October 1 -- 6:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “ART 21: COMPASSION” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Newest episode of Art 21 produced by PBS and sponsored by Media Arts/Fine Art/PBS. Rated G. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 2 -- Noon -- Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic -- The Santa Fe Animal Shelter will be sponsoring a low-cost vaccination clinic on at the City Shelter located at 1700 Grand Avenue. In addition, the mobile vet clinic is now offering MICROCHIPPING! Don't let your pet find themselves lost, scared, and alone. A tiny computer chip is injected beneath your pet's skin and provides a permanent, positive identification which cannot be lost, altered or removed - a safe, simple, and inexpensive way to protect your pet against loss or theft.

October 2 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “AWAY WE GO” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 3 -- 9:00am to Noon -- Trek for Trash -- Trek for Trash will begin at Lincoln Park and clean-up supplies will be provided for each participant. Everyone will return to Lincoln Park at Noon to be treated to hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings. Please help us keep Las Vegas beautiful. A clean town is a reflection of it's population! For more information please call Kathy Fisher at (505)426-0350.

October 3 -- 10:00am to Noon -- 9th Annual Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk -- The walk route is from the Historic El Fidel to the Plaza Park and back the the El Fidel. Food, live music, an auction, kiddie corner and much more. For more information contact Linda Durant at (505)426-9840 or via email at: lindadurant@hotmail.com

October 3 -- 9:00am to 2:00pm -- Three on Three Basketball -- This event will take place at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center. For more information call Karen at 505-429-3008 or via emial at karenpettine@wildblue.net

October 4 through November 11 -- 7:00 am - 4:30pm -- National Wildlife Week -- The event will take place at the refuge visitor's center. National Wildlife Week at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge and the Maxwell National Wild Life Refuge celebrates the return of the Sandhill Cranes to their winter feeding grounds. The cranes can be seen at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Reguge from the Crane Lake observation deck. The refuge is 6 miles from Las Vegas and is well worth the drive. The views are spectacular and so are the birds, so take a drive out to the Refuge and help celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week! Free posters are available as long as they last. For more information call 505-425-3581 and ask for Chris Leeser, Visitor Services Specialist or call the LasVegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commrce 505-425-8631.

October 4 through November 12-- 10:00am to 4:00pm -- “Eclectic Images” -- The Meadow City Camera Club of Las Vegas New Mexico is excited to announce our new show “Eclectic Images” which will feature a diverse offering of what is seen through the lens of many local photographers. “Eclectic Images” will be presented at the Las Vegas Arts Council, located at 140 Bridge Street in the heart of historic Old Town Las Vegas. The show will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Please plan on attending the artist reception on October 10th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, to meet the photographers and enjoy some light refreshments. For more information call Carol Ditmanson(505)454-1345 or via email at: cid@desertgate.com You can also view the Press Release and a sample photo: Storm Rising at Fort Union, New Mexico by Bart Ellison or the Event Flyer.

October 4 -- 1:00pm -- Knights of Columbus Bingo -- This event is held at the Father George Catholic Center. To purchase tickets you can call either 425-0098 or 429-2898. JACKPOT IS $300!! GOOD LUCK!

October 4 -- 2:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “MONSTERS VS. ALIENS” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 7 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “YEAR ONE” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 8 -- 5:15pm -- Sustainable Las Vegas -- Dwane and Jeremy Durant will discuss their project for an Assisted-Living Center with "green energy" features in Taos. Dwane and Jeremy are President and CEO, respectively, of Green Energy Housing, LLC. Both Dwane and Jeremy have been involved with numerous nonprofits and task forces relevant to this project, including Samaritan House, the Las Vegas Public Housing Authority Policy Board, etc. As our local and national population ages, such assisted-living centers --already sorely needed--will become even more important. Come to hear the Durants discuss their project, which involves years of planning and a wide range of expertise, and to propose ideas for a similar project in Las Vegas. We will meet in NMHU Donnelly Library, Rm. 325. For further information, call Emelie at 454-3920.

October 9 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “MANAGEMENT” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 10 -- 10:00am -- Second Saturdays Artwalk/Las Vegas,NM -- The New Mexico Arts and Cultural District is promoting this popular event. Second Saturdays Artwalk is an authentic grass roots community event taking place every Second Saturday in the three historic commercial districts of Las Vegas ( from the Plaza Park to the Depot). Various events begin at 10:am and end at 9:00pm throughout the districts and in artist studios through town. For more information call (505)425-2606 or visit their website at: www.mainstreetlvnm.org

October 12 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “MILAGRO BEAN FIELD WAR” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 14 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “THE PROPOSAL” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 15 -- 7:00pm -- “Glimpses of the Past” presentation entitled The Origins of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman -- The National Park Service and Fort Union National Monument announces its’ monthly “Glimpses of the Past” presentation entitled The Origins of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, by Dr. Mario Gonzales. La Llorona is a folktale prevalent in the Southwest and much of Mexico. Although the origins are unknown, this tale has been linked to the conquest of Mexico. The presentation will discuss the characteristics of the tale and how the story spread throughout the Southwest. Dr. Gonzales also discusses the importance of folklore, myth within culture and links Llorona to other similar figures found in folklore throughout the world. The program will be held at the CCHP /Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge St., in Las Vegas. For more information, you may contact Fort Union National Monument at (505) 425-8025, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/foun.

