Calendar of Events in New Mexico

Second Saturdays Art Walk

Beginning June 14, MainStreet Las Vegas begins 'Second Saturdays Art Walk' every single second Saturday of the year. Merchants and restaurants on the 'Corridor' will be open until 9pm and art will be displayed in shop windows. All three historic commercial districts are involved in this 1.07 mile walk through architectural and cultural history. Music, food,literary events and historic walking tours complete the schedule. Railroad District, New Town/Douglas Avenue District and Bridge Street / Plaza Park.

Santa Rosa Hosts the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit 'New Harmonies-Roots if American Music.'

Santa Rosa New Mexico hosts The Smithsonian Institution's New Harmonies Root's of American Music runs September 25th through November 6 2010 in Santa Rosa at the Historic Ilfeld Warehouse in downtown Santa Rosa. The Smithsonian explores American music including the hispanic music of the southwest. Local exhibits, interpretive and educational programs, fiddle workshops, art, quilting, and live entertainment accompany the program.

Second Saturday Art Hop, T or C

Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:00 PM Many shops and galleries from Date & 3rd, down Main Street and the 1-way portion of Broadway and streets in between. Live music, new art, food samples etc.

Thursday, 05 August, 2010 - Caminos a Santa Fe: A Trail Gathering

Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:00 AM
Caminos a Santa Fe: A Trail Gathering is a 3 day conference which will bring together people who are interested in the American West and the diversity of the peoples who are part of its history.

Santa Fe, NM was the hub of great roads that moved people and trade goods in all directions. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Old Spanish Trail, Santa Fe Trail and Route 66 will be celebrated with three days of activities and regional tours. Collectively these trails and roads cross 15+ states in the United States and 7 states in Mexico.

Sponsored by Camino Real Trail Association (CARTA), End of the Trail and Corazon de los Caminos Chapters of the Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA), Old Spanish Trail Association (OST), NM Scenic Byways, Route 66 Association, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service.

Saturday, 26 June, 2010 - Full Moon Night, White Sands National Monument

Saturday, June 26, 2010 8:30 PM
Enjoy live music from award winner Celtic vocalist Connie Dover. Ms. Dover bridges the celtic tradition and the American west. No reservations

Gila Hummingbird Festival - July 23rd and 24th

The Breathe Inn lodge, located 25 miles north of Silver City in the Gila National Forest, will host the annual Gila Hummingbird Festival July 23 and 24, 2010. The festival, instituted by Joan Day Martin, has been an annual event in the Gila Forest/Lake Roberts area for seven years, drawing bird lovers from surrounding states, as well as from several foreign countries.

Planned activities include hummingbird banding under the supervision of Joan Day Martin, Master Bander and noted hummingbird expert; seminars presenting how-to tips of hummingbird photograph; and presentations by wildlife researchers and guides.

Jack Byrne, owner of the Breathe Inn, said the programs will be of interest to the most serious hummingbird student, as well as the novice who is attracted to the colorful antics of the little birds. In addition to the hummingbird activities a number of arts and crafts, vendors will be on hand displaying their wares. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the premises.

Activities will kick off each morning at 7 a.m. with banding of the birds to enhance bird lovers’ knowledge of the life and migratory patterns of the colorful creatures. Following banding activities, various talks and seminars of interest to birders and nature lovers in general will be presented throughout the day. The event is open to the public free of charge.

Contact Jack Byrne, breatheinn@gilanet.com, 1-575-536-3206 or

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Ready to Roll

With its antique steam engines stoked, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad kicks off a season-long celebration of train rides and special events on May 22, 2010, with Opening Day ceremonies at both the Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado depots.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is co-owned by the people of Colorado and New Mexico. Its locomotives, cars, buildings, and even its 64-mile narrow-gauge route were all part of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway, making it the most authentic train in all of North America.

A ride on the train is an adventure in time. It chugs up the 10,015-foot-high Cumbres Pass, winds through tunnels and over trestles, and snakes along the 800-foot-deep Toltec Gorge, past waterfalls, mountain forests, and alpine meadows. This popular historic narrow-gauge train engages passengers, photographers, historians, and train aficionados on one of the most scenic and historic rail experiences anywhere.

