power and light pressKyle Durrie of Power and Light PressSilver 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 Power and Light Press and Lois Duffy Art.

Kyle Durrie, owner of Power and Light Press states, “This has, indeed, been a tough year, but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. While this business is going to look pretty different going forward (at least from my perspective on the inside) I feel confident I can keep it going. I've been refocusing my energy on stocking the store with fun new things, and I'm looking forward to reopening when it feels safe (TBD, depends on COVID status here in Grant County) and I so appreciate my loyal local customers who have continued to place orders online for local pickup. And a big THANK YOU to the internet for allowing small businesses like mine to continue to operate when we can't do business face to face. 

Power and Light Press is currently closed to the public until further notice, but folks can still order online for local pickup, or schedule a private appointment to visit the store in person. Order online at www.powerandlightpress.com or call me at: 575-342-1259.”

lois duffylois duffyLois Duffy states, “I would like to commend the hard work and effort all my tenants are making due to our location a block away from Bullard St. traffic. We have all persevered so far and I find that amazing…that includes Wild West Weaving, Dragon Fly Gallery & Studio and Gillian Sherwood Law. I really feel that when this pandemic is over Silver City will bounce back better than ever.” Lois Duffy Art and Studio is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm and by appointment. 

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.

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