SE NM Area
This week
The next dates for the SE NM Area. Each card links to the page that posted it. The signup sends a confirmation from events@pecosrivernm.com, and the address stays off the list until that link is opened.
Subject
Pecos River and Area Events: southeast New Mexico and nearby West Texas
Dates from public pages. This page is not the Friday email.
This page previews what is listed. The Friday note is the signup on the newsletter page.
Events
All eventsEvents across SE NM Area: Roswell, Hobbs, Carlsbad and nearby towns
Festival
Eastern New Mexico State Fair
Eastern New Mexico State FairgroundsMonday, October 5, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Time TBA
Eastern New Mexico State Fair, October 5–10, 2026, at the fairgrounds in Roswell. Gate prices vary by day.
Farmers market
Carlsbad Downtown Farmers and Makers Market
Eddy County Courthouse Lawn5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday farmers and makers market on the Eddy County Courthouse Lawn, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Farmers market
Hobbs Farmers Market
Green Meadows Lake9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday farmers market at Green Meadows Lake, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Farmers market
Lovington Farmers Market
Lea County Courthouse9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday farmers market outside the Lea County Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Admission is free.
Outdoor
All outdoorThe bat flight program at Carlsbad Caverns, plus Bottomless Lakes and the Living Desert when the park page describes the place.
Other
Carlsbad Caverns Bat Flight Program
Bat Flight AmphitheaterWednesday, October 7, 2026 · Time TBA
Free evening ranger talk at the amphitheater by the natural entrance, before the bats leave the cavern. The start time follows sunset.
Sports
All sportsHigh school and college games appear when a schedule posts the opponent and the day.
More events coming soon.
Colleges
All collegesNew Mexico Military Institute, ENMU-Roswell, New Mexico Junior College, Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, and ENMU-Ruidoso.
Community
Silver Taps
New Mexico Military Institute7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Silver Taps on October 15, 2026, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., to remember members of the NMMI family.
Community
Hall of Fame Induction
Pearson Auditorium1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Hall of Fame induction at Pearson Auditorium on October 16, 2026, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Community
Honored Classes March
Stapp Field10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Honored Classes march at Stapp Field on October 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Classes form in Bronco Plaza at 10:15 a.m.