La Montañita Cooperative Invites You to Celebrate Earth Day

La Montañita Cooperative is hosting Earth Day celebrations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. On Friday, April 22 (Earth Day itself), the Santa Fe store,913 West Alameda St.,  will be hosting a barbecue from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The big event, the 26th Annual EarthFest celebration, is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, on Silver St., behind the Nob Hill store in Albuquerque. This year is special because it marks the 40th anniversary of La Montañita Cooperative.

ONE Campaign table at Earth Day celbration in 2010

"Over the years we have watched EarthFest grow with much good environmental and justice work done and connections and relationships grown. We are deeply moved by and thankful for how the New Mexican community has come together, to grow this festival into one of the most beloved of spring events, said Robyn Seydel, member coordinator at the Co-op.

"The joyous nature of the festival with its the coming together of friends new and old coupled with the good work we can accomplish when we cooperate makes EarthFest an important part of how we positively impact lives in our community and restore and sustain our little planet."  Read more Robyn Seydel and EarthFest 2016 in this post in the Co-op website.

Here is schedule of entertainment for the 2016 EarthFest.

Ehecatl Aztec Dancers

10:00am: Ehecatl Aztec Dancers
11:00am: Eileen and the In-Betweens
12:00pm: Alma Flamenca
1:00pm: Zoltan and the Fortune Tellers
2:00pm: Baila Baila Dance Company
2:30pm: Adama African Dancers and Drummers
3:00pm: Silver Strings Band
4:00pm: Cowboys and Indian
5:00pm: The Blue Hornets