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2022
May, 2022
  • GCCCA presents Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company   ::  Arts & Music

    Yjastros is America’s most distinctive flamenco project.  “Yjastros brings to light many different facets of the profound beauty of artistic expression,” says Artistic Director Joaquin Encinias. “We need culture and art as human beings, and Yjastros is a catalyst to enact positive change ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

  • Wednesdays at the First United Methodist Church  ::  Spiritual

    8-9am                   Men’s Breakfast 10-11am               Meditation Group 11am-noon           Bible Study 1-2pm                   Sanctuary Silent Prayer "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" Come and Explore With Us!   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • Grant County Board of Commissions workshop  ::  Public Meetings

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Commission Workshop on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, beginning at 9:30am. The workshop will take place at the Bataan Memorial Park Pavilion located at 33 Fort Bayard Rd, Santa Clara, NM ...   

    Location  Bataan Memorial Park

  • Storytime at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children up to five years of age and their caregivers!   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

  • Gin Rummy at Little Toad  ::  Social Events

    Come play Gin Rummy at Little Toad Creek Brewer and Distillery, 200 N. Bullard St.Silver City, NM Improve your brain, play gin rummy. Beginners welcome, and we would be happy to teach you the game. Call 575-534-9355 for more information   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • ALCS Internship Showcase  ::  Education

    Aldo Leopold Charter School’s Internship Showcase Wednesday, May 4 from 5:00-6:30 pm. Students will present about their internships with Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and in the community. Enjoy refreshments and learn about a dynamic school in Grant County. Information and applications ...   

    Location  Ritch Hall WNMU

  • Whiskey Creek Zócalo Soft Opening  ::  Social Events

    Phase One at Whiskey Creek  Zócalo will be its Plant Nursery & Market. With locally-sourced fruit trees, plants, organic soils & nutrients, & Outside Art. There will be Refreshments & Drawings throughout the weekend. Regular Hours; Wednesday – Sunday. 10am-6pm. 11786 HWY 180 East. ...   

    Location  Whiskey Creek Zócalo

    Contact  WCZocalo@gmail.com

  • National Day of Prayer gathering  ::  Spiritual

    On Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 12 noon there will be a gathering at Gough Park for the National Day Of Prayer. All are invited. Remember to bring chairs, water, and a hat. We will be gathering under the shade ...   

    Location  Gough Park

  • SPRING FILM SERIES: The Caine Mutiny (1954)  ::  Arts & Music, Social Events

    Free movie sponsored by the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Santa Clara Armory, 11990 U.S. 180, Santa Clara During World War II, a dilapidated vessel, the Caine, gets a new ensign, Willis Keith (Robert Francis), and a new captain, Commander Queeg (Humphrey ...   

    Location  National Guard Armory

  • Silver City Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Seasonal local produce, baked goods, fresh tortillas and tamales, grass feed meat, honey, pecans, native plants, and more! Cash, debit, and EBT accepted. Use your EBT card at the market and double your benefits with Double Up Food Bucks! For up-to-date information ...   

    Contact  silvercityfarmersmarket@gmail.com

  • Give Grandly! Give Local!  ::  Fundraiser

    The Give Grandly Coalition and the Grant County Community Foundation are sponsoring this annual 24-hour community giving event to support 55 local nonprofit organizations that make southwest New Mexico a great place to live, work and play. And once again ...   

  • WNMU Friends of Clay Pottery Sale  ::  Arts & Music

    Students and faculty of the Western New Mexico University clay program will hold their 17th Annual Friends of Clay Pottery Sale on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Murray Hotel Ballroom at 200 West Broadway. The sale ...   

    Location  Murray Hotel

  • Grant County Art Guild presents FREE drop-in workshop: rock painting & card making  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE drop-in Mother’s Day weekend workshop from 10-5pm, Saturday, May 7, at the Grant County Art Guild Annex. We will have stations for card making and rock painting, plus a station where you can turn your painted rock into a ...   

    Location  Grant County Art Guild Annex

    Contact  annex@gcag.org

  • Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Tour  ::  Education

    1st and 3rd Saturdays starting at 1 PM. Donation $3.00+.     Bring water & a hat! Sponsored by the Imogen F Wilson Education Foundation 501(c)3, this tour wanders through an ancient Mimbreno village site which is now protected for all time. The Mimbreno culture ...   

    Contact  Bill (575)536-3092 or Marilyn (575)536-9337

  • Sundays at the First United Methodist Church  ::  Spiritual

    9-10am                 ‘The Donut Hour’- Coffee and Donut Fellowship 10-11am               ‘The Worship Hour’ 11am-noon         Lunch and Learn- Free sandwich bar and guest speaker "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" Come and Explore With Us!   

    Location  First United Methodist Church

  • "How to Overcome Fear – Some Ideas to Help,” at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City  ::  Spiritual

    Susan Golightly will share some of her experiences and ideas on how to not let fear guide our lives. Our outdoor speakers are in place, so people may listen to the service from the patio if they like. UUFSC Safety Protocol as ...   

    Location  3845 N Swan Street

  • Standing Women at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths  ::  Arts & Music

    Bring your bell, your family and friends before 1pm to Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths, 355 Bursum Road, Glenwood, NM 88039 and participate in STANDING WOMEN. At 1pm MDT on Sunday 9th May we will walk a labyrinth and ring our bells ...   

  • Monday Meeting With Mayor Ladner  ::  Public Meetings

    Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our town even better.  This month's "Monday Meeting With The Mayor" will be at the Wolf Grounds Community Coffee House, on Monday, May 9, from  ...   

    Location  Wolf Grounds Community Coffee House

  • Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is Monday, May 9, 2022, 10:30 am at Cross Point Church, 11600 Hwy 180 E. Our Speaker is William Hawkins, Superintendent Silver City Public Schools. Cost for lunch $14.00. All single are ...   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

  • Grant County Board of Commissioners special meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

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