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This complete guide is an excellent reference to beautiful Silver City and Grant County.TRANSCRIPT
Courtesy of Area Merchants and Zia Publishing Corp.Cover: White Buffalo ceramic totem by Molly Heizer
is available at Lois Duffy Art.
Attractions
Shopping
Galleries
Salons& Spas
Museums
Restaurants
and more...
The Guide to Southwest New Mexico
WINTER/SPRING 2009
SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO
To have newexperiences...
OLDWESTCountry
The communities of:Deming • Las Cruces • Lordsburg
Reserve/Glenwood • Silver City • SocorroTruth or Consequences
OLD WEST COUNTRYSouthwest Region 2
Where it All Began...A place where fortunes were made,
hearts were brokenand dreams were fulfilled!
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THE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO SPANS THEERAS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES THROUGH SPANISH,Mexican and Anglo activities to the harnessing of modernmining, ranching and building technologies. The region’sMogollon cultures left behind a wealth of intriguing artifactsand endless questions as to the survival and disappearanceof these hearty beings as presented in area museums.Agriculture has played a significant role in sustaining the
area’s economy, but mining has no doubt had the greatestimpact on local livelihoods. Mining operations began in theearly 1800s and continue over 200 years later. Recovery hasevolved from the hand picking of native copper to the solventextraction and electrolytic processing of low-grade ores.The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway
spans the eras from historic Silver City to the Gila CliffDwellings, farmlands of the Mimbres Valley, historic andmodern mining and an outpost of the Buffalo Soldiers.
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The Source is published bi-annually by Zia Publishing Corp. 116McKinney Rd.,P.O. Box 1248, Silver City, NM 88062, 575-388-4444, [email protected],www.ziapublishing.com. President & Managing Director, Terri Menges. VicePresident, Joseph Burgess. Staff Accountant, Arlyn Cooley. Designers,Debra Sutton and Terri Menges. Contributing Writers, Joseph Burgess,Judy Dou Brava, Brett Ferneau, Sarah Gibson and Dutch Salmon.Photography and writing by Joseph Burgess except where noted.Advertising Sales, Brett Ferneau, LeAnne Knudsen and Tamra Manning.The Source is a supplement to Silver City Life and is manufactured and printed in the United States of America.©Zia Publishing Corp. 2009. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publish-er is prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher forloss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumesno responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions. 92
Index of AdvertisersMAP PAGEAdvertising
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Art Gallery / ArtistsArt and Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . .S31Azurite Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . .S34Blue Dome Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . .S34Creations and Adornments . . . . . . .27 . .S31Elemental Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 . .S35Gallery 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . .S27Hosana Eilert-Wild West Weaving 115 . .S30Hutchings Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 . .S34Jess Gorell - The Studio Space . . .49 . .S30Joe Burgess Photography . . . . . . . .50 . .S35JW Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 . .S26Leyba & Ingalls ARTS . . . . . . . . . . .54 . .S31Lois Duffy Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . .S34Mary Gravelle-Mary’s Fine Art . . . .59 . .S30Melanie Zipin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 . .S41Moonstruck Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . .S35Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile . . . .67 . .S34Ruth Hamby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 . .S30Seedboat Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 . .S35Silver Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 . .S31Tatiana Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 . .S31The Common Thread . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . .S34Two Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 . .S11Victoria Chick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 . .S30Victoria J. West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 . .S30Weelearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 . .S31Yello on Yankie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 . .S35
AttorneyLopez & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . . .S8
Automotive Sales & ServiceBryan Truck & Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . .S60
Banking / Financial1st New Mexico Bank . . . . . . . . . .34 . .S13Chino Federal Credit Union . . . . . .22 . .S57Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union . .35 . .S24
Communications /Satellite & InternetBroCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . .S60Cellular Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . .S29Satellite Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 . .S60
Contractors & BuildersJ & S Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . .46 . .S61Timberland Construction . . . . . . . .100 . .S15Tres Amigos Enterprises Inc. . . . .102 . .S51
CPA’sStone McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 . .S60Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA . . . . . .98 . .S61
Eco / Natural ProductsGila Eco Design Center . . . . . . . . . .38 . .S54Material Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . .S36Super Salve Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 . .S45Udder Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 . .S52
FitnessCurves for Women . . . . . . . . . . . .119 . .S45
Funeral HomeBright Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . .S17
General StoreAlma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . .S53Valley Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 . .S49
Home Products / ServicesFurniture Gallery, Inc., . . . . . . . . . . .36 . .S56Grant County Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . .S61Legacy Home & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . .53 . .S29Manzanita Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 . .S37ReStore/Habitat for Humanity . . . .75 . .S61Syzygy Tileworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 . .S37Widows, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 . .S59
Horse Boarding & SuppliesBar J Horse Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . .S16
InsuranceAllstate Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . .S21
LandscapingCreative Vision Landscaping . . . . .28 . .S22
MAP PAGELodgingBear Creek Motel & Cabins . . . . . .10 . .S13Casitas de Gila Guesthouses . . . . .17 . .S48Georgetown Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . .37 . .S19Gila House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . .S27Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . .44 . . .C4Inn on Broadway, The . . . . . . . . . .128 . .S41Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 . .S23Palace Hotel, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 . . .S6Whitewater Motel . . . . . . . . . . . .114 . .S51
MedicalBorder Area Mental Health . . . . . .13 . .S44Silver Rexall Drugs/Cup of Grace . .90 . .S59The Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . .61 . .S45The Scrub Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 . .S49
Museum / ToursSilver City Museum Store . . . . . . .86 . . .S5Silver City Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 . . .S2
OrganizationMainstreet Project . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 . . .S4Mimbres Region Arts Council . . . .62 . . .S7Old West Country . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 . .SC2
RetailA Bead Or Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . .S28Cinema Classics on DVD . . . . . . . .18 . .S63Conner Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . .S28Gila Hike & Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 . .S36Hecklers Copies To Go . . . . . . . . . .42 . .S59Hester House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . .S29Jolly Roger Knifeworks . . . . . . . . . .51 . .S29Morning Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 . .S29Party Zone Party Supplies . . . . . . .69 . .S36Pinos Altos Orchards & Gift Shop .70 . .S37Poncho’s Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 . .S58Pretty Sweet Emporium . . . . . . . . .72 . .S28Royal Scepter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 . .S37Silver Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 . .S36T-World Urban Apparel . . . . . . . . . .96 . .S37The Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 . .S28Thundercreek Quilt & Fabric Shop .99 . .S61Toy Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 . .S36Tricia’s Trinkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 . .S29Video Game Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . .110 . .S36Western Stationers . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 . .S61Yada Yada Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 . .S28
Real Estate /Property ManagementCentury 21-Thompson Realty . . . . .20 . . .S7Coldwell Banker Enchantment Rlty 24 . .S14Prudential - Silver City Properties .73 . . .S9Re/Max - Silver Advantage . . . . . .74 . .S18SCGC Property Management . . . . .80 . .S47Silver City Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .87 . .S20Smith Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 . . .S1United Country Mimbres Realty . .106 . . .S3Wagon Wheel Realty . . . . . . . . . .112 . .S10
RepairFinish Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . .S59Grant County Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . .S61The Sharpening Center . . . . . . . . . .83 . .S23
Restaurant / Bakery / CoffeeAlma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . .S50a.i.r. Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . .S25Bad Ass Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . .S28The Buckhorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 . .S12China Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . .S40Cafe at the Kumquat . . . . . . . . . . .29 . .S40Jalisco Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . .S40La Cocina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 . .S39Schwan’s Home Delivery . . . . . . .126 . .S41Wrangler’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . .121 . .S23
RV ParkRose Valley RV Ranch . . . . . . . . . . .76 . .S60
Salons & SpasArtistic Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . .S43Belleza Salon & Tanning . . . . . . . . .11 . .S43Cienega Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . .23 . .S43Ego Trip Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . .S43Eva’s Hair Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . .S43Mirror Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . .S43Nugabest at Judy’s Nails . . . . . . .120 . .S42Shear Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 . .S43VIP Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 . .S43Shipping & MailingThe UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 . .S59
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Historic SitesSILVER CITY HISTORICBUSINESS DISTRICTH. B. Ailman House built in 1881houses the Silver City Museum.Bell Block constructed in 1897and 1906 originally housed asaloon where straight drinks weresold for 12.5 centsMeredith & Ailman Bank built in1882 was renamed the PalaceHotel in 1900.Silver City National Bank built in1923, presently used as City Hall.O.S. Warren House built in 1885,is the only building on MainStreet to survive the floods at theturn of the century.Mrs. O.S. Warren building builtin 1900 was the former Colby’sSporting Goods.El Sol Theatre building wasbuilt in 1934 to show Spanish-language films.W. H. White house built in 1901was built of brick in the HippedBox style for one of Silver City’sfirst dentists.Dr. W. H. White dental officebuilt in 1887.Isaac N. Cohen House built in 1882has the only remaining exampleof double-hung pocket shutters.Big Ditch Park was Silver City’sMain Street before the turn ofthe century floods transformed itinto an arroyo.Bennett Block on W. Yankie builtin 1882 of adobe constructionwith brick facades.Max Schutz sample room onN. Texas was built to providea meeting room for travelingsalesmen.Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankiewas built in 1905 and 1911 andremained a farmer’s supply out-let until the late 1970s.Victorian Homes, this architect-ural era spans the period ofroughly 1825-1900. There are 31homes still existing in the SilverCity area.
Walking Tours (3) offered by theSilver City Museum: Gospel Hill,La Capilla and Business District.Billy the Kid Cabin is locatednear the origin of his real home,this 1800s style cabin wasdonated by Ron Howard’s movieThe Missing.
La Capilla Chapel Replica, builton a hill on the south side ofSilver City. The chapel was a locallandmark and was utilized inpilgrimages and festivals for OurLady of Guadalupe.
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Fort Cobre Replica is 3/4 scalereplica of the Santa Rita DelCobre Fort (circa 1804) whichoriginally was located at theSanta Rita open pit copper mineeast of Silver City.Buckhorn Saloon & OperaHouse, circa 1860s This finerestaurant and saloon is authen-tically decorated with 1800’smemorabilia and photographs.Hearst Church. (circa 1898) builtby the Hearst newspaper familyand is the current home to theGrant County Art Guild. The goldused in decorating the HearstCastle in California came fromthe Hearst Mine in Pinos Altos.FORT BAYARDBuffalo Soldiers: In 1866Congress authorized the organiza-tion of four black regiments tohelp the “pacification” of theWest. The Indians christenedthese men with their short curlyhair the Buffalo Soldiers, a namewhich the Tenth Calvary proudlybore on its military crest.Fort Bayard National HistoricLandmark/ National Cemetery.Established as a territorial postdating back to 1863, the fort hasserved as a military center ofoperations, army and VA hospitaland continues today as a StateMedical Center
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SILVER CITY BORDERS THE 3.3 MILLION ACRE GILANATIONAL FOREST AND SERVES AS THE HUB FOR Adiverse and exciting array of area attractions. Driving theTrail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway is an excellentintroduction to the culture and rugged terrain of the region.The loop includes the old west gold mining village of PinosAltos, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, LakeRoberts, Bear Canyon Lake, San Lorenzo Mission (in thelush Mimbres Valley), the Santa Rita open pit copper mine,and the Ft. Bayard National Landmark.Highway 180 West through Cliff and Glenwood offers Bill
Evans Lake, the Catwalk National Recreation Trail, and thescenic gold mining ghost town of Mogollon. Highway 180 Eastaccesses the City of Rocks State Park, which was recentlydeveloped as a night skies camping site for stargazing. Hotmineral baths are available near the Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument and City of Rocks State Park.
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QUICKFACTSNew MexicoFactsStatehood: January 6, 1912Capital: Santa FeFlag: Red Zia on field of goldBallad: Land of EnchantmentSongs: Oh, Fair New Mexico and
Asi Es Nuevo MexicoMotto:CrescitEundo(It Grows As It Goes)Poem: A Nuevo MexicoCookie: BiscochitoGem: TurquoiseBird: Roadrunner (Chaparral)Flower: YuccaTree: PiñonAnimal: Black BearFish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
Silver City andGrant CountyProfilePOPULATION: (2004) est.City: 12,500County: 30,000HOUSING: (2004) est.TOTAL HOUSEHOLDSCity: 4,700 (500 unoccupied)COUNTY: 14,000GOVERNMENT:Firefighters: 23 full timeCity Police: 30State Police: 12 (10 officers,2 sergeants)County Sheriff: 32 OfficersTAXES:Gross Receipts:7.25% (2007)City: $3,009,860City Retail: $214,463,457Per Capita Income: $17,409Property: 17,397 Mills(Residential)15,680 Mills (Non-Residential)
Major EventsRed Paint PowWowChocolate FantasiaTour of the GilaSilver City Blues FestivalWild Wild West Pro RodeoFourth of July CelebrationWeekend at the GalleriesLighted Christmas Parade
Area MuseumsMUSEUMS: 3Silver City Museum was found-ed in 1967. A restored Mansard/Italianate home built byH.B. Ailman House with 20,000objects relating to the peoplesand history of southwest NewMexico. Admission is free.WNMU Museum celebrated its30th Anniversary November 6,2004. Home of Pottery andArtifacts of Prehistoric South-western Cultures. Available forviewing are historic photographsof Silver City and surroundingareas. Admission is free.Pinos Altos Historical Museum:Circa 1860s-housed in a log cabinthat once served as the 1stschool house in Grant County.Houses a great collection of min-ing artifacts and historic memora-bilia. Admission is free.
Parks &MonumentsCity of Rocks State ParkGila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument
The Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail. (Glenwood)
Ghost TownsMogollon: 75 miles NE US180Shakespeare: 46 miles SE NM90Steins: 63 miles SE NM90/I-10
Health CareMEDICALGila Regional Medical Center:68 Beds, 43 PhysiciansOptometrists: 2Dentists: 12Clinics: 5Chiropractors: 9Fort Bayard Medical Center:Long term care facility with 4Physicians offering services inPhysical, Occupational andSpeech Therapies, Geriatric careand Chemical Dependency unit.Pharmacies: 4Acupuncturists: 2
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SILVER CITY SPRANG TOLIFE DURING THE SUMMERof 1870. The discovery ofsilver brought thousands of miners, andmerchants followed in their footsteps.The town's founders decided Silver City would be “built tolast.” In 1880, an ordinance was passed requiring masonryconstruction for new buildings. This left behind solid commer-cial buildings, brick Victorian homes, and adobe structures.Devastating floods between 1890 and 1910 washed awaythe original Main Street and all but one of its handsome brickbuildings. The stately Warren house is the sole survivor.What used to be Main Street is now known as the Big Ditch.The Silver City Visitor Center and Big Ditch Park provide
gateways into Historic Downtown for visitors and residents.Silver City MainStreet Project has provided comprehensivedowntown revitalization services since 1985. This vibrantaward-winning district has over 200 entities including retail andservice businesses, art studios, government services, non-profits, churches, and schools. It’s a treasure of a downtown!
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Fully Stocked Quilt ShopSewing Machine Repair
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Fabulous, fun, full-service bead shopfeaturing a multitude of beads.Ample workspace and parking.Friendly knowledgeable staff.
Classes, repairs, finished jewelry anddesigner discounts. Visit our website
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575.388.8973“Life’s too short to use cheap beads!”
