Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
• Wednesday — Blood drive. Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, is hosting a blood drive at agriculture building behind the auditorium at Tucumcari High School from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (505) 357-4094. 1100 S. Seventh St., Tucumcari.
• Feb. 26-27 — Beef Artificial Insemination School. The NMSU Quay County Extension will host an artificial-insemination school for beef producers. Dr. Craig Gifford, NMSU beef cattle specialist, and Dr. Marcy Ward, NMSU livestock specialist, will instruct. It is for producers’ use and is not a certified course. Space is limited, so RSVP to the office at (575) 461-0562. Cost is $75, which covers two meals and the ABS Artificial Insemination handbook. Tucumcari Convention Center.
• March 2 — Poetry Among the Arts. Enjoy an evening of family fun with poetry and artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration deadline is Feb. 28, with a $2 entry fee. Call 575-461-9908 for more information. The Gallery Etc., 201 S. Second St., Tucumcari.
• March 2 — Walk with a Teacher. Quay County on the Move is inviting area teachers and residents from 8 to 9 a.m. to enjoy a leisurely stroll and talk about education topics. Everyone who registers will receive a prize. For more information, call (575) 461-0562. Dunn Park, Fourth and Washington streets, Tucumcari.
• March 6 — SKYWARN Weather Spotting. Are you fascinated by the weather? The National Weather Service in Albuquerque is recruiting volunteer SKYWARN weather spotters and volunteers for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network. Registration is on site with free admission. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mesalands Community College.
• March 9 — Rotary Lobster Dinner. Brush off your lobster bibs for the return of this annual dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. More details will be coming. Elks Lodge, 2118 S. Adams St., Tucumcari.
• April 12-14 — Spay-Neuter Clinic. Applications are available at Bob’s Budget Pharmacy. Get your animal registered for this event now. 511 S. Second St., Tucumcari.
• April 13 — “The Early Days.” This program by the Tucumcari Historical Museum will focus on the area’s history before English-speaking white settlers arrived. Children’s activities and historic presentations will include fossils, petroglyphs, Native Americans and Spanish colonials. Tucumcari Historical Museum, 416 S. Adams St.
• April 27 — Keep Tucumcari Beautiful. Want to make a difference? All groups, clubs and individuals are invited to participate in this cleanup. Call Community Development at (575) 461-2143 for more information. 512 S. Eighth St., Tucumcari.
• May 3-4 — Tucumcari Rawhide Days. Mark your calendars and back here for more information as the big event approaches. Tucumcari Convention Center.
• June 1 — “Western Days.” The 50th anniversary of the Tucumcari Historical Museum’s grand opening will include chuckwagon meals, western re-enactors, old-time music and children’s activities. Tucumcari Historical Museum, 416 S. Adams St.
• June 27-30 — Rockin’ Route 66. The festival will be packed live entertainment, a classic-car and hot-rod show, vintage and hand-built motorcycle show, pinup contest and fashion show, a cruise-in down Route 66, Taste of New Mexico, carnie side show, Kustom Kulture artists and builders, celebrity guests, Black Collar Markette and more. Along Route 66 in Tucumcari.
To submit items for the calendar, call 575-461-1952 or email:
