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Annual Silver City Blues Festival
2019-05-24 - 2019-05-26 | Gough Park
The Annual Silver City Blues Festival, will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th through 26th at Gough Park in Silver City. The event brings national and international performers to the stage in addition to bring their families to the park for fun, music, arts & crafts and great food. Performers include Grammy Award Winner, Grady Champion from Canton, Mississippi; Guitar Shorty from Houston, Texas; the Laurie Morvan Band from Los Angels, California; and 16-year old blues prodigy, Roman Barten-Sherman, from Tucson, Arizona. For more information, visit silvercitybluesfestival.org.

Ft. Bayard National Cemetery Flag Placement for Memorial Day
2019-05-24 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Fort Bayard National Cemetery, 200 Cam De Paz, Fort Bayard, NM, 88036, United States
Volunteers needed at the Fort Bayard National cemetery this Friday, May 24th at 8:00 A.M. to place flags on the gravesites for Memorial Day. Volunteers are requested to bring a hammer and implement to make a pilot hole for each flag. In addition, volunteers will be needed on Tuesday, May 28th to remove the flags. All are invited!

Gila Cliff Dwellings Summer Ranger Guided Tours
2019-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, NM, 88061, United States
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument announced today the summer schedule of ranger-guided interpretive programs. The staff will be offering daily guided tours as well as the popular full moon tours of the dwellings. Programs begin May 24, 2019 (the Friday of Memorial Day weekend) and will run through Labor Day weekend. Call the Gila Visitor Center (575)536-9461 for reservations. Lists fill quickly; only a limited number of people can participate due to safety concerns.

Friends of the City of Rocks Meeting
2019-05-24 19:30 - 20:30 | WNMU Harlan Hall, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The “Friends of City of Rocks” is meeting on Friday, May 24th from 7:30-8:30pm at the Western New Mexico University campus, Harlan Hall, Room 111. A program will be presented by Ms. Roxanne Solis-Snyder, who will premiere her new City of Rocks video featuring natural and cultural highlights of the park. A general meeting and snacks will follow the presentation. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Public Visitation Day of Archaeological Site
2019-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Country Road 49
On Saturday, May 25th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 P.M. all ages are invited to a public visitation day of the partial excavation of a possible Great Kiva in the Toriette Lakes region. Dr. Steve Nash and Zuni Tribal leaders will host the tour of the archaeological site. To reach the site, travel NE on Highway 12 from Reserve for approximately 5 miles. Turn left on County Road 49 and travel approximately 10 miles northwest. The site is located on the right side of County Road 49 and parking will be available. If rain is heavy the visitation day will be cancelled.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetery
2019-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Fort Bayard National Cemetery on Monday, May 27th at 10:00 A.M. presented by the Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328. The Guest Speaker will be Alfred Ogas, Vietnam 1968-69.

The Commons Youth Summer Internship Deadline
2019-05-28
The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability is presenting its paid summer internship program, titled, “Rooted: Youth Growing Change.” This internship lasts for 6 weeks starting on June 3rd and will bring together 8 teens (grades 8 – 12) to study how our food goes from farm to table. Deadline for applications is May 28th. For more information please contact The Commons at 575-388-2988.

Brain Injury Stroke Support Group Picnic
2019-05-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Little Walnut Picnic Campgrounds
The Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group is holding their Annual Cook-Out on Wednesday, May 29th from 11:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M. at the Little Walnut Picnic area located on Little Walnut Road in Silver City. This free event is for survivors of brain injury and stroke along with their caregivers and family members. For more information, call Leigh Smith at 575-538-4899.

Team Kids Youth Group in Lordsburg
2019-05-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-06-05 17:30 - 19:00 | First Baptist Church of Lordsburg, 332 E 3rd St,, Lordsburg, NM, United States
“Team Kids Youth Group” will be meeting every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lordsburg, at the corner of 3rd and Animas Streets. Team Kids is open to kids grades K through 5. For more information call Sue Lackey at 575-590-3122.

WildWorks Makerspace at Silver City Public Library
2019-05-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Silver City Public LIbrary, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City, NM, United States
Silver City Public Library, is holding a “WildWorks” makerspace every Thursday at 4:00 P.M. for kids ages 10 and up to experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more. This is a free program and no registration is necessary. The Silver City Public Library is located at 515 West College Avenue.

Hidalgo Medical Services "Parenting the Love & Logic Way" Free Series
2019-05-30 17:30 - 18:30
Hidalgo Medical Services is hosting a FREE six session parenting program titled, “Parenting the Love & Logic Way”, every Thursday beginning May 2nd , running through June 6th , from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. at the HMS Silver City Community Health Care Center in Conference Room 2, located at 1007 North Pope Street in Silver City. The program is designed to give parents practical skills that can be used immediately. Contact Donna Sandoval, Care Team Coordinator, at 575-597-2424. Child care is not provided.

8th Annual Aldo Leopold Kid's Fishing Derby
2019-06-01 07:00 - 12:00 | Lake Roberts
The 8th Annual Aldo Leopold Kids’ Fishing Derby will held on Saturday, June 1st from 7:00 A.M. to 12 noon at Lake Roberts, north of Silver City. The derby will coincide with New Mexico’s Free Fishing Day, so bring the whole family for FREE fishing fun, display booths, demonstrations, prizes and interactive activities for the kids. Visit the Gila National Forest Facebook page for more information.

Free Gardening Workshop Series "All About Trees"
2019-06-03 15:00 - 17:30 | Grant County Cooperative Extension Office
The Grant County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a Gardening Workshop Series “All About Trees” on Monday, June 3rd from 3:00 to 5:30 P.M. at the 2610 North Silver Street location. There will be a lecture from guest Marisa Thompson, NMSU Extension Horticulture Specialist. Topics to be covered include: Planting; Maintenance; Pest Control; and Common Tree Issues.

PFLAG Silver City Meeting
2019-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 3845 North Swan Street, 3845 North Swan Street, Silver City
PFLAG Silver City will be meeting on June 4th, at 7:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 3845 North Swan Street in Silver City. The meeting will focus on preparations for the Annual 4th of July Parade. Members and friends are invited to create signs that reflect this year’s parade theme, “Made in the USA–BUILT TO LAST.” The public is invited. For more information call 575-590-8797.

Hidalgo Medical Services "Parenting Love & Logic" Free Series
2019-06-06 17:30 - 18:30 | HMS Silver City Community Health Care Center, 1007 North Pope Street, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States

High Desert Humane Society Shot Clinic
2019-06-08 09:00 - 12:00
The High Desert Humane Society will be holding its monthly reduce rate rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, June 8th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the High Desert Humane Society located at 3050 S. Cougar Way in Silver City. No appointment is necessary. Please have all dogs on a leash and all cats in a carrier.

11th Annual HMS "Jump Into Summer"
2019-06-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Gough Park
Join Hidalgo Medical Services as they host their 11th Annual “Jump Into Summer” Free family event on Saturday, June 8th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Gough Park in Silver City. Enjoy outdoor activities, healthy food vendors, community resource information tables, learn about the ”5-2-1-0 Health Initiative”, win giveaway prizes, and much more. This is a free event and all are welcome.

Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting
2019-06-10 10:30 - 13:00
The Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is on Monday June 10th, 10:30 A.M. at Cross Point Assembly of God Church, located at 11600 Hwy 180 E. The guest speaker is Nancy Miller talking about her trip to Europe. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome. For information call 575-537-3643.

29th Annual Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo
2019-06-12 - 2019-06-15 | Southwest Horseman’s Arena, 2 Caballero Drive, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The 29th Annual Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo is being held June 12th through June 15th at the Southwest Horseman’s Arena. Gates open at 6:30 P.M. with Mutton Bustin’ at 7:30 followed by PRCA rodeo action at 8:00 P.M. There will a Family Dance on Friday and Saturday night after the rodeo on the slab by Lone Mountain 4-H. For more information an d a complete schedule of events, visit silvercityprorodeo.com.

Silver Scholars Academy Pre-K Registration
2019-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Silver Scholars Academy Pre-K, 600 East 42nd Street, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
Silver Consolidated Schools and El Grito Head Start are collaborating to provide services for children 3 to 4 years of age this Wednesday, at Silver Scholars Academy Pre-K located at 600 East 32nd Street on June 12th from 10:00 A.M. to 12 P.M. and from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Be certain to being your child for general testing, proof of income, child birth certificate and immunization records.

CHANCES Group Meeting
2019-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Marie’s Italian Grill, 110 S. Silver Avenue, Deming, NM, United States
The Collaboration to Help Assure No Child is Exposed to Substances (CHANCES), a non-profit group that helps screen pregnant women to prevent the use of harmful substances, will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 12th from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. at Marie’s Italian Grill located at 110 South Silver Avenue in Deming.

Grant County Beekeepers Meeting
2019-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | The Commons, 501 E. 13th St., Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The next monthly meeting of the Grant County Beekeepers will be on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00 pm at the Commons Building located at 501 East 13th Street in Silver City. There will a showing of some short videos and several other topics will be covered.

American Legion Flag Disposal Ceremony/Flag Day
2019-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
The Allingham-Golding American Legion Post #18 will be holding a dignified flag disposal ceremony this Friday, June 14th at 7:00 P.M. at their location on 409 West College Street in Silver City. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, and in addition, are encouraged to drop off used or unserviceable flags for future disposal.

Dignified Flag Disposal Ceremony
2019-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Allingham-Golding American Legion Post #18, 409 W. College Avenue, Silver City

Village of Columbus Founding Day Event
2019-06-15 08:00 - 13:00 | Columbus Plaza
The Village of Columbus will be celebrating their 128th “Founding Day” on Saturday, June 15th from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. There will be a parade, entertainment, arts & crafts and food vendors. An official “ribbon cutting” begins at 10:30 A.M. at the Gazebo.

Silver City Museum "Rodeo Day"
2019-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Museum is providing Rodeo-related fun for the entire family with “Rodeo Day” on Saturday, June 15th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 P.M. at the museum located at 312 West Broadway in Silver City. This free event celebrates ranching in Grant County and features live cowboy poetry, free raffle for western jewelry, and straw bale dummy roping for the kids.

4-H Contest Practice Fest
2019-06-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Grant County Cooperative Extension Office
Grant County 4-H is presenting a “4-H Contest Practice-Fest” on Monday, June 17th from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Grant County Extension Office located at 2610 North Silver Street in Silver City. There will be livestock judging, consumer decision making, and horticulture competitions. This is a free event. For more information, call 575-388-1559.

Gila Back Country Horsemen Meeting
2019-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Watts Hall, Hwy 180 & Swan Street, Silver City, United States
The Gila Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico Meeting will be meeting on Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00 P.M. at the Watts Hall Building located at 500 18th Street in Silver City. Each meeting features guest speakers on subjects of interest to all those who use the Gila wilderness. All are welcome to attend.
