Forever Frontier

Visitors' Guide to Southwestern New Mexico, West Texas & Southeastern Arizona

Updated: 06/29/10

JULY | AUGUST | JULY 4 WEEKEND | ONGOING 
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1 Tom Lea Month July in El Paso, Texas The Tom Lea Institute with the El Paso Times and community organizations present the fourth annual Tom Lea Month in El Paso, sponsored by Humanities Texas, J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan, and Dee and Adair Margo. Comprised of Tom Lea University, exhibits, lectures, classes, movies and tours. For more information visit www.tomleainstitute.com or call (915) 533-0048. See July-August issue for details.

June-September Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show Each Friday & Saturday Night Copper Creek Ranch, Silver City, NM The Whole Family Will Enjoy a Fun-Filled Western Evening! Gates Open at 6:00 PM Dinner Served Promptly at 7:00 Real Cowboy Fixin's o Stage Show o Shops Horseshoe Pits o Cowtown Boot Shop 4.5 miles east from center of Silver City on Highway 180 East Reservations Suggested: (575) 538-2971 or 888-274-1001

May-Oct. Mogollon Mining Ghost Town Open May 7 ~ October 29 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Shops Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Cafe 9:00-5:00 Mogollon Information (575) 539.2005

1-3 7th Annual Arizona Lavender Festival Red Rock Ranch & Farms in Concho, Arizona Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, no reservations necessary. Lavender Tours at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, U-Cut Lavendar, demonstrations, refreshments. Lavender farm store and lavender for sale. $5.00 per person. It is a walking tour so we suggest you wear comfortable shoes & bring a hat for the sun. Please park your vehicle outside the main gate. Bring a lunch to picnic on the grounds. Please leave your pets at home.Recommended lodging near Concho is Pinetop/Lakeside or Show Low. www.redrockfarms.com Phone: 928-337-2289 ~ Fax: 928-337-2009

1 George Gray: Son of a Cowboy Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org Through August 8 27 works of art, including paintings in oil, acrylic, water color, and pen-and-ink. Gray's paintings reflect his life growing up on a ranch near Estancia, NM, and feature western scenes, landscapes and Native Americans. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/

1 - 31 Sunset Stroll White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Open daily year-round. Begins one hour before sunset. A leisurely one-hour ranger-guided walk. Experience sunset over the white sands and see the plants and animals of the dune field. A photographer's delight. Starts at sign along the Dunes Drive. Call for time. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236.

1-18 Building for the Future: Rural Schoolhouses of New Mexico Exhibit features photographs, oral histories and objects profiling some of the rural schoolhouses in New Mexico history. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org

1 Apple Annie's Farms & Orchards in Willcox Open for Summer Sweet corn, summer squash, green beans, hot house tomatoes, apricots and peaches. You-pick summer squash and green beans are also available. Open daily from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.appleannies .com

1-30 Hopi Katsina Dolls Las Cruces The Hopi have over 400 katsinam who guide them in their daily lives and help them survive on the arid mesas of northeast Arizona. These spirit beings are carved into dolls and given to Hopi girls to familiarize them with the katsina world. New Mexico State University Museum Kent Hall, Corner of University Avenue and Solano Drive. Tuesday - Saturday 12 noon - 4 pm. Free admission. 575-646-5161. www.nmsu.edu/museum Through July 30

2 Downtown Ramble Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org Do the Main Street Downtown Ramble through galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants. Enjoy art openings, exhibits, music, entertainment, open mic opportunities, shopping, refreshments and more. The Ramble is held the first Friday of each month. Downtown Mall. 5 - 7 pm. Free admission. 575-523-2950.

3 Reserve, NM's new American Legion Post 82 Meeting 10:00 AM, in Catron County Building Meetings to be held the first Saturday each month

3 Duncan Farmers Market every Saturday 8:00 am to Noon. Spezia Square, Duncan, Arizona (928) 359-3590 http://duncanarizona.net/ farmers_market

6 Meeting, Catron County Grassroots Behavioral Health Committee Health council office in Reserve, NM @ 12 noon, first Tuesday each month Information: 575/533-6940

6 San Francisco Valley 4-H Club Meeting 7:00 PM, Glenwood, NM

7 Glenwood Library Summer Children's Program Begins Glenwood, NM. The program will have four sessions on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30, July 7 through July 28 Call Lynn at 575-539-2488 to save your spot.

8 Gila Regional's Cancer Support Group 6:00 pm. Open to anyone effected by any kind of cancer. Patient, survivor, caregivers or anyone with a family member dealing with cancer. Every month up-to-date information directly from the National Cancer Institute. Gain the knowledge you need to survive! Location: Gila Regional Medical Center- Board Room (1313 E. 32nd St.) Phone: (575) 388-1198 ext. 10

8 The Temptations Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino Ruidoso, NM 8 pm. One of the most successful groups to record for Motown Record's, The Temptations have had a five decade career performing R&B, doo-wop, disco, soul, funk and adult contemporary. The group has released four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, 14 Billboard R&B number-one singles and won three Grammies. More Info: 1-877-277-4577

9-11 Art Loop Tour Lincoln County Ruidoso, NM A driving tour featuring 30 or so fabulous artists in their studios through scenic Lincoln County. More Info: 1-877-377-6576 E-mail: info@artloop.org Web: www.artloop.org

9 Glenwood Library monthly movie 7:00 PM

9-11 Magdalena Old-Timers' Reunion Village of Magdalena, New Mexico An all day, annual event in Socorro with food vendors, Native American Craft Vendors, games, music, rodeo, crowning of the Old Timers Queen, and one of the largest parades in Socorro County. (505) 401-4352.

9 & 23 Jackpot, Round Valley Rodeo Club Extravaganza Springerville/Eagar, Arizona 928-333-1013 For more information on all Events log onto www.wonderfulwesterns.com

10 July Art Hop 6-9pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late on the 2nd Saturday of every month. See other listings on this site or visit the DGDA website for info on opening exhibits and other events. Cost: free. www.torcart.com

10 Discount Rabies Vaccination Clinics Presented by High Desert Humane Society, Silver City Second Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 12:00

10-11 July Jamboree Arts & Crafts Show Artists & Crafters from all over the South West will be displaying their wares here in Zenith Park from 10 am to 5 pm Sat. & Sun. July 10th & 11th. Admission is free to the public. for more info please call the Chamber at 575-682-2733 Cloudcroft, NM www.cloudcroft.net

10-11 Heritage Days Plan to visit the Musuem for "Heritage Days". Visit with Reinactors who will demonstrate skills used during the 1800's here in the Sacramento Mountains. For info please call the Musuem at 575-682-2932 or visit www.cloudcroftmusuem.com Cloudcroft, NM www.cloudcroft.net

10 Socorro Farmers Market July-October Buy fresh, locally-grown produce direct from the farmer. Our local market features occasional entertainment, arts and crafts, and the Friends of the Library will hold used book sales throughout the year. Come support the local area farmers, or just come and hang out - it's a great social event! On the Historic Plaza in Socorro, Tuesdays 5-7 pm and Saturdays 8 am - sellout. (575) 835-8927.

