Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico ia a very busy place for entertainment. I love using the ABQarts newsletter to see all the happenings not often listed in my other resources. SOMETHING CAN BE FOUND HERE FOR ANY CULTURE (ALMOST). As a trong mutli-cultural state this helps a lot, and of course is perfect for visiting touristos. Here is this weeks news.

Welcome to undergroundARTS, a weekly newsletter of happenings and opportunities in the arts in the Albuquerque area.

Art Shows
Visual Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more visual arts

Singing Women at Spirit in Art
Liz Paterson will be showing a collection of clay Singing Women and a booklet of the stories in Madrid during February. Spirit in Art is a coop gallery featuring Adele Frances, Chuck Leopold, Connie Mazzella, Bob Paterson and Liz Paterson.
Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 9, 1- 4pm
Spirit in Art
5 Firehouse Lane, Madrid
(505) 458-3235

Land Arts of the American West at [AC]2 Gallery
This is a field study program dedicated to the investigation of land arts from pre-contact Native American to contemporary Euro-American cultures. Land arts practices include everything from construction of a road to taking a walk, building a monument, or leaving a mark in the sand. The exhibit includes the work of UNM students who spent 45 days traveling over 8,000 miles in the fall of 2007, living and working in the landscape of the Southwest. The exhibit will run through March 9 and the gallery has new extended hours of Thurs-Sun, 11-5.
Opening reception Friday, Feb. 8, 6-9pm
[AC]2 Gallery
301 Mountain Rd. NE
(505) 842-8016
ac2gallery.org

A Heart Day’s Night at OFFCenter
This is the 3rd year for this Valentine sale. Local artists sell their wares while Jude Pacheco plays the piano.
Reception and sale Friday, Feb. 8, 5-9pm
OFFCenter Studio
808 Park Ave. SW
(505) 247-1172

2nd Annual Mi Corazon art heart auction
This annual art heart auction will benefit RCI, Inc. of Rio Rancho. Spectacularly imaginative original art hearts by local and regional artists.
Preview night Friday, Feb. 8, 5-8pm
Auction Saturday, Feb. 9, 10-6
Art Gallery 66
373 North Camino del Pueblo in Bernalillo
(505) 867-8666
artgallery66.net Aaron Karp’s Bemis Grids opens at Museum
This exhibition of paintings by Albuquerque painter Aaron Karp is done on discarded wooden drawers from an optician’s business. They were executed during Karp’s recent artist in residency at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha.
Exhibition opening Sunday, Feb. 10
Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
2000 Mountain Rd. NW
cabq.gov/museu m

With Care continues at N4th Gallery
N4th Gallery presented With Care, a warm-spirited exhibit of artwork in a range of media by 11 caregivers from the community including a high school art teacher, a therapist, and a mother - all who made a conscious choice to devote their lives to the well-being of others. The gallery is open on Saturdays, during North 4th Theater performances, and by appointment.
Ongoing exhibit through February 29
N4th Gallery
4904 Fourth St. NW
vsartsnm.org

Performances
Theater, Dance, Lecture, Film, Poetry and more

516 ARTS Literary Arts Event
516 ARTS presents an evening of poetry, stories and music with established and up-and-coming Hispanic artists of the community featuring readings by Jimmy Santiago Baca, Erika Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval and live music with Cultura Fuerte.
Special Event Saturday, Feb. 9, 8pm
516 ARTS
516 Central SW
(505) 242-1445
516arts.org

Off the Grid at the Guild Cinema
Gulf War vets, teenage runaways, the mentally ill and the socially disenchanted make up the population of the Mesa, a 16-square-mile patch of NM that provided brother-sister directors Randy and Jeremy Stulberg fertile ground for their insightful study of an alternative American lifestyle. The inhabitants of the Mesa, an undeveloped, virtually unreachable expanse of sand and scrub brush, have a system and a code that prevent their small civilization from collapsing into total chaos. The Stulbergs, whose film’s stunning look is a combination of good cinematography and a majestic New Mexican landscape, achieved marvelous access to what has to be a very closed and insular community, given where and how the inhabitants choose to live. The various characters come to vivid life as crises large, small and unresolved are explored, and the directors never pretend that what they’re portraying is utopia. Dirs. Jeremy Stulberg and  Randy Stulberg - 2008 - 70m
Screening February 8-14
Fri-Sat: 3:15, 5:30, 7:45 / Sun-Thurs: 4, 6:15, 8:30
Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848

