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Galleries@
New Mexico Highlands University
Ray Drew|Burris Hall|Kennedy Hall
Self Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume, Rembrandt, 1638 Dr. Robert Bell Permanent Collection of Art.
The galleries at New Mexico Highlands offer a visual celebration of works from European masters as well as regional and emerging artists. We invite you to explore the Dr. Robert Bell Collection, the region’s most extensive showcase of classical to contemporary prints.
New Mexico Highlands is also home to two biannual international art conferences – Iron Tribe and Print, Printed, Printing – as well as a number of WPA murals.
Exhibition information is online at Galleries.NMHU.edu
grounds of Fort Union Nation- al Monument. I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
25 Night Sky Astronomy Come learn about the night skies over Fort Union and what makes them so special at the night sky party. There will be a short presentation about astronomy and telescopes to look through. Presentation starts at 7:30pm. Fort Union Na- tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
30-31 Junior Ranger Camp
May 30 (ages 7-9), May 31 (ages 9-12) 10-4pm, Geared for the youngest of our visi- tors, the Junior Ranger Camp is an all-day exploration of Fort Union’s unique cultural, natural, and military aspects. Enrollment begins May 1. Fort Union National Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505- 425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps. gov/foun
JUNE
14 Night Sky Full Moon Tour
Come learn about the night skies over Fort Union and enjoy a tour of the fort by moonlight. Tour at 8:30pm. Fort Union Na- tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
15-16 Fort Union days The annual Fort Union Days 3 day special event will take place in Las Vegas on Friday with our special Heritage Day and then on the Fort Union National Monument park grounds, Sat. and Sun. Highlights the con- tributions and heritage of the Buffalo Soldier. Fort Union Na- tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
28 65th Anniversary of Fort Union National Monument Come celebrate the birthday of Fort Union as a unit of the National Park Service. Join us for a special 10am tour and 2pm Ranger Program about the history of the National Park Service. Fort Union Nation- al Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
29 Night Sky Astronomy Come learn about the night skies over Fort Union and what makes them so special at the night sky party. There will be a short presentation about astronomy and telescopes to look through. Presentation starts at 7:30pm. Fort Union Na-
tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
JULY 4-7
4th of July Las vegas Fiestas
Parade, food and artist ven- dors, live music, dancing and children’s activities. Plaza Park, 505-454-1401 or www.visitlasve- gasnm.com
JULY
heavy Metal Art Show and Sale curated by K. Dawne Holmes, celebrating the best of motorcycle and recreational cruising art and culture. at Las Vegas Arts Council’s Gallery 140, 140 Bridge Street, Tues- days through Saturdays, 1-4pm, call 505-454-1085 or visit lasve- gasartscouncil.org
5-7 16th Annual pendaries Art Show and Sale. Pendaries Community Center near Rocia- da, NM. 505-454-1085 or lasve- gasartscouncil.org
5, 12, 29 & 26 Fridays al Fresco Music in the park. A fun eve- ning of live music and dancing at the Plaza Park gazebo. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Sponsored by Las Vegas First IBA. 505-426-9429 or www.lvfiba.org
19 Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Gulliver›s Travels 6:00pm at Ilfeld Auditorium, NMHU Campus, call 505-454- 1085 or visit lasvegasartscouncil. org
19-21 Mora Fiestas. Fiestas & ro- deos in Mora off Hwy. 518, north of Las Vegas. Live music, danc- ing & more. 575-387-0237.
26-28 Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally. Local and regional rally activities. Plaza Park. 505-429- 2374 roughridermotorcyclerally. com
27 168th Anniversary of Fort Union’s Establishment A special program and tour in commem- oration of the 168th Anniversary of the establishment of the first Fort Union. Fort Union Nation- al Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
27 Night Sky Astronomy Come learn about the night skies over Fort Union and what makes them so special at the night sky party. There will be a short presentation about astronomy and telescopes to look through. Presentation starts at 7:30pm. Fort Union Na- tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun