Calendar:
Friday-Saturday, July 24-25
*Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event – 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday (adoptions begin at 10 a.m.) and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Citizens Bank of Clovis Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Opportunity to adopt or purchase wild horses and burros gathered from public lands. Fees start at $25. Information on adoption/purchase requirements and online application available at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.
*Quay County 4-H Rodeo — 4 p.m., Quay County Fairgrounds, 1004 Camino del Coronado, Tucumcari. Competitions include bull riding, bronc riding, steering riding, goat tying, pole bending, barrel racing, flag racing, tie down roping, ribbon roping, step-down roping, team roping and steer stopping. Information: 575-461-0562
Friday, July 24
*Battle of the Badges blood drive — 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Summer reading closing party – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Water party and prizes to wrap up the summer; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940
*Town Tea and Talk – noon-2 p.m., back room, Do Drop In, 123 S. Main Ave., Portales (use sliding door on Second Street). Free gathering with formatted conversation, tea, coffee, and snacks. Information: 575-226-5282
*Gather the Nerds! board games – 1-3 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open to all ages; under 18 must have adult supervision. Come enjoy board games and socializing. Information: visit enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Teen Craft Time: Dinosaur Soap Making – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Closing reception for the community juried art exhibition – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Christmas in July – 7-10 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Holiday fun, Christmas lights, and music. Regular zoo admission applies. Information: 575-769-7873
Saturday, July 25
*Border Town Days – various locations, Texico/Farwell. Live music, kids’ activities, food. Parade begins at 10 a.m. in Texico; ends in Farwell City Park. Fun run at 7 a.m. (Central); begins at Farwell Baptist Church, 404 Ave. E, Farwell; $15 per person; information or to sign up call Camille at 806-518-9311. Vendor show 10:30 a.m-3 p.m. (Central) at Parmer County Courthouse lawn, 401 Third St., Farwell. Vendor information: Lynne Mahaney at 575-799-4660. Information: email to tribune@plateautel.net
*Cowboy Christmas the Ranch – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Jump castles, petting zoo, goat milk product store, meet-and-greet with Summer Santa, Grinch chaos, face painting. Food trucks; local beer and wine; vendors; live music. Entry fee: $3 for ages 14 and older; $2 for ages 5-13; free for 4 and under, or to anyone with a child gift donation. Information: 843-412-4384
*Second annual Retro Road Show – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., multiple locations, south Main Street, Clovis. Pick up a “passport” at any participating vendor; turn in stamped passports at the last vendor for a chance to win prizes. Participating vendors include Vintage Curry, Bullet Bob Has It, Junque in the Trunk, Lavender & Rust, Lisa’s Space, Crafter’s Mall, Simply Blessed, Twisted Myrtles, Second Hand Resellers, Prairie Road Junqutique, Penny Lane, Vickie & Friendz Bend the Trend. Vintage finds from local merchants.
*Stateline Truck Show – 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Citizens Bank of Clovis Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tractors only; $75 per rig entry fee. Sponsored by Tijerina Trucking. Free entry for spectators. Family-friendly event; food trucks, music, bounce house, mechanical bull. Information: text 575-693-1679, 575-799-6124, or 956-393-7372
*Casas Grandes Pottery with Blackwater Draw Museum – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Magic: The Gathering Kids’ Club — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Riders on the Orphan Train – 3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Multi-media presentation with live music, archival video, and storytelling. Official touring outreach program from The National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center in Concordia, Kansas. Information: 575-769-7840
*Herencia y Horizonte – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Musical journey celebrating the enduring legacy of Hispanic musical traditions while embracing the evolving voices that carry them forward. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2624
*Full Moon Alpaca Yoga – 6:30 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 770 CR M, Clovis. Open to adults 18 and up; $15 per person; spaces limited; advance tickets required. Proceeds benefit Neighbor Helping Neighbor free monthly community meals in Portales. No yoga experience necessary; bring your own yoga mat, towels for under the mat, water, and a flashlight. Light refreshments will be available after the event; gift shop will be open. Information and tickets: Visit windrushalpacas.com
*Summerween Skate Party – 7-10 p.m., Roller World, 1721 Wallace St., Clovis. Costumes encouraged. Information: 575-762-5777
*Christmas in July – 7-10 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Holiday fun, Christmas lights, and music. Regular zoo admission applies. Information: 575-769-7873
*Lunar observations with the Clovis Astronomy Club – 7 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Telescopes at the south end of the parking lot. Information: 575-769-7840
Sunday, July 26
*Cowboy Christmas the Ranch – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Jump castles, petting zoo, goat milk product store, meet-and-greet with Summer Santa, Grinch chaos, face painting. Food trucks; local beer and wine; vendors; live music. Entry fee: $3 for ages 14 and older; $2 for ages 5-13; free for 4 and under, or to anyone with a child gift donation. Information: 843-412-4384
*Monster Truck Nitro Tour – 12:30-3:45 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Advance tickets and more information: https://
*Christmas in July – 7-10 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Holiday fun, Christmas lights, and music. Regular zoo admission applies. Information: 575-769-7873
Monday-Tuesday, July 27-28
*First Tee Southeastern New Mexico 2026 Summer Camp – 9-11:30 a.m., Portales Country Club, 523 S. Roosevelt Road U, #B, Portales. Open to ages 5-14; no experience or equipment needed. Cost $70, includes snacks. Scholarships available. Information or to register: visit firstteesoutheasternnewmexico.
