treated with lime; hominy.

Visit state’s Wine Trails Although it is not usually considered wine country, New Mexico is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the United States. Spanish missionaries planted grapevines throughout the region in the 1600s. Today, Chardonnay, Merlot and Zinfandel grapes, among others, still flourish under warm days and cool nights in New Mexico’s high deserts. The state is home to more than 28 vineyards and dozens of places to sample wine. The New Mexico Wine Growers Association has designated areas as New Mexico Wine Trails. For more information on the tasting rooms, festivals and tours in New Mexico call (866) 494-6366, (505) 898-6366. www.nmwine.com

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Native New Mexico

Apache Warrior Dancer Wilbert Naranjo at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Photo by Julien McRoberts.

Native Americans celebrate the land and their cultural traditions with stories told in languages unique to each tribe, dynamic dances, and colorful arts and crafts. Their culture influences many facets of life in New Mexico, most obviously the architectural styles and cuisine. Archaeologists theorize that New Mexico Native American groups began evolving from 12,000 to 30,000 years ago. Many tribal elders teach the Native American youth that their people evolved from the earth itself and are as unique to their homeland as the trees and terrain. The descendants of these early people belong to as many as 22 distinct tribes today. www.newmexico.org

Each maintains a separate, sovereign government and takes great care to preserve ancient traditions and language. The Pueblo culture is classified into three language groups: the Zunis, the Keres and the Tanoans. Only Zuni people speak Zuni; the Keres speakers include the pueblos of Acoma, Cochiti, Laguna, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo and Zia. Tanoans are divided into three subcategories: Tewa, Tiwa and Towa. Tewa-speaking pueblos include Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan) and Tesuque. Tiwa-speaking pueblos are Isleta, Picuris, Sandia and

Taos. The only Towa-speaking pueblo is Jemez. The historically nomadic Apache and Navajo people in the state are categorized into the Athapascan group. Many members of the Navajo Nation, however, do not believe in this scientific classification and, just as the Pueblo people, teach their young the tribal version of beliefs about their origin. The Apaches and Navajos each migrated to the area in the mid-1500s, about the same time as the arrival of Spanish explorers. The Pueblo Indians briefly united under Po’Pay and other leaders to rebel against religious repression and forced servitude by the Spanish in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Many Spanish settlers fled, enabling the Ute, Navajo and Apache tribes to raid the Pueblo people in their absence. When the Spanish returned a dozen years later, the Pueblo people allied with the colonistas against the nomadic raiders. The Spanish offered land grants to people of mixed heritage (mestizos or genizaros) to establish isolated settlements as buffers against hostile raiders between the frontier and more populated areas, such as Santa Fe. In the 1800s, the United States territorial government also battled the raiding warriors. The government relocated the Navajo and Apache people several times, including a forced march of 8,500 people to the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation in the 1860s. American Indians didn’t achieve U.S. citizenship and the right to vote nationally until 1924. They were granted suffrage in New Mexico elections in 1948 and guaranteed religious freedom by federal law in 1978. Native Americans have served in every U.S. military conflict since World War I. The Navajo Code Talkers, who communicated secret strategy over the airwaves in the complex Navajo language, were vital to the United States’ victory in World War II. Today, many of the Native American tribes have established business enterprises such as casinos, resorts and sporting venues to improve life for their people and ensure their governments’ sovereign status. 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 55

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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) in Albuquerque preserves and educates visitors about the culture, art and history of the people living in the state’s 19 Indian pueblos. It houses two museums, an exhibition gallery, gift shops and the Four Winds Travel Center. The cultural center presents traditional Indian dances and craft demonstrations every weekend. In 2008, a stunning new entry was opened—adding 19,000 square feet to the building and 3,000 square feet of patio space. Visitors can sample traditional Pueblo and New Mexican cuisine at the Pueblo Harvest Café and Bakery. The cultural center also offers “Into the Sunset Western Pueblo Tours” to Acoma and Zuni pueblos. These one-day tours provide transportation; guided tours of each site’s 56 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

museum, cultural center, mission and village; and traditional meals. Contact the IPCC for tour dates and to make a reservation. The cultural center is at 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque, 87104; call (866) 855-7902 or (505) 843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org

Acoma Pueblo

The people of Acoma Pueblo, which means “people of the white rock,” live atop a 370-foot sandstone mesa. The 2,000-year-old “Sky City,” as it is called, has the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America. It is known as a destination for culture and art. Fewer than 50 tribal members live year-round in the earthen homes of Sky City. It is the first Native American community designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C., as a National Historic Trust Site. Those living in the community maintain the massive San Estévan del Rey Mission completed in 1640. Both the

mission and pueblo have been designated as Registered National Historical Landmarks. Nearly 3,000 additional tribal members live in the nearby villages of Acomita, McCarty’s and Anzac (Census 2000). Native Acoma guides conduct tours of Sky City pueblo. Visitors can enrich their cultural experience by stopping at the Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum. Potters still craft Acoma’s distinctive and highly-sought-after thin-walled pottery. The Yaak’a (corn) Restaurant serves native Acoma and New Mexico fare. Please call (800) 747-0181 to confirm hours and days, or to make group reservations. Make your visit to Acoma Pueblo a weekend getaway. Play at Sky City Casino, refuel and revive yourself at Huwak’a Restaurant or the Sky City Travel Center. Complete your getaway with a stay at the Sky City Casino Hotel; (888) 759-2489. Acoma welcomes RV campers. A state-ofthe-art RV park is Acoma Business Enterprises’ newest business. The RV park is located on I-40, Exit 102, alongside historic Route 66. RVers are able to drive through and experience true American and native history. Here, in Cibola County, you’ll find the longest uninterrupted stretch of Route 66 in New Mexico. The RV park caters to the class ‘A’ RVs; all of the 42 oversized spaces are designed to accommodate large motor homes towing other vehicles. Amenities include: • 100 percent hook-ups that have electricity, water and satellite TV. • Waste dump stations provided on each space. • Clubhouse (within walking distance) with a whirlpool spa, meeting spaces, showers, laundry facilities, a convenience store, an information booth, an outdoor BBQ and patio with views of beautiful Mt. Taylor. Call (888) SKY-CITY for RV park reservations. Sky City is located 65 miles (96 km.) west of Albuquerque on I-40, Exit 102, and 15 miles (19 km.) south on Indian Route 23, Exit 108. Visitors who wish to see Acoma Pueblo must receive permission. Photography permits, tours and guides are available at the

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Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum at the base of the mesa, (800) 747-0181. For more information: Tribal Administration at P.O. Box 310, Acoma Pueblo, 87034; (888) SKY-CITY, (505) 552-6604, www.skycity.com Acoma Pueblo Calendar Of Events

◆ Sept. 2. San Esteban Feast Day. Old

Acoma Pueblo at Sky City. Annual Feast Day with harvest dances. (505) 552-6604.

Cochiti Pueblo

After the rebellion was brought under control, the Isleta people returned to their former homes, some bringing Hopi mates. When some members of Laguna and Acoma pueblos joined the Isleta community in the 1800s, friction within the society led to internal disagreement over religious and ritual matters. The end result was the creation of the satellite settlement of Oraibi. The pueblo today has two small communities, Oraibi and Chicale, and the main pueblo, Isleta. The language is generally Tiwa, with

most people speaking English as well. Agriculture is the principal occupation of the Isleta people. Additional revenue comes from the land leased to local businesses and the United States government. Many people work outside the reservation, but there has been a recent revival of pottery and jewelry making. Isleta is also known for its excellent bread. St. Augustine Mission Church was established in 1613, under the original name of St. Anthony. It is one of the oldest mission

Cochiti Pueblo, northernmost of the Keres-speaking pueblos, is home to about 1,500 people (Census 2000). One of its renowned members was the late Helen Cordero, who revived the popular storyteller figurine in 1964. Cochiti is also well known for its deep-toned ceremonial drums, which can be heard on July 14, the pueblo’s St. Bonaventure Feast Day. The pueblo leases land to the flourishing community of Cochiti Lake. Many golfers enjoy the top-rated 18-hole Cochiti golf course, (505) 465-2239, 465-2230 (for tee times). Visit nearby Cochiti Lake, which features numerous water recreational activities and a generous shoreline with campgrounds. Also take time to hike at the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, (505) 465-2300. The pueblo is situated 22 miles (35 km.) south of Santa Fe on I-25 and another 14 miles (23 km.) north on N.M. 16 (between Albuquerque and Santa Fe). Photography, sketching and recording are prohibited. For more information: P.O. Box 70, Cochiti, 87072; (505) 465-2244, www.pueblodecochiti.org Cochiti Pueblo Calendar Of Events

◆ July 14. St. Bonaventure Feast Day. Corn

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Isleta Pueblo

Originally established in the 1300s, the pueblo is home to more than 3,000 members (Census 2000). They still perform many traditional ceremonies, songs and dances. Isleta has survived and now flourishes despite its troubled history. When the Pueblo Revolt began, many of its people fled to Hopi settlements in Arizona. Others accompanied the Spanish in their retreat to El Paso del Norte. www.newmexico.org

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churches in the United States. In 1692, Diego de Vargas found its ruins except for the nave of the church, twelve years after the Pueblo Revolt. The walls are original, upon which the church was rebuilt in 1716 and renamed St. Augustine. The church in Isleta faces a large public plaza. It is one of the most imposing churches in New Mexico and is flanked by extensive buildings used as a residence for the priest and other ecclesiastical purposes. The adobe church has four-foot-thick walls and measures 110-feet by 27-feet inside. St. Augustine is the patron saint of Isleta, and so the church is dedicated to him, with two magnificent statues. One of the oldest Spanish missions in New Mexico, St. Augustine Church is noted for the numerous changes to its exterior form. It retains one of the most extensive inventories of 17th- and early-18th-century building features in New Mexico, including a clerestory window. St. Augustine Church is open daily. The pueblo’s modern enterprises include the Isleta Casino and Resort, a large casino complex with 100,000 square feet of

gambling space, five restaurants, big-name and local entertainment (tickets: 505-7243800), a sports bar and a gift shop, (800) 460-5686, (505) 724-3800. The new hotel complex opened in 2008. www.isleta-casino.com. Next door to Isleta Casino and Resort is the Isleta Fun Connection offering 24 bowling lanes, pool tables and big-screen TVs. There is open bowling, all day and evening. You’ll also find state-of-the-art indoor laser tag, a large arcade, a snack bar, a lounge and party rooms. www.isletafunconnection.com The tribe runs the Isleta Eagle Golf Course, a championship 27-hole golf course with beautiful panoramic views, (505) 848-1900. www.isletaeagle.com. Fishing enthusiasts and children delight in the Isleta Lakes Recreational Complex, which is open year-round. Many picnicking and RV campsites are also available; call (505) 244-8102. www.isletalakes.com Isleta Pueblo lives up to the meaning of its name (Spanish for “little island”) with its

4RADITIONS #ULTURE (ISTORY it all comes together at the

Pueblo of Jemez Walatowa Visitor Center

Open Daily www.jemezpueblo.com

central location in the metropolitan Río Grande Valley, just 13 miles (21 km.) south of Albuquerque and five minutes away from I-25 via Exit 215. For more information: P.O. Box 1270, Isleta Pueblo, 87022; (505) 869-3111. www.isletapueblo.com ISLETA PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Aug. 28. St. Augustine, Annual Feast

Day. Mass in the morning and a procession following Mass. Traditional dances in the plaza in the afternoon. (505) 869-3111. ◆ Sept. 4. St. Augustine Feast Day. Harvest

dance in the plaza. (505) 869-3111.

Jemez Pueblo

Jemez Pueblo is the only remaining village of the Towa-speaking Pueblo people in New Mexico. Surrounded by colorful red sandstone mesas, the 90,000 acres of Jemez lands serve as the gateway to the Cañón del San Diego and the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway. Almost 2,000 residents live in the pueblo (Census 2000). Walatowa, the main village, opens to the public only during feast days. Visitors are always welcome to browse the Walatowa Visitor Center, 7413 N.M. 4, which features the Pueblo of Jemez Museum of History and Culture, a reconstructed traditional Jemez field house, a gift shop, a nature walk and an interpretive program. The Jemez Red Rocks Recreation Area is also open to visitors year-round. You can enjoy authentic Indian foods, arts and crafts there. You may also visit the pueblo’s ancestral village of Giusewa at Jemez State Monument on N.M. 4. Jemez Pueblo is located 27 miles (43 km.) northwest of Bernalillo on U.S. 550 and N.M. 4. Photography, sketching and recording are prohibited at the pueblo but encouraged at the nearby Red Rocks area. Please check the pueblo’s Web site for directions and information about Jemez artists. For more information: P.O. Box 100, Jemez Pueblo, 87024; (575) 834-7235. www.jemezpueblo.com JEMEZ PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Jan. 1. Matachine dances. Subject to

change. (575) 834-7235.

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◆ April-Oct. Tribal food vendors at Red

Rocks. Generally, most weekends and some weekdays, weather permitting. (575) 834-7235. ◆ May 23 -25. Memorial Day Weekend

Annual Red Rocks Arts & Crafts Show. Sponsored by the Towa Arts & Crafts Committee. (575) 834-7235. ◆ May 25. Memorial Day. Star Feather

Powwow at Jemez Red Rocks. (575) 834-7235.

◆ June TBA. Summer Art Show. Artists/

Vendors at Jemez Red Rocks.

◆ Aug. 2. St. Persingula Feast Day. Corn

Dances. (575) 834-7235.

◆ Oct. 10-11. Open Air Market. Located

at the Walatowa Visitor Center, this event features traditional dances and a breadbaking demonstration, as well as both Native and non-Native artists selling their arts and crafts. (575) 834-7235. ◆ Nov. 12. San Diego Feast Day. Corn

Dances. (575) 834-7235.

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◆ Dec. 12. Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Matachine Dances. Subject to change. (575) 834-7235. Please contact the Walatowa Visitor Center by calling (505) 834-7235 or by E-mail at tourism@jemezpueblo.org for additional details regarding these events.

Jicarilla Apache Nation

The scenic mountains and rugged mesas of northern New Mexico are now the homeland of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Nomadic in nature until just before they encountered Europeans, the Jicarilla Apaches established trade with the Pueblo people centuries ago. They ventured as far east as Kansas until they settled deep in the Tusas Mountains in the mid-1720s. Jicarilla means “little basket” and refers to their distinctive basketmaking skills. The Jicarilla Arts and Crafts Shop and Museum displays beadwork, baskets, paintings and ribbon shirts. Dulce, the tribal capital, offers accommodations at the Jicarilla Inn. Be sure to make

reservations early if attending any of the major events, such as July’s Little Beaver Roundup, the mid-September Go-Jii-Ya Feast Day and Stone Lake Fiesta. The Jicarilla Apache tribe owns and operates two casinos. Apache Nugget Casino is located 15 miles north of Cuba off of U.S. 550 and N.M.537. For more information contact: Apache Nugget Casino, P.O. Box 219, Cuba, 87013. (575) 289-2486. www.apachenugget.com The other casino, The Wild Horse, is located in Dulce at the Best Western Jicarilla Inn at U.S. 64 & Hawks Dr. For details contact: Jicarilla Inn and Casino, P.O. Box 650, Dulce, 87528. (575) 759-3663. www.bestwesternnewmexico.com/hotels/best-western-jicarilla-inn-and-casino/ Jicarilla Apache Nation lands are popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Opportunities abound for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and hiking. The tribe maintains the 14,500acre Horse Lake Mesa Game Park, the largest single elk enclosure in the country. Black bears and mountain lions roam freely

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throughout the reservation. Five beautiful mountain lakes (La Jara, Horse, Stone, Mundo and Embalm) harbor numerous fish. Ducks and a variety of waterbirds can be found there. For more information, call the Jicarilla Apache Department of Game & Fish at P.O. Box 313, Dulce, 87528; (575) 759-3255. www.jicarillahunt.com The tribe includes approximately 2,750 tribal members (Census 2000), most of whom live in the town of Dulce, which is located 35 miles (56 km.) west of Chama on U.S. 64. There is no admission fee to enter the reservation. Photography, sketching and recording are generally allowed, but always check first. Also, visitors are encouraged to review the “protocols” section of the tribe’s Web site. For more information: P.O. Box 507, Dulce, 87528; (575) 759-3242. www.jicarillaonline.com Jicarilla Apache Nation Calendar of Events ◆ July 19-20. (Always the third weekend in July.) Little Beaver Celebration. Pro-Indian Rodeo, powwow, Pony Express race. (575) 759-3242.

◆ Sept. 14-15. Go-Jii-Yah Feast. Foot races,

powwow, country rodeo. Held at Stone Lake. (575) 759-3242.

Laguna Pueblo

Largest among the Keresan-speaking pueblos, Laguna is home to more than 8,000 members (Census 2000). Pueblo authorities claim that people lived in the area as far back as 3,000 B.C. Historians suggest that ancestors of the Laguna people were there since A.D. 1300. On March 19 and Sept. 19 the pueblo celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph at Old Laguna, where dances and other festivities are also held during the holidays. Dances follow a Roman Catholic Mass, and hundreds of local vendors offer various native arts and crafts. Sporting events are part of feast day festivities. Each of the pueblo’s six villages also celebrates its own feast day. Pottery, with its colorful geometric designs, and other traditional arts and crafts are available throughout the year in the

village of Laguna. During your visit, tour the San José Mission Church, originally built in 1699 and visible from I-40. (505) 552-9330. Hunt elk and fish for trout on the Mount Taylor Game Ranch. The 7,000-acre ranch and lodge is located off I-40, Exit 104, near Mount Taylor. Call to make arrangements, (505) 552-7512. The Dancing Eagle Casino and Travel Center, off I-40, Exit 108, offers table games and more than 500 slot machines. Casino: (505) 552-7777; Travel Center: (505) 552-7477. Nearby the Dancing Eagle RV Park offers spaces at reasonable rates. www.dancingeaglecasino.com Step back in time at the Route 66 Casino and Travel Center, I-40, Exit 140, and enjoy Route 66-era décor, a 2,800-seat theater, restaurants, table games and a bingo hall; (505) 352-7866. The new 154-room hotel features a restaurant; Kids Quest, a supervised attraction area with games and activities for children; and the Studio 66 Nightclub. See the website for hotel information: www.rt66casino.com

Etiquette on Tribal Lands Guests are usually welcome on Native American lands for recreation and celebrations. It is important to know that each pueblo and tribal reservation is a sovereign nation with a distinct culture, language and set of laws. ■

Tribal communities do not use the clock to determine when it is time to conduct activities. Acts of nature, as well as the sequence of events that must take place (some not for public viewing), usually determine start and finish times for ceremonies. ■

Respect people’s needs for privacy and do not push for answers to questions since they might address a sensitive issue or event. In most situations, look to people around you for examples of appropriate behavior. ■

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The following guidelines are helpful: It is recommended that you call ahead to confirm event dates, as well as access to tribal lands. There are times when tribal leaders need to restrict access because of private ceremonies or other reasons, such as a fire on their land. ■

Each tribe has its own government and visitor policy. The tribes value common sense, continuity and respect. Please obey all laws when visiting Indian lands. Since many people walk on tribal roads, speed limits are strictly enforced. ■

Tribes value traditions, customs and religion. Some actions and/or questions could be offensive, so refrain from pressing for answers. Tribal dances are religious ceremonies, not public performances. It is a privilege to witness a ceremony. Remain quiet, don’t applaud, and do not touch the dancers. ■

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Photography is a sensitive issue. Follow the

guidelines regarding fees and restrictions at each pueblo and/or activity. Please refrain from bringing a cell phone onto tribal lands. Tribal officials could confiscate cell phones if they feel they might be used for photography or recording. Also, the ring tones as well as personal conversations can easily disrupt other visitors’ experiences, as well as daily tribal life. ■

Certain areas of tribal communities are off-limits to visitors and might not be posted. They include cemeteries, ceremonial buildings (kivas) and private homes. Do not climb walls or other structures. Do not wander into homes without invitation. ■

Do not remove artifacts, pottery shards or other tempting items. ■

Do not bring alcohol or drugs onto tribal lands. ■

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◆ March 19. St. Joseph’s Feast Day. Harvest

and various dances at Laguna Village. (505) 552-6654.

◆ July 26. St. Ann’s Feast Day. Harvest and

various dances at Seama village. (505) 552-6654.

◆ Aug. 15. The Assumption of Our Blessed

Mother’s Feast Day. Harvest and various dances at Mesita village. (505) 552-6654. ◆ Sept. 8. The Nativity of the Blessed

Virgin Mary’s Feast Day. Harvest and various dances at Encinal Village. (505) 552-6654.

◆ Sept. 19. St. Joseph’s Feast Day. Buffalo,

Eagle and various dances at Laguna Village. (505) 552-6654. ◆ Sept. 25. St. Elizabeth’s Feast Day.

Harvest and various dances at Paguate village. (505) 552-6654. ◆ Oct. 17. St. Margaret’s Feast Day. Harvest

and various dances at Paraje village. (505) 552-6654.

◆ Dec. 25-27. Holiday Dances. Christmas

Harvest dance follows after 10 a.m. Mass at Laguna Village. (505) 552-6654.

Mescalero Apache Reservation

Once nomadic hunters and gatherers drifting throughout the Southwest, the Mescalero people now reside near the Sacramento Mountains. The tribe’s mountainous lands present exciting opportunities for outdoor adventurers. During the winter, ski or snowboard down the slopes of Ski Apache. P.O. Box 220, Ruidoso, 88355; (575) 464-3600, snowphone (575) 257-9001. www.skiapache.com www.newmexico.org

Mescalero Apache Reservation Calendar of Events ◆ July 4. Apache Maidens “Coming of Age” Ceremony. (575) 464-4494.

Nambe Pueblo

Nambe Pueblo nestles in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The 1,700 members who live at the pueblo (Census 2000) are reviving the traditional arts of weaving and pottery. Several artist studios that display and sell Nambe pottery and silver jewelry welcome visitors. Nambe Falls Recreation Area, (505) 455-2304, located above the pueblo, offers swimming, lake fishing, a stunning doubledrop waterfall and camping for a modest fee. Also visit the Avanyu Children’s Park and Fishing Pond. Avanyu features a picnic area, shelters, a wading pool and a playground with sandbox.

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country where the stark imagery of the land

becomes one with the

colorful mixture of tribal ceremonies. It is the country of the Navajo, Zuni, Acoma, Apache and Ute. Visit a timeless land for a vacation that will last a lifetime.

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Laguna Pueblo Calendar of Events

◆ Jan. 7-9. Harvest and various dances at

The Mescalero Apache tribe is perhaps most famous for its Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort, which boasts a nationally ranked golf course (P.O. Box 269, Mescalero, 88340; 575-464-7945), luxurious accommodations, delectable dining and Las Vegas-style gambling. (575) 464-7777, (877) 277-5677. The tribe also operates the Casino Apache Travel Center, on U.S. 70 about a mile west of Ruidoso. The complex includes a convenience store, restaurant, smoke shop, gas station and truck stop. The capital is Mescalero, where you’ll find a small museum and shopping center. The Mescaleros also operate Mescalero Forest Products, a wood-products business, and the Cattle Growers Association, a livestock enterprise. In addition to these dynamic modern endeavors, the more than 3,000 tribal members (Census 2000) maintain traditions such as the Apache maidens’ “Coming of Age” ceremony held in conjunction with the tribe’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The Mescalero Apache Reservation is located in southern New Mexico near the city of Ruidoso off U.S. 70. Please abide by photography regulations during ceremonies and at historical sites. For more information: P.O. Box 227, Mescalero, 88340; (575) 464-4494. www.innofthemountaingods.com

Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial. Courtesy of the City of Gallup.

Laguna is located 45 miles (71 km.) west of Albuquerque off I-40 and 31 miles (50 km.) east of Grants. Photography, sketching and recording are generally prohibited. Inquire at the governor’s office if special permission can be granted. For more information: P.O. Box 194, Laguna Pueblo, 87026; (505) 552-6654. www.lagunaonline.org E-mail: jsousea@lagunatribe.org

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Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. Photo by Terry Thompson.

The pueblo offers dances and ceremonies at the falls on the July 4 feast day. The pueblo honors St. Francis of Assisi, also the patron saint, on Oct. 4. Nambe Pueblo is located about 18 miles (29 km.) north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84/285 and N.M. 503. Photography, sketching and recording are permitted with a fee. For more information: Nambe Pueblo, Rt. 1 Box 117-BB, Santa Fe, 87506; (505) 455-2036. www.nambefalls.com Nambe Pueblo Calendar of Events

◆ Oct. 4. St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day.

Annual Feast Day with Buffalo & Deer Dances. (505) 455-2036.

Navajo Nation

The highly traditional Navajo people refer to themselves as Diné in their language, meaning “The People.” Some believe Spanish explorers coined the term Navajo when they entered the Southwest. The Navajo people have endured much suffering throughout the centuries, including the infamous Long Walk in 1860 when the U.S. Army forcibly marched more than 8,000

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Navajos to Bosque Redondo near Fort Sumner. They were incarcerated there for four years before being allowed to return to their homeland. The Treaty of 1864 was established between the Navajos and the U.S. government, creating the basis for relations currently still honored. Today, the Navajo Nation is the largest U.S. Indian tribe, consisting of more than 298,000 members, about 70,000 of whom live in New Mexico, according to Census 2000 figures. The reservation includes approximately 27,000 square miles, larger than many U.S. states. Three smaller bands of Navajos are also located away from the main reservation boundaries at Alamo, To’hajiilee and Ramah. The Navajo Nation is rich in natural and cultural resources. Major attractions include Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (435727-5870) and Canyon de Chelly National Monument (928-674-5500, www.nps.gov/ cach) in Arizona and parts of Utah. View the Chuska Mountains and Church Rock (visible from Red Rock State Park near Gallup). Chaco Culture National Historical Park (505-7867014, www.nps.gov/chcu), the Bisti Badlands and Ship Rock Peak also offer interesting sites to visit.

Camping, hiking, hunting and fishing are allowed in various areas with a permit. For more information, call the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 871-6636, 871-6647, or the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife at (928) 871-6451. Key cities in the Navajo Nation include Crownpoint, Shiprock, and the capital, Window Rock, Ariz., located about 25 miles northwest of Gallup. Dramatically patterned rugs and wall hangings are for sale at monthly auctions in Crownpoint and elsewhere, (505) 786-7386, 786-5302. Navajo rugs, sand paintings, jewelry and other traditional crafts are available throughout the reservation at various trading posts as well as at the tribally owned Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise stores, (928) 871-4090. Visit the Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park, which has a visitor center, demonstration center, and Navajo arts and crafts. P.O. Box 2520, Window Rock, Ariz. 86515; (928) 871-6647. www.navajonationparks.org Shiprock hosts the annual Northern Navajo Fair and Nightway Chant (Yei-Be-Chei Healing Ceremony) in late September or early October. www.newmexico.org

No recordings or photos are allowed at the ceremony. The tribe also hosts the annual Fourth of July celebration and PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, Ariz., and the Navajo Nation Fair in Shiprock on the weekend following Labor Day. Billed as “the world’s largest American Indian fair,” the event features a multisanctioned All-Indian Rodeo, traditional Navajo food, an intertribal powwow, concerts, a parade, the Miss Navajo Nation Pageant and exhibits. Contact the Navajo Nation Fair Office at (928) 871-6478. www.navajonationfair.com Places of interest in Window Rock include the Navajo Nation Museum and Library, Ch’ihootso Indian Marketplace, Navajo Nation Zoo and tribal headquarters. The Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, (928) 755-3475, near Ganado, Ariz., is also a fascinating place to visit and shop. www.nps.gov/hutr Request a free Discover Navajo Visitor Guide, available through Navajo Nation Tourism. For more information: P.O. Box 663, Window Rock, Ariz. 86515; (928) 810-8501. www.DiscoverNavajo.com

1680 Pueblo Revolt leaders, was from Ohkay Owingeh, though some incorrectly refer to him as a Taoseño. The people of Ohkay Owingeh are proud of their heritage and changed the pueblo’s name from San Juan to better reflect their traditions. Today, the tribe has about 6,700 enrolled members (Census 2000). Many traditional Ohkay Owingeh artists are renowned for their red and natural pottery, painting and weaving. The Ohkay Owingeh Arts Cooperative celebrates these artists and showcases their work. The tribe operates the Ohkay Resort Casino, a gaming establishment that is attached to a Best Western Hotel; (877) 829-2865, (505) 747-1668. The Ohkay Sporting Clays Club is a must for any shooting or hunting enthusiast. Ohkay Owingeh Trout Lakes provide year-round fishing (with a permit) and cash tournaments (505) 753-5067. The Ohkay RV Park, (505) 753-5067, is adjacent to the trout lakes. Stop at the

pueblo’s travel center and adjacent restaurant; (505) 753-5452. The Ohkay Owingeh Airport accommodates Type II design aircraft. The airport features navigational aids, self-service fuel and shuttle service. Interestingly, Juan de Oñate established the first capital of New Mexico, San Gabriel de los Caballeros, in 1598 on Ohkay Owingeh land near the confluence of the Río Grande and the Río Chama. Ohkay Owingeh lies 25 miles (40 km.) north of Santa Fe via U.S. 84/285 and one mile (1.6 km.) north of Española on N.M. 68. Photography, sketching and recording are permitted for a fee. For more information: P.O. Box 1099, Ohkay Owingeh, 87566; (505) 852-4400. OHKAY OWINGEH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Jan. 1. Dance. (505) 852-4400.

◆ Jan. 6. King’s Day Celebration.

(505) 852-4400.

◆ Second Week in February. Dance.

(505) 852-4400.

Navajo Nation Calendar of Events

◆ June-Sept. Nightly Indian Dances. Gallup

Cultural Center. (800) 242-4282.

◆ June 13. Eastern Navajo Nation Arts &

Crafts Festival. In Torreon, 26 miles southwest of Cuba on N.M. 197. (505) 731-2422, www.jumpingsun.com

◆ July 4. 23rd Annual Youth Celebration

and PRCA Rodeo. Navajo Nation Fairgrounds. Window Rock, Ariz. (928) 810-8501. www.navajonationfair.com ◆ Sept. TBA. 63rd Annual Navajo Nation

Fair. Window Rock, Ariz. (928) 871-6478. www.navajonationfair.com. (928) 810-8501. ◆ Oct. 1-4. Northern Navajo Nation Fair.

Shiprock Fairgrounds, Shiprock. (505) 368-3727.

Ohkay Owingeh

The Tewa-speaking Ohkay Owingeh (ohkay meaning “strong people,” owingeh meaning “village”) people were once considered so powerful that only they could declare war for the Pueblo Indians. Po’pay, one of the primary Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Feast Day dances. Photo by Julien McRoberts.. www.newmexico.org

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◆ June 13. St. Anthony’s Feast Day.

(505) 852-4400.

◆ June 23-24. Ohkay Owingeh Feast Day.

PICURIS PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Jan. 1. Transfer of Canes Ceremonial

Dance. (575) 587-1099.

Corn Dances. (505) 852-4400.

◆ Jan. 6. Kings’ Day Dance. (575) 587-1099.

◆ July 18-19. Eight Northern Indian

◆ Jan. 25. St. Paul’s Feast Day Dance.

Pueblos Arts and Crafts Show. Ohkay Owingeh. (505) 747-1593.

◆ Second Week in Sept. Harvest Dance.

(505) 852-4400.

◆ Dec. 24. Torchlight Procession of the

Virgin Vespers and Matachine Dance. (505) 852-4400. ◆ Dec. 25. Deer or Matachine Dance.

(505) 852-4400.

◆ Dec. 26. Turtle Dance.

(505) 852-4400.

Picuris Pueblo

Spanish colonizer Juan de Oñate originally named the pueblo Gran Pueblo de Picuris, but it was called Pikura (meaning “those who paint”) by its Pueblo neighbors. The ancestral home of the Picuris people, Pot Creek Pueblo, is located near today’s community of about 1,800 inhabitants (Census 2000). Tribal members restored the 200-year-old adobe church, San Lorenzo de Picuris, located in the center of the pueblo, by hand. Tour the excavated structures, such as Pot Creek Pueblo, with a visitor permit. Fish in the high-mountain Tutah Lake and take home a great catch. The Picuris Pueblo Museum displays and sells beadwork, weaving and pottery crafted by local artists. For more crafts, attend the High Country Tri-Cultural Arts & Crafts Fair during the summer. Call ahead for dates, (575) 587-2519. The pueblo’s annual San Lorenzo Feast Day in August includes Indian dances, pole climbing and a morning footrace. Picuris Pueblo is also the majority owner of the Hotel Santa Fe located in downtown Santa Fe at 1501 Paseo de Peralta; (800) 825-9876. www.hotelsantafe.com The pueblo is located 24 miles (38 km.) southeast of Taos in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains via N.M. 68, 518 and 75. Photography permits are available. For more information: Contact Picuris Pueblo at (575) 587-2519, P.O. Box 127, Peñasco, 87553. www.picurispueblo.net 64 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

(575) 587-1099.

◆ Feb. 2. Candelaria Feast Day.

(575) 587-1099.

◆ Aug. 9-10. San Lorenzo Feast Day. Sunset

dance, pole climbing, and arts and crafts. (575) 587-1099. ◆ Dec. 25. Matachine Dance.

(575) 587-1099.

◆ Dec. 28. Holy Innocents’ Day. Children’s

dance. (575) 587-1099.

Pojoaque Pueblo

The pueblo of Pojoaque can trace inhabitants in the area to A.D. 500. In the native Tewa language, the pueblo is called P’o Suwae Geh, or “drinking water place.” Today, the Poeh Cultural Center and Museum preserves the traditional culture of the Tewa-speaking pueblos of the northern Río Grande Valley and also displays contemporary

Pueblo art. Guided/self-guided tours and artist demonstrations are offered; (505) 455-3334. The Ó House Restaurant, located adjacent to the Poeh Center, serves lunch and dinner, Monday-Saturday; (505) 455-5065. www.poehcenter.com The Pojoaque Pueblo Visitor Center and Gallery, located in the heart of the Pojoaque Valley, sells arts, crafts and souvenirs. The visitor center provides free maps, guides and brochures. Call (505) 455-3460 or 455-9023. The Buffalo Thunder Resort opened in 2008. The resort includes a 390-room hotel (The Hilton Santa Fe North), a luxury spa and fitness facility, world-class dining areas, entertainment venues, 66,000 square feet in meeting space and a new Las Vegas-style casino with 1,200 slot machines, 25 table games and a 10-table poker room. The nearby Cities of Gold Casino, (505) 455-3313, (800) 455-3313, features slots and table games, a poker room and nightly bingo. Complimentary shuttle service is provided daily, and transportation for disabled visitors is available. There are scheduled pickup times at several Santa Fe hotels and motels; call (505) 455-4253. www.citiesofgold.com

The Zuni Pueblo Band at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. . Photo by Theodore Greer. www.newmexico.org

For lodging nearby, stay at the Cities of Gold Hotel, which offers passes to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center (877) 455-0515, (505) 455-0515. The Healing Art Center, (505) 455-0320, offers massages and other treatments. The Sports Bar Race Book and Casino televises all major college and professional sporting events. This is an off-track facility with simulcasts of horse racing and dog racing from tracks across the country. A total of 97 television monitors guarantee you’ll be able to catch a variety of sporting events. The facility also has slot machines, a full-service bar and a snack bar; (505) 455-3984. Towa Golf Course offers a challenging game with 27 of the 36 holes designed by Hale Irwin and William Phillips. The clubhouse features a full-service restaurant and bar, meeting facilities and a golf shop. For tee times and rates call (877) 465-3489, (505) 455-9000. www.towagolf.com Homewood Suites by Hilton, located next to the golf course, offers extended-stay suites and several amenities including a wedding chapel and honeymoon suite casitas. Take U.S. 84/285 12 miles north from Santa Fe, Buffalo Thunder Exit 177; (505) 455-9100. The pueblo of Pojoaque is located about 15 miles (25 km.) north of Santa Fe on U.S. 84/285. For more information: Pojoaque Pueblo, Camino del Rincón, Ste. 6, Santa Fe, 87506; (505) 455-2278. www.citiesofgold.com

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FARMINGTON CIVIC CENTER marketplace . artists demos contest pow wow . navajo rug auction

Convention & Visitors Bureau \ • 1-800-448-1240 \ • www.farmingtonnm.org/nmgt

Fernando Benally Medicine Mask Collection

POJOAQUE PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 6. Kings’ Day Dances. (505) 455-2278. ◆ Dec. 12. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Feast Day. (505) 455-2278.

Sandia Pueblo

Inspired by the magenta hue of the nearby mountains at sunset, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado christened the pueblo sandía, the Spanish word for watermelon, in the 1500s. The native name is Tuf Shur Tia, meaning “green reed place,” referring to the nearby Río Grande. The pueblo’s boundaries stretch from the river to the foothills of the mountains, spanning more than 22,877 acres. The pueblo

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Memorial Day powwow, Jemez Pueblo. Photo by Theodore Greer..

was deserted in 1680 when residents fled to Hopi Pueblo during the Pueblo Revolt. The people of Sandia did not return until the mid-1700s. Today, more than 4,400 members live on pueblo lands (Census 2000). The pueblo operates the Sandia Resort and Casino on the east side of I-25 off Tramway Boulevard on the outskirts of Albuquerque, (800) 526-9366, (505) 796-7500, www.sandiacasino.com. The resort features a hotel, gaming, dining, golfing and a spa, all with a view of the majestic Sandia Mountains. The resort also presents top touring national entertainers throughout the year. The tribe maintains a buffalo preserve across from the casino; the buffaloes are visible while driving on Tramway Boulevard. The Bien Mur Indian Market Center, (505) 821-5400, is one of the largest Native American-owned and -operated stores in the Southwest. Fishermen should take advantage of three stocked lakes at the tribally run Sandia Lakes, a 70-acre recreation area with picnic sites and a natural trail along the Río Grande bosque; (505) 897-3971. Sandia Pueblo is on the northern outskirts of Albuquerque off I-25 at Exit 235 or 66 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

Tramway Boulevard. For more information: 481 Sandia Loop, Bernalillo, 87004; (505) 867-3317. www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us SANDIA PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Jan. 6. Kings’ Day Celebration.

(505) 867-3317, (505) 843-7270.

◆ June 13. St. Anthony’s Feast Day/

Annual Feast Day. (505) 867-3317, (505) 843-7270.

San Felipe Pueblo

San Felipe Pueblo is considered the most culturally conservative of the Keresan villages and is protective of its traditions. The pueblo residents, who number almost 3,200 (Census 2000), welcome visitors only during ceremonies, when food and crafts booths spring up near San Felipe Church at the foot of Black Mesa. The pueblo is well known for its corn dances on St. Philip’s Feast Day. A modern-day attraction is the tribalowned Casino Hollywood, (505) 867-6700, (877) 529-2946, which is visible from I-25. www.sanfelipecasino.com The pueblo also operates the Hollywood Hills Speedway, which the tribe touts as New Mexico’s premier outdoor entertainment venue. The stadium facility presents auto and

motorcycle racing, concerts, monster truck shows, rodeos and more; (505) 867-6700. San Felipe Pueblo is 25 miles north of Albuquerque off I-25. Photography, sketching and video recording are prohibited. For more information: P.O. Box 4339, San Felipe Pueblo, 87001; (505) 867-3381. SAN FELIPE PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Feb. 2. Candelaria Day. (505) 867-3381, (505) 843-7270. ◆ May 1. St. Philip’s Feast Day/Annual

Feast Day. (505) 867-3381, (505) 843-7270.

San Ildefonso Pueblo

Historians believe the original San Ildefonso people abandoned their original villages at Mesa Verde and Bandelier due to drastic changes in the environment. It was on top of nearby Black Mesa, across the Río Grande from San Ildefonso, that the pueblo held off Spanish soldiers during their reconquest of New Mexico in 1694. Today, the pueblo is a flourishing art community with about 1,500 residents (Census 2000). It is the home of the late Maria Martinez, who along with her husband, www.newmexico.org

Julian, developed the world-renowned black-on-black pottery with black matte designs. Artisans’ homes throughout the pueblo are open to the public for shopping. The San Ildefonso Pueblo Museum, (505) 455-3549, also displays traditional crafts. With an average of 20,000 visitors each year, San Ildefonso is one of the most visited pueblos in the state. The pueblo is located 23 miles (37 km.) north of Santa Fe via U.S. 84/285 and west off N.M. 502. Permits for noncommercial photography, sketching and recording are available, except during ceremonials, at the visitor’s center (505) 455-3549. For more information: Rt. 5 Box 315 A, Santa Fe, 87506; (505) 455-2273. SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 23. San Ildefonso Feast Day/Annual Feast Day. (505) 455-2273. ◆ April 12. Various dances. (505) 455-2273. ◆ Dec. 25. Christmas. Various dances.

(505) 455-2273. Subject to change.

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Santa Ana Pueblo

The Santa Ana Pueblo lands cover 73,000 acres east and west of the Río Grande and are home to about 500 residents (Census 2000). Tamaya, the Old Santa Ana Pueblo, was established after the reconquest of the territory in the late 1600s, although the tribe can trace inhabitants in the region back further. Tamaya village is not open to the public; Keresan village is open only on feast days. The pueblo offers numerous modern recreational activities. The Santa Ana Star Casino boasts gambling, entertainment, a cocktail bar, a 36-lane bowling center, an indoor event center, and banquet and conference facilities. (505) 867-0000. www.santaanastar.com Santa Ana Golf Club features three beautiful nine-hole golf courses—Tamaya, Cheena and Star—that weave through the high desert hills (505) 867-9464, www.santaanagolf.com. The club hosts several PGA championships and invites you to eat at the Prairie Star Restaurant.

The pueblo also owns the upscale 18-hole Twin Warriors Golf Course, (505) 771-6155, www.twinwarriorsgolf.com, which caters to the champion golfer as well as the resortstyle player. The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, (505) 867-1234, www.tamaya.hyatt.com, offers visitors a relaxing spa and diverse cultural activities, such as Native American bread baking and drum making, in a luxurious setting. Other enterprises include the Ta-Ma-Ya Cooperative Association, which sells crafts (open Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.), and Santa Ana Agricultural Enterprises (SAAE) , which grows blue corn for domestic and international food and cosmetic markets. SAAE owns Santa Ana Native Plant and Tree Nursery and Santa Ana Garden Center; (505) 867-1322 (www.santaana.org/garden.htm), which specialize in native New Mexican plants. For some native cuisine in your own home, order from the Cooking Post, a mail-order enterprise that sells specialty foods, bever-

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ages, recipes and gifts; (888) 867-5198. www.cookingpost.com or E-mail: info@ cookingpost.com The Lovelace New Mexico Soccer Tournament Complex, which has 20 fields and two championship fields, is also on tribal land. Santa Ana Pueblo is located less than two miles (3.2 km.) west of I-25, Exit 242, 15 minutes north of Albuquerque near the intersection of U.S. 550 and N.M. 528. Photography, sketching and video recording are prohibited. For more information: 2 Dove Rd., Santa Ana, 87004; (505) 867-3301. www.santaana.org SANTA ANA PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ June 24. St. John’s Feast Day. Corn dance. (505) 867-3301. ◆ June 29. St. Peter’s Feast Day. Corn

dance. (505) 867-3301.

◆ July 26. St. Anne’s Feast Day/Annual

Feast Day. (505) 867-3301.

Santa Clara Pueblo

The Puyé Cliff Dwellers established the pueblo around 1550 when drought forced them from their cliff homes into the Río Grande Valley. Today, more than 10,000 descendants of these people live in the Tewa-language pueblo (Census 2000). Santa Clara is noted for its pottery. Two vessel shapes are considered distinctly Santa Claran: the wedding jar, a double-necked jar with two mouths connected by a handle, and black animal figurines that are molded rather than coiled. Santa Clara operates Black Mesa Golf Course, which has received national acclaim for its challenging play; 115 N.M. 339 in La Mesilla; (505) 747-8946, www.blackmesagolfcourse.com For family fun visit the Big Rock Casino and Bowl in the city of Española; (505) 747-0059. www.bigrockcasino.com The pueblo is located about a mile (1.6 km.) south of Española on N.M. 30. Visitors to the pueblo must check in at the governor’s office. Photography, sketching and videorecording permits are available throughout most of the year but are not available on feast days. For more information: P.O. Box 580, Española, 87532; (505) 753-7326. 68 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

SANTA CLARA PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Aug. 12. Santa Clara Feast Day/Annual Feast Day. Buffalo, harvest or corn dance. (505) 753-7326.

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Santo Domingo Pueblo is located near the ancient Cerrillos turquoise mines, and its people have mastered the art of making fine jewelry and heishi out of the colorful stones. The Santo Domingo people historically are great traders of their crafts, very much like their Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon ancestors. This Keresan pueblo hosts an internationally known ceremonial dance on Aug. 4 that honors the pueblo’s patron saint, St. Dominic. While visitors are welcome to the pueblo, the Santo Domingo people are adamant about preserving their traditional way of life. A cultural center and small museum provide opportunities for visitors to learn more about the pueblo, which is home to more than 3,100 people (Census 2000). There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated. Many roadside stands with jewelry, pottery and silverwork for sale can be found during a visit to this pueblo. Look for these special items and others during the Santo Domingo Arts and Crafts Market presented every Labor Day weekend with more than 350 Santo Domingo and other Native artists. Enjoy traditional dances and sample great food. The pueblo also has a small museum and a gas station off of the Santo Domingo exit on I-25 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The pueblo is located 25 miles (40 km.) south of Santa Fe. For more information: P.O. Box 99, Santo Domingo, 87052; (505) 465-2214. SANTO DOMINGO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 1. New Year’s Day Corn Dance. (505) 465-2214. ◆ Jan. 6. Reyes Feast Day. Open to the

public. (505) 465-2214.

◆ April 5. Raymond and Ramona Feast

Day. Open to the public. No dances.

◆ April 12-15. Easter Festivals. Corn dances

each day.

◆ June 13. St. Anthony’s Feast Day. Open to

the public. No dances. (505) 465-2214.

Native Events Are Subject to Change Please note that not all events are listed for the tribes. Either the tribe did not wish to list the event or we were unable to confirm an activity. Some tribes are not listing events because of the limited capacity at their pueblo or reservation. Generally, the Pueblo Indians have dances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Jan. 6, Kings’ Day. Often the dances are not determined until days before the event. It’s a good idea to phone ahead a few days before to confirm activities, as well as access and protocol related to events. Due to the busy activities on Pueblo feast days, sometimes no one is available to answer the phone on the day of the event. Also, you’ll find listings for other Indian art shows and events within the city listings at the back of this guide. Some of these events can be found in the listings for Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Gallup, Farmington and Silver City. For general information on Native tourism, contact the New Mexico Department of Tourism: (800) 545-2070, (505) 827-7400 or e-mail enchantment@newmexico.org. ◆ June 24. St. John’s Feast Day. Open to the

public. (505) 465-2214.

◆ June 29. St. Pedro’s Feast Day. Open to

the public. (505) 465-2214.

◆ July 14. St. Bonaventure’s Day. No

dances. Open to the public. (505) 465-2214. ◆ July 25. St. James Feast Day. Open to the

public. (505) 465-2214.

◆ July 26. Santana Feast Day. No dances.

Open to the public. (505) 465-2214.

◆ Aug. 3-5. Carnival and Country Western

Dancing in evening. (505) 465-2214.

◆ Aug. 4. St. Dominic’s Feast Day/Annual

Feast Day. Corn dances, carnival and vending. (505) 465-2214.

◆ Aug. 10. St. Lorenzo’s Feast Day. No

dances. Open to the public. (505) 465-2214. www.newmexico.org

◆ Sept. Labor Day Weekend. Santo Domingo

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◆ Nov. 1. PUEBLO CLOSED, All Souls’ Day.

◆ Jan. 1. Turtle Dance.

Annual Arts & Crafts Market. (505) 465-0406.

◆ Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Mass at Mid-

TAOS PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(575) 758-1028.

night. Preceded by traditional dancing. (505) 465-2214.

◆ Jan. 6. Deer or Buffalo Dance.

◆ Dec. 25. Christmas Dances.

◆ May 3. Santa Cruz Feast Day. Traditional

(505) 465-2214.

◆ Dec. 26-28. Christmas Celebration.

Corn dances. (505) 465-2214.

Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblo, also known as “the place of the red willows,” sits at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The village, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America, was designated a World Heritage Site and a National Historic Site in 1992. The adobe, multistoried homes of Taos Pueblo have captivated painters and photographers since the 1920s, when an artist colony formed in nearby Taos and virtually established Southwest art. It helped inspire the Pueblo Revival style of architecture in contemporary New Mexico. The pueblo is home to nearly 4,500 people (Census 2000) who value their privacy and insist visitors do the same. Signs mark houses around the plaza that sell arts and crafts. Respect the off-limits signs and don’t climb the ladders to the rooftops. The Taos people are very skilled in leatherwork, evident in the drums and moccasins they make. The pueblo operates Taos Mountain Casino; (575) 737-0777, (888) 946-8267. www.taosmountaincasino.com The pueblo is located 2.6 miles (4.2 km.) north of the Taos Plaza. It is open to visitors most of the year but closes every spring for eight weeks and late August for ceremonial purposes, so please call ahead. The pueblo levies admission, parking, photography and videography fees. Any sketching, painting or commercial photography requires advance written approval. Photography and video recording are prohibited during feast days/ religious ceremonies. For more information: P.O. Box 1846, Taos Pueblo, 87571; visitor information: (575) 758-1028, www.newmexico.org

(575) 758-1028.

Foot Race. Corn Dance by young adults. (575) 758-1028.

◆ June 13. San Antonio Feast Day Corn

Dance. (575) 758-1028.

◆ June 24. San Juan Day Corn Dance.

(575) 758-1028.

◆ July 10-12. 24th Annual Taos Pueblo

Pow Wow. Intertribal dancers from all over the country dance for entertainment and competition. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblopowwow.com ◆ July 25. Santiago Day Corn Dance.

(575) 758-1028.

◆ July 26. Santa Ana Corn Dance.

(575) 758-1028.

◆ Aug. 10. Historic Pueblo Revolt

Anniversary Date. (575) 758-1028.

◆ Sept. 29-30. San Geronimo Feast Day.

Tuesday, Eve Vespers, dance and Arts & Crafts Fair. Wed., traditional foot race, Arts & Crafts Fair, traditional pole climb, dancing. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. ◆ Dec. 24. Christmas Eve. Vespers and

Procession of the Virgin Mary with dancers and bonfires. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. ◆ Dec. 25. Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachine

Dance. (575) 758-1028.

Tesuque Pueblo

Situated in the soft red-brown foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tesuque Pueblo has stood on its present location since 1200 A.D. As such, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The name Tesuque is a Spanish variation of the Tewa name, Te Tesugeh Oweengeh, meaning the “village of the narrow place of the cottonwood trees.” It is one of the state’s smallest pueblos, with a population of about 800 (Census 2000). The reservation encom-

passes more than 17,000 acres, including Aspen Ranch and the Vigil Land Grant high in the Santa Fe National Forest near the Santa Fe ski area. There are many fine artists at Tesuque who create pottery, paintings and sculpture. Silverwork and traditional clothing are also made at the pueblo. Tesuque Pueblo operates Camel Rock Casino, (800) 462-2635, (505) 984-8414, www.camelrockcasino.com and the Tesuque Pueblo Flea Market (505-670-2599) on Opera Hill, just off U.S. 84/285 north of Santa Fe, with vendor booths every weekend seasonally from March to December. Tesuque Pueblo is located about 10 miles (16 km.) north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84/285. Entrance to the pueblo lies near Camel Rock, a natural sandstone formation that wind and rain have eroded into the shape of a camel. The pueblo is closed to the public on certain days of the year, so call ahead before visiting. Photography is not allowed. Rt. 42, Box 360-T, Santa Fe, 87506; (505) 955-7709. TESUQUE PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS: ◆ Jan. 6. Kings’ Day. (505) 955-7709. ◆ June 6-7. Corn dance. (505) 955-7709. ◆ Nov. 12. San Diego Feast Day.

(505) 955-7709.

Zia Pueblo

Zia Pueblo is the birthplace of the ancient Zia sun symbol, which features stylized rays radiating in each of the traditional four directions from a central sun and now is emblazoned on the New Mexico state flag. The Keres-speaking pueblo is home to approximately 870 members and is situated near the Jemez River. Behind the pueblo lie the Nacimiento Mountains and the Pajarito and Jemez plateaus. Potters from Zia Pueblo are known for geometric designs, including the Zia, which they use on pottery, as well as plant and animal motifs depicted against white backgrounds. The Pueblo women are skilled at making thin-walled pottery customarily decorated with bird symbols. Posters, postcards, T-shirts and caps are available at the Zia 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 69

Cultural Center. Pueblo artwork is available from individual potters and artists who sell from their homes, please check with the governor’s office before making home visits. The pueblo offers bass, catfish, and trout fishing with a purchased permit at nearby Zia Lake. Please contact the Pueblo of Zia Natural Resource office for updated information at (505) 867-3304 Ext. 230 or 231, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Pueblo of Zia is located 17 miles (27 km.) northwest of Bernalillo along U.S. 550. The pueblo is open daily during daylight hours. Photography, sketching, and recording are not permitted. For more information: please contact the governor’s office at 135 Capitol Square Drive, Zia Pueblo, NM 87053-6013 or call (505) 867-3304 Ext. 220. ZIA PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 6. Feast of Three Kings’ Day. (505) 867-3304. ◆ April 12-15. Easter Celebration.

(505) 867-3304.

◆ Aug. 15. Our Lady of the Assumption

◆ Dec. 25-28. Christmas Celebration.

(505) 867-3304.

Zuni Pueblo

Spanish explorers first encountered Zuni Pueblo in 1540 during their search for the legendary Seven Golden Cities of Cíbola. Instead of gold, however, there is an abundance of precious turquoise and silver to be found in the pueblo, with an in-state population of about 6,300 (Census 2000). A tribal count places that number at more than 10,000, which would make it New Mexico’s most populated pueblo. The Zuni people are famous for their inlay jewelry with mosaic patterns, needlepoint and “fetish” stone carvings, which can be found in shops throughout the Southwest. Plan to visit the Pueblo of Zuni Arts and Crafts, (505) 782-5531, 782-5532. Our Lady of Guadalupe mission church, which was constructed beginning in 1629, can be visited during limited hours. Experience Zuni tradition at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center located

in the historic Hapadina Building, (505) 782-4403. Zuni Pueblo is 35 miles (56 km.) south of Gallup on N.M. 53. For information about fishing and hunting call the Zuni Game and Fish Department at (505) 782-2750. Permits for photography, sketching and video recording are available at the visitor center, located at tribal headquarters; (505) 782-7238, www.experiencezuni.com. For more information: P.O. Box 339, Zuni Pueblo, 87327; (505) 782-7000. www.ashiwi.org ZUNI PUEBLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Aug. TBA. Zuni McKinley County Fair and

Rodeo. (505) 782-7238.

◆ Aug. TBA. Zuni Cultural Arts Expo.

(505) 782-7238.

◆ Oct. TBA. (Usually first two weekends.)

Ancient Way Fall Festival and Arts Market. (505) 782-7238.

Feast Day. (505) 867-3304.

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Culture /Attractions New Mexico celebrates its culture through a wealth of historic, visual and performing arts venues. The following list highlights some of the state’s plethora of state museums and cultural destinations. See an overview of other museums on Page 75.

State Museums and Cultural Centers Museum of New Mexico www.museumofnewmexico.org Founded in 1909, the Museum of New Mexico preserves and shares the Land of Enchantment through four Santa Fe museums and six historical monuments across the state. See Monuments on Page 73. The following section includes an alphabetical listing of all state-operated museums and cultural centers. For information on other museums see an overview on Page 75 and also check the Museums & Historic Sites section for each community listed later in this guide. MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE/ LABORATORY OF ANTHROPOLOGY Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe (505) 476-1250 www.indianartsandculture.org The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture shares Milner Plaza with the Museum of International Folk Art. Here, Now and Always, a major ongoing exhibition, combines the voices of living Native Americans with ancient and contemporary artifacts and interactive multimedia to tell the complex stories of the Southwest. The Buchsbaum Gallery displays works from the region’s pueblos. Five changing galleries present exhibitions on subjects ranging from archaeological excavations to contemporary art. The museum has about 75,000 individually catalogued pieces, and in the archaeological research collections there are an additional estimated 5 to 10 million individual pieces. A year-round outdoor sculpwww.newmexico.org

In 2009 the Museum of New Mexico system celebrates 100 years of operation. The Palace of the Governors opened as a museum in 1909. The New Mexico Museum of Art, shown above, opened in 1917 in Santa Fe. Photo by Barbara Diener.

ture garden offers rotating exhibits of works by Native American sculptors. MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, (505) 476-1200. www.internationalfolkart.org The Museum of International Folk Art, located on scenic Milner Plaza in eastside Santa Fe, has documented, collected, preserved and interpreted the work of traditional artists from cultures throughout the world for more than 50

years. With a collection of more than 130,000 objects, including textiles and costumes, ceramics, furniture, toys and miniatures, religious objects, ephemera, drawings and paintings, it is the largest museum of its kind in the world. Through engaging, interactive exhibits displayed in four wings, visitors can experience the power of folk art in people’s lives and gain appreciation for the diverse cultures of the world. Permanent exhibits include: Multiple Visions: A Common Bond, a 10,000-square2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 71

foot exhibit with more than 100 countries represented and designed by collector and donor Alexander Girard; and Familia y Fe, depicting the endurance of family and faith in Hispanic New Mexico with religious imagery, furniture, tinwork and jewelry that range from the Colonial era to the 20th century. NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org Two-dozen flags of Hispanic countries fly outside the National Hispanic Cultural Center

as symbols of its mission—to create a greater understanding and cross-cultural appreciation of Hispanic art and culture. The center commemorates and demonstrates Hispanic tradition and achievement through language, literature, music, theater, dance and cuisine. A variety of art exhibitions, as well as educational workshops for children and adults, are just some of the center’s extensive cultural offerings. Plays, concerts and dance performances are presented throughout the year, and visitors can dine and shop in the center’s restaurant and gift store.

Stories so surprising—

You can’t make this stuff up!

