Food and Water, we need both to survive, but do we actually ever stop and think who provides both? In the case of water, the respective “Water Authority” of each town/municipality is responsible for providing it. When it comes to food, our “choices” are varied. The big corporate box stores typically import their food from out-of-state or from other countries. Small local shops offer locally grown food options. The several “farmers” markets around town provide the chance to buy locally grown produce directly from the growers themselves.

Rail Yards Market

At the Rail Yards Market (RYM) we are much more than a “farmers” market but we also provide the opportunity to buy locally grown produce from local growers and in a few cases, they will make a meal for you right there on the spot (farm to table). When you shop for your produce from a local grower, you help stimulate the local economy, strengthen your community, while providing healthier food options for your family.

Growing Community

RYM welcomes traditionally trained and Federally Registered Native American Minister Courtni “StarHeart” Hale to Educate this Sunday all day in the Traditional Zone. Courtni is the Executive Director of the Center for Natural and Tradtional Knowledge, a 501(c) non-profit that teaches about Sustainability and Natural Arts right here in New Mexico. “StarHeart” is also an Artist who melds the beauty of her Shamanic Practice into the Creation of Power Paintings for clients, designers and exhibitions.

The Pop Up Gallery will feature the Southwest University of Visual Arts (SUVA) senior Tori Lester. Ms. Lester is pursuing her BFA in Fine Arts and will be featured as well as accompanied by fellow students for an exciting Sulpture Exhibit.

RYM Live Art Zone welcomes Guest Artist and Educator Rene Palomares courtesy of Warehouse 508. Rene will be joined by his students from Bosque School for an awesome set of Live Painting! This Sunday in the Children’s Zone, super artists/musician/educator Stephanie Galloway will be making papier-mache piñatas with the children.

Entertainment

We will have our usual assortment of entertainers on our Main and Community Stages including; Poetry, Morning Movement for all ages, Carlos the Tall, Desert Darlings Belly Dancers and much more. For complete lineup please click here.

Friends and Neighbors

When we buy our produce from local growers we are shopping from our friends and neighbors. The Rio Grande River provides the water that allows our local growers to give life to our community. Take a minute to come on down to the RYM and let them know how much we appreciate their efforts. See You Sunday!

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