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Ride the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Fall Foliage Trains
The fall foliage journey begins the moment the powerful steam locomotive leaves the station, the gradual climb into the Rockies begins, and the wonders of a time past unfold. Ahead, high mountain passes, alpine meadows, and steep gorges are lined with white-barked, slender aspen trees with shimmering yellow, brilliant gold, and dark orange leaves. And wildlife abounds in the crisp, clear light of autumn hue.
Fall brings cooler weather so be sure to bring a light jacket—up here there is always a chance of snow. This is America’s highest narrow-gauge railroad, as it was over 130 years ago. And this is the season to experience Cumbres & Toltec country in all of its glory. Space is limited but your imagination needn't be. Daily 10 am departures out of Chama, New Mexico.
Visit www.cumbrestoltec.com or call 1.888.CUMBRES and experience the brilliant colors of Autumn in New Mexico.
Events | Attractions: September 1 - 6, 2010
4 Last Man Standing: mixed martial arts, Roswell Convention Center – 575-317-6116.
4-5 Chama Valley Studio Tour – 575-756-1014, 756-2315, or www.chamavalleystudiotour.com.
Totah Festival: Native arts, crafts, powwow, and Navajo rug auction, Farmington Civic Center – 800-448-1240 or www.farmingtonnm.org.
All-American Gun and Western Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center - 575-257-6171 or www.trekwest.com/gunshow.
New Mexico Wine Festival at Loretto Park, Bernalillo – 505-867-3311 or www.nmwine.com.
Labor Day Fiesta, Cloudcroft – 866-874-4447 or www.cloudcroft.net.
Miss New Mexico Saloon Girl Competition, Laguna Vista Saloon in Eagle Nest – 800-821-2093 or 575-377-6522.
Arts and Crafts Market, Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo) – 505-465-0406.
Bubble Fest: underwater games at Bottomless Lake State Park – 575-624-7704.
Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show at the Grant County Business and Conference Center, Silver City – 575-538-5706.
5 Hillsboro Historical Society presents the 4th annual Heritage Music Festival
Labor Day Arts and Crafts Fair at Kit Carson Park, Taos – 800-732-8627, 575-758-3873 or www.taosvisitorcenter.com.
6 Labor Day Street Fair Parade at McDonald Park, Carrizozo – 575-648-2802.
Roswell Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert at Spring River Park and Zoo, Roswell – 575-624-7704.
All-American Futurity: the world’s richest quarter-horse race, with a purse of $2 million, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino - 575-378-4431or www.raceruidoso.com.
Wagon Mound hosts the Centennial Bean Day Celebration September 3-6
The celebration offers daily rodeos, nightly dances, a horseshoe tourney, softball tourney, live entertainment all weekend, historical presentations, multiple class reunions, vendors, children’s activities and much, much more. Events conclude on Labor day with the grand parade, a free BBQ meal and live entertainment. The historic event of Bean Day began in 1909 when Higinio Gonzales and his crew cooked up a pot of beans in wash boilers behind the school house for what was then called the “Mora County Farmers Harvest Jubilee.” Visit http://wagonmoundnm.com/Beanday/index.html
Hatch Valley Chile Festival Heats Up Labor Day Weekend
As summer cools down, the Village of Hatch really heats up with the annual two-day celebration of its world-famous crop during the Hatch Valley Chile Festival, September 4-5, 2010, attracting more than 20,000 visitors from around the world. Festival goers can sample famed chile recipes, watch the crowning of the chile festival queen, join in a chile ristra contest or just sit back and enjoy artisans, food, carnivals and fun.The Hatch Municipal Airport is one mile west of town on State Road 26. Admission is $10 per car load each day. Visit www.hatchchilefest.com
Second Annual Bikes, Blues & Brews Party Revs Up Labor Day Weekend at Angel Fire Resort
Craft Beers, Harleys, Live Music and BBQ Featured Saturday, September 4, 2010 Angel Fire Resort announced it will host its second annual Bikes, Blues &Brews Party on Saturday, September 4, 2010 in front of the Lodge at Angel Fire. Popular microbrews and craft beers, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle showcase and great live music will be the main attractions in and around the big-top tent. http://www.angelfireresort.com/summer/
