The Grant Soil & Water Conservation District and the Upper Gila Valley Arroyos Watershed District will be held on Monday, March 27th at the Gila Senior Center beginning at 4 pm for Gila Valley and 5 pm for Grant. The public is invited to attend. Call 388-1569
For our Deming listeners, the Deming Senior Center will be hosting a Spanish Alzheimer’s Savvy Care Class on Tuesday, March 28th from 9 am to 5 pm. The program will be presented by the Association of Alzheimer’s in Albuquerque. Call 546-8823
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will be offering Spring Break Activities for girls. March 28h and 29th from 10 am to noon, girls in grades 2 through 5 will be “Agents of Change,” on the 30th from 10 to 11:30 Kinder and 1st graders will learn about friendship and from 1 to 2:15 and […]
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will present a series of films during Lent to be shown at the Church Parish Hall Tuesdays at 6:30 through April 4th. March 28th will be “As it is in Heaven.” Call 538-2015
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will be offering Spring Break Activities for girls. March 28h and 29th from 10 am to noon, girls in grades 2 through 5 will be “Agents of Change,” on the 30th from 10 to 11:30 Kinder and 1st graders will learn about friendship and from 1 to 2:15 and […]
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will be offering Spring Break Activities for girls. March 30th from 10 to 11:30 Kinder and 1st graders will learn about friendship and from 1 to 2:15 and 2:30 to 3:45 girls in 4th grade and up will participate in an archery clinic. Call 538-2481
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will be offering Spring Break Activities for girls. March 30th from 1 to 2:15 and 2:30 to 3:45 girls in 4th grade and up will participate in an archery clinic. Call 538-2481
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten-part film series on at 7 pm at the Santa Clara National Guard Armory. March 30th will be “World War I: The Complete Story.” Admission is free, and concessions will be […]
The Grant County Community Concert Association is pleased to present the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 31st in the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is $20 for adult non-subscribers. Call 538-5862
Literacy Link-Leamos will be celebrating their annual “Love Your Library Day” on Saturday, April 1st from 10 am to 1 pm at the Silver City Public Library. The event is an annual celebration of the service the Silver City Public Library provides the community, and will feature live music, food, entertainment for the kids, and […]
The Gila Gobblers Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will hold their 14th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, April 1st at the National Guard Armory in Santa Clara. Doors open at 5 pm, with dinner to follow at 7. Call 538-1500
PFLAG of Silver City will host a scholarship benefit dance on Saturday, April 1st from 8 to 11 pm at the Old Elks Lodge. All ages are welcome and refreshments will be available. Prizes will be given for best dancer, best costume and best sideburns. Call 590-8797
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2017 with Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region on Sunday, April 2nd at the Silver Bowling Center. Celebrate your fundraising success at a Wild West Bowling Party! Register now to help change lives for the better at www.bbbsmountainregion.org/bfks
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will present a series of films during Lent to be shown at the Church Parish Hall Tuesdays at 6:30 through April 4th. April 4th will be “The Last Temptation of Christ.” Call 538-2015
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 5th, watch the documentary series “Cooked: Air” episode and learn the science of bread making and the nature of gluten. Call 388-2988
Fort Bayard National Cemetery will honor the 100 year anniversary of the United States Entering World War I with a Wreath Laying Commemoration Ceremony on Thursday, April 6th at 11 am. The Keynote Speaker will be Doug Dinwiddie, PhD. Call 388-4477
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I, the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will sponsor a ten-part film series on Thursdays at 7 pm at the Santa Clara National Guard Armory. April 6th will be “The Last Voices of World War I.” Admission is free, and concessions […]
Camp Thunderbird will hold a Volunteer Work Weekend April 7th through 9th. Those who wish to participate may spend a free weekend at camp in exchange for helping with pre-season cleanup and maintenance on Saturday. RSVP to 536-9560 so they know how many to cook for
Maria y Yahvi will perform at the Silver City Public Library on Friday, April 7th at 6 pm as the final installment of the library’s spring concert series. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 538-3672
Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society will hold a monthly meeting on Friday, April 7th at 7 pm in WNMU’s Harlan Hall. Dr. Dale Zimmerman and Raven Mayer will present “Goliath Beetles and Stalk-eyed flies: to East Africa for Insects.” Call 388-2386
The Good Shepherd Recital Series will present a “Classical Recital” on Sunday, April 9th at 3 pm, doors open at 2:30. Four local instrumentalists will perform classics by Beethoven, Bloch, Dvorak and Hindemith. The concert is free, and donations are accepted. Call 654-0825
The Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting will be held April 10th at Cross Point Assembly of God Church beginning at 10:30. Janine and Gary Jenks will talk about their trip to China. Call 537-3643
The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce will host a free “Email Etiquette” workshop for businesses on Monday, April 10th from 2:30 to 5 pm at Watts Hall. Learn the correct professional use of emails to send proposals, marketing materials, set appointments and more. Call 538-3785
On Tuesday, April 10th at 4:30 pm, the Silver City Public Library NOVA Science Film Series will present “The Great Math Mystery.” Explore how mathematics underpins natural forms, art, scientific advances, and our understanding of reality. Call 538-3672
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 12th will be an Open Garden Workshop. Learn why, how and when to aerate with a hands on lesson on aeration in the garden beds. Call 388-2988
