silver city grant county visitor guide 2012
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The most useful guide to Silver City, Grant County and the sunny southwest corner of New Mexico.The Silver City area is a collection of communities and cultures offering history, art, education, commerce and a quality of life deemed rare in America today.TRANSCRIPT
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• Guestrooms and suites open now.
Ballroom and meeting rooms open summer 2012
• Free Wi-Fi, local and long distance calls
Art Deco Elegance Returns to Silver City!Art Deco Elegance Returns to Silver City!
At Last...At Last...
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN COMBINED WITH THE PERFECT LOCATIONAN IDEAL OASIS
• Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Arts & Cultural District
• Walk to restaurants, art galleries, events, specialty shops, museums
and Western New Mexico University
575.956.9400Silver CityNM 88061
200 West Broadway Street
Bed & Breakfast
Bear Mountain Lodge60 Bear Mountain Ranch RdSilver City575.538.2538 • 877.620.BEAR
Casitas De Gila Guesthouses50 Casita Flats Rd • Gila575.535.4455 • 877.923.4827
Gila House Hotel400 N. Arizona St • Silver City575.313.7015
Inn On Broadway411 W Broadway • Silver City575.388.5485
Ir y Venir Ranch9275 Hwy 180 W • Silver City575.535.2136
Cabins
Bear Creek Motel & Cabins88 Main St • Pinos Altos575.388.4501 • 888.388.4515
Bearpaw RanchTurkey Creek Rd • Gila575.535.2877
The Cabin2059 Cottage San Rd • Silver City575.388.1087
Georgetown Cabins104 Georgetown Rd • Mimbres575.534.4529
Lake Roberts General Store& Cabins869 Hwy 35 N • Lake Roberts575.536.9929
Pinos Altos Cabins4687 Pinos Altos Rd • Pinos Altos575.534.0406 • 800.348.2477
Wildwood RetreatJackass Lane • Gila Hot Springs575.536.3600
Guesthouses & Cottages
Adobe Agave309 E St • Silver City575.388.2917 • 575.956.3386
Agave Ridge Retreat918 NM 15 • Pinos Altos575.313.9843
Bear Mountain Retreat80 Allen Springs • Silver City575.313.5534
Carriage House Cottage603 N Black St • Silver City575.388.9680
Casa Del MosaicBoston Hill • Silver City575.956.5759
Casa Serena/Casa ArbolUniversity Area • Silver City575.388.4426
Cottage of Whispering Canyon983 NM Hwy 356 • Hanover575.537.5505
Gila Hideway66 N Fork Walnut Creek RdSilver City • 575.313.3208
Gila Hot Springs RanchHwy 15 • Gila Hot Springs575.536.9551
Gila River House93 River Rd • Gila • 575.535.2383
The Guest House1012 W 13th St • Silver City575.538.3203 • 575.313.5133
High Lonesome Guest House26 High Lonesome Rd • Silver City575.388.3763
Hoot and Howl Hideaway20 McMillen Rd • Mangas Springs575.535.HOOT
Las Palomas Guest House28 Alope Way • Gila575.535.4600
West Street InnUniversity Area • Silver City575.534.2302
The White House501 N Bullard • Silver City575.313.6707
Wilderness LodgeJackass Lane • Gila Hot Springs575.536.9749
Hotels, Motels & Lodges
Comfort Inn1060 Hwy 180 E • Silver City575.534.1883 • 800.4.CHOICE
Copper Manor Motel710 Silver Heights Blvd • Silver City575.538.5392
The Drifter Motel711 Silver Heights Blvd • Silver City575.538.2916
Econo Lodge1120 Hwy 180 E • Silver City575.534.1111 • 800.55.ECONO
Gateway Plaza Motel18000 Hwy 180 E • Hurley575.537.5001
Holiday Inn Express1103 Superior St • Silver City575.538.2525 • 800.HOLIDAY
Lake Roberts Motel863 Hwy 35 • Lake Roberts575.536.9393
Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern1122 Hwy 35 • Mimbres575-536-9649
Motel 61040 Hwy 180 E • Silver City575.388.1983
Murray Hotel200 W Broadway • Silver City575.956.9400
Palace Hotel106 W Broadway • Silver City575.388.1811
Rodeway Inn3420 Hwy 180 E • Silver City575.538.3711
Spirit Canyon Lodge684 Hwy 35 • Lake Roberts575.536.9459
RV Parks
Burro Mountain Homestead665 Tyrone Rd • Tyrone575.538.2149
Continental Divide RV Park4774 N Hwy 15 • Pinos Altos575.388.3005
Faywood Hot Springs Resort165 Hwy 61 • Faywood575.536.9663
Gila Hot Springs RanchHwy 15 • Gila Hot Springs575.536.9551
Manzano’s RV Park103 Flury Lane • Arenas Valley575.538.0918
Mountain Spirits RV Park2743 Hwy 35 N • Mimbres575.574.7000
Ridge Park RV2789 Hwy 90 S • Tyrone575.388.1126
Rose Valley RV Ranch2040 Memory Ln • Silver City575.534.4277 • 866.RVRANCH
Silver City KOA11824 Hwy 180 E • Arenas Valley575.388.3351
Silver City RV Park1304 Bennet St • Silver City575.538.2239
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Silver City is one of the finest rural communities in the Nation. Our rich mining and ranchinghistory, blend of Hispanic and Anglo cultures, blue skies (with 360 days of sunshine), vast landscapes,natural wonderlands, and small town values, create a genuine “Americana”. Embraced by the Continental Divide, five life zones overlap near town ...creating a wonderful basecamp for ecotourism and the greatest diversity of habitats in North America!
