Holiday Happenings around the Enchanted Circle BY E LLEN MILLER G OI N S
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Lulu Cde Baca dressed up to spread Christmas Cheer with Ron Tacoronte and her daughter Shara Cde Back during Alumbra de Questa Christmas Crafts Market.
After a season of canceled events and limited visitation, Enchanted Circle communities and ski resorts are again welcoming the holidays with enthusiasm – and optimism. Events that had been an annual occurrence – for decades in some cases – are again on tap to entertain visitors and locals alike. At press time, however, some organizers were still deciding whether to resuscitate events at all. Check the Taos News’ Tempo and taosnews.com/calendar for the latest updates in the weeks to come!
Questa Two days after Taos Aglow hits the streets, Questa will celebrate on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 4-6:30 p.m. with a “Light Parade” featuring decorated vehicles and a “Live Tree Lighting”/Decorating event. Residents have also been invited to adopt and decorate about 30 trees along State Road 522, north of the Questa stoplight. Alumbra de Questa returns Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Questa Visitor Center. This outdoor Christmas
Market features arts, crafts, music, a kids’ craft table, and more. Call 575-586-2258 for event info. Red River Red River Ski & Summer Area again planned to bring out frozen birds for its Frozen Turkey Race at noon, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. That evening the community planned to invite visitors to “Switch on the Holidays” Thanksgiving night, to begin 7 p.m. with the lighting of the trees in Brandenburg Park, all CONTINUES
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