Calendar of Community Events
Firecracker Tournament
Jul 03 - 05, 2009
Class D&E Softball Teams from around the state compete in this 3-day tournament. Free fireworks display at Park Lake. For more info, call 575-472-3763.
Location: Santa Rosa
Rabbit Ear Ranch Rodeo
Jul 03 - 04, 2009
Rodeo performances both days, Pokey the Clown's Junior & Senior Ranch Rodeos, prizes awarded.
Location: Clayton, NM
4th of July Activities in Eagle Nest
Jul 04, 2009
11am-5pm Fireman's BBQ
2pm Parade down Main Street
9:30pm/dark Fireworks over Eagle Nest Lake!
Location: Eagle Nest
4th of July Celebration
Jul 04, 2009
Fireworks, old-fashioned family picnic setting, food booths and entertainment.
Location: Park Lake, Santa Rosa
86th Annual Maverick Club Parade & Rodeo
Jul 04, 2009
The Longest Running Open Rodeo in the West Featuring: Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Wild Cow Milking and More!!! Parade at 9am; rodeo follows.
Location: Cimmaron
Angel Fire Auction & Flea Market
Jul 04 - 05, 2009
Gigantic, annual community flea market; silent auction includes a variety of new & used items & book sale & auction. All funds raised go to pay for Shuter Library operations.
Location: Angel Fire Community Center
Nuestra Senora de Refugio Fiestas
Jul 04, 2009
Religious procession from St. Anthony's Church in Pecos village to the mission church at Pecos National Historical Park; followed by Mass in the old ruins. A fiesta at St. Anthony's Church ensues until dusk.
Location: Puerto Luna (10 mi so-Santa Rosa)
Angel Fire ArtsFest
Jul 10 - 12, 2009
ArtsFest is a juried Fine Art Show featuring local and regional artists. The show opens with a reception Friday eve - awards ceremony, live music & the first peek at the art! For more info, call 575-377-6273.
Location: Angel Fire Community Center
Angel Fire Garden Tour
Jul 25, 2009
Come tour the gardens of Angel Fire. 505-377-6869 for more info
Location: Various locations throughout Angel Fire
High Country Arts & Crafts Festival
Jul 25 - 26, 2009
Enjoy Americana and Native American Arts & Crafts in the mountains of New Mexico. Blue skies, food booths, kids events.
Location: Eagle Nest, NM
Guadalupe County Fair
Jul 30 - Aug 02, 2009
Exhibits and commercial booths, Pet Parade, Garden Club Flower Show, Play Day, barbecue, rodeo, dance, chile cook-off and more.
Location: Guadalupe County Fairgrounds
Taste of NM Food & Beverage Festival
Aug 01 - 02, 2009
Southwest-Flavored Food, Wine, and Crafts Festival. From 12-6pm
Location: Eagle Nest Village Center
San Miguel County Fair
Aug 13 - 15, 2009
Come see prize winning local produce & crafts.
Location: San Miguel County Fair Grounds
Santa Rosa de Lima Fiestas
Aug 15 - 16, 2009
Food, games, live entertainment including Mariachi's, Fiesta Dance, Big Bingo & more.
Location: Santa Rosa
Music From Angel Fire
Aug 21 - Sept 09, 2009
The 26th season of world-class, internationally known musicians performing chamber and classical music. Call 888-377-3300 for locations and times.
Location: Throughout Northern New Mexico
31st Annual People's Faire
Aug 29 - 30, 2009
Featuring more than 90 arts and crafts vendors, Kid's Korner and local entertainers hourly.
Location: Carnegie Library Park, Las Vegas
Cimarron Days Festival
Sept 05 - 06, 2009
152nd anniversary celebration of the town of Cimarron - Come out and enjoy historic exhibits, arts & crafts booths, children’s games, cake walks, music, and scenic beauty. 9-5pm.
Location: Village Park, Cimmaron
Mora Millfest
Sept 05 - 06, 2009
Enjoy this annual Labor Day festival at historic Cleveland Mill in beautiful Mora - music, food, events, historic displays, arts & crafts booths.
