Archive for November, 2008

Join the residents of Sliver City, NM for a day long celebration to kick off the holiday season, all leading up to the annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 7:00 pm on November 29th.  Beginning at noon and lasting until 6 pm, you can tour downtown Silver City on the horse-drawn trolley.  There will be caroling all afternoon with local vendors adding to holiday atmosphere.  Once the parade begins, all lights along Bullard and Broadway with be turned off as the parade kicks off at the Grant County Courthouse.  It than heads north on Bullard, over to Pope Street ending near Gough Park.  An awards reception will be held after the parade at the Silver City Visitors Center at Hudson and Broadway.  For additional information, call (575) 634-1700.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Shopping Late in Mesilla is Set for Friday, December. 12

The Town of Mesilla and Mesilla businesses have teamed up to host Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Shopping Late in Mesilla Friday, Dec. 12.

The Christmas tree lighting will take place on the plaza at 6 p.m., followed by music by San Albino Church Choir members until 6:30 p.m. Town of Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadena will switch on the Christmas tree lights during the ceremony. The tree will be decorated with ornaments created by students from Mesilla Elementary School.

In addition to the restaurants and businesses that are normally open late, many other Mesilla businesses will have extended hours for late shopping. Some businesses will have refreshments for shoppers.

Also, the annual Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza will again be held on the Mesilla Plaza Christmas Eve beginning at dark. This is a must see as the entire plaza is lined with luminarias and carolers stroll around reciting everyone’s favorite carols.

For more information, call the Town of Mesilla at (575) 524-3262 ext. 116.

Other Las Cruces and Mesilla attractions: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

11th Annual Holiday Fiesta
Date: 12/6/08
Address: Millicent Rogers Museum, 1504 Millicent Rogers Road, 4 miles north of Taos Plaza, 1/2 mile south of Highway 64.
Admission: None
Time: 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Phone: (575) 758-2462
Get a Taos map
Description:  Start your holiday shopping with the work of many Northern New Mexico artists.  Activities for the children.

Lighting of Ledoux
Date: 12/13/08
Address: Ledoux Street (next to Taos Plaza)
Admission: None
Time: 5-7:30 pm.
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Phone:
Get a Taos map
Description:  Welcome the holiday season with an evening along Ledoux Street. The historic street is lined with luminarias and homes/businesses boast farolitos, music and refreshments.