How to Mend a Broken Heart
This is about one woman’s journey of healing as told through the magic and spectacle that only musical theatre can provide. An original production conceived, produced, directed, choreographed and starring Stephanie Lynn Burch. Musical direction by Matthew Naegeli. Tickets available at the door.
Performance Sat-Sun, Feb. 9-10 at 7pm
N4th Theater
4901 4th NW
(505) 720-5992
vsartsnm.org

Kitty Irreverent’s Burlesque at the KiMo
This is a delightful evening of old-time Burlesque with a twist featuring area Burlesque performers and local musicians. For mature audiences.
Performance Fri-Sat, Feb. 15-16 at 9pm
KiMo Theater
423 Central NW
Tickets at the KiMo or through Ticketmaster

Music and more performing arts
Orchid Ensemble on KUNM
Been thinking about going to hear The Orchid Ensemble? Preview their music on KUNM’s Afternoon Freeform show with Harry Norton at 3:30 pm, Feb 8. You will definitely enjoy their blend of ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond. Tickets at the SBCC Box Office and abqmusic.com. An AMP production.
Performance Friday, Feb. 8, 8pm
South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway SE
(505) 848-1320
abqmusic.com

Carnaval Celebration at NHCC
Odara Dance Ensemble and Pandemonium provide sensational music, dance and costumes.
Performance Saturday, Feb. 9, 8pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

Le Chat Lunatique’s CD Release Party
The long anticipated first studio release from Le Chat Lunatique - Demonic Lovely - will be made available to the public on Valentine’s Day. Bring your sweetie pie down to the Launchpad. Three Albuquerque bands will be there to help Le Chat kick things off: Jasper, The Zoltan Orkestar and Felix y los Gatos. The fun starts at 8:30 and will go on until midnight or so. Demonic Lovely is being duplicated, packaged and shrink-wrapped as this hits the net so it will arrive in time for this big Valentine’s shindig. (If it doesn’t, Le Chat has promised lime sno-cones for everyone!) If you don’t know this Albuquerque band, check them out on My Space.
Performance Thursday, Feb. 14, 8:30pm
The Launchpad (next to the El Rey downtown)

Workshops, calls for entry, workshops and more opportunities
A complete listing of auditions and other calls as well as every type of arts event can be referenced at the Arts Alliance website where you can also subscribe to their all new Something to Do Online Newsletter.
www.abqarts.org

Did you know that the Arts Alliance maintains the only Ethnic Events Calendar in the state? It’s on their web site. Check it out!
abqart s.org/cultural/culturecal.htm

Youth Workshop on writing poetry
This workshop is geared toward middle school students interested in being part of the forthcoming Middle School Poetry Slam Festival April 25-26 but it is open to youth of all ages. The workshop will focus on aspects of writing poetry as well as performance. There may also be a slam toward the end of the evening. Adults are welcome to stay for the workshop. RSVP to Danny Solis (459-3574) or Zach Kluckman (349-3918) or Sal Treppiedi (410-1054).
Workshop Friday, Feb. 8, 6-9pm
Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center
9800 4th St. NW
(505) 898-1414

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Look carefully as there are some special fundraisers listed here and there is the youth poetry competition, a big event for NM poets! The Cd parties are always fun and a great way to support local musicians. It’s the weekend so have lots of fun! Do read some of the last few blogs. They are also packed with some excellent videos.

Blogsville: www.livingruralonline.com
www.about-tulsaok.com
www.about-sanjoseca.com

Spring is right around the corner. Photos by Mary MacIntyre

So here’s the scoop around Albuquerque NM: (from ABQ ARTS)

More weekend events and news: see the previous 3 blogs.

