Every Saturday through October -- Bridge Street & Plaza Area Tours -- Every Saturday through October, there will be one hour tours of Bridge Street and the Plaza. The tours begin at CCHP located at 116 Bridge Street and cost $10. For time and more information, please call (505)425-8803.

August 1 through 31 -- Sacred Places of San Miguel County -- An exhibit of photographs by the Meadow City Camera Club sponsored by Citizens Committee for Historical Preservation. Reception will be held August 14 -- 1:00pm to 3:00pm. For more information, please view the Event Flyer.

August 1 -- 9:00am -- Feast Day Mass -- Feast Day Mass,Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos NM. Official recognition of the historic ties between the Village of Pecos and the Pueblo of Jemez. Mass is held at 10:00am in the old mission on the park grounds. This is a very moving event steeped in tradition and history. There will also be a bread baking demonstration in the traditional horno. This is a must attend event. For more information call (505)757-7241 or check out the website: www.nps.gov/peco.

August 4 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “THE GHOST WRITER” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 6 -- 11:00am to 2:00pm -- “CINEFLIX IN ILFELD” Fundraiser for the month of August! -- Grilled hot dog, chips, soda or water $3. Help us raise money for the student “MOVIE CLUB” on campus! Come by KEDP radio station (across from Ilfeld Auditorium)!

August 6 -- 8:0pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “GREENBURG” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 6 -- 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at: t44@yahoo.com

August 6 -- 8:0pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “GREENBURG” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 7 -- 7:00am to Sellout -- Farmers’ Market -- The Farmers’ Market is starting the 2010 season on Saturdays from 7:00am until sellout. The location remains the same at University and 6th Street. There is always a variety of produce from several local growers. There are lots of plants as well: flowers, herbs, vegetable starters and tomato plants. A new banner for Farmers’ Market has been ordered thanks to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Watch for it on Bridge Street soon!

August 7 & 8 -- 9:00am -- San Miguel County 4-H Rodeo -- The San Miguel County 4-H Rodeo will be held at the Santa Fe Trail Event Center located on the corner of Airport Road and Hwy 50. This is an exciting event and fun for the entire family. There will be a concession stand to take care of all your drink and snack needs. For more information call: (505)425-3850.

August 7 -- 10:00am to 4:00pm -- Places With A Past, Historic Sites Tour -- The Places With A Past, Historic Sites Tour includes a tour of several of the 900 plus beautiful historic buildings in Las Vegas. There is also a tour of the Montezuma Castle. The Montezuma Hotel and Harvey House were built by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation. 116 Bridge Street. For more information, contact CCHP at (505)425-8803 or via email at: historic@cybermesa.com

August 7 through 15 -- Las Vegas Heritage Week -- Heritage Week is crammed full of art and crafts exhibits, lectures, great shopping, walking and bus tours of historic Las Vegas. There will be music and dancing at Plaza Park, dinner with plays afterward, Places with a Past Tour and much more. The dates for Heritage Week have been changed to correspond with the 175th celebration of the founding of Las Vegas. For more information call (505)425-8803 or visit their website at: www.lasvegasheritageweek.com

August 11 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “RED DAWN” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 11 through 14 -- 9:00am to 5:00pm -- San Miguel/Mora County Fair -- Registration for this event will be conducted on August 11th. The San Miguel County Extension Office sponsors this event at the San Miguel County Fair Grounds. The Fair Grounds has a brand new building that houses animals and now has a new show ring. There is a livestock show and sale, indoor exhibits featuring sewing, gardening, and baking. Add a mud volley ball tournament, judging of steers, lambs, goats, poultry. Add rabbits, a chile cook-off, and a pack horse race and you have the recipe for a fun filled day for the entire family. For more information call Mark King at (505)454-0240 or (505)454-1497 or send an email to: sanmigue@nmsu.edu You may also view their Website!!

August 11 -- 6:00pm -- Footlights in the Foothills -- In the Historic Plaza Hotel's Ilfeld Ballroom, come and catch A Glimpse of the Theatrical Past of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The fun begins with cocktail hour at 6:00pm, followed by dinner and show time at 7:00pm. Ticket available at the Plaza Hotel $21 per person. for more information please contact the Plaza Hotel at (505)425-3591 or view the Event Flyer.

