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May 06, 2012 - May 12, 2012
May 06, 2012 - May 12, 2012
  • SRAM Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race  ::  Social Events

    The exciting 26th Annual Tour of the Gila class American stage race of bicyclists includes almost every level of racing athlete: men and women, all age groups, amateurs and professionals.  For the first time, the race is sanctioned by UCI, ...   

    Contact  www.tourofthegila.com

  • 08:00am  TOUR OF THE GILA: Gila Monster Road Race.  ::  Tours

    Starts from 8 am, Gough Park. A grueling 105.7 mi point to point race w/ 9131 ft of climbing, 8252 ft of descent.  Ends in Pinos Altos   

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Annual Mothers’ Day Sale  ::  Public Meetings

    New work, great deals, treats.   

    Contact  Call 536 9935, katebrownpottery.com

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Malika Crozier at the Grant County Art Guild  ::  Arts & Music

    Grant County Art Guild's featured artist for Sunday, May 6, is new member Malika Crozier.  Malika  works in ceramics and is kicking off the season at the Hearst Church Gallery in Pinos Altos with a wide variety of creative pieces.   

    Contact  Call 575-574-2831

  • 12:00pm  LGBT Brunch  ::  Social Events

       

  • 12:00pm  San Vicente Creek Ecology Hike with Dave Menzie  ::  Tours

    Ecology Hike with Dave Menzie along San Vicente Creek Trail. Meet at Visitor’s Center Parking lot at Northwest corner of Hudson and Broadway. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila ...   

    Contact  538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm  Healing Al-Anon Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Sunday.   

    Contact  313-9400

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Open Mic hosted by The Oversouls  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  CATS Training: Movie Maker Video Editing  ::  Education

    Movie Maker Video Editing with David Timmons, CATS Production Assistant (Open to the Public). Become a CATS/KOOT FM Member Yearly Membership Rates: Television is $50, Radio is $75, Both $110.   

    Contact  For more information, call 575-534-0130

  • 06:00pm  Learn to Square Dance!  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Monday.  Ages 10 and up.   

    Contact  574-2032

  • 07:00pm  Open Mike  ::  Arts & Music

    Open Mike.   

  • LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN JUNE 5 PRIMARY  ::  Political

     FIRST DAY EARLY VOTING AT GRANT CO CLERK‚S OFFICE   

  • 10:00am  Historic Mining District Tour  ::  Tours

    Bus tour to learn about the mining history in and around Bayard. Call for reservations.   

    Contact  537-3327

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  SOUPER Tuesday  ::  Fundraiser

    Every Tuesday. Fundraiser for Faith Community, planned senior living community for southwest New Mexico. Each week features a meat-based soup and a vegetarian soup, all homemade, with bread and beverage for $6.   

    Contact  574-2724

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Food Co-op’s May Community Forum  ::  Health & Wellness

    The effects of GMO’s and Roundup on your soil, crops and healthMonica Rude, certified organic herb grower and owner of Desert Woman Botanicals presents the forum twice, Tuesday May 8th and Thursday, May 10th from 12:00-1:00pm.  All community forums are ...   

    Contact  388-2343

  • 12:00pm - 03:00pm  US Rep Steve Pearce Mobile Office Hours  ::  Political

    To discuss issues w/ federal agencies.  Bring paperwork.   

  • 01:00pm  Linda Velez Discusses Charles Bonnet Syndrome at Low Vision Support Group Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    Seeing Things?The Low Vision Support Group again welcomes New Mexico Commission for the Blind’s Independent Living Teacher, Linda Velez, on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. Velez will discuss Charles Bonnet Syndrome, a diseases suffered by people with drastic ...   

    Contact  Call Pat Milligan at 575-388-1108

  • 02:00pm  Youth Mural Project - The Grant County Bottling Mural  ::  Arts & Music

    Mural by students at Stout Elementary School with professional artists and WNMU students, incorporating the history of bottling in Grant County. Sponsored by Mimbres Region Arts Council.   

  • 03:00pm - 06:30pm  Gila Farmers' Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    Every Tuesday.   

    Contact  Call Teleah Dabbs 575-535-2729

  • 04:00pm - 07:00pm  FREEPORT-MCMORAN OPEN HOUSE  ::  Public Meetings

    Featured topics: Proposed Cobre-Chino haulage road; Proposed resumption of mining at Cobre; Return to operations of Southwestern Railroad.  Free and open to public.    

    Contact  575-912-5150

  • 04:00pm  Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education Emergency Meetng  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Contact  956-2000

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council  ::  Public Meetings

    2nd & 4th Tuesdays.   

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    The Town of Silver City Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, and Town budget presentation. The public is invited to attend.   

    Contact  Call the Town Clerk at 534-6346

  • 07:00pm - 09:00pm  Scott at the Parlor  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Tuesday.   

    Contact  538-8722

  • 10:00am  WNMU Apartment Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony  ::  Public Meetings

     Silver City, NM – Western New Mexico University will be celebrating the groundbreaking of a new residence life facility at its main campus on Thursday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. The community is invited to attend.   

    Contact  Call Public Information Office at 575-538-6336

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Food Co-op’s May Community Forum  ::  Health & Wellness

    The effects of GMO’s and Roundup on your soil, crops and healthMonica Rude, certified organic herb grower and owner of Desert Woman Botanicals presents the forum twice, Tuesday May 8th and Thursday, May 10th from 12:00-1:00pm.  All community forums are ...   

