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 April 2026
April 2, 2026 (2 events)
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April 2, 2026Region 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:
https://co.otero.nm.us/calendar.aspx?CID=31,14March 5 & April 2:
https://co.otero.nm.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=860&month=3&year=2026&day=4&calType=0Microsoft Teams meeting
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April 2, 2026
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575 DanceApril 3, 2026 (1 event)
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April 3, 2026
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April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026
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575 DanceApril 9, 2026 (3 events)
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April 9, 2026
C.O.P.E–
April 9, 2026
Washington Park–
April 9, 2026
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575 DanceApril 10, 2026 (1 event)
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April 10, 2026
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April 11, 2026
Otero Artspace–
April 11, 2026
April 13, 2026 (1 event)
April 13, 2026
Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 4th Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM, from April 13–16, 2026.
This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping them heal.
Through the generous support of our sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference free of charge for all attendees. The event brings together professionals employed by government or nonprofit agencies in the fields of prosecution, law enforcement, child protective services, social work, children’s advocacy, mental health, medicine, and many more who work directly with child victims of crime.
The conference not only provides core and advanced training and skill development but also offers the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community.
Kid’s Inc. CAC truly believes in the Child Advocacy Center model and the effectiveness of a well-trained and competent Multidisciplinary Team. We are proud to offer this conference as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen the capacity of those serving New Mexico’s children and families.
Inn of the Mountain GodsApril 14, 2026 (3 events)
April 13, 2026
Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 4th Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM, from April 13–16, 2026.
This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping them heal.
Through the generous support of our sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference free of charge for all attendees. The event brings together professionals employed by government or nonprofit agencies in the fields of prosecution, law enforcement, child protective services, social work, children’s advocacy, mental health, medicine, and many more who work directly with child victims of crime.
The conference not only provides core and advanced training and skill development but also offers the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community.
Kid’s Inc. CAC truly believes in the Child Advocacy Center model and the effectiveness of a well-trained and competent Multidisciplinary Team. We are proud to offer this conference as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen the capacity of those serving New Mexico’s children and families.
Inn of the Mountain Gods–
April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026
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575 DanceApril 15, 2026 (4 events)
April 13, 2026
Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 4th Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM, from April 13–16, 2026.
This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping them heal.
Through the generous support of our sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference free of charge for all attendees. The event brings together professionals employed by government or nonprofit agencies in the fields of prosecution, law enforcement, child protective services, social work, children’s advocacy, mental health, medicine, and many more who work directly with child victims of crime.
The conference not only provides core and advanced training and skill development but also offers the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community.
Kid’s Inc. CAC truly believes in the Child Advocacy Center model and the effectiveness of a well-trained and competent Multidisciplinary Team. We are proud to offer this conference as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen the capacity of those serving New Mexico’s children and families.
Inn of the Mountain Gods–
April 15, 2026
The Tays Event Center–
April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026
April 16, 2026 (4 events)
April 13, 2026
Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 4th Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM, from April 13–16, 2026.
This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping them heal.
Through the generous support of our sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference free of charge for all attendees. The event brings together professionals employed by government or nonprofit agencies in the fields of prosecution, law enforcement, child protective services, social work, children’s advocacy, mental health, medicine, and many more who work directly with child victims of crime.
The conference not only provides core and advanced training and skill development but also offers the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community.
Kid’s Inc. CAC truly believes in the Child Advocacy Center model and the effectiveness of a well-trained and competent Multidisciplinary Team. We are proud to offer this conference as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen the capacity of those serving New Mexico’s children and families.
Inn of the Mountain Gods–
April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026Region 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:
https://co.otero.nm.us/calendar.aspx?CID=31,14–
April 16, 2026
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575 DanceApril 17, 2026 (1 event)
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April 17, 2026
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April 18, 2026
Cloud 9 Creative SpaceApril 20, 2026 (1 event)
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April 20, 2026
NMSU-AProTech Building, Room 1062400 North Scenic DriveAlamogordo, New Mexico 88310United StatesHybrid Meeting
April 21, 2026 (2 events)
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April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026
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575 DanceApril 23, 2026 (4 events)
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April 23, 2026
Cloudcroft United Methodist Church–
April 23, 2026Youth mental health disorders have been on the rise in recent years, with nearly 1 in 3 adolescents (ages 12 to 17) experiencing a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral health condition. There has also been growing attention to the potential effects of social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and other digital technologies on youth mental health. Leading experts will examine youth mental health in the United States, efforts to support young people’s mental well-being, the impact of digital technology, and strategies for navigating technology to promote healthy development.
Speakers will discuss:
The latest in youth mental health trends across the country, key drivers contributing to youth mental health concerns, and the potential challenges faced in addressing the growing need for care.
How Blue Cross NC is approaching and supporting youth mental health in its market, including initiatives focused on preventative mental health services, expanded access to care, and collaborative community partnerships.
The role, both positive and negative, that social media, AI, and other technologies play in shaping youth mental well-being, as well as how key stakeholders can safely and effectively use technology to support youth mental health.–
April 23, 2026
C.O.P.E–
April 23, 2026
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575 DanceApril 24, 2026 (2 events)
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April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026
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April 25, 2026
Get ready to move, laugh, and get covered in color at the THRIVE in Southern New Mexico 5K Colorfest Fun Run! This vibrant 5K is all about fun, fitness, and community-welcoming runners, walkers, families, and friends of all ages and abilities!
Griggs Sports Complex–
April 25, 2026
Delores C. Wright Community Center–
April 25, 2026
Brilliant Bees Learning Academy–
April 25, 2026
Trinity Healing Labyrinth Park–
April 25, 2026–
April 25, 2026
Desert Suds Car WashApril 28, 2026 (2 events)
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April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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575 DanceApril 29, 2026 (1 event)
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April 29, 2026
Pizza 9April 30, 2026 (2 events)
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April 30, 2026
Tularosa Elementary School–
April 30, 2026
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