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- November
24 - December 31
- Christmas on the Pecos
Departures every evening except Christmas eve. Join us for another
year and experience a holiday event voted as one of the top 100
holiday events by American Business Association and A & E.
A one of a kind holiday event, visitors will board a pontoon
boat to view more than 100 riverfront homes fully decorated for
the holiday's. Dress warm, bring a blanket, hot chocolate and
good friends, for a truly unique holiday experience. RESERVATIONS
ARE REQUIRED. Call or visit the Web site to book your reservation.
Carlsbad, NM
(505) 628-0952
- 1st Saturday
- Holiday Fiesta
An annual family
event which includes seasonal entertainment, storytelling, children's
art activities and Santa's elves. The art activities alone make
this a very special annual event. Plan to make a wish on the
MRM Wish Tree and receive a holiday gift from Santa's elves.
This fine event is held at the Millicent Rogers
Museum,
1504 Millicent Rogers Road
Taos, NM
(505) 758-2462
- 1st Sunday
- Annual Flying
J Wranglers Christmas Show
Fabulous fun, the Flying J Wranglers take the stage for a great
show of music and good clean family-styled laughs. Settle back.
Get ready to laugh, cry and cheer. There's nothing quite like
the Flying J Wranglers. It's an experience you'll come back for
again and again. The annual event, held at the New Mexico Farm
and Ranch Heritage Museum, is a fund raiser for the museum. Tickets
are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Show starts at 7pm. For
more about the Flying J Wranglers visit their Web site at: www.flyingjranch.com. For more about this
particular event, contact the
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd.
Las Cruces, NM
(505) 522-4100, ext.131
- 1st Thursday
through Sunday
- Red Rock Balloon Rally
Sending off balloons
since 1981, this event is the second largest balloon event in
the world. Pilots and spectators come from around the world to
enjoy this spectacle in the red rock canyons and mesas east of
Gallup, NM
(505) 538-5921
- 1st Wednesday
through Sunday
- Santa Fe Film Festival
The Santa Fe Film
Festival is dedicated to providing a showcase for excellent cinema
from around the world, surveying the best in contemporary cinema,
and paying homage to the contributions of veteran film artists
through select tributes recognizing their body of work. Join
us for opening parties, too. Visit the Web site for more detailed
information.
Santa Fe, NM
(505) 988-5225
- 1st Monday
- Lovington's
Electric Light Parade
An exciting
night in Lovington as they light up the town and welcome in the
Christmas season. 2006 theme: Christmas Goes Hollywood!"
Santa Claus will be at the museum and local businesses will stay
open for after hour holiday shopping. 6pm. Parade heads east
on Avenue D. For more information contact the Lovington Chamber
of Commerce. lovington-nm-chamber@valornet.com
Lovington, NM
(505) 396-5311
- 1st Weekend
- Walatowa
Winter Arts & Crafts Fair
Jemez Pueblo
(505)
834-7235
- 2nd Saturday
- Winterfest
Thousands of twinkling
lights, giant Christmas cards, carolers, wagon rides, arts and
crafts, car show, food, shopping, and best of all, Santa Claus!!
Held at Dallas Park in:
Fort Sumner, NM
(505) 355-7705
- 2nd Saturday
- Rockhound State Park Festival of Lights
You are all invited
to view more than 1,000 luminaries that line the Visitor Center
and Native Gardens of the Rockhound State Park. Live music, caroling,
conversation, hot cocoa and traditional cookies are available
for sharing. Make attending this program a part of your holiday
traditions. The evening will bring a sense of magic and awe to
all who attend this breathtaking event.
Deming, NM
(505) 546-6182 or jmranch@vtc.net
- 2nd Thursday
- Victorian Christmas Evening
An old-fashioned
community holiday celebration featuring traditional decorations,
a full slate of musical performances, costumed characters, hot
mulled cider, plum pudding, and other holiday treats. Admission
donation $3 for adults; accompanied children are admitted free.
An annual event not to be missed and held at the Silver
City Museum, 312 West Broadway
Silver City, NM
(505) 538-5921
- 3rd Weekend
- Saturday
Before Christmas
- Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market
Annual "Last Minute Market"
Still looking for
that perfect gift? You just might find it here at the Las Cruces
Farmers and Craft Market, located on the downtown mall. Check
out our fine, one-of-a-kind gift by many talented artisans. Last
chance before Christmas! Check the Web site for directions or
call Olivia:
Las Cruces, NM
(505) 541-2288
- December
24 & 25 - Christmas Celebrations by Pueblo
- Acoma - Dec. 25-28. Dances, luminaries.
Christmas festivals at San Estevan del Rey Mission, Sky City,
Acoma. For information: (505) 252-1139 or (800) 747-0181
- Laguna - 10 p.m. Christmas Eve
Mass. Deer, Harvest, Arrow and other Dances after mass. Dec.
25-28 Harvest dances continue for three more days. For information:
(505) 552-6654
- Information
for Christmas Celebrations for the pueblos listed below: In New
Mexico (505) 843-7270 or (505) 455-3460 for eight northern Pueblos;
out of state (800) 766-4405
Nambe - Dec. 24. Christmas
Eve Mass followed by Buffalo, Deer and Antelope Dances.
Picuris - Christmas celebrations and "Los Matachines."
San Felipe - Dec. 24. Dances after midnight mass.
San Juan - Dec. 24, 25. Spanish dance drama "Los
Matachines" and Pine Torch Procession.
San Ildefonso - Christmas celebrations and various dances.
Santa Ana - Dances after midnight mass.
Santa Clara - Christmas celebrations and various dances.
Taos - Dec. 24. Sundown Procession with bonfires. Dec.
25. Dances.
Tesuque - Dec. 24. Dances after midnight mass.
Zia - Dec. 25-28. Dances.
- Artesia
New Year's Eve Celebration
- Artesia invites
you to their FREE event with includes food booths, children's
activities, Bingo, raising of the lighted Navajo Refinery New
Years ball, local entertainment, professional fireworks and major
recording artists, in concert. Past performers included
Ty England, Charlie Daniels Band, SheDaisy, Little River Band,
Diamond Rio and Jefferson Starship. Make your hotel reservations
early if you are traveling. Check with the Chamber of Commerce
Web site at: www.artesiachamber.com
Artesia, NM
(505) 746-1117
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