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Pick It Up Toss No Mas Silver City Community Event
2022-08-27 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Gough Park
The anti-litter program Pick It Up – Toss No Mas will hold its next community trash cleanup on Saturday, August 27th from 8 am until noon at the Gough Park parking lot. Please note that this month’s cleanup will start at 8 am rather than the usual time of 9 am, and we will meet at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center rather than Gough Park. Complimentary coffee and breakfast burritos will be provided as well as prizes. Meet the Pick It Up – Toss No Mas team in the Murray Ryan Visitor Center parking lot at 8 am on Saturday, August 27th and pick up trash bags, gloves, trash pickers and snacks and enjoy burritos and coffee with other volunteers.

GCCCA Presents "Billy Townes Jazz Quartet" in Concert
2022-08-26 19:00 - 21:30 | WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Grant County Community Concert Association is kicking off their 65th Season with the nationally recognized “Billy Townes Jazz Quartet” on Friday August 26th at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater starting at 7:00 P.M. Hailing from El Paso, Billy Townes and his band are very popular performing traditional jazz with contemporary sounds and rhythms. Adult tickets for this concert are only $10, children to age 17 get in for free. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Pink Store, online, or at the concert. For further information and subscription or ticket purchases go to https://gcconcerts.org/ or call (575) 538-5862. A very special thanks to concert sponsors: WNMU; First New Mexico Bank; W & N Enterprises; and SkyWest Media.

Cliff Schools "Back to School Bash"
2022-08-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Bill Evans Lake
Cliff Schools is hosting a Back to School Bash and evening of fishing and fun on Thursday, August 25th from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bill Evans Lake. Bring your fishing pole, bait, and fishing license. No license needed for lids under 12 years of age. Food will be provided.

43rd Annual Great American Duck Race
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Courthouse Park, 700 South Silver Avenue, Deming, NM, United States
It’s time for the 43rd Annual Great American Duck Races from Thursday August 25th through Sunday August 28th at McKinley Duck Downs located at Courthouse Park in Deming. Enjoy the famous Duck Races, carnival, vendors, cornhole tournament, beer & wine garden, hot air balloon glow, music, dancing, and more. Go to
https://www.demingduckrace.com for a full schedule of events and activities.

Hidalgo County Fair 2022
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
Come celebrate the Bounty of Hidalgo County at the Hidalgo County Fair, August 25th through 28th at the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds in Lordsburg. There’s rodeo action all 4 days of the fair! Kick off the weekend on Friday with the Junior Livestock Show, Hidalgo County Fair Parade, Quirt Peterson Tribute Ranch Rodeo and dance to the music of Desert Reign. Fun for the whole family on Saturday with the Junior Livestock Sale, Mud Bog Racing starting at 1:00 P.M., Magician Chris Mitchell, Stick Horse Rodeo, the Casper Baca Professional Rodeo, and later, dance with the Yarborough Band. On Sunday there’s Cowboy Church and more rodeo action! Vendors and exhibits are open all weekend! Admission is $5.00. Celebrate the Bounty of Hidalgo County at the Hidalgo County Fair August 25th through 28th. For more information, visit the Hidalgo County Fair page on Facebook!

WNMU Back Together Bash 2022
2022-08-20 19:30 - 22:30 | WNMU Regent Square
(Due to weather, the concerts have been moved inside the Fine Arts Center. Capacity is limited to 1000.)The Western New Mexico University Back Together Bash will kick off the fall 2022 semester with outdoor concerts featuring a lineup of Country and Tejano/Latin artists on August 19th and 20th at WNMU’s Regent Square. Gates open at 6:30, concerts at 7:30 P.M. Food trucks and the Stadium Bar will be serving food and beverages both nights. Seating is limited, bring lawn chairs. Ticket information is available online online at wnmu.edu/culture.

Pick It Up-Toss No Mas Community Trash Cleanup
2022-08-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center, 201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The anti-litter program Pick It Up – Toss No Mas will hold its next community trash cleanup on Saturday, August 20 from 8 am until noon at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center in Silver City. Please note that this month’s cleanup will start at 8 am rather than the usual time of 9 am, and we will meet at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center rather than Gough Park. Complimentary coffee and breakfast burritos will be provided as well as prizes. Meet the Pick It Up – Toss No Mas team in the Murray Ryan Visitor Center parking lot at 8 am on Saturday, August 20 and pick up trash bags, gloves, trash pickers and snacks and enjoy burritos and coffee with other volunteers.

WNMU Back Together Bash 2022
2022-08-19 07:30 - 22:00 | WNMU Regent Square
The Western New Mexico University Back Together Bash will kick off the fall 2022 semester with outdoor concerts featuring a lineup of Country and Tejano/Latin artists on August 19th and 20th at WNMU’s Regent Square. Gates open at 6:30, concerts at 7:30 P.M. Food trucks and the Stadium Bar will be serving food and beverages both nights. Seating is limited, bring lawn chairs. Ticket information is available online online at wnmu.edu/culture.

Tyrone Water & Wastewater Association Meeting
2022-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Tyrone Community Center, Malachite Street, Tyrone, NM, 88065, United States
The monthly meeting of the Tyrone Water and Wastewater Association will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at 6:30 P.M. in the Tyrone Community Center. All members are urged to attend and the meeting is open to the public.

Free Cooking Skills & Nutrition Class in Lordsburg
2022-08-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Lordsburg Fairgrounds
The Ideas for Cooking & Nutrition program is hosting a free cooking skills class on Wednesday, August 17th, 1:30 P.M. at the Hidalgo Community Garden 1226 East 2nd Street, Lordsburg Fairgrounds. Discover how to save money when buying food and explore food health and safety. Call Dawn at 575-542-9291. Walk-ins welcome.

Mimbres Harvest Festival
2022-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | San Lorenzo Elementary School
Come and enjoy the Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 24th at the San Lorenzo Elementary School from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The event features fresh valley produce, locally prepared foods, art & crafts, a health fair, children’s activities, a pie contest, and live music.

High Desert Humane Society Reduced Rate Shot Clinic
2022-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 | High Desert Humane Society, 3050 Cougar Way, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The High Desert Humane Society is holding their monthly reduce rate rabies drive-thru only vaccination clinic on Saturday, August 13th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon at the humane society building located at 3050 Cougar Way in Silver City. Since this is a drive-thru clinic, please watch for the direction signs and no animal viewing allowed. Cash or checks are preferred. For more information, call 575-538-9261.

4-H Cloverbud Event in Lordsburg
2022-08-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Central Elementary, Lordsburg
Hidalgo County 5 to 8-year-olds, 4-H is hosting “Cloverbud Day” on Friday, August 12th from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. at Central Elementary in Lordsburg. Join the Hidalgo County Council and enjoy a fun-filled evening of free activities and games. For more information, visit the NMSU Hidalgo County 4-H page on Facebook.

Widows and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting/Lunch
2022-08-08 10:30 - 13:00 | Cross Point Assembly of God Church
The next Widows and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday August 8th at Cross Point Church, 11600 Highway 180 East in Silver City. Guests can sign in at 10:30 A.M. and the speaker will be Judy Billings, talking about Westerners, Southwest ranching, and the history of the McMillan family. Lunch will follow for $14.00.

Silver City Free Meet & Greet Event
2022-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Silver City Museum Courtyard, 312 W Broadway, Silver City, 88061, United States
New to the Silver City area? Come to a FREE Community “Meet and Greet” on Saturday August 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Silver City Museum Courtyard, located at 312 West Broadway Street in Silver City. There will be free welcome bags full of information about the Town of Silver City to the first 100 people and voter registrars will be available to help you register to vote.

Free Community Give-Away Event
2022-08-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Silver City Church of Christ, 1920 Little Walnut Road, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Church of Christ is sharing their love of the community by holding a Free Community Giveaway this Saturday, August 6th from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Pick up household items, all types of clothing for the entire family and even prom dresses! There’s free cookies for the kiddos and free bibles. Stop by this Saturday and check out the great variety of free items.

Luna County National Night Out
2022-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Luna County Courthouse Park, Deming, United States
Join community law enforcement agencies, first responders and other community groups for “National Night Out”, a family event on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Luna Courthouse Park. Enjoy music, dancing, games, free hamburgers and hotdogs and much more. For more information, contact Deming Mainstreet at 575-546-2674.

Cobre Schools Summerfest Event
2022-07-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Cobre High School
The Cobre School District is hosting a “Summerfest Back to School Event” on Saturday, July 30th from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Cobre High School Campus. Bring the kids and pick up free backpacks, school supplies, get immunizations, enjoy free food, live music, fun games, and free t-shirts for students.

Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site Annual Hummingbird Festival
2022-07-30 08:00 - 15:00 | Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site
Come out to the Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site for the FREE Annual Returning Hummingbird Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Watch the banding of hummingbirds, enjoy guest speakers, take tours of the archeological site, and more. There are lots of activities for the kids, too. For more information, visit http://www.mimbrescultureheritagesite.org/

Salsa Festival Extravaganza
2022-07-29 - 2022-07-31
Savor the flavor with Deming Mainstreet’s “Salsa Festival Extravaganza” Friday through Sunday July 29th through 31st with events at Tree’s Lake Amphitheater, Luna County Courthouse Park, and the Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds! Ticketed events feature live entertainment and the IBR International Bi-Cultural Rodeo. Saturday’s FREE event at Courthouse Park offers vendors, food, contests, beer & wine garden and much more. Salsa Festival Extravaganza tickets on sale NOW at the Deming Visitors Center or visit https://demingmainstreet.org/

First United Methodist FREE Vacation Bible School
2022-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-27 09:00 - 12:00 | First United Methodist Church, 300 W College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
First United Methodist Church of Silver City will be hosting Vacation Bible School for K through 6 grade on July 25-28th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon. Free lunch and snacks each day and a hotdog lunch on the 28th for the whole family! Attend all 4 days and receive a backpack full of school supplies (exceptions apply). Please register at firstumcsc.org or call (575)538-2371. Volunteers are also needed.

Free Pet Food Pantry
2022-07-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Valley Community Church, 11600 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
Valley Community Church in Arenas Valley has created a Pet Food Pantry for those in need held on the first and third Saturday each month from 12 noon to around 1:30 P.M or until they run out of food. Get food for dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc. to feed your pets during this difficult time. Visit online at the Valley Community Church Arenas Valley page on Facebook.

Glenwood Country Independence Day Celebration
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-04 | Glenwood, 355 Bursum Road, Glenwood, NM, United States
Glenwood is having a huge country Independence Day celebration on July 2nd through the 4th! Come out for the rodeo, art auction, dance, cowboy church, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks display and much more. For a full schedule of events, visit the Glenwood New Mexico Facebook page.

Grant County-Freeport McMoRan Public Hearing
2022-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Grant County Commission Meeting Room, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Grant County, in cooperation with Freeport McMoRan, is hosting a Public Hearing at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 29th in the Grant County Commission Meeting Room located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City to discuss the Tyrone Thompson Road re-route being proposed by Freeport McMoRan. The re-route is part of the mine’s Emma Expansion project and will help prevent traffic delays from mining activity. For more information, contact Laura Phelps at 575-654-0375 or email lphelps@fmi.com.

Silver Consolidated Schools FREE Summer Breakfast-Lunch Program
2022-06-28 - 2022-07-01, 2022-06-21 - 2022-06-24
Silver Consolidated School District is offering a FREE Summer Breakfast and Lunch program on weekdays through July 29th for kids ages 1 through 18. Breakfast will be served at G.W Stout Elementary from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. Lunch will be served at G.W Stout AND Gough Park from 12 Noon to 1:00 P.M. All meals must be eaten on site. Adults can purchase lunch for $3.00. For daily menu info, visit the Silver Consolidated page on Facebook!

Grant Soil & Water Conservation Meeting
2022-06-27 16:00 - 17:30 | NRCS Office Building, 3082 32nd Street ByPass, Suite C, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, June 27th, at 4:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at NRCS Office Building, 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C, in Silver City. This meeting is open to the public. For more information call 575-388-1569.

Southwest Archeology Fair
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Gila River Farm, Cliff, NM, United States
Archaeology Southwest and the University of Arizona’s Preservation Archaeology Field is hosting an Archaeology Fair at Gila River Farm in Cliff, New Mexico on Saturday, June 25th from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon. There will be free hands-on activities and exhibits for all ages. Checkout https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/ for more information.

Red Cross/Luna County Fire Free Smoke Alarm Installation
2022-06-22 08:00 - 17:00
The American Red Cross and the Luna County Fire Department are installing FREE smoke alarms in the community. The “Sound the Alarm” program is available to residents of Luna County beginning at 10:00 A.M. on July 25th and 26th. Call 575-543-6641 for an appointment or email Fire Chief Pablo Montoya at pablo_montoya@ lunacountynm.us.