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A non-profit, ecumenical Christianhousing ministry that invites people
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ReStoreA building materials recycling center thatsells new and used building materials, furnitureand appliances. Proceeds fund additional Habitat forHumanity homes.
Call 534-9727 to Donate Materials or Volunteer Your Time.
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LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC 1881 MANSARD/ITALIANATEHOME OF H.B. AILMAN, THE SILVER CITY MUSEUM ISone of 13 museums in New Mexico recognized by theAmerican Assn. of Museums. Founded in 1967, the muse-um is focused on the regional history of Southwest NewMexico with over 20,000 related objects. Photo collectionsdepict Silver City from the 1870s and include a significantcollection from the 1930s and 40s.Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon
and Casas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, andthere are exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apachegroups. Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanicsettler clothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed.There is also memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack”Schmitt, former astronaut and U.S. Senator.It is open every day except Monday, and is located at 312
West Broadway. The Museum Store features books andgifts depicting or influenced by local history and cultures.
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Area EventsDecember 20083 Joy 2008. WNMU Fine Arts
Theatre. 575-538-58655 MRAC Print Project Reception.
5-6:30pm MRAC/Wells FargoGallery. 575-538-5865mimbresarts.org
4-6 Winter Wonderland. HurleyCommunity Center. 575-537-2124
10 New Mexico SymphonyOrchestra. 7pm WNMU FineArts Theatre. 575-538-5865gcconcerts.org 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
13 City Wide Christmas ShoppingClearance Sale Event.Great bargains! 575-590-2006
13 Art Guild and San VicenteArtists Christmas Fair. HistoricSilco Theatre. 575-590-2006
18 24th Annual VictorianChristmas. 4-9 pm Silver CityMuseum. 575-538-5921
19 Gabriel Ayala, ClassicalGuitarist. 7pm WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-534-1379
20 Black Tie at the Buffalo.7:30pm The Buffalo Dance Hall.575-538-2505
January 20099 Santa Cruz River Band. 7:30pm
Pinos Altos Opera House.575-538 2505 mimbresarts.org
10 Conservatory of Dance TheNutcracker. WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-538-5865
12 Pavlo. 7:30pm WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-538-5862
16-18Red Paint Pow Wow & IndianMarket. Fri-Sat 9am-11pm;Sun 9am-6pm. WNMUIntramural Gym. 575-534-1379redpaintpowwow.net
23 Golden Gates from Moscow.7:30pm WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
30 SW Womens Fiber ArtsCollective Gallery Opening.5:30pm MRAC/Wells FargoGallery. 575-538-2505
February6 Bi-Annual Regional Artists
Reception. 5:30pm MRAC/WellsFargo Gallery. 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
7 Chocolate Fantasia. 12-4pm575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org/Chocolatefantasia
13 Eliza Gilkyson. 7:30pmPinos Altos Opera House.575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org
19 Claremont Trio. 7:30pm WNMUFine Arts Theatre. gcconcerts.org
March6 Corrine West & the Posse.
7:30pm Pinos Altos OperaHouse. 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
21 Grada & Beoga. 7:30pm WNMUFine Arts Theatre. 575-538-5832
April3 Pierre Nichols Reception.
MRAC/Wells Fargo Gallery.575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org
3-5 Fiddler on the Roof. Communitytheater presentation. WNMUFine Arts Theatre. 575-538-6618
14 Dale Gonyea. 7:30pm WNMUFine Arts Theatre. gcconcerts.org
19 12th Annual Celebration OfSpring. 9am-9:30pm+ MainStreet, Big Ditch Park andthroughout downtown.silvercitymainstreet.com
24 ‘Po Girl Folk Series.7:30pm Pinos Altos OperaHouse. 575-538 2505mimbresarts.org
25 WNMU Great Race.575-538-6618
25 2nd Annual Tyrone CowboysPoetry and Music Gathering.11am-5pm, performance 7pmTyrone Community Center.575-534-0741
Apr. 30-May 4 23rd Annual Tour ofthe Gila. 575-538-3785
MayApr. 30-May 4 23rd Annual Tour of
the Gila. 575-538-378522-24 Silver City Blues Festival 2009
Gough Park.575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org
26 The Pot O Silver Roping.Southwest Horseman’s Arena.575-538-3785
27-30Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo.Southwest Horseman’s Arena.575-538-3785
Ongoing EventsMay 29-mid Nov. “Dumb Guns or…I’ve Got Brains That Jingle JangleJingle”. Pinos Altos MelodramaTheatre. Saturdays 8pm 575-388-3848San Vicente Art Walk Self GuidedTours. Visit the galleries and studiosin the area. [email protected] District Historical Mine ToursSecond Tuesday of every month. Thetour goes from Bayard to Santa Ritawith five stops in between where theguide will give a bit of history and inter-esting happenings in the local under-ground mines at each stop. $5.00Bayard City Hall. 575-537-3327
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ONMARCH 9, 1916, THE SMALLBORDER TOWN AND MILITARY
camp at Columbus, New Mexico, woke to an armed invasionby soldiers of revolutionary General Francisco“Pancho”Villa. Apunitive force led by American General “Black Jack” Pershingpursued the rebels 400 miles into Mexico without success.Pancho Villa State Park is located on the site of Camp
Furlong that served as the base of operations for GeneralPershing. The park includes the first site of an operationalmilitary airstrip, represents the first time an aircraft had beenused in a military operation, the first use of mechanizedtrucks by United States troops, and the last true cavalryoperation by American troops. The new museum and inter-pretive center includes era military vehicles and a replica ofthe Jenny airplane that was utilized.There are 61 modern and spacious RV and campsites, a
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Special Event
Chocolate FantasiaFebruary 7, 2009Premier Sponsor:CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty
Sample homemade confectionscreated by local expert chocolatiers.
Music Festival
Silver City Blues FestivalMay 22-24, 2009Premier Sponsors: Mastercraft Metals,Wells Fargo, Scott Nichols Toyota.Media Sponsor: Q92.9FM
Celebrating the AmericanBlues musical tradition.
Folk Series at the Opera HouseSeries Sponsor: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Neysa PritikinMedia Sponsor: KSIL 105.5FM
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WHEN SILVER CITY’S FOUNDING FATHERS CREATED THETOWN SITE IN THE LATTER 1800S, THEY LAID OUT THEgrid like those of many eastern cities – with the streets run-ning due north, south, east and west. They did not realizethat the new town’s proximity to a north/south running slopewould encourage a natural disaster to occur.
In 1895 and again in 1903, flash floodwaters roared downSilver City’s Main Street, gouging out a huge ditch with abottom some 55 feet below the original street level. As rainscontinued to feed the creek in the years that followed, cot-tonwood trees grew, providing shade.
The town’s Main Street was gone, but every adversitycarries with it the seed of an opportunity. Working together,local businesses, residents and civic organizations created abeautiful and unique downtown park.
Big Ditch Park can be accessed via the footbridge at theSilver City Visitor Center parking lot.
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ALMOST ANY DRY-LAND ACTIVITY THAT OUTDOORENTHUSIASTS PREFER IS LIKELY TO BE FOUND IN ABUN-dance at New Mexico’s Rockhound State Park. Hiking andpicnicking: of course. Birding and wildlife observation: aprime spot. Astronomy: the skies are among the ‘darkest’ –that means the best – in the country, and the park hostsNational Public Observatory ‘Star Party’ events each year.Desert botany: thanks to the Friends of Rockhound StatePark, founded by late master gardener Jim Brady and his wifeMaryKay, visitors can learn about growing drought-hardyplants in our fragile ecosystem, and encouraging habitationby small wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies.So far, nothing has been said about rocks. Rockhound
State Park is also a mineral collector’s paradise, wherealmost every visitor is encouraged to dig and carry away upto 15 pounds of minerals including gray perlite, thundereggs,geodes, jasper, onyx, agate, crystalline rhyolite, Apachetears (obsidian), and quartz crystals. Dealers are excluded.
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BOSTON HILL HISTORIC MINING AREA AND OPENSPACE IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERN EDGE OFSilver City. More common entrances are on Spring Street,Cooper Street and at the top of Market Street. Miles of trails,from easy to complex, await your hiking or biking experience.This area has been known as Boston Hill since the 1800sbecause of the Massachusetts and New Mexico MiningCompany owning the mining claim. By the 1970s, mining cameto a halt in this area, but the remnants of its existence remain.A bequest by Lennie Merle Forward made the purchase of thisarea possible for the Town of Silver City. Many volunteers havespent hours of labor to make the trails accessible.Dust the cobwebs off your mountain bike or put your hiking
boots on, and partake of these great trails with 360 degrees ofmountainous views of the Silver City area. Maps are posted atall the entrance signs to guide you along the trails and morehistorical information on this site.
DemingBy Brett Ferneau
DEMING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS BEGIN-NINGS AS A ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE RAILROAD TOWN INthe old west. Situated 33 miles north of Mexico beneath themajestic Florida Mountains, today’s Deming is rapidly grow-ing, while retaining its friendly small town ambiance.Claiming to be the green chile capitol of the world and thesource for most New Mexico wines, Deming also boasts avibrant arts community, unique museums, live music venues,a year-round golf course and a host of first-class restau-rants. Its recently expanded transit system provides easy,affordable travel around town and connections to Lordsburgand Silver City. Deming hosts many community events andspecial occasions, such as the famous annual Deming DuckRaces and Deming Onion Festival. The city straddlesInterstate Highway 10. It is a natural rest stop betweenEl Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, and a jumping-off pointfor Rockhound, Pancho Villa and City of Rocks state parks.
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LOCATED IN SILVER CITY, WESTERN NEW MEXICOUNIVERSITY (WNMU) WAS FOUNDED IN 1893 ASNormal School and renamed WNMU in 1963. With a cultural-ly diverse population and a student/faculty ratio of 13:1, itoffers an excellent education with many unique opportunities.It has award-winning academic programs including over 8graduate degree programs, 41 baccalaureate degrees as wellas 18 associate and certificate programs. WNMU offers morethan 100 classes and 2 complete bachelor degrees online. Ithas learning centers in Deming, T or C, Gallup and Lordsburg.WNMU offers several NCAA Division II sports such as bas-ketball, football, volleyball, softball, tennis, cross country andgolf. The accredited programs, highly qualified faculty andaffordable in-state tuition fees, as well as tuition waivers forstudents from neighboring states, make WNMU accessibleand affordable to all students whether undergraduate, athlete,continuing or part-time students or even distance learners.
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THE 630-MILE GILA RIVER HAS ITS HEADWATERS IN THESPECTACULAR WILDERNESS AREAS ABOVE SILVER CITY.The north, west, and east forks of the Gila join together belowthe Gila Cliff Dwellings National Mon. providing access to troutfishing, hiking, camping, hot springs and impressive vistas.The waters that exit the rugged wilderness canyons sup-
port numerous warm water species as well as the farmlandsof the Cliff-Gila area and those of Redrock and Virden.Humans have depended on the river for centuries. The
ancient Mogollon culture farmed the river valleys living in pit-houses and later masonry structures, moving briefly into themore protected Cliff Dwellings just prior to disappearingaltogether from the area. Later bands of nomadic Apachesroamed the area giving rise to the birth of Apache warriorGeronimo. A small monument has been erected in his recog-nition at the park service headquarters.
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THESE DAYS, IT SEEMS THAT JUST ABOUT EVERYONE HASBECOME AWARE OF THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS THATmineral-rich hot springs have on tired muscles and achyjoints. In our nearby Gila National Forest, the river’s edge isdotted with naturally occurring volcanic hot springs that areopen and free to the public – or at least those willing to do alittle work to get there.Some of the better known include Turkey Creek, Middle
Fork, Upper Middle Fork, Jordon and San Francisco HotSprings. Water temperatures range from 112 to 130 degrees(F). Some are just an easy out-and-back day hike from a trail-head or visitors center; others are more difficult to reach andrequire overnight trips. For more information contact theUSDA Forest Service in Silver City. Non-hikers and those justwanting to relax can visit the nearby Gila Hot Springs VacationCenter, a privately-owned, full service fee facility.
La CapillaBy Joe Burgess
LA CAPILLA, THE LITTLE CHAPEL ON A HILL OVERLOOK-ING SILVER CITY, PRESERVES A BIT OF THE ROUGH ANDtumble history of the area’s early mining era. It provides oneof the best views of the community and offers a smidgeonof exercise for young folks of all ages. The original adobechapel, dedicated in 1885 and taken down in 1914, wascommissioned by Hipolita and Beatriz Manquero, two sis-ters originally from Chihuahua City, to house a statue of OurLady of Guadalupe. The underlying motivations for con-structing the chapel are still discussed, but it none-the-lessplayed a key role for local Catholics during the late 1800s.The replica, completed in 2004, now anchors the north
end of a 23-acre heritage park being developed by the townof Silver City and area civic groups. A number of featuresare planned for the park, and the trails have joined the larg-er Boston Hill and Big Ditch systems.
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WITHOUT THE ASPHALT ON ITS MAIN STREET, DOWN-TOWN PINOS ALTOS LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT MIGHThave appeared nearly 150 years ago, when it was inhabitedby the likes of Judge Roy Bean. The town’s amenities, how-ever, have greatly improved in the last century or so. Theyinclude a museum, an ice cream parlor, dining establish-ments and an authentic western bar. The Pinos Altos OperaHouse is home to Old West melodramas, and local musi-cians perform regularly at the Buckhorn Saloon.Gold was first discovered in the area by Spanish and
Mexican miners. Anglos rediscovered the metal in 1859/60,and for a while the town was called Birchville after the firstman to find “color.” Nearly abandoned due to constantfights with the Apaches, it was re-established in 1866 underits original Spanish name.Pinos Altos is located along the Continental Divide, six
miles north of Silver City on NM Highway 15.
LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF TODAY’S GILA WILDERNESS,THE TOWN OF MOGOLLON (PRONOUNCED Muggy-own) began in 1876 following the discovery of gold and silverin nearby creeks. It took its name from the surroundingmountains, themselves named for a Spanish territorial gover-nor in the early 1700s. With the opening of the Little Fanniemine, the town boomed until 1942, then suddenly became aghost town when the mine closed. After a brief resurgenceas an artist colony in the 1960s it was deserted again.Modern-day Mogollon is home to 18 year-round residents,
a volunteer fire department, and several seasonal businessesincluding dining and lodging establishments. It has a privatemuseum, an historic theater and a church undergoing renova-tion. To visit this picturesque village, turn east off US 180 ontoNM Highway 159 about three miles north of Glenwood. Thescenic mountain road rises about 3,000 feet in 8.5 miles toreach Mogollon.
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THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL IS SITUAT-ED IN WHITEWATER CANYON NEAR GLENWOOD. THECatwalk is a metal bridge secured into the canyon walls thatleads through some of the most beautiful parts of thecanyon. This 250 foot metal causeway clings to the sides ofthe boulder-choked Whitewater Canyon, which in someplaces is only 20 feet wide and 250 feet deep. There aremany spots where a hiker can leave the steel causeway andrelax on the grassy banks of the sycamore shadedstream.The original catwalk was a gravity fed waterline for alocal mill. The mines above the canyon were worked fromtheir discovery in 1889 until 1942 (Billy the Kid's stepfather,William Antrim, was a blacksmith at the town calledGraham). The Civilian Conservation Corps. was assignedthe task of rebuilding The Catwalk as a recreation attractionfor the Gila National Forest in 1935. The present metal cat-walk was rebuilt by the Forest Service in 2004.
