Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery
2018-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Fort Bayard National Cemetery
Members of the Grant County community will gather to honor veterans during the Christmas holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America Day. The ceremony will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.

Grant Soil & Water Meeting
2018-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD, 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil & Water Conservation District will be held Monday, December 17th, at 4:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Natural Resources Conservation Service/Grant SWCD office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C, in Silver City. To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569.

Grant County College Bound ACT Prep Night
2018-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Silver High School
Grant County College Bound will be having an ACT Prep Night on Tuesday, December 18th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Silver High School. For more information, call Alicia Beck at 575-313-0940.

Silver City Photo Club Meeting
2019-01-02 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 January 2nd at 7:00 P.M., will feature Jim Mathews discussing “Topaz”, a stand-alone program for editing photos with a lot of clever artistic opportunities built in. Feel free to bring a few photos on a thumb drive to share with the group. The meeting will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, located at 3845 North Swan Street in Silver City. For more information, call 860-670-4543.

Stars-N-Parks Astronomy Program Event
2019-01-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Rockhound State Park Visitor Center, 9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM, United States
The National Public Observatory has announced its Stars-N-Parks astronomy program schedule. The next presentation is this Saturday starting at 6:25 P.M. at Rockhound State Park located at 9880 Stirrup Road Southwest in Deming. Attendees should arrive at the park at sunset so they can become familiar with their surroundings before nightfall. Visit nmparks.com for more information.

Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce Banquet
2019-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Lordsburg Elk’s Lodge
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Hidalgo County Awards Banquet this Saturday, January 12, at 6pm at the Lordsburg Elks Lodge. There will be a silent auction and dinner. Tickets are $20 a single and $35 a couple or reserve a table of 8 for $150. Tickets are on sale at the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce office. The event will honor citizens, organizations, volunteers, and businesses of Hidalgo County.

ACLU Training Session
2019-01-17 18:00 - 20:00
The ACLU, which is the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, has scheduled a series of seven legislative advocacy training sessions throughout New Mexico as well as offering the training online. One of these trainings will be held in Deming on January 17th from 6 to 8 pm. To RSVP for this training, go to www.aclu-nm.org.

Gila Native Plant Society Meeting
2019-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | WNMU Harlan Hall, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Gila Native Plant Society meets on the third Friday of the month at 7.00 p.m. in Harlan Hall, second floor, Room 219, corner of Alabama and 12th Streets, on the Western New Mexico University campus in Silver City. Richard Felger and William (Bill) Norris will present a workshop, “Know the Trees II: Twigs, Cones and Fruit”, on identifying our native trees in winter. If you have one, please bring a 10X hand-lens with you to this program. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program. For further information check our website at www.gilanps.org/events/programs/.

Micro-Farming Class
2019-01-19 08:00 - 12:00 | The Commons: Center for FoodSecurity, 501 East 13th Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Interested in Building a Micro-Farming Network? Join the Southwest New Mexico Food Hub on Saturday, January 19 from 8 a.m. to Noon to learn how your backyard garden or micro-farm can reach larger markets at the Commons, located at 501 West 13th Street in Silver City. Call Ben at 575-597-0032 for more information.

Silver City Permaculture Meeting
2019-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center, 201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Permaculture Silver City group will be holding its monthly meeting on Saturday, January 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at their new location in the Silver City Visitor’s Center conference room located at 201 North Hudson Street in Silver City. The plant of the month is the onion, please come and share your knowledge and experiences with this plant.

Friends of Rockhound State Park Meeting
2019-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Rockhound State Park Visitor Center, 9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM, United States
The Friends of Rockhound State Park invite you to their next meeting at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 30th at the park’s visitor center. Special guest speaker will be Kevin Rodden, big game biologist from the New Mexico Game and Fish Department to up-date us on the annual Ibex hunts that are going on in the Florida and Little Florida mountains. Friends’ meetings are always open to the public, with free coffee and donuts available. For more information about Friends, please visit us on Facebook/Friends of Rockhound State Park, or call the park at 575-546-6182.