Find out what all the hoopla is about. Go to: www.nmhistorymuseum.org GRAN D OPEN I NG, SU N DAY, MAY 24, NOON

New Mexico History Museum On the Plaza

113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe

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NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces, (575) 522-4100. www.frhm.org The interactive museum boasts 47 acres of exhibits and demonstrations of rural life, including an ever-growing livestock collection, and milking, farming and blacksmithing demonstrations. In the main gallery, the Generations exhibit uses the biographies of 33 people to tell the 3,000-year history of agriculture in New Mexico. In Adventure Corral, children can milk a Fiberglas cow, see a windmill and touch wool samples. NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART 107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, (505) 476-5072. www.mfasantafe.org The New Mexico Museum of Art has been a center for New Mexico’s art community since it opened in 1917. The Pueblo Revival-style building, which combines Native American and Spanish Colonial sensibilities, is an architectural jewel itself. Inside, exhibitions present the wide range of artistic expressions found in the state. From the romantic landscapes and Native American subjects of the early Taos and Santa Fe art colonies to world-class photography and the newest generation of contemporary artists, there’s something for everyone. The museum brings the art of New Mexico to the world and the art of the world to New Mexico. The museum is free on Friday nights and becomes part of Santa Fe’s traditional “gallery night,” with locals and visitors enjoying dozens of art openings. Enjoy conversation with artists, musicians or other creative spirits in Santa Fe’s popular casual style. New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, near Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque, (505) 841-2800. www.nmnaturalhistory.org The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science showcases fascinating displays of New Mexico’s prehistory. Travel through time with interactive exhibits and the museum’s one-of-a-kind Evolator Time Machine. Walk through re-creations of an active volcano, a living forest and Ice Age caves into the Land of Enchantment of today. www.newmexico.org

Fossils and life-size dinosaur sculptures, including a Pentaceratops, a creature found only in New Mexico, provide more captivating glimpses of that time. In the T. Rex Attack! exhibition, come face-to-face with a full-size cast of “Stan,” the second largest T. rex ever found. Our newest permanent exhibit, Dawn of the Dinosaurs, is the only Triassic hall in North America! Also at the museum, explore the Planetarium, featuring a 55-foot-diameter screen, a high-tech observatory, and exhibits about the universe; and the Lockheed Martin Extreme Screen DynaTheater. NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY Top of N.M. 2001, Alamogordo, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org Visit the world of the future at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. The museum overlooks the Tularosa Basin, the cradle of America’s space program. The New Mexico Museum of Space History tells the story of the technological wonders that made it a reality. Glimpse space travel now through a model of the International Space Station. Outside, the John P. Stapp Air and Space Park displays items such as the Sonic Wind II, the actual rocket sled ridden by Stapp, “the fastest man alive,” in 1954. The museum’s Tombaugh IMAX® Dome Theater is New Mexico’s only theater of its kind. Each summer the museum hosts Shuttle Camp, an internationally recognized program offering weeklong classes for children. PALACE OF THE GOVERNORS/ NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM 105 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, (505) 476-5100. www.palaceofthegovernors.org www.nmhistorymuseum.org Located on downtown Santa Fe’s Plaza, the Palace of the Governors was the original site of the Museum of New Mexico. It has the distinction of being the oldest continuously used public building in the United States. During its nearly 400-year history, five governments have occupied the Palace: Spanish, Pueblo Indian, Mexican, Confederate and United States. The museum showcases more than 17,000 histori-

cal objects from the Spanish explorations in the 16th century to the present. Native American vendors sell handcrafted objects under the Palace portal in a strictly regulated program guaranteeing Native American authenticity; and they serve almost two million visitors a year. On Memorial Day weekend 2009 the New Mexico History Museum will open, located directly behind the Palace of the Governors. The focus of its exhibitions will be on the history and traditions of New Mexico.

State Monuments NEW MEXICO STATE MONUMENTS www.nmmonuments.org www.museumofnewmexico.org Since 1931, New Mexico’s monument system has preserved and interpreted important sites in the state’s history. The archaeological and historical sites represent New Mexico’s past from the late prehistoric period to statehood. A visit to any one of the sites offers an educational experience for the entire family.

Georgia O’Keeffe, Black Hollyhock Blue Larkspur, 1930. Oil on canvas, 30 1/8 x 40 in. Extended loan, private collection.

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CORONADO STATE MONUMENT In Bernalillo, off U.S. 550 (N.M. 44), one mile west of I-25, Exit 242, (505) 867-5351. www.nmmonuments.org The Kuaua Puebloan people first settled on the fertile banks of the Río Grande in A.D. 1300. During a 1930s excavation, WPA workers uncovered evidence of these inhabitants, including a square kiva with many layers of mural paintings considered to be some of the finest examples of pre-Columbian art in North America. The kiva is open for viewing. The

visitor center contains prehistoric and historical Indian and Spanish Colonial artifacts. EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER I-25, Exit 115, Socorro, (575) 854-3600. www.caminorealheritage.org, www.nmmonuments.org The heritage center, one of the state’s newest monuments, presents the 400-year history of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (the Royal Road of the Interior Lands), a 1,500-mile trade

route that carried people, ideas and products from Mexico City in New Spain to pueblos and settlements in the northern frontier—New Mexico. It commemorates the commerce and culture along the oldest public thoroughfare in the U.S. Stop in the visitor center to view state-ofthe-art interpretive exhibits, period artifacts and traveling exhibitions. Short hiking trails meander through traditional Mexican- and Indian-style herb gardens. FORT SELDEN STATE MONUMENT I-25, Exit 19 at Radium Springs, 13 miles north of Las Cruces, (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org Native American farmers known as the Mogollón prospered at this site long before it was a fort. After the mid-1800s, territorial expansion encroached on the traditional homelands of the Apache Indians. The U.S. government established Fort Selden in April 1865 to protect settlers from desperadoes and Apache Indians, whom they considered hostile. Buffalo Soldiers were among those serving at the fort. It was the boyhood home of Gen. Douglas MacArthur when his father was post commander. Abandoned in 1891, it offers a view of army life on the frontier. FORT SUMNER STATE MONUMENT/ BOSQUE REDONDO MEMORIAL Three miles east on U.S. 60, then three miles south of Fort Sumner on Billy the Kid Rd., (575) 355-2573. www.nmmonuments.org The U.S. Army established Fort Sumner in an area called Bosque Redondo in 1862 as the country expanded westward into the homelands of the Navajo and Mescalero Apache Indians. During this tragic period of American history, 9,000 Navajos and Mescalero Apaches were starved into submission and then forced to march hundreds of miles to Bosque Redondo. Navajos call this arduous journey the Long Walk. Nearly one-third of the captives died during incarceration at Fort Sumner. The Mescalero Apaches—450 strong—left without asking permission in 1865. Navajos were held for three more years before the U.S. government negotiated a new treaty and allowed them to return to their original homeland in the Four Corners region.

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In recent years, a museum was designed by Navajo architect David Sloan to echo the shape of a hogan and tepee as part of the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner State Monument. The museum provides information and exhibits. There is also an interpretive trail and picnic area. Fort Sumner was abandoned in 1869. The monument also marks the site where Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid on July 14, 1881. JeMEZ STATE MONUMENT In Jemez Springs, on N.M. 4, 43 miles north of Bernalillo, (575) 829-3530. www.nmmonuments.org In arguably one of the most beautiful prehistoric and historical sites in the Southwest stand the stone ruins of a 500-year-old Indian village, built by ancestors of the present-day people of Jemez Pueblo. The monument is also the site of the massive San José de los Jémez Church, a Catholic mission built in the 17th century. Exhibitions in the heritage center tell the story of the site through the words of the Jemez people, and an interpretive trail winds through the site ruins. LINCOLN STATE MONUMENT In Lincoln, 12 miles east of Capitán on U.S. 380, (575) 653-4372. www.nmmonuments.org One of the most violent periods in New Mexico history, the Lincoln County War from 1878 to 1881, made the now quiet town of Lincoln famous. The events of 1878 come alive through exhibitions in the courthouse, which also was used as a store, residence, Masonic Lodge and jail. Old Lincoln Days, held annually in August, features a number of living-history demonstrations, including the re-enactment of the last escape of Billy the Kid.

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Georgia O’Keeffe, Black Place III, 1944, 36- by 40-inch oil on canvas. Burnett Foundation, private collection, © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe features the most comprehensive collection of the late artist’s world-renowned work and materials relating to it. Exhibitions feature O’Keeffe’s art, as well as work by her contemporaries and living artists who have been influenced by her. In 2006 the Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation transferred 830 of the late artist’s artwork, extensive collection of photographs, archival materials and O’Keeffe’s house and studio in Abiquiú to the museum, increasing its already impressive collection. Also in Santa Fe, discover Southwest Indian arts and crafts at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, and art spanning four centuries and five continents at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. Both are located on Museum Hill, east of the Plaza. See www.museumhill.org for more information. In Taos, the Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico highlights Taos artists with its collection of more than 1,700 works of art. The Agnes Martin Gallery, an octagonal-shaped gallery, permanently exhibits a series of seven paintings (1993-94) donated to the Harwood by the internationally acclaimed artist Agnes Martin (1912-2004). 76 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

The Millicent Rogers Museum has a large collection of pottery by renowned San Ildefonso artist Maria Martinez and her family members. The museum also features magnificent examples of Southwestern textiles and traditional Spanish arts and crafts, as well as the late Millicent Rogers’ extensive Southwestern jewelry collection. La Hacienda de los Martínez in Taos offers a glimpse of Spanish colonial life in an authentic reconstructed adobe hacienda from the Colonial period. The Roswell Museum and Art Center displays paintings by famed artist Peter Hurd and works by his wife, Henriette Wyeth, and other Wyeth family members. There is also a museum dedicated to UFOs, aliens and other unexplainable phenomena in the city. Many cultural centers offer an opportunity to learn about Hispanic and Indian traditions that developed along the Río Grande. Visit El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum just south of Santa Fe, where Spanish life in the 17th and 18th centuries is re-enacted. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque depicts Pueblo culture

from prehistoric times through today and presents demonstrations and traditional dances. For other views of prehistory, tour the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in Albuquerque, Blackwater Draw near Portales or the Folsom Museum near Ratón. Deming’s Luna Mimbres Museum protects remnants of the Gila Cliff Dwellings. In Tucumcari, the Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum offers life-size bronze replicas of the many varieties of reptilian giants that once thrived in New Mexico’s prehistoric tropical climate. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History reflects on 400 years of middle Río Grande Valley history with one of the largest Spanish Colonial art collections in the nation. The museum also exhibits contemporary Southwest art and photography and often presents touring exhibitions from around the world. The flora and fauna of the Río Grande Valley and beyond are displayed at the Albuquerque Biopark, which includes the Rio Grande Botanical Gardens, the Rio Grande Zoo and Albuquerque Aquarium. There are also many fun and unusual museums in the Duke City, which exhibit rattlesnakes, turquoise, skateboards and dolls. Mogollón and Shakespeare once boomed with mining activity but went bust when the ore played out. Now a mother lode of tourists frequents these ghost town haunts, just as they do Madrid, a Western town on the Turquoise Trail near Santa Fe that celebrates its mining heritage at the Mine Shaft Museum and Tavern. The Silver City Museum explores 200 years of mining history, and the Grants Mining Museum takes visitors into a simulated uranium mine. View one of the world’s largest open-pit mines in Santa Rita, where mining is a cultural staple. Downstate, visit an intact general store— complete with furnishings, merchandise and business records—in Chloride, a ghost town, which has remained unchanged since the 1880s. Finally, The Hubbard Museum of the American West in Ruidoso Downs and the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame in Hobbs celebrate authentic cowboy life. Check the city listings in the back of this guide to find other interesting museums scattered throughout the state. www.newmexico.org

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Performing Arts After a busy day of site seeing, visitors can treat themselves to top-rate entertainment at venues across the state. There’s a rich tapestry of performing arts to suit a variety of tastes. Traveling Broadway shows to intimate community theater productions fill the bill for theater lovers. Classic music aficionados will discover world-class opera, symphony concerts and chamber music performances. Pop music fans can sample a smorgasbord of rock, blues, bluegrass and country music. Many big-name acts perform at the Journal Pavilion, a giant outdoor amphitheater on the outskirts of Albuquerque. Other venues in the Duke City include the Rodey Theater on the University of New Mexico campus, the historic KiMo Theatre and the Roy Disney Performing Arts Center in the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Nightlife bustles in both downtown Albuquerque and Nob Hill. Top country acts often share the bill with an evening of rodeo at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico. The Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho features national touring acts. Other amphitheaters and nightclubs on Indian lands offer a myriad of entertainment. See more details in the Native New Mexico section. In Albuquerque, guests of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra enjoy concerts in Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus or

Engine House Theater in Madrid. Photo by Barbara Diener.

under the stars at the Rio Grande Zoo. Santa Fe, Roswell, Hobbs and Farmington also offer their own community-based symphonies. Opera enthusiasts can hear internationally acclaimed singers perform every summer at the Santa Fe Opera. In downtown Santa Fe, the Lensic Performing Arts Center hosts dance, music, drama, movies and other entertainment. South of the City Different, melodramas play out at the Engine House Theater in the Old Coal Mine Museum in Madrid. Actors also take the stage at the London Frontier Theater Company in Magdalena, the Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater in Silver City, the Brass Rail at Alpine Lodge in Red River, the Angel Fire Mountain Theater in Angel Fire and the Shuler Theater in

Raton, to name a few. Clovis also boasts a restored vaudeville theater, the Lyceum Theater. In Las Cruces, check out the No Strings Theater Company at the Black Box Theatre and many other groups on and off the New Mexico State University campus. Also in the south, the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto near Ruidoso and the Flickinger Center in Alamogordo stage performances. Many music festivals attract a national audience such as Albuquerque’s Globalquerque, Santa Fe’s Thirsty Ear Festival and the Silver City Blues Festival. For further details, check out the Performing Arts section under the community listings, which begin on Page 97. Performance schedules are usually available via Web sites.

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The crystalline quality of light as well as the state’s rich cultural heritage have long stirred the imaginations of artists, authors and filmmakers. New Mexico has earned its reputation as a world-class destination for artists and collectors. Stroll along Canyon Road in Santa Fe, visit artists’ studios in Taos or join Albuquerque’s weekly Arts Crawl to sample a variety of work. Get off the major highways to visit blossoming art communities such as Silver City, Ruidoso, Truth or Consequences and Madrid. To find out about art openings, craft fairs and other cultural events check out the community calendar listings beginning on Page 97. 78 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

Art Walk on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. Photo by Barbara Diener. www.newmexico.org

Casinos & Racetracks There are a variety of racetracks and casinos located throughout the state for those who like to partake in Las Vegas-style gaming. The following list is a quick reference for the major gaming establishments. Central Region Dancing Eagle Casino. I-40, Exit 108, Casa Blanca, 87007. (877) 440-9966 www.dancingeaglecasino.com Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack & Casino. Expo New Mexico (state fairgrounds), 201 California St. NE, Albuquerque, 87108. (505) 266-5555. www.abqdowns.com Isleta Casino & Resort. 11000 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, 87105. (877) 747-5382, (505) 724-3800. www.isletacasinoresort.com/ game/palace_west.cfm Palace West Casino. At the Y intersection of Coors & Isleta Road, Albuquerque. (505) 869-4102. www.isletacasinoresort.com/palace.html Route 66 Casino. I-40 at Exit 140, 18 miles west from Albuquerque. 14500 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque, 87121. (866) 352-7866. www.Rt66Casino.com San Felipe’s Casino Hollywood. I-25 Exit 252, 17 miles north of Albuquerque. 25 Hagan Rd., San Felipe Pueblo, 87001. (877) 529-2946, (505) 867-6700. www.sanfelipecasino.com Sandia Resort & Casino. 30 Rainbow Rd. NE (I-25 & Tramway Blvd.), Albuquerque, 87113. (800) 526-9366, (505) 796-7500. www.sandiacasino.com Santa Ana Star Casino. 54 Jémez Canyon Dam Rd., Bernalillo, 87004. (505) 867-0000. www.santaanastar.com Northwest Region Apache Nugget Casino. U.S. 550/N.M. 537. P.O. Box 219, Cuba, 87013. (575) 289-2486. www.apachenugget.com Best Western Jicarilla Inn & Casino. U.S. 64 & Hawks Dr., P.O. Box 650, Dulce, 87528. (575) 759-3663. www.bestwesternnewmexico.com/hotels/

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Sky City Casino Hotel. I-40, Exit 102. P.O. Box 310, Acoma, 87034. (888) 759-2489, (505) 552-6017. www.skycitycasino.com Sun Ray Park & Casino. #39 Rd. 5568, Farmington, 87401. (505) 566-1200. www.sunraygaming.com North Central Region Big Rock Casino. 460-A N. Riverside Dr., Española, 87532. (866) 244-7625, (505) 747-0059.www.bigrockcasino.com Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail. Santa Fe, 87506. (505) 455-5555. www.buffalothunderresort.com Camel Rock Casino. 17486-A U.S. 84/285, Santa Fe, 87506. (800) 462-2635, (505) 984-8414. www.camelrockcasino.com Cities of Gold. 10-B Cities of Gold Rd., Santa Fe, 87506. (800) 455-3313, (505) 455-3313. www.citiesofgold.com Ohkay Casino Resort Hotel. N.M. 68, 1 mi. north of Española. P.O. Box 1270, Ohkay Owingeh, 87566. (877) 829-2865, (505) 747-1668. www.ohkay.com Taos Mountain Casino. 700 Veterans Hwy., P.O. Box 706, Taos, 87571. (888) 946-8267, (575) 737-0777. www.taosmountaincasino.com Southeast Region Billy the Kid Casino at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. 1461 W. Hwy. 70, Ruidoso Downs, 88346. (575) 378-4431. www.raceruidoso.com Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Apache. 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, 88340. (877) 277-5677, (575) 464-7777, reservations: (800) 545-9011. www.innofthemountaingods.com Zia Park Racetrack & Casino. 3901 W. Millen Dr., Hobbs, 88240. (888) 942-7275, (575) 492-7000. www.blackgoldcasino.net Southwest Region Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. 1200 Futurity Dr., Sunland Park, 88063. (575) 874-5200. www.sunland-park.com

Science & Technology

Rocket exhibit at the Atomic Science Museum. in Albuquerque. Photo by Steve Larese.

New Mexico, known for its cutting-edge research, is entering a new era of tourism with the building of Spaceport America between Las Cruces and Truth or Consequences. To keep posted on developments, log on to www.spaceportamerica.com. Visitors have a variety of places to learn about science. The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo pays homage to the history of rocketry and space travel. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque has exhibits, a planetarium and an observatory. The Very Large Array (VLA) National Radio Astronomy Observatory (near Magdalena) uses a series of radio telescopes to explore deep space and offers self-guided tours and a visitor center. Young scientists will enjoy ¡Explora! The Albuquerque museum encourages exploration through a variety of dynamic, hands-on exhibits. The Santa Fe Children’s Museum also offers interactive exhibits and diverse programs. 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 79

Outdoors

Santa Fe Ski Basin. Photo by Efraín Padró.

Although New Mexico may be known popularly as a desert, high mountains offer skiing in the winter months and numerous lakes and rivers offer some of the best fishing and rafting in the country. Hunters, bird watchers and photographers alike rejoice in the state’s abundant wildlife. The vast desert landscapes, limitless blue skies and dramatic mountain vistas are elements of what makes New Mexico the Land of Enchantment. And this land is quite accessible to the public. A variety of governmental agencies administer our public lands, and each has its own rules and regulations. Be sure to contact the agency with jurisdiction over your planned destination and activity. The National Park Service offers special discounts that allow admission for occupants of a vehicle into all national parks and national monuments in New Mexico, as well as the 390 sites nationwide. For more information call (888) ASK-USGS, Ext. 1 or visit www.nps.gov. Contact phone numbers and addresses for agencies administering public lands in New Mexico follow.

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PUBLIC AGENCIES Bureau of Land Management (BLM). P.O. Box 27115, Santa Fe, 87502-0115 or 1474 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, 87505. (505) 438-7400. The BLM manages some 13 million acres of public land, including Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site, Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Orilla Verde National Recreation Area, Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area, Fort Stanton Recreation Area, Datil Well Recreation Area, Organ Mountains Recreation sites, El Malpais National Conservation Area, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument and Valley of Fires Recreation Area. The BLM also oversees boaters on the Río Grande and the Río Chama. www.publiclands.org BLM, Carlsbad Field Office. 620 E. Green St., Carlsbad, 88220. (575) 234-5972. BLM, Taos Field Office. 226 Cruz Alta Rd., Taos, 87571. (575) 758-8851. www.blm.gov N.M. Department of Game and Fish. P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, 87504 or 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, 87507. (505) 476-8000, (800) 862-9310. www.wildlife.state.nm.us Public Lands Information Center. Santa Fe Office: 1474 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, 87505. (877) 276-9404, (505) 438-7542. Roswell Office: 2909 W. 2nd St., Roswell, 88201.

(575) 627-0210. Many state and federal agencies listed. Excellent source for maps and books. www.publiclands.org State Parks Division. P.O. Box 1147, Santa Fe, 87504-1147. (888) 667-2757, (505) 476-3355. www.nmparks.com Southwest Regional Office of the Forest Service. 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, 87102. (505) 842-3292, fax: (505) 842-3258. Inquire about specific national forests, including Carson, Cíbola, Gila, Lincoln and Santa Fe. www.fs.fed.us/r3 National Park Service Intermountain Region Santa Fe Office. 2968 Rodeo Park Dr. West, Santa Fe, 87505. (505) 988-6100. www.nps.gov U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alb. District. 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, 87109-3435. (505) 342-3100. USAC oversees a number of reservoirs, including Santa Rosa, Conchas, Cochití and Abiquiú lakes. www.spa.usace.army.mil U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office. 500 Gold Ave. SW, Albuquerque, 87102. Mail: P.O. Box 130, Albuquerque, 87103-1206. Recreational information about six national wildlife refuges in New Mexico: Bitter Lake, Bosque del Apache, Las Vegas, Maxwell, San Andres and Sevilleta; plus national fish hatchery and technical centers in Dexter and Mora. http://www.fws.gov/southwest/newmex.html U.S. Geological Survey Information Services. Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colo. 80225. (888) 275-8747. http://store.usgs.gov/ AVIATION & SPORT FLYING New Mexico is known for its seemingly endless blue skies. To take in the wild blue yonder, contact: N.M. Dept. of Transportation, Aviation Division. P.O. Box 1149, Santa Fe, 87504-1149. (505) 476-0930. E-mail: thomas.baca@state.nm.us http://nmshtd.state.nm.us/main. asp?secid=10871

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Hacienda Sur Luna Airpark & 1st Aero Squadron Estate. Columbus, 88029-0750. (575) 531-2771. Tours by air: Southwest Safaris. P.O. Box 945, Santa Fe, 87504. (800) 842-4246, (505) 988-4246, fax: (505) 983-6061. www.southwestsafaris.com Sundance Aviation, Inc. Glider rides. P.O. Box 2066, Moriarty, 87035. (505) 832-2222. www.soarsundance.com BALLOONING Balloonists flock to New Mexico to enjoy the mild weather and vast skies. Year-round hot-air balloon events occur in cities statewide, including Gallup, Farmington, Taos, Angel Fire and White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo. The granddaddy of them all, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, occurs in October. For more info on the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: 4401 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 87113. (888) 422-7277. www.balloonfiesta.com The following are some of the companies that charter private hot-air balloon flights:

Above & Beyond Affordable Balloon Rides. (505) 293-0000, (800) 725-2477 www.aboveandbeyondballoonrides.com Above It All Balloon Rides of Albuquerque. 30 Garcia Rd., Belén, 87002; (800) 955-3715, (505) 861-3386. www.balloonridesnewmexico.com E-mail: Flyme2000@aol.com Albuquerque Sweet Escape Balloon Rides. 216 Dogwood Trail SE, Rio Rancho, 87124; (800) 385-4453, (505) 891-7634. www.members.aol.com/swtescap/myweb.htm E-mail: swtescap@aol.com Aliens Aloft Balloon Rides. (866) 437-4525, (505) 864-8871. www.aliensaloft.com Beautiful Balloons Co. P.O. Box 30584, Albuquerque, 87190-0584; (800) 367-6625, (505) 261-8249. www.beautifulballoonsco.com E-mail: beautifulballoonsco@yahoo.com BIPS-Balloons in Professional Services. Angel Fire. (888) 993-2477, (575) 377-2477. www.bipsrealty.com

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Discover Balloons. (888) 842-1118, (505) 842-1111. www.discoverballoons.com Enchanted Winds Hot Air Balloon Co. (505) 843-6888, (800) 725-2477. www.enchantedwinds.com Eske’s Paradise Balloons. Taos. (575) 751-6098. www.taosballooning.com Private Balloon Flights. Albuquerque. (888) 550-2677, (505) 550-2677. www.privateballoonflights.com Pueblo Balloon Co. Taos. (575) 751-9877. www.puebloballoon.com E-mail: hotair@puebloballoon.com Rainbow Ryders Inc. (505) 823-1111. 5601 Eagle Rock Ave. NE, Albuquerque, 87123; (800) 725-2477. www.rainbowryders.com E-mail: flightinfo@rainbowryders.com Santa Fe Balloons. Santa Fe. (505) 699-7555. www.santafeballoons.com E-mail: johnny@santafeballoons.com Skyspan Adventures. 5600 McLeod Blvd., Ste. H, Albuquerque, 87109; (505) 250-2300, (877) 759-7726. www.skyspanadventures.com E-mail: info@skyspanadventures.com World Balloon. Albuquerque. (800) 351-9588, (505) 293-6800. www.worldballoon.com E-mail: info@worldballoon.com BIKING New Mexico’s diverse landscapes and scenic roadways make it ideal for exploring on two wheels. From Red River to Silver City, many communities throughout the state sponsor challenging races and leisurely rides. Log on to www.newmexico.org for recommendations on specific routes. The following groups provide trips and information for cyclists of any level: Active Knowledge Bicycling. (505) 238-8638. Cultural and educational tours. www.activeknow.com E-mail: activeknow@gmail.com The Bike Coop. (505) 265-5170. Coaching and tours. www.bikecoop.com Cottam’s Mountain Biking, trips and mountain bike rentals, 207A Paseo del Pueblo, Taos, 87571, (800) 322-8267. www.cottamsoutdoor.com E-mail: info@cottamsoutdoor.com Gila Tours. Road and mountain bicycle tours in southwest N.M. Silver City. (575) 534-2493. www.gilatours.com www.newmexico.org

New Mexico Cycling. Check Web site for cycling events. www.nmcycling.org N.M. Touring Society. P.O. Box 1261, Albuquerque, 87103. (505) 237-9700. www.nmts.org Sandia Peak Mountain Biking. Memorial Day through Labor Day. (505) 242-9052. www.sandiapeak.com Santa Fe Mountain Adventures. (800) 965-4010, (505) 988-4000. www.santafemountainadventures.com BIRD WATCHING New Mexico hosts diverse and abundant bird species. For information, visit www. nm.audubon.org or contact the communities and groups listed below. Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce. Call for birding schedule. (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6661. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. P.O. Box 7, Roswell, 88202. (575) 622-6755. http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/bitterlake/index.html

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. P.O. Box 1246, Socorro, 87801. (575) 835-1828. www.friendsofthebosque.org (575) 838-2120. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. (575) 887-6516. www.carlsbadchamber.com Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. Rt. 1, Box 399, Las Vegas, 87701. (505) 425-3581, 425-3582. www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/ lasvegas/index.html Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. P.O. Box 276, Maxwell, 87728. (575) 375-2331. www.fws.gov/southwest/REFUGES/newmex/ maxwell/ National Audubon Society, Randall Davey Audubon Center. P.O. Box 9314, Santa Fe, 87504. (505) 983-4609. www.nm.audubon.org E-mail: newmexico@audubon.org

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Fishing on Elephant Butte Lake. Photo by Judd Irish Bradley.

BOATING Despite its reputation as a desert, New Mexico is home to several ideal lakes for boating. These include: Elephant Butte, Bluewater, Ute, Conchas, Cochití, Heron and El Vado. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alb. District. 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, 87109-3435. (505) 342-3100. USAC oversees a number of reservoirs, including Santa Rosa, Conchas and Abiquiú lakes. www.spa.usace.army.mil Also refer to the State Parks chart on Page 81 for information on other lakes for boating. CAMPING & HIKING To truly embrace New Mexico’s diverse landscape, take a day hike or camp overnight at one of the numerous sites throughout the state. An abundance of public hiking trails and campgrounds are easily accessible. Federal and state lands, as well as several Indian reservations, permit camping, hiking, hunting and fishing. Hiking and camping regulations, including fees, differ from one agency or tribe to another. Campsite reservations are accepted at some state parks and U.S. Forest Service lands. The U.S. Forest Service and BLM land holdings are extensive in New Mexico and offer opportunities for isolated camping. Hiking and 84 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

camping in the backcountry are generally free, although permits are required. Be sure your campsite is more than one-quarter mile from shores, streambeds, trails or roads and you’re bound to be in compliance with the various agencies’ rules. If you have a passion for the backcountry, take on a portion of the Continental Divide Trail, one of three designated National Scenic Trails in the United States. Be sure to check for fire restrictions within each region before your excursion. There are numerous privately owned campgrounds in New Mexico, and information about those can be obtained from local chambers of commerce listed on Page 94. RV facilities are limited on federally managed public lands, but nearly all of New Mexico’s state parks can accommodate them. For detailed information on recreational opportunities in the state, contact the Public Lands Information Center or the following agencies. Bureau of Land Management. P.O. Box 27115, Santa Fe, 87502-0115 or 1474 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, 87505. (505) 438-7400. The BLM manages some 13 million acres of public land, including the Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site, the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Orilla Verde National Recreation Area, Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area, Fort Stanton

Recreation Area, Datil Well Recreation Area, Organ Mountains Recreation sites, El Malpais National Conservation Area, the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument and the Valley of Fires Recreation Area. It also oversees boaters on the Río Grande and the Río Chama. www.publiclands.org Continental Divide Trail Alliance. P.O. Box 628, Pine, Colo. 80470. (303) 838-3760. www.cdtrail.org E-mail: info@cdtrail.org Intermountain Region Support Office of the National Park Service. 2968 Rodeo Park Dr. West, Santa Fe, 87505. (505) 988-6100. www.nps.gov Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department. (928) 871-6647. www.navajonationparks.org; or the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife. (928) 871-6451, 871-6452. N.M. Department of Game and Fish. P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, 87504 or 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, 87507. (505) 476-8000, (800) 862-9310. www.wildlife.state.nm.us Public Lands Information Center. Santa Fe office: 1474 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, 87505, (877) 276-9404, (505) 438-7542. Roswell office: 2909 W. 2nd St., Roswell, 88201. (575) 627-0210. www.publiclands.org www.newmexico.org

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Southwest Regional Office of the Forest Service. 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, 87102. (505) 842-3292. Inquire about specific national forests, including Carson, Cíbola, Gila, Lincoln and Santa Fe. www.fs.fed.us/r3 State Parks Division. P.O. Box 1147, Santa Fe, 87504-1147. (888) 667-2757, (505) 476-3355. www.nmparks.com U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alb. District. 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, 87109-3435. (505) 342-3100. USAC oversees a number of reservoirs, including Santa Rosa, Conchas, Cochití and Abiquiú lakes. www.spa.usace.army.mil U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (505) 248-6911. www.fws.gov U.S. Geological Survey Information Services. P.O. Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colo. 80225. (888) 275-8747. www.usgs.gov DUDE RANCHES & HORSEBACK RIDING Reign in New Mexico’s wilderness on horseback or transport yourself to the days of the Wild West at any of the following: Central Region Romero’s Thunder Inc. Horseback Riding. 311 San Clemente, Bernalillo, 87004. (505) 771-8662, (505) 469-5015. www.romerosthunder.com E-mail: alicia@romerosthunder.com The Stables at Tamaya. 1300 Tuyana Tr., Santa Ana Pueblo, 87004. (505) 771-6037, (800) 55H-YATT, (554-9288) www.tamaya. hyatt.com Stables on La Mesa, LLC. (800) 840-9449, (505)864-9400, www.stablesonlamesa.com Northwest Region K Bar Ranch. Horseback riding, guides, primitive trails. P.O. Box 245, San Rafael, 87051. (505) 287-0353. North Central Region Bishop’s Lodge Ranch & Riding. 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd., Santa Fe, 87501. www.newmexico.org

(505) 983-6377. www.bishopslodge.com Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures. P.O. Box 454, Red River, 87558. (575) 754-2769. www.bobcatpass.com E-mail: alltours@newmex.com Broken Saddle Riding Co. P.O. Box 286, Cerrillos, 87010. (505) 424-7774. www.brokensaddle.com Galarosa Stables. Galisteo. (505) 466-4654. www.galarosastables.com Linda Vista Stables. Galisteo. (505) 466-8930. E-mail: lindavopino@yahoo.com Río Grande Stables. Village of Taos Ski Valley. (888) 259-8267. www.lajitasstables.com E-mail: lajitasstables@bigbend.net Roadrunner Tours. P.O. Box 274, Angel Fire, 87710. (575) 377-6416. www.rtours.com E-mail: tours@rtours.com Santa Fe Mountain Adventures. (800) 965-4010, (505) 988-4000. www.SantaFemountainadventures.com Northeast Region Los Pinos Guest Ranch. Cowles. Route 3 Box 8 Terrero. (505) 757-6213. www.lospinosranch.com Surprise Valley Guest Ranch. HC 68, Box 28, Sapello, 87745. (505) 425-8028. Tererro General Store/Riding Stables. 14 miles north of Pecos via N.M. 63. (505) 757-6193. www.pecoswilderness.com Vermejo Park Ranch. Box E, Raton, 87740. (575) 445-3097. www.vermejoparkranch.com Southeast Region Burnt Well Guest Ranch. 399 Chesser Rd. Roswell, 88203. Telephone/fax: (575) 347-2668. www.burntwellguestranch.com E-mail: info@burntwellguestranch.com Camp of the Tall Pines: (575) 687-4171, www.camptallpine.com E-mail: camptallpine@wildblue.net Runyan Ranch. 4839 Río Peñasco Rd., Mahill, 88339. (575) 687-3330. www.runyanranches.com Southwest Region Double E Ranch. P.O. Box 280, Gila, 88038. (575) 535-2048. www.doubleeranch.com N Bar Ranch. P.O. Box 409, Reserve, 87830. (800) 616-0434, (575) 533-6253. www.nbarranch.com

FISHING New Mexico boasts a year-round fishing season in waters ranging from large warmwater reservoirs to small, coldwater mountain streams. Within the state’s waters, there are six species of trout, five species of bass, three species of catfish, pike, tiger muskie, walleye, salmon and panfish. Most waters have standard bag and possession limits. A few lakes, however, and parts of some streams are designated “Special Trout Waters” where only artificial flies and lures with a single, barbless hook can be used and where the bag limit is strictly enforced. The license year starts April 1 and runs through March 31. There are a variety of license types ranging from one day to full season. In addition, to fish anywhere in New Mexico, a Habitat Management and Access Validation is required. To fish on U.S. Forest Service or BLM lands, a Habitat Improvement Stamp is required. Licenses may be obtained at sporting goods stores, at any of the five department offices located throughout the state or online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/. For statewide information, please contact the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, which annually produces the Fishing Rules and Information Booklet. The booklet may be obtained by writing to P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, 87504. You may visit the department headquarters’ office at 1 Wildlife Way in Santa Fe, (505) 476-8000. Or you may view the department’s Web site: www.wildlife.state.nm.us/. Fishing on Native American Land: Some Native American pueblos and reservations offer public fishing. A state fishing license is not required to fish on tribal lands, but you must purchase a tribal permit. Contact individual tribes listed in the Native New Mexico section of this guide for more information. Other Fishing Contacts: Los Pescadores Fly Fishing Club— Gateway to NM Outdoors. Fly fishing, clinics and classes, bird and game hunting, horseback riding, wilderness adventures. North Central and North East regions, 223 N. Guadalupe Street, #159, Santa Fe 87501. (505) 699-0919. www.lpffc.com For hunting information see Page 88.

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A hiker explores the Wheeler Peak Wilderness near Taos during the wildflower season. Photo by Adam Schallau.

GEOCACHING Santa Fe Mountain Adventures. (800) 965-4010, (505) 988-4000. www.santafemountainadventures.com GOLFING Golfers rejoice in New Mexico’s mild yearround temperatures, abundant sunshine, scenic surroundings and variety of courses. There are several nationally ranked courses around the state. The state’s courses host a variety of tournaments, some traditional and some more rugged. For example, in the single-hole Elfego Baca Golf Shoot in Socorro, players tee off from “M” mountain and play to a hole on the New Mexico Tech Campus—2,550 feet down and three miles away. For tours, check out Golf West Tours, which offers customized golf packages. Contact them at: (505) 242-1563 or www.golfnewmexico.com Central Albuquerque Golf Training Center at Balloon Fiesta Park. Driving range, grass putting course, lessons. (505) 857-8437. www.cabq.gov/golf 86 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

Albuquerque Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. 601 Laguna Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, 87104. (505) 247-4111. www.albuquerquecountryclub.org Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. 27 holes, public. 7001 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque, 87109. (505) 884-7505. www.cabq.gov/golf/arroyo.html Desert Greens Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 10035 Country Club Ln. NW, Albuquerque, 87114. (505) 898-7001. Four Hills Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. 911 Four Hills Rd. SE, Albuquerque, 87123. (505) 296-1122. www.fourhillscc.com Isleta Eagle Golf Course. 27 holes, public.4001 Hwy. 47 SE, Albuquerque, 87105. (866) ISL-ETA2, (505) 848-1900, www.isletaeagle.com Ladera Golf Course. 27 holes, public. 3401 Ladera Dr. NW, Albuquerque, 87120. (505) 836-4449. Los Altos Golf Course. 18 holes, 9-hole executive, public. 9717 Copper Ave. NE, Albuquerque, 87123. (505) 298-1897.

Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club. 27 holes, public. 1 Club House Dr., Sandía Park, 87047. (866) 898-5987, (505) 281-6000. www.paakoridge.com Puerto del Sol Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 1800 Girard Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, 87106. (505) 265-5636. Sandia Golf Club. 18 holes. 30 Rainbow Rd., Sandia Pueblo, 87113. (800) 526-9366, (505) 798-3990. www.sandiagolf.com Santa Ana Golf Club. 27 holes, public. 288 Prairie Star Rd., Bernalillo, 87004. (505) 867-3000. www.santaanagolf.com Sierra Del Rio Golf. 18 holes, daily fee course. Off I-25 at Elephant Butte exit. 120 Stagecoach Drive, P.O. Box 990, Elephant Butte, NM 87935. (575) 744-GOLF (4653). www.sierradelrio.com Tierra Del Sol Golf Course. 18 holes, semiprivate. 1000 Golf Course Rd., Belén, 87002. (505) 864-1000. Twin Warriors Golf Club. 18 holes, resort. 1301 Tuyuna Tr., Santa Ana Pueblo, 87004. (505) 771-6155. www.twinwarriorsgolf.com www.newmexico.org

University of New Mexico Championship Course. 18 holes, public. 3601 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, 87131. (505) 277-4546. www.unmgolf.com University of New Mexico, North Course. 9 holes, public. 2201 Tucker Rd. NE, Albuquerque, 87131. (505) 277-4146. North Central Angel Fire Resort. 18 holes, semiprivate. P.O. Drawer B, Angel Fire, 87710. (575) 377-3055. www.angelfireresort.com Black Mesa Golf Club. 18 holes, public. 115 N.M. 399, EspaĂąola, 87532. (505) 747-8946. www.blackmesagolfclub.com Los Alamos Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 4250 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos, 87544. (505) 662-8139. www.losalamosgolf.org Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe. 18-hole championship course, 9 holes (par 3), public. 205 Caja del RĂo, Santa Fe, 87507. (505) 955-4400. www.linksdesantafe.com Pueblo de CochitĂ Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 5200 CochitĂ Hwy., CochitĂ Lake, 87083. (505) 465-2239. www.pueblocochiti.com/golfcourse Quail Run Golf Course. 9 holes, semiprivate. 3101 Old Pecos Tr., Santa Fe, 87505. (505) 986-2255. Santa Fe Country Club. 18 holes, public. 1000 Airport Rd., Santa Fe, 87505. (505) 471-0601. www.santafecountryclub.com Taos Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. 54 Golf Course Dr., Ranchos de Taos, 87557. (575) 758-7300. Towa Golf at Buffalo Thunder Resort. 27 holes, public. U.S. 84/285, Exit 177, 47 Towa Golf Rd., Pojoaque Pueblo. (505) 455-9000, (877) 465-3489, www.towagolf.com Valle Escondido Golf. 9 holes, public. 28 Lodge Rd., Taos, 87571. (575) 758-3475. Northeast Clayton Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes. Water Street. (575) 374-9253. N.M. Highlands University Golf Course. 9 holes, public. E. Mills Ave., Las Vegas, 87701. (505) 425-7711. Pendaries Golf Course and Lodge. On N.M. 105. 7 miles south of Mora. (505) 425-3561. www.pendaries.net Raton Country Club & Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 510 Country Club Rd., Raton, 87740. (575) 445-8113. www.newmexico.org

Santa Rosa Golf Course and Country Club. 9 holes, public. Chuck-n-Dale Rd. (575) 472-4653, (575) 781-0256. Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes, public. P.O. Box 1188, 4465 Rt. 66, Tucumcari, 88401. (575) 461-1849. Southeast Apache Mesa Golf Course. 9 holes. Bldg. 761, Holloman Air Force Base, 151 W. Gate Ave. (575) 572-3574. www.hollomanservices.com Artesia Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. 26th St. & Richey Ave., Artesia, 88211. (575) 746-6732. Chaparral Country Club. 18 holes, reg., semiprivate/public. 1300 Colonial Pkwy., Clovis, 88101. (575) 762-4775. Clovis Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes, par-3, public. 1200 N. Norris St., Clovis, 88101. (575) 769-7871. Cree Meadows Country Club. 18 holes, public. 301 Country Club Dr., Ruidoso, 88345. (575) 257-5815. Desert Lakes Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 2351 Hamilton Rd., Alamogordo, 88310. (575) 437-0290. www.desertlakesgolf.com Eunice Municipal Golf Course. 5 miles west of Eunice. (505) 394-2881.

Inn of the Mountain Gods. 18 holes, public. Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, 88340. (575) 464-7941. www.innofthemountaingods.com Innsbrook Village Country Club & Resort. 9 holes, par 3. 146 Geneva, Ruidoso, 88345. (575) 258-3589. www.innsbrookcondos.com Jal Country Club. 9 holes, semiprivate. 1001 N. 3rd St., Jal, 88252. (575) 395-2330. Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. 27 holes, championship, public. 901 N. Muscatel, Carlsbad, 88220. (575) 885-5444. Links at Sierra Blanca. 18 holes, public. P.O. Box 2295, Ruidoso, 88355. (800) 854-6571. Lodge Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 1 Corona Pl., Cloudcroft, 88317. (800) 395-6343, (575) 682-2566. www.thelodgeresort.com Lovington Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. U.S. 82, Lovington, 88260. (575) 396-6619. N.M. Military Institute Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 201 W. 19th St., Roswell, 88201. (575) 624-8240.

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Angel Fire Resort Golf Course. Photo by Terry Thompson.

Ocotillo Park Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 5001 Jack Gomez Blvd., Hobbs, 88241. (575) 397-9297. http://www.ocotillogolfcourse.com/ Ponderosa Pines Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 876 Cox Canyon Hwy., Cloudcroft, 88317. (575) 682-2995. Portales Country Club. 9 holes, semiprivate. 523-B S. Roosevelt Rd. U, Portales, 88130. (575) 356-8943. Riverside Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. 1700 W. Orchard Ln., Carlsbad, 88220. (575) 885-4253. Spring River Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 1612 W. 8th St., Roswell, 88201. (575) 622-9506. 88 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

Whispering Winds Golf Course. 18 holes, semiprivate. 105 Forrest Dr., Cannon AFB (Clovis), 88103. (575) 784-2800. Southwest Dos Lagos Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 1150 Duffer Ln., Anthony, 88021. (575) 882-2830. www.doslagos.com N.M. State University Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 3000 Herb Wimberly Dr., Las Cruces, 88003. (575) 646-3219. www.nmsu.edu/~golf N.M. Tech Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 801 LeRoy Pl., Socorro, 87801. (575) 835-5335. externalweb.nmt.edu/nmtgolf/ Pendaries Village. 18 holes, resort. P.O. Box 820, Rociada, 87742. (505) 425-9890. www.pendaries.net/golf.htm

Performance Golf Schools. 3205 Arrowhead Rd., Las Cruces, 88011. (575) 521-1725. www.performancegolfschools.com Río Mimbres Country Club. 18 holes, semiprivate. 2500 E. Pine St., Deming, 88030. (575) 546-9481, 546-3023. www.deminggolf.com Santa Teresa Country Club. 36 holes, semiprivate. Country Club at McNutt Rd., Santa Teresa, 88008. (575) 874-4708. Sierra del Rio Golf Course. 18 holes, championship. (575) 744-4653. www.sierradelrio.com Silver City Golf Course. 18 holes, public. Box 5042, Silver City, 88062. (575) 538-5041. www.silvercity.org/golf Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 1274 Golf Club Rd., Las Cruces, 88011. (575) 521-1818. www.sonomaranchgolf.com Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 685 Marie St., Truth or Consequences, 87901. (575) 894-2603. White Sands Golf Club. 11 holes, public. White Sands Missile Range, Bldg. 1330, White Sands, 88002. (575) 678-1759. Northwest Civitan Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 2200 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington, 87401. (505) 599-1194. Coyote del Malpais Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 2001 George Hanosh Blvd., Grants, 87020. (505) 285-5544. Gallup Municipal Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 1109 Susan St., Gallup, 87301. (505) 863-9224. Hidden Valley Golf Course. 18 holes, public. P.O. Box 147, Aztec, 87410. (505) 334-3248. Piñon Hills Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 2101 Sunrise Pkwy., Farmington, 87401. (505) 326-6066. www.fmtn.org/pinonhills Riverview Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 4146 U.S. Hwy. 64, Kirtland, 87417. (505) 598-0140. www.riverviewgolfnm.com Zuni Mountain Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 1525 Horizon Blvd., Milan, 87021. (505) 287-9239. HUNTING New Mexico is home to a great variety of native big game including elk, deer, bear, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, javelina and turkey. www.newmexico.org

Exotic species also have found a home here, and they include oryx, ibex and Barbary sheep. There are good populations of small game including dove, quail, pheasant, grouse, ducks, geese and sandhill cranes. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish produces two publications for hunters including the Big Game and Trapper Rules and Information Booklet and the Upland Game/ Migratory Bird Rules and Information Booklet. These publications provide specific information just for hunters. The New Mexico license year is April 1 to March 31, although most hunts occur in the fall and winter. Licenses may be obtained in person at sporting goods vendors throughout the state or at any of five department offices. Some are available online at www.wildlife. state.nm.us/. In addition, to hunt or trap anywhere in New Mexico, a Habitat Management and Access Validation is required. To hunt or trap on U.S. Forest Service or BLM lands, a Habitat Improvement Stamp is required. The department also provides very useful hunting information through its Web site: www.wildlife.state.nm.us/. Or hunters may contact the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish at (800) 862-9310. (505) 476-8000. Hunting Guides and Outfitters: State law requires that all hunting guides and outfitters operating in New Mexico register with the N.M. Department of Game and Fish and sign contracts with clients for all services. Lists of registered outfitters are available from any department office. In addition, the New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides has a list available of active members. Contact them via their Web site: www.nmoutfitters.com/. MOTORCYCLING New Mexico’s back roads are ideal to explore by motorcycle. From Farmington to Ruidoso, nearly every corner of the state hosts motorcycle rallies. Look for individual events under the community listings. Champion Motorsports. Special motorcycle events. 2801 W. 2nd St., Roswell, 88201. (800) 748-2378, (575) 624-0151. www.championroswell.com E-mail: advertising@championroswell.com Thunderbird Harley Davidson, motorcycle rentals. 5000 Alameda Dr. NE, Albuquerque, 87113. www.newmexico.org

(888) 784-2423. www.thunderbirdhd.com East Mountain Sports Park. State/local motocross races in spring/summer. 2 miles west of Moriarty on I-40. (505) 292-6692. OFF ROADING For information on four-wheeling through New Mexico’s back country contact: Off-Highway Vehicle Program. N.M. Tourism Dept., 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501. (800) 733-6396, (505) 827-7400. www.newmexico.org/ohv/index.php New Mexico Jeep Tours. 9950 Florence, NE Albuquerque, 87122, (505) 252-0112. www.nmjeeptours.com New Mexico Jeep & ATV Tours. (800) 840-9449, (505) 864-9400. www.newmexicoatvtours.com RAFTING Experienced rafting enthusiasts should seek out the Río Grande west of Taos for the state’s most exhilarating river thrills, while those seeking a gentler ride should seek out the damcontrolled Río Chama.

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Apart from these two premier runs, which are regulated by the BLM, an assortment of smaller rivers can be navigated during the short spring-runoff season, which typically begins in April and extends through June. Portions of other dam-controlled rivers, including the Río Grande from south of Santa Fe to the Texas border, can be floated year-round when enough water is released. For a list of qualified outfitters, check out the information below or contact the Bureau of Land Management, 226 Cruz Alta Rd., Taos, 87571; (575) 758-8851. A river information recording is available by calling (888) 882-6188. www.nm.blm.gov Big River Raft Trips. Rafting, rock climbing, llama trekking, guided tours. Junction of N.M. 68 & 570, Pilar, 87531. (800) 748-3746, (575) 758-9711. www.bigriverrafts.com E-mail: bigriverbilly@yahoo.com Cottam’s Rio Grande River Trips, whitewater race course, scenic lower gorge, 207A Paseo del Pueblo, Taos, 87571, (800) 322-8267. www.cottamsoutdoor.com E-mail: info@cottamsoutdoor.com

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Far Flung Adventures. P.O. Box 707, El Prado, 87529. (800) 359-2627, (575) 758-2628. www.farflung.com E-mail: farflung@taosnet.com Known World Guide Service. P.O. Box 428, Velarde, 87582. (800) 983-7756 www.knownworldguides.com Kokopelli Rafting Adventures. Santa Fe. (800) 879-9035, (505) 983-3734. www.kokopelliraft.com E-mail: kokopelli@santafeadventure.com Los Ríos River Runners. P.O. Box 2734, Taos, 87571. (800) 544-1181, (575) 776-8854. www.losriosriverrunners.com E-mail: whitewater@newmex.com Native Sons Adventures. 1033 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, 87571. (800) 753-7559, (575) 758-9342. www.nativesonsadventures.com E-mail: nsa@newmex.com New Wave Rafting Co. 1101 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, 87501. (800) 984-1444, (505) 984-1444. www.newwaverafting.com N.M. Adventure Co. 220 E. Main St., Red River, 87558. (575) 754-2437. Santa Fe Mountain Adventures, Santa Fe. (800) 965-4010, (505) 988-4000. www. santafemountainadventures.com Santa Fe Rafting Co. 1000 Cerrillos Rd., P.O. Box 23525, Santa Fe, 87502-3525. (888) 988-4914, (505) 988-4914.

www.santaferafting.com ROCKHOUNDING For information on collecting pieces of New Mexico’s geological history contact: N.M. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. N.M. Tech, 801 Leroy Pl., Socorro, 88031. (575) 835-5420. www.geoinfo.nmt.edu E-mail: pubsofc@gis.nmt.edu Rockhound State Park. P.O. Box 1064, Deming, 88031. (575) 546-6182. www.americansouthwest.net/new_mexico/ rock_hound/state_park.html SCUBA DIVING Although the state is known as a desert, it boasts a world-class scuba-diving destination: the Blue Hole near Santa Rosa. Blue Hole, Perch Lake. Popular scuba certification sites. P.O. Box 429, Santa Rosa, 88435. (575) 472-3763, 472-3370. http://www.santarosanm.org/scubadiving.htm Scuba Shop LLC. 512 W. 2nd St., Roswell, N.M. 88201 (575) 623-5015. E-mail: welive2dive@yahoo.com SKIING Reference the Ski Chart on page 91 and community listings for more information on skiing opportunities around the state.

SKI PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The following is a list of ski organizations that provide services and programs to skiers with disabilities. Adaptive Ski Program. 1595 Camino la Canada, Santa Fe, 87501. (505) 995-9858. www.adaptiveski.org Challenge New Mexico. 74 Caja del Río Rd., Santa Fe, 87507. (505) 988-7621. www.challengenewmexico.com E-mail: cnm@challengenewmexico.com director@challengenewmexico.com Ski Apache: Disabled Skiers Association. P.O. Box 2138, Ruidoso, 88355. E-mail: maue@zianet.com SOARING & HANG GLIDING The state is home to some of the best soaring and gliding conditions in the country. Soaring Society of America. P.O. Box 2100, Hobbs, 88241. (575) 392-1177. www.ssa.org. E-mail: feedback@ssa.org Sundance Aviation, Inc. Glider flights and instruction. P.O. Box 2066, Moriarty 87035. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (505) 832-2222. www.soarsundance.com TENNIS For information about where to hold your next match, contact: USTA Southwest Section. 2720 E. Thomas Rd., Ste B-170, Phoenix, Ariz. 85016. (602) 956-6855. www.southwest.usta.com TRAIN RIDING The railroad played an important role in New Mexico’s development. You can still experience bits of this history around the state today. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Depot in Chama, 500 Terrace, Chama, 87520. (888) 286-2737, (575) 756-2151. www.cumbrestoltec.com New Mexico Railrunner Express. Belén to Santa Fe. Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 First St. SW, Albuquerque, 87102. (505) 245-7245. www.nmrailrunner.com Santa Fe Southern Railway. 410 S. Guadalupe. (888) 989-8600, (505) 989-8600. www.sfsr.com. www.thetraininsantafe.com

Scuba diving at Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole. Photo by Charles Mann.

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35 kilometers

40 kilometers

25%

24%

50%

26%

Yes: 52% trails No 85% beginner terrain

Number of Runs

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Snowmaking

888-662-5725

D-4 T-2 S-1

Yes: 85% of trails

32%

38%

30%

290

224 inches

1,600 feet

10,350 feet

8,750 feet

N/A

Yes

9:00 am 4:00 pm

12/19/08 3/29/09

Snowboarding

On-slope Accommodations

Day Care

Hours of Lift/ Trail Operations

‘08-’09 Scheduled Season

11/21/08 3/29/09

9:00 am 4:30 pm

No - 3.5 miles

In Red River - 3.5 miles

Junior $33 Teen $36

11/26/08 3/29/09

9:00 am 4:00 pm

Yes

877-737-7366

505-983-9155

505-982-4429

Ski Santa Fe*

10,350 feet

December April

9 am - 4 pm Fri, Sat, Sun & Fed. Holidays

1/4/09 3/15/09

11/27/08 4/5/09

9:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:00 am Daily 12/15-1/4 4:00 pm Wed-Sun &Holiday

Yes

N/A

$42

62-71 $40 72+ free

Teen 13-20 $46 12-under $40 Kids under 46" in ski boots free

$58

D-2; T-2 Q-1; S-2

Yes: 50% of trails

20%

40%

660

225 inches

1,725 feet

12,075 feet

in Albuquerque in Santa Fe - 15 miles - 16 miles

Yes

Teen 13-20 $30 Child under-12 $28

$36

62-71 $35 full day $34 half day $28 72+ free

Teen 13-20 $38 Child under12 $35; Kids under 46” in ski boots free

$48

D-4 S-1 Aerial Tram

Yes: 15% of trails

35%

55%

10%

200

125 inches

1,700 feet

10,378 feet

8,678 feet

sandiapeak.com skisantafe.com

800-473-1000

505-857-8977

505-242-9052

Sandia Peak Ski & Tramway*

Yes

Child $25 Teen $30

Teen 13-19 $38 Junior 4-12 $30 Yes

$38

65-74 $40 75+ free

$43

60-69 full $43 half-day $30

Child 7-12 $30

Junior 4-12 $43

6-under free

$10 70+ free

Teen 13-17 $40

$49

Q-1; T-1 S-2; D-3

20%

40%

280

125 inches

1,410 feet

10,441 feet

9,031 feet

redriverskiarea.com skipajarito.com

800-444-0707

Teen 13-19 $52

Child Half-day Lift Ticket

70+ free

Senior Lift Ticket/ Trail Pass

575-754-2220 800-331-7669

505-662-5725

Pajarito Mtn. Ski Area*

12-under $6

$44 9-1 or 12-4:30

Teen $52 Junior 7-12 $39 6-under 70+ free

Child All-day Lift Ticket/ Trail Pass

Red River* 575-754-2223

$14 single day $58

Adult Half-day Lift Ticket

$59

Adult All-day Lift Ticket/ Trail Pass

Q-2: High-speed N/A Lifts: D=Double; T=Triple; Q=Quad; detachable D-3; S-2 S=Surface

25%

50%

240 inches

560

400 feet

Average Annual Snowfall 210 inches

2,077 feet

Vertical Drop

9,850 feet

10,040 feet

Skiable Acreage

8,600 feet

10,677 feet

Base Elevation

enchantedforestxc.com

angelfireresort.com

Internet Address

Peak Elevation

800-331-7669

800-633-7463

505-754-2374

575-754-6112 575-754-2374

Enchanted Forest (XC)*

Accommodations

800-633-7463

Angel Fire*

Snow Phone

Area Phone

New Mexico Ski Information

11/15/08 4/12/09

9:00 am 4:00 pm

By prior arrangement

Yes Free deals online

Yes

Teen 13-20 $25 Child 7-12 $22

$29

60-69 $27 70+ free Early $15-19/Spring $10

Teen 13-20 $34 Early $10-19/Spring $25 Child 7-12 $29 6-free Early $10-15/Spring $10

$39 Early season 11/15 - 12/19 $15-$25 Spring 3/24 - 4/12 $25

T-2 S-2

Yes: 70% of trails

20%

45%

35%

4½ terrain parks

200

190 inches

1,055 feet

9,255 feet

8,200 feet

SipapuNM.com

800-587-2240

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort*

$66

$51 None

Thanksgiving Easter

9:00 am 4:00 pm

No - 16 miles

in Ruidoso - 12 miles

Yes

Regular $23 Peak day $25

$34 Peak day $36

65-79 $50

62+ $220 season

11/27/08 4/5/09

9:00 am 4:00 pm

Yes

Teen 13-17 $41 Child 7-12 $30

$50

Value period $40

Teen 13-17 $55 Value period $30 7-12 $40 Value period $25

12-under $32

Value period 11/27-12/19

D-5; T-1 Q-4; S-3

Yes: 100% of trails beginner/inter.

24%

25%

51%

113/terrain park

1,200

12/15/083/15/09

9:00 am 4:00 pm

No - 2 miles

Yes

$20

$28

70+ free

$25

$35

D-1 S-2

Yes: beginner area/tubing run

33%

140 inches

650 feet

2,612/3,274 feet 305 inches

9,000 feet

8,350 feet

skicloudcroft.net

800-333-7542

575-682-2333

575-682-4533 575-682-2333

Ski Cloudcroft

11,819/12,481 feet

9,207 feet

skitaos.org

866-250-7313

575-776-2916

800-347-7414

Taos Ski Valley*

D-2; T-4 Q-2; S-1 Gondola 4-prsn.

Yes: 33% of trails

20%

40%

55/terrain park

750

183 inches

1,900 feet

11,500 feet

9,600 feet

skiapache.com

800-253-2255

575-257-9001

575-464-3600

Ski Apache

866-232-5392

Chama Sargents’

12/26/-08 3/29/09

9:00 am 4:00 pm

N/A

62+ $8

Child 6-16 $5

$10

N/A

20%

65%

15%

35 kilometers

N/A

350 feet

8,850 feet

8,500 feet

12/15/-08 4/15/09

9:00 am 4:00 pm

30%

50%

20%

30 kilometers

175 inches

1,000 feet

9,000 feet

8,000 feet

vallescaldera.gov visitchama.com

800-444-0707

505-661-3333

Valles Caldera XC*

Ski Area Facts & Dates

*Members of Ski New Mexico • (800) 755-7669 • (505) 858-2422 • www.skinewmexico.com • e-mail info@skinewmexico.com Please note: Season may vary due to snow conditions. Call ski areas for the latest conditions.

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Travel Tips

Albuquerque Biopark. Photo by Charles Mann.

Special Needs Travelers DISABLED TRAVELERS Despite New Mexico’s reputation for untamed terrain, numerous dining, lodging and public facility locations are available for travelers with physical disabilities so they may enjoy many of our natural and cultural wonders. For free disability-related information and referrals contact The Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities via Baby Net and traditional phone (800) 552-8195, (505) 272-8549. In addition, contact the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities (505) 827-6465, fax: (505) 827-6328, http://gcd.state.nm.us America the Beautiful/National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass/ Access Pass/Free. National Park Service, Intermountain Region Support Office, 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail, P.O. Box 728, Santa Fe, 875040728. (505) 988-6100. (Passport: Free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Must be obtained 92 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

in person at any national park or monument. Documentation required. See Web site for details. www.nps.gov./fees_passes.htm SENIOR TRAVELERS & RETIREES Senior travelers rejoice in New Mexico’s mild climate, reasonable prices and numerous cultural activities. New Mexico is retirementfriendly and welcomes older visitors and newcomers. Here is a list of valuable resources for senior travelers and retirees moving to New Mexico: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Area Retirement Endeavor. P.O. Box 910, Carlsbad, 88221. (505) 887-6516. www.carlsbadchamber.com E-mail: retirement@carlsbadchamber.com America the Beautiful/National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass/ Senior Pass. National Park Service, Intermountain Region Support Office, 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail, P.O. Box 728, Santa Fe,

87504-0728. (505) 988-6100. (Passport: 62 years or older, $10 lifetime, allows free entrance to any federal recreation area, 50 percent discount parking. Must be obtained in person at any national park or monument.) www.nps.gov./fees_passes.htm T or C Chamber of Commerce. 400 W. 4th St., P.O. Drawer 31, T or C, 87901. (505) 894-3536. www.truthorconsequencesnm.net E-mail: cofc@riolink.com

KID SPOTS We’ve highlighted destinations and activities throughout this guide that will offer enjoyable experiences for your entire family. For our recommendations, look for the ^ next to listings in each community. These certainly aren’t the only destinations your children will enjoy but are some of the best bets!

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Retirement New Mexico by James Burbank published by New Mexico Magazine is a good source of information for prospective retirees and relocation in general. (800) 711-9525. www.nmmagazine.com INTERNATIONAL VISITORS International travelers seek out New Mexico’s distinct blend of cultural diversity, rich history and exquisite scenic beauty. To travel in the United States, international visitors need a passport or visa, obtainable at any U.S. embassy or consulate. Here is a list of consulates based in New Mexico as well as other information for international visitors: German Consulate. Lanny D. Messersmith, representative. 4801 Lang Ave. NE, Ste. 110, Albuquerque, 87109. (505) 798-2567, fax: (505) 796-9601. E-mail: messersmith@aol.com Japanese Consulate. Ikuko or Davis Begay. Albuquerque. (505) 293-2322, fax: 293-0171. E-mail: ikukosnm@aol.com Mexican Consulate. Juan M. Solana. 1610 4th NW, Albuquerque, 87102. (505) 247-2147, fax: 842-9490.

Spanish Honorary Consul. Robert O. Moore. P.O. Box 91388, Albuquerque, 87199. (505) 280-1455; fax: (505) 897-1081. E-mail: rmoore1998@aol.com Other useful contacts for foreign visitors. Council on International Relations. Patti Poitras, Executive Director. 1210 Luisa, Suite 6, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-4931, fax: 982-3953. www.santafecouncil.org E-mail: cir@newmexico.com International Currency Exchange: Very few banks can exchange foreign currency in New Mexico. It is best to carry a universally recognized credit card. You might consider exchanging money when first landing in the United States in major airports in such cities as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. Most businesses do not accept foreign currency. Los Alamos National Bank can exchange cash (not coins) at its branches in Los Alamos, Española and Santa Fe. For information either send E-mail to lanb@lanb.com or call (505) 954-5400 and ask for international assistance.

CITY TEMPERATURES Average Highs/Lows (Fahrenheit) CITY JAN

APR

JULY

OCT

Alamogordo 57/28 78/44 95/65 78/46 Albuquerque 46/28 69/42 91/66 71/45 Angel Fire 44/10 55/18 78/45 65/25 Carlsbad 59/29 80/46 96/67 80/49 Chama 33/3 51/20 73/37 57/23 Cimarrón 47/19 63/33 83/55 67/36 Clayton 48/19 66/36 73/48 69/40 Cloudcroft 41/19 57/31 73/48 60/35 Clovis 52/23 72/40 91/63 73/43 Deming 55/26 77/42 95/66 78/46 Española 45/13 68/43 90/55 72/33 Farmington 43/17 69/34 92/57 71/36 Gallup 43/14 63/31 87/53 67/34 Grants 45/11 67/27 87/52 69/29

Weather & Temperatures

Hobbs 58/28 78/47 94/67 78/49 Las Cruces 56/25 77/41 94/65 78/44 Las Vegas 46/18 62/31 83/54 66/36 Los Alamos 40/19 58/34 80/56 62/39 Portales 53/21 75/40 93/63 75/43 Raton 43/10 64/30 84/53 69/33 Red River 36/3 53/22 76/40 59/25 Rio Rancho 45/27 67/40 90/65 70/44 Roswell 56/27 73/40 88/66 79/46 Ruidoso 50/17 65/28 82/48 68/31 Santa Fe 42/18 62/33 85/56 65/38

View of clouds over the Sandia Mountains from Corrales. Photo by Janet Worne.

New Mexico averages 256 sunny days a year. Some areas in the southern half of the state sometimes exceed 300 sunny days a year. New Mexico has four distinct seasons. Due to the range in elevation, different areas of the state can vary widely in temperature. Be prepared for strong temperature variations from day to night. The evening air www.newmexico.org

can be quite brisk— even in the summer— particularly in high altitudes. Visitors unfamiliar with the daily temperature fluctuations should consider dressing in layers. The high-altitude sunshine can be intense. Plan to wear sunscreen, a hat and/or sport sunglasses. Take time to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Santa Rosa 55/24 74/40 93/63 76/42 Silver City 49/24 67/37 87/59 70/41 Socorro 52/24 76/41 95/64 76/43 Taos 40/10 64/29 87/50 67/32 T or C 54/27 75/44 92/66 75/47 Tucumcari 52/24 72/42 94/65 75/45 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 93

Communities Chambers of Commerce & CVBs The listings for the chambers of commerce (CC) and convention & visitors bureaus (CVB) continue through Page 96. You can call the telephone numbers or visit the Web sites to get information on lodging, dining and other amenities. An alphabetical listing of the communities follows on Page 95 with listings of area attractions, as well as the communities’ calendars of events.

Albuquerque CVB 20 First Plaza, Ste. 601, P.O. Box 26866, Albuquerque, 87125-6866 (800) 733-9918, (505) 842-9918, fax: 247-9101 www.itsatrip.org E-mail: info@itsatrip.org

Alamogordo CC 1301 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, 88310 (800) 826-0294, (575) 437-6120, fax: 437-6334 www.alamogordo.com E-mail: chamber@alamogordo.com

Angel Fire CC P.O. Box 547, Angel Fire, 87710 (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6661, fax: 377-3034 www.AngelFireChamber.org E-mail: askus@AngelFireChamber.org

Albuquerque CC Attn.: Stephanie Varela 115 Gold SW, Ste. 201, Albuquerque, 87102 (505) 764-3700, fax: 764-3714 www.abqchamber.com E-mail: info@abqchamber.com,

Angel Fire Visitor Center 3407 Mountain View Blvd. #7 Centro Plaza, Angel Fire, 87710 (866) 668-7787, (575) 377-6555 www.afgov.org E-mail: tourism@afgov.org

travelers’ tips to enhance your New Mexico visit Call ahead. The community information and calendars in this guide are compiled nearly a year in advance. Before making your plans, be sure to call ahead using the contact information listed to verify dates, times and locations. Get updates. Some communities that are not listed in this guide did not respond to our requests for information. Further details can be obtained about those communities, as well as up-to-date events, by contacting the respective chambers of commerce, visitor centers or tribal offices. Special events & promotions. For the latest events log on to the calendar section of the Tourism Department’s Web site at www.newmexico.org. Also, check the site for special travel promotions, discounts and media alerts. Let’s chat! You can also log on for a live chat with representatives in the New Mexico Visitor Information Centers. 94 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

Albuquerque Hispano CC 1309 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, 87102 (800) 754-4620, (505) 842-9003, fax: 764-8829 www.ahcnm.org E-mail: bea@ahcnm.org

Artesia CC P.O. Box 99, 88211. 107 N. First St., Artesia, 88210-0099 (800) 658-6251, (575) 746-2744, fax: 746-2745 www.artesiachamber.com E-mail: daniellem@artesiachamber.com Aztec CC 110 N. Ash, Aztec, 87410 (888) 838-9551, (505) 334-9551, fax: 334-7648 www.aztecchamber.com E-mail: aztec@digii.net Bélen CC/Visitor Center 712 Dalies Ave., Belén, 87002 (505) 864-8091, fax: 864-7461 www.belenchamber.com E-mail: rhonda@belenchamber.com

Carrizozo CC P.O. Box 567, Carrizozo, 88301 (575) 648-2732 www.townofcarrizozo.org E-mail: zozoccc@tularosa.net Chama Valley CC P.O. Box 306, Chama, 87520 (800) 477-0149, (575) 756-2306, fax: 756-2892 www.chamavalley.com E-mail: info@chamavalley.com Cimarrón CC 104 N. Lincoln Ave., P.O. Box 604, Cimarrón, 87714 (575) 376-2417 www.cimarronnm.com E-mail: chamber@springercoop.com Clayton/Union Co. CC 1103 S. First St., P.O. Box 476, Clayton, 88415 (800) 390-7858, Telephone/fax: (575) 374-9253 www.claytonnewmexico.org www.claytonnewmexico.net E-mail: info@claytonnewmexico.net Cloudcroft CC 1001 James Canyon Highway, P.O. Box 1290, Cloudcroft, 88317 (866) 874-4447, (575) 682-2733, fax: 682-6028 www.cloudcroft.net E-mail: cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net Clovis/Curry Co. CC 105 E. Grand St., Clovis, 88101 (800) 261-7656, (575) 763-3435, fax: 763-7266 www.clovisnm.org E-mail: clovisnm@clovisnm.org Columbus CC P.O. Box 350, Columbus, 88029 Telephone/fax: (575) 531-3333 Corrales Visitor Center 4324 Corrales Road, P.O. Box 1531, Corrales, 87048. (505) 350-3955 www.corrales-mainstreet.org Cuba CC P.O. Box 1000, Cuba, 87013 (575)289-0302, 289-3514 www.cubanewmexico.com

Bloomfield CC 224 W. Broadway Ave., Bloomfield, 87413 (800) 461-1245, (505) 632-0880, fax: 634-1431 www.bloomfieldnm.info E-mail: askus@bloomfieldnm.info

Deming/Luna Co. CC 800 E. Pine, P.O. Box 8, Deming, 88031 (800) 848-4955, (575) 546-2674, fax: 546-9569 www.demingchamber.com E-mail: info@demingchamber.com

Capitán CC P.O. Box 441, Capitán, 88316-0441 (575) 354-2273, fax: 354-3666 www.villageofcapitan.com www.smokeybearpark.com E-mail: capitancoc@aol.com

Destination Acoma P.O. Box 310, Acoma Pueblo, 87034 (888)-759-2489, (505) 552-1060, fax: 552-1095 www.skycity.com

Carlsbad CC/CVB 302 S. Canal, Carlsbad, 88220 (866) 822-9226, (575) 887-6516, fax: 885-1455 www.carlsbadchamber.com, www.visitcarlsbadnm.com

Eagle Nest CC P.O. Box 322, Eagle Nest, 87718 (800) 494-9117, (575) 377-2420, fax: 377-2420 www.eaglenestchamber.org

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East Mountain CC P.O. Box 2436, Tijeras, 87059 (505) 281-1999 www.eastmountainchamber.com E-mail: info@eastmountainchamber.com Elephant Butte CC P.O. Box 1355, Elephant Butte, 87935-1355 (877) 744-4900, (575) 744-4708 www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com E-mail: info@elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com Espa単ola Valley CC 710 Paseo de O単ate, Espa単ola, 87532 (505) 753-2831, fax: 753-1252 www.espanolanmchamber.com E-mail: info@espanolanmchamber.com Eunice CC P.O. Box 838, Eunice, 88231 575) 394-2755, fax: 394-3937 E-mail: eunicecofc@valornet.com Farmington CC 100 W. Broadway, Farmington, 87401 (888) 325-0279, (505) 325-0279, fax: 327-7556 www.gofarmington.com E-mail: chamber@gofarmington.com Farmington CVB 3041 E. Main St., Farmington, 87402 (800) 448-1240, (505) 326-7602, fax: 327-0577 www.farmingtonnm.org E-mail: fmncvb@earthlink.net Fort Sumner/DeBaca Co. CC 707 N. Fourth St., P.O. Box 28, Fort Sumner, 88119 (575) 355-7705, fax: 355-2850 www.ftsumnerchamber.com E-mail: ftsumnercoc@plateautel.net info@ftsumnerchamber.com City of Gallup CVB 110 West Aztec Gallup, NM 87301 (800) 380-4989, (505) 726-2040 www.gallupnm.org E-Mail: cvb@ci.gallup.nm.us, dgarcia@ci.gallup.nm.us Gallup/McKinley Co. CC 103 W. Route 66, Gallup, 87301 (800) 380-4989, (505) 722-2228, fax: 863-2280 www.thegallupchamber.com E-mail: hwy66@cia-g.com Grants/C鱈bola Co. CC NM Mining Museum & Visitors Center 100 N. Iron Ave., P.O. Box 297, Grants, 87020 (800) 748-2142, (505) 287-4802, fax: 287-8224 www.grants.org E-mail: discover@grants.org Greater Las Cruces CC 760 W. Picacho, Las Cruces, 88005 P.O. Drawer 519, Las Cruces, 88004 (575) 524-1968, fax: 527-5546 www.lascruces.org E-mail: chamber@lascruces.org www.newmexico.org

Greater Sandoval County CC 848 South Camino del Pueblo, Room 5 P.O. Box 1116, Bernalillo, 87004-1116 (505) 404-2073, fax: 404-2083 www.sandovalchamber.com E-mail: gsccci@aol.com Hatch Valley CC P.O. Box 38, Hatch, 87937 (575) 267-5050 www.villageofhatch.org mnordyke@zianet.com Hobbs CC 400 N. Marland, Hobbs, 88240 (800) 658-6291, (575) 397-3202, fax: 397-1689 www.hobbschamber.org E-mail: hobbschamber@leaconet.com Jal CC P.O. Box 1205, Jal, 88252 Telephone/fax: (575) 395-2620 www.jalnm.com E-mail: jalchamber@leaco.net Las Cruces CVB 211 N. Water St., Las Cruces, 88001 (800) 343-7827, (575) 541-2444, fax: 541-2164 www.lascrucescvb.org E-mail: cvb@lascrucescvb.org Las Vegas/San Miguel CC P.O. Box 128, 503 6th St. Las Vegas, NM 87701 (800) 832-5947 (505) 425-8631, fax: 425-3057 www.lasvegasnewmexico.com Logan/Ute Lake CC P.O. Box 277, Logan, 88426 (575) 487-2722 www.utelakeloganchamber.com Lordsburg/Hildalgo Co. CC 117 E. Second St., Lordsburg, 88045 (575) 542-9864 www.lordsburghidalgocounty.net E-mail: lordsburgcoc@aznex.net Los Alamos CC 109 Central Pk. Square, P.O. Box 460, Los Alamos, 87544-0460 (800) 444-0707, (505) 662-8105, fax: 662-8399 www.visit.losalamos.com E-mail: chelo@losalamos.org Lovington CC 201 S. Main, Lovington, 88260 (575) 396-5311, fax: 396-2823 www.lovington.net E-mail: eholguin@lovingtoncoc.org Magdalena CC P.O. Box 281, Magdalena, 87825 (866) 854-3217 www.magdalena-nm.com info@magdalena-nm.com Melrose CC P.O. Box 216, Melrose, 88124 (575) 253-4372

Mora Valley CC (Mora Valley Tourism Office) P.O. Box 800, Mora, 87732 (575) 387-6072, fax: 387-6072 (call before faxing) www.moravalley.com Moriarty CC P.O. Box 96, Moriarty, 87035 (505) 832-4087, fax: 832-5436 www.moriartychamber.com E-mail: moriartycc@moriartychamber.com Mountainair CC P.O. Box 595, Mountainair, 87036 (505) 847-2795 www.mountainairchamber.com E-mail: mcc@mountainairchamber.com N.M. Route 66 Association 1415 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, 87106 (505) 852-2995 www.rt66nm.org Old West Country P.O. Box 884, 88062 (800) 290-8330 www.oldwestcountry.com E-mail: info@oldwestcountry.com Portales/Roosevelt Co. CC 100 S. Ave. A, Portales, 88130 (800) 635-8036, (575) 356-8541, fax: 356-8542 www.portales.com E-mail: chamber@portales.com Raton Chamber & Economic Development Council Inc. P.O. Box 1211, 100 Clayton Rd., Raton, 87740 (800) 638-6161, (575) 445-3689, fax: 445-3680 www.raton.info E-mail: ratonchamber@bacavalley.com Red River CC P.O. Box 870, Red River, 87558 (800) 348-6444, (575) 754-2366, fax: 754-3104 www.redrivernewmex.com E-mail: rrinfo@redrivernewmex.com Red River Visitor Information Center 100 East Main St., Red River, 87558 (877) 754-1708, (575) 754-3030 www.redriver.org Rio Rancho CC & Visitor Center 4001 Southern Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, 87124-2069 (505) 892-1533, fax: 892-6157 www.rioranchoregionalchamber.org E-mail: jmiller@rrrcc.org Rio Rancho CVB P.O. Box 15550, Rio Rancho, 87174 (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258, fax: 892-8328 www.rioranchonm.org E-mail: info@rioranchonm.org

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Roswell CC 131 W. Second St., P.O. Box 70, Roswell, 88201 (877) 849-7679, (575) 623-5695, fax: 624-6870 www.roswellnm.org E-mail: information@roswellnm.org Roswell Convention & Civic Center 912 N. Main, Roswell, 88201 (575) 624-6860, fax: 624-6863 E-mail: dhuckabee@cableone.net Roswell Hispano CC 327 N. Main, Roswell, 88201 (888) 616-0889, (575) 624-0889, fax: 624-0538 www.roswellhcc.org Roswell Visitors Center 426 N. Main, Roswell, 88201 (888) 767-9355, (575) 624-7704, fax: 624-7712 Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., Ruidoso, 88345 (877) 700-5445, (575) 258-5445, fax: 258-5040 www.ruidosoconventioncenter.com E-mail: sales@ruidosoconventioncenter.com Ruidoso Valley CC/Visitor Center 720 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 88345 (877) 784-3676, (575) 257-7395, fax: 257-4693 www.ruidosonow.com E-mail: info@ruidosonow.com

Sandoval Co. Visitor Center P.O. Box 40, 264 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, 87004 (800) 252-0191, (505) 867-8687, fax: 867-8325 www.sandovalcounty.org Santa Fe CC 8380 Cerrillos Rd., Ste. 302, Santa Fe, 87507 P.O. Box 1928, Santa Fe, 87504 (505) 988-3279, fax: 984-2205 www.santafechamber.com E-mail: info@santafechamber.com Santa Fe CVB P.O. Box 909, 201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, 87504-0909 (800) 777-2489, (505) 955-6200, fax: 955-6222 www.santafe.org E-mail: scenter@santafenm.gov Santa Rosa Visitor Information Center 244 S. 4th St. (in City Hall), Santa Rosa, 88435 (575) 472-3763, fax: 472-3848 www.santarosanm.org Silver City/Grant Co. CC 201 N. Hudson St., Silver City, 88061 (800) 548-9378, (575) 538-3785, fax: 538-3786 www.silvercity.org E-mail: info@silvercity.org

Socorro Co. CC P.O. Box 743, Socorro, 87801 (575) 835-0424, fax: 835-9744 www.socorro-nm.com E-mail: chamber@socorro-nm.com Socorro Heritage and Visitor Center 217 Fisher Ave., Socorro, 87801 (575) 835-8927, fax: 835-2097 www.socorronm.gov E-mail: tourism@socorronm.gov Springer CC P.O. Box 323, Springer, 87747 (575) 483-5554 Taos County CC P.O. Box I300, Taos, 87571 (800) 732-8267, (575) 751-8800, fax: 758-3872 www.taoschamber.com E-mail: info@taoschamber.com Taos Visitor Center 1139 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, 87571 (800) 732-8267, (575) 758-3873 www.taosvisitorcenter.com Tatum CC P.O. Box 814, Tatum, 88267 (575) 398-5455 E-mail: mburns@leaco.net Truth or Consequences/Sierra Co. CC P.O. Drawer 31, 400 W. 4th St. at Civic Center, Truth or Consequences, 87901 (575) 894-3536, fax: 894-3536 www.truthorconsequencesnm.net E-mail: cofc@riolink.com Tucumcari/Quay Co. CC 404 W. Route 66 Blvd., P.O. Drawer E, Tucumcari, 88401 (575) 461-1694, fax: 461-3884 www.tucumcarinm.com E-mail: chamber@tucumcarinm.com Turquoise Trail Association P.O. Box 303, Sandía Park, 87047 (505) 281-5233 www.turquoisetrail.org E-mail: trail@turquoisetrail.org Valencia Co. CC 3447 Lambros, P.O. Box 13, Los Lunas, 87031 (505) 352-3596 www.loslunasnm.gov/chamber E-mail: chamberdirector@loslunasnm.gov Village of Taos Ski Valley CC P.O. Box 91, Taos Ski Valley, 87525 (800) 517-9816, (575) 776-1413, fax: 776-8956 www.taosskivalley.com E-mail: info@taosskivalley.com White’s City 17 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy., P.O. Box 128, White’s City, 88268 (800) 228-3767, (575) 785-2291, fax: 785-2283 www.whitescity.com E-mail: whitescity@whitescity.com

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City Listings Missile Range. Caravan, individual travel available. (575) 678-1134, (575) 678-1700. http://www.wsmr.army.mil/pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm http://www.alamogordo.com/activites/trinity.html

Museums & Historic Sites n Alamogordo Airborne Monument Park. Honors

White Sands National Monument. Photo by Steve Larese.

Abiquiú NC

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Christ-in-the-Desert Monastery. A secluded

Benedictine settlement on the banks of the Chama River. The monastery is noted for its architecture, reminiscent of the religious architecture of early New Mexico. Forest Road 151, 13 miles west of U.S. 84. www.christdesert.org ■ Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology. Native American anthropology, Spanish history. Ghost Ranch Conference Center of Presbyterian Church. 12 miles north of Abiquiú on U.S. 84 and 2 miles east on dirt road. (505) 685-4333. www.ghostranch.org ■ Ghost Ranch Piedra Lumbre Education and Visitor Center. Permanent exhibits, northern N.M. culture, environmental education. Open Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On U.S. 84, 14 miles north of Abiquiú. (505) 685-4312. www.ghostranch.org ■ Poshouinge Ruins. Half-mile ruin trail, 2 vista areas, interpretive signs; overlooks Chama River Valley. South of Abiquiú on U.S. 84. ■ Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology. Area fossils. In same location as Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology. (505) 685-4333. www.ghostranch.org

Outdoor Getaways ^ Abiquiú Lake. Fishing, camping, swimming, www.newmexico.org

picnicking, boating, windsurfing. Restrooms, shower facilities, grills, elec./water hookups. 7 miles north off U.S. 84. (505) 685-4371. www.recreation.gov ^ Echo Amphitheater. Natural sandstone theater. Campsites, picnicking. 17.5 miles northwest of Abiquiú via U.S. 84.

Calendar of Events ◆ Oct. 10-11 Abiquiú Studio Tour (505) 685-4454.

www.abiquiustudiotour.org

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Attractions ^ Alameda Park Zoo. Oldest zoo in Southwest,

established in 1898. 40-plus displays, exotic & indigenous animals. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1321 N. White Sands Blvd. (575) 439-4290.

http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/coa/communityservices/zoo.htm ^ Toy Train Depot. Model RR track, model/toy

trains, 2.5-mile mini-train ride through Alameda Park. 1991 N. White Sands Blvd. Closed Mon.-Tues. (575) 437-2855. n Trinity Site. Site of first atomic explosion on July 16, 1945. Only open 1st Sat. of April and Oct. 60 miles northwest of Alamogordo via U.S. 70 on White Sands

airborne veterans. 10th St. and White Sands Blvd. n Alamogordo Founders Park. Bronze busts of city founders, bas-reliefs, historical mural. 10th St. and White Sands Blvd. ^ N.M. Museum of Space History. International Space Hall of Fame and designated repository for Spaceport America. Clyde W. Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater/Planetarium, John P. Stapp Air/Space Park, Astronaut Memorial Garden, Shuttle Camp Program. Outdoor display of restored Daisy Track, once used to test human body’s tolerance to G-forces. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas days. End of N.M. 2001 above college campus (east from Scenic Dr.). (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org n Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum. Local history exhibits, Indian artifacts. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; 12-3 p.m., Sun. 1301 N. White Sands Blvd. (575) 434-4438. www.alamogordomuseum.org

Natural Wonders ^ White Sands National Monument. World’s largest deposit of gypsum sand. 17 miles southwest of Alamogordo via U.S. 70. Closed Christmas Day. (575) 679-2599. www.nps.gov/whsa

Outdoor Getaways n Lincoln National Forest Supervisor’s Office.

1101 New York Ave. (575) 434-7200.

n Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Rare desert

flora, visitor center, 6-mile hiking trail, campsites, history exhibits. Tours of ranch house every Sat., Sun., 3 p.m. 12 miles south of Alamogordo via U.S. 54, at 409 Dog Canyon Rd. (575) 437-8284. www.nmparks.com

Performing Arts/Galleries n Flickinger Center. Performing arts. Season: Sept.-

April. Tailgate outdoor summer series June-Aug. 1110 New York Ave. (575) 437-2202. www.flickingercenter.com

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Explore Albuquerque’s Cultural Corridor

ABQ BioPark

Explora

• Albuquerque Aquarium • Rio Grande Botanic Garden • Rio Grande Zoo • Tingley Beach Fishing Lakes

Explora is a new kind of learning place, providing real experiences with real things that put people’s learning in their own hands. Explora is a place where families can learn together through 250 experiential exhibit activities for people of all ages in science, technology and art.

t u ra l l y A mazing! Open 9-5 daily Closed Jan. 1, Nov. 27 and Dec. 25, 2009 Call 505-768-2000 or 311 (Relay NM or 711) TTY 1-800-659-8331

1701 Mountain Road NW (Old Town) 505.224.8300 • Para español llame al 505.224.8323

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The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History The Albuquerque Museum features art of New Mexico and the history of Albuquerque through displays of the permanent collection and international traveling exhibitions. Don’t miss the sculpture garden, walking tours of Old Town, summer concerts, the Gem Theater, and more! Hours: 9am to 5pm Tuesday – Sunday; closed Mondays and Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day. Free Admission 9am to 1pm Sundays and 1st Wednesday of the month. 2000 Mountain Road NW (Old Town), Albuquerque, NM 87104 505-243-7255 or 311

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Rio Grande Inn Welcome to the Land of Enchantment and the Best Western Rio Grande Inn. The Rio Grande Inn, a full service hotel, is located in the Historic Old Town District and has immediate freeway access that puts any location in Albuquerque only minutes away. The Inn’s ambiance reﬂects the genuine style and hospitality of New Mexico.

1015 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87104 Tel: 505-843-9500 Fax: 505-843-9238

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Indian Cultural Center Immerse yourself into the culture of the ﬁrst people of the Southwest and experience the Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico! Open daily all year long • Museums • Indian dances each weekend • Yearly events • Gift Shop • Pueblo Harvest Café • Group tours to Pueblos 2401 12th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 866-855-7902

www.indianpueblo.org

Historic Old Town Founded in 1706, Old Town is the historic and cultural heart of Albuquerque. Discover dozens of shops, 22 galleries, 17 restaurants and ﬁve museums. Stroll to the Plaza from one of our hotels or B&B’s. Wander through patios and along winding paths, relax in the shade or bask in New Mexico’s wonderful sunshine.

The Atomic Museum In 1945, President Truman made the most difﬁcult decision of any U.S. President in history. Was he right or wrong? Nuclear power has always been a divisive issue. Learn both sides of the story.

Historic Old Town P.O. Box 7483 Albuquerque, NM 87194

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The Atomic Museum 601 Eubank Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87123

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Sporting Fun n Veterans Memorial Park.

Model aviation and rocketry, two 80-ft. paved runways, C/L SW SE circle, helicopter pad, rocket launch site, RC cars, sheltered pit area. RV sites available, water, electricity on site. No noise restrictions, open 24/7 to members. Alamogordo-RC’ers. About 1 mile west of the U.S. 54/70 bypass on Mesa Verde Ranch Road. (575) 437-0814, http://www.alamo-rcclub.net/

calendar of Events ◆ March 14-15. Dog Canyon Experiences. Oliver Lee

Memorial State Park. (505) 437-8284. ◆ March TBA. Film opening to premiere at White Sands Film Festival. New Mexico Museum of Space History. (877) 333-6589. (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org ◆ April 4. Trinity Site Tour. (575) 678-1134, (575) 437-6120. http://www.wsmr.army.mil/pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm , http://www.alamogordo.com/activites/trinity.html ◆ April 4. Trinity: The Atomic Bomb Movie, free at the Clyde W. Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org ◆ May 2. National Astronomy Day. Features

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astronomy events, rocket launches, sunspotting. (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org ◆ May 9. Heritage Preservation Day. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. (575) 437-8284. ◆ June TBA. Cloudcroft Renaissance Fantasy Fair. (575) 437-6120. ◆ June-August TBA. Spotlight on Tailgate. A series of musical enjoyment every other Saturday night at the International Space Hall of Fame. Bring your food and family. (575) 437-2840, 575-437-8284. www.nmspacemuseum.org ◆ Aug. 10. Open House. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. (575) 437-8284. ◆ Aug. 21-22 . Reach for the Stars. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. (575) 437-8284. ◆ Aug. TBA. Otero County Fair. Rodeos, livestock judging, food, rides and games. (575) 437-6120. ◆ Aug. -Sept. TBA. Cottonwood Festival. A celebration of arts and crafts, (575) 437-6120. ◆ Sept. TBA. White Sands Balloon Invitational. (575) 437-6120. ◆ Sept. TBA. Oktoberfest. (575) 437-6120. ◆ Sept. TBA. White Sands Star Party. (877) 3336589, (575) 437-6120. www.zianet.com/wssp ◆ Oct. 3. Trinity Site Tour. (575) 678-1134, (575) 437-6120. http://www.wsmr.army.mil/pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm http://www.alamogordo.com/activites/trinity.html

◆ Oct. 3. Trinity: The Atomic Bomb Movie, free at

the Clyde W. Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. (877) 3336589, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org ◆ Oct. TBA. Annual X PRIZE CUP Event. Celebrating the future of space exploration. (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org. ◆ Dec. 12. “Deck the Hall” Holiday Music Fest. New Mexico Museum of Space History. (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840. www.nmspacemuseum.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Christmas Craft Show. Civic Center. (575) 439-4142.

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Attractions ^ Albuquerque Aquarium. Moray eel cave, shark tank; exhibits trace Río Grande water from Rockies to Gulf Coast. 2601 Central NW. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark

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^ Cliff’s Amusement Park. Roller coasters, includNW NE ing N.M.’s first super coaster, C children’s rides, water park. Group and birthday rates. SW SE 4800 Osuna NE, 87109. (505) 881-9373. www.cliffsamusementpark.com n Gruet Winery. Sparkling-wine producer. Tastings, tours, retail. 8400 Pan American Fwy. NE, 87113. (888) 857-9463, (505) 821-0055. www.gruetwinery.com ^ Hinkle Family Fun Center. Laser tag, go-carts, miniature golf, virtual reality, Nickel City Arcade, bumper boats/cars, climbing wall, paintball, arcade, parties. 12931 Indian School NE, 87112. (505) 299-3100. www.hinklefamilyfuncenter.com ^ IT’Z. 150 video games, rides and attractions. Pizza, pasta, salads and more. 4595 San Mateo Blvd. NE, 87109. (505) 883-3677. www.itzusa.com/Albuquerque/ ^ Rio Grande Botanic Garden. Walled gardens, glass conservatory, xeric plants, farm exhibit. 2601 Central Ave. NW. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark ^ Rio Grande Zoological Park. More than 1,000 animals in their natural habitats, including Adventure Africa and Tropical America exhibits. 903 10th SW. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark ^ Sandía Peak Aerial Tramway. Longest aerial tram in the world, 2.7 miles to top of 10,378-foot Sandía Peak. Dine either at top or at base. Closed for maintenance April 7-10 and 14-17. #10 Tramway Loop NE, 87122. (505) 856-7325. www.sandiapeak.com NC

n Ernie Pyle Memorial Branch Library. Memora-

bilia-filled 1940s home of late World War II correspondent. Open Tues.–Sat. 900 Girard Blvd. SE. (505) 256-2065. http://www.cabq.gov/library ^ ¡Explora! Ideas You Can Touch. Hands-on exhibits, creative activities that encourage discovery in science, technology, art; gift shop. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m. 1701 Mountain Rd. NW, 87104. (505) 224-8300. www.explora.us n Huning Highlands Historic District. Grand Avenue Area. A sector of town named for Franz Huning, a German immigrant who moved to New Mexico in the mid-1800s and by the late 1880s had become a prominent Albuquerque citizen. Turn-of-the-century building styles run the gamut from Queen Anne to Italiante. http://www.cabq.gov/aes/s2cental.html ^ Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Pueblo Indian life & culture from prehistory through contemporary times. Interactive experience in The Pueblo House, gallery, performances, gift shop, restaurant, children’s museum, meeting & reception facilities. Dances and artist demonstrations every weekend. 2401 12th St. NW, 87104. (866) 855-7902, (505) 843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org n Institute of Meteoritics. Collection of art, science, cultural history. 200 Yale NE, 87131-1126. (505) 277-2747. n J&R Vintage Auto Museum. Over 60 cars. 3650 Highway 528, 87124. (505) 867-2881. www.jrvintageautos.com

n KiMo Theatre. Historic theater with Pueblo Deco

style featuring Native American motifs. Features a broad spectrum of performances and events. An architectural treasure. 423 Central Ave NW, 87102. (505) 768-3522, www.kimoabq.org n Madonna of the Trail Monument. The sixth monument is located on the southeast corner of Fourth St. and Marble Ave. The 12 memorial statues of pioneer women symbolize the westward migration along the National Old Trails Road. Maintained by the Lew Wallace Chapter, DAR. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nmsodar/nmso/lewwallace/ lwmadonna.htm n Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. Emphasis

on native cultures of Southwest, Mimbres & Pueblo pottery, American Indian baskets, kachinas, Navajo weavings. UNM Campus off University Blvd. between Central/Lomas. (505) 277-4405. www.unm.edu/~maxwell n Mexican Consulate. Rotating art exhibits feature Mexican and New Mexican artists. 1610 4th St. NW, 87102. (505) 247-2147. n Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History. Examines 3,000 years of evidence for historical authenticity of biblical text. 10110 Constitution NE, 87112. (505) 217-1330. www.mabh.org n Museum of Archaeology, Material Culture. Timeline of artifacts from Ice Age to Battle of Wounded Knee, Sandía Man Cave exhibit, gift shop. RV park, tent camping. Open daily. On Turquoise Trail in Cedar Crest,

Museums & Historic Sites n Albuquerque Museum of Art & History. Tradi-

tional and contemporary art of N.M. Outdoor sculpture garden. Reflects 400 years of middle Río Grande Valley history; one of the largest Spanish Colonial art collections in nation. Children’s exhibits, traveling exhibits, photo show from extensive archive. Gallery store, café. Open Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 2000 Mountain NW, 87104. (505) 242-4600, 243-7255. www.cabq.gov/museum ^ Albuquerque Skateboard Museum. Dozens of boards, from ’50s Skee Skate to Old School/New School. Skate City Supply, 1311 Eubank NE. (505) 294-6699. www.skatanic.com n American International Rattlesnake Museum. World’s largest collection of various rattlesnake species. 202 San Felipe NW (Suite A), 87104. (505) 242-6569. www.rattlesnakes.com ^ Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. 59,000-sq.-ft. building, balloon history, exhibits, tethered-balloon ride, library, film/ photo archives, museum shop, food service, educational programs, lectures, private-event use. Open Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE. (505) 768-6020. www.cabq.gov/balloon n Casa San Ysidro. Reconstructed 18th/19th century N.M. home in the village of Corrales. 973 Old Church Rd., 87048. (505) 898-3915. www.cabq.gov/museum

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Sandia Tram. Photo by Steve Larese. www.newmexico.org

east of Albuquerque. 22 Calvary Rd., P.O. Box 582, Cedar Crest, 87008-0582. (505) 281-2005. www.museumarch.org n Museum of Southwestern Biology. Research and science museum open to the public by appt. only. (505) 277-1360. www.msb.unm.edu n Atomic Museum. Atom bomb story, military exhibits, peaceful uses of technology. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1905 Mountain Rd. NW, 87104. Scheduled to move in April 2009 to 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, 87123. (505) 245-2137. www.atomicmuseum.com n National Hispanic Cultural Center of N.M. Hispanic arts & lifeways with visual arts, drama, traditional & contemporary music, dance, literary arts, film, culinary arts, library research, genealogy. Galleries, performing-arts space, restaurant, gift shop. Admission fee. Corner of 4th St./Avenida Cesar Chávez. 1701 4th St. SW, 87102. (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org n N.M. Holocaust & Intolerance Museum & Study Center. Holocaust, black slavery, Native American/ Armenian genocide, etc., exhibits, free admission. Open Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 415 Central Ave. NW, 87102. (505) 247-0606. www.nmholocaustmuseum.org ^ N.M. Museum of Natural History & Science. 12 billion years of natural history. Dinosaurs, Evolator “time machine,” Ice Age cave experience, active volcano, Astronomy Center, Extreme Screen Lockheed Martin DynaTheater, M Café, Natureworks discovery store. New exhibit, Dawn of the Dinosaurs: New Mexico’s Triassic. 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, 87104. (505) 841-2800. www.nmnaturalhistory.org n N.M. Veterans Memorial. Memorial, museum, veterans’ reunions, tours. Open Fri.-Mon. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, 87108. (505) 256-2042. www.nmvetsmemorial.org n Nob Hill. Historic shopping, dining district. On Rt. 66 (Central Ave.) from Girard to Washington, Lomas to Silver. Business Association: 2118 Central Ave. NE, PPB 66, 87106. (505) 265-0433. n Old Town. Historic district with gift shops, restaurants, galleries, San Felipe de Neri Church. South of I-40 from Río Grande Blvd. Exit, 5 miles west of downtown. Merchant Association: (505) 319-4087. www.albuquerqueoldtown.com n Petroglyph National Monument. Prehistoric rock art on West Mesa volcanic escarpment. Visitor center: 3 miles north of I-40 at 4735 Unser Blvd., west on Western Trail. (505) 899-0205. Self-guided tours: 5 miles north of I-40 on Unser to Boca Negra Unit. www.nps.gov/petr n San Felipe de Neri Church. Spanish Colonial-style church originally built in 1706; present building built in 1786. In Old Town. (505) 243-4628. www.sanfelipedeneri.org/

Andrews Pueblo Pottery & Art Gallery

303 Romero NW, Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.243.0414 877.606.0543

www. andrewspp .com Storage jar by Nyla Sahmie Nampeyo, Hopi; Pima basket c. 1920.

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Unser Racing Museum in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Photo by Steve Larese. n Silver Family Geology Museum. Minerals, rocks,

fossils, gemstones from N.M. and world, dinosaur bone, glow-in-dark fluorescent minerals; exhibits on Jémez caldera, Harding pegamite deposit. Meteoritics Institute, 6th largest meteorite collection in the U.S. 1st floor of Northrop Hall, Room 107, UNM Campus. (505) 277-4204. epswww.unm.edu n Special Collections Library. Center for the Book: a hands-on museum of the history of books and printing. Nationwide genealogical research, N.M. history. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 423 Central Ave. NE, 87102. (505) 848-1376. www.cabq.gov/library/specol.html n Telephone Museum of N.M. Instruments/equipment, from 1876 model phone to fiber optics. Open Mon., Wed., Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 110 4th St. NW. (505) 842-2937. www.nmculture.org n Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site and Interpretive Center. 14th-century Ancestral Pueblo site, self-guided tour, illustrated signs, scale models., Off I-40 Exit 175, 1/2 mile south on N.M. 337 to Tijeras, behind Sandía Ranger Station. (505) 281-3304. www.friendsoftijeraspueblo.org n Tinkertown Museum. Lifework of Ross Ward’s renowned folk-art collection, including miniature Western town, 3-ring circus display, compound surrounded by more than 52,000 bottles. Open daily April 1-Oct. 31. In Sandía Park, on Turquoise Trail, 17 miles east of Albuquerque via I-40 and N.M. 14 (Exit 175), then 6 miles until N.M. 536. (505) 281-5233. www.tinkertown.com n Turquoise Museum. World’s first and only turquoise museum, samples from 70 mines in four continents. 2107 Central NW. (505) 247-8650.

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n Turquoise Trail. Natl. Scenic Byway between

n Sandía Crest. Highest scenic drive in the South-

Outdoor Getaways

Performing Arts/Galleries

n Elena Gallegos, Albert G. Simms Park. Mountain

n African-American Performing Arts Center & Ex-

Santa Fe & Albuquerque through historic Golden, Madrid, Cerrillos, summit of 10,678-foot Sandía Crest. 15 miles from Albuquerque on N.M. 14 and 536. P.O. Box 303, Sandía Park, 87047. (505) 281-5233. www.turquoisetrail.org n UNM Art Museum. Collection of fine art with an emphasis on print and photo. UNM Campus, Center for the Arts, Rm. 1017. (505) 277-4001. http://unmartmuseum.unm.edu/ n Unser Racing Museum. 30+ racecars, history of 4 generations of Unsers. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1776 Montaño Rd. NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 87107. (505) 341-1776. www.unserracingmuseum.com n Wildlife West Nature Park. 24 species of native rescued wildlife species on 122 acres. Overnight adventures. 87 N. Frontage Rd., Edgewood, 87015. (505) 281-7655, www.wildlifewest.org

area, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, sightseeing. 7100 Tramway Blvd. NE, 87122. (505) 452-5200. http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/elenagallegos.html n Cíbola National Forest Headquarters. 2113 Osuna Rd. NE. (505) 346-3900 www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola ^ Río Grande Nature Center State Park. Migratory bird sanctuary, fauna/flora exhibits, 3-mile hiking trail, native plant garden, ponds, wetlands, visitor center, gift shop. 2901 Candelaria NW. (505) 344-7240. http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/RGNC.htm

west, to summit of the Sandía Mountains. 10,678-foot elevation. East of Albuquerque, off I-40 Exit 175 to N.M. 14, then N.M. 536 near Tijeras and Cedar Crest. (505) 243-0605. n Sandía Lakes Recreation Area. Fishing, hiking, bird watching, playground, shelters, tackle store, picnicking. North of Albuquerque via N.M. 313. (505) 897-3971. http://www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us/lakes.html ^ Shady Lakes. Water-lily gardens frequented by many birds and turtles. Fishing for kids. 2 miles from I-25 via N.M. 313 and Tramway Blvd. (505) 898-2568. www.shadylakes.com n Tingley Beach. Three fishing lakes and a model boat pond. Pedal boats available during summer. On Tingley Dr. south of Central Ave. Open daily. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark

hibit Hall. 310 San Pedro NE, 87108. (505) 222-0777. www.exponm.com/ n Albuquerque Little Theatre. Call for schedule. 224 San Pasquale Ave. SW, 87104. (505) 242-4750. www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org n Albuquerque Guild of the Santa Fe Opera. Join your friends and other opera lovers in discovering the joy of opera! P.O. Box 14316, 87191. (505) 822-9096, 239-7818.

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n Ballet Theater of N.M. Call for schedule. 6913

Natalie NE, 87110. Performances at KiMo Theatre. (505) 888-1054. www.btnm.org n The Cell Theatre. Professional theater and music year-round. Home of Fusion Theatre Company. 700 1st St. NW, 87102. (505) 766-9412. www.liveatthecell.com n Chamber Music Albuquerque. Call for schedule. (505) 268-1990. www.cma-abq.org n Fine Arts Gallery. N.M. artists; contemporary, Western, traditional fine art. Expo New Mexico (state fairgrounds). Gates 3, 4, San Pedro Blvd. NE. (505) 222-9738. n Harwood Art Center. Music, dance, art exhibitions, art classes, workshops. 1114 7th St. NW. (505) 242-6367. www.harwoodartcenter.org/ n Jonson Gallery. Works by Raymond Jonson, contemporary artists. UNM Campus, 1909 Las Lomas NE. (505) 277-4967. www.unm.edu/~jonsong n Journal Pavilion. Outdoor concerts, big-name acts. Reserved, general, lawn seating. Food, beverage, alcohol services. On Bobby Foster Rd., off I-25, Río Bravo Blvd. and Broadway, or S. University Blvd. past airport. (505) 246-8742, 452-5100. www.journalpavilion.com n KiMo Theatre. Music, drama, plays, dance, performance art. Call for schedule. 423 Central Ave. NW, 87102. (505) 768-3522. Event info: (505) 768-3544. www.cabq.gov/kimo n Mother Road Theatre Company. Workshops, theater performances and special events. 1024 4th St. SW 87102. (505) 379-5153. www.motherroad.org n Musical Theatre SW. Call for schedule, locations. 2401 Ross SE, 87106. (505) 265-9119. www.musicaltheatresw.com n N.M. Ballet Co. PO Box 21518, 87154. Call for schedule. (505) 292-4245. www.nmballet.org n N.M. Jazz Workshop. Call for schedule. 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. (505) 255-9798. www.nmjazz.org n N.M. Symphony Orchestra. Call for schedule. 4407 Menaul Blvd. NE, 87110. (505) 881-9590. www.nmso.org n Outpost Performance Space. Intimate nonprofit performing arts venue presenting jazz and more. 210 Yale SE 87106. (505)268-0044. www.outpostspace.org n Popejoy Hall. National touring acts. Call for schedule. UNM Campus, Stanford/Central Ave. NE. (505) 277-4569, tickets: (877) 664-8661, (505) 925-5858. www.popejoyhall.com n Rodey & Experimental Theatre. Call for schedule. UNM Campus. 1412 Center for the Arts. (505) 277-4332. http://www4.unm.edu/theatre/ n South Broadway Cultural Center. National touring shows, year-round art exhibits, gallery, theater. 1025 Broadway SE. (505) 848-1320. www.cabq.gov/sbcc n Tamarind Institute. Lithograph archives, studio and gallery. Tours first Friday of month. 108 Cornell SE. (505) 277-3901. http://tamarind.unm.edu n Tricklock Company. Resident touring ensemble. 112 Washington SE. (505) 254-8393. www.tricklock.com www.newmexico.org

n UNM Art Museum. Students, faculty, guest art

shows. UNM Campus near Central and Cornell. Center for the Arts building. (505) 277-4001. http://unmartmuseum.unm.edu n Vortex Theatre. Classic and cutting-edge theater. Call for schedule. 2004 Central SE. (505) 247-8600. www.thevortextheater.org

Sporting Fun n Albuquerque Golf Training Center at Balloon

Fiesta Park. Driving range, grass putting course, lessons. Night lights. (505) 857-8437. www.cabq.gov/golf ^ Albuquerque Indoor Karting. Open Mon.-Thurs. 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 12 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 12 p.m.- 8 p.m., 5110 Copper NE, 87108. (505) 265-RACE (7223). www.abqkarting.com ^ Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Club. Pacific Coast League. April-Sept. 1601 Avenida Cesar Chávez SE, 87106. (505) 924-2255. www.albuquerquebaseball.com/ n The Downs at Albuquerque. Horse racing in season (spring meet, State Fair), year-round simulcasting, slot machines. Expo New Mexico (state fairgrounds). Scheduled to relocate to Moriarty by 2010. (505) 266-5555. www.abqdowns.com ^ Los Altos (Municipal) Skate Park. 10140 Lomas NE, just west of Eubank, east of Easterday. (505) 857-8640. ^ NBA Minor League Basketball - Albuquerque Thunderbirds. Alb.’s newest professional team. Games at Tingley Coliseum in fall. 111 Lomas Blvd. NW, Ste. 240, 87102. (505) 265-3865. www.abqtbirds.com n N.M. State Fair Horse Racing. Fall season early through late Sept. Simulcasting Mon.-Fri., slot machines. Expo New Mexico (state fairgrounds): (505) 265-1791; Downs at Albuquerque: (505) 266-5555. www.abqdowns.com n N.M. Touring Society. Cycling. P.O. Box 1261, 87103-1261. (505) 237-9700. www.swcp.com/~nmts/ ^ Outpost Ice Arena. CoolLoop—world’s first linked twin rinks. Regulation-size rink, pro shop, full service. 9530 Tramway Blvd. NE, 87122. (505) 856-7595. www.outposticearena.com n Sandía Motor Speedway. Paved oval, road course. Local, natl. events, hospitality area. Available for testing, practice, race meets, instruction, driving training. 100 Speedway Blvd. SW, 87121. (505) 352-8888. www.sandiamotorsports.com n Sandía Peak Mountain Biking. Bike-trail system 15+ miles, full-service rental shop, bike/chairlift, scenic rides, outdoor grill. Open weekends, holidays, Memorial Day-Labor Day & Balloon Fiesta. Sandia Peak Ski Area. (505) 242-9052. www.sandiapeak.com ^ Sandía Peak Ski Area. Snowmaking throughout season, intermediate ski area, 25 ski runs, uphill lift capacity 4,500 skiers per hour. Alpine & snowboard lessons, rentals, food. Restaurants at base and top of Sandía Peak Aerial Tramway. N.M. 536, the Sandía Crest Natl. Scenic Byway. (505) 242-9052. www.sandiapeak.com

^ Stone Age Climbing Gym. Climbing school, group events, Sandía wilderness guided climbs. 4201 Yale Ave. NE, Ste. I, 87107. (505) 341-2016. www.stoneageclimbinggym.com ^ UNM Athletic Dept. (The Lobos). Tickets: (505) 925-LOBO or (800) 955-HOWL. Ticket office located on southeast corner of The Pit, off Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Blvd. (505) 925-5014. www.GoLobos.com

Calendar of Events ◆ Throughout the year. Artscrawl/ First Friday.

Openings and art events. (505) 244-0362. www.artscrawlabq.org ◆ Throughout the year. EXPO New Mexico Flea Market. Every weekend (except during State Fair). EXPO NM-State Fairgrounds. (505) 265-3976. www.exponm.com ◆ Throughout the year. First Friday Fractals. (Friday nights, 3 shows.) Live, narrated show. Advance tickets available only online. New Mexico Museum of Natural History. (505) 841-2800. www.naturalhistoryfoundation.org ◆ Throughout the year. Indian Dances and Artist Demonstrations. Every weekend. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. (505) 843-7270, www.indianpueblo.org ◆ Throughout the year. The Seed Exhibit New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum. (505) 247-0606. www.nmholocaustmuseum.org ◆ Throughout the year. Old Town, New Fun. Live music up to five nights a week—spring through fall. Some events during the winter. (505) 768-3544. ◆ Through Jan. 4. Where’s My Jet Pack? . . . 50 Years From Now. Young and emerging Native artists explore the future of individuals, communities and the world 50 years from now. Juried exhibition. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. (505) 843-7270. http://www.indianpueblo.org ◆ Through Jan. 11. New Mex Now Mix: Works by Alex Chávez, Kenny Chávez, Goldie Garcia, and Johnny Salas. Work of contemporary mixed media artists transforming the everyday and familiar into the extraordinary and fabulous. National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org ◆ Through Jan. Atomic Art Exhibit. Lithographs, cartoons and original oil paintings with a nuclear science theme. National Atomic Museum. (505) 245-2137. http://www.atomicmuseum.com ◆ Through Jan. 30. Walatowa Sculptors: Shaping Our Stories. Features works of sculptors from the Jemez Pueblo. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. (505) 843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org ◆ Through Feb. 15. Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years. Sixty trompe l’oeil paintings by Erbe. Illusionist painting that goes back to Ancient Rome, 17th-century Dutch painting and 19th-century American painting. Depictions of

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pop culture of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Albuquerque Museum of Art & History. (505) 243-7255. www.cabq.gov/museum. ◆ Through Feb. 22. Meso-Americhanics de la Torre Brothers and Border Baroque. Their edgy creations, fusions of glass, cast resin, popular arts, video and dollar store treasures unmistakably defy designation and veer into “Border Baroque.” National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 246-2261. http://www.nhccnm.org ◆ Through March 29. Jamestown, Quebec and Santa Fe: Three American Beginnings. Dramatic, often violent, story of European settlement in the New World told in three languages and through the eyes of the powerful, the dispossessed and the enslaved. Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. (505) 243-7255. http://www.cabq.gov/museum ◆ Through May 30. Nao de China — The Manila Trade 1565-1816. Examines some Mexican traditions and traces them to the trade that took place through the port of Manila with Mexican icons la China poblana, majólica pottery, papel chino, etc. National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org ◆ Through Dec. 31. Las Nubes de La Palma / The Clouds of La Palma: Clouds, Weather and Ballooning. Learn about clouds in relation to weather and ballooning. See spectacular photographs of cloud formations above the island of La Palma (Canary Islands). Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum. (505) 880-0500. http://www.balloonmuseum.com ◆ Through Dec. 31. A Fiesta Patchwork: Images Through Time. Graphical celebration of Balloon Fiesta with colorful posters, bumper stickers and recordings. Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum. (505) 880-0500. http://www.balloonmuseum.com ◆ Jan. 13-31. Revolutions International Theatre Festival. Two weeks of cutting-edge performances at various venues. (505) 254-8393. http://www.tricklock.com ◆ Jan. 24. Starry Nights, Family Night. 5 planetarium shows, New Mexico Museum of Natural History. (505) 841-2800. www.naturalhistoryfoundation.org ◆ Feb. 8-15. New Mexico Italian Film Festival 2009. Various venues. (800) 284-2282. www.italianfilmfest.org ◆ Feb. 14. Love Under the Stars. Valentine’s Day planetarium event. Purchase advance tickets. (505) 841-2800. www.naturalhistoryfoundation.org ◆ Feb. 14- June 9. North American Nature Photographers Association 15th Anniversary Fine Arts Exhibit. (505) 841-2800. www.nmnaturalhistory.org ◆ Feb. 28-March 1. Fiery Foods and BBQ Show. Sandia Resort and Casino Events Center (505) 873-8680. www.fieryfoods.com/ffshow ◆ March-Dec. Sculpture Garden & Old Town Walking Tours. Call for schedule. Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. (505) 243-7255. www.cabq.gov/museum

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◆ March TBA. Southwest FunnyFest. Comedy

show benefits New Mexico AIDS Services. (800) 284-2282. www.SouthwestFunnyfest.com ◆ March 1-21. Women & Creativity Celebration. National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org ◆ March 7. Chocolate Fantasy, The Spirit of Celtic Lore. Fundraiser for Natural History Museum. Advance tickets required. (505) 841-2821. www.naturalhistoryfoundation.org ◆ March 8-June 7. The Alvarado Hotel. Presentation of the story of the Alvarado Hotel and the significant role it played in Albuquerque’s economic and social vitality. Albuquerque Museum of Art & History. (505) 243-7255. http://www.cabq/gov/museum ◆ March 13-15. Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival. EXPO NM-State Fairgrounds. (505) 292-7457. www.riograndefestivals.com ◆ April-Sept. Albuquerque Isotopes. AAA Baseball. Isotopes Park. (505) 924-2255. www.albuquerquebaseball.com ◆ April TBA. Indian Arts & Crafts Association Indian Art Market. Albuquerque Convention Center. (505) 265-9149. www.iaca.com ◆ April TBA. Fiestas de Albuquerque. Celebrating Albuquerque’s 303rd birthday. Music, dance performances, outdoor market, children’s activities and festival foods. Tiguex Park in Historic Old Town. (505) 768-3556. www.cabq.gov ◆ April 23-25. Gathering of Nations Powwow. North America’s largest powwow. Indian Traders Market, native foods, competitions, Indian singing, more than 3,000 dancers and the crowning of Miss Indian World. UNM Arena (The Pit). (505) 836-2810. www.gatheringofnations.com ◆ May-Aug. Salsa/Jazz/Blues Under the Stars. Music by local and national groups in the Museum Amphitheater. Albuquerque Museum of Art & History. (505) 255-9798. www.nmjazz.org ◆ May 23-25. Albuquerque Annual Wine Festival. Art, music and New Mexico wines. Balloon Fiesta Park. (505) 899-3815. www.nmwine.com ◆ May 30-Aug. 16. Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition. (505) 841-2800. www.nmnaturalhistory.org ◆ June-Aug. Albuquerque Summerfest. Local and national music and dance. Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza. (505) 768-3555. www.cabq.gov/crs ◆ June-Aug. Summer Nights. Concerts in the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. Albuquerque Aquarium/ Botanic Garden. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark ◆ June-Aug. Zoo Music. Music by regional, national and international talent. Rio Grande Zoo. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark ◆ June 6. Heart Hospital of New Mexico presents the Albuquerque Century. A 25-50-65- or 100-mile perimeter urban cycling event. (800) 284-2282. www.abqcentury.com ◆ June 28-Sept. 20 Experimental Geography. Artists explore distinctions between geographical studies and artistic experiences of the Earth. Albuquerque

Museum of Art and History. (505) 243-7255. www.cabq.gov/museum ◆ June 20. Albuquerque Folk Festival. EXPO NMState Fair grounds. (505) 884-9043. www.abqfolkfest.org ◆ June 26-28. New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair. EXPO NM- State Fairgrounds. (505) 884-9043. www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org ◆ June -Oct. (7-11 a.m. Saturdays). Downtown Growers’ Market & Festival. Robinson Park. (505) 243-2230. www.downtownabq.com ◆ July 4. Independence Day Celebration. Balloon Fiesta Park. (505) 768-3556. www.cabq.gov ◆ July TBA. Mariachi Spectacular. Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater. (505) 255-1501. www.mariachispectacular.com ◆ July TBA. The Duke City Shootout-Digital Film Festival. Various venues. (505) 255-1991. www.dukecityshootout.com ◆ Aug. TBA. Salsa Fiesta. Salsa music and dance, competition for “best salsa” and kids’ activities. (505) 822-1662. www.cabq.gov/crs ◆ Sept.-Nov. University of New Mexico Lobo Football Games. Home games at UNM Football Stadium. (505) 925-LOBO, 925-5626. www.GoLobos.com ◆ Sept. 5-7. New Mexico Wine Festival. Tastings, entertainment and arts and crafts in nearby Bernalillo. (505) 867-3311. www.nmwine.com ◆ Sept. 11-27. New Mexico State Fair. PRCA rodeo, recording stars, Indian and Spanish villages, art, agriculture, animals, food rides, and exhibits. EXPO NM: State Fairgrounds. (505) 222-9700. www.exponm.com ◆ Sept. 25-26. ¡Globalquerque! Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture. (505) 232-9868. www.globalquerque.com ◆ Sept. TBA. Go! Downtown Arts Festival 2009. Stroll Gold Avenue in downtown Albuquerque for this celebration. (505) 243-2230. www.downtownabq.com ◆ Sept. TBA. Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Various venues. (505) 243-1870. www.closetcinema.org ◆ Oct. 2-4, 9-11. Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival. EXPO NM: State Fairgrounds. (505) 292-7457. www.riograndefestivals.com ◆ Oct. TBA. Fall Indian Art Market. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. (505) 843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org ◆ Oct. 3-11. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. More than 700 hot-air balloons. Mass ascensions, evening balloon glows and a special shape rodeo. (888) 422-7277, (505) 821-1000. www.balloonfiesta.com

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events www.newmexico.org

Horseback riding is a poular outdoor activity in Angel Fire. Courtesy Angel Fire Resort, photographer Jack Affleck. ◆ Oct. TBA. Gourd Festival. (505) 363-6335.

www.newmexicogourdsociety.org ◆ Oct. TBA. From Field to Feast. Native American and Hispanic community celebration. (505) 843-7270. www.indianpueblo.org ◆ Oct. 17-18. New Mexico Cancer Center Duke City Marathon. Downtown Albuquerque. (505) 880-1414. www.dukecitymarathon.com ◆ Oct. TBA. Día de Muertos Celebration. National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org ◆ Nov. TBA. Weems Gallery ArtFest. EXPO NM: State Fairgrounds. (505) 293-6133. www.weemsgallery.com ◆ Nov. 11. Veterans Day Ceremony. New Mexico Veterans Memorial. (505) 256-2042. www.nmvetsmemorial.com ◆ Nov. TBA. Twinkle Light Parade. Downtown Albuquerque. (505) 768-3556. www.cabq.gov/crs/specialevent ◆ Nov.27-30. Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday Show. EXPO NM-State Fairgrounds. (505) 292-7457. www.riograndefestival.com ◆ Late Nov.-Dec. 30. River of Lights. (Closed Dec. 24-25) Rio Grande Botanic Garden. (505) 764-6200. www.cabq.gov/biopark ◆ Dec. TBA. New Mexico Bowl. College football game pits Mountain West Conference against Western Athletic Conference. University of New Mexico Stadium. (505) 925-5999. www.newmexicobowl.com www.newmexico.org

◆ Dec. TBA. Holiday Shop & Stroll. Historic Nob

Hill. Central Ave. from Girard to Montclaire. (800) 284-2282. www.rt66central.com ◆ Dec. TBA. Feast of Guadalupe Celebration & Concert. National Hispanic Cultural Center. (505) 246-2261. www.nhccnm.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Holiday Concert and Luminaria Tour. Throughout Old Town. (505) 768-3556. www.cabq.gov/crs ◆ Dec. 4. Old Town Holiday Stroll. Historic Old Town. (505) 842-8022. www.albuquerqueoldtown.com ◆ Dec. weekends and Dec. 24. Old Town Luminaria Display. (505) 319-4087. www.albuquerqueoldtown.com

of Victor Westphall, whose son was killed in Vietnam. Chapel open 24 hours, visitors/archives center 9 a.m.5 p.m. year-round. C.R. B4 off of U.S. 64. P.O. Box 608, 87710. (575) 377-2293. www.angelfirememorial.com, www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/VietnamVets.htm

Outdoor Getaways ■ Enchanted Circle. 86-mile N.M. Scenic Byway.

www.AngelFireChamber.org www.Afgov.org

Connects Taos, Questa, Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, or vice versa via N.M. 522/N.M. 38/U.S. 64. Beautiful views of N.M.’s highest mountaintops, including Wheeler Peak at 13,161 feet. (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6661. www.enchantedcircle.org ■ Hiking, Mountain Bike Trails. Angel Fire area & ski mountain. (800) 446-8117. www.AngelFireChamber.org, www.angelfireresort.com ■ Monte Verde Lake. Fishing, pedal and row boating. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. www.angelfireresort.com

Attractions

Performing Arts/Galleries

ANGEL FIRE NC

■ Angel Fire Summer Chairlift Rides. May

21– Sept. 21. Call or check Web site for hours. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. www.angelfireresort.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. Honors

■ Angel Fire Mountain Theatre. July season. Texas

Tech students perform 3 plays in weekly rotation. (575) 377-6273. www.angelfiretheatre.org ■ Moreno Valley Arts Council. Missoula Children’s Theater in June, Artsfest 2nd weekend in July, Arts About Town on Sat. of Labor Day weekend. (575) 377-1147. www.morenovalleyarts.org

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■ Music From Angel Fire.

