Local Events February 1 - 15
Spaceport America Preview Tours
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the foreseeable future
9am and 1pm Friday & Saturday, 9am Sunday
 Choose one of 2 pick up locations: Elephant Butte Inn or the parking lot adjacent to the Pelican Spa and BBVA in downtown Truth or Consequences. Tickets are $59 for adults and $29 for children under 12; Sierra County residents receive a discount. Reservations and a minimum of two guests per tour are required. Complete information, including forms, links to the tour company, and a map showing pick up locations, is on the Sierra County Tourism website.
2/3/2012
Live Music at Groovy Gritz
6:30-8:30pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 Broadway, Truth or Consequences
Entertainment by Jaylah Danielle Dow. Contact: Joyce, 575-894-0350, cafegroovygritz@aol.com.
2/4/2012
Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course
8am-5pm, Elephant Butte Community Center, 313 Rio Grande Circle, Elephant Butte
 This course teaches basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Proof of prior shooting experience is required to attend this course and can be one or more of the following: NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, DD 214 with pistol qualification, or attendees may take (and must pass) a Pre-Course Assessment. 10% NRA member discount. Contact: Sidearms Training, Tim Tyrrell Sr., 575-921-6369, nmcarry@gmail.com.
2/4/2012
Long Range Shoot
9am start time, Adobe Hills Shooting Range, Truth or Consequences
(Kopra north to Gun Club Road then left to the range)
 Any weapon is allowed as long as you can hold it free-standing (no rests) at 100 yards. Competition begins with 5-round shots at 100 yards. Hit the target all five times to progress to 200 yards. Hit all 5 targets to progress to 400 yards, (when sticks, rests or stands are allowed,) and hit all five again to shoot from 600 yards (either prone or rest). Entry: $10 per rifle. Contact: Rio Vaqueros, Carol Anton, 575-740-0570, riovaqueros@gmail.com.
2/4/2012
Bar D-Wranglers Show / Private Sponsor Dinner
5:30pm dinner; 7pm show, Truth or Consequences Civic Center, 400 West 4th Street, Truth or Consequences
 This popular 'old west' music and comedy stage show benefits youth initiatives through The Boys and Girls Club of Sierra County and the Rotary Club of Truth or Consequences. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships support a large variety of programs, scholarships, contests and awards.
Tickets are available at The Sentinel / KCHS, Bank of the Southwest, and the Boys and Girls Club (The Club). Cost: $10 (adults), $5 (children 10 and under). A private dinner party for sponsors of $150 and up will precede the show at 5:30pm. Contact: The Club, Amy Claesson, 575-894-8336, amy.claesson@bgc-sc.org.
2/4/2012
New Mexico Old Time Fiddlers' Association Saturday Night Dance
7-9pm, NMOTF Playhouse, 710 Elm Street, Truth or Consequences
 Old country dancing keeps the heart young! Real old-time fiddle music will be provided by Harold Puncher Keith on fiddle; John Tate and Emmett Kelley on guitar; Sooky on piano; Helen Tate on drums; Carolyn Mayfield on vocals and guitar; and Larry Nelson on bass. Donations are welcome! Contact: New Mexico Old Time Fiddler's Association, Zelma Iorio, 575 297-4071, zelmastone@hotmail.com.
2/4/2012
Live Music at Groovy Gritz
7-9pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 Broadway, Truth or Consequences
Old Country, New Country, Blues, Pop, Rock 'n" Roll, and Classic Rock from Sue Barr. Contact: Joyce, 575-894-0350, cafegroovygritz@aol.com.
2/5/2012
Firearm Safety in the Home Course
1-5pm, Elephant Butte Community Center, 313 Rio Grande Circle, Elephant Butte
This four-hour course on safe gun handling is conducted solely in the classroom. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, and course completion certificate. Discounts are available for multiple family members and NRA members receive a 10% discount. Pre-registration and a $30 deposit are required no later than February 1, 2012. Contact: Sidearms Training, Tim Tyrrell Sr., 575-921-6369, nmcarry@gmail.com.
2/9/2012
"Go" Night at cafe BellaLuca
4:30pm, cafe BellaLuca, 303 Jones, Truth or Consequences
 Come play the most popular game in the world at the best Italian restaurant in town! Go, (also called weiqi, igo, and baduk) is a deceptively simple game of strategy; easy to learn but difficult to master. Players of all skill levels (including beginners and kids) are welcome every other Thursday to play, study, and dine. Free. Contact: Truth or Consequences Go Club, apophasis@gmail.com. Cafe BellaLuca: 575-894-9866, eat@cafebellaluca.com.
2/10/2012 - 2/11/2012
"Through the Dream Door" Multimedia Performance
8pm, Gallery Orbit, 200 Date St, Truth or Consequences
 aLL Orange Multimedia presents a 'DocuDream' tribute to the artistic Maya / Toltec lineage. Using primal instruments and found objects to create sounds that combine with light, projections and voices, they will transport their audience to a mysterious world of light and shadow. Cost: $8 suggested donation. Contact: Noir Q, 575-894-6734, info@instituteofperception.com.
2/11/2012
Action Pistol Shoot
Set up 8am; shoot 9am
Adobe Hills Shooting Range, north on Kopra to Gun Club Road, Truth or Consequences
Pistol Action Shoot for 22-45 caliber; lead bullets only, no fmj. $5 per weapon. Contact: Rio Vaqueros, Carol Anton, 575-744-5411, riovaqueros@gmail.com.
2/11/2012
2nd Saturday Golf Event
10am, Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course, 685 Marie, Truth or Consequences
 Pay greens fees plus $20 to play for prizes. Contact: Howie Tucker, 575-894-2603, howieprodog@yahoo.com.
2/11/2012
February Art Hop
6-9pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences / Hot Springs Historic District
 Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Check Art Hop's Facebook page for info on opening exhibits and special events. Free. Contact: promotions@torcmainstreet.org.
2/12/2012
2nd Sunday Poetry Reading
1pm, Black Cat Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway, Truth or Consequences
 Read or listen on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Free. Contact: Black Cat Books and Coffee, Rhonda Brittan, 575-894-7070.
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February 18 - The New Horizons Swing Band Concert
February 24 & 25 - Annual Gathering of Quilts
March 10 - Sierra County Cancer Assistance Fashion Show
March 24 - Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
April 7 - Twice-Yearly Tour of the Trinity Site
April 28 & 29 - Kingston Centennial Celebration
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