Ranching in Grant County Exhibition & Reception
2019-02-01 04:00 - 18:00 | Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Museum is opening a new exhibition, entitled “Ranching in Grant County.” This exhibit explores the history, art, social organizations, sports, and culture that surround this rural lifestyle. The museum will host an opening reception on Friday, February 1st, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. Admission is free with donations greatly appreciated.

Surviving Wildfire and Emergency Preparation Event
2019-02-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Tractor Supply, 2701 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The local Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico and the Silver City Fire Department are sponsoring a free “Surviving Wildfire” emergency preparation and evacuation event on Saturday, February 2nd from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. at Tractor Supply, located at 2701 Highway 180 East in Silver City. Learn how to prepare to survive wildfire or any emergency. There will be emergency personnel available to answer your specific questions.

Opportunity Zone Workshop
2019-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
The Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments will be hosting an “Opportunity Zone Workshop” on Tuesday, February 5th from 10:00 A.M. to 12 noon at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center. Learn about the benefits of investing in an opportunity zone designation The Opportunity Zone Workshop is open to realtors, CPA’s, local governments, bankers and investors. To reserve your spot, call 575-388-1509.

"Run Wild, Run Free" Film at the Silco Theater
2019-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Silco Theater, 311 N Bullard, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
There will be a screening of the documentary, “Run Wild, Run Free.” at the Silco Theater in Downtown Silver City on Tuesday, February 5th at 7:30pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7.50. “Run Wild, Run Free” takes viewers on a journey through the history of Wild and Scenic rivers as told through experts, grassroots organizers, white water enthusiasts, and members of the Nez Perce tribe in Idaho.

WNMU Founders Day Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2019-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Join Western New Mexico University for their annual Founders Day celebration as they commemorate WNMU’s 126th Birthday on Monday, February 11th! There will be a ribbon cutting on College Avenue in the newly remodeled entrance to the main campus on the corner of College Avenue and “A” Street next to the marquee sign. Birthday cake and coffee will be provided.

Gila Back-Country Horsemen Meeting
2019-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Watts Hall, Hwy 180 & Swan Street, Silver City, United States
The Gila Chapter of the Back-Country Horsemen of New Mexico is meeting on Wednesday, February 13th at 6:00 P.M. in Western New Mexico University’s Watts Hall located 500 East 18th Street in Silver City. All are welcome and each meeting features guest speakers on subjects of interest to all those who use the Gila wilderness. The meeting room is on the 2nd floor with parking located towards the rear building off Swan Street.

NM DOT Meeting re: Pinos Altos Road
2019-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with TLC Company (Contractor) will be holding a public involvement meeting on Wednesday, February 13th from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center located at 3031 US Hwy 180 East to discuss the improvement project of NM 15 Pinos Altos Road Reconstruction Project. The meeting will provide information regarding construction, detailing project specifications, and will answer questions regarding the timeline of the project. The public is encouraged to ask questions and provide comments and to address any concerns they may have as it relates to this project in Silver City, NM.

"Think Like a Watershed" Presentation
2019-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | WNMU Miller Library
Western New Mexico University’s Miller Library and the New Mexico Humanities Council is presenting “Thinking Like A Watershed” by Author Jack Loeffler on Wednesday, February 13th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The WNMU Miller Library is located at 1000 College Avenue in Silver City. This is a free event and the public is invited.

Native American Film Series in Deming
2019-02-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Marshall Memorial Library, 110 South Diamond Ave, Deming, NM, 88030, United States
Marshall Memorial Library in Deming will be hosting the Fort Bayard Historical Society’s presentation of a Native American Film Series every Friday in February at 3:30 P.M. The library is located at 110 South Diamond Avenue in Deming. Admission is free.

Gila Native Plant Society
2019-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | WNMU Harlan Hall, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Gila Native Plant Society meets on the third Friday of the month at 7.00 p.m. in Harlan Hall, second floor, Room 219, corner of Alabama and 12th Streets, on the Western New Mexico University campus in Silver City. The February presentation consists of “Seed Gathering and Propagation of Native Plants”, presentation by Tricia Hurley. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program. For further information check our website at www.gilanps.org/events/programs/.

