Visiting Santa Fe / Eastern New Mexico

Northern New Mexico defines the Land of Enchantment. Santa Fe, the state capital is well known as a center for the arts. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum showcases the art of one of Santa Fe's most famous artists. Summer is the season Santa Fe celebrates Fiesta. For 298 years the city has recognized it's culture and heritage through thanksgiving, rejoicing and hospitality. Churches in Northern New Mexico will hold special masses and celebrations through the summer. Events culminate in September with an arts and crafts fair over the Labor Day Weekend, a Mariachi Extravaganza and Official Fiesta Weekend September 10th through 12th. The exciting burning of the Zozobra kicks off Fiesta weekend, followed by fireworks.

The town of Clovis and Curry County are proud to host Smoke of the Water festivities on the fourth of July. The day begins with the Smoke on the Water 5K Fun Run and Walk. Proceeds from the run benefit the evening fireworks display. The day's events are a full schedule of fun including boat races on the lake, games, live entertainment and plenty of food and drinks. Festivities take place at Green Acres Park, with the fireworks over the lake topping off the days fun. Travelers to Northeast New Mexico can enjoy quality accommodations at the Best Western Clovis Inn & Suites. With affordable rates, you can stay for a long fourth of July weekend and enjoy all the local sites.

New Mexico culture and heritage draws strong influences from it Native American population from the Pueblo and Navajo tribes. Farmington hosts two outstanding celebrations summer 2010. July 24th the 9th Annual Indian Market and Festival will be held at Berg Park. This one day celebration features Native American arts and crafts, singing and dancing. Over Labor Day Weekend the Totah Festival will be held at the Farmington Civic Center. With an inter tribal Pow Wow on both days, visitors can browse a juried art festival featuring over 100 local and regional Native American artists. There is also a rug auction of authentic Navajo rugs for collectors.

Travelers to Farmington have two excellent Best Western Hotels to choose from. The Best Western Inn & Suites and the Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites nearby in Bloomfield. Both Hotels are conveniently located off of highway 64 for easy access to local and regional sites. With Best Western's great rates, make sure to spend a day or two exploring four corners and other local attractions.

The Labor Day Weekend marks the 100th Anniversary of Bean Day in Northeast New Mexico. The Bean Day Centennial is held in Wagon Mound, 40 miles north of Las Vegas New Mexico. A terrific end of summer celebrating the local bean crop. The festivities run September 3rd through the 6th and include a full schedule of fun and activities for the entire family. Enjoy rodeos, dances, a parade, food, arts and crafts vendors and special mass on Sunday. You can participate in the baseball tournament and there are special kids games and races. The highlight of the event is the mouthwatering bean and barbeque lunch on Monday. The meal is prepared pit BBQ style underground. The meal is free, so don't miss this event.

The Best Western Montezuma Inn & Suites is conveniently located for travelers to Bean Day. Just 40 miles from Wagon Mound. just off I-25, enjoy the beautiful mountain backdrop as you drive through the area or relax by the pool.