Express - Official magazine of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express - Summer 2019

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Summer Issue RAIL RUNNER EXPRESS

RAIL RUNNER EXPRESS

The official magazine of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express

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Art, Design and Influence New Mexico’s mid-century modern art and design icons Alexander Girard, Lloyd Kiva New (Cherokee), and Georgia O’Keeffe influenced Santa Fe’s textile, fashion, and visual art landscape. Explore their contributions through exciting summer exhibitions and programs.

Mid-Century Santa Fe includes Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe (from Vitra Design Museum) at the Museum of International Folk Art, Action/Abstraction Redefined at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, and a series of community events and lectures hosted by the O’Keeffe Museum.

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Clockwise: Alexander Girard, arm chair No. 66310, 1967, series production by Herman Miller Furniture Co., collection Vitra Design Museum, photo: © Vitra Design Museum, Jürgen Hans.

Lloyd Kiva New (Cherokee), Untitled (Squares), 1968, acrylic on canvas, wood, 42.25” x 31.5”, IAIA Museum of contemporary Native Arts Collection, CHE-23.

Opening of the exhibition Fantasy and Enchantment: Selections from the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, December 4, 1977. Photograph by Art Taylor, Bartlett Library and Archives, Museum of International Folk Art.

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Guided Tours Offer Adventure for Locals and Visitors Alike

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How many times did your mother tell you to do your homework? How many times have you told your children that?

And yet, when it comes to travel, some folks just pack up the car and head out without a plan, a map, a guidebook or a reservation. If you want to spend your time looking at New Mexico’s sites and less time searching out parking spaces, vacant hotel rooms and empty campsites, you have to do your homework.

Fortunately, there are websites, tour guides and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to make your travel experiences more enchanting and less stressful.

EXPERIENCE THE DUKE CITY Visit Albuquerque should be your first stop, and it is as close as your keyboard. Just type in www.visitabq.com and hit enter. There are guides to hotels, campgrounds, resorts, and restaurants anywhere from the city’s North Valley to Ojo Caliente and Ruidoso. You can attend Native American dances at the city’s Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, learn about Flamenco, or experience a hot air balloon flight.

“Visit Albuquerque’s Marketing, Communications and Tourism division is overseen by a staff of seven,” says Brenna Moore, communications manager, “but it is also a collaborative effort on behalf of our entire staff and our partners.”

That partnership has more than 750 members within Albuquerque and surrounding areas, Moore says. “We aim to highlight all of Albuquerque’s unique and new assets.”

The website categories that get the most attention, she says, are the Events Calendar, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Tours and Sightseeing, Things To Do, and Family Fun. “Albuquerque is a true bucket-list destination that is home to one-of-a-kind experiences one can’t have anywhere else,” she says.

The Rail Runner’s Downtown Albuquerque Station is close to several craft breweries, ghost tours, Old Town, and the BioPark’s zoo, botanic garden and aquarium. There is also a hiking/biking trail extending through the Rio Grande bosque (forest) from Bridge St. to Alameda; rental bikes are available near the station.

BELEN LIMO TOURS Tom Greer, who resides in Belen, runs a café, a craft brewery, finds the time to serve on government committees, and operates a limousine service, has ideas and plans bubbling out of him the way baking powder makes biscuits rise.

The City of Belen is an agricultural community as well as a bustling railroad hub, hence its nickname “Hub City”. Belen is also the last southbound stop for the Rail Runner. If you want connections to the Hub City’s wineries and other attractions, Greer is your guide (classzlimo@gmail.com).

Quick trips away from the Belen station include the Harvey House Museum, Pete’s Restaurant, and the Jaramillo Vineyard’s wine tasting room in the historic Central Hotel, 114 Becker Ave. Robert Jaramillo is a local boy whose grandfather, Leopoldo Jaramillo, was the largest wine producer in the valley before Prohibition. Robert always wanted to fly higher, so he became a pilot at 16. Then he secured an appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He flew jets and helicopters for the Navy, then became a commercial pilot for American Airlines.

Tom Greer of Belen is prepared to drive visitors around the Belen area in his limousine, or serve you hot soup or a cold craft beer.

Photo by Martin Frentzel.

Returning to his roots, Robert and Barbara have 10,000 grapevines growing on their 14 acres and they view grapes as sustainable agriculture. Robert says grapes use only a fifth of the water alfalfa does. Check out their story at www. jaramillovineyards.com.

Greer also will take you to Black’s Smuggler Winery in the community of Bosque, just south of Belen. Tony Black left Colorado when he retired and decided to use the nearby Ladron Mountains – named for the thieves and other outlaws who used to hide there – as his calling card. Learn more about the winery and find the hours of operation at www.blackssmugglerwinery.com.

SHOELEATHER EXPRESS There is a lot to see in Santa Fe – the Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi, Loretto Chapel, Cathedral Park, and the Plaza.

Although overpowering, it’s also centrally located. Santa Fe Discovery Tours will take you there. They offer walking plaza tours, chocolate tours and “spy” tours. Find the tour that suits your fancy at www.sfediscoverytour.wixsite.com/downtown.

The Rail Runner’s Santa Fe Depot Station is a short walk from many of these attractions, and you won’t need to look for parking.

A walk around Santa Fe’s Plaza may be your introduction to Thomas and Yolanda Romero, owners of Duke City Zoot Suits.

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INDEX 3: Guided Tours Offer Adventure for Locals and Visitors Alike

13: Chama: New Mexico’s Mecca for Year-Round Fun

5: Write On: Rail Runner Passengers Collaborate on First Novel

16: Weekday Schedule

6: Socorro: Celebrate History, Technology, Birds, Art and Enchanted Skies

18: Rail and Bus Connections Guide

17: Weekend Schedule

20: Holiday Schedule

8: Meet Cover Artist Zahra Marwan

21: Question and Answer

9: Sweet Treats to Beat the Summer Heat

22: Schedule of Events

11: Taos Pueblo’s Living Community Has Much To Be Admired

29: Summer Markets Showcase Art, Music, Dance and More

12: Walk, Sip and Eat Your Way Through Albuquerque and Santa Fe

32: Train Games 34: Route 66 Casino • Hotel

Cover Art by Zahra Marwan.

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Write On: Rail Runner Passengers Collaborate on First Novel There are many reasons for riding the New Mexico Rail Runner Express: 1) You can sit back and let someone else do the driving; 2) Riding saves vehicle maintenance and gas money, especially when prices soar; 3) You don’t waste time looking for parking spaces near the shops and restaurants close to the historic Santa Fe Plaza.