The trains will run daily through October 17, 2010. Highlighting the year will be a number of planned special train rides, including Sunday themed trains.

Visit www.cumbrestoltec.com, or call 888-CUMBRES (888-286-2737).

Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company Returns to Maria Benitez Theatre

With only weeks to go, feet are stomping, guitars are strumming and the husky voices of gypsy song can be heard at the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet studios where the Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company is rehearsing for its upcoming 2010 summer season in Santa Fe. The company will present performances, six nights weekly, in the Maria Benitez Theatre at The Lodge at Santa Fe (750 North St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe, New Mexico), Tuesdays through Sundays at 8:30 p.m. June 25-August 22, 2010.

Under the direction of choreographer Juan Siddi, the company includes the talents of seven dancers, two singers and six musicians. Internationally acclaimed artists include principal dancer Juan Siddi; guitarist and musical director Jose Valle "Chuscales" born in Antequera, Spain and raised in the caves of Sacramonte, Spain; singer Silverio Heredia from Cadiz, Spain; and dancer Carola Zertuche from Guadalajara, Mexico. They are joined with others from Spain, San Francisco and New York City.

Starting his professional career at the age of 18, Siddi toured for many years with reputable companies throughout Europe before being invited to come to the United States to work with American flamenco icon Maria Benitez and her Teatro Flamenco. In 2008, six years after Siddi began working with Benitez' company as a dancer, co-choreographer and teacher, Benitez named Siddi as her successor for the popular summer season performances at The Lodge at Santa Fe.

This will be the third year the company has presented their summer season at the theater, which now carries Benitez' name. To date, there is nowhere else in the United States that has carried a show for this amount of time.

Visitors and locals can also take classes and workshops with Siddi during the summer with his guest artists in flamenco dance, guitar and singing. For more information about classes and workshops please call 505-473-1638.

For more information about the season, call 505-473-1638 or visit www.juansiddiflamenco.com.

