Sundays in November -- 9:00am to 4:00pm Refuge Back roads will be Open -- Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Fall Wildlife Drive. The public will have the opportunity to get a closer look at some of the exciting birds that visit the refuge ponds and grasslands during the Fall migration. Visitors are encouraged to add their sightings after they have made the tour. For more information check out the website: www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/lasvegas or call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

November 3 -- 7:30pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “TOY STORY 3” -- 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).

November 3 through 6-- 1:00pm to 8:00pm New Mexico Association of Museums 2010 Annual Conference -- Conference registration: 1:00pm - 8:00pm at the Plaza Hotel. The Conference includes workshops, a reception, breakfast buffet and much more. For more information call the Plaza Hotel *(505)425-3591 or The Las Vegas City Museum (505)454-1401 ext. 3203

November 5 -- 7:00pm "Possible Worlds" - Intuitive Music performed by Markus Stockhausen -- Markus Stockhausen, a versatile musician hailing from Germany, will be performing in concert in the UWC-USA Kluge Auditorium. Markus is renowned as a soloist, improviser, and composer. He leads or collaborates in various jazz ensembles with and plays contemporary and intuitive music in the duo Moving Sounds. His new group Eternal Voyage features musicians from India, Greece, and Lebanon. Since February 2000 he has directed a concert series called “Klangvisionen” with intuitive music in the church of St. Maternus. For further information, please visit: www.markusstockhausen.com or view the press release!

November 5 -- 8:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “TOY STORY 3” -- 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).

November 6 -- 9:30am to 3:00pm Building Partnerships -- The event will take place at the Sala de Madrid on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. This workshop for Non-Profits is sponsored by CCHP, Highlands University Foundation & the National Park Service. It is free except for a $10 fee for lunch catered by Highlands University, for those wishing to have lunch at the Sala. The professional facilitators, Krista Muddle and Kathy Faz, are from the National Park Service. To register or to get further information, please call (505)425-8803 or email: historic@cybermesa.com

November 6 -- 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.

November 7 -- Live Raptor Presentation -- Volunteers from the Santa Fe Raptor Center care for injured birds in order to release them back into their natural habitat. Raptors, which cannot be released because of extensive injuries are given a loving home and used in educational programs such as this one. For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

November 8 -- “THE NUTCRACKER by State Street Ballet” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Advance tickets on sale for “THE NUTCRACKER by State Street Ballet” on November 8 at KEDP radio station, Studio 103 or call (505)454-3238. Tickets: General admission: $12, Students /w valid I.D.’s and children 10 yrs and under: $5. (General admission advance tickets sold only)

November 8 through 30 -- Sue Lucksted Retrospective Show -- All are invited to share a cup of cider with friends and family while surrounded by Sue’s work. Proceeds will benefit Compassion Beyond Borders. Reception 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Tito's Gallery. For more information, please view the Event Flyer!

November 10 -- 7:30pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “GROWN UPS” -- 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).

November 11 -- 7:30pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD” -- 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).

November 11 -- 5:15pm -- NMSEA Sustainable Las Vegas - Chapter Meeting -- The next meeting of Sustainable Las Vegas (the local chapter of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association) will be held in NMHU Donnelly Library, Rm. 325. Joaquin Karcher will speak on the topic:“The most affordable approach to Zero Energy Homes.”

November 12 -- 7:00pm -- UWC-USA to Screen 9500 Liberty -- A Documentary About One Battle Over Immigration Policy in the US. 9500 Liberty examines immigration policy in the US, documenting Prince William County, Virginia where a short-lived “probable cause” policy, implemented in 2007, mandated that Police officers question anyone they suspected to be an undocumented immigrant. This event will take place in the Kluge Auditorium on the campus of the United World College. For more information contact Sharon Seto at (505)454-4206 or via email at sharon.seto@uwc-usa.org or view the Event Flyer!

November 12 -- 8:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “INCEPTION” -- 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).

