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 2025
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March 30, 2025
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March 31, 2025(1 event) March 31, 2025 Otero Cooperative Extension Services and NMDOH offer a free program designed to work with community dwelling elderly adults with a fear of falling. Alamo Senior Center |
April 1, 2025(1 event) – 
Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services |
April 2, 2025(1 event) – 
This ECHO program seeks to support healthcare workers and allies in their capacity to treat and support youth experiencing mental health challenges, providing education on psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, behavioral/psychotherapeutic interventions, integrative approaches, medication management, and navigating behavioral health referrals and systems. |
April 3, 2025(2 events) – 
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 – 
Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services |
April 4, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 5, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 6, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 7, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 8, 2025(6 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 8, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 3rd Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM from April 8 – 11th, 2025. This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping children heal. Through the generous support of several sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference FREE of charge for all attendees. We will bring 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 the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community. For more information and to register, please visit https://kidsinccac.com/2025-conference-on-child-abuse-and-neglect/ Inn of the Mountain Gods – Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce – Please Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) for a Health and Wellness Webinar, presented by Dr. Julia Oppenheimer, Associate Professor in the University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Pediatrics, to learn about early signs of autism in young children. The title of this webinar is Autism and Sensory Differences: Recognizing Red Flags in Young Children and the webinar will be held on April 8th, 2025, from 12-1 pm. The objectives of this webinar and a brief biography of presenter are provided below. Spanish interpretation is available during this meeting and participants can request to receive a certificate of completion following their attendance. You can join us via the following zoom link on the day webinar is held: Zoom Link: https://nmececdorg.zoom.us/j/85384451455 Meeting ID: 853 8445 1455 No registration is required. Please send any questions regarding the webinar to Sara Nozadi @ sara.nozadi@ececd.nm.gov Objectives of Webinar: Recognizing and understanding early signs of autism in young children, including common symptoms/behaviors associated with autism Speaker’s Bio: Julia Oppenheimer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UNM’s Center for Development and Disability (CDD). She received her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2011 from the University of Oregon and completed her Clinical Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of New Mexico Health Science Center. Dr. Oppenheimer serves as the Director of Early Childhood Clinical Services at CDD, and in this role oversees the early Childhood Evaluation Program (ECEP) which provides interdisciplinary evaluations for children birth to three with concerns for developmental delays, neurodevelopmental differences, and autism. Dr. Oppenheimer has expertise in early childhood evaluation, autism diagnosis, and infant mental health treatment. In addition to her clinical management roles, Dr. Oppenheimer also is highly involved in providing direct clinical care for young children through assessment and intervention, and trains psychology interns and pediatric residents in these areas. – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Are you living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, pain, asthma, high blood pressure or heart disease? Join the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
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Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services |
April 9, 2025(6 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 8, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 3rd Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM from April 8 – 11th, 2025. This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping children heal. Through the generous support of several sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference FREE of charge for all attendees. We will bring 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 the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community. For more information and to register, please visit https://kidsinccac.com/2025-conference-on-child-abuse-and-neglect/ Inn of the Mountain Gods – Join us to learn about and meet transportation needs in our community. Zia Therapy Center – 
Otero Public Health Office – On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 3:00pm-5:00pm, Heidi Kranz will be presenting Healing Hearts, Building Trust: Trauma-Informed Care for Kids & Families. Discover how to transform your work with children and families by embracing a trauma-informed lens. This dynamic workshop equips you with practical strategies to recognize trauma’s impact, foster resilience, and create safe, supportive environments. Through interactive scenarios, culturally responsive tools, and evidence-based insights, you’ll learn to shift from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s happened?”—empowering you to build trust, heal wounds, and strengthen connections. REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lVfTN9P6Qwig5JPEVMFpiA OR BY SCANNING THE QR CODE ON THE ATTACHED FLIER. Healing Hearts, Building Trust Trauma-Informed Care for Kids & Families - Training Flier – The library Advisory Board meets each month. The meetings are open to the public. Alamogordo Public Library |
April 10, 2025(5 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 8, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 3rd Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM from April 8 – 11th, 2025. This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping children heal. Through the generous support of several sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference FREE of charge for all attendees. We will bring 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 the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community. For more information and to register, please visit https://kidsinccac.com/2025-conference-on-child-abuse-and-neglect/ Inn of the Mountain Gods – –
Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Come learn how to better manage type 2 diabetes. Join the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).