October 16 -- 2:00pm -- Healthy Woman -- Alta Vista Regional Hospital’s Healthy Woman program will be hosting Ms. New Mexico, Nicole Miner as she speaks on her platform, Saving Lives: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the hospital classrooms. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Seating is limited, so reserve your space by October 15. Call (505) 426-3772. Healthy Woman is a free resource from Alta Vista Regional Hospital. It’s designed to provide women with information to maintain a healthy body, mind and spirit for themselves and their loved ones. Membership is free and the benefits last a lifetime. For more information contact Linda M. Leyba at (505) 426-3772.

October 16 -- 8:000pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “THE BROTHERS BLOOM” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 16 -- TBA -- Ride to Pride Annual Benefit -- The Benefit will be held at the Night Owl. This is, of course, is a very worthy cause and is always well attended. It includes dinner, dancing and a silent auction. For more information call Lorraine Esquibel at (505)429-3509. You can also view their Event Flyer!

October 17 -- 9:00am until Noon -- Annual Crop Walk -- The Annual Crop Walk will be held on the campus of the United World College. Crop Walk is a fund raising effort of Church World Service, an international organization started in 1947, to relieve hunger around the world. Individuals, organizations, churches, etc. are encouraged to participate by collecting donations from friends, family, and colleagues and come to walk the one mile or two and a half mile route. 25% of the money collected goes to support hunger relief efforts in Las Vegas, so that we are better able to help people here and around the world. For more information go to: www.cropwalklvnm.org, or contact Carol Lyne at: lyne@desertgate.com

October 17 -- 10:00am to 2:00pm -- Free Breast Cancer Screening Clinic -- The Clinic will take place at the Alta Vista Radiology Department. Clinic includes Free manual breast exam by a medical provider, breast cancer educational materials, and recieve a voucher for a low cost mammogram. Appointments are required. For more information call (505) 426-3610 - Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm. You can also view the Event Flyer for additional information.

October 17 -- 6:00pm -- Little Miss Las Vegas Pageant -- The Pageant will be held in the West Las Vegas High School Cafeteria. This is such a great event! The young ladies love it and the entire family can get involved. For information on the details call Philip Ortiz, Executive Director at 718-5656. Applications available at the Chamber of Commerce, 503 6th Street.

October 18 -- 2:000pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “WALLACE & GROMIT: CURSE OF THE WERE RABBIT” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 19 -- 9:30am -- Dia Del Rio -- This is a celebratory event as people of the Pecos area gather to clean up along the Pecos River. The residents of Pecos take pride in keeping their beautiful mountains clean and ready for the next campers. The starting place is the parking lot of the Bank of Pecos. A picnic lunch will be served. Contact Janice Varela at (505)757-3600 or via email at: janicevarela_76@hotmail.com

October 20 -- 10:00am to 2:00pm The Santa Fe Mobile Vet Center -- Event will take place at the Lowe's Parking Lot located at 605 Mills Avenue, Las Vegas, NM. If you are a veteran, or know of a veteran who needs assistance, please stop in. Please bring a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. The New Mexico Department of Veteran Services will be on hand to assist with state benefits. See the Event Flyer for further details.

October 20 & 22 -- 6:30 to 8:30 -- Dia de los Muertos -- The receptions for this event will be held on October 20th at the Ray Drew Gallery, Donnelly Library, NMHU and October 22nd at Burris Hall, NMHU. Orfendas (Alters), food and live music. Exhibits will remain on display from October 20 to November 6. Event is open and free to the public. Sponsored by Casa de Cultura and NMHU Art Department. Dia de los Muertos Alters and Art Displays is a yearly event that has been observed by the Spanish for many years. It celebrates the cycle of life and death as people bring offerings of flowers, photos, mementos, art work and food for their departed loved ones to alters (usually homemade and many of them artistic). The event continues the second day with more celebrating and the eating of the prepared food. For more information call (505)454-6771 or via email at: cholared@yahoo.com

