Saturday, Sept. 5
*Roosevelt County Electric Coop Tailgate at ENMU – 9 a.m., parking lot, Loy Stadium, ENMU, Portales. Free hot dogs, music, games, prizes ahead of the 2 p.m. ENMU football game versus Colorado Mesa. Bring your own lawn chair. Information: 575-356-4491
*Kids’ Book Club – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The School for Invisible Boys” by Shaun David Hutchinson. Information: 575-769-7840
*Biggest Catfish Challenge – 3 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Base Line Road, Portales. Open to all ages; $5 entry fee; cash only. Ages 12 and up must have valid NM fishing license. Cash prizes from $25 to $100 in two divisions: ages 18 and up, and 17 and under. Information: 575-356-5331
*Halloween Town Harvest Festival – 4-8 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Admission $3 ages 14 and up; $2 ages 5-13; free for 4 and under. Pumpkin patch, games and prizes, trick or treat trail, tarot reader, haunted house, face painting. Karaoke 5:30-7:30 p.m., pie eating contest 5:30 p.m., pumpkin chucking 7 p.m. Information: 843-412-4384
*Potluck and dance – 6:15 p.m., Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Cover charge $6. Potluck at 6:15 p.m.; dance at 7:15 p.m. Information: 575-356-8741
Monday, Sept. 7
*Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8
*Quilters’ Tuesday: Jellyroll Placemat – 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
*Doc Talk – 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Clovis. Program: “Low Dose Radiation Therapy” with Dr. Ambrosia Simmons. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Information: Sabrina Garcia at sgarcia50@phs.org or 575-769-6492
*City of Portales Town Hall – 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1608 S. Ave. D, Portales. Hosted by the Eagles; open to all. Information: 575-356-6662
Wednesday, Sept. 9
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: “Red as an Apple” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Friends of the Portales Public Library – noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Program by Regina Bouley-Sweeten, ENMU librarian and archivist of Special Collections on preserving family treasures. Public is welcome to attend; sack lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
*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 programming: Geometric Paintings – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
Sept. 10-20
*New Mexico State Fair – New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro, Albuquerque. Information: https://statefair.exponm.com/
Thursday, Sept. 10
*Food drive hosted by Community Services Center Senior Volunteer Programs – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dollar Tree, 1110 W. First St., Portales. Items needed include shelf-stable milk, ramen noodles, juice, cereal, pop top can goods, etc. Information: 888-272-7850
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Art gathering – 3-5 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Celebrating the exhibit, Echoes in Glass: Historic photographs from the Ben Brommer glass plate collection. Free and open to the public. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Living History Social – 5:30-7 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages invited to come dressed as a favorite character from United States history (and prepared with a little information about that character). Observers also welcome. “Museum time” followed by ice cream sandwiches. 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: “What are you reading?” Information: 575-763-9687
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13
*Jackson 42 softball tournament – Guy Leeder softball complex, 1801 E. 14th St., Clovis. USSSA tournament; Men’s B/C/D/E – Women’s C/D/E – Co-ed. Information: Richard Weaver at 575-791-9482
Friday, Sept. 11
*Equestrian Clovis Invitational for Special Olympics New Mexico – 9 a.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Morning competitions include showmanship at halter, stock seat equitation, working trails. Opening ceremonies at 7 p.m., including grand entry, presentation of colors, torch run/lighting of the cauldron, honoring first responders, and entertainment. Event in honor of Cindy DiFrancesca and Don and Gustenia Bonner, longtime supporters. Information: email to AzielCrystal@gmail.com
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 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/support-us/vitalelite or call 575-625-9743
*Patriot Day lunch for first responders – 11 a.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Catered by Louise’s Kitchen and Catering; hosted by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Information: 575-763-5541
*25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony – noon, in front of Curry County Courthouse, 700 N. Main St., Clovis. Remembering and honoring victims, survivors, first responders, and all those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001. Sponsored by Curry County and the City of Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 or 575-763-9653
