Local Events

*Low-cost spay/neuter clinic – 1200 S. 11th St., Tucumcari. Hosted by Quay County Paws and Claws Animal Rescue and RezDawg Rescue. Cost is $35 for dogs and $25 for cats; by appointment only by emailing scheduling@rezdawgrescue.org or texting 720-706-8810. Animals should be between 12 weeks to 7 years old, and cats should be in carriers. Microchipping and several vaccines also are available for a fee.

Friday, Nov. 6

*Flea Market Friday – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Farmer’s Market lot, corner of West First Street and Avenue B, Portales (behind the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Free; bring your own table and set up to sell/swap. Information or to reserve a space: 575-356-8541

*Rotary Club of Clovis presents Special Hearts Prom: Sock Hop – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Lunch and dance for adults with special needs. Information or to RSV: 575-935-5000

*Artist talk by guest artist Hamed Edalati Tabrizi on “Work in Progress: Selected Designs” – 3-4 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: mature lesbian dating or dating international

*Art Gathering – 4-5 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Informal gathering open to all who enjoy art. Conversation and opportunity to meet Hamed Edalati Tabrizi. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or dating international

*Red Kettle Kickoff Harvest of Hope – 6 p.m., The Embassy, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Hosted by the Salvation Army. Tickets $50 apiece; $375 for table of eight. All proceeds benefit food baskets and Salvation Army crisis response. Information or tickets: email to Genesis.Apuan@usw.salvationarmy.org or call 480-688-7576

*Texico High School Theatre presents “Failure: A Love Story” by Philip Dawkins – 7:30 p.m., Texico High School, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Tickets $8 general admission. Information: 575-482-3801

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8

*The Great Benjamins Circus – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 7; 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 8 (all time Central), under the big top, Friona Community Center, 601 W. 15th St., Friona. Information and tickets: visit https://benjaminscircus.com/#usa-tickets

Saturday, Nov. 7

*Indoor Christmas Bazaar – 8 a.m.-2 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. To reserve a table call Mabel at 575-791-3183. Information: 575-762-8110

*Holiday Craft Vibe – 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Central), Bailey County Coliseum, 2206 W. American Blvd., Muleshoe. Community vendors, Christmas yard art, jewelry, gifts, baked goods, food vendors. Information: Lorena at 806-272-4051

*Reunion of retired Santa Fe and BNSF railroaders – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Baxter-Curren Activity Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Open to all retirees, family, friends, and railroad aficionados. Pork spare ribs and pinto beans provided; attendees encouraged to bring salads, sides, desserts. Information: Randy Dunson at 575-760-3341

*Science Outreach Club ENMU presents Science Square: Community Science Fair – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public. Live demonstrations in biology, chemistry, and physics; lab tours; visit with professionals.

*Dia de los Muertos – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Steed-Todd Funeral Home & Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis. Free family-friendly community event. Food, games, face painting, temporary tattoos, folklorico dancing. Information: 575-763-5541

*Veterans Day Parade: “United in Service, Celebrating 250 Years of Sacrifice” – 10 a.m., Main Street, Clovis. Awards at noon at VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis, followed by Veterans Week Open House. Information: 575-763-5044

*Veterans Day Barbecue – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Landmark Visionary Baptist Church, 2300 Williams Ave., Clovis. Open to all military personnel past and present and their families. Information: 575-218-6240

*Meet Me in Star’s Hollow: A Gilmore Girls Inspired Takeover at the Farm – noon-7 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. Coffee, baked goods, lounge seating, photo ops; costumes encouraged. Information: email to april@fiveheartfarms.com

*Table top role playing games with G. Michael Rapp – 1-3 p.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

*Teens and Tweens Anime Club – 1:30-3:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. A, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Customer Appreciation Day – 4-7 p.m., Creighton’s Town and Country, 1625 S. Ave. D, Portales. Vendor market, giveaways, prizes; industry professionals on hand. Cajun seafood boil courtesy of Hi-Pro Feeds, starting at 5:30 p.m. RSVPs requested by Oct. 25. Information or to RSVP: call or text Kynzi at 575-607-7679

*Pancake Supper and Auction – 5-8 p.m., Wesley House, 1417 S. Ave. K, Portales. Pancake supper at 5 p.m.; auction begins at 6 p.m. Goodies, arts and crafts. Funds raised support Wesley students and activities at ENMU. Information: 620-770-9643 or 575-356-6721

*Free outdoor concert with Christian rap group Pentecostal Legacy – 5:30 p.m., parking lot, 18th Street and South Avenue D, Portales. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Sponsored by Potter’s House. Information: 575-415-6239

*Ladies’ Night at the Ranch: Practical Magic Style – 6-9 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Tickets $40; must be purchased in advance; include margaritas, charcuterie, movie, broom decorating. Information: 843-412-4384

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents Keshet Dance Company — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. New Mexico-based professional movement artists sharing contemporary dance. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 military/senior/student. Advance tickets available online at https://www.purplepass.com/events/386834-keshet-nov-7th-2026 or at CCC cashier’s office, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information and tickets: visit https://clovisarts.org/ or call CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

*Night Shade in concert – 7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Doors open 7 p.m.; band plays 8-11 p.m. Cover charge $10 at the door. Cash bar and food available for purchase; live rock music. Information: 575-935-5000

*Texico High School Theatre presents “Failure: A Love Story” by Philip Dawkins – 7:30 p.m., Texico High School, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Tickets $8 general admission. Information: 575-482-3801

Sunday, Nov. 8

*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Legacy Church, 820 W. 18th St, Portales. Advance appointments recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/support-us/vitalelite or call 575-625-9743

*Thanksgiving community meal – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Melrose Schools cafeteria, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Free and open to all; hosted by Melrose