Some May and June Events In Eastern New Mexico

Here are some events that might be of interest to the public in eastern New Mexico happening in May and early June 2009.

Tucumcari May 5
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Mesalands Community College

Roswell  May 9
35th Annual Vintage Valley Antique Car Show at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center

Roswell May 16
Chaves County Sheriff’s Posse PlayDay Roping
10am/Speed Events 12 Noon

Tucumcari June 19 – 20
Mother Road Motor Cycle Rally Festival

Tucumcari May 21 – 24
1st Annual Bluegrass Festival at the Quay County Fair Barn. Performing bands will be the Alan Munde Gazette, The Batten family and Bluegrass Odyssey. Go to nmbluegrass.org for more information.

Santa Rosa May 23rd, 24th and 25th
Santa Rosa Days – Annual Santa Rosa Days Celebration and Memorial Day Softball Tournament hosts over 60 Teams at the new Santa Rosa Complex. Food and Concession Booths, Contests for Kids, Pony Rides, Kids Jumps, Rock Climbing, Live Entertainment, Arts and Crafts. Sign up for Softball Tournament and Beach Volleyball Tournament. For further information contact the Santa Rosa Visitors Information Center at (575) 472 3763

Ruidoso May – 23rd & 24th
Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show at the Convention Center.
Doors open at 9 a.m. each day, admission is $4 for adults & kids get in free when accompanied by an adult. Hours: Sat 9-6, Sun 9-3.

Ruidoso June 6th
Annual Mountain of Blues Festival at the Event Plaza 501 Wingfield S. of Midtown.
Great food, fun & the best live blues around! Advance tickets at the The Quarters Bar & Grill. For more information: www.ruidoso.net/bluesfestival

Tucumcari June 13 & 14
Tucumcari Kiwanis Club High Plains Junior Rodeo Association rodeo at the Quay County Fairgrounds. Events begin at 10 AM on Saturday and 9 AM on Sunday.

Tucumcari June 19 – 20
Mother Road Motor Cycle Rally Festival. For more information: www.motherroadrally.com/