Upper Gila Valley Watershed Meeting
2018-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cliff/Gila Fire Department
A regular meeting of the Upper Gila Valley Watershed District will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 4:00 P.M. at the Cliff/Gila Fire Department, located at 621 Highway 211 in Cliff. To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, call 575-388-1569.

Santa Clara Neighborhood Watch Meeting
2018-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Santa Clara Village Hall
The Santa Clara Neighborhood Watch will be meeting at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 25th at the village hall. There will be open discussed and everyone is invited.

Fort Bayard Summer Film Series
2018-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Clara Armory
The Fort Bayard Summer Film Series is featuring “The Spirit of the Human Being: Indigenous Peoples’ Survival through Humor and Tragedy”.The films begin each Thursday over the summer begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Santa Clara/Fort Bayard Armory Visitors Center located at 11990 Highway 180 in Santa Clara. Admission is free. The series of films include: July 26 – “Wind River”; August 2 – “Apache Warriors”; August 9 – We Shall Remain”; August 16 – “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee”.

Annual Mimbres Hummingbird Festival
2018-07-28 - 2018-07-29 | Mimbres Museum, 12 Sage Road, Mimbres, NM, United States
The Annual Hummingbird Festival will be taking place on Saturday through Sunday at the Mimbres Museum located at 12 Sage Road, mile marker 3.7, just off Highway 35 north of San Lorenzo. This is a free event with bird banding from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M., children’s activities, vendors, hummingbird observation time, and tours of the Mattocks Archaeological Site. For more information, call 575-536-3092.

"Salt of the Earth" Presentation
2018-07-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Museum will host “The Salt of the Earth Recovery Project” on Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., in the Museum Courtyard located at 312 West Broadway in Silver City. If you one of the women and men of Local 1890 that took part in the 1950 Empire Zinc Mine Strike, or one of their descendants, bring your memories, photos, and any other objects from that time. For more information, call the museum at 575-597-0222.

National Buffalo Soldiers Day Documentaries
2018-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Clara Armory
Come help the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society commemorate National Buffalo Soldiers Day, with the first time showing of two outstanding documentaries titled, “For Love of Liberty” and “The Buffalo Soldiers”. The films will be shown on Saturday, at 7:00 P.M. at the Santa Clara Armory located at 11990 Highway 180 in Santa Clara. Call 575-388-4862 for more information.

Locals Foods-Local Places Event
2018-08-01 - 2018-08-02 | The Commons: Center for FoodSecurity, 501 East 13th Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The public is invited to attend a two-day event on Wednesday August 1st from 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. and Thursday, August 2nd from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., titled “Local Foods, Local Places” that will provide initiatives to stimulate the local food economy. The community meeting be heled at The Commons Center for Food Security, located at 501 East 13th Street in Silver. For more information, call 575-388-2988.

Fort Bayard Summer Film Series
2018-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Clara Armory
The Fort Bayard Summer Film Series is featuring “The Spirit of the Human Being: Indigenous Peoples’ Survival through Humor and Tragedy”.The films begin each Thursday over the summer begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Santa Clara/Fort Bayard Armory Visitors Center located at 11990 Highway 180 in Santa Clara. Admission is free. The series of films include: August 2nd – “Apache Warriors”; August 9 – We Shall Remain”; August 16 – “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee”.

"National Night Out" in Deming
2018-08-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Intersection of Spruce and Gold Streets, Deming, NM, United States
Deming Mainstreet and the Deming Police Department are hosting a “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 7th from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. at the intersection of Spruce and Gold Streets in Deming. There will be free hotdogs, games and beverages for all that attend.

Fort Bayard Summer Film Series
2018-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Clara Armory
The Fort Bayard Summer Film Series is featuring “The Spirit of the Human Being: Indigenous Peoples’ Survival through Humor and Tragedy”.The films begin each Thursday over the summer begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Santa Clara/Fort Bayard Armory Visitors Center located at 11990 Highway 180 in Santa Clara. Admission is free. The series of films include: August 9 – We Shall Remain”; August 16 – “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee”.

