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May 10 | Introduction to Painting on SilkSouthwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective class. Deadline for registration May 5. Fee: $58 for Collective members, $63 for non-members, plus $20 material fee.
Phone: 575-538-5733 More on the web...
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May 10 | 8:30 am
Silver City Farmers' Market
We are pleased to inform you that the Silver City Farmers Market will be returning to Historic Downtown for the upcoming 2008 season. The Opening Day will be May 10. The site will be the new Main Street Plaza (behind Domino's Pizza). Site preparation will include grading and graveling of the six lots of the property, while 7th/Main/8th streets will be devoted to parking and picking up of customers.
The Chamber weekly e-mail blast on Monday will let you know what will be available at the market the following Saturday. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Location: The New Main Street Plaza behind Domino's Pizza
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May 10 | 9:00 am
Dog & Cat Vaccination Clinic
9am to 12 Noon. Vaccination Clinic offers rabies shots, DHLP-Parvo shot, 3 year rabies and for cats, the 3-way shot. For the 3 year rabies proof of previous vaccination required. State law requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies and city and county ordinances require licenses. All dogs in Grant County require licenses to run concurrently with rabies shot. Reduced fees apply.
Location: Animal Shelter, 3050 S. Cougar Way
Phone: 538-9261
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May 10 | 9:00 am
Family Play Clay Day w/Zoe Wolfe9am to Noon for Mask Making $40 - family $35each; 1 to 3pm for Ceramic whistles $25 - family $20 each; All day is $60 and $100 for two attendees. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725 More on the web...
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May 10 | 9:00 am
Opening Day for Mercado del Sol (Artists Market)
Opening Day for this marketplace for local artists and crafts people - we invite you to join us for this first season! Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm during the summer. To sign up for a booth contact Billy Mack (NM Art Glass Center) 534-8285 or for more info contact Moti at 534-1024
Location: Historic Downtown Silver City, Kelly St at Bullard Street
Phone: 534-8285
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May 10 | 9:30 am
Walking Tour of Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark
Tour begins at the Fort Bayard Theater located near the northeast corner of the hospital.
Location: Fort Bayard Theater
Phone: 388-4477
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May 10 | 9:30 am
Silver City Aglow Lighthouse Meeting
Ladies are encouraged to come at 9:30AM for refreshments. The meeting starts at 10:00AM.
Guest speakers will be Doug and Susan Bryant.
For more info call 534-0608 or 388-1478.
Location: Silver City Women's Club, 411 Silver Heights Blvd.
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May 10 | 11:00 am
The Copper Quail Gallery Grand Reopening
Karen Muench invites you to her Grand Reopening at The Copper Quail Gallery from 11am until 4pm. The Gallery will be featuring new artists; Martyn Apley (clay), JoAnne Barrett (New Mexico stone wire wrapped crosses), Louis Baum, Sr. (oil), Michael Boyle (alligator juniper wood), Jan Christensen (stitchery), Arlene Rezman (accessories/oil) and Allen Sanders (photography). Refreshments will be served and guitar music provided by Allen Sanders. For more information, please contact new sole owner Karen Muench at (575) 388-2646.
Location: 211-A N. Texas Street, Silver City
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May 10 | 11:00 am
Dia de las Madres mexicanas
goes until 3pm. Cost $8 boleto/persona incluye comida, bebida, flor, y musica para bailar y recordar.
Location: 100 N. Prescott St., Santa Clara
Phone: 538-6526
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May 10 | 12:00 pm
Mimbres Valley EMS Benefit Lunch and Dance
12 Noon to 3:00pm Enchilada Lunch ($6.00) at Mimbres Round-up Lodge, Acklin Hll Rd., San Loreanzo with the Dance from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Casa Blanca Bar, 5830 E. Hwy 152, Hanover; $8/singles and $15/couples. Door prizes included and featuring M. Ramos and the Sound Connection. Guest speakers: Mary Lynne Newell, 6th Judicial Dist. Attorney and Raul (Bully) Holguin, Grant County Sheriff. Mimbres Valley EMS is holding this benefit to raise funds for necessary emergency medical equipment and supplies. This includes a power lift gurney for transporting patients $12K. Sponsors: Manny and Gloria Ramos; Mimbres Valley Boster Club; Casa Blanca Bar; (Betty Bull); Si Senor Restaurant of Las Cruces; Corner Market and Deli, San Lorenzo. We are neighbors helping neighbors and we need your support! Come join us for a day and evening of fun!
