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April 29, 2018 - May 05, 2018
April 29, 2018 - May 05, 2018
  • 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

  • 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  Trail Days Community Hike to Gomez Peak  ::  Tours

    Join the Continental Divide Trail Coalition for a group hike up Gomez Peak! It is a 3-mile round trip and all ages are welcome. There will also be the option for a shorter, low-intensity hike.   

    Location  Little Walnut Trailhead

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  “We Are Not Alone. Sexual Assault Touches Every One of Our Lives”   ::  Spiritual

    Marcie Landreth, Outreach Coordinator of Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services, will be the speaker. This Sunday will be a dedicated offertory to benefit Silver Regional SASS. Although this is not a Family Program Sunday, there will be childcare available ...   

    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

    "15:17 TO Paris" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 03:00pm  Bagged Lunches From Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church  ::  Health & Wellness

    The Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church is giving out bagged lunches on Sunday afternoons. They are located by the Big Ditch foot bridge near the Visitor's Center.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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.

  • 01:30pm  Grant County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    AgendaI. Call to OrderII. Pledge of Allegiance & Salute to State FlagIII. Approval of Special Meeting AgendaIV. Approve/Disapprove Letter of Support for the Village of Santa Clara desire to purchase land from the Gila National Forest V. Executive Session in ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.grantcountynm.com/

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

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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

  • 11:30am  Silver City Trail Kiosk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  ::  Social Events

    Mayor Ken Ladner will be master of ceremonies. All are welcome. Two trail maps are mounted in the kiosk, one of Silver City trails and one of Grant County trails. The text is in both English and Spanish.   

    Location  Silver City Visitor Center

  • 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  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

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

  • 06:45pm - 08:15pm  Introduction to Pendulum Dowsing With Brandon Dey  ::  Education

    Cost: $20 This is a beginner-level course that is designed to help aspiring dowsers to learn the basics. The classic Yes/No/Maybe system will be taught, and we will work from the protocol as taught by Walt Woods’ Letter to Robin. ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-725-6969

  • 07:00pm  PFLAG Silver City Monthly Meeting  ::  Social Events

    In the film, Tough Guise 2, pioneering anti-violence educator and cultural theorist Jackson Katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of men’s violence in America is rooted in our inability as a society to move beyond outmoded ideals of manhood. Led ...   

    Contact  575-590-8797 or www.pflagsilver.org

  • 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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

    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 theme for today's Storytime will be Chameleons. 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  Wednesday Bible Study and Potluck  ::  Spiritual

    Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church has a Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm , preceded by a potluck supper with Pastor Waldo Winborn at 6pm.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

  • 07:00pm  Silver City Photography Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The last meeting before breaking for summer, David Thornburg, will share his images from Petrified Forest National Park. In addition to photo offerings, David will talk about the park's history and natural highlights.   

    Contact  860-670-4543

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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 01:00am  New Mexico CAP Entity Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The agenda for this Regular Meeting will be available on or before 10:00 am on April 30, 2018 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-542-9341

  • 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 making painted birds. 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  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.

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Annual discussion of what the SWNM Green Chamber accomplished in 2017, and an open discussion of members topics. Come hungry and order no-host drinks and other foods of your choice. Bring your friends, family and associates!   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

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

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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 11:00am - 02:00pm  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church Lunches  ::  Fundraiser

    Your choice BBQ Brisket, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken; with beans and potato salad and a roll, good sized portions for the price of $7 per plate. Delivery with five or more orders. Available the first Friday of every month.   

    Location  Brewer Hill Missionary Baptist Church

    Contact  Order in advance: 575-590-0928 or 575-936-0020

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting  ::  Social Events

    GCAER is an affiliate of the New Mexico Assn. of Educational Retirees. whose role is to support public education andmonitor legislation pertaining to the New Mexico Educational Retirement System. All members receiving educational retirement benefits are welcome to attend. Renew old acquaintances and ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 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 - 08:00pm  "Spring Into Art" Red Dot Pre-tour  ::  Arts & Music

    Downtown art gala  that will feature sensational food by Duck Stop and the Honeybee Good Bakery, wine presented by La Esperanza Winery, Big Screen projected art images, and a fun $49.99 ART AUCTION.   

    Location  201 Broadway

  • 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

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Scott and Kevin  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Midnighters"  (NR)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society  ::  Social Events

    “Brazil’s Pantanal Wetland: The World’s Largest Fresh Water Wetland” by David Yetman. Dr. Yetman hosts the Emmy Award winning PBS series “In the Americas with David Yetman” and “The Desert Speaks.” Everyone is welcome. Free. Room 219.   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

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

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

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am  Garage Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Clothes, toys, books, tools, housewares, and more! Fill a bag with clothes after 11:00am for only $2.   

    Location  6th Street at Texas

  • 08:30am - 02:30pm  Give Grandly! Give Local! Day  ::  Fundraiser

    Anyone anywhere will can donate online at www.givegrandly.org anytime between 12:01 am and 11:59 pm on May 5. Support 50+ non-profit organizations serving Grant, Luna, Catron and Hidalgo counties. These diverse non-profits cover important gaps in governmental or private sector programs, ...   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

    Contact  www.givegrandly.org

  • 10:00am - 02:00pm  Free Comic Book Day at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Public Library will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day by giving away donated comic books (while supplies last).   

    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  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

  • 01:00pm  World Labyrinth Day Walk  ::  Spiritual

    Bring your sunhat, your family and friends so we can start walking the labyrinth at 1pm with the rest of the people in our time zone. Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths will be open until dusk. Admission is free although a donation ...   

    Location  Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths

    Contact  https://labyrinthsociety.org/world-labyrinth-day

  • 05:30pm  Silver City Community Theater Casting Call  ::  Arts & Music

    For Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Disgraced” by Ayad Akhtar. Seeking actors 20’s to early 50’s 2 women (1 African American, 1 Caucasian), 3 men (2 South Asian/Middle Eastern, 1 Caucasian).   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

  • 06:00pm - 08:00pm  Aldo Leopold Charter School Fundraising and Pledge Drive  ::  Fundraiser

    The event, “Above and Beyond the Classroom” underscores the experiential education teaching philosophy of the school. It will be held at Western New Mexico University’s Miller Library with dinner, music and presentations. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at ...   

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

    Contact  Call 575-538-2547 to reserve your tickets.

  • 06:30pm  Evan Woodward  ::  Arts & Music

    Albuquerque, NM singer/songwriter   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "Midnighters"  (NR)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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