Village Budget; Trout Warriors; Senior Projects; High Rolls Development, and More
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Down to the Brass Tacks: Cloudcroft’s FY 2026–27 Budget Workshops
Clerk Jini Turri has been here before.
Trout Warriors: Finding Peace in the Rio Peñasco
On a Tuesday evening in late April, a group of five men sits next to Susan Maynard at the family-style picnic tables in the back of Cloudcroft Brewing Company, chatting over cold pints and pink lemonade.
Discover Cloudcroft:
Elevate Your Visit
Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sale Fundraisers:
The Cloudcroft Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting donations for the annual Sparky’s fundraiser yard sale at the Cloudcroft fire station. Proceeds support the VFD.
Cloudcroft schools’ parking lots are also open to rent during the sale—rental space proceeds of $15 each benefit the Cloudcroft Schools Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). More info below:
Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, Off the Beaten Path:
Celebration of Life: Michael Nivision Public Library
Saturday, May 9th, from 1-4 p.m. folks will gather at the Michael Nivision Public Library to celebrate the life of the library’s namesake, former Cloudcroft Mayor Michael Nivison.
Read more about Nivison’s life, here: https://www.cloudcroftreader.com/p/former-cloudcroft-mayor-michael-nivison
You’re Invited: Heart Safe School Pep Rally
Cloudcroft Municipal School District is making history as the first school district in New Mexico to receive the Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation. Join the celebration at a special Pep Rally on May 12 at 2:30 PM in the Cloudcroft High School Gym. Wear red in honor of heart health awareness and help cheer on this incredible achievement.
From the archives, June 2024 :
Catching Up with Coach Sheri Wimsatt
Sheri Wimsatt, or “Coach” as she’s called here, springs into the Middle School gym, and with a clap of her hands, we are ready to chat.
The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by The Lodge:
Treat your Mother to the most delicious buffet on the mountain for $65 adults and $30 children 12 and under. Please call 575-682-2566 to reserve your table at 9000 feet in the glorious Sacramento Mountains in the historic Lodge.
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Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com
Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:
Cloudcroft Art Society
Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art showsNoisy Water Winery
Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village PlazaOsha Trail Depot
Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasuresThe Stove and Spa Store
We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!The Lodge at Cloudcroft
Landmark Choice Among New Mexico ResortsCloudcroft Art Workshops
Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your SoulLaughing Leaf Dispensary
Discover a world of wellness at Laughing LeafInstant Karma
Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade BoutiqueOff the Beaten Path
Eclectic gifts & original artworkFuture Real Estate
Raise your expectations.Ski Cloudcroft
The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life ImprovementHigh Altitude
Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro AvenueBlushing Yucca Esthetics
✨ Book your glow-up today✨The Elk Shed
Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & FineryThe PAC
Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the CloudsPeñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
For all the ways you love to connectBre Hope Media
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