Upcoming Events for February 19, 2024

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Federal Government

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Ranger Choice Program

• Every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration required
• Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira unit visitors centers.

Pueblo and Mission Program

• Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM
• Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira unit visitors centers.

State Government

Manzano Mountains State Park

Nothing is scheduled at this time.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Guided Bird Walk

• Every Saturday and Sunday - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
• Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed.
• Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent, and sunscreen as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot).

Hiking, Exploring, Wandering in NM Presentation by David Ryan, author

• Saturday, March 02, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Listen to delightful tales of the fascinating places that make New Mexico so special. David Ryan will speak about the amazing places to discover right in our backyard. He has just finished a new book called Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico, an extension of the 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque book. His talk will combine material from both books.
• Fees: Regular Entrance Fee; Cost: $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check); Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed.
• Contact: RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240
• Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Albuquerque Astronomical Society Star Party

• Saturday, March 02, 2024, from 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
• Star Party! Join Albuquerque Astronomical Society members for stargazing at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. The evening begins in the Education Building with a talk about what can be seen in the winter evening sky. The program continues outdoors with a green laser tour of the sky and views of Jupiter, Uranus, Orion, rising Leo and Ursa Major, and more through telescopes. The indoor portion of the program is rain or shine. Outdoor telescope viewing is weather-dependent. The scopes will be set up near the Candelaria Wetlands Viewing Area at the East end of the parking lot.
• Cost: Regular Entrance Fee; $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check); Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with valid permit displayed.
• Contact: RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240
• Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Torrance County

Torrance County Fair Board Special Meeting

• Addresses a proposed change to the rules for junior sales, limiting the number of animals sold
• February 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM
• Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016
• Agenda (PDF)

Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting

• February 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016 and via Zoom

Torrance County Commissioners Regular Meeting

• February 28, 2024, at 09:00 AM
• Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016, and via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 893 6461 2191
• Passcode: 993558

Mountainair

Mountainair Municipal Court

• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, with arraignments from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and trials from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

“Social Media: Protecting Your Child” Online Presentation

• February 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Register here

Mountainair Town Council Regular Meeting

• February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM
• Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Phone: 1-346-248-7799
• Meeting ID: 856-052-5813
• Passcode: 888-888

Mountainair Board of Education Regular Meeting

• February 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM
• Mountainair Public Schools Administrative Building, 512 N Ross Ave St, Mountainair, NM 87036

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club

• 12:00 PM every Thursday
• Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Attendees should bring lunch.

Free Sunday Mornings at the Albuquerque Museum

• Every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; EXCEPTION: No free admission during Balloon Fiesta (October 7–15, 2023).
• Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 505-243-7255
• Timed ticketing applies. Before your visit, please reserve your tickets to Albuquerque Museum online at HOLD MY TICKET. Free admission applies to general museum admission only. Fees for special exhibits and events still apply.

DaVinci Machines: The Exhibition

• Now through May 16, 2024
• The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank Street SE, Albuquerque, NM, 505-245-2137
• Exhibit Information

Black History Month Special Exhibit

• Now through Thursday, February 29, 2024
• The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank Street SE, Albuquerque, NM, 505-245-2137
• Exhibit Information

Dixie Boyle: A History of Cowboy Art and Joe J. Brazil

• February 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM
• Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Easterfest

• March 30, 2024
• Details to be provided

Kitchen Creations: Free Diabetes Cooking Classes

• April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Torrance County CES Offices, 205 9th Street, Estancia, NM
• To register call 505-544-4334, email maberryd@nmsu.edu or sign up at kitchencreations.nmsu.edu

Free Community Dinner

• Donald and Jaqueline Zahnke are hosting a free community spaghetti dinner on April 11, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; to-go boxes will be available
• Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway St, Moriarty, NM 87035
• For questions, please contact 216-466-3928