Skills for Dementia Caregiving Workshop
2019-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Silver City Church of Christ, 1920 Little Walnut Road, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
“Skills for Dementia Caregiving” is a FREE seven-session program designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia, and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter. In addition, the “Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” presentation will be included. The class is open to those in Silver City and surrounding communities. The courses will be instructed by Gigi Ranger-Ellis, CPG, on Saturdays for seven weeks from March 2nd through April 13th from 9:00-11:00am. Sessions will be held at the Church of Christ, 1920 Little Walnut Road in Silver City NM 88061. Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly. Call now to register. Participants of “Skills for Dementia Caregiving” may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes. To register or for more information contact: Gigi Ellis 575-388-1319 or 1-800-272-3900. Email: tdelaluz@alz.org.

The 54th Annual "Rockhound Roundup"
2019-03-07 - 2019-03-10 | Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds, 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd, Deming, NM, United States
The Deming Gem & Mineral Society is presenting their 54th annual gem and mineral show “The Rockhound Roundup”, starting this Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 A.M until 5:00 P.M. at the Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds in Deming. There will be so guided field trips, auctions, food, and vendors. Saturday from 9:00 A.M. till noon there will be a metal detecting contest, with great prizes. Free Admission and Parking.

Gila Native Plant Society Meeting
2019-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | WNMU Harlan Hall, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Gila Native Plant Society meets on the third Friday of the month at 7.00 p.m. in Harlan Hall, second floor, Room 219, corner of Alabama and 12th Streets, on the Western New Mexico University campus in Silver City. Free and open to the public. Refreshments following the program. The March presentation will consist of: “Moths of the Gila National Forest and Vicinity”, presentation by Ron Parry. For further information check our website at www.gilanps.org/events/programs/.

Guide Dog Training and Skills Presentation
2019-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Silver City Public LIbrary, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City, NM, United States
There will be an educational presentation about the training and skills of guide dogs on Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 P.M. at the Silver City Library located at 515 College Avenue in Silver City. Trained guide dog “Rosie” will be present. This presentation is free and no registration necessary. For more information, call 575-538-3672.

Master Garden Informational Meeting
2019-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Grant County Cooperative Extension Office
The Grant County Cooperative Extension Office is offering a “Master Garden Informational Meeting” on Wednesday March 27th from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M at their office located at 2610 North Silver Street in Silver City. Come and learn about the requirements and expectations of being a Master Gardener. Please call by March 25th to make a reservation at 575-388-1559.

Lori Norris Scholarship Benefit Dinner
2019-03-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The Cliff FFA Alumni is hosting their annual “Lori Norris Scholarship Benefit Dinner and Dance” on Saturday, March 30th at the Grant County Fairgrounds Exhibit building in Cliff. Dinner starts at 6:00 P.M. followed by dance at 8:00 P.M. to the tunes of the Bucky Allred Band. In addition, there will be a silent auction. Tickets available at the door or from any FFA Alumni Member.

Future of New Mexico Agriculture Presentation
2019-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
Participate in engaging face-to-face conversation with state agricultural leaders on Tuesday, April 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Grant County Business and Conference Center. Join Rolando A. Flores, Dean of Agriculture at NMSU, and Jeff Witte, New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture to discuss the future of agriculture in New Mexico. This event is open to the public.

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
2019-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Glenwood Community Center, Mengas Lane, Glenwood, NM, 88039, United States
The Gila National Forest Glenwood Ranger District invites the public to celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Migratory Bird Day on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 P.M. by attending a free riparian bird identification class at the Glenwood Community Center located at 14 Menges Lane in Glenwood. There will be a Bird Walk on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 A.M. at the Catwalk National Recreational Area. For more information call 575-539-4151.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Presentation
2019-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Ena Mitchell Senior Center, 532 DeMoss Street, Lordsburg, NM, United States
Know The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease” is a FREE presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter and will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 2:00 to 3:00pm. at the Ena Mitchell Senior Center, located at 532 DeMoss Street in Lordsburg. The class is open to all citizens of Lordsburg and surrounding communities. To register or for more information call 1-800-272-3900.
