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Remember when we had to walk on foot from Mexico to Santa Fe? Me either, because the longest I had to walk was a mile when buses couldn't make it up my hill during winter in middle school, and that's the farthest I'll ever walk! If you're like me and have knowingly romanticized the past, don't miss the El Camino Real Trade Fair at the Gutierrez-Hubble House this Saturday, Oct. 14. From 10am to 4pm, you can learn about the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro stemming from central Mexico leading the way to Santa Fe and all the hardships, conquests and tall tales through reenactments, educational sessions and an aparejo mule packing demonstration. Even if that's not exactly your thing, you can still enjoy live entertainment, browse the work of local artisans and the turquoise trunk show. There's even going to be Navajo rug authentications on site! (Rini Grammer)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

Looking for a little chile? The 2020 Bosque Chile Festival, a celebration of food, art, and culture on the Rio Grande, is happening Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, with times waiting to be officially announced. But due to COVID-19 and the State of New Mexico public health order, the festival will be presented virtually! There will still be entertainment, art activities, a virtual artisan market, chile-chef demonstrations, educational workshops and more. This free, all-ages event is meant to give those stuck at home a chance to see what the state has to offer. If you are a high-quality chile-inspired and authentic New Mexican business with an e-commerce website and want to be a vendor, there is still time. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, August 5. For more information email bosquechilefestival@bernco.gov.