Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
• Wednesday through Saturday — 21st annual Iron Pour. The weeklong event at Mesalands Community College includes an art show and slide show in Building A on Wednesday, a “meet the artists” event from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the foundry in Building D, and the opening ceremony with the iron pour at noon Friday at the Building D foundry. For more information, call 575-461-4413. Mesalands Community College, 911 S. 10th St., Tucumcari.
• March 22-23 — March Mud Madness. The second annual event will begin with a meet-and-greet at Dynotraxx Motorsports at 1101 E. Tucumcari Blvd. on March 22 and the Mud Bog event at 3001 E. Tucumcari Blvd. on March 23. For more, call 505-415-0845.
• March 30 – Friends of the NRA. Enjoy a night of auctions, raffles, firearms and fun starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call 575-403-8831. Tucumcari Convention Center.
• April 10 — Groundwater Workshop. The Ute Creek and Mesa Soil and Water Conservation District will host speakers and field demonstrations on how residents of the region can measure static well-water levels. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch provided. Mosquero Schools Multipurpose Room, Mosquero.
• 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 26-27 — Ladies Conference. Father’s Forge church is hosting this free event for all women with special speakers from 7 to 8 p.m. April 26 and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 27. 622 S. Lake St., Tucumcari.
• 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: