Upcoming Events for April 28, 2025

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Federal Government

Department of Veterans Affairs

Free Food Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Event

• Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or until all food is gone
• Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Pecos National Historical Park

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

• Every weekday until May 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

• Every week on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday until September 27, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour

• Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, until September 27, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Twilight Walk on Ancestral Sites Trail

• Friday, May 9, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Ranger-Led Hike - Abó Unit

• Every Friday at 11:00 AM until September 30, 2025
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abó Unit, 69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036

Ranger-Led Hike - Gran Quivira Unit

• Every Saturday at 11:00 AM until September 30, 2025
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Gran Quivira Unit, 4030 Quivera Flats Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036

Ranger-Led Hike - Quarai Unit

• Every Sunday at 11:00 AM until September 30, 2025
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036

BARK in the Park

• Every third Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036 (travel through the visitor center breezeway, then take a right on the paved trail toward the picnic tables)

Exploring the Story of Salinas Pueblos, Jumano/Tompiro, Sor Maria de Jesus de Ágreda, and Spaniards

• May 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• Join us for a special presentation by Jumano member and speaker Bill Martinez Acosta on how the Salinas Pueblos, their Native Jumano and Tompiro peoples, Sor Maria de Ágreda, and Spaniards all played a significant role in shaping the heritage of the Salinas Province.
• Manzano Mountain Art Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036

State Government

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

Weekly DVS Veterans' Benefits Outreach

• Monday and Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Santa Fe Vet Center, 2209 Brothers Road, Santa Fe, NM
• Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the State Veterans' Home, 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition Class

• April 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM
• Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 Fourth Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035

Plastic Canvas Class

• April 28, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 Fourth Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035

Torrance County

Estancia Valley Youth and Family Council

• April 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Planning and Zoning Committee

• May 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair

Rotary Scholars' Banquet

• April 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Mountainair High School, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036

District High School Track Meet

• May 3, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Magdalena School, 201 Duggins Drive, Magdalena, NM 87825

Regular Meeting of the Mountainair Town Council

• May 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM
• Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

New Mexico State Track Championship

• May 9 and 10, 2025
• University of New Mexico Track & Field and Soccer Complex, 1800 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

2025 Sports Physical Clinic

• May 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Mountainair High School Health Clinic, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036

Regular Meeting of the Mountainair Town Council

• May 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM
• Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

Last Day of School for Mountainair Public Schools

• May 22, 2025

Mountainair Public Schools Graduation

• May 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Mountainair High School Football Field, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club

• 12:00 PM every Thursday
• Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Attendees should bring lunch.

Torrance County Archaeological Society

• First Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM, from March through November

Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo

• May 18, 2025
• June 8, 2025
• June 22, 2025
• July 19, 2025
• July 20, 2025
• Venders are welcome; contact mgrarodeo1987@gmail.com, or call Cherrie Martinez 505-410-3785, Lyndsie Vigil 505-514-3175, or Mallorhy Wilson 505-369-9600
• All dates start at 8:00 AM
• JP Helms Rodeo Arena, 609 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Clothing Bank/Free Store

• There will be a 20-item limit on donations taken.
• All dates are Fridays
• May 23, 2025
• June 20, 2025
• July 18, 2025
• August 22, 2025
• September 26, 2025
• October 24, 2025
• November 21, 2025
• Dr. Saul Community Center, 111 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

MMAC Annual Community Poetry Event

• April 30, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Free event (donations welcome); all ages welcome
• MMAC Center, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036

Belen Community Outreach/Job Fair

• May 2, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• 305 Eagle Lane, Belen, NM 87002

New Mexico BioPark Society’s 38th Annual Run for the Zoo, presented by Waterstone Mortgage

• May 4, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Half Marathon; 10K Timed; 5K Timed; 5K Fitness; 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
• Every registered participant receives a commemorative T-shirt and free admission into the Zoo on Sunday, May 4, with a race bib.
• ABQ BioPark, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-4029

Rail Yards Farmers Market Opens for the Season

• May 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Rail Yards Market, 777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87102

Bingo Night

• May 8, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM
• Gift cards and cash prizes; special games; concessions and meal deals will be available. $5.00 booklets and two sessions.
• Dr. Saul Community Center, 109 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

Rattlesnake Aversion Training

• Keep your dog safe, with training by industry leader Natural Solutions (see socalrattlesnakeavoidancetraining.com)
• May 25, 2025, with sessions beginning at 8:00 AM; tickets cost $90 per dog; see tinyurl.com/avoidsnakes to reserve a spot
• hosted by and benefitting the Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter

2025 Mountainair Sunflower Festival

• July 1, 2025: deadline for applications to have a table to sell artwork or crafts (download an application via manzanomountainartcouncil.org and drop off at MMAC or pick up a printed application at MMAC)
• August 23, 2025: festival date
• Contact mmacevents@gmail.com or 505-847-5068 for information.
• Monte Alto Plaza, 122 W Main St, Mountainair, NM 87036