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07:30am Boston Hill Bird Walk with David Beatty :: Tours
Boston Hill Bird Walk with David Beatty. Part of introductory guided hikes associated with “Silver City Greenways” brochure, published by SWNM Audubon and Gila Resources Information Project. Free, but by reservation only.
Contact Call Terry at 534-0457 for reservation or
09:30am PSA Ft Bayard Parade Ground Ribbon Cutting :: Public Meetings
We invite you to join us for the Ribbon Cutting at the new Ft. Bayard Parade Ground Pathways.
10:00am - 06:00pm Sharman Russell presents "The Scripture of Snail and Fern" :: Public Meetings
Presents Sharman Russell, author and professor of humanities at WNMU and Antioch University. The title of Prof. Russell's talk is "The Scripture of Snail and Fern." There will be coffee and conversation, with light refreshments, after the service. Public invited.
11:00am - 06:00pm Ft. Bayard Parade Ground Pathways Ribbon Cutting Reception :: Public Meetings
We invite you to join us for the reception for Andrea Jaquez and Neta Pope, authors of “The Fort Bayard Story: 1866-1899” which won this year's Gaspar Perez de Villagra Award, given by the Historical Society of New Mexico. Public ...
12:00pm LGBT Brunch :: Social Events
01:00pm "Standing Women" Celebration :: Social Events
On Mother's Day, women around the world ring their bells at 1:00 pm, local time, and stand in silence for 5 minutes to consider what they can do to bring about a safe world for children and the 7 generations beyond. ...
Contact (575) 539-2868
01:00pm Silver City Astronomical Society, Dark Nebulae :: Public Meetings
Program of Silver City Astronomical Society. Presented by guest astronomer and author Steve Coe, discussing what makes a Dark Nebulae "dark," how they were formed, of what they're 'made,' including photographic examples. Free to the public; families with children ...
Contact
03:00pm - 06:00pm 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
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
11:00am SC-GC Widowed Persons Service monthly meeting :: Public Meetings
The Silver City/Grant County Widowed Persons Service will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 14. Elsie Roman will talk about the Mimbres Valley history. Cost for lunch is $10. For information call 575-538-9344
Contact 575-388-1584
05:30pm - 06:30pm CATS Training: "Devils in the Details" :: Education
“Devil’s in the Details” with Kendra Milligan, CATS Board President (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
05:30pm FREE Public Service Announcement Media Production Classes :: Public Meetings
CATS TV offering several PSA Media Production Classes FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!You may take the class as many times as you’d like until you feel comfortable doing your own production.
Contact Call CATS at 575-534-0130 for reservations
06:00pm Learn to Square Dance! :: Arts & Music
Every Monday. Ages 10 and up.
Contact 574-2032
06:00pm Santa Clara City Council Meeting :: Public Meetings
National Curves Day Celebration :: Social Events
In honor of Natl Women’s Health Week – free information, free fitness assessment, free membership offer.
Contact 534 0646 or
09:00am - 06:00pm Clam Tostada :: Social Events
Contact Call 538-9911
09:00am Gila/San Francisco Water Commission meeting :: Public Meetings
Contact 574 0008
09:00am - 06:00pm Grant Co Board of Commissioners Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
09:00am - 06:00pm Jim Keaveny :: Arts & Music
Contact Cal 538-9911 for information
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
03:00pm - 06:30pm Gila Farmers' Market :: Health & Wellness
Every Tuesday.
Contact Call Teleah Dabbs 575-535-2729
06:00pm Grant Co Republican Party Quadrennial Meeting :: Public Meetings
To elect delegates and alternates to the Quadrennial State Convention.
06:30pm Silver City Lions Club :: Social Events
2nd & 4th Wed.
07:00pm Cobre Board of Education meeting :: Public Meetings
07:00pm Community Work Group Meeting :: Public Meetings
Environmental concerns re past mining activities. On the agenda: surface water presentation; update on AOC activities. New members and organizations encouraged to get involved.
Contact Phil Harrigan, NM Env Dept, 388-1934, Pam Pinson, Chino Mines 575/912-5213
07:00pm - 09:00pm Scott at the Parlor :: Arts & Music
Every Tuesday.
Contact 538-8722
07:30pm Open MIC :: Arts & Music
Martyn Pearson :: Arts & Music
Contact Call 538-9911
01:00pm A Skunk by Any Other Name :: Education
Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist. Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219
Contact 575-590-5698
04:30pm - 06:00pm ALHS Internship and YCC Showcase :: Public Meetings
Presentations by Aldo Leopold High School and Youth Conservation Corp students about their work in the community. Students and teachers on hand to answer questions about the school and its curriculum.
Contact 313-0746
05:00pm Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education Special Meeting :: Public Meetings
Contact 956-2000
06:00pm Republican Party Monthly Meeting :: Political
3rd Wednesdays.
Contact 534-9811
06:30pm Prostate Cancer Support Group :: Health & Wellness
3rd Wednesdays.
Contact 388-1198, ext. 10
07:30pm Open MIC :: Arts & Music
07:30pm Trivia Night :: Social Events
With Maestro Jim Kolb
Silver City Food Co-op’s Spring Member Appreciation Day :: Health & Wellness
The Silver City Food Co-op’s Spring Member Appreciation Day is on Thursday, May 17th. Members will receive 10% off most items in the store. New members are able to join that day and will receive full membership benefits.
10:30am The Grant County Newcomers Club :: Public Meetings
Program will be installation of new officers. $10.00 for lunch.
Contact call 575-534-1738 for more information
12:00pm - 04:00pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Informal Writing Workshop :: Public Meetings
Facilitated by African American poet and writer Jeffrey Scott, teacher of minorities studies and politics at WNMU. Subject "Sharing Individual Expressions of Transformative Experiences from the 60's and 70's". Free, all welcome.