10-11 Shakespeare Ghost Town Tours Lordsburg, NM (575) 542-3403

10 Tour of Fort Bayard Also - July 17, 24 and 31 Although the tours are free, donations to support the preservation of Fort Bayard's Buildings and History are welcomed. for further information or make reservations please call 575-388-4477. Fort Bayard is east of Silver CIty

12 The Bush Valley Craft Club in Alpine, Arizona meets each Monday with the exception of holidays, next to the thrift shop at the end of the Alpine Community Center parking lot. We make a quilt each year which will be on display and then raffled off at the Labor Day sale. The Labor Day weekend bazaar features all of our handmade items and also a bake sale. All proceeds from these sales are given back to the community and surrounding area. For information please call Vera at (928) 339-1999.

12 The Silver City/Grant County Widowed Persons Service will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 12, at the WNMU Cafeteria. Ray Price and Carter McDonald from The Border Patrol will be our speakers. The cost to attend is $10 for the lunch and program. For information call 575-538-9344.

13 & 15 The Silver City Food Co-op's July Community Forum: "Chicken Raising 101: Are there chickens in your future (or backyard?)", presented twice by Laura Peltier, Tuesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 15th from noon-1pm in the Co-op Community Room, 111 6th St. behind the co-op storefront. Co-op Community forums are free and open to everyone. Tea and light refreshments served. For more info, 388-2343. Silver City, NM

13 San Francisco Valley 4-H Club Meeting Glenwood, NM

13 Merle Haggard Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino Ruidoso, NM 8 pm. Tickets start at $25. Known as "the poet of the common man," Merle Haggard is a must see for all American country fans. An integral part of the outlaw country movement, Merle Haggard has continually released hits and was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame for his song "Okie from Muskogee" in 1997. More Info: 1-877-277-4577 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com

14 Back Country Horsemen Meeting Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room at 7:00 P.M., Silver City Meets second Weds. Each month, Call 575-536-2953 as our meetings can change

14 Glenwood Library's Children's Summer Reading Program 1:00-2:30 PM at the library, topic is "Birds of a Feather" There will be a craft project also.

16 Native American Art Pre-Show 6:00 to 9:00 pm., Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center. Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona 928-367-4290 www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com/native_.asp

16-17 Relay for Life Silver High School Football Field, 32nd Street Opening Ceremonies 6:00 PM Friday Closing Ceremonies 12 noon on Saturday Food, games, entertainment, Locks of Love, Doctor Talks

17-18 Drag Boat Racing 8:30am start time, Hot Springs Landing, Elephant Butte Lake State Park Dragboats race on a quarter mile track every month through the summer. See swdba.org for info, or contact Susan Conley: 505-263-6568, styconley@aol.com. Cost: park entrance fee. 575-744-5923, www.nmparks.com

17 19th Annual Cornfest Camp Verde, Arizona Bluegrass music, corn eating contest, hog calling, old-fashioned games, cow pie throwing, vendors, corniest joke contest, free, 5-10 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org

17 Tour of TJ Site Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument will offer a ranger-guided tour of the TJ Site at 11:00 am. Tour lasts approximately one-and-one-half hours, limited to 20 people. Reservations should be made in advance by calling the Gila Visitor Center at (575) 536-9461.

17 Sand Sculpture Contest Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell, NM (575) 624-7704 8am - 1pm at Lea Lake, located 13 miles East on 2nd Street. Park fees apply, $5.00 per car Prizes awarded by age groups. Judging done by beach lifeguard staff (at 1 p.m.). The Sand Sculpture Contest is limited only by our imagination. For more information, call Blake 624-6058

17 The Roswell Jazz Festival presents A Midsummer Night in Jazz Doors open at 7:00 pm, concert begins at 7:30 pm at Sally Port Inn Ballroom Advance tickets available. For more information call Paula (575) 626-7952. Roswell, NM, (575) 624-7704

17 "Music in the Park" at Rockhound! 6:00-8:00 PM Singer/Dancer/Guitarist/Master Drum maker Yolanda Martinez from Las Cruces will spin her magic.. Rockhound State Park, Deming, NM

17 Memorial Service for Dorothy King 2:00 pm at the Glenwood Community Center. The service will be followed by light refreshment. All are invited. Memorial donations in Dorothy's honor may be made to the Glenwood Community Church, Box 142, Glenwood, NM 88039

17-18 23rd Annual Native American Heritage Arts Festival Pinetop Lakeside, Arizona Blue Ridge High School Sat 9am-5pm Sun 9am-4pm Pre Show July 16th at Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center 6:00-9:00 pm

17 Second Annual Outdoors & Wildlife Bonanza Cedar Creek Campground #1 Ruidoso, NM Join in the fun and food from Noon til 5 pm, with our first annual Bonanza. Make and search for animal tracks, Tie Flies for Fly Fishing, Archery Shoot for the kids. Learn the "Leave No Trace" way of camping How one should act when approached by wildlife. How many life zones are here? Test you Knowledge. Meet the local Wildlife chapters in our area. Climb the rock wall from Vertical Ventures. More Info: 575-257-4095

17 Christmas in July Bazaar Episcopal Church, Ruidoso, NM Garage Sale, Bake Sale & Arts & Crafts 121 Mescalero Trail. Starts at 8 am. Sale goods include Christmas Décor, Books, Furniture, a "Gently-Used" Boutique and Arts & Crafts. Benefits go to Heal and the Lincoln County Food Bank as well as other Southeastern Charities. 575-257-4156

17 5th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Ruidoso Federated Woman's Club Ruidoso, NM Arts and Crafts Fair and Silent Auction, 116 S. Evergreen 9 am - 4 pm. Proceeds go to charity. More Info: Tammy Pritchard: 575-258-2842 or 257-2842

17 An Evening With Mark Lee Gardner Fort Stanton, NM. Enjoy an evening with mark Lee Gardner, author of the critically acclaimed book, "To Hell on a Fast Horse: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West". The event will include dinner, tour of Fort Stanton Museum, book signing, and musical performance by Mr. Gardner. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds go towards preservation of Lincoln and Ft. Stanton State Monuments. Tickets are limited. More Info: 575-653-4082 Web: www.fortstanton.com

17 Show Low Main Street Farmers Market and Art Walk Show Low, AZ Festival Marketplace and Cooley St between 9th and 11th St. Every Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm. Featuring local produce growers, food product producers, artisans and craftspeople. 928-521-9284 or email ShowLowFarmersMarket@hotmail.com www.showlowfarmersmarket.com

17 Alpine Community Theater presents its 6th Annual Melodrama "A Very Grave Dilemma" or "A Dirty Deed, Indeed" Alpine Community Center, Alpine, AZ - 7:00 PM (928) 339-4656 Admission $5 Adults, $1 Children under 12

18 Ice Cream Sunday Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org This very popular event continues to grow. The celebration features lots and lots of homemade ice cream, and the annual Ice Cream sandwich eating contest. New Mexico history. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 12 noon - 4 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/

19 Frisco CowBelles Meeting, Glenwood, NM

21 Glenwood Library's Children's Summer Reading Program 1:00-2:30 PM at the Library, topic is "What's Bugging You?" There will be a craft project also.

23 The National Day of the American Cowboy

23-25 Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Vacation Village Arena, Show Low, Arizona The Bureau of Land Management will offer 30 wild horses and burros to qualified adopters. Preview times are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday. Silent competitive bidding will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, followed by an Adopt- A-Buddy horse lottery which allows successful bidders to adopt another horse for $25. Horses and burros not adopted during these two events will be available to adopt throughout the day until 5:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Minimum bid is $125 per animal. Call toll-free 866-4-MUSTANGS for more information or visit the BLM website at ~ www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/whb.html

23-24 Snowflake Pioneer Days Celebration Snowflake, AZ Arts & crafts fair, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, kid's entertainment, theatrical performance, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, Sweet Wheels Car Show & Swap meet on the 24th from 8 am - 2 pm, 928-536-4331 www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org www.cruiseinarizona.com/carshows.hmtl

23-25 5th Annual White Mountain Roundup Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona Cowboy Poetry, Music & Art Featuring Chris Isaacs, Dave Stamey and Waddie Mitchell and Steve Taylor`s Art. Two shows Saturday! Advance tickets online $12, $15 at door, $5 kids 12 and under Blue Ridge High School; $15. 928-367-0240 www.whitemountainsroundup.com Celebrating the National Day of the American Cowboy

24-25 Hummingbird Festival Lake Roberts, NM (N. of Silver City) The Breathe Inn Lodge, at the intersection of HWY 15 & HWY 35, north of Silver City. 575-536-3206 Banding times will take place from 7:00 am - 10:00 am both days. Dr. William Talbot will join in the banding. There will be local artists/vendors offering their goods produced from this area.

23-25 39th Annual Ruidoso Art Fest Convention Center. Ruidoso, NM Over 100 juried artists. Fri Noon-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More Info: 1-877-RUIDOSO www.ruidosonow.com/artfestival/

23 Tennessee Three, The Johnny Cash Band Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Ruidoso, NM Pre-show brisket Buffet $20, 6 pm. $59 & $56 for the performance at 8. They are not a "tribute act" or "cover band," but rather the original men who provided the unique sound that powered nearly every Johnny Cash stage show and recording for 35 years, performance "legends" in the truest sense of the word. More Info: 1-888- 818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com

24 Luna Rodeo Luna, New Mexico Best Little Rodeo in the West! Home of the Famous "Wild Cow Ride"! 9:00 AM (Mountain Time) Slack Barrel Race Three Divisions: 80 Riders Total Breakfast Burritos at Arena 10:00 am Parade! Entries Welcome 11:00 am Slack Team Roping (100 teams) 11:00-1:00 Barbeque at the Luna Community Center (and Great Food at the Arena) 1:00 pm Rodeo 8:00 pm Western Dance! Featuring "Bobby and The Buckers"

www.lunarodeo.com surestrike@gilanet.com 575.547.2176 or 547.2144

24 Family Adventure Programs/ Free Summer Day Camp Bureau of Land Management, El Malpais Grants, NM Children will learn how to walk in nature, use a compass and read a map all while enjoying the great outdoors with their families! Families should meet at the BLM Ranger Station (9 miles south on Hwy 117 off Exit 89 on I-40) at 8:00 a.m. on both days. For more information contact Paul Yoder, 505.287.6607

24 Dam It Man Triathlon 6:30am-11am, Dam Site Recreation Area, East 3rd St./Hwy 51, Truth or Consequences & Elephant Butte The Dam It Man is a sprint-distance Triathlon brought to you by the the folks at Heros, Inc. This fast and tough course will draw top flight athletes from across the west. Dam It Man will be a great chance to experience a multi-sport event with an outstanding field of regional athletes. Cost: park entrance fee. Contact: Heros Inc, Scott Kennicutt, 575-744-0055, s2k@valornet.com. http://DamItManTriathlon.com

24 Gymkhana 4:00 pm, Sierra County Sheriff's Posse Arena, 601 Rodeo Road, T or C Sponsored by the Hot Springs Rodeo Association. Contact: Trish Marr, 505-934-2554 or 575-740-1308, hotspringsrodeo@yahoo.com.

24 Summer Barrel Tasting Sonoita, Arizona 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Join Canelo Hills winemaker Tim and be the first to try our yet-to-be-released 2009 vintage, right out of the barrel. The evening includes the barrel tasting, a winery tour, cheese and crackers, discounted wine purchases, and the opportunity to reserve these limited-release wines. Cost: $25/person. Reservations required; call 520-455-5499 or email info@canelohillswinery.com to reserve your space. Canelo Hills Winery, Sonoita, Arizona

24 Sweet Wheels Car Show and Swap Meet Snowflake, AZ In Conjuction with Snowflake`s Pionneer Days; 9th Fairway of Snowflake Golf Course; 8 am - 2 pma Contact Information: Ernie @ 928-243-1761 www.cruiseinarizona.com/carshows.hmtl

24 National Day of the Cowboy Celebration Apache Junction, Arizona 5 miles north of Apache Junction, multiple events in 3 Pinal County locations including parades" mustache contest for the most authentic mustache, poker tournaments, shootouts, fast draw competition, cowboy balladeers & poets, Mexican dances & fiestas, and more, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-982-3141 or www.apachejunctioncoc.com

24 "Squash Derby!" Silver City Farmers' Market. 8:30 am-12 pm. Main Street Plaza, 7th St and Main, next to Big Ditch Park and San Vicente Creek Local Agricultural Products at their Best! All Grant and Catron County growers encouraged to attend, spaces available for Luna and Hidalgo County growers, contact silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

24-25 Waugh Mountain Alpacas Fiber Demonstration Nutrioso, AZ - (928) 339-4244 or (928) 339-4987

24 Chris Beaty Jazz Group Original and cool Jazz! With ENMSU faculty and guest artists. Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, Alamogordo, NM flickinger@flickingcenter.com Call for tickets! (575) 437-2202

25 Dedication Ceremony for the Battle of Mesilla Sign Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org Commemorating the Civil War Battle of Mesilla and Major Lynde's retreat in July of 1861, a dedication ceremony will be held for the sign on the plaza that is being donated by the Second Brigade, New Mexico Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28, Mesilla. No alcohol, smoking or pets allowed on the plaza. 6 pm. Free admission. 575-524-3262 ext. 116 or 117. www.oldmesilla.org

25 Socorro Bass Club Fishing Tournament 6:00 am-3:00 pm, Elephant Butte Lake State Park 101 Hwy 195 Cost: park entrance fee. Contact: New Mexico State Parks 575-744-5923 www.nmparks.com

26 Full Moon Program White Sands National Monument 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Listen to music, learn about desert wildlife, or experience the monument in 3-D. 8:30 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/

27 Town & Country Garden Club Silver City, NM For their July meeting the Club will make a trip to the home of Tom and Susan Lynch for a lecture on vegetable gardening and a tour of their vegetable garden. For further information on the meeting or the Garden Club, please contact Wynona Tavernier 534-4750.

28-1 70th Annual Montosa Camp Meeting Datil, N.M through August 1st Join us for a Christian experience for the whole family. No pre-registration or reservations needed. The camp site is 31/2 miles east of Datil on Hwy 60, 1/4 miles west at mm 81. Turn south 4 miles, follow signs to site. For more information contact Bill Wheatley @ 575-533-6929 or Marilyn Stokes @ 505-866-8217.

28 Glenwood Library's Children's Summer Reading Program 1-2:30 PM at the library, topic is "Fishy Tales" There will be a craft project also.

