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Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce seeks Jully 4th parade, vendor and informational participants
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- Published: 07 June 2023 07 June 2023
2023 Silver City
Independence Day Parade & Patriotic Freedom Festival
Chamber of Commerce Announcement
2023 Fourth of July - Participants Wanted
The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce is beyond thrilled to announce this year's upcoming Fourth of July celebration. The theme for this year's parade is "Lady Liberty". This event will take place on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.
We are looking for entries for the 2023 Independence Day Celebration. Parade entries and booth spaces are still available. If you are wanting to participate or volunteer in the Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July event and activities, please reach out to our office. You can download a copy of the application by visiting our website or stopping by our office to pick an application up. We are located at 3031 US-180 in Silver City, New Mexico.
We look forward to celebrating America's 248th birthday with you!
Contact Us
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce
3031 US Highway 180 East
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
Office: (575) 538-3785
Rural New Mexico’s Healthcare Challenges: The Mimbres Valley
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- Published: 06 June 2023 06 June 2023
Rural healthcare is a national concern, and it is a critical concern in the Mimbres Valley of Grant County.
To address the issues and an ongoing collaboration that exists in Grant County and beyond, on Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., HMS CEO Dan Otero, DBA, will address rural health challenges and screen the award-winning PBS documentary, The Providers, at HMS’s Mimbres Valley Senior Center. All residents of the Mimbres Valley community and their neighbors are welcome to attend this potentially informative event.
According to the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), a national nonprofit organization that advocates for rural healthcare equity, “obstacles faced by health care providers and patients in rural areas are vastly different from those in urban areas. Economic factors, cultural and social differences, educational shortcomings, lack of recognition by legislators and the sheer isolation of living in remote areas all conspire to create health care disparities and impede rural Americans in their struggle to lead normal, healthy lives.”
The NRHA also reports that:
Check out the Fiesta Latina schedule!
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- Published: 05 June 2023 05 June 2023
Events are free unless otherwise noted Mariachi Plata de WNMU Mariachi Estrella de MexicoEl Javi Saturday, June 17th, 2:30-4pm Listen to El Javi’s music here
LADAMA Saturday, June 17th, 4:30-6:30pm Listen to LADAMA’s music here
Gonzalo and Jerry Dean* Admission: $25 | 17 & under admitted FREE Saturday, June 17th at 7:30pm Buy tickets
Theater Grottesco Performing June 23 and 24
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- Published: 04 June 2023 04 June 2023
Virus Theater presents Theater Grottesco performing June 23 and 24.
Theater Grottesco’s CONSIDER THIS…coming to Silver City June 23 and 24
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- Published: 01 June 2023 01 June 2023
Virus Theater is hosting a performance by Santa Fe’s Theater Grottesco at El Sol Theater June 23 & 24. Performances are at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door, $10 adults, $5 students.
CONSIDER THIS… is a solo 45-60 minute romp through the pre-history of American theater, from Greek Tragedy to Commedia dell’Arte, Clown, Buffoon, masks and more. One of America’s most creative theatrical ensembles shares the philosophy and the many theatrical styles that make up their fantastically imaginative original plays. Featuring Theater Grottesco founder and artistic director John Flax. Audience comments from past performances include the following:
"Timeless and inspiring."
"A beautiful demonstration of (physical theatre)."
"The potential of how incredible acting can really be."
“A truly amazing experience…he was able to open up an entirely new form of acting for me.”
Revised: Tyrone Community to hold its annual Yard Sale June 17, 2023
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- Published: 30 May 2023 30 May 2023
This year's yard sale will feature the usual yard sale items. For details, see the PDF poster below:
Bayard Library Hosts Foam Event June 2, 2023
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- Published: 24 May 2023 24 May 2023
The Bayard Public Library is kicking -off summer with a Foam Party! Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Community Center Baseball Field located at 209 Hurley Street Ann Lincoln Entertainment will be blasting foam and fun music from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm. Wear a bathing suit, bring a towel and sunscreen, and join in the fun. Admission is free and for children of all ages. Foam is hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly to people and the grass. For more information call (575) 537-6244.
2023 Wild, Wild West Rodeo happening June 8, 9, 10
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- Published: 23 May 2023 23 May 2023
The annual First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild West Rodeo is happening June 8, 9, and 10, 2023, with Casper Baca Rodeo Company and the Renegade Rodeo Tour, at the Southwest Horseman's Arena in Silver City.
Tickets are available at Circle Heart Western Wear in Silver City and Circle S Western Emporium in Deming, starting June 5th. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Gates open at 5 pm with the performances starting at 7 pm. Thursday Night is the Wild Wild West Bull Fest, sponsored by W & N Enterprises. Friday Night is full rodeo action sponsored by Snappy Mart and The Brown Boys at Werner Tire. Saturday Night is another full rodeo night sponsored by Freeport McMoRan and First Financial Credit Union.