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October 1-2:
Aspenfest Weekend: Parade through midtown
(Sat, 10am, from the corner of Sudderth & Mechem to 700 block of
Sudderth), Arts & Crafts at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth (Sat 9-5:30, Sun
9-5, admission $1 adults, free to kids under 12), a Chili cook-off at
Rainbow Lake RV Park on Carrizo Canyon Road, (Sat, 11-6, admission $2
adults/ $1 kids under 12) & a Rod Run Car Show at the racetrack (Sat, 8-4,
free admission). Info: Scott Muhn (Chili cook-off) 336-7766, Bonnie
Richardson (Arts & Crafts) 378-4661, Ron Duscha (Car show) 915-598-0621,&
Cynthia Culbertson (Parade) 505-257-7395. Parade Theme—TBA
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October 1-2:
Octoberfest Juried Art Show: Cloudcroft
NM, Zenith Park. For more info, call 505-682-2733.
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October 1: 2nd Annual
Bench Press Competition: Ruidoso Athletic
Club (RAC) at 415 Wingfield, 12am. Men and women of all ages will compete.
For more info, call Joe@ 505-257-4900.
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October 1: Aspenshake,
Rattle N Roll: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. It’s time to celebrate Ruidoso’s
60th birthday! In conjunction with the Ruidoso Regional Council for the
Arts and The Chamber of Commerce, the Spencer Theater presents acclaimed
saxophonist Don Caldwell and his 14-member Band! This performance will
showcase the music of everyone from Elvis to Eagles. Info: Box Office,
888-818-7872, 505-336-4800 or
www.ruidoso.net/spencer
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October 1: RHS JV
Football Game: Home Game vs. Roswell, 2pm
– GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 1: RHS
Volleyball Game: Away Game @Portales, 2pm
& Away Game @Lovington, 12pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 2: Trinity
Site Tour @WSMR: Only possible twice a
year, this tour meets at the Otero County Fairgrounds in Alamogordo at
7:15am for 8am departure. Don't miss it! For more info, call 800-826-0294
or 505-437-6120.
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October 2: Ruidoso
Musicians For The Gulf: Gateway Church of
Christ parking lot, 415 Sudderth Dr, 2-6pm. A FREE concert to benefit
Hurricane Katrina Victims, featuring performances by over 12 great local
musicians, including a special performance by The Flying J Wranglers!
Bring chairs & coolers (no alcohol), donations welcome.
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October 3-9:
Aspengold Regional Bridge Tournament:
Ruidoso Convention Center. Seven days of competitive fun. 3rd starting at
7:30 pm, 4th through 8th start at 9am, last game start at 7:30 pm. 9th
starting at 10 am. For more info, call Kaye Kernodle@ 505-257-1898.
www.ruidoso.net/bridge
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October 4-5: The Full
Monty: Spencer Theater for the Performing
Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. A Broadway musical about 6 buddies whose
desperate plan to get their lives back together requires them to overcome
their fears, nerves… and clothes! Tickets $46 & $49. For more info, call
505-336-4800.
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October 6: RHS
Volleyball Game: Home Game vs. Robertson,
4pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 7-9: Lincoln
County Cowboy Symposium: Hubbard Museum
of the American West. Cowboy poets, musicians, chuck wagon cooks/craftsmen
plus a great concert Thurs, Oct 6th: 'Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of
Bob Wilis': featuring performances by Jean Prescott, Wylie & the Wild West
and many more! For more info, call Museum@ 505-378-4142.
www.hubbardmuseum.org
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October 8: RHS JV
Football Game: Home Game vs. Portales,
2pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 8: RHS
Volleyball Game: Home Game vs. Lovington,
2pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 9: The Ink
Spots: RHS Performing Arts Center, 2:30pm
matinee. The Ruidoso Concert Association kicks-off its 17th season by
presenting the first of four great concerts! Tickets must be purchased for
the series: Synergy Brass Ensemble on November 17th 2005 at 7:30pm,
Paul Bisaccia on February 11th 2006 at 7:30pm and Mac Frampton
on April 6th 2006 at 7:30pm. Series tickets: $75 for adults, $20 for
students and $145 per family. For more info, call 505-258-5702.
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October 13: RHS
Volleyball Game: Away Game @Roswell,
5:30pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 14-15:
Oktoberfest: Convention Center. Enjoy
German food, beers, wine, arts/crafts, dancing, a special Kinderhall &
lots of family fun! For more info, call 505-257-6171 or 877-877-9322.
www.trekwest.com/oktoberfest
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October 14: RHS
Varsity Football Game: Away Game
@Carlsbad, 7pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 15-16: Apple
Festival: High Rolls, NM. This is the
place to be for apple pies, cider, arts/crafts & more! For more info, call
505-682-1151.
