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.
The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held June 24 - 25, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: In-State, NM residents or $145: Out-of-State. Deadline: June 9 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!
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 Diabetes Prevention Program will be held Wednesdays, June 25 - Sep. 17, 11:30 a.m., online via Zoom.
The program will help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle. It is free and open to NMSU employees; participants must be 18 years of age or older. Insurance not required. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
The Pre-Diabetes GLP-1 Classes will be held Wednesdays, June 25 - Feb. 25, 9 to 10 a.m.
Are you currently taking a GLP-1 medication? Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The yearlong lifestyle-change program will help you decrease your risk for type 2 diabetes and maintain weight loss. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
The Chile Chats will be held the first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Fabian García Research Center Classroom, 113 West University Avenue. Or online via Zoom - Meeting ID: 847 2251 5474.
Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about and discussing chile pepper production.
The Horsemanship Camp will be held July 14 - 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Equine Education Center, 750 Stewart Street.
The camp will help youth learn horsemanship skills and techniques in a safe and fun way! Online registration available! Fee is $350 per level; payable with a credit card or mailing a check.
The Chaves County Fair will be held July 21 - 26.
Please see County website for more information.
The Eddy County Fair will be held July 22 – 26.
Please see County website for more information.
The Lincoln County Fair will be held Aug. 4 - 9.
Please see County website for more information.
The Finance and Friends Book Club will be held Sep. - Nov., 3 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom.
Book club will focus on money management and self-improvement and will cover 3 books. Three series to choose from with respective schedules below.
- Millionaire Next Door and Investing Game | Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17
- Millionaire Success Habits | Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - 19
The Otero County Fair will be held Sep. 17 - 20.
Please see County website for more information.
The Southern NM State County Fair will be held Sep. 24 – 28.
Please see website for more information.
The Eastern NM State Fair will be held Sep. 29 – Oct. 4.
Please see website for more information.
The Sierra County Fair will be held Oct. 1 - 5.
Please see County website for more information.