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Grant County Fair 2017
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-23 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The 2017 Grant County Fair will be taking place at the Cliff Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Saturday. In addition to livestock exhibits and competitions and junior and adults rodoes, there will be musical entertainment, dances on the slab, and a carnival complete with rides and food. The 2nd Annual Baking Contest will take place during the fair on Saturday the 23rd from 11:00 to noon, followed by the junior livestock sale. For additional information and schedules, go to grantcountyfairnm.com.

Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-24 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
Grab your boots and let’s go to the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair in Cliff New Mexico, September 20th through 24th. The fair highlights the exhibition and competition of the best domestic products of the area. Ribbons, plaques and trophies are awarded in a wide variety of categories such as livestock, jams and jellies, handicrafts and baked goods. The Rodeo and musical entertainment along with other attractions are also part of the week-long celebration. There is something for everyone. Fair attractions include, 4H and FFA livestock shows, a carnival on Tuesday through Saturday, various food booths, dances on the slab, a pancake breakfast and the 2nd annual baking contest. For event schedules go to grantcountyfairnm.com.

Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair
2017-09-20 - 2017-09-24 | Grant County Fairgrounds, Arena Road, Cliff, NM, 88028, United States
The Grant County Fair is happening Wed. through Sun.

WNMU Homecoming 2017
2017-09-21 - 2017-09-23
Western New Mexico University will be celebrating Homecoming 2017 from September 21st to 23rd with activities on campus and the University Golf Course at Scott Park. The event will kick off on Thursday September 21st at Scott Park with a welcome reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by The Alumni Association Annual General Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Festivities will finish up on Saturday with a Homecoming Parade, Tailgate Party, and Homecoming Football fame against the University of Texas Permian Basin at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit alumni.wnmu.edu.

13th Annual Gila River Festival
2017-09-21 00:00 - 2017-09-24 00:00 UTC | Silver City
You won’t want to miss the 13th annual Gila River Festival: “GATHERING THE GILA,” September 21ST through the 24th in Silver City, the Gila National Forest and along the Gila River. Featuring Conservationist Winona LaDuke, storytelling with Denise Chavez, native foods brunch, the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers, and much more. Be sure to register for workshops and field trips such as birding, fly-fishing, and foraging for native plants and medicines. Check out Saturday afternoon’s downtown Gila River Extravaganza in Big Ditch Park, with music, food tastings, kid’s activities, the Monsoon Puppet Parade, and a downtown art walk! Schedule and registration at gilariverfestival.org or call 575-538-8078.

Rural Bookmobile West September Schedule
2017-09-21 09:30 - 15:00
On Thursday, September 21st, the Rural Bookmobile West will be in Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery at 9:45, at the Sapillo Creek Fire Station at Lake Roberts at 11:45, and Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings at 2:30. Call 505-841-5250

Rural Bookmobile West Visits
2017-09-21 09:45 - 14:30
The Rural Bookmobile West will be in Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery at 9:45 a.m., the Sapillo Creek Fire Station at Lake Roberts at 11:45, and Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings at 2:20 p.m.. Call 505-841-5250 for more information.

Southwest Festival of the Written Word
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-01
The Southwest Festival of the Written Word (SWFWW) Grant County’s biennial literary festival, will be held September 29th through October 1st.The event will feature at least 30 presenters and writers from the region who represent a variety of genres. Presentation spaces will include Downtown Silver City locations in addition to the Silver City Public Library and WNMU. For more information and event schedules, visit swwordfiesta.org.

The Southwest Festival of the Written Word
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-01 | Silver City

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair
2017-10-04 - 2017-10-08 | Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds, 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd, Deming, NM, United States
The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair is in Deming Wednesday through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Deming! This year’s theme is “Remember When, Celebrating the Present by Honoring our Past.” Come out and support the Jr. Livestock shows, Fair Queen Contest, Ranch Rodeo, Fairground Showdown Superior Boxing, followed by team roping, a fun carnival and a Fair Dance. For additional information, go to the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair page on Facebook.

Silver City Monarch Aware Lecture
2017-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | WNMU Harlan Hall, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
A program featuring the migration of monarch butterflies in New Mexico will be held on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Harlan Hall at WNMU. Steve Cary and Dr. Dale Zimmerman of the Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society will present the program, titled “From River to Mountains: Silver City Monarch Aware”. The public is welcome.

Festival of Pets
2017-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Penny Park, North Grant Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, in addition to other congregations are hosting a “Festival of Pets”, in commemoration the life of St Francis of on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Penny Park in Silver City. The High Desert Animal Shelter, local feed stores, and veterinarians, have been invited as well as the Brewer Baptist Church group that will be serving barbeque. Plan to bring your leashed or carrier contained pets at 10:00 a.m. for the blessing.

Rotary Club of Silver City 2017 Gala and Benefit Auction
2017-10-07 16:30 - 20:30 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Rotary Club of Silver City will be holding it’s 2017 Gala & Benefit Auction on Saturday, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention & Conference Center. For additional information, call 575-313-2200 or visit silvercityrotary.org.

Gila Monster Grand Fondo
2017-10-14
Silver City Tour of the Gila invites you to their fall event, the “Gila Monster Gran Fondo”. This year’s annual event will happen on Saturday, October 14th. Come “ride like a pro for day” in the beautiful iconic Gila this fall. Many new activities are being planned to make this an exceptional experience for amateur and recreational riders and their families and friends. For more information call 575-590-0203 or to register, visit tourofthegila.com.

