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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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August 2026
Aug 4-8
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Carrizozo
Lincoln County Fair

The Lincoln County Fair will be held Aug. 4 - 8.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Marisol Gonzales at 575-648-2311.
Aug 11-15
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Estancia
Torrance County Fair

The Torrance County Fair will be held Aug. 11 - 15.

Please see the County website for more information.

For more information, contact Eric DeWitt at 505-544-4333.
Aug 11
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Corona
WSARE Conference

The WSARE Conference will be held Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Corona Range & Livestock Research Center, 8 miles east of Corona, County Road CO20 - #4, University Road.

The conference will focus on Rangeland Management with the theme of Envisioning a Practical Future in Rangeland Management. Online registration available! Lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Aug 13
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Los Lunas
Los Lunas Field Day

The Los Lunas Field Day will be held Aug. 13, 7:30 a.m. to Noon, Los Lunas ASC (Agricultural Science Center), 1036 Miller Road.

The field day will highlight information on crops in semiarid environments, weed management, and other farming practices relevant to Central New Mexico. Online registration available! Event is free and lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Candace Sisneros at 505-865-7340.
Aug 19-Dec 16
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Online
Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar

The Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series for the year will be held Aug - 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: Aug. 19; Sep. 16; Oct. 21; Nov. 18; Dec. 16

For more information, contact Marisa Thompson at 505-865-7340.
Aug 19-23
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Reserve
Catron County Fair

The Catron County Fair will be held Aug. 19 - 23.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Kayla Drummond at 575-533-6430.
Aug 23-30
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Los Lunas
Valencia County Fair

The Valencia County Fair will be held Aug. 23 - 30.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Brenda Velasquez at 505-565-3002.
Aug 28-30
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Socorro
Socorro County Fair

The Socorro County Fair will be held Aug. 28 - 30.

Please see the County website for more information.

For more information, contact Janice Bernal at 575-835-0610.
September 2026
Sep 3-7
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Grants
Cibola & McKinley County Fair

The Cibola and McKinley County Fair will be held Sep. 3 - 7.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Delaney Gonzales-Garcia at 505-287-9266.
Sep 16-Nov 18
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Online
Finance & Friends Book Club

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
For more information, contact Michelle Stizza at 505-471-4711.
October 2026
Oct 6-11
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Truth or Consequences
Sierra County Fair

The Sierra County Fair will be held Oct. 6 - 11.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Brenda Penner at 575-894-2375.