HAPPENINGS
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The great times we had as a community this month.
The Pool is Open
Photos by Natalie Tanenbaum, Story by Paul Tanenbaum
Mirehaven pool April 2026
photo by Paul Tanenbaum
April 15, 2026. Mirehaven residents anticipated the beginning of the summer season with the opening of the swimming pool. Mother Nature, however, provided a cool, cloudy, windy day, which suppressed any celebration.
Joel Reinhard, Dave Nelson, and Larry Langway
photo by Paul Tanenbaum
On the afternoon of the opening day, only three residents were lounging in the spa area: Joel Reinhard, Dave Nelson, and Larry Langway. They were all happy about the opening but were disappointed with the weather and the limited turnout. The three pool and spa-loving men are happy that Patrick, Mirehaven’s maintenance person, works so hard along with his pool robot partner that keeps the pool, spa and the lounging area so clean and beautiful.
Albuquerque’s summers are always hot and clear during the day and cooler at nighttime. Isn’t it nice to know that Mirehaven is up and ready for you to enjoy yourself?
Pool Hours
Estates at Mirehaven sent an email to all residents, April 13, 2026, explaining the pool hours and fees. The following is a summary of the email.
Regular hours for residents and guests with or without a resident. A guest fee of $8.00 per day paid by a resident:
- Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- After hours for residents and guests with a resident:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Children, who must be supervised, hours. A guest fee of $4.00 a day for kids over two years old to be paid by a resident:
- Sunday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dancing the Night Away!
Photos by Kim Hafermalz, Linda Love, & Cathy Carter. Story & Video by Cathy Carter
April 25, 2026. Wind may have forced the first dance party of the year inside but it did not take away any of the fun. Seventy-three folks attended, making the dance floor crowded and a lot of fun. For those who did not attend, here are some comments from those who did.
"We should have dances in the winter." Andrea Zomora
"I felt like a teen again last night. It was so much fun enjoying the music, dancing with friends, laughing, and feeling like you are truly part of a community." Darlene Cook
"It has been a few months since we've had a dance party with a great band that played songs that you can loudly sing along with. It was a joy to see old friends and then shake it up on the dance floor. It was fun." Kim Hafermalz
Don't miss out on the fun. Come to the next dance!
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow: The Last Dance
Story by Teresa Lange Reinhard, photos by Teresa Lange Reinhard & Susie Anderson
Grand Entry of all dancers in traditional regalia
photo Teresa Lange Reinhard
The International Gathering of Nations hosted its last powwow on April 24 and 25 at the Tingley Coliseum, located at Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds.
Founded by Derek Mathews in 1983, this event marked the culmination of 43 years dedicated to honoring indigenous culture. Throughout its history, the Gathering of Nations has showcased dance, traditional foods, a traders’ market, the Horse & Rider Parade, and performances by Native artists. Each year, the powwow attracted hundreds of tribes and thousands of attendees, making it North America’s largest powwow.
Below are photos capturing moments from The Last Dance.
