JANUARY 2010

25 

Annual Clayton-Union County Legislative Luncheon
"Barbeque in January" The luncheon is from 11am-1:30pm at the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe, NM. This luncheon is a great opportunity to discuss important issues regarding our rural area and hearing views on these topics from our legislators. RSVP to Mark at: uccdc@yahoo.com or (575) 447-2855.

MARCH 2010

25 

Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
58th annual Chamber banquet to be held at the Clayton Civic Center at 6pm. Contact the Chamber office for tickets or more information at (575) 374-9253 or (800) 390-7858.

APRIL 2010

23 

Old Western Dance
Children Kindergarten through 6th grade compete in this western dance competition. Prizes given for best costumes and dancers. Public dance is held after the competition. It is held at the Clayton Civic Center.

23 

Rabbit Ear Fish Fry
Benefitting the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department, the fish fry promises plenty of great food and fellowship at the Airpark in Clayton, NM. Tickets available at the door. Call (575) 374-9077 for more info.

24 

Pickup Party
Clayton Golf Club annual fundraiser.

24 

Welcome Home Troops Parade
Parade to honor our Iraq 2009-2010 returning soldiers beginning at 2pm.

28 

Union County Health Fair
Held the 4th Wednesday in April, free health screenings, discounts on lab tests, blood drive, and various health exhibits offered. Held from 8am-4pm. Concession stand is available. Call (575) 374-9361 for more info.

MAY 2010

01 

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Enjoy good music and learn the history behind the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Battle of Puebla, and their connection with the outcome of America's Civil War. Program begins at 1:30pm at the Herzstein Memorial Museum.

05 - 06 

A-AA State Track Meet

07 - 08 

State Baseball

08 

5th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Registration from 9am-10am, chalk provided at The First National Bank of NM. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize for each age group. Prize awarded to individual with the most sponsorship money (sponsors not required to participate). Sponsored by Clayton Mainstreet.

10 

FFA Banquet

15 

Grupo Folklorico De La Universidad De Nuevo Mexico
Held at the Luna Theater at 7:30pm. Adults-$5.00 and children under 12-$3.00.

18 

Fine Arts Program
Grades 5-12 put on a program to showcase their talents. Begins at 6:30pm at Wood Auditorium.

19 

Alvis Track Meet
Held at Huff Stadium.

20 

Sports Banquet
Clayton High School celebrates individuals involved in sports. Begins at 6:30pm at the High School cafeteria.

20 

Kiser Track Meet
Begins at 12pm at Huff Stadium.

22 

High School Prom

23 

Baccalaureate
Begins at 6:30pm.

28 

Alvis Graduation
Begins at 9am at Wood Auditorium.

28 

High School Graduation
Begins at 6:30pm at the Jr. High Gymnasium.

29 - 31 

Gladstone Fleamarket
Held at the Gladstone Community Center and sponsored by the Gladstone Extension Club. From 9am-4pm. Antiques, dishes, toys, books, pictures, boots, bottles, and much, much more. Vendors welcome.

30 

State FFA Convention begins

JUNE 2010

05 - Jun 06 

10th Annual Clayton Lake Trout Derby
2 days of fun with adult and children prize categories given for trout. Prizes also given for biggest channel cat, bass, and walleye. Kids sand dig, door prizes awarded throughout the derby, grand prize of a boat and three $1,000 prizes. Held at Clayton Lake State Park. Call (800)390-7858 or (575)374-9253 for more info.

12 - Jun 13 

NENMDF Scholarship Golf Tournament
Held at Clayton Golf Course to benefit the NENMDF scholarship fund. Challenges on every hole. Tee off time 8am Saturday, 8am & 1pm Sunday. Calcutta & BBQ Dinner 6:30pm on Sat. Early entries call (575) 374-4005 ext. 1200 or (575) 374-4005 ext. 1206.

19 

The Fireballs Live
Concert from 7pm-11pm at the Amistad School Gymnasium in Amistad, NM. Tickets on sale April 15, 2010-June 1, 2010. Contact Jeannie Montoya for more info. at (575) 374-8315.

25 - Jun 26 

Annual Clayton High School Reunion
Held the last Friday and Saturday of June. CHS alumni are invited to come back to their alma mater to visit with friends.

25 - Jun 26 

Memorial Golf Tournament
At Clayton Golf Course.

26 

St. Francis Xavier Building Fund Pancake Breakfast
Held at Ranch Market parking lot at 6:30am. $7.00 per person, includes pancakes, sausage, syrup & butter, coffee or orange juice.

26 

68th Annual Rabbit Ears Roping
Held at Union County Fairgrounds. For more information call Kent Tooley at (580) 461-0243.

26 

Auction
10am CDT, Highway 54 East End of Town in Nara Visa, NM. Monumental Museum Merchandise. Preview 8am-10am sale day.

JULY 2010

02 

FREE Street Dance
Annual 4th of July street dance held on Main St. 8pm-12am. Live band, many vendors including food booths. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more info. (800) 390-7858 or (575) 374-9253

02 - Jul 04 

Annual 4th of July Lawrence Montoya Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament

03 

Annual 4th of July Parade & BBQ
4th of July parade at 10am through downtown Clayton. BBQ from 12Noon-2pm. Call (800)390-7858 or (575) 374-9253 to enter the parade or for more info.

03 - Jul 04 

68th Annual Rabbit Ears Roundup Rodeo & Celebration
Pokey the Clown Junior Ranch Rodeo on the 3rd at 4pm, Senior Ranch Rodeo on the 4th at 4pm. Rodeo performances on both days at 6pm. Held at the Union County Fairgrounds. Call in all entries to Kenneth Taylor @ (575) 374-9323 or Justin Keeth (575) 447-0877.

04 

4th of July Fireworks Display
Held at dark at Centennial Park (after the Rodeo).

04 

St. Francis Xavier Building Fund Pancake Breakfast
Held at the Ranch Market parking lot at 7am.

15 - Jul 18 

57th Annual Sierra Grande Rancher's Camp Meeting
Held at Weatherly Lake near Des Moines, NM. Good preaching, singing, bible studies, free food, relaxed atmosphere to sit and visit, free camping with electricity for RV's, space for tents, hot showers, activities for the kids. Contact Georgia Kimsey (575) 278-2782.

16 - Jul 17 

New Mexico Barbed Wire & Collectibles Show
The Supershow held at the Clayton Civic Center. Free admission-public invited. Contact Show Chairperson: John Baumchen (575) 374-0088.

23 - Jul 25 

Top Gun Golf Tournament
Clayton Golf Club annual event. Contact Louis DeHerrera at (575) 374-9643 for more info.

31 

Viva New Mexico Music Festival
Concert and dance featuring Tobias Rene, Al Hurricane, Al Hurricane Jr., Gonzalo, Sorela, and Alta Moni. Held in downtown Clayton from 8pm-12 Midnight. Contact the Clayton-Union County Chamber of Commerce to purchase tickets at (800) 390-7858 or (575) 374-9253.

AUGUST 2010

07 

Grand Opening of the Smithsonian Exhibit in Folsom, NM
New Harmonies, Roots of American Music, made possible by a grant designated a "We the People" project, by and from the New Mexico Humanities Council in conjunction with the Folsom Musuem. Featuring Bayo Seco, Jeanie McLerie and Kenneth Keppeler, from 10:00am-5:00pm with an education interpretation of their musical presentation.

11 - Aug 14 

Union County Fair
4-H, FFA livestock judging, various booths and exhibits including photography, quilting, leather crafts, baking, etc. Call (575) 374-9361 for more info.

11 

Star Party at Clayton Lake State Park
Hamburger fry starting at 7pm at the observatory with a star party following at dark. Join in the fun and observe the Persius Meteor Shower. Donations will be accepted for the hamburger fry, proceeds will go towards a new sign put up at the lake designating it as a "dark sky park".

21 

Traditional Music of Penitentes and Latin Mass in Folsom, NM
At the Folsom School Gymnasium, 3:00 pm-5:00pm. Dr. Roberto Garcia will discuss how this music has been perceived in our NE NM area. This event is sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council/Folsom Museum.

27 - Aug 28 

Rabbit Ear Run
Poker Run to benefit NENMDF scholarship fund. Friday evening: Novice bull riding & rodeo, Texas Hold'Em Tournament, Saturday: Poker Run & Bike Rodeo, games for kids, evening dance-live band. Call Mike Martin at (575) 374-4005 for more info.

SEPTEMBER 2010

10 

Mariachi 101, Des Moines, NM
With Gil Sperry, historian and author, has designed this program to inform and educate. It is sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council/Folsom Museum, 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Des Moines School, open to parents and the public.

11 

2010 75th Union County Picnic
At Isleta Lakes and Casino from 10:30am to 6:30pm. Potluck, raffle, DJ, Games, and fun! Contact Jackie, Pres. (505) 944-6349 or Stephanie, Vice Pres. (505) 450-9984 for more information.

11 

Mariachi 101, Folsom, NM
With Gil Sperry, historian and author, interpreting this musiic from the 1500 trough to present day, sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council/Folsom Museum starting at 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Folsom School

16 

Music of the Dust Bowl, Des Moines, NM
Presented by Kathy Flynn from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Des Moines School, open to parents and the public for input and discussion. This event is sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council/Folsom Museum

18 

Salsa Festival
Fundraiser for local scholarship fund. Salsa contest, food and other booths. For more info. contact Janet at (575) 374-9681.

26 

3rd Annual, Run Around the Rim, Folsom,NM
1/2 Marathon Racee and 5K race/walk, register on line. This 3rd Annual race is sponsored by the Folsom Museum and will leave from the Folsom School at 6:30am. See our web site for more information.

26 

Heritage of Jewish Music, Folsom, NM
By Sharon Neidermann interpreting from "From Klezmer to Swing", sponsored by New Mexico Humanities Council/Folsom Museum at the Folsom Gymnasium from 3:00pm- 5:00pm.

OCTOBER 2010

02 - Oct 03 

Annual Clayton Arts Festival
Held the first full weekend in October (Sat. & Sun.) Various artists convene to display and sell their artwork to include paintings and sculptures as well as homemade craft items. Contact Beverly Skiles for more information (575) 374-9810

08 

Bayo Seco, Jeanie McLerie and Kenneth Keppeler, Des Moines, NM
Present American traditional music. This program is made possible by a grant from the New Mexico Humanities Council and sponsored by the Folsom Museum. Emphases is on educating 1-5 graders about origins, changes impact and variation in style by region and culture: at the Des Moines School, open to origins, changes impact and variations in style by regiona and culture: at the Des Moines School, open to parents and the public, from 1:00PM TO 3:00PM

DECEMBER 2010

08 

Annual Christmas Light Parade & Moonlight Madness
(Date is subject to change) All participating businesses will be open after hours from 5-8pm. Parade starts at 5:30pm with annual tree lighting to follow at First National Bank of NM. Parade route through Main St. and downtown Clayton. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this event. Call (800) 390-7858 or (575) 374-9253 for more info.