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SILVER CITY AREA HIKERS ENJOY A RARE OPPORTUNITY:CONVENIENT DAY HIKES ON SECTIONS OF Arenowned footpath that stretches from Mexico to Canada.Also known as the ‘King of Trails,’ the Continental DivideNational Scenic Trail (CDT) runs through New Mexico,Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Along the way itvisits 25 national forests, 20 national wilderness areas, threenational parks, one national monument, eight Bureau of LandManagement resource areas – and passes close by SilverCity. While it takes six months to walk the entire trail, SilverCity residents and visitors can enjoy pleasant day hikes onsegments of the same trail just minutes from their doorsteps.While our moderate climate makes access available year-
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EVERYONE DREAMS OF FINDING THATQUIET LITTLE TOWN NESTLED IN THE MOUN-tains with a creek running through, the creaturecomforts a traveler needs, yet retaining a 1950s ambiance.Those who think it’s only a dream have never stopped overat Glenwood. About 60 miles northwest of Silver City,Glenwood is surrounded by the Gila National Forest. Thatmeans plenty of public lands for the adventurous, like the SanFrancisco Canyon (bass, catfish, hiking and birding) or TheCatwalk and its Whitewater Creek (spectacular vistas andthe creek is filled with trout). Stop in at the Forest ServiceRanger Station for maps and information. A motel and sever-al B & B style inns will put you up comfortably, the generalstore will keep you supplied, and there is a café/bar that’splenty “Western”. And on up the road about 8 miles is Alma,last stop on Butch Cassidy’s Outlaw Trail. The iconic banditworked at the nearby WS Ranch (private) in the 1890s.Thereis a combo general store/café and you’ll want to exploreMineral Creek, usually dry in town but a forest road takes youupstream to another marvelous canyon and more trout.
Glenwood& AlmaBy Dutch Salmon
THIS 93-MILE LOOP IS FILLED WITH HISTORY AND SCENICBEAUTY. TO GET STARTED, JUST HEAD NORTH ON PIÑOSAltos Road from US 180 East in Silver City to the old gold-mining town of Piños Altos. From there, NM 15 will take youthrough the Gila National Forest to the Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument. Leaving the monument, the bywaybacktracks along NM 35 to Sapillo Creek and Lake Roberts.Continuing across the Continental Divide, the road
descends into the Mimbres River Valley. The historic churchat San Lorenzo was built in the 1800s.Continuing west on NM 152, you will come to the mine
overlook near Santa Rita, where you can view one of theworld’s largest open pit copper mines.Rejoining US 180, you can turn north at Santa Clara to
visit historic Fort Bayard, or continue on a short distanceback to Silver City.
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SURROUNDED BY THE GILA NATIONAL FOREST, AND FEDBY SAPILLO CREEK, LAKE ROBERTS IS A MAN-MADE75-acre lake offering some of the finest mountain fishing,boating and camping in New Mexico. Lake Roberts featuresboat ramps, two campgrounds, picnic spots and a variety ofnature trails leading into the forest.
The lake beckons fisherman, hikers and birders to expe-rience the natural beauty of the area. Overlooking the westend of the lake stand the “Vista Ruins,” an authenticMimbres Indian pit house site.The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, and is
a wintering spot for bald eagles. As many as ten species ofhummingbirds may be observed in the summertime at feed-ing stations along NM Highway 35 and at nearby local inns.Late March to late May is the best time to fish for the
lake’s 10 to 14-inch rainbow trout, but Lake Roberts alsocontains crappie, catfish and some bass.
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ONE OF THE ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL OF THEMOUNTAIN SPIRITS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY IS THE533-acre Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Here youcan see the homes and catch a glimpse into the lives ofNative Americans who lived here between seven and eighthundred years ago. Along with the ancient ruins, themonument features a visitor center and museum.From Silver City there are two ways to travel to the
monument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos onNM 15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers overtwenty feet long must take an alternate route onNM 61/35.The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north from
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STRADDLING THE GILA RIVER, CLIFF ON THE NORTHSIDE AND GILA ON THE SOUTH, THESE TWO SETTLEments together total perhaps 500 habitants and are closeenough that the newcomer might see them as blending intoone town. Don’t be fooled. Each has its own post office, zipcode, and defenders. Cliff has the café , filling station, andschool (K-12); Gila has the grocery, feed store, and seniorcenter. Both retain an attachment to a rural ambiance basedon irrigation agriculture that is uncommonly lovely, increasing-ly rare, and takes you back in time as you drive the Gila Valley,upstream or down, on either side of the river. True tales arestill told here. Tom Lyons’ LC Ranch, based in Gila, was NewMexico’s largest at 1.5 million acres circa 1900. Along nearbyRain Creek, Carl and Blue Rice killed New Mexico’s last griz-zly bear in 1931. Meanwhile, the bucolic agricultural vistas willhave you in a reverie of settling down on your own green par-cel, with homegrown food, 5 acres, and independence.
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IN OCTOBER 2004 ABOUT 120 PEOPLE GATHERED ATTHE GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENTVisitor Center to dedicate a monument to famous ChiricahuaApache Chief Geronimo, who was born in the area in 1829.The monument was a collaborative effort between the
Forest Service, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits ScenicByway Committee, the Silver City/Grant County Chamberof Commerce, and Geronimo’s own great grandson, HarlynGeronimo and Harlyn’s wife Karen of Mescalero. Harlyn gotthe idea for the monument while visiting the area in thespring of 2004.Chief Geronimo had told biographers that he was born
near the headwaters of the Gila River, which is the areawhere the National Monument stands today. Geronimo diedin Oklahoma in 1909, after unsuccessfully pleading withfederal authorities to be allowed to return to his homelandto die.
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GOOD WEATHER, SPARSE POPULATIONS AND THE WIDESPAN OF LIFE ZONES OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIESfor birding in Southwest New Mexico. Birding can begin atBig Ditch Park in downtown Silver City. The Gila River andits tributaries north of Silver City offer a rich assortment ofbirds and Hummingbird banding demonstrations are givennear Lake Roberts. Other locations include WhitewaterCanyon and The Catwalk near Glenwood and the GuadalupeCanyon of New Mexico’s bootheel, harboring species foundnowhere else in the US.Silver City lies at the center of a vast belt of mineralization
that has produced billions of dollars worth of metals and adiversity of gems and minerals. Gem and mineral collectionsare displayed in area museums, shows are hosted through-out the region, huge copper mining operations continue andRockhound State Park by Deming is dedicated to rockhound enthusiasts, encouraging collecting for personal use.
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THE HISTORIC AND SCENIC FARMING VALLEY OF THEMIMBRES RIVER IS ACCESSED BY NM35 AND NM61from City of Rocks State Park to the Continental Divide nearLake Roberts. The valley was inhabited by the ancientMimbres Culture that produced the pottery on display atWestern New Mexico University Museum.Today, the valley supports a growing population around
the communities of Mimbres and San Lorenzo, while earlyfarming families who first settled the area continue to tendtheir fields and orchards. Mission churches built in the late1800s at San Lorenzo, San Juan and Faywood contribute tothe natural beauty of the region, and Bear Canyon Lakeoffers anglers an isolated fishing hole.The Trail of the Mountain Sprits National Scenic Byway
makes a dramatic entry to the Mimbres Valley on NM152and then cuts upward through the valley toward LakeRoberts and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
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BILL EVANS LAKE, 35 MILES NORTHWEST OF SILVER CITYON US180, IS UNUSUAL IN ITS LOCATION 300 FEETabove the river that supplies it. Water pumped from the GilaRiver is impounded by the 62 acre man-made lake.There are picnic tables, fishing for crappie, catfish, bass
and trout and an impressive view from the dam across thecanyons of the upper Burro Mountains. A record 15-poundlargemouth bass was caught in 1995.Bird watching is also prominent along the Gila River and at
the lake itself, especially during the Spring and Fall migrato-ry seasons.Travel south along the river past the lake turn-off and bring
your binoculars to enjoy the Gila Bird Habitat.Open to the public and stocked by the NM Department of
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THE SANTA RITA OPEN PIT COPPER MINE IS AN ENOR-MOUS EXCAVATION NEXT TO NM152 BETWEEN SILVERCity and the Mimbres Valley. The mine overlook is a majorattraction along the Trail of the Mountain Spirits NationalScenic Byway. Prior to the nineteenth century, Indians in thearea utilized native copper findings to fashion ornaments andarrow points. In the early 1800s, underground mining opera-tions were initiated to supply the Mexican mint with copper.Open pit operations began around 1910 as large earth-mov-ing capabilities became feasible.Today, large equipment can be seen maneuvering across
the stepped benches of the mine. The haulage trucks appearas mere toys on the far side of the pit, but keep in mind thata standing man stares straight at the hub of the hugewheels. The load carried by each truck is approximately15 times heavier than the contents of 18-wheelers travelingalong the interstate.
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LOCATED JUST 34 MILES SOUTH OF SILVER CITY, THE CITYOF ROCKS STATE PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR Afun-filled daytrip or picnic with the entire family. The park fea-tures giant monoliths that were formed from the eruption ofan ancient volcano and eroded by the wind over an extend-ed period of time. These huge, unusually shaped bouldersare perfect for sightseeing or climbing.For some, the park resembles a medieval village; for oth-
ers it is a collection of misshapen, albeit benign, giants.Essentially, it is a flat-lying sheet of reddish lava jointed alongvertical rather than horizontal planes creating the likeness ofa city with streets and buildings. There are formations whichreadily suggest giants’ chairs, prehistoric monsters, or crea-tures of imaginative myth.Complete with a desert garden, the park offers picnicking
and camping spots. Adjacent to the formations rises TableMountain, a perfect example of a mesa.
WITH ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, IT IS NO WONDER SILVERCITY, NM WAS VOTED ONE OF THE 50 BEST PLACES TOlive by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Lookingfor a health food store, a new workout routine or vegetari-an eatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous healthfood stores with a variety of products for your dietaryneeds. Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga in one ofthe quaint yoga studios downtown. If you're looking forsomething more upbeat, join a dance class at one of thehealth clubs in town or the University. At any one of SilverCity's gyms, there are a variety of exercise classes avail-able whether you're looking to try dancing, water aerobics,a step class, or a simple treadmill routine. With a gym tomatch your personality, there are unlimited ways to keephealthy and fit in this small town.
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THIS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ABOUT 5 MILES EAST OFSILVER CITY IS NAMED FOR THE USUALLY DRY RIO DEArenas, River of Sands, that runs north to south through itscenter. About 100 years ago a wagonload of whiskeybogged down in these sands, and local miners sent to res-cue its cargo instead drank it up on the spot. This led to aname change for a time to Whiskey Creek. The local volun-teer fire department still carries this name but the citizenrylong ago restored the original Spanish Arenas to both thecommunity and the arroyo passing through.It can be difficult to tell just exactly where along HWY 180
Arenas Valley begins and ends but surely within its commu-nity parameters is the largest veterinary clinic in the county,a boarding kennel and dog training facility, and a steak-house/bar, whose reputation for good food and cheer packsthem in most every night of the week.
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Belleza Salon & TanningExperience elegance and sophistication
with our professional, progressive stylists.Full Service Hair Salon - Pedicure Spa Chairs -Smoothie & Latte Bar - Youngblood Mineral
Cosmetics - Pureology Hair Care
575.388.29001309 N. Pope St. T Silver City, NM
CHECK OUT WHAT’S POSSIBLE FORYOUR YARD AT OUR 4 ACRE ROCK YARD.• Over 32 Choices of Decorative Rock• Flagstone Tables and Boulders• Belgard Patio Pavers & Retaining WallBlocks • Pond Liners, Pumps & Water Plants
• Edging, Wood Chips & Weed Barrier• Stair Features & Water Features
• Decorative Metal Sculptures
11780 Highway 180 East574-2250
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DESPITE SILVER CITY'S SMALL TOWN SIZE, IT HAS AVARIETY OF PLACES TO PAMPER YOURSELF, WITH OVER20 beauty salons, 2 day spas, and 10 nail salons. Whateveryour beauty need, price range or gender, Silver City has abeauty salon for you. At one of the two full service day spasyou can relax during a massage, facial, body treatment, tan-ning, or just get a simple haircut. Soothing 40 minute mas-sage or longer 90 minute massage are available and reason-ably priced under $100. The highly trained personnel at oneof the salons or spas make you feel comfortable andrelaxed. If you can't devote an entire day at the spa, visit oneof Silver City's numerous beauty salons for a haircut, quickwaxing, manicure, pedicure or a tan. At one salon, there areeven homemade smoothies available to quench your thirstbefore or after one of their many services.
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Fort BayardBy Dutch Salmon
NAMED FOR GEN. GEORGE D. BAYARD, AN EARLY-DAYCAVALRY OFFICER AND INDIAN FIGHTER, FORT BAYARDwas activated in 1867 and played a major role in the Apachewars. Abandoned as a cavalry post in 1900, it was convert-ed into a State geriatric hospital, a function it still servestoday, albeit it is undergoing a facelift and construction of anew central facility. Many of the outlying buildings and orig-inal officers’ residences are being preserved for history.For the recreationist, Ft. Bayard is attached to the Ft.
Bayard Game Refuge. Famous for its elk, here are thousandsof acres of pine-studded uplands open to hikers and eques-trians (no motorized vehicles), where active outdoor typesmay follow the trails used by the cavalry over 100 years ago.Find Indian petroglyphs, old homesteads, the State’s largestalligator juniper, and all just 10 miles east of Silver City.
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Bed & Breakfast in HistoricDowntown Silver CityDelicious full homemadebreakfast served daily.Enjoy a stay in our spaciousguestrooms, each with a private bath.
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BayardBy Dutch Salmon
ESTABLISHED IN 1902 AND TAKING ITS NAME FROMTHE NEARBY FORT, BAYARD HOLDS ABOUT 2,000 FOLKSand an economy that has always been based on the adja-cent Chino mines. First Kennecott Co, then Phelps Dodgeand now Freeport McMoran Inc. use the latest technologyto milk copper and provide jobs and commerce from a thin-ner and thinner ore body. Travelers will want to visit the openpit overlook just two miles east on Hwy 152. Ore haul trucksas big as houses appear as motorized ants at the bottom ofa man-made chasm that will take your breath away.But baseball is where this village has really made a name
for itself in New Mexico. Called the Cobre, Copper, Indians,at the high school level both the girls softball and boys hard-ball teams have won the Class III-A State Championshipmultiple times. Not bad for a little mining town.
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HurleyBy Brett Ferneau
IN 1910, THE CHINO MINING COMPANY TOOK OVERTHE OLD SANTA RITA MINES AND BEGAN WHAT IS NOWone of the world’s largest open-pit mining operations. Toprocess the copper ore, it built a converter and establishedthe town of Hurley 10 miles south of the mine site. One ofthe first structures built there was the company store, laterknown as the Old Hurley Store. Supplied by rail, the storecarried everything that company employees and their fami-lies needed, from clothing and groceries to hay, keroseneand coal. In 1913, the company added a connecting passageand a new brick building, which housed the payroll office andcontained an area for tools and hardware. The front part ofthe new building, with its 16-foot tin ceilings, became adepartment store.Today, this renovated 95-year-old brick building is home to
an art gallery, picture framing shop, gift store and museum.
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La Cocina Fiesta Combination PlatesAll served with Rice, Beans, Salad and Tortilla
#1 Combination ~ Chile Relleno, Taco, Enchilada & Tamale $8.50#2 Red Chili Combo ~ Chile Con Carne, Enchilada & Tamale $8.50#3 Green Chili Combo ~ Chile Verde, Enchilada & Relleno $8.50#4 Combination ~ Chile Relleno, Taco & Enchilada $7.75#5 Combination ~ Taco & Enchilada $7.35#6 Combination ~ Taco & Relleno $7.35
Tacos de Carne Asada & Pollo Asado$8.00
Chimichanga PlatesREGULAR ~ $8.25 • ENCHILADA STYLE ~ $8.65
Gordita Plat e sREGULAR ~ $8.00 - $8.50 • ENCHILADA STYLE ~ $8.50 - $8.65
Flauta Plat e sREGULAR ~ $7.75 • ENCHILADA STYLE ~ $8.00
Taco Plat e sREGULAR ~ $7.35 • SOFT TACO ~ $7.35 - $8.00
Enchilada PlatesCHEESE ~ $7.20 • GROUND BEEF, CHICKEN OR ROAST BEEF ~ $8.10
SaladsGARDEN ~$6.75
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
CHEF ~$7.00Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, ham, turkey, bacon bits, egg, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
GRILLED CHICKEN ~ $7.00Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, chicken, egg, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
La Cocina FavoritesNACHOS (with or without Jalapenos) ~ $4.50
TACO NACHOS ~ $7.15 • CHILI CHEESE FRIES ~ $4.75
Call or Come by for our Full Menu!
201 W. College Ave.575.388.8687
Fine Art • Gift Shop • MuseumCustom Picture Framing(expert design assistance)
Mats • Dry MountingPhoto & Art Restoration& ConservationMonotype Workshops537.0300Hours: Wed./Fri. 9-5Sat./Sun. 10-6Preview Artists:www.thetown.com
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THE GROWTH OF SILVER CITY’S ARTSCOMMUNITY IS A RESULT OF THE CULTURALand natural appeal of the area and a concerted effort to diver-sify the regional economy. The establishment of an art marketunique to Silver City is indeed contributing to the economicbase. Regular openings, tours, galas, and other special eventshave dramatically increased local involvement and developedSilver City as an arts destination. The arts play a role in almostevery celebration and there are major festivals dedicatedspecifically to the arts. There is no doubt that art is an integraland key segment of Silver City’s lifestyle. Silver City’s recog-nition for its cultural depth results from the dedication andorganizational expertise of numerous local groups, and theoverwhelming volunteer efforts and financial support of theentire community. The city is proud of its achievements and isanxious to share them with its visitors from around the world.
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ShoppingWANT A NIGHT OFF FROM HOME COOKING OR ABREAK FROM FAST FOOD? SILVER CITY HAS PLENTY OFlocal restaurants to offer featuring numerous types of cui-sine. Whether you're craving Chinese, homemade pizza,bistro style cuisine, burgers, steak, the best homemadeMexican food this side of the border or even fine dining;Silver City has a restaurant that will make your mouth water.Not only does Silver City offer a variety of choices, it alsooffers unique dining experiences if you're looking for morethan a meal. If you're in the mood for a relaxing glass of NewMexico wine, a pint of locally brewed beer, enjoy listening tolive music or have always wanted to watch a western showwith your meal, Silver City has it.You can satisfy your appetite whether you're a picky eater,
cocktail aficionado, vegetarian, meat lover or prefer a mealthat comes with entertainment.
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ROYAL SCEPTERGEMS & MINERALSNative copper & silver from local mines& minerals from around the world. South-western Jewelry • Unique Gifts Mineral &Fossil Specimens • Free Mineral MuseumRock Hounding Supplies and Books1805 Little Walnut Rd. • 538-9001www.RoyalScepter.com
H I G H W A Y 1 8 0T-WORLD URBAN APPARELComplete line of licensed sportswear,Hip Hop clothing and accessories.Corona, Mudd, Echo Red, G-Unite,Sean John, Lowrider, Phat Farm.1445 Hwy. 180 E., Ste C(across from Burger King) • 534-3406
P I N O S A LT O SPINOS ALTOS ORCHARDS& GIFT SHOPLarge variety of homemade jelliesMexican imports, local artists, yard art,gift baskets, stained glass classes.13 Placer St. • 538-1270
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SYZYGY TILEWORKSNationally recognized handmade tilecompany, dedicated to producingaesthetically pleasing clay tile in thecraftsman tradition. Also available -Metal, Glass, Stone, Concrete andImported Ceramic Tile
106 N. Bullard St. • 388-5472www.syzygytile.com
CINEMA CLASSICS ON DVDDigitally re-mastered vintage west-erns, sci-fi, horror, Golden Age TV,comedy shorts, even silent movies!
At The Marketplace - Located inthe Hub Plaza Downtown Silver City
MANZANITA RIDGEHigh end furniture andaccessories from America’sfinest resorts and hotels.
107 N. Bullard St. • 388-1158
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A BEAD OR TWOFabulous, fun, full-service bead shopfeaturing a multitude of beads.Ample workspace & parking. Friendlyknowledgeable staff. Classes, repairs& finished jewelry. M-F 9-5:30, Sat.8:30-3, Sun. 10-2.
703 N. Bullard St. • 388-8973www.ABeador2.com
CONNER FINE JEWELERSSouthwest New Mexico’s leadingjewelry store, since 1946, featuringdiamond expertise and membershipin the American Gem Society.
401 N. Bullard St.538-2012 • 388-2025
BADASS BAKERYCakes and Mm Mm More! Devilishlydivine cakes, pies, cookies andmuffins. Local and organic ingredientsare part of our menu including soups,sandwiches and quiche.
300 S. Bullard St. • 534-3388
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YADA YADA YARNEverything for knitters new and old!Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open11-5 daily, closed on Tuesdays.Open knitting Sun.12-3
614 N. Bullard St. • 388.3350www.yadayadayarn.com
PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUMWillow Tree Angels are featured atthis unique gift & Christmas empori-um. Leather purses, glycerin soaps,lotions, candles, crosses & decoratorpieces for home or giving. Serving icecream, drinks & more. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 -5.
312 N. Bullard St. • 388-8600
THE MARKETPLACE / FUNRENTAL & RESALEThe Marketplace is 8000 squarefeet of new and used affordabletreasures - downtown - in The Hub.M-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
601 N. Bullard St., Suite D388-2897
Yada Yada Yarn
Pretty Sweet Emporium
The Marketplace / Fun Rental & Resale
A Bead or Two
Conner Fine Jewelers
Badass Bakery
Syzygy Tileworks
Cinema Classics on DVD
Manzanita Ridge
Royal Scepter Gems & Minerals
T-World Urban Apparel
Pinos Altos Orchards & Gift Shop
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LEGACY HOME & GIFTSLooking for a unique gift? Comesee the array of choices we haveto offer. Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat. 10-2.
910 N. Hudson • 388-1226
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HESTER HOUSEBest homemade fudge in town.Unique gifts and cards for alloccasions. Free gift wrapping.
316 N. Bullard St. • 388-1360
MORNING STAROutdoor apparel and footwear forcasual, work and play! New MexicoT's and caps. Featuring Carhartt,Life is Good, Woolrich, Prana,Horny Toad, Keen and Merrell.Quality products for Quality People.
809 N. Bullard St.388.3191 • Fax: 388.3192
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JOLLY ROGER KNIFEWORKSExtensive selection of knives, swords,& chef-grade cutlery. Also available:gift-certificates, layaway, sharpening&catalog-orders of most major brands!Open 9-6 Mon-Fri, 9-3 Sat.
412 E. 12th St. • 538-1407
TRICIA’S TRINKETS, ETC.Gift items for all festive occasionsand holidays. Plus collectibles, gar-den decor and religious ornaments.Gift cards available. Visit our website
www.triciastrinketsetc.com1300 N. Bennett St.• 534-0142
H U D S O N S T R E E TCELLULAR CONNECTIONSilver City’s authorized VerizonWireless sales and service agent.Cell Phones, Touch Screen Phones,PDAs & Smartphones, BlackberryDevices, BroadbandAccessDevices and Accessories.
816 N. Hudson St. • 534-4636
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GILA HIKE & BIKEServing the cycling & hiking needsof southwest New Mexico for thepast 20 years.
103 E. College Ave. • 388-3222
MATERIAL GOODA natural home store featuring greenbuilding supplies,housewares &more.Environmentally friendly flooring, paint,plaster, insulation, stains, water filters,books, recycled glass & more.Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 12pm-4pm
108 N. Texas St. • 534-4511www.MaterialGood.com
SILVER IMAGING“For portraits you’ll love.” Also a fullservice photo and digital lab.New Larger Portrait Studio!
1008 Pope Street534-4432 • 538-8658www.silverportraitstudio.com
Gila Hike & Bike
Material Good
Silver Imaging
Toy Town
Party Zone
Video Game Outlet
Jolly Roger Knifeworks
Tricia’s Trinkets, Etc.
Cellular Connection
Legacy Home & Gifts
Hester House
Morning Star
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TOY TOWNEverything Your Child Needs toLearn–Laugh–Grow! We assurethe best quality toys. Hard to finditems you will treasure for years.
113 W. Broadway • 388-1677
PARTY ZONEYour party supply headquarters for:Birthdays, Baby Showers,Holidays, Weddings, Anniversaries.Open: M-F 9:30-5:30 ,Sat. 11:30-4 .
316 E. 14th St. • 534-0098
VIDEO GAME OUTLETNew and pre-played video games.PlayStation 2 • PlayStation 3Xbox 360 • WiiPlayStation PortableNintendo DS
206 E. 11th St. • 534-4216
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SEEDBOAT GALLERYRepresenting Fine Artand Craft in the HistoricYankie Texas Art District.
214 W. Yankie St.534-1136
ELEMENTAL ARTSFine Arts and Crafts; Gourds,Pottery, Textiles, Paintings, Furnitureand Custom Picture Framing.Mon.- Sat. 10-4 • Sunday 10-1
106 W. Yankie St.590-7554gourdweb.com
MOONSTRUCK ARTart - clay - fiber - jewelryWednesday - Sunday11:00 - 4:00
110 W. Yankie St.956-5346
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YELLO ON YANKIEContemporary fiber art studioand gallery.
108 W. Yankie St. • 534-4968susanszajer.com
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JW ART GALLERYFine Art, Bronze & Wooden Sculp-ture, Custom Framing, Gift Shop,Historic Hurley Museum, MonotypeWorkshops. W.-F. 9-5 • S-Sun. 10-6
99 Cortez Ave., Hurley537-0300 • [email protected]
JOE BURGESSFine art photography on display atJW Art Gallery in Hurley
99 Cortez Ave., Hurley537-0300 • [email protected]
Seedboat Gallery
Elemental Arts
Moonstruck Art
Yello on Yankie
JW Art Gallery
Joe Burgess
A R T I S T S
Artist: RUTH HAMBYWatercolor and oil paintinginspired by scenes of everyday lifeand the scenic southwest.By Appointment-Yankie Street Artists StudiosHearst Church Gallery • Pinos Altos388-0674
Artist: VICTORIA CHICKContemporary painter and print-maker focused on expressing emo-tion through the action of humanand animal subjects. Representedby JW Art Gallery, Hurley, NM.
Studio open Mondays by appointment.534-4680 • VictoriaChick.com
Artist: VICTORIA J. WESTColorful and richly layeredwatercolor and oil still life settingswith a Southwestern theme.On display at Adobe SpringsRestaurant, Silver City, NM.
Westwind Studios by appointment.388-4775
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Artist: HOSANA EILERTCustom weaving on a 30" walkingloom in the tradition of the Chimayoweavers using natural fibers dyedwith natural dyes. Textile restoration.
Yankie Street Artists StudiosPO Box 2360 • Silver City, NM 88062313-1032 • HosanaEilert.com
Artist: MARY A. GRAVELLEExpressive contemporary paintingsin bold color. Abstract, conceptual,and southwest landscapes.
By appointment: Mary's Fine ArtP.O. Box 2447, Silver City, NM 88062956-7315 • [email protected]
Artist: JESS GORELLFine photographer and multi-mediaartist showing at The StudioSpacegallery and workspace.
The StudioSpace • 109 N. Bullard [email protected]
Victoria Chick
Victoria J. West
Wild West Weaving
Mary’s Fine Art
Jess Gorell - The StudioSpace
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AZURITE GALLERYDesigner Jewelry by LindaBoatwright, Paintings by Holt,Gendron, Urban & McCray.Wed.-Sat.10-5.
108-110 W. Broadway538-9048azuritegallery.com
OL’ WEST GALLERYAND MERCANTILEA traditional western gallery offine art, furnishings, fixturesand beyond.
104 W. Broadway • 388-1811
THE COMMON THREADA Fiber Art Gallery -over 60 Artists.Nonprofit. Features Clothes, Rugs,Baskets, Cards, Home Décor, andJewelry. Classes offered all year.
107W. Broadway • 538-5733fiberartscollective.org
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LOIS DUFFY ARTStudio and Gallery showingImaginative Portraits, SurrealPlaces and Realistic Scenes of Life
211 C N. Texas St.313-9631 • loisduffy.com
BLUE DOME GALLERYContemporary Fine Craft, Artand fine decor. Open Wed.-Mon.11am-5pm (Sun. until 3pm)
307 N. Texas St. • 534-8671bluedomegallery.com
HUTCHINGS FINE ARTA classic gallery featuring paintingsof various genres by DeborahHutchings and other fine artists.Also highlighting contemporaryfabric accessories.
211 B N. Texas St. • 313-6939debhutchings.com
Azurite Gallery
Ol’ West Gallery and Mercantile
The Common Thread
Lois Duffy Art
Blue Dome Gallery
Hutchings Fine Art
B U L L A R D S T R E E T
LEYBA & INGALLS ARTSART SUPPLIES AND GALLERYContemporary Art ranging fromRealism to Abstraction in a varietyof media. Call for a class schedule.
315 N. Bullard St. • 388-5725LeybaIngallsARTS.com
CREATIONSAND ADORNMENTSAn eclectic collection ofhandcrafted custom jewelry,ceramics, sculpture and paintings.
108 N. Bullard St.534-4269
SILVER SPIRIT GALLERYA community of 24 artists exhibitinga wonderful variety of styles andmedia in works inspired by theSouthwest.
109 N. Bullard St. • 388-2079silverspiritgallery.com
B U L L A R D S T R E E T
ART & CONVERSATIONContemporary craft gallery featuringJaney Katz’s Critters from the “Hood”cut from old trucks & Suzi Calhoun’scolorful pottery. 11-5, closedon Tues.
614 N. Bullard St. • [email protected]
TATIANA MARIA GALLERYJewelry, Native American Folk Art,Textiles, Pottery & AntiqueCountry Furniture.
