Event: Solano Starlight Ballroom – Summer Dance Series

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

Date: June 28

Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Description: The popular dance series returns for another summer. The “Modern Swing Pioneers” set the mood for this western themed evening under the stars. Steak dinner served at 6 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, the Harding County Economic Development Corporation and the 1st National Bank of Las Vegas. For more information, call 1.575.673.2489.

Event: 22nd Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Place: Area 51 Dragway, Roswell, N.M.

Date: June 28 and 29

Time: Various times throughout the weekend.

Description: Three member basketball teams of all ages, shapes and sizes compete for a chance to play in the national tournament in October. To register a team or for more information call, 1.575.910.8187 or visit http://www.macker.com.

Event: American Cancer Society Guadalupe County Relay for Life

Place: Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa, N.M.

Date: June 28 and 29

Time: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Description: The good folks in Santa Rosa and Guadalupe County join the fight against cancer with their version of the Relay for Life. For complete details, call 1.575.512.5872.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration, Rabbit Ear Roundup and Ranch Rodeo

Place: Various locations in Clayton, N.M.

Date: July 2 to 6

Time: Various times throughout the five-day celebration

Description: The community of Clayton has big plans for the Fourth of July holiday with their annual Rabbit Ear Round-up and Ranch Rodeo, parade, softball tournament, community barbeque, chili cook-off and of course, a fireworks display. For more information, contact the Clayton Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.374.9253 or visit their Web site at http://www.claytonnewmexico.net.

Event: UFO Festival

Place: Various locations in Roswell, N.M.

Date: July 3 to 6

Time: 8 a.m. on Thursday to 6 p.m. on Sunday

Description: The 2008 UFO Festival celebrates the 61st anniversary of the notorious “Roswell Incident.” The family oriented festival boasts plenty for the serious UFO/Alien buff to do while the not-so-serious family members have fun at any one of the fifty events and attractions taking place during the activity-filled weekend. For more information, call the Roswell Chamber of Commerce at 1.575.623.5695, toll free 1.877.849.7679 or browse http://www.roswellnm.org or http://ufofestivalroswell.com.

Event: Annual Fourth of July Celebration

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

Date: July 4

Time: Fireworks begin after dark

Description: An old-fashioned family picnic at Park Lake with a free fireworks display - is there a better way to spend the evening on the Fourth of July? For more information, call 1.575.472.3763.

Event: Smoke on the Water

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

Date: July 4

Time: After sundown

Description: Clovis’ 13th annual “Smoke on the Water” erupts with a tremendous fireworks display, food vendors, patriotic music and a family-friendly atmosphere. For more information, call 1.575.763.3435 or 1.800.261.7656.

Event: Fourth of July Celebration

Place: Logan, N.M.

Date: July 5

Time: Crafters’ fair opens at 9 a.m.

Description: The good folks in Logan always have a great Fourth of July Celebration with a parade, bean feed, crafters’ fair, horseshoe pitching, dance and fireworks high over Ute Lake. For more information, call 1.575.487.2722 or visit the Logan-Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce Web site at http://www.utelakeloganchamber.com.

Event: Working Ranch Cowboy Rodeo

Place: Fort Sumner, N.M.

Date: July 11 and 12

Time: Nightly performances at 7 p.m.

Description: A Working Ranch Cowboy Association sanctioned event, the Fort Sumner Ranch Rodeo features some of the best working cowboys from along the Pecos River. Proceeds benefit the 4-H youth in De Baca County. For more information, contact the De Baca County Extension office at 1.575.355.2381.

Event: Early Settlers Day

Place: Levelland, Texas

Date: July 12

Time: Fun begins at 9 a.m.

Description: Enjoy a parade, kid games and activities, great food, art, music and much, much more on the Levelland Downtown Square. For information, call 1.806.894.3157.

Event: Las Vegas Relay for Life

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

Date: July 12 and 13

Time: 6 p.m. on Saturday to noon Sunday.

Description: A fun-filled activity to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer and raise money for the fight against cancer. For more information, call 1.505.262.6025 or e-mail Valerie.New@cancer.org.

Event: Colfax County Relay for Life

Place: Tiger Stadium, Raton, N.M.

Date: July 18 and 19

Time: 6 p.m. on Friday to 8 a.m. on Saturday

Description: The people of Raton and Colfax County come together to raise much needed funding in the fight against cancer. For more information, call 1.575.445.2768.

Event: Mosquero Cowboy Camp Meeting

Place: Bell Ranch Camp, Mosquero Canyon Road (three miles south of Mosquero, N.M.)

Date: July 18 to 20

Time: Various times during the weekend

Description: Be prepared to “cowboy up” at this authentic country and gospel-singing jamboree. The weekend offers music and entertainment, chuck wagon meals, cowboy games, wagon rides, karaoke, horseshoe contests, adult and kid games, campfire music, plus much more. Camping information – no electricity or running water, outhouses provided, BYOC (bring your own chair). For more information, call 1.575.487.2380, 1.575.868.2966 or 1.575.673.2311.

Event: Solano Starlight Ballroom – Summer Dance Series

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

Date: July 26

Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Description: The popular “Solano Starlight Ballroom” dance series returns for another summer. “George Bullfrog and the Turquoise Trailers” set the mood for this western themed evening under the night skies of Harding County. Dinner catered by Hawkins Chuck Wagon at 6 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, the Harding County Economic Development Corporation and the 1st National Bank of Las Vegas. For more information, call 1.575.673.2489.

Event: Border Town Days

Place: Texico, N.M. and Farwell, Texas

Date: July 26

Time: 10 a.m. MDT

Description: The border communities of Farwell, Texas and Texico, N.M. team up for this annual celebration with good food, great music and plenty of family oriented events. Border Town Days features the only known parade that begins in one state and ends in another! For a complete schedule of events and information, call 1.806.481.3681.

Event: Eddy County Fair

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

Date: July 28 to August 2

Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Description: Eddy County kicks off the fair season with traditional livestock shows, exhibits, booths, a carnival, food, rodeo and so much more. For more information, call the Eddy County Extension Service at 1.575.887.6595.

Event: Rattler Reunion

Place: Tucumcari, N.M.

Date: July 31 to August 2

Time: Events are scheduled for various times during the

Description: What a great time to renew the bonds created during school. All alumni are invited to return to Tucumcari for this annual weekend. For more information, call 1.575.461.0244 or visit the Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce Web site at http://www.tucumcarinm.com.

Event: Guadalupe County Fair

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

Date: July 31 to August 3

Time: Daily

Description: The Guadalupe County Fair is one of the fastest growing county fairs in the area. All the traditional fair activities including livestock shows, exhibits, booths, rodeo, plus a few surprises. For more information, call 1.575.472.3652.