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Ride the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Fall Foliage Trains
The fall foliage journey begins the moment the powerful steam locomotive leaves the station, the gradual climb into the Rockies begins, and the wonders of a time past unfold. Ahead, high mountain passes, alpine meadows, and steep gorges are lined with white-barked, slender aspen trees with shimmering yellow, brilliant gold, and dark orange leaves. And wildlife abounds in the crisp, clear light of autumn hue.
Fall brings cooler weather so be sure to bring a light jacket—up here there is always a chance of snow. This is America’s highest narrow-gauge railroad, as it was over 130 years ago. And this is the season to experience Cumbres & Toltec country in all of its glory. Space is limited but your imagination needn't be. Daily 10 am departures out of Chama, New Mexico.
Visit www.cumbrestoltec.com or call 1.888.CUMBRES and experience the brilliant colors of Autumn in New Mexico.
Events | Attractions: September 1 - 6, 2010
4 Last Man Standing: mixed martial arts, Roswell Convention Center – 575-317-6116.
4-5 Chama Valley Studio Tour – 575-756-1014, 756-2315, or www.chamavalleystudiotour.com.
Totah Festival: Native arts, crafts, powwow, and Navajo rug auction, Farmington Civic Center – 800-448-1240 or www.farmingtonnm.org.
All-American Gun and Western Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center - 575-257-6171 or www.trekwest.com/gunshow.
New Mexico Wine Festival at Loretto Park, Bernalillo – 505-867-3311 or www.nmwine.com.
Labor Day Fiesta, Cloudcroft – 866-874-4447 or www.cloudcroft.net.
Miss New Mexico Saloon Girl Competition, Laguna Vista Saloon in Eagle Nest – 800-821-2093 or 575-377-6522.
Arts and Crafts Market, Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo) – 505-465-0406.
Bubble Fest: underwater games at Bottomless Lake State Park – 575-624-7704.
Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show at the Grant County Business and Conference Center, Silver City – 575-538-5706.
5 Hillsboro Historical Society presents the 4th annual Heritage Music Festival
Labor Day Arts and Crafts Fair at Kit Carson Park, Taos – 800-732-8627, 575-758-3873 or www.taosvisitorcenter.com.
6 Labor Day Street Fair Parade at McDonald Park, Carrizozo – 575-648-2802.
Roswell Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert at Spring River Park and Zoo, Roswell – 575-624-7704.
All-American Futurity: the world’s richest quarter-horse race, with a purse of $2 million, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino - 575-378-4431or www.raceruidoso.com.
The Burning of Zozobra Kicks Off the 2010 Fiesta de Santa Fe September 9
Once again, Fiesta de Santa Fe is rapidly approaching. The very popular burning of Zozobra "Old Man Gloom" will take place on Thursday, September 09, 2010 at Fort Marcy Park. Fiesta has been celebrated in Santa Fe since 1712 by proclamation of the then-governor of the province Jose Chacon Medina Salazar y Villaseor, the marquis of Penuela. It is the oldest civic celebration of its kind in North America. zozobra.com or santafefiesta.org
2010 Paranormal Symposium and Film Festival at Angel Fire Resort September 9 - 12
Angel Fire Resort hotel is headquarters for the 2010 event, with a paranormal-themed art show and cultural performances throughout the Resort complex, along with vendors offering a wide selection of paranormal-related merchandise. Registration packets will be available beginning at 10 am on Thursday at the ASPE desk in the hotel lobby, with event I.D., dining and shopping coupons, site maps, and other information about Angel Fire included. www.aspefiles.org
Branigan Cultural Center, Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray August 27 - October 9
Through images from the Nickolas Muray Archives, Frida Kahlo’s romance and life long friendship with Muray is documented. A Smith Kramer traveling exhibit. The Branigan Cultural Center is located in downtown Las Cruces, NM, an area that is currently in the midst of a major revitalization project. Serving as anchors in a cultural corridor, all City of Las Cruces Museums are ADA accessible and there are no entry fees. Visit their website for details http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/museums/branigan.shtm