Silver City is the oldest incorporated town in New Mexico (and the only one still operating undera Territorial Charter). The multi-cultural frontier location continues to be the business center for thearea and the Town’s commitment to building a sustainable economy (including curbside recyclingand solar energy projects) provides a special quality of life.
Honesty and common courtesies prevail. And, the relaxed pace is a custom newcomers are oftenchallenged to adapt. Horns are tooted to say “hi” to friends (not rush traffic), and locals find anotherroute if two vehicles (or grocery carts) are side by side blocking a thoroughfare… as we know thatfolks are taking the time to talk and catch up with one another.
We stop on the side of the road and wait for funeral processions to pass, and also pull over for fastermotorists if we are moseying along back roads. It’s all part of the mutual respect, part of enjoyingthe moment, part of our way of life.
Plan a visit and experience our warm hospitality. Consider becoming an active member of ourcommunity. If you do…you’ll probably find that “this is the place you’ve been looking for all along”.
above: Volunteer Hosts greet visitors 7 days a week at the MurrayRyan Visitor Center.Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm MST Sunday 10am-2pm MST
WELCOMEToSilver City and Grant County
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CONVENIENCE & COMFORT
Combined with Premium Amenities
Holiday Inn Express in beautiful Silver City is your ticket to a Southwest adventure. Let our friendly staff aid you inexploring the attractions of Silver City, Grant County and the Gila National Forest from a convenient home base.
• Fully Equipped Cardio Work-Out Room • Spa Facilities
• FREE Express Start Breakfast Bar with new hot options • FREE Wireless Broadband Internet in every room
575.538.2525 • 1-800-HOLIDAY • www.hiexpress.com/silvercitynm
Located just off US Hwy 180East next to Wendy’s
1103 Superior StreetSilver City NM 88061
NOW IS THE TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR PORTFOLIO REVIEW.
When you stop to think about what’s happened in the past year, it’s easy to realize how quickly things can change.
That’s why you should schedule your portfolio review today. This is an ideal time to discuss how the market mayhave impacted your financial goals. Then we can help you decide if you should revise your investments. And even if you don’t need to make changes, it’s still important to evaluate your investment strategy and helpensure it’s still on track with your goals.
Call today to schedule your free portfolio review.
James Edd Hughs, AAMS®
Financial Advisor210 Hwy 180 W Suite 100Silver City, NM 88061575-534-1221
www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC
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FEATURES2 Welcome to Grant County. A letter from
the Visitor Center and an invitation to experience a unique and exciting region.
6 Best Small Towns. Silver City continuesto garner attention nationally, rankingamong the best in major categories bynational magazines and books for livabil-ity, historic preservation and the arts.
8 History. The geology and geography of Grant County have had major effects on its economic and communitydevelopment.
10 Heritage. The makeup of Grant Countytoday has been molded by a thousandyears of vibrant cultural influences.
12 Historic District. Silver City’s historicdistrict was constructed with long-termexpectations and preserved by a caringcommunity.
14 Grant County Communities. Lifestyle options range from affordable to upscale and locations from river valley spreads tomountain cabins.
18 The Arts. Led by the State’s #1 Arts Council, the region’s strong focus on the arts keeps Grant County on theleading edge of cultural developmentand opportunity.
20 Festivals & Events. Sanctioned rodeos,big-name cyclists, and the best Bluesmusicians in the nation draw interna-tional audiences.
22 Health. Surrounded by nature’s best and served by patient-centered medical programs, the county is truly one of America’s healthiest locations.
24 Education. With a strong focus on quality programs and university interactions, Grant County provides excellent developmental opportunities.
26 Attractions. Hiking, birding, fishing,tracking historic events, experiencing the sounds of wilderness or photograph-ing unique formations, Grant County isthe place.
CONTENTS Silver City Grant CountyVisitor GuideTHE COMPREHENSIVE TOURISM
AND RELOCATION GUIDE
Published exclusively for the Silver CityGrant County Tourism Consortium
by Zia Publishing Corp.
SILVER CITY ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT
Julie MinicucciSilver City Arts & Cultural District
& Tourism Director
SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO GREENCHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Cissy McAndrewExecutive Director
SILVER CITY MAINSTREET PROJECTNick SeibelManager
MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCILFaye McCalmont
Executive Director
SRAM TOUR OF THE GILAJack BrennanRace Director
GRANT COUNTY TOURISMKeith LeMayChairman
ZIA PUBLISHING CORP.Terri Menges
President & Managing DirectorJoseph Burgess
Vice President & Photo Journalist Arlyn Cooley
Staff AccountantLeAnne KnudsenAdvertising SalesJoseph Burgess
Writing & Photography except where credited
Jackie BlurtonLeAnne KnudsenBob Pelham
M.H. “Dutch”SalmonCorey SchwartzDebra SuttonJudy Wuthrich
Contributing PhotographersGila Regional Medical CenterMimbres Region Arts Council
Courtesy PhotographsTerri MengesDebra SuttonDesigners
Silver City Grant County Visitor & Relocation Guideis published by Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at:P.O. Box 1248 • 116 McKinney Road (deliveries only)
Silver City, NM 88062 Phone: 575-388-4444 x19 • Fax: 575-534-3333
e-mail: [email protected] www.ziapublishing.com
©Zia Publishing Corp., 2012. This issue of Silver City GrantCounty Community Guide is copyrighted under the laws of theUnited States of America. All rights reserved. Reproduction inwhole or part without permission of the publisher prohibited.For permission to use any portion of this publication email:[email protected]. All submissions of editorial or pho-tography are only accepted without risk to the publisher forloss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy inthe information provided. The publisher assumes no responsi-bility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.
