A Dia de los Muertos slot machine? Believe it or not, I spotted this dollar-eater in Las Vegas this summer.

The Calavera Coalition invites businesses and groups to construct an altar for this year's Dia de los Muertos Celebration, November 2-4 in Old Mesilla Plaza. Altars can be for specific persons, groups, a cause or beloved pets, and may also serve as a venue for public information related to your organization. Overnight security will be provided, and all proceeds go to the Community of Hope. For information, email calaveracoalition@q.com or call 575-647-2639.

Info on 2012 Dia de los Muertos events here in the El Paso-Las Cruces area are starting to become available. Here's the ad from one of our favorites — Centro Mayapan! (Click on photo to see full image)

Dia de los Muertos items at the Busy Lady Gift Shop, 5034 Doniphan

Here's just a tiny sample of the wonderful assortment of Dia de los Muertos items at The Busy Lady Gift Shop, 5034 Doniphan on El Paso's westside. I'm pretty confident that the store has El Paso's best selection of Dia de los Muertos items in the area. Give them a visit or a call at 915-637-5168. The store is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

(Note: Unfortunately, The Busy Lady shut down in early 2012)

Feliz Dia de los Muertos, El Paso

Today, November 2, is Dia de los Muertos, or All Souls Day. Feast and drink with your loved ones who have passed.

Dia de los Muertos 2011 - Centro Mayapan - October 30, 2011

Folklorico dancers performing in the zapateado style of Veracruz, Mexico.

Ofrendas at Centro Mayapan

 Ofrenda for El Paso artist and sculptor Luis Jimenez

An ofrenda to legendary El Pasoan bandleader Don Tosti, creater of "Pachuco Boogie"

Son jarocho group Los Utrera's performance at Centro Mayapan...

Dia de los Muertos events in Mesilla, New Mexico - October 28, 2011

Just a few photos of ofrendas on the first night of Dia de los Muertos events on Mesilla Plaza.

 

Dia de los Muertos in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Events in Mesilla, New Mexico begin this Friday!

Dia de los Muertos at Centro Mayapan

Dia de los Muertos comic strip - Skeletown

Awesome art by Rhode Montijo! Can't wait for the book! Check out more at  http://skeletown.com/

Dia De Los Muertos at Concordia Cemetery

Event is November 2, 2011 from 4-8 PM

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More event information from Paso del Norte Paranormal Society

Dia de los Muertos exhibit at Las Cruces' Branigan Center

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Dia de los Muertos ofrenda at El Paso Museum of Archaeology

An ofrenda commemorating Día de los Muertos by El Paso artist Lizzie Ochoa will be on display at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology from October 25 through November 6, 2011.  Ochoa will offer a Zip Tour of her ofrenda on Sunday, October 30 and Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m.  Admission is free. The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is located at 4301 Transmountain Road.

Dia de los Muertos 2011 at Centro Mayapan

Centro Mayapan is bringing back the wonderful son jarocho group Los Utrera for the Dia de los Muertos festivities this year! Check out their Facebook page, too!

Event is Saturday, October 29 at from 3-10 pm and Sunday, October 30 from noon to 5:00 pm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252073784828542

Feliz Dia de los Muertos, El Paso

Today is Dia de los Muertos. Raise a glass, have a drink and share some memories with your loved ones who have passed.

Ofrendas, Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla, New Mexico

Ofrenda photos from the Dia de los Muertos event in Mesilla, New Mexico. October 31, 2010