HMS Student Scholarship Deadline
2021-04-30 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS), has announced that scholarships are available to 2021 Hidalgo and Grant County high school graduates who are enrolled to attend college during the Fall 2021 semester/quarter. Applications for the $500 college scholarship are due by April 30th and if selected as an awardee, each applicant will be notified by phone or email in early May. Please contact Marsha Hill, HMS Executive Assistant at 575-542-2331 or mhill@hmsnm.org for more information.

Catron County Wildfire Preparedness Fair
2021-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Catron County Fair Buildig, Reserve, NM, United States
Catron County is hosting the states very first Wildfire Preparedness Fair. We will have information for home owners on how to prepare for the wildfire season to make their home fire safe. They will have multiple vendors attending to include US Forest Service, State Forestry, State Police, NM State Fire Marshals, NMFPA, Catron County Fire, Local Law Enforcement. The fair is to prepare home owners and citizens in the event of a wildfire. Things that will be discussed Fire prevention, Preparing a home for wild fire season, Preparing for evacuation, and getting familiar with our local agencies. There will be lots of handouts. Dates are : April 30th at the Catron County Fair Building in Reserve, NM 10 am – 2 pm; and May 1st at the Pie Town Park in Pie Town, NM 10am – 2pm. For more information contact Catron County Fire Administration at 575-533-6498.

Catron County Wildfire Preparedness Fair
2021-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Pie Town Park, Pie Town, NM, United States
Catron County is hosting the states very first Wildfire Preparedness Fair. We will have information for home owners on how to prepare for the wildfire season to make their home fire safe. They will have multiple vendors attending to include US Forest Service, State Forestry, State Police, NM State Fire Marshals, NMFPA, Catron County Fire, Local Law Enforcement. The fair is to prepare home owners and citizens in the event of a wildfire. Things that will be discussed Fire prevention, Preparing a home for wild fire season, Preparing for evacuation, and getting familiar with our local agencies. There will be lots of handouts. The event is scheduled May 1st at the Pie Town Park in Pie Town, NM 10am – 2pm. For more information contact Catron County Fire Administration at 575-533-6498.

Cobre Schools Kindergarten Pre-Registration
2021-05-07 09:00 - 12:00
Cobre Consolidated School District is holding their annual Kindergarten Pre-Registration event for students NEW to Cobre Schools for the 2021-22 school year. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 7th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Bayard Elementary, Central Elementary, Hurley Elementary, and San Lorenzo Elementary. Children registering need to be 5 years old by 11:59 P.M. August 31st to qualify for school. Documents needed include and official state birth certificate, updated immunization records, and proof of residency in the form of a water or electric bill. Bring your child for screening. For more information, contact Susie Marin, Family Engagement/Early Childhood Coordinator at 575-537-4040 or email smarin@cobre.k12.nm.us.

Grant County Give Grandly 2021
2021-05-08
Mark your calendars for Give Grandly! on Saturday, May 8th! A 24-hour community giving marathon to support fifty eight charitable organizations that make Southwest New Mexico a great place to live, work and play. Arts, culture, food security, animal welfare, the environment, youth engagement and more—May 8th is the best day of the year to give back to your community. Donate in person in Downtown Silver City at the Farmer’s Market, the Maker’s Market, or donate online at givegrandly.org.

Humane Society Reduced Fee Shot Clinic
2021-05-08 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, May 8th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon at the humane society building located at 3050 Cougar Way in Silver City. This is a drive-thru clinic and face masks are recommended and no animal viewing. Cash or checks only accepted. For more information, call 575-538-9261.

Silver City Public Library Summer Reading Registration
2021-05-11
Pre-registration for the Silver Public Library Reading Program begins on May 11th. The program is available to people of all ages and begins on June 1st. Register by calling the Silver City Library at 575-538-3672, or email to programs@silvercitymail.com. Follow #silvercityreads for Facebook and Instagram updates and announcements.

WNMU Presents FREE Drive-In Movie Night
2021-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | WNMU Fine Arts Center South Parkig Lot
Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs is planning a Family Drive-in Movie”, the original “Ghostbusters”, this Friday, May 14th at 8:30 P.M. Showing are free on a first come first come serve basis at the Fine Arts Center south parking lot. Gates open at 7:45 P.M.

