Serving the High Plains

Calendar - Oct. 2

Oct. 11-12 — Mesalands Community College Rodeo. Sessions both days begin at 6 p.m. at the Quay County Fairgrounds arena. Admission for adults is $10, teens $5 and children age 12 and younger are admitted free.

Oct. 19 — Altrusa International of Tucumcari 47th annual Boo Bash fundraiser. This year’s event, which will be held virtually 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.

Nov. 16-18 — Spay/neuter clinic. Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County is hosting this drive-up clinic by RezDawg Rescue for county residents only. Those who wish to make appointments should go to https://tinyurl.com/3rza4x69, text 720-706-8810 or email [email protected]. Surgery cost is $25 for cats and dogs at 12 weeks to 7 years and includes a cone, pain medication, microchip and core vaccines. Cats should be brought in a carrier. Please consider an extra $20 donation to help offset the cost of staff lodging, meals and supplies.

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