Upcoming Events for October 06, 2025

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Federal Government

National Science Foundation

Due to the Government Shutdown, attendees should check with the NSF or NRAO before events for cancellations.

Very Large Array (VLA) Fall Open House

• October 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Please join us for a free day of tours and talks at the Very Large Array! This event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. NRAO staff will be on site throughout the day to answer any questions you may have.
• Guided tours by NRAO scientists and engineers will be given every half hour between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. There will also be short talks by guest experts in both the morning and repeated in the afternoon.
• Old Highway 60, Magdalena, NM 87825
• Tickets (Advance tickets required.)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Due to the Government Shutdown, attendees should check with the VA before events for cancellations.

New Mexico VA Healthcare System Information Fair and Town Hall

• October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Information Fair); 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Town Hall)
• Auditorium, Building 39, Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, 1501 San Pedro Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108 and via livestream

Monthly Food Distribution with Roadrunner Food Bank

• Every Fourth Thursday (October 23, 2025) of the Month, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or until food is gone.
• Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Deceased Veteran Memorial Service

• November 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
• New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, also to be streamed via Facebook Live

Pecos National Historical Park

Due to the Government Shutdown, attendees should check with the National Park Service before events for cancellations.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

• Every day until November 1, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

• Every week on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday, until October 28, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour

• Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, until November 1, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
• Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Due to the Government Shutdown, attendees should check with the National Park Service before events for cancellations.

Quarai Guided Hike

• Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM until October 31, 2025 (except for October 18, 2025)
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036

BARK in the Park

• Every third Saturday of the month (October 18, 2025) at 9:30 AM
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036 (travel through the visitor center breezeway, then take a right on the paved trail toward the picnic tables)

Dark Skies, Bright Stars!

• October 24, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
• To commence the evening, participants will enjoy a ranger-led hike that introduces them to the Ancestral Pueblo and Spanish Mission site of Abó. This hike will provide insight into the tapestry of cultures associated with the Salinas Pueblo Missions and illustrate how their interconnectedness continues to influence New Mexico’s central region. Following the hike, attendees can spend time appreciating the park’s dark skies at the telescope viewing activity station. Alternatively, they may explore the dark sky photography activity station, where they can learn tips and techniques for capturing images of the dark skies, including with their phones. Participants are encouraged to select their best photo of the night, which park rangers and volunteers will print for them to take home as a souvenir.
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abó Unit, 69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036

State Government

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

Weekly DVS Veterans' Benefits Outreach

• Monday and Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Santa Fe Vet Center, 2209 Brothers Road, Santa Fe, NM
• Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the State Veterans' Home, 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

No events scheduled at this time.

Torrance County

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• October 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Workshop

• October 9, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• October 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Fire Trunk or Treat

• October 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• McIntosh Fire Department, 757 Salt Missions Trail, McIntosh, NM 87032

Estancia Valley Youth and Family Council Board Meeting

• October 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Local Emergency Planning Committee

• October 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Planning and Zoning Meeting

• November 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair

Mountainair Town Council

• 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM (October 7, 2025)
• Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Call-in info: 346-248-7799
• Access code: 856-052-5813
• Passcode: 888-888

Mountainair Public Schools

Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball vs. Hondo (District Game)

• October 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Mountainair High School, 901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036, USA

Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball vs. Carrizozo (District Game)

• October 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Mountainair High School, 901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036, USA

Parent-Teacher Conferences

• October 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• October 10, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Varsity Football vs. Animas (District Game)

• October 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Animas High School, 1 Panther Blvd, Animas, NM 88020

Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Volleyball vs. Alamo Navajo

• October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
• Mountainair High School, 901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036, USA

Junior High and Varsity Volleyball vs. Corona

• October 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Corona Junior/Senior High School, 531 Franklin St, Corona, NM 88318, USA

Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Volleyball vs. Quemado

• October 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
• Quemado High School, 3484 US-60, Quemado, NM 87829, USA

Junior High and Varsity Football vs. Roy

• October 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Roy Public School, Roy, NM 87743

Varsity Volleyball vs. Vaughn (District Game)

• October 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Vaughn Municipal Schools, 101 4th St, Vaughn, NM 88353, USA

Mountainair Trick-Or-Treat

• October 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM
• Mountainair Elementary School, 405 W Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Those who wish to hand out candy should contact Catie Smythe, 505-847-2333 x2002, no later than October 8, 2025

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club

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

Mountainair Clothing Bank/Free Store

• There will be a 20-item limit on donations taken.
• All dates are Fridays
• October 24, 2025
• November 21, 2025
• Dr. Saul Community Center, 111 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

ABQ Bruja Fest

• October 11, 2025, and October 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• At ABQ Bruja Fest, attendees can immerse themselves in a vibrant spiritual marketplace. Enjoy shopping for unique items, indulging in delicious food, and experiencing transformative spiritual services.
• For additional info and tickets, click here.
• Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr NE Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87110