HIGHLIGHTS6 A Draw for Visitors and Locals8 Major Industries9 Frontier People11 Preserving the Heritage12 Its the Presentation13 A Living History14 A Lifestyle for Everyone 19 Cultural Experiences20 The Main Events22 Gila Regional Medical Center25 Developing Minds27 Treasures of the Southern Rockies28 Recreational Opportunities29 Diverse Attractions30 Downtown Area31 Trails and a Bit of History
DEPARTMENTS6 Quick Facts10 Best Small Town Ratings
Grant County Profile14 Financial Institutions
Housing FactsReal Estate CompaniesCommunity Services
16 Community Map18 Area Museums
Arts OrganizationsClubs & Organizations
20 Calendar of Events22 Health Care
Pet FriendlyArea Churches
23 Volunteer Organizations24 Primary & Secondary Education
Higher EducationDay CareArea LibrariesSports & Recreation
26 Youth OrganizationsParks & MonumentsGhost TownsLakes & Outdoors
29 Silver City MapArea MapMileage to Scenic Destinations
30 Historic Sites31 Silver City Business Directory
ational magazines and books continue to recognizeSilver City as a culturally diverse community thatexcels in livability, historic preservation and the arts. Small town values which entice former residents
to “come back home” are the foundation supporting a solidarts community, the preservation of historic architecture, auniversity atmosphere, cultural diversity, endless outdoor ac-tivities (in one of the best climates imaginable) and a list ofyear-round events that just won’t quit.The writers who rank Silver City among the “Best Small
Towns” in America base their conclusions on factors that arean integral part of the local lifestyle. Coffee houses and bak-eries are where the locals discuss many issues, or the OliveWarbler spotted at Cherry Creek. The dinner menus, winelists, and desserts are excellent and when a new shop, a play,or an art show opens…expect a crowd. Modern Maturity Magazine’s choice of Silver City as the
#3 Small Town in America noted such factors as neighbor-liness, restaurants, ease of getting around on foot, ethnic di-versity, recreational options, and most important, “culturalvitality." A presentation by the New Mexico Symphony, thefive-day Tour of the Gila bicycle stage race and the Blues Fes-tival are the types of activities this small mountain commu-nity has come to expect. The Southwest and fine art found in galleries along the
historic downtown streets has become both an attraction anda significant year-round factor in the local economy. JohnVillani highlighted Silver City in his book, The 100 BestSmall Art Towns in America. Histories of the area’s mining and cattle industries are dis-
played in its museums, as well as the world’s largest perma-nent display of ancient Mimbres Indian pottery. The Victorian
A DRAW FORVISITORS AND LOCALSTHEATER The Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil, #1 in New Mexico, supportscultural activities in area venues, bothlarge and small.CLIMATE Silver City’s near perfect climate offers year-round enjoyment ofoutdoor activities.FESTIVALS & EVENTS Annual eventsinclude Tour of the Gila bicycle race, Silver City Blues Festival, Wild Wild WestPro Rodeo and Chocolate Fantasia.SHOPPING Silver City is not only aregional hub for shopping, it is widelyrecognized for its galleries and quaintone-of-a-kind shops.SCHOOLS Home of Western NewMexico University founded in 1894, thecommunity also touts excellent publicand private school systems.
CLIMATEGrant County is a remarkably diverse land-scape, ranging from high desert in the southto high mountains across much of the northof the county. At an elevation of 6000 ft. theSemi-arid climate offers mild temperatures,giving us four gentle seasons to enjoy.
LOCATIONSilver City is located in Grant County inSouthwest New Mexico. It is on the Con-tinental Divide and in the foothills of thePinos Altos Range, an extension of theMogollon Mountains. Silver City is centrallylocated at the junction of US 180 and NM90 almost equidistant from both El Pasoand Tucson and from Denver, Dallas andLos Angeles.
ELEVATIONElevations in Grant County range from4,000 above sea level in the high desert atthe southern end of the county to moun-tains touching 10,000 feet in the north. Sil-ver City, Bayard, Hurley and the centralpart of the county are just under 6,000 feetabove sea level. Pinos Altos and othernearby communities to the north and eastare at 6,000 to 7,000 feet.
NEW MEXICO FACTSStatehood: 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
L H P L H PJan 24 51 1.08" Jul 60 88 3.02"Feb 26 55 1.13" Aug 58 85 3.06"Mar 30 59 0.95" Sep 52 81 1.97"Apr 37 68 0.58" Oct 42 72 1.26"May 45 77 0.39" Nov 30 59 0.71"Jun 55 87 0.68" Dec 24 52 1.24"H - High L - Low P - Average Precipitation (Inches)Average annual temperature: 70°Average annual moisture: 15.69 inchesTotal Snowfall: Mean 11.8"; High 27.0"
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style homes and buildings throughout the Historic District reflect the prosperity of theboom eras and the desire to build an enduringcommunity. Silver City was chosen one of TheNational Trust for Historic Preservation’sDozen Distinctive Destinations.The opportunities for both cultural and
outdoor activities, in a crisp mountain air en-vironment, no doubt contributed to NormanFord including Silver City in the top 1% ofThe Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in America.The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monu-
ment, located in the middle of more thanthree million acres of national forest, is thearea’s biggest attraction. It is, however, onlythe beginning of the adventures surroundingSilver City. Forts, an opera house, ghosttowns, lakes and streams, birding, historicchapels, unique recreational sites and ex-traordinary Sunday afternoon drives con-tribute to an unsurpassed outdoor agenda.Silver City is a vibrant community with
lots to share with its neighbors, both far andnear. One visit will make it your destinationof choice.
