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CALENdAR OF EvENTS
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from Wildest of the WILD WesT
by Howard Bryan
By 1880, increasing numbers of law-abiding citizens had become determined to put a stop to the steady stream of violence that had made the community notorious on the Western fontier. The published threat of Vigilante justice apparently cleared Las Vegas of much of its rabble, particularly when word got around that the “committee of one hundred” was backing up its warning with a squad of riflemen who would conceal themselves around town and shoot on sight any of the better-known desperadoes who might happen by.
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back into history and witness the training of the Army soldier. Vis- itors will be led by car caravan. 1st Tour 10am, 2nd Tour 12pm, Final Tour 2pm. Fort Union Na- tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
13 Night Sky Full Moon Tour
Come learn about the night skies over Fort Union and enjoy a tour of the fort by moonlight. Ther park will open at 8pm and the tour will start at 8:30pm. Fort Union National Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425- 8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/ foun
28 & 29 pecos Studio Art Tour. Visit with artists in their studio. 10-5pm www.pecosstudiotour.com
29 Concert for the Birds Fea- turing local bands and all day hay rides, kids crafts, fish tank exhibit, archery, fun activities for the family & light refresh- ments. 12-3:00pm. Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, Hwy 281 near McAllister Lake. For more info call D. Pike 505-425-3581x205
OCTOBER
26 Annual Mora Fall Festival. Downtown Mora, Old fash- ioned family fun, 11am-5pm. Sponsored by the ACC. 575- 387-0237.
NOvEMBER
3, 10, 17, 24 Fall Flight Festival
Discover Las Vegas Nation- al Wildlife Refuge during the fall migration! The 4 1/2 mile self-guided wildlife drive will take you through native short- grass prairie grasslands, playa lakes, marshes and croplands that serve as important habi- tat for a multitude of migratory birds, including a wide variety of waterfowl, geese, eagles, and sandhill cranes. Volunteer Roving Naturalists will be on hand with spotting scopes to help you identify birds. Inter- pretive programs will be offered at the visitors center at 12pm and 1:30pm. Seating limited. 9am-3pm.FormoreinfocallTed Winston at 505-429-2032
29 & 30 Annual Christmas Fair.
Sala de Madrid, NMHU Cam- pus. 10am-4pm to benefit Lo- renzo Miguel Memorial Music Scholarship. 505-652-6943 or inezlujan45@gmail.com
dECEMBER
holiday Art Show and Sale Fine arts, crafts, and our beloved tra-
ditional art will be available at af- fordable prices at Las Vegas Arts Council’s Gallery 140, 140 Bridge Street, Tuesdays through Satur- days, 1-4pm, call 505-454-1085 or visit lasvegasartscouncil.org. Reception before and during Annual Electric Light Parade.
TBd - Build a Float Come help the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge- build a Christmas float to enter in the Electric Light Parade. For more details call D. Pike 505-425- 3581 x205
6 holiday historic homes Tour. A self-guided tour of the inside and outside of beautifully decorat- ed historic homes and buildings. 5-8pm. 505-425-8803 or www.lvc- chp.org for ticket info.
7 Annual Christmas Fair. Sala de Madrid, NMHU Campus. 10am- 4pm to benefit Lorenzo Miguel Memorial Music Scholarship. 505-652-6943 or inezlujan45@ gmail.com
7 winterfest Arts and Crafts Fair,
Local vendors and commu- nity artists showcase items for Christmas gifts. 9am-3pm, Santa arrives at 1:30pm. Mora Inde- pendent School Gymnasium.
8 Mora Light parade, Begins at dusk. Downtown Mora. Sponsored by the Mora Valley Chamber of Commerce.
83rd Annual Community Building Lighting for the holi- days! (following the Mora Light Parade) On the Corner of Hwy 518 & 434, Sponsored by the Mora Spinning Mill and Mora Valley Chamber of Commerce.
14 Annual Electric Light parade.
Enjoy Christmas floats decorat- ed in a specific holiday theme & visit Santa afterward in Old Town’s Plaza Park. Begins at Baca and Second Street at dark. 800-832-5947 or visitlasve- gasnm.com
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Revolving Art Shows and Sales at Gallery 140. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1-4pm, 140 Bridge St., Call 505-454-1085 or visit lasvegasartscouncil.org
JANUARY
1 polar Bear plunge. The tradi- tional Polar Bear Plunge! Noon on New Year’s Day. Storrie Lake State Park off Hwy. 518. For more info 505-425-7278.
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from Wildest of the WILD WesT by Howard Bryan
Las Vegas Optic, New Mexico, april 8, 1880
To Murderers, Confidence Men, Thieves:
The citizens of Las Vegas have tired of robbery, murder, and other crimes, that have made this town a byword in every civilized commu- nity. They have resolved to put a stop to crime, if in attaining that end they have to forget the law, and resort to a speedier justice than it will afford. all such characters are therefore, hereby notified, that they must either leave this town or conform themselves to the requirements of law, or they will be summarily dealt with. The flow of blood must and shall be stopped in this community, and the good citizens of both the old and new towns have determined to stop it, if they have to HaNg by the strong arm of FORCe every violator of the law in this country. VIgILaNTes
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