5 Things to do in New Mexico this weekend
- Discover Traditional and Contemporary Arts
Experience the rich tapestry of New Mexican art at the Traditional Spanish Market, a hallmark of Santa Fe’s summer season. Held on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the plaza, this event showcases Spanish Colonial arts such as tinwork, retablo painting, and santero making. Established in 1926, the market celebrates nearly a century of tradition, featuring artists whose crafts have been integral to New Mexican culture since the 1600s. The event also includes processions, performances, food, and vibrant festivities.
Just off the plaza, the Contemporary Hispanic Market will feature over 135 artists with Spanish heritage who create modern works beyond traditional categories. Expect to find a variety of contemporary art forms, including photography, jewelry, and mixed media.
- Cheer on Young Baseball Talent
Since 1965, Farmington has hosted the Connie Mack World Series, showcasing the best baseball players aged 16 to 18 from across the country. Twelve teams, including the local Farmington Frackers, will compete in front of families, friends, and professional scouts. The event kicks off with a parade on Friday at 10 a.m. and opening ceremonies on Sunday at 7 p.m., with bracket games and tournament rounds taking place at Ricketts Park through August 2.
- Explore Photographic Art
The Roswell Museum is unveiling “Land Marks,” a new exhibition featuring the work of Mary Peck. The display juxtaposes her late 1970s photographs with those from the Covid-19 pandemic. Peck, who moved to Santa Fe in 1974, learned from renowned landscape photographers and has had her work exhibited globally. The exhibition will be open until January 19.
- Celebrate Ceramic Art at the CLAY Festival
Silver City’s CLAY Festival offers a weekend of ceramic art. The clay market at the Murray Hotel Ballroom on Saturday and Sunday will feature goods from local and visiting Southwestern ceramicists. Additional highlights include the juried show “From the Earth,” Hugh J. Remar’s “fancy dirt” exhibition at the Made in Silver City gallery, a demonstration by Oralia Lopez at the Silver City Museum, and a CLAY festival brunch at Bear Mountain Lodge on Sunday.
- Experience Taos’s Abstract Art
Taos-based artist Annie Coe’s abstract works are an exploration of spirit and natural surroundings. Her exhibition, “Language of The Unknown,” opening at the Ray Drew Gallery at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, includes over 25 pieces created in the last five years. Coe’s unique process involves layering plaster, gessoes, and inks with oil paint and graphite, revealing intricate details upon close inspection. The exhibition, which highlights Taos’s modernist movement, opens Thursday and will be celebrated with a closing reception in August.
