Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Friday-Saturday — Quay County 4-H Rodeo. Competition begins at 5 p.m. daily. This event remains Quay County 4-H’s biggest fundraiser. Quay County Fairgrounds, Tucumcari. Events will include bronc riding, steer and bull riding, goat tying, pole bending, barrel racing, flag racing, tiedowns, ribbon roping, breakaway roping, stepdown roping, team roping, steer stopping and steer wrestling.
• Aug. 5-7 — Rattler Reunion. The committee plans to hold annual events for Tucumcari High School alumni, including at the traditional site of the Tucumcari Convention Center. The 2021 Rattler Reunion hosts will be the Classes of 1990 and 1991. The Golden Rattlers will be the Classes of 1970 and 1971. For more updates on the event as it approaches, go to http://www.rattlerreunion.com or its Facebook page at facebook.com/THSrattlerreunion.
• Aug. 7 — First annual Cruisin’ 66 Night. Cruising will be from 4 p.m. to midnight along Tucumcari Boulevard, aka Route 66. It will include games, vendors, food stands and a 50/50 raffle. The meet-and-greet area will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Damon Kvols Park at 415 W. Hines Ave.
• Aug. 12-14 — Quay County Fair. More details will be announced later. Quay County Fairgrounds, Tucumcari.
Aug. 20 — Fired Up Friday. This event will host an End of Summer Bash. Food trucks will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
• Sept. 17 — Fired Up Friday. An outdoor concert is scheduled. Food trucks will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
• Oct. 23 — 44th annual Boo Bash. The Altrusa International of Tucumcari’s fundraiser will be broadcast live on Facebook at 3 p.m., with a top prize of $15,000 in cash. Tickets are available from Altrusa members or messaging the club at facebook.com/AltrusaofTucumcari.
To submit items for the calendar, call (575) 461-1952 or email: