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 September 2026
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August 30, 2026
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August 31, 2026
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September 1, 2026
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September 2, 2026
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September 3, 2026
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September 4, 2026
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September 5, 2026(1 event) – 
Alameda Park |
September 6, 2026
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September 7, 2026
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September 8, 2026
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September 9, 2026(1 event) – 
Ben Archer Health Center |
September 10, 2026(1 event) – The Alamo Senior Center will be hosting its annual Health Fair this year on Alamo Senior Center |
September 11, 2026(1 event) September 11, 2026 
The Sacramento Mountains Foundation’s third annual Nonprofit Summit returns for a full day built around a single, urgent question: how do the people who hold our nonprofits together sustain their energy over the long haul? This year’s single-track program moves from keynote to hands-on workshops to working panels, and closes with an awards ceremony recognizing the county’s Nonprofit of the Year and Nonprofit Professional of the Year. CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Conference Center Registration Opens August 11 |
September 12, 2026(2 events) – 
New Mexico Museum of Space History – 
Washington Park |
September 13, 2026
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September 14, 2026
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September 15, 2026
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September 16, 2026(1 event) –  |
September 17, 2026(1 event) – Region 12 has completed the SIM workshop and is now entering the BHRIA-required Regional Planning Phase, during which behavioral health stakeholders must collaboratively develop a regional plan that addresses service gaps, outlines implementation timelines and performance measures, and strengthens coordination across the region. The final plan must be approved by Otero County, Lincoln County, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe, then submitted to the state Behavioral Health Executive Committee for review, funding strategy development, oversight, and project management, while also supporting workforce pipeline planning with regional higher education partners. All of the details for the meetings can be found here: |
September 18, 2026(2 events) September 18, 2026  – 
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts |
September 19, 2026(1 event) – 
Mountain View Dental & Orthodontics |
September 20, 2026
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September 21, 2026(1 event) – 
Michael Nivison Library |
September 22, 2026
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September 23, 2026
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September 24, 2026(2 events) September 24, 2026 – September 26, 2026 
Otero County Fair and Rodeo is a non-profit organization based in Alamogordo, NM. The Otero County Fair is the largest attended event in Otero County annually. With a facility that is 21 acres in size, there are a myriad of things you can do within our fair. Our fair is proudly free of gate charge! Rides, food, etc.. may be an additional charge. Come be part of the excitement at the 77th Annual Otero County Rodeo! We’re honoring 77 years of rodeo heritage with Whitley Buckers providing top-notch stock, Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding Championship will demonstrate elite ranch bronc riding skills and the one-and-only Kyle Tom bringing every moment to life from the announcer’s stand. Explore our array of cool home art projects as well as the different kinds of canned and dried foods we have in store for you at our fair. From roses to succulent plants, our Flower Show is back with even more exotic and wonderful floriculture displays. We have the perfect place to display Otero County’s top agricultural commodities! From apples to zucchini, you will find a wide variety of locally grown crops on display. Discover a world of talent under a colorful canopy of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more! Check out the Fine Arts and Photography display, where you will find one of the largest collections of local artwork in Otero County. Hundreds of artists and photographers display their work here. What is a better way to spend your time than handspinning? This handicraft is the perfect way for you to take a break and enjoy the calmness that comes with it. Otero County Fairgrounds –
Ben Archer Health Center |
September 25, 2026(1 event) September 24, 2026 – September 26, 2026
Otero County Fair and Rodeo is a non-profit organization based in Alamogordo, NM. The Otero County Fair is the largest attended event in Otero County annually. With a facility that is 21 acres in size, there are a myriad of things you can do within our fair. Our fair is proudly free of gate charge! Rides, food, etc.. may be an additional charge. Come be part of the excitement at the 77th Annual Otero County Rodeo! We’re honoring 77 years of rodeo heritage with Whitley Buckers providing top-notch stock, Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding Championship will demonstrate elite ranch bronc riding skills and the one-and-only Kyle Tom bringing every moment to life from the announcer’s stand. Explore our array of cool home art projects as well as the different kinds of canned and dried foods we have in store for you at our fair. From roses to succulent plants, our Flower Show is back with even more exotic and wonderful floriculture displays. We have the perfect place to display Otero County’s top agricultural commodities! From apples to zucchini, you will find a wide variety of locally grown crops on display. Discover a world of talent under a colorful canopy of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more! Check out the Fine Arts and Photography display, where you will find one of the largest collections of local artwork in Otero County. Hundreds of artists and photographers display their work here. What is a better way to spend your time than handspinning? This handicraft is the perfect way for you to take a break and enjoy the calmness that comes with it. Otero County Fairgrounds |
September 26, 2026(2 events) September 24, 2026 – September 26, 2026
Otero County Fair and Rodeo is a non-profit organization based in Alamogordo, NM. The Otero County Fair is the largest attended event in Otero County annually. With a facility that is 21 acres in size, there are a myriad of things you can do within our fair. Our fair is proudly free of gate charge! Rides, food, etc.. may be an additional charge. Come be part of the excitement at the 77th Annual Otero County Rodeo! We’re honoring 77 years of rodeo heritage with Whitley Buckers providing top-notch stock, Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding Championship will demonstrate elite ranch bronc riding skills and the one-and-only Kyle Tom bringing every moment to life from the announcer’s stand. Explore our array of cool home art projects as well as the different kinds of canned and dried foods we have in store for you at our fair. From roses to succulent plants, our Flower Show is back with even more exotic and wonderful floriculture displays. We have the perfect place to display Otero County’s top agricultural commodities! From apples to zucchini, you will find a wide variety of locally grown crops on display. Discover a world of talent under a colorful canopy of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more! Check out the Fine Arts and Photography display, where you will find one of the largest collections of local artwork in Otero County. Hundreds of artists and photographers display their work here. What is a better way to spend your time than handspinning? This handicraft is the perfect way for you to take a break and enjoy the calmness that comes with it. Otero County Fairgrounds September 26, 2026 
More details to come. The Counseling Center |
September 27, 2026
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September 28, 2026(1 event) – 
The Worship Center Auditorium |
September 29, 2026
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September 30, 2026
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October 1, 2026(1 event) –  |
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October 3, 2026
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