Event: Western Week

Place: Various locations in Carlsbad, N.M.

Date: June 19 to 27

Time: Various Times

Description: The City of Carlsbad celebrates all things western with a rodeo queen contest, a parade, stick horse rodeo, outhouse races, a carnival, vendor booths, Shakin’-on-the-Pecos Bull Riding, and so much more. For more information call the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.887.6516 or visit http://www.carlsbadchamber.com.

Event: Michael Slagado – Concert in the Park

Place: Jaycee Park, Artesia, N.M.

Date: June 26

Time: 5 p.m.

Description: A benefit concert for the “Shop with a Hero” program sponsored by the Artesia Police Department, Eddy County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Border Patrol, New Mexico State Police and area volunteer fire departments. For information, call the Artesia Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.746.2744 or visit http://www.artesiachamber.com.

Event: Solano Starlight Ballroom Dance

Place: Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, Solano, N.M.

Date: June 27

Time: Food service starts at 6 p.m. with music and danci

Description: The popular summer dance series in Solano, N.M. kicks off with music by Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams and a catered steak dinner by Jack and Jill Chatfield. For more information, call 1.800.526.0482 or visit http://www.wagonmound.com.

Event: Smokey Bear Stampede and Rodeo

Place: Various locations in Capitan, N.M.

Date: July 2-5

Time: Various times

Description: There may not be a better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than the Smokey Bear Stampede. Capitan presents all the traditional events associated with the Fourth of July with a parade, rodeo, barbeque, fireworks and dancing at the fairgrounds. For more information, call 1.575.354.2273, or browse http://www.villageofcapitan.

Event: Roswell UFO Festival

Place: Various locations in Roswell, N.M.

Date: July 2 to 5

Time: Various times

Description: UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike are invited to join in the celebration of one of the most debated incidents in history. The four-day event features guest speakers, authors, live entertainment, a costume contest, parade, family-friendly events and so much more. For a complete schedule of events or more information, call 1.888.ROS.FEST or visit http://www.ufofestivalroswell.com.

Event: 121st Annual Fiestas de Las Vegas

Place: Various places in Las Vegas, N.M.

Date: July 2 to 5

Time: Various times during the celebration

Description: Las Vegas’ oldest and most colorful event highlighting its culture and celebration with parades, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live music, dancing in the streets, veterans' events, fireworks and much more. For more information, call the Las Vegas Fiesta Council at 1.505.617.0565 or e-mail santaeines@wildblue.net.

Event: Red, White and Moo Milk Fest

Place: Various locations in Plainview, Texas

Date: July 3

Time: Various times

Description: Lots of fun scheduled for this event including a parade, golf tournament, food, kid games, volleyball tournament and more. For more information, call 1.806.296.1119.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration

Place: Various locations in Clayton, N.M.

Date: July 3 and 4

Time: Various times during the celebration

Description: Traditional Fourth of July celebration in Clayton, N.M. with the Rabbit Ear Round-up Rodeo, a parade, barbeque, fireworks and more. For more information, call the Clayton/Union County Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.374.9253.

Event: Annual Firecracker Tournament

Place: Santa Rosa, N.M.

Date: July 3 to 5

Time: Various times throughout the weekend

Description: Class D & E softball teams from around the area compete in a three-day tournament that has become a family favorite. For information, call the Santa Rosa Visitors Information Center 1.575. 472.3763.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration

Place: Various locations in Artesia, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: 7:00 a.m.

Description: The good folks in Artesia have an all-day affair planned for this Independence Day. On the schedule is a 5-K run, 2-mile fun walk, mixed doubles tennis tournament, golf scramble, parade, co-ed volleyball tournament, firefighter’s Olympics and of course, a fabulous fireworks display at night. For more information, call the Artesia Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.746.2744 or browse http://www.artesiachamber.com.

Event: 86th Annual Maverick Club Parade and Rodeo

Place: Cimarron, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: Parade at 9 a.m., rodeo follows

Description: Billed as the longest running open rodeo in the West, it features all the traditional rodeo events. For more information, call the Cimarron Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.376.2417 or toll free at 1.888.376.2417.

Event: Fourth of July Parade

Place: Canyon and Canal Streets, Carlsbad, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: 9 a.m.

Description: Huge parade in Carlsbad to celebrate the Fourth of July. For more information or to enter, call 1.575.706.0819 or 1.575.200.8729. Registration forms are also available at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Event: Smoke on the Water

Place: Green Acres Park, Clovis, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: Music starts at 2 p.m., fireworks at dark

Description: Clovis celebrates the Fourth of July with live music, boat races and one of the largest Fourth of July fireworks displays in the area. For more information, call the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.763.3435.

Event: The 4th of July in Eagle Nest

Place: Various locations in Eagle Nest, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: Various times

Description: The citizens of Eagle Nest celebrate our country’s birthday with a parade, fireman’s barbeque, ambulance dessert sale and the “Highest Fireworks in New Mexico over Eagle Nest Lake”. For more information, call the Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.377.2420, toll free 1.800.494.9117 or visit http://www.eaglenestchamber.org.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration

Place: Logan, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: Parade 10 a.m., fireworks at dark

Description: The village of Logan celebrates the country’s birthday with a parade and fireworks over the waters of Ute Lake. For more information, call the Logan Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.487.2234.

Event: Nuestra Senora de Refugio Fiesta

Place: Puerto de Luna, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: Various times

Description: Traditional New Mexico fiesta in historic Puerto de Luna features great food, music, entertainment and a dance. For more information, call 1.575.472.4090 or 1.575.472.4038.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration

Place: Park Lake, Santa Rosa, N.M.