Contact 505-717-4330 for reservations
01:00pm A Skunk by Any Other Name :: Education
Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist. Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219
Contact 575-590-5698
04:00pm Grant Co Water Commission Meeting :: Public Meetings
Immediately following: Grant Co Economic Development Coalition for Progress.
Contact 534-6358
05:00pm Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education Work Session :: Public Meetings
Followed by Board Meeting at 7pm, same place. Agenda available 24 hrs in advance.
Contact 956-2000
06:00pm Corazones Unidos Cardiac Support Group :: Health & Wellness
3rd Thursdays.
07:00pm The Latchkey Kids :: Arts & Music
Suggested donation: $5-10.
07:30pm Open MIC :: Arts & Music
Jim Keaveny :: Social Events
Contact Call 538-9911 for information
Jim Keaveny :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock - Austin.
10:00am - 05:00pm Grant County Art Guild opens for the season :: Arts & Music
Friday's featured artist is Carolyn Paez who works in oils, acrylics and watercolors, mostly painting landscapes. On Saturday, in addition to the special workshops, Nikki O'Connell Muise and her mother, Roz Springer, show you their art on display. Sunday's featured artist ...
12:00pm - 04:00pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Informal Writing Workshop :: Public Meetings
Facilitated by African American poet and writer Jeffrey Scott, teacher of minorities studies and politics at WNMU. Subject "Sharing Individual Expressions of Transformative Experiences from the 60's and 70's". Free, all welcome.
Contact 505-717-4330 for reservations
12:00pm Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Annual Budget Meeting :: Public Meetings
Public invited.
Contact 538-4090 for Agenda information
12:00pm Mom & Me Café :: Public Meetings
Contact Call 538-4676 for information
01:00pm A Skunk by Any Other Name :: Education
Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist. Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219
Contact 575-590-5698
01:00pm - 02:00pm Joint Replacement :: Health & Wellness
Dr. Brian Robinson discusses joint replacement.
Contact 538-4870
05:00pm Dane Dexter :: Social Events
07:00pm The Latchkey Kids :: Arts & Music
Suggested donation: $5-10.
07:30pm Open MIC :: Arts & Music
Jim Keaveny :: Arts & Music
Folk Rock - Austin
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society Field Trip :: Social Events
3rd Saturdays. Must be a member or member's guest.
Contact 388-2010
08:00am Second Annual American Legion Benefit Golf Scramble :: Fundraiser
The United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs will have the Vet Center Van at the Silver City Golf Course from 1100 to 1300 for any Veteran interested in counseling and readjustment. Veterans do not need to play in the tournament, ...
Contact 575-956-5153
08:30am - 02:00pm Silver City Art Market :: Arts & Music
Every Saturday. Local handmade arts and crafts.
Contact 313-6468
09:00am - 03:00pm Mimbres Valley Swap Meet :: Public Meetings
Lots of good stuff from local vendors.
09:00am - 04:00pm Petition Signing Drive :: Public Meetings
To create awareness about keeping the power ON at Fort Bayard, and to show Grant County's support for keeping Fort Bayard open.
09:00am - 06:00pm Rummage Sale for Literacy Link :: Fundraiser
Literacy link -- Leamos is having its annual rummage sale. Please contact 388-8771 or 388-0892 to donate items to the sale.
Contact 388-8771
09:00am - 05:00pm The MainStreet Facade Squad :: Social Events
Make over the exteriors of three buildings in just one day with help from local volunteers. Help create a big, visible change in our community. Come all day or drop by for a little bit. Lunch and all materials provided.
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: Ribbon Cutting for New Pathways. Also, book signing and awards for The Fort Bayard Story, by ...
Contact 388-4477
10:00am - 05:00pm Grant County Art Guild opens for the season :: Arts & Music
Friday's featured artist is Carolyn Paez who works in oils, acrylics and watercolors, mostly painting landscapes. On Saturday, in addition to the special workshops, Nikki O'Connell Muise and her mother, Roz Springer, show you their art on display. Sunday's featured artist ...
10:00am - 12:00pm Hyper Tufa Workshops :: Arts & Music
Local artist Nikki O'Connell Muise will be giving two workshops on Hyper Tufa at the GCAG Gallery. The 10 am class will be followed at 2pm by another class till 4 p.m. Mother/Daughter Artist Guild and GCAG members are invited, ...
Contact 575-388-4458 or email
10:00am - 02:00pm Viking Knit Bracelet :: Arts & Music
And again from 1 to 4pm. Instructor: Josh Stretch. $40 includes some materials.
Contact 388-8973
10:30am - 01:00pm Eastern Star Chicken Salad Luncheon :: Fundraiser
$7 per plate. Delivery available for five or more plates.
Contact 538-2214
12:00pm - 04:00pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Informal Writing Workshop :: Public Meetings
Facilitated by African American poet and writer Jeffrey Scott, teacher of minorities studies and politics at WNMU. Subject "Sharing Individual Expressions of Transformative Experiences from the 60's and 70's". Free, all welcome.
Contact 505-717-4330 for reservations
01:00pm A Skunk by Any Other Name :: Education
Presenter Dr. Jerry Dragoo, UNM Biologist. Free Admission, open to everyone. Sponsored by Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. Also again at 7 pm, at WNMU Harlan Hall Rm 219
Contact 575-590-5698
02:00pm Clyde Tingley Presentation: New Deal for New Mexico :: Public Meetings
With Lucinda Sachs
06:30pm - 08:30pm Garrett Massey on Piano :: Arts & Music
07:00pm The Latchkey Kids :: Arts & Music
Suggested donation: $5-10.
07:30pm Open MIC :: Arts & Music
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