October 21 -- 7:300pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “LAND OF THE LOST” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 23 -- 4:00pm to 6:00pm "Git fer Las Vegas, Cowboy" Exhibit -- Join us for the opening reception of Git Fer Vegas, Cowboy! at the City of Las Vegas Museum. In the early 20th century, the Las Vegas Cowboys’ Reunions were one of the biggest annual cowboy gatherings this side of the Mississippi. True to its ranching heritage origins, contestants vied for top honors in events taken directly from the range — no dime store cowboys in the bunch. Unlike today’s rodeo circuit, women competed in many events. Cowgirls like Montana Belle and Mayme Stroud wowed the crowds with bronc-riding, steer wrestling, and trick riding. Literati and the arts took note of the Reunions — film maker Tom Mix, artist Randall Davey, and author S. Omar Barker were in the crowd. The display includes saddles, photos, handbills, and other items relating to the annual event from 1915 through the 1960s. This exhibit documents how the event engaged all segments of the community, adapted over time, and answers the question “Why Las Vegas?” The exhibit continues through 2010. For more information call the City of Las Vegas Museum at 505-454-1401, extension 283 or The LasVegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-832-5947 or 505-425-8631.

October 23 -- 7:00pm Songs of the Cowboys -- Join Mark Gardner and Rex Rideout as they sing cowboy tradition to life at teh Plaza Hotel Ilfeld Ballroom. Mark and Rex will present the work of N. Howard “Jack” Thorp, through songs and poetry from the 1921 Songs of the Cowboys. The publication, compiled by Thorp, a New Mexican, created the first written documentation of the oral musical traditions of the cowhand. Gardner and Rideout will play historic instruments and sing the piece Thorp wrote specifically for the Las Vegas Cowboys’ Reunions. Tickets are $4.00. Seating is limited. Tickets are available for advance purchase at the following Las Vegas businesses: the Plaza Hotel, Citizen’s Committee for Historic Preservation, World Treasures & Travelers Café, 7071/2 Gallery, and The City of Las Vegas Museum. For more information call the City of Las Vegas Museum at 505-454-1401, extension 283 or The LasVegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-832-5947 or 505-425-8631.

October 24 -- 4:30pm Rodeo, Dinner Dance, and Auction -- New Mexico Highlands University Rodeo Team is hosting a benefit to raise funds for the 2009-2010 rodeo season. The evening’s events will include dinner catered by Lee Daniels, a live auction and a silent auction, team rodeo and dancing to the live music of Durango. The New Mexico Highlands Rodeo team has produced four Regional Title winners in its four years of competition. Talented athletes will be competing for your enjoyment. Don't look any farther for top of the line food, entertainment, and competition. The event will take place at the Santa Fe Trail Events Center, located just north of Las Vegas, west of Airport Road. Doors will open at 4:30 pm. and dinner will begin at 5:00. Tickets are available until October 20. Children under 12 are free. Students are $20.00, individual ticket is $30.00, couples are $50.00, and a table for 8 is $250.00. Contact Debbie Aragon at 505-454-3368 for more information.

October 24 -- 8:00pm "Cuento de la Llorona" -- the wailing woman, a folklore tale of northern New Mexico will be presented at Ilfeld Auditorium. This play has been touring for 6-7 years and has been very well received. General admission is $10/NMHU students w/valid I.D.’s: $5. For more information call 505-454-3238 or view the university website www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

October 25 -- 2:00pm "Cuento de la Llorona" -- the wailing woman, a folklore tale of northern New Mexico will be presented at Ilfeld Auditorium. This play has been touring for 6-7 years and has been very well received. General admission is $10/NMHU students w/valid I.D.’s: $5. For more information call 505-454-3238 or view the university website www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

October 26 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “AMERICA’S ENDANGERED SPECIES: Don’t say Good-bye” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated G. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 28 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “TRANSFORMERS 2: Revenge of the Fallen” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 30 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “DRAG ME TO HELL” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 30 -- 10:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “ORPHAN” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

October 31 -- 8:00pm to Midnight Halloween Dance -- A fun Halloween Dance will be held in the Ilfeld Ballroom at the Plaza Hotel. Music will be furnished by Sangre Joven and there will be prizes for first, second and third place for the best Halloween costumes. Cover charge will be $3.00 if you wear a costume and $5.00 if you do not. This is where it is happening on Halloween so get your costumes together and join the fun. For more information call 505-425-3591 ext. 501 or 503.

October 31 -- 10:00pm -- “THE CHUPACABRA TAPES: The Blair Witch Project of Las Vegas” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is $10.!

October 31 -- 5:00pm -- “Debut performances at UWC-USA -- This event is held in the Montezuma Castle Lobby on the campus of the United world college. Event will include debut performances with four outrageous ten-minute comedies by first year higher level theatre artists. The event is FREE and open to the public. Everyone warmly welcome (invite your friends). Very, very, very funny!