Recovery Communities of New Mexico
New Mexico's 2023 Recovery Celebrations
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Recovery Celebrations are listed in chronological order
El Chante Gallery Art Show
by ABQ Celebrates Recovery
Event Canceled
Join the Albuquerque Recovery Community for a night of entertainment and fun while viewing art pieces created by people in recovery!
Mingle with your favorite artists and enjoy music, food, and fabulous artwork designed by local people in recovery!
Location: El Chante Art Gallery- 804 Park Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: Jennifer Weiss-Burke, 505-363-9684 or jenweissburke@serenitymesa.com
For more information, visit the Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery website.
Crushing Stigmas and Ending Addictions
Las Cruces
September 9th, 2023
3 pm to 9 pm
The Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force is hosting its Annual Recovery Event Summit!
The Recovery Celebration will feature local MCO’s and vendors are invited to set up information booths allowing community members to make connections with supportive services and resources. Food, water, games, and face painting will be offered. Local entertainment, live music, and various speakers will be present.
Location: Las Cruces Downtown Plaza, 101 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Organization website:
Contact: Jessica Garcia, jgarcia@chi-phi.org
Socorro Recovery Pow-Wow
September 9th, 2023
8 am to 8 pm
The event will start with early morning prayer and pollen sprinkling, followed by a presentation of colors by the Disabled American Veterans Color Guard.
Along with an incredible Pow-Wow, the event will feature food vendors, along with arts and craft vendors focusing on Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness. There will be opportunities for attendees to win donated items as door prizes throughout the day.
Location: Socorro Rodeo Complex - Rodeo Dr, Socorro, NM 87801
Socorro is seeking vendors for this event! Please click here to learn more about becoming a vendor.
Contact: Jason Frame, 575-517-6701 or jframe@co.socorro.nm.us
Ancora Peer Support Center and
Advocates Recovery Celebration Event - ABQ
September 15th, 2023
3 pm to 9 pm
The event will feature vendors, city resources, bands, games, and Lego building,
held at the Ancora Peer Support Drop-in Center. The Drop-in center is 1,000sq ft. space and includes a fully operable café and two performance spaces both indoors and outdoors, along with a shaded patio space.
Barbecue, café food, and drinks will be available!
Location: Ancora Peer Support Center - 148 Quincy St. NE., Albuquerque , NM 87108
Contact: Dominic Cagliostro, 505-220-5481 or dominiccagliostro@perfectlyimperfectnm.com
Kewa Family Wellness Center
Celebrates Recovery - Santo Domingo
September 15th, 2023
11 am to 4 pm
Kewa Family Wellness Center is hosting a community-wide event filled with fun traditional activities, food, and access to education on programs offered. The event will be to both educate the community on services available as well as to build trust, relationships, and interdependence. Activities will include educational booths, ring toss, traditional art activities, and a Native American circus.
Location: Kewa Family Wellness Center - 18 Eagle Court, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Organization Website:
santodomingotribe.org/kewa-family-wellness-center/
Contact: Charlie Verploegh, 505-350-1374 or
Second Chances - You deserve
Another Chance! Let's Dance - Deming
September 16th, 2023
11 am to 3 pm
Luna County celebrates recovery! The event features music, dancing, a bouncy house, face painting, and a hometown BBQ.
Location: Luna County Courthouse Park - 700 S., Silver Ave., Deming, NM 88030
Organization website:
recoverymanagement.wixsite.com/treatment
Contact: Jim Helgert, 575-590-1146 or
A Culture of Healing
Pojoaque Celebrates Recovery
September 16th, 2023
10 am to 4 pm
The Pueblo of Pojoaque R.O.A.D Program is hosting its 6th annual recovery celebration!
The event intends to create awareness and supports for persons who've struggled or are struggling with substance use and recovery.
The event features fun activities, including- a car show, motorcycle run, free food, and an all-ages event filled with entertainment, face painting, and motivational speakers in active recovery.
Location: Poeh Cultural Center - 78 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506
Contact: Angel Morfin, 505-269-7072
Life In Recovery Art Exhibition
September 20th, 2023
3 pm to 7 pm
Live music, art, and refershments!
Location: Ilfeld-Johnson Warehouse, Historic Route 66 at S. 4th St., Santa Rosa, NM.
