Silver City Radio

Independence Day Celebration in Silver City
2017-07-04 | Gough Park
Heroes: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is the theme for this year’s Independence Day Celebration in Silver City. Join your friends and neighbors in Gough Park Downtown Silver City for the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, live music, vendors, fundraisers and more all day long – and don’t miss the parade beginning at 10 am and the First American Bank Fireworks Show when it gets dark. Call 538-3785

Independence Day Celebration in Lordsburg & Rodeo
2017-07-04
For our Hidalgo County listeners, don’t miss one of the finest 4th of July Firework displays in the area! The display begins at dusk at Short Park in Lordsburg. In Rodeo, don’t miss the parade, community BBQ, cake auction, dance and fireworks display. Call 542-9864

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and BBQ Lunch at Gough Park
2017-07-04 07:00 - 14:00 UTC | Gough Park
Kiwanis will be serving an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast and BBQ Lunch at Gough Park during the 4th of July Festivities. Also get into the Cobre Key Club drawing for a new Grill. This is an annual fundraiser for Kiwanis and proceeds benefit Kiwanis mission to aid youth in our community

Independence Day Celebration in Deming
2017-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Luna County Courthouse Park, Deming, United States
For our Deming listeners, the Annual Fourth of July celebration will be held at the courthouse park from 10 am to 5pm. The event will begin with a parade down Gold Street, followed by festivities at the park including games, music, vendors, food and prizes. Call 546-9358

Village of Santa Clara "Trunk or Treat"
2017-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Santa Clara City Hall, Santa Clara, NM, 88026, United States
The Village of Santa Clara will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st , from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m at the Santa Clara City Hall located 105 North Bayard Street. The public is invited to participate by decorating their vehicles and providing candy to share with the children. There will also be a “Kids Costume Parade” with three trophies to be awarded for kids 10 years and under. After the Trunk or Treat, head over to the Santa Clara Armory for a Haunted House and Halloween Carnival from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are just $1. Call 575-537-2443 for more information.

Silver City Police Dept. "Coats for Kids" Drive
2017-11-06 - 2017-11-30
The Silver City Police Department is starting the drive for Coats for Kids. This year we would like to finish the drive by November 30, 2017, allowing the coats to be distributed during the first week in December. The coats will be distributed to the local area schools for children in need. Also, they are accepting gloves/mittens and beanies for the children. The items can be dropped off at the Silver City Police Department, Please help out those children in need by donating a coat today!

14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2017-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
W & N Enterprises 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, themed “A Time for Sharing”, will be taking place on Sunday, November 19th starting at 12 noon at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. This is a free event and there will be live music and a visit from Santa for the children. Anyone wishing to volunteer at this event should call 575-388-1551.

Permits for Christmas Trees - Gila National Forest
2017-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
Permits for cutting Christmas trees on the Gila National Forest will again be available at all ranger district offices starting Monday, November 20. Families can obtain their permit and cut the family Christmas tree during the Thanksgiving holiday along with any visiting family or friends and avoid the after Thanksgiving Day rush. Permits sell for $5.00 each (for any species) with a limit of one permit per household; or free permits are available for the aromatic piñon trees. Any tree species up to 10′ high may be cut.

Holiday Fiber Arts Sale - SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective
2017-11-24 - 2017-11-25
The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective is sponsoring a Holiday Fiber Art Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 24th and 25th from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Silver City Women’s Club, located at 411 Silver Heights Boulevard. People will be able to participate in “Shop Small” Saturday and support local artisans.

Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2017-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Silver City
Silver City Mainstreet has announced the theme of this year’s the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, to be held on Saturday, November 25th at 7:00 p.m. “A Hometown Holiday…Past, Present and Future. The deadline for parade applications is November 11th. For more information call 575-534-1700.

GRMC "Light Up for a Life" Ceremony
2017-11-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Gila Regional Medical Center is hosting a “Light Up for a Life” ceremony in remembrance of loved ones in a special way this Holiday Season. The event will be on Thursday, November 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the Gila Regional front canopy. Names must be received by November 24th. To reserve your light or to get information, call 575-538-4134

Kiwanis Holiday Sing-off and Gazebo Lighting Ceremony
2017-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Gough Park
The Kiwanis Club of Silver City is presenting the 2017 Holiday Sing-off Competition and Gazebo Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. in Gough Park. This free event features Kiwanis youth leadership clubs competing from Silver and Cobre High School, La Plata Middle School and G.W Stout Elementary. Come and watch area youth light up our community!

2017 Festival of Trees
2017-12-08 - 2017-12-10 | Curious Kumquat Building
Silver City’s Guadalupe Montessori school is hosting the 2017 Festival of Trees for two weekends, starting on December 8th through 10th and 14th through 17th, at the old Curious Kumquat building, located at 111 East College Avenue. Enjoy whimsically decorated trees, live seasonal plants, and a local artisan gift market. For more information, call 575-388-3343.

Knit Hat Storytime
2017-12-13 10:30 - 12:00
The Public Library of Silver City will once again be having a special Knit Hat Storytime for children ages 0 to 5 at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 13th. Handmade Knit Hats created by the wonderful volunteers at Yada Yada Yarn will be distributed to the children during the story. Each child will get one hat while they last. For any questions please contact the library at 575-538-3672.

Silver City Museum's 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas
2017-12-14 17:00 - 20:00
the Silver City Museum’s 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas open house on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The event will feature live music performed by: Gleemaiden from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Amos Torres from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, Silver Chorale from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, Gila Highlanders from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, and The Concert Band of the Southwest brass section from 7:30 to 8:00 PM. Children of all ages will be delighted by a special visit from Father Christmas, teamed up with Literacy Link-Leamos to share gifts and books, and are invited to participate in hands-on activities. This year, holiday goers will be able to create their own cornucopia Christmas ornament to take home. Delicious cookies and cider will be available for your enjoyment, while staff in period clothing would be happy to take a picture with you.

