December 2015

December 2015

Happy Holidays from The Corridor The Corridor Holiday Shopping Guide

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- IN THIS ISSUE Castles of Goodness - a Legacy in Gingerbread Ski Areas, Outdoor Events and Torchlight Parades Our December Holiday Shopping Guide Gifts Ideas and More Gift Ideas Helping Hands for the Holidays Upcoming Events in December - So Much to Do !

Holiday Shopping in Your Neighborhood Bits & Bites - Favorite Holiday Recipes - From Us to You Side Trips - Santa Fe to Ranchos de Taos on the Low Road Acorn’s Corner - Kid’s Events, Coloring, Mini Snowman Pizzas The Corridor Back Page Volume 1 - Number 10

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& A new local eatery has quietly opened in the Corridor. If you enjoy classic American dining in a classy, yet laid-back atmosphere, you are in for a treat.

Taking the space long-occupied by the Steaksmith restaurant at El Gancho Fitness, Swim and Racquet Club on the Old Las Vegas Highway east of Santa Fe, Bourbon Grill offers classic preparations of seafood, prime rib, steaks, chops, salads and soups, along with an attractive and affordable bar menu and full bar.

My wife Debbie and I recently tried a dinner meal at Bourbon Grill with her niece Katie Bourbon Grill and husband Zack who were visitng Santa Fe 104B Las Vegas Highway on a quick getaway from their busy lives in the Santa Fe, NM 87505 Denver area. Debbie and Katie had the 14 ounce prime rib, perfectly cooked and a great value at Bourbon Grill is only $19.95. Zack tried the 14 oz. sirloin strip open daily at 4 pm while I ventured for the Colorado lamb chops.

Sunday through Thursday until 9 pm The meat was all excellent and cooked perfectly.

Thursday, Friday and Our entrees were served with a fresh green salad and a baked potato with all the fixings. The serSaturday till 10 pm vice staff were very gracious and attentive.

Call (505) 984-8000 I give Bourbon Grill 2 thumbs up for this welfor Reservations come new addition to our Santa Fe eateries.

community news, views & more In This Issue - December 2015 - Volume 1, Number 10 FRONT PAGE 2 - From the Editor 3 - Castles of Goodness - A legacy in gingerbread 4 - Ski Areas, Outdoor Events and Torchlight Parades 5 - December Edition of the Corridor Holiday Shopping Guide 6 - Holiday Shopping Guide - Gift ideas 7 - Holiday Shopping Guide - More gift ideas 8 - Upcoming events in December - So much to do !

9 - Holiday Shopping in your neighborhood 10- Helping Hands for the Holidays 13 - Bits & Bites - Favorite holiday recipes from the Corridor staff 14 - Side Trips - Santa Fe to Ranchos de Taos along the river road 15 - Acorn’s Corner(Kids’ Page) - Events for Kids, coloring page, mini snowman pizzas, Saberdog comix 16 - The Corridor Back Page - Corridor Sponsor Display Advertising (Call us at 505-438-9600 to get your ad on the Corridor Back Page) The Corridor - December 2015 - Volume 1, Number 10 Editor/Publisher - Marc-Paul LaRouche Assistant Editor - Deborah A. LaRouche Website and Graphics Administrator - Jefferson Pierre LaRouche Other contributors - Leslie Karasic, Anna Soeiro, Susan Varela The Corridor is a publication of Streamlynx, LLC dba Streamlynx Communications 7 Avenida Vista Grande #252, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508 SALES 505-438-9600 MOBILE 505-913-9652 Please remit all hard copy to the above address Send all electronic remittances to: editor@thecorridornm.com

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Castles of Goodness - A Legacy in Gingerbread

by Marc-Paul LaRouche

Ever since I can remember, and long before that, my

family has been building castles. Not your typical, runof-the-mill drafty castle. These castles are edible, and are made of all manner of edible bits and pieces. Long ago, my grandmother, Toni Morris, modified a classic gingerbread recipe specifically for castle-building. Along with my grandfather George, she developed a method of building those iconic turrets that are so often a part of proper castle building. Many castles were built through the years, with the help of family and friends, at their ranch in Colorado.

Since those days, my cousins, my mother and dad, my sisters, even my wife Debbie and son Jefferson have all participated in carrying on the tradition of castle building. The process is pretty straight-forward. We usually start with a floorplan, then create patterns for each of the building pieces. I use brown paper bags, opened up and laid flat. We then draw the patterns for each piece on the paper and cut out the patterns. Next we roll out the card gingerbread (see our recipe on page 13) and lay the patterns on the flat gingerbread and cut along the edges of the pattern. Be sure to cut any windows and other features before you bake the gingerbread - it’s very hard to cut after it has been baked. For doors and drawbridges, cut them out and bake separately, as the gingerbread does rise some and will make separating the parts hard after baking.

Once the gingerbread is baked and has cooled completely, use royal icing to “glue” the pieces together. When your castle is built, finish it by decorating to your hearts desire. The usual rule is to only use edible items, but hey, it’s your castle - do what you want and enjoy!

We ususally would add christmas lights to give the castle a wonderful soft glow at night. One word of advice - especially in the dry West - gingerbread will get very hard in low humidity, so be careful eating it, as one can break a tooth on the stuff if it gets too hard.

A spectacular gingerbread castle at Bridle Bit Ranch in Colorado Royal Icing

You can find a myriad of variations of royal icing online. Most of them start with raw eggs or meringue powder. This is my mother’s version of royal icing. It uses milk instead of raw egg whites, which should not be consumed by women when pregnant, babies, small children or those with other health problems.

To 1 cup of confectioners suger (powdered sugar containing cornstarch), add 2 Tablespoons of milk. mix with a spoon until smooth. You may need to add more milk or sugar depending on humidity, etc. You want a fairly stiff consistency to glue the piecd of gingerbread together. If you are handy with a piping bag this is very useful as well for building and decorating your castle. ENJOY!

Grandmother Toni, Grandpa George and Aunt Jen

Sister Amie with her castle “Le Chateau Nose”

Grandpa George with an early “Chateau”

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Finished castle with Meringue turret tops

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SHOP FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT IN A RELAXED AND FUN ENVIRONMENT !

Ski areas and outdoor events Ski Santa Fe - Sandia Peak Ski Area - Taos Ski Valley Pajarito Ski Area - Sipapu Ski Area Angel Fire Ski Area - Red River Ski Area Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area • Dec 11-13 – Women’s Weekend – Taos Ski Valley: Women - mark your calendars because we are extending our Women’s Ski / Ride Day to a Women’s Weekend this year! Come celebrate with Taos Ski Valley and K2 Ski Alliance in celebrating K2’s International Women’s Ski Day on December 12th. Join us for a weekend full of on-hill and off-hill fun for females of all ages! Registration is $65 in advance and $75 at the event, for the three days of events and is open to women and girls of all ages and abilities. Registration includes, but is not limited to swag bag, breakfast, clinics, yoga, discounts on rentals and lift tickets.

• Dec 12 & 13 – Alpine Sports Demo Day 9-4 Ski Santa Fe: For 51 years Alpine Sports has been providing Santa Fe locals and visitors alike with the latest in alpine clothing and gear. Join Alpine Sports on the mountain to demo the latest in skis from Salomon, Dynastar, Volkl and many more.

• Dec 18 & 19 - Taos Demo Days: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Taos Ski Valley. Come demo the newest skis and snowboards on the market! Open to the public for two days (Friday 12/18 & Saturday 12/19) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the base of Lift #1.

Registration is $10 for the two day event. Registration will be located in the Looking Glass inside Tenderfoot Katie’s.

We encourage you to support our local merchants and small business owners.

Our ranch store offers a wonderful array of commercially produced and unique, one-of-a-kind handmade items...baby gifts, men’s and women’s apparel, as well as cute and cuddly things for the kids.

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• Dec 20 – World Snowboard Day at Sipapu Ski Area: 9-4pm. Discover snowboarding as a sport and culture all across the world’s summits - including right here at Sipapu! World Snowboard Day features FREE demos and FREE lessons for first time snowboarders with full-day, full-price lift ticket. FREE (with the purchase of a full-day, full-price lift ticket)

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• Dec 20-21 - Never Summer Board Demo Days: Sipapu Ski Area 9-3pm - Never Summer is on the mountain demoing their newest boards for the 20152016 winter season. Plus, a new event, “The Running of the Thirty-Sixes”, is a snowboard race where participants run on size 136 boards for 20 feet. Winner gets a prize from Never Summer. Last demo board out at 2:30 p.m. FREE demo with driver’s license, credit card and valid lift ticket.

• Dec 24 – Sipapu Ski Area Christmas Eve Party: 5-8pm. An annual tradition at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, our Christmas Eve party includes holiday music, warm fires, twinkling lights, an art project for the kids, and food and drink that are full of good cheer! Your family is welcome to join us as we celebrate this festive evening in our historic lodge. FREE and all are welcome.

• Dec 25 – Ski or Ride with Santa at Red River Ski Area: Come ski or snowboard with Santa, he loves the company!

• Dec 25 Enchanted Forest XC Luminaria Ski / Snowshoe Tour 6:30pm. Red River: Spend this Christmas under the warm glow of candlelight. Quite possibly the most beautiful cross country ski experience in North America. New this year, the trail will wind its way to our new warming yurt at Sven Wiik and Little John!

Guests can’t believe how easy skiing by candlelight can be. There is plenty of light to see the trails and the skiing is fantastic. And if it begins to snow the effect is just incredible. It truly is like skiing in a dream. Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area, 29 Sangre de Cristo Drive Red River, NM 87558 575-754-6112 • Jan 2 Ski Bike Demo Day Sipapu Ski Area. Sponsored by SkiBikeFun, this free event includes demos, clinics, and mountain tours.

• Jan 2 USASA Gold Rush Rail Jam at Red River Ski Area: Multiple event competition - rail jam, slalom, giant slalom, slopestyle, cross, and halfpipe - for skiers and boarders.

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• Dec 24 – 6-7pm Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Angel Fire Ski Area.

Bundle up and come enjoy the magic! The Torchlight Parade happens on Exhibition ski run at the base of the Angel Fire Ski Area. This event is free to the public and sponsored in part by the Village of Angel Fire.

• December 31 6:00 pm - 11:45 pm Taos Ski Valley Ring in the 2016 New Year in style with our Torchlight Parade and Fireworks display. The Torchlight Parade begins at 6pm, and ends at the base of Lift #1, with the fireworks display to follow immediately. After the fireworks, countdown to the New Year in the Martini Tree Bar. • Dec 31 6-7pm Angel Fire Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Ring out the old year with a Torchlight Parade on Exhibition ski run at the base area. Then join us for the fireworks display over the ski area village. Then visit one of our great restaurants and ring in the New Year!

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Torchlight Parades:

• Dec 24 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Taos Ski Valley A great way to kick-off your Christmas Eve celebrations! Watch as skiers make their way down the mountain in the dark with flares as their only means of light. The Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade kicks off at 6pm, and ends at the Base of Lift #1.

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• Dec 5 to the end of Ski Season and Dec 24th and 31st : Red River Ski Area.

Every Saturday 7pm Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Head to the Lift House every Saturday night and Holidays for Torchlight Parade & Fireworks on the Face! This is a Red River MUST if you’re visiting during the winter, so bundle up and get ready for the show at approximately 7:00 pm until March 13, 2016 and 8:00 pm after that due to daylight savings time.

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Fireworks on Taos Ski Area - Taos, New Mexico - photo credit - taos.org

Bernalillo - Cedar Crest - Cerrillos - Cimarron - Edgewood Eldorado - Las Vegas - Los Alamos - Madrid - Moriarty Pecos - Placitas - Santa Fe - Springer - Raton - Taos

Unique and Eclectic Gift Ideas Books - Clothing - Toys - Music - Holiday Cards Jewelry - Shoes - Winter Wear - Calendars Gifts for your family, your friends, your neighbors, your pets Everything from the practical to the exotic

Holiday Time is Family Time Arts and craft shows around the “Corridor�

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Holiday Gift Ideas

Las Chivas Coffees offers coffee and tea accessories to make your Holiday shopping easy. They have a unique selection of mugs, French presses, Chatsworth English teapots with infuser and much more. Las Chivas Coffees is located in the La Tienda Shopping Center in Eldorado at Santa Fe (505) 466-1010 Santa Fe photographer and author Paul Grabhorn has produced a compelling book “Seeking Light: Portraits of Humanitarian Action in War’ that is available at Las Chivas Coffees in Eldorado as well as online locations, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

“Paul Grabhorn’s stunning four-color photographs tell an amazing, essential story—one of hope in the face of violence and deplorable conditions, of dignity in the midst of degradation, of light in the darkness of war and suffering.”

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Eldorado Country Pet, located in the Agora Shopping Center in Eldorado at Santa Fe, carries top-quality dog food, pet treats and accessories. Eldorado Country Pet is open Mon-Fri 9 am - 6 pm and Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm Call Lisa at (505) 466-1270 for more information.

Eldorado-based Terra Nova Books is excited to offer two new books

by Eldorado authors this holiday season. These books will make great gifts! Order from your favorite local bookstore, or online.

In Santa Fe visit Collected Works Bookstore at 202 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM (505) 988-4226

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Las Vegas, New Mexico Bridge Street Shopping District The Paper Trail offers note cards, gift cards, calendars, refrigerator magnets, and much more.. If you are looking for an original, inexpensive gift idea you can’t go wrong at The Paper Trail.. The Paper Trail is located at 161 Bridge Street in Las Vegas, NM and is open Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. Visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/papertraillvnm/ for more information.

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Blowin in the Wind features a wide variety of gift ideas, including incredible hand-made wind sculptures by local artist and shop owner David Shaum. Blowin in the Wiind is located at 108 Bridge Street in Las Vegas, NM and is open Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday , 10 am - 2 pm.

Call Margaret at (505) 454-1050 or visit www. blowininthewind1.com for more information.

Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico The Agora Shopping Center (North) and La Tienda Shopping Center (South) Located on Avenida Vista Grande, just West of US 285, South of I-25 at mile marker 290.

Barn Dogs in Eldorado is your source for Carhartt clothing and apparel. If you own a horse, love a horse or just wish you owned a horse, Barn Dogs is your connection for everything horse-related.

For this gift-giving season, visit Barn Dogs to pick out the perfect gift for your horse-lover. They have the latest Breyer horse models, in addition to anything you can think of that relates to the world of horses. Barn Dogs is located in the La Tienda Shopping Center in Eldorado. (505) 466-1059.

108 Bridge Street Las Vegas, NM (505) 454-1050 www.blowininthewind1.com

Que Sera Alpacas. Our store offers a wide variety of alpaca products: Hand-spun and mill-spun yarns in both natural and hand-dyed colors...as well as raw fleeces, rovings and bats for spinners and felters...

Finished products are handmade from local craftspeople and some from fine commercial labels ~ all wonderfully luxurious Our store is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons 1-5 pm or by appointment. For an appointment call Anne at 505-310-3369 . www.queseraalpacas.com

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Upcoming Events

• Dec 4 Las Vegas, NM Holiday Home Tour, Las Vegas, NM. 5-9pm .Historic Homes and Buildings beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy music and refreshments. A self guided tour, information available at LVCCHP 116 Bridge St • Dec 4 & 5 Winterfest Taos, NM - Taos Plaza, Taos.

• Dec 4 Lighting the Christmas Tree and Electric Light Parade on Taos Plaza 4-8pm Taos, NM - Taos Plaza transforms into a winter wonderland with local entertainment, appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch, complementary hot chocolate and cookies, and carolers. Plaza businesses will be open to foot traffic only.

• Dec 5 Lighting Ledoux 5-7pm, Ledoux Street (Historic District) Taos, NM - The historic narrow Ledoux Street glows with the light from farolitos, luminarias and bonfires. Galleries, shops, and museums are open, offering holiday food and drink.

People gather around the fires and share their stories in the cool starlit night.

• Dec 4-6 Los Alamos, NM Winterfest – Winterfest Weekend is a family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos, New Mexico. A number of businesses and organizations host events including ballet, art shows, book signings, the Children’s Bazaar and Breakfast with Santa. The Fuller Lodge Open House and the Luminaria Walk always draw crowds.

• Dec 4-6 Nutcracker on the Hill - Duane Smith Auditorium 1300 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM. December 4th at 7pm, December 5th & 6th at 2pm. Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Ages 4-17, Seniors 60+ • Dec 5th Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting: 5-7pm. Los Alamos, NM The highlights of the weekend are the Holiday Lights Parade and the Tree Lighting at Ashley Pond.

• Dec 5 8:30am – 11:30am: Breakfast with Santa - Tijeras, NM - Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM-333, Tijeras • Dec 5 10:00am – 11:00am: Hibernation Hike - Cerrillos Hills State Park, Co Rd 59, Cerrillos, NM .

• Dec 5 10:00am – 11:30am: Jingle Bell Run 5K - Santa Fe, NM - Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 W Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe • Dec 5 10am-7:30pm: Jolly Holidays in Corrales. Village of Corrales, NM Start your day shopping, have lunch, parade at 5:30pm. After the parade at Top Form Arena kids get to meet with St. Nick and enjoy the bonfire and green chile stew, cookies and more provided by the Corrales Fire Dept. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the FD food drive so that everyone can have a Jolly Holiday Season!

• Dec 5 11:00am – 4:00pm: Holiday Fiesta at Millicent Rogers Museum - Taos, NM - Millicent Rogers Museum, 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd, El Prado • Dec 5 4-5pm: Madrid Christmas Parade followed by Town of Lights – Madrid, NM • Dec 5 5:30pm – 8pm: Las Vegas Electric Light Parade - Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM • Dec 6 1:30 to 4 PM Wool and Weaving Day - New Mexico History Museum/ Palace of the Governors, 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM. “An Unbroken Thread: Wool & Weaving in Northern New Mexico” - a new film produced by the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center, will be shown at 1:30 and 2:30 pm in the History Museum auditorium. This event is free with admission to the museum. Sundays are free to NM residents; children 16 and under are free daily.

• Dec 6 3 – 5:30pm: Chanukah On the Plaza - Santa Fe Plaza, E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM. • Dec 6 & 7 and 13 & 14 3 – 5 pm: Taos Community Chorus Winter Concerts at different locations. Tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance, $10 seniors & students, children 12 and under free. Taos, NM. • Dec 6 5-8pm: Lights of Kuaua - Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM. • Dec 11 5:30 – 8pm: Christmas at the Palace - Palace of the Governors, 105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM. Christmas at the Palace 5:30-8pm at New Mexico History Museum. Santa Fe’s beloved Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, piñatas, craft-making activities.

• Dec 11 6 – 8 pm: Feliz Navidad: A New Mexico Mariachi Christmas - Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM. Come join us for a bilingual music event sure to make you feel the special warmth of Christmas.

• Dec 12th Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day, Pojoaque Pueblo. Pueblo Dances • Dec 12th 10-12:30pm, Placitas Holiday Family Event at the Placitas Community Library 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, NM. Come celebrate the winter holidays at the library with our special guests. Hear special presentations on how the holidays are celebrated around the world: Kwanzaa (10:30 am), Hanukkah (11:00 am), with Mrs. Claus (11:30 am), and Santa joins us around noon.

• Dec 12 12-7pm: Rio Rancho Winterfest Celebration. City Center Rio Rancho, NM. Winterfest Celebration is a fun way to kick off the holidays. There will be a parade, including a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, ice skating and a craft show at the Santa Ana Star Center.

- Noon to 5 p.m.--free ice skating at the Santa Ana Star Center; skates will be available and inexperienced skaters are encouraged to bring bike or safety helmets - Noon to 5 p.m.--Santa Claus will make a special appearance at the Santa Ana Star Center with picture opportunities available for children - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.--Parade through the City Center area • Dec 12 10am-7pm: Bonfires on Bent Street- John Dunn House Shops and Bent Street, Taos, NM. Bonfires to warm you, snacks in the shops, music and events all day. Reception 4-7pm with farolitos and luminaries, food, music, Santa and more.

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• Dec 12 & 13 5pm: Taos Chamber Music Group Presents: A Spanish Holiday Taos, NM - The Harwood Museum of Art, 238 Ledoux St, Taos. A Spanish Holiday.

Chamber music for flute, violin, cello and piano by Spanish composers rings in the holiday season.

• Dec 13 2-5pm: Placitas Artists Series Artist Reception and Concert. Artist Reception: 2-3pm. Concert at 3pm: Presidio Saxophone Quartet. Las Placitas Presbyterian Church Highway 165, Placitas • Dec 13 5:30-7pm: Las Posadas, Santa Fe Plaza & New Mexico History Museum - Santa Fe, NM. The annual candle-lit procession of Las Posadas travels around the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the Palace Courtyard. Stay for carols, cookies and hot cider in the Palace Courtyard. Free. • Dec 13 4pm: Santa Fe Symphony Presents Christmas Treasures. Lensic Theater - Santa Fe, NM. Get into the holiday spirit this year with The Santa Fe Symphony’s annual afternoon of Christmas favorites!

• Dec 17-23: Noche Serena Desert Chorale at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM. We’re excited to present our beloved carols and lullabies program, Noche Serena, in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque this winter. The Santa Fe Desert Chorale presents its 33rd Annual Winter Festival. 8pm Dec 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23 in Santa Fe and Dec 20 4pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque, NM • Dec 19-20: The Nutcracker Santa Fe. Lensic Performing Arts Center - Santa Fe, NM. Dec 19 times are 2pm and 7pm. Dec 20 times are 1pm and 5pm • Dec 24 4-11pm: Canyon Road Farolitos – Santa Fe, NM. • Dec 24 5pm: Las Posadas Placitas. Every Christmas Eve, in the Village of Placitas, NM, Las Posadas begins about 5 pm, as people reenact the Nativity in procession through the streets.

• Dec 24 – Christmas Eve Procession at Taos Pueblo – December 24, sunset.

Nowhere else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between massive bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin with rifle salutes from the rooftops of the 1000 year old adobe pueblo buildings. A pageant of beauty, heritage, and awe inspiring imagery.

• Dec 25 - Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachines Dance – December 25, 2pm, Taos, NM - Taos Pueblo plaza. Witness this ancient Native American ceremonial dance honoring the depths of winter, as danced and drummed by the people of Taos Pueblo.

No cameras, cell phones, or video cameras allowed.

• Dec 25 Picuris Pueblo Christmas celebrations and “Los Matachines.”

• Dec 25 Ohkay Owingeh “Los Matachines” and Pine Torch Procession.

• Dec 25 San Ildefonso. Christmas celebrations and various dances.

• Dec 25 Santa Clara. Christmas celebrations and various dances.

• Dec 25 Tesuque Pueblo- Dances after midnight mass.

New Years Eve Santa Fe Dec 31st 9:30pm-12:15am Santa Fe Plaza Dec 31, 2015 - Jan 1, 2016 - New Year’s Eve at the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM 9:30 am till . . .past midnight Be among the first to usher in 2016 at the first-ever Santa Fe, New Mexico, New Year’s Eve celebration on the Santa Fe Plaza.

ONGOING EVENTS IN DECEMBER • Nov 27-Jan 6: Pueblo Gingerbread Houses - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM. A favorite holiday tradition returns to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Children and adults are invited to enter a gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community, church or historic building.

• Dec 2-6: Santa Fe Film Festival – various locations around Santa Fe, NM. A five-day celebration of the best in cinematic arts, the 15th Annual Santa Fe Film Festival will run December 2nd- 6th, 2015 with a program of over 100 films, panels, juried awards, workshops and parties.

• Dec 3-Jan 2 (Thur-Sun) GLOW - A Winter Lights Event in the Garden - Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM. Dazzling displays and magical lighting. Create a special holiday tradition for your family and friends! Thursdays – Saturdays, 5pm to 8pm (last entry at 7:30pm) • Dec 5-20 (weekends): Madrid Christmas Open House, Hwy 14, Madrid, NM. Weekends in December will be Open House in Madrid, with businesses open late leading up to Christmas, serving refreshments. While you shop and stroll, keep an eye out for local musicians. Santa will be in town weekend afternoons! 11:00am – 7:00pm. Madrid is “New Mexico’s Christmas Town” Beginning in the early 1920’s, Madrid miners lit up the town with 150,000 Christmas lights powered by 500,000 kilowatt hours of electricity.

MORE HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS • Dec 4-13 : Nutcracker Market - Taos Art Museum at Fechin Inn, 227 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM. A Taos holiday specialty wonderland! Handmade works in tin, wood, pottery, fiber. 10-4:00; closed Monday.

• Dec 5: Santa Fe Clay’s 21st Annual Holiday Sale - Santa Fe Clay, 545 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, NM • Dec 5: Cowgirl Christmas at La Tienda - 7 Caliente Rd, Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM • Dec 12: Annual Holiday Gift Fair - Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM. • Dec 12 & 13 : Young Native Artists Winter Show – 9-3pm New Mexico History, Santa Fe, NM. Begin collecting art, jewelry, pottery and more from the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople at the annual Young Native Artists Winter Show. Children and grandchildren of artists associated with the Palace of the Governors’ Portal Program will demonstrate and sell their own arts and crafts in the Meem Community Room. Free.

• Dec 18 & 19: Alumbra de Questa, Outdoor Christmas Craft Market. 11-8pm Downtown Questa, NM. Enjoy traditional holiday foods plus unique arts and crafts amid a thousand lights and hundreds of farolitos • Dec 19: 1st Annual Poeh Museum Holiday Market 10a-4pm. Pojoaque Pueblo, 78 Cities of Gold Road Come out and enjoy Native arts, dances and food here at the Poeh Cultural Center & Museum. Stop by with the family and tour the arts studios and museum exhibitions. Our market will feature local artisans with various holiday gifts for sale. For more information please call the Museum at (505) 4555041

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Holiday Shopping Throughout The Corridor!

Santa Fe Trail includes Cimarron, Springer, Las Vegas, Pecos, Eldorado and Santa Fe. Cimarron – Arts and crafts, candles, western wear, gifts, general store Springer – Gifts, arts and crafts, antique shops Las Vegas - Historic Bridge St. and Old Town Plaza – Arts, crafts, cards, quilts, antiques, books, collectibles Pecos – Gifts, clothing Eldorado at Santa Fe Agora Shopping Center 7 Avenida Vista Grande. Gifts, cards, flowers, clothing, pet supplies, bakery La Tienda Shopping Center 7 Caliente Road. Hardware, kids clothing, horse supplies, outdoor clothing, gifts, jewelry, clothing, coffee Santa Fe The Plaza – Located in the heart of Santa Fe, bordered by East Palace Ave., Lincoln Ave., West San Francisco St. and Washington Ave. Fine art, arts and crafts, Native American art, Museum shops, clothing, jewelry, rugs, toys, beads, gifts, souvenir items, yarn.

