Saturday, Oct. 4 was a happening day in Pinos Altos. The October Fiesta, a fundraiser for the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department brought folks out to browse the vendors and have beer and bratwurst. The Gran Fondo bicycle race fundraiser for the Tour of the Gila had its finish line on Main Street, so bicyclists, who completed the 32-, 70- and 105-mile races could be seen cooling down from the race. And visitors also had the chance to see the paintings and winners of the Grant County Art Guild Purchase Prize Show at the Hearst Gallery.
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Annabelle Jamison, 10, likes the dollhouse on display
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Bob Pelham and Mike Moutoux shoot the breeze in downtown Pinos Altos
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Silver City Museum Director Tracy Spikes tries his hand at an old-fashioned game.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Rich Bigelow celebrates a 32-mile bicycle ride as part of the Gran Fondo fundraiser for the Tour of the Gila.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Michael Barrow of Las Cruces crosses the Gran Fondo finish line after a 70-mile ride.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Jessica Juarez sings to entertain the crowd.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
"Black Larry" McDaniel and Mike Sorensen pose after their 70-mile rides, as Ellie Sorenson celebrates finishing the 32-mile ride. Mike Sorensen came in second.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
"Mary Lee Sloshed" better known as Margaret Jones shows off the rifle she uses with the Gila Rangers Sing-Action Shooting Club
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Pat Garrett AKA Scott Green from the New Mexico Farm & Heritage Museum asks people if they have seen Billy the Kid. Nathaniel Ponce, 4, plays his flute for Garrett.-?`^
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Evelyn Yates volunteers at the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department booth. The October Fiesta is an annual fundraiser for the department
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
People wander the Main Street of Pinos Altos, looking for bargains and bratwursts.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
The Hearst Gallery in Pinos Altos was open to visitors wanting to see the paintings hung for the Grant County Art Guild's Annual Purchase Prize Show.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Hearst Gallery features other first place winners as part of the Grant County Art Guild's annual Purchase Prize Show.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Hearst Gallery features other prize winners as part of the Grant County Art Guild's annual Purchase Prize Show.
Oct. 4, 2014 Happenings in Pinos Altos
Hearst Gallery features other first place winners as part of the Grant County Art Guild's annual Purchase Prize Show.