The mission of the Lavender in the Village is to preserve and enhance Los Ranchos public open space, stimulate an interest in sustainable agriculture, with an emphasis on educating the public while fostering community spirit.

Charanga Del Valle - Enjoy an evening of salsa dancing with Salsa, Meringue, and Cha-cha. Put your dancing shoes on and dance!

Who killed the librarian? Expect suspense, laughs, and really bad acting at this murder mystery event.

The beautiful, romantic play is just right for summer time. The scene is a deserted boathouse on July 4, 1944. Matt Friedman and Sally Talley were meant for each other, but Matt needs to convince Sally that it is true. Can this hairy Jewish accountant from St. Louis succeed with the small town girl whose family would gladly set the dogs on him? Find out in the final scene, for both of them have secrets that first must be revealed.

26 teams of New Mexico filmmakers raced to turn in short films they made for this project, you will see the international premiere of the movies.These films are not rated, and some of them may not be appropriate for children. An announcement will be made from the stage prior to the screenings of these films.

Age Restriction: 21+ Ages

A charming musical by Kand and Ebb. The show follows a group of retired performers who are about to be evicted from their residential hotel (slated to be sold to developers). The old folks, by the way, are mostly retired vaudevillians. They hit upon a scheme that they think will help them buy the hotel: stealing fur coats from department stores.

Second weekend in July.

Geoscience tour participants will gain entry to the Museum's prep lab facilities, see the largest collection of fossils in New Mexico, including over 50,000 specimens, and learn about important fossils of all ages collected from across the state. Tours are limited to 20 people. All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drinks are allowed on the tour.

See the wild and wacky show, with lots of song and dance and laughter!

With special guests Syd Masters & The Swing Riders. Bring a chair or blanket, feel free to bring snacks and beverages, rain or shine!

Information TBD

The Expendables and Crazyfool perform. All ages event. Bar available w/ ID

New bluegrass tunes.

In partnership with the Harwood Art and El Rito Heritage Center who presents traditional NM and Mexican arts with local artists and teachers.

Provides important educational and cultural arts programming and community enrichment.  

Vice Squad and Lower Class Brats perform. All ages event. Bar available w/ ID

Every Tuesday night. Beginning square dance lessons sponsored by the Crazy Eights Square Dance Club. Fun and easy to learn by all ages and abilities. No need for fancy outfits, casual dress will do just fine. Singles, couples, and families with kids are encouraged to give us a try. The first two lessons are free. No partner, no problem. We will provide experienced dancers to help you kick up your heels. Can't get a baby sitter? Bring the little ones with you. We love kids.

Every Monday Explora opens an hour earlier for toddlers ages 4 and under to explore early childhood exhibit areas with their adult companions and Explora staff.

Copeland, Sherwood, Anchor & Braille, and Meese perform. All ages event. Bar available w/ ID

The Dirty Novels, Soft Black, and Warewolves perform. This is a 21+ event.

Great outdoor market in beautiful Los Ranchos. There are various themes each weekend to add a unique touch.

Featured Entertainment...4:30pm-South By Southwest; 4-Savor; 7:30pm-The Blues Brother's Review. Following the music, fireworks will illuminate the sky with a variety of unique aerial effects, all choreographed to a festive musical score, creating the ultimate spectator experience. The main stage will be located at the North end. There will be food concessions on site, along with fun activities and entertainment for the kids. Free activities inlcude a variety of inflatible jumpers, face painting, a climbing wall, juggling and more! This is a rain or shine event. Free Park & Ride will be available from two locations: St. Pius High School & Coronado Center-NW Corner. These services bringing people to the event will end at 8pm; return trips will end at 11pm. A $2 admission fee for the event will be collected prior to boarding the bus; tickets will be checked at entrance. The following will not be allowed at Balloon Fiesta Park or on the Park and Ride buses. Pets, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, drug paraphernalia, weapons, fireworks and open containers (only sealed plastic containers will be allowed). Pop up tents and umbrellas are allowed in the park, however, pop-up tents will not be allowed on the Park & Ride buses--these will be restricted to a limited area of the park so as not to block the view of others. Small compact chairs may be brought into the park and on the buses.

Compass use and Geocaching. Learn to use maps, compasses, and GPS's to navigate your way through the wilderness, then test your new skills on one of our compass courses, or try to find one of our many geoacaches.