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October 15: Rhythm of
the Dance: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Contemporary and traditional Irish
dance, married with an ancient Celtic beat for a luscious blend of
artistry. Tickets $46 & $49. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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October 15: RHS
Volleyball Game: Home Game vs. Portales,
2pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 18: Rotary
Enchilada Dinner: For a delicious Mexican
dinner with all the trimmings, stop by the RHS cafeteria from 4-8pm!
Tickets available via any Rotarian or at the door.
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October 21: RHS
Varsity Football Game: Home Game vs. NMMI,
7pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 22-23: Angus
Church Annual Craft Fair: Angus Nazarene
Church, 5-8 pm Fri, 9-3 Sat. For more info, call 505-354-0026.
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October 22: Survivor,
The H.E.A.L. Benefit: Spencer Theater for
the performing Arts, Alto NM. An evening of live, local song and dance to
benefit 'Help End Abuse for Life' (H.E.A.L.), a non-profit organization
established to provide shelter and services for victims of domestic
violence. Tickets $40, please call 336-2332 for more information.
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October 22: RHS
Volleyball Game: Away Game @Lovington,
2pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 25: RHS
Volleyball Game: Home Game vs. Roswell,
5:30pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 28: RHS
Varsity Football Game: Away Game
@Lovington, 7pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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October 29:
Fall-American Photographic Exhibit:
Hubbard Museum of the American West, starts 6-8 pm. Runs through January.
For more info, call 505-378-4142.
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October 29:
Harvestfest/ Pumpkin Races: Pumpkin
decorating contest & other kid activities on Burro Ave. Pumpkin races from
10am to noon, all other activities from noon to 5pm. For more info, call
505-682-2733.
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October 30: Fall Arts
and Crafts Festival: First Christian
Church 9am-4pm. Original Artwork, crafts, decorations, baked goods, etc.
For more info, call 505-258-4250.
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November 4-6: Murder
Mystery Weekend at the Lodge: Cloudcroft
NM. For more info, call 800-395-6343.
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November 4: RHS
Varsity Football Game: Home Game vs.
Portales, 7pm – GO WARRIORS! Info: 258-4910
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November 5: Ronnie
Kole Trio: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. International piano favorite
Ronnie Kole of New Orleans shares his love affair with Big Band and
Broadway melodies, performing center stage with his Trio (piano, bass and
drums). Tickets $36 & $39. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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November 11-13:
Christmas Jubilee: Convention Center.
Shop ‘til you drop and bring the kids for a visit with Santa! Hrs: Noon-7
Fri., 10-6 Sat. & 11-4 Sun. Adult admission only $1! For more info, call
Gloria@ 505-336-9665.
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November 11-13:
Murder Mystery Weekend at the Lodge:
Cloudcroft NM. For more info, call 800-395-6343.
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November 12-13: Art
exhibit: Inn of the Mountain Gods,
10am-6pm. View the works of a variety of Lincoln and Otero County artists.
For more info, call Kathy Alexander at 505-257-7272
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November 12: Wine and
Chocolate Reception: Inn of the Mountain
Gods, 6-8pm. View the works of famed local artist, Michael Hurd, 'Bad
Chili' will provide the live music. For more info, call Kathy Alexander at
505-257-7272
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November 13: Dwight
Yoakum in Concert: Inn of the Mountain
Gods, 8pm. Tickets: $10 (obstructed view), $25, $40 and $50 (Reserved
seats) and $75 (Golden seats) For more info, call 800-545-9011.
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November 15-20:
Festival of the Cranes: Bosque del Apache
National Wildlife Refuge. For more info, call 505-835-1828 or
505-835-2120.
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November 17: Synergy
Brass Ensemble Fabulous Sound: RHS
Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. The Ruidoso Concert Association celebrates
17th season by presenting the second of four great concerts! Tickets must
be purchased for the series: Paul Bisaccia on February 11th 2006 at
7:30pm and Mac Frampton on April 6th 2006 at 7:30pm. Series
tickets: $75 for adults, $20 for students and $145 per family. For more
info, call 505-258-5702.
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November 17:
Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Musical:
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm.This fresh
version features 15 songs, including two from the 1967 film, four
standards from the 1920’s and nine new songs. Tickets $36 & $39. For more
info, call 505-336-4800.
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November 19-20: Hondo
Valley Arts & Crafts Fair: Hondo School
multi-purpose room, hours 9 to 5 both days. For more info, call
505-653-4583.
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November 23: Festival
of Lights: This is the 'lighting' date
for all midtown merchants & all light poles! Juried light competition for
area businesses & residents begins. For more info, please visit the
Festival of Lights
website.
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November 24: Ski
Apache Opening Day!: Season runs through
Easter. For more info, call 505-336-4356.
www.skiapache.com
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November 26:
Cloudcroft's Santa Land Opens!: Annual
celebration at Zenith Park: Bonfire, holiday music and the arrival of
Santa & Mrs. Claus via snowmobile! For more info, call Chamber@
505-682-2733. 1001 James Canyon Hwy
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November 28: Santa's
Helpers Workshop opens: NEW WORKSHOP
LOCATION THIS YEAR: Ruidoso Convention Center, north entrance!
Applications are due Dec 8th and are available at area post offices,
Ruidoso Police station, Pinnacle Real Estate (in Alto) and Century 21
(Ruidoso office). Deliveries scheduled for December 22nd. For more info,
call Stacy Miller@ 505-336-7711.
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November 30: Michael
Martin Murphy: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Appearing center-stage with his
band, Murphy continues his celebration of life in the great American West.
Tickets $46 & $49. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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TBA: Snowblast:
Ruidoso Convention Center. Tickets $5. Jeep
presents Warren Millers impact, Extreme snowriders feature film. Winter
gear, food, beverages, prizes, live music, Ski Apache specials, and FUN.
For more info, call 800-253-2255.
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TBA: Calvary Chapel
Christmas Bazaar: Beautiful hand-crafted
items for Christmas shopping. Please bring non-perishable food donations.
Two food items receives a free Christmas ornament. For more info, call
505-257-5915. 127 Vision Drive
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TBA: Santa's Helpers
'Bell' trees: Make this Christmas
memorable for a local child in need! 'Bells' may be pick-up at Wal-Mart,
Pioneer Bank & several other locations. For more info, call Scott or
Stacey Miller@ 505-336-4248.
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TBA: Tree of Life
Lighting: Sierra Mall, 4:00 pm. PMS Home
Health and Hospice Decorate a Tree of Life with Angels 'bought' with a
donation and with a memorial card attached. For more info, call
505-257-5189.
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TBA: Holiday Hoedown:
Carrizozo Women's Club 9 am to 4 pm. Navajo Taco
lunch at 11:30 am to 1 pm. 20 arts and crafts vendors. For more info, call
Sharon@ 505-648-2219.
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TBA: Starlight Ball:
For Information visit the Starlight Ball
website.
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December 1: Christmas
in the Park Tree Lighting: Schoolhouse
Park, 6pm. Celebrate the start of the season with us as the largest
Christmas tree in the Southwest is lit! For more info, please visit the
Festival of Lights
website
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December 3: The
Nutcracker Ballet: Spencer Theater for
the Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 2pm and 7pm. The Ruidoso Dance
Ensemble presents this traditional holiday favorite. All tickets $25,
tickets available at the Spencer Theater October 1st. Info, call Deborah
@257-3753.
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December 6: Flying J
Wranglers: Home For The Holidays: Spencer
Theater for the Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Featuring 5
world-class musicians and vocalists, the Flying J Wranglers holiday show
is a rich blending of western yodeling, fiddle and guitars in a program of
traditional favorites and homespun comedy. All tickets $25. For more info,
call 505-336-4800.
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December 9-12:
Festival of Lights Official Judging:
Residential & business lighting contest, applications available online at
the Festival of Lights
website
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December 10: Parade
of Lights: The Electric Light parade
through midtown starts at 6pm (from corner of Sudderth/ Mechem to State
Nat'l Bank) is the largest holiday parade in the southwest! 6pm start
time. For more info, please visit the Festival of Lights
website
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December 10:
Christmas at Wingfield Park: For
Information visit the Festival of Lights
website
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December 17: Nicholas
Gunn’s High Desert Christmas: Spencer
Theater for the Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. This
classically-trained flutist is in the upper echelon of contemporary
instrumentalists - uplifting listeners to the place where Christmas
resides! Tickets $36 & $39. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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December 24:
Christmas in Historic Lincoln:
Traditional lighting of luminarias along Hwy 380 at dusk. For more info,
call Sherry@ 505-653-4680.
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December 24:
Carrizozo Christmas Eve Celebration:
Carrizozo NM at dusk. Luminaries, hay rides & open-house at area
businesses. For more info, call Chamber of Commerce@ 505-648-2732.