Please take time to go to the videos at the end of this blog. They represent many viewpoints making different stories and song to honor our Veterans (there are a few videos before that). I remind you of all the veterans still living too. They may be your family, your co-workers, or the people on the street. They have all served for us. A co-worker commented tome tonight: I’m disappointed that our company doesn’t think to show more respect to Veterans. He has a point there. Perhaps we can all learn from him and take some time to help or reach out or say “thank-you” to the living Veterans among us. Peace. Amen.

Blogging? Write for www.451Press.com It’s a great way to reach a large audience. Also take a look at what a few other bloggers are doing. www.creativemomcafe.com,
www.momisteaching.com,
www.hogwartsherald.com,
www.countrymusicherald.com

If you are a veteran reach many more with your own blog through www.451Press.com .

I honor all veterans every day, and pray for those still on the front lines. Namaste.

AS I was doing a New Mexico Serch on youtube, this one stands out and needs some extra space to be seen! Enjoy!

Bonus:

Photo by Mary MacIntyre, little town in NM. Little towns ROCK!

This is one of those days where ther is so much to write about that I’ll have to do about three blogs! So please peruse all three! I called my 88 year old mom just to chat last night. I had to explain to her why I did not think Bill Richardson was a bozo!! She had remembered when I mentioned a few unfavorable things about local events, but I also reminded her he has so much good experience that a PRESIDENT needs. My mother is an independent who reallly tries to sort out good candidates. The conversation continued with quips about what all the folks coming to NH are saying. Then she mentioned how she saw Al Gore’s An Inconvienant TRUTH at her garden club meeting!

Art links
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Albuquerque’s gallery scene
Arts Alliance - resources for artists and arts organizations
Collectors Guide searchable Calendar

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Welcome to undergroundARTS, a weekly newsletter of happenings and opportunities in the arts in the Albuquerque area.

Art Shows
Visual Art Exhibits, Studio Tours, and more visual arts

Mariposa’s Annual Day of the Dead Show
We couldn’t make it to the opening, but stopped by today to check out this show and weren’t disappointed. Some of our favorite artists are participating including Jeff Sipe, Cynthia Cook, and Maria Moya. The image is “Conjunto Calvera” by Jeff Sipe - priced at a very reasonable $350. There are pieces priced higher and lower - and a wide variety of styles and mediums. Cynthia Cook’s “Astral Debris a Da Da” is thought provoking while “Death as a Clown” by Nancy Corrigan will make you smile. This show will be up all month so don’t miss it. While you’re there, check out the work of Jaci Fischer, Fred Yost and Erin Dengler downstairs.
October 5-31, Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun noon-5
Mariposa Gallery
3500 Central SE
(505) 268-6828
mariposa- gallery.com

Wright’s Indian Art 100th Anniversary ceremony Opening Friday, the ceremony includes a silent auction to benefit Institute of American Indian Arts, Artists of Indian America, and Morning Star House. Music by Adrian Wall on flute. Saturday and Sunday will see a this-time-only, outdoor Indian Art Market. The public and dozens of Wright’s fabulous artists will be able to do business directly with each other, as a thank you to all for their loyalty over the past century. There will also be Navajo and Pueblo food, Navajo dances and a Women’s Blessing Dance, fun and festivity.
Opening Reception Friday, Oct. 12, 5-9pm
Wright’s Indian Art
1100 San Mateo NE - Suite 21 lower level
(505) 266-0120
wrightsgallery.co m

Total Confidence, New Life at Donkey Gallery
Total Confidence, New Life features the photography of Mark Geil. Geil has conducted a visual inquiry over the past two years into man-made utopian spaces including Biosphere 2 in Arizona. The show will be up through October 28. He is a native of New Mexico and a current MFA Photography candidate at UNM.
Reception Friday, October 12, 6-9pm
Donkey Gallery
1415 4th St. SW (across from Barelas Coffee House)
(505) 242-7504
donkeygallery.org

Dead Ahead II at OFFCenter
This second artistic exploration of the themes of death and transformation at OFFCenter Arts Studio features and art of Jude Pacheco and community artists interested in Day of the Dead art.
Reception Friday, Oct. 19, 5-9pm
OFFCenter Community Arts Studio
808 Park Avenue SW
(505) 247-1172
offcenterarts.org

