New Mexico State University
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Socorro and Nearby Events

Below are all upcoming college calendar events taking place in Socorro, in neighboring counties, or online. You can also see only events specifically for Socorro and not from neighboring counties or online events.

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April 2026
Apr 28-30
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Socorro
ALIRT Conference

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.

For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.
Apr 28-May 26
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Socorro
Gardening Made Simple

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

For more information, contact Emily Bruton at 575-835-0610.
May 2026
May 20-Dec 16
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Online
Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar

The Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series for the year will be held May - Dec., 3 p.m., via Zoom.

With a surge in gardening questions and requests for gardening presentations the free gardening series is available to the public.

Tentative Schedule: May 20; June 17; July 15; Aug. 19; Sep. 16; Oct. 21; Nov. 18; Dec. 16

For more information, contact Marisa Thompson at 505-865-7340.
June 2026
Jun 3-5
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Socorro
Southern Regional Livestock School

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.

For more information, contact Emily Bruton at 575-835-0610.