Silver City Radio

AARP Tax Preparation: Free Service
2018-02-06 | Watts Hall, Hwy 180 & Swan Street, Silver City, United States
AARP, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will prepare and file Federal and/or New Mexico State income taxes, for seniors 60 and above, and taxpayers with low income. This free service will be provided at Watts Hall, located at the corner of Highway 180 and Swan Street in Silver City. The service is by appointment only. You can sign up in person at the Silver City Library or Silver City Senior Center. Appointments will begin on Tuesday, February 6th.

Silver City's Territorial Charter Day
2018-02-17 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Come celebrate Silver City’s Territorial Charter Day on Saturday, February 17th from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Planned activities include: current and past local officials in period costume; 5K Fun Run and Children’s Run; Charter Day deals at local merchants; and period actors and tours at Fort Bayard. In addition there will be live music, mining activities, and historic tours. Visit SCTerritorialCharter on Facebook for a full schedule.

Deming: Paint the Town Barrel Painting Contest
2018-04-02 - 2018-04-05 | Luna County Road Department, 2500 J Street Southeast, Deming, NM, United States
The Spring 2018 “Paint the Town” Barrel Painting Contest sponsored by Keep Luna County Beautiful is about to kick off. Barrels can be picked up on April 2nd through 5th, Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Luna County Road Department located at 2500 J Street Southeast in Deming. For more information, visitlunacountynm.us

Deming Autism Awareness Community Walk
2018-04-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Voier’s Park, 300 N Country Club Road, Deming, NM, 88030, United States
There will be an Autism Awareness Community Walk in Deming on Saturday April 7th at Voiers “Pit” Park at 9:00 A.M. There will be music, information booths, prizes and much more. Participants can RSVP on Facebook by searching “Deming Autism Walk”.

Pinos Altos Fire Department Open House
2018-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Pinos Altos Fire Department, Pinos Altos, NM, United States
The Pinos Altos Fire Department will be hosting an Open on Saturday, April 14th 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Cottage San Road Station. Residents living in Grant County north of Silver City may consider joining the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Rescue. All equipment and training is provided by the department. The open house event will provide education regarding the volunteer fire service, equipment demonstrations, and fire safety gifts and door prizes. For more information, contact Lucy Witmarsh, the Pinos Altos Fire Chief at 575-574-8394.

Silver City First Annual Autism Awareness Walk
2018-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Fox Field, 2884 N Swan St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Come and Join in the fun at the First Annual Silver City Autism Awareness Walk on Saturday April 14th from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at Fox Field, located at 2884 North Swan Street in Silver City. This will be a celebration of exceptional children and adults with autism in the community! There will be and games and information booths to help families learn about local services! Come and help celebrate autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion!

Great American Cleanup Day/Deming
2018-04-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Luna County Courthouse Park, Deming, United States
The Keep Luna County Beautiful organization is calling on volunteers of all ages to lend a hand at the “Great American Cleanup Day” on Saturday, April 21st at Court House park at 8:00 A.M. Volunteers will be awarded with an appreciation picnic in addition to door prizes being drawn.

"Give Grandly" Event
2018-05-05 08:30 - 14:30 | Silver City Farmer’s Market
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5th, for “Give Grandly!”, a twenty-four-hour community-giving marathon to support more than 50 nonprofit organizations. It’s simple, fast and partners will match a portion of your donation. To give online, go to give grandly dot org or visit with non-profits and make your donation in person at the Give Grandly Celebration on Saturday, May 5th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Silver City Farmer’s Market, located at 7th and Bullard streets in Historic Downtown Silver City. Give a Little, Give a Lot, Give Local. Give Grandly!

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive - Silver City & Deming
2018-05-12 | Silver City
Help the National Association of Letter Carriers in Silver City and Deming for the 26th Annual Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive”. Just leave a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox on Saturday May 12th, and your letter carrier will do the rest. All food collected goes directly to food banks and pantries in Silver City and Deming.

4th Annual Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Event
2018-05-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Gough Park
The public is welcome to attend the 4th Annual “Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Event”, on Saturday, May 12th from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Gough Park, located at 1201 North Pope Street in Silver City. There will be jumping balloons, food, music, and games and prizes. The event is free and open to the public.

Micro-farming Workshop
2018-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Volunteer Center, 501 E 13th St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Join the Southwest New Mexico Food Hub and learn about “Micro-farming 101: Growing Money in Your Backyard” on June 11th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Volunteer Center located at 501 East 13th Street in Silver City. Come and learn about micro-farming as a business in southwest New Mexico. To RSVP for this free event, call Ben at 575-654-5130.

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.

Free School Supply Distribution
2018-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Silver City Woman’s Club, 411 Silver Heights Boulevard, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Woman’s Club will be distributing children’s school supplies to families in the community on Saturday, July 28th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, at the Woman’s Club, located at 411 Silver Heights Boulevard in Silver City. Anyone with children in kindergarten through 12th grade from any school in Grant County, is invited to come in and pick up their children’s school supplies.

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 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.

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.

The Commons Harvest Fest
2018-10-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Commons: Center for FoodSecurity, 501 East 13th Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The second annual Harvest Festival at The Commons is coming on Saturday October 13th, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Share in a potluck of harvest treats, and enjoy all the festivities. The Commons Center for Food Insecurity and Sustainability is located at 501 East 13th Street in Silver City.

3rd Annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness
2018-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Gough Park
Arc of New Mexico Family Support Networks of Silver City and Deming invite everyone to the 3rd Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Gough Park in Silver City. Celebrate, educate, and advocate for Down Syndrome Awareness and enjoy activities for the entire family that include door-prizes, music, food, resources, and much more! FREE registration starts at 10:00 A.M and the actual Buddy Walk starts at 12 noon! A $15 donation includes a t-shirt and a Grand Prize ticket. For more information, call Vicki at 575-590-7957.

SCPD and G.W Stout Elementary Halloween Truck or Treat
2018-10-26 17:00 - 21:00
The Silver City Police Department and G.W. Stout Elementary are sponsoring a Halloween Trunk or Treat and Haunted House this Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Stout Elementary parking lot on Swan Street. Silver City Police Officers will be giving out free hotdogs and drinks

Santa Clara Church Halloween Trunk or Treat/Carnival
2018-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Santa Clara Catholic Church
The Santa Clara Catholic Church CCD Classes are holding a Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat this Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the parish parking lot located at 207 South Bayard Street in Santa Clara. There will games, food booths, a Trunk or Treat area, and in addition a prize for best costume and decorated trunk.

Gila Regional Community Trunk or Treat
2018-10-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City is hosting a Halloween Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 31st in the front parking lot from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Local businesses are invited to participate, call Doug Oaks at 575-538-4870 for more information.

Bayard Church of Christ Halloween Trunk or Treat
2018-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Bayard Church of Christ, 204 Tom Foy Boulevard, Bayard, NM, United States
There is a Halloween Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 31st at the Bayard Church of Christ located at 204 Tom Foy Boulevard in Bayard, from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. More cars are welcome to participate, just come at 7:00 P.M. to secure a spot.

7th Annual "Pedalista" Celebration of the Bicycle
2018-11-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Gough Park
The Silver City Bike Works is hosting the 7th Annual “Pedelista” celebration of the bicycle on Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. at Gough Park in Silver City. There will be plenty of activities for young and old that include pedal Go-Kart races, the Tall bike, the Rodeo bike, the side-by-side tandem, the front-back tandem, the Rim toss, the Human Slingshot, the Paperboy Challenge and more! In addition, there will be drawing for free bikes, music and snacks.

Deming Thanksgiving Community Meal from TLC
2018-11-22 11:30 - 13:30 | First United Methodist Church of Deming, 1020 S Granite St, Deming, NM, 88030, United States
Transforming Luna County Through the Love of Christ (TLC – formerly Love INC) and its church affiliates invites the public to share in a community meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Granite and Buckeye, next to the swimming pool. There is no charge, no reservations are required, and all are welcome. Guests can enter on the Buckeye Street (south) side of the building. For more information call 575- 544-2400.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery
2018-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

AARP Smart Driver Class in Deming
2018-12-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Deming Senior Citizen’s Center, 800 S. Granite Street, Deming, NM, United States
The AARP Smart Driver Class will be presented at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17th, at the Deming Senior Citizen’s Center located at 800 South Granite Street in Deming. For more information, or to register, call Bernie Hopper at 575-546-1477.

Boy Scout Troop #114 Food Drive
2019-02-09
Boy Scout Troop #114 in Silver City will be collecting non-perishable food, as part of the annual Scouting for Food drive starting at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 9th. The goal is 16 cans of food per Scout, which works out to about 14 pounds. If you would like to donate earlier, or have the scouts come to your neighborhood, please call Scout Master Jason at 575- 519-0566 to make arrangements. All donations stay local.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
2019-02-18 10:00 - 18:00 | WNMU Light Hall, 1000 West College Ave, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Western New Mexico University students are offering tax help to seniors and low-income families from now until April 4th. This free service, called the “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is for people whose household income is $56,000 or less and for those who are 65 years or older. The service will be held at Light Hall on the WNMU campus located at 1000 West College Avenue on Mondays through Thursdays between 10:00 A.M and 6:00 P.M. Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit sb.wnmu.edu.

Nonprofit Resource Group “Brown Bag Training”
2019-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | WNMU Miller Library
The next Nonprofit Resource Group “brown bag training” will be held on Thursday, February 21st at 1:00 P.M. at Western New Mexico University’s Miller Library Conference Room, located at 1000 West College Avenue. The Director of the Small Business Development Center will discuss the 990 IRS tax and why it’s important to nonprofits and organizations. The training is free, but seating is limited. To RSVP, email to NRG@frontier.us.org.
