Silver City Radio

QPR Suicide Prevention Training
2020-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | GRMC EMS Classroom, 1313 E. 32nd Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Forward New Mexico is hosting a QPR “Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training” course designed to train individuals to have the skills to help people in crisis. This FREE training event is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the GRMC EMS Classroom in Silver City. Space is limited so please RSVP by February 17th by calling 575-597-0023.

Guest Service Training Classes
2020-02-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Grant County Extension Office, 2610 North Silver Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
If you’re interested in a career in customer service, need a food handlers’ card, a food manager certification or want to develop your potential for industry advancement, there is a free course at the Grant County Extension Service Meeting Room located at 2610 North Silver Street in Silver City from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday February 29th. Sign up and receive a $20 gift card by calling 575-388-1559.

WNMU Hosts Kid's Mobile Adaptive Sports Camp
2020-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | WNMU PE Complex, College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Western New Mexico University is hosting the first mobile adaptive sports camp in southwest New Mexico on Saturday, March 7. Available to children with physical disabilities and their siblings, the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation Mobile Adaptive Sports Camp will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the WNMU PE Complex at 1000 W. College Ave. The free camp enables children to take on new sports, build confidence and make friends. Lunch is included. Parents and guardians are invited to join Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to discuss topics related to support services for children.

2020 NM Youth Ranch Management Camp Application Deadline
2020-04-10
The application deadline for the 2020 New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp at the CS Ranch in Cimarron is April 10th. The once in a lifetime experience is available to youth, ages 15-19 from June 7th through 12th. Teens will learn about agricultural science from qualified instructors from New Mexico State University. To apply, visit nmyrm.nmsu. edu.

Silver City Library FREE Virtual Writing Workshop
2020-08-31 11:00 - 12:00
The Silver City Public Library is offering a free virtual writing workshop on Monday, August 31st from 11:00 A.M to 12 Noon. The workshop will be facilitated by Eve Bessier leading participants on exploring metaphors. Eve West Bessier has a Masters’s in Education, is a Certified Life Coach and Poet Laureate of Silver City and Grant County. Register for free at programs@silvercitymail.com.

WNMU/Freeport "Communities First Drive-Thru Training Expo"
2020-09-30 15:00 - 17:00
Western New Mexico University and Freeport are hosting a Communities First Drive-thru Training Expo, Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on the WNMU Silver City campus. This event is open to Freeport employees and contractors interested in expanding training, skill development or exploring new opportunities. For more information, visit wnmu.edu. Masks and social distancing are required.

Dark Sky Photography Class Registration
2020-10-05 16:00
The Glenwood Ranger District Gila National Forest is hosting a free Dark Sky Photography Class on Saturday, October 17th, from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. Class size is limited to 6 people, ages 12 and up. Please contact Gila Public Affairs Officer via email at MartaCall@usda.gov before October 5th at 4:00 P.M. For more information, visit Gila National Forest page on Facebook.

Catron County Wildfire Preparedness Fair
2021-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Pie Town Park, Pie Town, NM, United States
Catron County is hosting the states very first Wildfire Preparedness Fair. We will have information for home owners on how to prepare for the wildfire season to make their home fire safe. They will have multiple vendors attending to include US Forest Service, State Forestry, State Police, NM State Fire Marshals, NMFPA, Catron County Fire, Local Law Enforcement. The fair is to prepare home owners and citizens in the event of a wildfire. Things that will be discussed Fire prevention, Preparing a home for wild fire season, Preparing for evacuation, and getting familiar with our local agencies. There will be lots of handouts. The event is scheduled May 1st at the Pie Town Park in Pie Town, NM 10am – 2pm. For more information contact Catron County Fire Administration at 575-533-6498.

"Kids Ride Grant County" Event
2021-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | The Bikeworks, 914 North Pope Street, Silver City, NM, United States
Wish you could ride a bike? Been meaning to teach your child to ride? Love to ride but your bike never seems to feel right? Come on down to the Bikeworks at 914 North Pope Street in Silver City this Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and learn the basics of bike maintenance and tune ups. For more information, email alex@gilahikeandbike.com.

Free Night Sky Photography Session
2021-09-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Fort Bayard, Santa Clara, NM, United States
Come participate in a free Night Sky Photography Session with Gila National Forest volunteer, Deborah Calkins on September 3rd from 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. at Fort Bayard. You don’t need a fancy camera to participate. There is a limited to 15 participants ages 12 and up. and you must sign up in advance. For more information, visit the U.S Forest Service – Gila National Forest page on Facebook or email ellyse.deldin@usda.gov

SW NM ACT CO.Starters Program
2021-09-14 | Bayard Public Library
Do you have a great idea for a business? Have you dreamed of being your own boss? Southwest New Mexico ACT is excited to bring the CO.STARTERS program for entrepreneurs to Grant County for a fifth time. CO.STARTERS is a ten-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. The Fall CO. STARTERS Cohort will begin September 14th and meet at the Bayard Public Library. Please visit swnmACT.org to learn more and apply today!

Night Sky Photography Class
2021-10-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Fort Bayard, Santa Clara, NM, United States
Come participate in a free night sky photography session with Gila National Forest volunteer Deborah Calkins on October 2nd from 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. at Fort Bayard. Learn how to better use your camera for taking better night sky photos. You must sign up in advance, only 15 participants will be accepted. Sign up before September 27th. Visit the Gila National Forest Facebook page for more information.

Community Narcan Training
2022-02-03 10:00 - 12:00
Members of the public can learn how to save a life with free Narcan Training sponsored by the Hidalgo County Health Council and the Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition of Grant County. Narcan is a life-saving drug that can temporarily reverses an opioid overdose. The free training will be offered online on Thursday, February 3rd from 100:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Participants will be able to join the training through a link that will be sent to their email box. Contact Valerie Kling at 575-597-0025 or visit the Center for Health Innovation page on Facebook.

Free Narcan Training
2022-03-17 13:00 - 15:00
The Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition & the Hidalgo County Health Council are teaming up to provide Narcan Trainings to the community on Thursday, March 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. online. Narcan is a lifesaving medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose. Lean how YOU can save a life! Register for free online training, class size is limited. Call Valerie Kling at 575-597-0025.

March Gardening Classes at The Commons
2022-03-26 - 2022-03-27
The Southwest New Mexico Seed Library is presenting March Gardening Classes in Silver City at The Commons located at 501 East 13th Street in Silver City. Register for a Plant Division and Propagation on Saturday March 26th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. or Seed Training on Sunday, March 27th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Email foodhub@frontierus.org to register or visit http://frontierus.org/what-we-do-southwest-nm-food-hub/

NM Beef Quality Assurance Certification Course
2022-03-28 17:30 - 19:30
Dr. John Wenzel, NM State Extension Veterinarian, will be hosting a NM Beef Quality Assurance Certification Course on March 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the Animas Community Center. The intro course focuses om implementing techniques to provide safe practices and quality assurances with cattle operation. Dinner will be served, and you must register online at https://hidalgoextension.nmsu.edu/.

Narcan Training for Grant and Hidalgo County Via Zoom
2022-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
Hidalgo County Health Council will host a Narcan training program for Grant and Hidalgo counties that will meet via ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, October 25th, from 10:00 A.M. to 12 noon. Registration is required, contact Margaret Chavez at 575-597-0350.
