Community Calendar
Our calendar highlights local events for Otero County residents. Do you know of an event that’s missing from our calendar? Let us know! Also, see what’s happening for kids and families on our Kids Calendar.
Events in May 2025
May 1, 2025 (5 events)
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May 1, 2025Topic: United in Resiliency!
Date: May 1st, 2025.
Time: 9:00 am (PT) / 10:00 am (MT) / 11:00 am (CT) / 12:00 pm (ET)
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May 1, 2025Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
Alamogordo Public Library–
May 1, 2025
All those involved in raising and caring for children — your voice matters!
Join a Family Dialogue Circle and provide feedback about early childhood programs for children ages birth to five in your community.
The Otero County Early Childhood Coalition is looking for your input on what is working well and what is needed for families to thrive.
Dinner included
Childcare provided for 12 and under
Stipend based on participation
Each session limited to 12 participantsMay 2, 2025 (2 events)
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May 2, 2025100% Otero Office–
May 2, 2025
Developmental Screenings and Kindergarten Registration
Tularosa Elementary SchoolMay 3, 2025 (1 event)
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May 3, 2025
Holloman Teen & Youth CenterMay 5, 2025 (3 events)
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May 5, 2025https://zoom.us/j/98075490620?pwd=stER8dALV4aci1eSLZk5Rj8a5vAbeY.1
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May 5, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
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May 5, 2025Come and check out our featured weekly game or play some of your favorite board games every Monday night at the ARC!
Alamogordo Recreation CenterMay 6, 2025 (1 event)
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May 6, 2025May 7, 2025 (2 events)
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May 7, 2025Mescalero Apache School–
May 7, 2025May 8, 2025 (4 events)
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May 8, 2025
Developmental Screenings and Kindergarten Registration
Cloudcroft United Methodist Church–
May 8, 2025–
May 8, 2025Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
Alamogordo Public Library–
May 8, 2025May 12, 2025 (2 events)
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May 12, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
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May 12, 2025Come and check out our featured weekly game or play some of your favorite board games every Monday night at the ARC!
Alamogordo Recreation CenterMay 13, 2025 (1 event)
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May 13, 2025The Counseling CenterMay 14, 2025 (1 event)
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May 14, 2025Join us to learn about and meet transportation needs in our community.
Zia Therapy CenterMay 15, 2025 (2 events)
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May 15, 2025Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
Alamogordo Public Library–
May 15, 2025In this 6-part interactive series, participants will begin to learn concepts of trauma and
trauma-responsive care and how it can support babies and toddlers who have
experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma. Participants will
explore how trauma influences babies and toddlers' development. There will be an
opportunity to discuss risk factors and promote protective factors to foster resilience.
Participants will begin exploring trauma-responsive caregiving strategies that build
secure and responsive relationships and attachment.Session 1: An Overview of Trauma and Trauma-Responsive Care
Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on their Path to Resilience
Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices
Session 4: Partnering with a Families to Build their Resilience
Session 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Session 6: Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care*Training Dates:
May 15th
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
Each Session 4-6pm
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Regulate Then Educate training, not both, due to the time commitments.Kassandra Gonzales, MA, LPCC, IMH-E
Kassandra began her career as an early childhood educator, moving into the mental health field. She is a trained experiential play therapist and has experience as a clinical supervisor for a behavioral management program. Most recently, she served as the IECMHC Coordinator.May 16, 2025 (1 event)
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May 16, 2025
May 19, 2025 (2 events)
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May 19, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
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May 19, 2025Come and check out our featured weekly game or play some of your favorite board games every Monday night at the ARC!
Alamogordo Recreation CenterMay 20, 2025 (2 events)
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May 20, 2025
Base Access Required
Seeking military-connected homeschoolers to join the Holloman School Liaison and Youth Sports Director for this monthly event! The focus is PE time, but includes an educational or informational component. No registration or sign up needed.
Holloman Teen & Youth Center–
May 20, 2025This course will illustrate the connection between trauma and its impact on regulation, relationship and academic, social, and behavioral struggles, all while working towards a better understanding of what influences behavior and what behavior is communicating. With better understanding comes a better response, one that supports healing, facilitates connection and builds resilience. This course will offer a working definition of trauma and will explore a simple antidote to the trauma response that is surprisingly at the fingertips of anyone at any time. This experience gives participants the opportunity to put on a trauma sensitive lens and explore the “trauma goggles,” to deepen understanding of the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and soul. A practical overview of basic brain function and impact of trauma on the brain’s organization, function, and structure, especially the stress response system. This course incorporates current research and perspectives from neuroscience, including the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr.Besse van der Kolk, as well as numerous other sources.
*Training Dates:
-May 20th (1-5pm)
-June 24th (1-3pm)
-July 22nd (1-3pm)
-August 19th (1-3pm)*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Trauma Responsive Care training, not both, due to the time commitments.Donna Lucero, MA, LPCC, NCC,IMH-E
Donna has well over 30 years of experience working with and for kids & families who have
experienced trauma, mental health issues, poverty & adversity. As well as extensive experience providing professional development/training to over 10,000participants in various trainings, conferences and workshops.May 21, 2025 (2 events)
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May 21, 2025–
May 21, 2025May 22, 2025 (1 event)
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May 22, 2025Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
Alamogordo Public LibraryMay 26, 2025 (2 events)
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May 26, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
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May 26, 2025Come and check out our featured weekly game or play some of your favorite board games every Monday night at the ARC!
Alamogordo Recreation CenterMay 29, 2025 (2 events)
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May 29, 2025Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
Alamogordo Public Library–
May 29, 2025In this 6-part interactive series, participants will begin to learn concepts of trauma and
trauma-responsive care and how it can support babies and toddlers who have
experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma. Participants will
explore how trauma influences babies and toddlers' development. There will be an
opportunity to discuss risk factors and promote protective factors to foster resilience.
Participants will begin exploring trauma-responsive caregiving strategies that build
secure and responsive relationships and attachment.Session 1: An Overview of Trauma and Trauma-Responsive Care
Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on their Path to Resilience
Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices
Session 4: Partnering with a Families to Build their Resilience
Session 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Session 6: Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care*Training Dates:
May 15th
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
Each Session 4-6pm
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Regulate Then Educate training, not both, due to the time commitments.Kassandra Gonzales, MA, LPCC, IMH-E
Kassandra began her career as an early childhood educator, moving into the mental health field. She is a trained experiential play therapist and has experience as a clinical supervisor for a behavioral management program. Most recently, she served as the IECMHC Coordinator.
