Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
Saturday — Pumpkin Crawl and Carving Contest. The Tucumcari Historical Museum at 416 S. Adams St. will host this event from 2 to 4 p.m., with cash prizes from the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday — Trunk or Treat. The American Legion Post 20 at 110 E. Tucumcari Blvd. will host this event of games and candy for all children from 2 to 4 p.m. To participate with decorated vehicles, text (505) 264-8188 for more information.
Saturday — TucumScary Halloween Block Party. Two blocks of Second Street downtown will be closed to traffic from Main to Aber streets from 4 to 7 p.m. for trick-or-treating, music, games and other activities. Vendors who wish to participate should call Connie at (575) 403-6272 or Annie at (575) 403-6859.
Oct. 31 — St. Anne Catholic Parish Trunk or Treat. This event will be held at Hammond Hall at 450 S. Fifth St. at 7 p.m. Call the parish office at (575) 461-2515 for more information.
Nov. 13 — Native American Heritage Day. This event from 10 a.m. to noon at Rattler Gymnasium will host Native American dances, a history of Plains Indians in the area and a meal of Indian tacos or Anasazi sweet bread for $6. Preorders are requested by calling (575) 708-0112.
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.
Nov. 17 — Turkey/ham cake walk. Hammond Hall at 423 S. Fifth St. will host this event at 11 a.m.
Dec. 7 — 12th annual Christmas Expo. The event at the Tucumcari Convention Center will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a visit from Santa Claus from 1 to 3 p.m. and a canned food drive by Ministry of Hope.
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