August 1 -- 9:00am -- Feast Day Mass -- Feast Day Mass,Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos NM. Official recognition of the historic ties between the Village of Pecos and the Pueblo of Jemez. Mass is held at 10:00am in the old mission on the park grounds. This is a very moving event steeped in tradition and history. There will also be a bread baking demonstration in the traditional horno. This is a must attend event. For more information call (505)757-7241 or check out the website: www.nps.gov/peco.

August 6 -- 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at:

August 7 -- 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 7 & 8 -- 9:00am -- San Miguel County 4-H Rodeo -- The San Miguel County 4-H Rodeo will be held at the Santa Fe Trail Event Center located on the corner of Airport Road and Hwy 50. This is an exciting event and fun for the entire family. There will be a concession stand to take care of all your drink and snack needs. For more information call: (505)425-3850.

August 7 through 15 -- 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. The dates for Heritage Week have been changed to correspond with the 175th celebration of the founding of Las Vegas. For more information call (505)425-8803 or via email at:

August 11 through 14 -- 9:00am to 5:00pm -- San Miguel/Mora County Fair -- Registration for this event will be conducted on August 11th. 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, a chile cook-off, and a pack horse race and you have the recipe for a fun filled day for the entire family. For more information call Mark King at (505)454-0240 or (505)454-1497 or send an email to:

August 6 -- 5:00pm to 9:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 9:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at:

August 7 -- 7:00am to Sellout -- Farmers’ Market -- The Farmers’ Market is starting the 2010 season on Saturdays from 7:00am until sellout. The location remains the same at University and 6th Street. There is always a variety of produce from several local growers. There are lots of plants as well: flowers, herbs, vegetable starters and tomato plants. A new banner for Farmers’ Market has been ordered thanks to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Watch for it on Bridge Street soon!

August 13 & 14 -- 7:00pm -- Over the Edge II -- The Nat Gold Players will be performing Over the Edge II again during the Las Vegas Heritage Week events. Place and more details TBA. (505)425-1085 .

August 14 -- 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

August 14 -- 5:00pm to 9:30pm -- 5th 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 food, 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 14 & 15 -- 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. For more information contact the Las Vegas Arts Council at (505)425-1085 or via email at:

August 15 -- 3:00pm -- Over the Edge II -- This will be the last performance of Over the Edge II by the Nat Gold Players. Place and more details TBA. (505)425-1085.

August 20 -- 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at:

August 21 -- 9:00am -- Ride to Pride - Open Playday Series -- Books open at 9:00am, events start at 10:00am. Events will include: Barrels, Poles, Flag & Scurbie Race, Steer topping, Breakaway, Steer Dobbing, Parent/Child Team Roping, and many others. Entry Fees: Speed events $10, stock events $15, one-time awards fee $25 per contestant. Daily cash paybacks!!! Concessions on site. The Las Vegas Ride To Pride Partnership Inc. is a dedicated group of professional health care providers that offer a variety of outpatient behavioral health and interactive equine services for youth and their families. For more info contact Lorraine at (505)429-3905 or view the Event Flyer.

August 21 -- Candlelight Tours -- 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 27 -- 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Fridays al Fresco -- This is an event that all the locals enjoy and you will too. The event begins Friday the 9th of July and is scheduled every Friday through the end of August at Plaza Park. The live music performed by local musicians starts at 5:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm (entertainment schedule TBA). For more Information call (505)425-3745 or via email at:

August 27 -- 7:00pm Music from Angel Fire -- Music from Angel Fire is pleased to present its Las Vegas Concert at the Ilfeld Auditorium. Tickets for the Las Vegas concert are $20. Music from Angel Fire Chamber Music Festival celebrates the 27th Season August 20 - September 5, 2010. World-class chamber music is performed in 15 concerts featuring more than 35 international artists. All taking place in the beautiful New Mexico mountain communities of Angel Fire, Taos , Raton and Las Vegas. You can view the entire Concert Schedule and also view the Artist Roster. Tickets range from $20 - $35. For information call (888)377-3300 or visit the website at: www.musicfromangelfire.org.