Fiesta: Homecoming for Amigos de Taos and Taosenos

Once again, the crowds gather to celebrate the past and present in Taos during Fiesta on historic Taos Plaza. This year’s event focuses on the rejuvenation and renovation of the old County Courthouse. County Commissioners, the Town of Taos, Amigos de Taos, TEN (The Entrepreneurial Network), and Kit Carson Electric Coop invite Taosenos to visit the courthouse, view the murals in the old courtroom and the beginning of the county’s historic photo exhibition. The old jail where Easy Rider was filmed will also be open to the public.

Thanks to cooperation between the town and county, an Architect, David Henry, has been researching the history and potential remodeling of the old gal. In about 1932 the shops and buildings on the north side of the Plaza burned. The fire prompted citizens to incorporate the town and found a fire department in 1934. The “new” courthouse was built in one year. Now, commissioners and town councilors are looking for dough to update code requirements. The town and county invite citizens to visit and offer their ideas regarding the purpose and plans for a historic Plaza cultural center.

Here’s a Fiesta agenda.

(1) OPENING CEREMONIES/WELCOME
County Commissioner Gabe Romero and Mayor Darren Cordova
Friday, July 19th 7:00-8:00 P.M., at the Bandstand on the Plaza

(2)TAOS Fiesta Reception: Amigos de Taos &
Old County Courthouse Development Initiative. County Manager Stephen Archuleta, Town Manager Oscar Rodriguez, Fiesta Chairman Don Francisco Trujillo. Saturday July 20th 4:00-6:00 P.M (Mariachi begins 3:30 – 6:30) at the Old Courthouse on the Plaza.

(3.) Parade /Old County Courthouse Float. County Manager Stephen Archuleta, County Commissioners, Elected Officials and staff. From Albright St. at the County Complex down Pueblo de Sur to the Plaza. Sunday July 21st, 12 noon to 12:30 P.M.

(4.) Closing Ceremonies/Invitation Back to all Amigos de Taos
County Commission Chairman Dan Barrone, Mayor Darren Cordova
Sunday, July 21st 7:00-8:00 P.M. Bandstand on the Plaza.

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013

9:00 am – 10:00 am Mariachi Capitaleño

10:00 am – 10:30 am CHILDREN’S PARADE

10:30 am – 11:00 am Mariachi Capitaleño

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Mystic Dance

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Baile Illusion

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Legacy Band of Colorado Springs

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Los Zapateados

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Tanya Griego Band

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Baile Español

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monica Yvette y Grupo Confianza

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Lydia Rael – Baile Folkloriko de Santa Fe

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Suave

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Julian Lucero Band

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Izcalli In Nanantzin (Danza Azteca)

10:00 pm PLAZA CLOSES

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013

9:30 am – 10:30 am St. Francis Choir

10:30 am – 11:30 am Audrey Davis Trio

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Trio Los Gallos

12:00 pm HISTORICAL PARADE

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Ernestine Romero

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Dwayne Ortega

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mezcal

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm SPECIAL COMMUNITY PRESENTATION

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gonzalo

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Severo Martinez y Fuego

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Darren Cordova y Calor

7:00 pm CLOSING CEREMONIES ON TAOS PLAZA

Sheriff Isidro Montoya and staff, pictured below, advise Fiesta participants to celebrate but with moderation. “Vaya con Dios,” said the lawman.