Classic, new and unusual holiday celebrations in New Mexico
Jolene Mauer | New Mexico Tourism Department
The magical New Mexico holidays are upon us and NMTD brings you its list of some of the most uniquely New Mexican festivities this season. Whether you are visiting from out of state or live right here, these enchanted events are well worth the trip.
THE CLASSICS
Christmas on the Pecos – Carlsbad
Nov. 29 – Dec. 31
575-628-0952, www.christmasonthepecos.com
River of Lights – Albuquerque
Nov. 30 – Jan. 5
505-768-2000, www.cabq.gov/
31st Annual Madrid Christmas Open House – Madrid
Weekends beginning Saturday, Dec. 1
www.visitmadridnm.com, www.themineshafttavern.com
Riverglo – Farmington
Dec. 6 – 7
505-566-3403, www.sanjuancollege.edu
Nob Hill Holiday Shop & Stroll & Twinkle Light Parade – Albuquerque
Dec. 7 from noon to 10:00 pm
505-264-7620, www.rt66central.com
Christmas at Kuaua – Coronado Historic Site
Dec. 8
575-867-5351, www.nmmonuments.org
Light Among the Ruins – Jémez Historic Site
Dec. 14
575-829-3530, www.nmmonuments.org
Elephant Butte Luminaria Beachwalk & Floating Lights Parade
Dec. 14
575-744-4708, www.sierracountynewmexico.info
Canyon Road Farolito Walk – Santa Fe
Dec. 24
505-955-6200, www.farolitowalk.com
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks – Red River Ski Area
Dec. 24 & Dec. 31
575-754-2223, www.redriverskiarea.com
Albuquerque Old Town & Country Club Luminaria Bus Tour – Albuquerque
Dec. 24
505-768-4575, www.cabq.gov
THE NEW & STILL NEW
GLOW Winter Lights Event at Santa Fe Botanical Garden – Santa Fe
Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights beginning Dec. 5 – Jan. 5
505-471-9103, www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
Renaissance to Goya: Prints and Drawings from Spain – Santa Fe
New Mexico Museum of Art
Dec. 14
505-476-5072, www.nmartmuseum.org
Lights & Luminaria Bike Tour – Albuquerque
Dec. 25
505-933-5667, http://routesrentals.com/
THE UNUSUAL
Frozen Turkey Race – Red River Ski Area
Nov. 28 at 12:00 pm
575-754-2223, www.redriverskiarea.com
Polar Bear Plunge – Eagle Nest
Jan. 1
http://www.enl-cc-parkfriends.org/contact.htm
Tourism information and photos provided by the New Mexico Tourism Demartment.
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