Local Events

Local tourist information and events.

Silver City Artist Diane Kleiss

TIMES:

Lecture: 6:30 PM Parotti Hall

Exhibit Opening Reception: 7:30 PM McCray Gallery

Admission: Free

Exhibit runs through April 9, 2020

Grant County Residents, Elected Officials Invited to Attend

Silver City -- The Town of Silver City and Better City, an economic development consulting firm, is hosting a series of public educational meetings next week, designed to help local elected officials and county residents better understand economic development best practices, learn about Better City's process and local efforts to date, and how these efforts will improve the local economy.

Better City is a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, best known for developing realistic economic development strategies. Better City began its work in Grant County in the fall of 2018, and to date has formed a steering committee and several task forces, each responsible for a different element of economic development.

47793894382 0650011974 k Erika Burleigh runs the 2019 race. (Photo courtesy of Oly Sturdevant)Saturday, April 11, 2020

Check in 8am, Race Starts 9am

Gomez Peak Pavilion, Just outside of Silver City, New Mexico

A trail race in the Gila National Forest.

mystro Thursday, February 27
Sons of Mystro
Light Hall Theater 7:00PM
$15
Free admission for Students, Faculty and Staff of WNMU with Mustang ID
Bring a student!

45011713 2355470237860013 4226049593638387712 o The Buckhorn Opera House on Saturday, March 7, 2020

SILVER CITY, NM – The Mimbres Region Arts Council, in conjunction with premier sponsor Cissy McAndrew/United County Mimbres Realty, lodging sponsor Holiday Inn Express, and Gila Mimbres Community Radio announces the sthird concert for the 2019-2020 Indie/Folk series. Abbie Gardner takes the stage Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm at the Buckhorn Opera House, in the scenic mountain town of Pinos Altos- just a 10-minute drive from Silver City.

Chocolate Extravaganza afterwards!

This event will be March 21, 2020, from 3 PM until 5 PM at the Mimbres Roundup Lodge. Come learn about Mimbres pottery, archaeology, trails, trade and cacao.

Bring some chocolate- a chocolate bar, some brownies, fudge, Kisses, cookies or any other kind to share. The non-profit, Imogen F. Wilson Education Foundation– sponsors the event and will have some chocolate desserts to share. And for you to try we will have, an ancient, frothy, chocolate brew.

The event is free for all ages however donations are gratefully accepted. The Mimbres Roundup Lodge is located just off highway 35- west of the San Lorenzo Elem School. Starting at 3 PM and over at 5 PM, you will have plenty of time to get home before dark.