Calendar information provided by New Mexico Tourism

June and July 2010 Events in New Mexico Second Saturdays Art Walk Beginning June 14, MainStreet Las Vegas begins 'Second Saturdays Art Walk' every single second Saturday of the year. Merchants and restaurants on the 'Corridor' will be open until 9pm and art will be displayed in shop windows. All three historic commercial districts are involved in this 1.07 mile walk through architectural and cultural history. Music, food,literary events and historic walking tours complete the schedule. Railroad District, New Town/Douglas Avenue District and Bridge Street / Plaza Park. Santa Rosa Hosts the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit 'New Harmonies-Roots if American Music.' Santa Rosa New Mexico hosts The Smithsonian Institution's New Harmonies Root's of American Music runs September 25th through November 6 2010 in Santa Rosa at the Historic Ilfeld Warehouse in downtown Santa Rosa. The Smithsonian explores American music including the hispanic music of the southwest. Local exhibits, interpretive and educational programs, fiddle workshops, art, quilting, and live entertainment accompany the program. Second Saturday Art Hop, T or C Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:00 PM Many shops and galleries from Date & 3rd, down Main Street and the 1-way portion of Broadway and streets in between. Live music, new art, food samples etc. Thursday, 05 August, 2010 - Caminos a Santa Fe: A Trail Gathering Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:00 AM Caminos a Santa Fe: A Trail Gathering is a 3 day conference which will bring together people who are interested in the American West and the diversity of the peoples who are part of its history. Santa Fe, NM was the hub of great roads that moved people and trade goods in all directions. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Old Spanish Trail, Santa Fe Trail and Route 66 will be celebrated with three days of activities and regional tours. Collectively these trails and roads cross 15+ states in the United States and 7 states in Mexico. Sponsored by Camino Real Trail Association (CARTA), End of the Trail and Corazon de los Caminos Chapters of the Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA), Old Spanish Trail Association (OST), NM Scenic Byways, Route 66 Association, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service. Saturday, 26 June, 2010 - Full Moon Night, White Sands National Monument Saturday, June 26, 2010 8:30 PM Enjoy live music from award winner Celtic vocalist Connie Dover. Ms. Dover bridges the celtic tradition and the American west. No reservations Gila Hummingbird Festival - July 23rd and 24th The Breathe Inn lodge, located 25 miles north of Silver City in the Gila National Forest, will host the annual Gila Hummingbird Festival July 23 and 24, 2010. The festival, instituted by Joan Day Martin, has been an annual event in the Gila Forest/Lake Roberts area for seven years, drawing bird lovers from surrounding states, as well as from several foreign countries. Planned activities include hummingbird banding under the supervision of Joan Day Martin, Master Bander and noted hummingbird expert; seminars presenting how-to tips of hummingbird photograph; and presentations by wildlife researchers and guides. Jack Byrne, owner of the Breathe Inn, said the programs will be of interest to the most serious hummingbird student, as well as the novice who is attracted to the colorful antics of the little birds. In addition to the hummingbird activities a number of arts and crafts, vendors will be on hand displaying their wares. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the premises. Activities will kick off each morning at 7 a.m. with banding of the birds to enhance bird lovers’ knowledge of the life and migratory patterns of the colorful creatures. Following banding activities, various talks and seminars of interest to birders and nature lovers in general will be presented throughout the day. The event is open to the public free of charge. Contact Jack Byrne, breatheinn@gilanet.com, 1-575-536-3206 or Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Ready to Roll With its antique steam engines stoked, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad kicks off a season-long celebration of train rides and special events on May 22, 2010, with Opening Day ceremonies at both the Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado depots. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is co-owned by the people of Colorado and New Mexico. Its locomotives, cars, buildings, and even its 64-mile narrow-gauge route were all part of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway, making it the most authentic train in all of North America. A ride on the train is an adventure in time. It chugs up the 10,015-foot-high Cumbres Pass, winds through tunnels and over trestles, and snakes along the 800-foot-deep Toltec Gorge, past waterfalls, mountain forests, and alpine meadows. This popular historic narrow-gauge train engages passengers, photographers, historians, and train aficionados on one of the most scenic and historic rail experiences anywhere. The trains will run daily through October 17, 2010. Highlighting the year will be a number of planned special train rides, including Sunday themed trains. Visit www.cumbrestoltec.com, or call 888-CUMBRES (888-286-2737). Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company Returns to Maria Benitez Theatre With only weeks to go, feet are stomping, guitars are strumming and the husky voices of gypsy song can be heard at the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet studios where the Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company is rehearsing for its upcoming 2010 summer season in Santa Fe. The company will present performances, six nights weekly, in the Maria Benitez Theatre at The Lodge at Santa Fe (750 North St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe, New Mexico), Tuesdays through Sundays at 8:30 p.m. June 25-August 22, 2010. Under the direction of choreographer Juan Siddi, the company includes the talents of seven dancers, two singers and six musicians. Internationally acclaimed artists include principal dancer Juan Siddi; guitarist and musical director Jose Valle "Chuscales" born in Antequera, Spain and raised in the caves of Sacramonte, Spain; singer Silverio Heredia from Cadiz, Spain; and dancer Carola Zertuche from Guadalajara, Mexico. They are joined with others from Spain, San Francisco and New York City. Starting his professional career at the age of 18, Siddi toured for many years with reputable companies throughout Europe before being invited to come to the United States to work with American flamenco icon Maria Benitez and her Teatro Flamenco. In 2008, six years after Siddi began working with Benitez' company as a dancer, co-choreographer and teacher, Benitez named Siddi as her successor for the popular summer season performances at The Lodge at Santa Fe. This will be the third year the company has presented their summer season at the theater, which now carries Benitez' name. To date, there is nowhere else in the United States that has carried a show for this amount of time. Visitors and locals can also take classes and workshops with Siddi during the summer with his guest artists in flamenco dance, guitar and singing. For more information about classes and workshops please call 505-473-1638. For more information about the season, call 505-473-1638 or visit www.juansiddiflamenco.com. Calendar information provided by New Mexico Tourism © 2010
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June and July 2010 Events in New Mexico