Archive for November, 2009

Who: White Sands National Monument
What: Waived admission fees in honor of Veteran’s Day
When: November 11, 2009
Where: White Sands National Monument
Contact: (575) 679-2599

White Sands National Monument to Waives Entrance Fees on November 11 in Honor of America’s Veterans

Alamogordo, N.M.  – White Sands National Monument and other national parks across the United States will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, to honor America’s veterans.

“With the presence locally of Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, and Fort Bliss, we are pleased to offer free entrance to White Sands to honor the brave men and women of America’s military,” said Superintendent Kevin Schneider. 

Enjoy this special day at White Sands National Monument by taking a hike in the park, sledding down the dunes, picnicking with your friends and family, or joining a ranger for the one-hour ranger-guided Sunset Stroll.  Sunset Strolls currently begin at 4:00 pm at the sign along the dunes drive about five miles from the visitor center. 

Visitors with questions may contact the park at 575-679-2599 or visit www.nps.gov/whsa.

Who: The Las Cruces Railroad Museum
What: 5th Annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Display
When: December 4, 2009 from 5pm-9pm
Where: The Las Cruces Railroad Museum 
Contact: (575) 647-4480

5th Annual Old Fashioned Holiday Display at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

Las Cruces, NM – Please join us for our 5th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Display on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 5-9pm. This year, Santa will arrive at 5pm on a holiday decorated Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad diesel engine. Santa will be available outside on the observation deck for visits and photos until 8pm. Holiday music will be provided by Vista Vibrations Bell Choir at 5:15pm and the Central Elementary School Choir at 6:15pm. Throughout the evening visitors can view the model trains, take in the holiday decorations, and complete a craft project. Light refreshments will be served. The Old Fashioned Holiday Display takes place concurrently with the City of Las Cruces Winterfest activities. The holiday lights at the museum will be lit each night from December 4 through January 3, 2010.

The event is free and open to the public. The Railroad Museum is located at 351 N. Mesilla Street at the intersection of Las Cruces Avenue. Call 575-647-4480 for more information.