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December 31: Black &
White Ball: A Cowboy Formal Event,
Hubbard Museum of the American West, 8 pm. Music, dancing Hors d'oeuvres,
open bar, party favors. Admission; members, $125; non-members, $150. For
more info, call 505-378-4142.
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January 3: CATS: Now
and Forever: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Cats features 20 of Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s timeless melodies, including the hit song 'Memory'. Tickets $52 &
$55. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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February 3-5: Murder
Mystery Weekend at the Lodge: Cloudcroft
NM. For more info, call 800-395-6343.
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February 9: The
Sleeping Beauty: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. The Russian National Ballet
Theater presents one of the most challenging ballets in the classical
repertoire. Tickets $46 & $49. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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February 11: Paul
Bisaccia, 'The Great American Piano': RHS
Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. The Ruidoso Concert Association celebrates
its 17th season by presenting the third of four great concerts! Mac
Frampton wraps-up the series on April 6th 2006 at 7:30pm. Series
tickets: $75 for adults, $20 for students and $145 per family. For more
info, call 505-258-5702.
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February 20: Leahy:
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Hwy
220, Alto NM, 8pm. A Celtic roots band of nine brothers and sisters from
Cape Breton, Canada, 'Leahy' is an extraordinary clan of talent and
beauty. Tickets $46 & $49. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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TBA: Daffodil Days:
Fundraising event for Hospice of LC. Orders may
be picked-up at Hospice Office (200 Sudderth, Suite A) between 9am-3pm or
delivered (5 or more bunches). For more info, call Charlotte@
505-257-5189.
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TBA: Red Cross Rose
Sale: For more info, call Roswell Red
Cross@ 505-622-4370.
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TBA: Mountain Living
Home & Garden Show: Convention Center.
Over 200 experts & retailers demonstrate new products & ideas! Hours: Fri
1-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4. For more info, call Trish@ 505-336-9171.
www.nmmtnliving.com
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TBA: Easter Egg Hunt:
Cedar Creek Park, 10:30am sharp! Have your kids
(age 1-10) 'hunt' for over 5,000 eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny &
Smokey Bear. Fire engine rides, refreshments & lots of prizes. For more
info, call 505-257-5030.
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TBA: Outdoor Easter
Sunrise Services: Community United
Methodist Church, Rev. Bob Sawyer, 6:30am. Two Rivers Park For more info,
call 505-257-4170. 720 Sudderth, behind Ruidoso Visitors Center
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March 11: Gentlemen
Prefer Blondes: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 2pm and 8pm. One of the most
outstanding musicals from Broadway’s glory days, this revival roars with
lively, chipper melodies and fantastic dancing with 20-plus professional
singers and dancers and a live orchestra. Tickets $43 & $46 (2pm) and $46
& $49 (8pm). For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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March 22: Die
Fledermaus: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Moscow’s Helikon Opera performs
what is considered by many to be the best of all Austrian operettes,
Strauss’s Die Fledermaus (The Bat), sung in German with English 'supertitles'.
Tickets $55 & $60. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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March 26: The Three
Musketeers: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. The Tony honored Acting Company
presents Alexander Dumas’ swashbuckling adventure, starring 15
professional repertory performers and lavish period costumes. Tickets $46
& $49. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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FYI: Region IX/ Nob
Hill Head Start Registration: Nob Hill
Early Childhood Center (103 S. Sutton), 9-3:30. If your child is 3 or 4
years old before September 1st, he/she may be eligible. Call for list of
needed documents! For more info, call 505-257-5025.
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FYI: Parks & Rec
Summer Wilderness Camp: Registration for
The Summer Wilderness Camp Program to be held. All kids age 7-12 welcome!
For more info, call Parks & Rec@ 505-257-5030.
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April 1: Ruidoso
Downs Racetrack: Tickets go on sale for
reserve seating. Season begins in late May. For more info, call
505-378-4431.
www.ruidosodownsracing.com
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April 3: Daylight
Savings Time Begins: Remember to 'Spring
Forward'.
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April 6: Mac
Frampton, 'Pop Go The Classics': RHS
Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. The Ruidoso Concert Association wraps-up
its 17th season with the exciting rhythms of this great pianist. For more
info, call 505-258-5702.
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April 7-8: Lincoln
County Relay For Life: Ruidoso Convention
Center – New Mexico’s first INDOOR Relay! A community-owned, volunteer
driven overnight family-oriented event consisting of teams of 8 to 15
people spending 13 hours walking or running around a track to raise money
to fight cancer. The event is filled with entertainment and cancer
awareness activities; remembrances of those that have succumbed to cancer,
celebrations of cancer survivors and their caregivers. For more info, call
Carrol Price@ 505-336-2233.