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ordering a complex terrain and isolated from New Mexico’s primary river sys-tems, Silver City and Grant County attracted a different breed of men, survivorsto be sure, accustomed to hard and treacherous work.Intense geologic forces and the ensuing processes of weathering were involved
in the creation of the rugged terrain known as the Gila. A key factor for area developmentwas the resulting mineralization, by far the state’s richest deposits. Apaches molded nativecopper into jewelry and tips for arrows. The first mining of the red metal began around1800 for the Mexican mint. Later in the 19th century, full-scale mining began in Silver Cityand Santa Rita and continues around the county today. Pinos Altos had its own lively goldrush era, complete with all the old west tales of boom and bust and serving briefly as the firstcounty seat.Conversely, the Gila, with all its breathtaking vistas, life zones and eco systems, includes
a large region that was the first in the United States to be designated by Congress in 1924as a Wilderness to be preserved for future generations. Huge tracts of pristine forests andstreams are protected from modern human development.Silver City, a fiercely independent community and recognizing its future potential, threat-
ened the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico in 1876 with secession to Arizona. As a re-sult, Silver City became the first incorporated town in New Mexico and it continues tooperate under a Territorial charter. It has the state’s oldest public school system and one ofthe earliest institutions of higher learning.Due to fire problems in its early history, town fathers insisted on brickconstruction, resulting in the survival of numerous Victorian and turn-of-the-century homes and buildings. The downtown and university districts offeran architectural treat for visitors, revolving around the Silver City Museum housed in the 1881 home of H.B. Ailman.
HISTORYMILEAGE TO SILVER CITYLake Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 milesLordsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 milesDeming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 milesGlenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 milesPalomas, Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 88 milesTruth or Consequences . . . . . . 90 milesLas Cruces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 milesWhite Sands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 milesEl Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 milesSocorro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 milesAlamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 milesTucson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 milesRuidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 miles Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 miles Gallup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 milesRoswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 milesSanta Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 milesPhoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 milesCarlsbad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 milesTaos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 milesGrand Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 milesSan Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606 milesDenver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682 milesLos Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684 milesDallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 787 milesHouston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901 milesSalt Lake City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999 milesSan Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 1069 milesSt. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1279 milesMexico City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1284 milesChicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1695 milesSeattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1837 milesMiami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2120 milesWashington DC . . . . . . . . . . 2188 milesNew York City . . . . . . . . . . . 2254 milesMontreal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2409 milesBoston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2469 miles
DIRECTIONS TO SILVER CITYOn US 180, travel 62 miles southeast fromGlenwood or 52 miles northwest fromDeming. On NM 90 travel 44 miles north-east from Lordsburg.
LODGINGHotels & Motels 13Bed & Breakfasts 5Cabins & Cottages 29RV Parks & Private Campgrounds 12Public Camping 5
DININGWhether you prefer quick fast food, healthychoices, deli service or leisure coffeehouses; family style or gourmet; saloon orbar and grill; Mexican, Chinese or American;Silver City has abundant dining choices.Bakeries & Coffee Shops 21Bars & Nightlife 5Catering 9Fast Food 23Gelato, Ice Cream & Treats 3Restaurants & Cafes 58
VISITOR INFORMATIONMurray Ryan Visitor Center 201 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm MSTSunday 10am-4pm MST575-538-5555www.SilverCityTourism.org
THE MAJOR INDUSTRIESRANCHING Westward moving settlers recognizedGrant County’s grasslands as good pastures for cattle graz-ing. The industry took root and continues to hold its owntoday. Both private property use and permits for grazing ongovernment land are important factors to the rancher, withadded emphasis in recent years on environmental issues. MINING The Santa Rita mine celebrated its hundredth an-niversary as an open pit operation and mining was recognizedby the state legislature for the economic impact it has had overthe years on southwest New Mexico. Copper has been the main-stay of the region, but gold, silver, lead, zinc, molybdenum andother minerals have been mined commercially.
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FRONTIER PEOPLEOUTLAWS In typical Old West fashion, Grant Countyproduced its own cast of unsavory characters. Billy theKid, of Lincoln County Wars fame, was raised in SilverCity and his mother is buried in Memory Lane Ceme-tery. Butch Cassidy and a few of his gang worked on aranch in the Gila for a spell to avoid capture.MOUNTAIN MEN The rugged terrain rising out of thedesert above Silver City attracted Mountain Men in thelate 1800s in search of animal pelts and meat. The Gilabecame home to Ben Lilly, a renowned big game hunterand accomplished houndsman, from 1911 to 1936. Heis buried in Memory Lane Cemetery.BUFFALO SOLDIERS So named by Indians becausetheir hair resembled that of the buffalo, soldiers in Com-pany B of the 125th U.S. Colored Infantry establishedFort Bayard in August 1866. The unit included CathayWilliams, the only know female Buffalo Soldier. The mis-sion was to protect early settlers, miners and travelersfrom the Apache. GOLD RUSH Gold was discovered in Pinos Altosabove Silver City in 1860 (right), quickly bringing over700 prospectors to the area. In 1861, Chiricahua ApachesCochise and Mangas Coloradas joined forces to drive theminers out of their lands, but gold panning and Indianskirmishes continued for the next three decades. CHINESE INFLUENCE Often utilized in the Westas labor for mining and the building of railroads, Chi-nese immigrants began settling in local communities andestablishing small businesses. Laundries, grocery stores,restaurants and mercantiles owned by the descendants ofthese immigrants have also contributed to the history ofSilver City.
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Take an art walk, visit our eclectic shops, enjoy a meal and stay awhile.
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H indicates businesses open on Sundays. Some business hours are seasonal.