Contact: Myria, 505-440-0030
Second Annual Recovery &
Remembrance Celebration - Raton
September 16th, 2023
11 am to 3 pm
The Second Annual Recovery & Remembrance Celebration will host Recovery speakers, a community picnic, games, and contests for all ages! The Remembrance Celebration features a biodegradable helium-filled balloon release in memory of those lost to substance misuse.
Location: Ripley Park - 313 N 2nd Street, Raton, NM 87740
Organization website:
Contact: Paul Jenkins, 575-447-4561 or
Santa Fe Rally4Recovery
September 23rd, 2023
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Santa Fe Recovery Center (SFRC) is sponsoring the 9th annual Santa Fe Rally4Recovery event at Santa Fe Rodeo grounds.
The Santa Fe event will feature live entertainment, including country recording artist and winner of season 15 of The Voice, Chevel Sheperd, food trucks, a kid's zone, activities, animals, art projects, and exhibitors. Free and open to the public. Celebrate with us!
Location: Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds - 3237 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Organization website:
Contact: Sally Mildren, 509-481-3875 or sally@bossladyconsult.com
ABQ Celebrates Recovery - Main Event
September 27th, 2023
10 am to 2 pm
Join Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery (ACR) for the 2023 Main Event! This is ACR's 8th year celebrating recovery! There will be 50+ tables at the event from treatment organizations around the Albuquerque area as well as live music and entertainment.
Location: Civic Plaza - 1 Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: Jennifer Weiss-Burke, 505-363-9684 or jenweissburke@serenitymesa.com
For more information, visit the Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery website.
Lordsburg Walk for Recovery
September 30th, 2023
10 am to 2 pm
Join Lordsburg and Recovery Management Center on a Walk for Recovery!
Location: Lordsburg Highschool - 501 W 4th St, Lordsburg, NM 88045
Organization website:
recoverymanagement.wixsite.com/treatment
Contact: Jim Helgert, 575-590-1146 or
Path to Wellness - San Juan County
October 3rd, 2023
4 pm to 7 pm
Farmington celebrates recovery! The Mental Health Task Force of San Juan County is partnering with the Farmington Police Department's National Night Out for an afternoon of fun and activities!
The event will feature informational booths and services for recovery, mental well-being, and strengthening families. There will be live entertainment, face painting, family-friendly activities, and free food for the first 200 people to visit 10+ booths!
Location: Berg Park - 400 Scott Ave, Farmington, NM 87401
Organization website: www.sjsci.org/
Contact: Greg Allen, 505-419-8939 or
Second Chances - You Deserve
Another Chance! Let's Dance - Silver City
September 8th, 2023
4 pm to 8 pm
Join the Recovery Management Center in celebrating Recovery Month in Grant County!
The event will feature fun, BBQ, music, a bounce house, face painting, connection, and community.
Location: Gough Park - 1201 N. Pope St., Silver City, NM 88061
Organization website:
recoverymanagement.wixsite.com/treatment
Contact: Jim Helgert, 575-590-1146 or
Recover Together - The QuadNM
Celebrates Recovery- Rio Rancho
September 9th, 2023
4 pm to 9 pm
Connect with your community, learn about recovery, and celebrate yourself and loved ones who walk along the path of recovery! The event will feature gathering spaces for groups, information booths, crafts, and magical drink alternatives to learn and enjoy!
Location: Havasu Park - 3535 Havasu Falls St. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Organization website: thequadnm.com/
Contact: Kai Lopez, 505-433-1571 or Kaison@thequadnm.com
Seeking Safety for Recovery
Healing Circle Drop-In Center - Shiprock
September 14th & 15th, 2023
9 am to 4 pm
This two-day summit will provide information on historical trauma, alcohol, drugs, substance misuse, violence, self-care, and building family wellness. The event will begin with class presentations and open to a participatory discussion. Lunch will be provided.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please email Caroline Padilla to register at: 1hcdropincenter@gmail.com
Location: Healing Circle Drop-In Center - East Mesa School Road, Shiprock, NM 87420
Contact: Caroline Padilla, 505-686-0264 or 1hcdropincenter@gmail.com
ABQ Celebrates Recovery Pow Wow
September 15th, 2023
1 pm to 8:00 pm
Join ABQ Celebrates Recovery for a fun day of celebration of American Indian culture in which people from diverse indigenous nations gather for dancing, singing, and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. The event is free and open to everyone!
