The free event will feature the vintage automobiles competing to win trophies in several categories. The photo exhibition, "Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods" will be open at the Frances McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art through October 5.   

For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/   

Fresh produce and other goodies.   

Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...   

For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/   

Stars Kirk Douglas, and examines a New Mexico cowboy’s struggle to deal with the passing away of the way of life of the cowboy in the 20th century. The movie will be introduced by a member of the Society, and concessions will be ...   

Free. Conservationist and hunter Alejandro (Alex) G. Muñoz, Jr. shares and relives some exciting hunting adventures and memories. A long-time bow hunter, Alex will recount his tales of bow hunting elk during the rut, which he finds challenging and rewarding.   

Free. This presentation will help you see "Nde-benah," the wilderness home of the Nde, or Chiricahua Apaches, through the eyes of native wilderness guide and outfitter Joe Saenz. Joe advocates for Apache Lifeways and is very involved in efforts to ...   

Free. Botanist Dr. Richard Felger will make a powerful case in favor of growing food crops that are native and well-adapted to the Southwest. As climate change causes our region to become hotter and drier, we cannot continue to grow ...   

Followed by an Alumni Association General Meeting.   

Suggested donation $10. For over 50 years, Jack Loeffler has been recording conversations with people from every cultural persuasion throughout the American West and Mexico. In this presentation, he will provide audio vignettes edited from a repertoire of conversations that ...   

The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...   

For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/   

Lunch with the Mustang football team and coaches follows at 12:00 p.m. in the Alumni Gardens. Cost to attend is $15 per person.   

Returning to the Gila River Festival, Hopi filmmaker Victor Masayesva will present and discuss his in-progress film, Sanctuary. Many indigenous people including the Hopi, Nahua and Maya have a special connection with corn to the extent that you can say ...   

Free. Artist and photographer Diana Molina’s presentation features her stunning photos of the Gila region and Chihuahuan Desert’s native food plants, and discusses how the land itself has a direct influence in the creation of human cultures. Our geography unifies ...   

Free. The mythology purveyed by contemporary and colonial anthropologists is that this continent was sparsely inhabited by “primitive” nomads who had little effect on the ecology of the land. Johnston leverages her experience as an indigenous woman who has lived ...   

Free. Wild plants of the Chihuahan Desert and mountains of the Madrean Archipelago provided nutrition and made up a large part of the Chiricahua Apache's material culture. Traditionally the Chiricahua Apache survived through a combination of hunting and gathering and ...   

Rosie Gomez ’02, and Thaxter ‘Scrappy’ Richard ’97 will be honored as the 2017 Distinguished Alumni. Larry Barstow ’62 will be honored as the 2017 Outstanding Alum. Cost to attend the dinner is $20 person.   

No tickets needed. Suggested donation is $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Gila Conservation Coalition’s work to protect the Gila River. LaDuke’s keynote presentation will address native food plants that are an integral part of the Anishinaabe people’s culture ...   

Prizes for best dressed will be awarded.   

The 13th annual festival, Gathering the Gila will engage participants in an exploration of the bountiful native foods, plants, and medicines found throughout the Gila River and its watershed. Presented by the Gila Conservation Coalition, the Festival will feature dynamic ...   

For times, events, exhibits and other information see: https://www.grantcountyfairnm.com/   

Homecoming Day will begin with the traditional Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Homecoming Parade at 10:00 a.m. and a VIP tailgate at 11:00 a.m. in the Juan Chacon Building parking lot. Following the Mustang ...   

Downtown Silver City every Saturday starting on May 6th.   

The Baking Contest at the Grant County Fair will received baked goods in five categories and two age groups between 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Exhibit Hall. Judging to immediately follow. http://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/39301-2nd-annual-baking-contest-at-grant-county-fair-on-saturday-sept-23-2019    

Free. Interactive seed presentation with farmer, biologist, and teacher Miguel Santistevan. Miguel will demonstrate seeds of many native crop foods, and talk about their properties and adaptability to fluctuating conditions. “We are working to grow the ingredients of our traditional ...   

Come glaze bowls for the Empty Bowls Community Dinner in October. Free. All materials provided and no experience necessary.   

Free. In this lively session, New Mexico author Denise Chávez shares stories with the audience that inform and celebrate the sacred in our own families’ histories. Bring a family recipe to share on a 3x5 card.   

Featuring live music, spoken word poetry, tastings of native food products, kids’ activities and the beloved Monsoon Puppet Parade. Caliente will play Latin, Tejano, and R&B dance music, and the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers with the Gooday Family from ...