Location: Mimbres Round-up Lodge, San Lorenzo & Casa Blanca Bar, Hanover
Phone: 575-313-9152
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May 10 | 1:00 pm
Family Play Clay Day w/Zoe Wolfe1 to 3pm for Ceramic Whistles $25 - family $20 each; All day for Mask Making and Ceramic Whistles is $60 and $100 for two attendees. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725 More on the web...
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May 10 | 6:00 pm
1st Annual Tyrone Cowboy Poetry & Music GatheringEnjoy the sounds‚ songs and sights of the Old West in Tyrone’s annual Cowboy Poetry festival! This special performance benefits restoration efforts for the Tyrone Community Center and features Mike Moutoux‚ "New Mexico’s Most Enchanting Cowboy‚" The Copper Creek Wranglers‚ Pete Kennedy and many more. A benefit performance for restoration of the Tyrone Community Center. Tickets are $8 at door or $7 in advance from TPOA Office‚ Morning Star or Circle Heart. BBQ Dinner for sale at intermission. For more info Pete Kennedy 534-0741 or the Tyrone Community Center. Location: Tyrone Community Center Phone: 388-1543 More on the web...
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May 10 | 6:00 pm
Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea
It's a beach party! Hawaiian shirts & flip-flops are encouraged. Bring a blanket & a picnic dinner. Dessert will be provided by the Film Society. At dusk, this quirky documentary by Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer (narrated by John Waters) will show. (once known as California Riviera)
Location: Courtyard of College Street Plaza
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May 10 | 8:00 pm
I’ve Got Brains that Jingle‚ Jangle‚ Jingle
8:00pm The Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater is celebrating it’s 15th hysterical season with the western comedy‚ "Dumb Guns" or "I’ve Got Brains that Jingle‚ Jangle‚ Jingle." In this fast paced spoof‚ the notorious villain‚ Bad Bob‚ holds a local saloon hostage as he wrecks havoc and mayhem on all who stand in his way. Performances are Saturdays at 8pm at the Pinos Altos Opera House‚ located six miles north of Silver City in the foothills of the Gila National Forest. The evening begins with a sing-a-long as audience members are encouraged to actively participate by booing the villain‚ cheering the hero and throwing popcorm to their heart’s delight. Full bar service is available before and after the performance. For reservations and information phone 575-388-3848 and remember the words of that famous philosopher‚ "Into every life‚ a little popcorn must fall."
Location: Pinos Altos Opera House‚ Pinos Altos
Phone: 388-3848
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May 11 | 1:00 pm
Mother’s Day in the Mimbres
1:00-5:00 p.m. The Silver City Museum Society and Grant County Archaeological Society invite the public to enjoy a free open house with musical entertainment, refreshments, children’s activities, storytelling, and tours of the archaeological site and historic ranch house at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, 12 Sage Road, Mimbres, NM (between Mile Markers 3 and 4 on Hwy. 35; turn east onto Sage Road). For further information contact Marilyn Markel, (575) 536-9337.
Location: Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, 12 Sage Road, Mimbres, NM
Phone: 536-9337
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May 11 | 3:00 pm
Hi Lo Silvers Concert
The concert will feature stage and film songs and there is no charge. This is a women's chorus and is directed by Valdeen Wooton.
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1915 Swan Street, Silver City
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May 13 | 6:00 pm
Dias de los Muertos Diorama WorkshopThis workshop is taught by Mary Yardley and goes for two days. First class on May 13 and second class on May 20. Cost $80, includes all materials. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725 More on the web...
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May 14 | 9:00 am
Wisdom Painting Workshops for Self-DiscoveryDiscover the inner wisdom's way of painting: open, free, and without judgment. What will you experience while painting from the inside out? Beginner's welcome. Will benefit the artist who feels stuck or wants to loosen up. Repeat Wisdom painters are welcome. Each painting experience is differentand a new journey into the self. Private sessions are available. Businesses: consider a Wisdom Painting for Business-Discovery session for your staff. $45 includes all materials. Space is limited to four people--register early! Second class is May 17. Contact Mary Gravelle for location and more information at phone (575) 956-7315, www.marysfineart.com,
Location: Contact Mary Gravelle for location Phone: (575) 956-7315 Contact by email. More on the web...
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May 14 | 12:00 pm
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce LuncheonStudent Recognition Awards. Cost $10-lunch at 12 Noon and is a great networking opportunity. Are you New to Grant County? Looking for local Networking Opportunities? Curious about becoming a Chamber member? Take the opportunity to meet members of the board‚ Chamber staff and other Chamber members by joining us at The Red Barn‚ Hwy 180 East‚ 708 Silver Heights Blvd‚ Silver City. Location: The Red Barn, Hwy 180 East, 708 Silver Heights Blvd, Silver City Phone: 538-3785 Contact by email. More on the web...