ANTIQUES & QUALITY SECONDHAND
Dandelion Wish H
109 N. Bullard St. • 575.534.0074Tues-Sun 11ish-6ish • Upscale selectionof eclectic antiques & collectibles
Manzanita Ridge107 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.1158W-Sat 10:30-5 • New & used homedecor from 5-star resorts
The Marketplace H
601 N. BullardSt., Unit D575.388.2897M-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 • 5000+ sq. ft. of new, used, vintage & antique bargains!
ART GALLERIES & STUDIOS
Anthony Howell Studio200 W. Market St. • 575.388.2993AnthonyHowell.com • Large landscape photography of the Southwest
Artesanos Studio H
211-B N. Texas St. • 505.717.8364W-Sun 11-6 (Winter 11-4) • Array ofinteresting & well-crafted items
The Common Thread107 W. Broadway St. • 575.538.5733M-Sat 10-5 • A co-operative fiber arts gallery
Ginny Wolf Studio & Gallery108 W. Yankie St. • 575.313.5709M-Tues 11-4, Thurs-Sat 11-4Multicultural gallery & exquisite jewelry
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS315 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.5725M-Sat 10-6 • LeybaIngallsArts.comFine art, framing, classes & supplies
Molly Ramolla Gallery& Custom Framing H
307 N. Texas St. • 575.538.5538M, W-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3Unique one-of-a-kind creations & fine art
Silver Spirit Gallery H
215 W. Broadway St.575.388.2079M-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-3A community of 25+ fine artists
ART GALLERIES & STUDIOS cont.
Two Spirit Gallery311-B N. Bullard St. • 575.956.8397M, W-Sat 11-4 • Unique collection of ethnic arts, beads & antiques
BAKERY, PASTRY & LITE FARE
Margo’s Bakery Cafe300 S. Bullard St. 575.597.0012W-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-3 • Made from scratch pastries & baked goods • Seasonal Patio
Millie’s Bake House215 W. Yankie St.575.597.BAKE(2253)M-Sat 10-6 • Soup, sandwiches & baked goods
COFFEE HOUSE & LITE FARE
Java the Hut611-A N. Bullard St.575.534.4103M-Sat 8-4 • Espresso drinks, sandwiches & best hot dog in town!
Yankie Creek Coffee House112 W. Yankie St. • Free WiFiLive music 9:30-11:30am SundaysEspresso, tea, chai, pastries & smoothies
DINING
Masa y Mas Tortilleria & Restaurant601 N. Bullard St., Unit C505.670.8775M-Sat 8-close • Fresh tortillas, tamales, tacos, burritos, menudo, barbacoa & chips
Vicki’s Eatery H
315 Texas St. • 575.388.5430M-Sat 7-10:30 Breakfast, M-Sat 11-3 Lunch,Sun 8-2 Hearty Breakfast • Live Music
DINING & BEER AND WINE
Curious Kumquat Restaurant& Int'l Marketplace111 E. College St. • 575.534.0337M-Sat 11-2 • Dinner Tue-Sat 5:30-closeAward winning modernist foraged cuisine & grocery
LODGING
Carriage House Cottage H
603 N. Black St. • 575.388.9680www.CarriageHouseCottage.comVacation Rental • Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Palace Hotel H
106 W. Broadway St. • 575.388.1811SilverCityPalaceHotel.com • Hotel in theEuropean tradition • Continental breakfast
OUTDOOR GEAR & CLOTHING
Gila Hike & Bike H
103 E. College Ave. • 575.388.3222M-F 10-5:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4Bike sales & service • Maps & guides
SPECIALTY SHOPS
A Bead Or Two / Off Bead Gallery703 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.8973M-F 9-5, Sat 9-4 • Fun full-service bead shop & gallery • Classes
Conner Fine Jewelers401 N. Bullard St. • 575.538.2012 M-F 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-2 • SouthwestNew Mexico’s leading jeweler & gem expert
Guadalupe’s505-B N. Bullard St. • 575.535.2624Th-Sat 10-4 • Eclectic spiritual art, gifts & books
Kris’s & Krafters Kreations505-A N. Bullard St. • 575.534.9927M-Sat 9-4ish • Locally crafted ceramics & southwest gifts
SYZYGY Tileworks106 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.5472M-F 9-5 • Showroom featuring handcraftedtiles • Tours by appointment
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HERITAGE
Mimbres CultureThe Mimbres Culture that flourished in
Southwest New Mexico from around AD 500to about AD 1150 produced pottery with finegeometric designs and the figures of humans, an-imals, birds and insects that were unique for thatperiod. They lived in small villages of pit houses,semi-pit houses and finally in above ground clusters. They farmed near the rivers, hunted,fished and gathered wild foods. Their disap-pearance from the area is not well defined, lead-ing to much speculation about their departure.
The group is a subset of the broader Mogol-lon Culture that inhabited the area fromabout AD 150 to about AD 1400, which in-cluded the Tularosa Culture that briefly in-habited the Gila Cliff Dwellings north ofSilver City.
Displays of Mimbres pottery, tools, fetishesand lifestyle can be found at the Silver CityMuseum, Western New Mexico UniversityMuseum and the Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center.
Contributing to the diverse cultural experiences of the Silver City GrantCounty region, the original prehistoric inhabitants, migratory Native Americanbands and early European and Mexican settlers helped create today’s rich environment. Large-scale mining and agriculture development provided thefoundation that has supported an influx of community-minded people notoften found in less-populated areas.