Wreaths Across America Day
2017-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Bayard National Cemetery, 200 Cam De Paz, Fort Bayard, NM, 88036, United States
Planning has begun for this year’s “Wreaths Across America Day” at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, which will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16th, to remember veterans over the Christmas holiday season. Each wreath costs $15; however, for every two wreaths purchased, an additional third wreath will be provided to the cemetery. To order a wreath or wreaths, or for more information, call 575-538-2626.

Calvary Chapel Christmas Eve Service/Free Posole Dinner
2017-12-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Calvary Chapel, Hwy 90 Soth, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Calvary Chapel of Silver City will be holding a Christmas Eve service at 6:00 PM on Dec 24th. The service will be followed by a free posole dinner for all. Calvary Chapel is located at 3001 Hwy 90 South. For more information call 575-388-1031.

Christmas Day
2017-12-25
Merry Christmas from everyone at Silver City Radio/SkyWest Media!!

"Make a Joyous Noise" Celebration
2017-12-31 07:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N Swan St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
There’s a “Make a Joyous Noise” event on New Year’s Eve at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City starting at 7:00 P.M. If you have any shakers, bells, or small drums — bring them! There will also be many instruments available to share. Come on down and prepared to feel joy and express it! Afterwards there will be coffee and conversation and of course, all visitors are welcome. You can also visit their website at uufsc dot com.

Little Toad Creek:New Year's Celebration
2017-12-31 09:00 | Little Toad Creek
Hop on down to Little Toad Creek Sunday night and celebrate the New Year with live music by the “Gila Mobsters” starting at 9:00 P.M., followed by DJ Mischievous rockin it til 1:30 A.M. And don’t miss the New Year’s Day Hangover Feast, Bloody Mary Bar & Music Fest 12 noon till 10:00 P.M. on New Year’s Day at Little Toad Creek in Downtown Silver City. Remember its 21 and over after 9:00 P.M.

New Year's Day
2018-01-01
Happy 2018 from everyone at Silver City Radio/SkyWest Media!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Event at WNMU
2018-01-15 | WNMU, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Western New Mexico University will again honor community members during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event hosted by Student Affairs. Nominations are open now, for the event that will be held on Monday, January 15th. Go to life.wnmu.edu/mlk-award for more information.

National Vietnam War Veteran's Commemoration
2018-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Fort Bayard National Cemetery, 200 Cam De Paz, Fort Bayard, NM, 88036, United States
The public is invited to a commemoration of Vietnam Veterans at Fort Bayard National cemetery on Wednesday, March 28th at 2:00 P.M. The wreath laying ceremony will feature local Vietnam Honor Guard. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices that veterans and their families made during the Vietnam War. It is also a day to give proper recognition to the men and women who returned home from that war and didn’t receive a proper welcome home.

Good Friday Pilgrimage Walk
2018-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Pinos Altos Holy Cross Mission Church
There is a “Pilgrimage Walk” planned on Good Friday, March 30th, starting at 10:00 A.M. from the Pinos Altos Holy Cross Mission Church to Cross Mountain Road in Silver City. The walk is 2 ½ to 3 miles in length and everyone is invited to participate. Please wear proper footwear and clothing in addition to providing your own water and snacks. For more information, contact Richard Ray at 575-313-1466.

Kiwanis Free Community Easter Egg Hunt
2018-03-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Penny Park, North Grant Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Kiwanis Club of Silver City is holding their FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st from 9:00 A.M to 12 Noon at Penny Park in Silver City. This free event features over 5,000 plastic eggs filled with candy, prizes and surprises, in addition to face painting, art booth for the kids, and photos with the Easter Bunny! The hunts are scheduled by age groups, so pre-register 30 minutes prior to your child’s hunt time. Visit Kiwanis Club of Silver City on Facebook for the event schedule.

Deming Easter Egg Hunt
2018-03-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Deming Courthouse, United States
The Deming Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. at Courthouse Park in Deming. There will be prizes, a car show, games, food, and photos with the Easter bunny.

Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site Event
2018-05-13 10:00 - 15:00
In celebration of Mother’s Day, May 13th, the public is invited to the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The museum will be open, two Mattocks Ruin tours will be offered, and at noon there will be story telling. Bring a picnic lunch. There will be children’s games, refreshments and more. The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site is located at 12 Sage Drive, between mile markers 3 and 4 on state highway 35. For more information call 575-536-3333.

2018 Silver City Blues Festival
2018-05-25 - 2018-05-27 | Gough Park
The Mimbres Region Art Council presents the 2018 Silver City Blues Festival during Memorial Day weekend, May 25th through May 27th, at Gough Park in Silver City. Enjoy great food, music from great performers, and shop with dozens of vendors, all in the comfort of beautiful Gough Park. This is a free event. Visit silvercitybluesfestival.org for schedules and list of performers.

Memorial Day at Ft. Bayard
2018-05-28 10:00 - 17:00
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery in Santa Clara, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Monday, May 28th. The Memorial Day ceremony includes patriotic music and speakers. Attendees are permitted to bring in lawn chairs to sit on the adjacent areas surrounding the rostrum. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted

Lordsburg July 4th Festivities
2018-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Short Park, Lordsburg, West 2nd Street, Lordsburg, 88049, United States
Lordsburg will be hosting their annual July 4th festivities with a volleyball and cornhole tournament, homerun derby, watermelon eating contest many other family activities including food vendors, all starting at 4:30 P.M. at Short Park, located at West 2nd Street in Lordsburg. A fireworks display will begin at dusk. For more information, call 575-542-3421.