Art Beyond Sight at Albuquerque Museum Renowned sculptor, Michael Naranjo, will talk about his life’s work, focusing on The Dancer which is in the museum’s permanent collection, on Sunday, Oct. 21st. The program is in celebration of Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month, an international initiative to promote art and culture by and for people with sight loss. Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo lost his sight in Vietnam. Touch tours of the museum’s sculpture garden will follow Naranjo’s talk. Limited space is available so registration is required. Don’t forget that museum admission is free every first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday morning from 9am- 1pm.
Sunday, October 21, 2pm
The Albuquerque Museum
19th and Mountain Road NW
(505) 243-7255
cabq.gov/museu m

Next week we’ll cover the annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration and Marigold Parade, NHCC’s presentation of internationally-known cut-paper artist Catalina Delgado-Trunk and other artists in it’s annual “Ofrenda Exhibit” of El Dia alters, and the South Broadway Cultural Center’s annual Dia de los Muertos art show. To learn more about Dia de los Muertos and find out to make Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead), go to the last section of this newsletter.

Performances
Theater, Dance, Film, Poetry and more performing arts

The Magic Gloves at NHCC
With director Martin Rejtman in person, The Magic Gloves screens at National Hispanic Cultural Center as part of a 3-month regional partnership program. The Disappeared Collaborative Project presents exhibitions, films, lectures, readings, workshops and discussions with artists whose lives have been profoundly affected by political upheavals in Latin America over the last 30 years. For more information go to the website.
Film/Video Saturday, October 13, 5:30pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth St. SW
(505) 246-2261
thedisap pearedsantafe.org

Confessions of a Berlitz-Tape Chicana
Demetria Martinez will hold a lecture and book signing in the Salon Ortega at National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Reception Wednesday, October 17, 6pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth St. SW
(505) 246-2261
nhccnm.org

Jessica Helen Lopez at Hardback Coffee Cafe
This two-time Albuquerque city slam team member is an accomplished poet and performer. An activist, feminist, student and mother, Lopez is actively aware of the world around her while very much rooted in her community. With a voice like silk, she manages to lift poetry to a new level. This is a woman with something to say!
Saturday, October 20, 7pm
Hardback Coffee Cafe
Juan Tabo at Lomas NE

¡SALUD! at the Guild Cinema
A timely examination of human values and the health issues that affect us all, ¡SALUD! looks at the curious case of Cuba, a cash-strapped country with what the BBC calls “one of the world’s best health systems.” From the shores of Africa to the Americas, the film hits the road with some of the 28,000 Cuban health professionals serving in 68 countries, and explores the hearts and minds of international medical students. Dir. Connie Field - 2006 - 93m - video - In English and Spanish with English Subtitles.
Fri-Sat Oct. 19-20, 4, 6 and 8pm
Guild Cinema
3405 Central NE
(505) 255-1848
guildcinema.com

Music and more performing arts
Yuri Yunakov’s Romani Wedding Band
Saxophonist Yuri Yunakov, along with clarinetist Ivo Papsov and accordionist Neshko Neshev (Trakija Band) is regarded as one of the popularizers of the Bulgarian Romani (Gypsy) Wedding music which gained international renown in the 70s. This thrilling music is characterized by virtuosic technique, electrifying improvisation, rapid tempos, daring key changes and eclectic musical literacy.
Performance Thursday, October 18, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

Rosalie Sorrels comes to the Outpost
Folksinger, songwriter and storyteller legend Rosalie Sorrels has been described as having one of the most wonderful voices in American music, an instrument as mellow and finely aged as an antique viola. If you are into folk music, you know what a treat this will be. If you aren’t - you need to get acquainted with her music. We promise you will be delighted. Listen to a sample on You Tube.
Performance Sunday, October 21, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

89.9 FM - KUNM - The only station in Albuquerque that regularly plays the kind of music we cover. Plus, they maintain a great arts and culture calendar.

