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Location: Parking lot at the corner of 12th and Pope Streets, Silver City, NM

The Gila Native Plant Society is calling all gardeners to come to its annual native plant sale in the parking lot across from Gough Park in Silver City. Native plant vendors from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado will be selling a wide variety of native trees, shrubs, perennial flowers and cacti. Some vendors can take cash or checks only, so please come prepared. The sale is open to all. For more information, check the Gila Native Plant Society website: ( https://gilanps.org/native-plant-sale-2026/ ).

The Gila Native Plant Society (GNPS) is calling on gardeners to come to its annual native plant sale on Saturday, August 8, 2026. It will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parking lot on the corner of 12th and Pope Streets across from Gough Park in Silver City. Native plant vendors from New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado will be selling a wide variety of native trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, and cacti. Purchasers can select the plants they want and discuss their placement and care with native plant growers. Some vendors may take cash or checks only, so buyers should come prepared. The sale is open to all.

For more information visit: https://grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-events/native-plant-sale-august-8th-in-silver-city

TheActrix Studio invites actors, comedians, singers, and lovers of classic television to step back into the fabulous 1950s for its fall fundraiser production of Murder Is on the Air, a hilarious theatrical murder mystery by Jack Pachuta.

Set in 1957, when Elvis ruled the radio, poodle skirts filled the dance floor, and television was becoming America's newest obsession, Murder Is on the Air takes audiences behind the scenes of the nation's number one live sitcom, The Lizzie Show. As cameras prepare to roll, tempers flare, rivalries simmer, and before the evening is over...someone winds up dead.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/lights-laughter-murder-auditions-announced-for-murder-is-on-the-air

Throughout Unitarian Universalist history, there have been times when UUs courageously lived our values, and times when UUs betrayed our values. How can we learn from both the high points and the low points of our history as we seek to make our values real in the world today?

Full press release 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/unitarian-universalist-fellowship-tending-our-tradition

Gila Friends Meeting (Silver City's Quakers) is hosting the annual remembrance of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  The meeting will be held in a spirit of reverence and opposition to nuclear weapons. Everyone is welcome, at the pavilion in Gough Park, Silver City, on Sunday August 9, at 12 to view records and at 12:30-2:00 p.m. for silent contemplation and sharing of insights.

Americana Pickers

A great way to spend a Sunday! Genre-Crossing, Finger-Pickin', Croonin' and Playin' Danny and Steve know more tunes than you can count!

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

TheActrix Studio invites actors, comedians, singers, and lovers of classic television to step back into the fabulous 1950s for its fall fundraiser production of Murder Is on the Air, a hilarious theatrical murder mystery by Jack Pachuta.

Set in 1957, when Elvis ruled the radio, poodle skirts filled the dance floor, and television was becoming America's newest obsession, Murder Is on the Air takes audiences behind the scenes of the nation's number one live sitcom, The Lizzie Show. As cameras prepare to roll, tempers flare, rivalries simmer, and before the evening is over...someone winds up dead.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/lights-laughter-murder-auditions-announced-for-murder-is-on-the-air

Facilitated by Caterina Di Palma

Ceremony through Incan Whistling Vessels is a working, healing ceremony through sound and vibration. The sound can be intense, challenging.  A journey to healing is through surrender to challenges, to discomfort. We are given the gift to divest, cut away what you no longer need, become who you really are.

1207 N Virginia Street, between 12th and 13th Streets

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/incan-whistling-vessel-ceremony-for-clearing-and-healing-august-9-2026 

Playing Pinochle every Monday afternoon at the Golf Course Cafe. We are happy to teach anyone and it's a fun group of people who play for enjoyment of the game and camaraderie.  Everyone is welcome. 

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)

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 534-6358. 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/town-of-silver-city-downtown-action-and-planning-committee-meeting-august-11-2026

The meeting will be livestreamed on the County's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GrantCountyNM / and available later as a recording on the County's website at www.grantcountynm.gov. 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/grant-county-board-of-commissioners-work-session-august-11-2026

The Council of the Town of Hurley will hold a Regular Meeting at the Hurley Community Center at 302 Carrasco Avenue in Hurley, New Mexico.  This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend or stream via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82766259565  . A copy of the agenda will be available at the Hurley Town Hall and online at www.townofhurley.us  

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/town-of-hurley-regular-meeting-august-11-2026

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 534-6358. 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/town-of-silver-city-council-regular-council-meeting-august-11-2026

Puppet making workshop 2 days - See flyer for full information

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/workshop-hosted-at-merge-art-community-space-august-12-and-13-2026

Community Partnership for Children (CPC) is expanding its Curiosity Corners initiative with three new locations — Simply Good Desserts, Birdwell's Vintage Vibes, and Retail Therapy — plus a newly refreshed Corner at Flowers on 11th, which has been updated in place and will not have a separate opening event. Together, the five Corners offer families free, hands-on learning stations woven directly into everyday community life. 

See full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/community-partnership-for-children-cpc-expanding-curiosity-corners-initiative-with-three-new-locations 

Josh Glenn isn't your typical solo singer-songwriter. Acoustic guitar strums, percussive guitar taps, and clever riffing braid into themselves as Glenn's show usually involves him building his songs live using loop pedals, making for an engrossing experience. Sometimes folky singer-songwriter, sometimes spontaneous mad-folk scientist, Josh takes you on a very personal musical journey.

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

The meeting will be live-streamed on the County's Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/GrantCountyNM ) and available later as a recording on the County's website at www.grantcountynm.gov.  

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/grant-county-board-of-commissioners-regular-meeting-august-13-2026

Puppet making workshop 2 days - See flyer for full information

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/workshop-hosted-at-merge-art-community-space-august-12-and-13-2026

Community Partnership for Children (CPC) is expanding its Curiosity Corners initiative with three new locations — Simply Good Desserts, Birdwell's Vintage Vibes, and Retail Therapy — plus a newly refreshed Corner at Flowers on 11th, which has been updated in place and will not have a separate opening event. Together, the five Corners offer families free, hands-on learning stations woven directly into everyday community life. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/community-partnership-for-children-cpc-expanding-curiosity-corners-initiative-with-three-new-locations

An agenda for the foregoing meeting may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent, 2810 N. Swan Street, Silver City, New Mexico, 72 hours prior to the meeting, or on line at www.silverschools.org.

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/silver-consolidated-school-board-of-education-finance-committee-meeting-august-13-2026

Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome. Step into the spotlight and showcase your talent! From music comedy to spoken word and performance art —this open mic is your stage. Bring your voice, your story, and your energy.

All talents welcome. All voices heard.

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

The agenda is available in the Agenda Center of the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org . If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, contact the Town Clerk at 534-6346 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/town-of-silver-citys-reuse-and-recycle-committee-august-14-2026

Gritty Blues/ Soulful Post Punk

We are excited to Welcome Back Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears! Delivering a high-energy blend of gritty blues, soul and funk, characterized by raw, passionate vocals, overdriven guitar riffs, and a powerful horn section.

Full press release and schedule

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

WNMU Harlan Hall, Room 111 - 12th St and Alabama St, Silver City

Free and open to the public. Brought to you by Bird Alliance of SW New Mexico. 

Did you know that the Gila Region boasts up to 12 species of hummingbirds in a given year? Some are residents, others visit for the breeding season and still others migrate through in huge numbers! Want to learn about the biology, behavior, ecology and identification of these little bundles of energy? Then join us!

Attending remotely? Use this Zoom link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88915725641?pwd=59sRlgZu90g8tP3p2N3em5EOy3SQQH.1 

Description:  The Gila Native Plant Society is offering free docent-led tours of Silva Creek Botanical Garden every Saturday morning starting at 9 AM, August 15. Tours continue on Saturdays at 9 AM through October 31 (except September 12). All ages are welcome. Enjoy and learn about our beautiful native plant garden at State and Virginia Streets, Silver City. No reservations necessary. 

Address:  State and Virginia Streets, Silver City

As a new school year begins in Silver City, we want every child to feel proud to call this community home. The next generation deserves fond childhood memories of growing up in a town with safe, beautiful outdoor spaces and neighbors who care, not memories of trash scattered across parks, sidewalks, roads, and streams. Litter isn't just an eyesore. Broken glass and sharp metal or plastic can cause serious injuries, rusty debris harbors tetanus-causing bacteria, piles of trash attract pests, and discarded containers, cigarette butts, and batteries can leach harmful chemicals into our soil and waterways. 

Full press release and flyer

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/pick-it-up-toss-no-mas-2026-back-to-school-august-community-cleanup-august-15-2026

Jenny Ferranti is the Program Director and part of a team at Beginning Years working with Grant County families to help and support them. The programs cover pregnancy through age 5.  It is a free and voluntary program with no income requirements. Learn what they are doing to promote early learning.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/unitarian-universalist-fellowship-beginning-years

Come listen to the jazz stylings of the John Mitchell Trio.

Journeyman improvisational keyboardist, John Mitchell and Friends will be playing a variety of tunes from their vast repertoire. Playing professionally for over five decades, Mitchell has an innate ability to play and lead, an insatiable fire to innovate and grow his craft, and an intensely creative approach to his playing

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

Starting Sunday, April 5, 2026 Unity del Corazon meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday, 2:30 pm. @ The Hearth, 1915 N Swan. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are for inspiration, connection, and spiritual growth in a relaxed, heart-centered community. For more info find us on Facebook. Refreshments served. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/unity-del-corazon-gatherings-in-silver-city

FREE showing of CARMEN BY Georges Bizet, 2 1/2 hours Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4 PM Free showing of DER ROSENKAVALIER by Richard Strauss Sunday, September 13, at 3 PM, more than 3 hours

Easy to read English SUBTITLES

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/silver-horseshoe-opera-presents-carmen-august-16-and-september-13-2026

Playing Pinochle every Monday afternoon at the Golf Course Cafe. We are happy to teach anyone and it's a fun group of people who play for enjoyment of the game and camaraderie.  Everyone is welcome. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Silver Consolidated School Board of Education Work Session Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the Regular Board Meeting at 6:00 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/,  

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/silver-consolidated-school-board-of-education-work-session-and-board-meeting-august-17-2026

"World Champions and the Best of the Rest Come to Hurley:  The Hurley Roping Club"  

Speaker: Don "Donnie" Turner

*Born in Santa Rita, NM (Born in Space Baby) *Raised in Turnerville, NM (small town  between Santa Rita and Hanover, NM *Local Historian  *Collector of Grant County Historical Memorabilia and Old Photographs

*Both Grandfathers were Grant County Sheriffs 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/westerners-international-meeting-august-18-2026

Country Western - Dubbed "the future of classic country" by Saving Country Music, Kimmi Bitter has emerged as a leading voice of the New Countrypolitan sound.

By fusing the golden-era spirit with West Coast energy, her blend of 1960s Nashville grandeur, surf-soaked guitar tones, and mod aesthetics has earned her a devoted following across the country.

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

The meeting will take place at the Tyrone Community Center, 50 Malachite Avenue Tyrone, New Mexico 88065. The agenda for the meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting.

If you are an individual with a disability, who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Alan Berg at (575) 654-0391 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  at least one week prior to the meeting. An agenda may be obtained 72 hours prior to the meeting by calling Alan or from the Board Meetings tab of the TWWA website: https://tyronewater.org. 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/legals/tyrone-water-wastewater-association-meeting-august-19-2026

Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome. Step into the spotlight and showcase your talent! From music comedy to spoken word and performance art —this open mic is your stage. Bring your voice, your story, and your energy.

All talents welcome. All voices heard. 15-minute spots.

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

Folk Americana / Alt Country - Double Header!!

Sharing stages with  James McMurtry, Buddy Miller, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Jeff Beck and more, Max Gomez has become a fixture in the New Mexico music scene. His debut album, Rule the World (New West Records), earned critical acclaim and launched a touring career that has taken him coast to coast across the U.S., into Canada, and throughout Western Europe.

Full press release and schedule 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-events-for-august-2026

Description:  The Gila Native Plant Society is offering free docent-led tours of Silva Creek Botanical Garden every Saturday morning starting at 9 AM, August 15. Tours continue on Saturdays at 9 AM through October 31 (except September 12). All ages are welcome. Enjoy and learn about our beautiful native plant garden at State and Virginia Streets, Silver City. No reservations necessary. 

Address:  State and Virginia Streets, Silver City

See poster for event

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/the-chicano-lgbtqia-experience-in-grant-county-august-22-2026

The featured films will explore the Gila River's beauty and history, the challenges facing wild places and waters, and the people working to protect them. These stories of resilience and community-led action connect conservation efforts across the country with work happening here in southwest New Mexico.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/gila-wild-scenic-film-festival-august-22-2026