Picture is the Silver City Community Ofrenda that is on display at the Visitor’s Center and was created by Chickie Beltran.The Silver City Dia de los Muertos concludes with the traditional Blessing of Ofrendas Procession from 2 till 4 p.m. on, Saturday, November 2. The procession will be led by Nena Benavidez starting at the Glasserie and winds through downtown, stopping at various ofrendas,  and ending at the Silver City Museum where the  ofrenda that honors Johnny Banks and was created by Chickie Beltran is displayed. At the museum there will be mariachi music , refreshments and face painting followed by a showing of the movie “Coco” at 5:30.  There will also be a downtown  gallery walk from 4 till 7 p.m. However you spend this memorable day, remember that this is a celebration of the lives of  those near and dear who have moved on to the next.

The 2019 Silver City Dia de los Muertos is a collaborative effort of Silver City Art Association, The Green Chamber, Mimbres Region Arts Council, Silver City Museum and Mainstreet.  Also to be thanked are the sponsors: the Town of Silver City, HMS, Rainbow Lizard, Janey & Suzi and SW NMACT.  For more information contact Diana Ingalls Leyba  575-388-5725 leybaingalls arts@qwestoffice.net