Events for Sierra County New Mexico March 16 - 31, 2012

Local Events May 16 - 31



Spaceport America Preview Tours
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the foreseeable future
9am and 1pm Friday & Saturday, 9am Sunday

Spaceport AmericaChoose 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.


CANCELLED
5/16/2012
Sierra Vista Hospital Master Plan
4pm, Sierra County Events Center, 2953 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences

Open to all, this meeting will include a progress report and feature public comment on the master plan for the new Sierra Vista Hospital. Free. Contact: Sharon Finarelli, 575-894-3469, SierraNeeds@aol.com.



5/17/2012
Third Thursday Speaker Series - The 2011 Gila Archaeological Project
7pm, Geronimo Springs Museum, 211 Main Street, Truth or Consequences

ArtifactForest Service Archaeologist Chris Adams presents "Searching for Apache and Buffalo Soldier Sites Along the Black Range Mountains." Admission is free but donations are always accepted. Contact: Marilyn Pope, 575-894-6600, info@geronimospringsmuseum.com.






5/18/2012
Open Mic Night
6-9pm, Dam Site Resort, Elephant Butte Lake State Park

The Dam Site restaurant's beautiful waterfront patio is the stage; you're invited to come sing or play along. Free. Contact: Will Dooley, 575-894-2073.



5/18/2012
Live Music
6:30-8:30pm,
Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 Broadway, Truth or Consequences

"Me and My Baby" musicians “Me and My Baby” offer a fun, funky flashback via '60s & '70s Rock. Free. Contact: Joyce, 575-894-0350, cafegroovygritz@aol.com.








5/19/2012 - 5/20/2012
Drag Boat Races
8am-4pm, Hot Springs Landing, Elephant Butte Lake State Park

drag boatPay the standard park entrance fee to watch drag boats racing on the lake.

Contact: SWDBA, Ray Vickers, 575-740-0004.







5/19/2012
Xterra Dread Mon Mountain Bike Clinic
8am, Dam Site Marina, Elephant Butte Lake State Park

XTerra Dread Mon logo
Get a chance to preview the new XTERRA Dread Mon course prior to the running of the race on 7/21/2012. Led by New Mexico's own Clay Moseley, the clinic will be limited to 25 participants. Cost:$20. Contact: HEROS Inc, Scott Kennicutt, 575-740-3929.



5/19/2012
Entertainment at Groovy Gritz
7-9pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 N. Broadway, Truth or Consequences

24/7 BandBack by popular demand, the 24/7 Blues Band. Free. Contact: Joyce, 575-894-0350, cafegroovygritz@aol.com.








5/21/2012
Healthcare Forum for Sierra County Residents
2-4pm and 6-8pm,
Ralph Edwards Auditorium at the Truth or Consequences Civic Center
400 W. Fourth, Truth or Consequences


Sierra Vista Hospital and the Sierra Health Council seek input from the community about health and healthcare needs at this public forum open to Sierra County residents. Refreshments will be served. Their healthcare survey is also available online. Free. Contact: Sharon Finarelli, 575-894-3469, SierraNeeds@aol.com.


TIME REVISED
5/23/2012
Healthcare Forum for Sierra County Residents

6:30-8:30pm, Arrey Senior Center, Route 187, Arrey
Sierra County Health Council
See 5/21/2012 for event description.







5/25/2012
Open Mic Night
6-9pm, Damsite Resort, Elephant Butte Lake State Park

MicrophoneSee 5/18/2012 for event description.






5/25/2012
Live Music at Groovy Gritz
6:30-8:30pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 Broadway, Truth or Consequences

Entertainment by guitar soloist Ron Parsons (rock, pop and folk favorites.) Contact: Joyce, 575-894-0350, cafegroovygritz@aol.com.




5/26/2012
Opening Day for the Sierra County Farmers' Market
8:30-11:30am, Ralph Edwards Park
South of Riverside Drive between Birch and Cedar, Truth or Consequences

Farmers MarketBuy local! Fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, and crafts will all be available, complete with live music accompaniment by Daragh Vaughan! All products sold are locally grown and/or made in Sierra County. EBT and Debit cards are accepted and there's plenty of free parking. See the Farmers' Market website for more information and late-breaking news. Contact: Colleen Davis, 575-894-9375, colleen@sierracountyfarmersmarket.org.



5/26/2012
Fly Freedom's Flag Boat Parade
10am, Dam Site Marina, Marina del Sur, Elephant Butte Lake State Park

boat with decorationsThe event begins at 10am with a flag and POW/MIA ceremony on the patio at the Dam Site. Decorated boats meet at the Dam Site to start the boat parade at noon, then pass by Marina del Sur at 12:30 for a wreath toss and playing of Taps. All are invited to decorate their boats, rvs or campsites and join the parade honoring those who've served in the military. Free. Contact: Nadine Crom, 575-744-5567, nadine@lagorico.com.



5/26/2012
Live Music at Groovy Gritz
7-9pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 Broadway, Truth or Consequences


guitarist"The From the Valley Band" (classic rock with a modern kick). Contact: Joyce, 575-894-0350, cafegroovygritz@aol.com.









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June 2 - Winston, Chloride, Dusty, Chiz Annual Fiesta

June 2 - Free Fishing Day

June 16-17 - Annual Junior Open Fishing Tournament

June 23 - Elephant Butte Chili Cook-Off

July 21 - Xterra Dread Mon Race

July 22 - Dam It Man Triathlon

 



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