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Ramah Pioneer Days

 
Wade Stevenson, from Lake Valley, N.M., gets some practice in on a mechanical bull before riding steers at the IJRA rodeo at the E-E Arena in Ramah. Stevenson rides steers and ties goats.
Ramah old timers entertain the crowd at Ramah Pioneer Days
The children of the El Morro Area Arts Council Summer Youth Program
There's dancing in the streets to the music of some Ramah old timers
More dancing in the streets
 
A long line of hungry people at the Navajo Taco food stand
 

Event Dates: July 30, 2011

Description of Event

Ramah and El Morro Valley residents celebrate the founding of Ramah, New Mexico by Mormon  Pioneers over 150 years ago.   Ramah Farmers' Market vendors and others setup their tables and stands along the streets, selling fresh produce, handcrafts, baked goods, jams and jellies, flowers, food and much more.  There is a parade, street dancing to live music by some of Ramah's Oldtimers, and a rodeo.  Ramah Pioneer Days is truly A wonderful slice of "old time" rural americana, community spirit &  culture.

Admission Fee (if any): none

 Pet Friendly Notes
Pets on leashes are welcome. Owners must clean up after their pets.
 

For More Information, Contact:

Ramah Museum

www.enchantedlands.org/ramah-pioneers-days.htm
PO Box 73, Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783 4150
 

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Latitude: 35.132965700
Longitude: -108.496341700
Elevation: 6891 FT (2100 M)
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