Gila Writers Expressive Writing Group
2018-08-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center, 201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Join the “Gila Writers Expressive Writing Group” on Tuesday, August 14th from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. at the Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center located at 201 N. Hudson Street in Silver City. Writers of all levels are welcome and there is no charge to participate. For more information, call Trish at 575-534-0207.

Fort Bayard Summer Film Series
2018-08-16 19:00 - 21:00
The Fort Bayard Summer Film Series is featuring “The Spirit of the Human Being: Indigenous Peoples’ Survival through Humor and Tragedy”.The films begin each Thursday over the summer begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Santa Clara/Fort Bayard Armory Visitors Center located at 11990 Highway 180 in Santa Clara. Admission is free. The series of films include: August 16 – “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee”.

Fort Bayard 152nd Anniversary Celebration
2018-08-18 | Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host several special events on Saturday, August 18, in commemoration of the 152nd anniversary of the founding of the Fort. All events will take place on the grounds of the historic military post and hospital, at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark. The facility is located north of US Highway 180, 1.3 miles north of the Village of Santa Clara, and six miles east of Silver City.

Full Moon Hike at Gila Cliff Dwellings
2018-08-25 20:00 - 21:30
There will be Full Moon hike at the Gila Cliff Dwellings on Saturday, August 25th. These special programs are limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Please call: (575)536-9461. The ranger will provide program details when you reserve your space.

35th Annual Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Show
2018-09-01 - 2018-09-03
The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society is holding their 35th Annual Gem & Mineral Show during Labor Day weekend, September 1st through 3rd at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Conference Center located at 3031 Highway 180 East in Silver City. There is free admission, a large assortment of vendors in addition to daily field trips and educational speakers. Visit rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com for schedules and additional information.

Red Hot Children's Fiesta
2018-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Penny Park, North Grant Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
This year’s theme is “Healthy Foundations-It Starts at Home”! The family fiesta will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., at Penny Park in Silver City. This event provides interactive activities and promotes information for services, resources and programs that support families and youth in Grant County. For more information, call 575-388-1198.

14th Annual Gila River Festival
2018-09-20 - 2018-09-23
Don’t miss the 14th annual Gila River Festival: “Celebrating 50 years of Wild & Scenic Rivers in America” September 20th through the 23rd in Silver City and the Gila National Forest. Featuring presentations by local authors Phil Connors and Dutch Salmon, a local foods brunch, San Carlos Apache Honor & Social Songs, and much more. Enjoy the festival downtown in Big Ditch Park on Saturday afternoon at the Gila River Extravaganza, packed with kid and family centered fun, including Mescalero Apache War Dance, West African drumming, the Monsoon Puppet Parade and a community art project. Saturday night join us for the Gala for the Gila, featuring the Illusion Band and a cash bar provided by La Esperanza Winery! Schedule and registration at gila-river-festival DOT org or call 575-538-8078.

Pick it Up & Toss No Mass
2018-09-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
The “Pick It Up &Toss No Mas” initiative kickoff has been moved from the WNMU Sunset Room, to the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center located at 3031 Highway 180 in Silver City.
The event will be held on, Thursday, September 20th, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. . The initiative will address litter control, leakage from loads transported to the landfill, presentations to community groups, and much more.

Clay Arts Trail Fall Showcase
2018-09-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center, 201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Arts & Cultural District is pleased to announce that the Clay Arts Trail Fall Showcase, entitled Old & New Favorites, will run September 24 through October 8th. The Opening reception will be held on Wednesday, September 26th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center, 201 N. Hudson St., Silver City. Several Clay Trail artists will be at the reception.

Silver City Photo Club Meeting
2018-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3845 N Swan St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Silver City Photo Club’s monthly first Wednesday meeting on October 3rd at 7:00 P.M. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, located at 3845 North Swan Street in Silver City. The meeting will feature Peter Gorman, discussing a popular software program that can be used to create and print photography books. Afterward, members will share their photos based on the theme for this meeting -Things that Grow. Feel free to bring a few photos on a thumb drive to share with the group.

Fort Bayard Free Film Series
2018-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Clara Armory
The public is invited to the Historic Fort Bayard Film Series titled “Comrades in Arms, Companions in Death: The Final Years of World War I.” The featured film for Thursday, October 4th is titled “The Dawn Patrol.” Doors open at 7:00 P.M. at the Santa Clara National Guard Armory. Admission is free. Visit fort bayard dot org for a complete film series schedule.

