Serving the High Plains

Calendar - Feb. 24

Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• April 16-18 — Spay and neuter clinic. A low-cost clinic to spay and neuter pets will be sponsored by Quay County Paws and Claws Animal Rescue. The cost for each surgery will be $40. Payment is due when applications are submitted. Applications are available at Best Care Pharmacy, Logan Subway, Tucumcari Subway and the shelter’s website at pawsandclawsanimalrescueofquaycounty.com. The application and payment must be received by mail by April 10 to: Paws and Claws, P.O. Box 143, Tucumcari, NM 88401. Applicants will be notified on the week of the event. Pets should be leashed or in carrier crates. 6427 Quay Road AI, Tucumcari.

• Sept. 25 — Fired Up Festival. A variety of booths, live entertainment and a fireworks show are on tap at the Historic Railroad Depot Plaza area of downtown Tucumcari. More details about the festival will be announced later.

• Sept. 25 — Wheels on Fire 100. Cyclists take on 50-mile, 100-kilometer and 100-mile courses along Route 66, Highway 469 and Highway 209 in Quay County. Two of the races include cash and prizes. Register at http://www.bikereg.com/wheels-on-fire-100.

To submit items for the calendar, call (575) 461-1952 or email: [email protected]