May 21 Hatching the Past: Las Cruces Meseum of Natural History: Grand opening of the newest travelling exhibition Hatching the Past: Dinosaur eggs, Nest & Young on May 21, 2010 from 6 -8pm. The exhbition runs from May 21, 2010- Spetember 12, 2010. The Las Cruses Meseum of Natureal Histor is located in the Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, New Mexico (575)522-3120.
May 21 to 23 Popejoy Hall UNM -"Wizard of Oz- The entire family will be cativated as tehy travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyound with Dorthy, Totl and their friends the Cowardly Lion, TIn Man and Scarecorw in the lavish production, geaturing beathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and all the classic songs. A spectacualr celebration of inconic 1939 MGM fims, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away the moment the torando touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don't miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.
May 22nd Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Opens- Chama NM, Antique steam engines. This popular historic narrow-gauge train engages passengers, photographer, historians, train aficionados on one of the most scenic, historic rail experience.
May 29th- 30th: 28th Annual Mustang Show: Marriott Pyramid North Hotel Albuquerque NM.
May 29th-Star, Strips and the 1812 Ovetures: Albuquerque Zoo 8:00 pm. From Arron Copland to John Philps Sousa and Salute to the Armed Forces, do not miss thisevening as tthe Mew Mexico Symphony orchestra presents the greatest American favorites on Memorial day Weekend.
May 29th Fying J Ranch- Ruidoso NM-Enter into a old western town with pony rids for the kids, gift shops,pistol range,gold panning. Enjoy a dinner from the old chuck wagon of the rang. Beef, chicken,potato,cowboy beans,biscuit's, spice cake, chunky applesauce, coffee, tea,or lemonade. After dinner is a performance of a western stage show, old west songs, cowboy humor. Make reservations by calling 575-336-4330.
June 5th : Miner's Day Celebration: White Oaks, NM, All day Sat, Sun am. An authenic 1890s gold camp with gold panning and mineral exhibits live drama, vendors, fasion review, kids redeo and campfire tales. Sunday morning Cowboy CHurch services. For more info, call 575-648-2188.
June 5th: Lincoln Fandango Celebrates Billy the Kid Trail Ride: Lincoln, NM. When the riders of the Billy the Kid Trail Ride get to Lincoln, they will join residents and their visitors in the fun of an old fasion Fandago at thte Lincoln State Monument Vistors's Center, beginining at 5p.m. Green chile stew, frijoles, torillas and homemade cobbler with ice cream are on the menu. Story tellers and musicians will provide the entertainment. For more info, call THe Ellis Store country Inn, 800-653-6460.
June 12 Cowboys Days-Carrzozo NM- 1/2 mile south of Carrzozo on Hwy 54. A celebration of cowboy life &;lifestyle on the range. Parade, chuck wagon dinner, demonstrations, cowboy poetry, music vendors and more.
July 3rd -4th Santa Fe Wine Festival at El Rancho De Golondrinas: 12 noon -6pm. New Mexico the first wine making state. Discover the delicious blends of today vinitners at Santa Fe Wine Festival. More than a dozen new Mexico wineries will be present so you can tast all that you want and buy your favorites direct for the maker. All in festive autosphere with live music, food and traditional agicultural products & handmade art and crafts for sale. All musuem exibits will be open.
August An evening at Fort Union-Experience Fort Union's past on an evening walk through the ghostly ruins. Scenes of the past times at the fort will be re-created. Reservations are required, call (505) 425-8025 for specific dates and times.
August 6-8 Old Lincoln Days- Lincoln NM- Street vendors, food, parade & mountain man camp, activities throughout the day. Friday & Saturday at 8:30pm and Sunday 3:30 pm, Lat Escape of Billy The Kid folk pageant.
August 14 -15 One-One-with some of th most famous and infamous characters in New Mexico history. Play an hand of Monte with Dona Tules, vist with Kit Carson and talk about life on the frontier, take a picture with Billy the Kid, meet Pat Garrett, Old Bill WIlliams, Lew Wallace, Rafael Chacon, Bullfalo Soldiers and more. El Rancho Las Golondinas. A living musuem near Santa Fe New Mexico dating back to the 1600s. Events will take place between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