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May 15 | 11:30 am
Newcomers Club of Grant County
Monthly luncheon meeting will include installation of officers.
Location: The Woman’s Club‚ 411 Silver Heights Blvd‚ Silver City‚ NM
Phone: 388-3742
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May 15 | 5:00 pm
Teen Job Fair
Planning for a Cool Summer and Teen Job Fair
Thursday, May 15 from 5PM to 7PM at Silver High School FREE event! Open to all Grant County residents - food, door prizes, ice cream & hot dogs, free massage! Let me know if you have any questions. Susan Wilger 313-8222 ext. 2014
Location: Silver High School Gym
Phone: 575-313-8222
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May 18 | Design, Composition & ColorThis is a 3-day class taught by Crystal Foreman Brown. Friday 4-7pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm. Cost if $125. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725 More on the web...
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May 16 | 10:00 am
OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING City of Bayard Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
10am to 1pm. The city of Bayard, Molzen-Corbin & Associates and staff request your presence at our celebration of the opening and Open House of the City of Bayard Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. RSVP by May 12 for transportation service. Transportation will be provided from the Bayard Community Center, 209 Hurley Avenue, Bayard to the facility beginning at 9:30am. Ribbon Cutting at 10:00AM
Location: North Hurley Road, North Hurley, NM
Phone: 575-537-3327
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May 17 | Gila Hotsprings FestivalCome enjoy the Hotsprings Festival in the Gila. Relaxation and soaking and horseback trips are the order of the day. Lodging and camping with hotsprings are available. The entertainment is going good --here are some of the entertainers we have coming: Michael Goodluck-Navaho flute maker and musician, Bonnie Bluhm-Albuquerque singer, songwriter, Michael Moutoux-Local musician and cowboy poet, Pete Kennedy -Local cowboy poet, Michael Kunz -Local flute player,
Doug Fine -Local author, and other surprise guest appearances. The Red Paint Powwow group are selling Indian Fry Bread, and a group from the Mimbres are going to have hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. Anyone else interested in selling food or crafts, contact us.
Location: Doc Campbell's Phone: (575) 536-9551 Contact by email. More on the web...
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May 17 | 8:00 am
Finer Limitz Car ShowMusic! Fun! Entertainment! Hurley Community Church Breakfast (3rd & Carrasco). The PARADE starts at E Street & the water tanks at 9am sharp. Ribbons will be awarded. Games, prizes, raffles, drawings, souvenirs, arts & crafts, food vendors, bake sale and t-shirts. Street dance 7-11pm (bring your chairs). Low Riders, custom cars & trucks, motorcycles, euros, original, under construction, hot rods, corvette class, lowrider bike, muscle car, model car display, trophy presentations. Location: Hurley‚ NM Phone: 575-534-0905 More on the web...
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May 17 | 8:00 am
Rolling Stones Field TripThe May field trip will take the club to the Meerschaum mines off of Sapillo Creek. Meet at The Ace Hardware parking lot at 8 AM on May 17th. The trip will be on paved road to where we park and there is a gentle hike of about one mile to the Meerschaum diggings. Collecting of float along the hike is encouraged. The diggings are just outside the Wilderness area. Bring lunch. Bring water. You must be a member to attend and can join that day. If you have any questions contact Lee or Judy at 388-4054 or email LeeT@stockmanfamily.net.
Location: Meet at Ace Hardware Phone: 388-4054 Contact by email.
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May 17 | 9:00 am
Wisdom Painting Workshops for Self-DiscoveryDiscover the inner wisdom's way of painting: open, free, and without judgment. What will you experience while painting from the inside out? Beginner's welcome. Will benefit the artist who feels stuck or wants to loosen up. Repeat Wisdom painters are welcome. Each painting experience is differentand a new journey into the self. Private sessions are available. Businesses: consider a Wisdom Painting for Business-Discovery session for your staff. $45 includes all materials. Space is limited to four people--register early! Contact Mary Gravelle for location and more information at phone (575) 956-7315, www.marysfineart.com,
Location: Contact Mary Gravelle for location Phone: (575) 956-7315 Contact by email. More on the web...
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May 17 | 10:00 am
Bayard Health Fair9am to 2pm. Free Health Screenings, Information, Recreational events, classes and lots of fun. Get tested for blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index, puplmonary function, pulse oximetry, cholesterol, vision exam and glaucoma. Call Linda at 388-2523 ext 12. Location: Bayard Community Center‚ 290 Hurley Avenue‚ Bayard‚ NM Phone: 388-2523 ext 12 Contact by email.
