Weekly, year-round, swap meet-style market, held inside and outside a large hangar in Mimbres.  Vendors can call Valerie at 520-678-8577 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to reserve a space.  Outside: $10, Inside: $15. Food, baked goods, cold drinks and shaded outdoor eating area. 

An ongoing New-to-You Sale to help fund the Mercado, with something for everyone, will also take place in the hangar.  The Mimbres Mercado is a project of the Mimbres Food & Agriculture Co-op.  Weekly Mercado Update at Mimbres Food on Facebook.  Big Hangar at the Mimbres Marketplace,

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/saturday-morning-market-in-mimbres-weekly

See flyer

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/holiday-artisan-market-december-6-and-7-2025

Visit the station at 519-B North Bullard Street, Silver City, NM. Enjoy light refreshments, meet Board members and on-air DJs and Program Hosts, and support community radio! Community radio sustains democracy – and your donations sustain community radio. Enjoy our great broadcasts of entertainment and information, with more than three dozen DJs/Hosts plus nationally syndicated programming.

Full press release 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/gila-mimbres-community-radio-fundraiser-and-open-house-december-2-and-6-2025

Karen Beckenbach will speak about the Grant County Community Concert Association's history, current situation and what the future might hold.  The "community concert" concept was born in 1927 with the slogan "a Carnegie Hall in every town". The GCCCA started in 1947 and ran for 13 years before weak economic conditions forced it to close its doors.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/unitarian-universalist-fellowship-grant-county-community-concert-association

See flyer

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/holiday-artisan-market-december-6-and-7-2025

The Silver Chorale community choir will be performing their Winter Concert in December on the 5th and 7th. Friday, December 5th will be held at Terrazas Funeral Chapel in Santa Clara at 1 Ft. Bayard Road at 7:00 pm. The Sunday 7th concert will be performed at Cross Point Church at 11600 Hwy 180 E in Silver City at 3:00 pm.

This semester the mixed choir consists of 32 members and is directed by Bryce Wooton and accompanied by Laurel Brown. The concerts are free to the public, as it is a 501(3) (c) non profit organization, but donations are welcome to help support the buying of music, copies, sound equipment, chairs, lights and advertising.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/silver-chorale-community-choir-performing-winter-concert-december-5-and-7-2025

LEGAL NOTICE

The Town of Silver City Trails and Open Space Advisory Committee has scheduled a site visit to the Boston Hill Trail Head – Spring Street St. Entrance on Monday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm to discuss the trailhead location. For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 575-534-6348 M-F between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend 

Classic Gentle Yoga

This class consists of yoga poses for posture improvement, flexibility and mental and physical relaxation. Suitable for all ages. Bring your mat and any props you use. Led by Colleen Stinar, a yoga instructor for decades with training from many traditions. Cost: $5 per class.

609 N Arizona Street, the Church of Harmony (Arizonia between 6th and 7th Streets) Silver City, NM 88061

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/gila-valley-library-events-and-christmas-parade

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Work Session. The Work Session will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061. The agenda for the Work Session may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the work session; 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/grant-county-board-of-commissioners-work-session-december-9-2025

Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and social time for babies! Baby time is geared towards ages 0-24 months along with their caregivers. To learn more, visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Joseph Drake of the American Legion will update Rotary on his organization at its meeting at noon on . He is currently Commander of Allingham-Golding American Legion Post 18 here in Silver City, as well as the Commander of District 7 of The American Legion Department of New Mexico. 

Additionally, Joe is a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12212 and Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328, both from this area.  He serves as the Officer-in-Charge of both the Marine Corps League and American Legion Honor Guards.  

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/american-legion-speaks-at-rotary-meeting-dec-9-2025

The Community Work Group (CWG) is a panel of community members interested in providing informed recommendations to decisions made under the Chino Administrative Order on Consent (AOC).  The AOC is a voluntary, yet binding agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company (Chino) to evaluate potential health and environmental effects from past mining activities in the following areas around the Chino Mine, and if necessary, remediate those areas:

Full classified ad

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/classified-ads/community-work-group-meeting-announcement-tuesday-december-9-2025

El Grupo de trabajo comunitario (Community Work Group, CWG) es un panel de miembros de la comunidad interesados en proporcionar recomendaciones informadas sobre las decisiones realizadas conforme a la Orden administrativa por mutuo consentimiento (Administrative Order on Consent, AOC) de Chino. La AOC es un acuerdo voluntario pero vinculante entre el Departamento de Medioambiente de Nuevo México (New Mexico Environment Department, NMED) y Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company (Chino) para evaluar y, de ser necesario, remediar, los posibles efectos en el medioambiente y la salud de las actividades mineras del pasado en las áreas alrededor de la mina Chino que se muestran a continuación:

