Trendy clothing store Urban Outfitters has confirmed it’s opening a New Mexico outpost in Albuquerque this November. Ranch life has never been hipper.
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The Amazing Roswell UFO Festival is Scheduled for July 3-6, 2008
ROSWELL, N.M. — Uncover the mystery and help discover the truth at The Amazing Roswell UFO Festival. The City of Roswell invites UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike to join in the celebration of one of the most debated incidents in history this July 3-6, 2008. The four-day event will feature guest speakers, authors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
This year, the City of Roswell will be coordinating the annual festival, Roswell Mayor Sam LaGrone and the UFO Festival Committee are working to organize an event everyone can participate in: “This year, we want the festival to be all-inclusive. We invite everyone with an interest in UFOs, aliens and outer space to be a part of the festival as a presenter, a guest, or both,” Mayor LaGrone said.
The City is expecting thousands of visitors during the festival and guests are encouraged to make travel arrangements early. Links to accommodations, an event schedule and more in-depth information about the festival can be found at the new festival website http://www.UFOfestivalRoswell.com.
In early July, 1947, a mysterious object crashed on a ranch 30 miles north of Roswell. The Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) issued a statement claiming to have recovered a crashed “flying disk.” An article ran on the front page of the Roswell Daily Record and the next day, RAAF changed its statement to say that the object was a weather balloon, not a flying disk as they previously reported. This revised statement sparked immediate controversy and has continued to be a topic of debate more than 60 years later.
During The Amazing Roswell UFO Festival, guests can visit alien attractions, attend lectures, book signings and help uncover the truth about one of the most infamous cover-ups in history. Those interested in participating in the festival as an official sponsor, presenter or vendor, please contact Renee Roach at 1-888-ROS-FEST. For more information about the festival, visit http://www.UFOfestivalRoswell.com
New Mexico Dubbed “Tamalewood” By Film Industry
Move over Bollywood, there’s a new film mecca in town! Put your hands together for “Tamalewood”, New Mexico’s new moniker courtesy of the film industry—and a whole mess of Academy Award-winning pictures.
Albuquerque company participates in “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
Albuquerque rain barrel company, Arid Solutions, was contacted by Deltec Homes of North Carolina to supply 20 barrels for two homes it’s building for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in New Orleans.
A member of good standing in several “green” associations and a 2005 New Mexico Business Weekly Innovator of the Yearl, founder Lisa Ayres offers several rainwater harvesting and recycling products on her website.
Don’t miss the show, which airs May 18, 2008.
It’s Easy Being Green
Sundance Channel’s THE GREEN returns for a second season on April 1, 2008 at 9:00 pm with 13 new episodes of the EMA award-winning original eco-series “BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET,” new documentaries and new episodes of the interstitial series “ECO-BIZ”™ and “ECOISTS” ™. Simran Sethi and Majora Carter will return as hosts of THE GREEN and will present insights into green issues and eco-heroes.
Among these eco-heroes is New Mexico’s own “Garbege Warrior,” Michael Reynolds. In the film GARBAGE WARRIOR directed by Oliver Hodge and co-production of Open Eye Media, ITVS International and Sundance Channel, profiles maverick architect Michael Reynolds, who has spent thirty years developing radically original models of self-sustaining housing near Taos, New Mexico. Working with a crew of like-minded idealists and professionals, Reynolds has channeled his unstoppable imagination into strange yet functional dwellings that are made from garbage like old tires and beer cans. With the colorful, passionate architect at its center, Garbage Warrior traces the ups and downs of an iconoclastic career, from early experiments to heartbreaking setbacks to disaster relief projects at the other end of the world.
The film airs Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 9:35pm e/p
A Chili By Any Other Name…
Is it “chili” or is it “chile?” It all depends on whether you’re from Texas or New Mexico, apparently. If it’s got beans, tomatoes and chili powder, you guessed it, it’s “chili.” If it’s red, green or… white?? You’ll have to read on: Ms. Jacobi does a fine job of explaining the nuances of a good plate of whatever it is you might want—and includes a recipe to boot!
New Mexico short film to screen at Cannes
New Mexico is making more headlines in the film industry: according to an article in the New Mexico Business Weekly, a film made that won the top award in the 48 Hour Film Project/New Mexico competition will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Way to go!
Continental Divide Trail Intersects Ponderosa Views
Not many people know about the Continental Divide Trail… unless, of course you happen to see a bunch of backpackers walking down the street in Southeastern New Mexico. And, you may happen to stop and ask, “where are all of you off to with those big packs?” To which the casual reply is…. “Canada.” The particular group we encountered had left Mexico some three weeks prior and had another three months to go on their trek along the Continental Divide Trail.
According to the website (www.cdtrail.org):
“In 1978, Congress made a monumental decision, one that secured the future of the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America. They designated the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (
The vision for the
A part of this famous Trail runs along side of our Ponderosa Views Ranch near Pie Town, so it’s not unusal to see some happy backpackers on their journey.
Lord of the Dance at University of New Mexico
Tuesday, November 20th 2007 – 7:30 pm
More than 50 million people worldwide have seen this Irish dancing extravaganza that has performed sold out shows in over 67 countries, featuring over 40 dance champions who deliver an eloquent and stunning interpretation of one of Ireland’s most famous legends. It is also a passionate love story expressed through dance, captivating audiences with an eclectic blend of dance styles rooted in the traditional form of Celtic dance that has evolved for more than 2,000 years.
Cost: $55.00 – $40.00
(505) 277-0388 or 877-664-8661
Popejoy Hall
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Barrage Performance
Friday, December 7th 2007 – 7:30 pm
Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music of Barrage continues to evolve, combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away. Since its creation in Calgary, Canada, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide having played for many Presidents, Prime Ministers and Princes. Barrage has also had their television productions aired on several international TV networks including the PBS network in the USA, the BBC in the UK and CBC in Canada and has performed live shows in New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Norway, Monaco, the USA and the UK.
Cost: $16 Adult/ 14 Senior/ 12 Youth
General Information & Fees:The NM Tech Performing Arts Series provides an affordable variety of quality multicultural performances in popular and classical music, theatre, dance, family entertainment and arts outreach activities that appeal to the diverse community of Socorro.
Location & Directions:
Directions to Macey Center, Socorro, New Mexico
From Albuquerque (North of Socorro): Interstate 25 South of Socorro, 1st Exit #150 (North Exit); Socorro is 75 miles south of Albuquerque
From South of Socorro: Interstate 25 North to Socorro, 2nd Exit (North Exit, #150) – Exit Ramp will put you on California Street in Socorro
All Motels are on California Street To Macey Center
Turn Right (West) at 2nd stoplight, Bullock Street. Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell on the corner.
Go thru 3 Stop signs; a short way after the third stop sign the street takes a 90-degree curve to the left; just after the curve, Macey Center will be on your right.
505-835-5688 or 505-835-5688
NM Tech Performing Arts Series
New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series 801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801
Socorro, NM 87801