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Nonviolent Communication Weekend Workshop Offered

 KarenStarzA training in nonviolent communication will be held the weekend of November 3 – 5 in Silver City, according to a news release issued by the Silver City Food Co-op and Lotus Center. The training will follow the principles set forth in the book Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg.

The timing of the workshop offering is ideal, says Karen Starz, a certified nonviolent communication trainer, and president of New Mexico Network for Nonviolent Communication.

“For many of us, our world feels more volatile than ever,” says Starz. “Political, social, and economic conditions and dialog seem intense and polarized like never before. Many of us wonder what we, individually, can do to bridge the gap of our wide-ranging views and to invite more civil exchanges. Now more than ever, our communities need nonviolent communication.”

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Street Outreach Meet and Greet

November 10, 2023 at Gough Park - Bring friends and business cards

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Silver City Museum Hosts Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

RuizBrosLos Hermanos Ruiz - the brothers José Manuel (left) and Roberto Abraham Ruiz Salazar of Netzahualcoyutl, Mexico - are the featured artisans at the Silver City Museum's celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who've died.Silver City -- Sunday, October 29, the Silver City Museum is hosting a community celebration of Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead to honor loved ones who've passed on, featuring the brothers José Manuel and Roberto Abraham Ruiz Salazar, internationally acclaimed artisans from Netzahualcoyutl, Mexico, who create incredibly detailed, miniature bone carvings, which reflect timely themes of death, revolution and transformation. The celebration begins at noon and concludes at 5:00 pm, and includes the annual "people-powered" Dia de los Muertos parade, which starts at 3:30 pm from the intersection of Pope Street and College Avenue, ending at the museum.
 

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Opportunity to Make Alex & Martyn Memorial Fund a Forever Fund

alex and martyn altAs many of you are aware, we are approaching the sad anniversary of the loss of our friends Martyn Pearson and Alex Olsen. For so many of you, they are in your thoughts daily, and even hourly.

Just recently, the Patrina Foundation, which is focused on improving the lives of girls through programs like dance, art therapy, music programs, and housing support, offered a match for the Alex Olsen & Martyn Pearson Memorial fund. Most of that match has been met, and there is just another $11,000 needed to fulfill the match goal by mid-November. Alex sat on the Board of Directors of the Patrina Foundation.

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On the road to Black Fire recovery

BlackFireGrassGrass grows in seeded area of Gila National Forest burned in Black Fire.Gila National Forest teams up with various partners to restore a burned landscape
SILVER CITY, NM, October 24, 2023 – The Gila National Forest is on the long road to recovery of a landscape burned during the Black Fire, which blackened 325,136 acres of state, private, and Gila National Forest lands in 2022. The vast majority of the fire perimeter burned at low to moderate intensity, with less than 10% that burned at high intensity. Where low to moderate intensity fire occurred, recovery of surface vegetation is expected to occur naturally.

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Southwest Festival of the Written Word - Banned Book Panel

SWWF2Southwest Festival of the Written Word Presents: Banned Book Panel with Performances from WNMU Students


The American Library Association reported that in 2022, the books challenged were the “highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago”   https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/03/record-book-bans-2022. In this time where the freedom to read is constantly being challenged, it’s important to understand these book bans and to celebrate literature. It’s also important to hear student voices about this issue.

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Gila Wilderness Centennial anniversary poster contest 2023

Gila National Forest still accepting submissions through December 1


MIMBRES, NM, October 24, 2023 – There is still over one month left to submit your artwork for inclusion in Gila Wilderness Centennial posters, to be used as part of an outreach campaign happening next year in celebration of 100 years of the Gila Wilderness.

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Southwest Word Fiesta Presents: Gila Film School

GilaFilmSch2On Saturday, October 28th, 4:00-5:00 PM in the GRC Auditorium  
Gayla Lacy will present work from student filmmakers in the New Mexico State University Gila Film School. These students have received hands-on experience out in the field, while also learning about the history of the Gila wilderness. NMSU partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to create the Gila Film School. The program aims to help protect local wildlife in the Gila wilderness.

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