Upcoming Events for May 27, 2024

Todd Brogowski -

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Federal Government

Pecos National Historical Park

Ancestral Sites Tour

  • Daily until September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Trading Post Chats

  • Daily until September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Meet at the trading post (look for the pink building), 1/2 mile south of the visitor's center, off of NM-63, Pecos, NM 87552

Glorieta Battlefield Walking Tour

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays, weekly until September 7, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour

  • Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, weekly until September 7, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Ranger Choice Program

  • every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration required
  • Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira unit visitors centers.

Pueblo and Mission Program

  • Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM
  • Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira unit visitors centers.

Dark Skies, Bright Stars

  • Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • From 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM, enjoy a guided pueblo and mission program. You'll learn about the blending of cultures and the way they shaped central New Mexico for generations. Then, enjoy pristine dark sky viewing through telescopes, check out the dark sky photography station, and experience the awe and wonder of a pristine night sky. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and your spirit of discovery!
  • Abó Unit, 69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036

State Government

Manzano Mountains State Park

No events are scheduled at this time.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Guided Bird Walk

  • Every Saturday and Sunday - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed.
  • Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent, and sunscreen as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot).

New Mexico Boating Safety Course

  • Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Point of Contact: Scott Chalmers 505-490-3507
  • Registration is required, register online here.

Torrance County

Local Emergency Planning Committee General Meeting

  • May 28, 2024, at 9:00 AM
  • County Offices, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Planning and Zoning Meeting

  • June 5, 2024, at 9:30 AM
  • County Offices, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County 4-H County Contest

  • June 6, 2024, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • East Torrance County Soil and Water Building, 700 10th Street, PO Box 168, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Fair Tag-In for Dairy/Pygmy/Market Goats, Hogs, Dairy Heifers, and Lambs

  • Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Torrance County Fairgrounds, Leonard Ave, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Fair Board

  • June 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM
  • County Offices, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Board of County Commissioners

  • June 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM
  • County Offices, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Board of County Commissioners

  • June 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM
  • County Offices, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Fair Fairgrounds Clean-Up Day

  • Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 7:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • Torrance County Fairgrounds, Leonard Ave, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Fair

  • Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to Friday, August 9, 2024
  • Torrance County Fairgrounds, Leonard Ave, Estancia, NM 87016

Estancia

Library Box and Bubble Day

  • May 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM
  • Library fun with bubbles for preschoolers; no registration required
  • Estancia Public Library, 601 10th St, Estancia, NM 87016

Mile Long Yard Sale

  • June 1, 2024, beginning at 7:00 AM
  • Along Main Street/NM-41

Board of Trustees Meeting

  • June 3, 2024, at 6:15 PM
  • 513 Williams Avenue, Estancia, NM 87016

Tween Library Camp

  • Friday, June 7, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Ages 11-14, registration required (call 505-384-9655), food and drinks provided
  • Estancia Public Library, 601 10th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair

Mountainair Municipal Court

  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, with arraignments from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and trials from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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.

Free Sunday Mornings at the Albuquerque Museum

  • Every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; EXCEPTION: No free admission during Balloon Fiesta (October 7–15, 2023).
  • Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 505-243-7255
  • Timed ticketing applies. Before your visit, please reserve your tickets to Albuquerque Museum online at HOLD MY TICKET. Free admission applies to general museum admission only. Fees for special exhibits and events still apply.

EMWT Water Board of Directors Meeting

  • May 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM (please call to confirm that the meeting will be held, as the website is down at the time of writing)
  • EMW Gas Association, 416 5th St, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo

  • Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:00 AM
  • Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8:00 AM
  • Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 8:00 AM
  • Make-up dates
    • Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 8:00 AM
    • Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 8:00 AM
  • JP Helms Rodeo Arena, 609 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036

Manzano Mountain Art Council Exhibit: Inspired by the Land