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International Balloon Fiesta - October 3rd through 12th
Read more about the country's finest balloon event at Albuquerque's Balloon FiestaNew Mexico State Fair - September 5th through 21st
Exhibits, parades, midway attractions, concerts, if it isn't at the 70th State Fair, it isn't important. Visit their websites at New Mexico State FairSeptember 12 -- exhibition tennis match with Pete Sampras, and ATP Tour star Sam Querrey at University of New Mexico Arena (the Pit) in Albuquerque. The pair will headline the first-ever Tennis Classic, which will also feature local players in an innovative tiebreak shootout format. The format highlights the skills of area juniors, wheelchair athletes and local college players. All proceeds from the exhibition will benefit the UNM Children’s Hospital. Tickets for the Tennis Classic are available on line through www.unmtickets.com, at select Albertson stores in the Albuquerque/ Santa Fe area or by calling 505-925-5858 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ticket prices are $28.50, $48.50 and $88.50.September 13th -- Pie Festival in Pie Town Come on and eat! www.pietown.org
September 13th and 14th -- Railyard Community Grand Opening in Santa Fe Plans Under Way for Weekend of Fun Free Activities city's new arts-and-culture corridor, and social, commercial, and residential district in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. This free public grand opening will feature two days of live local and regional music, great food and special activities for the entire family.
September 19th through 21st -- Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry & Song Gathering Located in the small ranch town of Nara Visa in Quay County, this is one of the more traditional cowboy events featuring chuck wagon breakfasts and dinners; cowboy poetry and cowboy music and more. For more information visit www.naravisacowboygathering.blogspot.com or call 575-633-2773.
September 24th through 28th -- Eighteenth Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta in Santa Fe This five-day event pairs culinary creations from 60 of the City Different’s finest restaurants with world-class wines produced by 90 different wineries. Taste local selections from Santa Fe Vineyards and Gruet Winery or international vintages from Miguel Torres or Domaine Weinbach while enjoying edible delights from Santa Fe institutions like the Pink Adobe or Santacafe. For more information visit www.santafewineandchile.org.
September 18th through 21st -- The First Annual Santa Fe Metaphysical Film Festival showcase for talented filmmakers who are committed to making cutting-edge films exploring cross-cultural understanding and higher consciousness. In addition, the festival will host a spectrum of educational panels, a juried sacred art market, offering paintings, sculpture, jewelry, music, and clothing. For more information visit www.metaphysicalfilm.com
October 4th -- Trinity Site Tour Read about what it's like to visit and learn more at Atomic Bomb History at Trinity
October 10th - 12th -- Abiquiu Studio Tour in Abiquiu For more information visit www.AbiquiuStudioTour.org
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Offbeat New Mexico Stories
Our newest article is about a visit to Schmidt/McDonald Ranch – Trinity Site, National Historic Landmark at Alamagordo. Open just twice a year, visitors need to plan ahead to make this historic visit. Read about our experiences at Schmidt/McDonald Ranch – Trinity Site, National Historic Landmark at AlamagordoRead more about the wonderful, quirky, and fascinating places and people at New Mexico Stories
We've just added a new place to to visit -- Santa Fe Northern 2926 Steam Locomotive. Read about it, and other Land of Enchantment
destinations at New Mexico Destinations
This Just In...
Pueblo of Jemez Museum of History and Culture Presents 'Remembering Our School Days: Education in the Jemez Valley Open until February, 2009. Read more at Jemez ExhibitAnnual Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride Saddles Up in Wagon Mound The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride was developed to bring attention to the Santa Fe Trail and to assist in developing tourism along the trail. It is a 14-day equestrian event with riders retracing part of the most famous trail in America. Read more at Santa Fe Endurance Race
New Mexico Ski Museum Opens at Base of Sandia Peak Tram
Ski New Mexico announced the grand opening of the New Mexico Ski Museum and the dedication of a commemorative plaque honoring the late New Mexico ski
pioneer Robert J. Nordhaus at its location at the base terminal of the Sandia Peak Tramway. Read more at Ski Museum
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Celebrates 127 Years of History
With its antique steam engines stoked and passenger cars filled, the
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the destination. Read more at Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
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