Learn how to borrow e-books and downloadable audiobooks for free from the Silver City Public Library during a workshop on Thursday, April 13th from 10 am to noon. Come early to check the status of your library card, as it will be used to access New Mexico Library To-Go. Call 538-3672
Also at the Library on Thursday, there will be a special Easter Egg WildWorks Program for all ages. There will be egg dyeing kits to make some special Easter Eggs. Participants can bring their own hard-boiled eggs to dye or use those provided while supplies last. Call 538-3672
The Silver Consolidated School District will be closed for the Easter Holiday on Friday, April 14th. No classes will be held. The administration offices will also be closed. Regular schedules will resume on Monday, April 17th, 2017
The Greenlee County Spring Rampage will be held at the Greenlee County Fairgrounds in Duncan, Arizona, on Saturday, April 15th beginning at 9 am. There will be a car show, Egg Hunt, Mud Volleyball Tournament, Bull Riding and much more! Visit co.greenlee.az.us/fair to learn more
The Annual Kiwanis Free Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15th beginning at 8 am at Penny Park. The Kiwanis Club of Silver City will be hiding over 3000 plastic eggs filled with candy or special prize slips. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Lori Bonomo, at 574-2543
The Silver City Museum will hold a Hands-On Victorian Easter Egg Diorama Activity on Saturday, April 15th from 10:30 to noon. Come make a miniature Easter diorama using plastic Easter Eggs, ribbons, flowers, and pictures. Call 538-9521
First Presbyterian Church will hold an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 16th at 9:30 am. A worship service with new pastor John Cheek will follow, and the public is invited to attend. Call 519-9278
The 31st Annual Tour of the Gila will be held April 19th through April 23rd. The Silver City to Mogollon race will begin on Wednesday, followed by the Inner Loop race on Thursday and the Tyrone Individual Time Trials on Friday. Saturday is the Downtown Criterium and citizens’ race. The Tour of the Gila wraps […]
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 19th, there will be an air-inspired Family Cook Night with fluffy menu items like omelets, no-knead bread, and meringue for desert. Call 388-2988
On Thursday, April 20th, the Rural Bookmobile West will be in Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery at 9:45, and the Sapillo Creek Fire Station at Lake Roberts at 11:45, and Doc Cambell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings at 2:30. Call 505-841-5250
End of the Road Horse Rescue Ranch is celebrating Help a Horse Day with an open house on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 am until 2 pm. The public is invited out to 4092 Mountain View Road to meet the horses and volunteers and enjoy refreshments
The Copper Cowbelles Annual Shindig, the Bunkhouse Bash, will be held Saturday, April 22nd at the Flame Convention Center beginning at 6 pm. Join them for an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction, and fun with friends. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
The Copper Cowbelles Annual Shindig, the Bunkhouse Bash, will be held Saturday, April 22nd at the Flame Convention Center beginning at 6 pm. Join them for an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction, and fun with friends. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door
The 12th Annual Hurley Pride Festival and Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 13th at Hurley Park. This year’s festival will feature 16 classes of cars, food, music and vendors of all kinds. Call 956-3535
The Regular Meeting of the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education originally scheduled for April 18th has been moved to Tuesday, April 25th in the Silver High School Little Theater beginning at 6 pm. An agenda may be obtained 72 hours prior to the meeting. Call 956-2000
On April 26th from 5 to 6 pm, David W. Mercer will present his research "The Georgetown NM Mining and Mimbres Mills" at the Roundup Lodge on Acklin Hill Road, in the Mimbres. This free presentation sponsored by the Imogen F. Wilson Education Foundation at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site. Call 202-9984
WNMU Cultural Affairs is pleased to present Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro on Wednesday, April 26th at Light Hall Theater beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Cultural Affairs Office in Hunter Hall or online at wnmu.edu/culture. Call 538-6469
On Thursday, April 27th from 4 to 6 pm, the Public Library of Silver City will have a special Pop-Up MakerSpace program during WildWorks. Representatives of the MakerState Initiative will show participants how to use a 3D Printer and make simple circuitry. Call 538-3672
The American Legion Post 18 is having a breakfast and BBQ lunch fundraiser on Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th from 8 am to 4 pm at the American Legion Post. Proceeds benefit Lena and Carolyn Holguin to help cover medical expenses from the women’s terrible car accident earlier this year. Call 623-293-1639
The Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 29th from 8 to 11 am at the Main Station at Mile 5 on Highway 35. $5 breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Call 536-3683
The Public Library of Silver City will be celebrating Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros on Saturday, April 29th from 10:30 am until noon. This is a holiday to celebrate children of different cultures and traditions, and will include a bilingual storytime at 10:30, followed by a craft, a piñata, and prizes. Call 538-3672
The Grant County Trails Group and Continental Divide Trail Coalition will sponsor a community hike to the top of Gomez Peak as part of the CDT Trail Days celebration on Sunday, April 30th from 10 am to noon. Call 505-977-1056
The Grant County Community Concert Association is pleased to present Cherish the Ladies on Sunday, April 30th beginning at 3 pm in the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Enjoy a blend of instrumental talents, vocals, and step dancing with this internationally celebrated American Celtic Groups. Call 538-5862
