LET THERE BE LIGHT — FOR 2 NIGHTS
Jemez Pueblo dancers and Native American flute music featured
Jemez Historic Site’s Light Among the Ruins has been expanded to a two-night affair.
One of the most historic sites in the Southwest will again offer one of New Mexico’s finest holiday events. And because of its popularity, this year it will be held on two evenings.
The Jemez Historic Site’s Light Among the Ruins has been expanded to two nights: Nov. 30 and Dec. 14.
The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos on those two evenings from 5-9 p.m.
Jemez Pueblo dancers and Native American flute music will be part of the festivities, which also include an arts and crafts fair.
Tickets are on sale: Adults $18; children $10.50. Visit www.nmhistoricsites.org/jemez to purchase your tickets.
In addition to covering the cost of hosting Light Among the Ruins, additional funds collected will help provide for preservation, future exhibits and programs at the Jemez Historic Site.
Flash photography, drones, firearms and alcohol are prohibited. The event will go on regardless of the weather. No refunds.
Shuttles will be available to and from the Jemez site to parking locations in the Village of Jemez Springs. Those planning on walking to and from the event are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear reflective clothing.
The Jemez site includes the stone ruins of a 500-year-old Indian village and the San José de los Jemez church dating to 1621. The village of Giusewa was built in the narrow San Diego Canyon by the ancestors of the present-day people of Jemez (Walatowa) Pueblo. The name Giusewa refers to the natural springs in the area.
The Jemez Historic Site is located at 18160 Highway 4 in Jemez Springs and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult. Children and Jemez tribal members are free. For more information, call 575829-3530 or visit www.nmhistoricsites.org.