Friday, Sept. 25
*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., gymnasium lobby, Clovis High School, 1900 Thornton St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*3rd annual Hispanic Food Truck Rally – 11 a.m.-9 p.m., parking lot, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Live music at 7 p.m. from Sammy Torres and The New Image. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month; public is invited. Sponsored by ENMU Multicultural Affairs. Information: 575-562-2108
*Rotary Club of Clovis presents Special Hearts Prom Sock Hop – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. For adults with special needs. Dancing, music, friends, and fun; 50s attire encouraged. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000
*Clovis MainStreet Food Truck Friday – 11 a.m.-sellout, 8th and Main Streets, Clovis.
*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
*ENMU Family Weekend Rally on Main – 5-10 p.m., RCEC Plaza, downtown Portales. Live music, food trucks, family activities. Community-wide pep rally from 7-7:30 p.m. with ENMU and Portales sports teams, bands, and cheerleaders.
*Adopt a Hound – 5-10 p.m., RCEC Plaza, downtown Portales, as part of the Rally on Main. Fully vaccinated spayed/neutered dogs available on site for adoption from the Portales Animal Shelter for only $25 apiece. Information: 575-356-4404
*Live music with Brannon Oliver – 6-8 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Americana, folk, indie rock. Information: 575-226-9463
*Free screening and discussion of the film, “Clue” – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written and directed by Jonathan Lynch; public is welcome. Hosted by the ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking in anticipation of ENMU stage production of “Clue” scheduled for Oct. 1-4. Information: 575-562-2711
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 26-27
*Fiestas 2026 – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 N. Davis St., Clovis. Food, live music, games, prizes. Information: 575-763-4445
*Fall free fishing weekend – No fishing licenses required at any public fishing water in New Mexico including Oasis State Park
Saturday, Sept. 26
*Quay County on the Move Fun Run/Walk – 7:15 a.m., Damon Kvols Park, 843 S. Fifth St., Tucumcari. Registration 7:15-7:45; run/walk begins at 8 a.m. Three courses available, including a stroller/wheelchair friendly path. Scavenger hunt, information booths, music, refreshments. Organized by Quay County Health Council and Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Committee; co-hosted by Quay County Extension Service. Information: 575-815-4575
*Trek for Trash – 8 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Lunch and t-shirts for all participants; prizes for teams who pick up the most trash. Information or to register a team: City of Clovis Parks and Recreation Department at 575-769-7870
*20th annual golf tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House charities – 8 a.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Four-person scramble; $125 per player; lunch provided. Teams must pre-register. Information or to pre-register: Robyn Snowberger at 575-799-2824
*Autumn Sporting Clay fundraiser – 8 a.m., Clovis Wing Shooting Complex and Archery Range, 726 CR 17, Clovis. Hosted by Roosevelt Piece Makers. Cost $500 per team of four; $250 station sponsors. Gun raffle and mulligans available; 100 targets; 12 stations; all supervised and scored. Lunch provided; prize for first, second, and third. Information: Ronny Miller at 575-760-7060
*Warehouse Sale – 8 a.m., Salvation Army, 317 E. Second St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-3801
*Harvest Moon Festival – 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mystic Wonders Healing, 113 S. Main Ave., Portales. Crafters, bakers, magic makers. Vendors invited; $15 vendor fee. Information: text to April at 432-306-9507 or Kari at 575-219-0440
*Coats for Kids – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Legacy Church, 820 W. 18th St., Portales. Winter coats and shoes available for children. Information: 575-562-7761
*Walk to End Alzheimer’s – 9 a.m. check-in/registration, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Information: email to Joy Heerding at joheerding@alz.org or call 505-404-4934
*Breastfeeding support group – 9:30-11:30 a.m., Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Monthly gathering sponsored by Amada Motherhood Co.
*Junque in the Trunk Fest – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 886 CR 13, Clovis. Vendors, food trucks. Information: 575-799-6613
*People’s Festival of Art and Culture – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., historic Railroad Avenue, Las Vegas. Sponsored by Las Vegas Arts Council and Mainstreet de Las Vegas. Information: email to lasvegasartscouncil.org@gmail.
