August 2010
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 40th Anniversary
Chama
August 27-29
Mark this weekend as your travel destination for August as “America’s Highest and Longest Narrow Gauge Scenic Railroad” celebrates its 40th anniversary.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is co-owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico. This season commemorates the 40 years of this unique bi-state partnership.
Each day, special Celebration Trains will depart at 10:00 a.m. during this weekend event. The special train line up also includes a Gubernatorial Train on Friday, hosting state dignitaries. Train enthusiasts will be delighted with special runs of the Galloping Goose and Working Freight Trains. The weekend will also feature special shop and depot tours, demonstrations, and movie clips starring the C&TSRR. For more details, visit www.cumbrestoltec.com or call 1-888-286-2737.
How to Submit Your Community Events
You may either mail or e-mail your listing to us. Submit your event information at least one month prior to publication to: Community Calendar, c/o enchantment Magazine, 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505 or e-mail at events@nmelectric.coop.
We’re always looking for events. Even if you think it’s no big deal, it’s a big deal to us. So come on, send us your events today. Thank you.
August 1
Taos
Taste of Enchantment
Community Center
575-377-4593
August 1 & 6-8
Magdalena
Hard Times and Hope: the Lost Wife Creek Years
London Frontier Theatre Company
575-854-2519
August 1-31
Mountainair
Sunflower Group Show
Cibola Art Gallery
505-847-0324
August 2-8
Abiquiu
Festival of the Arts
Ghost Ranch
Conference Center
505-685-4333
August 5-8
Chama
Annual Chama Days Festivities
Throughout town.
575-756-2184
August 5-8
White Oaks
Pony Express Trail Ride
To Capitan to Fort Stanton to Lincoln
575-354-8007
August 6-8
Edgewood
Musical Festival Weekend
Wildlife West Nature Park
505-281-7655
August 7
Cloudcroft
Smokey Bear's 66th Birthday Party
Sacramento Ranger Station
575-682-2251
August 7
Sipapu
Music on the Rocks
Call for details.
575-587-2240
1-800-587-2240
August 7
Socorro
15th Annual Chile Harvest Triathlon
Municipal Pool
575-517-0827
August 7
Annual Home and Landscape Tour
call for details.
August 7-8
Alto
Artists' Studio Tour
Call for details.
575-336-4778
August 7-8
Las Vegas
Youth Rodeo Competition
SF Trail Events Center
505-425-3850
August 7-13
Rinconada
SAX Stonecarving Workshops
Southwest Stoneworks
505-579-9179
August 7 - September 18
Folsom
New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music
Folsom Museum
575-278-3665
August 13-14
Melrose
Old Timer's Day
Call for details.
575-253-4530
August 14-15
Elephant Butte
Drag Boat Racing
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
577-744-9523
August 15
Carrizozo
Music in the Parks: Old Fashioned Band Concert
McDonald Park
575-648-2732
August 19-21
Red River
Hot Chile Days, Cool Mountain Nights: Chile Cook-Off
Brandenburg Park
1-877-754-1708
August 20- Sept. 5
Angel Fire/Taos/Raton/Las Vegas
Music from Angel Fire
Call for season schedule.
505-425-8025
August 20-21
Roswell
New Mexico Championship Ranch Rodeo
Bob Crosby Arena
575-622-5580
August 27-28
Clayton
Rabbit Ear Run
Call for details.
575-374-4005
August 27-28
Taos
16th Annual Taos Autumn Run
Call for details.
575-737-5326
August 28
Mountainair
Sunflower Festival
Dr. Saul Community Center
505-847-2205
August 28
Solano
The Delk Band
The Solano Starlight Ballroom
1-800-526-0482
August 28-29
Edgewood
Harvest Festival
Call for details.
505-281-7655
