Silver City will be celebrating “National Prayer Day”. May 7th 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Golf Park

Western New Mexico University will be holding its Spring Graduation Commencement Ceremony. May 8th 5 p.m. Ben Altamirano Field Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will be celebrating “GilaFest” with bikeriding, outdoor activities, tours of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and more. May 9th 8 a.m. Events will take place at multiple locations and times For more information, visit The New Mexico Department of Wildlife’s website

Pick It Up-Toss No Mas in Silver City is inviting the community to their May Air Quality Awareness Cleanup. May 9th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Meet at Grant County Community Foundation parking lot For more information, visit the Silver City Toss No Mas website

New Mexico State Senator and State Representative along with local fire and emergency leaders will be having a Fire Mitigation Preparedness Community Meeting to share information about fire preparedness. May 13th 6 p.m. Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center

The New Mexico Game and Fish Department will be having “Reel the Gila” a free community fishing event. May 16th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bill Evans Lake Registration required by visiting The New Mexico Game and Fish Department’s website

The New Mexico Department of Veteran’s Services will be having a Mobile Outreach Vehicle to help veterans access both Federal and State benefits.  May 19th 8 to 2 p.m. Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center

The Senior Citizen’s Law Office, Inc. will be having an Estate Planning and Power of Attorney Clinic to provide general information on both topics. May 21st Estate Planning Presentation-12 to 1 p.m. Power of Attorney Clinic-1 to 3 p.m. Bayard Public Library Arrive 15 minutes early