28-1 32nd Annual Senior Olympics Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org With a variety of local qualifying games already underway, athletes must compete and qualify in their respective sporting event, or events, at the local qualifying games which will continue through May 31, in order to participate in the Summer Games. Various locations throughout the City of Las Cruces. Call for time and admission fees. 575-623-5777, 575-642-6048. www.nmseniorolympics.org

30-31 Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival Spencer Theater Ruidoso, NM The performers this year are, Jasper String Quartet, Fri. night, 8 p.m. & the Youth Concert on Sat. is at 10 a.m. Ray Chen, violin, Sat. 2 p.m. Mariangela Vacatello, piano, Sat. 8 p.m. Friday at 6 p.m. is the Fabulous Festival Fling ($30). Performances are $49 for adults & $25 for 18 and under. The Youth Concert on Sat. AT 10 a.m. is FREE. More Info: 575-336-4800 or 1-888- 818-7872 Web: www.ruidoso.net/chambermusic or www.spencertheater.com

30 5th Annual Alien Open Dart Tournament Roswell, NM The tournament will be held at the Best Western Sally Port Inn and Suites, located at 2000 N. Main. The tournament is open to any and all. Each event, 10 total, has an entry fee ranging from $10.00 to $15.00 per person. Please visit our website, www.roswelldarts.com, for a tournament schedule and interesting information. For more information contact: Mike Ramey at 420-6287 or Leigh Humble 420-0674 (575) 624-7704

31 Annual Nutrioso Barbeque Nutrioso Community Center. Deep Pit BBQ, Music, Raffles and Vendors. Springerville-Eagar, AZ, www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

TBA Sweet Corn Extravaganza Corn and other vegetables will be available for you-pick, enjoy hot roasted sweet corn, free, 8 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com Willcox, AZ 520-384-2084

31 High Country Hummers Hummingbird Tagging At Sipes White Mountain Wildlife Area Springerville-Eagar, AZ Interact with independent hummingbird researchers, exhibits featuring live hawks and owls, bird walk, slide presentation, explore the visitor center's displays on wildlife, habitats, prehistoric culture and conservation, free, 8 am - noon, 928-367-4281 www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

31 Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. Ruidoso Downs, NM Live racing from 1-5 pm. New Mexico-bred horses plus free parking and admission. Arts & Crafts Show from 11 am - 5 pm featuring all New Mexico made products. More Info: Racetrack 575-378-4431 Web: www.raceruidoso.com

TBA Peach Mania Festival Willcox, AZ 520-384-2084 U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com

31-Aug 1 Silver Spur Trade Show - Gun and Blade Roswell, NM, (575) 624-7704 9am - 4pm at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 912 N. Main For more information call 806-253-1322

31 Guided Hike to Volcano Grants, NM Bureau of Land Management will do a guided hike to the volcano Cerro Rendija. Meet at the National Park Service's Information Center parking lot (23 miles southwest of I-40 on Hwy 53, off of exit 81) at 9:00 a.m. For more info contact Paul Yoder, 505.287.6610

31 First Annual Garlic Festival and Benefit Dragoon, Arizona 10 am to 6 pm Sponsored by: Triangle T Guest Ranch and Rich Crest Farms. Food, Fun, Games, and Prizes! Garlic Cooking Contest! Local Farmers Market and Craft Booths! Horseback rides to benefit St. Judes Children Research Center. Exit 318 from Interstate 10 West

31 Lake Lucero Tour White Sands National Monument 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70 Join a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. . 5 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa

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1 - 31 Sunset Stroll Open daily year-round. Begins one hour before sunset. A leisurely one-hour ranger-guided walk. Experience sunset over the white sands and see the plants and animals of the dune field. A photographer's delight. Starts at sign along the Dunes Drive. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Call for time. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/

2-6 Chaves County 4H and FFA Fair Roswell, NM, (575) 624-7704 Monday, August 2 through Friday, August 6 at Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, located at 2500 SE Main St. For more information call 622-3210

2 Entries Due for Purchase Prize Award Show Call for artists. The Grant County Art Guild is hosting the 25th Purchase Prize Award Show, "Southwestern Realism in Art". Artists who are residents of New Mexico are eligible to enter the show, which includes works in oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. Prizes total $2,400. Entries are due by August 2nd. The prospectus can be downloaded at www.gcag.org or write to the Grant County Art Guild at P.O. Box 456, Silver City, NM 88062.

2-7 Annual Lincoln County Fair Capitan Fair Grounds. Capitan, NM Livestock show, dance and lots more to do and see! More Info: 575-648-2311

3-5 Leroy Gooch Matchplay Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club. $350 per player entry includes tee prizes, PLAYERS POOL, breakfasts, lunches, & carts. Early Bird entries received before July 25th submit $325. Entry Deadline August 1st, 5:00 pm. A one man golf tournament. The players are flighted by past years play or by the handicap turned in to the committee. There are practice rounds on Monday the 2nd, players only are charged a $14 cart fee for practice rounds, and a Shoot Out that afternoon for those who would like to participate. More Info: Melissa at 575-257-5815. Web: www.playcreemeadows.com/golf/proto/playcreemeadows/tournaments/tournaments.htm

TBA Chiricahua Friends of NRA Call Heidi at 520-384-2795 or Ted at 520-384-9220. Willcox, Arizona

4 Fort Bayard Book Club 7:00 pm Fort Bayard Book Club will have its first ever meeting, free of charge to anyone interested, in western US history. Chapters 1 & 2 of Billington's Buffalo Soldiers of New Mexico will be discussed. Books are available for sale at 575.956.3294. New Deal Theater, Fort Bayard 575.956.3294

4-8 19th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival Sierra Vista, Arizona Six days of birding and nature workshops and programs. The keynote speaker will be birding expert Rick Cachor Taylor, noted author of bird guides to Southeast Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. Taylor will speak about why southeast Arizona is one of most exciting regions for birding in North America. The festival brings serious and beginning birders from around the U.S. There will be seminars and field trips about wildlife such as reptiles, butterflies and beavers. Knights of Columbus Hall, 156 West Kayetan Drive, Sierra Vista . Free programs (first-come, first served basis); other events: $20-$150 registration required. www.swwings.org

6-8 Old Lincoln Days Lincoln, NM Street vendors, food, parade & mountain man camp. Activities happen throughout the day. Join us Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm and Sunday at 3:30 pm for the "Last Escape of Billy the Kid" folk pageant. This re-enactment was first presented in 1940 and centers around the life of the legendary outlaw, Billy the Kid. 575-653-4025 www.billythekidpageant.org

6-8 Fort Stanton Live Fort Stanton, NM. 9 am til 4:30. Wild West Show with Civil War reenactments, Buffalo Soldiers, and Mountain Men. Vendors, food, and entertainment. --In conjunction with Lincoln Days! Admission is free. Donations accepted. More Info: 575-354-0341 Web: www.fortstanton.com

6-8 Pony Express Trail Ride Lincoln, NM The Pony Express Trail Ride in Lincoln County commemorates the Pony Express, keeping the tradition alive by carrying the U.S. mail on horseback from White Oaks to Lincoln in three days. Buy a letter; join the ride; or just watch the Parade. Hosted by Lincoln County Sheriff's Posse. 575-354-8007

6-8 Back-To-School Tax Free Shopping Weekend Mesilla Valley Mall, Las Cruces, NM

6-8 Vigilante Days Tombstone, Arizona Commemorating Tombstone's unique heritage, this event includes activities such as a 10K Run, a chili cook-off, reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competitions and mock hangings. Sponsor: Tombstone Vigilantes. Admission: Free 520-457-3495, 520-457-9317 or 1-888-457-3929 or www.tombstonechamber.com

6 & 20 Jackpot, Round Valley Rodeo Club Extravaganza 2010 Springerville/Eagar, Arizona For more information on all Events log onto www.wonderfulwesterns.com or call 928-333-1013 or 928-333-2572

7-8 Open Junior Rodeo, NMJRA Sanctioned Quemado, New Mexico Age divisions: 8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19 $5.00 awards fee for non-NMJRA members Mail-in entries must be received by JULY 30: download entries at www.NMJRA.net Rodeo begins 9:00 AM Saturday & 8:00 AM Sunday. Country Dance Saturday night, Church Service 7:00 AM Sunday (505) 328-1362

7 Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon Socorro, NM (575) 835.8927 www.socorronm.gov

7 NBHA AZ04 Barrel Races Eagar, Arizona 928-333-4128 ext. 230

7 Family Adventure Programs/ Free Summer Day Camp Bureau of Land Management, El Malpais Grants, NM Children will learn how to walk in nature, use a compass and read a map, all while enjoying the great outdoors with their families! Families should meet at the BLM Ranger Station (9 miles south on Hwy 117 off Exit 89 on I-40) at 8:00 a.m. on both days. For more information contact Paul Yoder, 505.287.6607

7 Anne Hillerman Bringing Chee and Leaphorn to Reserve, NM Anne Hillerman, author and daughter of author Tony Hillerman, and photographer Don Strel will visit the Village of Reserve Public Library to share their book "TONY HILLERMAN'S LANDSCAPE: On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn". Come join us for Anne Hillerman's presentation at the Village of Reserve Public Library at 4:00pm on Saturday the 7th of August. The entry fee will be $5.00 per adult, students and children are free. A limited number of "Tony Hillerman's Landscape" will be available for purchase during the event. For more information contact the Reserve Library at (575) 533-6276

7 EAGAR DAZE Springerville/Eagar, Arizona Foot Rodeo AND Riding Event RV Rodeo Club! Ice Cream Social! Run/Bike for Health/Duathlon! Racquetball Tournament! Pancake Breakfast! Logging events! Dog Show! And much more! For more information on all Events log onto www.wonderfulwesterns.com or call 928-333-1013 or 928-333-2572

7 7th Annual Alpine, AZ Quilt Show 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Alpine Community Center Admission $2.00 "Bed Turning" at 1:00 p.m. (older quilts) Visit http://alpinearealibraryfriends.org and click on "Quilt Show" Nancy 928-339-4042 or Jennifer 928-339-4279

7-8 Shakespeare Ghost Town Open for Tours (south of Lordsburg NM) (575) 542-3403 for more information

7-8 61st Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture Expressions of Beauty and Place~ More than 65 of the finest Diné artists display and demonstrate their work during this colorful and exciting weekend. Enjoy hoop and traditional dancing, a retrospective fashion show, and ancient and modern Native music. Artists demonstrate jewelry, painting, beading, pottery, and weaving techniques. Customs and ways families are using to keep traditions strong are discussed by cultural experts. Explore the tribe's intricate language with a Navajo linguist, and come to understand many ancient legends and traditions. Hike with a Navajo ethnobotanist and learn the Native uses of local plant life. Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ. 928/774-5213, ext. 273, musnaz.org

7 Cliff Cowboy Reunion Cliff, NM Alumni are invited to the 2010 Reunion, a day of fun, food, music and memories. For more information, call Ralph & Ethel Hooker (575) 535-2081 or Roy & Judy Barentine (575) 535-2508.

7 Alpine Community Theater presents its 6th Annual Melodrama- "A Very Grave Dilemma" or "A Dirty Deed, Indeed" Alpine Community Center, Alpine, AZ - 7:00 PM (928)339-4656 Admission $5 Adults, $1 Children under 12 Post Production "Dancing with the Stars" featuring our piano organist David Hansen

7-8 Alto Artists Studio Tour 10am-5pm, Alto NM Celebrate award winning artists and their artistic creations in the enchanting beauty of Southern New Mexico on a self guided art tour through the scenic countryside of Alto, New Mexico. Some of the most beautiful homes in the region will be hosting the artists and their creations. Self guided tour maps and instrucions available at the web site and locations in Alto, Ruidoso and Lincoln County. Tour kicks off with a preview party at the renowned Spencer Theater on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 5-7pm.....you're invited! Cost: free. Contact: Alto Artists Studio Tour, Sam Blatchley, 575.937.4498, samblatchley@yahoo.com. http://www.altoartists.com

7 Summer Barrel Tasting 5:00-7:00 p.m. Canelo Hills Winery, Sonoita, Arizona Join Canelo Hills winemaker Tim and be the first to try our yet-to-be-released 2009 vintage, right out of the barrel. The evening includes the barrel tasting, a winery tour, cheese and crackers, discounted wine purchases, and the opportunity to reserve these limited-release wines. Cost: $25/person. Reservations required; call 520-455-5499 or email info@canelohillswinery.com to reserve your space.

10 San Francisco Valley 4-H Club Meeting Glenwood, NM

10 & 12 The Silver City Food Co-op's August Community Forum: "The Art of Making Greek Yogurt at Home", presented twice by Sharon Scotti, Tuesday, August 10th and Thursday, August 12th from noon-1pm in the Co-op Community Room, 111 6th St. behind the co-op storefront. Co-op Community forums are free and open to everyone. Tea and light refreshments served. For more info, 388-2343.

11 Back Country Horsemen Meeting Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room at 6:00 P.M., Silver City Meets second Weds. Each month, Call 575-536-2953 as our meetings can change

12-15 Gila Chapter-New Mexico Native Plant Society State Conference WNMU, Silver City 575-538-5513

13-22 Roswell Fine Arts League and the New Mexico Miniature Arts Society 27th Annual Juried Art Show Exhibition Roswell, NM, Monday - Saturday from 9am - 5pm Sunday from 1pm - 5pm Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W. 11th St. For more information call (575)624-6744 ext. 10 (575) 624-7704

13-14 Escalante Days Dolores, Colorado doloreschamber@centurytel.net 970-882-4018 Galloping Goose Days Activities 882-7082 Kiwanis Club Duck Race at Escalante Days Escalante Day Mountain Bike Race

13-15 4th Annual Senior Softball Tournament Bataan Memorial Park, Silver City 575-388-1087 This exciting event features 20-24 teams and their families. We are looking for sponsors for the event to help pay for umpires, supplies and prizes. The 2010 tournament will benefit El Refugio, our area's domestic violence shelter.

13 Glenwood Library monthly movie at 7:00 PM ~ Movie TBA.

14 Customer Appreciation Day Silver City Town and Country Garden Club will be holding a Customer Appreciation Day at their downtown Thrift Shop as part if their celebration of 50 years in Silver City.

14 Ron Helman Jazz Ensemble Instrumental band with a focus on jazz of the 1950s and 1960s Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, Alamogordo, NM flickinger@flickingcenter.com Call for tickets! (575) 437-2202

14-15 Fee-Free Days at Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest, A National parks and other federal land agencies are offering a series of fee-free days this summer and fall-an encouragement to all to celebrate and enjoy your public lands this year!