Rural Bookmobile West
2017-10-19
The Rural Bookmobile West will be visiting the following areas on Thursday at the following locations: The Mimbres Living Harvest Bakery from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Lake Roberts-Sapillo Creek Fire Station from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and Doc Cambell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

2017 Discover Hidalgo Fair
2017-10-21 08:00 - 19:00 | Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
The” 2017 Discover Hidalgo Fair” will be coming to the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event features a classic car show, Mud Bogs, Junior Rodeo, farm animal zoo, food, games and entertainment, in addition to free medical screenings by Hidalgo Medical Services. For more information, call the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce at 575-542-9864.

Buddy Walk for Down's Syndrome
2017-10-21 09:30 - 15:30 | Gough Park
The 2nd Annual “Buddy Walk” will be held in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Gough Park in Silver City. This community event was created to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, your participation and generosity will be greatly appreciated. To register, go to www.arcnm.org

Luna County "Toss No Mas"
2017-10-28 08:00 - 13:00
Volunteers are needed to participate at the “Toss No Mas” event to keep Luna County beautiful. This community wide cleanup is to be held on Saturday, October 28th at the Luna County Courthouse Park starting at 8 a.m.

Empty Bowls Community Dinner
2017-10-28 11:30 - 14:00 | Grant County Volunteer Center
The “Empty Bowls Community Dinner”, to help end hunger in Grant County, is scheduled for Saturday, October 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Volunteer Center, located at 501 E 13th Street, in Silver City. Your $20.00 donation will include homemade soups, bread, cookies and a handmade bowl to take home. All proceeds benefit the Grant County Food Pantry. Call 443-477-2394 for more information.

Village of Santa Clara "Trunk or Treat"
2017-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Santa Clara City Hall, Santa Clara, NM, 88026, United States
The Village of Santa Clara will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st , from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m at the Santa Clara City Hall located 105 North Bayard Street. The public is invited to participate by decorating their vehicles and providing candy to share with the children. There will also be a “Kids Costume Parade” with three trophies to be awarded for kids 10 years and under. After the Trunk or Treat, head over to the Santa Clara Armory for a Haunted House and Halloween Carnival from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are just $1. Call 575-537-2443 for more information.

Santa Clara Haunted House and Halloween Carnival
2017-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Santa Clara Armory
Head over to the Santa Clara Armory for a Haunted House and Halloween Carnival from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are just $1. Call 575-537-2443 for more information.

City Cuts Barber Shop "Trunk or Treat"
2017-10-31 17:30 - 19:30
City Cuts Barber Shop is hosting a Halloween “Trunk or Treat” free to the public located at 1780 Hwy. 180 East in Silver City. Games and treats for the kids.

Silver City Police Dept. "Coats for Kids" Drive
2017-11-06 - 2017-11-30
The Silver City Police Department is starting the drive for Coats for Kids. This year we would like to finish the drive by November 30, 2017, allowing the coats to be distributed during the first week in December. The coats will be distributed to the local area schools for children in need. Also, they are accepting gloves/mittens and beanies for the children. The items can be dropped off at the Silver City Police Department, Please help out those children in need by donating a coat today!

Humane Society Free Shot Clinic
2017-11-11 09:00 - 12:00 | High Desert Humane Society, 3050 Cougar Way, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The High Desert Humane Society will be holding its monthly reduce rate rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday November 11th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the High Desert Humane Society, located at 3050 S. Cougar Way. No appointment is necessary. For further information call the Humane Society at 575-538-9261.

Ham & Turkey BINGO Benefit
2017-11-12 12:00 - 17:00
There will be a “Ham & Turkey Bingo” on Sunday, November 12th from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Hurley Community Center, located at 302 Carrasco Avenue. There will be food, raffles, and a silent auction, all to benefit the Cobre High School “Aloha Spirit” Students. For more information, call 575-956-3993.

Emerging Technologies and Creative Commerce
2017-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | WNMU Parotti Building, PO Box 1014, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
Co-founder of Creative Startups Tom Aageson will speak at Western New Mexico University on Monday, Nov. 13th, at 6 p.m. in the Parotti Building next to the Fine Arts Center Theater. The first in a series of four “Emerging Technologies and Creative Commerce” lectures sponsored by PNM, Aageson’s “Creative Startups” presentation is meant to engage the community in crafting a creative economy. For more information, call 575-538-6353.

The West Shore Piano Trio
2017-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | WNMU Light Hall, 1000 West College Ave, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The West Shore Piano Trio continues the second annual President’s Chamber Music Series at WNMU’s Light Hall Theater on November 14th 14 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at wnmu.edu/culture or by calling 575-538-6469.

NM State Library Bookmobile - Grant/Catron County
2017-11-16 09:30 - 13:00
The New Mexico State Library Bookmobile will make stops in the following areas.: Mimbres at the Living Harvest Bakery 9:45 to 10:45; Lake Roberts at Sapillo Creek Fire Station from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m; Doc Campbell’s Post near the Gila Cliff Dwellings 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 505-841-5250.

S.A.S.S "Zeal for Teal" Fundraiser
2017-11-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Elks Lodge, 4051 Highway 90 S, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services is hosting the 3rd Annual “Zeal for Teal” Fundraiser on Thursday, November 16th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Elks Lodge located at 315 North Texas Street, in Silver City. This event will feature live music, dinner, and a silent auction, to raise funds to help keep these valuable support services free and confidential to the community. For more information, call 575-313-6203.

Grant County Community Awards Banquet
2017-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Convention and Conference Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The 2017 Grant County Community Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, November 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center. The evening will feature Keynote Speaker, Dr. Joseph Shepard, President of Western New Mexico University, along with the presentation of five community awards. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 575-538-3785.
