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February 22, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – “Notable People from Silver City’s History 1860-1895"

Joanie Connors will give a brief outline of some of the amazing men and women who lived in this area from 1860 to 1895, when Silver City was the heart of the Wild West and the Indian Wars.

Many famous people lived in this area then, including Chiricahua warriors, civic leaders, lawmen, outlaws and others who lived here or passed through Silver City. Several were remarkable heroes or left legacies that are worth examining further.

Joanie Connors is not a historian, but as a writer she studied noteworthy people who lived here during Silver City's first 50 years. In addition to reading numerous books and scanning historic newspapers, she has talked to historians Stephen Fox, Doug Dinwiddie, Susan Berry, Cecelia Bell, Tom Hester and attended the New Mexico State Historians conference in 2024.

Calving season is right around the corner, and the decisions you make in the next few weeks can directly impact calf survival, herd health, and your bottom line.

Geant County Extension Agent Jessica Massengill personally invites you to attend theirCalving Management Program on March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.

See flyer below for details

This program is designed specifically for working producers and will focus on practical, real-world strategies you can put to use immediately, including:

A seasonal employee makes much needed upgrades on one of the Gila National Forest's popular and well-loved trails.Local residents encouraged to apply for recreation support positions

(Silver City, N.M., February 13, 2026) — The Gila National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.

"Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors," said Camille Howes, Forest Supervisor. "These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience and the chance to support public lands close to home."

The Gila National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including:

Recreation and visitor services

Trail and facility maintenance

These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all. The additional employees will increase our staffing in visitor services and recreation site and facility maintenance, enhancing the public's visits to the forest during our upcoming busy summer season. 

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will be hosting public meetings concerning the Arizona Water Settlement Act. They will be held February 17-19, 2026 with an online opportunity February 24, 2026.

See Flyer below for locations and time

Ash Wednesday is February 18th.  There will be a drive-by Ashing in front of the First United Methodist Church located at 300 College Ave. from 11:30 a.m. until noon.  At 6 p.m. there will be a Taize Candlelight Service with light singing and scripture. 

A free concert with Sean Gaskell will take place at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave. in Silver City on Wednesday, March 4th,  2026 at 5pm. The concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

Sean Gaskell plays the kora, a 21 stringed West African harp. He studied under the extensive instruction of  Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia,  and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal.  The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots.  Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. Gaskell has presented adult, youth and family programs at over 400 libraries and a multitude of k-12 schools, colleges, universities and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

"The library hosted Gaskell several years ago, and again two years ago. His concerts are fascinating, beautiful, and engaging, and we're pleased to welcome him back to the area," said Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. "As always, we are grateful to the Friends of the Library for making library concerts possible!"

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Topic: Town Manager

Jacqui Olea was born and raised in Silver City from a long line of copper miners and graduated from Aldo Leopold Charter School in 2011. She is a wife and a mother of two. She has worked for the town of Silver City for almost five years in various capacities. Jacqui served as Community Development Director for 2 years before becoming the Assistant Town Manager in January 2025. She has been acting Town Manager in an interim capacity since December 21, 2025. 

The Rotary Club will meet in the conference room of Gila Regional Medical Center. Visitors should enter through the main entrance. There is a brief "meet and greet", and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Lunch is available in the hospital cafeteria. Guests are advised to arrive in the cafeteria well before noon.

Hop Kleihauer, crowned and with the beads of Mardi Gras, surveys the pancake griddle at the Church of the Good Shepherd. He rules on Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February  17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Church of the Good Shepherd and its Brotherhood of St. Andrew chapter offer Silver City the traditional dinner "to use up the oil and eggs" before the beginning of Lent.

"This supper, associated with the Mardi Gras, goes back to the Middle Ages as Christians prepared for the period of fasting, self-reflection and devotion before Easter," says Deacon Tom Bates.

"It's more than pancakes," offers the pancake mogul, Hop Kleihauer. Bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and orange juice are also on the menu.

The Brotherhood uses the donations for the meal to fund its service projects.