Hidalgo County Fair Rodeo 2019
2019-08-22 - 2019-08-25 | NM
It’s time again for the Hidalgo County Fair Rodeo happening Thursday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 25th. That means rodeo time in the southwest! Put on your rodeo duds and head out to this year’s rodeo action in Lordsburg! The rodeo kicks off Thursday night at 6:00 pm with the Hidalgo Youth Ranch Association Junior Rodeo. Friday morning at 10:00 A.M. will be the Team Tying and Stray Gathering competition. Want to experience the flavor of the southwest? The Friday 7:00 P.M. “Quirt Peterson Tribute Ranch Rodeo” should be your destination with ranch bronc riding and bell calf roping! Saturday morning is the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association “Rodeo de Hidalgo Slack” starting at 10:00 A.M. Saturday night wraps up with GCPRA Sanctioned “Rodeo de Hidalgo” at 7:00 P.M. featuring 3-Man Team Steer Riding. Sunday morning is the “Draw Pot Team Roping” at 10:00 A.M. Don’t miss the rodeo action at this year’s Hidalgo County Fair rodeos, August 22nd through 25th. For more information check out Hidalgo County Fair Rodeos on Facebook.

40th Annual Deming Great American Duck Race
2019-08-22 - 2019-08-25 | Courthouse Park, 700 South Silver Avenue, Deming, NM, United States
Don’t miss out on the fun at the 40th Annual Great American Duck Race in at McKinley Duck Downs, Courthouse Park in Deming Thursday August 22nd through Sunday August 25th. Enjoy food, arts & crafts vendors, live music, and of course, the best duck racing action in the United States. For schedules and additional information, visitdemingduckrace.com.

Hidalgo County Fair - "Blue Jeans and Country Dreams"
2019-08-22 - 2019-08-25 | Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
Come on out and enjoy some down-home country fun for the whole family at the Hidalgo County Fair, from Thursday, August 22nd through Saturday, the 24th, at the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds in Lordsburg, New Mexico! Enjoy this year’s fair themed “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams,” starting on Thursday at 6:00:00 P.M. with the Hidalgo Youth Rodeo Association Junior Rodeo. Start Friday at 8:00 A.M. with the Jr. Livestock Show, a parade down Motel Drive at 5:30 P.M. and the Quirt Peterson Tribute Ranch Rodeo at 7:00 P.M. Friday is also “School Day”- all elementary through high school students 18 and under are admitted free! Enjoy concessions, vendors, indoor exhibits and more, and dance to the music of the “Turner Mac Band” on Saturday 9:00 P.M. to midnight! Share the excitement of the Hidalgo County Fair Thursday August 22nd through Saturday the 24th, opening each morning at 8:00 A.M. For complete event schedules, go to the Hidalgo County Fair Facebook page. Don’t miss the Hidalgo County Fair at the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds in Lordsburg!

American Legion Veteran's Family Picnic
2019-08-24 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Little Walnut Picnic Campgrounds
The Silver City American Legion Post is hosting a free picnic for Veteran’s and their families on Saturday, August 24th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at the Little Walnut Picnic area.

Friends of Rockhound State Park Meeting
2019-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Rockhound State Park Visitor Center, 9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM, United States
Friends of Rockhound State Park invite you to attend their next regular meeting at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Aug. 28th, at the park’s visitor center located at 9880 Stirrup Road Southeast in Deming. The Deming Humane Society’s Executive Director Jill Black as a speaker this month. She will give an update on the county animal ordinance and how the animal shelter is doing. Please bring something for the critters – dog or cat food, cleaners, used towels, paper towels, a bottle of bleach or dish soap. For more information about Friends, please check them out on Facebook or call the park at 575-546-6182.

WNMU Veterans Resource Fair
2019-08-30 11:00 - 14:00 | WNMU PE Complex, College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
Western New Mexico University is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on Friday, August 30th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the WNMU PE Complex Patio in Silver City. Enjoy lunch and guest speakers to learn more about veteran services. There will be a free drawing for war memorabilia. Contact WNMU Veteran Services at 575-538-6208.

Love Local at Silver City Mainstreet
2019-08-31 | Downtown Silver City
Shop local in Downtown Silver City on Saturday, August 31st when business will be participating in the “MainStreet Love Local” event. Forty-one downtown merchants are offering deals, discounts and free drawings during the Love Local celebration! Look for the Love Local poster in the windows of participating businesses!

