On April 27th, 2012, Kris Lajeskie embarked on an adventure of a lifetime…walking one of the great pilgrimages on this planet – the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. (500 miles – 33 days – 20 lbs on her back) All Roads lead to Santiago de Compostela Also called Saint James Way, popular tradition has it that the Apostle James preached in Spain (before he was beheaded by Herod in Jerusalem), and his disciples brought his body back to Spain by boat. As early as the 9th century – [Read More]
Friends of Coronado State Monument Lecture Series Pueblo Peoples on the Pajarito Plateau: Archaeology and Efficiency Who: Dr. David E. Stuart is a professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico and award-winning author and lecturer. His publications include: "Prehistoric New Mexico" (1981), "The Magic of Bandelier National Monument" (1989), "Anasazi America" (2000), and "The Ancient Southwest" (2008). Synopsys: Dr. Stuart's talk, "Pueblo Peoples on the Pajarito Plateau: Archaeology and Efficiency," will be about the people who lived in Chaco Canyon. The society that existed in Chaco Canyon was both [Read More]
New Mexico Celebrates Centennial with “Cattle Drive of the Century” 100 Longhorn Cattle to Cover 45 Miles in Four Days; Public Invited to Participate; Free Festival in Carlsbad Concludes the Cattle Drive SANTA FE, N.M. (April 26, 2012 ) – As New Mexico celebrates 100 years of statehood, many celebrations are being held throughout the state. On May 9-12, 2012, Lea County and Eddy County, in the southeast corner of New Mexico, have partnered to organize the “Cattle Drive of the Century.” Working cowboys will drive 100 head of longhorn [Read More]
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Please join us for our fifth annual Railroad Days, April 20 & 21, 2012 (10-4 pm each day). All festivities celebrate Las Cruces' railroading past, present, and future. Throughout the two-day event, the Dona Ana Modular Railroad Club will have their model train layouts running and staff will be on hand to answer questions relating to railroading's rich history. The Centennial Caboose will be on display for viewing as restoration efforts begin on this historic piece of rolling stock. In addition to the caboose, the Burlington [Read More]
Fee-free National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Picture yourself at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument for free! During National Park Week, April 21-29, ALL 397 of your national parks offer free admission, all week long. The staff at Gila Cliff Dwellings invites you to enjoy the 1-mile roundtrip trail to visit the over-700-year-old structures at Gila Cliff Dwellings. In addition, Western National Parks Association will offer a 15 % discount on merchandise in the store at the Gila Visitor Center throughout the week. [Read More]
Inn and Spa at Loretto Says No to ‘One Size Fits All’ Romance Guests can browse and select various components to customize their own high-desert romance package Choose your Romance in Santa Fe gives guests seven ways to customize their own romance package. Hotel concierge team offers local ideas to further enhance your Santa Fe romantic getaway. SANTA FE, N.M. – Apr. 2, 2012 – There are millions of ways, from small to extravagant, to be romantic. While some people are the epitome of romance, there are those that [Read More]
Celebrate Easter with an Array of Culinary Delights at Inn of the Mountain Gods MESCALERO, N.M. (2012)– Offering something for everyone, celebrate Easter with Inn of the Mountain Gods and enjoy complete holiday meals from simple comfort food at Smokey B’s and Big Game Sports Bar to endless servings at Gathering of the Nations and Wendell’s buffets. Enjoy a true Easter feast and indulge in fine dining at the Inn’s signature dining establishment, Wendell’s, featuring a special Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For just $44.99 [Read More]
History Museum Guides Start New Season of Downtown Walking Tours on April 16 SANTA FE—Ever noticed the recycled rifle barrels in a certain window of the Palace of the Governors? Wondered where the Manhattan Project scientists learned of their new posting? Picked out the Victorian architecture among the Pueblo Revival on the Santa Fe Plaza? Learn those facts and more by taking a Downtown Walking Tour led by New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors guides. The tours resume on April 16 (through mid-October), Monday-Saturday, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Gather [Read More]
The Lensic & WildEarth Guardians Present The Future of Wild – Elephants and Wolves Featuring the short documentary, Lysander’s Song What does the future of the elephant have to do with the future of childhood? Everything. April 25, 7 pm Santa Fe, NM – The Lensic and WildEarth Guardians present an evening dedicated to the future of wild elephants and wolves on April 25. The event features the short documentary, Lysander’s Song, directed by the photo-documentarians Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson. The film explores the complex and deeply-rooted relationships between [Read More]
