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April 22, 2018 - April 28, 2018
April 22, 2018 - April 28, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 07:30am  Tour of the Gila Gila Monster Road Race  ::  Sports

    Similar to the Thursday stage, this iconic stage takes the racers in a reverse loop. After a steep descent down Hwy 152, all but one category makes a sharp left/right/left series of turns then travels 30 miles through the extremely ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  http://tourofthegila.com/route/stage-5/

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Although there is no fee, donaions to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “The Inner and Outer Journey of Pilgrimage”  ::  Spiritual

    Ron Henry will talk about walking the pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage that has been going for about 1,200 years across Europe to Santiago, Spain, where it is said the remains of St. James, Apostle of Jesus, ...   

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

  • 02:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Peter Rabbit" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 02:30pm  Theater Group NM presents “Homework Eats Dog and Other Woeful Tales”   ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets are $7 at the door. WNMU students are free with a current valid ID.   

    Location  WNMU Webb Theater

    Contact  575-956-3138

  • 03:00pm  CD Release Concert "Ella Jaz: Fly Free"  ::  Arts & Music

    Limited seating, advance tickets recommended. Adults $12 (includes CD). Students, $8 (Concert only), children 12 and under are free. Ticket outlets L&I ARTS, Bear Creek Herbs, O’Keefe’s Bookstore. Box office 90 minutes before concert.   

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    Location  El Sol Theater

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Although there is no fee, donaions to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 12:05pm - 01:00pm  New Hope Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open Meeting of Al-Anon.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic Night  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well being. It will help improve breathing, attitude, and flexibility to feel more at ease and focused. All Veterans within Grant County are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. The ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  520-235-4313 or 575-538-6871

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Town Of Silver City Council Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS - "Give Grandly! Give Local Day" - May 5, 20185. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting - April 10, 20187. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. Quarterly Report on ...   

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

    Contact  575-597-0035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. The April 18 storytime theme will be time. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:00pm - 06:30pm  “The 7 Healthy Behaviors to Control Diabetes”   ::  Health & Wellness

    Seven consecutive Wednesdays, March 21 – May 2. Bonnie Stone, RD, CDE, HMS Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, will lead this seven-session presentation. The cost for each attendee is $5 per presentation. CASH only. A $25 refund will be ...   

    Location  HMS Silver City Community Health Center

    Contact  Reservations: 575-597-2430

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    This is an open meeting.   

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Rampage" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13)   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am  Gila Regional Medical Center Employee Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend the Gila Regional Medical Center Employee Meeting. This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

  • 09:00am  Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance Workshop  ::  Education

    Though the training is offered at NO CHARGE, we do ask that you RSVP. The workshop is to educate and assist New Mexicans regarding the importance of transparency and compliance as well as the rights of the public under New ...   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  RSVP to Patricia Salazar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 505-490-4863 .

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will be making flowering trees. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 07:00pm  2018 Grant County Housing Expo  ::  Education

    Learn about programs for first time homebuyers including loan qualifications, insurance, inspections, rebates and buying. For seniors learn about a grant program to make repairs to the home you own.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

    Contact  www.silvercityrealtors.org

  • 04:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:30pm - 05:30pm  You Are Not Alone - Cancer Support Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Patients: GRMC Board Room; Caregivers: GRMC Chapel A safe, supportive environment for patients and caregivers to share their experience and support with others.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  grmc.org or 575-538-4000

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Grant County Community Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

    A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend the Grant County Community Meeting. This is not a formal meeting of the Commission and no action will be taken.   

    Location  Grant County Conference Center

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 04:30pm  CDT Birthday Bash  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate the 40th birthday of the Continental Divide Trail! We will have door prizes, live music, food and drink, and more!   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery Al-Anon Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival  ::  Social Events

    $15 at the door; GCC members $12; Admission + GCC membership $20; Students free. Featured: "Protected: a Wild and Scenic Portrait," which showcases river conservationist and author Tim Palmer; "Wildlife and The Wall," filmmaker Ben Masters considers what effects building a ...   

