Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
The Tamal y Mas Fiesta held at Fort Bayard on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2026 brought out lots of vendors selling food and other items to the crowds of people who came out to see the large car show, organized by Norman Castrillo, and to hear Mariachi de Luna Llena and to watch Ballet Folklorico, both of Las Cruces. After the music and dancing, the competitions began. Among them were a Hot Tamal Classic Disc Golf Tournament, a Cornhole Tournament, as well as the Chancla Toss aiming at a target or trying to toss one the farthest. Also, several piñatas brought out competitors, youths and adults, to see who could break them and release the goodies.
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