Canyon Road Art District – Begins at the intersection of Paseo de Peralta and Canyon Road in Downtown Santa Fe. Art galleries, rugs, wind sculptures, jewelry, clothing, Native American Art Railyard Arts District and Guadalupe District – Located off Guadalupe St southwest of the Plaza near the Railrunner’s Santa Fe Depot. Art galleries, antiques, furniture, gifts, clothing, outdoor gear, western wear, books, gifts Baca Street Arts District – Baca St. and Cerrillos Road. Arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, clothing Cerrillos Road – South from the Plaza to I25 – Import gifts, pottery, rugs, music, cards, consignment shops, furniture, quilts and the usual chain and big box stores. Santa Fe Place and Santa Fe Outlets.

Route 66 - Moriarty, Edgewood and Tijeras – Arts and crafts, brewery, antiques, collectibles, quilts, farm and ranch supplies, gifts, consignment shops, flowers Camino Real– Cochiti Pueblo, Kewa Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, Rio Rancho – Arts and crafts, antiques, Native American art, jewelry, quilts, gifts, malls, big box stores.

Turquoise Trail – Cerrillos, Madrid, Golden, Sandia Park, Cedar Crest – Jewelry, clothing, art, consignment/thrift stores, rocks and minerals, Native American art North of Santa Fe – Tesuque Pueblo, Pojoaque Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo, Los Alamos, White Rock, Taos – Art, crafts, Native American art, quilts, gifts, clothing Taos Bent Street , John Dunn Shops, Taos Plaza, Guadalupe Street, Ledoux Street - Explore the history and culture of Old Taos exploring these streets and alleys in the heart of Taos.

Shops, galleries, restaurants, museums and more await you.

Taos Pueblo - Visit the famous Taos Pueblo just north of the town of Taos and experience over 1000 years of living tradition.

Adult admission: $16 per person Students (11 and up, includes college with ID): $14 per person Group Rates (6 or more Adults): $14 per person Children 10 and under: Free

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DINNER MENU Appetizers Seafood Prime Rib Steaks Chops Salads Soups BAR MENU Veggie items Burgers & Tacos Sandwiches Salads & Fries Beef & Seafood All bar items under $13.00 FULL BAR Wines by the glass Beer Tequila Rum and Cocktails

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This holiday season we ask that all of our readers consider those less fortunate and help out where they can, when they can. We have brought together some of the many organizations that work tirelessly to help those in need throughout the year, and especially as the weather turns cold.

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Helping Hands for the Holidays

These community organizations offer year-round assistance to those in need - they are always looking for volunteers and donations to continue their important work.

Santa Fe Adelante Cash and clothing donations accepted (SFPS Homeless youth and families services) 610 Alta Vista, Santa Fe, NM www.adelantesantafe.org Bienvenidos Outreach This organization provides food boxes to those in need 1511 5th Street Santa Fe, NM 505-986-0583 http://www.bienvenidosfoodpantry.org/ Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families 3130 Rufina St, Santa Fe, NM 87502 (505) 474-5536 http://www.esperanzashelter.org/ Interfaith Community Shelter 505-795-7494 2801 Cerrillos Rd. – Shelter location http://www.interfaithsheltersf.org/ Kitchen Angels Kitchen Angels prepares and delivers free, nutritious meals to Northern New Mexicans who are homebound and facing life challenging illnesses and conditions.

1222 Siler Rd. Santa Fe, NM 505-471-7780 http://www.kitchenangels.org/

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To Benefit our Furry and Feathered Friends: Consider these shops when looking for gifts this Holiday season: Santa Fe Barkin Retail Stores Benefitting the Espanola Valley Humane Society The Barkin’ Attic 851 Saint Michaels Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 428-0223 https://www.facebook.com/BarkinAttic/ The Barkin’ Boutique 510 North Guadalupe, Suite N (next to Jinja Bar & Bistro) Santa Fe, NM 87501 505 986-0699 https://www.facebook.com/BarkinBoutiqueInc/

Look What The Cat Dragged In Stores 2570 Camino Entrada. Santa Fe & 541 W. Cordova Road, Santa Fe Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society 100 Caja del Rio Rd Santa Fe, NM 87507 505 983-4309 www.sfhumanesociety.org Rio Rancho

St. Elizabeth Shelter 804 Alarid St. Santa Fe, NM (505) 982-6611 http://www.steshelter.org/

Watermelon Mountain Ranch Going to the Dogs (and Cats) Thrift Store 4405 Jaguar Drive NW Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 867-5347 http://www.wmranch.org/

The Food Depot “Why do volunteers matter? Every hour of time that is given by volunteers means that more financial resources can be directed towards providing meals to people in need! Last year’s volunteer hours saved The Food Depot over $250,000 — enough to provide a MILLION meals!”

1222 Siler Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87507 505 471-1633 http://thefooddepot.org/volunteer/

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The Salvation Army 525 W. Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-988-8055 www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf Las Vegas Las Vegas Food Pantry 715 National Las Vegas, NM 505 425-7883 Moriarty Bethel Community Store House “We provide services to our low-income neighbors in need. We help with food, clothing, furniture, household goods, seasonal help and referrals to other agencies for additional help.”

1719 4th St. Moriarty, NM 87035 http://bethelstorehouse.org/ TaosTaos Men’s Shelter http://www.taosmensshelter.org/

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Talking Talons The Talking Talons Thrift Store is located at 12159 State Highway North 14, Cedar Crest, NM http://www.talkingtalons.com/ These organizations work year-round to help animals.

Consider a donation as part of your gift-giving plans.

