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.

October 1 -- 8:00pm -- “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).

October 2 -- 5:30pm to 7:30pm -- Art Show -- As Above, So Below - Art Show at the Las Vegas Arts Council, located at 140 Bridge Street. This will be the opening reception for artists Nancy Philo, Jane Lumsden, and Lisa Porter Lawrence. For more information call the Arts Council at (505)425-1085. You may also view the Event Flyer.

October 2 through November 30 -- Patterns & Perspectives -- Solo Exhibit of Linda Wooten-Green -- Patterns & Perspectives. Exhibit will be open From October 2 through November 30 at the El Fidel Restaurant & Gallery (corner of Douglas and Grand Avenue). Opening reception: Saturday October 9th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Join us for Tapas and Wine!

October 3 -- 2:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld: “BABIES” -- 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! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

October 3 -- 3:00pm -- Little Miss Las Vegas Pageant -- The Miss Las Vegas Scholarship Organization is sponsoring the Little Miss Las Vegas Pageant at the West Las Vegas High School Cafeteria. The competition is open to girls ages 6 to 12. Entry Deadline is Friday September 3. No entry fee required. This will be a great experience for young ladies and fun for the entire family. For more information call (505)718-5656.

October 6 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “KARATE KID” (2010) -- 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).

October 7 through 9 -- Northern New Mexico State Fair -- The event 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.

October 8 -- 7:00pm -- Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Susan Middleton -- Photographer and author, Middleton specializes in the portraiture of rare and Endangered animals, plants, sites, and cultures. She says "What distinguishes my presentation is that they are a strong balance of artistry and good science. I will tell about the specimens as marvels of the evolutionary process. For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

October 8 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “SPLICE” -- 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).

October 9 -- 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

October 9 -- 1:00pm -- Castle Tours -- The United World College is pleased to provide free, student-led tours of the Montezuma Castle. While the tour is free, donations to the college are certainly appreciated. Tours begin promptly at 1:00pm and last approximately one hour. They begin in front of the Old Stone Hotel on the lower campus. Reservations are not necessary for the tours. For more information during the week call (505)454-4221 and on Saturdays call UWC Security at (505)454-4288.

October 10 -- 7:00am to 7:00pm -- The Big Sit! -- The Big Sit! at Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. Bring a comfortable chair and have a seat in or near our 17 foot diameter birding circle centered on the Melton Pond Overlook. Come for a few minutes, a few hours or all day! We will be recording all the birds we see and hear and submitting our list to the National Big Sit! headquarters. If we spot the "golden bird" we could win $500 for Friends of Las Vegas NWR. This event is essentially a birding tailgate party. Bring a picnic, snacks, favored beverages or even a grill and set up in the parking lot! To learn more about this national event check out: http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/connect/bigsit/index.php

October 10 -- 3:00pm -- HIGH TEA at the Plaza Hotel -- The Las Vegas Opera Guild and the Arts Council will jointly host a Special Fundraising Afternoon Tea at the Plaza Hotel. The cost is $20 and the proceeds will be split between the two non-profit organizations. Tickets are being sold at the Hotel. Call (505)425-3591 for information or stop by to make your reservation. Our special guest speaker will be the General Manager of the Santa Fe Opera, Charles Mackay. Mr. Mackay is well known and highly respected within the opera world and we look forward to his sharing some information regarding SFO's most recent activities,etc.

October 11 through 16 -- National Wildlife Refuge Week -- For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

October 12 -- 5:30pm to 7:30pm -- PNM: Proposed Electric Rates -- Join PNM for a public forum to discuss its rate proposal. Evant will take place at the Sala de Madrid building located on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University: 801 University Avenue. Event is open to the public and reservations are not required. For more information, please view the Event Flyer.

October 12 -- 7:30pm -- “HU’S GOT TALENT” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Admission: $1 Donation. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

October 13 -- 7:30pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld “JONAH HEX” -- 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).

October 15 - 6:00pm to Midnight-- Ride To Pride’s 4th Annual Benefit Dinner, Dance & Auction -- The event will take place at The Night Owl and includes a Chuck Wagon Dinner, Presentation to “Ride To Pride” Staff, Live Music by Halden Woffard and the Hi*Beams, Silent and Live Auction. Tickets to the event are as follows: $45 per couple, $25 individual, $15 for kids (12 & under). Dance only (9-12) $12 per person, $20 per couple. Tickets on sale at: Ride To Pride; and McFall Physical Therapy or on the web at: www.ridetopride.org Call (505)454-9738 or (505)429-3905 for more information. Host Hotel: Plaza Hotel (505)425-3591 -- $54.00 single occupancy, $64.00 double occupancy, $84 premium room. You may also view the Invitation and Fundraising Letter !

