In the famous words of Alan Jackson, "Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?" The Patriot Day Memorial is a time to remember the thoughts, feelings, and prayers for over 3,000 men, women, and children who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Five years ago, James and Connie Zawaki began [...]
The Upper Mimbres Valley Volunteer Fire Department will have a Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale Fundraiser this Saturday, August 17th, from 8 to 11 am. The cost is $5 per person and the plate includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, and your choice to drink of either coffee, orange juice or tea. There will also be a [...]
Isn't he just the cutest thing on three legs? Beso's leg had to be removed when he was only 6 weeks old, but that hasn't stopped everyone he meets from falling in love with him, according to Laurie West, owner of the Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue where Beso has been taken care of since losing [...]
It's Green Chile Season again here in southwest New Mexico, and we all know what that means. This is the best time of year to drive around with your windows rolled down, because every time you pass by Wal Mart you can smell fresh Hatch Green Chile being roasted by our local FFA. The Silver [...]
Join the Mimbres Region Arts Council July 27th and August 3rd as they dedicate two Youth Mural Projects. Everyone is invited to attend either one or both and "celebrate the creative spirit and talent of our community youngsters." This Saturday's Youth Mural Dedication will be held at Penny Park at noon. The mural dedicated will [...]
There will be a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive this weekend in Silver City with the United Blood Services-Rio Grande. Head out to Wal-Mart this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to donate on behalf of your favorite department and receive a Battle of the Badges T-shirt. The Battle of the Badges wages on between the [...]
The Silver City Public Library, in conjunction with the Silver City Museum, the Bayard Public Library, and the Gila Valley Library, will host a talk by John Heisey about clay in the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The presentation will be held this Thursday, July 25th, at 5:30 pm at the library. Mr. Heisey will be discussing [...]
The Extreme Midget Wrestling Foundation will be at the Flame Convention Center on August 8th. The show begins at 9 pm and is, of course, limited to visitors 21 years of age and older. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $25 for Ringside. Extreme Midget Wrestling Foundation "provides one of the [...]
The museum is teaming up with the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, Literacy Link Leamos, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwestern New Mexico, and the Wellness Coalition's Youth Volunteer Corps to bring a morning of fun activities for the whole family. On Thursday, July 18th, head out to the Silver City Museum for "Kid's Day [...]
The Southwest Youth Football League, formerly Pop Warner, is holding a summer camp from 5:30 to 7:30 on July 16th and 17th at Silver High School. The camp is open to kids ages 7 to 12. and will cost only $15 a child. Campers will receive a shirt, Gatorade, and water during the program. The [...]