3rd Annual Southwest Print Fiesta
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-07 | Downtown Silver City
Come on down and enjoy 2 exciting events on October 5th through the 8th in historic downtown Silver City, featuring the 3rd Annual Southwest Print Fiesta AND the 2018 Red Dot Weekend at the Galleries! Celebrate the art of printmaking at the 3rd Annual Southwest Print Fiesta from October 5th through 7th in Silver City’s historic Arts & Cultural District. Come see great exhibitions, one-day-only marketplace with vendors from 4 states and Mexico City on Market and Bullard Street from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., in addition to workshops and steamroller printing. Learn more at southwestprintfiesta.org. From October 6th through the 8th, join the Silver City Art Association in celebrating 20 years of WEEKEND AT THE GALLERIES! Follow the Red Dots downtown for the self-guided art walk, festive receptions, Indie Pop Up Art Show, and a Sunday Brunch on the Patio on the corner Texas and Market Streets from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Visit silvercityart.com. Don’t forget to stop at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center at 201 North Hudson Street and pick up brochures and maps for this very special art- filled weekend in Silver City.

2018 Red Dot Weekend at the Galleries
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-08 | Downtown Silver City

SWNM Arts & Cultural Tourism Meeting
2018-10-09 - 2018-10-10 | WNMU, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Southwest New Mexico Arts, Culture & Tourism Board is inviting the public to attend a meeting with consultants that will be addressing economic development, creative entrepreneurship, small business development and the creative economy in Grant County. The meeting will take place on the Western New Mexico University campus in the Seminar Room on the 3rd floor of the Student Memorial Building on Tuesday October 9th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon and 2:00 to 5: 00 P.M., and on Wednesday October 10th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon. Pre-register by calling 575-538-5560, seating is limited.

Women Veteran's Outreach
2018-10-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Santa Clara Armory
Women military veterans and transitioning active-duty personnel are invited to stop by a special New Mexico Department of Veterans Services “Women Veterans Outreach” visit to the agency’s Grant County/Santa Clara Veterans Service Office on Wednesday, October 10th, from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.. The office is located at 11990 Highway 180 East. DVS Women Veterans Program Manager will be available to answer questions and help women veterans answer questions or file for the many VA and state veterans benefits including VA benefits exclusively for women veterans.

Deming/Luna County Chamber Candidate Forum
2018-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | First United Methodist Church of Deming, 1020 S Granite St, Deming, NM, 88030, United States
Join the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce for a “Candidate Forum” on Thursday, October 11th at 6:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church located at 1020 South Granite in Deming. Candidates will include Congressional District 2, District 32 State Representative, County Commissioner Districts 1 and 2, 6th District Judge, Sheriff, and Public Regulation Commission.

Centro de Amistad Senior Center Solar Installation Celebration
2018-10-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Centro de Amistad Senior Center
Join the Solar Power Installation Celebration and Ribbon Cutting of the Centro de Amistad Senior Center at 11:30 A.M., Friday October 12th at 107 N. East Street in Santa Clara. The solarization of the senior center is a transformational project that improves the economic, environmental, and social resilience of the Village of Santa Clara community.

Silver City Museum Exhibition Opening Reception
2018-10-12 16:00 - 18:00
The Silver City Museum is proud to announce that the museum will host the exhibition Allan Houser: Renowned 20th Century Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache Artist. The exhibition will open at 4 pm on Friday, October 12, 2018 and be on view until January 13, 2019.The first look at the exhibition will be a special opening reception on Friday, October 12th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, to which the public is invited.

Grant County Soil & Water Meeting
2018-10-15 16:00 - 17:00
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil & Water Conservation District will be held Monday, October 15, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C, Silver City, NM. To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com. The public is welcome to attend.

Business Expo sponsored by Freeport McMoRan
2018-10-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
There a Grant County Business Expo sponsored by Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold on Tuesday October 16th from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business & Conference Center in Silver City. Luncheon speaker, Jerome Wade will share how the best leaders create the results they want. The cost is $15 and individuals can register online on the Chamber events calendar at silvercity.org.
