Monday, July 6
*Roar and Explore: Ice Excavation – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games, crafts and experiments for kindergarten through third grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Opening day Portales Farmers’ Market – 5 p.m., Farmer’s Market Lot, corner of South Avenue B and West First Street, Portales. Markets will continue 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through October. Information: Margie Plummer at 575-356-3565
*Monday Movie: “Hamilton” (2020; PG-13; 2 hours, 59 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 7
*Dino Engineers: Dino Egg Drop – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games, crafts and experiments for grades fourth through sixth. Information: 575-356-3940
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 1:30 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
*Young Adult Movie Marathon: “Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977; PG; 2 hours, 1 minute) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to ages 12-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*T-Rex Movie Tuesday: “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (2008; PG; 1 hour, 33 minutes) – 2:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Patriotic Bunco— 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door; includes food and prizes. Red, white, and blue encouraged. Please bring items to be included in care packages for troops. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.
*Venturers in Art Guild – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Social group for anyone interested in studying and improving the collective knowledge of art. Information: email to Linda.anderle@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 8
*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “Monsters vs. Aliens” (2009, PG, 1 hour, 42 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
*Prehistoric Storytime: Turtle Tots – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Stories for preschoolers. Information: 575-356-3940
*Young Adult Movie Marathon: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980; PG; 2 hours, 4 minute) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to ages 12-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Wonders on Wheels mobile museum — 2:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Dino-Might Family Night: T-Rex Tea Party with special guest – 5:15 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Must be registered in advance to attend. Information: 575-356-3940
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
Thursday, July 9
*Labor Relations Training Series – 10 a.m.-noon, America’s Job Center, 111 N. Main St., Clovis. Employer training, hosted by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Labor Relations Division. Topic include discrimination, human rights, employment of minors, public works prevailing wage, and paid sick leave. Information: visit http://www.dws.nm.gov
*Storytime with special guest Scott Blazek – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Discover and Learn: Ag in the Classroom – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Guest performer; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940
*Eat, Read, Share – noon-1 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Bring a book and food or drink; most of the hour spent eating and reading followed by brief book discussions. Information: visit enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Young Adult Movie Marathon: “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983; PG; 2 hours, 11 minutes) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to ages 12-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Adult Summer Reading Backyard BBQ Masterclass – two sessions: 5:30-6:15 p.m. and 6:15-7 p.m. Sponsored by the Portales Public Library, but hosted on site by Coach J’s BBQ, 805 W. Second St., Portales. Live BBQ and smoking demonstration. Learn expert techniques, tips, and secrets. Free but advance registration required. Open to ages 18 and up. Information or to register: email to tluscombe@portalesnm.gov or call 575-356-3940
Friday-Sunday, July 10-12
Loretta Ann Rockabilly festival – noon to midnight, Tucumcari. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. July 10: VFW Post 2528 – poker run, car show, comedy show, biker games, pool tournament, Route 66 cruise and more. July 11: Tucumcari Convention Center – car show, chili cook-off, comedy show, pinup contest, biker games, a dance, Route 66 cruise. July 12: East Route 66 near the Kmart building – Freedom 250 Mud Bog. Information: Richard Martinez at 575-403-4044
Friday, July 10
*Roar and Reel: “Meet the Robinsons” (2007, G, 1 hour, 36 minutes) – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940
*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
*STEAM Club: Cookie Excavation – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Barefoot Blue Jean Night – 6 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. Live music, line dancing, bouncy houses. General admission (age 10 and up) $15; military $10; kids 9 and under free. Southern chicken and fish fry available for additional $30 for adults; $12 for children. Information: email to April@fiveheartfarms.com
*Neighbor Helping Neighbor free community meal: “The World Turned Upside Down” (breakfast for supper) – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc. Open to all while supplies last. Family-friendly atmosphere, photo booth, community resources. Information: James Heredia at 575-356-8597
*ENMU Alumni Mix and Mingle – 7-9 p.m., Sandia Resort and Casino, 30 Rainbow Road, Albuquerque. Free and open to alumni, guests, and current students. Register online at https://giving.enmu.edu/e/
Saturday, July 11
*Tee Up for United Way: Third annual 2026 United Way golf tournament – 8 a.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Breakfast served at 7 a.m. Registration: $125 per player; $500 per team of four; includes green fees, carts, breakfast, and lunch. Sponsorships available. Online registration available at https://www.unitedwayenm.org/. Information: 575-769-2103
*Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape (ENMSL) Landowner Expo – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free event to connect landowners with conservation programs, water resources, technical assistance, and funding opportunities available throughout eastern New Mexico. Public is welcome. Information: visit https://sentinellandscapes.
*Jigsaw Puzzle Race – 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Spaces limited. RSVP with team of four; smaller teams will be combined. Information: 575-763-9687
*Anime Club — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Messy Church – 3-5 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Casual service with crafts, worship, and light meal; tailored for individuals with special needs plus families and caregivers. Information: Dustin Burrow at 575-763-7450
Ongoing
*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
