Friday, December 19th, 2025
Optimist Oratorical Contest 2026 Application – Through Jan. 26th – Topic: “The moment I realized I belonged – my definition of community” Public Speaking Scholarship sponsored by Rio Communities Optimist Club $1,000 Scholarship with opportunity to advance Registration Deadline – 01/26/2026 Contest Date – 01/29/2026
- Prepare a 4-5 minute speech on topic
- Present to Rio Communities Optimist Club
- Under 19 as of 10/1/2025
- Register before 1/26/2026
Official application, age verification, and plagiarism checker will be completed. Please call or email to sign up – Loedi Silva 505-720-2540 LoediSilvarealestate@gmail.com or Alex Cantor 505-302-1867 acant5@myctl.net
Art Show: Vida, Cultura, y Familia – 10am-5pm – Los LUnas Museum of Heritage and Arts – Vida, Cultura, y Familia is the theme of this year’s Annual Adult Art Show. All artists 18+ are invited to submit original works of art to this show. The show is not juried, but ribbons and prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places, and Honorable Mentions. Best of Show will also receive a solo show at the museum in 2026! – December 6 – January 31: Dates of show – Saturday, December 6: Reception and awards at the museum, 2-4 PM – February 2026: Pick-up of artworks The Los Lunas Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720. Admission is free.
Southwest Model Railroad Display at Los Lunas Museum – 10am-5pm – The Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club will feature their travelling exhibit at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts. We’re pleased to announce that the Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club is returning to the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts with their travelling model railroad display. The trains will be on display from December 6 through December 20. The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and admission is free. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720.
Build and Paint a Birdhouse – 2:30-3:30pm – Bird Education! Join us for a movie and craft project. You can build and paint your own bird house while learning about how we can help our feathered friends. Millions of birds pass through our yards during their Bi-Annual migrations, but they face an invisible killer along the way: glass windows. In the US alone, an estimated one billion birds die each year when the collide with windows. Now, two organizations help pave the way to a bird friendly future.
Free after-school tutoring at the Moose – 3:30-5pm – La Merced Moose Lodge – The La Merced Moose Lodge is offering free after-school tutoring for students, K-12, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays, at the lodge, 306 Rio Communities Blvd. Certified teachers will provide help in math, reading, science and social studies. For information, contact Cindi at 505-304-4860 or cyndia@unm.edu.
The Second Annual Christmas Lights Display – 5pm-12am – 202A De Sota Ave – Everyone is welcome to come on down and enjoy the Christmas Display! There are over 65,000 LED lights, a 20 foot Snowman, 30+ Blowups, Santa and his reindeer, a 9 foot Angel and the Manger, LED Pixels, and so much more…
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Guitar Lessons – 10am-12pm – Belen Public Library – Guitars are available for children to use during the lessons. Guitar lessons are offered at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Belen Public Library. Lessons are also free and open to the public, ages 5-15. Guitars are available for children to use during the lessons, and to check-out so they can practice at home.
Art Show: Vida, Cultura, y Familia – 10am-5pm – Los LUnas Museum of Heritage and Arts – Vida, Cultura, y Familia is the theme of this year’s Annual Adult Art Show. All artists 18+ are invited to submit original works of art to this show. The show is not juried, but ribbons and prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places, and Honorable Mentions. Best of Show will also receive a solo show at the museum in 2026! – December 6 – January 31: Dates of show – Saturday, December 6: Reception and awards at the museum, 2-4 PM – February 2026: Pick-up of artworks The Los Lunas Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720. Admission is free.
Southwest Model Railroad Display at Los Lunas Museum – 10am-5pm – The Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club will feature their travelling exhibit at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts. We’re pleased to announce that the Southwest Model Railroad Museum and Club is returning to the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts with their travelling model railroad display. The trains will be on display from December 6 through December 20. The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and admission is free. Our phone number is (505) 352-7720.
The Second Annual Christmas Lights Display – 5pm-12am – 202A De Sota Ave – Everyone is welcome to come on down and enjoy the Christmas Display! There are over 65,000 LED lights, a 20 foot Snowman, 30+ Blowups, Santa and his reindeer, a 9 foot Angel and the Manger, LED Pixels, and so much more…
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open to the Public – 11am-3pm – Historic Tome Jail – The town of Tomé Land Grant invites the public to visit the historic jail and casita at the Tomé Church Plaza, 18 Church Loop. Visitors are welcomed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Cowboy Snowman Paint Party – 2pm – Fat Sat’s Bar and Grill – Love to have you join us! Cowboy Snowman Paint Party, Dec 21st, 2pm, Upstairs at Fat Sats https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/HLE37768R8SRW
Step by Step Instructions 16 x 20-inch canvas GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT, BRING SOMEONE YOU LOVE! We still have room for your group! Reserve a table: 505-864-8433
The Second Annual Christmas Lights Display – 5pm-12am – 202A De Sota Ave – Everyone is welcome to come on down and enjoy the Christmas Display! There are over 65,000 LED lights, a 20 foot Snowman, 30+ Blowups, Santa and his reindeer, a 9 foot Angel and the Manger, LED Pixels, and so much more…
