July 27 through August 2 -- Las Vegas Heritage Week -- Heritage Week is crammed full of art and crafts exhibits, lectures, great shopping, walking and bus tours of historic Las Vegas. There will be music and dancing at Plaza Park, dinner with plays afterward, Places with a Past Tour and much more. For more information call 505-425-8803 or via email at: Also check out the television add as seen on KOAT-Channel 7!!

August 1 -- 10:00am to 4:00pm -- Places With A Past, Historic Sites Tour -- The Places With A Past, Historic Sites Tour includes a tour of several of the 900 plus beautiful historic buildings in Las Vegas. There is also a tour of the Montezuma Castle. The Montezuma Hotel and Harvey House were built by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation. 116 Bridge Street. For more information, contact CCHP at (505)425-8803 or via email at:

August 2 -- 8:00am to 12:00pm -- Feast Day Mass -- Official recognition of the historic ties between the village of the Pecos and the Pueblo of Jemez. This event happens at the Pecos National Historical Park. The Mass will be held at 10:00am at the Mission Ruins within the park. There will also be horno bread baking demonstrations and the regular park tours. For more information call the visitor center at (505)757-7200 or visit the website at: www.nps.gov/peco

August 5 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD” -- 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!

August 5 through 9 -- 9:00am to 5:00pm -- San Miguel/Mora County Fair -- Registration for this event will be conducted on August 5th. The San Miguel County Extension Office sponsors this event at the San Miguel County Fair Grounds. The Fair Grounds has a brand new building that houses animals and now has a new show ring. There is a livestock show and sale, indoor exhibits featuring sewing, gardening, and baking. Add a mud volley ball tournament, judging of steers, lambs, goats, poultry. Add rabbits and a chile cook-off and you have the recipe for a fun filled day for the entire family. For more information call (505)454-1497 or send an email to:

August 7 -- 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off -- The San Miguel Mora County Fair Association will be hosting its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off. Participants must reside in either San Miguel or Mora County. An entry fee of $25 per team is required. Space is limited so reserve your space quickly by calling Bernadette at (575) 387-5965. The deadline to reserve your space is July 17th. Rules & Entry Forms can be picked up at your local County Agents office or downloaded from the link above. If your chili wins 1st place the award is $500. There will also be cash prizes awarded to 2nd & 3rd place winners! Any local Businesses that would like to contribute to the cash pot will receive a tax-deductible receipt from The San Miguel/Mora County Fair Association, have their business’s name printed on the poster to be displayed during the County Fair. For more information please call Bernadette at (575) 387-5965.

August 7 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “OBSESSED” -- 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!

August 8 -- 10:00am to 1:00pm -- Back to School, Educational & Health Event -- The Event will take place at Alta Vista Regional Hospital Medical Office Parking Lot. This will be an educational event, fun for the whole family. Activities include face painting, an air jumper house, Smokey the Bear, and much more, not to mention FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES! School supplies will be distributed to school age children on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please call Linda Leyba at (505) 426-3772, or via email at: You can also view their Event Flyer for further details about the event!.

August 8 -- 10:00am -- 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:am 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

August 8 through 28 -- 6:00pm to 8:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- Fridays al Fresco are held every Friday at the Plaza Park. This event is a favorite of the locals and you will certainly enjoy it too. Live music of all kinds that makes you feel like dancing; as a matter of fact that is exactly what many people do. Come relax, visit with friends and make new ones. For more information call (505)426-8678 or email

August 9 -- 2:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld” featuring “IGOR” -- 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!

August 15 -- 5:00pm to 10:00pm -- 4th Annual Pecos Pony Up -- Pecos Pony Up is sponsored by the Pecos Valley Medical Center. The location for this benefit event will be at Canela's. This event is for a very worthy cause, to help support the not for profit medical and dental clinic that also houses ambulance services in the area. Come horse around for a great cause and great fun. There will be dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions, music, and dancing. This year the raffle is back......items yet to be determined. Come one, come all!!! Contact 505-757-6482 or via email at:

August 16 through September 16 -- 8:00am to 5:00pm Quilters Exhibition -- The Luna Community College Quilters will host an Exhibition at the Ray Drew Gallery which is located on the first floor of Donnelly Library on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. There will be an opening reception on August 16 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Quilting has been revived in the last 20 - 30 years and is becoming more and more popular. Come and view a craft that is truly an art.

August 18 -- 10:00am to 2:00pm The Santa Fe Mobile Vet Center -- Event will take place at the Lowe's Parking Lot located at 605 Mills Avenue, Las Vegas, NM. If you are a veteran, or know of a veteran who needs assistance, please stop in. Please bring a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. The New Mexico Department of Veteran Services will be on hand to assist with state benefits. See the Event Flyer for further details.

August 20-- 7:00pm -- Presentation on History of Storrie Lake -- The National Park Service and Fort Union National Monument announces its’ monthly “Glimpses of the Past” presentation. The program will be held at the Citizen’s Committee for Historic Preservation/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, located at 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas. Park Ranger, Mike Sanchez, will discuss how Storrie Lake originated, and how it has developed over the many years as a New Mexico State Park. The “Glimpses of the Past” series of programs are presented to the public free of charge. For more information, you may contact Fort Union National Monument at (505) 425-8025, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/foun.

August 22 -- 9:00am Las Vegas 10th Annual Motorcycle Prayer Run -- Prayer Run begins at Our Lady of Sorrow Church. The Run will end at El Santuario de Chimayo in memory of our Brothers. Prayer Run shirts will be for sale for the cause. For more information call Mike Quintana at (505)426-5013.

August 22 -- 9:00am Luna Community College Foundation Annual Golf Tournament -- The Tournament will be held at the Pendaries Golf Course in Rociada, NM. The Golf Tournament is dedicated to the memory of long time Luna employee Manuel "Leroy" Ulibarri. For more information call Ernesto Salazar at (505)425-7584 or Theresa Vigil at (505)454-5367.

August 22 -- Candlelight Tours -- "Social Life at Fort Union" -- These tours begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 - 8:45pm). Ranger led tours stop at vignettes that are staged along the tour walk and are treated to local participants performing skits depicting everyday life at the fort during its hay-day. The tours last about 45 minutes so wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket. Fort Union National Park is located 26 miles north of Las Vegas off Interstate 25. Reservations are required. More information may be found by calling (505)425-8025 or checking the website at: www.nps.gov/foun

August 28 -- 7:30pm Holly Holm Boxing Match -- The match will be held at the Wilson Complex on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. The tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster.com and by individuals here in Las Vegas. Call Carlos Crespin at Crespin Boxing at (505)429-4068 for more information and ticket prices.

August 28 -- 7:00pm Music from Angel Fire -- This year the concert will be held at Ilfeld Auditorium on the New Mexico Highlands University Campus. It is always well attended and is a favorite with the locals in the Las Vegas and surrounding areas. World-class chamber music is performed in 15 concerts featuring more than 35 international artists. All of this takes place in the beautiful New Mexico mountain communities of Angel Fire, Taos , Raton and Las Vegas. Tickets: $20. For more information call (888)377-3300 or view the Event Flyer. You can also visit the website at: www.musicfromangelfire.org

August 29 & 30 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- The People's Faire -- This event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Council and is attended by vendors from all over the state. There are arts and crafts booths selling jewelry, art of all mediums, baked goods, home canned goods and much more. Live music, traditional Spanish Dances, face painting and children's games add to the fun of this event. The location of this event is Carnegie Park. Contact the Las Vegas Arts Council at (505)425-1085 or via email at:

August 29 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- People's Faire Used Book Sale -- Come to the People's Faire held in the Carnegie Library Park and sort through an amazing selection of used books. This year's books contain an impressive Science Fiction selection culled from a 10,000 book collection! See you at the Faire!

August 29 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Art Raffle Fundraiser -- Only one week left to purchase tickets!! By purchasing a ticket you are supporting Carnegie Library as a vital community resource and as an institution critical to the culture, education, and welfare of our diverse community. Grand prize is an original watercolor by Susan West, beautifully framed by Art & Stones and valued at over $500. After the grand prize drawing, the successive four winners are eligible to pick from the following beautiful pieces by local artists Michele and Dan Capaccio, Gene Gurule, and Nancy Leippe. Each of these items is valued at between $100 and $200. Tickets are only $1.00 and offer FIVE chances to win! For ticket purchases, please contact Joann at 425-1937, email , or go by Carnegie Public Library located at 500 National Avenue.