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JULY 24, FRIDAY, 4-7 PM

Where:

 Bear Mountain Lodge 

AND

Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio and Gallery. A wonderful celebration of Harry Benjamin...

master artist, one of the founders of the Silver City Art Scene, and all-around fun, creative, unique human.

Both spaces will feature Harry's artwork.

A film of old friends visiting about Harry will run at both places. (A good time to smile and enjoy, the film will feature "the art of the nap.")

Free Workshop Teaches Entrepreneurs How to Reclaim 10 Hours a Week Using AI

Silver City, NM — Local business owners, shop managers, and nonprofit leaders buried in daily administrative tasks can learn how to leverage artificial intelligence—without the technical jargon—at a free upcoming workshop. The event, titled "AI for Silver City Businesses," will take place on Thursday, July 30, at 6:00 PM at The Seedboat Collective, located at 214 W. Yankie St.

Unlike typical AI events designed for software developers, this 90-minute session focuses entirely on practical, real-world applications for everyday business operations. Attendees will learn how to treat AI like a capable assistant to automate email triage, draft replies, surface missed follow-ups, and generate a Friday "owner brief" to ensure Mondays start with clarity instead of chaos.

Our 5th annual Gala in the Garden fundraiser is just a couple of months away! Please consider donating an item, service, or gift certificate to our silent auction. As you know, all money raised at this event directly funds our programs, which work to eliminate local hunger and build a sustainable food system for our community. We will recognize your generosity by displaying your name at the auction and on our Gala web page. What's more, item donations are tax-deductible.

Please stop by or email us if you have questions or an item to donate. We'll be accepting items through September 17, but sooner is better. We appreciate your support!

(Silver City, NM, July 20, 2026) — Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Gila National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions as of 8 a.m. on July 20, 2026 and reduced the fire danger level of the forest to "Moderate."

Fire restrictions are implemented to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of extreme fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions. Weather forecasts indicate continued precipitation throughout much of the forest over the coming weeks. The added moisture should improve fire danger conditions across the forest, reduce the risk of severe fire behavior, and lessen the likelihood of human-caused wildfires.

SILVER CITY, N.M. — Vitalant is calling on the Silver City community to help address a critical blood shortage by donating at the upcoming blood drive at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce.

Blood donations have steadily declined since May, with the July Fourth holiday further reducing donor turnout. As a result, Vitalant's supply of type O blood has fallen to its lowest level in two years. While type O donors are especially needed, donors of all blood types are encouraged to give to help ensure local hospitals have the blood they need for trauma patients, surgeries, cancer treatments, childbirth complications, and other medical emergencies.

SILVER CITY, NM — The Silver High School Class of 2006 is thrilled to announce its 20-year reunion, bringing alumni, friends, and their families together to reconnect and reminisce. A weekend of events is planned for Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, in Silver City.

The reunion will feature two main gatherings:

Saturday, August 1: Alumni will kick off the celebration with an evening mixer at The Seedboat Collective, located at 214 W. Yankie Street. This downtown event space will host a family-friendly evening of socializing, drinks, and music from 6 to 9 p.m. Cash bar by Open Space Brewing and food for purchase from Fire & Ice Pizza.

Sunday, August 2: The celebration continues with a potluck at the Little Walnut Picnic Area in the Gila National Forest. Alumni and their families are invited to kick back with each other, some yard games, and more good food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share, a drink to sip on, lawn chairs, and yard games.

Closure Notice

The Commons and the Choose Your Own Pantry will be closed Monday, August 3rd, through Thursday, August 6th for staff planning.

Please plan ahead by visiting the Choose Your Own Pantry during the last week of July or on Saturday, August 1st from 10am-12pm. There will be no volunteer activities during the closure.

We'll reopen with our regular hours and activities on Monday, August 10th. See you then!

Monday, July 13

Disturbance
Coffey Street
Caller can hear yelling and screaming from male and a female/brown single-wide. Officer has one in investigative detention.

Domestic disturbance
Lusk Street
Male is making threats toward caller/she has three kids in the house/caller denies alcohol and drugs/he is making threats over the phone. Caller didn't want to provide much information.