July 2011
4th—31st Annual Smokey Bear Fun Run Capitan, NM.
7:30 am. The intersection of East Creek Road and Pine Lodge Road. Male &
Female, 10k and 2-mile fun run. 10 & under, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 and up, Smokey Bear will present the awards to the runners.
More Info: David Cunningham at (575) 354-2748 E-mail: david.cunningham@state.nm.us Web: http://sbhacapitan.org/FunRun.aspx
5th & 6th—Cree Uprising Golf Tournament Cree Meadows Golf Course.
Two lady partnership starts at 9 a.m. each day. Prizes galore! Field limited to 120 players. More Info: Cree Pro Shop 575-257-2733 Web: www.playcreemeadows.com
8th, 9th, & 10th—Art Loop Tour Lincoln County.
A driving tour featuring 30 or so fabulous artists in their studios through scenic Lincoln County. More Info: 1-877-377-6576 E-mail: info@artloop.org Web: www.artloop.org
8th, 9th, & 10th—Christmas in July Bridge Tournament Convention Center.
Daily tournaments at 9 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm, Friday & Saturday. 10 am only Sunday. More Info: 575-257-1898 Web: www.ruidosobridge.com
9th. —Humane Society "Furr Ball" Alto Lakes Country Club Pavilion.
6 p.m. E-mail: furrball@adoptNMpet.com
16th—Christmas in July Bazaar Episcopal Church.
Garage Sale, Bake Sale & Arts & Crafts 121 Mescalero Trail. Starts at 8 am. Sale goods include Christmas Décor, Books, Furniture, a "Gently-Used" Boutique and Arts & Crafts. Benefits go to Heal and the Lincoln County Food Bank as well as other Southeastern Charities. More Info: 575-257-4156
16th—6th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Ruidoso Federated Woman's Club.
Arts and Crafts Fair and Silent Auction, 116 S. Evergreen 9 am - 4 pm. Proceeds go to charity. More Info: Tammy Pritchard: 575-258-2842 or 257-2309
22nd, 23rd, & 24th—40th Annual Ruidoso Art Fest. Convention Center.
Over 100 juried artists. Fri Noon-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More Info: 1-877-784-3676 E-mail: kathy@ruidosonow.com Web: www.ruidosonow.com/artfestival/
29th, 30th, & 31st—Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino.
Live racing from 1-5 pm. New Mexico-bred horses plus free parking and admission. Arts & Crafts Show from 11 am - 5 pm featuring all New Mexico made products. More Info: Racetrack 575-378-4431 Web: www.raceruidoso.com
—Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Inn of the Mountain Gods.
The festivities begin at 5 pm and guests can snack on hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and cold beverages on the patio while enjoying great live entertainment and other fun activities. The celebration continues into the night and concludes with southern New Mexico's largest firework display over Lake Mescalero. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. More Info: 575-464-7777 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com
—Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo Mescalero.
Pow-wow, Dance of the Maidens, rodeo (1:30 p.m. daily), traditional Apache dances and parade. More Info: Tribal Office, 575-464-4494
—56th Smokey Bear Stampede Capitan, NM.
The parade is 10 am on the Sat. the 3rd. The fireworks are on the 4th after the rodeo. Nightly dances a the fairgrounds 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Youth Ranch Rodeo Friday July 3rd at 1 p.m. Adult Ranch Rodeo July 3rd and 4th at 12:30 p.m.
More Info: Lincoln County Fairgrounds 575-354-2202 Web: www.villageofcapitan.com
—Carrizozo Fireworks Valle Del Sol, Carrizozo.
Fireworks will start after dark.
0 More Info: 575-648-2732
—USSSA Baseball West World Series Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd..
130 teams. Boys 10 & under, 9 & under, 8 & under, and 7 & under. More Info: Debbie Jo Almager 575-257-5030 Web: www.usssa.com
—Last Chance Qualifier, USSSA Slow Pitch Tournament Eagle Creek Sports Complex.
Men's & Women's Open, Men's D & E/E REC.
$235 More Info: Debbie Jo Almager 575-257-5030 E-mail: pagesports@valornet.com Web: www.usssa.com
—Women's State Championships Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd..
Women's C, D, & E. More Info: 575-257-5030 Web: www.usssa.com
—Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival Spencer Theater .
TBA More Info: 575-336-4800 or 1-888- 818-7872 Web: www.ruidoso.net/chambermusic or www.spencertheater.com
