March 1 -- 3:00pm -- Thomas Mishler Scholarship Recital -- This performance takes place at the Kennedy Lounge on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. For more information contact Jane F. Quintana at (505)454-3359.

March 4 & 5-- 8:00pm -- 'Titanic' and 'The Actors Nightmare' -- Directed by Janoah Bailin ’09 (USA). Event takes place in The Kluge Auditorium on the United World College Campus, in Montezuma, NM. Guest appearances by faculty starlets! For more information contact Tim Crofton at (505)454-4286 or via email at:

March 6 -- 6:30pm -- 15th Annual Fiesta de la Hispanidad -- The pre-show begins at 6:60 at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Tickets will be $4.00. This event is spnsored by Community First Bank, NMHU President James Fries and the School of Social Work. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. For more information contact (505)454-0438.

March 6 - April 3 -- The Northern New Mexico Devotional Art Exhibition -- The Art Exhibition opens March 6 at the Ray Drew Gallery with a artist reception (5:00pm - 7:00pm) for the more than 20 artists. The Ray Drew Gallery is located on the first floor of the Donnelly Library on the NMHU Campus. The art may be viewed from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on weekends. For mor information call (505)454-3338 or via email at:

March 8 -- 1:00pm -- "Climate Change on the Artic Edge" -- Event takes place at the Las Vegas National Wildllife Refuge (Seating Limited to 40). Come and visit with the presenter: Will Mohoney, Volunteer for Earth Watch. Lecture and Presentation about the effects of climate change on the artic. Event is sponsored by Jan Arrott and Friends of the Wildlife Refuge. For more information call (505)454-6115 or via email at:

March 11 through April 10 -- High School Art Exhibit/Competition -- This event is sponsored by The Las Vegas Arts Council and will be held at Burris Hall on the NMHU campus. The viewing hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be a reception on March 14 at Burris Hall for the student, parents, and visitors (time will be announced closer to the event). This is a fun event for students and visitors to get a chance to view the works of some of Las Vegas's future artists. Last year there were about 100 entries. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of the competition. For more information please contact the Las Vegas Arts Council at (505)425-1085 or via email at

March 12 -- 5:15pm -- Sustainable Las Vegas (March Meeting) -- The local chapter of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association meeting take place at the Digital Arts Photography Studio, located at 428-A Grand Avenue (second floor), Las Vegas, NM. Lee Einer will give a talk entitled "Welcoming water back to your land." For further information, call Emelie at (505)454-3920.

March 14 -- 10:00 am -- Second Saturdays Artwalk/Las Vegas,NM -- The New Mexico Arts and Cultural District is promoting this popular event. Second Saturdays Artwalk is an authentic grass roots community event taking place every Second Saturday in the three historic commercial districts of Las Vegas ( from the Plaza Park to the Depot). Various events begin at 10:00am and end at 9:00pm throughout the districts and in artist studios through town. For more information call (505)425-2606 or visit their website at: www.mainstreetlvnm.org

March 14 -- 1:00pm to 5:00pm -- The County Cinderella Prelininary Pagent -- The Pagent will be held at the West Las Vegas High School. Age divisions range from babies to young women. There will be different types of competition for the differnt age divisions. The pageant awards scholarships, cash and other prizes and these winners will advance to the state pageant in June. In July the winners of the state pageant will go to the International Finals in Dallas. Contact (505)897-6972 or email for more information.

March 14 -- 8:00pm -- A Night of Health Laughter -- This is a benefit performance for El Centro Family Health, a key provider of affordable primary healthcare in Northern New Mexico. The featured comic is James R. Zingelman, a real comedian and hypnotist. Ticket are $12.00 and can be purchased at El Centro: 1835 8th Street from any Los Compadres committee member ar at the door. Adults only. For more information ca (505)425-8788.

March 15 -- 3:00pm -- Jack Glatzer -- Internationally renown violinist, Jack Glatzer, will perform a return concert at Kennedy Lounge on the NMHU Campus. This year's performance is sponsored jointly by the Las vegas Arts Council and the NMHU Department of Music. We welcome Mr. Glatzer once more to Las Vegas. Tickets may be purchased at the Arts Council located at 140 Bridge Street (OK Cafe) or at the door. General Admission: $10.00 - Arts Council Members: $8:00 - Highlands Students with an activity sticker will be admitted Free! For more information call (505)425-1087 or at

March 17 -- 6:00pm to 8:30pm -- Estella's Cafe Saint Patrick's Day Celebration -- Cafe is the place to be on Saint Patrick's Day! The Cornbeef and Cabbage Dinner is one of Las Vegas's favorite events with plenty of the the Saint Patty's traditional food. Ticket prices TBA. For more information call Yvette Arellanes at (505)454-0048 or via email at:

March 17 -- 7:00pm to 8:00pm -- Refugees, Immigrants, and Social Justice -- Event takes place in the IT Center - Room 202 on the Capus of the United World College. The presentor is Dr. William Westerman, Princeton University. Dr. Westerman is currently a full-time lecturer in the Princeton Writing Program teaching a course entitled “Refugees, Immigrants, and Social Justice”. As a human rights activist, he works extensively on the issue of imprisonment of asylum seekers worldwide. This event is Free and open to the pulic. For more information, contact Sharon Seto at (505)454 4206 or via email at:

March 18 -- 2:00pm to 4:00pm -- Diabetes Event -- Presenter is Lee Dubois. The event is sponsored by Victory Home Health, located at 2810 Hot Springs Blvd, Las Vegas, NM. For more information please call: (505) 454-0499.

March 18 -- 5:30pm -- Storytelling with Nasario Garcia -- Storytelling at Tome on the Range, located at 158 Bridge Street. Garcia will be presenting tales from "The Naked Rainbow and other Stories". This newly-released bilingual book contains material that illustrates the vibrant culture of rural northern New Mexico. Free and open to the public. For additional information, please call (505)454-9944.

March 19 -- 10:00am to 3:00pm -- Alta Vista Regional Hospital Blood Drive -- Contact Linda Leyba at (505)426-3772 to sign up, or for more information. You can also logon to their website at: www.unitedbloodservices.org or view the advertisement.

March 19 -- 7:00pm -- Christina Armijo: Justice in the Territorial Years -- Some of the More Colorful Personas. This event is sponsored by the Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation located at 116 Bridge Street. For more information call 505-425-8803 or via email at:

March 19 -- 7:00pm -- Raising the Bar: Stories told and remembered -- Monthly "Glimpes of the Past" presentation by the National Parks Service and Fort Union National Monument. The event is held at the Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation /Santa Fe Trail Enterpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street. This month's presentation will be given by the Honorable Judge M. Christina Armijo. She will share stories about the District of New Mexico which is one district within the federal Tenth Circuit. From New Mexico's Territorial days to Statehood and from statehood forward. New Mexico has seen the comings and goings of many colorful jurists, who have presided over cases in Las Vegas and northern NM. For more information contact (505)425-8803 or

March 20 -- 7:00pm to 8:30pm -- A Talk by Stephan Rapp: “Is Justice Possible for Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity?” -- Event takes place in the Kluge Auditorium located on the United World College Campus in Montezuma, NM. Event is Free and Open to the Public. Co-Sponsored by the Las Vegas Chapter of Amnesty International, Group 463. Contact Sharon Seto for more information: 505 454 4206; sharon.seto@uwc-usa.org. or click here to read more...

March 21 -- 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.

March 21 -- 3:00pm -- "Musings from the Woods with Mary Stuever" -- Event takes place at Tome on the Range, 158 Bridge Street. A New Mexico state timber management officer, Mary Stuever will discuss the condition of our forests. This program is based on "The Forester's Log", a book containing a collection of her published columns. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call (505)454-9944.

March 21 -- 7:00pm -- Miss Las Vegas and Miss San Miguel Scholarship Pageant -- Event takes place at the West Las Vegas High School Cafeteria. For more information contact Philip Ortiz at (505)718-5656 or via email at:

March 22 -- 4:00pm -- "Beoga" -- Event takes place at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the New Mexico Highlands University Campus. Traditional celtic music from Northern Ireland. Gaelic for lively, this fine band very much fits that description. General addmission is $12. Students with valid ID and children 10 and under will be charged $6. For more information contact Donna Martinez at (505)454-3238. You may also visit the university website www.nmhu.edu/ilfeld .

March 23 through May 15 -- Faces of Woman -- This is a favorite event of many Las Vegans and is sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Council. It is being held at the OK Cafe, 140 Bridge Street, viewing from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The reception for this event will be held on April 11 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the OK Cafe. The show's juror for this year will be Chuck Zimmer, a working artist who is currently the program manager for New Mexico Arts, Art in Public Places program with the state. For additional information please contact The Las Vegas Arts Council at (505)425-1085 or via email at

March 25 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “Twilight” -- Rated PG-13. Based on Stephanie Meyer’s best selling Novel, Twilight follows the saga of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to a small town to Live with her father. At school she meets Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108 year old vampire. Despite his cautions, Bella falls in love with Edward which endangers her life when a coven of bloodsuckers arrive to challenge Edward and his family. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Movie on Blu Ray and surround Sound!

March 26 -- 5:30pm -- Relay for Life - Las Vegas -- Hosted By: Alta Vista Regional Hospital, We invite you to join us in the fight against cancer and to learn more about Relay for Life – Las Vegas. Event will take place at the hospital in classrooms A & B. 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701. Food will be provided. For more information call (505) 426-3772 or view the Event Flyer.

March 27 -- 10:00am to 12:00pm -- Park Clean Up Day at the Glorieta Battlegrounds -- This event is sponsored by the Park Service and the Civil War Preservaton Trust. Volunteers are needed and will receive a free T-Shirt. The Glorieta Pass Battlegrounds are located on State 50. Take the Glorieta and Pecos Exits (299) off Interstate 25 and go towards Pecos. The Battleground will be on your left. For information call the Visitor Center at (505)757-7241 or check out the Park Website at www.nps.gov/peco

March 27 -- 8:00pm -- Triple Threat Spring Break 09 Concert -- Tickets for the most anticipated concert are on sale now!!! NMHU has signed Pitbull, Paul Wall, and Melissa Lujan to perform at this once in a life time concert. Advance tickets are only $20.00 on 2nd floor and $25.00 on the bottom floor. On the day of the concert the tickets will increase $5.00 from the standard price. The concert will be held at the Wilson Complex on the NMHU Campus. Doors will open at 7:00pm and performances will begin at 8:00pm. You don't want to miss this! Tickets will sell fast, so move fast and get your tickets. Triple Threat Spring Break 09' is here, are you ready!!!!! For more information contact Donna Martinez at (505)454-3238 or via

March 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.

March 28 -- 10:30am -- Spanish Story Hour -- The event takes place at Tome on the Range, 158 Bridge Street. Come join the fairies and celebrate Spring. A UWC bilingual presentation. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call (505)454-9944.

March 28 & 29 -- TBA -- Civil War Weekend -- This event is sponsored by the Pecos National Historical Park and commemorates the anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass. This event happens at the Glorieta Pass Battlefield which is located on state road 50; off Interstate 25; Exit 299 (Glorieta Exit). The event includes live fire cannon and rifle demonstrations, tours, lectures. For more information call (505)757-7200 or visit the park's website: www.nps.gov/peco

March 29 -- 1:00pm -- "From Alaska to Florida with the Roving Ruges" -- A local Family tells their birding and travel experiences. Event is sponsored by Jan Arrott and Friends of the Wildlife Refuge. For more information call (505)454-6115 or via email at: