Don't miss the 16th annual Gila River Festival, titled “Cultivating Resilience”, to be held online September 18th and 19th. Gather online to explore how to cultivate resilience in communities and enjoy 15 different films that will entertain and inspire you at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Complete schedule and tickets are available at gila-river-festival.org
The Silver City Museum will continue its bilingual bedtime story series this Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 P.M. with a reading of “The Napping House.” Misty Pugmire and Millie Moyer of El Grito Headstart will read in English and Spanish. The public can register and attend this Zoom Webinar for free at silvercitymuseum.org.
Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner invites members of the community to meet with him and share their suggestions, and ideas relating to the community. This month’s “Monday Meeting with the Mayor” will be from 8:00AM to 11:00AM this Monday, September 21st using the on-line platform GoToMeetings. To join in, go online to townofsilvercity.org and click [...]
The Gila Regional Medical Center Governing Board will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 24th, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061. The agenda for this meeting may be altered up [...]
The Gila National Forest will waive fees at the Catwalk National Recreation Trail/Whitewater Picnic Area (day use recreation site) on National Public Lands Day, this Saturday, September 26th. National Public Lands Day traditionally celebrates volunteer work on public lands and the opportunity to connect to nature. The Forest Service participates in fee-free days with other federal [...]
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 [...]
This Saturday October 3rd, starting at 10AM, The NAPA Auto Parts in Silver City will be giving away children sized coats. In addition, the local law-enforcement youth drug prevention team will be there. Come by and enjoy doughnuts, Abbey Roast coffee for the adults and juice boxes for the kids.
Join in a walk-by Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4th. New rector, Pastor Bonnie Edwards will bless your pet, a picture of your pet or a favorite stuffed animal. Come by anytime between 1:00 and 2:00 in front of the Church Office at 207 W. 7th Street. Please park in the church parking [...]
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 [...]
The High Desert Humane Society is holding their monthly reduce rate rabies drive-thru only vaccination clinic on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon at the humane society building located at 3050 Cougar Way in Silver City. This is a drive-thru clinic and face masks are recommended. For more information, call 575-538-9261.