36th Annual Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Show
2019-08-31 - 2019-09-02 | Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3031 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM, United States
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society will hold their 36th Annual Gem & Mineral Show this weekend August 31st through September 2nd. This FREE event is great for the entire family. There will be a large assortment of vendors, the Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, daily jewelry making classes, and daily collecting field trips. Enjoy educational speakers from New Mexico Tech Mineral Museum and the Zuhl Museum. Come and visit the 36th Annual Gem & Mineral Show, Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00, and Monday 10:00 to 4:00. All happening this Labor Day weekend at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial Business and Conference Center, next to Ace Hardware in Silver City.

19th Annual Taste of Downtown
2019-08-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Silver City
Take a bite out of downtown Silver City, on Labor Day weekend, as chefs serve up their culinary delights for the 19th annual Taste of Downtown! Walk around downtown on Saturday, August 31st from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and get delicious tastes from fifteen eateries. Tickets for the Taste of Downtown are $20 can be purchased at Vintage Fantasies at 412 N. Bullard St., the Visitor Center on Hudson Street, or online at www.silvercitymainstreet.com.

GriefShare Support Group in Mimbres
2019-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Rio Mimbres Baptist Church, 29 Mimbres Catus Drive, Mimbres, NM, United States
A GriefShare grief support group will meet on Tuesdays starting in September to December 3rd at the Rio Mimbres Baptist Church located at 29 Mimbres Cactus Drive from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Call 575-313-4199 for more information.

Deming Luna County Economic Development Membership Drive
2019-09-04 17:30 - 19:00 | La Fonda Restuarant, Deming, United States
The Deming Luna County Economic Development group will be holding a 1st Annual Membership Drive, on Wednesday, September 4th from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the La Fonda Restaurant. Their mission is to build and maintain a flourishing community by growing from within.

4-H Dance in Cliff
2019-09-07 08:00 - 23:30 | Cliff Exhibit Building, Cliff, NM, United States
The White Signal 4-H Club and the Grant County 4-H Council is holding a 4-H Dance on Saturday, September 7th from 8:00 P.M. to midnight at the Cliff Exhibition Building. The event will feature a concession stand and DJ Krazy Kyle. This is a free event and open to the community.

HMS Celebrates "National Recovery Month" at Ben Altamirano Field
2019-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Ben Altamirano Field, Silver City, NM, United States
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) is celebrating “National Recovery Month” this Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M. at Ben Altamirano Field in Silver City. Come out and enjoy free burgers and hotdogs, play softball, visit a health fair with health screenings and mental screenings, get 12 step recovery information, in addition to peer support and information surrounding HMS programs, bounce houses for the kids, and a pet adoption event through the High Desert Humane Society.

The Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County
2019-09-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Cross Point Assembly of God Church
The Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is Monday September 9th, at 10:30 A.M. at Cross Point Assembly of God Church, 11600 Hwy 180 E. Entertainment will be provided by Harpist, Karen Nelson. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome. For information call 575-537-3643.

9/11 Patriots Day in Grant County
2019-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Gough Park
September 11th will commemorate the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. This day is now officially called “Patriot’s Day” and there will be a remembrance ceremony held at Gough Park tomorrow, Wednesday September 11th from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. Community members will gather together to honor 9/11, Grant County firefighters, veterans, and police heroes. The public is encouraged to attend.

PFLAG Silver City Workshop for Educators
2019-09-13 08:00 - 15:30 | Martinez/Fall Building at WNMU, Silver City, United States
PFLAG Silver City and Western New Mexico University School of Education are partnering to provide a free, full-day workshop for educators on Friday, September 13th, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. entitled Creating Inclusive K-12 Schools for LGBTQ+ Students. The workshop will take place in Room 212 of the Martinez-Fall building on the WNMU campus. Participation is limited to forty people, call 575-590—8797 for more information.

Luna County Regional Employer Workshop
2019-09-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Andres Z. Silva Conference Center, 119 East Pine Street, Deming, NM, United States
There will be a Regional Employer Workshop facilitated by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solution for employers in Deming and Luna County on Friday, September 13th from 1:00 to 3:30 P.M. and the Andres Z. Silva Conference Center located at 119 East Pine Street in Deming. The workshop is free but space is limited, RSVP by calling the Deming Chamber of Commerce at 575-546-2674

Deming Job Fair
2019-09-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Courthouse Park, 700 South Silver Avenue, Deming, NM, United States
There is a Deming Job Fair sponsored by WNMU and Main Street Market on Saturday, September 14th from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Courthouse Park in Deming. The free event will feature local and regional employers in addition to educational resources, NM Workforce Connections, fun games and refreshments.Job Fair

High Desert Humane Society Shot Clinic
2019-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | High Desert Humane Society, 3050 Cougar Way, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Humane Society will be holding its monthly reduce rate rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the High Desert Humane Society located at 3050 South Cougar Way in Silver City. No appointment is necessary. Please have all dogs on a leash and all cats in a carrier.

