events

2010	Event
June 6th ^{Sunday, 8am-5pm}	*Grand Re-opening of the Painted Kiva* *at Coronado State Monument (Bernalillo, NM)* The Painted Kiva is one of New Mexico's most visited ceremonial pueblo kivas. Over the past three years, the kiva has undergone major restoration to correct structural problems and preserve the painted murals. The Painted Kiva will reopen at Coronado State Monument for public access on Sunday, May 6, 2010. Visitors are allowed to climb down a wooden ladder to the inside of the below ground kiva.
June 12th ^{Saturday, 7pm to twilight}	*Twilight on the Portal -- The Navajo Long Walk* *at Coronado State Monument (Bernalillo, NM)* *A public talk from 7:00pm to twilight on the Navajo Long Walk* more >>> (external Friends of Coronado State Monument website)
June 11-12th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*The First Annual "BILLY THE KID FESTIVAL" -- San Elizario, TX* Yes, Billy the Kid roamed the streets of San Elizario, TX on the Camino Real, too, including a famous jail break of a friend. Visit the old jail and other historic sites, reenactments and other family fun. *more >>>* *(external website)*
June 20th ^{Sunday, 10am-3pm}	*Father's Day Celebration* *at Ft. Selden State Monument (Radium Springs, NM)* Free admission for all fathers. Enjoy a campfire breakfast with biscuits & eggs cooked on a stick for children. For info: 575-526-8911
July 10th ^{Saturday, 7pm to twilight}	*Twilight on the Portal -- Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County Wars* at Coronado State Monument (Bernalillo, NM) A public talk from 7:00pm to twilight on Billy the Kid and the famous Lincoln County wars more >>> (external Friends of Coronado State Monument website)
SEPTEMBER 11th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION at the Center* A celebration of Hispanic culture featuring special performances, video presentation, and more.
September 12th ^{Sunday, 8:30am-5pm}	*at Fort Selden State Monuments (Radium Springs, NM)* *Frontier Days* Enjoy living history demonstrations and period military re-enactors. For info: 575-526-8911 more >>> (external Friends of Fort Selden Monument website)
October 23rd ^{Saturday, 10am-3pm}	*at Coronado State Monuments (Bernalillo, NM)* *Fiesta of Cultures -- Viva la Fiesta!* A celebration of local traditions including Pueblo, Hispanic and Anglo including carving a drum from a cottonwood stump; dying skeins of wool for a blanket; or forging a horseshoe with a hammer and anvil. Food vendors will be available. For info: 505-867-5351 more >>> (external Friends of Coronado State Monument website)
NOVEMBER 20^th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*CELEBRATION DE OTONO at the Center (I-25 exit 115)* Celebrate the Center's 5^th anniversary with living history demonstrations of period-life on El Camino Real, special performances, and more. For info: 575-854-3600

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 5 days a week, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Closed Mondays and 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.

Wednesdays free for NM resident senior citizens (60+) with ID. Free for Museum of NM Foundation

and ECRIHC Foundation members. Free admission for all school groups.

Free admission to all active military.

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 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.

2010	Event
December 5th ^{Sunday, 4pm-8:30pm}	*Christmas at Kuaua* *at Coronado State Monument (Bernalillo, NM)* Free admission. The grounds of Coronado State Monument will be decorated with hundreds of flickering luminarias and thousands of Christmas lights. Friends of Coronado State Monument will sponsor a program of music, traditional Pueblo dancing and Native American storytelling. For info: 505-867-5351
DECEMBER 11th ^{Saturday, 11am-3pm}	*CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at the Center (I-25 exit 115)* Traditional Christmas holiday activities for the entire family.
December 11^th ^{Saturday, 5pm-9pm}	*at Ft. Selden State Monument (Radium Springs, NM)* *Luminaria Tour* Free admission to all visitors. Enjoy living history military re-enactors, 1000 luminarias, free cookies and beverages. For info: 575-526-8911