14-15 20th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival Pinetop Lakeside, Arizona Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center Sat 9am-5pm Sun 9am-4pm Kick off Party Friday August 13th 6pm-8pm

14 August Art Hop 6-9pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late on the 2nd Saturday of every month. See other listings on this site or visit the DGDA website for info on opening exhibits and other events. Cost: free. www.torcart.com

16 Frisco CowBelles Meeting, Glenwood, NM

17 Member Appreciation Day The Silver City Food Co-op is having a Member Appreciation Day Tuesday, August 17th, 9am-7pm. There will be free samples all day long and members receive a 10% discount on everything in the store. Everyone welcome. For more info, 388-2343.

20-21 New Mexico Championship Ranch Rodeo Roswell, NM, (575) 624-7704 Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Bob Crosby Arena. Special presentations on Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm, rodeo begins at 7pm. The Ranch Rodeo Dance will be held on Saturday, August 21st from 9pm - 1am. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 7 - 12. Kids 6 and under are FREE. For more information call Bob at (575)626-7244.

20-21 Copper Country Cruizers Car Show Silver City, Gough Park 575-388-3468 The show is open to all vehicles, 1973 and older. Registration, at $35 per car, will begin on Friday, August 20, from 2 pm - 8 pm at the Holiday Inn Express, and continue at Gough Park on Saturday morning. The show will wrap up on Sunday, August 16 with a farewell get together for participants. The car show, hosted by the Copper Country Cruizers, will take place on Saturday, Gough Park, from 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m. (depending on weather). During the show, exhibitors feature meticulously restored autos, both the classic and the obscure, from 1973 and earlier. Awards and trophies are presented in a number of restoration and showmanship categories. The public is invited to come enjoy the car show at no charge. There will be vendors, refreshments, raffles and of course, oldies music, in addition to all the beautifuil vehicles on display. Throughout the show schedule, the Cruizers also sponsor cruises downtown.

21 9th Annual Butterfly Flutterby Visit stops along the Desert Discovery Trail to learn about these delicate winged insects. Games, arts & crafts, butterfly trivia, and face painting. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, 56501 N. Jornada Road. 9 am - 12 noon. $2. 575-524-3334. www.asombro.org Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org

21 Juror's Choice Winners Exhibition 1:00 and 6:00 PM Show Dates through September 26 JW Art Gallery, Hurley, NM (575) 537-0300

21 Fort Bayard's 144th Birthday Celebration Fort Bayard soldiers had to protect the ranchers as one part of their many duties. Our birthday celebration starts with a free tour of old Fort Bayard - 9:30 AM which includes entrance to the New Deal Theater and Commanding Officer's Home/Museum. Bar-B-Q lunch is for sale by the Copper Creek Ranch. Be entertained with cowboy poetry and music. A second tour will be given at 1:30. Come square dance in the theater at 7 PM, $10 per couple. This non-profit organization gladly accepts donations. Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark

21 "Music in the Park" at Rockhound! Rockhound State Park, Deming, NM 6:00-8:00 PM. Local talent Guitar Greg plans an evening of Western, Country, and contemporary songs.

21 Alpine Chili Cook-Off Alpine Rodeo Grounds, Alpine, AZ Contact Dick Seehusen (928) 245-5166

21 Alpine Community Theater presents its 6th Annual Melodrama- "A Very Grave Dilemma" or "A Dirty Deed, Indeed" Alpine Community Center, Alpine, AZ - 7:00 PM Admission $5 Adults, $1 Children under 12 (928) 339-4656

21-22 Annual Fiber Workshop Waugh Mountain Alpacas, Nutrioso, AZ (928) 339-4244 or (928) 339-4987

21 Third Annual Sierra County Cowboy Dinner and Dance Truth or Consequences, NM Featuring great music from Joe Delk, Bucky Allred & other talented musicians; Fundraiser for APWE

21 Fort Bayard's 144th Birthday Fort Bayard 575-519-8179

21-22 "Silver's Got Talent!" Silco Theater Fundraiser Silver City, NM

25-29 Catron County Fair Reserve, NM (575) 533 6430

26-28 Hidalgo County Fair Lordsburg, NM with Rodeo, Parade and Carnival For more information, call the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce, 206 South Main Street Lordsburg, NM 88045 (575) 542.9864

26 Full Moon Program White Sands Listen to music, learn about desert wildlife, or experience the monument in 3-D. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 8 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/

26-27-28 Cowboy Camp Meeting At the Glenwood Park Speaker Bob Brittian Preaching each day. BBQ dinner Sat at 5:00 pm. Bucky Allred to bring the BBQ meat. Bring your instruments: we will plan music and games. RSVP and donation welcomed.

26-28 Shakespeare Ghost Town Open for Tours (575) 542-3403 for more information

27-29 Great American Duck Races Deming, NM 1-888-345-1125

28 Bert Dalton Jazz Trio Chicago jazz pianist Bert Dalton with John Clayton (bass) and Jeff Hamilton (drums) Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, Alamogordo, NM flickinger@flickingcenter.com Call for tickets! (575) 437-2202

28 Lake Lucero Tour White Sands NM Join a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 5:00 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/

28 Enchanted Cowboy Evening at the Pinos Altos Ice Cream Parlor Pinos Altos, NM (N of Silver City) Featuring Randy Huston, Jim Jones and Mike Moutoux. The first in what is hoped to be a series of concerts in the coming years at the Pinos Altos Opera House. The night begins with a delicious cowboy dinner and ends with an hour of hilarious cowboy stories and wonderful songs of the West with New Mexico's Enchanting Cowboy, Mike Moutoux. Mike will play both original and classic cowboy songs and tell some stories that will put you as close to being in the saddle as words and music allow.These enchanted evenings are always a lot of fun. Show starts at 7:30, tickets are $15 at the door. These three artists are all from New Mexico and this promises to be a night of fun and excellent music. Pinos Altos is just 6 miles north of Silver City and the Opera House is one of New Mexico's most interesting and intimate venues. Tickets $15. Pinos Altos Ice Cream Parlor Call for reservations. (575) 534-1997

28-29 NBHA AZ04 Barrel Races Eagar, Arizona 928-333-4128 ext. 230

29 The Annual Silver City Food Co-op Potluck Picnic at the Gomez Peak Picnic Grounds, Sunday August 29th, 11am - 3pm. For more info, 388-2343.

29 Second Annual MainStreet SalsaFest Las Cruces, NM www.mustseelc.org Salsa makers will compete for cash, prizes and awards. Salsa tasters may cast their ballots for their favorite salsa by purchasing wristbands. Salsa music, salsa dancing, entertainment, fund and food with a dance contest at 3 pm. Downtown Mall, Main Street & Griggs Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Free admission. 575-525-1955, 575-647-3546.

