Saturday, March 7
*Community invited to help identify historic local photos – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., High Plains Pioneer Museum, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Open to all. Boxes of archived photos available to peruse. Information: 575-206-0405
*Ranger-led guided tour – 1-3 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial, 3467 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Tour of the permanent exhibition “Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival,” as well as of the outdoor grounds, visiting the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep and exploring the footprint and buildings of the fort. Tour is included with general admission: $7 adult; free for children 16 and younger, Native/Tribal Affiliations, NM disabled veterans, and NM foster families. Information: 575-355-2573
*Opening reception Venturers in Art Guild exhibition – 2 p.m., High Plains Pioneer Museum, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Variety of mediums by local artists; will be on display regular museum hours through May 31. Information: email to Linda.anderle@gmail.com
*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
Sunday, March 8
*Daylight saving time begins – Set clocks ahead one hour
Monday, March 9
*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Elizabeth Chavez, director of Workforce Partnership and Continuing Education at Clovis Community College. 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
*Kids’ craft time: Egg carton seed starters – 3:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
Tuesday, March 10
*Candidate filing day for June primary election – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., county clerks’ offices at all New Mexico counties. Information: visit New Mexico Secretary of State website at sos.nm.gov
*Kids’ craft time: Egg carton seed starters – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Group painting project: Kiki’s Delivery Service – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Doc Talk on hernias, gallbladder, liver and pancreas – 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Clovis. Presented by Raul Lugo, MD. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Information: Sabrina Garcia at sgarcia50@phs.org or 575-769-6492
*Quilters’ Tuesday – 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Information or to pre-register: Sara at 575-763-9687
Wednesday, March 11
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Elementary Educated Storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Teens and Tweens spring break programming: St. Patrick’s Day wire trees – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*The Hope Box – 5 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Families of homicide victims invited to bring a photo of their loved ones, share thoughts, and grieve in a supportive environment. Information: 575-268-1978 or 575-240-1416
Thursday, March 12
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Movie Madness: “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (1989; G; 1 hour, 43 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. 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. This week: Bring your own book/what are you reading? Information: 575-763-9687
Friday, March 13
*Color Creators – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Adult come and go coloring group; supplies are provided. Information: 575-763-9687
*Clovis Evenings Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 1-7 p.m., My Metal Pavilion (formerly Curry County Pavilion), 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: $5 general admission; $4 military (including retired, spouses, dependents); $4 NRA cardholders. Onsite concessions and security. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855
Saturday, March 14
*Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library drive-through used book drive – 10 a.m-2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seeking donations of gently used books for upcoming sales. Bring donations to the back door (Pile Street); assistance provided for unloading. Information: 575-769-7840
*Books and Brunch at The Well – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Join local readers for conversation and discussion.
*Second annual Justin Hare 5K Run/Walk – 10 a.m., Damon Kvols Park, 500 W. Hines Ave., Tucumcari. Looped race; proceeds (including t-shirt sales) benefit daughters of New Mexico State Police patrolman Hare, killed on duty in 2024. Gifts cards to top three finishers. Information or pre-registration: visit nmspassoc.org/news-and-events/
*Clovis Evenings Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., My Metal Pavilion (formerly Curry County Pavilion), 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: $5 general admission; $4 military (including retired, spouses, dependents); $4 NRA cardholders. Onsite concessions and security. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855
*Building the Beloved Community – 11 a.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Hosted by the New Mexico Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. Family-friendly day of promoting peace, safety, unity and community. Performances, activities, food and resources for all ages.
*STEAM Club – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Ranger-led guided tour – 1-3 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial, 3467 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Tour of the permanent exhibition “Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival,” as well as of the outdoor grounds, visiting the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep and exploring the footprint and buildings of the fort. Tour is included with general admission: $7 adult; free for children 16 and younger, Native/Tribal Affiliations, NM disabled veterans, and NM foster families. Information: 575-355-2573
*Anime Club — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Comedian Alex Reymundo – 8-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $30.78 and up. Open to age 21 and up; bar and concessions available. Information: 575-935-5000
Ongoing
*“A Reflective Selection” by Gail Chiappone – regular building hours through Friday, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 416 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 57-769-4932
*University Juried Exhibition – regular hours through March 20, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Thirty works representing 24 artists from six schools in New Mexico and West Texas. Information: email to bryan.hahn@enmu.edu
*Venturers in Art Guild exhibition – regular hours through May 31, High Plains Pioneer Museum, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Variety of mediums by local artists. Information: email to Linda.anderle@gmail.com
*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
*Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) provides regular food distributions to Clovis and Portales. Income eligibility requirements apply. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130