October 15 -- 8:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld “GET HIM TO THE GREEK” -- 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).

October 15 & 17 -- 7:30am to 4:30pm -- Dia del Rio Information Table -- This event is sponsored by the Rio Grande International Study Center - www.rgisc.org For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

October 16 -- 8:30am -- Dia del Rio Rio Hike -- Celebrating "Dia del Rio" a Rio Grande watershed event. Meet at the visitor center at 8:30am, the hike departs from the Gallinas Nature Trail parking area at 9:00am. This is a strenuous 2-hour, 2-mile round trip hike that will require stepping on and over large rocks. We will be hiking to an overlook of the Gallinas River. Bring sunscreen, hat, water, hiking boots, binoculars, camera, and a walking stick. To learn more about Dia del Rio, visit the website: http://www.diadelrio.com/

October 16 - 9:00am to Noon -- CROP WALK -- CROP WALK Las Vegas will be held at the United World College Campus in Montezuma, NM. CROP WALK, a fundraising project of Church World Service, collects funds to relieve hunger here and around the world. 25 percent of the money raised in Las Vegas goes to hunger relief efforts here by supporting the Las Vegas Community Soup Kitchen and the Samaritan House. For additional information contact Karyl Lyne at lyne@desertgate.com or see the website at www.cropwalklvnm.org.

October 16 - 9:00am to Noon -- “Trek for Trash” -- It’s that time of year again when we need to all team up and do our part in keeping Las Vegas Beautiful! KLVB Group and the City of Las Vegas Solid Waste Department would love for you to join us on our continuous campaign to keep Las Vegas litter free and beautiful for all to see. Please, join us at Lincoln Park. All volunteers will be given a street map, trash bags and a lunch ticket upon signing up. At 12:00 noon we ask for all the participating volunteers to come back to the park and turn in their ticket for a yummy free lunch!

October 16 - 9:00am to 1:00pm -- “Taking Location Photographs for the Film & Television Industry” -- The New Mexico State Film Office and the City of Las Vegas presents this wonderful event at the NMHU Leveo Sanchez Lecture Hall (RM G35). Don Gray, NM Location Scout and Manager, will teach you how to take and submit photographs on behalf of your community. Location photographs are the number one marketing tool for communities interested in “landing” a film production. for more information view the Event Flyer.

October 16 - 7:00pm -- Gaza Mono-Logues -- UWC-USA is collaborating with New Mexico Highlands University, and The Nat Gold Players in a co-production of The Gaza Mono-Logues. The Gaza Mono-Logues are a collection of thirty-three monologues written by young Palestinian adults. The monologues describe their lives in Gaza , before, during, and after the war, and present unique and individual perspectives that have not been previously heard through the media. Director Tim Crofton says he hopes the monologues will create an opportunity for dialog. “The monologues do not answer any questions, but ask the questions we all need to be asking,”. Performance will take place at the Traveler’s Café. For more details, visit www.thegazamonologues.com

October 17 -- 1:00pm -- McNeal's Marvelous Medicine by Diana Enright -- Enright, anthropologist, actor, and storyteller plays Violet McNeal, "Princess Lotus Blossom." McNeal used her Victorian sensibilities, business acumen, and natural flair for drawing an audience in a field dominated by men. For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115 or view the Event Flyer!

October 17 -- 2:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld “CAMP ROCK 2” -- 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).

October 17 - 7:00pm -- Gaza Mono-Logues -- UWC-USA is collaborating with New Mexico Highlands University, and The Nat Gold Players in a co-production of The Gaza Mono-Logues. The Gaza Mono-Logues are a collection of thirty-three monologues written by young Palestinian adults. The monologues describe their lives in Gaza , before, during, and after the war, and present unique and individual perspectives that have not been previously heard through the media. Director Tim Crofton says he hopes the monologues will create an opportunity for dialog. “The monologues do not answer any questions, but ask the questions we all need to be asking,”. Performance will take place in the UWC-USA Kluge Auditorium. For more details, visit www.thegazamonologues.com

October 20 -- 7:00pm -- Pre Movie Concert -- Abe and Karliz presents "Something Different". 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).

