Calendar - Sept. 12

Friday — American Towman Spirit Ride. The Spirit Ride ceremonial casket pays tribute to first responders who have died while on duty — including one in Tucumari — while promoting public awareness of the New Mexico’s new “Move Over” law. The Spirit Ride is scheduled to be at the Tucumcari Convention Center about 10 a.m.

Friday — Ribbon-cutting for Blaze-in-Saddle RV Park: The RV park is celebrating its grand opening at 4 p.m. with refreshments. 2500 E. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari.

Saturday and Sunday — American Bass Anglers Tournament: Call Danny Christ at 910-987-8326. Ute Lake State Park.

Monday — “Iron Jawed Angels”: Free movie screening of this 2004 film about the 20th-century women’s suffrage movement by the Tucumcari Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari in celebration of Constitution Week.

Sept. 22 — Museum Day Live. As part of the Smithsonian Museum Day Live, visit Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari for free.

Sept. 23 — Tip Top Bass Tournament. Call Donny McWhirter at 806-333-3116. Ute Lake State Park.

Sept. 24-29 — “Art on Fire” Exhibit & Sale: Vote with pennies for your favorite art piece in the 2018 Art on Fire Exhibit. All art on sale. Raffles on Sept. 29 at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.. Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. The Gallery, Tucumcari.

Sept. 28-29 — Challenge Quilt Show: Join the Fired Up celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 29. For questions, call Diana Beck at 575-461-2342 or download forms at http://www.tucumcarimainstreet.org/challenge-quilt-show. Locations: Historic Railroad Depot, 100 W. Railroad Ave., and Historic St. Michael's Mission, 220 S Jackson St.

Sept. 29 — Wheels on Fire 2018: Starting at 8 a.m. four distances to choose from: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, 50 miles and 25 miles. Road support, finisher medals, cash prizes for top three male & female, swag bag, free event T-shirt, finish-line celebration. Register at http://www.bikereg.com/wheels-on-fire-100 or email [email protected].

Sept. 30 — Fired Up: Head to Tucumcari's historic Main Street for family-friendly activities, local vendors, and live entertainment all day for this seventh annual celebration. The night wraps with fireworks and dancing. For full list of events, vendor information: http://www.tucumcarimainstreet.org/Fired-Up-2018

Oct. 5 — 5K Fun Run & Walk: This event is family-friendly, with free entry and a free T-shirt for finishing. Registration will be from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. The Fun Run is hosted by the Quay County Health Council & Quay County Extension Service. Call 575-461-0562 for more information. Damon Kbols Park, Tucumcari.

Oct. 6-7 — Logan Open Bass Tournament. Call Deanna Osborn at 575-487-2698 for more information. Ute Lake State Park.

Oct. 12 — 11th annual Mesalands Community College Grand Canyon Region Intercollegiate Fall Rodeo. The rodeo begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Slack will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, (with no charge), and the championship performance begins at 6 p.m. that day. Quay County Fairgrounds, Tucumcari.

Oct. 20 — Altrusa “Boo-Bash” Cash Party. Altrusa International of Tucumcari will host the reverse raffle beginning at 6 p.m. at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The Halloween dance and costume contest will follow at 8 p.m. Proceeds will be used to fund a variety of Altrusa community service projects throughout the year. For more information, visit: facebook.com/AltrusaofTucumcari/. Tucumcari Convention Center.

Oct. 28 — Tip Top Bass Tournament. Call Donny McWhirter at 806-333-3116. Ute Lake State Park.

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