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May 17 | 2:00 pm
Second Annual Hillsboro Heritage Day-Music Festival
Celebrate New Mexico Heritage Preservation Month in Hillsboro on May 17th The Second Annual Heritage Music Festival will kick off at 2:00 pm. Six bands will perform 45-50 minute sets followed by a seventh band with a 2-hour danceable finale. Local and regional performers bring together folk‚ blues‚ country‚ swing and bluegrass reflecting New Mexico’s diverse musical roots. A Silent Auction with an array of local artists’ works and historic memorabilia will be featured in the cafeteria during the Festival. Tax-deductible items are being accepted for the Silent Auction. Call Sherry Hartman 575-895-3381 or Kathy Lovell 575-895-5091. Food will be available for purchase as well. Special guest‚ biographer Patsy Crow King will be available to autograph the latest edition of Sadie Orchard‚ The Time of Her Life during the tour and concert. This latest edition has added text‚ more photos and a new cover. Tickets may be purchased from: Percha Creek Traders @ 575-895-5116 or Barbershop Café 575-895-5283 or Hillsboro General Store 575-895-5306
Location: Hillsboro NM
Phone: 575-895-5090
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May 17 | 4:00 pm
Bringing Your Home to Life WorkshopJoin us for this free introductory workshop taught by Gavio. Get inspired to craft your own unique living environment that supports your well-being while benefiting the community and planet. Registration not necessary. Location: Material Good, 108 N. Texas Street, Silver City Phone: 534-4511 More on the web...
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May 17 | 8:00 pm
I’ve Got Brains that Jingle‚ Jangle‚ Jingle
8:00pm The Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater is celebrating it’s 15th hysterical season with the western comedy‚ "Dumb Guns" or "I’ve Got Brains that Jingle‚ Jangle‚ Jingle." In this fast paced spoof‚ the notorious villain‚ Bad Bob‚ holds a local saloon hostage as he wrecks havoc and mayhem on all who stand in his way. Performances are Saturdays at 8pm at the Pinos Altos Opera House‚ located six miles north of Silver City in the foothills of the Gila National Forest. The evening begins with a sing-a-long as audience members are encouraged to actively participate by booing the villain‚ cheering the hero and throwing popcorm to their heart’s delight. Full bar service is available before and after the performance. For reservations and information phone 575-388-3848 and remember the words of that famous philosopher‚ "Into every life‚ a little popcorn must fall."
Location: Pinos Altos Opera House‚ Pinos Altos
Phone: 388-3848
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May 18 | Qualifier for Walt Nichols Memorial Tri-County Roping
For more information contact Steve or Wacey Allen at number listed below.
Location: SouthWest Horsemans Areana, Silver City, NM
Phone: 575-546-1590
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May 18 | 2:00 pm
Glitter and Chalk: Carnival Prize Caricatures, 1915-1960
The fascinating and little-known history of early 20th-century carnival chalkware prizes will be the subject of an illustrated lecture by Eric Renner. An admission donation of $4 per person is suggested. Over 150 pieces from Renner’s extensive collection of carnival chalkware are being shown through September in the Silver City Museum’s featured exhibit, “Glitter & Chalk: Carnival Prize Caricatures, 1915-1960.” Renner is the author of American Disguise (Flying Monkeys Press, 2007), which explores the images and archetypes found in the cheap plaster figurines once awarded as prizes by traveling carnivals. Copies of the book will be available at the lecture, and are also on sale at the Silver City Museum Store. Toll-free telephone number for long distance callers: (877) 777-7947.
Location: Historic Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard, Silver City
Phone: 538-5921
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May 18 | 4:00 pm
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
Cristian Mungiu's film won the Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival this past year as well as numerous other awards. What ensues is a twisted, taunt drama that will keep you hanging on every scene.
Location: Real West Cinema II, 11585 Hwy. 180 East
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May 20 | 6:00 pm
Dias de los Muertos Diorama WorkshopThis workshop is taught by Mary Yardley and goes for two days. First class on May 13 and second class on May 20. Cost $80, includes all materials. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725 More on the web...
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May 23 | Wood/salt Fired Workshop9am to 4pm Wednesday through Friday with Thursday being firing day. Acclaimed potter and sculptor Mariana Roumell-Gasteyer. Cost $185 Location: Call for location Phone: 575-388-0649 Contact by email.
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May 21 | 6:30 pm
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Current patients, survivors and those at-risk for prostate cancer are encouraged to attend this support group. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Facilitators: Dave Schwantes and Walt Hanson.