Finding a writing partner and getting your first novel published may not be high on the list, but it can happen; Tim Crum and Scott Coons are proof of that.

A CHANCE MEETING Crum works for the Public Education Department (PED) in its Special Education program. Coons worked for PED in its computer section until the agency outsourced the care and feeding of its computer servers. He now has a job managing servers and computer graphics for KRQE in Albuquerque.

The two had worked together on PED computer issues but never met until one day on the Rail Runner a third colleague, a woman who knew both of them, made an introduction and sat with them during the ride home from Santa Fe to Albuquerque.

With the ice broken, the two started riding together, and along the way Crum eventually admitted he had written a draft of a novel during his Rail Runner commutes and that he was looking for an editor. What intrigued Coons immensely were the science fiction elements of the draft Crum described.

“I have been a science fiction fan my whole life,” Coons says.

He was also raised in a home where reading and writing were highly valued. His father has read roughly 30,000 novels. Coons offered to help Crum with editing, and when he took a look at the

manuscript, he found an interesting story that appealed to him, but needed some revision.

Coons’ familiarity with “Chekov’s Gun”, the theory of writing that eliminates most elements that do not serve the plot, led to quite a bit of revision. “It’s not easy,” he says. “There were days when I would start at three in the afternoon and write or rewrite until three in the morning.”

When writing, Coons and Crum would meet in the Rail Runner’s “quiet car”, but moved to other cars when they needed to discuss their progress.

“The Quiet Car has a good ambiance,” Crum says, “it’s like a library.”

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Commuter Tim Crum, above, and Scott Coons used their time on the Rail Runner to write a novel, “New Day.” Photo by Martin Frentzel

CAN’T ESCAPE HIS PAST The hero in their novel, “New Day”, is Ray Shepard, a retired Navy SEAL who leaves military service for the life of an Alaskan hunting guide. Unfortunately, Shepard’s move to Alaska coincides with the president of Russia planning to rebuild the “Iron Curtain”, and Shepard is called back into service.

“We are really pleased with the outcome,” Crum says, “and we have been asked for a sequel.”

Coons and Crum self-published the work, and held book signings at Barnes & Nobles stores in Albuquerque. “New Day” also is available online from Amazon. It retails for $15.06.

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Socorro: Celebrate History, Technology, Birds, Art and Enchanted Skies Saddle up and head south, partner.

The rodeo arena and sports complex opened in the Spring of 2017 in the little city that offers something to love for everyone Socorro. The complex is part of a larger, long-term vision that Socorro city leaders hope will attract athletes, rodeo cowboys and patrons, concert-goers, and others to the area.

Funding for the complex came from a loan from the Lodgers’ Tax, and the other half came from the State Legislature. A future civic center near the Rodeo and Sports Complex is also in the works. Many events are planned for the facility, including concerts, horse shows and clinics, and rugby tournaments, as well as rodeos and barrel races.

KARL G. JANSKY VERY LARGE ARRAY

The Very Large Array [VLA] is comprised of 27 radio telescopes in a “Y” pattern spread across the plains of San Augustin 50 miles west of Socorro. The VLA has been used by more astronomers and has been mentioned in more scientific papers than any other radio telescope in the world.

Each antenna is an 82-foot diameter dish that weighs 230 tons.

The on-site visitor center and gift shop offers displays and videos that educate about radio astronomy and the VLA telescope, and are open all year from 8:30 am to sunset. A self-guided tour lets visitors explore the antennas up close.

BOSQUE DEL APACHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge offers unique bird and wildlife viewing opportunities. Peak visitation occurs in winter when bald eagles and thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese flock to the fields and marshes. Plan to visit the weekend before Thanksgiving during the annual Festival of the Cranes. This world-famous event includes speakers, special tours and arts and wildlife displays.

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The 12-mile auto tour loop takes visitors through a full range of wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities.

Visitors can take the self-guided tour and nature trails, which range in length from one to nine miles. *Story courtesy of the City of Socorro.

UPCOMING SOCORRO EVENTS Dave Farr Memorial Team Roping City of Socorro Rodeo & Sports Complex 07/12/2019- 07/14/2019 Socorro County Fair & Pro Rodeo (PRCA) City of Socorro Rodeo & Sports Complex 08/30/2019- 08/31/2019 17th Annual Socorrofest Socorro's Historic Plaza 10/04/2019- 10/05/2019 31st Annual Festival of the Cranes Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge 11/20/2019- 11/23/2019 Holiday Electric Light Parade & Luminaria Stroll on the Plaza Socorro's Historic Plaza 12/07/2019

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SOCORRO unlike any other city!

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Meet Cover Artist Zahra Marwan Zahra Marwan lives in a complex world. She was born in Kuwait, but is not recognized as a citizen. She finished high school in Rio Rancho, and lived in France for three years before graduating from the University of New Mexico.

She is an award-winning illustrator who works in Albuquerque, and her illustration is on the cover of this very issue of the New Mexico Rail Runner’s Express Magazine.

Marwan’s portfolio takes one on adventures like swimming at night in the sea near Kuwait, walking through New York City with Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, and listening to a fellow named Noah playing his guitarron at the Santuario de Chimayo.

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Marwan’s three years studying art in France gave her tremendous opportunities.

“I lived in a 7-square-meter room on Rue de Lille in Paris,” she says. “I would visit the Musee d’Orsay regularly, although I frequented the Centre Pompidou quite a bit, too. I was obsessed by all the traveling exhibits coming in and out of the city.”

In addition to the museums, she had opportunities to visit the studios and gardens of great painters.

“When I visited Cezanne’s studio, I felt so inspired by his giant windows looking out onto the trees,” she says.

“For a while I hesitated between working at home and setting up a studio. When I saw his space, I knew that I had to set up a professional space.

“I had visited Monet’s garden as well, but it wasn’t nearly as magical as Cezanne’s ‘tree house’ studio in Aix-enProvence.”

Today she works at the Harwood Art Center in Albuquerque and she is very happy it has large windows looking out onto Zahra Marwan Photo Courtesy Zahra Marwan. the trees as well as the Petroglyphs.

In addition to artistic inspiration, Marwan brought home with her a husband, “the sweetest Frenchman in the world.”

His name is Florian Goussin.

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The title of the illustration on the cover is Allegras Love for Oren.

“I sell my work at the Albuquerque Downtown Grower’s Market each Saturday,” Marwan says. “My vending neighbor is a woodworker named Allegra and her charming little boy Oren. The illustration was originally made for her love for him, and the beauty of being in Albuquerque.”

That beauty includes sheep, the Rio Grande, the Alvarado Hotel and a few Lobos. Of course, the Rail Runner passes through as well, and Marwan rides the train to Santa Fe regularly.

“I don’t like the drive to Santa Fe,” she says. When she’s there, she visits Collected Works. “I like to sit there and look at illustrated children’s books.”

Finding inspiration in the pages, she too has written and illustrated a children’s book that she anticipates being published. “It’s about a bull that wakes up in the night and is afraid,” she says.

Marwan also illustrated a poster for a bilingual children’s book festival at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

This past winter, the Rio Metro Regional Transit District held a contest to design a future cover of Express Magazine, and Allegras Love for Oren was the winning entry.

To learn more about Zahra Marwan, and to view her portfolio, visit www.zahramarwan.com.

Sweet Treats to Beat the Summer Heat

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What defines summer better than a cold popsicle on a hot day, or a giant ice cream cone melting around your fingers?

While these iconic treats are reminiscent of childhood, some of the unique dessert offerings from New Mexico’s restaurants and sweet shops will help create new lasting memories.

A POTATO?

It is the sweetest potato you will ever eat. The skin is cocoa powder with cinnamon, the sour cream is really whipped cream, and the butter is yellow cake icing. The chives are walnuts dyed green and inside all of this is vanilla ice cream.

Cowgirl BBQ in Santa Fe always has something good to eat, but their Ice Cream Baked Potato dessert is delicious and refreshing. It is also too big for one person to eat bring a friend or two to share. Cowgirl BBQ, which is a short two block walk from the Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station, offers seven desserts, a full menu, kid’s menu, and live music at night. The website, www.cowgirlsantafe.com, has a calendar of events, so pick your poison.

The Ice Cream Baked Potato at Cowgirl BBQ feeds two or three sweet eaters. Photo by Martin Frentzel.

LA LECHERIA

You may choose from 12 flavors of ice cream at La Lecheria, a New Mexico craft ice cream emporium located north of the Plaza at 101 West Marcy St. It opens at 11 a.m. during the warmer months, and offers a selection yearround of flavors including vanilla, chocolate sea salt, iconik coffee, and mint chip. Seasonal flavors are enhanced with local ingredients.

COOKIES AND MILK

Here’s a place that appeals to your inner child – cookies

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and milk. Oh, cookies and milk and ice cream! At Rude Boy Cookies in Albuquerque, you can get two classic cookies and a flavored milk for just $5. Flavors include S’mores – in case you have not been camping lately – and Oatmeal Cream Pie. The milk bar has Mighty Mighty Milk, Checkerboard Chocolate, and 2% on tap. One may also order skim milk, almond milk and soy milk. Of course, ice cream is offered between two cookies if you prefer “sandwiches”.

This cookie and milk bar is rated No. 267 of 2,034 places to eat in Albuquerque. You will find it at 115 Harvard SE in Albuquerque, across from the University of New Mexico, and just a bus ride east of the Downtown Rail Runner Station.

While you are checking out the website, www. rudeboycookies.com, be sure to look at the Holiday selection. Lots of people celebrate Christmas in July, and the Biscochito Window Cookies really look great!

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

If you are looking for a European Bakery and Market, Los Lunas just might have what you want. Europa Bakery celebrates its second anniversary on Aug. 31 with live jazz.

They serve pastries, coffees and teas. The market segment of the operation has eggs (sorry you missed the Easter Egg

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hunt, but put it on the calendar for next year), farm-fresh produce and meats.

The address is 2105 Highway 314, and more information is available at www.facebook.com/europacafeandmarket.

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“After the Rain” (Photo Credit: Taos Pueblo Tourism)

Taos Pueblo’s Living Community Has Much to be Admired

Taos Pueblo welcomes visitors from all over the world. It’s considered the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States by archaeologists who say Micaceous Pottery ancestors of the Taos Indians lived Photo Credit: Taos Pueblo in the valley long before Columbus Tourism discovered America and even hundreds of years before Europe emerged from the Dark Ages.

And the people of Taos Pueblo are happy to share their storied history with tourists. It’s something the Pueblo has been sharing openly since the 1920s.

“Take a tour of the pueblo, if possible,” says Ilona Spruce, tourism director for Taos Pueblo. “Some of our guides are college students who were born and raised here and come back to share their perspective of the pueblo. There’s something very special about this because they are truly proud of where they came from and who we are as a people.”

Parts of this Northern New Mexico pueblo remain much like they were when the first Spanish explorers arrived in New Mexico in 1540. Those explorers were looking for the fabled Cities of Gold and believed Taos was one of them.

Architecture is a big draw of the Pueblo. The structures are made entirely of adobe — earth mixed with water and straw, made into sun-dried bricks. Roofs of each of the five stories are supported by large timbers (vigas) hauled

down from the mountain forests.

Smaller pieces of wood, pine or aspen latillas, are placed on top of the vigas. The roof is then covered with packed dirt.

The outside surfaces of “Taking a Tour” the pueblo are continuously Photo Credit: Rima Krisst maintained by plastering with thick layers of mud. Interior walls are carefully coated with thin washes of white earth to keep them clean and bright. The pueblo is actually many individual homes, built side-by-side and in layers, with common walls but no connecting doorways. In earlier days there were no doors or windows, and entry was gained only from the top.

Today, about 150 people live at the pueblo full time, and another 1,500 or so other families own more modern homes to the north or south of the oldest two structures.

“When people visit for the first time, I like to remind them to be mindful that our pueblo is a living community,” Spruce says. “Even though we openly welcome our visitors, we also need to let them know that these are people’s homes and some of the most beautiful and architecturally unique spaces.”

Taos Pueblo is a World Heritage Site as well. The pueblo is open to visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except during tribal ritual days that require closing the Pueblo.

Late winter to early spring, the pueblo closes for about 10 weeks. Visit www.taospueblo.com for more information and to view events open to the public.

Taos Pueblo Tourism, 120 Veterans Hwy. Taos, NM 87571 (575) 758-1028

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Walk, Sip and Eat Your Way Through Albuquerque and Santa Fe If you are what you eat, dining in Santa Fe makes you pretty special.

There are chefs in the City Different who are perpetual contenders for best chef in the Southwest. There are chefs who patiently explain the difference between mole and salsa, and chefs who have spent decades teaching others about what crops are produced locally and how one can create New Mexican foods in the comfort of their own kitchen.

However, if you know little or nothing about the culinary opportunities awaiting you in Santa Fe - a city with 700 restaurants- treat yourself to a culinary tour.

THE WORLD OF MOLE

It’s hard to say if Chef Fernando Olea is from Mexico City or Santa Fe. His restaurant, Sazón, features New World Cuisine and palette-freshening drinks made from the agave plant – mezcal and tequila.

Whatever your experience with mezcal and tequila may be, Olea is prepared to expand your horizons with his mole.

Mole is a Chef Fernando Olea prepares many types of mole for customers at Sazón. Photo by Martin Frentzel. sauce, which can be a dish by itself, or cooked with vegetables, fish or meat. During a food tour conducted by Wander New Mexico, www.wandernewmexico.com, Olea served his guests a plate of six moles as colorful as the paintings in his restaurant. They ranged from Blanco - a mild white sauce served with fish - to Coloradito – a red sauce served with pork.

Those flavors are obtained sometimes with as many as 30 different ingredients, as in Mole Poblano. “That mole was created by the Convent of Santa Rosa in Puebla, Mexico. It is said the nuns went into the kitchen and the angels came to help make the Mole Poblano,” he says.

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Spanish arriving in Santa Fe, Chef Olea made a special New Mexican mole with apricots, pinons, pecans and Chimayo red chile, all local ingredients. He serves it with lamb.

Chile is in all the moles, but the flavor of the six tested on the tour was not overpowering. Mole has a chile level of 5 to 8, whereas the condiment salsa has a chile level of 8 to 10.

Olea has been cooking for 30 years. He moved to the United States 37 years ago, and says he was motivated to cook because he was not able to find the food he ate as a child. “What got me into the kitchen was the food of Mexico, the food I was raised with, the real flavors of Mexico,” he says. Learn more about Chef Olea and view 12

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MORE GREAT TASTES

The Wander New Mexico “Sip and Savor” Food Tour, which included the mole tasting at Sazón, offered tastes of chicken tacos from the MaFe CaFe food cart on the Santa Fe Plaza, a variety of English flavors at the Cheesemonger, wine tasting from Noisy Water Winery, and more Mexican cuisine from Tres Colores.

Wander New Mexico Food Tours launched in 2016. The “Sip and Savor” tour of Santa Fe is four hours of walking and costs $90. The Railyard Arts District Food Tour is three and a half hours and costs $89. The Restaurants of Santa Fe Tour is four hours and costs $119. The cost covers the dishes and gratuities at the restaurants. Taxes, fees and the guide’s gratuity are additional.

A CULINARY DESTINATION

“People have the preconceived notion of what to expect in Santa Fe - everything New Mexican,” says Nicholas Pena, owner of Food Tour New Mexico, “but Santa Fe is a culinary destination with many well-known chefs and great restaurants.”

Pena says he always enjoyed food and cooking with his grandmother. His tours introduce guests to restaurants in Albuquerque’s Old Town as well as those in Santa Fe. The tours offer food that is available for either lunch or dinner.

He opened his business in 2011 after a brief career in art, both as an artist and a Santa Fe Gallery employee. He is a University of New Mexico Fine Arts graduate who studied art in Italy, London and France. Right out of school he had an internship as a fresco muralist at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.

“It is a little leap from art to food,” he says, “not a major leap.

I think the culinary arts are about the beauty of the plate.”

Pena’s father was 45 when he passed away, and taking time to resolve his father’s estate cost him the gallery Nicholas Pena, owner of Food Tour New Mexico.

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Chama: New Mexico’s Mecca for Year-Round Fun One of the best-kept secrets in New Mexico is the enchanting Village of Chama. With an elevation of 7860 feet, Chama is nestled high in the Southern Rockies, just 120 miles North of Santa Fe. The historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad steam trains leave the Chama depot daily from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. Riding the railroad is a day trip of exhilarating mountain views, deep gorges, beautiful spring wild flowers and later in the season, amazing fall colors.

Fishing local trout streams and lakes is a leisurely pleasure and for a real experience try fly fishing the Rio Chama, which runs the east side of the Village. Hikers and mountain bikers find many trails including the Continental Divide Trail nearby. The Sargent’s Wildlife Area surrounds Chama with meadows and trails for hiking and horseback riding. Hunting adventures with reliable guides are close to town.

Chama has a lively western-style business district with lodging, RV Parks and cozy dining establishments. Located at the junction of highway 17 and U.S. 84 (take State Hwy 285 north from Santa Fe to Española then take the “Chama Highway” (84) north), the Village of Chama is the perfect destination for anyone seeking scenic outdoor recreation.

Crowds gather in Chama for the famous Fourth of July fireworks display. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offers a fireworks train in the evening. Chama Days, the

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Springtime on the Chama River.

second weekend of August, is always fun with a softball tournament, NMPRC Rodeo, dances, and a parade. Enjoy the Valley Studio Tour every Labor Day weekend and visit local artists.

Cool times in cool pines are the epitome of summer fun in Chama’s cabins and vacation ranches. Oh, yeah, and it’s an absolute mecca for winter sports, too!

For your safety and comfort bring a light jacket or sweater for those cool evening walks and check with the local ranger district before heading out to hike. Never travel alone and make sure you are adequately prepared.

At these altitudes, the weather can sneak up on you.

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had an epiphany,” he says. “I wanted to be my own boss and showcase Santa Fe’s and Albuquerque’s art, food and culture.”

The Santa Fe Wine and Dine Lunch is $79 plus tax, and lasts two and a half to three hours. It accounts for 60 percent of his tours. The Old Town Albuquerque Tour and Santa Fe Plaza Restaurants Tour each cost $79 plus tax.

The Santa Fe Wine Pairing Dinner is $99 plus tax. Some of these are rated “spicy,” so check the website www.foodtournewmexico.com before booking your tour.

SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING

Noisy Water Winery is a stop on the Wander New Mexico Tour of Santa Fe. Photo by Martin Frentzel.

tuna, New Zealand lamb, prime aged beef, and French cut chicken breast.

These personal interactions add value to the tours and insights into each chef’s creativity. “We don’t pre-plan the menu for the chefs because we want to let them be creative.”

The tours are $115, not including taxes and fees. The tours are offered every Friday, and one is added on Wednesdays during the summer. For details, visit www.santafeschoolofcooking.com.

