Upcoming Events for May 6, 2024

Todd Brogowski -

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Promoted Content: Today's upcoming events post is starting off with a special event across Mountainair: the Mountainair Art Studio and Gallery Tour on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come explore! Visitors will have a unique opportunity to see nine art studios throughout Mountainair, along with four art galleries. You'll not only be able to see the works these artists create but also how their creative process works.

The Mountainair Art Studio and Gallery Tour is sponsored by Cibola Arts Gallery, Manzano Mountain Art Council, Gypsy Raven Studios, La Galería @ The Shaffer, Mountainair's Lodger’s Tax, The Shaffer Hotel, Burns Auto Parts, Darlene Ryer, gARTen Studio, and more.

Participating Studios

  1. James Waller Studio, 301 North Sunset Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
  2. Young Arts Club, Karen Smith/MMAC, 101 East Broadway Mountainair, NM 87036 (inside the Manzano Mountain Art Council Building)
  3. Turning Point Leather, Ann McCloud, 204 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036 (inside B Street Market)
  4. gARTen Studio, Samantha Baumgartner, outside 109 South Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036
  5. Earth Song Pottery, JoAnne Dale, 108 West Main Street, Mountainair, NM 87036 (next to Last Chance Coffee)
  6. Cavalier's Art Studio, Darlene Ryer, 208 US-60, Mountainair, NM 87036
  7. Mojave Rose, Addie Draper, 304 South Corbett Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036
  8. ClayPlace, Linda Carroll and Rebecca Anthony, 711 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
  9. The Wayward Elf, Ruth Ballen, 111 South Limit Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

Participating Galleries

  1. Cibola Arts Gallery, 217 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
  2. Gypse Raven Studios and Gallery, 111 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
  3. Manzano Mountain Art Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
  4. La Galeria @ The Shaffer, 103 West Main Street, Mountainair, NM 87036

Federal Government

Pecos National Historical Park

Ancestral Sites Tour

  • every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, until May 18, 2024
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Trading Post Chats

  • Every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, until May 18, 2024
  • Drop in at the trading post (0.5 miles south of the visitor's center on HWY 63), 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Battlefield Hike

  • Every Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, until May 18, 2024
  • Discover the story behind the Battle of Glorieta Pass
  • The tour begins at the visitor's center, and attendees caravan to the Battlefield Trail in their own vehicles.
  • 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.

Quarai Under the Stars

  • May 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036 (34.595110, -106.297442)
Join park rangers at Quarai for a spectacular dark sky program! To kick off the evening, 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!

World Migratory Bird Day

  • May 11, 2024, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036 (34.595110, -106.297442)
Celebrate our winged friends with us! Join park rangers and volunteers for World Migratory Bird Day at Quarai! There will be various activities happening throughout the day, including guided birding hikes using bird counting sheets, Jr. birder journals for young birders, a special presentation on insects and birds, and bird-themed arts and crafts. Make sure to wear comfy shoes, bring a lot of water, sun protection, and your "eagle" eyes to spot the birds in hiding!

State Government

Manzano Mountains State Park

No events to report

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).

Torrance County

Road Closures and Delays

  • May 6, 2024, Ice Plant Road 
  • May 7, 2024, Pumpkin Patch Road
  • May 8, 2024, Community Road to  V-Hill Road-Snake Hill will be CLOSED from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • May 9, 2024, Community Road to V-Hill Road-Snake Hill will be CLOSED from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Torrance County Commission Regular Meeting

  • May 8, 2024, at 9:00 AM
  • Torrance County Administrative Building, 205 S 9th St Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County NM State Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Leathercraft Class

  • May 8, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • East Torrance County Soil and Water Building, 700 10th Street, PO Box 168, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County NM State Cooperative Extension Services Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition

  • Monday, May 13, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 Fourth Street South, Moriarty, NM, 87035

Torrance County NM State Cooperative Extension Services Free Spring Workshop: Jewelry Making

  • Monday, May 13, 2024, from 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 Fourth Street South, Moriarty, NM, 87035

Torrance County NM State Cooperative Extension Services Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition

  • Monday, May 20, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 Fourth Street South, Moriarty, NM, 87035

Torrance County NM State Cooperative Extension Services Free Spring Workshop: Macrame Wreath Making

  • Monday, May 20, 2024, from 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 Fourth Street South, Moriarty, NM, 87035

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 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

Estancia Board of Trustees Meeting

  • May 6, 2024, at 6:15 PM (First and Third Mondays of each month at 6:15 PM)
  • Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016

Estancia Municipal School District FFA Banquet

  • May 9, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • No Location Provided

Estancia Municipal School District Board of Education Meeting

  • May 13, 2024, with working session at 5:15 PM and regular session at 6:00 PM
  • Van Stone Elementary School, 119 8th St, Estancia, NM 87016

Estancia Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

  • May 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Estancia High School, 709 NW Hopewell St., 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
Mountainair will address a proposed rate change for trash service

Mountainair Town Council

  • May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM (First and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 PM)
  • Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Public Schools, "Why Our Children Self-Harm"

Mountainair Public Schools Graduation

  • May 17, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 870365 (High School Gym)

Mountainair Town Council

  • May 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM (First and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 PM)
  • Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Public Schools Board of Education Meeting

  • May 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • 512 North Ross Ave, 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.

Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo

  • Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 8:00 AM
  • 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

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.

Manzano Mountain Art Council Exhibit: Inspired by the Land

DaVinci Machines: The Exhibition

  • Now through May 16, 2024
  • The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank Street SE, Albuquerque, NM, 505-245-2137
  • Exhibit Information

Lincoln Forest Renaissance Fair

  • May 17, 2024-May 18, 2024
  • Tickets are $25 (single day) and $35 (weekend pass)
  • Wingfield Park, Center St, Ruidoso, NM 88345

Update Monday, May 06, 2024 15:37 - Added Torrance County Road Closure and Travel Delay information