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 Our
beautiful mountain land offers fresh air and seclusion. But when the mood
strikes you, dozens of cultural events and activities take place in Grants,
Gallup, Crownpoint, Zuni and Acoma.
Acoma
Pueblo (505) 252-1139
February
2
Governor's
Feast Day, a celebration honoring the incoming Pueblo Governor.
Features various Indian dances. Located at Acoma Sky City.
May
(first Sunday)
Santa
Maria Feast Day, a fiesta honoring the patron saint named after
the Church -- Santa Maria de Acoma. Located in McCarty's.
August
10
St.
Lorenzo's Day, a fiesta honoring the patron saint -- St. Lorenzo,
and all those named Lawrence. Throw Day and Indian Dances, Acomita.
September
2
Harvest
Dance and Annual Feast of San Estevan. A celebration honoring
the new harvest and patron saint -- St. Stephen. Acoma Sky City.
December
25 - 28
Christmas
Festivals at San Estevan del Rey Mission. Acoma Sky City
Cameras
are not allowed at Acoma Pueblo events.
Grants
February
(President's Weekend -- Saturday)
The
Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathalon is the "Granddaddy" of
them all! The Quad is the ultimate race of bicycling, running, cross
country skiing, and snowshoeing. For more information call the Grants
Chamber of Commerce at (800) 748-2142.
May
(first weekend)
La
Fiesta De Colores -- celebrating the Hispanic Heritage. Mariachis!
Arts & Crafts Fair! Free Entertainment! Street Dances. Presented
by La Fiesta de Colores Committee. (800) 748-2142.
July
(July 4th weekend)
Wild
West Day's, sponsored by the Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce.
Wild West Days is a three/four day event which includes a carnival,
parade on July 4, rodeos, arts and crafts fair -- featuring handmade
crafts, food, commercial and game booths, FREE entertainment, street
dances, and a Fireworks Extravaganza. A fun filled weekend of entertainment
for the whole family. (800) 748-2142.
September
(Labor Day Weekend)
Bi-County
Fair held at Prewitt Fair Grounds, 19 miles west of Grants. (505)
287-9266.
October
(first full weekend)
Fall
Chili Fiesta, a festival of many cultures held on the first full
weekend of October. this event features a Chili Cook-off, Pancake
Breakfast, free entertainment, arts & crafts, food, commercial
and game booths. (800) 748-2142.
December
(first weekend)
Winter
Arts & Crafts Fair sponsored by the City of Grants. Contact
the City Recreation Department for more information at (505) 287-7927.
Laguna
Pueblo (505) 552-6654
Photos
are allowed at San Jose de Laguna church and Laguna Pueblo only.
January
6
Three
King's Day Festival, honoring incoming Governor and officers.
March
19
San
Jose's Day Festival
June
24
San
Juan's Throw Day
June
29
Festival
of St. Peter and Paul. Throw Day and Indian Dances.
July
26
Festival
of St. Anne, a celebration honoring the patron saint.
August
10
San
Lorenzo Festival, a colorful festival where persons named Lawrence
or Lorenzo throw gifts to visitors.
August
15
Festival
of Assumption. Mesita
September
8
Festival
of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Encinal
September
19
Festival
of San Jose de Los Lagunas. Old Laguna
September
25
Festival
of St. Elizabeth. Paguate
October
17
Festival
of St. Mary Margaret. Paraje.
Crownpoint
Rug Auction
This
information courtesy of the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association; PO Box
1630; Crownpoint, NM 87313; phone (505) 786-5302
The
Crownpoint Rug Auction has given buyers the unique opportunity to purchase
Navajo rugs directly from the weavers themselves, at prices well below
retail. The Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association has been auctioning rugs
form all over the Navajo reservation since 1968. The auction has grown
steadily in popularity, and brings buyers form all over the United States
and the world.
The
Crownpoint Auction is held every month, in the gymnasium of the Crownpoint
Elementary School. There is no admission fee. Rug viewing begins at 3
p.m., and runs until 6:00. This gives prospective buyers ample time to
examine each rug as the weavers bring them in.
Auctioning
begins at 7 p.m., and usually ends around midnight. Purchases can be picked
up any time after the sale until closing time. Cash and personal checks
are accepted, no credit cards please.
The
Crownpoint Elementary School provides a food and beverage concession,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. Native American artisans also offer a large selection
of jewelry, pottery, and crafts in the halls outside the gymnasium.
Directions:
Take Interstate 40 to exit 53, at Thoreau, New Mexico. Turn directly onto
Rout 371 North. Stay on 371 North for about 25 miles, then take a left
turn at the sign for Crownpoint. Turn right at the second four-way stop.
The Crownpoint Elementary School is on the right hand side of the road,
and the auction is held in the school gymnasium.
Hotel
accommodations are available just off I-40 in Gallup (50 miles west of
Thoreau) and Grants (30 miles east of Thoreau).
This
site highlights New Mexico Mountain land, approximately 60 miles south
of Gallup and Grants and 115 miles south of Crownpoint, to New Mexico
residents.
Red
Rocks State Park Calendar of Events
For
more information write or call: PO Box 328, Church Rock, NM 87311 (505)
722-3839
February
15
McKinley County Humane Society -- Valentine's Dance
March
1
Gallup Community Concert Association Presents "Carrol McLaughlin"
April
5-6
Gallup High School Rodeo
19
Gallup Community Concert Association Presents "Meridian Arts
Ensemble"
25-27
15th Annual Square Dance Festival
May
1
Gallup Community Concert Association Presents "Alba Quezada"
7-8
Southwest Indian Livestock Field Days
29-31
Red Rock Team Roping Begins
June
1
Red Rock Team Roping Continues
18-21
49th Annual Gallup Lions Club Rodeo
July
18-19
4th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
August
12-17
76th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
September
17-21
Good Sam's Annual Samboree
October
4
Gallup High School Cross Country Invitational
November
2
84th Annual Cathedral Bazaar
15
NMAA Cross Country State Meet
December
6-7
17th Annual Red Rock State Park Balloon Rally
Grants,
New Mexico is 56 miles from the mountain land for sale. Gallup, New Mexico
is 60 miles from the mountain land for sale. Crownpoint, New Mexico is
115 miles from the mountain land for sale.
We
offer mountain land for sale by owner in the Zuni Mountains of New Mexico.
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