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“My mother wanted to celebrate the food and farms of New Mexico, and to teach people about New Mexico cuisine,” Ammerman says.

During her tours, “the restaurants make food specially for my guests. Some chefs do a demo, and they want to wow our guests,” she says.

The Restaurant Walk II Tour includes a visit with Martin Rios, a chef nominated eight times for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in the Southwest recognition. His restaurant creates “progressive cuisine” featuring bluefin

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South Capitol Shuttle - Weekdays to St. Vincent Hospital, the Rodeo Business Park and the District 5 DOT office.

NM Park & Ride Blue Route Weekdays to Santa Fe, Pojoaque and Los Alamos.

NM Park & Ride Red Route Weekdays to Espanola, Pojoaque and Santa Fe. NM Park & Ride Orange Route

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Santa Fe Trails Route 4 (Southside) - To the Santa Fe Convention Center, City and County offices, Santa Fe High School and Santa Fe Place Mall.

Santa Fe Trails Route 2 (Cerrillos Road) To the West Capitol Complex, the New Mexico School for the Deaf and Santa Fe Place Mall. (connect here to SF Outlet Mall (Route 26).

South Capitol Station

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Santa Fe Trails Route 4 (Southside) To the Santa Fe Convention Center, City and County offices, Santa Fe Place Mall and Santa Fe High School.

Santa Fe Trails Route M (Museum Hill) Access to the Museum of Spanish Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of International Folk Art and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian.

NCRTD Taos Express - To Española and the Town of Taos.

Saturdays and Sundays only.

Santa Fe Pick Up - To the Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Santa Fe, Canyon Road and Museum Hill. Operates daily. Turn left when exiting the train to the shuttle and look for the red truck sign.

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino Shuttle Shuttle stops on Guadalupe right next to Tomasita’s Restaurant.

Shuttle meets train daily.

Tesuque Casino Shuttle Shuttle stops on Guadalupe across from the Cowgirl Cafe.

Shuttle meets train daily.

Santa Fe Trails Route 2 (Cerrillos Road) To the West Capitol Complex, the New Mexico School for the Deaf and Santa Fe Place Mall. (connect here to SF Outlet Mall (Route 26).

Santa Fe Depot Station

Los Ranchos/Journal Center Station

Sandia Resort & Casino Shuttle Meets every train, seven days a week.

Sandia Pueblo Station

Rio Metro Route 204 - Weekdays to Bernalillo, northern Rio Rancho, Zia Pueblo, San Ysidro, Jemez Pueblo and Jemez Springs.

Route 505 - Weekday express service to Downtown Albuquerque before the first southbound train of the morning.

Santa Ana Star Casino Shuttle Meets every train, seven days a week.

Rio Metro Route 201 - Weekdays to Bernalillo and Enchanted Hills.

Rio Metro Route 202 - Weekedays to Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Santa Ana Pueblo, Algodones, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Cochiti Pueblo and the Town of Cohiti Lake.

Sandoval County/US 550 Station

Rio Metro Route 202 - Weekdays to Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Santa Ana Pueblo, Algodones, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Cochiti Pueblo and the town of Cochiti Lake.

Kewa Station at Santo Domingo Pueblo

Ride Purple Bus Route to the South Capitol & Santa Fe Depot Stations. Weekday departure at 5:11 a.m.

NM Park & Ride Purple Route - Weekday direct connection between the Rail Runner and Los Alamos.

* NM Park & Ride Purple Shuttle * Route to connect from the first run of the morning on the NM Park &

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Santa Fe Co. NM 599

Zia Road

South Capitol

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Rio Metro Route 206 - Weekday service for Belen residents to connect to the Rail Runner station and other nearby work centers during peak commute times.

Rio Metro Dial-A-Ride - Weekday curb-to-curb service in Valencia County. Rides must be requested by 12 NOON one business day prior.

Call 505-352-3595. $1 each way.

Socorro Shuttle - Service to Socorro Weekdays and Sundays.

Belen Station

Rio Metro Route 210 - Weekday service along NM 6 and NM 47, Los Lunas to Bosque Farms. Connects to Route 208, Route 209, and the Los Lunas Rail Runner Station. Can deviate ¼ mile from the route by reservation. For more information call 505-352-3595.

Rio Metro Route 209 - Weekdays between Los Lunas Transportation Center and the UNM-Valencia Campus. Connects to Route 208 and 210.

Rio Metro Dial-A-Ride - Weekday curb-to-curb service in Valencia County. Rides must be requested by 12 NOON one business day prior.

Call 505-352-3595. $1 each way.

NM 599 Station Shuttle - Weekdays to Bisbee Court, the New Mexican Plaza, VA Clinic, Presbyterian Hospital, and Santa Fe Place Mall.

NCRTD Route 270 - Weekdays to the NM Department of Corrections, Oñate Complex (National Guard) and the Santa Fe County Detention Center.

Santa Fe Trails Route 22 - Weekdays to Santa Fe Community College, Rancho Viejo and IAIA.

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Santa Fe Pick Up City of Santa Fe Santa Fe Pick Up (505) 231-2573 City of Santa Fe santafenm.gov (505) 231-2573 Santa Fe Trails santafenm.gov (505) 955-2001 Santa Fe Trails santafenm.gov (505) 955-2001 santafenm.gov

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NM Park & Ride (866) 551-7433 NM Park & Ride nmparkandride.com (866) 551-7433 Taos Express nmparkandride.com (505) 629-4725 Taos Express (866) 206-0754 (505) 629-4725 taosexpress.com (866) 206-0754 ncrtd.org taosexpress.com ncrtd.org

Please contact the connection provider for fares.

Isleta Hotel & Casino Shuttle - A bus meets every train, seven days a week.

Isleta Pueblo Station

ABQ RIDE Route 222 - Weekdays to the South Valley, VA Hospital, Kirtland Air Force Base and the airport business district. Can also be used to access the Albuquerque International Sunport for passengers coming from and going to Valencia County.

Bernalillo County Station

ABQ RIDE Rapid Transit 766 Red Line - Express route to access Old Town, the ABQ BioPark, UNM, Nob Hill and Uptown.

ABQ RIDE Rapid Transit 777 Green Line - Express route to access UNM, Nob Hill, and the foothills near Tramway.

ABQ RIDE Route 66 - Access to locations along Central Ave. including Central & Unser Park & Ride, City and County buildings, UNM and EXPO NM. ABQ RIDE Route 53 - To Isleta Blvd, the Albuquerque Zoo and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

ABQ RIDE Route 217 - To Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base.

ABQ RIDE Route 250 - Airport Express. Direct route to the Albuquerque International Sunport.

Other ABQ RIDE Routes - There are nearly 40 other ABQ RIDE bus routes that get you just about anywhere in the city.

Downtown Albuquerque Station

ABQ RIDE Route 157 - To Cottonwood Mall, Coronado Center, ABQ Uptown and Kirkland Air Force Base.

Montaño Station

ABQ RIDE Route 251 - Weekdays to the Journal Center business district, Century 24 Theatre, Cottonwood Mall, Intel and Rio Rancho.

Casino Shuttle Buffalo Thunder Resort & (505) 819-2292 Casino Shuttle buffalothunderresort.com (505) 819-2292 North Central Regional buffalothunderresort.com Transit District (NCRTD) North Central Regional (866) 206-0754 Transit District (NCRTD) (505) 629-4725 (866) 206-0754 ncrtd.org (505) 629-4725 ncrtd.org

Regional Transit District Rio795-7245 Metro (866) Regional Transit District riometro.org (866) 795-7245 Hollywood Casino Shuttle at riometro.org San Felipe (505) 991-5247 Santa Ana Star Casino Shuttle (877) 529-2946 (505) 771-5336 sanfelipecasino.com (505) 867-0000 santaanastar.com

Shuttle Sandia Resort & Casino (505) 771-5336 Shuttle (505) 867-0000 (505) 796-7500 santaanastar.com sandiacasino.com Sandia Resort & Casino Shuttle ABQ RIDE (505) 796-7500 (505) 243-7433 sandiacasino.com myabqride.com

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Los Lunas

Isleta Pueblo

Bernalillo Co.

Downtown Albuquerque

Montaño

Los Ranchos Journal Center

Sandia Pueblo

Downtown Bernalillo

Sandoval Co. / US 550

(877)Resort 747-5382 Isleta & Casino Shuttle isleta.com (877) 747-5382 Rio Metro Valencia isleta.com (505) 352-3595 riometro.org

(505) 243-7433 Isleta Resort & Casino myabqride.com Shuttle

Rio Metro Valencia (505) 352-3595 Socorro Shuttle riometro.org (575) 835-1501 Socorro Shuttle socorronm.gov (575) 835-1501 Tesuque Casino Shuttle socorronm.gov (505) 231-1872 tesuquecasino.com

Rio Metro Route 208 - Weekday service from Belen to Downtown Albuquerque, with stops in Los Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms and the Pueblo of Isleta, during the morning / midday when the Rail Runner does not operate.

For moreBuffalo information, fares& andRioconnections not listed, Santa pleaseAnacontact these providers: Thunder Resort Metro Star Casino ABQ RIDE

Santa Fe Trails Route 6 (Rodeo Road) To Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Rodeo Business Park East, and the Santa Fe Place Mall. Bus stops are located on Zia Road on the east side of St. Francis Drive (no direct service to Zia Rd Station).

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Weekdays between Las Vegas and Santa Fe. NCRTD Route 160 - Weekdays between Santa Fe, Española and Santa Clara Pueblo.

NCRTD Route 200 - Weekdays between Santa Fe and Española.

NCRTD Route 220 - Weekdays between Santa Fe, Tesuque, Pojoaque and Española.

NCRTD Route 280 - Weekdays between Santa Fe, Eldorado, Galisteo, Stanley, Moriarity and Edgewood.

NCRTD Route 290 - Weekdays between Santa Fe, Eldorado, Galisteo, Stanley, Moriarty and Edgewood.

NCRTD Santa Fe to Taos - Weekdays between Santa Fe and Taos.

NCRTD Mountain Trail Route – Daily service to the Santa Fe National Forest and Ski Santa Fe with stops throughout downtown and at 10,000 Waves.

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Question & Answer How do I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online at riometro.org, onboard the train from the ticket agents, or on the Rio Ticketing app. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards (except American Express).

Are discounted tickets available?

Reduced fares are available to youth ages 10-17, students with a valid ID, seniors age 62+, and people with disabilities. Children 9 and under and veterans with a VA medical card ride free. See the fare information listed in this magazine for details and a list of acceptable ID cards.

Do you offer a discount for group travel?

Discounted rates are available for groups of 25 or more. Contact Rio Metro’s Customer Service office at 866-795-7245 prior to travel date for details and pricing.

Is my ticket refundable if I don’t use it?

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Can I buy a ticket for someone else?

Yes, you may purchase a ticket for another person from our online ticketing (riometro.org). You will need to email the ticket to the person you are buying it for; they can either print it out or show it to the ticket agent on their mobile device.

Can I charge my mobile device on the train?

Electrical outlets are available for passenger use at each of the tables on the train. Tables are located on the mezzanine and upper levels only.

Can I bring my bicycle/sports equipment on the train?

Bicycles, skis and other sporting equipment are welcome on the train at no charge. Each train car has designated space for up to 8 bicycles. During the winter months, the train also provides storage containers for ski equipment. Please store your equipment in the designated storage areas.

Are pets allowed on the train?

Pets are not allowed onboard, only service animals. Service animals can be guide dogs for the blind or visually impaired, signal dogs for the hearing impaired, or other types of animals that can be individually trained to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Learn more about riding with a service animal at riometro.org.

Can I use my train ticket to get on area buses?

Yes. Your train ticket or VA medical card allows free bus connections on ABQ RIDE, Rio Metro, Santa Fe Trails, and most NCRTD buses on the same day of travel. Additional bus connections are available for a nominal fee.

How old do children need to be to ride alone?

Children must be at least 10 years old to ride the train without a supervising adult.

What happens if I leave something on the train?

If you leave an item on the train, please contact Customer How does Seniors 62+ Ride Free work?

Service at 505-245-7245. Lost items can be picked up at Every Wednesday in 2019, seniors age 62+ can ride any Herzog Transit Services, 100 Iron SE, Albuquerque, 87102, north or southbound train for free. Just show the ticket Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Non-essential items are held for agent your valid photo ID (must contain birth date). To make a bus connection, ask your ticket agent to print out a 30 days. Essential items, such as keys, IDs, wallets, phones, purses, etc. will be held for 90 days. If you find an item on the free transfer slip. train, please turn it in to a ticket agent or conductor.

Is there parking available at the train stations?

How can I find out if the train is delayed?

Free onsite parking is available at all of the Rail Runner There are several options for passengers to stay informed stations with the exception of Downtown ABQ and the Santa Fe Depot. Parking at Downtown ABQ and the Santa about the status of the train. Rider Alerts are posted on the home Fe Depot is available for a fee at adjacent parking facilities. page of the Rio Metro website, riometro.org. You can also sign up on the website to receive text alerts for specific train Overnight parking is at your own risk. routes and be notified of delays longer than 10 minutes.

Are there restrooms on the train?

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates about At least one restroom is available on every New Mexico train delays and other information.

Rail Runner Express train. Longer trains will have more Can I use the train to get to the airport? than one restroom.

Passengers can travel between the Albuquerque International Can I bring or buy food on the train?

Sunport (ABQ) and the Rail Runner using ABQ RIDE buses. Look Passengers are welcome to bring and consume food and for the bus stop signs at the airport. Connections are available beverages (excluding alcohol) on the train. Food and Monday-Saturday. Visit riometro.org or call 505-245-RAIL (7245) or 866-795-7245 for a list of airport connections. beverages are not available for purchase on the train.

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Schedule of Events ONGOING EVENTS Seniors Ride Free New Mexico Rail Runner Express Every Wednesday in 2019 All Trains, All Day riometro.org Santa Fe Farmers Market Santa Fe Railyard Saturdays & Tuesdays 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot.

(505) 983-4098 santafefarmersmarket.com Railyard Artisan Market Santa Fe Railyard Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot.

(505) 983-4098 artmarketsantafe.com Santa Fe Artists Market Santa Fe Railyard Saturdays through December 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot.

(505) 310-8766 santafeartistsmarket.com Downtown Growers’ Market Robinson Park, Albuquerque Saturdays through November 2 8 a.m. – Noon Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and walk west to 8th & Central.

(505) 252-2959 downtowngrowers.org

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Rail Yards Market Blacksmith Shop, Albuquerque Rail Yard Sundays through October 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and walk south to 1st & Hazeldine.

(505) 600-1109 railyardsmarket.org Exhibit: A Past Rediscovered Albuquerque Museum of Art & History 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday Now through October 20 Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 66 or 766 to Central & Rio Grande.

(505) 243-7255 Exhibit: We the Rosies – Women at Work New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to Lincoln & W. Palace Ave. (505) 476-5200 nmhistorymuseum.org JULY ALL MONTH Santa Fe Bandstand Santa Fe Plaza Show Times Vary Most Tuesdays – Saturdays Through August 9 Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to the Plaza. santafebandstand.org

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Qué Chola National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday Through August 4 Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 54 to Bridge & Avenida Cesar Chavez.

(505) 246-2261 nhccnm.org July 12-21 Santa Fe Art Week Various Galleries, Studios & Museums Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle.

(800) 777-2489 artsantafe.com July 12-14 Vintage Market Days Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 66, 766 or 777 to Central & San Pedro.

(505) 660-9509 vintagemarketdays.com July 13-14 International Folk Art Market Museum Hill, Santa Fe 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Exit the train at the South Capitol Station and take the shuttle to the market.

(505) 992-7600 folkartmarket.org

July 20 Route 66 Summerfest Nob Hill, Albuquerque 3-10 p.m.

Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 66, 766 or 777 to Central & Girard.

(505) 768-3556 cabq.gov July 20-21 Half-Price Weekend ABQ BioPark Zoo, Albuquerque 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 53 to 8th & Atlantic.

(505) 768-2000 cabq.gov July 27-28 Traditional Spanish Market Santa Fe Plaza 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to the Plaza.

(505) 982-2226 spanishcolonial.org July 27-28 Contemporary Hispanic Market Santa Fe Plaza along Lincoln Ave. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to the Plaza.

(505) 331-5162 contemporaryhispanic marketinc.com AUGUST August 3 Downtown Summerfest Civic Plaza, Albuquerque 5-10 p.m.

Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and walk north to 3rd & Tijeras (505) 768-3556 cabq.gov

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Schedule of Events August 3 Summer Send-Off Block Party Los Lunas Transportation Center 6-10:30 p.m.

Exit the train at the Los Lunas Station.

(505) 839-3840 loslunasnm.gov August 3-4 Great Southwestern Antique Show Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 66, 766 or 777 to Central & San Pedro.

(505) 255-4054 gswevents.com August 9-11 Objects of Art Santa Fe El Museo Cultural, Santa Fe Railyard 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot. objectsofartsantafe.com August 10-12 Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show Santa Fe Community Convention Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to W. Marcy St. & Grant Ave. (505) 988-9544 whitehawkshows.com

August 15-16 We Are the Seeds Santa Fe Railyard Park 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot. wearetheseeds.org August 17-18 Santa Fe Indian Market Santa Fe Plaza 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to the Plaza.

(505) 983-5220 swaia.org August 23 – September 2 Santa Fe Music Week Various Locations, Santa Fe Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle. santafe.org/ santafemusicweek August 30 Burning of Zozobra Fort Marcy Park, Santa Fe 4-10:30 p.m.

Exit the train at the South Capitol Station and take the free shuttle to and from the event.

(855) ZOZOBRA burnzozobra.com August 31 – September 2 Fiesta Fine Arts & Crafts Market Santa Fe Plaza 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to the Plaza.

(505) 470-6325 santafefiesta.org

August 14-16 Antique American Indian Art Show El Museo Cultural, Santa Fe Railyard 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot. antiqueindianartshow.com SEPTEMBER August 31 – September 8 Fiestas de Santa Fe Various Locations Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot and walk or take the Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle.

(505) 470-6325 santafefiesta.org September 7 Albuquerque Hopfest Isleta Resort & Casino 2-6 p.m.

Exit the train at the Isleta Pueblo Station and take the free shuttle. albuquerquehopfest.com September 5-15 New Mexico State Fair Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 66, 766 or 777 to Central & San Pedro.

(505) 222-9700 exponm.com

September 14 Pachyderm Celebration: Pachy-palooza ABQ BioPark Zoo, Albuquerque 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exit the train at Downtown ABQ and take ABQ RIDE Route 53 to 8th & Atlantic.

(505) 768-2000 cabq.gov September 13-15 Santa Fe Mountain Fest Santa Fe Railyard Park 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Exit the train at the Santa Fe Depot. santafemountainfest.com September 14-28 Belen Art League Fall Art Show Harvey House Museum, Belen Noon - 5 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday Exit the train at the Belen Station and walk south across the pedestrian overpass to 1st & Dalies.

