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Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, the premier destination resort in New Mexico, is celebrating their second anniversary this weekend and you are invited!

From a 1602 field drawing of a buffalo to portraits of President George Washington, Spanish explorers, colonists and diplomats have played key roles in American culture for five centuries. An exhibit coming to the New Mexico History Museum from Spain explores the first 300 years of those encounters.

The History Museum's Cowden Cafe, operated by the owners of the famous Plaza Cafe, celebrates its grand opening Sept. 12, with a ranch-style barbecue and live Western music by Sid Hausman, plus a free lecture about the Cowden Ranch. Take a break from the Santa Fe Fiesta to enjoy a $9.99 buffet.

Santo Domingo Arts and Crafts Market is held each Labor Day weekend with more than 350 Santo Domingo and other Native artists. Enjoy traditional dances and sample great food which are all part of the festivities.

From its earliest incarnation as a 1700s religious event through its evolution into a civic enterprise and then a community party, the Santa Fe Fiesta has reflected the changes in the City Different's makeup and culture.