6/1/2011 Sierra Health Council Monthly Meeting 11am-1pm, Red Room, Civic Center, 400 W 4th Street, Truth or Consequences A monthly brown bag lunch meeting of health care organizations, providers and citizens interested in healthcare dialog. Everyone is welcome. Meets regularly on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact: Sierra Health Council, Claire Dishman, 575-894-5575, cdishman@gmail.com. http://www.sierrahealthcouncil.com/
6/4/2011 Free Fishing Day All day, at fishing sites throughout New Mexico The first Saturday in June and the fourth Saturday in September are free fishing days in New Mexico, when anglers of all ages - residents or nonresidents - can fish without a license, stamp or validation. All other fishing rules apply. The Department of Game and Fish and its community partners conduct free fishing clinics at waters statewide on free fishing day in June. The Department also invites schools, scouting groups and other community and youth organizations to schedule fishing clinics at other times of the year. Call to schedule a clinic or for more information. Cost: free. Contact: Department of Game and Fish, 505-476-8095. http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/AquaticEducationEvents.htm
6/4/2011 WCC&D 28th Annual Fiesta grounds open at 9am, WCCD Community Center, Winston, NM, just 35 miles west of Truth or Consequences via Hwy 52 Parade, BBQ Dinner, Craft Fair/Flea Market, Cow Chip Poker, Theme Raffle, games for kids of all ages, entertainment on the patio, and a Western Dance from 8pm-midnight. Cost: dance is $5, no admission otherwise. Contact: WCC&D Community Association, Linda Turner, 575-743-0190, montecristogallery@windstream.net.
6/11/2011 June Art Hop 6-9pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late on the 2nd Saturday of every month. See the DGDA website for info on opening exhibits and other special events. Cost: free. Contact: MainStreet Truth or Consequences, promotions@torcmainstreet.org. http://www.torcmainstreet.org/events/monthly-events/art-hop
6/11/2011 Elephant Butte Chili Challenge Cook-Off 11am, Desert Cove Campground, Elephant Butte Lake State Park Enter the competition (deadline May 15) and see if your best batch of red or green can win a prize, or come on out and vote in the People's Choice award - maybe you'll win a raffle prize! Tasting starts at 11 am ($2 per person to taste). Beverages, ice cream and hamburgers are also available. Cost: park entrance fee. Contact: Brigitte Sutherland, 575-894-3264, getta@windstream.net.
6/18/2011 - 6/19/2011 Annual Junior Open Fishing Tournament 6am-12noon, Marina del Sur, Elephant Butte Lake State Park Youths grades K-12 are encouraged to participate in this annual Father's Day event, which includes a cookout after weigh-in Saturday. Prizes are awarded after tournament action is complete on Sunday. Each contestant must furnish his or her own boat. Sign-up by Friday afternoon (the 18th). Cost: $15 per entrant. Contact: Elephant Butte Bass Anglers, 575-740-0265. http://www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com