"Moved By War" Film Screening and Workshop
2021-05-19 18:30 - 20:30
Western New Mexico University Departments of Cultural Affairs and Veteran’s Affairs are presenting “Moved By War”, a film screening followed by Q and A and a 60 minute movement workshop led by U.S Marine veteran and founder of Exit 12 Dance Company, Roman Baca. Veterans are welcome and encouraged to attend. This free event will be Wednesday, May 19th at 6:30 P.M. at Light Hall Theater. For information on this film screening and workshop and to RSVP, visit wnmu.edu/culture.

GCCHC Quarterly Public Meeting Via Zoom
2021-05-20 15:00 - 16:30
The Grant County Community Health Council’s quarterly public meeting on Thursday, May 20, will feature a presentation from Communities in Schools New Mexico. CISNM’s executive director, Julia Bergen will discuss the CIS model of using schools as sites for linking students and their families to the resources they need to succeed. The meeting will also feature a presentation from Senator Siah Correa Hemphill, who will provide an overview of the 2021 legislative session. Join Zoom Meeting at https://zoom.us/j/99077100343 Meeting ID: 990 7710 0343.

Gila Native Plant Society Meeting
2021-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
The Gila Native Plant Society is holding their monthly meeting via Zoom on Friday, May 21st at 7:00 P.M. Chapter members will receive a Zoom link by email; any others interested may request a link from gilanative@gmail.com. All are welcome.

Free Drive-In Concert Film: Lost in the Desert Sky
2021-05-21 20:00 - 22:00
There will be a free Drive-In Concert Film titled “Lost in the Desert Sky” on Friday, May 21st at 8:30 P.M. in the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater South parking lot. Lost in The Desert Sky: Kayhan Kalhor in Memory of Mohammad Reza Shajarian was filmed in the spectacular Mahinistan Palace in Kashan, Iran and features all new music by Kayhan Kalhor performed by his ensemble and introducing vocalist Hadi Hosseini. Gates will open at 7:45 P.M.

Grant Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting
2021-05-24 16:00 - 17:30
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, May 24th, at 4:00 p.m. at the Grant County Extension Service Building (conference room) located at 2610 N. Silver Street, Silver City. The public is able to join the meeting in person on a limited basis. Covid-19 restrictions and safe practices will be enforced, including wearing a mask and social distancing. The meeting will also be held via Zoom or by conference call, to request a copy of the 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com.

Volunteers Placing Flags at Fort Bayard National Cemetery
2021-05-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Fort Bayard National Cemetery
Volunteers are needed to prepare for Memorial Day by placing flags on all the graves at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on Thursday, May 27th at 8:00 A.M. Participants are asked to follow state COVID-19 guidelines and if possible to bring a hammer and a piece of rebar or other implement to make a hole in the ground for each flag. In addition, due to COVID restrictions, this year there will be no formal ceremony on Memorial Day.

MRAC Blues Festival Cancelled-Series of Online Performances Offered
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-30
The Mimbres Region Arts Council has cancelled the 2021 Silver City Blues Festival. In its place, a series of performances will be released online during the Memorial Day weekend of May 29th -30th. More information and event schedule will be available at www.silvercitybluesfestival.org. For any questions, please contact us directly by emailing info@mimbresarts.org or call 575 538-2505.

Silver City Farmer's Market Pop Up Concert
2021-05-29 09:00 - 12:00
The Silver City Farmer’s Market is featuring a Pop-Up Concert Series each Saturday created in conjunction with Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs. The Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the corner of Pope Street and West College Avenue. The May 29th performer will be Angelica Padilla.

Silver City Library Open to Public
2021-06-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Silver City Public Library, 515 W College Avenue, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Silver City Public Library will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 1st. Curbside service will be cancelled May 25 through 28 while library staff members make final preparations for the re-opening. For hours and more information, visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org.

Town of Silver City Pool Opens to the Public
2021-06-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Town of Silver City Pool, 2700 N. Silver Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Town of Silver City Pool will open to the public tomorrow, June 4th, with a summer schedule. The pool will be available for general swimming Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M., Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. The venue will also be available for pool parties by calling 575-388-4165.

