Area attractions Western Playland

October Roundup
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Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso
(PEEP) — The organization for photogra-
phers of all skill levels and ages meets 10 a.m.
to noon Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Art Junction,
500 W. Paisano. Every meeting includes and
educational program given by an expert in the
field. Information: Heidi Phillips, 588-3747 or
on Facebook at PEEPofElPaso.
PEEP, a member of Gulf States Camera Club
Council, offers educational programs, exhibitions and competitions.
Military Order of the World Wars —
The El Paso Chapter’s monthly luncheon is 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Underwood
Golf Club House on Fort Bliss. The Chapter
will Honor Deceased Perpetual Members.
Guest are encouraged to arrive early.
Information 755-4038.
International Coin Club — El Paso’s only
coin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first
Monday of the month at St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere. Business
meeting starts around 6:30 p.m. Numismatic
presentations start at 7 p.m. with auction to
follow. Visitors always welcome, and admission
free for first-time visitors. Information: 5336001 or elpasocoinclug.com.
L’Alliance Française d’El Paso — The
institute celebrates its 50th anniversary this
year with a celebration Saturday, Nov. 1, at the
Camino Real Hotel. Saturday, Nov. 8, is a
Students Appreciation Evening at EPCC. Check
website or Facebook page for details. .
Information: 585-1789, 355-4598 (Spanish),
afofelpaso.com or on Facebook at
AllianceFrancaiseElPaso.
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Area attractions
Western Playland — The amusement park
is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.
across from the racetrack. Tickets: $20.45
adult; $15.80, plus tax (pay one price); $5 nonrider admission. Individual ride tickets are
$2.50. Information: (575) 589-3410 or westernplayland.com. October hours are 2 to 8 p.m.
Saturdays.
Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only
publicly accessible mountain tramway takes
passengers to Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632
feet. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children
12 years and under. Tickets sales stop one hour
before closing. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Information: 562-9899.
A free Wildscaping program is 6 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 17, with Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist Lois Balin .
A Tram-or-Treat Halloween Festival is noon
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, with exhibits and
a pumpkin carving contest. All activities are
free, but tram ride fee still applies. Pumpkin
carving exhibition and voting runs noon to 2:30
p.m. Participants must register by Oct. 10.
To get there: Take Alabama to McKinley and
turn toward the mountain.
Indian Cliffs Ranch — The working cattle
ranch in Fabens offers a children’s zoo, buffalo,
longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and
the Fort Apache playground. It’s also home to
the famous Cattleman’s Steakhouse.
Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattlemanssteakhouse.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
1200 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive),
Sunland Park, N.M. The casino offers slot
machines, and video-machine versions of
poker, keno and other games. Hours are 10
a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 10
a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Friday and Saturday. Information: (575) 8745200 or sunland-park.com.
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
Licon Dairy — The dairy’s gift shop popular
for its homemade asadero cheese products is at
11951 Glorieta Road in San Elizario and is open
6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The
dairy also features an extensive petting zoo and
regularly stocked fishing hole. Admission is free,
with a nominal charge for fishing hole use.
Information: 851-2705 or licondairy.com.
San Elizario Historic District — The dis-
trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario features
art galleries, studios, gift shops, the Historic San
Elizario Chapel, the Portales Museum and the
Veteran’s Museum. Most locations open 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday. Information: 851-0041, 594-8424 or
SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.
Sunland Winery — 1769 Victory Lane in
Sunland Park, N.M. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday, noon to 5
p.m. Sunday. Information: (575) 589-1214.
Painting and tasting classes are offered the
third Friday and Saturday of the month.
Live Music is 7:30 p.m. Fridays 2 to 6 p.m.
Sundays with Sweetwater Band, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays wit Jack Welch and Shadow, plus 8
El Paso Scene
p.m. Thursdays with Lala Ledezma and free
Latin dance lessons. Free wine tastings.
Dining on The Patio, featuring from Morsels
Grill, is open 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
La Viña Winery — New Mexico’s oldest
winery is just across the state line from El Paso,
at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of
Vinton Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 or
lavinawinery.com.
The tasting room and patio are open for sales
and tasting of wines from noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Tuesday (closed
Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is
offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the
$10 fee includes tasting.
La Viña Farmer’s and Crafters’ Market features local food producers 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
the first and third Sunday of the month.
The 2014 Fall Wine Festival is noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5, with more than
20 wines available for tasting and purchasing.
Admission: $20 (includes souvenir glass and
choice of 9 wines or a glass of wine); $10 age
12-20; free age 11 and younger accompanied
by adult.
Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
— 430 La Viña Road (off NM 28 between
markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. Tasting
room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through
Monday. Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraantigua.com. Free live music on the patio
offered Saturdays; bring a picnic basket.
Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy 28 in
Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tastings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Free Music and wine tasting is 1 to 4 p.m.
selected Sundays featuring local talent. Bring a
picnic.
October 2014