    Contact  388-2343

  • 01:30pm  WNMU Board of Regents Regular Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Contact  538-6238

  • 03:30pm - 05:30pm  Mimbres Farmers’ Market  ::  Health & Wellness

    THURSDAYS - 3:30-5:30PM - Solstice Celebration June 21   

    Contact  Call Sonny Johnson 575-574-7674

  • 05:30pm - 06:00pm  Silver City Museum Board meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

  • 06:00pm  Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    2nd Thursdays. The monthly meeting includes potluck at 6:00 pm; then meeting, rock draw, and program at 6:45 pm.   

    Contact  535-1393

  • Pat Panther at Buckhorn Saloon  ::  Arts & Music

    Roots, Blues - Bisbee.   

  • 05:30pm  TAIZE Worship Service  ::  Spiritual

    2nd Fridays. Sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer, silence, and prayers for healing.  A non-denominational service, free and open to all.    

    Contact  538-2015

  • 07:00pm  HI LO SILVERS SPRING CONCERT CONCERT  ::  Arts & Music

    Women's chorus directed by Valdeen Wooton, accompanied by Virginia Robertson on piano and Bill Baldwin on  bass violin. Old favorites and songs from Broadway and film.  No charge.   

    Contact  Call 388-8771

  • 07:00pm  R. Carlos Nakai Flute Performance  ::  Arts & Music

    R. Carlos Nakai will present two solo performances at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, 2012. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Seedboat Gallery - info@seedboatgallery.com.   

    Contact  575-534-1136

  • Scott Helmer at Buckhorn Saloon  ::  Arts & Music

    Pop - Rock Phoenix   

  • 08:00am  New Mexico Battle of the Books  ::  Public Meetings

      8:00  – 8:45   Registration in Office. Pick up packets   9:00  – 9:45   Round 1   9:50  – 10:25 Round 2 10:30  – 10:45 Snack – Students receive snack tickets after Round 2 10:50  – 11:25 Round 3 ...   

    Contact  Call 505-956-2000

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Opening Day! Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Contact  Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 08:30am - 02:00pm  Silver City Art Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Every Saturday.  Local handmade arts and crafts.   

    Contact  313-6468

  • 08:45am  Boston Hill Walk and Talk with Joseph Gendron  ::  Tours

    History of Boston Hill with Joseph Gendron. Meet at Spring Street trailhead parking lot, then carpool to Market Street trailhead. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila Resources Information Project. ...   

    Contact  Call 538-8078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Annual Tyrone Yard Sales  ::  Fundraiser

    30 to 40 homes selling their treasures, food, etc. Book Sales and Bake Sales (to support the refurbishment of the Tyrone Playground) at .   

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Dog and Cat Shot Clinic  ::  Health & Wellness

    High Desert Humane Society. Bring proof of previous vaccinations.    

    Contact  538-9261

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Friends of the Library Book Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Members may purchase books starting at 9:00 am; non-members at 10:00 am.   

  • 09:00am  HURLEY COPPER COUNTRY FESTIVAL  ::  Health & Wellness

    A full day of family fun.  Health Fair, too. Sponsored by Hurley Pride.     

    Contact  537-2124

  • 09:30am  Historic Fort Bayard Tour  ::  Tours

    Each Saturday in May. See the 100 year old buildings and re-live some of the history of our important fort and hospital. This Saturday's focus:  Fort Bayard's Nurses and Doctors.   

    Contact  388-4477

  • 09:30am  Republican Federated Women meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    All Republican women invited. Meet the candidates for the June primary.   

  • 10:00am  Hurley Pride's 7th Annual Festival and Car Show  ::  Social Events

    The Hurley Pride's 7th Annual Festival and Car Show is coming up on May 12. The event will be held in Hurley Park starting at 10:00 am. Fireworks display at dark (weather and fire conditions permitting). Applications for both vendors ...   

    Contact  http://www.hurleynm.com

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Mother's Day Puppy Dog Adoptathon  ::  Social Events

    Puppy Dog Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary will open its doors for a 7-hour Mother's Day Adoption event.   

    Contact  Call Laurie West 575-313-7232

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Needle Felted Purse  ::  Arts & Music

    Instructor: Shannon Curry. $40 includes materials.    

    Contact  388-8973

  • 12:00pm - 10:00pm  Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern Grand Opening  ::  Arts & Music

    Bands lined up include Melanie Zipin and Jeff LeBlanc, Amos Torres, Brandon Perrault, The Oversouls, and Rhythm Mystic. Free tastes from the kitchen and appetizer specials.    

    Contact  575-536-9649

  • 02:00pm  Occupy Silver General Assembly  ::  Arts & Music

       

  • 02:00pm - 05:00pm  Youth Scavenger Hunt  ::  Social Events

    Youths, ages 12 to 18 years old, and in teams of three or four, have a chance to win iPods and other prizes at a Scavenger Hunt.   

    Contact  Call Brendon Sorrelgreen at 534-0665

  • 06:30pm  An Evening of Traditional Mexican Dancing  ::  Arts & Music

    Members of Ballet Folklorico Alegria perform dances from all over Mexico.  Free to the public;  Donations welcome to benefit the new Gila Valley Library building!     

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  R. Carlos Nakai Flute Performance  ::  Arts & Music

    R. Carlos Nakai will present two solo performances at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, 2012. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Seedboat Gallery - info@seedboatgallery.com.   

    Contact  575-534-1136

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