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Concerts in Angel Fire, Las Vegas, Taos, Raton. (888) 377-3300, (575) 377-3233 for schedule. P.O. Box 502, 87710. www.musicfromangelfire.org

Sporting Fun ^ Angel Fire Resort Ski/Snowboard Area. Popular year-round resort 24 miles east of Taos with N.M.’s only 2 high-speed, quad chair lifts, 67 trails, 2,077-ft. vertical drop, snowmaking. Ski and snowboard half-pipe, terrain park with rail slides, tabletops, spines, glade area. Also, 6,000-sq.-ft. children’s ski/snowboard complex, daycare, lighted tubing hill, snow blades, snow skates, guided snowmobile tours. Nordic Center: 13.7 miles (22 km.) of terrain for cross-country skiing & snowshoeing. Summer chairlift rides, mountain biking, hiking, ATV guided tours (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401, snowphone: (575) 377-4222. www.angelfireresort.com ■ BIPS-Balloons in Professional Services. Hot-air balloon rides over Moreno Valley. (575) 377-2477. www.bipsnm.com

Calendar of Events ◆ Jan. 24-25. Big Ol’ Texas Weekend.

Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ Feb. 23. USASA Boarder X and Skier X Races.

VIETNAM MEMORIAL VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL STATE PARK STATE PARK Visitors Center Hours VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Visitors Center 9 AM - PARK 5PMHours STATE 9 AM to 5 PM Phone: (575) 377-2293 PO Box 608, Angel fire,Hours NM 87710 Visitors Center Phone: (575) 377-6900 9 AM toFire, 5 PM PO Box 608 Angel NM 87710 David Westphall Veterans Foundation (575) 377-6900 Phone: (575) 377-6900 Located 24 miles east of Taos on PO Box 608Highway Angel Fire, 64 NM 87710

Located 24 miles east of Taos www.angelfirememorial.com Located 24 miles east of Taos on on Hwy 64 Highway 64 www.angelfirememorial.com www.angelfirememorial.com

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Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ Feb. 24. Mardi Gras Celebrations. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 446-8117, (800)633-7463. ◆ Feb. 7-8. Corporate Cup Race. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ Feb. 14. No Drama Days with Twin Tip Nation. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ March TBA. USASA Experience Snowboards “Jedi Challenge” Boarder X and Skier X. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ March 14. No Drama Days with Twin Tip Nation. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ March 14-15. Fiesta del Sol Spring Break Weekend. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ March 27. NM Appreciation Day. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ May 1-3. Cinco de Mayo Celebration. (575) 377-2626. ◆ May TBA. International Migratory Bird Count. (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6661. ◆ May 18-24. Friends of the Shuter Library Book Sale. (575) 377-6755. ◆ May 22-25. Memorial Weekend Celebrations. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. ◆ May 24. Candlelight Vigil. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. ◆ May 24-26. Chile Challenge Mountain Bike Race. Angel Fire Resort (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. ◆ May 25. Memorial Day Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. ◆ June 15-20. Missoula Children’s Theatre Performances. (575) 377-1147. ◆ June TBA. T.J. Trout Golf Tournament. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. ◆ July 4. Flag Retirement Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park (575) 377-6900. ◆ July 4. 4th of July Festivities in Eagle Nest. (800) 494-9117, (575) 377-2420. ◆ July 4-5. Angel Fire Balloon and Summer Festival. (575) 377-6555. ◆ July 4-5. Shuter Library “Trash to Treasures.” Flea Market, Book Sale & Silent Auction. Angel Fire Community Center. (575) 377-6755. ◆ July 4-5. WeBeRacing Hare Scramble. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. ◆ July TBA. Angel Fire Mountain Theatre Performances. (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6661. ◆ July. Friday Movies Under the Stars. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463. ◆ July TBA. Angel Fire ArtsFest. (575) 377-1147. ◆ July TBA. Hispanic Scholarship Golf Tournament. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. ◆ Aug. TBA Angel Fire Rotary Scramble Golf Tourney. (575) 595-2801. ◆ Aug. TBA. Shuter Library Fall Fashion Fling & Luncheon Benefit. (575) 377-6755. ◆ Aug. 21-Sept. 7. Music From Angel Fire. Various

venues. (888) 377-3300, (575) 377-3233. www.musicfromangelfire.org ◆ Aug. 30. Fall Arts About Town. (575) 377-1147. ◆ Sept. 19-21. Parade of Newly Constructed Homes. (575) 377-6661. ◆ Sept. 27. Angel Fire ArtSpace presents a September Reception. (575) 377-6273. ◆ Sept. 28. Applause, Applause: Music From Angel Fire Guild. (575) 377-6476. ◆ Sept. TBA. Zebadiah’s Moreno Valley Toy Run. (575) 377-6358. ◆ Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day Ceremonies. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6611. ◆ Nov. 23-29. Shuter Library Book Sale. Not open Thanksgiving Day. (575) 377-6755. ◆ Nov. 28-30. Holiday Market. (575) 377-1544. ◆ Dec. 14. Angel Fire/ Eagle Nest Christmas Bird Count. (800) 446-8117, (575) 377-6661. ◆ Dec. TBA. Rotary Club of Angel Fire presents a Holiday Wine Tasting. (575) 377-6661. ◆ Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Torchlite Parade & Fireworks. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401. ◆ Dec. 31. New Year’s Eve Torchlite Parade & Fireworks. Angel Fire Resort. (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401.

ANTHONY SW Attractions ■ La Viña Winery. Just 6 miles southwest of Anthony

at 4201 S. N.M. 28, La Union. Open Thurs.-Tues., Noon-5 p.m., tours by appointment daily at 11:30 a.m. (575) 882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com

ARTESIA SE

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Attractions ■ Derrick Floor & Pioneer Monuments. Bronze

pieces celebrate area history. 6th St./Main St. (575) 746-1117. ■ Heritage Plaza & Walkway. Fountain displays. 4th St./Texas Ave.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center. 1904

home, local/Pecos Valley history exhibits, art gallery. 505 W. Richardson Ave. Open Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m., Sat. 1-5 p.m. (575) 748-2390. www.artesiamuseum.org

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events www.newmexico.org

ngel Fire is one of the most popular resort towns in the Southwest – and for good reason. It’s a perfect place to pursue any passion in any season – which is why families ﬂock here year-round. What better place to reconnect with each other than in the mountains? There is no shortage of snow on the slopes with extensive snowmaking covering miles of dream terrain. Tear it up in the terrain parks, strap on snowshoes or snowskates. Hop on a tube, sled or snowmobile or snuggle under a blanket on an alpine sleigh ride. Come to Angel Fire ... Reach new heights!

Call 866-668-7787 or visit www.afgov.com for more information.

■ Historical Train Depot/Visitor Center. 107 N. 1st

St., 88210. (800) 658-6251, (575) 746-2744. www.artesiachamber.com

Calendar of Events ◆ March 27-29. Main Event Car Show & Cruise.

(575) 746-9477. ◆ June-Nov. Garden Gusher Farmers’ Market on Sat. (575) 746-1117. ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza. (575) 746-2744. ◆ July 27-Aug. 1. Eddy County Fair & Rodeo. (575) 746-2744. ◆ Oct. 17. Artesia Art in the Park. (575) 746-4212. ◆ Oct. 24-25. Balloons & Bluegrass October Fest. (575) 746-2744 ◆ Dec. 3. Light up Artesia. (575) 746-2744. ◆ Dec. 31. New Year’s Eve Celebration. (575) 746-1117.

AZTEC NW

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Attractions ■ Animas River 1929 Truss Bridge. On Aztec busi-

ness route.

■ MainStreet USA. Functioning historic downtown,

from 1889-1909. Galleries, restaurants, specialty shops, feed store. ■ Memorial Rose Garden. More than 300 rose bushes.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village. One of finest

collections of authentic pioneer Americana. Oilfield, military, farm equipment exhibits, late 1800s building. 125 N. Main Ave. (505) 334-9829. www.aztecchamber.com ■ Aztec Ruins National Monument. 12th-13th century Ancestral Pueblo ruins, walking trail, reconstructed great kiva. Visitor center, exhibits, daily historical video, self-guided tours, interpretive talks offered four times daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 3/4 miles north off N.M. 516 (Aztec Blvd.). (505) 334-6174, Ext. 230; TDD: (505) 334-6174, Ext. 230. www.nps.gov/azru, www.aztecnm.com ■ Historic Aztec Walking Tour. 75 structures in original town site, 11 buildings listed on Natl. Register of Historic Places and N.M. Register of Cultural Properties. Includes Green’s Opera House, E.C. Waring Jewelry Store, American Hotel, Col. Williams’ General Store, Blitzkie House. (505) 334-9829, 334-9551. www.aztecnm.com

Natural Wonders ■ Aztec Arches. Stunning sandstone formations sur-

round Aztec. Arches include Anasazi, Arch, Peephole, Octopus, Pillar, Alien and more. (505) 334-9551.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Navajo Lake State Park. Three recreation areas

(Pine, Sims Mesa and San Juan River), largest lake in northwest region, visitor center, campsites. Trout, bass, crappie, catfish, northern pike, kokanee salmon; trophy trout in quality waters (San Juan Fishing Easement) below dam. 18 miles east of Aztec via N.M. 173 and N.M. 511. (505) 632-2278. www.nmparks.com ^ Riverside Park. Fantasy of Lights, fishing pond, BMX track, rodeo ring. South Light Plant Road off N.M. 516. (505) 334-7664.

Sporting Fun ^ Alien Run/Aztec Trails. Mountain bike trail. 30 scenic miles near alleged Aztec UFO crash site. Off C.R. 2770. Route map online. (505) 334-7658. www.aztecufo.com ^ Aztec Skateboard Park. 11,900 sq. ft. of concrete ramps. 600 Llano St. ■ Aztec Speedway. 1/3-mile dirt track. IMCA stock cars/modifieds, dwarf cars, Thunder Bombers, ministocks, sprints. 400 Legion Rd. (505) 334-2023. www.aztecspeedway.com ■ BMX Racing. ABA-recognized competition track. In Riverside Park. ■ Quality Waters. World-class bass, trout, salmon fishing on San Juan River.

Calendar of Events ◆ March 28-29. UFO Symposium.

Outside Spring Clean Art & Craft Show (includes Yard Sale of the Universe), local vendors and UFO vendors. Aztec Masonic Lodge. 1020 E. Aztec Blvd. (505) 334-9551.

Experience out-of-thisworld travel events

Visitors of the intergalactic variety supposedly hover above New Mexico, which is sometimes called the UFO state. Some residents and visitors claim to have spotted UFOs around the state, but two destinations are legendary: Aztec and Roswell. Each city hosts a yearly festival/ symposium to commemorate alleged UFO crashes that some say were covered up by the U.S. government. For more information about these incidents and festivals visit www.aztecufo.com and www.roswellufofestival.com 110 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

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◆ June 5-6. Fiesta Days. Minium Park.

(505) 334-9551. ◆ July 11. Animas River Blues Festival. Riverside Park. (505) 330-4616. www.animasriverblues.com ◆ July 18. Aztec Indian Market. (Subject to change.) Native American arts and crafts. Minium Park. (505) 334-9551. ◆ Sept. 18-20. Antique Truck & Equipment Show. Riverside Park. (505) 333-2599. ◆ Oct. 10. Oktoberfest. Downtown Main Ave. (505) 334-9551. ◆ Nov. 27-Dec. 31 Fantasy of Lights Holiday Show. River Side Park. (505) 334-1111. ◆ Dec. 5. Imagine the Enchantment Festival. (505) 334-9551.

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Harvey House Museum. Harvey Girls & houses,

Santa Fe Railway, Valencia County and Belén city history. 104 N. 1st St. (at the railway tracks). Open Tues.Sat., 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sun. 1-3 p.m. (505) 861-0581. ■ Our Lady of Refuge Chapel. A restored Spanish mission chapel built in the late 1800s. 1002 Don Felipe. Call first to visit. (505) 864-1825.

◆ May 9. Hub City Music Fest. New Mexico-style

music. (505) 864-0584. ◆ June 13. Hub City Music Fest. Karaoke Sing Off. Main Street. (505) 864-0584. ◆ June 27. All American Independence Day & Music Fest. Main Street. (505) 864-0584. ◆ July TBA. Annual Belén Classic Car Show. 1972 and older. Benefits youth programs for City of Belen. (505) 385-1410. ◆ July TBA. Annual Sturgis Bound Motorcycle Rally. Valencia County Fair Grounds. www.sturgisboundonline.com ◆ July 25. HUB City Music Fest- Oldies Night on Main Street. (505) 864-0584. ◆ Aug. 8-9. Our Lady of Belén Fiesta. (505) 864-8043. ◆ Aug. 3rd week. Valencia County Fair & Sheriff Posse Rodeo. (505) 864-8091. www.valenciafair.com ◆ Aug. 22. Valencia County Fair Parade. (505) 864-8091. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Southwestern National Tomahawk and Knife Championships. (505) 864-8091. www.swntkc.com ◆ Sept. 26. Valencia County Geocaching Event. Willie Chavez Park. (505) 864-8091. ◆ Sept. 26-27. Annual Río Abajo Days. (505) 864-8091. ◆ Oct. 17. Captain Tamara Long-Archuleta Memorial Open Karate Championships. (505) 864-9568.

◆ Oct. 10. Fall Festival. (505) 304-5324. ◆ Oct. 31. Halloween Festival. (505) 864-0584. ◆ Nov. 20. Annual Christmas Festival & Miracle on

Main Street Electric Light Parade. (505) 864-0584. ◆ Dec. 5. La Gran Pastorela de Belén. Harvey House Museum. (505) 864-8547. ◆ Dec. 12. Annual Children’s Christmas Party. (505) 864-2830.

BERNALILLO CE

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Coronado State Monument. Kuaua Pueblo ruins,

museum, gallery with kiva paintings. Self-guided trail. Open daily, except Tues., 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Riverwalk, overlook of the Río Grande1 mile northwest of Bernalillo on U.S. 550 (N.M. 44) off I-25. Camping (505) 980-8256; monument (505) 867-5351. www.nmmonuments.org ■ Delavy House/Sandoval County Historical Society Museum. More than 1,000 photographs from 1880 to 1980, village histories, genealogical information. Visits prearranged. Off U.S. 550 in Bernalillo between Santa Ana Star Casino and Coronado State Monument. (505) 867-2755.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Belén State Waterfowl Area. Farming operations

for birds, particularly in the winter. Hunting season. South of Belén. ■ Sen. Willie M. Chávez Educational Center. Along Río Grande in Belén, via N.M. 109. Park open to public Sat. & Sun. only, no overnight camping. (505) 864-3915.

Sporting Fun ■ Valencia Sheriff Posse Arena. Events throughout

spring, summer, fall. Barrel racing, team roping, steer/ bull riding, children’s rodeos, Winter Series Rodeo in Feb./Mar., Valencia County rodeo queen contest. (505) 864-7383.

Calendar of Events ◆ Jan. 31. Hispano Chamber Matanza.

(505) 306-5912. ◆ Feb. & March weekends. Casper Baca Rough Stock Rodeo Series. (505) 287-9534. ◆ March 14-15. St. Patrick’s Day Hot-Air Balloon Rallye. (505) 864-8091. www.vfrsballooning.org ◆ April 8, 11. Annual Easter Egg Hunts. Belen Eagle Park. (505) 864-0584. ◆ April 17. Belén Chamber Golf Tournament. (505) 864-8091. ◆ April 25. El Dia de Los Niños (Day of the Child). Eagle Park. (505) 864-0584. www.newmexico.org

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■ El Zócalo (Abenicio Salazar Building). Built in 1922-23,

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former high school until 1965, declared historic site in 1980. ■ Old Convent Building. Built in 1875, donated by José Leandro Perea to Archbishop Lamy, Sisters of Loretto opened girls school in 1878. ■ Old Stone Jail. Used in 1800s, sits behind Sandoval County Courthouse. ■ Perea/Baca House. Last stage stop before Santa Fe on El Camino Real, later an emergency school operated by Sisters of Loretto in 1905. ■ Rose’s Pottery House. Pottery, Southwest artifacts. 925 Camino del Pueblo. (505) 867-2338. ■ Sandoval County Courthouse. Built in 1926 on site of former burned courthouse. ■ Santuario de San Lorenzo. Built in 1856, next to Our Lady of Sorrows Church. 301 Camino del Pueblo. Call (505) 867-5252 or go to Our Lady of Sorrows Church to gain entry. ■ Silva’s Saloon. Built in 1933, site of many Western movies, memorabilia collection. (505) 867-9976

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Outdoor Getaways ■ Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.

2-mile trail, hiking only. Parking fee. Near Cochití Lake. Open daily, April 1-Oct. 31 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 1-March 31 8 a.m.-5 p.m. BLM Rio Puerco Field Office (505) 761-8700. www.nm.blm.gov PM

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Calendar of Events ◆ April 11. Pueblo Basket and Corn Dances. Santa

Ana, San Felipe. (505) 867-3301, (505) 867-3381. ◆ April 18. Earth Day. Birding, nature photography workshop and native plants. Coronado State Monument. (505) 867-5351 ◆ May 1. St. Philip Feast Day. Corn Dance. San Felipe Pueblo. (505) 867-3381. ◆ June 6-7. Placitas Appreciation Day. (505) 867-8687. ◆ June 29. St. Peter’s Feast Day. Corn Dance. Santa Ana Pueblo. (505) 867-3301. ◆ June 26. Santa Ana Feast Day. Corn Dance. (505) 867-3301. ◆ Aug. 1-2. Sandoval County Fair. Sandoval County Fair Grounds, in nearby Cuba. (505) 867-8687. ◆ Aug. 5-6. New Mexico Wine Festival. Bernalillo. (505) 867-8687. ◆ Aug. 8-9. Fiestas de San Lorenzo. Bernalillo. Festivities at Rotary Park. (505) 867-8687. ◆ Oct. 24. Fiesta of Cultures. Arts and crafts fair. Coronado State Monument. (505) 867-5351 ◆ Dec. TBA. Night Time Christmas Parade. Bernalillo. (505) 867-8687. ◆ Dec. 11. Christmas at Kuaua. Coronado State Monument. (505)-867-5351 ◆ Dec. 24. Dances after Midnight Mass. San Felipe, Santa Ana pueblos. (505) 867-3381, 867-3301.

PHOTO BY ELLIOT MADRISS

BERNARDO SW Outdoor Getaways ■ Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex. Bernardo

AND ALL THE REASONS YOU CAME TO NEW MEXICO

Unit. State waterfowl area, crops grown for birds. Wildlife viewing, fishing/hunting in season. 1.4 miles north of Bernardo on N.M. 116. 1,600 acres along Río Grande. La Joya Unit. 3,550 acres along Río Grande. Waterfowl hunting in season, wildlife viewing. 5 miles south of Bernardo on I-25. Bélen Unit. 250 acres in Jarales. Casa Colorada, 420 acres. (505) 864-9187.

BLOOMFIELD NW www.bloomfieldnm.info

Blue Horse B&B

877-258-4677

Circle A Ranch

505-289-3350

Elk Mountain Lodge

800-815-2859

Hacienda Vargas B&B Inn

800-261-0006

La Cueva Lodge

866-312-0102

La Hacienda Grande B&B

800-353-1887

Trails End RV Park

505-829-4072

Attractions ■ SunRay Park and Casino. Live (seasonal) simulcast

horse racing, video poker, slots, restaurant, lounge. Between Bloomfield, Farmington on U.S. 64. (505) 566-1200. www.sunraygaming.com

■ Wines of the San Juan. Vineyard, winery and tast-

ing room. 233 N.M. 511 in Turley, east of Bloomfield via U.S. 64. (505) 632-0879. www.winesofthesanjuan.com

Museums & Historic Sites F O R A F R E E VA C A T I O N G U I D E C O N T A C T U S A T : 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 5 2 - 0 1 9 1 o r w w w. s a n d o v a l c o u n t y. o r g 112 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

■ Salmon Ruins Museum, Research Library and

Heritage Park. Features 11th-century Ancestral Pueblo ruins, 19th- and early 20th-century pioneer homestead complex, replica habitations of Four

www.newmexico.org

Angel Peak Scenic Area. Photo by Efraín Padró.

Corners-region cultures. Related to sites in Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruins. P.O. Box 125, Bloomfield, 87413. Located 2 miles west via U.S. 64. (505) 632-2013. www.salmonruins.com ■ San Juan County Archaeological Research Cen-

ter & Library at Salmon Ruins. Exhibits, artifacts, records from excavation of Salmon Ruins. 2 miles west on U.S. 64. (505) 632-2013. www.salmonruins.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Angel Peak Scenic Area. 9 sites for tent camping

(developed picnic sites at 3), nature trail, spectacular scenery. 15 miles south of Bloomfield via U.S. 550 and C.R. 7175 (last 6 miles on gravel road along canyon rim). (505) 599-8900. www.nm.blm.gov ■ Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Areas. 42,000 acres combined, BLM administered. Bisti: oddly sculpted shale/sandstone formations, 37 miles south of Farmington via N.M. 371, 2 miles on dirt road to parking lot. De-Na-Zin: 38 miles south of Bloomfield via U.S. 550 and C.R. 7500. (505) 599-8900. www.nm.blm.gov ■ Carson National Forest Jicarilla Ranger Station. Camping, hunting. 664 E. Broadway. (505) 632-2956. www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson www.newmexico.org

■ Roy J. Retherford Wildlife Area. Riverside park,

hiking, birding. 2 miles east of Bloomfield on U.S. 64. (505) 632-6300. ■ San Juan River Park. Picnic tables, river trail. S. 1st St. (505) 632-5600.

Sporting Fun ■ Chamblee Soccer Complex. Covered picnic areas,

soccer fields. S. 1st St. (505) 632-5600 ■ Keffalos Baseball Complex. S. 1st St. (505) 632-5600 ■ McGee Park. Indoor/outdoor riding arenas, raft launch to San Juan River. Between Bloomfield and Farmington on U.S. 64. (505) 325-5415. ■ Riverside Park. Fishing, raft launch to San Juan River, two grass soccer fields in season. S. 1st St. (505) 632-5600. ■ Salmon Park. Tennis, picnic tables, barbecue grills, sand volleyball. N. 5th St. (505) 632-5600

◆ May 15-16. Bloomfield Days. Entertainment,

food, art and craft vendors, parade. Duck race (with rubber ducks). (505) 632-0880. ◆ July 11-16. San Juan River Balloon Rally. (505) 632-0880. ◆ Aug. 15. Bloomfield Classic Golf Tournament. Hidden Valley Golf Course. (505) 632-0880. ◆ Aug. 30. Bloomfield BBQ Cook Off and Live Music in the Park. Salmon Park. (505) 632-5600. ◆ Oct. 31. Bloomfield Parks Department Trick or Treat Halloween. Salmon Park. (505) 632-0880. ◆ Dec. 8. Christmas Parade. Evening. (505) 6320880. ◆ Dec. 8-Jan. 2. Celebration of Lights. Christmas displays at Salmon Park. (505) 632-5600. ◆ Dec. 15. Bloomfield Santa in the Park. Luminarias line the streets and park. Salmon Park. (505) 632-0880.

Calendar of Events ◆ April 11. Bloomfield Spring Egg Citement

Annual Egg Hunt. Kids (3 years old to fifth graders.) Salmon Park. (505) 632-0880. 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 113

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CAPITÁN SE

www.villageofcapitan.com www.smokeybearpark.com

Attractions ^ Smokey Bear Historical Park. Visitor center, Smokey’s grave. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. 118 Smokey Bear Blvd. (505) 354-2748. www.smokeybearpark.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang. Promotes legend of

Billy/Pat Garrett. P.O. Box 1881, Capitán, 88316. (575) 354-2380. www.billythekidoutlawgang.com ■ Capitán Museum. Southwest family antiques, historic memorabilia. 416 5th St. May-Oct. Free. ■ Smokey Bear Museum/Gift Shop. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. 102 W. Smokey Bear Blvd. Free. (575) 354-2298. www.villageofcapitan.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Fort Stanton Cave. 11 miles of spelunking trails.

Permit required. (575) 627-0272. www.blm.gov/nm ■ Fort Stanton Recreation Area. Hike on Rio Bonito Petroglyph National Recreation Trail. Other trails for mountain biking and horseback riding. (575) 627-0272. www.blm.gov/nm

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ May 1-2. Smokey Bear Days. Chainsaw-carving

competition, Smokey Bear memorabilia, street vendors, antique and custom car show. Entertainment, street dance. (575) 354-2273. ◆ July 4-5. Smokey Bear Stampede Parade and Rodeo. Parade, rodeo, fun run, nightly dance and fireworks. (575) 354-2273. ◆ July 15-19. Nogal Ranchman’s Camp Meeting. (575) 354-2273.

CAPULÍN NE Museums & Historic Sites ■ Folsom Museum. Displays of Folsom Man (ca.

12,000 B.C.), replicas of Folsom spear points excavated in 1920s. Open 7 days a week, Memorial Day-Labor Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends in May, Sept., rest of year by appt. In Folsom, 10 miles north of Capulín. P.O. Box 385, Folsom, 88419. (575) 278-2122 (summer), (575) 278-3616 (winter). www.folsommuseum.netfirms.com

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Capulín Volcano National Monument. Photo by Laurence Parent.

Outdoor Getaways

Museums & Historic Sites

^ Capulín Volcano National Monument. View 4 states from rim of dormant 1,000-foot-high symmetrical volcanic cinder cone. Wildlife, birds, wildflowers. 12 miles west of Des Moines via U.S. 64/87 and N.M. 325. (575) 278-2201. www.nps.gov/cavo

■ Carlsbad Museum/Art Center. Art, archaeology,

CARLSBAD SE

www.carlsbadchamber.co www.visitcarlsbadnm.com

Attractions ^ Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. Features plants and animals typical of Chihuahuan Desert landscape along a 1.3-mile trail. Only zoo in U.S. to house pure endangered Bolson tortoises, painting Black Bear. Located in Carlsbad off US 285. (575) 887-5516. www.nmparks.com ^ Fiesta Drive-In. One of last drive-in movie facilities in state, 3 screens. 401 W. Fiesta. (575) 885-4126. www.fiestadrivein.com ■ Pecos River Flume. 100-year-old aqueduct, once world’s largest concrete structure. Ripley’s Believe It or Not bills it “The River That Crosses Itself.” Natl. landmark still in use. Corner of Calloway/Westridge. (575) 887-6516.

local history. 418 W. Fox St. (575) 887-0276. ■ Discover Carlsbad Driving Tour. Begins at Canal/ Green streets, follow trailblazer signs. (575) 887-6516. ■ Eddy House. One of the first permanent houses. (575) 887-6516. ■ Freedom Trail Memorial. Honors city’s Vietnam vets. (575) 887-6516.

Natural Wonders ^ Carlsbad Caverns National Park. World Heritage Site, one of largest caves in the world. Walking, caving, elevators, tours. Dusk bat flights, May-mid-Oct. 27 miles south of Carlsbad on U.S. 62/180. (575) 785-2232. www.nps.gov/cave ■ Slaughter Canyon Cave. 1.25-mile guided tour, undeveloped. Bring flashlight, good walking shoes, water. 30 miles south of Carlsbad. Fee. Call for reservations. (877) 444-6777, (575) 785-2232.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Brantley Lake State Park. 2,800-acre lake, fish-

ing, camping, picnicking. 12 miles north of Carlsbad on U.S. 285. (575) 457-2384. www.nmparks.com

www.newmexico.org

^ Carlsbad River Walk. 4 miles along Pecos River. Footbridges, picnicking, grills, playgrounds, swimming beach, boating, paddle/bumper boats. Green/Park Drive. (575) 887-6516. ■ Guadalupe Mountains National Park. 56 miles southwest, near Texas border. (915) 828-3251. www.carlsbadchamber.com, www.nps.gov/gumo ■ Lincoln National Forest Guadalupe Ranger District. In Queen, 50 miles southwest of Carlsbad on N.M. 137. Take U.S. 285 to N.M. 137, go south. (575) 885-4181. ■ Sitting Bull Falls. Within national forest. Picnicking. Head north of Carlsbad via U.S. 285, southwest on N.M. 137, then west on CR 276 to falls. (575) 885-4181.

◆ Nov. TBA. Calico Christmas. Arts and crafts show.

Performing Arts/Galleries

Carrizozo, 88301. (575) 648-9996. ■ Carrizozo Visitor Center. Authentic RR caboose. U.S. 54/8th St. (575) 648-2732, 648-3007. www.townofcarrizozo.org

Parks Hwy. (575) 887-3157.

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ March 7. Kite Fly. Brantley Lake State Park.

(575) 457-2384. www.nmparks.com ◆ May TBA. Mescal Roast and Mountain Spirit Dance. Bonfire with Native American dancers. Living Desert Zoo and Garden State Park. (575) 887-5516. www.nmparks.com ◆ May TBA. Shooting Shindig. Hosted by Seven Rivers Regulators with 10 stages and side matches. (575) 628-0028. ◆ May 2. Kids Fishing Clinic. Brantley Lake. (575) 457-2384. www.nmparks.com ◆ June TBA. Car Show. Beach Band Shell. (575) 887-8853. ◆ June TBA. Annual Chili Cook-Off. Beach Band Shell. (575) 887-7563. ◆ June TBA. NM High School State Finals Rodeo. (575) 887-6516. ◆ June TBA . AJRA & Shake-n-on-the-Pecos Bull Riding. Sheriff Posse Arena. (575) 887-6516. ◆ Mid-June-mid-Sept. Main Street Farmers Market. (Saturday mornings). Courthouse lawn. (575) 887-6516. ◆ July 4. Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. Beach Band Shell. (575) 887-6516. ◆ July 4. Annual Bat Flight Breakfast and Annual Celebration of the Night Star Party. Celebration of the Night Star Party begins after the bat flight program. Bat Flight Breakfast begins at 5 a.m. Carlsbad Caverns National Park. (575) 785-2232. ◆ July-August. Eddy County Fair. Parade, agricultural events, livestock shows, arts and dancing. Eddy County Fair Grounds. (575) 887-6595. ◆ Sept. TBA. PRCA Rodeo. Sheriff Posse Arena. (575) 706-4338. ◆ Oct. 17. Día del Brantley. Brantley Lake State Park. (575) 457-2384. www.nmparks.com ◆ Nov. TBA. Electric Light Parade. (575) 628-3768. ◆ Nov. TBA. Downtown Holiday Stroll. (575) 887-6516. www.newmexico.org

CARRIZOZO SE

www.townofcarrizozo.org

Attractions ■ Carrizozo Municipal Airport. P.O. Box 597,

Outdoor Getaways ^ Valley of Fires Recreation Area. Extinct lava flows, group shelters, tent campsites, nature trails, handicappedaccessible trail & showers, full RV hookups, bookstore. 3 miles west of Carrizozo via U.S. 380. (575) 648-2241.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Carrizozo Heritage Museum. Historical exhibits,

emphasizes railroad heritage, Lincoln County history. Affiliated with Lincoln County Historical Society. 103 12th St. (575) 648-1105. E-mail: zozoheritage@yahoo.com ■ Carrizozo Historic Walking Tours. Pamphlet available. (575) 648-2732. ■ Carrizozo Women’s Club. 1939 WPA building on state and national historic registries. 11th and D Ave. (575) 648-2219. ■ Gallery 408. Historic two-story building, once owned by Lane sisters who ran seamstress shop at turn of century. Local, natl. artists, artist-in-residence program; art workshops in painting, figure drawing, felting; outdoor sculpture garden, summer concerts (June-Oct.). 408 12th St. (575) 648-2598. www.gallery408.com E-mail: gallery408@tularosa.net ■ Gallery 401. Building dates to 1917. Sophisticated country collection of antiques from France, Sweden, Italy, Wales and Latin America. (575) 648-2762. ■ Miner’s Home and Toolshed Museum. Restored 1800s family home in White Oaks (see next listing)

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Music in the Garden. Intimate concerts by local

talent (June-Oct.). Sculpture garden at Gallery 408. 408 12th St. (575) 648-2598. www.gallery408.com E-mail: gallery408@tularosa.net

CERRILLOS NC

www.turquoisetrail.org

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise

Mining Museum, Petting Zoo. Gift shop, old photos, mining equipment, artifacts, dioramas. Open daily. Waldo St. (505) 438-3008.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Cerrillos Hills State Park. Trails, self-guided hikes,

educational programs. P.O. Box 191, 87010. (888) NM-PARKS, (888) 667-2757. www.cerrilloshills.org, www.nmparks.com

Escape to High Feather Ranch Bed & Breakfast Luxury, rustic elegance and relaxation on 130 private acres slightly south of Santa Fe. Full gourmet breakfast and spectacular views. Cerrillos, NM

Photo by Michael Melford

■ Carlsbad Community Theater. 4709 National

from gold-boom era. Photos, drawings, displays, self-guided tour. Toolshed displays antique mining tools. Museum and home open daily, May-Sept., and by appt. Gold Rush Day, 1st. Sat. in June. HC 31, Box 40, Carrizozo, 88301. (575) 648-2363. ■ Historic White Oaks. Cedarvale Cemetery (state historic site, grave of first N.M. governor, W.C. McDonald). Old White Oaks schoolhouse museum, artist studios. 3 miles north of U.S. 54 to White Oaks turnoff (12 miles northeast of Carrizozo via U.S. 54 and N.M. 349). www.whiteoaksnewmexico.com ■ Paden Building. Now Roy’s Gift Shop and Gallery. Once hospital clinic built by Dr. Melvin Paden. Natl. landmark, on state historic registry. 12th St. & U.S. 54. (575) 648-2921. ■ Rolland’s Drug Store Building. Listed on state historic registry. 12th St. (575) 648-2732, 648-3007.

Pecos River Conference facility. (575) 887-6516. ◆ Nov. 26-Dec. 31. Christmas on the Pecos. Holiday riverboat light tours depart every night except Christmas Eve. (575) 628-0952. www.christmasonthepecos.com ◆ Dec. 13. Flying J Wranglers-Holiday Concert and Dinner. (575) 887-6516.

505-424-1333

1-800-757-4410

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■ Ortiz Mountains

Educational Preserve. NW NE 1,350-acre mountain C preserve maintained by the Santa Fe Botanical SW SE Garden. Docent-led hiking (April-October). Call to schedule a tour. (505) 428-1684. www.santafebotanicalgarden.org

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Tom Morin Studio. Sculpture, collages, reliefs from

wood, metal. Open year-round. (505) 474-3147. www.diamondthacienda.com

CHAMA NC

www.chamavalley.com

Attractions ^ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive 64 miles from Chama to Antonito, Colo. Late May to mid-Oct. Depot in Chama, 500 Terrace. (888) 286-2737, (575) 756-2151. www.cumbrestoltec.com

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 17. Chama Ski Classic. (575)756-1926.

◆ Sept. 5-7. Chama Valley Studio Tour.

(575) 756-1014, (575) 490-3030.

◆ Feb. 28. Chama SnoBall Rally. (505) 896-0228. ◆ April 25. Tierra Wools Spring Festival. Los Ojos.

(888) 709-0979, (575) 588-7231. ◆ May 23-24. Opening of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. (888) 286-2737. ◆ June 6. Chama Book Fair. (505) 220-4933. ◆ June 13. Chama Quilt Show. (575) 756-1412. ◆ June 13. Chama Home & Garden Show. (Subject to change.) (575) 756-2196. ◆ June 19-20. Chama Music Festival. (405) 203-9181. ◆ July 10-11. Osprey Festival-Heron Lake State Park. (575) 588-7470. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 24-25. Chama Cowboy Day. (575) 756-1085. ◆ July 4. Chama Celebration. (575) 756-2184. ◆ Aug. 7-9. Chama Days. (575) 756-2184.

CHIMAYÓ NC Museums & Historic Sites ■ Chimayó History Museum. On historic Plaza del

Cerro, dating to 1700. Area exhibits. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. P.O. Box 727, 87522. (505) 351-0945. www.chimayomuseum.org E-mail: chimayomuseo@newmexico.com ■ Santuario de Chimayó. Legendary shrine, built 1813-16, miraculous healing earth. Destination of statewide Good Friday pilgrimage. In village on C.R. 98. P.O. Box 235, 87522. (505) 351-4889. www.holychimayo.us

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ High Road Artists. Dozens of artists have studios

along the High Road to Taos. Weaving shops, pottery

Museums and Historic Sites ■ Foster Hotel (formerly Chama Hotel). Built in 1881

to support the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad’s entry into the area, this hotel was one of the first community buildings in Chama and the only one to survive several disastrous fires. Terrace Avenue and Fourth Street. (575) 756-2296.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Edward Sargent State Wildlife Area. 20,400-

acre elk habitat from Chama to Colo. border. Wildlife viewing with GAIN permit, official state elk herd, elk hunting by permit, trout fishing. North and adjacent to Chama off N.M. 17 and U.S. 64/84. (575) 476-8087, (800) 862-9310. ■ Río de los Pinos State Wildlife & Fishing Area. Fishing, camping, hunting. East of Chama. Go through Cumbres, Colo., on CO. 17, get on U.S. 285, turn south back to N.M., then turn west onto F.R. 284. ■ W.A. “Bill” Humphries State Wildlife Area. 9,000 acres. Elk habitat accessed on horseback or foot. Wildlife viewing, designated-area camping, elk hunting by permit. 10 miles west of Chama on U.S. 64/84, before junction to Dulce.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Missoula Children’s Theatre. Children’s art pro-

gram, yearly production at Chama Community Center. Call for date. (575) 756-2306.

Sporting Fun

■ Lone Pine Outfitters. Hunting, trail rides, over-

night trips. In Chama. (575) 756-2992. ■ Lodge at Chama. Hunting, fishing, winter play. Half-mile south off U.S. 84. (575) 756-2133. www.lodgeatchama.com

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Cumbres & Toltec Railroad. Photo by Charles Mann. www.newmexico.org

studios and galleries. (505) 689-2689. (866) 343-5381. www.highroadnewmexico.com

Calendar ◆ Sept. 12-13. Chimayó Studio-Art Tour. Villages

of Chimayó, La Puebla, Cuarteles and Santa Cruz. Chimayó Museum at (505) 351-0945. www.chimayomuseum.org ◆ Sept. 19-20 & 26-27. Wondrous Nature, Glorious Art, The High Road Art Tour. More than 70 artists and crafts persons open their homes and studios in this centuries-old region. The High Road to Taos, N.M. 76 & N.M. 75. (866) 343-5381, (505) 689-2689. www.highroadnewmexico.com

CIMARRÓN NE

www.cimarronnm.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Historic Old Town. Walk to 14 marked sites, self-

guiding brochure. Cimarrón. (575) 376-2417. ^ Kit Carson Museum. Site of Lucien Maxwell & Kit Carson’s 1848 fortified settlement in Rayado. Carson’s reconstructed home in Mexican hacienda style offers glimpse of 1850s settlement life. Located at Philmont Scout Ranch, 11 miles south of Cimarrón via N.M. 21. Costumed staffers offer tours daily, early June to midAug. (575) 376-4621. ■ Old Mill Museum. Houses working mill parts, life-size figures of local history. 220 W. 17th St. (575) 376-2417. ■ Philmont Museum/Seton Memorial Library. Art, natural history exhibits of late author-naturalist and chief scout for Boy Scouts of America. At Philmont Scout Ranch. 4 miles west of Cimarrón via N.M. 21. Open daily, June-Aug., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sept.-May, Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closes 4 p.m. Sat.). (575) 376-2281. ■ St. James Hotel. Began as saloon in 1873, hotel added to serve Santa Fe Trail traders, mountain men, desperadoes, some of whom reputedly haunt it today. Bullet holes in ceiling from gunfights. 617 S. Collison St. (575) 376-2664. www.stjamescimarron.com ■ Villa Philmonte. Summer home of oilman Waite Phillips. Built in Spanish Mediterranean style 1926-27, original family furnishings. Tours available May-Sept. (575) 376-2281.

in season. (575) 445-2311. www.wildlife.state.nm.us ■ Elliott S. Barker Wildlife Area. 5,415 acres. Hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding with GAIN permit. Hunting. High-clearance vehicles recommended. 14 miles northwest of Cimarrón via N.M. 204. (575) 376-2417. ■ Stubblefield Lake. 10 miles northeast of Cimarrón via U.S. 64 north, near Maxwell. ■ Valle Vidal. 100,000-acre special management area. Prime elk habitat. Fishing, hiking, renovated campground, backcountry camping. In Carson Natl. Forest. 27 miles north of Cimarrón. (575) 586-0520.

Rancho de Chimayó

Restauranté

Sporting Fun ■ Maverick Club Arena. Rodeo grounds. West of N.M.

21, parallel to U.S. 64, enter from N.M. 21; also, enter next to baseball grounds off U.S. 64. (575) 376-2417.

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ May 15-16. Run For The Wall. Veterans ceremony.

(575) 376-2417. www.cimarronnm.com ◆ May 22-24. Spring Art Walk. Local and regional artwork. (575) 376-2417. www.cimarronnm.com ◆ July 3-4. Maverick Club Dance and Rodeo. Dance on July 3. Rodeo on July 4. (575) 376-2417. www.cimarronmavericks.com ◆ Sept. 5-6. Cimarron Days. 152nd Anniversary of Cimarron. Vendors, music, games and food booths. Village Park. (575)376-2417. www.cimarronnm.com

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Natural Wonders ^ Cimarrón Canyon State Park. Hike, fish in park’s 8 mile section of river through Cimarrón Canyon. known for towering granite cliffs. Located three miles east of Eagle Nest along U.S. 64. (575) 377-6271. www.nmparks.com ■ Tooth of Time. Old Santa Fe Trail landmark, prominent rock formation on eastern slopes of Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Colin Neblett Wildlife Area. Largest state-run

wildlife area, 33,116 acres. Deer, elk, other animals, GAIN permit required for camping and hiking. Hunting www.newmexico.org

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◆ Sept. TBA. Short Grass

Music Festival. Three days NW NE of music. (575) 483-0121. C ◆ Nov. 27-29. Holiday Art Walk. Holiday activities SW SE and shopping in historic village (575) 376-2417. www.cimarronnm.com ◆ Dec. 5. Tree Lighting and Santa. Ring in the holidays with songs and visit with Santa. (575) 376-2417. www.cimarronnm.com

CLAYTON NE

■ WPA Museum. Clayton High School, 323 S. 5th St.

(575) 374-9611.

Outdoor Getaways ^ Clayton Lake State Park. Fishing & boating, trolling only (Mar.-Oct.), picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks. 12 miles northeast of Clayton in Seneca via N.M. 370. (888) 667-2757, (575) 374-8808. ■ Dry Cimarrón Scenic Byway. Take N.M. 406 north to N.M. 456, 40 miles north of Clayton. (575) 374-9253. ■ Hunting/fishing information. (575) 445-2311. ■ Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands.

www.claytonnewmexico.net www.nenewmexico.com/

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave. Train robber hanged

in 1901 at Union County Courthouse in Clayton. Buried at Clayton Cemetery on Princeton Ave. (575) 374-9253. ■ Eklund Hotel, Dining Room/Saloon. Restored hotel built 1892-1902, Wild West photos. 15 Main St. (575) 374-2551. www.theeklund.com ■ Herzstein Memorial Museum. Homestead memorabilia, art collection. Corner of 2nd/Walnut streets. (575) 374-2977. ■ McNees Crossing. Santa Fe Trail site named for trader killed there in 1828. Nearby SFT ruts. 25 miles north of Clayton via N.M. 402. (575) 374-9652, 988-6888.

Grasslands for outdoor recreation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of SFT ruts. 15 miles south of Clayton via N.M. 402 or east via U.S. 87. Rita Blanca is 17 miles east of Clayton via U.S. 56/64. (575) 374-9652. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola/

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Northeast NM Arts, Crafts, Culture. Promotes NE

N.M. through Web site with events calendar, photo gallery, community forum, maps, community links, etc. www.nenewmexico.com

Sporting Fun

■ Clayton Area Model Airplane Club. Helicopters,

planes, cars, both electric & nitro. Water St. (575) 374-9253. ■ Clayton Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes. Water St. (575) 374-9253. ■ Union County Fairgrounds. Arena, racetrack, horse stalls, livestock pens. W. Van Buren St. (575) 374-9361.

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◆ June 6-7. Clayton Fishing Derby, Gunshow, Mo-

Travel the Fiber Arts Trails Fiber arts and textile making are woven into New Mexico’s heritage. Artists included on the Fiber Arts Trails display this heritage and more contemporary innovations. The trails guide visitors on back roads to 71 destinations featuring more than 200 artists. Some destinations feature multiple artists, while others invite you into a particular artist’s studio. For more information or for a copy of the guide, call (505) 827-6490, (800) 8794278, or visit www.nmfiberarts.org. 118 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE

torcycle Rally. (Subject to change.) (800) 390-7858. ◆ July 3. Street Dance, Rodeo. (800)390-7858. ◆ July 4. Parade, BBQ, Rodeo. (800)390-7858. ◆ July 5. Chili Cookoff, Beer Brewoff, Rodeo. (800)390-7858. ◆ July 18 -19. Clayton Area Model Airplane Club Funfly. (800)390-7858. ◆ July 25-26. Golf Tournament. (800) 390-7858. ◆ Oct. TBA. Clayton Arts Festival. (800)390-7858.

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Attractions ■ Burro Street Shopping. Souvenirs, gifts, cafes.

1 block N. of U.S. 82 in Old Town. ^ National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak. For study of sun. Visitor center. 16 miles south of Cloudcroft along Sunspot Natl. Scenic Byway (N.M. 6563). (575) 434-7000. http://nsosp.nso.edu/pr/ ■ Sunspot National Scenic Byway (N.M. 6563). 16 miles between Cloudcroft & Sunspot.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Historic Sites Walking Tour. (575) 682-2932.

^ Sacramento Mountains Historical Society Museum & Pioneer Village. Pioneer/RR artifacts, restored log cabin. 1000 U.S. 82. (575) 682-2932. ■ Trestle Recreation Area. Trail to 1899 trestle. (575) 682-2551.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Bluff Springs. Many bird species, including turkeys,

hummingbirds. South of Cloudcroft. Take U.S. 82 to N.M. 130, turn on N.M. 6563 toward Sunspot, then 8 miles to F.R. 164, turn left, go 4 miles. (575) 682-2551. ■ Karr Canyon. Prime viewing for warblers, other birds. West of Cloudcroft. Take U.S. 82 east from Alamogordo, 8½ miles to High Rolls, another 5 miles on F.R. 63. (575) 682-2551. ■ Lincoln National Forest Sacramento Ranger District. Hiking, ATV trails, maps available at office. 61 Curlew Pl., along U.S. 82. (505) 682-2551.

Sporting Fun ■ Ski Cloudcroft. Ski area with Summer activities.

2 miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. (575) 682-2333. www.skicloudcroft.net ■ Triple M Snowplay. Tubing, snowmobiling. Take N.M. 130 South from Cloudcroft, turn on the Sunspot Hwy, watch for sign on left. P.O. Box 1215. (800) 7667529, (575) 682-2205. www.triplemsnowplay.com

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ Feb. 6-8. Murder Mystery Weekend at

The Lodge Resort. (800) 395-6343. www.TheLodgeResort.com ◆ Feb. 20-22. Mardi Gras in the Clouds. Family celebration (parade, food & entertainment under “The Big Tent”). (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net ◆ April 11. Easter Egg Hunt. Zenith Park. (575) 682-2733. ◆ April TBA. High Altitude Classic. Cross Country Bike Race. (575) 682-1229. ◆ May 22-24. Melodrama at the Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park. www.cloudcrofttheatre.com ◆ May 23-24. Mayfair. Juried Art Show in Zenith Park. (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net, E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net ◆ June-Aug. Cloudcroft Art Workshops. Weekly workshops. (888) 682-3601, (575) 682-1261. www.cloudcroftart.com E-mail: cloudcroftart@zianet.com ◆ June 6. National Trails Day. (575) 682-3040. www.nmrailstotrails.org ◆ June 19-21. Heritage Days. Living history, food & music. Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum. (575) 682-2932. E-mail: smhs@tularosa.net ◆ June 20-21. High Rolls Cherry Festival. (575) 682-3445. www.highrollsfestivals.org ◆ July 3-4 & 10-11. Melodrama at the Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park. www.cloudcrofttheatre.com. www.newmexico.org

◆ July 11-12. July Jamboree. Arts and crafts fair.

Zenith Park. (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net ◆ Sept. 4-7. Labor Day Fiesta. Sidewalk sales, entertainment, games. (866) 874-4447. ◆ Sept. 19. Lumberjack Day. Chainsaw, saw & ax competitions. (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net ◆ Oct. 3-4. Octoberfest Juried Art Show. Arts, crafts, food & entertainment in Zenith Park. (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net ◆ Oct. 17-18. High Rolls Apple Festival. (575) 682-3445. www.highrollsfestivals.org ◆ Oct. 30- Nov. 1. Murder Mystery Weekend at The Lodge Resort. (800) 395-6343. www.TheLodgeResort.com ◆ Nov. 6-8. Murder Mystery Weekend at The Lodge Resort. (800) 395-6343. www.TheLodgeResort.com ◆ Nov. 28. Santa Land. Bonfire, marshmallow roast & hot cocoa. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with candy & cookies for the children. 6 p.m. in Zenith Park. (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net, E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net ◆ Dec. 19. Santa Land. Bonfire, marshmallow roast & hot cocoa. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with candy & cookies for the children. 6 p.m. in Zenith Park. (866) 874-4447. www.cloudcroft.net E-mail: Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net

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Attractions ■ Cannon Air Force Base. 8 miles west of Clovis on

U.S. 60/84. (575) 784-4131. www.cannon.af.mil ■ Hillcrest Park Sunken Garden. Beautiful rose and flower garden, reserved, for weddings, photo shoots. 10th/Sycamore. (575) 769-7870 ^ Hillcrest Park/Zoo. State’s second-largest zoo. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, picnicking, golf course. 10th/Sycamore. (575) 769-7873.

Museums & Historic Sites ^ Clovis Depot Model Train Museum. RR history exhibits, model RR exhibits, historic building. 221 W. 1st St. (888) 762-0064, (575) 762-0066. www.clovisdepot.com ■ Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Art Gallery. Prehistoric artifacts, art shows. Clovis Community College Campus, 417 Shepps Blvd. (575) 769-4956. ■ H.A. “Pappy” Thornton Homestead & Museum. In Ned Houk Park. Antique farm equipment, area farm dwellings used before 1926. Old Homestead Museum. Multiuse recreational trails. (575) 389-5146.

■ Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum.

105 E. Grand Street. Museum pays homage to Norman & Vi Petty. Norman Petty recorded Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Fireballs. Rock ’n’ roll memorabilia. Exhibits. (800) 261-7656. (575) 763-3435. www.pettymuseum.com ■ Norman Petty Studio. Petty, Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Roy Orbison & Fireballs recorded here. Tours available by appt. only. 1313 W. 7th St. (575) 356-6422.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Ned Houk Park. Picnic facilities, playgrounds,

multi-use trail, fishing pond, museum, disc golf course. 10 miles north of Clovis on N.M. 209. (575) 389-5146.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Lyceum Theater. Restored vaudeville theater,

performances. 411 N. Main St. (575) 763-6085. ■ State Theater. Monthly shows by Bill Case Combo. Call for schedule. 504 Main St. (575) 762-9225.

Sporting Fun ■ Curry County Fairgrounds. Arena, stalls, barns,

exhibit & entertainment areas. 600 S. Norris.

(575) 762-8827. www.currycountyfair.com ■ Guy Leeder Softball Complex. 5-field complex. (575) 769-7870. ■ Mounted Patrol Arena. Outdoor arena, 3,500 seats. 600 S. Norris. (575) 762-8827.

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The Biggest Little Music City in the World! Come celebrate the legacy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Day the Music Diedâ&#x20AC;? with the special 50th Anniversary Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico! Come see for yourself the city that made stars out of such promising talents as Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Buddy Knox. Visit the original Norman Petty recording studios where hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggy Sueâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugar Shackâ&#x20AC;? were recorded. While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here take a stroll through our brand new Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum, open year round!

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Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 17. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

(575) 763-3435. ◆ Jan. 31. Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series: Matt Dusk. (575) 763-3435. ◆ Feb. 24. Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series: Carolina Chocolate Drops. (575) 763-3435. ◆ March 2. Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series: Bye Bye Birdie. (575) 763-3435. ◆ March 17. Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series: Beoga. (575) 763-3435. ◆ May 1-2. Relay for Life at Ned Houk Park. (575) 763-3435. ◆ May 5. Cinco de Mayo. (575) 763-3435. ◆ June 1-6. Pioneer Days and PRCA Rodeo, Little Buckaroo, Miss Rodeo NM Pageant. (575) 763-3435. ◆ June 6. Pioneer Days Parade. (575) 763-3435. ◆ June 13. Clovis Community Band Concert Under the Stars at Ned Houk Park. (575) 763-3435. ◆ June 20. Juneteenth Celebration. Potter Park. (575) 763-3435. ◆ June 27. Dairy Fest. The Curry County Fairgrounds. (575) 763-3435. ◆ July 4. Smoke on the Water. (575) 763-3435. ◆ July 13-18. HPJR Finals. (575) 763-3435. ◆ July 25. Border Town Days in Texico/ Farwell. (575) 763-3435. ◆ Aug. 7. Cannon Appreciation Day. (575) 763-3435. ◆ Aug. 10-15. Curry County Fair. (575) 763-3435. ◆ Sept. 10-13. Clovis Music Festival. (575) 763-3435. ◆ Sept. 26. Ethnic Fair. (575) 763-3435. ◆ Dec. 5. Christmas Light Parade. (575)763-3435.

Sun.-Fri., 120 shows annually. Dinner with plays. P.O. Box 768, 205 Broadway, 88029. (575) 531-2311. E-mail: july@vtc.net

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ March 7. Camp Furlong Days. Commemorates the

March 9, 1916 attack on Columbus by Mexican General Pancho Villa. Pancho Villa State Park. (575) 531-2711. ◆ April 9. Cactus Carnival. Pancho Villa State Park. (575) 531-2711.

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Attractions ■ Corrales Winery. Free tasting, tours. Wed.-Sun.,

noon-5 p.m. 6275 Corrales Rd., P.O. Box 527, 87048. (505) 898-5165. www.corraleswinery.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Casa San Ysidro. Spanish Colonial rancho. Period arti-

facts. Open for tours Feb. through Nov. Information: (505) 898-3915. www.cabq.gov/museum/history/casatour.html ■ Old San Ysidro Church. Built in 1860s. (505) 897-1513.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Corrales Bosque Nature Preserve. Hiking, walk-

ing, bird watching. Along Río Grande. (505) 897-0502.

Sporting Fun

■ Cycling. Variety of routes/lanes. Corrales Cycling

Club. (505) 898-6206.

