Local News Releases

 The Silver City Friends of the Library (FOL) is holding its September Book Sale on Saturday, September 13, at the FOL Bookstore, 1510 Market Street, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Hardback and trade paperback books are priced at $1.00 each and paperbacks at $0.50 each. In some cases, books may be priced higher. Weather permitting, clearance item sales take place in the FOL parking lot where visitors can purchase a bag of books or other items (special bags are provided in the parking lot) at $2.00 per bag. There is no limit on the number of bags a visitor can buy. 

"After a summer of bountiful book donations from our generous community, our shelves are filled with 'new to us' books, music CDs, and audio books for all ages, especially for children," said Barbara Guber, FOL Book Store Manager.   

September 14, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Holy Fool Nasreddin"

Lynda Aiman-Smith and David Kent will discuss the spiritual traditions of the Holy Fool.

In many of the world's spiritual traditions we find stories of a Holy Fool – an eccentric individual who turns societal conventions upside down with his/her foolish behavior – who at the same time reveals moral truth. These Holy Fools act as trickster truth-tellers who through their quirky actions expose hypocrisy, promote spiritual enlightenment, and offer truthful (albeit humorous) forms of guidance to us all.

"In this Sunday's program we will explore tales of Nasreddin, the Trickster Holy Fool whose stories started circulating in the Mideast in the13th century. Nasreddin is claimed as their own by Afghans, Iranians, Kurds, Turks, and Uzbeks," said Lynda Aiman-Smith.

Lynda Aiman-Smith worked as a serial small business owner; then a mid-level manager in a Fortune 500 company; and finally as a tenured faculty member in the Poole College of Management in North Carolina State University. She loves living here in Silver City where she volunteers in service to our community.

 MEDITATION Workshop - One afternoon event - Spiritual, Health & Wellness

* September 27, 2025 - * 1 PM to 3:30 PM

* In this workshop we will consider and discuss the benefits of meditation in our lives. What is the overall goal of meditation and are we allowing ourselves to maximize our experience. We'll consider the most effective ways to quiet our always chattering minds. We'll experience the use of sound using the Empyrean Crystal Healing Bowls to help us clear our energy centers, raise our vibration and experience healing of mind, body and soul.

*LOCATION;   Lotus Center of Silver City,   211 W. Broadway St.

* Contact: Dan  573- 418-2478 (voice mail message)

The Western Institute For Lifelong Learning will kick off a new Lunch and Learn series on Sept 17, when Carol Ann and Mike Fugali offer the community a chance to hear about the New Earth Project (NEP).

NEP, an innovative  system of producing compost which, when spread on agricultural land as a liquid, significantly improves soil quality while also emphasizing food security, soil improvement, food waste reduction and carbon capture.

Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is hosting a community meeting to share information about planned prescribed fire activities.

The meeting is set for 5 p.m on Thursday, September 11, at Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 1. (This is the firehouse that sits at the Continental Divide along New Mexico Highway 15 and is recognizable for its Old West-inspired façade.)

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NRCS Building; 3082 32nd Street Bypass; Suite C; Silver City, NM  88061.   The meeting is open to the public.

To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

LGBTQ Grant County is excited to share the schedule for this year's Pride 2025.  This year's calendar features an annual favorite Doggie Drag Show, Pride Dance, comedy show, and an amazing Drag Show featuring the talents of Dayshawna Rose and Taylor Rene, among others.

Together, the events serve to provide the LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of opportunities to gather, connect and celebrate at this pivotal moment in Pride history.

LGBTQ Grant County 2025 Pride Festival's theme is "Welcome Home, Where Everyone is Welcome, Come as You Are, and Stay Because Your Loved." We invite you home and accept you with open arms and love. At a time when our community is facing discrimination, creating a safe space to celebrate is important.

Saturday Sept 6th 9AM to 1 PM      Texas & 7th

Bookshelves, large area rug, luggage, lamps,  shower chair, books, kitchen, bread machine, 

Air Fryer oven, baby accessories, baby clothing, garden pots & more.  Garage clothing $2 a bag at noon.  FREE stuff too!