November 13 -- 2:00pm to 5:00pm -- Artist of the Month, Jo Rita Jordan -- Second Saturday Event - Jo Rita Jordan will be giving a talk at a reception at el Zocalo located at 212 Plaza. This event is part of the fun and shopping that happens every Second Saturday in the three historical districts of Las Vegas. For More information call (505)454-9904.

November 13 -- 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

November 13 -- 5:00pm -- Boxeo en Las Vegas -- Crespin Promotion presents "Boxeo en Las Vegas"! Doors open at 5:00pm and the first bout will start at 6:00pm. This fun event that will be held at WLV High School Gym. There will be a concession stand and music to add to the fun! Bring the family and join us for a night of boxing. For more information call (505)429-4068.

November 14 -- 2:00pm -- UWC-USA to Screen 9500 Liberty -- A Documentary About One Battle Over Immigration Policy in the US. 9500 Liberty examines immigration policy in the US, documenting Prince William County, Virginia where a short-lived “probable cause” policy, implemented in 2007, mandated that Police officers question anyone they suspected to be an undocumented immigrant. This event will take place in the Kluge Auditorium on the campus of the United World College. For more information contact Sharon Seto at (505)454-4206 or via email at sharon.seto@uwc-usa.org or view the Event Flyer!

November 14 -- 3:00pm -- NMHU Concert Choir -- Let the NMHU Music Department Concert Season Begin! This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Tickets: TBA. "A John Rutter Christmas" featuring the NMHU Concert Choir directed by Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, Lydia Madrick, piano. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

November 14 -- Birds of the Central Flyway -- Lawry Sager, Field biologist from Cerrillos, NM lives and works on the eastern edge of the mountains as we do in Las Vegas. He will discuss and show photos of a variety of birds that migrate through or live in our flyway. He will speak about their habits and the places we are most likely to see them. For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

November 16 -- Noon to 1:00pm -- Healthy Woman Event: Cholesterol- Good vs. Bad -- Event will take place at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital Classrooms, located at 104 Legion Drive in Las Vegas. Dr. Michael Green, Family Practitioner, will present on "Cholesterol - Good vs. Bad." The free event begins with a light meal and refreshments at 11:45 a.m. and the presentation beginning at 12 noon, followed by a question and answer session. Women and men of all ages are invited. For more information and to reserve your seat, please call Linda Leyba at (505)426-3772, via e-mail at linda_leyba@chs.net, or view the Event Flyer!

November 16 -- 6:00pm -- Hearing on Internet Use -- Right now, policymakers in Washington are making decisions about the Internet that will affect all of us. This is a critical time in the debate over the Internet's future in America. The Event will take place at the Albuquerque Journal Theater, National Hispanic Cultural Center located at 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. This hearing is your chance to tell the FCC why access to a fast, open, affordable Internet is so important to you and your community. I hope to see you there — and please tell everyone you know to attend as well. TO RSVP click on the following link: http://act2.freepress.net/go/734?akid=2029.9452488.J0_SO7&t=3

November 17 -- 4:00pm -- UWC-USA to Host The Beehive Collective -- A Presentation of Their Innovative Graphic, “The True Cost of Coal”: A Visual Exploration of Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining and Resistance. The Beehive’s picture-lectures prompt discussion and understanding of contemporary struggles about energy and coal, while honoring the deep legacy of the Appalachian experience. For more information contact Ben Gillock at (505)454-4248 or via email at Ben.gillock@uwc-usa.org or view the Event Flyer!

November 17 -- 7:30pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT” -- 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).

November 18 -- 7:00pm -- “Glimpses of the Past” presentation “Fort Union: Changing the Local Economy of the Mora River Valley.” -- The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street in Las Vegas. To ensure its success as a supply depot for the United States Military, Fort Union depended heavily upon the support, cooperation, and resources from the local communities and citizens of the Mora River Valley. By doing so, Fort Union served as the conduit that forever altered the cultural and economic landscape of this portion of the Southwest. 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, or visit the park website at: www.nps.gov/foun.

