This lecture series of New Mexico history encompasses places from as far north as Taos, to as far south as Roswell on the eastern side of the state, and the Gila to the west. See and feel the heartbeat of The Land of Enchantment through picture postcards and Chautauqua!
Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 5 sessions starting August 12, 2009, ending September 9, 2009
Cost: $65.00
00542 Sierra Grande Mineral Baths and Lodging
With its unique geothermal hot springs, this region has for centuries been an important place of healing and gathering. Native Americans used these springs as a neutral healing ground after battles referring to them with reverence as ‘Grandmother’ because of the soothing and beneficial properties of the waters. Today people from across the globe arrive in T or C to take part in the natural healing power of these fabulous springs. The spa’s multiple private pools rise at temperatures as high as 107° Fahrenheit and have a particularly beneficial (and odorless) combination of over 35 minerals, each offering a specific healing property. Fee includes overnight stay, a bath for each day, and travel. Extras may be purchased.
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 2 sessions starting August 15, 2009, ending August 16, 2009
Cost: $210.00
00532A Tamale Cooking
Learn the intricacies of making tamales while cooking three different types to highlight the different techniques helpful in tamale making. Make your own tamales and then get some in depth information from the chef. Enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor at the end of class. You will master and enjoy Red Chile and Pork Tamales, Southern Mexican Chicken Tamales in Banana Leaf and Sweet Anise Seed Tamales. This is a hands on class. Fee includes travel and course.
Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 1 session on August 14, 2009
Cost: $130.00

Anyone can learn these fun and easy basic and advanced techniques for drawing and painting faces on 2D and 3D surfaces in color with paints, color pencils, ink and more. Learn how to prepare the surfaces and different projects. We will cover the basics of step by step facial proportions at different ages, male and female, and how to portray lifelike character with facial expressions. There will be many inspirational examples and samples to view in class. Students please bring items such as gourds, wood, fabric or collages to practice on. Please bring a sack lunch.
Develop your technical and creative skills as a digital videographer. Learn how to achieve satisfying and professional-looking footage using your own digital video camera. Implement some basic skills and shooting techniques. Topics include:
Differentiate yourself to employers and prospective clients as an Apple Certified Pro, and gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing job market. Apple certification programs create a benchmark for assessing users’ proficiency in Apple’s professional applications. Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. Level Two demonstrates knowledge of advanced features and a deeper understanding of the application.
Get up and running on the things that make using a computer and digital camera fun! You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time in class. These classes are very affordably priced, and are practical and to-the-point. Learn how to email photos to your friends and relatives, get started with your digital camera, or sell your stuff on eBay.
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez, who is dedicated to ensuring Albuquerque’s health and prosperity for future generations, will give a free public lecture on “Albuquerque Green.” The lecture will be held at 2pm in the
Wednesday June 3 2009 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Summer can be a very stressful time. Economic woes, graduation activities and preparing for the Summer school break have many of us on the ropes. Its easy to feel overwhelmed, but fear not fair citizens. UNM Continuing Education has a summer full of yoga classes for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. From
Learn the skills to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) for a career move or for your own personal knowledge through the World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.). This challenging course is taught in collaboration with W.I.T.S. and local health clubs over a six-week period for better retention and skill competency; the certification exam is held on the sixth week.
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