August 13 -- 11:00am to 2:00pm -- “CINEFLIX IN ILFELD” Fundraiser for the month of August! -- Grilled hot dog, chips, soda or water $3. Help us raise money for the student “MOVIE CLUB” on campus! Come by KEDP radio station (across from Ilfeld Auditorium)!

August 13 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “EASY RIDER” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 13 & 14 -- 7:00pm -- Over the Edge II -- The Nat Gold Players will be performing Over the Edge II again during the Las Vegas Heritage Week events. Place and more details TBA. (505)425-1085 .

August 14 -- Second Saturday Artwalk 2010 -- Now in its third year the monthly Artwalk features Open Studios, Galleries, Readings, Live Music & more. Visit open studios in historic neighborhoods, plus galleries, shops and restaurants downtown. Enjoy the work of over 75 artists, including local painters, sculptors, jewelry designers, graphic designers, photographers, musicians, interior designers, writers, poets, santeros, media artists and graffiti artists. The Artwalk is a monthly, authentic grassroots community art event presented by the artists, residents and businesses of Las Vegas. For more information you may call (505)425-2606, view the Event Flyer, or visit their website: www.acd-lv.com

August 14 -- 5:00pm to 9:30pm -- 5th Annual Pecos Pony Up -- Pecos Pony Up is sponsored by the Pecos Valley Medical Center. The location for this benefit event will be at Canela's. This event is for a very worthy cause, to help support the not for profit medical and dental clinic that also houses ambulance services in the area. Come horse around for a great cause and great fun. There will be food, drinks, live and silent auctions, music, and dancing. This year the raffle is back......items yet to be determined. Come one, come all!!! Contact (505)757-6482 or via email at: sigridolson@pecoshealth.org

August 14 & 15 -- 8:00am to 6:00pm -- Fee Free Weekend at Fort Union National Monument -- America’s Best Idea gets even better. All national parks are free to the public on Saturday and Sunday August 14-15, 2010. To celebrate, Fort Union National Monument will host a father-son living history team on Saturday who will represent a Private and a 2nd Lieutenant during the Civil War. National Park Service preserves and protects historic Fort Union and the Santa Fe Trail. Fort Union (1851-1891) was the largest frontier military post and supply center of the southwest. Visitors should dress comfortably, wear a hat and sunscreen, and bring water and snacks. For more information call (505)425-8025 or visit www.nps.gov/foun. Fort Union NM is located 28 miles north of Las Vegas, NM., exit 366 off I-25 at Watrous, drive 8 miles on NM 161.

August 14 & 15 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- The People's Faire -- This event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Council and is attended by vendors from all over the state. There are arts and crafts booths selling jewelry, art of all mediums, baked goods, home canned goods and much more. Live music, traditional Spanish Dances, face painting and children's games add to the fun of this event. The location of this event is Carnegie Park. For more information contact the Las Vegas Arts Council at (505)425-1085 or via email at: lvac@cybermesa.com

August 15 -- 3:00pm -- Over the Edge II -- This will be the last performance of Over the Edge II by the Nat Gold Players. Place and more details TBA. (505)425-1085.

August 15 -- 3:00pm -- “Glimpses of the Past” presentation entitled “Fur, Fortune and Empire” -- The National Park Service and Fort Union National Monument announces its’ monthly “Glimpses of the Past” presentation entitled “Fur, Fortune and Empire: The Epic Story of Fur Trade in America.” The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center. The trade in beaver, buffalo, and other animal skins spurred the exploration and the settlement of the vast American continent while alternately changing and damaging the lives of America's native peoples. The “Glimpses of the Past” series are free in partnership with the Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation. For more information, contact Fort Union National Monument at (505)425-8025, view the Event Flyer, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/foun.

August 18 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “THE LAST SONG” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 20 -- 11:00am to 2:00pm -- “CINEFLIX IN ILFELD” Fundraiser for the month of August! -- Grilled hot dog, chips, soda or water $3. Help us raise money for the student “MOVIE CLUB” on campus! Come by KEDP radio station (across from Ilfeld Auditorium)!

August 20 -- 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at: t44@yahoo.com

August 20 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “DEATH AT A FUNERAL” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 21 -- 8:00am to 10:00am -- John's Cowboy Kitchen Hot Rod Show -- This is a great event for the entire family. There will be music and a free lunch for two for those who register for the event. There will also be one free T-Shirt for each registration. This event will happen at the Cowboy Kitchen with registration and set up from 8:00am to 10:00am and the run at 1:30pm. For more information call (575)387-5811.

August 21 -- 9:00am -- Ride to Pride - Open Playday Series -- Books open at 9:00am, events start at 10:00am. Events will include: Barrels, Poles, Flag & Scurbie Race, Steer topping, Breakaway, Steer Dobbing, Parent/Child Team Roping, and many others. Entry Fees: Speed events $10, stock events $15, one-time awards fee $25 per contestant. Daily cash paybacks!!! Concessions on site. The Las Vegas Ride To Pride Partnership Inc. is a dedicated group of professional health care providers that offer a variety of outpatient behavioral health and interactive equine services for youth and their families. For more info contact Lorraine at (505)429-3905 or view the Event Flyer.

August 21 -- 7:30pm -- Benefit Dance at the Cleveland Roller Mill Museum -- This unique event includes a potluck on the lawn in front of the Mill (4:00pm) prior to the start of the dance for those who would like to participate. There will be an outside dance floor set up, and free dance lessons will be provided by Donna Every. Following the dance there is informal picking and singing under the stars around a campfire. Proceeds benefit the Mill, which is the only flour mill of its size and type that has been restored to operating condition in the southwestern United States. Tickets: $20 at the door. For further Information contact: Dan Cassidy (575)387-2645 -- dancas@nnmt.net or Diann Coulson (505)880-3810 or decoulson@kpmg.com, or view the Event Flyer. Bring a lawn chair. Overnight camping available. See you there!

August 21 -- Candlelight Tours -- These tours begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 - 8:45pm). Ranger led tours stop at vignettes that are staged along the tour walk and are treated to local participants performing skits depicting everyday life at the fort during its hay-day. The tours last about 45 minutes so wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket. Fort Union National Park is located 26 miles north of Las Vegas off Interstate 25. Reservations are required. More information may be found by calling (505)425-8025 or checking the website at: www.nps.gov/foun

August 22 -- 2:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “FURRY VENGENCE” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 22 -- 3:00pm -- Afternoon Tea at the Historic Plaza Hotel -- This event will be held in the Foyer of the Ilfeld Ballroom; Reservations are required; Please call (505)425-3591. This month there will be a fashion show featuring Pendleton Clothes, and jewelry from the Plaza Wine and Gift Store and Wardancer.

August 23 -- 6:00pm to 8:00pm -- National Park Service Open House in Watrous, NM -- The National Park Service, Cornerstones Community Partnerships, and the New Mexico Department of Transportation invite you to attend a public open house at the Watrous Volunteer Fire Department – Community Room. They are developing a new interpretive wayside exhibit project with two roadside pull-outs on NM 161 near Tiptonville, NM. For more information, please contact Superintendent Marie Frias Sauter, Fort Union NM, at (505)425-8025 or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/foun. You may also view the Press Release!  Fort Union NM is located 28 miles north of Las Vegas, NM., exit 366 off I-25 at Watrous, drive 8 miles on NM 161.

August 25 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “IRON MAN 2” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

August 27 -- 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at: t44@yahoo.com

August 27 -- 7:00pm Music from Angel Fire -- Music from Angel Fire is pleased to present its Las Vegas Concert at the Ilfeld Auditorium. Tickets for the Las Vegas concert are $20. Music from Angel Fire Chamber Music Festival celebrates the 27th Season August 20 - September 5, 2010. World-class chamber music is performed in 15 concerts featuring more than 35 international artists. All taking place in the beautiful New Mexico mountain communities of Angel Fire, Taos , Raton and Las Vegas. You can view the entire Concert Schedule and also view the Artist Roster. Tickets range from $20 - $35. For information call (888)377-3300 or visit the website at: www.musicfromangelfire.org.

August 28 -- 2:00pm to 6:00pm "Aint Got No Frijoles Blues Festival" -- Casa de Cultura presents the 2nd annual, "Aint Got No Frijoles Blues Festival" to be held at Robertson High School located on the corner of 4th Street and Friedman Avenue. The event will feature four dynamic Blues Bands from New Mexico. Tickets will be available at Love Music, Tapetes de Lana, Sena's Music and the Office of Campus Life at New Mexico Highlands University. Tickets are $15 for regular admission and tickets for students with valid ID will be $10. For more information please call (505)454-6771. See You There!!