Espanola Valley Humane Society 108 Hamm Parkway Espanola, NM 87532 (505) 470-1278 http://www.evalleyshelter.org/ The Horse Shelter Phone: 471-6179 info@thehorseshelter.org http://thehorseshelter.org The Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary 505-757-6817 http://www.animal-sanctuary.org/ People for Animal Welfare 505-466-1525 http://www.pawsnm.org/ Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico 1680 N. Grand Avenue Las Vegas, NM 505 426-3289. www.animalwelfarenewmexico.org Santa Fe Raptor Center El Rito, NM 505-699-0455 http://santaferaptorcenter.org/

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Favorite Holiday Recipes from The Corridor Staff

Grandma Korleski’s Pierogi

by Anna Soeiro - Reporter

Sift together on cutting board Make a crater out of dry ingredients and add egg in the middle Fold in sour cream and butter Kneed to a smooth elastic dough.

Add a sprinkle of water if too dry.

Roll out quite thin and cut into circles (Filling options are endless from with glass or cookie cutter. Fill with savory to sweet but my favorite is mashed potato, sautéed onions and choice of filling. Boil until pierogi float farmers cheese. Serve with sour and then fry until golden.

2 1/2 c flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup melted butter 1 egg Filling of your choice

cream.)

“Grandma’s pierogi’s taste like home to me. They are a tradition shared by my family, handed down to my daughter as well.”

Latkes

Family Cheeseball

by Debbie LaRouche - Associate Editor “A family favorite as long as I can remember!

Now a few different variations float around various family celebrations, but my favorite is without pecans.

Feel free to try with or without them!”

Makes about 2 cups The day before: Let cheese soften at room temperature.

In a bowl (or food processor for best results) combine cheeses, onion, Worcestershire sauce.

Blend well.

Stir in 1/8 cup parsley and optional ¼ cup pecans.

Shape into ball and place in bowl lined with wax paper.

Refrigerate overnight.

To Serve: About an hour before serving, remove ball from refrigerator. Stir the ball in additional pecans and parsley if desired.

2 1/2 c flour 3 oz wedge of Roquefort or Blue Cheese 5 oz jar processed cheese spread (Kraft Old English) 6 oz cream cheese 1 tbsp minced onion ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 cup snipped parsley 1/4 cup ground pecans

Toni’s Christmas Shortbread

by Marc LaRouche - Publisher and Editor in Chief

by Leslie Karasic - Reporter,

Written recipe from www.chabad.org

“My mother’s latkes are my favorite, but the recipe is not written down.

You just measure everything with your eye and add love.”

5 large potatoes, peeled 1 large onion 3 eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. pepper ¾ cup oil for frying

Makes 4 to 6 servings Grate potatoes and onion on the fine side of a grater or in a food processor.

Strain grated potatoes and onion through a colander, pressing out excess water.

Add eggs, flour, and seasoning.

Mix well.

Heat ½ cup oil in 10 inch skillet. Lower flame and place 1 large tablespoon batter at a time into hot sizzling oil and fry on one side for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown. Turn over and fry on other side 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Continue with remaining batter until used up, adding more oil when necessary.

Biscochitos

by Susan Varela- Reporter/Photographer “This is the recipe I’ve used for over 30 years.

I found it in the New Mexican way back when. “

Combine lard, 1 1/2 cups sugar and anise seed in large bowl.

2 cups lard (1 little blue box) Add eggs and beat well.

1 1/2 cups sug- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl. ar 2 tsp anise seed Alternately add flour and orange juice to creamed 2 eggs, beaten mixture until a stiff dough has been formed.

Knead dough slightly and pat or roll to desired 6 cups flour cookie thickness (thinner is better) 3 tsp baking Cut dough into desired shapes. powder Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and the cinnamon in 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup orange small mixing bowl.

Dust top of each cookie with small amount of juice mixture.

1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees (or until edges are slightly browned)

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"My grandmother's favorite cookies, made the ranch kitchen smell oh-so good!"

Skoosh together until well mixed.

Squeeze into walnut-sized balls.

Bake 1 1/2 hours at 250F. When cool, roll in powdered sugar.

4 c flour 1 c shopped pecans 1 c powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling 1 tsp salt 3/4 lb unsalted butter, softened

Morris Family Card Gingerbread

by Marc LaRouche & family (Adapted from Fannie Farmer’s Boston Cooking School Cook Book) Melt butter. Add sugar, eggs, molasses and honey. Sift flour with baking soda, salt and spices. Sift flour mixture into liquids and mix well. Add more flour if necessary until very stiff. Chill, then roll 1/4 inch thick on a heavily floured board or cloth. Cut into shapes. Bake at 350F (180C) for 10-12 minutes.

Cool, then brush off excess flour. Ice if wished.

A decent sized castle usually takes about three times this recipe.

2/3 c butter 2/3 c brown sugar 1/4 c honey (optional -- adds structural strength) 2 eggs, well-beaten 1 cup molasses 3 1/2 c flour 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Snowflake Cookies

by Jefferson LaRouche - Multimedia Designer “My grandmother has made cookies like this every year during the holidays - a great dessert treat to try at home.”

Cream shortening and cream cheese.

Add sugar gradually and continue creaming Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and orange rind.

Sift flour with salt and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture Put in cookie press and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheet Decorate with colored sugar, cinnamon or sugar Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees Remove at once from cookie sheets and cool on wire racks.

1 cup shortening 1 3oz package cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp finely grated orange rind 2 ½ cups sifted flour

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TRIPS

Santa Fe to Ranchos de Taos along the river road (the “Low Road”) We begin our journey by traveling north from Santa Fe on St. Francis Drive (US 84/285). The Iguana Cafe, located in the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, owned by the Pueblo of Pojoaque, is open daily for breakfast from 7 am to 11 am.

