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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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.