Local Events February 16 - 29
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.
2/16/2012
Third Thursday Speaker Series - Collecting Colt Firearms with Local Connections
7pm, Geronimo Springs Museum, 211 Main, Truth or Consequences
 Parry Larsen will speak about collecting Colt firearms with local historical connections. Admission is free but donations are always accepted. Contact: Marilyn Pope, 575-894-6600, info@geronimospringsmuseum.com.
2/17/2012-2/18/2012
Entertainment at Groovy Gritz
7-9pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 N. Broadway, Truth or Consequences
 Friday February 17: Me & My Baby (oldies and rock & roll). Saturday February 18: "Cactus Flats Band" (new and classic country).
Contact: Cafe Groovy Gritz, 575-894-0350.
2/18/2012
New Horizons Swing Band
7-10pm, Hillsboro Community Center, Elenora Street, Hillsboro
 Big band jazz comes to Hillsboro to celebrate a swingin' St. Valentine's Day with a dance / concert by this 25 piece band from Las Cruces. Cost: $5 donation at the door. Contact: Max Yeh, 575-895-3300, maxyeh@windstream.net.
2/19/2012
Cowboy Shoot
Set up 8am, shoot at 9am
Adobe Hills Shooting Range, Kopra Street North then left on Gun Club Road, Truth or Consequences
Shooter must be able to carry weapon legally. SASS-style Cowboy Shoot, late 1800s style revolver, rifle and shotgun. Revolver .32 to .38 centerfire lead only; rifle any lever action, tubular fed, exposed hammer rifle or carbine manufactured between 1860 and 1899 or replica. Centerfire .25-20 or larger up to .45 colt pistol caliber, open or tang sights, no box magazines allowed; shotgun 20 to 10 gauge, # 4 lead birdshot or smaller. $5 entry fee. Contact: Rio Vaqueros, Carol Anton, 575-744-5411, riovaqueros@gmail.com.
2/23/2012
"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. 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.
2/24/2012 - 2/25/2012
Annual Gathering of Quilts
9am-4pm, Ralph Edwards Civic Auditorium, 400 West Fourth, Truth or Consequences
 This annual event showcases the handiwork of Sierra County's many talented quilters. Quilts of all sizes, shapes and colors are displayed throughout the auditorium, while vendors demonstrate the latest in quilting techniques and technologies. Appraisals are also available by advance appointment, and there is a raffle. Donation at the door.
Contact: Winter Quilters, Ginger Van Gundy, 575-744-5472, winterquilters@yahoo.com.
2/24/2012
Entertainment at Groovy Gritz
6:30-8:30pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 N. Broadway, Truth or Consequences
In-house live music by Big Steve (solo guitar, '60s and '70s rock & blues). Contact: Cafe Groovy Gritz, 575-894-0350.
2/24/2012
Iya Khan Rocks the Ivory Tusk Tavern
7-10pm, Ivory Tusk Tavern at Elephant Butte Inn, 401 Highway 195, Elephant Butte
 With his unique "Band in a Box," Dr. Iya Khan will be playing all the best funk, rock, and blues dance tunes. No cover.
Contact: Desert Mojo Productions, 510-421-0798, desert.mojo48@yahoo.com.
2/25/2012
Truth or Consequences / Sierra County Chamber of Commerce Centennial Banquet
5pm happy hour, 6pm dinner, Moose Lodge, 202 West Smith Ave, Truth or Consequences
 This annual event takes on a twist this year to celebrate New Mexico's centennial! There will be an open bar, live auction and entertainment. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their finest 1912 attire. Table sponsorships are available and donations for the auction are welcomed. Tickets are $12.50 and must be purchased in advance; the deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, February 17th. No tickets will be sold at the door. Contact: T or C and Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, Teina Wells, 575-740-4537, teinamarie@gmail.com.
2/25/2012
Entertainment at Groovy Gritz
7-9:30pm, Cafe Groovy Gritz, 315 N. Broadway, Truth or Consequences
 Live music by T or C's own Mick Gill (on guitar & vocals).
Contact: Cafe Groovy Gritz, 575-894-0350.
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Upcoming Events
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Mar 2 - 3: "Pecans and More" Arts and Crafts Sale
Mar 3: Senior Center Arts and Crafts Sale
Mar 17: Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Revised Date!
Apr 7: Ralph Edwards Dinner
Apr 14: Miss Fiesta Contest
Apr 28 - 29: "Reaching Across Time" Centennial Celebration in Kingston
May 4 - 6: 63rd Annual Truth or Consequences Fiesta
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