Full classified ad

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/classified-ads/anuncio-de-la-reunion-del-grupo-de-trabajo-comunitario-martes-9-de-diciembre-de-2025

Agendas are available prior to the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway and City Hall Annex, 1203 North Hudson, or on the Town's website, www.townofsilvercity.org. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing, you may contact the Town Clerk at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway or call 534-6346. 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/town-of-silver-city-council-regular-council-meeting-december-9-2025

WESTERNERS INTERNATIONAL SILVER CITY CORRAL #36 -INVITES YOU TO OUR UPCOMING MEETING

Speaker: Dr. Dale Giese

Former Professor of History -Founding Father and 1st Sheriff of   Westerners Corral #36 (1970) - Ft.Bayard Historical Preservation   Society - Author & Editor

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/westerners-international-silver-city-corral-36-a-lifetime-of-travel

Wednesdays, 10:00am

Come for stories, songs, and more geared to ages 0-5 and their caregivers! Special thanks to our wonderful talented storytime volunteers! To learn more, visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org  or call 575-538-3672.

Playing Gin Rummy and Cribbage every Wednesday afternoon at the Toad. We will be happy to teach anyone.  We do not play for money.  Just for the fun of it.  Everyone is welcome.

Silver City TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensible) NM 0288 is a support group  meets Wednesdays at the American Legion building 409 W College Ave.   Weigh in is from 4:15-4:30 p.m. and the meeting/program from 4:30-5:15 p.m. We will not be meeting December 24, 2025 or December 31, 2025.  For more information call Judith at 505-934-1339. 

See flyer

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/public-open-house-us-180-safety-scoping-project-december-10-2025

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Regular Meeting. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061.  The agenda for the Regular Meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/grant-county-board-of-commissioners-regular-meeting-december-11-2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Silver Consolidated School Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting  in the Conference Room of SCS Admin Building 2810 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM 88061, for the transaction of the following business: approval of agenda; information/presentations/reports.

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/silver-consolidated-school-board-of-education-finance-committee-meeting-december-11-2025

Conference Room of SCS Admin Building 2810 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM 88061, for the transaction of the following business: approval of agenda; information/presentations/reports.

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/silver-consolidated-school-board-of-education-finance-committee-meeting-december-11-2025 

Reoccurring 'Open Mic' - Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome. Improv, Comedy, Song and Dance, Juggling –Showcase your talent and share what you got on the Zócalo Stage. We love to see you Shine! 15-minute spots. Must Sign Up in Person 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november

December 11 & 13 - Auditions for the Neil Simon comedy, Jake's Women, will be held at 7pm on December 11 and at 1pm on December 13th at The Hearth, 1915 N Swan. Jake's Women is a funny introspective play about a writer who is struggling to understand the six women in his life. 

Windy Road Productions, LLC, will be casting 8 characters for performances March 13-22, 2026 at the El Sol Theater and invites professional and nonprofessional actors to audition. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/announcing-auditions-for-neil-simon-comedy-december-11-and-13-2025

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/gila-valley-library-events-and-christmas-parade

Americana/ Folk & Blues - Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. Wests' poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november 

Weekly, year-round, swap meet-style market, held inside and outside a large hangar in Mimbres.  Vendors can call Valerie at 520-678-8577 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to reserve a space.  Outside: $10, Inside: $15. Food, baked goods, cold drinks and shaded outdoor eating area. 

An ongoing New-to-You Sale to help fund the Mercado, with something for everyone, will also take place in the hangar.  The Mimbres Mercado is a project of the Mimbres Food & Agriculture Co-op.  Weekly Mercado Update at Mimbres Food on Facebook.  Big Hangar at the Mimbres Marketplace,

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/saturday-morning-market-in-mimbres-weekly

9;00 - 2:00  BUT COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION

Assorted baked goods, cookie walk, See's candy, Jams, gift baskets, hand crafts Caroling plus  a visit from Santa 12-1 - Gift wrap station

411 Silver Heights Blvd. Silver City

December 11 & 13 - Auditions for the Neil Simon comedy, Jake's Women, will be held at 7pm on December 11 and at 1pm on December 13th at The Hearth, 1915 N Swan. Jake's Women is a funny introspective play about a writer who is struggling to understand the six women in his life. 

Windy Road Productions, LLC, will be casting 8 characters for performances March 13-22, 2026 at the El Sol Theater and invites professional and nonprofessional actors to audition. 