305-307 N. Bullard St.388-4426
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WEELEARTSIn memory of Tad J. van der Weele,mixed media artist.He will be missed by theSilver City Arts Community.
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Creations and Adornments
Silver Spirit Gallery
Art & Conversation
Tatiana Maria Gallery
Weelearts
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AZURITE GALLERYDesigner Jewelry by LindaBoatwright, Paintings by Holt,Gendron, Urban & McCray.Wed.-Sat.10-5.
108-110 W. Broadway538-9048azuritegallery.com
OL’ WEST GALLERYAND MERCANTILEA traditional western gallery offine art, furnishings, fixturesand beyond.
104 W. Broadway • 388-1811
THE COMMON THREADA Fiber Art Gallery -over 60 Artists.Nonprofit. Features Clothes, Rugs,Baskets, Cards, Home Décor, andJewelry. Classes offered all year.
107W. Broadway • 538-5733fiberartscollective.org
T E X A S S T R E E T
LOIS DUFFY ARTStudio and Gallery showingImaginative Portraits, SurrealPlaces and Realistic Scenes of Life
211 C N. Texas St.313-9631 • loisduffy.com
BLUE DOME GALLERYContemporary Fine Craft, Artand fine decor. Open Wed.-Mon.11am-5pm (Sun. until 3pm)
307 N. Texas St. • 534-8671bluedomegallery.com
HUTCHINGS FINE ARTA classic gallery featuring paintingsof various genres by DeborahHutchings and other fine artists.Also highlighting contemporaryfabric accessories.
211 B N. Texas St. • 313-6939debhutchings.com
Azurite Gallery
Ol’ West Gallery and Mercantile
The Common Thread
Lois Duffy Art
Blue Dome Gallery
Hutchings Fine Art
B U L L A R D S T R E E T
LEYBA & INGALLS ARTSART SUPPLIES AND GALLERYContemporary Art ranging fromRealism to Abstraction in a varietyof media. Call for a class schedule.
315 N. Bullard St. • 388-5725LeybaIngallsARTS.com
CREATIONSAND ADORNMENTSAn eclectic collection ofhandcrafted custom jewelry,ceramics, sculpture and paintings.
108 N. Bullard St.534-4269
SILVER SPIRIT GALLERYA community of 24 artists exhibitinga wonderful variety of styles andmedia in works inspired by theSouthwest.
109 N. Bullard St. • 388-2079silverspiritgallery.com
B U L L A R D S T R E E T
ART & CONVERSATIONContemporary craft gallery featuringJaney Katz’s Critters from the “Hood”cut from old trucks & Suzi Calhoun’scolorful pottery. 11-5, closedon Tues.
614 N. Bullard St. • [email protected]
TATIANA MARIA GALLERYJewelry, Native American Folk Art,Textiles, Pottery & AntiqueCountry Furniture.
305-307 N. Bullard St.388-4426
D O W N T O W N
WEELEARTSIn memory of Tad J. van der Weele,mixed media artist.He will be missed by theSilver City Arts Community.
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
Creations and Adornments
Silver Spirit Gallery
Art & Conversation
Tatiana Maria Gallery
Weelearts
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SEEDBOAT GALLERYRepresenting Fine Artand Craft in the HistoricYankie Texas Art District.
214 W. Yankie St.534-1136
ELEMENTAL ARTSFine Arts and Crafts; Gourds,Pottery, Textiles, Paintings, Furnitureand Custom Picture Framing.Mon.- Sat. 10-4 • Sunday 10-1
106 W. Yankie St.590-7554gourdweb.com
MOONSTRUCK ARTart - clay - fiber - jewelryWednesday - Sunday11:00 - 4:00
110 W. Yankie St.956-5346
YA N K I E S T R E E T
YELLO ON YANKIEContemporary fiber art studioand gallery.
108 W. Yankie St. • 534-4968susanszajer.com
H U R L E Y
JW ART GALLERYFine Art, Bronze & Wooden Sculp-ture, Custom Framing, Gift Shop,Historic Hurley Museum, MonotypeWorkshops. W.-F. 9-5 • S-Sun. 10-6
99 Cortez Ave., Hurley537-0300 • [email protected]
JOE BURGESSFine art photography on display atJW Art Gallery in Hurley
99 Cortez Ave., Hurley537-0300 • [email protected]
Seedboat Gallery
Elemental Arts
Moonstruck Art
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JW Art Gallery
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Artist: RUTH HAMBYWatercolor and oil paintinginspired by scenes of everyday lifeand the scenic southwest.By Appointment-Yankie Street Artists StudiosHearst Church Gallery • Pinos Altos388-0674
Artist: VICTORIA CHICKContemporary painter and print-maker focused on expressing emo-tion through the action of humanand animal subjects. Representedby JW Art Gallery, Hurley, NM.
Studio open Mondays by appointment.534-4680 • VictoriaChick.com
Artist: VICTORIA J. WESTColorful and richly layeredwatercolor and oil still life settingswith a Southwestern theme.On display at Adobe SpringsRestaurant, Silver City, NM.
Westwind Studios by appointment.388-4775
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Artist: HOSANA EILERTCustom weaving on a 30" walkingloom in the tradition of the Chimayoweavers using natural fibers dyedwith natural dyes. Textile restoration.
Yankie Street Artists StudiosPO Box 2360 • Silver City, NM 88062313-1032 • HosanaEilert.com
Artist: MARY A. GRAVELLEExpressive contemporary paintingsin bold color. Abstract, conceptual,and southwest landscapes.
By appointment: Mary's Fine ArtP.O. Box 2447, Silver City, NM 88062956-7315 • [email protected]
Artist: JESS GORELLFine photographer and multi-mediaartist showing at The StudioSpacegallery and workspace.
The StudioSpace • 109 N. Bullard [email protected]
Victoria Chick
Victoria J. West
Wild West Weaving
Mary’s Fine Art
Jess Gorell - The StudioSpace
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LEGACY HOME & GIFTSLooking for a unique gift? Comesee the array of choices we haveto offer. Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat. 10-2.
910 N. Hudson • 388-1226
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HESTER HOUSEBest homemade fudge in town.Unique gifts and cards for alloccasions. Free gift wrapping.
316 N. Bullard St. • 388-1360
MORNING STAROutdoor apparel and footwear forcasual, work and play! New MexicoT's and caps. Featuring Carhartt,Life is Good, Woolrich, Prana,Horny Toad, Keen and Merrell.Quality products for Quality People.
809 N. Bullard St.388.3191 • Fax: 388.3192
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JOLLY ROGER KNIFEWORKSExtensive selection of knives, swords,& chef-grade cutlery. Also available:gift-certificates, layaway, sharpening&catalog-orders of most major brands!Open 9-6 Mon-Fri, 9-3 Sat.
412 E. 12th St. • 538-1407
TRICIA’S TRINKETS, ETC.Gift items for all festive occasionsand holidays. Plus collectibles, gar-den decor and religious ornaments.Gift cards available. Visit our website
www.triciastrinketsetc.com1300 N. Bennett St.• 534-0142
H U D S O N S T R E E TCELLULAR CONNECTIONSilver City’s authorized VerizonWireless sales and service agent.Cell Phones, Touch Screen Phones,PDAs & Smartphones, BlackberryDevices, BroadbandAccessDevices and Accessories.
816 N. Hudson St. • 534-4636
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GILA HIKE & BIKEServing the cycling & hiking needsof southwest New Mexico for thepast 20 years.
103 E. College Ave. • 388-3222
MATERIAL GOODA natural home store featuring greenbuilding supplies,housewares &more.Environmentally friendly flooring, paint,plaster, insulation, stains, water filters,books, recycled glass & more.Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 12pm-4pm
108 N. Texas St. • 534-4511www.MaterialGood.com
SILVER IMAGING“For portraits you’ll love.” Also a fullservice photo and digital lab.New Larger Portrait Studio!
1008 Pope Street534-4432 • 538-8658www.silverportraitstudio.com
Gila Hike & Bike
Material Good
Silver Imaging
Toy Town
Party Zone
Video Game Outlet
Jolly Roger Knifeworks
Tricia’s Trinkets, Etc.
Cellular Connection
Legacy Home & Gifts
Hester House
Morning Star
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TOY TOWNEverything Your Child Needs toLearn–Laugh–Grow! We assurethe best quality toys. Hard to finditems you will treasure for years.
113 W. Broadway • 388-1677
PARTY ZONEYour party supply headquarters for:Birthdays, Baby Showers,Holidays, Weddings, Anniversaries.Open: M-F 9:30-5:30 ,Sat. 11:30-4 .
316 E. 14th St. • 534-0098
VIDEO GAME OUTLETNew and pre-played video games.PlayStation 2 • PlayStation 3Xbox 360 • WiiPlayStation PortableNintendo DS
206 E. 11th St. • 534-4216
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ROYAL SCEPTERGEMS & MINERALSNative copper & silver from local mines& minerals from around the world. South-western Jewelry • Unique Gifts Mineral &Fossil Specimens • Free Mineral MuseumRock Hounding Supplies and Books1805 Little Walnut Rd. • 538-9001www.RoyalScepter.com
H I G H W A Y 1 8 0T-WORLD URBAN APPARELComplete line of licensed sportswear,Hip Hop clothing and accessories.Corona, Mudd, Echo Red, G-Unite,Sean John, Lowrider, Phat Farm.1445 Hwy. 180 E., Ste C(across from Burger King) • 534-3406
P I N O S A LT O SPINOS ALTOS ORCHARDS& GIFT SHOPLarge variety of homemade jelliesMexican imports, local artists, yard art,gift baskets, stained glass classes.13 Placer St. • 538-1270
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SYZYGY TILEWORKSNationally recognized handmade tilecompany, dedicated to producingaesthetically pleasing clay tile in thecraftsman tradition. Also available -Metal, Glass, Stone, Concrete andImported Ceramic Tile
106 N. Bullard St. • 388-5472www.syzygytile.com
CINEMA CLASSICS ON DVDDigitally re-mastered vintage west-erns, sci-fi, horror, Golden Age TV,comedy shorts, even silent movies!
At The Marketplace - Located inthe Hub Plaza Downtown Silver City
MANZANITA RIDGEHigh end furniture andaccessories from America’sfinest resorts and hotels.
107 N. Bullard St. • 388-1158
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A BEAD OR TWOFabulous, fun, full-service bead shopfeaturing a multitude of beads.Ample workspace & parking. Friendlyknowledgeable staff. Classes, repairs& finished jewelry. M-F 9-5:30, Sat.8:30-3, Sun. 10-2.
703 N. Bullard St. • 388-8973www.ABeador2.com
CONNER FINE JEWELERSSouthwest New Mexico’s leadingjewelry store, since 1946, featuringdiamond expertise and membershipin the American Gem Society.
401 N. Bullard St.538-2012 • 388-2025
BADASS BAKERYCakes and Mm Mm More! Devilishlydivine cakes, pies, cookies andmuffins. Local and organic ingredientsare part of our menu including soups,sandwiches and quiche.
300 S. Bullard St. • 534-3388
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YADA YADA YARNEverything for knitters new and old!Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open11-5 daily, closed on Tuesdays.Open knitting Sun.12-3
614 N. Bullard St. • 388.3350www.yadayadayarn.com
PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUMWillow Tree Angels are featured atthis unique gift & Christmas empori-um. Leather purses, glycerin soaps,lotions, candles, crosses & decoratorpieces for home or giving. Serving icecream, drinks & more. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 -5.
312 N. Bullard St. • 388-8600
THE MARKETPLACE / FUNRENTAL & RESALEThe Marketplace is 8000 squarefeet of new and used affordabletreasures - downtown - in The Hub.M-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
601 N. Bullard St., Suite D388-2897
Yada Yada Yarn
Pretty Sweet Emporium
The Marketplace / Fun Rental & Resale
A Bead or Two
Conner Fine Jewelers
Badass Bakery
Syzygy Tileworks
Cinema Classics on DVD
Manzanita Ridge
Royal Scepter Gems & Minerals
T-World Urban Apparel
Pinos Altos Orchards & Gift Shop
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THE GROWTH OF SILVER CITY’S ARTSCOMMUNITY IS A RESULT OF THE CULTURALand natural appeal of the area and a concerted effort to diver-sify the regional economy. The establishment of an art marketunique to Silver City is indeed contributing to the economicbase. Regular openings, tours, galas, and other special eventshave dramatically increased local involvement and developedSilver City as an arts destination. The arts play a role in almostevery celebration and there are major festivals dedicatedspecifically to the arts. There is no doubt that art is an integraland key segment of Silver City’s lifestyle. Silver City’s recog-nition for its cultural depth results from the dedication andorganizational expertise of numerous local groups, and theoverwhelming volunteer efforts and financial support of theentire community. The city is proud of its achievements and isanxious to share them with its visitors from around the world.
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ShoppingWANT A NIGHT OFF FROM HOME COOKING OR ABREAK FROM FAST FOOD? SILVER CITY HAS PLENTY OFlocal restaurants to offer featuring numerous types of cui-sine. Whether you're craving Chinese, homemade pizza,bistro style cuisine, burgers, steak, the best homemadeMexican food this side of the border or even fine dining;Silver City has a restaurant that will make your mouth water.Not only does Silver City offer a variety of choices, it alsooffers unique dining experiences if you're looking for morethan a meal. If you're in the mood for a relaxing glass of NewMexico wine, a pint of locally brewed beer, enjoy listening tolive music or have always wanted to watch a western showwith your meal, Silver City has it.You can satisfy your appetite whether you're a picky eater,
cocktail aficionado, vegetarian, meat lover or prefer a mealthat comes with entertainment.
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HurleyBy Brett Ferneau
IN 1910, THE CHINO MINING COMPANY TOOK OVERTHE OLD SANTA RITA MINES AND BEGAN WHAT IS NOWone of the world’s largest open-pit mining operations. Toprocess the copper ore, it built a converter and establishedthe town of Hurley 10 miles south of the mine site. One ofthe first structures built there was the company store, laterknown as the Old Hurley Store. Supplied by rail, the storecarried everything that company employees and their fami-lies needed, from clothing and groceries to hay, keroseneand coal. In 1913, the company added a connecting passageand a new brick building, which housed the payroll office andcontained an area for tools and hardware. The front part ofthe new building, with its 16-foot tin ceilings, became adepartment store.Today, this renovated 95-year-old brick building is home to
an art gallery, picture framing shop, gift store and museum.
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La Cocina Fiesta Combination PlatesAll served with Rice, Beans, Salad and Tortilla
#1 Combination ~ Chile Relleno, Taco, Enchilada & Tamale $8.50#2 Red Chili Combo ~ Chile Con Carne, Enchilada & Tamale $8.50#3 Green Chili Combo ~ Chile Verde, Enchilada & Relleno $8.50#4 Combination ~ Chile Relleno, Taco & Enchilada $7.75#5 Combination ~ Taco & Enchilada $7.35#6 Combination ~ Taco & Relleno $7.35
Tacos de Carne Asada & Pollo Asado$8.00
Chimichanga PlatesREGULAR ~ $8.25 • ENCHILADA STYLE ~ $8.65
Gordita Plat e sREGULAR ~ $8.00 - $8.50 • ENCHILADA STYLE ~ $8.50 - $8.65
Flauta Plat e sREGULAR ~ $7.75 • ENCHILADA STYLE ~ $8.00
Taco Plat e sREGULAR ~ $7.35 • SOFT TACO ~ $7.35 - $8.00
Enchilada PlatesCHEESE ~ $7.20 • GROUND BEEF, CHICKEN OR ROAST BEEF ~ $8.10
SaladsGARDEN ~$6.75
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
CHEF ~$7.00Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, ham, turkey, bacon bits, egg, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
GRILLED CHICKEN ~ $7.00Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, chicken, egg, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
La Cocina FavoritesNACHOS (with or without Jalapenos) ~ $4.50
TACO NACHOS ~ $7.15 • CHILI CHEESE FRIES ~ $4.75
Call or Come by for our Full Menu!
