This Weekend: Motorcycle Ride, Car Show, Art Exhibition, La Luz Creek Cleanup and More!

What’s there to do in Alamogordo this weekend? The arts, volunteerism, ride for a cause, shop downtown, see a firefighter compete, Car Show, Cinco de Mayo and More…

Let’s start Friday with a stroll down New York Avenue and shop local at Roadrunner Galleria, Blush Salon with Clothes Jewelry and More, hear Ghost tales at Victoria, take a class at ClayTime Pottery, visit Mia’s Collectibles for antiques then walk or drive by 1209 New York Avenue and see the curious root art exhibits outside and cool lighting after dark.

Then Friday evening it’s a must do to visit the free public reception on Friday, May 3, 5 - 7 PM and see the Works of Joseph Roy Willis (1876-1960) and other WPA artists at Otero Artspace, 1118 Indiana and 12th Street just two short blocks walking off of New York Avenue.

Otero Arts will celebrate the 87th anniversary of the opening of the Alamogordo Women’s Club in May at Otero Artspace. In 2019, Otero Arts leased the historic building, constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) at 1118 Indiana Ave. in Alamogordo, and has been holding monthly art exhibitions as well as concerts, workshops, literary events, and community meetings at the venue, now known as Otero Artspace.

This celebration will see the return of J.R. Willis’ landscapes, on loan from Otero County, which were part of the opening exhibition and reception for the Women’s Club in May 1937. The exhibit will feature the Willis paintings and reproductions of WPA art from the collection of the New Mexico National New Deal Preservation Association. During the Great Depression, New Mexican artists created murals, paintings, sculpture and buildings as part of the New Deal/WPA workforce. The opening reception is May 3rd at the Otero Artspace, 1118 Indiana Avenue, from 5 – 7pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays (ending May 26th) from 1 – 4pm.

Then Saturday begin your day volunteering. Either volunteer by catching up with the community gardening organization With Many Hands Alamogordo for a La Luz Creek Cleanup Day project. Be sure to wear a hat and sunglass if you will need them, and children are welcome to come help with adult supervision. Meet up at 164 Labocita Canyon in La Luz to help clean up…

Do you love motorcycles and do you want to raise awareness for suicide prevention? Then come on out for the 6th Annual Live, Ride, Repeat Veterans Suicide Awareness Ride hosted by Slate Riders and the US Veterans Motorcycle Club Trinity Chapter. Cars and Trucks are also invited: meet up at Liberty Cycles between 10 am and noon and enjoy the ride for a cause…

If up the mountain in Ruidoso join Animal Village Saturday and Sunday for the pet guardianship Spring Fling and Soay and Neuter Sale 730 am to 330 pm 303 Spring Road, Ruidoso.

and yet that’s not all Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Alamogordo by rooting for your favorite firefighter at the 2024 firefighting games or rating your favorite lowrider at the fourth annual Lowrider Car show and concert this Saturday, May 4

2024 Alamogordo Firefighting Games When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Alameda Park found at 1599 North White Sands Boulevard

Teams from local fire departments will be able to participate in the event. Although only firefighters are allowed to participate due to the equipment involved, family and friends are encouraged to attend the event. There will be free drinks and hot dogs provided. For competitors, the event will consist of challenges ranging from Hose Bowling, Water Polo, 3 Person Hose Lay, Bucket Brigade and Midnight Alarm.

Questions can be direct to Amanda Renner at 575-439-4298.

Who doesn’t love a car show? Come on out to the 2024 Lowrider Car Show and Concert When: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Otero County Fairgrounds at 401 Fairgrounds Road. The Lowrider Car Show and Concert is hosted by the Mafiosos car club, Sal Limon y Chile, and the City of Alamogordo and will only cost $1 upon entry. A concert and dance floor will open under the pavilion at the Otero County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Food vendors and local shops including Cotton Valley Boutique, Sweet Tease and Sky Candy Productions will be present along with others that have not been announced.

There will be first, second and third place trophies for 16 different classes. The trophy announcement will take place at 7 p.m. right before the concert.

There will be trophies for best in show, people's choice, best motor, best paint and best interior. There is a $500 cash prize for Best in Show, and a $250 cash prize for the winner of the four other categories.

Those with questions or who are interested in sponsoring can call event president Orlando Lucero at 575-491-6690.

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