Featured Bring to light: Madrid celebrates the holiday season with festive music, activities and more By Rozanna M. Martinez / Journal Arts Editor Rozanna M. Martinez Journal Arts Editor Author email Dec 12, 2024 Dec 12, 2024 SMS Email Maize Blue, 16, rides Solo, a 16-year-old yak owned by Tom Fulker, right, during the Madrid Christmas Parade, on Dec. 7. Eddie Moore/Journal Decorations along New Mexico Highway 14 during the Madrid Christmas Parade, on Dec. 7. Eddie Moore/Journal The Madrid Holiday Lights & Music Series runs through Dec. 29 in the village of Madrid, New Mexico. Courtesy of Melinda Bon'ewell SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Madrid, New Mexico, is giving the North Pole a run for its money with its list of events happening in the village.Madrid is turning up the lights every weekend through Dec. 29. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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