COLUMBUS SW Attractions ■ U.S./Mexico Port of Entry. Columbus/ Palomas,

Mexico. N.M.’s only 24-hour crossing in award-winning building, 2 museums related to Pancho Villa Raid. 3 miles south of Columbus off N.M. 11. USCS: (575) 531-2686, INS: (575) 531-2694, USDA: (575) 531-2714. ■ Tres Hermanas and Florida Mountains. 5-10 minutes north.

Calendar OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 4. Corrales Winter Growers’ Market.

(505) 898-7927. ◆ Jan. 17. Music in Corrales. Concert by Rick Oldfield & Co. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ Feb. 1. Corrales Winter Growers’ Market. (505) 898-7927. ◆ Feb. 15. Music in Corrales. Concert by Dallas Brass.

(877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ March 21. Music in Corrales. Concert by Roberto Plano. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ April 19. Music in Corrales. Concert by Cathie Ryan. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ April 26-October 25. Corrales Growers’ Market. Sundays. (505) 898-7927. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ April 26. Mudding Day. Volunteers plaster Old San Ysidro Church. (505) 897-3942. www.corraleshistory.org ◆ May 2-3. Corrales Art Studio Tour. More than 50 artists. (505) 899-3430. www.corralesstudiotour.com ◆ May 9-10. Corrales Quilt and Wine Fair. Corrales Recreation Center. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ May 16. Heritage Day. Traditional music and crafts. (505) 897-3942. www.corraleshistory.org ◆ May 17. Art in the Park. La Entrada Park. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ May 17. Music in the Village. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ May 17. Sunday in Corrales. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ June 6-7. Carnival of the Arts. Arts and crafts show. (505) 897-3942. www.corraleshistory.org ◆ June 21. Art in the Park. La Entrada Park. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ June 21. Music in the Village. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ June 21. Sunday in Corrales. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ July 19. Art in the Park. La Entrada Park. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ July 19. Music in the Village. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org ◆ July 19. Sunday in Corrales. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ Aug. 16. Art in the Park. La Entrada Park. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ Aug. 16. Music in the Village. (877) 287-0082. www.musicincorrales.org

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Columbus Historical Society Museum. Rural

approach to history, Southern Pacific RR depot. Corner of N.M. 9/N.M. 11. (575) 531-2620. ■ Pancho Villa State Park. Museum features artifacts from 1916 Pancho Villa raid. Botanical gardens, camping, picnic areas. Located 32 miles south of Deming via N.M. 11. (575) 531-2711. www.nmparks.com

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Tumbleweed Theater. Call for schedule. Each Wed.

spaghetti dinner & open mic, 5:30 p.m., breakfast www.newmexico.org

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◆ Aug. 16. Sunday in Corrales. (505) 350-3955.

Come experience the Southwest’s finest art in the heart of the beautiful old village of Corrales, just minutes from Albuquerque

O Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CASA SAN YSIDRO The Gutierrez/Minge House A re-creation of an 19th century Spanish Colonial rancho displaying a wide variety of domestic and religious artifacts within the setting in which they were originally used. Tour this charming piece of history Wednesday through Saturday at 9:30 and 1:30 and Sundays at 2:00. For information call 898-3915

www.cabq.gov/museum/history/casatour.html

973 Old Church Road, Corrales The Albuquerque Museum/Casa San Ysidro is a Division of the Cultural Services Department of the City of Albuquerque Martin J. Chávez, Mayor

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www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ Sept. 20. Art in the Park. La Entada Park. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ Sept. 25-27. Friends of the Corrales Library Book Sale. www.CorralesLibrary.org ◆ Sept. 26-27. Corrales Harvest Festival. Includes pet parade, art show and Corrida de Corrales Run. (505) 349-3809. www.corralesharvestfestival.com ◆ Sept. 26-27. Harvest Festival Casa San Ysidro. (505) 898-3915. www.cabq.gov/museum ◆ Sept. 26-27. Mercado Antiguo (Harvest Festival). Old SanYsidro Church. (505) 897-3942. www.corraleshistory.org ◆ Oct. 3-11. Scarecrow Showcase. Along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ Oct. 3-11. Fine Arts Show. Old San Ysidro Church. (505) 897-3942. ◆ Oct. 18. Sunday in Corrales. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ Oct. 18. Art in the Park. La Entrada Park. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ Nov. 1. Corrales Winter Growers’ Market. (505) 898-7927. ◆ Nov. 27-29. Holiday Art Show.  (505) 898-2870. (505) 898-9898. www.corralesartists.org ◆ Dec. 6. Corrales Winter Growers’ Market. (505) 898-7927. ◆ Dec. 4-6. Fine Craft Show. Old San Ysidro Church. (505) 897-3942. ◆ Dec. 5-6. Jolly Holidays in Corrales. Holiday activities. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ Dec. 5. Starlight Parade. Electric light parade along Corrales Road. (505) 350-3955. www.corrales-mainstreet.org ◆ Dec. 5. Holiday Open House Casa San Ysidro. (505) 898-3915. www.cabq.gov/museum

Crownpoint NW Museums & Historic Sites ■ Chaco Culture National Historical Park. World

Heritage Site, 13 major ruins, 49 campsites, most sophisticated 12th-century Ancestral Pueblo economic/ ceremonial center in U.S. In the 25,000-square-mile San Juan Basin. 40 miles north of Crownpoint via N.M. 371/I.R. 9/N.M. 57 or north entrance from U.S. 550, then C.R. 7900, 7950. (505) 786-7014. www.nps.gov/chcu

■ Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction. Monthly. View-

ing 4-6:30 p.m., auction 7 p.m. at elementary school. Crownpoint Rug Weavers, P.O. Box 1630, 87313. (505) 786-7386. www.crownpointrugauction.com

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Attractions ■ Cuba Regional Visitor Center. General info., artist

features, arts & crafts for sale. At N.M. 126 and U.S. 550. (575) 289-3808.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Bluebird Mesa. Recreational area, magnificent

views, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling. Off N.M. 126, F.R. 98. (575) 289-3808. ■ Cabezón Peak Recreation Area. Southwest via U.S. 550, C.R. 39 (San Luís Rd.). (505) 761-8700. www.nm.blm.gov ■ Chaco Culture National Historical Park. From U.S. 550 take C.R. 7900, C.R. 7950. Cuba offers closest lodging facilities to park. (505) 786-7014. www.nps.gov/chcu ■ Cuba Ranger District. Features Bluebird Mesa, Clear Creek Campground, Río de las Vacas Campground. Hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, birding. 10-15 miles east on N.M. 126. (575) 289-3265. ■ Cuba Sand Castles. (575) 289-3265. ■ Jémez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway. (505) 289-3808. ■ Nogales Cliff House. Ruins left by ancient Gallinas culture. Off N.M. 112 on F.R. 313. Hike to base. (575) 289-3808. ■ San Pedro Parks Wilderness and San Gregorio Reservoir. Fishing, hiking, backpacking, birding. N.M. 126 on F.R. 70. (575) 289-3264.

Sporting Fun ■ Sandoval County Fair and Rodeo Grounds.

(575) 867-2582.

DATIL SW Outdoor Getaways ■ Datil Well National Recreation Site. 22 camp-

sites, group shelter, 3 miles hiking trails. 1.25 miles east of Datil on U.S. 60/N.M. 12. (575) 835-0412.

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events www.newmexico.org

Geological wonders abound in Deming, New Mexico. Come trace 30 million years of history in sediment at the City of Rocks or head for Rockhound State Park and get your own bag of treasures. Whether it’s boulder hopping or scenic views, Deming has the goods to rock your world!

• City of Rocks State Park • Rockhound State Park • Spring Canyon State Park • Florida Mountains

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Attractions ■ St. Clair Winery. 1325 De Baca Rd., P.O. Box 1180,

88031. (575) 546-9324. www.stclairvineyards.com www.southwestwines.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Frontier, mili-

tary history/Mimbres exhibits, gems, minerals, geodes. Mimbres pottery room. 301 S. Silver. (575) 546-2382. ■ Historic Walking Tour. 16 buildings on State Historic Registry, 4 on Natl. Registry of Historical Places, including post office, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Luna County Courthouse. Begins at Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. (800) 848-4955, (575) 546-2674. www.demingchamber.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Butterfield Trail. From El Paso to Deming, Lords-

burg, Las Cruces, Silver City. Inner Loop: 75-mile drive branches into Gila Natl. Forest. Side trips: La Mesilla, Rock Hound/Pancho Villa state parks, Shakespeare, Pinos Altos, Gila Cliff Dwellings. (800) 848-4955, (575) 546-2674. ^ City of Rocks State Park. Rocks from centuriesold volcanic-ash flow, some 50 feet high. Visitor center, botanical garden, campsites, handicapped-accessible showers. 30 miles northwest of Deming via U.S. 180 and N.M. 61. (575) 536-2800. www.nmparks.com ■ Florida Mountains. Gym Peak at 7,106 feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal quail/ibex hunts, by permit, applications due early April. 15 miles south of Deming. (575) 532-2100. ^ Rockhound State Park. Visitors can take up to 15 lbs. of rocks. Visitor center, campsites. 14 miles southeast of Deming via N.M. 11 (4-5 miles south), east on Rockhound Rd. to N.M. 143, turn right. (575) 546-6182. www.nmparks.com ■ Spring Canyon Park. Open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wed.-Sun., year-round. Wildlife viewing, including Persian ibex. 15 miles south of Deming via N.M. 11 east to Rockhound Rd. to N.M. 143, turn right to N.M. 198. (575) 546-6182.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Deming Arts Center. Juried regional/natl. art

shows. 100 S. Gold. (575) 546-3663.

Sporting Fun ■ Arroyo Seco Motor Plex. I-10, Exit 102 heading

south. Follow Rockhound State Park signs to gate, 3/4

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mile west. 20030 Hwy. 549 SE, Deming, 88030. (575) 544-3440, 494-4794, 494-4796. www.arroyosecoraceway.com E-mail: Michelle@arroyosecoraceway.com Roger@arroyosecoraceway.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 8. Annual Banquet. Special Event Center.

(575) 546-2674. ◆ March 7. Camp Furlong Days. Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus. (575) 531-2711. ◆ March 12-15. Rockhound Round Up. Deming State Fairgrounds. (575) 267-4399. ◆ April TBA. Smokin’ Oldies Car Show. Deming Courthouse. (575) 546-6243. ◆ April 8. Old Timers Reunion. Special Event Center. (575) 546-9645. ◆ April 11. Desert Alive and Easter Egg Hunt. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ April 25-26. Open Studio Art Tour. Deming Arts Council. (575) 546-3663. ◆ May 8. Cactus Carnival. Columbus Pancho Villa State Park. (575) 531-2711. ◆ May 13-17. Southwest New Mexico Spring Star Party. City of Rocks State Park. (575) 536-2800. ◆ May 22-24. Bluegrass Festival. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ June-Oct. Kool Tunes. Every Friday. St. Claire Winery. (575) 546-1179. ◆ June 20. Music in the Park. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ June TBA. Luna Rossa Wine Festival. Luna Rossa Winery. (575) 544-1160. ◆ July 16-19. Men’s Golf Tournament. Golf Course. (575) 546-9481. ◆ July 18. Music in the Park. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ Aug. 15. Music in the Park. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ Aug. 21-23. Great American Duck Race. Deming Courthouse. (575) 494-1002. ◆ Sept. 8. St. Anne’s Fiesta. Deming Courthouse. (575) 546-3343. ◆ Sept. 19. Mariachi Music. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ Sept. TBA. Southwestern New Mexico State Fair. Southwestern NM State Fairgrounds. (575) 543-5736. ◆ Sept. 26. Fall Plant Sale. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182. ◆ Oct. 7-11. Southwest New Mexico Fall Star Party. City of Rocks State Park. (575) 536-2800. ◆ Oct. 16-18. St. Claire Wine Festival. St. Claire Winery. (575) 546-1179. ◆ Oct. 8. Klobase B-B-Q. Deming Courthouse. (575) 546-9783. ◆ Dec. TBA. Green Tea. Deming Mimbres Museum. (575) 546-2382.

◆ Dec. TBA. Tannenbaum Festival. Deming Arts

Council. (575) 546-3663. ◆ Dec. TBA. Columbus Christmas Festival. Columbus. (575) 531-2711. ◆ Dec. 8. Christmas Light Parade. Deming. (575) 546-2674. ◆ Dec. 12. Holiday Lights. Rockhound State Park. (575) 546-6182.

DES MOINES NE Attraction ■ The Mandala Center. Nonprofit ecumenical

retreat center on slopes of Sierra Grande Mt.; outdoor labyrinth, historic Shrine of San Lorenzo memorializes local homesteader; worldwide art, furnishings. Tours by appt. 2.5 miles west of Des Moines via U.S. 87/U.S. 64. P.O. Box 158, Des Moines, 88418. (575) 278-3002, www.mandalacenter.org

DEXTER SE Attractions ■ Miraculous Tortilla Shrine. Built around tortilla

that bears image of Christ. First appeared in 1977. At Rubio House in Lake Arthur on N.M. 2. First clapboard house on the right. Shrine behind home.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology

Center. Recovers imperiled Southwest fish species. 7116 Hatchery Rd. (575) 734-5910. ■ Lake Van. Fishing, camping, RV full hookups, playground, swimming pool, tennis, horseshoes, volleyball. P.O. Box 249, 88230. (575) 734-5482. E-mail: townofdexter@dfn.com

DIXON NC Attractions ■ La Chiripada Winery. In Dixon on N.M. 75. P.O. Box

191, 87527. (505) 579-4437. www.lachiripada.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Harding Mine. UNM site open to rock and mineral

collectors. A mile north of Dixon. Call UNM Earth & Planetary Sciences Dept. for release forms. (505) 277-4204. http://epswww.unm.edu/harding/harding.htm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Nov. 7-8. Dixon Studio Tour. More than 40 artists

and 6 businesses open their studios for tours. (505) 579-4574, www.dixonarts.org

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City of Rocks State Park. Photo by Theodore Greer.

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Elizabethtown. Ghost town. 5 miles north via N.M. 38. ■ Elizabethtown Museum. Original 1860s building,

history, nearby cemetery. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Day through fall. (575) 377-3420. E-mail: etownmuseum@yahoo.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Eagle Nest Lake State Park. Boating, fishing,

picnicking, waterfowl & eagle viewing. A mile south off N.M. 64 in Moreno Valley. (575) 377-1594. www.nmparks.com ■ Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Eastern gateway, from U.S. 64 north on N.M. 38 begins 85-mile road journey. (575) 754-1708. (877) 885-3885.

Sporting Fun ■ Eagle Nest Marina & Mountain View Cabins.

Boat rentals, tackle, hunting/fishing licenses, guided ATV & snowmobile trips. (575) 377-6941. www.cti-excursions.com/

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events www.newmexico.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 17. Ice Fishing Tournament and Chile

Dinner. (575) 377-6226. ◆ Jan. 17. Annual Eagle Nest Ice Fishing Derby. Eagle Nest State Park. Eagles Nest. (575) 377-1594. www.nmparks.com ◆ May 9. Kids Fishing Derby. Cimarron Canyon State Park. (575) 377-6271. www.nmparks.com ◆ May 24-26. Memorial Day celebration. (575) 377-2420. ◆ May 24. Candlelight Vigil. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ May 25. Memorial Day Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 4. Flag Retirement Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 4. Parade, Firemen’s BBQ and fireworks extravaganza. Eagle Nest Lake State Park. (575) 377-1594. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 11. Veterans Day Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 25-26. High Country Arts & Crafts Festival. (575) 377-2420. ◆ Aug. 1-2. A Taste of New Mexico Food & Beverage Festival. (575) 377-2420. ◆ Aug. 15. Cimarron River Round Up. Cimarron Canyon State Park. (575) 377-6271. www.nmparks.com

◆ Sept. 19-27. Annual Eagle Nest Fish Fest. Eagle

Nest State Park. (575) 377-6941, (575) 377-2420. ◆ Sept. 26. Worm Eating Contest. Laguna Vista Saloon. (575) 377-2420. ◆ Sept. 26. Fish Fry. (575) 377-2420. ◆ Nov. 11. Veterans Day Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ Dec. 31. New Year’s Dinner. (800) 494-9117. (575) 377-2420

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Outdoor Getaways

■ Wildlife West Nature Park. A wildlife preserve

and “enhanced” zoo, located near I-40 at 87 North Frontage Road. Get info on hours, directions, falcon shows, special events and music festivals at Web site. (877) 981-9453, (505) 281-7655. www.wildlifewest.org

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Between Santa Fe and Taos. Española ~ the jewel of Northern New Mexico, was founded in 1598 by Spanish Explorers and established as the first capitol of New Mexico. Located in the Rio Grande Valley between two mountain ranges, the Jemez and Sangre de Cristos, it is a convenient base for exploring northern New Mexico. In Española you’ll find many lodging options and the best selection of restaurants serving authentic New Mexican cuisine. The Española Valley is home to many world-class artists. Recreational opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, two golf courses, boating in nearby lakes, fishing, two casinos in the area, bowling, and several state parks in the region provide camping facilities. The winter months include snowboarding and snow skiing at nearby mountains. Attractions in the area include historic churches such as 300 year old Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada, and the world renowned Santuario de Chimayo. Museums include the Bond House Museum - on the National Historic Register; the Misión Museum, Galeria Ortega and Chimayo Museum, the Oñate Monument Center, Ghost Ranch Museum, the Georgia O’Keefe Studio and home in Abiquiu, the Veteran Memorial Wall located at the Plaza de Española, weaving shops, and fiber arts center. The region celebrates traditional Hispanic and Pueblo Indian cultures with fiestas held throughout the year. Sites include two Native American Pueblos – Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh, Anasazi ruins and cliff dwellings. Call 505-753-2831 for a free Visitor’s Guide.

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Sporting Fun

■ Founders Ranch. Cowboy Action Shooting Range,

not far from I-40. Get directions at Web site. Site of SASS events. (505) 286-4566, (714) 694-1800. www.sassnet.com, www.foundersranch.com

Calendar OF EVENTS

◆ May 3-4. Wind Festival. (505) 286-4518. ◆ June 25-27. End of Trail & Wild West Jubilee.

Cowboy action shooting, Wild West encampment, chuckwagon and Old West merchandise. (505) 286-4566, (714) 694-1800. www.sassnet.com ◆ July 31- Aug. 2. Bluegrass Music Festival. (505)286-4518, (877)981-9453, (505)281-7655. www.wildlifewest.org ◆ Aug. 22-23. Run, Rally & Rock. (505) 286-4518.

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Outdoor Getaways ^ Elephant Butte Lake State Park. 40,000 acres, visitor center, campsites, water sports, nature trails. Fishing for bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, white/black bass, stripers. (575) 744-5421. www.nmparks.com ■ North Monticello Point. Pelicans, bald eagles, waterfowl. I-25 to Exit 89, turn at Monticello RV Park, then left back to point. (575) 744-5421. ■ Winding Roadside Picnic Grounds. Oasis-like picnic area overlooks Elephant Butte Lake. (575) 744-5421.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ March-Aug. American Bass Fishing

Tournaments. Held monthly. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-5944. ◆ March 21. Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Golf Tournament, Sierra del Rio Golf Course. (575) 744-4653. ◆ May-Sept. Southwest Drag Boat Association. Held monthly, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (505) 263-6568. ◆ May 23. Fly Freedom’s Flag Parade. Decorated boat parade, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (505) 269-0469, (575) 744-5923. www.nmparks.com ◆ June 13. Elephant Butte Chili Challenge Cook-

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events www.newmexico.org

Off. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 894-3264, (575) 744-5292. www.nmparks.com ◆ June 20-21. Junior Open Fishing Tournament. 2-Day Kids Fishing Tournament. (575) 894-9714, (575) 644-0308, (575) 538-8345. ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Fireworks Display. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-5923, (575) 744-5421. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 18-19. Colossal Catfish Classic. Catfish Tournament, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 556-8400. ◆ July 25. Desert Diamond Casino Night. Elephant Butte Inn & Ivory Spa. (575) 744-4708. ◆ Aug. 15. Lions Club Carp Round-Up. Carp Tournament, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 894-7421, (575) 744-5923. www.nmparks.com ◆ Sept. 4. New Mexico Shootout Golf Tournament. Pro Golf Tournament, Sierra del Rio Golf Course. (575) 744-5135. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta. Hot-air balloon ascension and splash-n-dash, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (505) 307-4142. (575) 744-5923. www.ebbr.org ◆ Sept. 27. Elephant Man Triathlon. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-0055. ◆ Oct. 3. C.A.S.T. For Kids Fishing Tournament. Boating, fishing trip for kids, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-5923, (575) 744-5998. ◆ Oct. 16-19. Elephant Butte Anniversary Celebration. (575) 744-4777. ◆ Dec. 12. Luminaria Beach Walk and Floating Lights Parade. Parade of lighted boats, contests. City of Elephant Butte and Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (505) 269-0469, (575) 744-4708, (575) 744-5923.

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Attractions ■ Black Mesa Winery. 12 miles northeast of

Española, 27 miles south of Taos in Velarde off N.M. 68. (800) 852-6372, (505) 852-2820. www.blackmesawinery.com ■ Embudo Station Restaurant. Microbrewery, historic narrow-gauge train station. Rafting. 25 miles south of Taos on N.M. 68. (800) 852-4707, (505) 852-4707. www.embudostation.com ■ Española Farmers Market. Mid-June-Oct., Mon., 10 a.m. to dusk. 1027 N. Railroad Ave., near Fairview. (505) 685-4842. ■ Los Luceros Winery. Open for sales by appt. only. 2nd strawbale winery built in U.S., next to historic Los Luceros property. 10 miles north of Española; N.M. 68 north, left onto C.R. 0048, then left at stop sign at dead end 7/10 mile, follow winery signs on right. (505) 753-7925.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Bond House Museum. Restored historic home of

Bond family. Contemporary art, historic memorabilia and photos of Española Valley, natl. traveling docu-

mentary exhibits. Houses San Gabriel historical society. (505) 747-8535. E-mail: plazadeespanol.com ■ Historic Holy Cross Catholic Church. Built in 1733, Spanish colonial religious artifacts. In Santa Cruz, 2 miles east on N.M. 76. Open by appt. a week in advance. (505) 753-3345. ■ Mission & Convento. Replica of Juan de Oñate’s first church, built in 1598, including park. Plaza de Española, murals. ■ Oñate Monument & Visitors Center. Promotes history, knowledge of El Camino Real and first official Spanish settlement. Promotes Hispanic, Pueblo heritage of Española Valley and Río Arriba County. Larger-than-life bronze statue of Juan de Oñate on horseback by renowned sculptor Sonny Rivera. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. In Alcalde, 7 miles north on N.M. 68. (505) 852-4639.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Known World Guides. Rafting, kayaking, mountain

biking, hiking, rock climbing. P.O. Box 428, Velarde 87582. (800) 983-7756. www.knownworldguides.com ■ Santa Fe National Forest Española Ranger District. Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing. 1710 N. Riverside Dr., P.O. Box 3307, 87533. (505) 753-7331. ■ Ohkay Owingeh RV Park & Fishing Lakes. 2 bass & trout lakes, fishing derbies. Ohkay Owingeh, just north of town off N.M. 68. (505) 753-5067. ■ Santa Cruz Lake National Recreation Area. Stocked fishing, RV sites, facilities, picnicking, camping. Take N.M. 503 east off U.S. 285, drive about 14 miles. (505) 927-3314. www.nm.blm.gov/tafo/santa_cruz/santa_cruz.html ^ The Wildlife Center. Wildlife rehabilitation/education destination, just south of Española. 25 raptors and mammals, conservation education. Open Sept.May. on Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and June-Aug. on Wed.-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in La Puebla, just NE of intersection of U.S. 84/285, C.R. 88. (505) 753-9505. www.thewildlifecenter.org

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Cutting Hall. Theater, films, concerts. Open to pub-

lic. Northern N.M. College at El Rito. Call for schedule. (505) 581-4115. www.nnmc.edu ■ Nick L. Salazar Center for the Arts. Northern N.M. College at Española. Call for schedule. (505) 747-2295. www.nnmc.edu

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ March 27-May 2. Española Valley Fiber Arts

Center Show. Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos. (505)747-3577. www.evfac.org ◆ June-Halloween. Española Farmers Market. Mondays 1005 N. Railroad Ave., (505) 685-4842. www.espanolafarmersmarket.blogspot.com ◆ June 24. Ohkay Owingeh Feast Day. (505) 753-2831. ◆ July 10-12. Fiesta de Española. Plaza de Española. (505) 753-2831. 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 127

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Northern Indian Pueblos NW NE Craft Show. Ohkay C Owingeh. (505) 747-1593. ◆ Aug. 1-2. Rio Arriba SW SE County Fair. (505) 7532831. ◆ Aug. 12. Santa Clara Pueblo Feast Day. (505) 753-2831. ◆ Sept.-Nov. Española Valley Fiber Arts Center Show. Ghost Ranch. (505) 747-3577. www.evfac.org ◆ Sept. 19-20, 26-27. Wondrous Nature, Glorious Art, The High Road Art Tour. More than 70 artists and crafts persons open their studios. The High Road to Taos, NM Hwy. 76 & NM Hwy. 75. (575) 587-2067. www.highroadnewmexico.com ◆ October 2-4. Española Arts and Wine Festival. Plaza de Española. (505) 753-2831. ◆ Oct. 10-12. Abiquiú Studio Tour. (505) 685-4454. www.abiquiustudiotour.org ◆ October 17-18. El Rito Studio Tour. (575) 581-4430. www.elritostudiotour.org ◆ Dec. 12. Española Electric Light Parade. Paseo de Oñate to the Plaza de Española.

■ Bolack Museum of Fish and Wildlife. Wildlife

reserve and museum owned and operated by 1962 Governor Tommy Bolack. 3901 Bloomfield Highway. Tours by appointment. (505) 325-4275. www.bolackmuseum.com ■ Chaco Culture National Historical Park. (See Crownpoint listings.) (505) 786-7014. www.nps.gov/chu ^ E-3 Children’s Museum & Science Center. Interactive exhibits. Open Tues.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. 302 N. Orchard. (505) 599-1425. www.farmingtonmuseum.org ■ Farmington Museum & Visitors Center at Gateway Park. Four Corners history, San Juan Basin oil & gas exhibits, juried art. Free. Visitor center with regional tourism information. Open Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 3041 E. Main. (505) 599-1174. www.farmingtonmuseum.org ■ Four Corners Vietnam Memorial Wall. Inscriptions on black granite honor dead or missing; inscriptions on brick honor living vets. On N. Butler at Carlton St. (800) 448-1240.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Animas Parklands/Berg Park. 5-mile park along

EUNICE SE Outdoor Getaways ■ Eunice Lake. Fishing, camping facilities.

(575) 394-2755.

Sporting Fun ■ Cardinal Motor Speedway. IMCA car racing

(Sat. nights, 8 p.m., April-Sept.). (575) 631-7058, (575) 394-3203. www.cardinalmotorspeedway.com

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Attractions ■ B-Square Ranch. 12,000-acre ranch, wildlife pre-

serve, experimental farm. Free tours, by appointment, of two museums featuring wildlife, farm machinery collections, electricity-generated equipment. 3901 Bloomfield Hwy. (505) 325-4275. www.bolackmuseum.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Bolack Electrical/Mechanical Museum. Featur-

ing former New Mexico Governor Tommy Bolack’s collection of items depicting the early development of electical power, telephone, radio, communications systems, oil-field equipment and the farming industry. 3901 Bloomfield Highway. Tours by appointment. (505) 325-4275. www.bolackmuseum.com

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Animas River downtown. Riverside Nature Center & Wetlands, Harvest Grove Farm & Orchards off Browning Pkwy. (800) 448-1240. ■ Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. Petrified logs and other fossils scattered among colorful landforms and geological features. 37 miles south on Hwy. 321, 2 miles down gravel road #7297. (505) 599-8900. www.nm.blm.gov ■ Morgan Lake. Windsurfing, picnicking, fishing for bass, crappie, catfish. Open year-round. No swimming. Special permit required. (Navajo Nation) 15 miles west on U.S. 64. (928) 871-6451. ^ Riverside Nature Center. Trails on river, hands-on exhibits, xeriscape demo garden, wildlife wetlands, guided hikes by appt. Public walks, activities every Sat. (505) 599-1422. www.farmingtonmuseum.org

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Civic Center Foundation for the Performing

Arts. Call for schedule. 200 W. Arrington. (877) 599-3331, (505) 599-1145. Ticket info: 599-1148. www.farmingtonnm.org ■ Sandstone Productions/Lions Wilderness Park Amphitheater. Season: June-Aug. Call for schedule. 5800 College Blvd. (505) 327-9336, (877) 599-3331. www.fmtn.org/sandstone/ ■ San Juan Symphony. Call for schedule. 302 E. Main St. (505) 564-3600. www.sanjuansymphony.org ■ Silhouette Performing Arts Series. Call for schedule, locations. (505) 566-3430. www.sanjuancollege.edu ■ Theater Ensemble Arts (TEA): Farmington Community Theater. Call for schedule. 4601 College Blvd., P.O. Box 5425, 87499. (505) 327-0076. www.tearts.org

■ Totah Theater. Downtown theater newly

renovated. Call for schedule. 315 W. Main St. (505) 327-4145. www.thetotah.com

Sporting Fun ^ Mountain Biking/Walking Trails. Various locations by Foothills Dr., Kinsey’s Ridge, San Juan College, N.M. 170, Piñon Mesa, Road Apple Trail. Maps available. (800) 448-1240. www.farmingtonnm.org ■ Outdoor Program at San Juan College. Yearround adventure trips, indoor climbing wall, sports equipment rentals. 4601 College Blvd. (505) 566-3487; rentals (505) 566-3221. www.sanjuancollege.edu ■ San Juan River/Quality Waters Fishing. Worldclass trout fishing on San Juan River at the base of Navajo Dam. Catch and Release Waters. (800) 448-1240.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ April 4. Apple Blossom Contest Pow Wow.

McGee Park. (505) 566-3572, (800) 448-1240. ◆ April 18. After Tax Spring Fling. Wines of the San Juan in Blanco off Hwy. 511. (505) 632-0879. www.winesofthesanjuan.com ◆ Early May. Catch a Special Thrill (CAST) boating/fishing trip for kids. Navajo Lake State Park. (505) 632-2278. ◆ May 22-24. Riverfest. Animas Park. (800) 448-1240. ◆ Mid-June-early Aug. Outdoor Summer Theatre. Lions Wilderness Park. (800) 448-1240. ◆ July 2-5. Freedom Days. (800) 448-1240. ◆ June 6. Ducks for Bucks Fundraiser. Wines of the San Juan in Blanco off Hwy. 511. (505) 632-0879. www.winesofthesanjuan.com ◆ July 19-25. National High School Finals Rodeo. McGee Park. (505) 325-5415 or (800) 448-1240. ◆ Aug. 7-14. Connie Mack World Series. Rickett’s Park. (800) 448-1240. ◆ Aug. 10-15. San Juan County Fair. McGee Park. (505) 325-5415 or (800) 448-1240. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Totah Festival. Civic Center. (800) 448-1240. ◆ Sept. 26-27. Harvest Festival. Wines of the San Juan in Blanco off Hwy. 511. (505) 632-0879. www.winesofthesanjuan.com ◆ Oct. 2 -5. Shiprock Fair. Fairgrounds. (800) 448-1240. ◆ Oct. 3. Road Apple Rally and Road Apple Rally Junior. Near San Juan College. (800) 448-1240. ◆ Oct. 9-10. Four Corners Storytelling Festival. Berg Park and Totah Park. (505) 599-1273. ◆ Oct. 17-18. Renaissance Faire. Rocky Reach Landing off Browning Pkwy. (505) 599-1174. ◆ Dec. 5. San Juan College Luminarias. (505) 566-3403 or (800) 448-1240.

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Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. NW NE McGee Park. (505) 632-2013 C or (800) 448-1240. ◆ Dec. 12. RIVERGLO. Berg SW SE Park. (800) 448-1240. ◆ Dec. 23. Navajo Nativity. Four Corners Home for Children. (505) 325-0255 or (800) 448-1240.

FOLSOM NE Museums and Historic Sites ■ Folsom Hotel. A rock building, constructed in the

early 1890s to serve as the first mercantile store in Folsom. Grand Avenue and Wall Street. ■ Folsom Museum. Preserves the pioneering spirit of the region, including the discovery of Folsom Man. The museum is housed in the Doherty Mercantile Building, completed around 1896. Main Street. Summer Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. (575) 278-2122. www.folsommuseum.netfirms.com/ ■ Folsom Site. Archaeological discoveries at this site in 1925 proved the early arrival of humans in the Americas. Folsom Man, based on the spearheads and mastadon skeletons he left behind, dates back about 12,000 years. Dead Horse Gulch, 8 miles west of Folsom.

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Museums & Historic Sites ^ Billy the Kid Museum. Historic relics, Kid memorabilia. 1435 E. Sumner Ave. Hours vary. Call ahead. (575) 355-2380. www.billythekidmuseumfortsumner.com ■ Fort Sumner State Monument. Site of Navajo and Apache confinement in 1860s. 3 miles east of Ft. Sumner via U.S. 60, 3 miles south on Billy the Kid Rd. (575) 355-2573. www.nmstatemonuments.org ^ Old Fort Sumner Museum. Historical items from 1800s, Billy the Kid memorabilia. Adjacent to Billy the Kid’s grave. 6 miles southeast of Ft. Sumner via U.S. 60 and Billy the Kid Rd., off U.S. 60/84. (575) 355-2942.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Bosque Redondo Lake. Fishing, camping. 5 miles

NE via U.S. 60/84 and Real Wind Dr. (575) 355-7705. ■ Sumner Lake State Park. Fishing, water sports, campsites. 16 miles northwest of Ft. Sumner via U.S. 84 and N.M. 203. (575) 355-2541. www.nmparks.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ May 9-17. Billy the Kid’s Last Ride (Trail Ride).

From Ft. Sumner to Lincoln. Ride travels more than 125 miles with seven ranch camps. (575) 441-1229.

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◆ June 10-13. Old Fort Days. Arts and crafts, food

vendors. (575) 355-7705. www.ftsumnerchamber.com ◆ June 13. Kids Fishing Clinic. Sumner Lake State Park. (575) 355-2541. www.nmparks.com ◆ June 13. Billy the Kid Tombstone Race. (575) 355-7705. www.ftsumnerchamber.com ◆ June 19-21. Bosque Redondo Day. Part of Long Run VI. Commemorative motorcycle ride to Bosque Redondo Memorial to remember and honor those who were on The Long Walk of the Navajos. (575) 355-2573. This event will be part of the Museum of New Mexico founding 100 years ago. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ July 4. Fireworks Display. Sumner Lake State Park (575) 355-2541. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 18. Youth Daze at Sumner Lake State Park. (575) 355-2541. www.nmparks.com ◆ Aug. TBA. De Baca County Fair. (575) 355-2381. ◆ Dec. 12. Winterfest Arts & Crafts Show. Visit from Santa. (575) 355-7705. www.ftsumnerchamber.com

FORT WINGATE NW Outdoor Getaways ■ McGaffey Lake. Fishing, picnicking in Zuni Moun-

tains. 11 miles southeast on N.M. 400. (505) 287-8833.

GALISTEO NC Sporting Fun ■ Galarosa Stables. Horseback rides. In between

Albuquerque & Santa Fe. By appt. (505) 466-4654 or (505) 670-2467. www.galarosastables.com ■ Linda Vista Stables. Trail rides, lessons in historic Galisteo area. By appt. (505) 466-8930. E-mail: lindavopino@yahoo.com

Calendar of Events ◆ Oct. 17-18. Galisteo Studio Tour. Arts, crafts,

native cooking. http://www.galisteostudiotour.org

GALLUP NW

www.gallupnm.org www.ci.gallup.nm.us www.thegallupchamber.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Navajo Code Talkers Room. Photos, memorabilia

commemorate Code Talkers’ WWII contributions. 103 W. Historic Rt. 66 in Gallup/ McKinley Chamber of Commerce Building. (505) 722-2228. ■ Red Rock Museum. Southwest Indian cultures in Gallup area. Kachinas, pottery, rugs, silver/turquoise jewelry. 4.5 miles east of Gallup in Red Rock State Park. (505) 863-1337.

■ Rex Museum. Operated by Gallup Historical Society.

Railroad/mining history in Gallup area. 300 W. Historic Rt. 66. (505) 863-1363. ■ Veteran’s Memorial. View the Veteran’s Memorial in the Courthouse Square located on W. Hill Ave. (505) 863-1216. ■ Murals Of Gallup. See the beautiful and inspiring murals on buildings throughout the downtown area. (505) 863-1216.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Canyon de Chelly National Monument. 98 miles

from Gallup. Box 588, Chinle, Ariz. 86503. (928) 674-5500. www.nps.gov/cach ■ Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert. 73 miles from Gallup in northeastern Ariz. (928) 524-6228. www.nps.gov/pefo ■ Red Rock State Park. Heritage Canyon display, visitor center, campsites. 4.5 miles east of Gallup via I-40 and N.M. 566. (505) 863-1337. www.ci.gallup.nm.us/rrp/00182_redrock.html ■ Pueblo of Zuni. 38 miles south of Gallup. (505) 782-7000. (See Native New Mexico listings.) www. ashiwi.org ■ Chaco Culture National Historical Park. 96 miles from Gallup. (See Crownpoint listings.) (505) 7867014. www.nps.gov/chu ■ El Morro National Monument. 56 miles south of Gallup. (See Ramah listings.) (505) 783-4226. www.nps.gov/elmo ■ Bandera Crater/Ice Caves. 86.95 miles east of Gallup. (See Grants listings.) 1-888-ICECAVE. www.icecaves.com ■ Ramah. 43 miles south of Gallup. (See Ramah listings.) ■ McGaffey Lake/Look Out Tower. 23 miles east of Gallup on I-40. Scenic views, campsites, lookout tower.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Gallup Community Concerts Assoc. (505) 863-3075. ■ Gallup Cultural Center. Gallery of the Masters,

Kiva Cinema, Storyteller Museum, Angela’s Café con Leche, Storyteller Bookstore, Gift Shop. Southwest Indian Foundation project. 201 E. Historic Rt. 66 in Santa Fe Depot. (505) 863-4131, (505) 722-3730. www.southwestindian.com ■ Gallup Performing Arts Center. 1500 S. Second St., Ste. 4. (505) 722-2258. www.gpac.info ■ WPA/New Deal Art Exhibits. Octavia Fellin Public Library. At Hill Ave./2nd St. (505) 863-1291.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Monthly. Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction.

Viewing 4-6:30 p.m., auction 7 p.m. at elementary school. Crownpoint Rug Weavers, P.O. Box 1630, 87313. Call for days. (505) 786-7386. www.crownpointrugauction.com ◆ Jan.- July Downtown Arts Crawl. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040.

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◆ Jan. 19. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights

Celebration. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ Feb. TBA. Bishop’s Mardi Gras Fundraiser. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ Feb. TBA. GPAC Literary Festival. (505) 722-2258. ◆ Feb-May Concert Series. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ Feb. Black History Month Concert. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ March 13-14. Celtic Festival of the Arts & Spirituality. (505) 722-9257, betsywindisch@yahoo.com. ◆ April 11. Easter Festival. (505) 863-6851. ◆ April 11. Dawn til Dusk Mountain Bike Race. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ May. Run For the Wall. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ May. Nightly Indian Dances begin Memorial Day and continue until Labor Day in Sept. (505) 879-6174. ◆ May 5. Cinco de Mayo Celebration. (505) 863-6851. ◆ May 29-31. USTRC Red Rock Team Roping Classic. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ May 25. Memorial Day Parade and Celebration. (505) 722-2228. ◆ June TBA. Leo Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Barrel Race. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ June 13. Gallup Triathlon. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ June 13. Lions Club Parade. Downtown Gallup. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ June 17-20. Lions Club Rodeo. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ June 19-20. Relay For Life. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ June 29-July 4. WJHSR Championship Rodeo. (505) 722-6913. ◆ July 4. Party in the Park. (505) 863-4444. ◆ July 10-1. Wild Thing Championship Bull Ride. (505) 722-3839. ◆ July. TBA. Red Rock Arena Motto-Cross. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ July. TBA. Eastern Navajo 4-H Junior Livestock Show. (505) 786-4922. ◆ Aug. 12-16. Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. (505) 863-3896. http://gallup-ceremonial.org ◆ Aug. 7. Colgate Country Showdown. (505) 863-9391. ◆ Sept. 4-7. Labor Day Weekend Old Timers Baseball Classic. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ Sept. 26-27. Squash Blossom Classic. Mountain bike race, 5-k run, half marathon. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. www.squashblossomclassic.com ◆ Sept. TBA. Navajo Nation Fair. In nearby Window Rock, Ariz. (928) 810-8501. www.navajonationfair.com ◆ Nov 11. Veteran’s Day Parade & Celebration. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. ◆ Dec. 4-6. Red Rock Balloon Rally. (800) 380-4989, (500) 726-2040. www.newmexico.org

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■ Gila National Forest Glenwood Ranger District.

NC NW

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GLENWOOD SW

www.glenwoodnewmexico.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Alma. Ghost town. 7 miles north of Glenwood via

U.S. 180. ■ Clairmont. Ghost town. 19 miles northeast of Glenwood off U.S. 180 via F.R. 119. By appt. only. (575) 533-6922. ■ Mogollón. Mining/ghost town. 13 miles northeast of Glenwood via U.S. 180 and N.M. 159. ■ Silver Creek Inn. Historic building, now B&B, art gallery in Mogollón. (866) 276-4882. www.silvercreekinn.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ The Catwalk. Steep trail over suspended bridges

through Whitewater Canyon, handicapped accessible. 5 miles east of Glenwood via N.M. 174. (575) 539-2481.

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Just south of Glenwood off U.S. 180. P.O. Box 8, 88039. (575) 539-2481. ■ Glenwood State Trout Hatchery. Fishing pond, picnicking. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep nearby. On Catwalk Rd. P.O. Box 67, 88039. (575) 539-2461. ■ Glenwood to Reserve. Scenic drive on U.S. 180 to N.M. 159 to F.R. 28 to 141. 4,700 ft. to 9,000 ft. Beautiful in fall. Open May-Oct. ■ Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain. Scenic drive on U.S. 180 to F.R. 232 to F.R. 209 & back to U.S. 180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4X4 recommended. ■ Snow Lake. 72-acre lake in Gila Natl. Forest. Fishing, handicap access ramp, camping nearby. 47 miles northeast of Glenwood off N.M. 159. Possible detour through reserve. ■ Sundial Springs. Hot springs, pools by the hour, RV park, camping facilities. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in area. Reservations, (575) 539-2712. www.sundialsprings.com

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Local Theater and Music. Performances sponsored

by Glenwood Woman’s Club. (575) 539-2646.

Sporting Fun ■ Glenwood-Catron County Park & Arena. ■ Mogollón Mountain Gun Club. Gun Range.

GRANTS NW www.grants.org

Attractions ■ Northwest N.M. Visitor Center. Information,

exhibits, maps, books, videos, programs. South of I-40, Exit 85, 1900 E. Santa Fe. Ave. (505) 876-2783.

Museums & Historic Sites ^ N.M. Mining Museum. Indian artifacts, geology exhibits, simulated uranium mine. 100 N. Iron Ave. (800) 748-2142, (505) 287-4802. www.grants.org E-mail: discover@grants.org

Natural Wonders ^ Bandera Crater/Ice Caves. 800-ft. volcanic cone, hiking trail along rim. System of volcanic trenches, caves, collapses. 25 miles southwest of Grants off N.M. 53. (888) 423-2283. www.icecaves.com Email: info@icecaves.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Bluewater Lake State Park. Trout fishing, camp-

ing, boating, wildlife viewing. The reservoir is located in a valley carved in shale and limestone. Located 28 miles west of Grants via I-40 and NM 412. (505) 847-2820. www.nmparks.com

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■ Cíbola National Forest. Mt. Taylor Ranger Dis-

trict, 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants. (505) 287-8833. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola ■ El Malpais National Monument. Preserves 114,000 acres of volcanic terrain, different-aged lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges, lava tube systems, other volcanic features. Wilderness camping, hiking, spelunking, mountain biking (bring own equipment). South of Grants via I-40 and either N.M. 117 or N.M. 53. NPS center 23 miles south of Grants via N.M. 53, (505) 783-4774. NWNM Visitor Center in Grants provides NPS information, (505) 876-2783. Call for weather conditions. www.nps.gov/elmo ■ Mount Taylor. 11,300 feet. Sacred to Navajos. Wildlife, hiking, camping, hunting, sightseeing. Lobo Canyon Campground (day use), Coal Mine Campground (overnight). 12 miles northwest of Grants on N.M. 547. (505) 287-8833. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola ■ Zuni Mountain Railroad Interpretive Tour. Self-guided. Lobo Canyon Rd., (505) 287-8833. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Cíbola Arts Council. Sponsors art shows, perfor-

mances. Proprietors of Double 6 Art Gallery. 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. (505) 287-7311.

Sporting Fun ■ Grants Rodeo Grounds. P.O. Box 1088, 87020.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Feb. 14. Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon. Race

starts in downtown Grants with bike, run, ski, snowshoe segments to the top of Mt. Taylor, then back down 22 miles to the start/finish line. (800) 748-2142. ◆ April 17-18. NMSU Grants “Change the World” Creative Media Festival. (505) 287-6656. ◆ May 1-3. La Fiesta de Colores. Hispanic art show and entertainment. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ June 6. NM Game and Fish Children’s Free Fishing clinic. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ July 4-5. Grants Rodeo Wild West Days. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. www.grantsrodeo.com ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Parade. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ July 17-19. Fire and Ice Bike Rally. (505) 285-3573. ◆ Sept. TBA. NM Mining Museum Gala. (505) 287-4802. ◆ Oct. 2-4. Ancient Way Fall Festival. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ Oct. 10. Chamber of Commerce Cultural Fair & Ancient Way Cycling Tour. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ Dec. TBA. Electric Light Parade. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ Dec. TBA. Winter Arts and Crafts Fair. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. ◆ Dec. TBA. Tour of Homes. (800) 748-2142. (505) 287-4802. www.newmexico.org

Mountain biking on Mount Taylor. Photo by Steve Larese.

HILLSBORO SW

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

www.hillsboronm.org www.hillsboronm.com

◆ Dec. 5. Christmas in the Foothills. A celebration with

Attractions

HOBBS SE

■ Barber Shop Café. Restaurant and gift shop. Motel in

open houses in art galleries and historic homes. Hillsboro. (575) 894-3536.

Barber Shop Plaza, 200 Main St., Hillsboro. (575) 895-5283.

www.hobbschamber.org

Museums & Historic Sites

■ Hillsboro. Historic 1870s mining town. 16 miles

west of I-25 onto N.M. 152. Eateries, shops, accommodations, art galleries, B&B Museum, post office, churches, courthouse ruins, jail. (575) 895-5686. ■ Lake Valley. Ghost town. Staff available to answer questions Thurs.-Mon. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 17 miles south of Hillsboro on N.M. 27. (575) 895-5603.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Lake Valley Backcountry Byway. Begin at Caballo, 16

miles south of TorC on I-25, go 17 miles west on N.M. 152 to Hillsboro, 13 miles south on N.M. 27 to Lake Valley ghost town, continue on N.M. 27 to Nutt. Informational kiosks on N.M. 27 in Lake Valley area and N.M. 152, 8 miles east of Hillsboro. Open daily. Signs along route. (575) 525-4300. www.newmexico.org/scenic-byways/lake_valley.php

■ Commemorative Air Force Museum. Reservations,

tours: (575) 392-6046. ■ Hobbs Pool Discovery Oil Well Location. W. Stanolind Rd., across from Grimes on south side. ■ Thelma A. Webber Southwest Heritage Room. Display of Prehistoric Indians, early homestead, ranch/ oilfield artifacts, more than 40,000 books. College of the Southwest on N.M. 18 in Scarborourgh Memorial Library. (575) 392-6561 ext. 1066. www.csw.edu ■ Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame. Museum highlights cultural heritage of the Llano Estacado. It showcases the renowned Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame. The county has more rodeo champion cowboys than any other region in the world. On the campus of New Mexico Junior College, 5317 Lovington Highway. (575) 392-6730. www.nmjc.edu/westernheritagemuseum/ 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 133

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theater departments. (575) 392-4510. ■ Southwest Symphony. Call for schedule. (575) 738-1041. www.swsymphony.org E-mail: swshobbs@hotmail.com

◆ Nov. TBA. Fall Arts & Crafts Show. Lovington.

(575) 397-3202. ◆ Dec. TBA. Hobbs Winter Wonderland. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Dec. TBA. Electric Light Parade. Lovington & Eunice. (575) 397-3202.

Sporting Fun Outdoor Getaways ■ Green Meadows Lake. Fishing, just northwest of

Hobbs via N.M. 18. ■ Harry McAdams Park. RV hookups, campsites, fishing. 4 miles north of Hobbs via N.M. 18. (575) 392-5845. ■ Maddox Lake. Fishing. 10 miles west of Hobbs via U.S. 62.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Hobbs Community Playhouse. 1700 N. Grimes.

(505) 393-0676. ■ Lea County Commission for the Arts. 122 W. Broadway. (575) 397-2787. www.lcca.us ■ Lea County Events Center. 5101 Lovington Hwy. (575) 391-2900. www.leacounty.net

Consider these travelerS’ tips to enhance your New Mexico visit Call ahead The community information and calendars in this guide are compiled nearly a year in advance. Before making your plans, be sure to call ahead using the contact information listed to verify dates, times and locations. New area code Also, keep in mind that most of southern, eastern and some northern New Mexico communities now have a new area code: (575). Get updates Some communities that are not listed in this guide did not respond to our requests for information. Further details about those communities, as well as up-to-date events, can be obtained by contacting the respective chambers of commerce, visitor centers or tribes. Special events & promotions For the latest events log on to the calendar section of the Tourism Department’s Web site at www.newmexico.org. Also, check the site for special travel promotions, discounts and media alerts. Let’s chat! You can also log on for a live chat with representatives in the New Mexico Visitor Information Center. www.newmexico.org

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■ Hobbs Industrial Airpark. Shooting/archery ranges,

Natl. Soaring Society, jogging/walking trail, Ocotillo Golf Course, Harry McAdams Park. 4 miles north of Hobbs via N.M. 18. ■ Hobbs Motorsports Park. North A St. (575) 392-3724. www.hobbsmotorsportspark.com ■ Soaring Society of America. Sailplane and glider flying, hang gliding. Jack Gomez Blvd. (575) 392-1177. www.ssa.org ■ Zia Park Racetrack & Casino. Slots, horseracing. 3901 W. Millen Dr. (888) 942-7275, (575) 492-7000. www.blackgoldcasino.net

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Year-Round. Hobbs Community Playhouse/Live

Theatre. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Year-Round. CSW Distinguished Lecture Series. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Year-Round. NMJC. Theatre Productions. (575) 397-3202 ◆ Jan. TBA. Zia Rodders Car Show. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Feb. Hobbs Kennel Club Dog Show. (575) 397-3202. ◆ March. TBA. Hobbs Home & Garden Show. (575) 397-3202. ◆ March.TBA. Fraternal Order of Eagles Arts & Crafts Fair. (575) 397-3202. ◆ May. 8-9. Cinco De Mayo Celebration. (575) 397-3202. ◆ May. TBA. Cowboy Convention & Reunion. (575) 397-3202. ◆ June. TBA. Juneteenth Celebration. (575) 397-3202. ◆ July TBA. Lea County Commission for the Arts Gala. (575) 397-3202. ◆ July TBA. City of Hobbs Fourth of July Celebration. (575) 397-3202. ◆ July TBA. Silver Spur Gun & Knife Show. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Aug. TBA. Hobbs August Nites. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Aug. 1-8. Lea County Fair & Radio. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Sept. TBA.-Dec. TBA. Live Horse Racing. Zia Park. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Oct. TBA. Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. Hobbs. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Oct. TBA. Taste of Lea County. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Nov. TBA. PRCA National Finals Steer Roping. (575) 397-3202. ◆ Nov. TBA. Silver Spur & Knife Show. (575) 397-3202.

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www.jalnm.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Making Their Mark. Metal sculpture, 50 feet long,

13 feet tall, depicts cattle branding on old Jal Ranch. Across from lake park. (575) 395-2620. ■ The Trail Ahead. Metal sculpture, 21 feet tall, 400 feet across landscape, depicts cattle drive. 2½ miles north. (575) 395-2620. ■ Woolworth Community Library. Woolworth Room dedicated to Jal pioneer family and memorabilia display of Jal native Kathy Whitworth, hall-of-fame golfer who won 88 pro tournaments. (575) 395-3268. www.woolworth.org

Sporting Fun ^ Jal Lake Park/Recreation Area. Fishing, camping, free RV parking, basketball, tennis, volleyball. (575) 395-2620.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ March TBA. Chamber Awards Banquet.

(575) 395-2620. ◆ May TBA. Annual Cowboy Days. (575) 395-2620. ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Celebration. Fireworks display, parade, food, games, music. Jal Lake Park. (575) 395-2620. ◆ Aug. TBA. National Night Out. Food, activities. Downtown Main St. (575) 395-2620. ◆ Sept. TBA. Jalarama. Chili Cook Off, bike and car show. Jal Lake. (575) 395-2620. ◆ Dec. TBA. Annual tree lighting. Caroling, cookies and cocoa with the arrival of Santa. (575) 395-2620. ◆ Dec. 12. Holiday Bazaar. Booths, vendors, food. Community Center. (575) 395-2620.

JEMEZ SPRINGS CE www.jemezsprings.org

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Jemez State Monument. 14th-century pueblo,

17th-century mission ruins. ¼ mile north of Jemez Springs on N.M. 4. (800) 426-7850, (575) 829-3530. www.nmmonuments.org

Natural Wonders ■ Soda Dam. 300-ft.-long natural dam formed from min-

eral deposits. 2 miles north of Jemez Springs via N.M. 4.

www.newmexico.org

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events Outdoor Getaways ■ Battleship Rock/McCauley Hot Springs. Off

N.M. 4, about 5 miles north of Jemez Springs. (575) 829-3535. ■ Fenton Lake State Park. Fishing, picnicking, campsites. 19 miles northwest of Jemez Springs off N.M. 4 and N.M. 126. (575) 829-3630. ■ Giggling Springs. Hot springs pool next to Jémez River, park-like setting, shower, poolside drink service, gift shop. Open 11 a.m.-dark, closed Mon., Tues. P.O. Box 60, 87025. (575) 829-9175. www.gigglingsprings.com ■ Jemez Springs Bath House. 062 Jémez Springs Plaza. (575) 829-3303. www.jemezspringsbathhouse.com ■ Las Conchas Trail. Forested hiking along east fork of Jemez River. (575) 829-3535. ■ Seven Springs State Trout Hatchery. 22 miles northwest of Jemez Springs on N.M. 126. (575) 829-3740. ■ Spence Hot Springs. Off N.M. 4, about 7 miles north of Jemez Springs. (575) 829-3535.

^ Valles Caldera National Preserve. 89,000 acres in the top of a dormant volcano. Large elk herd and sweeping views. Guided and unguided hiking, cross-country skiing, van tours, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, photo excursions, stargazing, horseback riding, wagon and sleigh rides, workshops, facilities rentals and group tours. 5 miles south of Los Alamos on N.M. 501 to N.M. 4, then 16 miles west. Office: 18161 Highway 4, Jemez Springs. (866) 382-5537. E-mail: recreation@vallescaldera.gov. www.vallescaldera.gov

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◆ Dec. 13. Christmas at Giusewa. Luminaria tour

with carolers from Camp Hummingbird. Jemez State Monument. (575) 829-3530.

KELLY SW Attractions ■ Kelly. Ghost town. Cemetery, foundation ruins,

rockhounding, picnicking, hiking, sightseeing. 3 miles southeast of Magdalena on F.R. 505. (575) 854-2401.

◆ June 6. Moonlight Mountain Bike Fun Ride.

(866) 382-5537. www.vallescaldera.gov ◆ June 13-14. Caldera Challenge Weekend. June 13: Run the Caldera Marathon & Half Marathon. June 14: Caldera Mountain Bike Challenge. (866) 382-5537. www.vallescaldera.gov ◆ Sept. 26. Moonlight Mountain Bike Fun Ride. (866) 382-5537. www.vallescaldera.gov ◆ April 12. Easter Sunrise Mass. San José de los Jémez Mission Church. Jemez State Monument. (575)829-3530. ◆ April 19. Earth Day. Annual hike to Church Canyon. Reservations required. (575) 829-3530. ◆ May 23-25. Historic Preservation Weekend. Jemez State Monument. (575) 829-3530. ◆ Aug. 9. Pueblo Independence Day. Native arts and crafts fair. Challenge Run. Jemez State Monument. (575) 829-3530.

