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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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May 2025
May 15
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Socorro
Tree Health and Care Workshop

The Tree Health and Care Workshop will be held May 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Avenue.

Dr. Marisa Thompson, NMSU Extension Urban Horticulture Specialist, will be discussing tree care and selection as well as diagnosing and preventing common tree troubles. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Emily Bruton at 575-835-0610.
May 21-Dec 17
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Online
Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series

The Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series for the year will be held every 3rd Wednesday, 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.

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

For more information, contact Marisa Thompson at 505-865-7340.
June 2025
Jun 4-6
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Capitan
Southern Regional Livestock School

The Southern Regional Livestock School will be held June 4 - 6 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 101 5th Street.

A three day event for beginning youth livestock exhibitors. Youth can enroll in market sheep, goat, swine, or cattle tracks. Online registration available! Fees are $150 for participants or $50 for educator track; payable via credit card or check. Deadline: May 5 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Emily Bruton at 575-835-0610.
August 2025
Aug 4-9
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Carrizozo
Lincoln County Fair

The Lincoln County Fair will be held Aug. 4 - 9.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Marisol Gonzales at 575-648-2311.
Aug 5-8
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Estancia
Torrance County Fair

The Torrance County Fair will be held Aug. 5 - 8.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Deb Adcock at 505-544-4333.
Aug 17-24
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Los Lunas
Valencia County Fair

The Valencia County Fair will be held Aug. 17 - 24.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Brenda Velasquez at 505-565-3002.
Aug 20-23
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Reserve
Catron County Fair

The Catron County Fair will be held Aug. 20 - 23.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Kayla Drummond at 575-533-6430.
Aug 27-31
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Socorro
Socorro County Fair

The Socorro County Fair will be held Aug. 27 – 31.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Janice Bernal at 575-835-0610.
Aug 28
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Los Lunas
Los Lunas ASC Field Day

The Los Lunas ASC Field Day will be held Aug. 28.

More information coming soon!

For more information, contact Luiza Cardone at 575-646-3586.
Aug 28-31
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Grants
Cibola and McKinley Fair

The Cibola and McKinley County Fair will be held Aug. 28 – 31.

Please see County website for more information.

For more information, contact Delaney Gonzales-Garcia at 505-287-9266.
October 2025
Oct 1-5
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T or C
Sierra County Fair

The Sierra County Fair will be held Oct. 1 - 5.

Please see County website for more information.

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