Event Details

Día De Los Muertos Exhibit, Altar, and Activities
At Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site
11/1/24, Friday through 11/3/24, Sunday
In conjunction with the Calavera Coalition’s Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, community celebration, Taylor-Mesilla will present a small exhibit in the Reynolds Visitor Center called “Spirit Crossing,” that focuses on the traditions of this holiday. An altar featuring ofrendas, or offerings, will be on display explaining the symbolism and meaning of what visitors might see in the community altars set up around the Mesilla Plaza. Visitors are invited to make a related craft, including painting calaveras, or skulls, (while supplies last) and creating felt calaveras. Entry into the visitor’s center and activities are free.
Hours of admission are:
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 1 & 2, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday Walks with a Ranger at Fort Selden
1/8/25, Wednesday
through 11/12/25, Wednesday
9:00amRanger Guided Tour
2/22/25, Saturday
through 11/29/25, Saturday
1:00pmLos Luceros Ranger Walk ’N Talk
5/4/25, Sunday
through 5/25/25, Sunday
10:30amLos Luceros Ranger Walk ’N Talk
5/7/25, Wednesday
through 5/28/25, Wednesday
11:00amThe History of Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Stanton
5/18/25, Sunday
2:00pm