4th Annual Silver City LGBTQ Pride Festival
2019-09-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Gough Park
It’s time for the 4th Annual Silver City LGBTQ Pride Festival, Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Gough Park in Silver City. Enjoy local and out of town performers and musicians, a Kid Zone, food and craft vendors, and the world famous “Doggie Drag Show” at 12 noon. As always, the Silver City Pride Festival at Gough Park is a “Family Friendly” event. In the evening, from 8:00 to 11:30 P.M. join the “over 21 adult” “After Party” Dance with D.J Milligram, at the Old Elks Lodge located at 303 North Texas Street in Silver City.

Silver City Rotary Club Luncheon Program
2019-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Student Cafeteria Sunset Room, 1000 W. College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
District Ranger Beth Ihle will be the speaker at the September 17 Silver City Rotary Club. She will talk about the forming of the Gila National Forest, including the first designated wilderness area in the United States. Members of the public are always invited to attend Rotary Club meetings that are of interest to them. The Silver City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria in the WNMU Student Memorial Building at 1000 College Avenue. There is no charge to attend the meeting, but guests are asked to contribute $10 if they wish to join the Rotarians in eating a lunch with a hot entree, salad, and dessert. The lunch line opens at noon; the meeting begins at 12:15 p.m.; the presentation starts at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

15th Annual Gila River Festival
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-22 | NM
Don’t miss the 15th annual Gila River Festival: “Our River, Our Future” September 19th through the 22nd in Silver City and along the Gila River. Explore the future of the Gila River in a changing climate, and our responsibility as earth stewards, with keynote speaker climate activist Tim DeChristopher and many other inspiring presenters. On Saturday, enjoy the Gila River Extravaganza at Gough Park from 4 pm to 10 pm, packed with kid and family fun, starting with a Monsoon Puppet parade and featuring Caliente, the Fort Sill Apache Dancers, the San Carlos Apache singers and dancers, and more! Schedule at gilariverfestival.org.

Western Institute of Lifelong Learning-Free Lunch & Learn
2019-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Global Resource Center, 1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is presenting a free “Lunch and Learn” session titled “What’s in a Name? Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, Comfort – Dogs as Pets” with presenter Darlene Colmar on Wednesday, September 18th 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. at WNMU in the ABC room of the Global Resource Center on the corner of 12th and Kentucky Streets, Silver City. For more information, call 575-538-6835.

4th Annual Silver City Buddy Walk
2019-09-21 09:30 - 13:30 | Gough Park
Southern New Mexico Down Syndrome Families and The Arc of New Mexico are presenting the 4th Annual Silver City Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 21st at Gough Park in Silver City starting with registration at 9:30 A.M. and the Walk at 12 Noon. There will be games, contests, prizes, musical entertainment, refreshments, resources, and Sunshine Ambassadors dance performances.

Silver City AAUW Kick-off Meeting
2019-09-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Conservatory of Dance, 2020 Cottage San Road, Silver City, NM, United States
The Silver City’Southwest New Mexico Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) invited members, potential members, and other interested individuals for their kick-off meeting on Sunday, September 22nd at the Conservatory of Dance Studio located at 2020 Cottage San Road in Silver City. Join the group in celebrating the 81st year of being an active advocate for women’s and girl’s issues. For more information, call 575-388-2013 or dareadrienne@gmail.com.

Grant County Extension Service "Guest Service Training"
2019-09-24 09:30 - 15:30 | Grant County Extension Office, 2610 North Silver Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Grant County Extension Service is providing free “Guest Service Training” for individuals looking for a career in customer service. The free training will be taking place from 9:30 A.M to 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 24th at the Grant County Extension Service Meeting Room located at 2610 North Silver Street. Participants will receive a $20 gift card. For more information, contact Judy O’Loughlin at 575-388-1559.

Rotary Club Presentation "Projects in Guatemala"
2019-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | WNMU Sunset Room, PO Box 1014, Silver City, NM, 88062-1014, United States
Peter Herzberg, immediate past president of the Silver City Rotary Club, will speak to Rotary on September 24, about a trip he made to Guatemala to help work on Rotary projects there. Rotary International projects in Guatemala include building potable water systems, health clinics and schools. Members of the public are always invited to attend Rotary Club meetings that are of interest to them. The Silver City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria in the WNMU Student Memorial Building at 1000 College Avenue. There is no charge to attend the meeting, but guests are asked to contribute $10 if they wish to join the Rotarians in eating a lunch with a hot entree, salad, and dessert. The lunch line opens at noon; the meeting begins at 12:15 p.m.; the presentation starts at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

GriefShare Support Group
2019-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Rio Mimbres Baptist Church, 29 Mimbres Catus Drive, Mimbres, NM, United States