Monday, July 27
*Free seminar: Building Brain Healthy Habits – 10 a.m. Central, Bovina Senior Citizens Center, 103 E. North St., Bovina. About an hour; open to interested adults. Sponsored by Texas A & M Agrilife Extension. Information: 806-251-5121
*Stitch sampler – 4-6 p.m., presentation area, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open to all ages; children require adult supervision. Sample different types of stitching crafts, including embroidery, cross stitch, colcha, basic sewing, knitting, and crochet. Attendees are welcome to bring a project they are working on to sit and stitch. Information: visit enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Monday Movie: “The Martian” (2015; PG-13; 2 hours, 31 minutes) – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840
Tuesday, July 28
*T-Rex Movie Tuesday: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981; PG; 1 hour, 55 minutes) – 2:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Adult craft night: Guided painting with Just Kiln Me Now – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited seating; RSVP recommended. Information or to RSVP: Sara at 575-763-9687 or email swilliford@cityofclovis.org
Wednesday, July 29
*Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., by appointment only, Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, 1001 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Fort Sumner school district. Information or to make appointment: email to Robyn Drake at Fort Sumner Municipal Schools at rodrake@ftsumnerk12.com
*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “Sing” (2016, PG, 1 hour, 50 minutes) – 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free; open to all ages; seating limited to theater capacity; first come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
*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
*Public meeting about upcoming improvements for Llano Estacado from Norris Street to Humphrey Road – 5:30-7 p.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Presentation begins at 6 p.m. Information or to comment: 575-265-0257, email to connect@
Thursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2
*Rattler Reunion – Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari and other locations. One of New Mexico’s largest alumni events. Parade at 8 a.m. Saturday; banquet of classes Saturday night. Hosted by class of 1966. Information: visit rattlerreunion.org or email to rattlerreunion@gmail.com
Thursday, July 30
*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, San Jon Municipal Schools, Seventh Street, San Jon. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the San Jon school district. Information or to make appointment: Sharla Rusk at San Jon Schools at 575-576-2466
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
* Roosevelt Refreshers: Yes, the Clothes Are Real Wool!: An Enthusiast’s Guide to Engaging With History – 5:30 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Presentation by Emily and Conrad Laun on historical reenactment and why it matters. Event is free and open to the public. Information: Hayley Goebel at hayley.goebel@enmu.edu or 575-562-2592
*Boy Scout Evening – 6-8 p.m., Clovis Fun Center, 700 Fair Lane, Clovis. Open to all Boy Scouts and anyone interested in being a Boy Scout, kindergarten through age 18. Two-hour wristbands.
*Around the World in Twelve Months: Jamaica – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Monthly international cuisine experience sponsored by RE/Max First Place Realtors. Tickets $35 individual; $65 couple; advance purchase or RSVP is required. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Martian” by Andy Weir. Information: 575-763-9687
Friday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 2
*De Baca County Fair – De Baca County Fairgrounds, 3933 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Information and complete schedule: visit https://debacacountyfair.com/
Friday, July 31
*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt County Safety Committee, 109 W. First St., Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*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
*Gather the Nerds! board games – 1-3 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open to all ages; under 18 must have adult supervision. Come enjoy board games and socializing. Information: visit enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Summer Reading conclusion party – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Closing reception for Community Juried Art Exhibition – 1-3 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Summerween – 7 p.m., Red Door on Main, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Themed drinks, music, costumes. Tickets $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Information and tickets: visit https://www.reddooronmain.com/
*Summerween Block Party – 7 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main Ave., Portales. Vendors, live music, food, drinks, games, candy. Costumes encouraged. Children welcome through 10 p.m.; adults only after 10. Information: 575-693-7622
Saturday, Aug. 1
*9th annual Pattern Back to School Expo – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Vendors, games, giveaways; free haircuts courtesy House of Fadez. Information: 575-935-5000
*Salvage and Sparkle Mini Makers Market – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., inside North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Featuring handmade items made by children ages 6-17. Free admission and free craft for attendees. Information: email to salvageandsparkle@yahoo.com
*Season opening Flower Fest Sunset Market – 5-9 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. U-pick flowers, local vendors, food trucks, farm café with drinks and treats, live music, family movie at dusk, lawn games. Information: email to april@fiveheartfarms.com
*Health Center Celebration – 6-8:30 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Free family event. Bicycle and backpack giveaway, kids’ activities, free haircuts, free dental screenings, food, community vendors, door prizes. Information: 575-769-0888
*Star party – 8 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Baseline, Portales. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Event is free, but park fees apply. Meet in the parking lot by the park office building to the right after the entrance. Bring water, a lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Binoculars also encouraged. Information: 757-846-7509
Ongoing
*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
*Community juried art exhibition – regular hours through July 31, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Diverse show featuring works from artists living within 40 miles of ENMU. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*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