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SILVER CITYRATINGSOne of 20 Dream Towns...The New Best Places to Live & Play —Outside MagazineOne of the 50 Healthiest Places to Live & Retire —Norman FordOne of the 50 Most AlivePlaces to Live —Modern MaturityOne of the Hundred Best Small Towns in America —Norman CramptonOne of the Best SmallTowns in America —Modern MaturityOne of the Top 11 Retirement Spots —Kiplinger ReportMaking Your Move to One of America’sBest Small Towns —Norman CramptonOne of the Nation’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” —National
Trust for Historic PreservationOutstandingCommunity —SearchersOne of the 8 Great Towns for Art & MusicLovers —Where to RetireOne of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America —John VillaniOne of the Best SMALL TOWNS in Amer-ica —Norman CramptonOne of the Best American Cities You’veNever Heard of —Cowboys and IndiansBest Mining Town—True West Magazine
GRANT COUNTY DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILEPOPULATION 2010 City 10,3152011 County 29,4262011 Median Age 44.92011 Median Household Income $37,675Median Household IncomeGrowth 2000-2011 29%Percentage of 2011 Population Ages 25-44 19.5%2011 High SchoolGradulation Rate 75%County Size 4,356 sq. miles
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC PROFILE2011 Labor Force 11,638October 2011 Unemployment Rate 7.1%2001-2011 Job Growth -0.6%2001-2011 Business Growth 18.9%2011 Average Annual Wage $32,918Largest Non-Farm Industry Education
& HealthcareLargest Employer Freeport-McMoran
TOP EMPLOYERSFreeport-McMoRan: 1,400Western NM University: 722Gila Regional Medical Center: 700Silver Consolidated Schools: 418Wal-Mart Super Center: 334James Hamilton Construction: 294 Cobre Consolidated Schools: 219Town of Silver City: 157U.S. Forest Service: 115
Grant County’s top five employers account for3,459 jobs – 40% of the county’s total employ-ment base and only span three industries: min-ing, public education and healthcare.
A MEANINGFUL DIVERSITY
QUICK FACTS
Hispanic CultureMexican Lieutenant Colonel
José Carrasco began mining operations at theSanta Rita deposit around 1800, sending copper ore south for use by the Mexican mint.The village of Santa Rita was established.
Mexican miners, farmers and ranchers contin-ued to settle in the region through the 19th century and many of their descendants have con-tinued those vocations and careers through the20th and into the 21st Century.
The Catholic Church played a strong roll forLatinos from the beginning, establishing historicmissions along the Mimbres River and serving ascornerstones of the mining communities. Mexican food is a staple in area homes and localrestaurants, and the traditional arts of santos, bultos and retablos continue to be revered in localchurches and sold in area galleries. Spanish language music follows the gamut from Mariachito ranchera, modern Mexican pop and typicalclassical selections.
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The Hispanic population today holds key positions throughout the business, education,medical and political fields of the region.
Chiricahua Apache CultureThe Chiricahua Apaches roamed the hills
of Southwest New Mexico, Southeast Arizonaand the northern portions of Chihuahua andSonora in Mexico. The nomadic bands began
encountering early Spanish explorersand later settlers from Mexico and the
eastern United States. Confrontations en-sued that eventually led to imprisonment oftribal members in Florida in 1886. Re-maining members were later relocated toreservations in Oklahoma and New Mex-ico. Those who returned to New Mexicowere integrated with the Mescalero Apachetribe near Ruidoso.Leaders of the Chiricahua bands included
household names like Cochise, Mangas Col-oradas, Geronimo and Naiche, a son ofCochise and the last chief of the “free” Chiric-ahuas. Geronimo was reportedly born near theheadwaters of the Gila River in 1829. Volun-teers erected a monument in his recognitionat the Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center.Native blessings of the site were offered by adescendent of Geronimo, Harlyn Geron-imo and his wife Karen.
PRESERVINGTHE HERITAGEA TRADITIONALCHARROCarlos Herrera from Hurleyis a true horseman who thrillslocals at parades and fiestaswith the showmanship of hisbeautiful horses. Represent-ing the traditions of the Mex-ican Charro, Carlos standsalone in Southern New Mex-ico for his abilities to trainhorses and perform in thestyle of the Charriada.THE MIMBRES CONTRIBUTIONThe ancient Mimbres people,dating back approximately900 years, are among GrantCounty’s cultural treasures.Its black-on-white geometricdesigns and unique figurespreserved on centuries-oldpottery have strongly influ-enced the artwork of today’sLand of Enchantment.THE GERONIMOMONUMENTA monument dedicated tofamous Chirichahua Apachechief Geronimo, who wasborn at the headwaters ofthe Gila River in 1829 is lo-cated at the Gila CliffDwellings Naitonal Monu-ment Visitor Center.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWNWith the charm of a well-preserved business district
built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sil-ver City’s Historic Downtown showcases the detailedarchitectures of those intriguing eras. Victorian homes,the county courthouse and city hall and three theaterbuildings contribute to the historic business, bank andhotel buildings. Many of the curbs are high to allow an-nual nonsoon runoffs to pass through without damag-ing buildings. The streets are lighted with antique poles,and rings for tying off your trusty steed can still be spot-ted at several locations. A lot of brickwork was used inthe downtown construction and tile from local kilnsgraces an occasional storefront. Bullard Street andBroadway form the axis for shopping, with Yankie, Texasand Market streets contributing numerous galleries andeateries. Renovated hotels, Victorian lodging and spa fa-cilities are found downtown. There is also a park down-town, but you may have to ask for directions. It is called,of all things, Big Ditch Park. It was once the city’s mainstreet, but floods in the early 20th century left a sixty-foot deep crevice in its place.
