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2021
August, 2021
  • “Famous Women of New Mexico," at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City  ::  Spiritual

    August 22, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street - “Famous Women of New Mexico” Claire Shawhan will lead us in discovering the stories of lesser known, yet still notorious women from New Mexico. Shawhan will share the stories of three women, two of ...   

  • Grant Soil and Water Conservation District meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, August 23, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will be  held at the Grant County Extension Service Building (conference room)  located at 2610 ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Office Conference Room

    Contact  grantswcd@zianet.com

  • Grant County Commission special meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 9:00 am. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...   

  • Town of Silver City Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Town of Silver City Council will hold a public hearing during their Regular Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Hwy. 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. The ...   

    Contact  Jembick@silvercitynm.gov

  • Boston Hill Mine Safeguarding Project virtual meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    You are invited to a public meeting for the release of the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Boston  Hill Mine Safeguarding Project in the Boston Hill Mining District (District), Silver City, New Mexico.  To attend: Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SyGVG8YwSbSrJ2AGyfZCHQ    Invitation on behalf ...   

  • Reception: Unveiling and Dedication of New Artwork at J. Cloyd Miller Library  ::  Arts & Music

    Join us at the Miller Library to dedicate the exterior mural and unveil artwork from the WNMU permanent collection by Harry Benjamin, Zoe Wolfe, Charlie Meckel and many more.      

  • Opening Reception at J. Cloyd Miller Library  ::  Arts & Music

    Join WNMU Cultural Affairs at the J. Cloyd Miller Library for a reception honoring the installation of work from the WNMU Permanent Collection, a mural dedication, and a special unveiling.   

  • Stream Stewardship Workshop  ::  Education

    Learn how to become a stream steward with the Silver City Watershed Keepers! Join us at the Big Ditch Park (between 6th and Kelly Streets) from 9am - 11am for bagels and coffee - and find out more about how to ...   

  • Fort Bayard History Tour  ::  Tours

    Tours are led by Society members knowledgeable not only in the history of the fort and hospital, but in the broader history of the Southwest. Society guides will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guests are requested to meet ...   

  • Makers Market  ::  Arts & Music

    The Makers Market will be running every Saturday from 10am to 2pm, May 1 - October 30, in the Main Street Plaza in downtown Silver City. As part of our market model, we cannot accept the selling of resale items, ...   

    Contact  makersmarket@thefutureforge.org

  • Topic: “Seasonal Overnight Shelter” at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City   ::  Spiritual

    Christina Wolford, Executive Director for SPIN (Supporting People In Need) will speak about the SOS (Seasonal Overnight Shelter) and housing a difficult to house population. She will also touch on how people can use their time, talent, and treasure to help. ...   

    Location  3845 N Swan Street

    Contact  uufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com

  • Grant County Commission special meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Special Meeting on Monday, August 30 that was posted for the Grant County Administration building has been moved to the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center located at 3031 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061. As previously advertised, this ...   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

  • Rotary meeting featuring new Silver City Consolidated Schools Superintendent  ::  Public Meetings

    On Tuesday, August 31, Will Hawkins, Silver City's new School Superintendent, will talk to the Rotary Club about plans for use of mil levy funds for needed improvements in Silver Schools facilities.  The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon in ...   

September, 2021
  • Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee remote meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Town of Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee will hold a regular meeting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the public is invited to attend. The meeting will be at the Waterworks on Little Walnut Road ...   

    Location  Waterworks Building

  • Dark Sky Photography Class  ::  Education

    Have you ever looked at dark sky photographs and wonder how the photographer managed to capture such beautiful imagery? Well, the Gila National Forest wants to help you with some fun tips on how to take night sky photos. The Gila ...   

    Contact  ellyse.deldin@usda.gov 

  • Grant County Art Guild "Creatures of the Gila" Art Show  ::  Arts & Music

    The Grant County Art Guild will be holding the show “Creatures of the Gila,” in their newly opened Annex, located at 106 E Market, one block off Bullard, and across the footbridge from the Silver City Visitor Center parking lot. ...   

    Location  Grant County Art Guild Annex

  • Fort Bayard History Tour  ::  Tours

    Tours are led by Society members knowledgeable not only in the history of the fort and hospital, but in the broader history of the Southwest. Society guides will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guests are requested to meet ...   

  • Makers Market  ::  Arts & Music

    The Makers Market will be running every Saturday from 10am to 2pm, May 1 - October 30, in the Main Street Plaza in downtown Silver City. As part of our market model, we cannot accept the selling of resale items, ...   

    Contact  makersmarket@thefutureforge.org

  • 21st Annual Taste of Downtown!  ::  Social Events, Fundraiser

    Take a bite out of downtown Silver City, NM on Labor Day weekend, as chefs serve up their culinary delights for the 21st  annual Taste of Downtown! Walk around downtown on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 11:30 am to 2:30 ...   

  • 2021 Labor Day Christmas Bazaar in Alpine  ::  Arts & Music, Fundraiser

    All items sold are handcrafted and donated. All proceeds from the sale are distributed to organizations within Alpine and surrounding communities. In addition, raffle tickets for an elegant quilt will be sold at $1 each or 6 for $5. The winning ticket ...   

    Location  Alpine Community Center

    Contact  BushValleyCraftClub@gmail.com

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