KINGSTON SW

www.kingstonnewmexico.com

Museums and Historic Sites ■ Kingston. Historic mining town. 8 miles west

of Hillsboro via I-25 and N.M. 152. Bed & breakfast accommodations. ■ Historic Percha Bank Museum and Gallery. Historic museum of mining artifacts and antiques, gallery and gift shop. The Percha Bank building is the only fully intact structure in the town of Kingston, once the largest town in NM. Open Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt. Free. (575) 895-5010. www.perchabank.com

Jemez State Monument. Photo by Theodore Greer. www.newmexico.org

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Tender Saloon Building. (505) 466-1650. www.lamymuseum.org â&#x2013; Lamy Station CafĂŠ. Located in a restored Atlantic Coast line dining car, one of only three of its type in existence. (505) 466-1904. www.lamystationcafe.com

Museums & Historic Sites â&#x2013; Alameda Depot Historic District. Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first

railroad depot community, dates to late 1800s, restored houses. Walking tour. West of Main St. between Picacho/Amador. â&#x2013; Branigan Cultural Center. Local, regional artists. Fine art and culture, contemporary art, history exhibits. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m,-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 501 N. Main St. (575) 541-2155. www.las-cruces.org/museums â&#x2013; El Molino. Grinding wheel from 1853 flour mill. Water/Lohman streets. â&#x2013; Fort Selden State Monument. Ruins of 19thcentury adobe fort. Visitor center, self-guided tours, living-history demonstrations May-Sept., every Sat. and Sun. 19th-century military encampments 2nd Sat. monthly, year-round. Open Wed.-Mon. 16 miles north of Las Cruces via I-25 and Exit 19. (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org â&#x2013; Historical Museum of Lawmen. Law-enforcement memorabilia, dates to turn of 20th century. Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dept., 845 N. Motel Blvd. (575) 525-1911. â&#x2013; Las Cruces Museum of Art. Curated, traveling, juried, invitational contemporary art. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (575) 541-2155. www.las-cruces.org/museums www.newmexico.org

^ Las Cruces Museum of Natural History. Southwest, emphasis on Chihuahuan Desert. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor. (575) 522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/museums ■ Las Cruces Railroad Museum. Interprets New Mexico railroad and local history. Open Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. West of Main St. between Picacho and Amador. 351 N. Mesilla St. (575) 647-4480. www.las-cruces.org/public-services/museums/rrmuseum.shtm ■ Mesquite Street. Historic district, small adobes in green, pink, blue. Part of original 1849 townsite. East of Main St. between Picacho/Lohman. ■ Mural Water Towers. Depict historical/cultural scenes. Throughout city. ^ N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. 47-acre interactive museum with livestock and demonstrations. 3,000 years of N.M. agricultural history. Gift shop and snack bar. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. Noon-5 p.m. 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., University Ave. Exit east of I-25. (575) 522-4100. www.frhm.org ■ NMSU Museum. Southwest archaeology, border-region history exhibits. NMSU campus, Kent Hall, corner of University and Solano. (575) 646-3739. www.nmsu.edu/~museum ■ Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross Shrine. Reproduction of Michelangelo’s Pieta, dedicated in 1875 to establishment of Loretto Academy. Lohman/Main St. ^ Space Murals Museum. Artifacts, gift shop, water tanks with murals of spacecraft, astronauts, spaceprogram symbols. 10 miles east via U.S. 70. 12450 E. U.S. 70. (575) 382-0977. ■ Three Crosses. Commemorates long told but historically unverified legend of how 1830 group of travelers killed by Indians and from which Las Cruces possibly derives its name. N. Main/ Solano. ^ White Sands Missile Range Museum. Highlights origin of U.S. missile/space activity, Atomic Age. Inform guard you are going to visit museum or Missile Park. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.3 p.m.; closed holidays. 25 miles east of Las Cruces on U.S. 70. On White Sands Missile Range. (575) 678-8824. www.wsmr-history.org ■ The Zuhl Collection. Extensive collection of fossil remains of extinct animals, plants, dinosaur bones, ancient amphibian tracks. Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. NMSU Campus, 775 College Dr. (575) 646-3616.

ramadas. North via I-25, U.S. 70, Jornada Rd. P.O. Box 891, 88004-0891. (575) 524-3334. www.cdnp.org E-mail: cdnp@zianet.com ■ Dripping Springs Visitor Center. Day use only. Hiking, picnicking at mountain-camp ruins. (Only guide dogs allowed.) 10 miles east of Las Cruces via Dripping Springs Rd. (575) 522-1219. ■ La Cueva Cave. At base of Organ Mountains, former home of hermit/holy man Juan María Agostini, found murdered there. (Only guide dogs allowed.) 10 miles east of Las Cruces via Dripping Springs Rd. (575) 522-1219. ■ Leasburg Dam State Park. Campsites, showers, playground, swimming, fishing, bird-watching, canoeing/kayaking in Río Grande. 15 miles northwest of Las Cruces off N.M. 185, or Radium Springs Exit 19 off I-25. (575) 524-4068. www.nmparks.com

Performing Arts/Galleries ^ A Children’s Theater of the Mesilla Valley. Yearround productions for and by children. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. (575) 571-1413. www.zianet.com/act/ ■ American Southwest Theatre Co. Local productions of well-known productions, original presentations. Hershel Zohn Theater, NMSU Campus. (575) 646-4515, (800) 525-2782. http://theatre.nmsu.edu/astc/

■ Black Box Theatre/No Strings Theatre Co. Call

for schedule. 430 N. Downtown Mall. (575) 523-1223. www.no-strings.org ■ Doña Ana Lyric Opera. Call for schedule. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. (575) 646-2421. ■ Las Cruces Chamber Ballet. Well-known productions, original presentations year-round. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. (575) 523-1654. ■ Las Cruces Civic Concert Assoc. Call for schedule. Shows at Oñate High School Auditorium, N. Main St. P.O. Box 16112, 88004. North Main Street at 5700 Mesa Grande Dr., Las Cruces, NM, 88011. (575)-521-4051. ■ Las Cruces Community Theatre. Call for schedule. 313 N. Downtown Mall, in the Old State Theater Building. (575) 523-1200. www.lcctnm.org ■ Las Cruces Symphony at NMSU. Season: Oct.-May. Call for schedule. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. P.O. Box 1622, 88004. (575) 646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Aguirre Springs National Recreation Site.

Campsites, hiking, picnicking, drinking water not available, pets on leashes allowed. 22 miles east of Las Cruces via U.S. 70. (575) 644-9143. ■ Burn Lake. Fishing and nonmotorized boating depending on water level. Boathouse, picnicking, playground, restrooms, shelters. 1655 W. Amador. (575) 541-2550. ■ Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Self-guided tour of desert flora, geological formations, archaeology, 1.5-mile hiking trail, picnic tables with shade www.newmexico.org

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Band. Call for schedule. NW NE Corner Espina/Horseshoe C in NMSU Music Recital Hall. (575) 646-1582. SW SE ■ NMSU Art Gallery. Contemporary American art, retablo collection. In Williams Hall on University Ave. at corner of Solano Ave. (575) 646-2545. www.nmsu.edu/~artgal ■ NMSU Choral Dept. Call for schedule. NMSU Music Recital Hall. (575) 646-2067. www.nmsu.edu/~music ■ NMSU Theater. Call for schedule. Box 30001, MSC 3072, 88003. (800) 525-2782, (575) 646-4517. ■ Pan American Center. 13,000 seat multipurpose arena. In addition to Aggie sports events, the venue presents top name entertainers, such as Reba McEntire and Elton John. http://panam.nmsu.edu

Sporting Fun ^ NMSU Athletics. The official site for Aggie Athletics is www.nmstatesports.com ■ Southern N.M. Speedway. Doña Ana County Fairgrounds west of Las Cruces on I-10. (505) 524-7913. www.snmspeedway.com

◆ Jan. 23-Feb. 8. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.

No Strings Theatre Company. Black Box Theatre. (575) 523-1223, www.no-strings.org ◆ Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Doña Rosita’s Jalapeño Kitchen. Hershel Zohn Theatre. (575) 646-5766. ◆ Feb. 1-28. Annual For the Love of Art Month. Exhibitions and events throughout the city. (575) 541-4353, 522-2933. ◆ Feb. 2. World Wetlands Day. Mesilla Valley State Park. (575) 523-4398. www.nmparks.com ◆ Feb. 7-8. Ludmil Angelov, piano. Las Cruces Symphony. NMSU. (575) 646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com/ ◆ Feb. 14. Sweetheart Day. Farmers & Crafts Market. Downtown Mall (575) 541-2288. ◆ Feb. 14. Love Letters by A. R. Gurney. No Strings Theatre Company. Black Box Theatre. (575) 523-1223. www.no-strings.org ◆ Feb. 20-March 8. High Desert New Play. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre. (575) 646-5766. ◆ Feb.26. Woods Tea Company. Celtic, bluegrass and folk songs. Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. (575) 521-4051. ◆ Feb. 27-28. Jack Ward Invitational Choral Festival. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. (575) 646-1420. 646-2067. http://choirs.nmsu.edu/season.html

◆ March 6-29. Quilters. No Strings Theatre Company.

Black Box Theatre. (575) 523-1223. www.no-strings.org ◆ March 14. St. Paddy’s Day Party. Farmers & Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ March 14-15. Cowboy Days Festival. Music, demonstrations, food and gunfights. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. (575) 522-4100. www.frhm.org ◆ April TBA. American Indian Week. NMSU Campus. (575) 646-4207. www.nmsu.edu ◆ April 4. Trinity Site Tour. Location of the first atomic bomb explosion. (575) 678-1134. www.wsmr.army.mil/pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm ◆ April 4-5. Jennifer Frautschi, violin. Las Cruces Symphony. NMSU. (575) 646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com/ ◆ April 11. Spring Fling. Farmers & Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ April 16-19. Border Book Festival. Book fair, including book vendors, storytelling & children’s parade. Mesilla Plaza & Community Center. (575) 524-1499. 523-3988. www.borderbookfestival.org ◆ April 17-May 3. High Desert New Play. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre. (575) 646-5766. http://theatre.nmsu.edu/

Calendar of Events ◆ Throughout the year. Living History Program.

Second Saturday of every month. Ft. Selden State Monument. (800) 429-9488, (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ Throughout the year. BMX Racing. Every Thursday. Roadrunnner BMX Park. (575) 541-2164. ◆ Throughout the year. Farmers & Crafts Market. Every Wednesday & Saturday. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2164. ◆ Throughout the year. Mesilla Mercado. Every Thursday and Sunday. Growers and vendors sell locally grown produce and homemade crafts. (575) 524-3262. ext. 116. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Throughout the year. White Sands National Monument Sunset Stroll Nature Walk. Every day, closed on Christmas Day. White Sands National Monument. (575) 679-2599. www.nps.gov/whsa ◆ Throughout the year. Sky Safari. Various locations. (575) 541-2164. ◆ Jan.-March. NMSU Aggies Men’s and Women’s Basketball. NMSU Pan American Center. (575) 646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com ◆ Jan. 10-11. Nostalgia Winter Antique Show. St. Genevieve’s Hall. (575) 526-8624, 524-4203. ◆ Jan. 10-11. POPS 2009. Simply Sinatra. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. (575) 646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com ◆ Jan. 11. Pavlo. Mediterranean music by singer/ guitarist. Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. (575)-521-4051. ◆ Jan. 17-18. Cold Chile Days at the Farmers & Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. Rio Grande Theater in Las Cruces. Photo by Ken Stinnett.

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◆ April 17-May 3. Enchanted April. No Strings

Theatre Company. Black Box Theatre. (575) 882-7632. www.no-strings.org ◆ April 18. Dale Gonyea. Piano and humor. Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. (575) 521-4051. ◆ April 24-26. Spring Showcase of Homes. (575) 526-6126. www.lchba.com ◆ April 25. British Car Show. Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 526-7807. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ April 25-26. Carmina Burana. NMSU Center Recital Hall. (575) 646-1420, 646-2067. http://choirs.nmsu.edu ◆ April 25-26. Annual La Viña Blues & Jazz Festival. La Viña Winery. (575) 882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com ◆ May TBA. Heritage Preservation Month. Fort Selden State Monument. (800) 429-9488, (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ May 2-3. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ May 9. Mother’s Day. Farmers & Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ May 10. Mother’s Day. Fort Selden State Monument. (800) 429-9488, (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ May 23-25. Southern New Mexico Wine Festival. Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. (575) 522-1232. www.nmwine.com ◆ May 23-25. Picacho Avenue Antique Dealers Memorial Stock Reduction Street Sale. Along Picacho Avenue. (575) 526-8624, 524-4203. ◆ June TBA. Juneteenth Celebration. The oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. At Apodaca Park. (575) 524-0333. ◆ June TBA. Raft the Río Grande Festival. On the Río Grande. (575) 522-5552. ◆ June 13-14. Serra Club Antique Show. St. Genevieve’s Hall. (575) 526-8624, 524-4203. ◆ June 19-21. San Juan Turtle Fest. In Tortugas. (575) 526-8171. ◆ June 20. Kars for Kids. Car and motorcycle show. Young Park. (575) 644-7758, 532-1751. ◆ June 20. Father’s Day. Farmers and Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ June 21. Father’s Day. Free for dads. Experience historic cooking demonstration and Indian Wars military camp life. Fort Selden State Monument. (800) 429-9488, (575) 526-8911. ◆ July-Oct. Music on the Patio Concert Series. La Viña Winery. (575) 882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com ◆ July 3. Fourth of July Electric Parade. Apodaca Park. (575) 528-3170, 541-2000. ◆ July 4. Annual Country Picnic and Open House. La Viña Winery. (575) 882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display. Hadley Complex. (575) 528-3170, 541-2000. ◆ July 25. Christmas in July. Farmers and Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. www.newmexico.org

◆ Aug.-Nov. New Mexico State University Aggie

Football. (575) 646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com ◆ Aug. TBA. Butterfly Flutterby. Chihuahuan Nature Desert Park. (575) 524-3334. www.cdnp.org ◆ Aug. 4. National Night Out. America’s night out against crime. (575) 541-2288. ◆ Aug. 22. Hot Chile Days. Farmers and Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ Sept. TBA. Doña Ana Doll Club Show and Sale. St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall. (575) 526-8624, 524-4203. ◆ Sept.-Oct. Mesilla Valley Corn Maze. 3855 W. Picacho Ave. (575) 526-1919. www.mesillavalleymaze.com ◆ Sept. TBA. St. Genevieve’s Annual Fiesta. St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall. (575) 524-9649. ◆ Sept. 4. ArtsHop. Various galleries. (575) 523-6403. www.daarts.org ◆ Sept. 5-6. Franciscan Festival of Arts. Holy Cross Retreat. (575) 524-3688. www.holycrossretreat.org ◆ Sept. 5-6. Hatch Chile Festival. In Hatch. (575) 267-505, 267-5483, 267-4010. www.hatchchilefest.com ◆ Sept. 5-7. Harvest Wine Festival. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. (575) 522-1232. www.wineharvestfestival.com ◆ Sept. 12-13. Frontier Days. Fort Selden State Monument. (800) 429-9488, (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ Sept.12-13. Harvest of Fun. Farmers and Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ Sept. 12-13. Diez 7 Seis de Septiembre Fiesta. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262 Ext. 116. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Sept. 25-27. The Whole Enchilada Fiesta. Hadley Complex. (575) 526-1938. www.enchiladafiesta.com ◆ Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. (575) 524-8602, 524-8612. www.snmstatefair.com ◆ Sept. 20-Nov. 1. Mariachi Sundays. Every Sunday on the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org ◆ October TBA. Annual La Viña Harvest Festival. La Viña Winery. (575) 882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com ◆ October TBA. Mesilla Jazz Happening. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 522-1232. www.nmwine.com ◆ Oct. 3. Trinity Site Tour. Location of the first atomic bomb explosion. (575) 678-1134. www.wsmr.army.mil/pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm ◆ Oct. 10. Los Leones de Mesilla Car Show. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 644-3747. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Oct. 10-11. New Mexico Pumpkin Fest. Mesilla Valley Maze. (575) 522-1232. www.nmwine.com ◆ Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Costume Capers. Farmers andCrafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288.

◆ Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Día de Los Muertos. On the Plaza

in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Nov. TBA. Veteran’s Day Parade. (575) 527-7726, 541-2000, www.lascrucesvetday.org ◆ Nov. 2. Candlelight Procession to the Cemetery. In Mesilla. (575) 647-2639. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Nov. 7-8. Renaissance ArtsFaire. Young Park. (575) 523-6403. www.daarts.org ◆ Nov. 11. Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Parque de los Veteranos. (575) 524-3262 Ext. 116. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Nov. 13-15. International Mariachi Student Showcase Conference and Spectacular Concert. NMSU Pan American Center. (575) 525-1735, 646-1420. www.lascrucesmariachi.org ◆ Nov. 14. El Tratado de La Mesilla Re-enactment. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262 Ext. 116. ◆ Nov. 14-15. Parque Festival. Young Park. (575) 525-1735.www.lascrucesmariachi.org ◆ Nov. 22. Toys for Kids Motorcycle Parade. Mesilla Valley Mall. (575) 523-1061. ◆ Nov. 28-29. Holiday Antique and Craft Show. St. Genevieve’s Hall. (575) 526-8624, 524-4203. ◆ Nov. 28. Holiday Handicrafts. Farmers and Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ Dec. TBA. Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 382-6245. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Dec.TBA. Annual Luminaria Tour. Fort Selden State Monument. (800) 429-9488, (575) 526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Luminarias at Night “Noche de Luminarias.” NMSU campus. (575) 646-3200. www.nmsu.edu ◆ Dec. 2. Trail of Lights. Downtown Mall to Railroad Museum. (575) 541-2288. ◆ Dec. 4. Lighting of Christmas Trees. Albert Johnson Park. (575) 541-2000. ◆ Dec. 4-6. La Casa’s Annual Holiday Bazaar. Dickerson’s Event Center. (575) 526-2819. ◆ Dec. 10-12. Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta. In Tortugas. (575) 526-8171. ◆ Dec. 10-12. Virgin de Guadalupe Fiesta. St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall. (575) 524-9649. ◆ Dec. 10-12. Luminarias and Music. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262 Ext. 116. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Dec. 11. Lighting of the Christmas Tree. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262 Ext. 116. www.mesilla-nm.org ◆ Dec. 19. Last Minute Market. Farmer’s and Crafts Market. Downtown Mall. (575) 541-2288. ◆ Dec. 24. Christmas Carols and Luminarias. On the Plaza in Mesilla. (575) 524-3262. www.mesilla-nm.org

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LAS TRAMPAS NC Museums and Historical Sites ■ San José de Gracia Church. This is one of the best

preserved and least-altered Spanish Colonial mission churches in New Mexico. It is also one of the most significant 18th-century Spanish churches in the U.S. Las Trampas Plaza.

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Attractions ■ Arts & Cultural District. Galleries, shops and

restaurants in historic buildings. Monthly second Saturdays Artwalks, music and events from Old Town Plaza to the Railroad Depot. (505) 425-2606. www.mainstreetlvnm.org ^ Fort Union Drive-In. Open Fri., Sat., Sun. nights; May-Sept. N.M. 518, just north of town. (505) 425-9934. ■ Madison Vineyards/Winery. 26 miles south on I-25 and 6 miles south on N.M. 3. (575) 421-8028. http://www.madison-winery.com/ ■ Salman Raspberry Ranch. Pick your own berries. Historic La Cueva District, mill and mission church. (575) 387-2900. www.salmanraspberryranch.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Carnegie Library. Built in 1904. 500 National Ave.

(505) 454-1401, Ext. 272. ■ Castañeda Hotel. Originally Harvey House hotel, built in 1898. 524 Railroad Ave. (505) 425-8631.

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morial Collection. Memorabilia, city history, Santa Fe Trail exhibit. Open year-round, Tues.-Sat., free/donations. 727 Grand Ave. (505) 454-1401, Ext. 283. www.lasvegasmuseum.org ^ Fort Union National Monument. Built 1851-91 to guard Santa Fe Trail. 29 miles northeast of Las Vegas via I-25/N.M. 161, Exit 366. (505) 425-8025. www.nps.gov/foun/ ■ Historic El Fidel Hotel. Tours. Corner of Grand/ Douglas avenues. (505) 425-6761. ■ Las Vegas Old Town Plaza Park. Trade center for Hispanics & Americans after 1835, site of Kearny’s proclamation of N.M. as U.S. possession. In Old Town. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. www.lasvegasnm.org ■ Loma Parda. Ghost town. 26 miles north of Las Vegas via I-25 and N.M. 161. ^ Montezuma Castle. Opulent 1884 hotel now part of Armand Hammer United World College of the American West. 5 miles northwest of Las Vegas via N.M. 65. Tour info: (505) 454-4221. http://www.uwc-usa.org/about/montezumacastle.htm ■ Nine Historic Districts. 900 buildings on the National Register, more than any other community west of the Mississippi. Self-guided walking tours, brochures. Guided tours on request. (505) 425- 8803. www.lasvegasnmcchp.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ El Porvenir Canyon. Creek, 2 campgrounds,

Hermit’s Peak nearby. 17 miles northwest on N.M. 65 past Montezuma. (505) 425-3534. ■ Gallinas Canyon Recreation Area. Camping, picnicking, cross-country skiing. Fee. 15 miles northwest of Las Vegas via N.M. 65. (505) 425-3534. ■ Hot Springs. Natural spring baths 5 miles west of Las Vegas on Hot Springs Blvd./N.M. 65. Part of Armand Hammer United World College of the American West. ■ Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. Waterfowl, eagles. Near McAllister Lake, 5 miles SE of Las Vegas via N.M. 104 and N.M. 281. (505) 425-3581. http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/ lasvegas/index.html

■ McAllister Lake. Camping, fishing, waterfowl view-

ing. Eagles nearby in winter. 6 miles southeast of Las Vegas via N.M. 104/281. (575) 445-2311. www.wildlife.state.nm.us ^ Storrie Lake State Park. Visitor center, windsurfing, fishing, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking. 6 miles north via N.M. 518. Reservations taken. (505) 425-7278. www.nmparks.com ■ Villanueva State Park. Visitor center, fishing, camping, picnicking. 34 miles southwest of Las Vegas via I-25, N.M. 3. (575) 421-2593. www.nmparks.com

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Ilfeld Auditorium. Built 1914-21, state’s finest

example of Romanesque Revival style. Recently renovated, performances. NMHU Campus, University Ave. Events: (505) 454-3385. ■ Las Vegas Arts Council. Promotes art, music, theater, literature. P.O. Box 2603, 87701. (505) 425-1085. www.lasvegasartscouncil.org ■ Ray Drew Gallery at Thomas C. Donnelly Library. NMHU Campus, 802 National Ave. (505) 454-3338.

Sporting Fun ■ El Rito de San José Cabins. Stables. In El Porvenir

on N.M. 65, 8 miles northwest of Montezuma. HC 33, P.O. Box 186, Montezuma, 87731. (505) 425-7027. www.lasvegasnm.org ■ Santa Fe Trail Events Center. Rodeos, riding events. I-25. (505) 425-3850.

Calendar of Events ◆ Jan. 1. Polar Bear Plunge at Storrie Lake.

(800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com

◆ Feb. 14. Las Vegas Winterfest. Music and week-

end packages. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ March 28-29. Civil War Re-enactment at Glorieta Battlefield. (800) 832-5947. ◆ March TBA. Faces of Woman National. Juried Exhibition (505) 425-1085. www.lasvegasartscouncil.org ◆ May TBA. Cinco De Mayo Celebrations. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ June 6. Fort Union Tours. (505) 425-8025. www.nps.gov/foun ◆ June 13-14. Las Vegas Celebrates the Arts Studio Tour. (505) 425-1085. www.lasvegasartscouncil.org ◆ July 2-5. 122nd Annual Fourth of July Fiesta. (800) 832-5974. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ July 18-19. Fort Union Cultural Encounters. (505) 425-8025. www.nps.gov/foun ◆ July 24-26. Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally. (800) 832-5974. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ July TBA. Pecos Sheriff Posse Rodeo. www.pecosnewmexico.com ◆ Aug. 1. Places With a Past Historic Sites Tour. (505) 425-8803. www.lasvegasnmcchp.com

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◆ Aug. 1-8. Heritage Week. (505) 425-8803.

www.lasvegasnmcchp.com ◆ Aug. 13-15. San Miguel County Fair. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ Aug. 22. Fort Union Candlelight Tours. (505) 425-8025. www.nps.gov/foun ◆ Aug. 22-23. People’s Faire. Crafts & music in Carnegie Park. (505) 425-1085. www.lasvegasartscouncil.org ◆ Sept. 1. Music From Angel Fire Concert. (888) 377-3300, (575) 377-3233. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Cleveland Roller Millfest. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ Sept. 12. Sabor de Las Vegas. Regional food, music and art. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ Sept. 26-27. Pecos Valley Artists Studio Tour. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ Oct. TBA. Día de los Muertos Altars and Art Displays. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ Oct. TBA. Artesanos del Valle Studio Tour. www.pecosnewmexico.com ◆ Nov. Sundays . Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Fall Wildlife Drive. (505) 425-3581. www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/lasvegas ◆ Dec. 6. Electric Light Parade. (800) 832-5947. www.lasvegasnewmexico.com ◆ Dec. 12. Holiday Historic Home Tours. (505) 425-8803. www.lasvegasnmcchp.com

LINCOLN SE Museums & Historic Sites ^ Lincoln State Monument/National Landmark. Historic Western town, site of Billy the Kid’s last escape. Focal point: Lincoln County War (1878). Museums, exhibits: Billy the Kid, 1878 Lincoln County War, cowboys, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers. Video daily. 32 miles northeast of Ruidoso on U.S. 380. (800) 434-6320, (575) 653-4372. www.nmmonuments.org ■ Wortley Hotel. 1881 living-history museum set in hotel once owned by Sheriff Pat Garrett. Exhibits, history classes, walking tours, antique furnishings in all rooms, restaurant. On Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. (575) 653-4300. www.wortleyhotel.com

Calendar of Events ◆ Aug. 7-9. Old Lincoln Days. Last Escape of Billy

the Kid pageant, parade, military encampment and vendors. Lincoln State Monument. (800) 434-6320, (575) 653-4372. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ Sept. TBA. Arts in the Orchard. Lincoln State Monument. (800) 434-6320, (575) 653-4372. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ Dec. 24. Luminarias and Mass. San Juan Church. (800) 434-6320, (575) 653-4372. www.nmmonuments.org

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Museums & Historic Sites

www.visit.losalamos.com

■ Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum. 19th-, 20th-century

mining and Old West memorabilia, archaeology and history exhibits, Indian culture, world wars/POW artifacts. 710 E. 2nd St., 88045. (575) 542-9086. ■ Shakespeare. Ghost town. Open monthly for visitors and/or re-enactments; call for dates. 2 1/2 miles southwest of Lordsburg. P.O. Box 253, 88045. (575) 542-9034. www.shakespeareghostown.com ■ Steins. Ghost town. 20 miles southwest of Lordsburg off I-10 at Exit 3. Call for times. (575) 542-9034.

Performing Arts ■ Mckasson Studio/Gallery. P.O. Box 395, Rodeo.

Located at 1 Custie. (575) 557-2457.

Calendar of Events ◆ Jan. 12-13. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours.

(575) 542-9034. ◆ Jan.18-19. Annual Quilt Show. Display of quilt made by local quilters and their families. (575) 542-9646. ◆ Feb. 9. Cowboy Poetry Fiesta. (575) 542-9258. ◆ Feb. 9-10. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ March 8-9. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ April 5-6. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ April 26-27. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ May 10-11. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ June 14-15. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ June 28-29. Shakespeare Ghost Town Re-enactments.Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Activities. (575) 542-8844. ◆ July 5-6. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ Aug. 9-10. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ Aug. 23-24. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ Aug. TBA. Hidalgo County Fair. (575) 542-9291. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Tejano Fiesta. Live entertainment, food booths. (575) 542-9251. www.newmexico.org

◆ Sept. 8-9. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours.

(575) 542-9034. ◆ Oct. 4-5. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ Oct. 25-26. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ Oct. 18. Sister City Celebration. Live entertainment, horse races, food/craft booths. Antelope Wells, N.M. 88056/Mexico border. (575) 542-8557. ◆ Nov. 1. Cowboy Hall of Fame. (575) 542-8158. ◆ Nov. 10-11. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034. ◆ Nov. 15. Mixed Nuts Arts & Crafts Show. Rodeo, NM, (505) 542-9864. ◆ Nov. 23-29. Historic Lordsburg/Hidalgo Library Festival and Annual Book Sale. (575) 542-9646. ◆ Dec. 6. Hidalgo County Annual Light Parade and Moonlight Madness Parade. (505) 542-9864. ◆ Dec. 13-14. Shakespeare Ghost Town. Tours. (575) 542-9034.

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Bradbury Science Museum. Features films and

interactive exhibits interpreting Los Alamos National Laboratory’s contributions to modern science, research and technology, including its role in the Manhattan Project and current mission in national security. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Free admission; photos are allowed. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Mon. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. At 15th and Central Aves. (505) 667-4444. www.lanl.gov/museum ■ Los Alamos Historical Museum. Manhattan Project, local history. Next to Fuller Lodge. (505) 662-6272. www.losalamoshistory.org

Outdoor Getaways ^ Bandelier National Monument. 12th-16th century Ancestral Pueblo cliff-dwellings, backcountry hiking. 14 miles south via N.M. 501 and N.M. 4. (505) 672-3861, Ext. 517. www.nps.gov/band ^ Valles Caldera National Preserve. 89,000 acres

in the top of a dormant volcano. Large elk herd and sweeping views. Guided and unguided hiking, crosscountry skiing, van tours, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, photo excursions, stargazing, horseback riding, wagon and sleigh rides, workshops, facilities rentals and group tours. 5 miles south of Los Alamos on N.M. 501 to N.M. 4, then 16 miles west. Office: 18161 Highway 4, Jemez Springs. (866) 382-5537. E-mail: recreation@vallescaldera.gov. www.vallescaldera.gov ■ White Rock Outdoor Rock Climbing. 11 miles southeast of Los Alamos: 7 miles east on N.M. 502, 4 miles south on N.M. 4 to White Rock. Info center: 35 Rover Blvd., Ste. D. (505) 662-8173.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Los Alamos Little Theater. Season TBA.

Performances, events at theater. 1670 Nectar. (505) 662-5493. www.lalt.org ■ The Art Center at Fuller Lodge. Rotating exhibits, northern N.M. artists, craftspeople, 2 galleries, shop classes, arts/crafts fairs Oct. 31 & Aug. 8. Free. 2132 Central. (505) 662-9331. www.artfulnm.org

Sporting Fun ^ Los Alamos Ice Rink. Outdoors. 4475 West Rd. (505) 662-4500 (winter). ■ Los Alamos Golf Course. 18 holes. 4250 Diamond Dr. (505) 662-8139. ■ Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. 37 runs, 140 inches snow annually, 80 percent of runs expert/intermediate. Uphill lift capacity: 6,500 skiers per hour. 5 miles west off N.M. 501/502 and Camp May Rd. (505) 662-5725; snowphone: 662-5725. www.skipajarito.com E-mail: ski@skipajarito.com

Calendar of Events ◆ Feb. 6. Los Alamos Concert Association

presents Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. (505) 662-9000. www.losalamosconcert.org ◆ March 21. Los Alamos Concert Association presents pianist Jie Chen. (505) 662-9000. www.losalamosconcert.org ◆ March 7. Empty Bowl Project. Beautiful handmade bowls. Sale proceeds go to charity. (505) 662-4666. www.selfhelpla.com 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 143

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Acoma Business Enterprises-Sky City ............................................................. 57

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa ............................................................ 168

Alamogordo Promotions ....................................................................................... 8

Las Cruces CVB ....................................................................................................... 136

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau ................................................. 2

Las Vegas Business Coop.................................................................................... 141

Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce ..................................... 100

Las Vegas/San Miguel County ........................................................................ 142

Albuquerque’s Cultural Corridor .............................................................. 98, 99

Lodge at Sierra Blanca ........................................................................................ 156

Americas Best Value Inn.........................................................................................27

Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce ................................................................142

Angel Fire .................................................................................................................. 109

Museum of New Mexico ........................................................................................74

Aztec Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center .................................... 110

National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation ....................................... 103

Belen, City of............................................................................................................. 111

New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails............................................................................... 50

Best Western of New Mexico............................................................................. IFC

New Mexico History Museum............................................................................ 72

Benchmark Maps .................................................................................................. 172

New Mexico Lodging Association ................................................................... 18

Big Rock Casino ....................................................................................................... 170

New Mexico State Monuments......................................................................... 75

Buffalo Thunder Resort ......................................................................................... 13

New Mexico Wine Growers Association ........................................................53

Camel Rock Casino ............................................................................................... 173

NM Bed & Breakfast Association....................................................................... 25

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce ....................................................................... 9

NM Farm & Ranch Museum............................................................................... 137

Carlsbad Caverns Trading Co. c/o Ortega’s .................................................. 77

Northeast New Mexico....................................................................................47, 49

Choice Hotels/NM Co-op ..................................................................................... 17

Ortega’s de Chimayó ............................................................................................ 117

City of Gallup............................................................................................................ 131

Private Balloon Flights ........................................................................................... 83

Cloudcroft, Village of............................................................................................ 119

Pueblo of Jemez-Walatowa Visitor Center................................................... 58

Clovis/Portales........................................................................................................ 120

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. ............................................................... 82

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad................................................................. 192

Red River ......................................................................................................................... 1

Deming, City of ...................................................................................................... 123

Region 3 Tourism ..................................................................................................... 48

Diamond Tail Ranch ............................................................................................. 149

Rio Rancho Convention & Visitors Bureau................................................. 152

Eldorado Hotel & Spa .......................................................................................... 164

Roswell, City of ....................................................................................................... 153

El Rancho Hotel ....................................................................................................... 131

Sacred Mountains/Fernando Benally............................................................. 65

Española Valley Chamber of Commerce......................................................126

Sandia Casino & Resort........................................................................................ 101

Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau ................................................ 129

Sandoval County Dept. of Tourism.................................................................112

Farmington CVB Totah/Summer Theatre......................................................65

Santa Fe Area Homebuilders Parade of Homes ...................................... 168

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum .................................................................................. 73

Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau ...................................................... 162

Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu & in Santa Fe............................................................ 96

Santa Fe County Tourism .................................................................................. 163

Golf on the Santa Fe Trail...................................................................................... 87

Santa Rosa ................................................................................................................. 174

Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce ....................................... 132

Silver City/Grant County COC............................................................................175

Heart of New Mexico.............................................................................................. 51

Ski Santa Fe/Sandia Peak Tram ........................................................................ IBC

Heritage Hotels & Resorts .....................................................................................15

Socorro Heritage & Visitor’s Center .............................................................. 177

Holiday Inn .................................................................................................................. 70

Southwest Properties............................................................................................... 4

Holiday Inn Santa Fe ............................................................................................ 163

Spencer Theater...................................................................................................... 155

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa................................................................ 5

Super 8 Motels........................................................................................................... 26

Indian Arts & Crafts Board.................................................................................... 67

Taos Lodging & Activities ..........................................................................179, 181

Indian Country USA................................................................................................. 61

Taos Visitor Information ....................................................................................... BC

Indian Tourism Program-NMTD........................................................................ 59

The Bishop’s Lodge Resort & Spa ....................................................................159

Inn of the Mountain Gods ................................................................................. 157

The Inn of the Five Graces .................................................................................. 165

Inn on the Alameda .............................................................................................. 161

Valles Caldera ............................................................................................................. 23

Isleta Casino ................................................................................................................ 11

Wyndham Worldwide-Days Inn Worldwide, Inc. ..................................... 10

La Fonda Santa Fe.................................................................................................. 160

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Acoma Business Enterprises-Sky City.............................................................. 57

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa............................................................. 168

Alamogordo Promotions........................................................................................ 8

Las Cruces CVB........................................................................................................ 136

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau.................................................. 2

Las Vegas Business Coop..................................................................................... 141

Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce...................................... 100

Las Vegas/San Miguel County......................................................................... 142

Albuquerque’s Cultural Corridor............................................................... 98, 99

Lodge at Sierra Blanca......................................................................................... 156

Americas Best Value Inn..........................................................................................27

Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce.................................................................142

Angel Fire................................................................................................................... 109

Museum of New Mexico.........................................................................................74

Aztec Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center..................................... 110

National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation........................................ 103

Belen, City of.............................................................................................................. 111

New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails................................................................................ 50

Best Western of New Mexico.............................................................................. IFC

New Mexico History Museum............................................................................. 72

Benchmark Maps................................................................................................... 172

New Mexico Lodging Association.................................................................... 18

Big Rock Casino........................................................................................................ 170

New Mexico State Monuments.......................................................................... 75

Buffalo Thunder Resort.......................................................................................... 13

New Mexico Wine Growers Association.........................................................53

Camel Rock Casino................................................................................................ 173

NM Bed & Breakfast Association........................................................................ 25

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce........................................................................ 9

NM Farm & Ranch Museum................................................................................ 137

Carlsbad Caverns Trading Co. c/o Ortega’s................................................... 77

Northeast New Mexico.....................................................................................47, 49

Choice Hotels/NM Co-op...................................................................................... 17

Ortega’s de Chimayó............................................................................................. 117

City of Gallup............................................................................................................. 131

Private Balloon Flights............................................................................................ 83

Cloudcroft, Village of............................................................................................. 119

Pueblo of Jemez-Walatowa Visitor Center.................................................... 58

Clovis/Portales......................................................................................................... 120

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co................................................................. 82

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.................................................................. 192

Red River.......................................................................................................................... 1

Deming, City of....................................................................................................... 123

Region 3 Tourism...................................................................................................... 48

Diamond Tail Ranch.............................................................................................. 149

Rio Rancho Convention & Visitors Bureau................................................. 152

Eldorado Hotel & Spa........................................................................................... 164

Roswell, City of........................................................................................................ 153

El Rancho Hotel........................................................................................................ 131

Sacred Mountains/Fernando Benally.............................................................. 65

Española Valley Chamber of Commerce......................................................126

Sandia Casino & Resort......................................................................................... 101

Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau................................................. 129

Sandoval County Dept. of Tourism..................................................................112

Farmington CVB Totah/Summer Theatre.......................................................65

Santa Fe Area Homebuilders Parade of Homes....................................... 168

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum................................................................................... 73

Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau....................................................... 162

Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu & in Santa Fe............................................................. 96

Santa Fe County Tourism................................................................................... 163

Golf on the Santa Fe Trail....................................................................................... 87

Santa Rosa.................................................................................................................. 174

Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce........................................ 132

Silver City/Grant County COC.............................................................................175

Heart of New Mexico............................................................................................... 51

Ski Santa Fe/Sandia Peak Tram......................................................................... IBC

Heritage Hotels & Resorts......................................................................................15

Socorro Heritage & Visitor’s Center............................................................... 177

Holiday Inn................................................................................................................... 70

Southwest Properties............................................................................................... 4

Holiday Inn Santa Fe............................................................................................. 163

Spencer Theater...................................................................................................... 155

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa................................................................. 5

Super 8 Motels............................................................................................................ 26

Indian Arts & Crafts Board..................................................................................... 67

Taos Lodging & Activities...........................................................................179, 181

Indian Country USA.................................................................................................. 61

Taos Visitor Information........................................................................................ BC

Indian Tourism Program-NMTD......................................................................... 59

The Bishop’s Lodge Resort & Spa.....................................................................159

Inn of the Mountain Gods.................................................................................. 157

The Inn of the Five Graces................................................................................... 165

Inn on the Alameda............................................................................................... 161

Valles Caldera.............................................................................................................. 23

Isleta Casino................................................................................................................. 11

Wyndham Worldwide-Days Inn Worldwide, Inc....................................... 10

La Fonda Santa Fe................................................................................................... 160

◆ March 27-May 2. Española Valley Fiber Arts

Center Show. Fuller Lodge. (505) 747-9377. www.evfac.org ◆ April 25. Earth Day Celebration. Pajarito Environmental Education Center. (505) 662-0460. www.pajaritoeec.org ◆ May 2. Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. More than 120 statewide artists sell their creations. (505) 663-0477. www.laartscouncil.org ◆ May 3. Los Alamos Concert Association presents Julia Fischer. (505) 662-9000. www.losalamosconcert.org ◆ May 10-Sept. 7. Summer Concert Series. Free weekly concerts, a variety of styles. (505) 661-4891. www.gordonsconcerts.com ◆ May 22-24. Kite Festival. (505) 663-0477. www.laartscouncil.org ◆ June 6. Moonlight Mountain Bike Fun Ride. (866) 382-5537. www.vallescaldera.gov ◆ June 13-14. Caldera Challenge Weekend. June 13: Run the Caldera Marathon & Half Marathon. June 14: Caldera Mountain Bike Challenge. (866) 382-5537. www.vallescaldera.gov ◆ Aug. 14-16. Los Alamos Festival, Fair & Rodeo. (505) 662-8173. www.losalamosnm.us/ ◆ Aug. 15. Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. (505) 662-9331. www.artfulnm.org ◆ Aug. 22 -23. Los Alamos Triathalon & Kids Triathalon. (505) 662-8105. ◆ Sept. 26. Moonlight Mountain Bike Fun Ride. (866) 382-5537. www.vallescaldera.gov ◆ Oct. 30-31. Trick or Treat on MainStreet. (505) 661-4844. www.visit.losalamos.com ◆ Dec. 4-6. Los Alamos Winter-Fest and Holiday Lights Parade. (505) 661-4844. www.visit.losalamos.com/events ◆ Dec. 4-6. The Nutcracker Ballet. (505) 672-9742. www.visit.losalamos.com

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Attractions ■ Mystery Rock. Stone preserves abbreviated form

of Ten Commandments. West of Los Lunas on N.M. 6 at base of Mystery Mountain. (505) 352-3596.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Depot.

Constructed in 1879, when the railway reached Los Lunas from Albuquerque, this is one of the oldest remaining depots in the state. ■ Luna Mansion. Elegant mansion on historical register. Restaurant/bar open Thurs.-Sun. dinner. Tours available. 20 miles south of Albuquerque; 1.5 miles from I-25 on Main St. (505) 865-7333. www.thelunamansion.com ■ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. In center of Peralta community, site of 1862 Civil War battle. (505) 869-2189. www.newmexico.org

■ Teofilo’s Restaurant. House built in 1912. 144

Main St. (505) 865-5511.

Sporting Fun ^ Badlands BMX. Bicycle motocross. On Morris Rd. off N.M. 314.

Calendar of Events ◆ June 12-14. Summerfest. Entertainment, carnival,

car show, art fair, swap meet, beer and wine tasting. (505) 352-3596. www.loslunasnm.gov/chamber ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Celebration Parade. (505) 352-3584. www.loslunasnm.gov/chamber ◆ Dec. 6. Christmas Parade. (505) 352-3596. www.loslunasnm.gov/chamber ◆ Dec. 13. Santa in Daniel Fernandez Park. (505) 352-3584. www.loslunasnm.gov/chamber

LOS OJOS NC Museums and Historic Sites ■ T.D. Burns Store. The first major public building

in Los Ojos, the store served as a community center. U.S. 84. ■ San José Church. Completed in 1936, the church houses a magnificent altar imported in 1919 to commemorate the area’s World War I veterans. (575) 588-7473.

Outdoor Getaways

■ Los Ojos Hatchery. (Formerly Parkview Hatchery).

Visitor center, trout production, self-guided tours. Closed for cleaning, expected to re-open in summer 2009. Call first. (575) 588-7307.

LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE

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production, Maize Maze event, Labor Day weekendHalloween. Off Montano Rd., 1.1 miles west of 4th St., north on Tierra Viva, park in gravel lot to left. (505)345-4580. www.riograndefarm.org n Unser Racing Museum. 30+ racecars, history of 4 generations of Unsers. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1776 Montaño Rd. NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 87107. (505) 341-1776. www.unserracingmuseum.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ NW Fourth St. Segments part of original Route 66

and El Camino Real National Scenic Byway.

Calendar of Events ◆ July 11-12. Lavender in the Village.

(505) 344-6336, 681-2965. www.lavenderinthevillage.com

LOVING SE Outdoor Getaways ■ Loving Heronries. Salt lakes host herons, egrets.

Off N.M. 128 east of Loving.

LOVINGTON SE

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Lea County Museum. Former landmark hotel, built

in 1918. Local history, pioneer families’ mementos. Also on grounds: Love Home built in 1908, McDonald Mercantile & Post Office from 1912, 1-room Baker School built in 1918. 103 N. Love. (575) 396-4805. www.leacountymuseum.org ■ Pyburn B&B. Historic rock home from 1935, on state, natl. historic registry. 203 N. 4th. (575) 396-3460.

Calendar of Events ◆ July 4. World’s Greatest Lizard Race.

(505) 396-5311.

Attractions ■ Anderson Valley Vineyards. Tours available, open

Wed.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Gift shop, tasting room. 4920 Río Grande Blvd. NW. (505) 344-7266. ■ Casa Rondeña. Winery. 733 Chávez Rd., Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 87107 (between Río Grande/4th St.). Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m. (800) 706-1699, (505) 344-5911, fax: 343-1823. www.casarondena.com ■ Growers and Crafts Markets. Every Saturday from May-October. May-Sept: 7-11 a.m., Oct. 8-11 a.m., Winter Markets 2nd Saturday of every month, November-April; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 6718 Río Grande Blvd. NW. 87107. (505) 890-2799. http://www.villr.com/market.htm ■ Río Grande Community Farm at Los Poblanos Fields. Community garden, crops for wildlife habitat enhancement, youth service-learning, greenhouse

MADRID NC

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Attractions ^ Eaves Movie Ranch. Western movie set used in numerous Hollywood productions. Daily tours, parties, events. Staged gunfights & barbecue for large groups. 14 miles from Santa Fe, via N.M. 14, turn west on Bonanza Creek Rd. (N.M. 45) after San Marcos Café. (505) 474-3045. www.eavesmovieranch.com E-mail: info@eavesmovieranch.com ■ Ortíz Mountain Educational Preserve. 1,350 acres thru Ortíz peaks. Mar.-Nov.: educational lecture tours; subjects: geology, plant life at 8,000 ft., bat watch, 1800s gold mine. Hikes to 9,000-ft. Placer Peak. (505) 471-9103. 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 145

◆ July 10-12, 18-19. The Ballad of Babe and Beau.

Museums & Historic Sites

■ Old Coal Mine Museum. Coal mineshaft, mining

^ Box Car Museum. Local history, artifacts of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930. Located next to AT&SF RR Depot. 108 N. Main St. (575) 854-2361. ■ Historic Buildings. Bank, commercial building, store, house, hotel and more. Downtown. Walking-tour maps available at local hotels, chamber. (866) 854-3217. ■ Magdalena Stock Driveway/Shipping Pens. At end of longest “hoof highway” in N.M. Used from as far away as Springerville, Ariz.; closed when AT&SF RR ceased in 1971. Just north of visitor center.

London Frontier Theatre Co. (575) 854-2519. ◆ Oct. 23-25, 31. And None Rode Away: The Black Canyon Legend. London Frontier Theatre Co. (575) 854-2519. ◆ Nov. 1. And None Rode Away: The Black Canyon Legend. London Frontier Theatre Co. (575) 854-2519. ◆ Dec. 11-13. All Shone Round About: A Lost Wife Creek Christmas. London Frontier Theatre Co. (575) 854-2519.

Natural Wonders

MANZANO CE

headquarters. 2846 N.M. 14. (505) 438-3780. www.turquoisetrail.org

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Engine House Theater. Three melodramas during

season: Memorial Day-Columbus Day. In Old Coal Mine Museum, 2846 N.M. 14. (505) 438-3780. www.turquoisetrail.org

Calendar of Events ◆ Oct. 4-5, 11. Studio Tours. Cerrillos, Madrid and

San Marcos area. (505) 438-7003. ◆ Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. Christmas in Madrid. Community open house. The whole town decorates for Christmas. (505) 471-1054.

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www.magdalena-nm.com

Attractions ^ Very Large Array (VLA) National Radio Astronomy Observatory. World’s largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m.-dusk. On Plains of San Agustín. Fascinating visitor center. 23 miles west of Magdalena on U.S. 60. (575) 835-7000. www.vla.nrao.edu

■ Lady on the Mountain. Natural rock formation

resembles profile of Mary Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain.

Outdoor Getaways

falcons. Camping. Near Manzano. Off F.R. 245. (505) 255-7622. www.hawkwatch.org

■ Manzano Hawk Watch Site. Hawks, eagles,

■ Apache Kid Wilderness Area. In San Mateo

Mountains. 52 miles northwest of TorC via I-25, N.M. 1 and F.R. 225. (575) 854-2281. ■ Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds. 25 miles southwest of Magdalena via west U.S. 60 and south on F.R. 549. (575) 854-2281. ■ Cíbola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District. Maps for hiking/campgrounds. 203 1st St. at south side of U.S. 60/Kelly Rd. (575) 854-2281. ■ Springtime Picnic Area. In Cíbola Natl. Forest. At junction of N.M. 107 and N.M. 1 (off I-25 south of Socorro), take N.M. 1 south, head west on F.R. 225, then F.R. 225A to end. (505) 854-2281.

MAXWELL NE Outdoor Getaways ■ Maxwell Lakes. Northern pike, trout, catfish. 2 1/2

miles northwest of Maxwell via N.M. 505 or N.M. 445. ■ Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. Nature photography, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking. Waterfowl, eagles, prairie dog town. Take N.M. 445 north 8/10 mile, then west on N.M. 505 for 2 1/2 miles, then north on Lake 13 Rd. for 1 1/4 mile. (575) 375-2331.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Blue Canyon Gallery. Hwy. 60. HC 64, Box 13,

87825. (888) 854-8337. ■ London Frontier Theatre Co. Call for schedule. Presentations, serial theater year-round. P.O. Box 1126, 87825. (575) 854-2519. www.londonfrontiertheatre.com E-mail: londonfrontier@gilanet.com ■ Magdalena Arts Inc. Gallery on 1st St. (575) 854-3318. ■ The MarketPlace. N. Main St. (575) 854-3088. ■ Peppers Gallery. 1st St. (575) 854-3696. ■ Route 60 Trading Post. 1st St. (575) 854-3560.

Calendar of Events

MELROSE SE Performing Arts/Galleries ■ WPA Artworks Collection. Melrose Library houses

largest collection of Depression-era artwork in N.M. Open during school hours. ■ Veterans Memorial. Honors Melrose veterans. Melrose City Park. Open year-round. U.S. 60/84.

MESILLA SW

www.mesilla-nm.org www.oldmesilla.org

◆ March. Anniversary Art Festival. Full month at

Blue Canyon Gallery. Hwy 60. (888) 854-8337. ◆ March 27-29. A New Year in Lost Wife Creek. London Frontier Theatre Co. (575) 854-2519. ◆ April 4-5. A New Year in Lost Wife Creek. London Frontier Theatre Co. (575) 854-2519. ◆ July. Pottery Party. Full month at Blue Canyon Gallery. Hwy 60. (888) 854-8337. ◆ July 10-12. 38th Old Timers’ Reunion. Parade, rodeo, Spanish and Indian Village, BBQ, dances. (575) 854-2400.

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Attractions ■ Mesilla Mercado. Market. Every Thurs., 11 a.m.-4

p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. (575) 524-3262. ■ Mesilla Plaza. Historic adobe town with shops, restaurants, galleries, cultural events. (575) 524-3262. www.mesilla-nm.org ■ St. Clair Winery & Bistro. Tasting room, gift shop. 1800 Avenida de Mesilla. (575) 524-2408. www.stclairvineyards.com/

www.newmexico.org

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^ Victory Ranch. Petting/feeding ranch for South American alpacas. Visitor center/gift shop. On N.M. 434, a mile north of Mora. (575) 387-2254. www.victoryranch.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Cleveland Roller Mill Museum. Intact. Local,

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Fountain Theatre. Built in 1905 as vaudeville

house. Independent films. (575) 524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org ■ Gadsden Museum. Open by appt. only. Indian/ Spanish artifacts, local history, in historic A.J. Fountain home. Corner N.M. 28/Bouts Rd., # 1875. (575) 526-6293. ■ San Albino Church. 1851 mission church. Mesilla.

Outdoor Getaways

■ Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. Day-use only

park located along Río Grande, bird watching, trails and educational/interpretive programs. Located in Mesilla, NM. (575) 523-4398. www.nmparks.com

Calendar of Events ◆ See Las Cruces Calendar of Events on Pages 138-139.

MILAN NW Sporting Fun ■ Zuni Mountain Golf Course. 9-hole public course.

1525 Horizon Blvd., 87021. (505) 287-9239.

regional history exhibits. Open weekends late May- Labor Day weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Historic mill operates Labor Day wknd. during Millfest, Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.3 p.m. 2 miles northwest of Mora on N.M. 518. (575) 387-2645. www.angelfire.com/folk/roller_mill, www.nmculture.org ■ St. Vrain Mill. Built in 1864 by Ceren St. Vrain. On the National Register of Historic Places. www.moravalley.com/st_vrain_mill.htm

Outdoor Getaways ■ Charette Lakes. Fishing. Off I-25, exit 484 and then

14 miles west via Hwy. 569. ■ Coyote Creek State Park. Fishing, campsites, picnicking, RV hookups and showers. Between Mora, Angel Fire via N.M. 434. (575) 387-2328. ^ Mora National Fish Hatchery/Technology Center. 1 of 7 fish technology centers in nation. State-of-the-art water recirculation facility, scientific DNA tracking, several endangered species, new visitor center. On N.M. 434 at M.M. 2. (575) 387-6022. www.fws.gov/southwest/fisheries/mora.html ■ Morphy Lake State Park. Campsites, fishing, picnicking. 7 miles south of Mora via N.M. 94. (575) 387-2328.

Calendar of Events ◆ Sept. 5-6. Cleveland Roller Mill Fest. Arts and

MOGOLLON SW Attractions ■ Mining/ghost town. 13 miles northeast of

Glenwood. ■ Silver Creek Inn. A rare two-story adobe structure built by Frank Lauderbaugh circa 1885. Now a B&B, art gallery. (866) 276-4882. www.silvercreekinn.com

MORA NE

www.moravalley.com www.morachamber.com

Attractions ^ Salman Ranch. Historic La Cueva church, mill, raspberry farm. In La Cueva, 25 miles north of Las Vegas via N.M. 518. (575) 387-2900. http://www.salmanraspberryranch.com/ ■ Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center. Watch local weavers produce rugs and other textiles. Intersection of Hwy. 434 and 518. (575) 387-2247. www.tapetesdelana.com www.newmexico.org

crafts show, music, food, and historical presentations in front of the museum. See the operation of the mill and its machinery. (575) 387-2645. www.angelfire.com/ folk/roller_mill, www.nmculture.org

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www.moriartychamber.com

Attractions ■ The Memorial of Perpetual Tears—New Mexico

National DWI Victims’ Memorial. Off I-40, west of N.M. 41. (505) 832-4614. www.dwimemorialofperpetualtears.org ■ Sierra Blanca Brewing Co. Microbrewery, tours and tastings. 1016 Industrial Rd. (505) 832-2337. www.sierrablancabrewery.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Wildlife West Nature Park. 24 species of rescued

native wildlife. In nearby Edgewood. See page 123. ■ Moriarty Historical Society Museum. Focuses on growth & development of typical homesteading & railroad town in early 20th century. 202 Broadway. (505) 832-0839. www.moriartymuseum.org/

Outdoor Getaways ■ Crossley Park. Shady stop for locals/travelers.

Along historic Route 66.

Sporting Fun ■ Sundance Aviation. Hub for soaring. Instructional

flights, recreational rides available daily at airport. P.O. Box 2066. (505) 832-2222. www.soarsundance.com

Calendar of Events ◆ TBA. Oct. Pinto Bean Fiesta. (505) 832-4087.

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www.mountainairchamber.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

Indian & mission ruins at Abó, Gran Quivira, Quarai in Mountainair vicinity. Visitor center at corner of Ripley and Broadway (U.S. 60). (505) 847-2585. www.nps.gov/sapu ■ Salt Missions Trails. Scenic, historic loop tours along the eastern slopes of the Manzano Mountains. 70 miles southeast of Albuquerque near Salinas Pueblo Missions Natl. Monument. (505) 847-2585. ■ Shaffer Hotel. Pueblo Deco hotel built in 1923, national landmark, dining room. (505) 847-2888. www.shafferhotel.com

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Cíbola Arts Cooperative Gallery. Local artists.

Open Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (505) 847-0324. www.cibolaarts.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Manzano Mountains State Park. More than 200

species of birds, hiking, camping. The park is steward of numerous species of trees. Located an hour south of Albuquerque, 16 miles northwest of Mountainair via NM highways 55 and 131. (505) 847-2820 www.nmparks.com

Calendar of Events ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Firecracker Jubilee.

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events

(505) 847-2321. www.mountainairchamber .com ◆ Aug. 29. Sunflower Festival. Art shows, entertainment, sunflower hat contest, chili cook-off, Poets’ and Writers’ Picnic. (505) 847-2205, www.mountainairarts.org

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OJO CALIENTE NC Attractions ■ Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. One of the oldest

natural health resorts in U.S., ten mineral pools. Lodging, full-service spa, restaurant. 50 Los Baños Dr., off U.S. 285. P.O. Box 68, 87549. (800) 222-9162. (505) 583-2233. www.ojospa.com

PECOS NE

www.pecosnewmexico.com

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Pecos National Historical Park. Pueblo, Spanish

Colonial mission ruins, abandoned by 1838. Santa Fe Trail landmark. Kozlowski’s Ranch was SFT stage station, site of Civil War battle at Glorieta Pass; Forked Lightning Ranch, summer home late actress Greer

CATCH YOUR BREATH IN PECOS

Pecos is for people who want to slow down and hear wind in the high-mountain forest. An ancient place with modern amenities, a village of family-owned lodges, restaurants, shops and guiding services. A wonderful place for hiking, world-class trout fishing, exploring ancient pueblo ruins, walking pivotal Civil War battlegrounds, horseback riding and just being. COME HOME TO PECOS. www.pecosnewmexico.com

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Garson, Col. E.E. “Buddy” Fogelson. 2 miles south of Pecos via N.M. 63. (505) 757-6414. www.nps.gov/pecos

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Outdoor Getaways

Museums and Historic Sites

■ Clancy Fishing/Wildlife Area. Scattered along

Pecos River. Rainbow/brown trout, picnicking, some camping. Just north of Pecos via N.M. 63. ■ Lisboa Springs Hatchery. Oldest state trout hatchery. Visitor center. 2 miles north of Pecos on N.M. 63. (505) 757-6360.

■ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A well-

maintained adobe church built between 1879 and 1888. (505) 869-2189.

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www.pietown.com

Sporting Fun ■ Cow Creek Ranch. Historic, Orvis endorsed

fly-fishing lodge. Horseback riding and pack trips, mountain biking, hiking, sporting clays, archery, spa treatments, children’s programs. P.O. Box 487, Pecos, 87552. (505) 757-2107 (summer). www.cowcreekranch.com ■ Los Pinos Guest Ranch. Historic guest ranch on Pecos River. Lodging, meals, fly-fishing, bird watching, hiking, horseback riding. In Cowles, 45 miles from Santa Fe, 20 miles north of Pecos via N.M. 63. (505) 757-6213. www.lospinosranch.com

CALENDAR of events ◆ March 28-29. Civil War Re-enactment. Glorieta Battlefield. (505) 757-6414. ◆ April TBA. Hand Made Doll Show. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ May TBA. Limited Edition Book Show. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ June TBA. Pecos History Month. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ July TBA. Local Wildlife Art Show. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ July TBA. Pecos Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Aug. TBA. Wearable Art Show. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Aug. TBA. Pony Up Art Auction. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Aug. 13-15. San Miguel County Fair. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Sept. TBA. Fiber Art Show. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Sept. 26-27. Pecos Valley Artists Studio Tour. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Oct. TBA. Día del Rio. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. ◆ Dec. TBA. Annual Pecos Tree Lighting. (800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631.

PEÑASCO NC Outdoor Getaways ■ Camino Real Ranger District. 15160 N.M. 75,

P.O. Box 68, 87553. (575) 587-2255.

Attractions ■ Pies. In the 1920s, a gas station owner began selling

apple pies. Norman Craig, who took over the business continued the tradition. By 1927, the town petitioned the Post Office for the name Pie Town. Several cafes still offer the tasty treat: Pie-O-Neer Café (575) 772-2711. www.pie-o-neer.com; Daily Pie Café, (575) 772-2700. www.dailypie.com

Calendar of Events ◆ Sept. TBA. Pie Town New Mexico Pie Festival.

(Usually second Saturday). Pie Town Festival. (575) 772-2525. www.pietown.com

PINOS ALTOS SW

www.pinosaltos.org

Museums and Historic Sites ■ Grant County Art Guild (often referred to as

Hearst Church). The adobe Methodist-Episcopal church, built in 1898, received a financial gift from Mrs. George Hearst before construction. The gift was in thanks to the town after the family struck it rich in the Pinos Altos gold mines. The funeral hearse of Pat Garrett is on display. He is the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid. Also on display are arts and crafts from the Grant County Art Guild artists. The gallery is open from May to early October, Friday, Sat., Sunday & holidays. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (575)538-8216. www.pinosaltos.org/gcag/ ■ McDonald Cabin. Indian fighter John McDonald was in this area as early as 1851, before the discovery of gold or the founding of the town. His log cabin is considered one of the oldest in Grant County. Spring Street. ■ Pinos Altos Museum. A history museum specializing in local artifacts. 33 Main Street. ■ Pinos Altos Opera House. Built in 1969 and styled after an Old West opera house, the facility is composed of elements from local historic buildings. Displays Mimbres pottery, artifacts and old mining photographs. 34 Main Street. Melodramas on weekends in the summer. (575) 388-3848. www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama/ ■ Santa Rita del Cobre Fort & Trading Post. Completed in 1980, this is a three-quarter-scale reproduction of the fort built at Santa Rita copper mine www.newmexico.org

■ Historic Downtown. Includes Roosevelt County

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events in 1804 to protect the area from Apaches. Renamed Fort Webster in 1851. 25 Main Street.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Pinos Altos Opera House. Melodramas on week-

ends in the summer. (575) 388-3848. www.pinosaltos. org/melodrama/. Folk concerts by Mimbres Region Art Council. (575)538-2505. www.mimbresarts.org/

Courthouse, U.S. Post Office, retail shops. (800) 6358036, (575) 356-8541. ■ Peanut Processing. Hampton Farms. (505) 3593129; Sunland, (575) 356-6638; Portales Select, (575) 359-1454; each process Valencia peanuts, making candy to peanut butter. Tours by appointment.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site &

Museum. First occupied by Clovis people about 11,000 years ago. Museum: 5 miles northeast of Portales on U.S. 70. (575) 562-2202. Site: 5 miles north of Portales

on N.M. 467. (575) 356-5235. www.enmu.edu/services/museums/blackwater-draw/ ■ Miles Mineral Museum. Minerals collected worldwide. Presentations by ENMU faculty. On ENMU Campus in Roosevelt Hall. (575) 562-2651. www.enmu.edu/academics/excellence/museums/ miles-mineral/index.shtml ■ Natural History Museum. Wildlife, plants, insects of Llano Estacado and reptiles from other areas. In Roosevelt Hall on ENMU Campus. (575) 562-2174. www.enmu.edu/academics/excellence/ museums/natural-history/index.shtml

Calendar of Events ◆ See Silver City Calendar of Events on Page 176.

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www.placitaschamber.com

Attractions ■ Anasazi Fields Winery. Dry, oak-aged fruit wines.

26 Camino de los Pueblitos. Open Wed., Sun., noon5 p.m. or by appt. (505) 867-3062. www.anasazifieldswinery.com

Natural Wonders ■ Sandía Man Cave. Evidence of ancient man found

here. Self-guided hike. Off N.M. 165 in Sandía Mountains east of Placitas. ■ Las Huertas Canyon. Scenic drive up northwestern slopes of Sandía Mountains, picnic & camping areas, fishing. N.M. 165 east of Placitas.

CALENDAR of events ◆ May 9-10. Placitas Studio Tour. (505) 867-3011.

www.placitasstudiotour.com

PONDEROSA CE Attractions ■ Ponderosa Valley Winery Inc. 3171 N.M. 290.

Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. (575) 834-7487. www.ponderosawinery.com

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www.portales.com www.rooseveltcounty.com

Attractions ■ Dalley Windmill Collection. More than 85 wind-

mills from around world with many restored windmills displayed. (800) 635-8036, (575) 356-8541. www.newmexico.org

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■ Roosevelt County

Historical Museum. ArNW NE ticles from late-19th and C 20th centuries, including a supply wagon that SW SE traveled over the Llano Estacado Plains, 1890 mobile peanut roaster, movie projector built in the 1920s. Off U.S. 70 on ENMU campus. (575)5622592. E-mail: mark.romero@enmu.edu www.enmu.edu

Outdoor Getaways ■ Grulla National Wildlife Refuge. 25 miles south-

east of Portales via N.M. 88. (806) 946-3341. ■ Oasis State Park. 194-acres, fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, playground, bird watching. 6 miles north of Portales via N.M. 467. (575) 356-5331. www.nmmparks.com ■ Prairie Chicken Wildlife Areas. South of Portales, near Milnesand. Seasonal hunting, wildlife viewing. (505) 476-8101.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Runnels Gallery. In Golden Library on ENMU

Campus, student/faculty exhibitions, more. (575) 562-2607. www.enmu.edu ■ ENMU School of Music. Concerts in Buchanan Hall. (575) 562-2377. www.enmu.edu ■ ENMU Theatre Center. Call for dates. On northwest side of ENMU Campus, just off U.S. 70. (575) 562-2711. www.enmu.edu

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Performing Arts/Galleries

Outdoor Getaways

Council. Fine arts, crafts, gifts, events, concerts, workshops. Open Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 mile east of El Morro Natl. Monument via N.M. 53. (505) 783-4710. www.oldschoolgallery.org

■ Gila National Forest Quemado Ranger District.

In city on N.M. 36 and N.M. 60. (575) 773-4678. ■ Quemado Lake. Trout fishing, 130 acres. 20 miles south of Quemado via N.M. 32 and N.M. 103. (575) 773-4678.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■The Lightning Field. Installation by Walter

DeMaría. Limited accommodations, reservations. May-Oct. (505) 898-3335. www.lightningfield.org E-mail: info@lightningfield.org

QUESTA NC Outdoor Getaways ■ Carson National Forest Questa Ranger District.

2 miles east of Questa on N.M. 38. (575) 586-0520. ■ Red River State Trout Hatchery. Trout production, fishing in Red River, Río Grande. Just south of Questa on N.M. 522 to N.M. 515. (575) 586-0222. ■ Uracca State Wildlife Area. 14,000 acres of elk/deer habitat. Wildlife viewing, hunting in season. 16 miles north of Questa on N.M. 522. (800) 862-9310. ■ Wild Rivers Recreation Area. Campsites, hiking trails, visitor center. BLM Natl. Scenic Backcountry Byway. 7 miles north of Questa on N.M. 522, 4 miles on side road. BLM: (505) 758-8851, visitor center: (575) 770-1600.

CALENDAR of events ◆ Jan. 19. Martin Luther King Celebration.

(575) 356-6662 Ext 18. ◆ Feb. 24-25. N.M. Agricultural Trade Show. (800) 635-8036 ◆ March TBA. Floyd Lions Club Jamboree. Floyd. (575) 478-2271. ◆ April TBA. High Plains Prairie Chicken Festival. Milnesand.(575) 762-6997. ◆ May TBA. Cinco De Mayo Celebration. (505) 356-6662, ext. 18. ◆ June 19-21. Heritage Days Celebration. (800) 635-8036 ◆ July TBA. Fireworks Show & BBQ Cook-Off. (800) 635-8036. ◆ Aug. Roosevelt County Fair. (575) 356-4417. ◆ Oct. 9-10. High Plains Quilt Festival. (800) 635-8036. ◆ Oct. 24-25. Peanut Valley Festival. (800) 635-8036. ◆ Dec. 11. Christmas Jubilee & Lighted Parade. (800) 635-8036.

RAMAH NW Attractions ■ Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. Rescued/captive-born

wolves, wolf dogs (arctic, timber, tundra) that wander Zuni Mountains enclosures. Open Tues.-Sun.; tours: 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 & 3:30 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 kids, under 7 free; gift shop. 20 miles southeast of Ramah off N.M. 53. Take N.M. 53 to B.I.A. 25, go 8 miles, turn right on gravel road B.I.A. 120, 4 miles to sanctuary. HC 61, Box 28, 378 Candy Kitchen Rd., 87321. (505) 775-3304. www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org

Museums & Historic Sites ■ El Morro National Monument. Inscription Rock

bears autographs, drawings, petroglyphs, messages from Spanish explorers and westbound pioneers. Ancestral Pueblo ruins on mesatop. 13 miles southeast of Ramah on N.M. 53. (505) 783-4226. www.nps.gov/elmo

Outdoor Getaways ■ Ramah Lake. Trout/bass fishing, boat ramp, pic-

nicking. 2.5 miles northeast of Ramah off I.R. 132.

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■ Old School Gallery. Home of El Morro Area Arts

RANCHOS DE TAOS NC Museums & Historic Sites ■ SMU in Taos at Fort Burgwin. Reconstructed

1850s cavalry fort. 6.4 miles south of Ranchos de Taos on N.M. 518. Offers public lectures every Tues. night in summer, achaelogical excavation tours by appointment. (575) 758-8322. www.smu.edu/taos ■ Ranchos de Taos Plaza. Established in 1779, the Plaza is enclosed by 20 buildings including the historic San Francisco de Asís mission church. ■ San Francisco de Asís Church. Built in early 1800s by Franciscans. One of most photographed sites in N.M. 4 miles south of Taos on N.M. 68. 60 Saint Francis Plz. (575) 758-2754.

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Raton Historical District Self-Guided Tours.

(800) 638-6161, (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info ■ Raton Museum. Mining, railroad, ranching artifacts. Art exhibits. Open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from Sept.-Feb., Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. from April-Aug. 108 S. 2nd St. (575) 445-8979.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Sugarite Canyon State Park. Lakes, visitor center,

showers, campsites, hiking, historic exhibits. 6 miles northeast of Raton via N.M. 526. (575) 445-5607. www.nmparks.com

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Arthur Johnson Memorial Library. Southwestern

art. 244 Cook Ave. (575) 445-9711. ■ Old Pass Gallery. Shows by Raton Arts Council. 145 S. 1st St. Call for showings. (575) 445-2052. ■ Shuler Theater. 131 N. 2nd. (575) 445-4746. www.shulertheater.com

Sporting Fun

■ Red River Chairlift Rides. (575) 754-2223.

■ National Rifle Association (NRA) Whittington

Center. Shooting ranges, lessons, special hunts, 33,300 acres. 10 miles southwest of Raton via U.S. 64. (800) 494-4853. (575) 445-3615. www.nrawc.org

www.redriverskiarea.com ■ Wheeler Peak Wilderness. Hiking, camping, N.M.’s highest peak at 13,161 feet. Maps at chamber. (800) 348-6444, (575) 754-2366.

CALENDAR of events

Sporting Fun

◆ Feb. 22. Post Comedy Theater. Historic Shuler

Theater. (575) 445-2052. www.ratonarts.org ◆ Feb. 28. BYU Young Ambassadors. Historic Shuler Theater. (575) 445-2052. www.ratonarts.org ◆ March 24. Grand Derangement. Historic Shuler Theater. (575) 445-2052. www.ratonarts.org ◆ April 1. Gilligan’s Island. The Musical. Stars The Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams at the Historic Shuler Theater. (575) 445-2052. www.ratonarts.org ◆ May 2-3. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Ripley Park. (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info ◆ May 2. Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra at the Historic Shuler Theater. (575) 445-2052. www.ratonarts.org ◆ June 12-13. Car Show. (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info ◆ June 25-27. Raton Rodeo. (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info ◆ July 3 -5. International-Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally. (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info ◆ Aug. 8-9. Arts & Crafts Fair. Ripley Park. (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info ◆ Dec. 5-6. Holiday Mercado. Raton Convention Center. (575) 445-3689. www.raton.info

■ Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures. ATVs, snow-

mobiling, horseback riding, fishing. Cowboy Evening with entertainment, chuckwagon dinner Tues., Thurs., Sat. 4 miles east of Red River on N.M. 38 on top of Bobcat Pass. (575) 754-2769. www.bobcatpass.com/ ^ Childrens’ Fishing Pond. On Pioneer Road. (800) 348-6444, (575) 754-2366. ■ Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Area. In Sangre de Cristos. 18.6 miles (30 km.) of ski, 9.4 miles (15 km.) of snowshoe trails, 5 km. of designated dog trails. Warming hut, restrooms. (800) 966-9381, (575) 754-2374. www.enchantedforestxc.com/ ■ N.M. Adventure Co. Jeep tours, mountain bikes, rafting, ATVs, guided fishing, rock climbing, cowboy evening. 220 E. Main. (575) 754-2721.

^ Red River Ski and Snowboard Area. In Red River, 90 percent of lodging, amenities within walking distance of lifts. General, private, children’s lessons. Uphill capacity 7,920 skiers per hour, 58 runs, 6 chairlifts: 2 triple, 4 double, 1 surface. (575) 754-2223; snowphone: (575) 754-2220. www.redriverskiarea.com ■ Red River Disc Golf Course. In Mallette Park, 9 holes. Course map at Sitzmark Sports. ■ Sitzmark Sports. Cycling, disc golf in town & ski area. On W. Main St. (800) 843-7547, (575) 754-2456. www.sitzmarksportsnm.com

CALENDAR of events ◆ Feb. 19-24. Mardi Gras in the Mountains.

(877) 754-1708, (575) 754-3030. www.redriver.org ◆ May 22-25. Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally. (877) 754-1708, (575) 754-3030. www.redriver.org ◆ June 5-7. Red River Classic Car Show. (877) 754-1708, (575) 754-3030. www.redriver.org ◆ June 20-21. Fine Art & Wine Festival. (877) 754-1708, (575) 754-3030. www.redriver.org ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Parade. Main Street. (877) 754-1708, (575) 754-3030. www.redriver.org

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Attractions ■ Frye’s Old Town Shootout. Staged Old West

gunfight. Summer: Tues., Thurs., Sat., 4 p.m. Main St. (575) 754-3028. ■ Main Street Shopping. 1.5 miles downtown, art, souvenirs, gifts, restaurants. (800) 348-6444, (575) 754-2366. ■ Pioneer Canyon Trail. Hike, drive original gold-mining canyon. Map, history at chamber. (800) 348-6444.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Little Red Schoolhouse Museum. Historic one-

room schoolhouse. Old-time artifacts, photos, mining history. Jayhawk Trail behind Red River Library. (877) 754-1708, (575) 754-1714.

Outdoor Getaways ■ Greenie Peak. Locals claim this is N.M.’s highest

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ J&R Vintage Auto Museum. Over 65 restored cars,

trucks, 10 cars that ran the Great American Race. Diecast toys, tours, minimal admission fee. 3650 N.M. 528 (1/2 mile south of U.S. 550). (505) 867-2881. www.jrvintageautos.com

Sporting Fun ■ N.M. Scorpions. Pro hockey at the Santa Ana Star

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CALENDAR of events ◆ Feb. TBA. Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally.

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props, blacklight space city, gift shop. 216 N. Main St. (575) 627-6982. www.newmexico.org

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onship. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. ◆ April 25. Park ’N the Park. Classic car show, hot rods, food, vendors, vintage cars and trucks. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ May TBA. Bark in the Park. (505) 891-4100. ◆ June 6. Celebrity Bowling Classic. (888) 7467262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ June 20. Rio Rancho Soap Box Derby. (505) 892-1533. ◆ July TBA. Independence Day Celebration and Parade. (505) 891-5015. ◆ July 16-19. Triple Crown Fastpitch Tournament. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ Aug. 13-16. New Mexico Open Bowling Tournament. (505) 892-1771. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Blue Corn Harvest Festival Balloon Rally. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ Sept. 17-20. NM Senior Softball Championships. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ Oct. 10-11. Gourmet Apple Festival. Food, vendors, arts and crafts. (505) 891-2600. ◆ Nov. TBA. Agility Dog Show. (505) 891-5015. ◆ Nov. TBA. Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. (505) 891-6196. ◆ Nov./Dec. TBA. Southwest Duals Wrestling. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ Dec. 11-13. Mel Otero Girls Basketball Invitational (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258. www.rioranchonm.org ◆ Dec. 29-31. New Mexico Oil & Gas Basketball Tournament. (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258, www.rioranchonm.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Jingle Bell Balloon Rally. (505) 891-5015. ◆ Dec. TBA. Jinglefest Carnival and Luminaria Tour. (505) 891-6196. ◆ Dec. TBA. Winter Festival Parade. (505) 896-8758.

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Park. Iron Cross placed by NW NE German WWII POWs, piece of C Berlin Wall. 10th/Pennsylvania streets. (575) 624-6720. SW SE ■ Spring River Park/Zoo. More than 250 animals of 60 species, miniature train ride, carousel, children’s fishing lake, free. 1306 E. College Blvd. (575) 624-6760. E-mail: roswellzoo@dfn.com ■ Star Child. Roswell’s first UFO/Alien gift shop. 108 W. 1st St. (575) 627-6990. ■ Zone II. Hanger 84, alien merchandise. 106 S. Main St. (575) 627-6060.

Museums & Historic Sites ■ Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art/

Roswell Artists-in-Residence Foundation. 22,000sq. ft., showcases 400+ artworks by former fellows of RAIR Program. Open M-F, 9-4 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 1-5 p.m., free. 409 E. College Blvd. (575) 623-5600. http://roswellamoca.org ■ Gen. Douglas L. McBride Museum. History of New Mexico Military Institute and its Corps of Cadets. NMMI Campus, 101 W. College Blvd. (575) 622-6250. www.nmmi.edu ■ Historical Center for Southeast N.M. Historical home built in 1912, museum, archives, antiques, 11,000 photos, research facilities, books, manuscripts. 200 N. Lea. (575) 622-8333. www.hssnm.net E-mail: history@hssnm.net ■ International UFO Museum/Research Center. Displays on 1947 Roswell Incident, UFOs, related subjects, research library, gift store. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 114 N. Main St. (575)625-9495. www.roswellufomuseum.com ■ Roswell Historic District Walking, Driving Tour. Many structures listed in natl. historic register, styles include Queen Anne, Prairie, Bungalow, Victorian, Italiante, Tudor. Self-guided. Historical Society for SE N.M. (575) 622-8333. www.hssnm.net E-mail: history@hssnm.net ■ Roswell Museum/Art Center. Robert H. Goddard Planetarium. Science exhibits, Goddard rockets, fine art, large collection of Peter Hurd paintings. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 100 W. 11th. (575) 624-6744. www.roswellmuseum.org ■ Wilson-Cobb History & Genealogy Research Library. History, genealogy, family research materials. Open Mon., Wed., Fri. 1-4 p.m. 301 S. Richardson. (575) 622-3322. E-mail: wilsoncobb@dfn.com

Outdoor Getaways ■ Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Wetlands

with 357 identified bird species, dragonfly population. Bird watching, wildlife photography, hiking, hunting, biking, observation blind with telescope. Tours: Oct.May. N. Main St., east on Pine Lodge Rd., about 7 miles. (575) 622-6755. http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/newmex/bitterlake ■ Bottomless Lakes State Park. Swimming, nonmotorized boating, paddleboat rentals, fishing, hiking,

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camping, mountain bike trail, showers, bathrooms. 12 miles east on U.S. 380, then south on N.M. 409. (575) 624-6058. www.nmparks.com ■ Spring River Bike/Hike Trail. Scenic paved bicycle-jogging-walking trail through the Spring River corridor. (575) 624-6718.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Roswell Community Little Theatre. Call for

schedule. 1101 N. Virginia, P.O. Box 305, Roswell, 88202. (575) 622-1982. www.roswelllittletheatre.com ■ Roswell Fine Arts League Gallery. Monthly receptions for guest artists (2nd Sun. each month, 1-4 p.m.), 25 exhibiting artists. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Juried art show in Aug. 107 E. 5th St. (575) 625-5263. ■ Roswell Symphony Orchestra. Call for schedule. 1717 W. 2nd St., Ste. 112, 88201. (800) 300-9822, (575) 623-5882. www.roswellsymphony.org E-mail: rso@roswellsymphony.com

Sporting Fun ■ Haystack Mountain OHV Area. Biking, motorcy-

cling. Northwest of Roswell. Information: 2909 W. 2nd St. (575) 627-0272. ■ Mescalero Sands North Dunes OHV Area. Motorcycling, quad cycles. East of Roswell off U.S. 380. Information: 2909 W. 2nd St. (575) 627-0272.

Calendar of events ◆ Jan. Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count.

Bitterlake National Wildlife Refuge. (575) 622-6755, Bottomless Lakes State Park. (575) 624-6058. ◆ Feb. TBA. Souperbowl Sunday. Sponored by Lend a Hand of Roswell. (575) 623-6235. ◆ Feb. 14. Verdi’s La Traviata. Concert version with RSO Opera soloists. (800) 300-9822, (575) 623-5882. www.roswellsymphony.org ◆ Feb. 28. Bike and Car Show. Championship Motorsports. (575) 624-0151. ◆ March. 7-8. Bowl for Kids’ Sake. (575) 627-2227. ◆ March. 8. Roswell Women’s History Month. Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. (575) 624-9850. ◆ March. 8. Kiwanis Pancake Festival. Roswell Convention and Civic Center. (575) 317-3695. ◆ March. 27. Kite Festival. Yucca Center. (575) 624-6719. ◆ April 4. Symphony Concert. Features works by Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Ravel and Mozart. (800) 300-9822, (575) 623-5882. www.roswellsymphony.org ◆ April 5. Endangered Species Day. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (575) 625-4009. ◆ April 11. Easter Egg Hunt. Spring River Park and Zoo. (575) 624-6760. ◆ April 18-19. Artfaire. Convention and Civic Center. (575) 622-6298, 622-0985. ◆ April 26. Pecos Valley Iris Show. Roswell Mall. (575) 622-0648. ◆ May 1-3. Old Timers Balloon Rally. Russ Dekay

Soccer Complex. (575) 622-9892. ◆ May 2. Endangered Species Day. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (575) 625-4009. ◆ May 2. Symphony Concert. Features works by Gomes, Copland, Hindesmith and Brahms. Soloists: Axel Stauss, violin; Nathaniel Rosen, cello. (800) 3009822, (575) 623-5882. www.roswellsymphony.org ◆ June 5-7. Old Chisum Days and Pro Rodeo. Eastern New Mexico Fairgrounds. (575) 623-9411, 420-7554. ◆ June 29. American Music Concert. First Presbyterian Church. (575) 622-4910. www.fpcroswell.com ◆ July-Sept. Roswell Farmers and Gardeners Market. Courthouse Lawn, every Saturday. (575) 624-6880. ◆ July 4. Mike Satterfield Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza. Cielo Grande Recreation Area. (888) 767-9355, (575) 624-7712. ◆ July 2-5. Roswell UFO Festival. International UFO Museum and Research Center. (575) 625-9495. www.roswellufomuseum.com ◆ Aug. 7-17. Juried Show and Competition Standard and Miniature Art. Roswell Museum and Art Center. (575) 624-6744. www.roswellmuseum.org ◆ Sept. 11-13. Piñatafest. Courthouse lawn. (888) 616-0889, (575) 624-0889. ◆ Sept. TBA. Chili Cheese Festival. Roswell Convention and Civic Center. (575) 624-6860. ◆ Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Eastern New Mexico State Fair and Parade. At the fairgrounds. (575) 622-3210, 623-9411. www.enfm.com ◆ Oct. 9-11. Pecos Valley Jazz Festival. Various venues. (575) 622-6898, 622-4910 Ext. 20.

Experience out-of-this-world travel events Visitors of the intergalactic variety supposedly hover above New Mexico, which is sometimes called the UFO state. Some residents and visitors claim to have spotted UFOs around the state, but two destinations are legendary for aliens: Aztec and Roswell. Each city hosts a yearly festival to commemorate alleged UFO crashes that some say were covered up by the U.S. government. For more information about these incidents and festivals visit www.aztecufo.com and www.roswellufofestival.com. www.newmexico.org

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Morgans. (575) 626-7351. ◆ Nov. 1. Endangered Species Day. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (575) 625-4009. ◆ Nov. 27-28. Christmas Fantasy. Roswell Convention and Civic Center. (575) 622-0985, 622-6298. ◆ Dec. Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. Bitterlake National Wildlife Refuge.

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Museums & Historic Sites ■ Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway Visitors

Center. Maps, brochures, display room, maps carpeted on floor, walls show area sights. On E. U.S. 70, next to Hubbard Museum in Ruidoso Downs. (575) 378-5318. ■ Dowlin’s Historic Old Mill. Billy the Kid hideout, oldest building in Ruidoso. Historic site, now closed to the public except during the Art In The Pines Art Gallery Event. 641 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts: (575) 257-7272. ■ Fort Stanton. Grounds and museum off Airport Hwy. N.M. 220. Open Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This historic fort has been named a state monument. (575) 354-0341. www.fortstanton.com 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 155

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Cedarvale Cemetery (state NW NE historic site, grave of C first N.M. governor, W.C. McDonald). Old White Oaks SW SE schoolhouse museum, artist studios. 3 miles north of U.S. 54 to White Oaks turnoff (12 miles northeast of Carrizozo via U.S. 54 and N.M. 349). www.whiteoaksnewmexico.com ■ Hubbard Museum of the American West. 10,000-plus items relating to horse & West, home of Anne C. Stradling’s collection. On U.S. 70 near racetrack. (575) 378-4142. www.hubbardmuseum.org

Outdoor Getaways ■ Bonito Lake. Rainbow/brook trout, campsites. West

off N.M. 37, north of Ruidoso. (575) 336-4157. ■ Smokey Bear Ranger Station in Lincoln National Forest. 901 Mechem. (575) 257-4095.

Performing Arts/Galleries ■ Flying J Ranch. Music, Western show, chuckwagon

dinner. (888) 458-3595, (575) 336-4330. www.flyingjranch.com ■ Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. World-class cultural center, Broadway shows, modern dance, classical/jazz music, family/children’s programs, 514-seat theater. Call for schedule. Free 10 a.m. tours

Tues. & Thurs. Airport Hwy. 220 in Alto. 108 Spencer Road. P.O. Box 140, Alto, 88312. (888) 818-7872, (575) 336-4800. www.spencertheater.com

Sporting Fun ■ Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Las

Vegas-style gaming, golf, Mescalero Apache guided big-game hunts, horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing. P.O. Box 269, Mescalero, 88340. (888) 7219357, (575) 464-7777. www.innofthemountaingods.com/ ■ Ruidoso Downs. Arguably the No. 1 quarterhorse racetrack in country. Schedule: May-Labor Day. Closing-day $2 million All American Futurity, world’s richest quarter-horse race. Billy the Kid Casino. Near Ruidoso, off U.S. 70 West in Ruidoso Downs. (575) 378-4431. www.ruidosodownsracing.com ■ Ski Apache. Owned by Mescalero Apache Tribe, near Ruidoso. 55 runs, 11 chairlifts. Uphill lift capacity top in state. Full-service ski school, lessons in Alpine skiing/snowboarding, ski instruction offered in Spanish. Beginners ski free with purchase of lesson. At end of N.M. 532 near Ruidoso. (575) 464-3600; snowphone: (575) 257-9001. www.skiapache.com

CALENDAR of events ◆ Jan. 22. Relay For Life. (575) 808-0413.

www.RelayForLife.org ◆ Jan. 31. Ski Apache Disabled Skiers Silent Auction. (575) 336-4416. www.skiapache.com

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events ◆ Feb. 28. Art-I-Gras. (575) 257-7272. ◆ March TBA. Disabled Skiers Challenge.

(575) 336-4416. www.skiapache.com ◆ April 10-11. Military Appreciation Weekend. (575) 336-2828. www.radioruidoso.com ◆ May TBA. Smokey Bear Days. (575) 354-2273. www.villageofcapitan.com ◆ May 14-17. Spring Aspencade Motorcycle Rally. (800) 452-8045. www.motorcyclerally.com ◆ June 6. Mountain of Blues Festival. (866) 207-4816. www.ruidoso.net/bluesfestival. ◆ July TBA. Smokey Bear Stampede & Rodeo. In nearby Capitan. (575) 354-3232. www.villageofcapitan.com ◆ July 2-5. Mescalero Apache Ceremonial and Rodeo. (575) 464-4494. ◆ July 24-26. Ruidoso Art Festival. (575) 257-7395. www.ruidosonow.com/artfestival/ ◆ Aug. TBA. Ft. Stanton Live. (575) 937-4897. www.fortstanton.com ◆ Aug. TBA. All American Gun and Western Collectible Show. (575) 257-2776. www.trekwest.com/gunshow ◆ Aug. 7-9. Old Lincoln Days. Last Escape of Billy the Kid pageant, parade, military encampment and vendors. Lincoln State Monument. (575) 653-4025, (800) 434-6320 or (575) 653-4372. www.nmmonuments.org ◆ Aug. 29-30. All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino. (575) 378-4431. www.rdrracing.com ◆ Sept. 16-20. Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally. (800) 452-8045, www.motorcyclerally.com ◆ Oct. 2-4. Aspenfest Weekend. (800) 784-3676. www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest/ ◆ Oct. 9-11. Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium. (575) 378-7262, www.cowboysymposium.org ◆ Oct. 17-18. Ruidoso Oktoberfest. (877) 8779322, (575) 336-8206, (575) 336-4023. trekwest.com/oktoberfest ◆ Nov. 13-15. Christmas Jubilee. (575) 336-4023. www.christmasjubilee.net ◆ Mid-Dec. TBA. Electric Light Parade. Voted one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2008 by the American Bus Association. (800) 784-3676. www.ruidosonow.com

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Museums & Historic Sites n Acequia Madre. Acequias (ditches) played a critical

role in the early history of Santa Fe, particularly in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Although little remains of the main ditch, this acequia still flows when the irrigation gates are opened. Garcia and Acequia Madre streets. n Amelia White Park. Santa Fe Trail remnants, near trail’s end on Plaza. Corner Old Santa Fe Trail/Camino Corrales. (505) 955-2100. n Archbishop Lamy’s Chapel. A modest structure built in the foothills north of Santa Fe as a private retreat for the first bishop of New Mexico, Jean Baptiste Lamy. Bishop’s Lodge Resort. Bishop’s Lodge Road. (505) 983-6377. n Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Depot. Constructed in 1909 in California Mission Style to introduce passengers to regional architecture. Garfield Street. n Barrio de Analco. Oldest Santa Fe neighborhood, dates to Analco Indians of 1200s. Promoted as “Oldest Church in U.S.A.” (San Miguel Mission), “Oldest House,” galleries and restaurants. E. De Vargas St. at Old Santa Fe Trail. (505) 988-4127. n Bataan Memorial and Museum/Library. Military memorabilia. 1050 Old Pecos Tr. (505) 474-1670. n Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis. Constructed under Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy in 1869-93. 131 Cathedral Pl. (505) 982-5619. www.cbsfa.org n Cristo Rey Church. Built between 1939 and 1940, the church shelters the large stone reredos (sculpted religious panels) commissioned in 1760. After its original home was demolished, the plaque was stored for nearly 100 years before being displayed here. Corner of Cristo Rey and Canyon Road. (505) 983-8528. n Cross of the Martyrs. Honors 21 Franciscans killed in 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Walk the many steps to the top of the hill for a great view of downtown. 600 block Paseo de Peralta. ^ El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Living-history museum highlights Spanish Colonial period. Former El Camino Real stop, morada, mills, frontier schoolhouse, 18th- and 19th-century structures. Open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; guided tours Apr.-Oct.; self-guided tours www.newmexico.org

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natl., regional art exhibitions, lectures, education programs, all ages. Open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1606 Paseo de Peralta, 87501. (505) 989-1199. www.sitesantafe.org n School for Advanced Research. Indian arts research center, more than 11,000 pieces of Indian basketry, jewelry, pottery, textiles, kachinas. Tours on Fri., 2 p.m., reservations required, fees. 660 Garcia. (505) 954-7200. www.sarweb.org n Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Founded in 1937. Ongoing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Exhibitions feature works by established and emerging Native American artists and photographers. Case Trading Post hosts ongoing events and sells jewelry, baskets, folk art, pottery and weavings. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. Museum Hill, 704 Camino Lejo. (505) 982-4636, (800) 607-4636. www.wheelwright.org

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Permanent collection of contemporary art by artists who live and work in the state. It is housed at the State Capitol complex. June 7-Aug. 30: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.5 p.m. (505) 986-4614. n Center for Contemporary Arts. Monthly performances TBA. Year-round contemporary art, performances, ongoing film series, Native Cinema Showcase. 1050 Old Pecos Trail. (505) 982-1338. www.ccasantafe.org n Fine Arts Gallery. Southwest Annex next to Fogelson Library Center, College of Santa Fe. (505) 473-6508. www.csf.edu n Governor’s Gallery. N.M. artists in rotating exhibits. 4th floor, State Capitol, Old Santa Fe Trail. (505) 827-3089. n Greer Garson Theater Center. Call for schedule. College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. (505) 473-6511. www.csf.edu n Lensic Performing Arts Center. Versatile, wellequipped restored theater; well-known local/intl. performers, year-round. 211 W. San Francisco St. (505) 988-1234. www.lensic.org n María Benítez Teatro Flamenco, Institute for Spanish Arts. Season: Late June to early Sept. (505) 955-8562, (888) 435-2636. Performances at The Lodge of Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. Tickets: (505) 982-1237, (877) 982-9198. www.mariabenitez.com n Northern New Mexico Arts and Crafts Guild. Rotating artspace on Plaza, arts/crafts shows. Apprenticeship program. P.O. Box 8521, 87504. (505) 473-5590. www.artsandcraftsguild.org n Paolo Soleri Outdoor Amphitheater. Concerts in spring, summer, fall. Santa Fe Indian School Campus, 1501 Cerrillos Rd. (505) 989-6320. Tickets: (505) 988-1234. n Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Summer season. Performances in St. Francis Auditorium, Lensic PAC. P.O. Box 2227, 87504-2227. (505) 983-2075, (888) 221-9836. www.sfchambermusic.com n Santa Fe Community Orchestra. Call for schedule. St. Francis Auditorium. (505) 466-4879. www.sfco.org n Santa Fe Concert Assoc. (505) 984-8759. Call Lensic for performances. Tickets: (505) 988-1234. www.musicone.org n Santa Fe Council for the Arts. Community arts exhibits, arts/crafts shows, lectures; Photo Arts Santa Fe. P.O. Box 8921, 87504. (505) 424-1878. www.photoartssantafe.com n Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Summer, winter seasons. 811 St. Michael’s Dr., Ste. 208, 87505. (800) 244-4011, (505) 988-2282. www.desertchorale.org n Santa Fe Film Festival. Community-wide celebration of cinema, special guests, concerts, talks, parties. (505) 988-7414, (505) 989-1495. www.santafefilmfestival.com n Santa Fe Gallery Assoc. Gallery resource. (505) 982-1648. www.santafegalleryassociation.org

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Concerts and educational events celebrating the music C of our time. New classical music of the 20th and 21st SW SE century over a year-round season. For performance dates, locations: (505)474-6601. www.sfnm.org n Santa Fe Opera. World-class performances. 7 miles north on U.S. 84/285. (800) 280-4654, (505) 986-5900. www.santafeopera.org n Santa Fe Performing Arts/Armory for the Arts Theater. Performances on weekends at armory theater. Call for schedule. 1050 Old Pecos Trail, P.O. Box 22372, 87502. Tickets: (505) 984-1370. www.sfperformingarts.org n Santa Fe Playhouse. Year-round. Check online for schedule. 142 E. DeVargas St. (505) 988-4262. www.santafeplayhouse.org E-mail: playhouse@santafeplayhouse.org n Santa Fe Pro Música. Orchestral and ensemble concerts. Call for schedule, locations. 1405 Luisa St., Ste. 2, 87505; P.O. Box 2091, 87504-2091. (800) 960-6680, (505) 988-4640. www.santafepromusica.com n Santa Fe Symphony. Call for schedule. Concerts at Lensic. Children under 6 not admitted. 551 W. Cordova Rd., 87505. (505) 983-3530. Tickets: (505) 983-1414. www.santafesymphony.org n Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble. June and holiday concerts. P.O. Box 1142, 87504-1142. (505) 954-4922. www.sfwe.org n St. John’s College Art Gallery. 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, 87505-4599. (505) 984-6099. www.stjohnscollege.edu n Serenata of Santa Fe. Classical chamber music at Santuario de Guadalupe. 100 Guadalupe St., P.O. Box 8410, 87504. (505) 989-7988. n Shidoni Sculpture Garden. 8 acres. Free. 5 miles north of Santa Fe. 1508 Bishop’s Lodge Rd. (505) 988-8001. www.shidoni.com ^ Southwest Children’s Theatre. Season TBA. Call for schedule. Performances at Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St. (505) 984-3055. www.southwestchildrenstheatre.com n St. Francis Auditorium. In Museum of Fine Arts. Various musical events, plays, lectures and to rent. 107 W. Palace Ave. (505) 476-5072. www.mfasantafe.org n Theaterwork. Season: year-round. New plays, classical plays, local artists. James A. Little Theater. (505) 471-1799. www.theaterwork.org NW

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tures. North Central and North East regions. 223 N. Guadalupe Street, #159, Santa Fe 87501. (505) 699-0919. www.lpffc.com n New Wave Rafting Co. P.O. Box 70 Embudo, 87531. (505) 579-0075. www.newwaverafting.com ^ Santa Fe Climbing Center. Indoor climbing, instruction, tours. 825 Early St., Ste. A., 87505 (505) 986-8944. www.climbsantafe.com n Santa Fe Rafting Co. 1000 Cerrillos Rd. Mail: P.O. Box 23525, 87502-3525. (888) 988-4914, (505) 988-4914. www.santaferafting.com E-mail: info@santaferafting.com n Ski Santa Fe. 69 runs, uphill lift capacity 9,350 skiers per hour, 1,725-ft. vertical drop. Lessons at all levels of Alpine, snowboard, Telemark. Handicapped access to main lodge, disabled-skiers program. Fall chairlift rides (late Sept.-early Oct.). 16 miles northeast of Santa Fe on N.M. 475. (505) 982-4429; snowphone: (505) 983-9155. www.skisantafe.com

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◆ March 19. Bye, Bye Birdie. The Santa Fe Concert

Association. (505) 984-8754. www.santafeconcerts.org ◆ March 27-29. The Language of Birds. Santa Fe New Music event. John Kennedy’s family opera featuring 100 Santa Fe youth. Matinee and evening shows. Lensic Performing Arts Center. (505) 988-1234. www.ticketsantafe.com ◆ March 31. Poetic Movement. Shen Wei Dance Arts. The Santa Fe Concert Association. (505) 984-8754. www.santafeconcerts.org ◆ April 1. Nicholson Baker with Michael Silverblatt. Lannan Foundation. Lensic Performing Arts Center. (505) 988-1234. www.lannan.org ◆ April 5. Ski Season Ends (tentative). Ski Santa Fe. (505) 982-4429. www.skisantafe.com ◆ April 8-10. Handel Festival: Baroque Holy Week. (800) 960-6680. Loretto Chapel. (505) 988-4640. www.promusica.com ◆ April 9. Classical Ivory Poet. Ingrid Fliter. The Santa Fe Concert Association. (505) 984-8754. www.santafeconcerts.org ◆ April 15. Jhumpa Lahiri with Martin Espada. Lannan Foundation. Lensic Performing Arts Center. (505) 988-1234. www.lannan.org ◆ April 17. SFNM Zestfest. Party/performance by Santa Fe New Music. (505) 474-6601. www.sfnm.org ◆ April 23. Fado Star. Mariza (guitars, percussion, cello, violin). The Santa Fe Concert Association. (505) 984-8754. www.santafeconcerts.org

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Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities. Museum of International Folk Art. (505) 476-1200. www.internationalfolkart.org ◆ May 16-17. Eldorado Arts & Crafts Studio Tour. (505) 466-3256, 466-6245. www.eldoradoarts.org ◆ May 17-April 18, 2010. Paintings from the Charlotte Mittler Collection. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Museum Hill. (505) 982-4636. www.wheelwright.org. ◆ May. 17-24. The 24th Annual Santa Fe Century Bike Run. (505) 982-1282. www.santafecentury.com ◆ May 20. Marge Piercy with Martín Espada. Lannan Foundation. Lensic Performing Arts Center. (505) 988-1234. www.lannan.org ◆ May 22-Sept. 13. Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. (505) 946-1000. www.okeeffemuseum.org ◆ May 23-25. Grand Opening Weekend of New Mexico History Museum. (505) 476-5100. www.nmhistorymuseum.org ◆ June TBA. Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Concert. (505) 954-4922. www.sfwe.org ◆ June 3. Andrew Bacevich with David Barsamian. Lannan Foundation. Lensic Performing Arts Center. (505) 988-1234. www.lannan.org ◆ June 5. American Impressionism: Paintings from the Phillips Collection. New Mexico Museum of Art. (505) 476-5072. www.mfasantafe.org

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Festival & Animal Fair. El NW NE Rancho de las Golondrinas C (505) 471-2261. www.golondrinas.org SW SE ◆ June 10. Eduardo Galeano with Michael Silverblatt. Lannan Foundation. Lensic Performing Arts Center. (505) 988-1234. www.lannan.org ◆ June 20-21. Santa Fe Arts & Crafts Festival. (505) 988-7621. ◆ June 21. A Century of Masters: The NEA National Heritage Fellows of New Mexico Hispanic Heritage Wing. Museum of International Folk Art. (505) 4761200. www.moifa.org. www.internationalfolkart.org ◆ Late June-Early Sept. Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco Season Begins. Benitez Cabaret, Lodge at Santa Fe (877) 982- 9198. www.mariabenitez.com ◆ June TBA. Rodeo de Santa Fe. Rodeo Grounds. (505) 471-4300. www.rodeodesantafe.org ◆ July 3-Aug. 29. Santa Fe Opera Season. La Traviata, The Elixir of Love, Don Giovanni, The Letter, Alceste, Apprentice Scenes. Santa Fe Opera. (800) 280-4654, (505) 986-5900. www.santafeopera.org ◆ July 4th. Pancake Breakfast on the Plaza. (505) 982-2002.

◆ July 4. Fireworks Display. Santa Fe High School.

(800) 777-2849, (505) 955-6200. ◆ July 4-5. Wine Festival. El Rancho de las Golondrinas. (505) 471-2261. www.golondrinas.org ◆ July 11-12. Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. Museum Hill. (505) 476-1200. www.folkartmarket.org ◆ July 12. Corvette Show. Hyde Park Memorial State Park summer event. (505) 983-7175. www.oldsantafetrailcorvettes.com ◆ July 19-Aug. 24. Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Various venues. (888) 221-9836, (505) 982-1890. www.sfcmf.org ◆ July 25-26. Contemporary Hispanic Market. The Plaza. (505) 982-0591. www.elmuseocultural.org ◆ July 25-26. Spanish Market. The Plaza. (505) 982-2226. www.spanishcolonial.org ◆ Aug. 1-2. Girls Inc. Arts & Crafts Fair. The Plaza. (505) 982-2042. www.girlsincofsantafe.org ◆ Aug. 1-2. Summer Festival & Frontier Days. El Rancho de las Golondrinas. (505) 471-2261. www.golondrinas.org ◆ Aug. 14-16. Antique Ethnographic Art Show. Ethnographic and tribal art from around the world. Santa Fe Community Convention Center. (505) 992-8929. www.WhitehawkShows.com ◆ Aug. 14-16. Hacienda’s Parade of Homes. Tour a showcase of homes. Tickets: (505) 988-1234.

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◆ Aug. 16. Apprentice Scenes. Santa Fe Opera.

(800) 280-4654, (505) 986-5900. www.santafeopera.org ◆ Aug. 17-19. Invitational Antique Indian Art Show. Santa Fe Community Convention Center. (505) 992-8929. www.WhitehawkShows.com ◆ Aug. 20-23. Hacienda’s Parade of Homes. Tour a showcase of homes. Tickets: (505) 988-1234. ◆ Aug. 22-23. Indian Market. The Plaza. (505) 983-5220. www.swaia.org ◆ Aug. 23. Apprentice Scenes. Santa Fe Opera. (800) 280-4654, (505) 986-5900. www.santafeopera.org ◆ Aug. 29-31. Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival. Santa Fe County Fairgrounds. (505) 988-3279. ◆ Sept. 5-6. Fiesta de los Niños. El Rancho de las Golondrinas. (505) 471-2261. www.golondrinas.org ◆ Sept. 10. Burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra. Fort Marcy Park. www.zozobra.com ◆ Sept. 11-13. Santa Fe Fiesta. The Plaza. (505) 988-7575. www.santafefiesta.org ◆ Sept. 23-27. Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. Various venues. (505) 438-8060. www.santafewineandchile.org ◆ Oct. 3-4. Harvest Festival. El Rancho de las Golondrinas. (505) 471-2261. www.golondrinas.org ◆ Nov. 26. Ski Season Begins. (Call to confirm opening date.) Ski Santa Fe. (505) 982-4429. www.skisantafe.com ◆ Nov. 27. Lighting of Christmas Decorations on the Plaza. (505) 988-3279. ◆ Nov. 28-29. Winter Spanish Market. Santa Fe Community Convention Center. (505) 982-2226. www.spanishcolonial.org ◆ Nov. 28-29. Contemporary Hispanic Market. El Museo Cultural in the Railyard. (505) 982-0591. www.elmuseocultural.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Winter Concert. (505) 954-4922. www.sfwe.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Christmas at the Palace. Palace of the Governors. (505) 476-5100. www.palaceofthegovernors.org ◆ Dec. TBA. Las Posadas. The Plaza. (505) 988-3279. www.palaceofthegovernors.org ◆ Dec. 2-6. Santa Fe Film Festival. Communitywide celebration of cinema, special guests, concerts, talks and parties. (505) 988-7414. www.santafefilmfestival.com ◆ Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Farolitos. The Plaza and the Cross of the Martyrs. (505) 988-3279.

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ment, food and concession booths, pony rides, rock climbing, live entertainment, arts and crafts. Sign up for Softball Tournament and “Vitamin Kid” Race. (575) 472-3763. ◆ July 3-5. Annual Firecracker Tournament. Class D & E softball teams from around the state. (575) 472-3763. ◆ July 4-5. Nuestra Señora de Refugio Fiesta. Food, music and fiesta dance in historic Puerto de Luna, 10 miles S of Santa Rosa. (575) 472-3763, 472-4090. ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Celebration. Fireworks Display at Park Lake. (575) 472-3763. ◆ July 31 & Aug. 1-2. Guadalupe County Fair. (575) 472-3652. ◆ Aug. 15-16. Santa Rosa de Lima Fiestas. (Subject to change.) On Santa Rosa de Lima church grounds. (575) 472-3724. ◆ Sept. 5-7. Labor Day Softball Tournament & Beach Volleyball. (575) 472-3763. ◆ Sept. 11-13. Route 66 Festival featuring the Pecos River Motorcycle Rally & Billy the Kid $5,000.00 Cash Poker Run. (575) 472-3763. www.santarosanm.org ◆ Dec. 5. Christmas Light Parade & Mainstreet Celebration. (575) 472-3763.

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BLUE HOLE – scuba diving, swimming SANTA ROSA LAKE – boating, skiing, windsurfing, fishing PARK LAKE – waterslide, swimming, pedal boats ROUTE 66 AUTO MUSEUM ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL PECOS RIVER MOTORCYCLE RALLY

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SANTA TERESA SW Museums & Historic Sites n War Eagles Air Museum. WWII warbirds, Korean

War jet fighters, antique automobiles. Open Tues.Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 8012 Airport Rd. at Santa Teresa Airport, 9 miles north of Santa Teresa. (575) 589-2000. www.war-eagles-air-museum.com

SHIPROCK NW Natural Wonders ^ Four Corners Monument. Slab designates where N.M., Ariz., Utah, Colo. meet. Visitor center, crafts, food booths. 30 miles northwest of Shiprock off U.S. 64 and U.S. 160. Navajo Parks/ Rec., P.O. Box 9000, Window Rock, Ariz. 86515. (928) 871-6647. www.navajonationparks.org n Ship Rock Peak. Formation rises 1,700 feet from desert floor. Sacred to Navajos. Viewing allowed, offlimits to hikers, mountain climbers. 10 miles southwest of Shiprock off U.S. 491.

Calendar of Events See Farmington Calendar of Events on Page 128.

SILVER CITY SW

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Museums & Historic Sites Fort Bayard. 1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers’ quarters still in use. 10 miles east of Silver City off N.M. 180. (575) 538-3785. ^ Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. 13thcentury cliff-dwelling ruins. 44 miles north of Silver City via N.M. 15. (RVs, trailers, large vehicles take N.M. 152 east of Silver City 21 miles to N.M. 35, then north for 26 miles to N.M. 15 and 19 miles to dwellings.) (575) 536-9461. www.nps.gov/gicl/ n Royal Scepter Mineral Museum. Minerals, jewelry, gift shop. 1805 Little Walnut Rd. (575) 538-9001. n San Lorenzo. Historic church, 24 miles east of Silver City via U.S. 180 and N.M. 152. n Silver City Museum. Regional history, mining exhibits, Victorian furnishings, Indian artifacts. 312 W. Broadway. (575) 538-5921. www.silvercitymuseum.org n Western N.M. University Museum. World’s largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural/local history. Traveling exhibits. On campus at end of 10th St. (575) 538-6386. www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm

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Natural Wonders n Kneeling Nun. Monolith resembles praying nun. 20

miles east of Silver City via U.S. 180, off N.M. 152.

Outdoor Getaways Bear Canyon Reservoir. Fishing, recreational facilities. 29 miles northeast of Silver City via N.M. 152 and N.M. 35. n Big Ditch. Formed after flood lowered Main St. 55 feet. Now park for events, enjoyment. n Bill Evans Lake. Fishing, primitive camping. 35 miles northwest of Silver City via U.S. 180. n Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge. 10 miles east of Silver City, off U.S. 180. n Gila National Forest Supervisor—Silver City Ranger District. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque. (505) 388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila n Gila River Management Area, Riparian Area. Many bird species. South of Cliff along confluence of Mogollón Creek/Gila River. 35 miles from Silver City, northwest on U.S. 180 and south on F.R. 809. (575) 388-8201. n Lake Roberts. Trout fishing, 71 acres. 40 miles north of Silver City via N.M. 15 and N.M. 35. n Lightfeather Hot Spring. 44 miles north of Silver City via N.M. 15 to Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 1/2 mile up Middle Fork Trail, walk through 2 river crossings. (575) 536-9461. n Trail of the Mountain Spirits (Inner Loop) Scenic Byway. North on N.M. 15 or east on N.M. 35 miles from Silver City. n

Performing Arts/Galleries The McCray Gallery. Visual art. On WNMU Campus, behind Fine Arts Center Theater. (575) 538-6517. n Mimbres Region Arts Council. Call for schedule. 1201 Pope St. (888) 758-7289, (575) 538-2505. www.mimbresarts.org E-mail: info@mimbresarts.org n Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. In Pinos Altos opera house adjacent to Buckhorn Saloon. Original hysterical melodramas. Call for schedule. P.O. Box 53189, 88053. (575) 388-3848. www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama n San Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Call for brochure with sites map. Most galleries, studios listed are downtown or within walking distance; some outside city. San Vicente Artists of Silver City, P.O. Box 1911, 88062. (575) 388-4854. www.silvercity-svaartists.org/ n

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Breathe Inn Lodge. Birding, fishing, stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City at intersection of N.M. 35/N.M. 15. (575) 536-3206. www.breatheinnlodge.com E-mail: breatheinn@gilanet.com n Southwestern N.M. Birding Trail. Maps at visitor center. 201 N. Hudson. (800) 548-9378. n

Calendar of Events ◆ Jan. 9. MRAC Folk Series at the Opera House:

Santa Cruz River Band. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Jan. 23. MRAC—Golden Gates from Moscow. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Jan. 30. MRAC Gallery Opening - SW Women’s Fiber Arts Collective. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Feb. 5. MRAC Evening with the Artist Series. WNMU Clay Studio. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Feb. 6. MRAC Bi-Annual Regional Artists Exhibition. WNMU Museum. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Feb. 7. MRAC Chocolate Fantasia. Historic downtown Silver City. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Feb. 13. MRAC Folk Series at the Opera House: Eliza Gilkyson. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ March 6. MRAC Folk Series at the Opera House: Corrine West & the Posse. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ March 19. MRAC Evening with the Artist Series: Susan Szajer of Yello on Yankie. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ March 21. MRAC Beoga/Grada – Celtic Music. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ April 3. MRAC Gallery Opening: Pierre Nichols. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ April 24. MRAC Folk Series at the Opera House: Po’ Girl. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ April 29-May 3. Tour of the Gila. Major USA cycling event. (575) 388-3222. ◆ April 30. MRAC Evening with the Artist Series: Barry Namm sculptor. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ May 21. MRAC Evening with the Artist Series: Malcolm David potter. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ May 22-24. Silver City Blues Festival. Free event with top blues entertainers. Gough Park. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ June 20. Ho-Down Country Dance. (888) 758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org ◆ Dec. 17. Victorian Christmas. Entertainment, costumed characters and holiday décor. Silver City Museum. (877) 777-7947, (575) 538-5921. www.silvercitymuseum.org

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Sporting Fun ^ Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. First northern N.M. ski area. Caters to families, reasonably priced. Rental shop, family-oriented ski school, 45 lodging units (most with kitchens, fireplaces). 39 trails, 2 terrain parks, 4 chairlifts, uphill capacity of 2,900 skiers per hour. Also, disc golf, fly-fishing, off-road trails, rock climbing, motorcycle rallies, arts/craft fairs, workshops. 11 miles east of Peñasco via N.M. 75 and N.M. 518 or 20 miles southeast of Taos via N.M. 518. (800) 587-2240, (575) 587-2240. www.sipapunm.com

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Attractions Festival of the Cranes. Birding event. City, Bosque del Apache Natl. Wildlife Refuge present 100+ field events, workshops, live exhibits, entertainment citywide & on refuge, special programs throughout the region. Refuge: (575) 835-1828; Friends of the Bosque: (575) 838-2120. www.friendsofthebosque.org n Socorro Heritage and Visitors Center. Features contributing culture, heritage, life experiences, people to development of Socorro, surrounding areas. Brochures, maps, information on events, area attractions. 217 Fisher Ave., 87801. (575) 835-8927. n Trinity Site. Location of world’s first atomic bomb explosion in 1945. Open twice a year. 12 miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380, then 5 miles south through Stallion Range Center. Van shuttle to Trinity. (575) 835-8927. n

Museums & Historic Sites El Camino Real International Heritage Center. This New Mexico State Monument presents through exhibits and programs the history of the 400-year-old El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (the Royal Road of the Interior Lands). I-25, Exit 115. (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org n Hammel Museum. Former brewery on Natl. n

Historic Register. Open first Sat. each month and during Oktoberfest (1st Oct. Sat). On 6th St. (505) 835-8927.

Mineralogical Museum. Fossils, more than 15,000 mineral specimens. At Workman addition, N.M. Institute of Mining & Technology. (575) 835-5420. www.geoinfo.nmt.edu n Historic Walking Tour. Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish Colonial & Territorial architecture. (575) 835-8927. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, n

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events www.newmexico.org

active 1915-28; south wall dates from 1598. 403 El Camino Real. (575) 835-2891.

Outdoor Getaways ^ Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes; 377 identified species. Year-round birding, auto tour, hiking, free guided tours weekends. Dec.-Feb. Opens an hour before sunrise, closes an hour after sunset. Visitor center open daily. Ecology tours by appt. for schools, youth groups. 16 miles south of Socorro via I-25, San Antonio Exit 139, U.S. 380 and N.M. 1. Refuge: (575) 835-1828; Friends of the Bosque (575) 838-2120. www.friendsofthebosque.org n Escondida Lake Park. Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities. 2 miles north, Exit 152, east at stop sign until road turns, then 2 miles to lake. (575) 835-8927. n Langmuir Laboratory. Late June to late Aug., lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round. Take U.S. 60 west from Socorro for 16 miles to Water Canyon Rd. (F.R. 235). Go 4 1/2 miles down F.R. 235 to campground, turn left. Remaining 10 miles of F.R. 235 are dirt, steep. Cars with low clearance, travel trailers and motor homes discouraged. (575) 835-5423. www.ee.nmt.edu/~langmuir n Quebradas Backcountry Byway. 24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas. 1) Go 2 miles north of Socorro on I-25, take Escondida exit. Head east, then north. Turn right past Escondida Lake. Go east through Pueblitos. Turn south on road following east side of Río Grande. Take dirt road east, about .6 mile down road. Stay on road, follow Backcountry Byway signs. 2) Drive 9 miles south of Socorro on I-25, go 11 miles east of San Antonio on N.M. 380. Turn left on C.R. A-129 for 3 miles north. Turn west, follow the signs. (575) 887-6544. n San Lorenzo Canyon. Chihuahuan Desert plants/ animals, geological formations, hiking. (575) 835-8927, (505) 864-4021. n Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Visitor center, some areas open to public, most areas closed. Open house with guided tours in Oct. (505) 864-4021. n Water Canyon. Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds. 13 miles west of Socorro off N.M. 60 and Water Canyon Rd. (575) 835-8927.

Performing Arts/Galleries Socorro County Art. An organization of artists promoting the arts and artists of Socorro County. (575) 835-0424, (575) 835-8927. www.socorrocountyarts.com n N.M. Tech Performing Arts Series. Top touring entertainment. Call for schedule. (575) 835-5688. www.nmtpas.org n

Sporting Fun ^ Socorro Fat Tire Trails. Quebradas to east, Río Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south, Magdalena/San Mateo mountains to west, to north San Lorenzo Canyon and petroglyphs at San Acacia. (575) 835-8927. www.newmexico.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 30-31. RioFest. An environmental film festi-

val. Macey Center. (575) 838-2120. www.riofilmfest.com ◆ Feb. 7. Community Arts Party. Finley Gym. (575) 835-5688. ◆ Feb. 21. Science Olympiad. Middle and high school teams compete for N.M.’s place at the national tournament. NM Tech Campus. (575) 835-5678. http://infohost.nmt.edu/~science/olympiad/ ◆ Feb. 21. Historic Forts Day. History re-enactments of soldier camp activities. Chataqua presentation of Rafael Chacón by Enrique LaMadrid. El Camino Real International Heritage Center, courtesy of New Mexico Humanities Council. (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ Feb. 27-March 1. Battles for Socorro: Civil War Re-enactment. (575) 835-8927. www.socorronm.gov ◆ March 16-18. NM Seniors Match Play Golf Tournament, NM Tech Campus (575) 835-5335. http://externalweb.nmt.edu/nmtgolf/ ◆ March 18-21. Socorro Warrior Baseball Invite. SHS Baseball Field. (505) 621-3825. ◆ March 28. Socorro County Arts Spring Open House. (575) 835-8927. www.socorrocountyarts.com ◆ April 3-4. NM State Science & Engineering Fair. Recognizing and rewarding top exhibits from regional science fairs in the state. NM Tech Campus. (575) 835-5678. http://infohost.nmt.edu/~science/fair/ ◆ April 4. Friends of the Library Book Sale. NM Tech Campus. (575) 835-1114. ◆ April 4. Trinity Site Open to Public. This is where the first atomic bomb was exploded on July 16, 1945, only open twice a year. White Sands Missile Range. (575) 479-6124. www.wsmr.army.mil (Van shuttle service call: (575) 835.8927.) ◆ April 4. Very Large Array Guided Tours. This biannual tour runs in conjunction with the opening of Trinity Site. 50 miles west on Hwy. 60. (575) 835-7000. www.vla.nrao.edu/ (Van shuttle service (575) 835-8927.) ◆ April 5-7. Seery Invitational Golf Tournament, NM Tech Campus. (575) 835-5335. ◆ April 19. Socorro General Hospital Spring Tea. Tea social, auction (575) 835-6431, 835-2637 ◆ April 18-19. Tour of Socorro Mountain Bike Race. (575) 838-3035. www.socorro.com/fattire/ ◆ April 25. Día del Niño. Celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Child. Piñata breaking, storytelling, folklorico dance, arts and crafts workshops. El Camino Real International Heritage Center. (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ May 2. Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Historic Plaza. (575) 835-8927. ◆ May 9-10. Mother’s Day Pow Wow. Sedillo Park, (505) 881-8847. ◆ May 10-12. NMAA-AAAA State High School Golf Tournament. NM Tech Golf Course. (575) 835-5335. 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 177

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Information booths and NW NE hands-on activities about C natural resources. Slide show by Bill Dunmire, SW SE author of Gardens of New Spain. El Camino Real International Heritage Center. (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ June 7-13. Socorro Open Golf Tournament, NM Tech Golf Course. (575) 835-5335. http://externalweb.nmt.edu/nmtgolf/ ◆ July-October. Socorro Farmers Market. Historic Plaza. (575) 835-8927. ◆ July 4. Concerts and Firework Display. NM Tech Campus. (575) 835-5688. ◆ July 8-9. Junior PGA Golf Tournament, NM Tech Golf Course. (575) 835-5335. http://externalweb.nmt.edu/nmtgolf/ ◆ July 10-12. Magdalena Old Timers Reunion. (575) 854-2261. ◆ July 25-26. Honey-Doo Couples Golf Tournament. NM Tech Golf Course. (575) 835-5335. http://externalweb.nmt.edu/nmtgolf/ ◆ Aug. 7. Hot August Nights. Entertainment, street dance, food, arts & crafts. Historic Plaza. (575) 835-8927. www.socorronm.gov ◆ Aug. 8. 14th Annual Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon. (575) 838-3035. www.socorro.com/ssr/chile/ ◆ Aug. 29. Rio Grande Valley CASA Golf Tournament, NM Tech Golf Course (575) 835-5335. ◆ Aug. 29. Toy Train Show & Swap Meet, Best Western Conference Center (575) 418-7534. ◆ Sept. 3-6. Socorro County Fair & Rodeo. (575)835-0610. http://socorroextension.nmsu.edu/ socorro-county-fair.html ◆ Sept. 5. Socorro County Fair Parade, Socorro Visitors Center. (575) 835-8927. www.socorronm.gov ◆ Sept. 4-6. Chile Chase Golf Tournament. NM Tech Golf Course. (575) 835-5335. http://externalweb.nmt.edu/nmtgolf/ ◆ Sept. 12. Hispanic Heritage Celebration. A celebration of culture with performances and video. El Camino Real International Heritage Center. (575) 854-3600, www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ Sept. 18. NMT Presidents Golf Tournament. NMT Golf Course. (575) 835-5352. ◆ Sept. 25-27. San Miguel Fiesta. (575)835-2891. ◆ Oct. 3. Blessing of the Animals. Historic Plaza. (575) 835-2891. ◆ Oct. 3. Trinity Site Open to Public. This is where the first atomic bomb was exploded on July 16, 1945, only open twice a year. White Sands Missile Range. (575) 479-6124. www.wsmr.army.mil (Van shuttle service (575) 835-8927.) ◆ Oct. 3. Very Large Array Guided Tours. 50 miles west on Hwy. 60, (575) 835-7000. www.vla.nrao.edu/ (Van shuttle service (575) 835-8927.) ◆ Oct. 3. Oktoberfest. Hammel Museum. (575) 835-5325.