Ceramic map of the Embudo Valley Dixon, NM

Poeh Cultural Center and Museum http://poehcenter.org/

Also owned and operated by the Pueblo of Pojoqaue is the Poeh Cultural Center and Museum, open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. The Center’s mission is to “Support the future of Pueblo people by teaching the arts, collecting great works of art, and promoting public under-standing of, and respect for, Pueblo history and culture. http://poehcenter.org/ (505) (505) 455-5041 Continuing north on US 84/285 you will arrive at the city of Espanola.

The New Mexico Wildlife Center, is located just south of Espanola. The center offers self guided tours to the public from 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. The center invites the public to come and visit their 35+ educational animals including eagles, hawks, owls, bobcats and foxes. The fees are $4 per adult, Seniors 65 and over – $2, Children over 3 – $2 Children 3 and younger – free . http:// www.thewildlifecenter.org/index.php or call them at (505) 753-9505 for information and directions.

As you approach Espanola on US 84/285 you will come to a stoplight and intersection. To continue to Taos stay to the right - this road becomes NM 68. Approximately 15 miles north of Espanola, just as the road enters the Rio Grande Gorge, you will find the village of Velarde.

Velarde is famous for its apples and is a popular destination in the Fall.

Here you will also find Black Mesa Winery as well as a large and colorful Mexican import store.

The “Chili Line” in Espanola, Circa 1920

Dixon Cooperative Market Dixon, NM

Continuing up the river gorge, about 8 miles north of Velarde is the village of Dixon, NM. Known for its 2 fine wineries as well as the longest-running Artists’ Studio Tour each Fall, Dixon is located only about 2-1/2 miles from the highway to Taos and well worth a quick trip to see and enjoy. Here you will find a café, grocery coop, library, shops and even an honor system book sale! Historic buildings include the Catholic and Presbyterian churches. Do check out the side of the Co-op to see an incredible ceramic map of the area. La Chiripada Winery, in business for more than 30 years, is located in Dixon. Vivac Winery opened in 1999. The winery and Dixon tasting room are located at the corner of NM 68 and NM 75 (the road to Dixon). Both wineries offer tastings daily. Vivac Winery also features an in-house chocolatier.

La Chiripada Winery - Dixon, NM

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Rio Grande del Norte NM Visitor Center

Vivac Winery - Dixon, NM

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Rio Grande Gorge Near Taos, New Mexico

Located in Pilar, NM, about 10 miles north of Dixon along NM 68 on the East (right) side of the highway is the Bureau of Land Management Visitor Center for the newly created Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. This National Monument encompasses 242,500 acres, beginning in the Rio Grande Gorge just south of the Visitor Center and extending north to the New Mexico / Colorado state line. The Visitor Center has information on trails, camping, fishing, rafting and other adventures (as well as clean restrooms) for locals and visitors to enjoy. http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/content/nm/en/prog/NLCS/RGDN_ NM.html

The water tower at Embudo Station

If you look to the West, across the river, you can see for remnants of the railroad bed for the DRG&W Narrow Gauge “Chili Line” railway which traveled from Santa Fe, NM to Antonito, Colorado carrying passengers and livestock, wool, fruit, beans and New Mexico green chiles. The Embudo Station (just West of the highway) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The water tower is still visible from the road.

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San Francisco de Assis Mission Church - Ranchos de Taos

On the road again to Taos you will first ecounter Ranchos de Taos, about 4 miles southwest of the town of Taos, NM. Stop on the historic plaza there to see and take photos of the beautiful San Francisco de Assis Mission Church. Ranchos Plaza Restauranta and Old Martina’s Restaurant flank the plaza, as well as a few curio shops.

COMING SOON - The High Road to Taos and visits to Taos, NM.

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>Math Worksheets

Color by Numbers: Gingerbread Man

Color By Numbers:

CHILD - Color the color label shapes.

- Color the shapes in the picture the correct color.

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3

Orange

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Events for Kids!

December 5th: Breakfast with Santa - 8:30-11:30am - Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM Hwy 333, Tijeras

Santa is expected to arrive about 9am Jingle Bell Run 5K - 10-11:30am - Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 W Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe December 6th: Hibernation Hike – 10-11am - Cerrillos Hills State Park Main Parking Lot, Cty Rd 59, Cerrillos December 7th: Chanukah on Ice - 4-6pm - Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 W Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe Dec 12th Santa Paws - 12-4pm - John Dunn Shops, 120 Bent St , Taos Dec 19th Animal Superpowers - 10-11am - Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos Dec 19 & 20th The Nutcracker - Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe

Dec 19 times are 2pm and 7:30pm

Dec 20 times are 1pm and 5pm Dec 19 & 20th Skate with Santa and His Elves - Los Alamos Ice Rink, 4475 West Rd, Los Alamos

Saturday, December 19 2:15-4pm

Sunday, December 20 3-5pm Dec 24th Christmas Eve Orchestra Family Concert - 2-4pm - Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe

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SABERDOG COMICS (Part 2)

TIME FOR WORK!

from Cheeky Kitchen at http://ow.ly/ViU9m

1 tube Pillsbury™ refrigerated pizza crust ¾ cup alfredo sauce 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Toppings (This recipe used baby carrots, purple onions, black olives, and rosemary sprigs for the face and buttons.)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Open dough. Make six slices.

3. Press the pieces of dough until flat.

Make in three sizes. Press each round of dough together at the seams to create a snowman shape. Repeat.

4. Top with alfredo sauce and shredded mozzarella.

5. Place toppings or vegetables as features of the snowman.

6. Bake pizzas for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and the edges of the crust turn light golden brown.

7. Remove pizzas, allow to cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish with rosemary sprig scarves. Enjoy!

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