Events Along The Turquoise Trail

4 Masters Group Show

December 8, 2019 - January 27, 2020
You are cordially invited to an exclusive art exhibition opening honoring four distinguished, award-winning New Mexico artists that have been creating art for over 75 years. Their individual accolades, bios, awards, collections are simply too numerous to be listed here; suffice to say, this Opening is a must see. Join us at Hat Ranch Gallery to celebrate their art and legend. Opening show time 2-5pm.

Rudy Gonzales: bronze sculptures - Figurative
John Hogan: acrylic on canvas, drawings, prints - Landscapes, pop, figurative
Harry Leippe: bronze sculptures - Italian, Dinetah and Chaco Canyon influence
Jerry West: oil on canvas, prints - Dreamscapes, cultural landscapes

The exhibition will be on view until January 27th. Hat Ranch Gallery is located on the Historic Turquoise Trail, 20 minutes south of Santa Fe.
http://www.hatranchgallery.org

Hat Ranch Gallery
27 San Marcos Road West
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-3391

Cochineal: Empire-making insect

Sunday, January 26, 2020
A tiny insect that lives on cactus has been used to make red dye for centuries. Second only to silver as a premium export to Spain, its traditional uses persist to this day. Come find out what they are.
Program starts promptly at 2pm. Donations always welcome.

Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center
37 Main Street
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 474-0196
http://www.cerrilloshills.org

Winter Hike

Sunday, February 2, 2020
Did the groundhog see its shadow? Probably. Six more weeks of winter means great conditions in the Cerrillos Hills. Come explore the trails on this guided hike through the hills. Hike starts promptly at 11 am. Meet in the main parking lot, ½ mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59. $5 exact change cash or check per vehicle or free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass.

Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 474-0196
http://www.cerrilloshills.org

Listening With My Eyes

Cerrillos, New Mexico resident, Patricia Conoway, has created a breakthrough guide to help caregivers connect with their loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Conoway takes us on her journey describing how she cared for her mother, who was in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, dependent on others for her most basic needs and no longer able to communicate verbally when Conoway’s horse, Dream, enters Conoway’s life.

Dream had been severely abused by a previous owner and where others would have given up, Conoway was determined to heal her. Conoway describes her dual struggles with her mother’s steady decline and persistent issues with care facilities while also going through the slow process of learning her horse’s body language. Eventually Dream teaches Conoway communication by “watching and listening” with her senses, which Conoway then translates to non-verbal “conversations” with her mother.

Conoway’s straightforward account in her award-winning book "Listening With My Eyes" of her own frailties, doubt and eventual success is recommended reading for anyone who struggles to relate to a person who has lost verbal communication.

There will be a book signing and opportunity to briefly visit with Patricia after her presentation. Program 5-7pm Reservations $15.00 per person - please RSVP.

Out of consideration for others, please leave your furry friends at home. Thank you and hope to see you.

Hat Ranch Gallery
Santa Fe, NM 87508
http://www.hatranchgallery.org
505-424-3391




Star Party

Friday, February 28, 2020
Explore the night sky above the park. See the green laser tour of bright stars and constellations and marvel at telescope views of star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and the planets Saturn and Jupiter. Program starts promptly at 7:00pm.
Meet in the main parking lot, ½ mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59. $5 exact change cash or check per vehicle or free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass.

Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 474-0196
http://www.cerrilloshills.org

Geology Hike

Sunday, March 8, 2020
Decode the ancient past through the eyes of a geologist. Local rockhound Scott Renbarger will be your guide. Hike starts promptly at 11am. Meet in the main parking lot, ½ mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59. $5 exact change cash or check per vehicle or free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass.

Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 474-0196
http://www.cerrilloshills.org

Sustainable Trails Workshop

Sunday, March 22, 2020
The best made trails maintain themselves. The five miles of trails in the park provide examples of good and poor trail design. Park seasonal ranger, Eli will get you up to speed with sustainable practices to help you learn the do's and don'ts of sensible trails maintenance. Come ready to work and learn. Program starts promptly at 11am. Cerrillos Hills State Park entrance 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59. $5 per vehicle, exact cash or check.

Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 474-0196
http://www.cerrilloshills.org

14th Annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest

May 16-17, 2020
The Mine Shaft Tavern's annual Crawdaddy Blues Festival held in Madrid, NM.
http://www.themineshafttavern.com

Turquoise Trail Arts Festival

3rd weekend in May 2020
Art Fair on the Turquoise Trail
More information TBA
http://www.cerrilloshills.org

Cerrillos Town Wide Yard Sale

Saturday, August 22, 2020
Search for treasures in the annual Cerrillos townwide yardsale. 9-4pm
More information TBA
http://www.cerrillosnewmexico.com

Cerrillos, NM 87010

Cerrillos Fiesta

Saturday, September 19, 2020
Annual village fiesta includes food, music, art and crafts, children activities and afternoon donkey races.
More information TBA
http://www.cerrillosnewmexico.com

Cerrillos, NM 87010


Sandia Crest Marathon

Saturday, September 26, 2020
Sandia Mountain Marathon - a timed Boston Marathon qualifier. For more information http://runsandiacrest.com/