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◆ Oct. 3-4. Chile Proppers Model Aircraft Fly.

(575) 835-4568. ◆ Oct. 9-10. Alamo Indian Days. Alamo Reservation, (575) 854-2759. ◆ Oct. 9-10. Socorro Fest. Historic Plaza, Socorro Visitors Center (575) 835-8927. www.socorrofest.com ◆ Oct.10. Sevilleta & LaJoya Open House. (575) 864-4021. www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/sevilleta/index.html ◆ Oct. 14-17. Enchanted Skies Star Party, Etscorn Observatory, NM Tech Campus. (575) 835-8927. www.socorro-nm.com/starparty/index.html ◆ Oct. 22-24. 49ers Celebration. NM Tech Campus, (575) 835-5352. ◆ Oct. 24. Hamfest. Socorro Amateur Radio Association. Examination certification. (575) 835-3370. www.socorroara.org ◆ Nov. 7. Día de los Muertos. Celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead with storytelling, sugar skull decorating and viewing of altar installation. El Camino Real International Heritage Center, (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ Nov.14-15. NM Mineral Symposium. NM Tech. (575) 835-5140. www.geoinfo.nmt.edu/museum/minsymp/home.html ◆ Nov. 21. Celebración de Otoño. Living-history demonstrations, traditional music and dance, arts and crafts. El Camino Real Heritage Center (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ Nov. 17-22. Festival of the Cranes. Bosque del Apache Refuge. (575) 835-2077. www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane ◆ Nov. 20-22. Festival of the Cranes Arts & Crafts Fair. Garcia Opera House. (575) 835-8927. www.socorronm.gov ◆ Nov. 21-22. Turkey Tune-Up Soccer Tournament. (575) 838-2525. ◆ Nov. 28. Christmas Candy Cane Electric Light Parade, followed by a social on the Historic Plaza. (575) 835-8927. www.socorronm.gov ◆ Dec. 4. Luminarias on the Plaza Arts Crawl. Historic Plaza. (575) 835-8927. www.socorrocountyarts.com ◆ Dec. 5. Shop Socorro AUCTION, Chamber of Commerce. (575) 835-0424. ◆ Dec. 12. Christmas at El Camino Real International Heritage Center. Celebrate winter holidays with La Posada procession, performances, Santa and ornament making. (575) 854-3600. www.elcaminoreal.org ◆ Dec. 12. Merry-Achi Christmas. Macey Center. (575) 838-4696.

SPRINGER NE Museums & Historic Sites Mills Mansion. 3-story adobe built in 1877 by Melvin Mills, district attorney. Tours. 804 1st St. n

(888) BILL-KID (245-5543.) (575) 483-2998. www.santafetrailnm.org/millsmansion.html n Point of Rocks. Santa Fe Natl. Historic Trail certified, SFT wagon ruts, 11 graves, historic Indian campsites, history lore, rock/mineral collecting. No off-roading, please. 23 1/2 miles east of Springer on U.S. 56, north 7 miles from rest area, 2 miles east, then 1 mile north. Knock first at the ranch house and sign in at the SFT box. (575) 485-2473. n Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center and Museum. (Generally open Memorial Day to Labor Day.) In restored 1882 Colfax County Courthouse. SFT exhibit, historic photos, artifacts unique to northeastern N.M. Territorial period, cultural exhibits. 606 Maxwell Ave, 87747. (575) 483-5554. n Springer Chamber of Commerce. Historic painting, local history. Inquire about tours of historic buildings in area. 516 Maxwell Ave. (575) 483-2998. n Springer Hotel. 2-story adobe built in 1879 for RR depot by Melvin Mills. Tours of Colfax County War Museum. 3rd St. & Culbert Ave. (888) BILL-KID (245-5543), (575) 483-2998.

Outdoor Getaways Charette Lakes. Fishing, picnicking, camping, wildlife viewing. 34 miles southwest of Springer via I-25/N.M. 569. (575) 483-2998. n Springer Lake. Prize-winning northern pike, catfish. Picnicking, camping. 4 miles northwest of Springer on C.R. 17. (575) 483-2998. n

Performing Arts/Galleries Springer Art Murals. Scenes of historical/cultural heritage of northeastern N.M. on exterior walls of downtown Springer. (575) 483-2998. n

Sporting Fun Stonewall Park. Horseshoe-pitching rink for NHPA-registered tourneys, recreational matches. Westside Springer on N.M. 21. (575) 483-2998. n

SUNLAND PARK SW Sporting Fun Sunland Park Racetrack/Casino. State’s longest meet. Dec.-Apr., Tues., Fri., Sat., Sun. racing for quarter horses, thoroughbreds. Daily simulcasting, slots. 1200 Futurity Dr. (575) 874-5200. www.sunland-park.com n

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Río Grande Gorge Bridge. 650 feet above NW NE river. Observation platforms, C picnic area. 11 miles northwest of Taos on U.S. 64. SW SE n Taos Plaza. “Heart of Taos.” Hub for shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging, entertainment, Hotel La Fonda with collection of D.H. Lawrence paintings. n Taos Pueblo. World Heritage Site, continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com NC

Museums & Historic Sites E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum. Art, family furnishings, adobe home of Taos Society of Artists co-founder. 222 Ledoux St. (575) 758-0505. www.taoshistoricmuseums.com n Gov. Bent House & Museum. One block north of Plaza, half-block west of Taos Inn. Frontier artifacts, family furnishings in adobe home of first Territorial governor. 117A Bent St. (575) 758-2376. n Harwood Museum. Southwestern art, works by Agnes Martin. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 238 Ledoux St. (575) 758-9826. www.nmculture.org www.taosmuseums.org/harwood.php E-mail: harwood@unm.edu n Kit Carson Park. Graves of Kit Carson, Mabel Dodge Luhan. North of Taos Plaza, 211 Paseo del Norte. (575) 758-8234. n La Hacienda de los Martínez. Restored Spanish Colonial hacienda, built about 1800. Hispanic culture demonstrations. 2 miles from Taos Plaza on N.M. 240. 708 Ranchitos Rd. (575) 758-0505. www.taoshistoricmuseums.com n Millicent Rogers Museum. Southwest and northern N.M. art, history, culture. Maria Martinez pottery. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. 4 miles north of Taos Plaza on Millicent Rogers Rd. (575) 758-2462. www.millicentrogers.org www.taosmuseums.org/mrm.php n Southwest Research Center of Northern N.M. Information on northern New Mexico art. 238 Ledoux St., P.O. Drawer CCC, 87571. (575) 758-5440. www.taosmuseums.org/swrc.php n Taos Art Museum & Fechin House. In the beautiful historic home of Russian emigre Nicolai Fechin, exhibiting his work, as well as the Taos Society of Artists, traveling exhibits, and Taos contemporary. Open Tues.- Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, two blocks from the plaza. (575)-758-2690. www.taosartmuseum.org E-mail: museum@taosartmuseum.org n

Outdoor Getaways Carson National Forest Supervisor’s Office. 208 Cruz Alta Rd. (575) 758-6200. www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/ n Orilla Verde Recreation Area. Southern end of Río Grande Wild & Scenic River. Campsites. 12-13 miles southwest of Taos via N.M. 68. (575) 758-8851. n

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Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area. 3,300 acres, high prairie for big game. Between Tres Piedras & Taos. Wildlife viewing. 25 miles northwest of Taos off U.S. 64. (800) 862-9310. n

Performing Arts/Galleries High Road Art Tour. Art, culture in villages along High Rd. to Taos. Last 2 wknds. in Sept. (866) 343-5381. www.highroadnewmexico.com n The Firehouse Art Collection. More than 100 works by Taos pioneers, contemporary artists. 323 Camino de la Placita, behind Civic Plaza, in fire department. (575) 758-3386. n Taos Center for the Arts. Theater, music performances, visual arts, film. Check schedule online. (575) 758-2052. www.taoscenterforthearts.org n Taos School of Music. Performances at Taos Community Auditorium, Hotel St. Bernard in Taos Ski Valley. Call for schedule. P.O. Box 1879, 87571. (575) 776-2388. www.taosschoolofmusic.com n

Sporting Fun Big River Raft Trips. 16 miles southwest of Taos in Pilar at N.M. 68 and N.M. 570. (800) 748-3746, (575) 758-9711. www.bigriverrafts.com n El Paseo Llama Expeditions. Day, overnight trips. (800) 455-2627, (575) 758-3111. www.elpaseollama.com n Far Flung Adventures. Rafting. Phone first. 2 miles north of Taos in El Prado. (800) 359-2627, (575) 758-2628. www.farflung.com Email: farflung@taosnet.com n Mountain Skills Climbing School & Guide Service. Professional guides, insured, permitted. Beginner to advanced. P.O. Box 206, Arroyo Seco, 87514. (575) 776-2222. www.climbingschoolusa.com n Native Sons Adventures. Rafting, biking. 1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, 87571. (800) 753-7559, (575) 758-9342. www.nativesonsadventures.com n Eske’s Paradise Balloons. Hot-air balloon rides, ultralight flights. (575) 751-6098. www.taosballooning.com n Pueblo Balloon Co. Hot-air balloon rides. (575) 751-9877.www.puebloballoon.com n Wild Earth Llama Adventures. Naturalist-guided educational adventures to Sangre de Cristo Mts., Río Grande Gorge. Gourmet meals. P.O. Box 1298, 87571. (800) 758-5262. www.LlamaAdventures.com n

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. 1. Turtle Dance. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028.

www.taospueblo.com ◆ Jan. 6. Buffalo Dance. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ Jan. 24-May 17. Taos Chamber Music Festival. (575) 758-0150. www.taoschambermusicgroup.org ◆ Jan. 31. Taos Winter Wine Festival. Taos Ski Valley. (866) 968-7386. www.skitaos.org ◆ Feb. 21-22. Subaru Masters the Mountain Event. Taos Ski Valley. (866) 968-7386. www.skitaos.org

◆ March 21. Ernie Blake Birthday Celebration.

Taos Ski Valley. (866) 968-7386. www.skitaos.org ◆ April 5. Pond Skimming Championship. Taos Ski Valley. (866) 968-7386. www.skitaos.org ◆ April 12. Easter Egg Hunt. Kit Carson Park. (575) 758-8398. ◆ May-June. Annual Spring Arts Celebration. Various locations. (575) 751-8800. ◆ May 3. Santa Cruz Feast Day Dances. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ May 24. Candlelight Vigil. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. ◆ May 25. Memorial Day Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. ◆ June-August. Taos School of Music. (575) 776-2388. www.taosschoolofmusic.com ◆ June 13. San Antonio Feast Day. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ June 24. San Juan Feast Day. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ June 26-28. Taos Solar Music Festival. Kit Carson Park. (575) 758-9191. www.solarmusicfest.com ◆ July 3-11. Toast of Taos. (575) 751-5811. www.toastoftoas.com ◆ July 4. Fourth of July Celebration. Taos Ski Valley. (800) 517-9616. www.taosskivalley.com ◆ July 4. Flag Retirement Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ July 10-12. Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. (575) 758-1028, www.taospueblopowwow.com ◆ July 24-26. Fiestas de Taos. (575) 751-8800. http://fiestasdetaos.com/ ◆ Aug.-Sept. Music From Angel Fire. (888) 377-3300, (575) 377-3233. ◆ Aug. 8-9. Arts and Crafts Fair. Taos Plaza. (575) 758-3630. ◆ Aug. 21-23. Autumn Run Car Show. (575) 758-1405. ◆ Sept.-Oct. Taos Annual Fall Fest. Various locations. (575) 758-5015. www.taosfallarts.com ◆ Oct TBA. Taos Storyteller Festival. (877) 758-7343, (505) 758-0081. www.somostaos.org ◆ Oct. TBA. Taos Wool Festival. (800) 684-0340. www.taoswoolfestival.org ◆ Oct. 9-11. Taos Mountain Film Festival. (575) 751-3658. www.mountainfilm.net ◆ Oct. 23-25. Taos Mountain Balloon Rally. (575) 758-9210. www.taosballoonrally.com ◆ Nov.-May. Taos Chamber Music Festival. Call (575) 758-0150 for concert information. Call (575) 758-9826 for ticket information. www.taoschambermusicgroup.org ◆ Nov. 11. Veterans Day Ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. (575) 377-6900. www.nmparks.com ◆ Nov. 26-Dec. 31. Yuletide in Taos. (575) 751-8800. www.taoschamber.com

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Outdoor Getaways Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. In Carson Natl. Forest. Old miners’ cabins, ruins of copper-mining company, 13,161-foot-high Wheeler Peak. Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, llama trekking. (575) 758-6300. n

Sporting Fun Río Grande Stables. Taos Ski Valley. (888) 259-8267, (575) 776-5913. www.lajitasstables.com n Taos Ski Valley Chairlift Rides. Late June-late Sept., Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., wknds. only after Labor Day. (575) 776-2291. n Taos Ski Valley. No. 1-rated ski school. Extensive system of trails for beginners and intermediates. Uphill lift capacity 15,500 skiers per hour; 72 trails, 51 percent expert. Snowboarding. Snowmaking covers 98 percent of beginner and intermediate slopes. (866) 968-7386, (575) 776-2291; snowphone: 776-2916. www.skitaos.org n

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CALENDAR ◆ Jan 4-Jan. 25. January Ski Week Special.

Discount lessons from Sunday through Friday. Call for prices, details and rules. (575) 776-1413.

◆ Feb. 20-22. K2’s Women’s Weekend.

(575) 776-1413. ◆ Feb. 21-22. Subaru Master the Mountain. Free ski lessons, ski patrol demonstrations and lots of giveaways throughout the weekend. (575) 776-1413. ◆ March 21. Ernie Blake’s Birthday Celebration. Fireworks display and torchlight parade to celebrate Ernie Blake’s birthday. (575) 776-1413. ◆ March 30-April 5. Discounted Ski Tickets. Many of the lodges in Taos Ski Valley discount as well. Call for details. (575) 776-1413. ◆ April 5. Closing Day at Ski Taos. (575) 776-1413. ◆ April 5. Bud Light Pond Skimming Championship. Base of Strawberry Hill. (575) 776-1413. ◆ July 4. Arroyo Seco Parade. (575) 776-1413. ◆ Nov. 26-Dec. 31. Ski Taos Special Events. Call about holiday events. (575) 776-1413. www.skitaos.org or www.taosskivalley.com

TATUM SW Calendar of Events ◆ Throughout the year. Anniversary Celebration.

Festivities every month to celebrate Tatum’s 100th anniversary. (505) 398-5455. ◆ June 26-27. 100th Anniversary Celebration. Weekend filled with fireworks, craft and food booths, games and other activities. (505) 398-5455. www.newmexico.org

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Río Chama State Wildlife & Fishing Area. 13,000 acres, access to 12 miles of Río Chama, El Vado Lake. Fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking. 2 miles west on N.M. 112. (505) 222-4700. www.wildlife.state.nm.us n

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Casamero Pueblo. Single structure, 22 groundfloor rooms, 6 rooms on 2nd story. Once occupied by Chacoan Ancestral Pueblo people between A.D. 1000 and 1125. 15 miles east on I-40. Take Prewitt Exit 63 north, then east 1/2 mile on old Rt. 66 to junction of McKinley CR 19, turn north across RR tracks for 4 miles, cross more RR tracks, look for Casamero signs. (505) 287-7911.

Outdoor Getaways Bluewater Lake State Park. Visitor center, campsites. Fishing for rainbow trout, catfish. 2,350 acres. 7 miles southwest of Prewitt, off I-25 Exit 63 to N.M. 412. (505) 876-2391. www.nmparks.com n Haystack Mountain. Once rich source of uranium, creating 30-year boom in Grants. 15 miles east of Thoreau via N.M. 122, off C.R. 23. n Rice Park. Migratory waterfowl, elk. In Cíbola National Forest. Go southwest 10 miles on N.M. 612, turn on F.R. 569, then drive 7 to 8 miles to Rice Park. (505) 287-8833. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola n

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Oldest Hispanic settlement in Valencia County, established 1739. Open Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (505) 865-7497. n Tomé Hill. On El Camino Real. Self-guided tour of ancient petroglyphs, unique sculpture, Camino Real history. n Tomé Parish Museum. Local religious history exhibit, open 24/7. 5.5 miles north of Belén via N.M. 47 in Plaza. (505) 865-7497. n Tomé Plaza. A courthouse and jail built in 1875 with rock quarried from a nearby volcanic formation. Plaza.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES SW www.truthorconsequencesnm.net www.sierracounty.net www.sierracountynewmexico.info Also see listings for Elephant Butte on Page 127.

Geronimo Springs Museum. Pottery collection in Da-Whe Room (including Mimbres), Sierra County history in Wilson, Ralph Edwards, Heritage, Apache rooms. Local & military history, minerals from prehistoric times to present, miner’s cabin. Open Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 211 Main St. (575) 894-6600. n Winston. Ghost town. Old country store with groceries, sundries, fuel. Post office, 1880s building remain. 38 miles northwest of TorC via I-25 and N.M. 52. n

Outdoor Getaways Caballo Lake State Park. Visitor center, campsites, showers, picnicking, boat launch sites. Fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, walleye. 11,000 acres. 16 miles south via I-25. (575) 743-3942. www.nmparks.com n Emory Pass Scenic Vista. 5-mile scenic trail to lookout tower at Hillsboro Peak. 50 miles west of TorC on N.M. 152 through Hillsboro. Parking available, no overnight camping. (575) 894-6677. n Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway. Through TorC, Caballo, Hillsboro, Kingston, Black Range Mountains, San Lorenzo or TorC, Elephant Butte, Cuchillo, Winston-Chloride, Beaverhead. (575) 894-1968. Road conditions: (800) 432-4269. n Black Range Ranger District. Maps, camping, picnicking, hiking, backpacking. 1804 N. Date St. (575) 894-6677. n

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TIERRA AMARILLA NC Museums & Historic Sites Los Ojos. Villagers raise churro sheep, weave wool using historic Río Grande traditions. 2 miles north on U.S. 84. n Tierra Wools. Los Ojos hand weavers. Weavers, dyers, spinners at work. 91 Main St., P.O. Box 229, Los Ojos, 87551. (888) 709-0979, (575) 588-7231. www.handweavers.com E-mail: tierrawools@zianet.com n

Outdoor Getaways Canjilón Lakes. 16 miles south of Tierra Amarilla on U.S. 84, 13 miles east off N.M. 554. n El Vado Lake State Park. Boating docks, camping. 14 miles southwest of Tierra Amarilla on N.M. 112. (575) 588-7247. www.nmparks.com n Heron Lake State Park. Marina, visitor center, campsites. Sailing, windsurfing, fishing, 6,000 acres. 8 miles west of Tierra Amarilla; 5 miles north on U.S. 84 and west on N.M. 95 for 8 miles. (575) 588-7470. www.nmparks.com n Hopewell Lake. Fishing for brook and rainbow trout; camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing. 27 miles east on U.S. 64, in San Juan Mountains between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla. n

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Geronimo Trail Interpretive & Visitor Center. Details on events, attractions and businesses in Sierra County. Maps, brochures. 211 Main, TorC, 87901. (575) 894-1968. n Historic Hot Mineral Springs, Baths, Spas. Bath houses, indoor tubs, saunas. Take I-25 Exit 75 or 79 into downtown Palomas Hot Springs Dist. (800) 831-9487, (575) 894-3536. n Ritch’s Pecans & Candy Shoppe. Pecans in shell from orchard, various pecan goodies. On old stagecoach road. 18 miles north of TorC, off I-25 Exit 83, N.M. 52 west. 110 W. Hwy. 52. Call for hours open to public. (575) 743-3201. n Veterans Memorial Park. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. 996 S. Broadway. (575) 740-7111. n

Museums & Historic Sites Chloride. Silver-mining ghost town. Population:12; about 20 1880s buildings line Main St. along with ”Hanging Tree.“ Pioneer Store/Museum still intact with original furnishings, merchandise and records. Gallery featuring local artists. Rest area, picnic tables, small RV park; self-guided tour. Biking, 4x4 in nearby Chloride Canyon. Open daily. 40 miles northwest of T or C via I-25 and N.M. 52 to Winston, then SW 2 1/2 miles on FR 226. (575) 743-2736. www.pioneerstoremuseum.com E-mail: dedmund@windstream.net n

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Percha Dam State Park. Fishing, picnicking, NW NE campsites, showers. 22 C miles southwest via I-25. (575) 743-3942. SW SE www.nmparks.com n Ralph Edwards Riverside Park. Downtown picnicking on banks of Río Grande. 301 E. Riverside Dr. NC

Performing Arts/Galleries Sierra County Arts Council. P.O. Box 1924, TorC, 87901. (575) 894-0615. www.sierracountyart.org E-mail: scac@zianet.com n

Sporting Fun Biking, Hiking, 4-Wheeling, Motocross, Rock Hounding, Birding. Public access to lands throughout Sierra County. Contact chamber for information. (575) 894-3536. www.truthorconsequencesnm.net E-mail: cofc@zianet.com ^ Skateboard Park, Ralph Edwards Park. Sporting activities, picnicking. (800) 831-9487, telephone/fax: (575) 894-3536. n

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Throughout the year. Second Saturday of the

month. Truth or Consequences Art Hop. 6-9 p.m. Galleries, studios, stores and restaurants stay open late and have special events. E-mail: torcgalleries@gmail.com. Map and schedule on Web site: www.torcart.com. ◆ Feb. 14-15. Sierra County Longhorn Show. Sierra County Fair Grounds. (575) 824-2931, 642-5027. ◆ Feb. 27-28. Annual Gathering of Quilts. Truth or Consequences Civic Center. (575) 744-5472. ◆ Feb. 28. Cuchillo Pecan Festival. Celebration of the pecan harvest. Ritch’s Pecan Orchard in Cuchillo. Hwy. 52, 15 miles NW of Truth or Consequences. (575) 743-3201. ◆ March 21. Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Sierra del Rio Golf Course at (575) 744-4653. Call to register: (575) 7449172. www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com ◆ April. 12. Easter Egg Hunt. Caballo Lake and Percha Dam state parks. (575) 743-3942. www.nmparks.com ◆ May 1-3. 60th Annual Fiesta. http://www.torcfiesta.com ◆ May 16. Hillsboro Heritage Day. Heritage Music Festival. (575) 895-5385. http://www.HillsboroNM.org

◆ May 23. Annual Fly Freedoms Flag Parade.

10 a.m. POW/MIA service on D-Dock. Exit 83 off I-25. (575) 269-0469. http://www.elephantbuttelake.net ◆ June. 6. Winston Fiesta. Winston Community Center. (575) 743-3304, 743-2736. ◆ June. 13. Elephant Butte Chili Challenge CookOff. Desert Cove Campground, Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 894-3264, 744-5292. ◆ June. 20-21. Junior Open Fishing Tournament. Contact Elephant Butte Bass Anglers. (575) 744-0308 or 575-538-8345. www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com ◆ July. 4. Fourth of July Fireworks Display. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Friends of Elephant Butte Lake. (575) 744-5923, 744-5421. ◆ July. 18-19. Colossal Catfish Classic. Lower end of Marina del Sur. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 556-8400. www.sportsmanwarehouse.com ◆ July. 28. Desert Diamond Casino Night. Chamber of Commerce. (877) 744-4900, (575) 7444708. www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com ◆ Aug. 15-16. Open Golf Tournament. Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course. (575) 894-2603. ◆ Aug. 15. Lions Club Carp Round. Elephant Butte Lake State Park, day-use area. (575) 894-7421.

Elephant Butte State Park. Photo by Judd Irish Bradley.

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Tucumcari Historical Museum. Farm/ranch exhibits, Indian artifacts, early-town memorabilia. 416 S. Adams. (575) 461-4201. www.tucumcarinm.com n

■ DESTINATIONS ^ KID-friendly activities ◆ calendar events ◆ Sept.12. Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta.

Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 281-2352. http://www.ebbr.org ◆ Sept. 26 or 27. Elephant Man Triathlon. (Call to confirm date or check Web site, it will be that weekend but could be either Sat. or Sun.) Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-0055. www.elephantmantriathlon.com (575) 744-5923. www.nmparks.com ◆ Oct. 2. Migration Sensation. Caballo Lake and Percha Dam state parks. (575) 743-3942. www.nmparks.com ◆ Oct. 2-4. Hot Springs/Cool Art Festival. (575) 740-4526. www.destinationsierracounty.com ◆ Oct. 9-11. Sierra County Fair. Sierra County Fair Barn. (575) 894-2375. ◆ Sept. 3. C.A.S.T. for Kids Fishing Tournament. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-5923, 744-5998. www.castforkids.org ◆ Sept.TBA. Elephant Butte Anniversary Celebration. This 3-day schedule of events, celebrates Elephant Butte’s 11th anniversary as a city. (575) 744-4777. www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com ◆ Nov. 7. T or C Run for the Wall. T or C Veterans Memorial Park. (575) 740-7111. ◆ Dec. 5. Christmas in the Foothills. A celebration of pre-Christmas with open houses at art galleries and historic homes in Hillsboro. (575) 894-3536. ◆ Dec. 12. Elephant Butte Luminaria Beachwalk. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. (575) 744-4708. www.elephantbuttelake.net, www.nmparks.com

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Attractions Tucumcari Convention Center/Exhibit Hall. Accommodates more than 1,000; receptions, meetings, banquets, outdoor patio, 5,500-sq.-ft. exhibit space. (575) 461-3064. www.cityoftucumcari.com n

Museums & Historic Sites Blue Swallow Motel. The pre-World War II tourist motor court became an icon of Route 66 folklore. 815 E. Tucumcari Boulevard. ^ Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum. Dinosaur, skeleton, fossil, sculpture exhibits, laboratory, classroom, museum shop. 211 E. Laughlin St. (575) 461-3466. www.mesalands.edu/museum/museum.htm n

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Outdoor Getaways Conchas Lake State Park. Visitor center, campsites. Bass, sunfish, crappie, catfish, walleye. 34 miles northwest of Tucumcari on N.M. 104. (575) 868-2270, 868-2270. www.nmparks.com n Ute Lake State Park. Fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, nature trail. 30 miles northeast of Tucumcari via U.S. 54 and N.M. 540. (575) 487-2284. www.nmparks.com n

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◆ Aug. TBA. Quay County Fair and Carnival.

(575) 461-1694. ◆ Sep. 18-19. Quay County Heritage Dayze. (575) 461-4201. ◆ Sep. 18-19. Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry Gathering. (575) 633-2220. ◆ Oct. TBA. Rotary Air Show. (575) 461-1200. ◆ Nov. 3-4. C.R.A.F.T. Christmas Fair. (575) 461-3721. ◆ Dec. 5. Chamber Parade of Lights. (575) 461-1694.

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Tour the Murals. Largest Rt. 66-dedicated mural in U.S., more than 23 others by Doug Quarles highlight history, nature, interesting points of Tucumcari area. (575) 461-1694.

Attractions

Roadside Attraction. Cultural Corridors sculpture, designed by Thomas Coffin, commemorates historic Route 66. Tucumcari Convention Center. 1500 W. Tucumcari Blvd. (575) 461-3064.

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Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. 4465-C Route 66. (575) 461-1849. www.tucumcarinm.com n

CALENDAR of events

Tularosa Vineyards. 2 1/2 miles north of Tularosa on U.S. 54. (575) 585-2260. www.tularosavineyards.com n

Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site. Campsites, interpretive trails. 17 miles north of Tularosa via U.S. 54. (575) 525-4300. n

White Sands Speedway. Racing Fridays from April-Sept.; gates open 6 p.m., racing begins at dusk. Motocross Sept.-April, races 2nd Sun., practice 4th Sun., gates open 9 a.m., practice starts 10 a.m.; 4 miles north of Tularosa. (575) 439-6421. n

◆ Every month. 4th Sat. Bluegrass Music Program.

Quay County Exhibit Hall. (575) 461-0457. ◆ Every month. 1st Sun. Father’s Forge Bull Riding. (575) 815-9370. ◆ March. TBA. Iron Pour. Mesalands Community College Foundry. (575) 461-4413. ◆ March. TBA. Mesalands Community College Foundation Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil. (575) 461-4413. ◆ March. TBA. Arts Festival. (575) 461-9679. ◆ April. 25-26. Chuck Wagon Cook Off. Ute Lake State Park. (575) 487-2284. ◆ May 5. Cinco de Mayo Celebration. (575) 461-4413. ◆ June. 12-13. Rt. 66 Festival. (575) 461-1694. ◆ July. 4-5. Bean Feed & Fireworks. Ute Lake State Park. (575) 487-2284. ◆ July. 4. Fireworks Display. Ute Lake State Park. (575) 487-2284. ◆ July. TBA. Prairie Days. Ute Lake State Park. (575) 487-2284. ◆ July. TBA. Quay County 4H Rodeo & Horse Show. (575) 461-0562. ◆ July. 31-Aug. 3. Rattler Reunion. (575) 461-0244. ◆ Aug. TBA. Missoula Children’s Theater. (575) 461-9866.

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◆ Sept. 5-7. Wagon Mound Bean Days. Rodeo,

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Museums & Historic Sites ^ Million Dollar Museum. 17 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy. Under auction; call first for times. (575) 785-2291. www.whitescity.com

Outdoor Getaways Rattlesnake Springs. Many bird species, large flock of turkey vultures. Visitor center. Off U.S. 62/180 about 26 miles south of Carlsbad. n

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Index

(Numbers in Bold indicate either the key listings or related photograph.)

A Abó, 147 Abiquiú, 12, 42, 76, 80, 84-85, 97, 128 Acoma Pueblo, 41, 46, 56-57, 94 Alamogordo, 10, 12, 26, 36, 44, 73, 78-79, 82, 87, 94, 97, 100 Albuquerque, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19-20, 24, 26-28, 40, 51, 56, 66, 72, 76, 78-80, 82-87, 89-90, 95 100-107 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 24, 28, 82, 106 Ancestral Pueblo, 30, 46, 104, 110, 112, 122, 143, 150, 183 Angel Fire, 12, 32, 42-43, 78, 82-83, 85, 87-88, 94, 107-108, 180 Ansel Adams, 50 Anthony, 12, 14, 88, 108 Anthropology, 71, 76, 97, 102, 161 Apache, 27, 38, 41, 45-46, 50, 55, 59-61, 74, 79-80, 83, 87, 90, 130, 146, 156, 176-178, 183 Apaches, 50, 55, 59, 74, 142 Aquarium, 28, 40, 76, 100, 106 Area Code, 125, 134, 137, 150, 156, 161 Armand Hammer United World College of the American West, 140 Artesia, 10, 12, 87, 94, 108, 110, Atomic Museum, 103, 105 Aztec,10, 12, 30, 41, 88, 94, 110-111, 113, 154 Aztec Ruins National Monument, 30, 41, 110

B Ballooning, 24, 82, 106, Balloon Rally, 30, 113, 131, 151-154, 180 Bandelier National Monument, 32, 42, 143 Bandera Lava Flow and Ice Caves, 132 Barrio de Analco, 160 Belén, 12, 28, 40, 82, 86, 90, 94, 111, 183 Bernalillo, 12, 28, 40, 74, 79, 85-86, 95-96, 111-112 Bernardo, 12, 112 Bike Race, 108, 118, 131, 152, 177 Biking, 19, 82-83, 104-105, 108, 114, 127-128, 133, 135, 143, 148, 154, 163, 166, 180, 182-184 Billy the Kid, 36, 44-45, 50, 74-75, 79, 114, 130, 142, 148, 155-156, 174 Birds, 27, 52, 104, 111-112, 118, 147, 170, 177 Bird watching, 83, 104, 147-148, 150, 154, 163 Bisti Badlands, 52, 62 Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 83, 154-155 Blackwater Draw, 36, 44, 76, 149 Bloomfield, 12, 41, 94, 112-113, 128 Blue Hole, 34, 43, 90, 174 Bluewater Lake State Park, 132, 183 Boating, 34, 38, 59, 84, 97, 107, 115, 118, 125, 127128, 132, 137, 140, 154, 159, 183, 185

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Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, 27, 38, 45, 83, 177 Bosque Redondo, 55, 62, 74-75, 130 Bottomless Lakes State Park, 44, 154 Bradbury Science Museum, 32, 42, 143 Brantley Lake State Park, 114-115 Buffalo Soldiers, 50, 74, 142, 175 Bureau of Land Management, 80, 84, 89 Butterfield Trail, 124

C Caballo Lake State Park, 183 Cabeza de Vaca, 46 Cabezón Peak Recreation Area, 122 Cactus, 52, 121, 124 Camping, 34, 59, 61-62, 84, 97, 102, 111, 113-114, 116-118, 121-122, 124, 127-128, 130, 132-134, 140, 146-151, 154, 156, 159, 163, 166, 176-178, 183, 185 Camino Real, 38, 40, 45, 74, 112, 127, 145, 148, 160, 162-163, 176-178, 183 Canyon Road, 42, 78, 159 Capulín, 12, 43, 114 Capulín Volcano National Monument, 43, 114 Capitán, 12, 36, 75, 94, 114 Carlsbad, 10, 12, 24, 36, 44, 52-53, 80, 83, 87-88, 92, 94, 96, 114-115, 125, 137, 150, 156, 161, 185 Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 36, 44, 52, 114-115 Carrizozo, 12, 44, 94, 115, 156, Carson National Forest, 113, 117, 150, 180, 182 Casino, 44, 56, 58-61, 63-69, 79, 106, 111-112, 127, 134, 156, 178, 184 Caves, 36, 41, 46, 52, 72, 114, 130, 132 Cedar Crest, 102-104 Cerrillos, 42, 85, 90, 115-116, 146 Chaco Culture National Historical Park, 41, 46, 62, 122, 128, 130 Chama, 10, 12, 14, 19, 32, 42, 48, 60, 63, 80, 84, 89-90, 94, 97, 116, 183, Chama River, 97 Chambers of Commerce, 94-96 Children (see also kid-friendly symbol), 58, 60-61, 64, 72-73, 79, 92, 102, 106-108, 111, 116, 119, 128, 130, 133, 137-138, 148, 151, 154, 156, 162, 166, 185 Chile, 21-22, 32, 38, 45, 54, 108, 125, 138-139, 172, 178 Chile Festivals, 22, 24 Chimayó, 42, 116-117 Chloride, 76, 183 Cíbola National Forest, 104, 133, 146, 183 Cities of Cíbola, 48, 70 City of Rocks State Park, 124-125 Cimarrón, 43, 94, 117-118 Cimarrón Canyon State Park, 43, 117, 125

Clayton, 34, 43, 87, 94, 118-119 Clayton Lake State Park, 34, 43, 118 Cleveland Roller Mill, 34, 147 Cloudcroft, 36, 44, 87, 94, 100, 118-119 Clovis, 10, 27, 44, 78, 87-88, 94, 119, 121, 149-150, Clovis-Paleo Indians, 46 Cochití Lake, 87, 112 Cochiti Pueblo, 57 Code Talkers, 51, 55, 130 Columbus, 52, 82, 94, 121, 124 Conchas Lake State Park, 185 Coronado, 40, 46, 48, 65, 74, 111-112, 162 Coronado State Monument, 40, 74, 111-112 Corrales, 40, 94, 102, 121-122 Coyote Creek State Park, 147 Crownpoint, 30, 62, 122, 128, 130 Cuba, 10, 59, 63, 79, 94, 112, 122 Cuisine, 54 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, 32, 42, 90, 116 Currency exchange, 93 Cycling, 20, 82-83, 106-106, 121, 133, 151, 176

D D.H. Lawrence, 180 Datil, 12, 80, 84, 122 De-Na-Zin Wilderness, 30, 113, 128 Deming, 10, 21, 38, 45, 76, 88, 90, 94, 121, 124, 137, 150, 156, 161 Tourism Department, 3, 14, 16, 40, 68, 94, 134 Dexter, 12, 80, 124 Dinosaurs, 34, 46, 73, 103 Dinosaur Museum, 34, 43, 76, 185 Disabled Travelers, 92 Dixon, 124 Downs at Albuquerque, 79, 105 Dulce, 41, 59-60, 79, 116

E Eagle Nest, 42-43, 94, 107-108, 117, 125 Eagle Nest Lake, 43, 125 Eaves Movie Ranch, 145 El Camino Real, 38, 40, 45, 74, 112, 127, 145, 160, 162-163, 176-178, 183 El Camino Real International Heritage Center, 38, 45, 74, 176-178 El Malpais National Monument, 30, 41, 133 El Morro National Monument, 30, 41, 130, 150 El Prado, 90, 180 El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 42, 76, 160, 171-172 El Rito, 127-128 El Vado Lake State Park, 183 Elephant Butte, 27, 38, 45, 84, 86, 95, 127, 183-185 Elephant Butte Lake State Park, 38, 45, 127, 184-185 Elevations, 16 www.newmexico.org

Elliott S Barker Wildlife Area, 117 Elizabethtown, 43, 125 Embudo, 42, 127, 167 Emergency numbers, 10 Enchanted Circle, 32, 42-43, 52, 107, 125, 152 Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Area, 151 Española, 32, 42, 63, 68, 79, 87, 93, 95, 127-128, 145, 159 Eunice, 12, 87, 95, 128, 134 Expo New Mexico, 79, 105

F Farmington, 10, 12, 27, 30, 41, 68, 78-79, 82, 88-89, 95, 112-113, 128-129, 175 Fauna and flora, 52 Fenton Lake State Park, 135 Fiber Arts Trails, 118 Fishing, 30, 34, 38, 58-59, 61-63, 70, 80, 84-85, 97, 104, 107, 110, 112-119, 122, 124-125, 127-128, 130, 132-135, 137, 140, 143, 146-152, 154, 156, 159, 166, 174, 176-178, 183-185 Fly-fishing, 148, 176 Flying saucer, 51 Folsom, 34, 43, 76, 114, 130 Fort Selden State Monument, 74, 136, 139 Fort Stanton, 80, 84, 114, 155 Fort Sumner, 36, 44, 62, 74-75, 95, 130 Fort Sumner State Monument, 36, 44, 74-75, 130 Fort Union National Monument, 34, 140 Fort Wingate, 130 Four Corners Monument, 41, 175 Fuller Lodge, 42, 127, 143, 145

G Galisteo, 85, 130 Gallup, 10, 14, 21, 30, 41, 62-64, 68, 70, 82, 88, 95, 130-131 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, 21, 130 Geology, 52, 90, 104, 132, 145 Georgia O’Keeffe, 7, 32, 42, 50, 76, 161, 167-168, 171 Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 32, 76, 161, 168, 171 Geronimo, 45, 50, 69, 183 Ghost Ranch, 97 Ghost town, 38, 43, 76, 125, 132-133, 135, 140, 143, 147, 183 Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 38, 45, 175 Gila National Forest, 38, 124, 132, 150, 176 Gila Wilderness, 45 Glenwood, 12, 45, 132, 147 Glorieta, 50, 140, 148 Golden Cities of Cíbola, 70 Golf, 32, 36, 38, 41-42, 57-58, 61, 65, 67-68, 86-88, 102, 105, 108, 111, 113, 118-119, 124, 127, 134, 136, 143, 147, 151, 156, 174, 176-178, 184-185 Grants, 10, 26, 30, 41, 55, 61, 76, 88, 95, 130, 132-133, 183 Grulla National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Guides, 19, 56, 64, 85, 89, 127, 180 www.newmexico.org

H Hang Gliding, 90, 134 Hatch, 12, 22 , 38, 45, 95, 139 Hatchery, 42, 80, 124, 132, 135, 145, 147-148, 150, 174 Hermit’s Peak, 140 Heron Lake State Park, 183 High Rolls, 118-119 Hiking, 19, 34, 59, 62, 74, 84, 97, 104, 107-108, 112113, 116-118, 121-122, 127, 132-133, 135, 137, 143, 146-148, 150-151, 154, 156, 159, 163, 166, 177, 182-184 Hillsboro, 12, 38, 133, 135, 183-185 History, 46-51 Hobbs, 10, 12, 76, 78-79, 88, 90, 95, 125, 133-134, 137, 150, 156, 161 Hockey (N.M. Scorpions), 152 Hollywood Hills Speedway, 66 Horseback riding, 85, 104, 107, 114, 117, 135, 143, 148, 151, 156, 163, 166, 182 Horse racing, 65, 79, 105, 112, 134 Hot springs, 28, 40, 43, 132, 135, 140, 183, 185 Hubbard Museum of the American West, 36, 44, 76, 156 Hunt, 60, 88-89, 113, 118, 124, 154, 180, 184 Hunting, 34, 59, 62-63, 70, 84-85, 88-89, 111-113, 116-118, 125, 127, 133, 135, 143, 150, 152, 154, 166, 183 Hyde Memorial State Park, 163

I Indian Market, 22, 66, 111, 172 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 28, 40, 56, 76, 102, 105-106 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, 21, 30, 64, 131 International Space Hall of Fame, 97, 100 International travelers, 93 International UFO Museum and Research Center, 44, 154 Inn of the Mountain Gods, 44, 61, 79, 87, 156 Isleta Pueblo, 48, 57-58 Isotopes, 105-106

J Jal, 87, 95, 134 Jemez Pueblo, 40, 42, 58-59, 66, 75, 105 Jémez River, 135 Jemez Springs, 135 Jemez State Monument, 75, 134-135 Jicarilla Apache, 41, 59-60

K Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, 57, 80, 84, 112 Kelly, 135, 146 Kid Spots, 92 Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands, 43, 118

KiMo Theatre, 78, 102, 105 Kingston, 38, 135, 183 Kit Carson, 117, 180

L La Bajada Visitor Information Center, 14 La Hacienda de los Martínez, 76, 180 La Mesilla, 45, 68, 139, 146 Laboratory of Anthropology, 71, 161 Laguna Pueblo, 60-61 Langmuir Laboratory, 177 Las Cruces, 14, 24, 38, 45, 72, 74, 78-79, 88, 95, 136139, 147, 150, 156, 161 Las Trampas, 140 Las Vegas, 10, 14, 34, 43, 80, 83, 87, 95, 108, 140-142, 147 Las Vegas-style gaming, 79, 156 Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, 83, 140, 142 Lavender Festival, 145 Leasburg Dam State Park, 137 Life zones, 52 Lightning Field, 150 Lincoln, 21, 27, 36, 44, 50, 75, 80, 85, 94, 97, 118, 130, 142, 156, 162 Lincoln County War, 50, 75, 142 Lincoln National Forest, 97, 115, 118, 156 Lincoln State Monument, 36, 44, 75, 142, 156 Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, 44, 114 Logan, 95 Loma Parda, 140 Lordsburg, 10, 14, 45, 95, 124, 143 Loretto Chapel, 161, 168, 170 Los Alamos, 42, 51, 87, 93, 95, 127, 135, 143, 145 Los Lunas, 10, 40, 96, 145 Los Ojos, 116, 145, 183 Loving, 145 Lovington, 26, 87, 95, 133-134, 145

M Madrid, 42, 76, 78, 104, 145-146 Magdalena, 38, 45, 78-79, 95, 135, 146, 177-178 Manhattan Project, 51, 143 Manzano, 146-147 Manzano Mountains State Park, 147 Maxwell, 76, 80, 83, 102, 117, 146, 178 Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge, 83, 146 Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, 76, 102 Melrose, 12, 95, 146 Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum, 34, 43, 76, 185 Mescalero Apache, 61, 74, 156 Mesilla, 38, 45, 68, 124, 136-139, 146-147 Milan, 88, 147 Mileage, 16 Milner Plaza, 71, 161 Milnesand, 150 Mimbres, 38, 76, 88, 102, 124, 148-149, 175-176, 183 Mimbres Region Art Council, 149, 176 Miraculous Staircase, 161 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 189

Mogollón Creek, 176 Mogollón, 38, 46, 52, 74, 76, 132, 147, 176 Montezuma Castle, 43, 140 Mora, 80, 87, 95, 147 Moriarty, 82, 89-90, 95, 105, 147 Morphy Lake State Park, 147 Mountain Biking, 19, 82-83, 105, 108, 114, 127-128, 133, 135, 143, 148, 163, 182 Mount Taylor, 26, 60, 133 Mountainair, 40, 95, 147 Museums, 71-76 Museum of Fine Arts (see New Mexico Museum of Art) Museum Hill, 26, 32, 71, 76, 161, 163, 167, 171-172 Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, 71, 161, 167 Museum of New Mexico, 42, 71, 73, 130 Museum of International Folk Art, 26, 71-72, 161, 167, 170-172 Museum of Natural History and Science, 72

N Nambe Pueblo, 61-62 National Atomic Museum, 79, 103, 105 National Hispanic Cultural Center of N.M., 40, 72, 103 National Park Service, 62-63, 80, 84, 92, 97, 103, 110, 114-115, 122, 128, 130, 133, 138, 140, 142-143, 147-148, 150, 175 National Solar Observatory, 36, 44, 118 Native New Mexico, 55-69, 78, 85, 130 Native Americans, 55-69 Navajos, 55, 62-63, 74, 130, 133, 175 Navajo Lake State Park, 41, 110, 128 New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 72, 137 New Mexico History Museum, 46, 73, 162 New Mexico Museum of Art, 71-72, 162, 166 New Mexico State Fair, 24, 78, 106, 154 NMSU Museum, 137 N.M. Department of Game and Fish, 80, 84, 89 New Mexico Tourism Department, 3, 14, 40 New Mexico Facts, 53 New Mexico Magazine, 14, 93 New Mexico Museum of Space History, 36, 73, 79, 100 N.M. Touring Society, 83, 105

O Observatory, 36, 38, 44, 73, 79, 118, 146, 178 Ohkay Owingeh, 42, 55, 63-64, 79, 127-128 Ojo Caliente, 42, 148 Oldest House, 160, 162 Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, 97, 100 Oñate Monument, 32, 127 Oppenheimer, (Robert) 51 Organ Mountains, 80, 84, 137 Orilla Verde Recreation Area, 180

P Pajarito, 69, 143, 145 Palace of the Governors, 32, 71, 73, 162, 167-168, 172 Pancho Villa State Park, 38, 45, 52, 121, 124 Pecos, 148

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Pecos National Historical Park, 34, 43, 148 Pecos River, 24, 44, 114-115, 148, 174 Pecos River Flume, 114 Pecos Wilderness, 163 Pedro de Peralta, 48 Peralta, 48, 64, 145, 148, 159-160, 163 Peñasco, 12, 64, 85, 148, 176 Percha Dam State Park, 184 Petroglyph National Monument, 28, 40, 103 Petroglyphs, 150, 177, 183 Philmont Scout Ranch, 117 Picurís, 64 Pie Town, 148 Pinos Altos, 78, 124, 148-149, 176 Planetarium, 73, 79, 97, 106, 154 Placitas, 12, 112, 149 Pojoaque Pueblo, 64-65, 87 Ponderosa, 149 Population, 53 Po’Pay, 48, 55, 63 Portales, 12, 27, 44, 76, 88, 95, 149-150 Port of Entry, 121 Prewitt, 183 Pueblo Indians, 28, 55, 63, 68 Pueblo Revolt, 48, 55, 57-58, 63, 66, 69, 160, 162 Puerto de Luna, 174 Puyé Cliff Dwellings, 68

Q Quarai, 147 Quemado, 10, 150 Questa, 42, 107, 150

R Radium Springs, 74, 137 Rafting, 19, 32, 80, 89-90, 127, 151, 163, 166-167, 180 Railroad, 32, 42, 50, 90, 115-116, 127, 130, 133, 136137, 139-140, 147, 150, 167, 174 Railrunner Express, 90, 159 Railway, 90, 111, 145, 159-160 Ramah, 62, 130, 150 Ranchos de Taos, 42, 87, 150-151, 178 Ranchos de Taos Church, 42, 151 Raton, 14, 34, 43, 78, 85, 87, 95, 108, 125, 137, 150151, 156, 161 Red Bluff Reservoir, 53 Red River, 32, 42, 78, 82, 85, 90, 95, 107, 151-152 Red Rock park, 30, 62, 130 Retirees, 92-93 Río Chama, 19, 48, 63, 80, 84, 89, 183 Río Grande, 19, 28, 32, 38, 42, 46, 48, 53, 58, 63-68, 74, 76, 80, 84-85, 89, 100, 102-104, 111-112, 121, 137, 139, 145, 147, 150, 162, 177, 180, 182-184 Río Grande Gorge, 42, 180 Río Grande Gorge Bridge, 42, 180 Río Grande Nature Center State Park, 104 Río Grande Zoological Park, 28, 102 Rio Rancho, 40, 78, 82, 95, 152-153

Rita Blanca National Grasslands, 43, 118 Rocky Mountains, 43, 52 Rockhound State Park, 45, 90, 124 Rockhounding, 90, 135 Rodeo (town), 153 Rodeo, 12, 21, 24, 60, 63, 70, 78, 80, 84, 106, 110-111, 114-115, 117-118, 121-122, 128, 131, 133, 139140, 143, 145-146, 148, 151, 154, 156, 159, 163, 172, 178, 185 Roswell, 10, 12, 21, 36, 44, 51, 76, 78, 80, 83-85, 8790, 96, 110, 125, 137, 150, 153-155, 161 Roswell Museum and Art Center, 44, 76, 154 Route 66, 28, 30, 34, 40-41, 45, 51, 56, 60, 79, 95-96, 145, 147, 167, 174, 185 Roy, 78, 113, 115, 119, 155 Ruidoso, 10, 12, 14, 22, 27, 36, 44, 61, 76, 78-79, 87, 89-90, 96, 142, 155-156 Ruidoso Downs, 12, 44, 76, 79, 155-156

S Sacramento Mountains, 36, 61, 118 Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 40, 147 Salmon Ruins, 30, 41, 112-113, 130 Salt Missions Trails, 147 San Felipe Pueblo, 66, 79, 112 San Felipe de Neri Church, 103 San Ildefonso Pueblo, 42, 66-67 San Juan Mountains, 183 San Juan Pueblo (see Ohkay Owingeh) San Juan River, 30, 41, 110, 113, 128 San Miguel Mission, 45, 160, 162, 176 San Ysidro, 40, 102, 121-122 Sandia Crest, 104 Sandía Lakes Recreation Area, 104 Sandía Man Cave, 102, 149 Sandía Mountains, 104, 149 Sandia National Laboratories, 51 Sandía Park, 86, 96, 104 Sandía Peak, 102, 105 Sandia Pueblo, 65-66, 86 Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, 40, 102 Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 32, 34, 52, 61, 64, 69, 117 Santa Ana Pueblo, 40, 67-68, 85-86, 112 Santa Clara Pueblo, 42, 68, 128 Santa Cruz Lake National Recreation Area, 127 Santa Fe, 96, 159-172 Santa Fe National Forest, 42, 69, 127, 159-160, 163 Santa Fe Southern Railway, 90, 159 Santa Fe Railway, 111, 145, 160 Santa Fe Opera, 42, 78, 104, 166, 171-172 Santa Fe Trail, 32, 34, 40, 45, 48, 54, 71, 89, 92, 117118, 140, 148, 160-162, 165, 178 Santa Fe Visitor Information Center, 14 Santa Rosa, 34, 43, 80, 84-85, 87, 90, 96, 174 Santa Rosa Lake, 43, 174 Santa Rosa Lake State Park, 174 Santa Teresa, 88, 175 Santo Domingo Pueblo, 68-69 Santuario de Chimayó, 42, 116 www.newmexico.org

Santuario de Guadalupe, 162 Scenic byways (see also bind-in map, 24-25), 3, 40-45 Science, 28, 32, 42, 72, 79, 102-103, 105, 128, 143, 154, 162, 177 Senior travelers, 92-93 Seven Cities of Cíbola, 48 Shakespeare, 38, 45, 76, 124, 143 Ship Rock Peak, 30, 41, 52, 62, 175 Shiprock, 62-63, 128, 175 Sierra Blanca (see also Ski Apache), 87, 96, 147 Silver City, 10, 20, 38, 45, 68, 76, 78, 82, 88, 96, 137, 149-150, 156, 161, 175-176 Sipapu, 42, 176 Skiing, 32, 80, 90-91, 108, 122, 135, 140, 143, 156 Ski Apache, 61, 90-91, 156 Ski New Mexico, 91 Smokey Bear, 36, 44, 114, 156 Soaring, 90, 134, 147 Socorro, 10, 27, 38, 45, 74, 83, 86, 88, 90, 96, 146, 176-178 Soda Dam, 134 Sopaipilla, 54 Spanish Colonial Museum, 163 Spanish Market, 21, 172 Spas, 38, 183 Spelunking, 114, 133 Spencer Theater, 44, 78, 156 Springer, 10, 12, 96, 178 St. Francis Cathedral (Cathedral Basilica), 160 St. James Hotel, 34, 43, 117 Stargazing, 143, 176 State Parks, 43, 80-81, 84-85, 124, 184-185 State symbols, 53 Statehood, 50, 53, 73 Storrie Lake State Park, 140 Steins, 38, 45, 143 Sugarite Canyon State Park, 150 Sumner Lake State Park, 130 Sunland Park, 12, 79, 178 Sunspot, 118 Sunspot National Scenic Byway, 118

T Taos, 7, 10, 32, 42, 55, 62, 64, 69, 72, 76, 78-80, 82, 8587, 89-90, 96, 107-108, 116-117, 125, 127-128, 137, 150-151, 156, 159, 161, 176, 178-180, 182 Taos Pueblo, 32, 62, 69, 180 Taos Ski Valley, 42, 85, 96, 178, 180, 182 Village of Taos Ski Valley, 85, 96, 182 Tatum, 96, 182 Temperatures, 93 Tennis, 90, 113, 119, 124, 134 Tent Rocks, (see also Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument), 57, 80, 84, 112 Tesuque Pueblo, 69 Texico Visitor Information Center, 14 Thoreau, 183 Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site, 80, 84, 155, 185 www.newmexico.org

In the Sacramento Mountains of southeastern New Mexico, it’s possible in early spring to golf in the morning and ski in the afternoon. Golfers play a round of golf at Cree Meadows golf course, while skiers hit the slopes at Ski Apache. Ruidoso is a popular year-round vacation destination. Photo by Dave Shultz.

Tierra Amarilla, 183 Tijeras, 95, 104 Tinkertown Museum, 104 To’hajiilee, 62 Tomé, 40, 45, 183 Tortilla Shrine, 124 Tour Operators, 19 Trains (see also Railroads), 97, 159 Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area, 180 Trinity Site, 26, 51, 97, 100, 138-139, 176-178 Truth or Consequences, 10, 26, 38, 45, 78-79, 88, 96, 127, 183-185 Tucumcari, 10, 34, 43, 76, 87, 96, 185 Tularosa, 73, 94, 97, 115, 118, 155, 185 Turquoise Trail, 28, 42, 45, 76, 96, 102, 104, 115, 145-146

U UFO, 21, 36, 41, 44, 51, 110, 154 Uracca State Wildlife Area, 150 U.S. Forest Service, 84-85, 89 Ute Lake State Park, 185

V Valle Grande (see Valles Caldera National Preserve) Valle Vidal, 117 Valles Caldera National Preserve, 42, 135, 143 Valley of Fires Recreation Area, 36, 44, 80, 84, 115 Valverde, 50 Diego de Vargas, 22, 48, 58 Velarde, 90, 19, 127 Very Large Array, 38, 45, 79, 146, 177-178 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 32, 42-43, 107-108, 125, 180, 183

Pancho Villa State Park, 38, 45, 52, 121, 124 Villanueva State Park, 140 Vineyards, 54, 140, 145, 160, 185 Visitor information centers, 6, 12, 14, 94

W Wagon Mound, 185 Waterfowl, 111-112, 125, 127, 140, 146, 177, 183 Weather, 7, 10, 51, 59, 82, 93, 106, 133 Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 76, 161, 163, 167, 171 Wheeler Peak, 53, 86, 107, 151, 182 White Oaks, 115, 156 White Sands, 36, 44, 52, 82, 88, 94, 97, 100, 137-138, 185 White Sands Missile Range, 88, 97, 137, 177-178 White Sands National Monument, 36, 44, 52, 82, 97, 138 White’s City, 44, 96, 185 Wildlife, 27, 38, 45, 52, 62, 80, 83-85, 89, 104, 112113, 114, 116-118, 124-125, 127-128, 132-133, 140, 142, 145-150, 154-155, 176-178, 180, 183 Wildlife refuge, 27, 38, 45, 83, 140, 142, 146, 150, 154-155, 176-177 Wildlife West Nature Park, 104, 125, 147 Wild Rivers Recreation Area, 42, 80, 84, 150 Windsurfing, 97, 128, 140, 183 Wineries, 38, 54 Winston, 183-184

Z Zia Pueblo, 40, 69-70 Zoo, 40, 44, 63, 76, 78, 97, 106, 114-115, 119, 125, 154 Zuni Pueblo, 41, 64, 70 Zuni Mountain Railroad, 133 2009 NEW MEXICO VACATION GUIDE 191

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For a free Taos Vacation Guide: 888.580.TAOS (8267) www.TAOSGUIDE.org Learn more about Taos on pages 178 through 182 and online: www.TAOSGUIDE.org

Star Road and White Sun, 1920, a painting by Taos founder Ernest L. Blumenschein, courtesy of The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History.