November 18 -- 7:00pm -- 5th Annual Native American Pageant -- This event is sponsored by NMHU Native American Club and will be held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. General admission: $5; Students w/valid ID’s: $2; Children 10 yrs and under: FREE!! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

November 16 -- Noon to 1:00pm -- Senior Circle Health Event -- The Alta Vista Regional Hospital Senior Circle Chapter is hosting a free "Health Sense Doc Talk" education event at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital Classrooms located at 104 Legion Drive in Las Vegas. Dr. William Gaspar, Internist, will present on "Overcoming the Holiday Blues." Prospective Senior Circle members are welcome. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. For more information and to reserve your seat, please call Linda Leyba at (505)426-3772, via e-mail at linda_leyba@chs.net, or view the Event Flyer!

November 19 -- 7:00pm -- Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Freedom -- The presentation on Soldiers, Gays, Christians, and Muslims, Oh, My! will be held in the UWC-USA Kluge auditorium. Presenters include Jay Keller from Interfaith Alliance and Donna Red Wing from Grassroots Leadership. The presentation is free and open to the public. Workshops will run on Saturday, November 20, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, in the UWC-USA Kluge Auditorium. Workshop topics will focus on intercultural awareness with attention to contemporary issues around religious diversity, cultural identity, media resources, intercultural communications, bullying, and profiling. RSVP to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Naomi Swinton at (505)454-4290 or via email at: naomi.swinton@uwc-usa.org or view the Press Release!

November 19 -- 8:00pm -- Cineflix in Ilfeld: “THE LAST AIRBENDER” -- 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).

November 20 -- 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.

November 20 -- 7:00pm -- Miss Las Vegas/Miss San Miguel County Scholarship Pageant -- Pageant will be held at the West Las Vegas High School Cafeteria so all of you young ladies come to the Chamber and pick up your application. The chamber is located at 503 6th Street and is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm. For more information on this event call: (505)718-5656.

November 20 -- 8:00pm -- Fundraiser Dance -- A fundraiser DANCE to benefit the Nat Gold Players and the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic. The dance will be held at The El Fidel. Tickets are $5.00 for students with ID and $7 for the general public. DJ Chyrstalline will spin the beats, all you have to do is dance! In addition, please contact (305)479-3618 or (505)454-1205 to purchase raffle tickets. The raffle is just $1 and provides you a chance to win a variety of great prizes. For more information please view the Event Flyer!

November 21 -- "What about McAlister Lake?" -- Eric Frey, Northeast Area Fisheries Manager, whose primary responsibility is managing fish populations in the northeast quadrant of New Mexico. He will give the history of McAlister Lake, and its fishery management challenges, including fish kills, water quality, and the New Mexico Game and Fish's plans for the lake. For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.

November 21 -- 3:00pm -- Modern Folk Fiesta -- This event is sponsored by the NMHU Music Department and will be held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. General admission: $10; NMHU faculty/staff/senior citizens: $5; Students w/valid ID’s: FREE!!; For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

November 26 & 27 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Annual Christmas Fair -- This event is sponsored by Lorenzo Miguel Memorial Scholarship this year and will take place at the NMHU Student Center Ballroom. If you want to get an early start on your Christmas shopping, maybe even finish it, this is the place to be. Most items are handcrafted and will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Applications are available at the LV/SM Chamber of Commerce, 503 6th Street. For more information contact Inez Gallegos-Lujan at (505)425-9746, (505)617-0565 or via email at santaeines@wildblue.net

November 28 -- Protecting Nature, A Personal Journey -- Brian Miller, Manager, Wind River Ranch will speak of his journey of conservation and research over the last 30 years. Moving from protecting single species to ecologically functional landscapes. For more information call Linda Kelly at (505)454-9452 or Jan Arrott at (505)454-6115.