October 20 -- 7:30pm -- Movie and Dinner Raffle -- October winner will be selected! Special thanks to “El Rialto and Abraham’s Tiendita” for your donation!

October 20 -- 7:40pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld “DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS” -- 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).

October 21 - 7:00pm -- “Glimpses of the Past” -- “Lydia Spencer Lane: I Married a Soldier.” -- Fort Union National Monument, National Park Service announces its’ monthly “Glimpses of the Past” presentation entitled “Lydia Spencer Lane: I Married a Soldier.” The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 127 Bridge Street, in Las Vegas, Based on the book “I Married A Soldier”, presenter Van Ann Moore will portray the trials and tribulations of Lydia Spencer Lane, a military bride who lived at numerous military posts throughout New Mexico and Texas in the 19th century, including Fort Union. For more information, contact Fort Union National Monument at (505)425-8025, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/foun or view the Event Flyer.

October 22 - 6:00pm -- CCHP Annual Dinner -- 175th celebration of Las Vegas anniversary at the Plaza Hotel with activities that include guest speaker, Jesus Lopez, preservation awards, and a silent and live auction. There will be a no-host bar at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Reservations requested by October 11th. Please call 425-8803 to reserve your place. What a fun night!! See you there!!

October 22 -- 8:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld “FRIED GREEN TOMATOES” -- In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- 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).

October 24 - 2:00pm -- “Happy Birthday Chopin and Schumann” -- NMHU Music Department presents a Faculty Recital - “Happy Birthday Chopin and Schumann”. Linda King, piano and Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, tenor are celebrating the 200th Birthdays of both these great composers. $10 General Admission; FREE for students with proper ID. Location of the event is Kenedy Lounge on the campus of New Mexico Highlands Unversity.

October 25 through November 5 - 6:00pm -- Dia de los Muertos -- Exhibits of Ofrendas / Altars. Reception will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Burris Hall on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. For more information view the Event Flyer.

October 26 -- 6:30pm -- “KENYA SAFARI ACROBATS” -- Sponsored by NMHU Activities Board -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. General admission: $5; NMHU/staff/faculty: $3; NMHU students w/valid I.D.’s and Children under 5 yrs: FREE! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

October 27 -- 7:30pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld “SEX IN THE CITY 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).

October 28 -- 1:00pm -- Castle Tours -- The United World College is pleased to provide free, student-led tours of the Montezuma Castle. While the tour is free, donations to the college are certainly appreciated. Tours begin promptly at 1:00pm and last approximately one hour. They begin in front of the Old Stone Hotel on the lower campus. Reservations are not necessary for the tours. For more information during the week call (505)454-4221 and on Saturdays call UWC Security at (505)454-4288.

October 28 -- 4:00pm to 6:00pm -- PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST -- This event is held in the foyer of the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Admission is FREE and open to the NMHU students/faculty/staff! Pumpkins and tools will be provided. 1st prize: Dinner for 2 at a local restaurant! Pumpkins will remain in Ilfeld Auditorium for decorating. Event sponsored by “NMHU Movie Club”. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

October 29 -- 7:30pm -- “BLESS ME, ULTIMA” -- TIcket now on sale for “Bless Me, Ultima” (Play - 2hr Show). Free performance for students /w valid ID's at 1:00pm! (1 Hour Show), Students Only! Tickets sold at KDEP Radio Station, Studio 103. For more information call (505)454-3238.

October 30 -- 4:00pm to 7:00pm -- “La Llorona Festival” -- This traditional event will take place at the Plaza park, with a bonfire at the West Las Vegas Footbal Field at 7:00pm. For more information, please view the Event Flyer.

October 30 -- 7:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld -- HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. First movie is “CRAZIES” Rated R. The second movie is “NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET” Rated R. (15 minute break between movies). Witch's Brew will be available for $2! 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).

October 31 -- 2:00pm -- “Happy Birthday Chopin and Schumann” -- NMHU Music Department presents a Faculty Recital - “Happy Birthday Chopin and Schumann”. Linda King, piano and Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, tenor are celebrating the 200th Birthdays of both these great composers. $10 General Admission; FREE for students with proper ID. Location of the event is Baha’i Center in Manuelitas.