(505) 861-0217 harveyhousemuseum.org September 28 Becker Street Festival Becker Street, Belen 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Exit the train at the Belen Station and walk south over the pedestrian overpass to Becker & Main.

(505) 864-8091 belenchamber.com

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Summer Markets Showcase Art, Music, Dance and More Summer is market season in Santa Fe. During July and August, the City Different is host to artists and visitors from all over the country and the world. Whether you’re interested in art, music, dance, movies, or a unique culinary experience, there’s something for everyone at Santa Fe’s acclaimed summer markets.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET

Scheduled for July 12-14 on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, the International Folk Art Market is an incredible opportunity to see cultures from around the world, says Porfirio Gutierrez of Teotitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico.

“It is a blessing,” he says of the market. “It is a chance to meet people from the Middle East, from Africa, and see their cultures. You get to interact with the people, with their traditions, with their values.”

Weaving is a tradition among the indigenous people living in Teotitlan; 70 percent of the population works in textiles. Porfirio and his sister, Juana, grew up dying wool and weaving. Their father and grandmother were involved, and taught them how to use native plants to achieve great colors.

“I don’t really have a favorite dye,” he says, “all the plants are extremely special; the colors they provide are unlike commercial dyes. They are extremely rich and subtle.”

This will be his fourth Folk Art Market, and in addition

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to the great exposure to other cultures, Porfirio values the economic benefits he receives. “Without the support of the patrons, we would not have the money to create.”

To learn more about Porfirio, the weaving, his community and its traditions, visit www.porfiriogutierrez. com The world has become a place where half of the entire population lives on less than $2 a day, market organizers Artist Porfirio Gutierrez of tell us, but the hand-crafted Teotitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico. traditions on display at the Photo courtesy of the International Folk Art Market International Folk Art Market. generate $3 million that is sent back to artists’ families in their native countries. Each participating group takes home approximately $20,000 to provide better standards of living.

Creating economic opportunities for artists worldwide is part of the market’s mission. To learn more about the International Folk Art Market, and for this year’s times and

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calendar of events, visit www.folkartmarket.org. Visitors traveling to the market from south of Santa Fe can take the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to the South Capitol Station and board a free shuttle to the event.

TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARKET

Tradition plays a huge role in the lives of New Mexicans as well, and many of those traditional skills and crafts will be on display on the Santa Fe Plaza during the Traditional Spanish Market, July 27-28.

Rita Padilla Haufmann of Pojoaque taught English at Santa Fe High School for 26 years. She wanted to take weaving and wool-dying classes during the summer, but the artisans practicing those skills only offered classes during the school year.

One of her friends told her to go to the library and learn how to do it, and that’s what she did. Although she had to learn a lot of it on her own, she also found others willing to share their knowledge.

“There are stacks of books and people to talk to who have a wealth of information,” says Haufmann, who found Rita Padilla Haufmann is a selfPojoaque village records taught weaver whose great-greatproving her great, great, great-great grandmothers knitted stocking in Tesuque. great, great grandmothers Photo courtesy of Rita Haufmann. knitted socks there in the 1800s. In their honor, she weaves a small stocking into her projects.

In the Traditional Spanish Market of 2018, Haufmann was honored with the first place Award for Excellence in Rio Grande Textiles.

“There are many steps in the process, including selection of the fleece, processing the fleece, carding the wool, and, of course, preparing and dyeing with natural dyes.” The dyes she uses are Cota, a native plant that produces oranges and rusts; Madder, a root that results in corals; Cochineal, dried insects for reds and magentas; and Snakeweed, Canaigre, Indian Paintbrush, and Chamiso for yellows.

Haufmann has to prepare the yarn for dyeing, and then steeping or brewing the plants to prepare the dyes. Skeins of yarn are simmered in the dyes in an outdoor solar oven.

Her study, practice and dedication earned her a Master Award for Lifetime Achievement. “It is incredibly humbling and thrilling to have other artists look at and appreciate your contribution to the cultural traditions seen at Spanish Market,” she says.

Traditional Spanish Market is the oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. Along with hand-made works of art for sale, the event also showcases Hispanic music, age-old dances, and traditional culinary fare. To access the market using public transportation, take the Rail Runner to the Santa Fe Depot. Walk or take the 30

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free Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to the Plaza.

For more information about Traditional Spanish Market, including hours of operation and special activities, visit www.spanishcolonial.org.

INDIAN MARKET

Everything from traditional Native American arts and crafts to movies and dance performances are featured The jewelry of Ferrell Pacheco of during Indian Market, August Domingo won Best in Class 13-18, at various venues across Santo at the 2018 Indian Market.

Santa Fe. Photo courtesy of SWAIA. Artist Farrell Pacheco of Santo Domingo Pueblo was awarded Best of Class at the 2018 market for his jewelry. For Pacheco, jewelry really is a family practice. His mother and grandfather, Emiliano Pacheco, also were jewelers.

Pacheco enjoys Indian Market for the people he meets as much as the recognition he receives. “You get to meet people from all over,” he says. “Paris, China, Japan. They come up to see what you created and you can see their appreciation in their face. They say, “You guys are talented; keep up the good work.”

Pacheco once worked construction, but injured his back and turned to jewelry, farming, and hunting.

Indian Market started in 1922 as part of the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe, according to organizers from The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), a non-profit organization, whose mission is “to bring Native arts to the world by inspiring artistic excellence, fostering education, and creating meaningful partnerships.” SWAIA cultivates excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms and develops programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists.

Quality and authenticity are the hallmarks of the Santa Fe Indian Market. To ensure the quality of the artwork being sold by artists, SWAIA drafts and maintains standards to ensure that only original art is sold. Many artists make between a third and half of their annual income at the market.

Santa Fe Indian Market has heavily influenced all other Native art markets in the U.S. The Best of Show Luncheon, Preview of Award-Winning Art, Native Cinema Showcase, Haute Couture Fashion Show, Native American Clothing Contest, and IM: CONTEMPORARY EDGE curated show are all highlights of the event, held each year the 3rd weekend in August.

On August 17 and 18, the 98th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market on the Plaza will feature works from nearly 1,000 of the continent’s finest Native American Artists.

Take the Rail Runner to the Santa Fe Depot and walk or hop on the free Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle to access the event. Learn more and plan your visit at www.swaia.org.

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