The city of Rio Rancho will recognize our country's Independence Day with a bike-decorating contest, parade and ceremony. The parade will head east from Country Club Drive down Southern Blvd and end on Pinetree Road near the Esther Bone Memorial Library and the Veterans Monument Park. As part of the parade, the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department encourages children and their parents to participate by riding decorated bicycles. Prizes in three different age groups will be awarded to the bike that is decorated the best, is most patriotic and is most original. Bikes will join the last entry in the parade as it travels down Southern Blvd. Immediately following the parade, a ceremony marking the 233 anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence will take place at the Veterans Monument Park. The ceremony will begin at approximately 11am. Bike-decorating prizes will be awarded at the end of the ceremony.

The city of Rio Rancho will once again have one of the state's biggest and best fireworks shows on Independence Day. Entertainment includes: Brahma Band performing a variety of music styles at 5pm; The Hit Squad will perform classic rock and country music at 6-7:30pm and The StingRays will conclude the night's entertainment when they are on stage playing classic and modern rock music from 8-9:30pm. The fireworks show begins at 9:30pm. O'Hare's Grill and Pub will have hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, cotton candy, shaved ice and much more available. The fireworks show and its start time are subject to weather. This is an alcohol-free event.

Sam Esmoer Paintings, Frock on: Marci Sedneck. Esmoer presents an exhibit of paintings with slightly twisted views of the southwest, there is always a narrative playing out on the canvas. Sedneck presents metal sculptures of recycled tin. Reception is July 3rd, 5-7pm.

A charming musical by Kand and Ebb. The show follows a group of retired performers who are about to be evicted from their residential hotel (slated to be sold to developers). The old folks, by the way, are mostly retired vaudevillians. They hit upon a scheme that they think will help them buy the hotel: stealing fur coats from department stores.

Opening reception is Friday-July 3, 5-9pm. Marjie Bassler, known for her fun-loving four-legged friends, creates animal characters in human situations.

Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr. are musicians/singers with authentic New Mexico Music roots. They have established themselves as leading performers in regional New Mexican Music.

The festival includes wine tastings, a juried wine competition, gallery tours, wine dinners, and auctions. Each event features special wines; and winemakers, chefs, and artists will be on hand to share their special insights and to introduce visitors to their creations

Selections from the exhibit features a major collection of mid- to late-19th century basketry and pottery, Dine (Navajo) and Pueblo vessels from the 1920s, Graham Collection Pueblo Pottery 20th century Dine weavings and contemporary paintings, sculpture and fiber arts. Many items were purchased from the Alvarado Hotel Indian Building, the Santa Fe Indian Market, and directly from contemporary artists.

Every Wednesday and Thursday, choose your favorite instrument and join in the jam.

July is Photography month in New Mexico and Chroma Gallery will be presenting the work of notable New Mexico photographers. This inaugural exhibition is curated by Tim Anderson former publisher of Camera Arts magazine and photographer Pat Berrett.

By Edward Ranney, who has photographed the growth of the earth-sculpture Star Axis since 1979, when Charles Ross began excavation of the southern edge of Chupinas Mesa, near Las Vegas, New Mexico, for the construction of the eleven story Star Tunnel. The large-format photographs Ranney has taken each year since then reveal a major site growing out of its own rubble. For Ranney, with his extensive experience photographing pre-Columbian sites of ancient America, this process might be described as a kind of visual archaeology in reverse. Inherent in a project spanning a generation are visual observations of the power of a specific site as it grows and changes over time, as well as a poetic sense of the changing shape of time itself. Here photographic documentation speaks not only of architectural construction, but also of process and duration, intuition and aspiration, and a shared desire to understand cosmic phenomena on a human scale.

Come witness the best in flamenco with the triumphant return of the internationally renowned Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company. The company, featuring artists from Spain and the United States, storms the stage this summer with exhilarating fireworks of passion. Experience the Captivating Mystery and Majesty of Flamenco!

Salsa dance classes for those with no previous dance experience. Saturdays at 11am (no class July 4).

Details coming soon!

Casino is the popular way to dance to salsa music in Cuba. Rueda de Casino is a dance based on multiple partner dancing. Classes on Monday evenings.

Homosexuality is on trial in 1895, and the accused is the wittiest man alive. The play, using real quotes and transcripts, deals with Oscar Wilde's three trials regarding his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas.

