Sierra and Nearby Events
Below are all upcoming college calendar events taking place in Sierra, in neighboring counties, or online. You can also see only events specifically for Sierra 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 Finance and Friends Book Club webinar series will be held Sep. 23 - Nov. 18, 3 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom. Online registration available!
Schedule:
- Sep. 23: Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
- Oct. 14: Side Hustles - Creating Multiple Streams of Revenue
- Nov. 18: Money Habitudes
The Grant County Fair will be held Sep. 23 - 26.
Please see County website for more information.
The Otero County Fair will be held Sep. 24 - 27.
Please see County website for more information.
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Sep. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
The AEAB Careers 101 Fundraiser will be held Sep. 28 - 29, 1 p.m. to 9 a.m., AEAB Department, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 387, 940 College Drive.
We are excited to offer incoming freshmen and graduating seniors a real-world networking event with industry professionals as part of their career preparation courses. Online registration available! Different sponsor levels to choose from; payable via a credit card or mailing a check. Deadline: Sep. 25 at 5 p.m.
The Southern NM State and Doña Ana County Fair will be held Sep. 30 - Oct. 4.
Please see website for more information.
Please join us for a special beverage presentation Oct. 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 140.
Tickets are $40 per person and must be purchased in advance. Reservations are recommended.
Schedule:
- Oct. 1: Tequila and Mezcal
- Nov. 19: Sake
Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
The Youth Contests at the NM Fairs, for public speaking or agriscience, will be held Oct. 2 and 9.
Online registration available! Fee is $5 for each entry.
The Sierra County Fair will be held Oct. 6 - 11.
Please see County website for more information.
The Chile Chats will be held Oct. - Dec., 11 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: Oct. 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2
The Southwestern NM State and Luna County Fair will be held Oct. 7 - 11.
Please see website for more information.
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
The Water Management and Western Water Network Workshop will be held Oct. 9, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fabian Garcia Science Center, 113 West University Avenue.
The free workshop will focus on practical water management and conservation strategies for row crops, orchards, and horticultural crops, as well as crop diversification for semi-arid cropping systems. Lunch will be provided. Online registration available! Space is limited.
The Irrigation Strategies During Limited Water Conditions will be held Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Avenue.
Hear from leading Extension Specialists and industry professionals on real-world solutions that can help improve water use, maintain productivity, and prepare for future challenges. Online registration available! Space is limited to 35 participants.
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines.
The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.
Schedule:
- Sep. 17: Portugal with Floating World Wine & Spirits
- Oct. 22: Italian with Banfi Wines
- Nov. 12: French with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.
Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines.
The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.
Schedule:
- Sep. 17: Portugal with Floating World Wine & Spirits
- Oct. 22: Italian with Banfi Wines
- Nov. 12: French with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
The 4-H | Adult Retreat will be held Nov. 13 - 14, 1 to 7 p.m., NMSU Main Campus, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive and Corbett Center Student Union, 1600 International Mall.
Retreat is a great opportunity for 4-H volunteer leaders, parents, and agents to learn, network, and get energized. Online registration available! Fee is $40; payable with a credit card or mailing a check; and includes meals, workshops, and activities. Deadline: Oct. 25.
Please join us for a special beverage presentation Oct. 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 140.
Tickets are $40 per person and must be purchased in advance. Reservations are recommended.
Schedule:
- Oct. 1: Tequila and Mezcal
- Nov. 19: Sake
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.
The Westside Bistro Lunch will be held, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. There will be no service on Nov. 6 and 27.
The Kitchen Creations: Luna will be held Thursdays, Mar. 4 - 25, 5 to 8 p.m., 210 East Poplar Street, Suite B.
Kitchen Creations teaches healthy meal planning and cooking to adults with diabetes and their adult family members/caregivers. Participants receive a manual and diabetes cookbooks. Online registration available! Will open on Jan. 1.