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April 11, 2025(2 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 8, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited and proud to host the 3rd Annual Southern New Mexico Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM from April 8 – 11th, 2025. This conference provides practical and interactive instruction to those fighting crimes against children and helping children heal. Through the generous support of several sponsors, Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center is once again able to host this conference FREE of charge for all attendees. We will bring 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 the opportunity to learn from and network with professionals from various disciplines involved in the child welfare community. For more information and to register, please visit https://kidsinccac.com/2025-conference-on-child-abuse-and-neglect/ Inn of the Mountain Gods |
April 12, 2025(2 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 – 
The Counseling Center |
April 13, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 14, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 15, 2025(3 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Are you living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, pain, asthma, high blood pressure or heart disease? Join the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
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Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services |
April 16, 2025(2 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 –
This ECHO program seeks to support healthcare workers and allies in their capacity to treat and support youth experiencing mental health challenges, providing education on psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, behavioral/psychotherapeutic interventions, integrative approaches, medication management, and navigating behavioral health referrals and systems. |
April 17, 2025(4 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 – 
The class is FREE and held online via Zoom. During this training, we will be candidly discussing suicide; reviewing suicide related data; and sharing some experiences. This is an emotional topic with personal history for many people. Please consider if you are ready to participate and if you feel comfortable and safe in addressing this topic. Assessing your comfort level may include revisiting and forgiving yourself for past experiences. At the end of the class, all attendees will participate as a group in a scenario in which we will ask out loud the difficult question “Are you thinking about suicide?” We are providing the adult QPR curriculum online. Because of the sensitivity of the topic, our group is NOT providing QPR online for youth participants. Because this class is being offered virtually, we as facilitators like to see and check in with each participant to establish that you are feeling alright throughout the training. Please plan to participate with video ON and have audio available. By registering for the training, you confirm that you feel ready to participate in a training about suicide, agree to share your contact information with facilitators, and agree to participate with your video on. CALL 988 if you need support or are in crisis (text or chat with 988 as well). We also encourage you to keep the following phone number handy for yourself and others: NM Crisis Access Line 855-662-7474, OR you can text 1-855-466-7100 (warmline/ text-line) or use NMConnect App for support. –
Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Come learn how to better manage type 2 diabetes. Join the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).
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April 18, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 19, 2025(2 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 – We invite you to join us for Earth Day 2025 at Alameda Park Zoo on Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This year’s theme, Our Planet, Our Responsibility, focuses on inspiring action for a greener future.
Alameda Park Zoo |
April 20, 2025(1 event) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 |
April 21, 2025(2 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 – https://zoom.us/j/99099057000?pwd=ZEBK0zj9DTlmb4dtTwHD7LMcnEDj5Y.1 |
April 22, 2025(4 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 22, 2025 – April 25, 2025 Chaves County Sheriff's Office – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Are you living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, pain, asthma, high blood pressure or heart disease? Join the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
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Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services |
April 23, 2025(3 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 22, 2025 – April 25, 2025 Chaves County Sheriff's Office – A community public service presented by the State Bar of New Mexico. Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Each workshop includes: Dates for 2025 Time: 6-8 p.m. If you require special accommodations, please call two weeks prior to the date of the workshop to make arrangements. |
April 24, 2025(4 events) –
Otero County Extension Service Space is limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call: 575-437-0231 April 22, 2025 – April 25, 2025 Chaves County Sheriff's Office –
Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Come learn how to better manage type 2 diabetes. Join the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).
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April 25, 2025(2 events) April 22, 2025 – April 25, 2025 Chaves County Sheriff's Office – 
Please SAVE THE DATE for our Spring 2025 NMPHA Friday - Intern Edition! Join us to hear highlights from their intern projects and experiences. |
April 26, 2025
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April 27, 2025
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April 28, 2025
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April 29, 2025(3 events) – 
Participate in one of the following Program Acquisition Institutes. The next training is in Las Cruces, NM. It is a 3-day in-person training and will take place from April 29th-May1st, 2025. Training will be in English. The Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors curriculum is a family-informed, research-driven program meant to increase parent engagement and leadership skills and promote early development. In the Institute, participants will learn how to provide the AP/OD curriculum directly to families and caregivers with children 0-5. Scholarships are available for participating in the Institute. Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Are you living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, pain, asthma, high blood pressure or heart disease? Join the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
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Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services |
April 30, 2025(1 event) –
Participate in one of the following Program Acquisition Institutes. The next training is in Las Cruces, NM. It is a 3-day in-person training and will take place from April 29th-May1st, 2025. Training will be in English. The Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors curriculum is a family-informed, research-driven program meant to increase parent engagement and leadership skills and promote early development. In the Institute, participants will learn how to provide the AP/OD curriculum directly to families and caregivers with children 0-5. Scholarships are available for participating in the Institute. |
May 1, 2025(5 events) –
Participate in one of the following Program Acquisition Institutes. The next training is in Las Cruces, NM. It is a 3-day in-person training and will take place from April 29th-May1st, 2025. Training will be in English. The Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors curriculum is a family-informed, research-driven program meant to increase parent engagement and leadership skills and promote early development. In the Institute, participants will learn how to provide the AP/OD curriculum directly to families and caregivers with children 0-5. Scholarships are available for participating in the Institute. – Our signature interactive virtual experience will feature keynotes, multiple options for learning sessions, thriving sessions, robust poster presentations, and networking opportunities. Via our virtual platform, Whova, we will offer myriad virtual features that will connect with one another and learn together.
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A FREE diabetes workshop (six-sessions) will be offered beginning in February: On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes Participants will receive free resources at each class. Free A1-C and blood pressure tests will be provided during the first class and last class for those attending four classes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Contact Kelly (575-437-0231, kelknigh@nmsu.edu) to register. Additional information is included on the attached announcement. Please feel free to share with others! Otero County Extension Service –
Kimmie Jordan Mental Health Rehabilitation Services – Learn new skills during a FREE live 6-week workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection. Come learn how to better manage type 2 diabetes. Join the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).
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May 2, 2025(2 events) – Our signature interactive virtual experience will feature keynotes, multiple options for learning sessions, thriving sessions, robust poster presentations, and networking opportunities. Via our virtual platform, Whova, we will offer myriad virtual features that will connect with one another and learn together.
– Developmental Screenings and Kindergarten Registration Tularosa Elementary School |
May 3, 2025
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