*2026 Police versus Fire Community Game – 4:30 p.m., ENMU softball field, Portales. Fundraiser to benefit Santa Cop and Portales Youth Sports programs. General admission $20; ages 12 and under $10 (both barbecue meal). Homerun swing contest at 4:30 p.m.; $20 for 10 swings. Colors presented at 5:45 p.m.; game at 6 p.m. Information and tickets: visit https://goeasternathletics.com/
*Fall Festival ’26 – 5-9 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. Admission: adults $12; kids $9; military 15 percent discount. Live country music, kids’ entertainment, hayrides, pumpkin patch, farm animals, kids’ zone, toddler zone, contests, photo ops, etc. Food, drink, pumpkins, and flower picking sold separately. Additional tickets required for certain activities. Information: visit https://www.fiveheartfarms.com/ or email to april@fiveheartfarms.com
*Neighbor Helping Neighbor free community meal: “Pie-ing It Forward” – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Shepherd’s pie, rolls, mini pies. Open to all while supplies last. Family-friendly atmosphere, photo booth, community resources. Information: James Heredia at 575-356-8597
Saturday, Sept. 12
*Outdoor flea market – 8 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Spaces available for rent. Information or to rent a space: 575-777-8084 or 575-749-0854
*Equestrian Clovis Invitational for Special Olympics New Mexico – 8 a.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Morning competitions include pole bending, barrel racing, figure 8 stakes race. Closing ceremonies at 6:30 p.m., followed by awards and dance at the Curry County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Event in honor of Cindy DiFrancesca and Don and Gustenia Bonner, longtime supporters. Information: email to AzielCrystal@gmail.com
*Walk to End Alzheimer’s – 9 a.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Check in/registration 9 a.m.; ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Register at alz.org/walk. Information: Joy Heerding at 505-404-4934 or email to joheerding@alz.org
*29th annual Run to Hillcrest: Rod Run and Show and Shine – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 10th and Sycamore Streets, Clovis. Open to all street run vehicles. Free admission for spectators. Food vendors, park and zoo, hot wheel races, cornhole. Information or to pre-register a vehicle: visit https://www.desertcruzers.com/
*Fiesta 2026 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7-11 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Free and open to the public. Live music, food, games, raffles, dunking booth, face painting; dance from 7-11 p.m. with music by Wild Country. Car show; entry fee by donation. Information: 575-356-4241
*Color the Connect Second Annual Block Party – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main and Eighth Streets, Clovis. Free event with live music, food trucks, local vendors. Information: email to colortheconnect@gmail.com
*Fall Festival ’26 – noon-9 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. Admission: adults $15; kids $9. Live country music, kids’ entertainment, hayrides, pumpkin patch, farm animals, kids’ zone, toddler zone, contests, photo ops, etc. Food, drink, pumpkins, and flower picking sold separately. Additional tickets required for certain activities. Information: visit https://www.fiveheartfarms.com/ or email to april@fiveheartfarms.com
*Portales High School Drama Club presents “A Mermaid Princess Party” – two sessions: 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Generations Church, 615 W. Fourth St., Portales. Tickets $20; $15 for each additional sibling. Optional dress code: Mermaid vibes. Advance tickets: visit https://secure.payk12.com/school/portaleshsactivities/969/events/288051
*STEAM 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
*Fired Up Festival – Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza, Second and Main Streets, Tucumcari. Wheels on Fire car show, Prince Tocom and Princess Kari contest, live music, Odd Lab fire show, fireworks. Information: email to tucumcarimainstreet.org/fired-up
Sunday, Sept. 13
Sept. 13
*Fiesta 2026 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Free and open to the public. Live music, food, games, raffles, dunking booth, face painting. Information: 575-356-4241
Monday, Sept. 14
*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Clovis optometrist Diane DeWitt. 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
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
Ongoing
*Echoes in Glass: Historic photographs from the Ben Brommer glass plate collection – through Sept. 11, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Art gathering on 3-5 p.m. Sept. 10. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. 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