*Fall Fest and Antique Tractor Truck Show – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Firehouse Workspace, 120 E. Grand, Clovis. Local vendors, food trucks, games, antique trucks and tractors. Free family event. Information: Mindy Widmann at 575-760-7597
*Family games day— 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Rise Up: Celebrating Recovery in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month – 3-6 p.m., City Park, East Ninth St., Portales. Free, family-friendly event. Food and drink vouchers provided to first 100 participants for free meal from Joe’s Hacienda food truck. Testimonials, glow walk, music, raffles and games, face painting. Free vendor spaces available. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Health Council. Information or to reserve a vendor space: 575-760-7827 or email to rchc@yucca.net
*Pumpkins and Petals for a Cause – 5-8 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. Pumpkin and flower picking; food and drinks available; 20 percent of sales will support Clovis High School band. Information: email to april@fiveheartfarms.com
*Adults-only game night – 6-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to ages 18 and up. Information: 575-769-7840
*Full Moon Alpaca Yoga – 6 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 770 CR M, Clovis. Open to adults 18 and up; $15 per person; spaces limited; advance tickets required. Proceeds designated to Super Sawyer’s therapy room. 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
*Just Business: Live Professional Wrestling – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bell at 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Information: 575-935-5000
*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents The Big River Band — 7 p.m., Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 Main St., Clovis. New Mexico-based country music band. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 military/senior/student. Advance tickets available online at https://www.purplepass.com/
*Open Mic Night – 7 p.m., presentation area, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, karaoke, and instrumental performances welcome. Information: 575-562-2624
Sunday, Sept. 27
*2nd annual Car and Auto Show and Shine Event – 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m., Bethel Assembly Church, 1521 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free event. Food trucks, jump houses, games and prizes, illustrated sermon, worship. Information: 575-762-4100
Monday, Sept. 28
*Fall Mahjong League (second of four rounds) – 6-8 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Cost $100 for entire tournament. Online registration at https://square.link/u/KTC9HwFD
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
Tuesday, Sept. 29
*Books and Babies: “Wiggles and Giggles” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. 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: “What are you reading?” Information: 575-763-9687
*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
Wednesday, Sept. 30
*Preschool storytime: “Owl Be Seeing You” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Teens and Tweens programming: Game On: Bring your favorite board games – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Backroads Run Club and Enchantment Meet and Run – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Enchantment Vineyard, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Two mile run/walk open to all paces and all ages, followed by social at the Vineyard. Information: 575-226-9463
Thursday, Oct. 1
*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club” by J. Ryan Stradal. Open to ages 18 and up. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Information: 575-356-3940
*Hispanic Heritage Month celebration: La Tardearda – 6-8 p.m., south side parking lot, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Food trucks, live music, performance by Clovis High School Ballet Folklorico. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-769-4025
*Pintores Art League – 6 p.m., Jon Birdsong Studio, 1400 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to all interested artists. Information: visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/
*Preschool storytime: “Owl Be Seeing You” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Learn 42: A Dominos Workshop – 6:30-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. RSVPs required. Information or to RSVP: email to Sara Williford at swilliford@cityofclovis.org or call 575-763-9687
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Friday, Oct. 2
*Flea Market Friday – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Portales Farmers’ Market lot, corner of First Street and Avenue B, Portales (behind the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce). Open to anyone who would like to set up a table or booth. Hosted by the Chamber. No charge but reservations encouraged. Information or to reserve a space: 575-356-8541
*Foodie Friday – 11 a.m.-sellout, parking lot, C&S Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Food trucks, live music
*Navajo Taco Drive-Up Fundraiser – 4-7 p.m., Parish Hall, St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. (Follow posted signs for pick up on West 15th Lane side of Parish Hall). Tickets must be purchased in advance; $12 per plate; only 250 tickets will be sold. Fundraiser for St. Helen Catholic Daughters. Information or to purchase a ticket: 575-356-4241
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Saturday, Oct. 3
*Barbecue cook-off and car show – 8 a.m.-noon, Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Entry fee: donation to Feed Portales. Barbecue categories include brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork, and barbecue sauce. Car show categories include best engine bay, best interior, best patina, best paint, people’s choice. To enter, send email to williamslivestockranch@gmail.
*Americana Plains Oktoberfest – 3-9:30 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Admission: adults $20; teens (11-17) $5; ENMU students with ID $10; military with ID $15; kids 10 and under free with accompanying adult. Live music, food trucks, New Mexico beer and wine, tasting booths, vendors, jump castle, petting zoo, photo backdrops, local bakers. Information: 843-412-4384
*Texico Annual Fall Festival – 4 p.m., outside the community center, 211 N. Griffin St., Texico. Carnival games, silent auction, train ride, hay ride, food trucks, vendors, bouncy house, face painting.
*Fall Nights and Live Tunes – 6-9 p.m., patio, Clovis Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Music by The Dudes. No cover charge; food and drink available for purchase. Family friendly. Information: 575-762-4775
*Clovis Mayor’s Ball: Lights, Camera, Clovis! – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner and silent auction. Tickets $85 per person; $680 per table of eight. Benefiting High Plains Humane Society and Mental Health Resources, Inc. Tickets and sponsorships available by calling 575-763-3435. Information or to donate auction items: email to Nicolle Graff at nholcomb@cityofclovis.org or 575-763-9670
*“Route 66: The Main Street of America” screening – 6 p.m., Odeon Theatre, 123 S. Second St., Tucumcari. Followed by question and answer session with director John Paget. Tickets $10 general admission. Full-length documentary being screened on 40 venues along Route 66. Information and tickets: visit https://www.
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
*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
Sunday, Oct. 4
*Americana Plains Oktoberfest – noon-6 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Admission: adults $20; teens (11-17) $5; ENMU students with ID $10; military with ID $15; kids 10 and under free with accompanying adult. Live music, food trucks, New Mexico beer and wine, tasting booths, vendors, jump castle, petting zoo, photo backdrops, local bakers. Information: 843-412-4384
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Ongoing
*Food drive to benefit Melrose food bank – through Sept. 30, Gentiva Hospice, 2708 N. Prince St., Clovis. Canned goods and other non-perishable items welcome. Sponsored by Gentiva Hospice. Information: 575-762-7067
*”Fish, Faces & Figures: Stitching in a Series” by artist Linda Anderle –Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Free and open to the public during regular building hours through October 24. Artist’s reception 3-5 p.m. September 24. 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
*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
