events

2009	Event
July 26^th ^Sunday ^{10:00 am}	*Special Sunday dance presentation --* *"La Danza de la Pluma" from Mexico* Special performance of La Danza de la Pluma, The Feather Dance, by Grupo de Promesa from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico. The beautifully costumed dance tells the story of the struggle between the Aztec ruler, Moctezuma, and the Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortez. NOTE: FREE ADMISSION Plus,shuttle van service to the Center from Socorro, courtesy City of Socorro. Call 575-835-1501 for more information. *MORE >>>*

2009

Event

July 26^th

^Sunday

^{10:00 am}

Special Sunday dance presentation --

"La Danza de la Pluma" from Mexico

Special performance of La Danza de la Pluma, The Feather Dance, by Grupo de Promesa from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico. The beautifully costumed dance tells the story of the struggle between the Aztec ruler, Moctezuma, and the Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortez.

NOTE: FREE ADMISSION

Plus,shuttle van service to the Center from Socorro, courtesy City of Socorro.

Call 575-835-1501 for more information.

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2009	Event
September 12^th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION along the Camino Real* A celebration of Hispanic culture features special performances, video presentation, and more. Includes book signing for "New Mexico Colcha Club" by author Nancy C. Benson more >>>
October 14-17 ^{Various times}	*ENCHANTED SKIES STAR PARTY (ESSP)* The ESSP is one of the premier star parties for amateur astronomers in the Southwest with lectures, evening observing and other activities at several locations over four days. El Camino Real International Heritage Center is the official "dark sky" nightly observing site with a chuck wagon dinner on Saturday night. For more information, visit http://enchantedskies.org/ (external site).
November 7^th ^{Saturday, 11am-3pm}	*DÍA DE MUERTOS at the Center* A celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, celebration will feature guest lecture, storytelling, sugar skull decoration, and viewing of altar installation. more >>>
November 21^st ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*CELEBRACIÓN DE OTOÑO - The Center's 4th Anniversary* Celebrate the Center’s 4th anniversary with living history demonstrations of period-life on El Camino Real, special performances, and more.

El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a New Mexico State Monument

Location: The Center is located South of Socorro on I-25, Exit 115, follow the signs.

If you're still lost . . . click here for map and driving instructions

Monument Hours: Open 6 days a week, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter.

Admission: Single adult visit, $5.00. Children 16 and younger free.

Sundays free for NM residents with ID at all New Mexico State Monuments

Wednesdays free for NM resident senior citizens (60+) with ID.

School Groups free

Free for Museum of NM Foundation and ECRIHC Foundation members,

U.S. military veterans

Special Events: All special events at the Center, such as those listed above on our Calendar of Events, are included with the normal Monument admission.

For more information: Contact the Center at 575-854-3600

El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a New Mexico State Monument and is operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Educational programs and activities at the Center are made possible through generous contributions by El Camino Real IHC Foundation and Museums of New Mexico Foundation.

Details will be posted when the agenda and details are finalized. Bookmark this page to check back often.

2008	Event
December 11 ^{Friday night, 5:30-8:30pm}	*Christmas at Kuaua - Coronado State Monument (Bernallilo, NM)* Enjoy luminarias and christmas lights along the grounds of Coronado State Monument. Friends of Coronado State Monument will sponsor activities for children, traditional music, Pueblo dancing, Native American story telling, and the arrival of Santa Claus at 8pm. For info: 505-867-5351
DECEMBER 12^th ^{Saturday, 11am-3pm}	*LA GRAN PASTORELA - A Traditional New Mexico Christmas Play* Celebrate the winter holidays with the centuries old New Mexico traditional La Pastorela, the Shepherd's play, performed live by La Gran Pastorela group from Belen. more >>>
DECEMBER 12^th ^{Saturday, 5-8pm}	*Light Among the Ruins - Jemez State Monument (Jemez Springs, NM)* The ruins of San Jose de los Jemez Mission Church and Giusewa Village will be decorated with hundreds of traditional luminarias. Program will include Native American flute music, Jemez Pueblo dancers, and a visit from Santa at 7:30pm. For info: 575-829-3530

Quick Links to our 2009 Main Events:

Historic Forts Day, Feb. 21 - already held

Día del Niño, April 25 - already held

Spring Fiesta, June 6 - already held

Special Dance Performance, July 26

Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Sept. 12

Enchanted Skies Star Party, Oct. 14-17

Día de Muertos, Nov. 7

Celebración de Otoño, Nov. 21

La Pastorela Christmas performance, Dec. 12

click here for calendar of events for Museum of New Mexico

100th anniversary activities