Workshops, calls for entry and more opportunities
A complete listing of auditions and other calls as well as every type of arts event can be referenced at the Arts Alliance website where you can also subscribe to their all new Something to Do Online Newsletter.
www.abqarts.org

Artists - Run for the Zoo wants you!
The NM BioPark Society is looking for original artwork submissions for the 23rd Annual Run for the Zoo. Contest is open to professionals and amateurs of all ages and media. The winner will have their work seen by thousands and showcased on all 2008 Run for the Zoo promotional materials and media. Submission theme should include zoo animals and/or running.
Deadline Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Details at nmbioparksoc iety.org

Feminist Art Competition and Exhibition
Call for feminist art in all media including digital and video from artists age 18-39 who reside in New Mexico. Works submitted should contain female- centered content or focus on women’s experiences or gender issues. Two winners will receive $500 awards and a solo exhibit at Through the Flower in Belen. Organized by Through the Flower and juried by Judy Chicago.
Deadline December 14, 2007
Details and entry form from info@throughtheflower.org

Dia de los Muertos background
El Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration, is a day to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have departed. On this day in Mexico, the streets near the cemeteries are filled with decorations of papel picado , flowers, candy calaveras (skeletons and skulls), and parades. In the cities of Mexico and the United States, families build altars in their homes, dedicating them to the dead. They place ofrendas (offerings) of incense and flowers, light candles, play their favorite music and make their favorite food. It is believed that the spirits of the dead visit their families on October 31st and leave on November 2nd. Pan de muertos baked in shapes of skulls and figures is a favorite food for this celebration. You might want to try your hand at making Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) - recipe below. Or, call a neighborhood bakery such as Golden Crown Panaderia on Mountain Road NW to see when theirs will be available.
Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead)
Ingredients
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup (half a stick) margarine or butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
Bring milk to boil and remove from heat. Stir in margarine or butter, 1/4 cup sugar and salt. In large bowl, mix yeast with warm water until dissolved and let stand 5 minutes. Add the milk mixture. Separate the yolk and white of one egg. Add the yolk to the yeast mixture, but save the white for later. Now add flour to the yeast and egg. Blend well until dough ball is formed. Flour a pastry board or work surface very well and place the dough in center. Knead until smooth. Return to large bowl and cover with dish towel. Let rise in warm place for 90 minutes. Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Knead dough again on floured surface. Now divide the dough into fourths and set one fourth aside. Roll the remaining 3 pieces into “ropes.” On greased baking sheet, pinch 3 rope ends together and braid. Finish by pinching ends together on opposite side. Divide the remaining dough in half and form 2 “bones.” Cross and lay them atop braided loaf. Cover bread with dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix anise seed, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons sugar together. In another bowl, beat egg white lightly.
When 30 minutes are up, brush top of bread with egg white and sprinkle with sugar mixture, except on cross bones. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Well, as I said, I have a lot to write about today…and not too much time left right now, so I’ll post this. You may also want to visit: www.makinart.herhangout.com, and www.getyournewstoday.blogspot.com/

for more delightful and perhaps insightful blogging!

Make sure you go to the previous blog for a more uplifting story.

My roommate and I got the furnace pilot lit and so we can have heat. I can also save a friend from having to come over after work to do it. It wasn’t easy but it is done. Life is made up of these small triumphs and many challenges. If you can begin noticing the good of your day. Everyday. Life can be very short.

So on a lighter note, check out www.about-philadelphiapa.com

Are you up for their challenge? or this is fun: DEBRIS Magazine…go take a look: www.about-pittsburghpa.com

So take some time to appeciate yourself, family and spiritual being. Bless you and make sure you take a moment to reflect on peace and gratitude for the good in your life! Please come backagain and feel free to subscribe. Also go google OUTPOST, Jazz, Albuquerque NM. I think it’s www.outpost.org

Imagine being 79 and deciding you want to go gliding in an airplane. I never expected that Pat would be so excited about her adventurous idea. We all boarded W’s car (don’t have permission to use his name) a large 70’s I think, chevy blue car wit real good tires and we drove to 285 south, then to 41 all the way to Moriarity. As that was the scenic way back road/highway we had the small town views winding through multiple terrains of rural NM. Although somewhat windy, the sun was shining in a deep blue sky, hawks were flying, old dried corn stalks haunted empty fields and new winter crops began a healthy start in others.

The ride back went quickly and we stopped to have dinner at Santa Fe Brewing Co. I though we’d be there early enough before the music, not quite. However the food was great and W was surprized at the affordability.

The above pictures are out of sequence. I took 46 pics that made a nice slide show for Pat. She’s written a short story which prompted a basic word processing lesson. She also learned again how to use the old printer I gave her so she can print the finsihed edited, story.
Photos by Mary MacIntyre
Want to read another blog? Let’s fly to www.about-sanfranciscoca.com . There’s a recent environmental survey there.

Love art shows? Check this out: www.about-louisvilleky.com

Remember, for a closer look at these pictures, click on the photo.

Photos by Mary MacIntyre

Imagine if 1000 people joined and started an account for $5.00: there’d be a $5000 fund just sitting there to support sustainability. Check it out. Tell your friends. Also subscribe to this blog and the sun news blog. Even if it is just to read the ads and see the pretty pictures! Yes the Sun News has great photos too.

Ever hear of Georgia O’Keefe? Well she spent many years residing in Abiquiu NM just north of Santa Fe. That area geographically couls use several blogs all by itself. Well last night Pat and I went out to Zia Dinner, a restaurant where you can still get pot roast or meatloaf on the menu as well as good New Mexico cuisine. The meals were great, I ate and ssspent too much, and Pat had enough Pot Roast left over to have another meal. On the way out I noticed: THE ABIQUIU POST abiquiu@newmexico.com . Apparently they are not an online newspaper. So go ahead and email this lady for the reading will be worth it. “The Abiquiu Post is a publication of art, culture, entrepreneurship, and local news. We believe our readers wish to know of the positive aspects of life as well as ideas and suggestions regarding self-improvement and self-sufficiency.”

There are articles on “Healing through Horses”, art, Byzantine Adobe, and much more! Also lots of pictures. Plus if you’ll be in New Mexico, there is the Abiquiu Studio Tour, and enchanting event this Friday and Saturday October 6th and 7th, 10AM-5PM.

Support free press and all it’s diversity. Don’t let these voices be silenced and become just another legend of democracy past. Von Bock Farm is the publisher, www.lorifayebochshop.com
Now you’ll probably see all kinds of farm/sheep stuff there. Still make a donation and ask them to send you thier journal. A must for any serious NM buff. Or anyone who want to know where to go to another picture of the “real” New Mexico. Free press is part of the REAL AMERICA too. See you soon! Mary MacIntyre

For a couple of examples of more freely thinking folks with few limitations of what they think, visit these links: www.about-tulsaok.com

www.about-portlandor.com

Fall in New Mexico is show of natural abundance and spectacular color. From brilliant multi-colored hot air balloons spread across a plateau just below the Sandia mountains, to golden shimmering leaves atop the ski basin Mountain, to fresh red chile ristras hung throughout towns and villages: New Mexico shines under vast blue skies. New and old blend quickly together, bands play, families cook and store locally grown food, Native Americans celebrate feast days with dances, friends, and food, and tourists come in from every direction to share the festive mood.

Photos by Mary MAcIntyre

October 6 - 7, 2007
October 13 - 14, 2007, Santa Fe
9th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Attractions this year include carnival rides, a climbing wall and the popular pumpkin patch. Kids of all ages can enjoy the straw bale maze with multiple twists and turns, pony and wagon rides, and a petting zoo. Vendors will be selling food, drinks and arts and crafts throughout the weekend.
Directions: The Santa Fe Horse Park is located on South Polo Drive off of Airport Road, five miles west of Villa Linda Mall. For more information, call 424-7400.
Cost: Admission is $5 at the gate, children under 12 are free
Website: www.horsepark.com
For more
information,
contact: Office manager
100 S. Polo Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-424-4700 or 505-982-2200
Fax: 505-820-6999
info@horsepark.com

Do remember to go to St John’s Methodist church and buy one or two pumpkins for display. The proceeds go to help the youth fellowship fund several missionary projects where they help fix up low income people’s houses, or go south of the border to help build community buildings or home. While you are at the pumpkin patch, you can get all the information about their upcoming project. Got a long driveway line it with tiny pumpkins.

