The Mill Benefit Dance, August 2027
The Mill Dance 2027
Set your schedules to attend the 2027 Cleveland Mill Benefit Dance.
Saturday, August ?. Dance 7pm. Admissions $20. Band: ?
Potluck
Before the dance starts there is a potluck. For those traveling from out of town, the lawn can be used to set up a tent. Those who stay overnight, there is a shared communal breakfast in the morning.
The Rifters
The band sets up inside in the Mills
granary room where the dance takes place.
Outside Dance Floor
The outside dance floor gives people
the opportunity to spread out and enjoy the cool temperatures.
Explore
For those attending the dance, they can walk around the Mill Museum, look at the machinery and read about the mills history.
Parking
There is free parking for those who
attend our events.
Mill Benefit Dance Pictures
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Valley of The Mills Tour - Labor Day Weekend - September 4 & 5, 2027
The Valley of the Mills Tour invites visitors to explore the “Breadbasket of the Southwest,” and explore three historic grain mills: Houser Raspberry Ranch (La Cueva Mill), Saint Vrain Mill, and the Cleveland Roller Mill. These mills once turned harvests into lifeblood. From the Mora Valley, flour journeyed to distant locations as far as California, and fortified Fort Union during the Civil War, shaping the cultural and agricultural legacy of the Southwest. Each mill offers a rare glimpse into the past while showcasing how rural New Mexico continues to thrive today. Guests of all ages are invited. Come and experience the Valley of the Mill Tours for yourself this Labor Day Weekend.
There Will Be At The Cleveland Roller Mill:
- 🖼️ Arts & Craft - 🍔 A Food Booth - 🚶 Guided Museum Tours - 🎤 Special Speakers - 🎵 Music - 🚎Free Hourly Trolley Rides - 🅿️ Free Parking - 📅 No RSVP required. Just show up.
🏛️ Mill Museum Admission: (cash only)
- Adults: $10.00 (18 and over)
- Young Adults: $5.00 (13 – 17)
- Children: 12 and under FREE with an adult.
Our Museum Offers a comprehensive look into the traditional milling methods used in northeast New Mexico. Visitors can observe preserved machinery, view historical photographs and learn from our knowledgeable tour guide about the evolution of grain processing in the region. Listen to one of our Special Speakers and gain insights along with a deeper appreciation for local heritage. You can also explore the Cleveland Roller Mill Museum at your own pace as part of your Valley of The Mills Tour. 📅 No RSVP needed.
🚶 Guided Museum Tours by, Donna Howell (Saturday - Sunday)
- 10:30am - 11:30pm
- 12:00pm (a special speakers at noon: to be announced for 2027)
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm
🎤 Special Speakers ? To be announced for 2027
- (Saturday, Sept 4th at noon)
- (Sunday, Sept 5th at noon)
⏳ The Mill Machinery ONLY Runs on Labor Day Weekend
- During the Valley of The Mills Tour, September 5 - 6 the Cleveland Roller Mill machinery will be running. (No grains are being processed.) Click on the "Mill Videos" below to see two videos showing the mill machinery operating inside the mill. Don't miss this opportunity to seeing water cascading over the water wheel outside! Read about the Cleveland Roller Mill's water wheel and the machinery on the Tour Page.
🚎 Trolley Rides
- The Las Vegas No. 11 Trolley - FREE Hourly Round Trips
Ride free on the historic Las Vegas No. 11 Trolley for a narrated journey through the Mora Valley, stopping at all three mills. Departing hourly from the La Cueva Mill / Houser Raspberry Ranch starting at 10:00 AM. Take trolley rides will come and go throughout the day from the Cleveland Roller Mill and Saint Vrain Mill running hourly between all three mills on the tour. 🎫 No ticket required.
* Free trolley rides are made possible with the help of: Mora County Economic Development Corporation, Southwest Capital Bank, Veronica Serna Farms, Mora Creative Council, the Mora Valley of the Mills Association, Anita’s Endeavors, Hatcha’s Restaurant, Castaneda Hotel, Visiones Collaborativas, and Anna Lovato Vanderjagt.
🙋 Volunteers Needed
Help us make the 2027 mill tours a success!
We need volunteers for sign-in, parking management, and site preparation at each mill. All shifts: 10 AM – 5 PM, September 4 & 5. Contact Cleveland Roller Mill: 575-387-2645