Silver City Radio Community Calendar

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Events happening the week of June 12-21

  • The Town of Silver City Council will hold a Special Meeting on June 15 to discuss the steps to resolve the issues between the Town of Silver City and the Silver City Museum Society Corporation, authorizing the Acting Town Manager and the Mayor to start the process and proceed to an agreement for Council review and approval. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. 

 

  • The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 17, at 4:00 p.m. in Silver City. The board will first enter a closed executive session to discuss the FY27 operating and capital budget, infrastructure plans, and potential clinic space purchases and leases. Afterward, the board will reconvene in open session to consider and act on agenda items in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. 

 

  • Gila Regional Medical Center will be having a Parent Support Group on June 17 for parents navigating autism, sensory differences, communication challenges and more. This event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Roger T. Silva Splash Park in Santa Clara. 

 

  • Pick It Up-Toss No Mas is inviting the community to their “Cover Your Load” Community Cleanup on June 20. All those interested in volunteering are to meet at 9 a.m. at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot. 

 

  • Silver City will have a public dedication ceremony on June 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. to honor the mural in honor of the Chiricahua Apache People. The mural is located at 217 N. Bullard Street, at Hacienda Century 21 Realty. The dedication featured Chiricahua Apache storytelling, flute music, drumming, and remarks from Native American participants and local speakers. 

 

 

Youth Events

  • The Seamless Summer Option program will provide free summer lunches in Luna County for children ages 1 to 18 from June 1 through July 10, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meals will be available at Columbus Village Plaza, Deming High School, and Ruben S. Torres Elementary School. For more information, the program can be reached at 575-546-8841. 

 

  • The Gila Valley Library will be having “Little Wigglers Storytime” on June 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. They will have music, rhymes and a story session. This event is aimed for children ages birth to 5 years old.

 

  • The Marshal Memorial Library in Deming will be having a Play Games Day on June 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. 

 

  • The Silver City Public Library will host a drop-in dominoes event on June 18 and 20 featuring building challenges and free-building activities. The program will take place on June 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants are invited to stop by during either session to take part in the hands-on activity. 

 

Ongoing Events and Services In The Silver City Area

General Events

  • Cobre Consolidated Schools has opened a Parent Center to provide support services for families in need, offering access to clothing, hygiene products, food, computer resources, and more. The center is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. and is located next to Bayard Elementary School. For additional information, families may contact 575-537-4010.

 

  • Corre Caminos has launched its “Ride for Free” program on fixed routes serving both Silver City and the Copper District. The expanded service provides convenient stops throughout town with access to popular local businesses and destinations, while the Copper route connects riders from Hurley, Bayard, Santa Clara and Arenas Valley. For more information, visit Corre Caminos NM dot com or call 575-388-3180.

 

  • Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. They offer free and confidential services like legal accompaniment, counseling, crisis intervention, public education and outreach and so much more. For more information call 575-313-6203;

 

  • The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host its Weekly Film Series in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The series will run from May 14 to June 25th with screenings held every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Santa Clara Armory. Admission is free and open to all community members.

 

  • The Lotus Center in Silver City is offering a Postpartum Support Group to new parents to gain support and find resources for the challenges of pregnancy. The group will take place every Friday in January from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 211 West Broadway. For more information, call 254-366-2206. 

 

  • The Village of Santa Clara is bringing back its popular Music in the Park series this summer, offering an evening of live entertainment, food, dancing, and family-friendly fun. The events will take place on Friday nights throughout June at Viola Stone Park, beginning at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 

 

  • Valley Community Church located at 19 Racetrack Road in Arenas Valley offers free pet food to all types of animals every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 11 to 1 p.m. For more information, call (575) 538-9311.

 

 

Ongoing Youth Events & Services

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters program seeks to create mentoring relationships  and support youth throughout Grant County. Their unique one-to-one mentoring helps children achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors and improves their self-confidence. For more information on how to get involved, call 575-449-2728.

 

  • Cobre Consolidated Schools will offer its summer lunch program from June 1 through June 30 at Bayard Community Park, Hurley Park, and Viola Stone Park. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., providing free weekday lunches for local children throughout the summer break. 

 

  • Silver Consolidated Schools will offer its summer lunch program from June 8 through July 24. Meal service will be available at Golf Park from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Silver City Public Library from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., and Stout Elementary (back door) from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

 

  • Southwest Adolescent Group (SWAG) seeks to enrich the lives of adolescents in the Grant County area. SWAG creates and implements safe, community-based programs. These programs are available for teens between the ages of 13-17 years old. For more information, stop by 875 Silver Heights Blvd.

 

  • The HVLBM Recreation Center in Silver City has free events for children of all ages to enjoy. Every Wednesday they have board games from 10 to 1 p.m. and Community Volleyball for children 13 and up from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 575-388-5436. 

 

  • The Silver City Public Library offers “Babytime” every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Babytime is geared towards children 0 to 24 months old and provides stories, songs, rhymes and social time. 

 

Veterans Events

  • Silver City Veteran Clinic provides primary care and specialty health services to veterans in need. Some of the services provided are dermatology, social work, behavioral health, COVID vaccines and more. For more information, call 575-538-2921.

 

  • The Silver City Veteran Service Center Office assists Veterans and their dependents with preparing claims for benefits that they may be entitled to. The office is located at 409 West College and open to all veterans. For more information call 575-538-2377.

 

  • The Rural Veterans Transportation Program provides medical transportation to veterans in Grant County. The program provides free round-trip rides to veterans to and from their home and any U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or VA-approved medical appointment. Veterans interested in using this service must make reservations for these free round trip rides at least 3 days in advance of a medical appointment. For more information on scheduling a reservation, visit the Rural Veteran Transportation Program’s website. 

 

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