Local Events

As the Southwest Horseman's Association prepares for a new year filled with exciting events—including the much-anticipated June rodeo—we are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the association: the Southwest Horseman's Horse Show Association (SHHSA).

This new association was born from the success of the 4-H show series graciously hosted by the Southwest Horseman's Arena and Association and the overwhelming interest from our local horse community. Led by a dedicated board of local members actively involved in the industry, SHHSA is driven by a strong commitment to growth and opportunity.

The five-show series kicks off next month and is open to all breeds. Each event is a two-day format, with Fridays dedicated to clinics and horse judging competitions, and Saturdays featuring the main show beginning at 9:00 a.m. Judges from across New Mexico will bring their expertise to the show pen.

Show dates include February 20–21, March 6–7, March 20–21, April 17–18, and June 19–20. All horse enthusiasts are invited to attend and participate.

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 Mac Schweitzer is in Silver City, NM, during February

Mid-Century Artist of the American southwest

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Light Art Space Gallery Hosts Month-Long Exhibit Downtown

An exclusive Silver City, New Mexico, showing! Come see this special selection of Mac's serigraphs, lithographs, and drawings on display in the Flash Gallery of Light Art Space from February 6th through March 1st. The gallery will open on Friday, February 6, 5:00-7:00 pm, for the town's monthly Art Walk with refreshments to be served.

Silver City performers bring bold storytelling to the stage in February, with proceeds benefiting a women's empowerment organization.

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TheActrix Studio LLC is proud to announce the cast for its 2026 production of The Vagina Monologues, following auditions held in November 2025. This celebrated theatrical work — known around the world for its honest, powerful monologues about women's lived experiences — will take the stage on February 13, 14, and 15 at El Sol Theater in Silver City.

This year's production is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Fight Like a Girl, a local nonprofit organization focused on empowering women and girls through community support, advocacy, and resilience-building.

Cast Highlights:

Mary Barrett— 'Hair' MaryAnn Marlar — 'The Flood' Kris Isom — 'The Vagina Workshop' Katherine Ryan --- 'Because He Liked to Look At It', and 'A Six Year Old Girl was Asked' Catarina Miranda --- 'My Vagina Was My Village' Arienne Davey --- 'Reclaiming Cunt' Wendy Spurgeon --- 'My Angry Vagina', and 'The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy' Gay Hedges --- 'I was There in the Room'

Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company

Thursday February 13

Fine Arts Center Theater

7PM

$20

The American Flamenco Repertory Company has been recognized for its innovative choreography and unique fusion of traditional flamenco with American cultural influences. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company has performed nationally and internationally, garnering acclaim for its artistry, rigor, and ability to push the boundaries of flamenco while honoring its roots.

This thrilling repertory concert will showcase a dynamic range of flamenco works created for Yjastros by internationally acclaimed choreographers, including excerpts from the company's groundbreaking fall production, Flamenco Fandanguero.

Tickets at www.wnmu.edu 

A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children. Proceeds support The Hearth as a vital community space, and all are welcome to attend or participate.

Youth Holiday Plays — Two full productions: A Hundred Acre Wood Holiday (ages ~6–11) and The Santa Interviews (ages ~10–14+). Children, teens, older siblings and parents are welcome to audition. Participation in these productions is free.

Winter Break Drama Lab — A tuition-based holiday camp offering theatre games, creative play, crafts, and mini-skits for children ages 6–14. Campers will also get to perform short warm-up skits during Festival nights.

Community Talent Showcase — A festive variety show open to all ages: music, storytelling, dance, spoken word, family acts — giving community members a chance to "share their gifts," celebrate connection, and build new holiday memories together.

 Virus Theater Unleashes Three: A Wild, Warmhearted Reimagining of a Fairy-Tale Classic, Opening Friday, December 12, 2025 – Silver City, New Mexico

Silver City's Virus Theater invites audiences to huff, puff, and laugh their way into the holiday season with Three, a bold new original play that turns the familiar tale of The Three Little Pigs delightfully and hilariously on its head. Three is directed by Teresa Dahl-Bredine and features Heather Bee Castello, Joshua Rex, Douglas Shelton, Kristen Warnack, and Grace Mumby.

In this fast-paced, irreverent comedy, the three pigs have done far more than build their iconic houses. They've constructed entire identities around fear and self-protection.  The walls they've built with sticks and straws – nothing feels safe enough.  Everything changes when the Big Bad Wolf shows up and they begin questioning the stories they've been fed and the ones they've told themselves.

Both the wreath placement and Remembrance Ceremony for Wreaths Across America at Ft Bayard National Cemetery will take place  Saturday morning, December 13.

Special request or grave specific wreath placements will occur at 9:;00 am. The remaining wreaths will not be placed until 9:30 am. Volunteers are invited to help with the 9:30 activity.

Following the wreath placement the annual Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 10:30. All are welcome and invited to attend this veterans' tribute when a printed program will be provided listing nearly 600 "In Memoriam" names as well as over 500 sponsors. This year's featured speaker is Becky Christmas, Past National President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. This champion of
veterans will have an interesting and meaningful message for all.

See the flyers for events below