Location: Cleveland Roller Mill, Mora
Route 66 Festival featuring the Pecos River Motorcycle Rally
Sept 05 - 07, 2009
Live Entertainment and Concert at Park Lake, Bike Games, Door Prizes, Food and Exhibits, Wild West Shootout, & Dance and Poker Runs. Motorcycle Giveaway New Harley Davidson Road King.
Location: Park Lake, Santa Rosa
Sabor de Las Vegas
Sept 12, 2009
Las Vegas area restaurants showcase their specialty menu items. Live entertainment & shops open for a delightful suprise of what Las Vegas has to offer. 11am-2pm. Call 505-425-8678 for more information.
Location: Historic Old Town Las Vegas
Quay County Heritage Dayze
Sept 18 - 19, 2009
Annual two day event! Indian bread making, Pueblo tacos and more! Native American Dancers, Paso del Norte Pistoleros, Blacksmith, Honky Tonk Piano Man, World class trick roper. Exhibitors of crafts, pottery, ice cream and butter making.
Location: Tucumcari Historical Museum
13th Annual Angel Fire Parade of Homes
Sept 19, 2009
Maps available a few days before the parade at Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce and participating Realtors.
Location: Angel Fire
Fishfest at Eagle Nest Lake
Sept 19 - 27, 2009
Prizes for tagged fish caught; casting & worm eating contests!
Location: Eagle Nest Lake
Solanofest IV
Sept 19, 2009
Dutch oven cook-off, live music all afternoon, craft folk fare, and chuckwagon dinner! No charge! For more info, call 800-526-0482.
Location: Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, Solano
Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Sept 25 - 27, 2009
Come for the cowboy poetry & music. Stay for the trade show, chuckwagon cooking & dummy roping.
Location: Tucumcari, Nara Visa Comm Center
Free Fishing Day in New Mexico
Sept 26, 2009
Free fishing on public waters in NM. No one needs a license or habitat stamp, all other fishing rules apply. 505.377.6271
Location: Public waters in New Mexico
16th Annual Rotary Air Show
Oct 07, 2009
Featuring the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle Strike Fighter Demonstration Team and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds! Gates open at 10am
Location: Tucumcari
Clayton Arts Festival
Oct 10 - 11, 2009
Various artists convene to display and sell their artwork to include paintings and sculptures as well as homemade craft items.
Location: Clayton, NM
Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2009
Ceremonies at Vietnam Veterans Memorial beginning at 11 a.m.
Location: Angel Fire
Switch on the Holidays
Nov 26, 2009
Tree lighting & caroling, Santa, hot cocoa and cider - a great family tradition!
Location: Brandenburg Park, Red River
Annual Holiday Art Walk
Nov 27 - 29, 2009
Enjoy a Cimarron Christmas by shopping in our historic village in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Refreshments and in-store prizes.
Location: Historic District, Cimarron
Village Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 05, 2009
Annual lighting of the village Christmas tree.
Location: Cimarron, NM
Victorian Home Holiday Tour
Dec 12, 2009
Come tour select Victorian Homes around Lincoln Park.
Location: Las Vegas - various locations
Ice Fishing Tournament
Jan 16, 2010
Tournament from 8am-3pm, followed by a hot chile dinner from 4-7pm. Bring something to ward off the chill! 575-377-2420.
Location: Eagle Nest Senior Center
22nd Annual Invitational Balloon Festival
May 29 - 31, 2010
Enjoy the thrill of beautiful hot air balloons rising in the early morning light. Kids tether rides, adult balloon rides - fun for the whole family!
Location: Farmington Lake
Santa Rosa Days
May 29 - 31, 2010
Annual Santa Rosa Days Celebration and Memorial Day Softball Tournament hosts over 40 Teams. Food booths, kid's contests, goat roping, pony rides. Live entertainment.
Location: Santa Rosa
Memorial Weekend Ceremonies
May 30 - 31, 2010
Flag March, service & speakers.
Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Angel Fire
Free Fishing Day in NM
Jun 05, 2010
Free fishing on public waters in NM. No one needs a license or habitat stamp, all other fishing rules apply.
Location: Public Waters in New Mexico
