Alamogordo, New Mexico
Upcoming Events in Alamogordo New Mexico
April
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Trinity Ground Zero Tour
- Trinity Ground Zero Tour is operated at White Sands National Monument, and features a detailed historical tour of the site of the first atomic bomb explosion. Tour occurs twice yearly on the first Saturday in April and the first Saturday in October. Address: White Sands National Monument , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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Shroud Passion Talk
- The talk will focus on the Shroud, its relation to the passion of Jesus Christ, Scripture and the writer's own journey in life including the author's presentation of his own poem on the passion event from 1985, long before he was aware there was such a relic and its implications for his own faith. Address: 3199 N White Sands Blvd., White Sands Mall - D1 , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
May
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Albuquerque Wine Festival
- Live entertainment, gourmet food, high quality arts & crafts and 20 or more New Mexico wineries. Free wine tasting, wine available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or case. Free onsite parking, lush green grass. Noon to 6pm. New Mexico Wine Growers Association. NM Golf Academy at Balloon Fiesta Park From I-25 in Albuquerque, take the Alameda exit and proceed west to Balloon Museum Dr. (past Jefferson). Turn right on Balloon Museum Dr. and follow the signs (the Golf Academy is at the end of the road). Address: 9401 Balloon Museum Dr , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
July
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Lavender Day in the Village of Los Ranchos
- From 7 am to 5 pm, the Village Groers' Market and over 30 local businesses will offer lavender specialties for the whole family. Get a listing of the day's activities and free shuttle bus service at the Lavender Gazebo in Hartnett Park next to the Growers' Market. The Village Growers' Market and Hartnett Park are located, just north of Albuquerque, at 6718 Rio Gtande Blvd. NW. Ph: 505-343-0293 (Always call and confirm events) |
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Anniversary of Apollo 11
- The New Mexico Museum of Space History has special exhibits commemorating the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon. 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. From Highway 54/70 in Alamogordo, take White Sands Blvd., head east on Indian Wells to the end- at Scenic Dr. Turn left (north) on Scenic, turn right (east) on Highway 2001 up the hill to the museum. Address: New Mexico Museum of Space History , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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SunShine Spin 25 & 50
- 25 & 50 mile Road Tour Cycling Event. Address:
Lance Armstrong Foundation , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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Santa Fe Indian School Art Exhibit works from 1920-1930
- The collection for the exhibit are of paintings by art students who studied under the tutelage of Dorothy Dunn at the Santa Fe Indian School in the 1920's and 1930's. Gallery hours: 9 am - 5 pm. Address: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center between 1-40 & Menaul on 12th Street , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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Double Eagle TT #1
- Road Cycling Event. Ph: 505-884-1134 (Always call and confirm events) |
August
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Santa Fe Indian School Art Exhibit works from 1920-1930
- The collection for the exhibit are of paintings by art students who studied under the tutelage of Dorothy Dunn at the Santa Fe Indian School in the 1920's and 1930's. Gallery hours: 9 am - 5 pm. Address: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center between 1-40 & Menaul on 12th Street , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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Double Eagle TT #2
- Road Cycling Event. Ph: 505-884-1134 (Always call and confirm events) |
September
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Annual Cottonwood Festival
- Over 80 booths featuring handmade arts & crafts, food and beverages. Children's activities and live entertainment throughout. Cook-to-order breakfast (tickets available in park) served from 7-10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 pm Sat./Sun. 10 a.m.- 4 pm Monday In Alamogordo, on North White Sands Blvd. from US Highway 54/70-- look for Alameda Park (just north of the entrance to the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center). Ph: 800-826-0294 (Always call and confirm events) |
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New Mexico State Fair
- New Mexico threw itself a state fair long before it was even considered a state. How's that for bold? After 121 years in business the fair still remains the biggest event in New Mexico. Held in the heart of Albuquerque on its permanent 236-acre grounds throughout the month of September, the fair features everything under the Southwestern sun. Aside from well-known musicians, rodeos, and circus acts, you won't want to miss Valentine's Performing Pigs, demonstrations on Navajo Rug weaving and Chile Ristra making, the Goat Milking competition, the mysterious talent of hypnotists, arm wrestling contests, and the White Mountain Apache Dancers. 8am to 11 pm weekdays, 8 am to 12 midnight on weekends Buildings & Exhibits: 9am to 9pm weekdays, 9 am to 9 pm on weekends Address: NM State Fair Grounds , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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Annual White Sands Balloon Invitational
- Hot air balloons launch at dawn over the gypsum dune fields of White Sands National Monument and from various locations around the City of Alamogordo; balloon glow Saturday evening features 12-15 balloons at Alamogordo High School Tiger Stadium. Launches at 7:00 a.m.; balloon glow Sat. evening at dusk White Sands National Monument is located 15 miles west of Alamogordo on US Highway 70. To the balloon glow: Highway 54/70 to Alamogordo, head east on First Street to Alamogordo High School, corner of Cuba and First. Ph: 800-826-0294 (Always call and confirm events) |
October
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Balloon Fiesta Week
- Daily traditional native dance performances by pueblo, navajo and plains dancers. Demonstrations in pottery, weaving, metalsmithing, flute making and drum making. Musical performances each weekend of the fiesta. 9 am - 5 pm. Address: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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International Balloon Fiesta
- Make plans to come to New Mexico for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Once a tiny gathering of 13 balloons in 1972, the fiesta has grown to become the largest balloon event in the world. You'll be one of hundreds of thousands of people who get up before dawn to watch the "Mass Ascension," close to 1,000 balloons defying gravity at once. It's nine day celebration of color and thrill honoring the world's oldest aviation sport. Don't miss the Discovery Center, an educational facility full of interactive exhibits, including a hot-air balloon basket where you can simulate flight. The historical display will show you the growth of this event over the years, the featured speakers will mesmerize you with their ballooning tales, and the tissue paper classes will teach you how to build your own hot air balloon. Advance tickets are available now in packs of 5 as a Five Event Ticket for $20 ($5 discount). The All Event Ticket for $50, a General Parking Pass for $25 and a Preferred Parking Pass for $45 will be available soon. Address: Osuna Rd. near I-25 , Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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Annual All Children's Pow Wow
- The event usually runs from late morning until dusk. If you can't stay the whole time, the grand entry that opens the powwow is especially colorful and photogenic. Address: 704 Camino Lejo , Alamogordo, New Mexico |