Serving the High Plains
Friday — Trunk or Treat. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is partnering with local law-enforcement agencies and other community partners to make this a "spooktacular" event. Register at the START table for the chance to win door prizes. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 107 W. Aber St., Tucumcari.
Sunday — Tip Top Bass Tournament. Call Donny McWhirter at 806-333-3116. Ute Lake State Park.
Tuesday — Customer Appreciation and Open House. Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association invites everyone to this event from 4 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 301 S. First St., Tucumcari.
Nov. 3 — Tucumcari Public Library Beer Fest. This event features a full meal of bratwurst or hamburgers with all the fixings, dancing to the music of Limited Editions and craft beer in an Oktoberfest atmosphere from 6 p.m to midnight. Tickets include five samples of different New Mexico beers. Tickets are $30 and can be bought from the library, any library board member, city clerk’s office and the mayor. It is a fundraiser for the library and the Tucumcari High School Class of 2020. For more information, call 575-461-0295. Tucumcari Convention Center.
Nov. 3 — Get to know some rescue dogs at Paws & Claws at its monthly walk from 8 to 9 a.m. You can get your exercise and help an animal in need at the same time. Please do not bring your own dog. For more information, please call 575-461-0562. Dunn Park, Washington Avenue and Fourth Street, Tucumcari.
Nov. 10-11 — Christmas Craft Fair. Do your Christmas shopping locally. There will be a children's ornament contest and a raffle for new tablet. For vendor opportunities, contact Debi Zaida at 575-709-0389 or email [email protected]. Quay County Fairgrounds barn, Tucumcari.
Nov. 16 — Route 66 Women: Untold Stories of the Mother Road. Join The Gallery Etc. and the New Mexico Humanities Council for this presentation at 6 p.m. The Gallery Etc., 201 S. Second St., Tucumcari.
Nov. 17 — Denim & Diamonds. Join Tucumcari MainStreet for an evening out. Enjoy a steak dinner and dancing to the Buster Bledsoe Band. Meet the Tucumcari MainStreet community and enjoy a silent auction. From 6 to 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $35 per person, $250 for a table of eight, or $320 for a table of 10. Tucumcari Convention Center.
To submit items for the calendar, please call 575-461-1952 or email [email protected]