201 W. College Ave.575.388.8687
Fine Art • Gift Shop • MuseumCustom Picture Framing(expert design assistance)
Mats • Dry MountingPhoto & Art Restoration& ConservationMonotype Workshops537.0300Hours: Wed./Fri. 9-5Sat./Sun. 10-6Preview Artists:www.thetown.com
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BayardBy Dutch Salmon
ESTABLISHED IN 1902 AND TAKING ITS NAME FROMTHE NEARBY FORT, BAYARD HOLDS ABOUT 2,000 FOLKSand an economy that has always been based on the adja-cent Chino mines. First Kennecott Co, then Phelps Dodgeand now Freeport McMoran Inc. use the latest technologyto milk copper and provide jobs and commerce from a thin-ner and thinner ore body. Travelers will want to visit the openpit overlook just two miles east on Hwy 152. Ore haul trucksas big as houses appear as motorized ants at the bottom ofa man-made chasm that will take your breath away.But baseball is where this village has really made a name
for itself in New Mexico. Called the Cobre, Copper, Indians,at the high school level both the girls softball and boys hard-ball teams have won the Class III-A State Championshipmultiple times. Not bad for a little mining town.
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Fort BayardBy Dutch Salmon
NAMED FOR GEN. GEORGE D. BAYARD, AN EARLY-DAYCAVALRY OFFICER AND INDIAN FIGHTER, FORT BAYARDwas activated in 1867 and played a major role in the Apachewars. Abandoned as a cavalry post in 1900, it was convert-ed into a State geriatric hospital, a function it still servestoday, albeit it is undergoing a facelift and construction of anew central facility. Many of the outlying buildings and orig-inal officers’ residences are being preserved for history.For the recreationist, Ft. Bayard is attached to the Ft.
Bayard Game Refuge. Famous for its elk, here are thousandsof acres of pine-studded uplands open to hikers and eques-trians (no motorized vehicles), where active outdoor typesmay follow the trails used by the cavalry over 100 years ago.Find Indian petroglyphs, old homesteads, the State’s largestalligator juniper, and all just 10 miles east of Silver City.
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Bed & Breakfast in HistoricDowntown Silver CityDelicious full homemadebreakfast served daily.Enjoy a stay in our spaciousguestrooms, each with a private bath.
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DESPITE SILVER CITY'S SMALL TOWN SIZE, IT HAS AVARIETY OF PLACES TO PAMPER YOURSELF, WITH OVER20 beauty salons, 2 day spas, and 10 nail salons. Whateveryour beauty need, price range or gender, Silver City has abeauty salon for you. At one of the two full service day spasyou can relax during a massage, facial, body treatment, tan-ning, or just get a simple haircut. Soothing 40 minute mas-sage or longer 90 minute massage are available and reason-ably priced under $100. The highly trained personnel at oneof the salons or spas make you feel comfortable andrelaxed. If you can't devote an entire day at the spa, visit oneof Silver City's numerous beauty salons for a haircut, quickwaxing, manicure, pedicure or a tan. At one salon, there areeven homemade smoothies available to quench your thirstbefore or after one of their many services.
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THIS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ABOUT 5 MILES EAST OFSILVER CITY IS NAMED FOR THE USUALLY DRY RIO DEArenas, River of Sands, that runs north to south through itscenter. About 100 years ago a wagonload of whiskeybogged down in these sands, and local miners sent to res-cue its cargo instead drank it up on the spot. This led to aname change for a time to Whiskey Creek. The local volun-teer fire department still carries this name but the citizenrylong ago restored the original Spanish Arenas to both thecommunity and the arroyo passing through.It can be difficult to tell just exactly where along HWY 180
Arenas Valley begins and ends but surely within its commu-nity parameters is the largest veterinary clinic in the county,a boarding kennel and dog training facility, and a steak-house/bar, whose reputation for good food and cheer packsthem in most every night of the week.
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Eva’s HairstylesYour Family Hair Care Center.
Owner: Eva Bustillos
575.388.2741313 1⁄2 East 13th Street
Silver City, NM
Ego Trip SalonFull Service Salon
Specializing in Colors & Color Correction,Manicures, Pedicures & Reflexology,
Licensed Barber andWaxing.
575.534.14111307 North Pope Street T Suite A
Silver City, NM
Cienega Spa & SalonFull Service Salon
Facials T Massage T Mineral MakeupManicures T Pedicures T Gift Certificates
www.CienegaSpaSalon.com
575.534.1600101 N. Cooper Street T Silver City, NM
Shear ReflectionsSpecializing in
Cuts, Perms, Colorsand Color Highlights.
575.538.58601874 Highway 180 East
Silver City, NM
Mirror MirageFamily Oriented Full Service Salon.Perms, Cuts, Colors, Nails,Wax,
Manicures & Pedicures.Charlotte Benavidez, Owner
Fernando Castillo, Stylist T John Chavez, Stylisttoll free: 877.388.5188
575.388.5188857 Silver Heights Blvd. T Silver City, NM
VIP Hair SalonColor - Highlights - Precision HaircutsWaxing - Extensions - Perms - & MoreBy Appointment & Walk-insWelcome
Brandy Grado,OwnerStephany Fernandez, Nails
575.388.23931609 N. Gold St., Suite B T Silver City, NM
Artistic ImpressionsFull Service Salon
Manicures - Pedicures - Sculptured NailsPrecision Cuts - Foil Highlighting - Perms
Colors - Fashion Makeup - EyebrowTinting &Waxing - Facials - Permanent Makeup
575.388.97701814 North Silver Street
Haymes Mission Plaza T Silver City, NM
Belleza Salon & TanningExperience elegance and sophistication
with our professional, progressive stylists.Full Service Hair Salon - Pedicure Spa Chairs -Smoothie & Latte Bar - Youngblood Mineral
Cosmetics - Pureology Hair Care
575.388.29001309 N. Pope St. T Silver City, NM
CHECK OUT WHAT’S POSSIBLE FORYOUR YARD AT OUR 4 ACRE ROCK YARD.• Over 32 Choices of Decorative Rock• Flagstone Tables and Boulders• Belgard Patio Pavers & Retaining WallBlocks • Pond Liners, Pumps & Water Plants
• Edging, Wood Chips & Weed Barrier• Stair Features & Water Features
• Decorative Metal Sculptures
11780 Highway 180 East574-2250
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LOCATED JUST 34 MILES SOUTH OF SILVER CITY, THE CITYOF ROCKS STATE PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR Afun-filled daytrip or picnic with the entire family. The park fea-tures giant monoliths that were formed from the eruption ofan ancient volcano and eroded by the wind over an extend-ed period of time. These huge, unusually shaped bouldersare perfect for sightseeing or climbing.For some, the park resembles a medieval village; for oth-
ers it is a collection of misshapen, albeit benign, giants.Essentially, it is a flat-lying sheet of reddish lava jointed alongvertical rather than horizontal planes creating the likeness ofa city with streets and buildings. There are formations whichreadily suggest giants’ chairs, prehistoric monsters, or crea-tures of imaginative myth.Complete with a desert garden, the park offers picnicking
and camping spots. Adjacent to the formations rises TableMountain, a perfect example of a mesa.
WITH ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, IT IS NO WONDER SILVERCITY, NM WAS VOTED ONE OF THE 50 BEST PLACES TOlive by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Lookingfor a health food store, a new workout routine or vegetari-an eatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous healthfood stores with a variety of products for your dietaryneeds. Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga in one ofthe quaint yoga studios downtown. If you're looking forsomething more upbeat, join a dance class at one of thehealth clubs in town or the University. At any one of SilverCity's gyms, there are a variety of exercise classes avail-able whether you're looking to try dancing, water aerobics,a step class, or a simple treadmill routine. With a gym tomatch your personality, there are unlimited ways to keephealthy and fit in this small town.
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575.388.4412 • 315 S. Hudson St. #6 • Silver City, NM
575.546.2174 • 901 W. Hickory • Deming, NM
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Medicine Shoppe accepts most insurance plans plus State Medicaid, Presbyterian PDL-90 daysupply, Cimarron/Molina, New Mexi Kids, Lovelace Salud & Presbyterian Salud.
1123 N. Pope St. • Silver City, New Mexico 88061(575) 388-1000 • (577) 388-2053
Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat. 10-1 • Closed Sundays & Major Holidays
Medicine Shoppe accepts most insurance plans plus State Medicaid, Presbyterian PDL-90 daysupply, Cimarron/Molina, New Mexi Kids, Lovelace Salud & Presbyterian Salud.
1123 N. Pope St. • Silver City, New Mexico 88061(575) 388-1000 • (577) 388-2053
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It’s all part of The Medicine Shoppe PromiseSM - our pride in knowing medicine and also youin order to meet your individual needs accurately and completely.
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THE SANTA RITA OPEN PIT COPPER MINE IS AN ENOR-MOUS EXCAVATION NEXT TO NM152 BETWEEN SILVERCity and the Mimbres Valley. The mine overlook is a majorattraction along the Trail of the Mountain Spirits NationalScenic Byway. Prior to the nineteenth century, Indians in thearea utilized native copper findings to fashion ornaments andarrow points. In the early 1800s, underground mining opera-tions were initiated to supply the Mexican mint with copper.Open pit operations began around 1910 as large earth-mov-ing capabilities became feasible.Today, large equipment can be seen maneuvering across
the stepped benches of the mine. The haulage trucks appearas mere toys on the far side of the pit, but keep in mind thata standing man stares straight at the hub of the hugewheels. The load carried by each truck is approximately15 times heavier than the contents of 18-wheelers travelingalong the interstate.
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THE HISTORIC AND SCENIC FARMING VALLEY OF THEMIMBRES RIVER IS ACCESSED BY NM35 AND NM61from City of Rocks State Park to the Continental Divide nearLake Roberts. The valley was inhabited by the ancientMimbres Culture that produced the pottery on display atWestern New Mexico University Museum.Today, the valley supports a growing population around
the communities of Mimbres and San Lorenzo, while earlyfarming families who first settled the area continue to tendtheir fields and orchards. Mission churches built in the late1800s at San Lorenzo, San Juan and Faywood contribute tothe natural beauty of the region, and Bear Canyon Lakeoffers anglers an isolated fishing hole.The Trail of the Mountain Sprits National Scenic Byway
makes a dramatic entry to the Mimbres Valley on NM152and then cuts upward through the valley toward LakeRoberts and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
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BILL EVANS LAKE, 35 MILES NORTHWEST OF SILVER CITYON US180, IS UNUSUAL IN ITS LOCATION 300 FEETabove the river that supplies it. Water pumped from the GilaRiver is impounded by the 62 acre man-made lake.There are picnic tables, fishing for crappie, catfish, bass
and trout and an impressive view from the dam across thecanyons of the upper Burro Mountains. A record 15-poundlargemouth bass was caught in 1995.Bird watching is also prominent along the Gila River and at
the lake itself, especially during the Spring and Fall migrato-ry seasons.Travel south along the river past the lake turn-off and bring
your binoculars to enjoy the Gila Bird Habitat.Open to the public and stocked by the NM Department of
Game and Fish, Bill Evans Lake was made by the Phelps-Dodge Corporation.
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IN OCTOBER 2004 ABOUT 120 PEOPLE GATHERED ATTHE GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENTVisitor Center to dedicate a monument to famous ChiricahuaApache Chief Geronimo, who was born in the area in 1829.The monument was a collaborative effort between the
Forest Service, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits ScenicByway Committee, the Silver City/Grant County Chamberof Commerce, and Geronimo’s own great grandson, HarlynGeronimo and Harlyn’s wife Karen of Mescalero. Harlyn gotthe idea for the monument while visiting the area in thespring of 2004.Chief Geronimo had told biographers that he was born
near the headwaters of the Gila River, which is the areawhere the National Monument stands today. Geronimo diedin Oklahoma in 1909, after unsuccessfully pleading withfederal authorities to be allowed to return to his homelandto die.
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GOOD WEATHER, SPARSE POPULATIONS AND THE WIDESPAN OF LIFE ZONES OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIESfor birding in Southwest New Mexico. Birding can begin atBig Ditch Park in downtown Silver City. The Gila River andits tributaries north of Silver City offer a rich assortment ofbirds and Hummingbird banding demonstrations are givennear Lake Roberts. Other locations include WhitewaterCanyon and The Catwalk near Glenwood and the GuadalupeCanyon of New Mexico’s bootheel, harboring species foundnowhere else in the US.Silver City lies at the center of a vast belt of mineralization
that has produced billions of dollars worth of metals and adiversity of gems and minerals. Gem and mineral collectionsare displayed in area museums, shows are hosted through-out the region, huge copper mining operations continue andRockhound State Park by Deming is dedicated to rockhound enthusiasts, encouraging collecting for personal use.
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ONE OF THE ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL OF THEMOUNTAIN SPIRITS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY IS THE533-acre Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Here youcan see the homes and catch a glimpse into the lives ofNative Americans who lived here between seven and eighthundred years ago. Along with the ancient ruins, themonument features a visitor center and museum.From Silver City there are two ways to travel to the
monument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos onNM 15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers overtwenty feet long must take an alternate route onNM 61/35.The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north from
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STRADDLING THE GILA RIVER, CLIFF ON THE NORTHSIDE AND GILA ON THE SOUTH, THESE TWO SETTLEments together total perhaps 500 habitants and are closeenough that the newcomer might see them as blending intoone town. Don’t be fooled. Each has its own post office, zipcode, and defenders. Cliff has the café , filling station, andschool (K-12); Gila has the grocery, feed store, and seniorcenter. Both retain an attachment to a rural ambiance basedon irrigation agriculture that is uncommonly lovely, increasing-ly rare, and takes you back in time as you drive the Gila Valley,upstream or down, on either side of the river. True tales arestill told here. Tom Lyons’ LC Ranch, based in Gila, was NewMexico’s largest at 1.5 million acres circa 1900. Along nearbyRain Creek, Carl and Blue Rice killed New Mexico’s last griz-zly bear in 1931. Meanwhile, the bucolic agricultural vistas willhave you in a reverie of settling down on your own green par-cel, with homegrown food, 5 acres, and independence.
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SURROUNDED BY THE GILA NATIONAL FOREST, AND FEDBY SAPILLO CREEK, LAKE ROBERTS IS A MAN-MADE75-acre lake offering some of the finest mountain fishing,boating and camping in New Mexico. Lake Roberts featuresboat ramps, two campgrounds, picnic spots and a variety ofnature trails leading into the forest.
