Cobre Schools Summerfest Event
2022-07-30 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
2022-08-20 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Pick It Up Toss No Mas Silver City Community Event
2022-08-27 08:00 - 12:00 | 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.

"Paws and Stripes" Event for Veterans and Their Families
2022-08-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business & Conferece Center, 3031 U.S Hwy 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
On Monday, August 29th VFW Post 12212 Grant County is hosting an event by “Paws and Stripes” from Albuquerque. Open to veterans and their families, the one-hour presentation features on how to provide animal assisted therapy and other mental health services to military veterans and their loved ones living with service-oriented trauma. The event is from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Room.

Silver City Mainstreet "Love Local" Celebration
2022-09-03
Shop local Downtown Silver City business this Saturday, September 3rd and enjoy deals, discounts and free drawings during the “Love Local Celebration.” Get even more deals with The Taste of Downtown coupon book. Visit https://silvercitymainstreet.com/ for more information about the Love Local celebration.

37th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-05 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
The Grant County Rolling Stones 37th Annual Gem & Mineral Show is returning this Labor Day Weekend Saturday September 3rd through Monday September 5th at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Conference Center. Browse over 30 vendors and enjoy food, daily field trips, silent auction every hour, museum displays, and more. Admission is free for the entire family.

Service Academies Virtual Information Event
2022-09-08 19:00 - 21:00
Representatives from the Service Academies, ROTC programs, and Congressional Offices will be holding a virtual information event for New Mexico on Thursday, September 8th. Individuals interested in becoming a Military Officer in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Merchant Marines or Coast Guard can learn about the application and nomination processes. For those that can not make the virtual event, the content will be recorded and posted to congressional staff pages for later viewing. Obtain the virtual event link and more information at the home page at https://silvercityradio.com/.

VFW Post 12212 Food Drive Event
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11
Help fight hunger while supporting your local VFW Post 12212 at a Food Drive event, September 9th through 11th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Old Santa Clara Armory, 11990 Highway 180 East. They will be accepting non-perishable items and pet food. A drop-off trailer will be stationed on site. For more information, call 575-956-5878.

Virus Theatre Performance of "Save the Bees"
2022-09-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-09-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-09-11 14:00 - 15:30 | El Sol Theatre, 406 N. Bullard, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Virus Theatre is hosting a performance of the play “Save the Bees.” The original cast of the of Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas will present staged readings of the play September 9th and 10th at 7:00 P.M. and September 11th at 2:00 P.M. in the El Sol Theatre, 406 N. Bullard Street in Silver City. There will also be post-show discussions with the audience after each performance. Tickets are $20.00 suggested donation at the door with proceeds to benefit The Commons Food Pantry, Silver City.

High Desert Humane Society Reduce Rate Vaccination Clinic
2022-09-10 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 September 10th 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, and no animal viewing allowed. Cash or checks are preferred. For more information, call 575-538-9261.

Silver City Mainstreet Make and Take Activity
2022-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Maker’s Market Silver City
Silver City MainStreet/Arts and Cultural District is partnering with the Future Forge and various community groups and artists to offer free arts and cultural activities to families of Grant county. The Make-and-Take activities on Saturday, September 10th will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Maker’s Market. Learn more at https://silvercitymainstreet.com/.

Free Understanding Probate Program for Seniors
2022-09-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Silver City Senior Center, 205 West Victoria Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Sponsored by HMS Senior Services, the Silver City Senior Center will be hosting a special program titled “Understanding Probate: Getting You Affairs in Order, A Guide for Seniors”, to be held this Friday September 16th at 12 noon. The program will be led by Grant County probate Judge, Mary Ann Sedillo. Participants are urged to bring up to two questions written on separate pieces of paper. The Silver City Senior Center is located at 205 West Victoria Street.

Astronomy Friends of the Parks Guided Tours
2022-09-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Rockhound State Park Visitor Center, 9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM, United States
The City of Rocks State Park and Rockhound State Park in conjunction with the Astronomy Friends of the Parks have announced their 2022 Fall/Winter and 2023 Spring astronomy program schedule. Weather permitting, about 20 minutes after sunset, a laser guided tour is given on the highlights of that evening sky. The next event is scheduled for September 16th at Rockhound State Park at 7:15 P.M. and on September 17th at City of Rocks State Park at 7:15 P.M. Call City of Rocks State Park at 575-536-2800 and Rockhound State Park at 575-546-6182. This is a free event but Park pass fees do apply.