Dixon’s Apples has been growing apples at the Rancho de Cañada in Peña Blanca, New Mexico since Fred and Faye Dixon gathered their two children, packed their bags and headed to New Mexico in the families 1938 Plymouth. On a warm sunny day in August of 1943 the Dixon’s arrived in Peña Blanca to convert a failed dude ranch into a working orchard.

When the Dixon’s arrived, the 60 acres surrounded by a 10,000 acre land grant in a beautiful lava rich canyon, was nothing but sage brush with some small whips that the locals said were around since they could remember. Fred Dixon, with the the help of the locals at the nearby town of Cochiti, hauled away the countless number of basalt rocks up turned by the stone boat being pulled by a mule. As the rocks continued to be hauled away a long meandering wall began to take shape. The wall became a land mark and could be seen as you entered the farm.

The early days of the farm saw its share of good times and hard times. Many bountiful harvests have been offset by years of frosts, drought and hail. In 1971 New Mexico lost 70 percent of its apple trees because of minus 38 degree F temperatures. The Dixon’s were told they would have to pull everything out and start over. Fred and Faye refused to believe what they had been told and had faith that the trees would be able to endure. That following Spring the air was filled with the sweet smell of apple blossoms.

The Dixon’s have not only had to battle what the weather has thrown their way, but has had to deal with the surrounding wild life. They had to shoo off blossom eating deer and gophers that burrow around the trees and eat the feeder roots. Years back Fred earned the nickname “Old Oso” by shooting a bear that had pinned him to the ground.

The spring fed creek of the cañada has provided water for the farm for over 55 years. Over that time period the irrigation of the farm has gone from more of a tote and carry, to water running through acequias (irrigation ditches). Today, acequias have given way to high tech drip irrigation using about 70% less water. The new irrigation has allowed the farm to make it through some recent drought years.

Continue >>> www.dixonapples.com

google: www.allaboutapples/NM apples.com for great information on NM apples. Although we have lost lots of old orchards to development, and we rank 35 in US apple producers, we can grow and harvest over 45,000 bushels a year! Below is a list of some of our famous orchards:

Alary Farm
6322 Corrales Road
Corrales, NM 87048
Sandoval County
Phone: (505) 898-1204
Open: Early September thru Late November. 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Directions: From Albuquerque, take I-25 to Alameda West exit, cross Rio Grande River, then turn right (north) on Corrales Rd., about 4.5 miles on the right. From Rio Rancho, at NM 528 & Corrales Rd. (North end) turn east on Corrales Rd. continue about 1.5 miles, on the left.
Description: See website
Website: www.alaryfarm.com

Carrizozo Orchard
110 17th Avenue
Carrizozo, NM 88301
Lincoln County
Phone: (505) 648-2223

Costanza Apple Orchard
5 Padilla Rd
Belen, NM 87002
Valencia County
Phone: (505) 861-2680, (505) 864-1621
Open: September 1st thru late October, Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm; Closed Sundays
Directions: From I-25 North Belen, take Exit 195 (drive 2.1 miles, past Walmart & just under overpass). Left onto 314 (drive .2 miles). Right at Sandia Storage onto Frontage Rd (.2 miles). Left onto Gabaldon Rd. (1.3 mi.). Left at stop sign onto Padilla Rd. 2nd property on left.
Description: Costanza Orchard is home to 1,100 apple trees nestled on 6 1/2 acres in the lower Rio Grande Valley in NE Belen. We are one of the largest apple orchards in the state with trees up to 45 years old. We are open as long as we have apples, generally thru late October. We also sell Raw Honey, Bee Pollen, apple wood and apple peelers.
Apples: Galas, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Winesap, Staymen Winesap, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black
Other Fruit: Elderberries
Website: www.nmapples.com

