July 2008 Events

ONGOING
FARMINGTON: 100 YEARS OF CHANGE – From early pioneer settlement to the present-day is displayed in this exhibition at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. (505) 599-1174.  www.farmingtonmuseum.org

MAY 9 – JULY 26
“GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION” – A National Juried Art Competition.  The Farmington Museum presents the 11th Annual National Juried Art Show to be held at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main.  For more information call (505) 599-1174 or visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org

JUNE 20 - AUGUST 2
OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATER – Experience local theater at the beautiful natural sandstone amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park.  An optional southwest dinner is served at 6:30pm, prior to each performance.  Performances are Thursday – Sunday.  This year features a Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” and a Neil Simon comedy “The Good Doctor.”  For tickets and information call 877-599-3331 or visit www.fmtn.org/sandstone

JULY 2-6
22nd ANNUAL FREEDOM DAYS CELEBRATION – The Fourth of July is celebrated with a variety of special events including spectacular fireworks, auction, parade , triathlon and much more.  1-800-448-1240 or visit www.farmingtonnm.org

JULY 5
ANIMAS RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL – Fabulous local and national talent comes together to provide you with great live blues music.  Bring a blanket or outdoor chair and enjoy the music under the trees bordering the Animas River.  Great atmosphere, music, food & brew and craft vendors will keep you entertained all day.  Gates open at noon, live music from 2:00pm – 10:00pm at Riverside Park in Aztec.  Visit www.animasriverblues.com or call (505) 334-9551 for more information.

JULY 5-26
6th ANNUAL SUMMER TERRACE SERIES – Farmington Museum at Gateway Park.  Every Saturday until Labor Day the sights and sounds of Farmington culture will be presented on the Terrace along the Animas River.  Refreshments available for purchase.  So bring the family, a blanket, a picnic dinner and enjoy! For more information and a full schedule, visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org or call (505) 599-1174. 

JULY 11
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION –300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month; sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association.  Rug viewing begins at 4:00pm and runs until 6:00pm.  Auction begins at 7:00pm, Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, (505) 786-5302, (505) 786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com

JULY 13
SJ ANIMAL LEAGUE RABIES CLINIC – 12:00pm-5:00pm.  Farmington Civic Center. Call 325-3366 for more information.

JULY 16-SEPTEMBER 13
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO EXHIBIT at Gateway Museum & Visitors Center.  Exhibits from an amazing cowboy museum.  For more information call (505) 599-1174.

JULY 17-27
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO – Over 1500 participants from the United States, Canada and Australia will compete for top honors at the ‘Worlds
Largest Rodeo’ held at McGee Park off Hwy. 64, between Farmington and Bloomfield.  For more information call (505) 325-5415 or visit www.nhsra.com

JULY 25-27
DESERT SAGE BOWHUNTERS EXPO – Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm.  Farmington Civic Center. (505) 599-1145.

JULY 25
DOWNTOWN GALLERY NIGHT –A new featured artist each month.  Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with our Featured Artist and enjoy unique artwork.  Hors d’oeuvres’ are served.  Located at the Feat of Clay Gallery, 107 S. Main Avenue in Aztec.  Call (505) 334-4335 for more information.