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Local Events
Local tourist information and events.
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Workshops · Exhibitions · Demonstrations · Market
Join us this July in beautiful Silver City, NM for a vibrant celebration of ceramic arts! This year's CLAY Festival features hands-on workshops, dynamic exhibitions, artist talks, and a weekend marketplace full of handmade wares. Whether you're a maker, collector, or enthusiast—there's something for everyone.
Workshops
Register early—spaces are limited!
1. Tattooing Fine Lines Into Round Pots
with Bianka Groves
July 14–18 | 10am–5pm daily | $535
@ Western New Mexico University
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The Wild Wild West Rodeo, proudly presented by First New Mexico Bank of Silver City, is set to bring two thrilling nights of rodeo action to the Southwest Horseman's Arena on June 6 and 7, 2025. Spectators can look forward to classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc, team roping, alongside the ever-popular mutton bustin', and more.
Tickets are available starting May 24 at Circle Heart Western Wear in Silver City and Circle S Western Emporium in Deming, priced at $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Box seating is included with select sponsorship packages.
Gates open at 5:00 PM each evening, with performances kicking off at 7:00 PM. Friday night's rodeo is sponsored by First Financial Credit Union and Wrangler's Bar & Grill, while Saturday's event is backed by Freeport McMoRan and The Brown Boys at Werner Tire.
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Western New Mexico University acknowledges the deep roots New Mexico shares with Mexico. The territory of New Mexico gained statehood in 1912, and the people of the border regions and beyond continue to be influenced by these roots in all aspects of culture– art, food, music, language, and customs. WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! is a cultural event organized by WNMU, which seeks to recognize, celebrate, and assist in the preservation of New Mexico's connection with its Mexican heritage, customs, and traditions. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! aims to highlight our shared heritage by creating fun, engaging, educational experiences for folks living in or visiting the borderlands to enjoy.
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A Celebration of Where We Come Alive
Missoula, MT — The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the official nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, proudly announces the 7th annual National Forest Week taking place June 9–15, 2025. This nationwide celebration invites all Americans to explore, appreciate, and support the 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands where we come alive.
As the NFF's program of work expands across the New Mexico, we have exciting events planned in both Santa Fe and Silver City.
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The Marine Corps League Detachment 1328 will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. atFort Bayard National Cemetery. Joe Drake, retired Navy LCDR will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Everyone is invited to remember and honor those who gave their all for our country.
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Silco Theater
311 North Bullard Street, Silver City, NM 88061
SILVER CITY, NM — The Silver City MainStreet Project and Silco Theater are excited to announce a Youth Filmmaking Workshop, as part of the 2025 Silver City Community Film Festival. The workshop, for youth age 10 to 17, will take place June 9 - 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, at the Silco Theater, 311 North Bullard Street, in Silver City, New Mexico.
The workshop provides a nurturing and supportive environment, encouraging participants to work independently or as part of a team, depending on each participant's creative work style and comfort level.
"I am so happy we are able to offer this unique summer programming opportunity that melds both creativity and technical skills to youth in our community," said Silver City MainStreet Project Executive Director, Sharla Lefkowitz-Oberg.
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Western New Mexico University will host WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! on June 5-8, 2025. At this signature cultural event, the university welcomes artisans and musicians to campus for performances, demonstrations, and an artisan mercadoSILVER CITY, NM—The Western New Mexico University signature cultural event, ¡Fiesta Latina!, returns to campus June 5-8. Through ¡Fiesta Latina!, WNMU seeks to recognize, celebrate and assist in the preservation of New Mexico's connection with its Mexican heritage, customs and traditions.
At the center of the four-day festival is a juried artisan mercado that showcases the handmade work of approximately 35 highly skilled traditional artisans from across Mexico. These folk artists will be on-hand to educate fiesta-goers about their processes and to answer questions about their artistic traditions. In addition to traditional art such as metal working, ceramics and textiles, the mercado this year will feature artists working in less common fields, such as mask-making and basket-weaving.
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The new Zamora Farms Country Store will host a grand opening at its new location, 2 Burnham Street in Arenas Valley on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 11 .m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You are invited to visit and browse and buy the local products, including southwestern gifts and seasonal produce.
See PDF below:
Upcoming Events
| Fri Jun 06 Fiesta Latina - WNMU - Regents Square |
| Fri Jun 06 ¡Fiesta Latina! Returns to WNMU - WNMU - Regents Square |
| Fri Jun 06 @10:00AM - San Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District - Fire Training Center, Reserve, NM |
| Fri Jun 06 @ 4:00PM - Rally in Support of Unite for Veterans Keep the promise! - Gough Park |
| Fri Jun 06 @ 5:00PM - Whiskey Creek Zócalo Maruja Limón Latin Rhythms - Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Fri Jun 06 @ 5:00PM - Wild Wild West Rodeo Returns to Silver City - Southwest Horsemens Arena |
| Sat Jun 07 Fiesta Latina - WNMU - Regents Square |
| Sat Jun 07 National Forest Foundation Announces National Forest Week™ 2025 - |
| Sat Jun 07 ¡Fiesta Latina! Returns to WNMU - WNMU - Regents Square |
| Sat Jun 07 @ 9:00AM - 01:00PM Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard Garage Sale - Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd |
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