30-31 17th Santa Fe Gift Market The Only "Buy New Mexico" Wholesale Trade Show! Featuring Southwest and Native American gift items, gourmet foods, home furnishings and more. Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM Open to Wholesale Trade Only (505) 412-3131 or join@newmexicosown.com

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Ongoing Glenwood, Catron County & Southwest New Mexico

May-Oct. Mogollon Mining Ghost Town Open May 7 ~ October 29 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Shops Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Cafe 9:00-5:00 Mogollon Information (575) 539.2005

Saturday Market in Glenwood Every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, May until Fall Next to Community Church Vegetables, Flowering Plants, and Produce Anyone who would like to sell produce, crafts, etc. is invited to call Deb Nordquist ~ (575) 539-2483

Catron County Medical Center Clinic comes to Glenwood, 9:00 am to 3:00 PM At Community Center. Call for dates. For details, call 575-533-6456

Reserve, NM's new American Legion Post 82 Meeting 10:00 AM, in Catron County Building Meetings to be held the first Saturday each month

Weekends Polo matches El Caso Ranch headquarters, Quemado Lake, NM Each Saturday, 2:00 PM and each Sunday, 11:00 AM Public welcome to come watch! Call for more information … Chuck Rogers, Manager (575) 773 4672

Glenwood's Senior Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at noon for to anyone 60 or older and their spouses. Seniors are requested to make a donation for their meal; guests are allowed, but must pay the full price of the meal. Those wanting to eat at the center are asked to call by 9:00 a.m. to reserve a lunch for that day. The phone number is 539-2522.

The Blue Front Café in Glenwood is closed Monday and Tuesday, and for Weds. lunch, reopening Weds. evening for dinner at 5:00 pm. Dining Specials are Ribs on Weds., Catfish on Friday, and Bucky's Barbeque on the weekends! (575) 539.2561

Glenwood Bible Study Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The location varies. Call Charlie Duree at 575-539-2241 for details. Sponsored by Shofar Cowboy Ministries, Outlaw Trails Chapter. All are welcome

Fun on Horseback! The mountain scenery is beautiful, so come enjoy a Daytime Horseback Ride at Gila Wilderness Ventures, Glenwood, NM. Call or E-Mail Outfitter Leah Jones: leah@gilawildernessventures.com. (575) 539.2800, Toll-Free: 1-866-677-2008

Catron County Historical Society Meeting Held at different locations in Catron County. Come join the Historical Society as a member! For more information, call Eric (575) 773-4152

Glenwood Woman's Club Regular Meeting 7:00 PM. Glenwood Community Center, Glenwood, NM First Thursday each month, September-May

Glenwood Yoga Classes are held in the Glenwood Community Center on Menges Lane next door to the Library. Mats are provided. Level: 1-2 on Mondays and Thursdays at 4:00 pm and Level: Absolute Beginners on Thursdays at 9:00 am. New class just added, on Mondays at 6:00 pm (Level 1). Classes last 90 minutes. First class is free! Thereafter each class is $5. Cordelia Rose: 575 539-2868, cordelia@starband.net

Sundays Worship Services Datil Community Presbyterian Church has worship service every Sunday at 10:00 am. Minister Rev. Randy Pence has come from Albuquerque every week for 17 years for our services. We are small in number, but still alive and well! You don't have to be a Presbyterian to come, we welcome anyone and everyone to join us in worship. Anne Schwebke: 772-5602.

The Marthas and Marys Thrift Store Open the first and third Saturday of every month from 10:00 to 2:00. Clothes, books, toys, small appliances and other items at extremely reasonable prices. Apache Creek, NM

Ongoing Silver City Area

The Silver City Westerners Corral holds their bi-monthly meeting at the Red Barn in Silver City. Westerners International is an international group dedicated to sharing and preserving the history of the American West. The local chapter meets on the third Tuesday of every other month throughout the year. Dinner is served at the meeting, and the cost is $11.00 per person. The public is invited to attend the meeting, and should make reservations with Mary Margaret Soule at (575) 538-2888.

Back Country Horsemen Meeting GRMC Conference Room at 6:00 P.M., Silver City Meets second Weds. Each month, Call 575-536-2953 as our meetings can change

Silver City Farmers Market Every Saturday 8:30-Noon, May-October Downtown Silver City in the future MainStreet Plaza Between 7th & 8th Street next to the Big Ditch All Grant and Catron County Growers are encouraged to attend! For information call Asunda Uribe at 534-9458

Chuckwagon Supper & Western Show Copper Creek Ranch, east of Silver City Friday & Saturday Nights throughout the Summer Gates Open at 6:00 PM Dinner Served Promptly at 7:00, Reservations: (575) 538-2971 or 888-274-1001 Or Email copperranch@qwestoffice.net

Ladies' Cancer Support Luncheon 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:45-1:00. Call Linda Nichols for each month's location. (575) 388 3521

Silver City American Legion Post 18 monthly meeting @10:00 am, 2nd Saturday of every month open every Wednesday @10:00 am for coffee and donuts. 409 West College Ave, Silver City

Silver City T.E.A. (Taxed Enough Already) Party Patriots Meet every Thursday, 6:00 p.m. New Mexico Art Glass Center 416 N. Bullard in Silver City 575-534-8285 for more information Bring an extra chair--so many people!

Pinos Altos Church Gallery The Pinos Altos Church Gallery will be open weekends (Fri,Sat,Sun) and holidays from May 1 through October 4. Arts & crafts by local artists are featured. Location: Pinos Altos, NM Phone: 575-538-6216

Ongoing Grant County Art Guild at The Hearst Church Gallery Pinos Altos, NM (just north of Silver City) Open Friday-Sunday & Holidays, May 1-October 4 (575) 388-4759, 538-9761

Tyrone Mercantile. Every Sat. & Sun. 10 am-4 pm. Tyrone Town Plaza, Hwy 90. Now serving food. Bring your knives for sharpening while you Buy-Sell-Trade-Barter. Vendors Welcome. 534-3911

Silver City's Local Artist Market Come visit Silver City's local Artist Market Every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM Featuring some of the best fine arts and handcrafts in southwestern New Mexico. Located in the historic downtown, next to Western Stationers. Come join us! (Through Oct. 31) Location: 703 N Bullard

Thursdays Gentle Workout Yoga. 1-2pm, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, corner 7th &Texas, Silver City, in the fellowship hall. Enter through the back door (facing Arizona St). Free.

Silver City Museum Silver City, NM Located in downtown Silver City‚ 4 blocks west of Highway 90‚ the Silver City Museum is open with free admission 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays. It is closed Mondays. Guided group tours available by prior arrangement. 312 West Broadway. 505-538-5921. Email: scmuseum@zianet.com. Website: www.silvercitymuseum.org

WNMU Museum Free admission and fully handicapped accessible. Exhibits include Mimbres pottery‚ basketry and other artifacts in the Eisele Collection of Prehistoric Southwestern Pottery and Artifacts‚ Casas Grandes pottery‚ pottery and artifacts of prehistoric Southwestern cultures‚ Maria Martinez‚ San Ildefonso‚ and Santa Clara pottery in the Geneva Back Collection‚ historic Navajo rugs and more. 1000 West College Avenue. 1000 West College Avenue 575-538-5386.

Historic Fort Bayard Walking Tours Come see the 100 year old buildings and relive some of the history of this important military fort and hospital. Call for dates. Although the tour is free, donations to support the preservation of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark are always accepted. For further information or to make reservations 575-956-3294 or 307-640-3012. Fort Bayard. 575-956-3294 Silver City, NM, www.silvercity.org

Weds-Sunday JW Art Gallery in Hurley, NM, just east of Silver City Fine Art, Museum, Gift Shop and Custom Framing in Hurley's Historic Old Store (575) 537-0300

First & Third Sundays of the Month American Legion Post #18 BINGO Doors open 12:30 pm, Games begin 1:35 pm. Proceeds support Post charities.