Silver City Farmer's Market Pop Up Concert
2021-06-05 09:00 - 12:00
The Silver City Farmer’s Market is featuring a Pop-Up Concert Series each Saturday created in conjunction with Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs. The Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the corner of Pope Street and West College Avenue. The June 5th performer will be Amos Torres.

Luna County COVID Vaccination Registration Event
2021-06-05 09:00 - 12:00
The Luna County Health Council will be hosting an event to assist the community with COVID-19 vaccine registration on Saturday, June 5th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Pepper’s Supermarket. This is a free event.

Free COVID Vaccination Event
2021-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Gough Park
There’s a free Summer Safety COVID Vaccination event on Saturday, June 5th from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in Gough Park, 1201 North Pope Street in Silver City. All 3 brands of COVID vaccinations will be available. The event features family friendly activities including a bike safety rodeo, free bicycle helmets while they last, and much more.

"Unpacking Silver" Virtual Lecture Series
2021-06-05 11:00 - 12:30
The Silver City Museum is presenting a series of 7 free virtual lectures and forums titled “Unpacking Silver” focusing on themes relevant to local and Southwest New Mexican history. On June 5th at 11:00 A.M. view “Federal Expansion and the Role of Government” presented by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie of the Fort Bayard Historical Society. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tzi9B4_tT16ZRv-uhrHMRg. Zoom Meeting ID 890 2671 4772. Learn more at www.silvercitymuseum.org

Wild Wild West Rodeo
2021-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Southwest Horseman’s Arena, 2 Caballero Drive, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The Renegade 2021 Wild Wild West Rodeo will be taking place on June 11th and 12th at the Southwest Horseman’s Arena in Silver City. Enjoy bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, saddle bronc, tie down roping, calf scramble, mutton bust, and Daniel Castro performing roping tricks in the arena. Gates open at 5:00 P.M., event runs from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. For more information, visit silvercityprorodeo.com.

Silver City Farmer's Market Pop Up Concert
2021-06-12 09:00 - 12:00
The Silver City Farmer’s Market is featuring a Pop-Up Concert Series each Saturday created in conjunction with Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs. The Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the corner of Pope Street and West College Avenue. The June 12th performers will be The Big Ditch Crickets.

Humane Society Shot Clinic
2021-06-12 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, June 12th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon at the humane society building located at 3050 Cougar Way in Silver City. This is a drive-thru clinic and face masks are recommended and no animal viewing. Cash or checks only accepted. For more information, call 575-538-9261.

"Unpacking Silver" Virtual Lecture Series
2021-06-12 11:30 - 12:30
The Silver City Museum is presenting a series of 7 free virtual lectures and forums titled “Unpacking Silver” focusing on themes relevant to local and Southwest New Mexican history. On June 12th at 11:00 A.M., view “The West in Pop Culture”, presented by Jim Smith. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XhJdr6tFTh6YhGrqVgeBSQ. Zoom Meeting ID 863 5555 4011. For more information, visit www.silvercitymuseum.org.

WNMU Free Family Drive-In Movie
2021-06-18 20:30 - 22:30 | WNMU Fine Arts Center South Parkig Lot
Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs is planning a Family Drive-in Movie”, Disney/Pixar’s “Coco”, on Friday, June 18th from 8:30 to 10:30 P.M. This show is free on a first come first serve basis at the Fine Arts Center south parking lot. Gates open at 7:45 P.M.

Silver City Farmer's Market Pop-Up Concert
2021-06-19 09:00 - 12:00
The Silver City Farmer’s Market is featuring a Pop-Up Concert Series each Saturday created in conjunction with Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs. The Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the corner of Pope Street and West College Avenue. The June 19th performers will be The Buzz Brothers & Sister Jo.

Grant County Soil & Water Meeting
2021-06-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Grant County Extension Service Building, 2610 N. Silver Street, Silver City, NM, 88061, United States
The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held on Monday, June 21st, at 4:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Grant County Extension Service Building conference room, located at 2610 N. Silver Street. The public is able to join the meeting in person on a limited basis. The meeting will also be held via Zoom or conference call. For more information, call 575-388-1569 or email grantswcd@zianet.com.