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    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  www.gilaconservation.org or 575-590-7619

  • 06:30pm  Hillie Bills  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music. https://www.facebook.com/HillieBillsAmericanSongs    

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Avengers: Infinity War" (PG-13) 12:00, 4:00 & 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am  CDT Trail Days Free Pancake Breakfast  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate the Continental Divide Trail with the Kiwanis Club and our sponsor, Vasque Footwear! Pancakes and bacon will be served.   

    Location  WNMU Graham Gym

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 09:00am  CDT Trail Days: Navigating Fire Along the Trail  ::  Education

    Chama District Forester Mary Stuever will teach audience members how to obtain current fire information and stay safe while hiking.   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance  ::  Education

    This training is offered at no charge, but please RSVP. The workshop is to educate and assist New Mexicans regarding the importance of transparency and compliance as well as the rights of the public under New Mexico’s Sunshine Laws, the ...   

    Location  WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center

    Contact  RSVP at 505-490-4863 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 09:15am - 01:00pm  Fort Bayard Museum Spring Hours  ::  Tours

    Walking tours (2 hours) of the historic district will begin at 9:30. Although there is no fee, donations to support the preservation and maintenance of the site are welcomed. Arrangements can be made for private or group tours.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, 970-222-2433, or 575--574-8779

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  CDT Trail Days Booth Expo  ::  Social Events

    Celebrate hiking season with outdoor gear companies, conservation organizations, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family!   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 10:00am  CDT Trail Days: Diversity in the Outdoors  ::  Education

    Conservationist and Las Cruces City Councilor Gabe Vasquez will discuss the barriers faced by the Latino community in accessing the outdoors, and what can be done to break them. 3rd Floor Seminar Room   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 10:30am  Love Your Library Day  ::  Social Events

    Cooper St. will be closed between College Avenue and 8th St. Live music and a dancing performance by the Conservatory of Dance. Free books, free replacement library cards, cookies and healthy snacks, free door prizes and a $50 grand prize. ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-388-0892

  • 11:00am  CDT Trail Days: Public Lands Under Attack  ::  Education

    In the past year, protections for public lands have been challenged and in some cases, revoked. This presentation gives a rundown of what's happening, why, and what we can do about it. 3rd Floor Seminar Room   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  "Nisei, the Greatest Generation"  ::  Education

    This presentation tells authentic stories of the American-born sons and daughters of Japanese immigrants who grew up during the Great Depression, reached maturity during WW II, and served their country in a variety of ways – as soldiers, protesters of ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  CDT Trail Days: Desert Hiking Safety  ::  Education

    Veteran hiker Sirena Dufault will cover the challenges and dangers of hiking in the desert, and how to combat them. 3rd Floor Seminar Room.   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 01:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 02:00pm  CDT Trail Days: 1981 Continental Divide Hike  ::  Social Events

    Mary Stuever will tell the story of her 1981 hike of the Continental Divide, back when such an expedition was daunting to anyone - let alone a solo woman. 3rd Floor Seminar Room.   

  • 03:00pm  CDT Trail Days: Thru-Hiker Panel  ::  Social Events

    Six "thru-hikers" will share their stories and advice from America's long-distance trails, including the Continental Divide Trail that runs through the heart of Silver City. 3rd Floor Seminar Room.   

    Location  WNMU Student Memorial Building

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Meet Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Joe Cervantes  ::  Political

    While serving in both the State House and Senate, Cervantex has successfully passed laws by working with legislators from both parties and has overcome gridlock to enact important legislation. Come, ask questions, and hear what he will do for you ...   

    Location  Q's Bistro

    Contact  https://joe4nm.com/

  • 06:30pm  Ray Cressler  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "15:17 TO Paris" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Trail Days Keynote: 12 Long Walks  ::  Social Events

    An inspiring tale of an 18-month, 14,300-mile hiking trip through the wilds of North America - a journey of discovery by way of some of our nation's (and Canada's too!) finest long distance trails and routes. Australian adventurer Cam "Swami" ...   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

    Contact  http://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018/

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