Local Events May 16 - 31
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.
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
 Forest 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” 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
 Pay 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
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
 Back 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
See 5/21/2012 for event description.
5/25/2012
Open Mic Night
6-9pm, Damsite Resort, Elephant Butte Lake State Park
 See 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
 Buy 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
 The 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
 "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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