Events Along The Turquoise Trail

KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio

Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31
Listeners in Madrid, Cerrillos and the surrounding area can tune their radio dials to 96.9 FM to hear the station. If you’re outside of our broadcast range, simply visit our Listen page to tune-in online. KMRD broadcasts 64 live programs every week, curated and hosted by more than 70 DJs from the Madrid, Cerrillos, and 87010 community. KMRD is volunteer-run and supported by you, our listeners. We are a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization and donations may be tax-deductible.

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Cerrillos, NM 87010

Madrid Christmas Parade and Christmas Open House

Every full weekend December 7 through December 29, 2024
"This year Madrid is turning up the lights." The holiday events begin at 4PM, Saturday, December 7th, with the famous Christmas Parade. There is overflow parking at the ballpark with shuttle rides including stagecoach rides certain days. After the parade numerous shops will stay open until 7PM every Saturday evening. A QR Code will be available at http://visitmadridnm.com to install a GPS guided walking tour by store introduction and tag lines. The events continue Sunday, December 8th, with live music produced by Joe West and Lori Ottino and special guests. The music events will continue three more weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) through December 29th and there will also be ornament making workshops for children. Entertainment 'on the streets' will include New Mexico favorite bands, The Clan Tinker Circus, and Cati Lord Carolers. All this will take place with beautiful new Christmas lights throughout the village. For a full schedule go to https://visitmadridnm.com.

Littles Art: Gingerbread House Contest

December 22, 2024
A community-focused event soliciting the public to serve as guest adjudicators / judges for the creation of 8-12 year olds in the local community. Category winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded to the young artists (and possible future architects, builders, and / or engineers). Entry is free. Patrons are encouraged to stop in, review and score the submitted gingerbread houses.
Sunday, December 22nd, 11AM to 3PM for visitors to participate. Winners announced at 3PM.
Location: Enchanted Soul Art | Creatives' Gallery & Shop, 12220 N HWY 14, Suite A, Cedar Crest, NM 87008
Entry deadlines, all participant applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday Dec 18th by 5PM.
Call 505-226-5757 for additional details and other submission information.