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8th Biennial Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM

Editor — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:29:23 +0000

The 2011 Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta is the 8th biennial show dedicated to fiber arts education and to the display of fiber-related artwork. The Fiesta is May 26-27-28, 2011, at the Manual Lujan Complex at Expo New Mexico (formerly known as the State Fair Grounds) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event includes juried and judged exhibits organized by 17 co-sponsoring New Mexico fiber arts guilds. Based on previous years’ events, the 2011 Fiesta expects to attract more than 600 exhibit entry applications and more than 4000 attendees. The Fiesta is host to a vendor mall, fashion shows, guild and vendor demos, classes and workshops, educational exhibits and a solo show by a featured artist, Arley Berryhill, doll artist and costumer. A Centennial exhibit of New Mexico-made textiles circa 1912 and Centennial artist, nnative New Mexican colcha embroiderer Beatrice Maestas Sandoval will be another special draw. Hosted by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. (AFAC), a 501-c3 tax-exempt, non-profit organization, the biennial Fiesta is the major fund-raiser for the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. For further info on classes, events, vendors and entry details, contact info@fiberartsfiesta.org.

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New Mexico Horse Adventures – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Editor — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:15:27 +0000

The ultimate vacation for the horse lover!

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Jewelry Factory – Hondo, New Mexico

Editor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:53:22 +0000

Jewelry Factory – Hondo, New Mexico Are you interested in seeing how molds are made. how jewelry is cast, hand finished and packaged? If so you will want to visit the Jewelry Factory between Ruidoso and Roswell. They offer free tours Wednesday and Friday afternoons for you to see all of these processes. They even... [Continue Reading]

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Hubbard Museum of the American West – Ruidoso, New Mexico

Editor — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:45:17 +0000

Affiliated with the Smithsonian Museum, the Hubbard Museum of the American West offers you the opportunity to see and learn about the political, social, business, cultural, and environmental history of the American West from the time of human habitation to the present day. It specialized on the local and regional arts, history and culture. The... [Continue Reading]

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Ballooning Capital of the World – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Editor — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:01:38 +0000

Ballooning Capital of the World – Albuquerque, New Mexico Come to Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta which is held the first full week in October and runs for 9 days! There are more than 700 balloons in the sky at one time! It is considered to be one of the most photographed event in... [Continue Reading]

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Chaco Canyon National Historical Park – Nageezi, NM

Editor — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:24:01 +0000

Chaco Canyon National Historical Park – Nageezi, NM If you are interested in ancestral Puebloan culture you will want to visit this Natioal Historical Park where the history can be traced back to from AD 850 to 1250. Remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings, engineering feats, astronomy, artistic achievements, and distinctive architecture,... [Continue Reading]

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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts-Alto, NM

Editor — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:59:56 +0000

This is a $22 million, 514 seat theater, Four Dale Chihuly glass installations, which hosts many major touring Broadway shows, dance or musical performances every 11 days year round during separate summer and winter seasons.Opened in 1997 it was finally possible to have year-round world-class performances in theater, music and dance in this area of New... [Continue Reading]

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Ruidoso Area Facts- Ruidoso, New Mexico

Editor — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:31:18 +0000

Ruidoso Area claims two of New Mexico’s finest casinos, New Mexico horse racing at the Ruidoso Downs race track, top rated golf courses, horseback riding, golf, tennis, art galleries, museums and shopping. Lodging in Ruidoso incudes cabins, resorts, hotels, motels, Bed and breakfast, RV parks, campgrounds, condos and homes. Ruidoso dining and restaurants offer a... [Continue Reading]

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