Desert Fruit, Inc.
Farmington, NM 87401
San Juan County
Phone: (505) 860-1613
Open: June 5 until December 24; 9AM to 7PM
Directions: 7 miles SW of Farmington on Bisti Highway (371), turn west toward Ojo Amarillo and NAPI Region II. Proceed 4 miles, then turn north toward New Mexico State University Experiment Station. Three miles, see large apple satellite dish on right
Description: Pick your own for fun and savings!
Apples: Jonathan, Criterion, Fuji, Red Delicious

Dixon’s Apples
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
Sandoval County
Phone: (505) 465-2976
Open: Open starting mid-September; 7 Days a week, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Directions: From Santa Fe: Take Interstate 25 south to the Cochiti exit (264) At Hwy. 22 turn right toward Cochiti Lake, drive approx. 6 miles past the lake and follow the signs. The farm is at the end of the road on your right. From Albuquerque: Take Interstate 25 north to the Santa Domingo exit (259). Drive west through Peña Blanca past Cochiti Lake, drive approx. 6 miles past the lake and follow the signs. The farm is at the end of the road on your right.
Description: Dixon’s Apples is home of the famous Champagnetm and Sparkling Burgundytmapples. Located in the 6,200 foot-high, lava rich Rancho de Cañada in Peña Blanca New Mexico. Dixon’s Apples has been growing apples for the past 60 years.
Website: www.dixonapples.com/

Hays Honey Apple Farm
400 Esperanza Rd
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Valencia County
Phone: (505) 869-2369
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Apples: Royal Gala, Stark Crimson, Blushing Golden, Winesap, Rome Beauty, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Fuji

Kerby Orchard
5472 US Hwy 64
Farmington, NM 87401
San Juan County
Phone: 505- 325 2932
Open: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Directions: From Farmington, go 9/10 of a mile and you will see signs

Manzano Mountain Retreat
Manzano, NM 87061
Torrance County
Phone: (505) 384-4467
Directions: Manzano Mountain Retreat is nestled among the Ponderosa Pines of the Cibola National Forest just one hour from Albuquerque. Take Tijeras exit (highway 337) south through Chilili to the end of the highway, turn right and go 9.3 miles. Follow the signs to Mazano Mountain Retreat.
Description: For over 30 years Manzano Mountain Retreat has been a working apple ranch producing over 4,000 bushels of apples and 3,000 gallons of unbelievably delicious cider annually.
Manzano Mountain Retreat is New Mexico’s third largest apple producer with over 28 varieties offering the State’s largest variety of apples. Due to apple varieties ripening at different times, our apples are generally available from mid-September through mid-November. The fertile soil and rapid-changing daily temperatures make Manzano Mountain Retreat’s apples some of the best tasting apples found anywhere in the world!
Website: www.manzanomountainretreat.com/apples.html

Rancho Arco Iris
Dixon, NM 87527
Rio Arriba County
Phone: (505) 579-9141
Open: Daily, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Directions: Take NM 68 north from Espanola to NM 75. After passing through Dixon (3 miles) take NM 580. After 1.5 miles stop at 152 with green gate. Please call before arrival.
Description: Certified Organic orchard
Apples: Golden Delicious, Red Delicious (Old Fashion), Jonathan, Old Fashion Romes

Romero’s Orchard
County Road 1105 Driveway #65
Embudo, NM 87531
Rio Arriba County
Phone: (505) 579-4378
Open: Late August to Early November; Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm - 6:00pm.
Directions: If coming from Espanola, NM heading north turn right on State Hwy 75 (Dixon turnoff) and make an immediate right after the Anthony K. Baca Bridge onto County Road 1105. Travel down 1105 until it ends and turn left into driveway #65. If coming from Taos, NM turn left on to State Hwy 75 (Dixon Turnoff) and make an immediate right after the Anthony K. Baca Bridge on to County Road 1105. Travel down 1105 until it ends and turn left into driveway #65.
Description: Romero’s Orchard is owned and operated by Clovis J. Romero