AJ Tow of Twin SistersSilver City MainStreet is acknowledging downtown businesses that have persevered during the COVID pandemic with Downtown Silver City Strong awards. The awards are a way to say thank you to businesses that have worked hard to stay open and find new and creative ways to operate. Silver City MainStreet is grateful that they are located downtown. 

Thanks to a generous donor, Silver City MainStreet is able to give each business owner an award plaque. The latest recipients are Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness and Light Art Space. 

AJ Tow, owner of Twin Sisters states, "2020 has been an interesting year for the Bike Business, and outdoor related business in general."

"The surge of new bike sales last spring dried up the distribution network  Not only of Bicycles, but repair parts and supplies. We have faced a serious supply vs demand scenario. The manufacturers are simply not able build bikes fast enough  This has created a world-wide shortage of Bicycles, and Bicycle related goods. We have been forced to come up with creative ways to provide the community with the same high quality service we have for the last twenty plus years. Our nutrition product selection has expanded greatly. We are constantly adding products to keep our customers healthy. Everything from Pre-Workout supplements to weight loss and appetite suppression. Newly added Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs, Zero Calorie Raze Energy drink that we keep at a chilled 40 degrees. 

We have also increased our Skateboard inventory to provide high quality products from the industries leading brands.  Everything from Cruiser to Longboards, and all the components needed to keep them operational.

The most exciting news from the shop this year is we have partnered with Fit Bike Co. to offer our own house brand of BMX Bikes. We can now offer full custom one off bikes at a very competitive Price Point. We currently offer Six different Frames, two handlebars, and two different Fork options. These are marketed as “Twisters Special” which is a play on the Twin Sisters name. Twisters was a slang term coined many years ago by some of the best local riders.  We are beyond excited to bring these products to our community. 

We also have refurbished and donated over twenty-five bikes back to our community. As well as partnered with Silver Barbell for a food drive during the Thanksgiving Holiday. We have also offered several contests to win Gift Certificates to our downtown restaurants, and donated Gift Certificates to the Silver City Food Basket for people who have experienced tough times this year.

We look forward to what 2021 may bring, and will be ready for all its twists and turns. We want our Community to thrive, and be happy and healthy. Good things are on the horizon and we’re here to help everyone get there.”

Karen Hymer of Light Art SpaceKaren Hymer of Light Art Space said, “The past 10 months have been difficult for all downtown businesses. Light Art Space closed for the first 3 months and cancelled all scheduled programing for 2020. It was hard to cancel workshops and other classes because it affected the income of many different people. Fortunately, we were able to reopen in July with a COVID-19 exhibition of art by over 50 local artists. It was exciting to see the quality and variety of work and to meet many artists I did not know. We have not yet been able to offer workshops but I am hopeful they can resume by the summer. 

Light Art Space is currently open only by appointment (Karen@lightartpsace.com or call/text 520-240-7075). Beginning mid-February we will be open regular hours: Thursday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. Our next exhibition features photography by 25 photographers from Grant County. We continue to follow the NM Safe guidelines. I really appreciate all the support Silver City Main Street and the people of Silver City have given Light Art Space during this troubling time. I am optimistic for the future of our town and look forward to a better year.”

Please remember all the small businesses and support those working so hard to keep downtown and Silver City diverse and vibrant.

Please take all health and safety precautions for yourself and others in our community by wearing a mask and social distancing. Our community health as a whole depends on working together, and small businesses are the lifeblood of the Downtown Silver City economy. We want to make sure they continue to stay successful while maintaining appropriate public health safety measures.

The mission of Silver City MainStreet is "To encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Please visit our website, www.silvercitymainstreet.com to learn more.