The lake beckons fisherman, hikers and birders to expe-rience the natural beauty of the area. Overlooking the westend of the lake stand the “Vista Ruins,” an authenticMimbres Indian pit house site.The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, and is
a wintering spot for bald eagles. As many as ten species ofhummingbirds may be observed in the summertime at feed-ing stations along NM Highway 35 and at nearby local inns.Late March to late May is the best time to fish for the
lake’s 10 to 14-inch rainbow trout, but Lake Roberts alsocontains crappie, catfish and some bass.
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EVERYONE DREAMS OF FINDING THATQUIET LITTLE TOWN NESTLED IN THE MOUN-tains with a creek running through, the creaturecomforts a traveler needs, yet retaining a 1950s ambiance.Those who think it’s only a dream have never stopped overat Glenwood. About 60 miles northwest of Silver City,Glenwood is surrounded by the Gila National Forest. Thatmeans plenty of public lands for the adventurous, like the SanFrancisco Canyon (bass, catfish, hiking and birding) or TheCatwalk and its Whitewater Creek (spectacular vistas andthe creek is filled with trout). Stop in at the Forest ServiceRanger Station for maps and information. A motel and sever-al B & B style inns will put you up comfortably, the generalstore will keep you supplied, and there is a café/bar that’splenty “Western”. And on up the road about 8 miles is Alma,last stop on Butch Cassidy’s Outlaw Trail. The iconic banditworked at the nearby WS Ranch (private) in the 1890s.Thereis a combo general store/café and you’ll want to exploreMineral Creek, usually dry in town but a forest road takes youupstream to another marvelous canyon and more trout.
Glenwood& AlmaBy Dutch Salmon
THIS 93-MILE LOOP IS FILLED WITH HISTORY AND SCENICBEAUTY. TO GET STARTED, JUST HEAD NORTH ON PIÑOSAltos Road from US 180 East in Silver City to the old gold-mining town of Piños Altos. From there, NM 15 will take youthrough the Gila National Forest to the Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument. Leaving the monument, the bywaybacktracks along NM 35 to Sapillo Creek and Lake Roberts.Continuing across the Continental Divide, the road
descends into the Mimbres River Valley. The historic churchat San Lorenzo was built in the 1800s.Continuing west on NM 152, you will come to the mine
overlook near Santa Rita, where you can view one of theworld’s largest open pit copper mines.Rejoining US 180, you can turn north at Santa Clara to
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SILVER CITY AREA HIKERS ENJOY A RARE OPPORTUNITY:CONVENIENT DAY HIKES ON SECTIONS OF Arenowned footpath that stretches from Mexico to Canada.Also known as the ‘King of Trails,’ the Continental DivideNational Scenic Trail (CDT) runs through New Mexico,Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Along the way itvisits 25 national forests, 20 national wilderness areas, threenational parks, one national monument, eight Bureau of LandManagement resource areas – and passes close by SilverCity. While it takes six months to walk the entire trail, SilverCity residents and visitors can enjoy pleasant day hikes onsegments of the same trail just minutes from their doorsteps.While our moderate climate makes access available year-
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THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL IS SITUAT-ED IN WHITEWATER CANYON NEAR GLENWOOD. THECatwalk is a metal bridge secured into the canyon walls thatleads through some of the most beautiful parts of thecanyon. This 250 foot metal causeway clings to the sides ofthe boulder-choked Whitewater Canyon, which in someplaces is only 20 feet wide and 250 feet deep. There aremany spots where a hiker can leave the steel causeway andrelax on the grassy banks of the sycamore shadedstream.The original catwalk was a gravity fed waterline for alocal mill. The mines above the canyon were worked fromtheir discovery in 1889 until 1942 (Billy the Kid's stepfather,William Antrim, was a blacksmith at the town calledGraham). The Civilian Conservation Corps. was assignedthe task of rebuilding The Catwalk as a recreation attractionfor the Gila National Forest in 1935. The present metal cat-walk was rebuilt by the Forest Service in 2004.
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WITHOUT THE ASPHALT ON ITS MAIN STREET, DOWN-TOWN PINOS ALTOS LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT MIGHThave appeared nearly 150 years ago, when it was inhabitedby the likes of Judge Roy Bean. The town’s amenities, how-ever, have greatly improved in the last century or so. Theyinclude a museum, an ice cream parlor, dining establish-ments and an authentic western bar. The Pinos Altos OperaHouse is home to Old West melodramas, and local musi-cians perform regularly at the Buckhorn Saloon.Gold was first discovered in the area by Spanish and
Mexican miners. Anglos rediscovered the metal in 1859/60,and for a while the town was called Birchville after the firstman to find “color.” Nearly abandoned due to constantfights with the Apaches, it was re-established in 1866 underits original Spanish name.Pinos Altos is located along the Continental Divide, six
miles north of Silver City on NM Highway 15.
LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF TODAY’S GILA WILDERNESS,THE TOWN OF MOGOLLON (PRONOUNCED Muggy-own) began in 1876 following the discovery of gold and silverin nearby creeks. It took its name from the surroundingmountains, themselves named for a Spanish territorial gover-nor in the early 1700s. With the opening of the Little Fanniemine, the town boomed until 1942, then suddenly became aghost town when the mine closed. After a brief resurgenceas an artist colony in the 1960s it was deserted again.Modern-day Mogollon is home to 18 year-round residents,
a volunteer fire department, and several seasonal businessesincluding dining and lodging establishments. It has a privatemuseum, an historic theater and a church undergoing renova-tion. To visit this picturesque village, turn east off US 180 ontoNM Highway 159 about three miles north of Glenwood. Thescenic mountain road rises about 3,000 feet in 8.5 miles toreach Mogollon.
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THESE DAYS, IT SEEMS THAT JUST ABOUT EVERYONE HASBECOME AWARE OF THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS THATmineral-rich hot springs have on tired muscles and achyjoints. In our nearby Gila National Forest, the river’s edge isdotted with naturally occurring volcanic hot springs that areopen and free to the public – or at least those willing to do alittle work to get there.Some of the better known include Turkey Creek, Middle
Fork, Upper Middle Fork, Jordon and San Francisco HotSprings. Water temperatures range from 112 to 130 degrees(F). Some are just an easy out-and-back day hike from a trail-head or visitors center; others are more difficult to reach andrequire overnight trips. For more information contact theUSDA Forest Service in Silver City. Non-hikers and those justwanting to relax can visit the nearby Gila Hot Springs VacationCenter, a privately-owned, full service fee facility.
La CapillaBy Joe Burgess
LA CAPILLA, THE LITTLE CHAPEL ON A HILL OVERLOOK-ING SILVER CITY, PRESERVES A BIT OF THE ROUGH ANDtumble history of the area’s early mining era. It provides oneof the best views of the community and offers a smidgeonof exercise for young folks of all ages. The original adobechapel, dedicated in 1885 and taken down in 1914, wascommissioned by Hipolita and Beatriz Manquero, two sis-ters originally from Chihuahua City, to house a statue of OurLady of Guadalupe. The underlying motivations for con-structing the chapel are still discussed, but it none-the-lessplayed a key role for local Catholics during the late 1800s.The replica, completed in 2004, now anchors the north
end of a 23-acre heritage park being developed by the townof Silver City and area civic groups. A number of featuresare planned for the park, and the trails have joined the larg-er Boston Hill and Big Ditch systems.
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LOCATED IN SILVER CITY, WESTERN NEW MEXICOUNIVERSITY (WNMU) WAS FOUNDED IN 1893 ASNormal School and renamed WNMU in 1963. With a cultural-ly diverse population and a student/faculty ratio of 13:1, itoffers an excellent education with many unique opportunities.It has award-winning academic programs including over 8graduate degree programs, 41 baccalaureate degrees as wellas 18 associate and certificate programs. WNMU offers morethan 100 classes and 2 complete bachelor degrees online. Ithas learning centers in Deming, T or C, Gallup and Lordsburg.WNMU offers several NCAA Division II sports such as bas-ketball, football, volleyball, softball, tennis, cross country andgolf. The accredited programs, highly qualified faculty andaffordable in-state tuition fees, as well as tuition waivers forstudents from neighboring states, make WNMU accessibleand affordable to all students whether undergraduate, athlete,continuing or part-time students or even distance learners.
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THE 630-MILE GILA RIVER HAS ITS HEADWATERS IN THESPECTACULAR WILDERNESS AREAS ABOVE SILVER CITY.The north, west, and east forks of the Gila join together belowthe Gila Cliff Dwellings National Mon. providing access to troutfishing, hiking, camping, hot springs and impressive vistas.The waters that exit the rugged wilderness canyons sup-
port numerous warm water species as well as the farmlandsof the Cliff-Gila area and those of Redrock and Virden.Humans have depended on the river for centuries. The
ancient Mogollon culture farmed the river valleys living in pit-houses and later masonry structures, moving briefly into themore protected Cliff Dwellings just prior to disappearingaltogether from the area. Later bands of nomadic Apachesroamed the area giving rise to the birth of Apache warriorGeronimo. A small monument has been erected in his recog-nition at the park service headquarters.
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BOSTON HILL HISTORIC MINING AREA AND OPENSPACE IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERN EDGE OFSilver City. More common entrances are on Spring Street,Cooper Street and at the top of Market Street. Miles of trails,from easy to complex, await your hiking or biking experience.This area has been known as Boston Hill since the 1800sbecause of the Massachusetts and New Mexico MiningCompany owning the mining claim. By the 1970s, mining cameto a halt in this area, but the remnants of its existence remain.A bequest by Lennie Merle Forward made the purchase of thisarea possible for the Town of Silver City. Many volunteers havespent hours of labor to make the trails accessible.Dust the cobwebs off your mountain bike or put your hiking
boots on, and partake of these great trails with 360 degrees ofmountainous views of the Silver City area. Maps are posted atall the entrance signs to guide you along the trails and morehistorical information on this site.
DemingBy Brett Ferneau
DEMING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS BEGIN-NINGS AS A ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE RAILROAD TOWN INthe old west. Situated 33 miles north of Mexico beneath themajestic Florida Mountains, today’s Deming is rapidly grow-ing, while retaining its friendly small town ambiance.Claiming to be the green chile capitol of the world and thesource for most New Mexico wines, Deming also boasts avibrant arts community, unique museums, live music venues,a year-round golf course and a host of first-class restau-rants. Its recently expanded transit system provides easy,affordable travel around town and connections to Lordsburgand Silver City. Deming hosts many community events andspecial occasions, such as the famous annual Deming DuckRaces and Deming Onion Festival. The city straddlesInterstate Highway 10. It is a natural rest stop betweenEl Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, and a jumping-off pointfor Rockhound, Pancho Villa and City of Rocks state parks.
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WHEN SILVER CITY’S FOUNDING FATHERS CREATED THETOWN SITE IN THE LATTER 1800S, THEY LAID OUT THEgrid like those of many eastern cities – with the streets run-ning due north, south, east and west. They did not realizethat the new town’s proximity to a north/south running slopewould encourage a natural disaster to occur.
In 1895 and again in 1903, flash floodwaters roared downSilver City’s Main Street, gouging out a huge ditch with abottom some 55 feet below the original street level. As rainscontinued to feed the creek in the years that followed, cot-tonwood trees grew, providing shade.
The town’s Main Street was gone, but every adversitycarries with it the seed of an opportunity. Working together,local businesses, residents and civic organizations created abeautiful and unique downtown park.
Big Ditch Park can be accessed via the footbridge at theSilver City Visitor Center parking lot.
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ALMOST ANY DRY-LAND ACTIVITY THAT OUTDOORENTHUSIASTS PREFER IS LIKELY TO BE FOUND IN ABUN-dance at New Mexico’s Rockhound State Park. Hiking andpicnicking: of course. Birding and wildlife observation: aprime spot. Astronomy: the skies are among the ‘darkest’ –that means the best – in the country, and the park hostsNational Public Observatory ‘Star Party’ events each year.Desert botany: thanks to the Friends of Rockhound StatePark, founded by late master gardener Jim Brady and his wifeMaryKay, visitors can learn about growing drought-hardyplants in our fragile ecosystem, and encouraging habitationby small wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies.So far, nothing has been said about rocks. Rockhound
State Park is also a mineral collector’s paradise, wherealmost every visitor is encouraged to dig and carry away upto 15 pounds of minerals including gray perlite, thundereggs,geodes, jasper, onyx, agate, crystalline rhyolite, Apachetears (obsidian), and quartz crystals. Dealers are excluded.
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ONMARCH 9, 1916, THE SMALLBORDER TOWN AND MILITARY
camp at Columbus, New Mexico, woke to an armed invasionby soldiers of revolutionary General Francisco“Pancho”Villa. Apunitive force led by American General “Black Jack” Pershingpursued the rebels 400 miles into Mexico without success.Pancho Villa State Park is located on the site of Camp
Furlong that served as the base of operations for GeneralPershing. The park includes the first site of an operationalmilitary airstrip, represents the first time an aircraft had beenused in a military operation, the first use of mechanizedtrucks by United States troops, and the last true cavalryoperation by American troops. The new museum and inter-pretive center includes era military vehicles and a replica ofthe Jenny airplane that was utilized.There are 61 modern and spacious RV and campsites, a
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Silver City Blues FestivalMay 22-24, 2009Premier Sponsors: Mastercraft Metals,Wells Fargo, Scott Nichols Toyota.Media Sponsor: Q92.9FM
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Theatre. 575-538-58655 MRAC Print Project Reception.
5-6:30pm MRAC/Wells FargoGallery. 575-538-5865mimbresarts.org
4-6 Winter Wonderland. HurleyCommunity Center. 575-537-2124
10 New Mexico SymphonyOrchestra. 7pm WNMU FineArts Theatre. 575-538-5865gcconcerts.org 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
13 City Wide Christmas ShoppingClearance Sale Event.Great bargains! 575-590-2006
13 Art Guild and San VicenteArtists Christmas Fair. HistoricSilco Theatre. 575-590-2006
18 24th Annual VictorianChristmas. 4-9 pm Silver CityMuseum. 575-538-5921
19 Gabriel Ayala, ClassicalGuitarist. 7pm WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-534-1379
20 Black Tie at the Buffalo.7:30pm The Buffalo Dance Hall.575-538-2505
January 20099 Santa Cruz River Band. 7:30pm
Pinos Altos Opera House.575-538 2505 mimbresarts.org
10 Conservatory of Dance TheNutcracker. WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-538-5865
12 Pavlo. 7:30pm WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-538-5862
16-18Red Paint Pow Wow & IndianMarket. Fri-Sat 9am-11pm;Sun 9am-6pm. WNMUIntramural Gym. 575-534-1379redpaintpowwow.net
23 Golden Gates from Moscow.7:30pm WNMU Fine ArtsTheatre. 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
30 SW Womens Fiber ArtsCollective Gallery Opening.5:30pm MRAC/Wells FargoGallery. 575-538-2505
February6 Bi-Annual Regional Artists
Reception. 5:30pm MRAC/WellsFargo Gallery. 575-538-2505mimbresarts.org
7 Chocolate Fantasia. 12-4pm575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org/Chocolatefantasia
13 Eliza Gilkyson. 7:30pmPinos Altos Opera House.575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org
19 Claremont Trio. 7:30pm WNMUFine Arts Theatre. gcconcerts.org
March6 Corrine West & the Posse.
