Dia de los Muertos events in Mesilla, New Mexico - October 31, 2009

A few photos from the annual Dia de los Muertos event on the plaza in Mesilla, New Mexico. Photos from October 31, 2009.

Dia de los Muertos exhibit - Branigan Cultural Center - Las Cruces, NM

Here's some of the artwork at the juried exhibit at Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The show runs through November 7, and the museum is open from M-F, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Visit the Branigan Cultural Center at 501 N. Main Street on the north end of the Downtown Mall.

Jackalope de los Muertos, by Liz Nielsen


Every Bone Tells a Story, by Susan Wester Perez


Our Lady of the Dead, by Christy Lou Sexton


We're Halfway There Baby!, by Flo Hosa Dougherty


Paul's Ride, by Charlotte Driver


Mejores Amigos / Best Friends, by Anick Olmsted


Tierra y Libertad, by Pamela Enriquez Courts


Cihulatampa, Region of the Dead, by Rita Morones



A view of the exhibit at the Branigan Cultural Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Dia de los Muertos art show at Sunland Art Gallery

The Sunland Art Gallery in Sunland Park Mall has a nice Dia de los Muertos art show, featuring work by Candy & Charlie Mayer, Teri Spicer, Romy Hawkins, Winfrey Hearst, Jennifer Stapher-Thomas, L. B. McKay, Krystyna Robbins, Marji Carrasco, Melissa Urquidi-Bonham, Cil Abeyta, Nancy Diaz and Janet Aboud. Original art, as well as very affordable prints are being sold. The show is being held October 2-31, 2009. For more information, call 584-3117.

Masks y Mas - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Took a quick trip up to Albuquerque...thought you'd enjoy the front of Masks Y Mas as it appears now...plus a cool detail shot! Be sure to check out the store on Central Avenue, right near the University of New Mexico campus.

Dia de los Muertos 2008 - Mesilla, New Mexico, November 2, 2008

Dia de los Muertos 2008 - Mesilla, New Mexico - November 2, 2008

Festivities in Mesilla, New Mexico, November 2, 2008

A mannequin that's been "muerto-ized"...


This large altar is in memory and honors all the American soldiers lost in Iraq and Afghanistan

Dia de los Muertos - Centro Mayapan - El Paso, Texas - November 1, 2008

This year's festival at Centro Mayapan focused on the Yucatan Peninsula

Dia de los Muertos - Centro Mayapan - November 1, 2008

More photos from Centro Mayapan, El Paso, Texas, November 1, 2008

Loaves of pan de muerto


Paper-maché skulls for sale

Dia de los Muertos 2008 El Paso - Centro Mayapan - November 1, 2008 - Set 1

Ofrendas at Centro Mayapan, El Paso, Texas, November 1, 2008

Dia de los Muertos - Altars inside the El Paso Public Library - Downtown

A few ofrendas (altars) inside the El Paso Public Library - Downtown Branch

Ofrenda to Frida Kahlo

Another beautiful ofrenda

Dia de los Muertos 2008 - Events at the El Paso Museum of History

Another year of celebration here in El Paso! Here are some photos from the El Paso Museum of History, November 1, 2008!

Ofrenda outside the Museum.


Folklorico dancers


Husband and wife mojingangas in a humorous dance

Dia de los Muertos 2008 events - Mesilla, New Mexico

Here is a link to Dia de los Muertos events in Mesilla. Catch the events in El Paso on Saturday, then head north on Sunday!

Dia de los Muertos events in Las Cruces / Mesilla, New Mexico

2008 Dia de los Muertos - A Celebration of Life - El Paso, Texas

The City of El Paso and the El Paso Times has published a listing of all the Dia de los Muertos events throughout the city. It appears that this year's events have been pared back from recent years. I could be wrong. What I'm not seeing is a single, large event like the one that took place downtown just outside of Union Plaza last year. I still highly recommend the Dia de los Muertos event at Centro Mayapán, which consistently is fantastic.

Schedule of events from the City of El Paso


Here is the schedule of events from the El Paso Times

Photos of my daughter and me at Dia de los Muertos 2007, Centro Mayapan, El Paso, Texas

While finishing a delicious bowl of Sopa Azteca the other day at Café Mayapán, I ran in to Arturo and Vallarie Enriquez of Vantage Point Studios. Art reminded me that he had taken a few photos of my daughter and me at last year's Dia de los Muertos celebration at Centro Mayapan, and sent them to me a few days later. Thanks to Vantage Point for allowing me to share the photos!

Give Vantage Point Studios a visit! They're one of El Paso's finest!

Centro Mayapan Dia de los Muertos 2008 poster - El Paso

Here is the poster for Centro Mayapan's Dia de los Muertos 2008 celebration here in El Paso!