Location: Gila Regional Medical Center's Conference Room, 1313 E. 32nd Street
Phone: 388-1198 x 10
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May 22 | Beginning Decorative Painting
Call Aunt Judy's for times and details.
Location: Aunt Judy's Attic, 1950 Hwy 180 E.
Phone: 388-1620
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May 25 | 13th Annual Blues Festival
watch this space for more detailed information.
Location: Gough Park, Silver City
Phone: 538-2505
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May 25 | Desert West AuctionDesert West Live Auction is an online and live auction facility located at Mimbres, New Mexico. You can come out and be part of the live auction or participate via Internet in the comfort of your home. Location: 3870 N. Highway 35, Mimbres NM Phone: 575-536-9353 Contact by email. More on the web...
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May 24 | 9:00 am
2nd Annual Vets Blues Bike-Run
9:00 a.m. The Vets Blues Bike-Run will be held in conjunction with the Mimbres Arts Council Blues Festival. We will be having another Poker Run and this year it will be approximately 135 miles. We plan to go from Silver City Hwy 180 East to Highway 61 by City of Rocks‚ through San Lorenzo which is Highway 25 to Lake Roberts‚ then to Highway 15 to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Then we turn around and come back on Highway 15 to Pinos Altos‚ down to Silver City and Gough Park‚ in time for the Blues Festival music. (The last rider should be back by 3pm). Make your hotel reservation early as rooms will fill up quickly and you MUST tell them you are with the Bike-Run to get the special rate. Super 8 Motel $50/night plus tax‚ etc. 575-388-1983. Comfort Inn $80/night plus tax‚ etc 575-534-1883. We are stil working with Motel 6 and Econo Lodge. As soon as we get a rate‚ we will post it at this website. We will have both Silver and Cobre High Schools open and the National Guard in Santa Clara. We hope to have some camping sites at Bataan Park. We will also have a VICTORY VEGAS 8 BALL MOTORCYCLE BLACK 100 CI to raffle. Tickets are $25 each and winner need not be present to win. For more information contact Jose Rey 575-534-4752 or 575-313-5116; Mike Jimenez 575-388-4162 or Bill Gassert 575-590-1769. Help support the Veterans so that we may give back to the communities. More info to come so watch this space.
Location: Silver city‚ NM
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May 24 | 9:30 am
Walking Tour of Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark
Tour begins at the Fort Bayard Theater located near the northeast corner of the hospital.
Location: Fort Bayard Theater
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May 31 | 18th Annual Wild Wild West Rodeo
PRCA Rodeo w/Pot of Silver Team roping. Qualifier for Walt Nichols Memorial (Tri-County Roping) is Sunday, May 18. May 28 - Boys and Bulls. PRCA Rodeo - May 29, 30, and 31. More more info contact Steve or Wacey Allen at number listed below. We would like to announce the return of specialty act-Rockin' Robbie Hodges! The Drill Team, "Wild at Heart" will perform nightly at 7PM. Thursday night May 29 is "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" Cancer Awareness Night & Tribute to Returning Veterans. Tickets can be purchased at 12th and Hudson (in front of the Dairy Queen), Circle Heart (Silver City) and Circle S Western Wear (Deming). Early Sales $10, at gate $15. Kids 5 and under, free. Bus rides to Rodeo from 1st NM Bank parking Lot and tickets can be purchased on bus for $10.
Location: Southwest Horseman's Arena, Silver City
Phone: 575-456-1590
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May 31 | 10:00 am
Wild Wild West Rodeo Parade CANCELLED
CANCELLED
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May 31 | 10:00 am
Bead StringingThere are two parts to this class. You can participate in either one part or the two parts. Part I (10am-Noon) or Part II (1-3pm) $20; Part I and II $35. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725 More on the web...
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May 31 | 9:20 pm
Stars-N-Parks Astronomy Program
Program starts at 9:20 PM. The Stars-N-Parks astronomy outreach programs‚ designed to educate and orientate attendees to the night sky as seen from a dark sky site and provide telescopes for deep sky observation‚ are sponsored by the National Public Observatory and New Mexico State Parks. Specific details for this event include: City of Rocks State Park‚ Sunset 8:09 PM‚ Program Starts at 9:20 PM‚ Program Ends at 10:50 PM. Sataurn well presented‚ The Spring Sky showing well. Steve Machols presenting. For more details contact Ken Abalos @ 575-536-2800 (City of Rocks State Park) Cost: Park fee of $5 National Public Observatory. City of Rocks State Park.
Location: City of Rocks State Park
Phone: 575-536-2800
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Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce