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21 Grada & Beoga. 7:30pm WNMUFine Arts Theatre. 575-538-5832
April3 Pierre Nichols Reception.
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3-5 Fiddler on the Roof. Communitytheater presentation. WNMUFine Arts Theatre. 575-538-6618
14 Dale Gonyea. 7:30pm WNMUFine Arts Theatre. gcconcerts.org
19 12th Annual Celebration OfSpring. 9am-9:30pm+ MainStreet, Big Ditch Park andthroughout downtown.silvercitymainstreet.com
24 ‘Po Girl Folk Series.7:30pm Pinos Altos OperaHouse. 575-538 2505mimbresarts.org
25 WNMU Great Race.575-538-6618
25 2nd Annual Tyrone CowboysPoetry and Music Gathering.11am-5pm, performance 7pmTyrone Community Center.575-534-0741
Apr. 30-May 4 23rd Annual Tour ofthe Gila. 575-538-3785
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26 The Pot O Silver Roping.Southwest Horseman’s Arena.575-538-3785
27-30Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo.Southwest Horseman’s Arena.575-538-3785
Ongoing EventsMay 29-mid Nov. “Dumb Guns or…I’ve Got Brains That Jingle JangleJingle”. Pinos Altos MelodramaTheatre. Saturdays 8pm 575-388-3848San Vicente Art Walk Self GuidedTours. Visit the galleries and studiosin the area. [email protected] District Historical Mine ToursSecond Tuesday of every month. Thetour goes from Bayard to Santa Ritawith five stops in between where theguide will give a bit of history and inter-esting happenings in the local under-ground mines at each stop. $5.00Bayard City Hall. 575-537-3327
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LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC 1881 MANSARD/ITALIANATEHOME OF H.B. AILMAN, THE SILVER CITY MUSEUM ISone of 13 museums in New Mexico recognized by theAmerican Assn. of Museums. Founded in 1967, the muse-um is focused on the regional history of Southwest NewMexico with over 20,000 related objects. Photo collectionsdepict Silver City from the 1870s and include a significantcollection from the 1930s and 40s.Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon
and Casas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, andthere are exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apachegroups. Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanicsettler clothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed.There is also memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack”Schmitt, former astronaut and U.S. Senator.It is open every day except Monday, and is located at 312
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SILVER CITY SPRANG TOLIFE DURING THE SUMMERof 1870. The discovery ofsilver brought thousands of miners, andmerchants followed in their footsteps.The town's founders decided Silver City would be “built tolast.” In 1880, an ordinance was passed requiring masonryconstruction for new buildings. This left behind solid commer-cial buildings, brick Victorian homes, and adobe structures.Devastating floods between 1890 and 1910 washed awaythe original Main Street and all but one of its handsome brickbuildings. The stately Warren house is the sole survivor.What used to be Main Street is now known as the Big Ditch.The Silver City Visitor Center and Big Ditch Park provide
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QUICKFACTSNew MexicoFactsStatehood: January 6, 1912Capital: Santa FeFlag: Red Zia on field of goldBallad: Land of EnchantmentSongs: Oh, Fair New Mexico and
Asi Es Nuevo MexicoMotto:CrescitEundo(It Grows As It Goes)Poem: A Nuevo MexicoCookie: BiscochitoGem: TurquoiseBird: Roadrunner (Chaparral)Flower: YuccaTree: PiñonAnimal: Black BearFish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
Silver City andGrant CountyProfilePOPULATION: (2004) est.City: 12,500County: 30,000HOUSING: (2004) est.TOTAL HOUSEHOLDSCity: 4,700 (500 unoccupied)COUNTY: 14,000GOVERNMENT:Firefighters: 23 full timeCity Police: 30State Police: 12 (10 officers,2 sergeants)County Sheriff: 32 OfficersTAXES:Gross Receipts:7.25% (2007)City: $3,009,860City Retail: $214,463,457Per Capita Income: $17,409Property: 17,397 Mills(Residential)15,680 Mills (Non-Residential)
Major EventsRed Paint PowWowChocolate FantasiaTour of the GilaSilver City Blues FestivalWild Wild West Pro RodeoFourth of July CelebrationWeekend at the GalleriesLighted Christmas Parade
Area MuseumsMUSEUMS: 3Silver City Museum was found-ed in 1967. A restored Mansard/Italianate home built byH.B. Ailman House with 20,000objects relating to the peoplesand history of southwest NewMexico. Admission is free.WNMU Museum celebrated its30th Anniversary November 6,2004. Home of Pottery andArtifacts of Prehistoric South-western Cultures. Available forviewing are historic photographsof Silver City and surroundingareas. Admission is free.Pinos Altos Historical Museum:Circa 1860s-housed in a log cabinthat once served as the 1stschool house in Grant County.Houses a great collection of min-ing artifacts and historic memora-bilia. Admission is free.
Parks &MonumentsCity of Rocks State ParkGila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument
The Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail. (Glenwood)
Ghost TownsMogollon: 75 miles NE US180Shakespeare: 46 miles SE NM90Steins: 63 miles SE NM90/I-10
Health CareMEDICALGila Regional Medical Center:68 Beds, 43 PhysiciansOptometrists: 2Dentists: 12Clinics: 5Chiropractors: 9Fort Bayard Medical Center:Long term care facility with 4Physicians offering services inPhysical, Occupational andSpeech Therapies, Geriatric careand Chemical Dependency unit.Pharmacies: 4Acupuncturists: 2
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Historic SitesSILVER CITY HISTORICBUSINESS DISTRICTH. B. Ailman House built in 1881houses the Silver City Museum.Bell Block constructed in 1897and 1906 originally housed asaloon where straight drinks weresold for 12.5 centsMeredith & Ailman Bank built in1882 was renamed the PalaceHotel in 1900.Silver City National Bank built in1923, presently used as City Hall.O.S. Warren House built in 1885,is the only building on MainStreet to survive the floods at theturn of the century.Mrs. O.S. Warren building builtin 1900 was the former Colby’sSporting Goods.El Sol Theatre building wasbuilt in 1934 to show Spanish-language films.W. H. White house built in 1901was built of brick in the HippedBox style for one of Silver City’sfirst dentists.Dr. W. H. White dental officebuilt in 1887.Isaac N. Cohen House built in 1882has the only remaining exampleof double-hung pocket shutters.Big Ditch Park was Silver City’sMain Street before the turn ofthe century floods transformed itinto an arroyo.Bennett Block on W. Yankie builtin 1882 of adobe constructionwith brick facades.Max Schutz sample room onN. Texas was built to providea meeting room for travelingsalesmen.Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankiewas built in 1905 and 1911 andremained a farmer’s supply out-let until the late 1970s.Victorian Homes, this architect-ural era spans the period ofroughly 1825-1900. There are 31homes still existing in the SilverCity area.
Walking Tours (3) offered by theSilver City Museum: Gospel Hill,La Capilla and Business District.Billy the Kid Cabin is locatednear the origin of his real home,this 1800s style cabin wasdonated by Ron Howard’s movieThe Missing.
La Capilla Chapel Replica, builton a hill on the south side ofSilver City. The chapel was a locallandmark and was utilized inpilgrimages and festivals for OurLady of Guadalupe.
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Fort Cobre Replica is 3/4 scalereplica of the Santa Rita DelCobre Fort (circa 1804) whichoriginally was located at theSanta Rita open pit copper mineeast of Silver City.Buckhorn Saloon & OperaHouse, circa 1860s This finerestaurant and saloon is authen-tically decorated with 1800’smemorabilia and photographs.Hearst Church. (circa 1898) builtby the Hearst newspaper familyand is the current home to theGrant County Art Guild. The goldused in decorating the HearstCastle in California came fromthe Hearst Mine in Pinos Altos.FORT BAYARDBuffalo Soldiers: In 1866Congress authorized the organiza-tion of four black regiments tohelp the “pacification” of theWest. The Indians christenedthese men with their short curlyhair the Buffalo Soldiers, a namewhich the Tenth Calvary proudlybore on its military crest.Fort Bayard National HistoricLandmark/ National Cemetery.Established as a territorial postdating back to 1863, the fort hasserved as a military center ofoperations, army and VA hospitaland continues today as a StateMedical Center
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SILVER CITY BORDERS THE 3.3 MILLION ACRE GILANATIONAL FOREST AND SERVES AS THE HUB FOR Adiverse and exciting array of area attractions. Driving theTrail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway is an excellentintroduction to the culture and rugged terrain of the region.The loop includes the old west gold mining village of PinosAltos, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, LakeRoberts, Bear Canyon Lake, San Lorenzo Mission (in thelush Mimbres Valley), the Santa Rita open pit copper mine,and the Ft. Bayard National Landmark.Highway 180 West through Cliff and Glenwood offers Bill
Evans Lake, the Catwalk National Recreation Trail, and thescenic gold mining ghost town of Mogollon. Highway 180 Eastaccesses the City of Rocks State Park, which was recentlydeveloped as a night skies camping site for stargazing. Hotmineral baths are available near the Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument and City of Rocks State Park.
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THE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO SPANS THEERAS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES THROUGH SPANISH,Mexican and Anglo activities to the harnessing of modernmining, ranching and building technologies. The region’sMogollon cultures left behind a wealth of intriguing artifactsand endless questions as to the survival and disappearanceof these hearty beings as presented in area museums.Agriculture has played a significant role in sustaining the
area’s economy, but mining has no doubt had the greatestimpact on local livelihoods. Mining operations began in theearly 1800s and continue over 200 years later. Recovery hasevolved from the hand picking of native copper to the solventextraction and electrolytic processing of low-grade ores.The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway
spans the eras from historic Silver City to the Gila CliffDwellings, farmlands of the Mimbres Valley, historic andmodern mining and an outpost of the Buffalo Soldiers.
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Art Gallery / ArtistsArt and Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . .S31Azurite Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . .S34Blue Dome Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . .S34Creations and Adornments . . . . . . .27 . .S31Elemental Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 . .S35Gallery 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . .S27Hosana Eilert-Wild West Weaving 115 . .S30Hutchings Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 . .S34Jess Gorell - The Studio Space . . .49 . .S30Joe Burgess Photography . . . . . . . .50 . .S35JW Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 . .S26Leyba & Ingalls ARTS . . . . . . . . . . .54 . .S31Lois Duffy Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . .S34Mary Gravelle-Mary’s Fine Art . . . .59 . .S30Melanie Zipin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 . .S41Moonstruck Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . .S35Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile . . . .67 . .S34Ruth Hamby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 . .S30Seedboat Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 . .S35Silver Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 . .S31Tatiana Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 . .S31The Common Thread . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . .S34Two Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 . .S11Victoria Chick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 . .S30Victoria J. West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 . .S30Weelearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 . .S31Yello on Yankie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 . .S35
AttorneyLopez & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . . .S8
Automotive Sales & ServiceBryan Truck & Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . .S60
Banking / Financial1st New Mexico Bank . . . . . . . . . .34 . .S13Chino Federal Credit Union . . . . . .22 . .S57Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union . .35 . .S24
Communications /Satellite & InternetBroCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . .S60Cellular Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . .S29Satellite Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 . .S60
Contractors & BuildersJ & S Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . .46 . .S61Timberland Construction . . . . . . . .100 . .S15Tres Amigos Enterprises Inc. . . . .102 . .S51
CPA’sStone McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 . .S60Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA . . . . . .98 . .S61
Eco / Natural ProductsGila Eco Design Center . . . . . . . . . .38 . .S54Material Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . .S36Super Salve Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 . .S45Udder Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 . .S52
FitnessCurves for Women . . . . . . . . . . . .119 . .S45
Funeral HomeBright Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . .S17
General StoreAlma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . .S53Valley Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 . .S49
Home Products / ServicesFurniture Gallery, Inc., . . . . . . . . . . .36 . .S56Grant County Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . .S61Legacy Home & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . .53 . .S29Manzanita Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 . .S37ReStore/Habitat for Humanity . . . .75 . .S61Syzygy Tileworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 . .S37Widows, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 . .S59
Horse Boarding & SuppliesBar J Horse Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . .S16
InsuranceAllstate Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . .S21
LandscapingCreative Vision Landscaping . . . . .28 . .S22
MAP PAGELodgingBear Creek Motel & Cabins . . . . . .10 . .S13Casitas de Gila Guesthouses . . . . .17 . .S48Georgetown Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . .37 . .S19Gila House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . .S27Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . .44 . . .C4Inn on Broadway, The . . . . . . . . . .128 . .S41Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 . .S23Palace Hotel, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 . . .S6Whitewater Motel . . . . . . . . . . . .114 . .S51
MedicalBorder Area Mental Health . . . . . .13 . .S44Silver Rexall Drugs/Cup of Grace . .90 . .S59The Medicine Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . .61 . .S45The Scrub Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 . .S49
Museum / ToursSilver City Museum Store . . . . . . .86 . . .S5Silver City Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 . . .S2
OrganizationMainstreet Project . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 . . .S4Mimbres Region Arts Council . . . .62 . . .S7Old West Country . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 . .SC2
RetailA Bead Or Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . .S28Cinema Classics on DVD . . . . . . . .18 . .S63Conner Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . .S28Gila Hike & Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 . .S36Hecklers Copies To Go . . . . . . . . . .42 . .S59Hester House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . .S29Jolly Roger Knifeworks . . . . . . . . . .51 . .S29Morning Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 . .S29Party Zone Party Supplies . . . . . . .69 . .S36Pinos Altos Orchards & Gift Shop .70 . .S37Poncho’s Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 . .S58Pretty Sweet Emporium . . . . . . . . .72 . .S28Royal Scepter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 . .S37Silver Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 . .S36T-World Urban Apparel . . . . . . . . . .96 . .S37The Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 . .S28Thundercreek Quilt & Fabric Shop .99 . .S61Toy Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 . .S36Tricia’s Trinkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 . .S29Video Game Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . .110 . .S36Western Stationers . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 . .S61Yada Yada Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 . .S28
Real Estate /Property ManagementCentury 21-Thompson Realty . . . . .20 . . .S7Coldwell Banker Enchantment Rlty 24 . .S14Prudential - Silver City Properties .73 . . .S9Re/Max - Silver Advantage . . . . . .74 . .S18SCGC Property Management . . . . .80 . .S47Silver City Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .87 . .S20Smith Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 . . .S1United Country Mimbres Realty . .106 . . .S3Wagon Wheel Realty . . . . . . . . . .112 . .S10
RepairFinish Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . .S59Grant County Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . .S61The Sharpening Center . . . . . . . . . .83 . .S23
Restaurant / Bakery / CoffeeAlma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . .S50a.i.r. Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . .S25Bad Ass Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . .S28The Buckhorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 . .S12China Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . .S40Cafe at the Kumquat . . . . . . . . . . .29 . .S40Jalisco Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . .S40La Cocina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 . .S39Schwan’s Home Delivery . . . . . . .126 . .S41Wrangler’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . .121 . .S23
RV ParkRose Valley RV Ranch . . . . . . . . . . .76 . .S60
Salons & SpasArtistic Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . .S43Belleza Salon & Tanning . . . . . . . . .11 . .S43Cienega Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . .23 . .S43Ego Trip Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . .S43Eva’s Hair Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . .S43Mirror Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . .S43Nugabest at Judy’s Nails . . . . . . .120 . .S42Shear Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 . .S43VIP Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 . .S43Shipping & MailingThe UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 . .S59
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