Full press release 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/announcing-auditions-for-neil-simon-comedy-december-11-and-13-2025

Love live music and live radio? Join us for a live and on air radio show at the Hearth on Swan. Doors open at 1:30 and we're on air at 2. This will be a recurring event on the second Sunday of the month. Thanks to our sponsors Otter Chaos and The Gila Community Foundation.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/a-desert-home-companion-live-radio-hour-december-14-2025

Want to be on future shows? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Free Holiday Concert - The Grant County Community Concert Association presents the 1st Armored Division Band 

The 1st Armored Division Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Stationed at Fort Bliss outside El Paso, "Old Ironsides" traces its heritage from 1943, when it was activated in the early days of World War II. 

Full press release 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/gc-community-concert-association-1st-armored-division-band-december-14-2025

Silver Consolidated School Board of Education Work Session Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. and will be followed by the Regular Board Meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the Board Room of SCS Admin Building 2810 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM 88061, and Streamed live on Facebook at: https://wwfacebook.com/SilverCitySchls/,  for the transaction of the following business: approval of minutes and agenda; information/presentations/reports; action items-approval of the consent agenda;

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/silver-consolidated-school-board-of-education-work-session-and-board-meeting-december-15-2025

Classic Gentle Yoga

This class consists of yoga poses for posture improvement, flexibility and mental and physical relaxation. Suitable for all ages. Bring your mat and any props you use. Led by Colleen Stinar, a yoga instructor for decades with training from many traditions. Cost: $5 per class.

609 N Arizona Street, the Church of Harmony (Arizonia between 6th and 7th Streets) Silver City, NM 88061

Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and social time for babies! Baby time is geared towards ages 0-24 months along with their caregivers. To learn more, visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Wednesdays, 10:00am

Come for stories, songs, and more geared to ages 0-5 and their caregivers! Special thanks to our wonderful talented storytime volunteers! To learn more, visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org  or call 575-538-3672.

Playing Gin Rummy and Cribbage every Wednesday afternoon at the Toad. We will be happy to teach anyone.  We do not play for money.  Just for the fun of it.  Everyone is welcome.

Silver City TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensible) NM 0288 is a support group  meets Wednesdays at the American Legion building 409 W College Ave.   Weigh in is from 4:15-4:30 p.m. and the meeting/program from 4:30-5:15 p.m. We will not be meeting December 24, 2025 or December 31, 2025.  For more information call Judith at 505-934-1339. 

Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group at Cross Point Church on Thursday, October 23rd is changing to 6-7pm.

October meeting  Sophia, from Amber Care, will talk about Hospice services,  what is offered and what is not.

Also, a head's up about the meetings for November and December.  The 4th Thursday of both months fall on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Those months we will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 6pm.  Questions?  Call Linda Brake at 575-590-1499.

Reoccurring 'Open Mic' - Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome. Improv, Comedy, Song and Dance, Juggling –Showcase your talent and share what you got on the Zócalo Stage. We love to see you Shine! 15-minute spots. Must Sign Up in Person 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november

Silver City Poetic Outlaws is a recurring open mic event focused on the spoken word.  Poetry, readings from stories and books, monologue, improv...all forms of spoken word are welcome.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november

The 2025 Grant County Toys for Tots campaign is underway!  As always, Toys for Tots remains committed to its promise to bring each child that may be experiencing his or her own troubles the joy and hope of Christmas. 

If you live in Grant County and need to request a toy for your child, please go to www.silvercity-nm.toysfortots.org  and click on the "request a toy" pull down menu then enter your information. ALL applications must be submitted online.

We will be accepting applications through Friday, December 5.  Toy distribution will be at the Santa Clara Armory on Saturday, December 20.  No walk-ins will be taken.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/grant-county-campaign-oftoys-for-tots-is-underway

Just Before Dark  - Join us for our 3rd Annual Luminarias Lighting. Last year we lit over 300 Luminarias. This year we are hoping to add to the tradition! If you would like to help light the night - let us know!

Whether from northern or southern New Mexico – the tradition of lights is a beautiful one. Join us for the Community Lighting and walk through a Labyrinth of Luminarias. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november

Weekly, year-round, swap meet-style market, held inside and outside a large hangar in Mimbres.  Vendors can call Valerie at 520-678-8577 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to reserve a space.  Outside: $10, Inside: $15. Food, baked goods, cold drinks and shaded outdoor eating area. 

An ongoing New-to-You Sale to help fund the Mercado, with something for everyone, will also take place in the hangar.  The Mimbres Mercado is a project of the Mimbres Food & Agriculture Co-op.  Weekly Mercado Update at Mimbres Food on Facebook.  Big Hangar at the Mimbres Marketplace,

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/saturday-morning-market-in-mimbres-weekly

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/gila-valley-library-events-and-christmas-parade

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/gila-valley-library-events-and-christmas-parade

See poster for schedule

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/gila-valley-library-events-and-christmas-parade