Courtesy of New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association

One of the coolest local LGBTQIA groups has to be the New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association. These hardcore athletes are in preparation for the 27th annual Zia Regional Rodeo, held at Rodeo de Santa Fe starting Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12. There are 13 separate rodeo events with everything from bull riding to calf roping, with speed events and camp events such as steer decorating and goat dressing. And yes, goat dressing is exactly what we hope it is. The Friday festivities include rodeo school, registration and an evening of entertainment all from 11am to midnight. Stick around Saturday for the first day of competitions starting at 9am and party through midnight. Keep it together for Sunday and get to the last of the competitions and awards ceremony beginning at 9am culminating in—you guessed it—another evening of parties with live entertainment running through a modest 10pm. These events are all-ages with a price tag of $15 for the rodeo events each day, or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids under 12 can enjoy everything for free! (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

City on the Edge is a breezy, smart podcast looking at the stories from Albuquerque history that have often been overlooked. Each episode takes a deep dive into a topic like the 1955 crash of TWA flight 260, Sandia Man or the 1918 quarantine. Worthwhile listening that will spur your curiosity about things you didn’t even know about in the city where you live. It’s free and available wherever you get your podcasts. (Clarke Condé)