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 next session of the Research on Healthcare Webinar Series will be held Apr. 24, 1 to 2:15 p.m., online via Zoom.
Dr. Kimberly D'Anna-Hernández, “The role of sociocultural stressors in maternal mental health disparities in Latinas." Online registration available!
The ALIRT Conference will be held Apr. 28 - 30, Socorro Convention Center, 1220 Hwy 60 West.
Training includes situational awareness regarding livestock disease, emergency response drills, movement challenges, etc. by invitation only! Online registration available! Deadline: Apr. 14.
The Gardening Made Simple Workshop will be held, every other Tuesday, Apr. 28 - May 26, 12 to 2 p.m., Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Avenue.
Workshops are to guide beginning gardeners through the gardening process from start to finish. Online registration available!
Schedule: May 12 & 26
The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Apr. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.
Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays, 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.
Join us on Apr. 30, 5:30 p.m., Hotel Encanto, 705 South Telshor Blvd, for a very special celebration.
Featuring special guest chefs from Heritage Hotels! Starting with a reception with specialty cocktails and appetizers. Followed by dinner service at 6:30 p.m., where our talented team of chefs will prepare a five-course meal with specially selected wine pairings. The night to remember costs $140 per person or $1,300 for a table of 10. Tickets available online via NMSU Foundation or at the SHRTM Office.
The Chile Chats will be held May - 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: June 3; July 1; Aug. 5; Sep. 2; Oct. 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2
The Biochar-Soil Health and RAWCS (Resilient Agricultural Water Community Systems) Workshop will be held May 6, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center, 7200 Plant Science Circle.
Hands-on experience for attendees to follow the complete biochar-making process and learn about the Resilient Agricultural Water Community Systems (RAWCS) project. Online registration available!
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays, 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.
The Flower and Plant Sale will be held May 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.
Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!
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 Sam Steel Legacy Celebration will be held May 15, 2:30 p.m., Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 North Horseshoe Street.
Ceremony recognizes all ACES students who will graduate in Spring or Summer. Graduates, their families, friends, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend. Graduates should arrive at 2 p.m.
The Windmill Workshop will be held May 27 - 30, 12 to 1 p.m., Agricultural Institute, behind NMSU Police Department,, 725 College Drive.
A comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Online registration available! Limited capacity of 25 registrants. Deadline: May 22.
The Leyendecker Field Day will be held June 3, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Leyendecker Plant Science Center, 7200 Plant Science Circle.
Come and join us to learn about current research projects happening at the Center. Lunch will be provided. Online registration available!
The Southern Regional Livestock School will be held June 3 - 5, Socorro County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Road.
An educational event designed to teach youth about all things showing livestock. Online registration available! Fees are $150 for youth; payable with a credit card or mailing a check. Meals plans for adults and kids available. Deadline: Apr. 30 at 5 p.m.