Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
Friday — Dedication of the America 250 marker by the Tucumcari chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66.
Saturday — Fired Up festival. Tucumcari MainStreet will host its annual festival at the Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza. The event will include live performances, a fireworks show, a car show, Prince Tocum and Princess Kari contest, food trucks and craft booths. For more information, go to tucumcarimainstreet.org/fired-up.
Saturday — Rotary Golf Tourney. The four-person scramble at Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course includes lunch. Check-in is at 10 a.m., with lunch at noon. The ball-drop contest gives a chance to win up to $2,000. Fee is $50 per player, plus $20 per each ball-drop ticket. Proceeds will go to support youth scholarships and activities. To register, call (575) 461-1849.
Sept. 28 — Quay County On the Move annual fun run / walk. The free event departs from Kvols Park at 8 a.m., with registration from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. All finishers receive a T-shirt.
Sept. 28 — Law Enforcement Appreciation Spaghetti Dinner. The Republican Party of Quay County event will be at 6 p.m. at the Quay County Fairgrounds in Tucumcari and include a dessert auction. Half of the proceeds will go to the family of fallen New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare. For ticket information, call TJ Riddle at (575) 403-7274 or Marcy Willis at (850) 376-6045.
Oct. 19 — Altrusa International of Tucumcari 47th annual Boo Bash fundraiser. This year’s event, which will be virtual on the organization’s Facebook page at 6 p.m., will feature a reverse-drawing grand prize of $15,000. Tickets are $100 and are available from Altrusa members.
Oct. 26 — TucumScary Halloween Block Party. Second Street in downtown will be closed to traffic from Main to Aber streets from 4 to 7 p.m. for trick-or-treating and other activities. Vendors who wish to participate should call Connie at (575) 403-6272 or Annie at (575) 403-6859.
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