Calendar:
Through Sunday, Sept. 14
*New Mexico State Fair – 3000 San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque. Information: https://statefair.exponm.com/
Thursday, Sept. 11
*Preschool storytime: Letters X, Y, and Z – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Noon potluck lunch followed by a “meet the candidates” session – noon, Portales Senior Citizens Center, 501 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. All local candidates for the next city election have been invited to attend. Main dish for lunch is meatloaf; bring a side dish, salad, or dessert.
*Ducks Unlimited Clovis Event – 5 p.m., Clovis Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Tickets $60 for adults, $35 for youth; includes prime rib dinner. Raffles, games, and auctions. Information or to buy advance tickets: https://ducksunlimited.
*Adult programing: “Roosevelt Refreshers: Stories that Transcend: Myths and Legends Around the World” – 5:30 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales.. Presentation by Hayley Goebel, Roosevelt County Historical Museum manager. Event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Information: 575-356-3940
*Preschool storytime: “Cactus Critters” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover. Information: 575-763-9687
*ENMU Brass Trio Recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Friday through Sunday, Sept. 12-14
*505 Productions Gun and Knife Show – Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: adult $7 per day or $10 for three-day pass. Children under 12 free with a paid adult. Buy, sell, trade. Information: email to david@505productions.com
Friday, Sept. 12
*Clovis Portales Kennel Club fall dog agility trial – 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 715 E. Lime St., Portales. Free admission for spectators. Only dogs entered in the trial welcome in the building. Information: 806-678-9549
*Special Olympics Equestrian Clovis Invitational – 9 a.m., Citizens Bank of Clovis Events Center (formerly Curry County Events Center), 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. 9 a.m. Free admission; competitions include showmanship at halter, stock seat equitation, working trails. Silent auction. Opening ceremony at 7 p.m., including grand entry, presentation of colors, torch run/lighting of the cauldron, and entertainment.
*One Eastern Day: Rally on Main – 5-10 p.m., Main Street at the Roosevelt County Electric Coop stage across from the Roosevelt County Courthouse, Portales. Music, shopping, food trucks, a kids’ zone, free concerts featuring ResonanZia and Rosa Blanca. Community pep rally from 7-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by J.P. Stone Community Bank.
*From Grief to Grace – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Restoration Baptist Church, 302 Gidding St., Clovis. Program by Eddie Penney, combat veteran. Free admission, but space is limited so advance registration is encouraged. Sponsored by Waypoint Christian Church. Information and free tickets: https://www.waypointclovis.
*Outsiders Theatre Group presents “Late: A Cowboy Song: by Sarah Ruhl – 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Student written and directed-production; directed by Mahault Lebrun and Judah Wyatt. Tickets are available at the door. General admission $7; $5 veterans; pay-what-you-can for students. Information: email to Judah.Wyatt@enmu.edu
Saturday, Sept. 13
*Clovis Portales Kennel Club fall dog agility trial – 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 715 E. Lime St., Portales. Free admission for spectators. Only dogs entered in the trial welcome in the building. Information: 806-678-9549
*Special Olympics Equestrian Clovis Invitational – 8 a.m., Citizens Bank of Clovis Events Center (formerly Curry County Events Center), 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. 9 a.m. Free admission; competitions include pole bending, barrel racing, figure 8 stakes race. Silent auction. Closing ceremonies at 6:30 p.m., with awards, dinner, and dance at the Curry County Fairgrounds Pavilion.
*Roosevelt County Extension Association Harvest Brunch – 9 a.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Free, but advance RSVP required. Open to all; includes programs on health, hearth, and homesteads. Information or to RSVP: text to 575-607-7252
*Clovis Zoo beautification event – 10 a.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Volunteers invited; bring water and come dressed to work. All equipment provided. Information: 575-769-7873
*From Grief to Grace discussion panel – 10 a.m.-noon, Restoration Baptist Church, 302 Gidding St., Clovis. Panel on emotional pain and life adjustments after significant loss. Free admission, but space is limited so advance registration is encouraged. Sponsored by Waypoint Christian Church. Information and free tickets: https://www.waypointclovis.
*Small Town Anniversary Market – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Vendors, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, jump castles, petting zoo, goat milk product store, live music, concessions. Entrance: $3 ages 14 and up; $2 ages 5-13; free for 4 and under. Information: 843-412-4384 or email to Williamslivestockranch@gmail.
*Fired Up Festival — Annual festival in the Tucumcari Historic Rail Plaza includes live music, arts and crafts booths, food trucks, car show, Prince Tocom and Princess Kari contest, fireworks display and the centerpiece fire-based performances by Odd-Lab. Information: tucumcarimainstreet.org/fired-
*Enchantment Vineyards Food Truck Takeover featuring The Little Sombrero Food Truck – noon-6 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Information: 575-226-9463
*Adopt-A-Pet bingo fundraiser – noon-7 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles 3245, 611 Industrial Drive, Clovis. Doors open at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit local animal rescue. Pull tabs, jackpot, door prizes. No outside food or drink; kitchen will be open. Information: 575-935-8424
*From Grief to Grace youth rally – 6-8 p.m., Restoration Baptist Church, 302 Gidding St., Clovis. Worship, music, food, and program by Eddie Penny, combat veteran. Free, but space is limited so advance registration is encouraged. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Information and free tickets: https://www.waypointclovis.
*Outsiders Theatre Group presents “Late: A Cowboy Song: by Sarah Ruhl – 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Student written and directed-production; directed by Mahault Lebrun and Judah Wyatt. Tickets are available at the door. General admission $7; $5 veterans; pay-what-you-can for students. Information: email to Judah.Wyatt@enmu.edu
*Fore the Laughs – 8 p.m., Clovis Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Evening of stand-up comedy featuring nationally touring comedians Steph Clark and Tom Clark. Tickets $35; full bar available. Information or to make reservations: 575-749-1192
Sunday, Sept. 14
*Clovis Portales Kennel Club fall dog agility trial – 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 715 E. Lime St., Portales. Free admission for spectators. Only dogs entered in the trial welcome in the building. Information: 806-678-9549
*From Grief to Grace: “Living the Why” – 10:45 a.m., Waypoint Christian Church, 1401 E. Llano Estacado, Clovis. Special sermon by Dennis Call. Information: https://www.waypointclovis.
*Small Town Anniversary Market –noon-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Vendors, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, jump castles, petting zoo, goat milk product store, live music, concessions. Entrance: $3 ages 14 and up; $2 ages 5-13; free for 4 and under. Information: 843-412-4384 or email to Williamslivestockranch@gmail.
*Outsiders Theatre Group presents “Late: A Cowboy Song: by Sarah Ruhl – 2 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Student written and directed-production; directed by Mahault Lebrun and Judah Wyatt. Tickets are available at the door. General admission $7; $5 veterans; pay-what-you-can for students. Information: email to Judah.Wyatt@enmu.edu
Monday, Sept. 15
*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Sara Williford, adult services coordinator at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Pam Shuler faculty clarinet recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Tuesday, Sept. 16
*Ballet Folklorico/Mariachi Festival: Battle of the Dance Floor – 9:30 a.m., Campus Union Building Ballroom, ENMU, Portales. Cost $5 per dancer/musico. Information: email to Jacquelineleicruz@gmail.com
*Books and Babies: “Crawling Cuties” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Mr. Roboto — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
Sept. 17
*Preschool storytime: “Argh, Maties!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Library family program: Adopt A Stuffie Puppy – 5:15 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Space is limited; must be registered to attend. Information or to register: 575-356-3940
Sept. 18
*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Teens and Tweens Movie Madness: “Megamind” (2010; PG; 1 hour, 35 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Clovis Municipal Schools Homecoming Parade – 5 p.m., beginning at Hilltop Plaza, 2300 N. Main St., Clovis. Lineup begins at 3 p.m. All CMS schools invited to enter floats, trailers, trucks.
*Clovis High School Homecoming Bonfire and Block Party – following the parade, Schepps Boulevard from Trades Road to Seventh Street, Clovis. Free public event cosponsored by CHS and Clovis Community College. Bonfire at 7 p.m. at 500 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Park at CCC. Food trucks onsite.
*Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation Quarters for Health Care fundraiser – 6 p.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 715 E. Lime St., Portales. Tickets $35; table of 8 $250; includes quarter auction and dinner; cash bar available. Funds used for equipment and improved services for RGH patients. Information or to purchase tickets: 575-226-6669 or email to info@myrgh.org
*Family book club – 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Extra copies available for checkout. Open to all ages; no family required. Information: 575-356-3940
*Creative Connections: An Evening of Arts and Crafts – 6-7:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Artists, crafters, and makers from any medium and at any level of experience invited to an evening of fellowship and creativity. Bring your own supplies, tools, and creativity to connect with others and share ideas. Gathering happens every third Thursday. Information: bryan.hahn@enmu.edu or 575-562-2896
Sept. 19
*Lego Club — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to all ages; children under five must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 575-356-3940
*Fall Bazaar – 1-6 p.m., Spirit of Life Church of God, 307 N. Lea St., Clovis. Handcrafted items by a variety of vendors. Food, raffles, door prizes. Information: Jarrod Mason at 575-825-1206 or June Jeter at 575-252-2546
*Closing reception for Form/Function/Fabric: An Exhibition of Handcrafted Wedding Dresses – 5-6 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Clovis High School homecoming football game – 7 p.m., Leon Williams Stadium, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis.
Sept. 20
*Beyond the Darkness: A Hopeful Tomorrow – 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Event by Mental Health Resources to raise awareness, break stigma, and honor those affected by suicide and substance abuse. Community walk and gathering, guest speakers, artwork exhibitions, vendors, food trucks. Tickets $20; first 250 receive a t-shirt. Information or to register in advance: visit https://mhrnewmexico.
*Fall Bazaar – 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Spirit of Life Church of God, 307 N. Lea St., Clovis. Handcrafted items by a variety of vendors. Food, raffles, door prizes. Information: Jarrod Mason at 575-825-1206 or June Jeter at 575-252-2546
*Adult Flag Football Tournament – 8 a.m., Yucca Middle School, 1500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Fundraiser for Cannon Air Force basketball. Seven on seven play; 10 players maximum per team; ages 16 and up; all skill levels. Registration $30 per player. Concession stand available. Information or to register: text 703-909-6650 or 575-626-1740
*Tucumcari Rotary Club golf tourney — Four-person scramble at Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course will support local scholarships at youth activities. Includes free lunch and ball-drop raffle with a 50/50 split of up to a $2,000 prize. Fee is $50 per player, with a $20 per ball-drop ticket. Sign up at the golf course at 4465 Route 66 or call 575-461-1849
*Adopt a Pet Society Adoption Event – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Petsense, 4005 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-7239
*8th annual Burns Egg-Fest – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Burns Do-It Center, 2400 N. Prince St., Clovis. Barbecue cook-off benefiting Angel Arms. Tickets $20. Information: 575-935-1111
*Community visit with Portales High School class of 1975 – 1-3 p.m., Generations Building, 529 W. 15th St., #501, Portales. Former teachers, friends, and family members are invited to join the class celebrating its 50th reunion. Free; drinks and snacks provided.
*Potluck and dance – 6:30 p.m., Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Cover charge $6. Potluck at 6:30 p.m.; live music by Curry County Outlaws at 7:15 p.m. Information: 575-356-8741
Sept. 21
*Farm Animal Story Time – 2-4 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Children invited for a farm-themed story while surrounded by friendly animals, followed by time to meet the animals and learn more about them. Information: 843-412-4384
Ongoing
*Form/Function/Fabric: An Exhibition of Handcrafted Wedding Dresses – through Sept. 19, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. Closing reception 5-6 p.m. Sept. 19. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Clovis and Portales Farmers’ Markets – locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables. Clovis Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays, JC Penney parking lot, North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmers’ Market – 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Farmer’s Market Lot, corner of South Avenue B and West First Street, Portales. Information: Margie Plummer at 575-356-3565
*Public shower facilities available – 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Parish Hall, St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Enter through east door. All supplies provided; open to all; transportation available. Information or to arrange transportation: call or text 575-562-7597