Location: UNM Johnson Field - 2401 Redondo Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: Jennifer Weiss-Burke, 505-363-9684 or jenweissburke@serenitymesa.com
For more information, visit the Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery website.
Barrios Unidos Celebrates Recovery-Chimayo
Resilience: The Energy that Holds Us Up
September 16th, 2023
1 pm to 6 pm
Join Barrios Unidos in celebrating recovery and resilience! The event welcomes everyone and will feature free food, drinks, and support panels.
Location: Barrios Unidos - 7 John Hyson Drive, Chimayo, NM 87522
Organization website: www.barriosunidoschimayo.org/
Contact: Lupe Salazar, 505-614-5680 or lupe.salazar67@gmail.com
Gallup Rally4Recovery
Four Corners Detox Center
September 16th, 2023
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
The Gallup event will feature live entertainment, food trucks, a kid's zone, activities, animals, art projects, and exhibitors. The Saturday farmer's market will be there with us - so come on downtown in Gallup and enjoy the fun. This event is free and open to the public - celebrate with us!
Location: Courthouse Plaza - Gallup, NM 87301
Organization website:
www.sfrecovery.org/four-corners-detox-recovery-center/
Contact: Sally Mildren, 509-481-3875 or sally@bossladyconsult.com
Third Annual Recovery Car Show
Albuquerque NM Reentry Center
September 16th, 2023
10 am to 2 pm
NM Reentry Center is hosting its 3rd Annual Recovery Car Show!
The event will feature vendors, car clubs, music, and raffles. The NM Reentry Center believes in spreading awareness to all communities affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
Location: New Mexico Reentry Center - 215 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
Organization website: nmreentrycenter.org/
Contact: Natasha Garcia, 505-589-0808 or Natashag@nmreentrycenter.org
Festival of Hope
T or C Celebrates Recovery
September 20th, 2023
5 pm to 8 pm
Join T or C for a Festival of Hope surrounding recovery and well-being resources!
Location: The Civic Center - 400W. 4th St.,
T or C NM.
Contact: Elizabeth Leininger,
Eddy County Walk For RECOVERY - Carlsbad
September 23rd, 2023
4:30 pm -
The Walk For RECOVERY event hosts several presenters, including keynote speaker Mayor Dale Janway and New Mexico Representative,
Cathrynn Brown. The event will feature people in recovery sharing their recovery journeys. There will be food trucks, a DJ, and booths with information regarding services and resources throughout Eddy county.
For more information about the sponsoring organization, visit: www.sjsci.org
Location: Carlsbad Beach Band Shell-E Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Contact: Jennifer Hedrick, 575-361-3207 or carmjlh@nmcourts.gov
Community Garden Recovery Event
Las Vegas
September 23rd, 2023
11 am to 3 pm
The Las Vegas Community Garden event features guest speakers on addiction and recovery, along with food, BBQ, drinks, entertainment, and informational booths.
Location: Corner of Railroad Ave & Douglas Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701
Contact: Patricia Gallegos, 505-617-5281 or patricia@riograndeatp.org
Recovery Together: Building a
Resilient Family & Community - Taos
September 24th, 2023
11 am to 3 pm
The Taos recovery event seeks to support the families of those in recovery, as well as those on their recovery journey. There will be games for kids and a bouncy house. The event will honor recovery heroes, including Anna Martinez, Ed Cardenas, and members from Taos Pueblo. Music will be provided by Marcus Hall. The Taos Pueblo will feature an art display created by tribal members in recovery. Come out and join the fun!
Location: Kit Carson Park - 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Organization website:
Contact: Steve Fuhlendorf, 575-770-7865 or
Albuquerque Center for Hope and
Recovery 5th Annual Hero Run
September 30th, 2023
8 am -
This year marks the 5th Annual Hero Run for Alburquerque Center for Hope and Recovery (ACHR).
Event Sign-in and day-of registration will take place from 7 am - 8 am. The race will begin promptly at 8 am.
Participants will receive an event T-shirt and swag bag. Fifteen minutes prior to the start of the race, ACHR will offer a warm-up and stretch for participants. There will be water stations throughout the course in addition to arrows and flags to guide participants throughout the run.
Location: UNM North Campus Golf Course - 1117 Stanford Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Organization website: www.achrnm.org
Contact: Donato Velasco, 505 525-9611 or dvelasco@achrnm.org
NM's 2023 All-Events Flyer
NM's 2023 Recovery Celebration Event Calendar