Second Saturday Book Sale Market Street, Sponsored by Silver City Friends of the Library Members Only: 9am-10am; General Public: 10am-2pm. Memberships may be purchased at the door, and partrons are asked to leave their pets at home.

The Anglican Church of Silver City meets each Sunday at 3:00 PM in the old church at the corner of Arizona and 7th Streets. (575) 536.3999

The J. Cloyd Miller Library at Western New Mexico University in Silver City: Usual hours (during academic sessions) are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 pm. (575) 538.6350

Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society meeting Silver City, NM The Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Silver City Senior Center. A pot luck supper begins at 6 pm, followed by the meeting at 7:00 pm. All welcome. Contact the Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society at PO Box 1555, Silver City, NM 88062. Silver City Senior Center.

Program and Luncheon, AARP Widowed Persons Service 11:00 AM , Red Barn, Silver City. Meets second Monday of each month. Information: Betty Fell, 388-2619

Habitat's for Humanity's ReStore Silver City, NM. Winter Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri 1-4, Sat 9-1. Donations of gently used household items, working appliances and construction items needed 538-9540 or 534-9727. Will pick-up!

Ongoing Historical Mine Tours of The Mining District Near Silver City, NM The Mining District Historical mine tour begins at the Bayard City Hall on the second Tuesday of every month. People are asked to call the City Hall at 537-3327 and let them know you plan to attend the tour so we will know what size bus to request. The price of the tour is $5.00 and a tour guide and brochures will be furnished. The tour goes from Bayard to Santa Rita with five stops in between where the guide will give a bit of history and interesting happenings in the local underground mines at each stop. The tour take about an hour and a half. A short time is also given at the Santa Rita lookout to view the new kiosk and the open pit mine. Bayard to Santa Rita. 537-3327

San Vicente Art Walk Self Guided Tours - While you're in Silver City‚ take the Self-Guided Art Walk and visit the galleries and studios in the area. The self-guided tour is sponsored by San Vicente Artists of Silver City and promoted through the Artists Guide. The guide lists information on each of our member artists‚ has a directory of the participating galleries and studios‚ and includes maps showing the gallery and studio locations. Call SVA for details at 388-4854. 505-388-4854. Email: sva@gilanet.com. Website: www.silvercityartists.org

Meeting, Grief and Loss Support Group 4:30-6 p.m. at the Health Council Office, Reserve, NM Second and fourth Weds. Each month Information: 575/533-6940

Mondays Women's Co-Dependents Anonymous Monday Night Meeting, 6:00 pm at 505 W. Yankee (white house at the corner of Yankee and Bayard), Silver City. Details, call 388-2237 ext. 13

Autism Support Group Silver City autism support group, the Autism Circle, meets every 3rd Friday of the month at 315 S. Hudson, Suite 26, at 6 pm. The Autism Circle consist of parents, relatives, educators & community members who are educating and supporting those who live with Autism or other Developmental Disabilities. For more information on the group, contact Elaine Prejean, 537-5159, elaineprejean@msn.com; Paulette Shephard, 538-3108; or Peggy Humble, 538-1983. Silver City Autism Circle. 315 S. Hudson Suite 26 ( Hudson Plaza) Email: eprejean@bamhs.com.

Bike Club Anybody who can ride a bike is welcome! Meet at Penny Park. Bring your bike and helmet or call us to arrange to borrow a bike. Helmets are available. M,W,TH - 3:30-5:30PM Tue: 5:15-7:15PM. Penny Park 534-2953. Email: bethanysaunders@gmail.com

Ongoing Southern New Mexico

Friends of Rockhound State Park Deming, NM Garden Care Meeting held the third Weds. of each month, January-November. "Friends" Meetings held the last Weds. of each month, January-November, 10:00 am. www.FriendsofRockhound.org. (575) 546-6182

Shakespeare Ghost Town Tours south of Lordsburg, NM Call for dates. (575) 542-9034

"Art Hop" Truth or Consequences, NM Held second Saturday of each month at various venues. www.torcart.com

Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market, every Weds & Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Growers and vendors selling locally grown produce and homemade crafts. As of September 5, 2009, the Market moves to a new location at the corner of Main Street and Las Cruces Avenue. (575) 541-2288, www.lascrucescvb.org

Mesilla Mercado The Mesilla Mercado - an arts, crafts and seasonal produce market held on the Mesilla Plaza - is held Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. 575-524-3262

Tues & Sat Socorro Farmers Market July-October - Buy fresh, locally-grown produce direct from the farmer. Our local market features occasional entertainment, arts and crafts, and the Friends of the Library will hold used book sales throughout the year. Come support the local area farmers, or just come and hang out - it's a great social event! On the Historic Plaza in Socorro, Tuesdays 5-7 pm and Saturdays 8 am - sellout. (575) 835-8927. Sunset Stroll Nature Walk White Sands National Monument, NM Every day, except major holidays. White Sands is 45 miles east of Las Cruces on Hwy. 70. Call for times for this one-hour ranger-guided walk. (575) 679-2599

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces. Explore farming, ranching, and rural life in New Mexico! Museum Tours, Seminars and Exhibits. www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/ (575) 522.4100

Deming Livestock Auction, every Weds, 9:30 am (575) 546.8851

Sierra County Historical Society Monthly Meeting 7pm, Geronimo Springs Museum, 211 Main Street, T or C. All are welcome to attend the Sierra County Historical Society meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Free. Contact: Sierra County Historical Society, Pat Rocco, 575-743-2511 pmcaballo@zianet.com

Ongoing New Mexico

Socorro Farmers' Market June through October Tuesday 5:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am, Socorro Plaza

Crownpoint Rug Auction Crownpoint,, NM (east of Gallup) 300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month; sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association. Rug viewing begins at 4:00 pm and runs until 6:00 pm. Auction begins at 7:00 pm. Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, Call for dates: (505) 786-5302, (505) 786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com

Ongoing Arizona

May-October "U-Pick" Produce Season The U-Pick farms offer nuts, fruits and vegetables, meats, honey, jellies, baked goods - everything from Apples to Zucchini. There are also Peach, Cider and Pumpkin festivals. For more information, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Produce Brochure, Willcox Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, 1500 N Circle I Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643

The Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeological Park in Springerville, Arizona The Museum and park will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Guided tours of the site are at 9:00, 11:00 and 2:00 pm, weather permitting. For more information please call 928-333-5375.

First Monday each month: Greenlee County Republican Party Meeting "Conservative Voice" 6:30 pm Valley View Mobile Home Park, Club House, York (2 miles so of Three-Way Store, on way to Clifton, Arizona) Becky Nutt 928-965-8124

Saturdays The Alpine Area Library Friends Thrift Store is now open every Saturday. www.alpinearizona.com Alpine, Arizona

Kartchner Caverns State Park, Benson, Arizona Cave Tour Discount, every day, June 1 through September 4, 2009 Adults $ 12. (save $6.95) Youth $5.00 (save $4.95) For tickets, call (520) 586-2283. www.azstateparks.com

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