Date: July 4

Time: Various times throughout the day.

Description: Indulge in an old-fashioned family picnic around Park Lake with New Mexico’s premier free fireworks display, food concession booths and entertainment. For more information, call 1.575.472.3763.

Event: Curry County Trade Days

Place: Curry County Fairgrounds, Clovis, N.M.

Date: July 4 and 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Description: If you are looking for a bargain, Curry County Trade Days is where you’ll find it. Vendors and booths with many wares including arts, crafts, jewelry, home décor, new and used merchandise, fun and entertainment. Free admission, free parking. Call 1.575.762.8827 for more information.

Event: Early Settlers Day Festival and Parade

Place: Various locations in Levelland, Texas

Date: July 11

Time: 9 a.m.

Description: Levelland presents their signature summer event with a parade, street fair and many more activities. For more information, call the Levelland Chamber of Commerce at 1.806.894.3157.

Event: Relay for Life of Las Vegas

Place: New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, N.M.

Date: July 17 and 18

Time: 6 p.m. to Noon

Description: The citizens of Las Vegas gather to raise much-needed funds and bring awareness to the fight against cancer. For more information, call 1.505.262.6025 or e-mail Valerie.New@cancer.org.

Event: Mosquero Cowboy Camp Meeting

Place: Mosquero Canyon, N.M.

Date: July 17 to 19

Time: Festivities begin 7 p.m. on Friday

Description: Old fashioned cowboy camp meeting featuring campfire music, country and gospel singing jamboree, cowboy games, chuck wagon meals and so much more. For more information and detailed directions call 1.575.487.2380, 1.575.868.2966 or 1.575.673.2311 or browse http://www.hardingcounty.org.

Event: 4th Annual Cheeseburger Festival and Cook-off

Place: City Park, Friona, Texas

Date: July 18

Time: Vendor and cooking teams set up at 7 a.m., cheeseb

Description: Friona lives up to its moniker as “The Cheeseburger Capital of Texas” with a cheeseburger cook-off and car show. Twenty cheeseburger-cooking teams compete for cash prizes and more. For more information, call the Friona Chamber of Commerce at 1.806.250.3491 or visit http://www.frionachamber.com.

Event: Gus Macker Basketball

Place: Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Complex, Artesia, N.M.

Date: July 18 and 19

Time: 8 a.m.

Description: 3 on 3 basketball tournament featuring teams of all ages, sizes and experience. For more information, call the Artesia Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.746.2744 or browse http://www.artesiachamber.com.

Event: Fiesta de Santiago

Place: Villanueva, N.M.

Date: July 25

Time: 9 a.m.

Description: Lots of food, live music, bingo, games, raffle drawing, mass and the Villanueva Tapestry Tours all combine to make this fiesta in Villanueva one of the most exciting. For more information, call 1.575.421.2548.

Event: Solano Starlight Ballroom

Place: Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, Solano, N.M.

Date: July 25

Time: Food service starts at 6 p.m. with music and danci

Description: The popular summer dance series in Solano, N.M. continues with music by George Bullfrog and the Turquoise Trailers and a catered beef brisket dinner by Daniels Bar-B-Que. For more information, call 1.800.526.0482 or visit http://www.wagonmound.com.

Event: Border Town Days

Place: Various locations in Texico, N.M. and Farwell, Texas

Date: July 25

Time: 7 a.m. MDT

Description: The border communities of Texico and Farwell come together for their annual summer celebration with lots of music, food, family fun and probably the only parade in the world that begins in the State of New Mexico and ends in the State of Texas. For more information, call 1.806.481.3681.

Event: Logan School Reunion

Place: Logan School, Logan, N.M.

Date: July 25 and 26

Time: Registration begins 4 p.m. on Saturday

Description: All past and present students, faculty and friends of the Logan School are invited to get together to renew friendships and refresh all those memories. For more information, call Arelene Wright at 1.575.487.2295.

Event: Mora Annual Fiesta

Place: Various locations in Mora, N.M.

Date: July 25 and 26

Time: Various times

Description: All the perfect ingredients for a great fiesta – parade, rodeo, food, and live music. For more information, call 1.575.387.2213.

Event: 64th Annual Eddy County Fair and Rodeo

Place: Eddy County Fairgrounds, Artesia, N.M.

Date: July 27 to August 1

Time: Fair opens at 5 p.m. Monday.

Description: Eddy County kicks off the county fair season with all the traditional fair events; a parade, junior livestock show, booths, exhibits, food, rodeo and so much more. For more information, contact the Artesia Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.746.2744.

Event: Guadalupe County Fair

Place: Guadalupe County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, N.M.

Date: July 30 to August 1

Time: Various times throughout the weekend

Description: Exhibits, commercial booths, pet parade, garden club flower show, play day, barbeque, rodeo, dance, team roping, horseshow pitching, chile cook-off - what more could anyone want in a county fair. Call 1.575.472.3652 for more information.

Event: Rattler Reunion

Place: Various locations in Tucumcari, N.M.

Date: July 30 to August 1

Time: Various times throughout the weekend

Description: Former students, faculty and friends of Tucumcari High School gather for this annual reunion weekend. For more information, browse http://www.TucumcariRattlers.com.

Event: Relay for Life of Castro County

Place: Bobcat Stadium, Dimmitt, Texas

Date: July 31 to August 1

Time: 6 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday

Description: A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer and raise money for the fight against cancer. For more information call, 1.806.353.4307 ext. 16 or e-mail Sandrena.Meyer@cancer.org.