The Tamal y Mas Fiesta was held on Saturday on Broadway in downtown Silver City. People lined up for tamales and other Mexican dishes, such as burritos. Vendors and non-profits also lined the street to sell their wares and promote their services. Several vintage autos were in the center of the street. Donations were also accepted for Toys for Tots.
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Fuego del Sol Mariachi Group from Mesilla perform for attendees.
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Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Juanita and Rosella Escobedo promote an upcoming Mariachi Festival
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Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Chacha Placencio demonstrates how to make tamales at a booth sponsored by Western New Mexico University.
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Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Deputy Click, Sgt. Joseph Arredondo and Officer William Lara of the Sheriff's Office promote the D.A.R.E. program.
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Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Fuego del Sol Mariachi group plays while walking down the street.
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Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
Rudy Dominguez, MainStreet Board member and raffle coordinator, stands with the items someone would win that evening in the 50/50 raffle drawing.
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Tamal y M+?s Fiesta 2014
The Folk+?rico Dancers arrive to perform for guests.
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