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April 7: Joanne
Shendoah: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Sometimes called the Native
American Enya, Joanne Shenandoah sings in her native Iroquois tongue with
the power and beauty of a romantic poet. All tickets $30. For more info,
call 505-336-4800.
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April 15: Laraf,
Magic Moments: Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts, Hwy 220, Alto NM, 8pm. Larry and Rafael (LaRaf', as their
fans call them) are maser illusionists, known for their spellbinding
magic. Tickets $46 and $49. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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April 26: Oklahoma!:
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Hwy
220, Alto NM, 8pm. Rodgers & Hammersteins landmark musical comes to Alto,
along with over 20 professional singers and dancers and their touring
orchestra! Tickets $62 and $65. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
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TBA: Cross Country
Mountain Bike Race (Smokey's Revenge):
Cedar Creek Campground. Info: High Altitude For more info, call
505-257-0120.
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FYI: Parks & Rec
Summer Wilderness Camp: Registration for
The Summer Wilderness Camp Program to be held. All kids age 7-12 welcome!
For more info, call Parks & Rec@ 505-257-5030.
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FYI: Grindstone Lake
open for Fishing and Boating: April 1st
through October 31st. Non-motorized boats only, max. length allowed is 16
feet. Permits available at Parks & Rec office, 801 Resort, Mon – Fri, 8 –
5. For more info, call Parks & Rec@ 505-257-5030.
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TBA: Mountain Park
Cherry Festival: High Rolls, NM Community
Center (3/4 mile off Hwy 82), 9-5 each day. Arts & crafts, cherry cider,
pies & much more! For more info, call Betty@ 505-682-1151.
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TBA: Mountain Blues
Festival: 501 Wingfield. Great food, fun
& the best live blues around! For more info, call Quarters@ 257-9535 or
866-207-4816.
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TBA: Bluegrass
Festival: Camp Chimney Spring, Hwy 82 in
Mayhill NM. Come enjoy great LIVE bluegrass music, performed by bands from
throughout the southwest! For more info, call Marsha Slane@ 505-687-3520.
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FYI: Parks & Rec
Summer Wilderness Camp: Registration for
The Summer Wilderness Camp Program to be held. All kids age 7-12 welcome!
For more info, call Parks & Rec 505-257-5030.
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FYI: Grindstone Lake
open for Fishing and Boating: April 1st
through October 31st. Non-motorized boats only, max. length allowed is 16
feet. Permits available at Parks & Rec office, 801 Resort, Mon – Fri, 8 –
5. For more info, call Parks & Rec@ 505-257-5030.
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FYI: Parks & Rec
Summer Wilderness Camp: Registration is
going on now for The Summer Wilderness Camp Program to be held at White
Mountain Gym. The fun will begin June 6th (Monday through Friday) until
July 29th, ending with a totally fun pool party and BBQ. All kids age 7-12
welcome! For more info, call Parks & Rec@ 505-257-5030.
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FYI: Narrated Nature
Tour to Ski Apache: A narrator will guide
visitors on a nature tour of the mountain peak by pointing out the various
types of wildlife, trees & plants, as well as landmarks that can be seen
from the peak. There will be two sessions on Saturdays and Sundays,
beginning at 11AM and 1PM. For more info, call 505-464-7777.
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July 1-4: Smokey Bear
Stampede: Capitan NM's 50th annual
celebration! Events include a rodeo, BBQ, craft vendors, a mini carnival
for the kids, nightly dances and a fireworks display on the 4th! Not to be
missed! For more info, call Capitan Chamber of Commerce@ 505-354-2273.
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July 1-4: UFO
Festival: Roswell NM, celebrate the
on-going mystery surrounding the 1947 incident that started it all… via
guest lectures & researchers, an 'Alien Oldies Concert' and much more! For
more info, call Museum@ 505-623-5695 or visit.
www.uforoswell.com
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July 1-4: Mescalero
Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo: Mescalero NM
fairgrounds. Events include a traditional Pow-Wow, 'Dance of the Maidens',
rodeo at 1:30pm daily, a parade at 11am on July 2nd and much more! For
more info, call Tribal Office@ 505-464-4494.
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July 2: Mescalero
Apache Wellness Challenge Run: 6:30 am
registration, 7am start time, Mescalero Wellness Center (474 Mescal Loop),
Mescalero NM. Competitive 5 & 10K run, non-competitive 2K walk. Free
T-Shirts to first 100 registered. For more info, call 505-464-6383.
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July 4: Spencer
Theater Party & Fireworks: 6:30pm, Alto,
NM,. Outdoor concert, all-you-can-eat picnic foods and musical
entertainment courtesy of the Windsor Creek Trio. The Windsor Creek Trio
performs their rousing 'Under American Skies' folk melodies. Bring a chair
and blanket and settle in for a bright patriotic night! Fireworks, if any,
will begin at nightfall. For more info, call 505-336-4800.
www.ruidoso.net/spencer
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July 4: Carrizozo BBQ
& Fireworks: Carrizozo BBQ & Fireworks:
Carrizozo Golf Course, off Hwy 380, 5-8pm. Come by for a tasty homemade
BBQ dinner & terrific fireworks display, both courtesy of the Carrizozo
Fire Department. This is also the only place in the area where you can
'pop' your own fireworks, so bring the whole family and don't forget your
and folding chairs! Advanced dinner tickets available at most Carrizozo
businesses for $5, $6 at the door. Dinner 5-8pm, fireworks at dusk. For
more info, call Chamber of Commerce@ 505-648-2732.
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July 4: Independence
Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza:
What would Independence Day be without a parade? Parade begins at the
corner of Oregon and 10th Street, runs west to New York Avenue, south on
New York and ends at the corner of 9th Street. Alamogordo's NM Museum of
Space History puts on a terrific fireworks display (weather-permitting) at
dusk. Gather the family and don't forget your folding chairs! For
fireworks info, call Museum@ 877-333-6589 or 505-437-2840 and parade info@
505-439-4250.
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July 4: Celebration
on Burro Avenue!: Join us for all-day,
small-town fun for the whole family, right in the heart of midtown
Cloudcroft. Hours 10-5. For more info, call Chamber of Commerce@
505-682-2733.
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July 4: 26th Annual
Smokey Bear Fun Run: Capitan NM, 7:30am.
Benefiting the Capitan Public Library, this annual race begins at corner
of Hwy 380 and 246 (behind old train depot). Join this 10K and 2 mile run
for all age groups, male and female. Smokey Bear will present the awards
himself and entry forms may be picked-up at Capitan Village Hall, Farmers
Country Market or the Public Library. Entry fees $15 per participant, $20
after June 26th. For more info, call George at 505-354-7021.
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July 5-6: Cree
Uprising Golf Tournament: Cree Meadows
Golf Course, starts at 9am each day. For more info, call Cree Pro Shop@
505-257-5815.
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July 8-10: Annual Art
Loop Tour: Free tour of 20 working artist
studios is designed to highlight the work of professional artists living
in Carrizozo, Nogal, Capitan, Hondo, San Patricio, Glencoe and points in
between, 10-5 daily. Lincoln County Tour Co is providing transportation,
for details call 505-257-6069. For a roster of artists and For more info,
call Judy@ 505-653-4081
www.artloop.org
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July 8-10: Christmas
in July Bridge Tournament: Convention
Center, hours vary daily. For more info, call 505-257-1898.
www.ruidoso.net/bridge
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July 9: Annual Humane
Society 'Fur' Ball: Benefiting our local
shelter, this Black Tie event at Alto Country Club will feature a silent
auction, 'doggy' fashion show, cocktails at 6pm and dinner at 7:30.
Tickets are $75 per person—but a great cause! For more info, call Candice
@505-257-6201 or The Humane Society Thrift shop @505-257-9841.
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July 9-10: Cloudcroft
July Jamboree: Annual arts & crafts fair,
horseshoe competition, food & entertainment at Zenith Park, behind Chamber
of Commerce, 1001 James Canyon Hwy. For more info, call Cloudcroft
Chamber@ 505-682-2733.
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July 15-16: Relay For
Life: RHS track. This year's theme is
'Celebration of Life'! Event begins at 5pm on Friday and culminates
Saturday, 9am. Food booths & assorted entertainment plus a great cause!
For more info, call Maria@ 505-257-1201.
mmoorhead@statenationalbank.com
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July 16: Christmas in
July Bazaar: Episcopal Church, 121
Mescalero Trail. Bake sale, luncheon & garage sale. For more info, call
505-257-2356.
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July 16-17: Bluegrass
Festival: Weed, NM. This 11th Annual
event will take place at the high school gym across from the store and
post office. Come by for some great live music, 9am to noon. For more
info, call 505-687-3680 or 505-687-3611.
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July 22-24: Singin'
In The Clouds: Cloudcroft, NM. Gospel
singers from throughout the country to perform in this annual 3-day event.
For more info, call Cloudcroft Chamber@ 505-682-2733.
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July 23: Celebrate
New Mexico: Hubbard Museum of the
American West, 6:30pm. Annual Board of Directors Gala and fund-raising
gala. Join us for cocktails, dinner, silent and live auction and dancing –
music courtesy of the Graham Brothers! Tickets $100 for members and $150
for non-members. For more info, call Museum@ 505-378-4142.
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July 23-24: Ski
Apache Archery Tournament: There will be
two separate courses: one at the base camp level and one at the peak. For
more info, call 505-464-7777.
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July 29-31: 35th
Annual Ruidoso Art Festival: At
Convention Center. Over 100 juried artists. Fri Noon-6, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun
11am-5pm. For more info, call Cynthia@ 877-RUIDOSO.
www.ruidoso.net/artfest
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July 30-31: Zia
Festival: Arts & crafts at Ruidoso Downs
Racetrack, 11-5 (racing hours). Live entertainment & general admission is
free. For more info, call The Racetrack@ 505-378-4431.
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July 30: 4th Annual
Gov. McDonald Day/ Old Settlers Reunion:
Carrizozo NM, 10-4. Vendors, rancher/farmer exhibits, champion fiddlers
and a parade along 12th St, all to celebrate New Mexico's first elected
governor. Free admission. For more info, call Chamber of Commerce@
505-648-2732.
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August 3: Wildlife
Tour with Lincoln County Tour Co.: The
last wildlife tour of the summer season is scheduled for today – you don’t
wanna miss it! See Elk up close and personal, pronghorn antelope and other
wildlife on this exclusive private ranch tour. Details and Reservations:
505-257-6069 or 888-527-1017.
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August 5-7: Old
Lincoln Days: Lincoln, NM. Street
vendors, food, parade & mountain man camp. 'Last escape of Billy the Kid'
pageant. For more info, call 505-653-4025.
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August 5-7: Pony
Express Trail Ride: Carry US mail over
old-west trails of Billy the Kid. Chuck wagon meals on historic trails. 3
days & 2 nights. Ride concludes in Old Lincoln Days parade. For more info,
call Nora@ 505-336-2095.
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August 8-13: 53nd
Annual Lincoln County Fair: Capitan Fair
Grounds. Livestock show, dance and lots more to do and see! For more info,
call 505-354-3305.
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August 13-14: Ft
Stanton Live!: Ft. Stanton, NM (Hwy 220,
20 miles NE Ruidoso), 10-5 . Food vendors, re-enactments & more! Shuttle
available via Lincoln County Tour Company: 888-527-1017 or
www.lincolncountytours.com. For
event info, call Tony@ 505-258-1833 or visit
www.ruidoso.net/fortstanton/.
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August 20: St.
Eleanor's Annual Enchilada Dinner & Bingo Night:
Convention Center, Dinner 4-8 & Bingo 5-8. Car
drawing at 8pm. Dinner admission, $5 adults, $3.50 kids 4-12. Raffle
tickets (‘04 Ford) $50. For more info, call Church@ 257-2330.
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August 20:
Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play: Kids
Konnection Park, 10 – 4. Join Big Brothers/ Big Sisters as they celebrate
a gathering of all their 'bigs' and 'littles' and compete in the National
Punt, Kick and Pass competition! For more info, call Kelly@ 505-258-4185.
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August 27-28: Alto
Artists' Studio Tour: Alto NM (Hwy 48, 5
miles N of Ruidoso), hours 10-5. Self-guided tour of 36 artists
represented in 13 creative studios throughout Alto. Brochure/ maps
available at various locations beginning mid-July. For more info, call
Vicki@ 505-336-1377.
www.altoartists.com
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August 27: River
Clean-Up: Schoolhouse Park. Join this
annual river clean-up project, start time 8am. Free t-shirts and
refreshments for participants. For more info, call 505-257-9494.
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September 2: Expo New
Mexico (State Fair): Albuquerque, NM.,
Expo Sate Fairgrounds at San Mateo & Central. For more info, call Chamber@
800-284-2282 or 505-265-1791.
www.exponm.com
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September 3: 5th
Annual ATV Poker Run: Mescalero, NM, 9 am
at Rodeo Ground. Open to first 100 riders, free T-shirt& Lunch for all
participants. Three cash prizes. Ages 12 Yrs and older entry fee $30. All
proceeds to Boys & Girls Club.
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September 3-5:
Ruidoso Downs Auxiliary Arts & Crafts Show:
Ruidoso Downs Sr. Center (All American Park)
indoor & outdoor event. Hours: Sat & Sun 9-7, Mon 9-1. Admission only $1.
For more info, call Sue Garrett@ 505-378-8099.
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September 3-4:
All-American Gun & Western Collectible Show:
Ruidoso Convention Center, 9-5. Admission $3
adults, kids 12 & under free. For more info, call Jackie@ 505-257-6171.
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September 3-5: Labor
Day Fiesta on Burro Avenue: Cloudcroft
NM. Sidewalk sales, entertainment, games & a Piñata Bash for the kids. For
more info, call Chamber of Commerce@ 505-682-2733.
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September 5:
All-American Futurity: Ruidoso Downs
racetrack presents the world's richest Quarter Horse race - a $2 million
purse! Racing begins at noon. For more info, call Track@ 505-378-4431.
www.ruidosodownsracing.com
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September 5:
Carrizozo Street Fair: Carrizozo NM,
10-3. Kid & family friendly annual event at McDonald Park complete with
various vendors and crafts. Events include a parade along 12th Street at
10am! For more info, call 505-648-2038.
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September 6: New
Mexico Open Golf Tournament: Inn of The
Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. For more info, call 800-545-9011 or
505-464-7777.
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September 10: 9th
Annual Run for the B.E.A.C.H: Mc Gary
Studio parking lot, 8am. 5K run & walk to help defray mammogram costs &
expenses for Lincoln County residents. For more info, call Becky@
505-257-9251.
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September 10-11: 3rd
Annual Sierra Blanca Hoop Mania: White
Mountain Intermediate School; all ages are welcome to come out and play in
this '3 on 3' basketball tournament! Info, entry form, schedule:
505-257-5030
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September 11: Eighth
Annual Arts in the Orchard: Lincoln, NM,
10-5. Arts, crafts, music & more at the orchard directly across pageant
grounds (mile-marker 97.4) on Hwy 380. Enter the apple pie or
fruit-of-the-orchard contest, check out a magic show & listen to local
musicians! For more info, call Sue@ 505-630-0044.
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September 14-18: 36th
Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally:
Ruidoso Downs Sports Theater Complex, 3/4 miles east of the racetrack
entrance. For more info, call 800-452-8045 or 257-8696.
www.motorcyclerally.com
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September 16-18: 4th
Annual RV & Outdoor Sports Expo: Ruidoso
Convention Center. Visit displays and demonstrations in fishing, archery,
hunting, skiing, golf, outdoor gear, and hunter education. Outdoor experts
share new products and info, prizes, contests, log home info, and cabin
decor. Lincoln County Bassmasters Casting Contest for Kids, Elk Bugling
Contest, trophy wall, food and fun for the family. Admission: $5 adults,
$2 students, kids under six free. For information call Trish Thompson@
505-336-9171 or visit
www.nmmtnsports.com
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September 17:
Cloudcroft Lumberjack Day: Cloudcroft, NM
annual chainsaw & axe competitions in Zenith Park, behind Chamber of
Commerce, 1001 James Canyon Hwy. For more info, call Cloudcroft Chamber@
505-682-2733.
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September 17: 3rd
Annual Mexican Independence Day Fair:
Schoolhouse Park, 10-7. Join the Ruidoso & Lincoln County Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce as they celebrate this Mexican holiday with HOT live music,
COOL arts and crafts and GREAT Mexican food! Info: Ivan Muñoz at 937-4326,
257-3038 or
www.ruidoso.net/mid/
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September 24:
Hoofbeats Autumn Schooling Horse Show:
Equibest Equestrian Center, Airport Rd, Alto NM, 7-8:30am schooling, Show
starts at 9am. All classes $10 each, BBQ lunch from 11-2. For more info,
call Equibest@ 505-336-7090.
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September 24: Trek
for Trash: Annual roadside clean-up along
Mechem Drive. Meet at KIDX 101.5 Parking lot on Mechem, across from Post
Office at 8:30 am. Keep Ruidoso beautiful! For more info, call
800-867-7666 or 257-5030.
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September 24-25: 14th
Annual White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational:
Alamogordo NM. See over 80 hot air balloons
ascend! Half will lift-off from White Sands Nat'l Monument and half will
ascend from different sites around town, 6:30am. Ground crew volunteers
needed! For more info, call 505-437-6120.
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September 30:
Albuquerque Int'l Balloon Fiesta: See the
world's largest hot-air balloon gathering. North end of city through Oct
14. From I-25 take Alameda exit. For more info, call Balloon Fiesta
Hotline@ 888-422-7277.
www.balloonfiesta.com
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