November 1 & 2 -- Dia de los Muertos -- Dia de los Muertos Alters and Art Displays is a yearly event that has been observed by the Spanish for many years. It celebrates the cycle of life and death as people bring offerings of flowers, photos, mementos, art work and food for their departed loved ones to alters (usually homemade and many of them artistic). The event continues the second day with more celebrating and the eating of thepreparedfood. For more information call (505)454-6771 or via email at:

November 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: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

November 17 -- 8:00am to 5:00pm -- 1st Annual Arts & Crafts Fair -- The event will take place on the West Las Vegas High School Campus – Specific Location TBA. For more information please contact Theresa Archuleta.

November 27 & 28 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Fiesta de Navidad -- This event is sponsored by The Business Professionals of America and will be held at the West Las Vegas Middle School Gymnasium. 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 will be 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