Celebrating the creative spirit that our state inspires through cultural diversity, a rich historical heritage, and a landscape second to none, this exhibition from the permanent collection features art and artists from the Rio Grande Valley from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

A free performing arts program in partnership with Tricklock Company that gives high school students an opportunity to train intensively in acting and then perorm and tour locally in a original play written by a fellow teen.

Featured international artist Sally Evans and Marianne Gendron will be displaying their works, Shelly Morningsong will be singing Out of the Ashes from her new CD release, Fabian Fontenelle will be performing, John Abernathy and Red Ryder will be doing a book signing of "Cowboy Poetry".

Every Wednesday kids in grades 5 and 6 can learn to use Windows Moviemaker to create digital stories. Come up with story ideas, narrate, add pictures, and take home the results, a movie file on a CD-Rom. Must attend all 7 weeks; registration begins May 26.

Contemporary Fantastical Paintings by Santiago Perez, Joshua S. Franco, Brandon Maldonado and Chris Perez. Live music and refreshments! Opening reception is June 4, from 5pm-9pm.

Exhibit of 100 works by East Mountain artists

Week-long programs for inquiring minds who have completed grades Pre-K through 5. Camps are full days with before- and after-camp care available. Maybe your young scientist would like to begin to understand the world of biology in the Creepy Crawly Creatures camp. Other sessions include: CSI: Camp Scene Investigations, Science Fasionistas, and three levels of Roboquest.

The goal of the Valles Caldera Trust is to provide angling opportunities for the public as quality outdoor experiences with emphasis on providing satisfying and memorable experiences in terms of scenery, solitude, wildlife viewing and the challenge of fishing. While the fishing is challenging, we strive to provide a satisfying and memorable experience that also includes wildlife viewing and an opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the Preserve.

A variety of fishing experiences awaits anglers, including many bows that deeply undercut the bank, inviting a precise placement of a fly to draw some of the bigger trout from their lairs. While the fishing is a challenge, we strive to provide a satisfying and memorable experience that also includes wildlife viewing, the chance of observing cowboys work cattle for the day, or the opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the Valle Grande the surrounding area.The goal of the Valles Caldera Trust is to provide angling opportunities for the public as quality outdoor experiences with emphasis on providing satisfying and memorable experiences in terms of scenery, solitude, wildlife viewing and the challenge of fishing.

Featuring local and visiting painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, metalworkers, and crafts artisans who have been juried into the society. Live music, food, and art demonstrations in this cool and shady location make these events some of the most unique and enjoyable of their kind in the area. As in past years, there will be a youth tent at each event wherein selected artists will work to teach children the basics of various mediums of art ranging from painting and drawing to bead-making.

Enjoy the best of Albuquerque from a completely-custom, uniquely-Albuquerque, open-air trolley. Best of ABQ city tour departs from Historic Old Town - Plaza Don Luis; 66-minute, 18-mile tour features Old Town, Museum Row (The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, Explora), Downtown, East Downtown (EDo), Historic Route 66, Central Avenue, Nob Hill, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque sports stadiums (Albuquerque Veloport, University Stadium, Isotopes Park, The Pit), Historic Barelas Neighborhood, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Barelas Rail Yards, Rio Grande Zoo, Rio Grande River, Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach and the Albuquerque Country Club Neighborhood. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 1pm, 3pm; Friday 1pm, 3pm, 7pm (sunset tour); Saturday 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm; Sunday 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Closed Monday.

As you stroll through Old Town on Sundays be on the lookout for gun-toting, Old West cowboys who seem to always get in a fight. Real guns are used with blank ammunition; for your own safety stay back and watch the fun.

Sunday evenings encounter dancers in the close embrace of the Tango, one of the most dramatic and fascinating of all dances.

Shop, dine and enjoy the many varieties of strolling musicians that fill Old Town's streets and patios with beautiful music each Saturday. Poetry readings and storytelling, dancers and more await the Saturday visitor.

This giant screen film combines the exhilarating river-rafting action on America's most iconic river, family fun, and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet -- one that is running out of clean, fresh water so fast that the U.N. estimates that 40% of the world could fast life-threatening shortages by the year 2050.

Tinkertown museum is open for the season!

Every weekend of each month, you can receive a discount, up to 30% off on your Native American arts & craft purchase.

Flea Market takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to dusk on the Midway lot. Featuring hundreds of vendors with tens of thousands of unique and one-of-a-kind items to choose from. Foot traffic is welcome to enter at Gate 1 (Central between Louisiana and San Pedro).