Otero and Nearby Events
Below are all upcoming college calendar events taking place in Otero, in neighboring counties, or online. You can also see only events specifically for Otero and not from neighboring counties or online events.
Poster Boards are available to rent for all occasions and sites on the main NMSU Campus.
Online ordering available! Rental fee is $25 per board and includes delivery, setup, and removal.
The 4-H | State Conference Sponsorship is open now until July 1.
Your support will help us achieve our goal of providing a memorable experience for our youth and their families. Donations will be used for contest materials, workshops, tours, awards, and accommodations for the event. Online donations available! Pay with a credit card or mail your check! Several sponsorship levels available. Deadline: July 1 at 5 p.m.
The Chile Chats will be held July - Dec., 10 to 11:30 a.m., Fabian García Research Center, 113 West University Avenue. Or online via Zoom - Meeting ID: 842 9079 5154.
Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about and discussing chile pepper production.
Schedule: July 1; Aug. 5; Sep. 2; Oct. 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2
The Chaves County Fair will be held July 2 - 4.
Please see County website for more information.
The Equestrian Camp will be held July 9 - 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Equine Center, 750 Stewart Street.
Designed for future equestrian team members, this camp gives riders the opportunity to experience the collegiate riding environment while preparing for future Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association team tryouts. Online registration available! Fee is $100; payable via credit card or check.
The Eddy County Fair will be held July 24 - 25.
Please see County website for more information.
The Lincoln County Fair will be held Aug. 4 - 8.
Please see County website for more information.
The Invasive Plant Short Course will be held Aug. 19 - 20, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year's meeting will be Free for all participants, thanks to funding from NRCS.
In collaboration with Dr. Elise Gornish, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and Dr. Leslie Beck, New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension.
The Finance and Friends Book Club webinar series will be held Sep. 16 - Nov. 18, 3 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom. Online registration available!
Schedule:
- Sep. 16 and 23: Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
- Oct. 14 and 28: Side Hustles - Creating Multiple Streams of Revenue
- Nov. 18: Money Habitudes
The Otero County Fair will be held Sep. 24 - 27.
Please see County website for more information.
The Southern NM State and Doña Ana County Fair will be held Sep. 30 - Oct. 4.
Please see website for more information.
The Eastern NM State Fair will be held Oct. 5 - 10.
Please see website for more information.
The Sierra County Fair will be held Oct. 6 - 11.
Please see County website for more information.