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WORKERS BY INDUSTRYEducation & Healthcare: 2,873Retail Trade: 1,108Arts, Accommodation &Food Services: 996Natural Resources & Mining: 654Public Administration: 578Construction: 485Management & Professional: 276Finance & Insurance: 249Manufacturing: 208Wholesale Trade: 152Transportation & Warehousing: 119Information: 112Utilities: 100
TAXESResidential Property:Levied % of Value) 1.83%Commercial Property:Levied % of Value) 2.54%Grant County Sales Tax Rate: 7.25%
HOUSING2010 Median Home Value $123,3002010 Median Gross Rent: $593/mo.
CRIME RATE2010 Recordings: 13 violent crimes and 149property crimes. Grant County has a relativelylow crime rate and the lowest rate for both violent crimes and property crimes per 10,000residents among communities benchmarked.
COST OF LIVINGGrant County Index: 85.2, which is nearly 15% lower than the U.S. average of 100.0.
UTILITIESElectric: PNMNatural Gas: PNM Gas ServicesWater: Town of Silver City (deep wells)Sewage: Town of Silver CityTelephone: CenturyLink, WNM CommunicationsRECYCLINGTown of Silver City Sanitation DivisionUSA Can & Nonferrous
DRIVER’S LICENSES REGISTRATION PLATES/TITLESNew Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. $18.00/4years/CDL, permits, provisional, ret. (Need proofof insurance.) 90 days to change to new Driver’sLicense and Plates. Once you are in the systemyou can renew by mail. Hours: M-F 8am-4pm.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSFull coverage insurance on vehicles with bankliens on them and liability insurance on vehiclesthat have no bank liens on them.DRIVING LAWSS.E. Safety Belt Law. Primary Enforcement Child Restraint Law. (No Gaps) A state isconsidered not to have gaps in its child re-straint laws if all occupants under the age of16 are covered by either a child restraint lawor a safety belt law.Open Container Law. Complies with the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century(TEA-21): .08 BAC Per Se Law. Complies withfederal .08 Blood Alcohol Content per se law.A: Learner Stage. Provision 1. Six month hold-ing period.A novice driver must be supervised byan adult licensed driver at all times. If the learnerremains conviction free for six months he or sheprogresses to the intermediate stage. In an opti-mal provision, there is not a reduction in thisamount of time if the driver takes a driver's edu-cation course.
IT’S THE PRESENTATION…SILVER CITY MAINSTREET PROJECTThe longest continuously operating MainStreetprogram in New Mexico was established in 1985and has fostered downtown preservation andsmall business growth. It was the recipient of the2011 Great American Main Street Award, a na-tional award for revitalization. Much of the his-toric downtown charm has resulted from effortsby the MainStreet Project in partnership with thecommunity’s public and private sectors.YANKIE/TEXAS STREET JUNCTIONThe region’s most colorful cluster of galleries,studios and shops is located at the intersectionof Yankie and Texas Streets, located in the artsand cultural district. The old red-brick build-ings have been brought to life with brilliantlycolored doors, window frames and signs. Insideare products of some of the area’s best artistsand crafts people. Of course, there is also won-derful coffee, pastries and WiFi!
HISTORIC DISTRICTA DELIGHTFUL DIFFERENCE
Silver City business people are friendly, yes, truly friendly, because they de-pend equally on local support and that of its visitors. The community has beenthe center of area activities since its inception in the 1800s, and more recentlyhas accepted accolades as a center for the arts. People choose to visit Silver Cityfor its festivals, its galleries and restaurants, its unique shops, its fabulousweather, its three million-acre forest playground and its small-town atmos-phere. But you have to get out of your car and walk around, shake handsand see if you don’t find someone interested in where you are from. Youhave to wander through the shops to experience the difference betweenSilver City and whatever region you may have been calling home.And cameras are encouraged.
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ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICTArts and cultural functions take place
throughout the community with the greatestconcentration in the historic downtown area.Art galleries abound downtown, interspersedwith coffee shops and restaurants for restingyour tired feet and catching up on local gossip.Art walks are common downtown and out-door art and performance functions occur fre-quently at Big Ditch and Gough Parks. Othervenues include the Silco Theater, the museumannex and the Buffalo Bar Dance Hall down-town, the Wells Fargo Gallery, Western NewMexico University Gallery and the WesternNew Mexico University Performing Arts The-
ater. Museums include the SilverCity Museum downtown and the
Western New Mexico Uni-versity Museum.
A LIVING HISTORYSILVER CITY MUSEUM Housed in the 1881home of H.B. Ailman, the museum displays collec-tions related to the peoples and history of southwestNew Mexico and its diverse cultural heritage. Lec-tures, book signings and exhibit openings are in-cluded in the museum calendar, as are its July 4thIce Cream Social and Victorian Christmas Evening.The museum houses a great one-of-a-kind gift shop.
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uality of life issues, all of which are packaged in the warmth of a small-town atmosphere, have led to recognition as the Best in numerouscategories for Silver City and Grant County. Great weather, incredible
opportunities for outdoor experiences, an intriguing history, a mature and excitingarts community, the full gamut of educational offerings and strong business and industrial opportunities have contributed to the lifestyles of area natives and attracted
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A LIFESTYLE FOREVERYONESILVER CITY The county seat and largest of areacommunities, Silver City also serves as the businessand medical hub for the region. It is home to WesternNew Mexico University. Silver City is known for itshistoric brick Victorian homes, but offers the fullgamut of construction and development.THE VALLEYS The Mimbres and Gila River val-leys, as well as the Mangas Spring area have experi-enced a surge in construction in recent years. TheMimbres River, home of the ancient Mimbres Cul-ture, has supported the largest expansion, including aschool, restaurants and convenience store.THE MOUNTAINS Properties are available in PinosAltos (tall pines) and the surrounding area east andjust above Silver City. Oak and juniper coveredfoothills to the north, west and southwest of SilverCity exist in several major developments. All arewithin easy commuting distance to Silver City.HISTORIC DISTRICT The downtown and univer-sity districts provide access to well-preserved and care-fully restored Victorian homes. In close proximity togalleries, restaurants, shopping, and a wide variety of ac-tivities, the area is perfect for those interested in antiquedécor and the local farmer’s market.
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GRANT COUNTYCOMMUNITIESLIFESTYLES YOU CAN APPRECIATE
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSBANKSRegionally Owned: AmBank, 1st NewMexico Bank, Western BankNational:Wells Fargo, Bank of AmericaFirst Savings BankMortgage Companies: 7Financial Planning: Edward Jones 2, Raymond James Financial ServicesCredit Unions: 2Loan Companies: 8
HOUSING FACTSMEDIAN SALE PRICEInside Silver City $120,000Outside Silver City $240,000Mimbres Valley $138,500Burro Mountains $242,500
REAL ESTATE COMPANIESAction Realty LLC 535-2286 (Cliff)American West Properties 534-1107Century 21 Thompson Realty 538-0021Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty538-2931Garland Real Estate SC, LLC 388-1788Grant County Realty 388-2595Prudential Silver City Properties 538-0404Real Living Hacienda Realty 388-1921Re/Max Silver Advantage 538-3847Smith Real Estate Inc. 534-0441Smith RE Mimbres Branch 536-3870Stinar Realty 574-5451United Country Mimbres Realty 538-3789Wagon Wheel Realty Inc. 388-2692Western Realty 538-3000
COMMUNITY SERVICESTRANSPORTATIONInterstate 10: 44 mi. So. of Silver CityInterstate 25: 75 mi. East of Silver City U.S. 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15Air, Commercial: Great Lakes Airlines service to AlbuquerqueAir, Charter:Whiskey Creek AirportCity Transit: Corre Caminos TransitShuttle Service: 2 To Deming, Las Crucesand El Paso Airport. Las Cruces Shuttle &Silver Stage LinesCOMMUNICATIONTelephone: CenturyLink, WNM CommunicationsCellular: Verizon, Sprint, AT&TInternet Access Providers: AZNEX, Comcast, Cyber Mesa, CenturyLink, Satellite Kings, Satellite Solutions, WildBlue, WNM Communications Television: Community Access Television(CATS), Dish Network, DirectTV, Comcast,CenturyLinkNEWSPAPERSSilver City Daily Press DailySilver City Sun News DailyDesert Exposure MonthlyMAGAZINESSilver City Life Bi-annualThe Source Bi-annualOld West Trails AnnualScenic Tours AnnualNew Mexico Traveler AnnualRADIO STATIONS:Top 40: KSCQ 92.9 FM, KNUW 95.1 FMCountry: KNFT 950 AM, KNFT 102.9 FM
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VISITOR INFORMATIONMurray Ryan Visitor Center 201 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061Monday-Saturday 9am-5pmSunday 10am-2pm MST575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org
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a diverse array of newcomers from other partsof the nation.The historic areas of the county include
tastefully renovated homes from previous erasand lots of opportunities for those willing tomake the effort to bring older structures up tocurrent living expectations. Silver City has aninviting collection of Victorian homes fromthe late 1800s and early 1900s, many ofwhich have been restored to their previousstate of elegance and stature. There remainhomesteads and sprawling ranch-style homesthroughout the county that deliver spaciouscountry living opportunities. Well-cared forhomes and small clusters of new constructioncan be found in Hurley, Bayard, Santa Clara,Mimbres and the Cliff/Gila area.Upscale developments have been carefully
laid out in the mountains and foothills sur-rounding Silver City. Mediterranean andSouthwestern-style homes are prevalent insome subdivisions and quite varied in oth-ers. Curbside recycling in-town and the 360days of sunshine has fostered more solar and
renewable designs, making Silver City a meccafor sustainable living.Bargains are plentiful on existing homes,
developed properties and raw acreage. Many ofthe major and small independent realty compa-nies are available throughout the county.
TRI-CITY MINING DISTRICT The communities ofBayard, Hurley and Santa Clara make up the county’shistoric mining district. In recent years, they have initi-ated a focus on tourism and local festivals, based prima-rily on over 200 years of mining activity and historic FortBayard. Individual housing is scattered throughout thecommunities with a small development in Hurley.CLIFF/GILA Located on the Gila River after exitingthe vast Gila Wilderness, the rich farming valley is hometo the annual Cliff/Gila Grant County Fair. Propertiesare available with both river and mountain vistas.
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HISTORIC DISTRICTDowntown Area Elegant older homes,some Victorian style.Close to galleries, shopsand restaurants. Homesites: N/AMedian N/A [0]Residences: $59-$275k Median $150,000 [19]
UNIVERSITY DISTRICTUniversity Area Well-built older homessurrounding WNMU, oftenof brick or adobe with ma-ture yards.Homesites: $60,000Median $60,000 [1]Residences: $72-$180k Median $102k. [7]
PINE RIDGENortheast A blend of building stylesparallel to Pinos AltosRoad south of medical facilities.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $100-$195k Median $150,357 [14]
LINDA VISTANorthAn earlier subdivision just north of the schools.Moderate and higherpriced homes.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $117.5-$195k. Median $118k. [7]
INDIAN HILLSNorthA large subdivision located in the juniper andoak-covered hills on thenorth side.Homesites: $49,500 [1]Residences: $121.5-$325k. Median $228.5k [17]
PINON PARKNorthHomes designed espe-cially for seniors living in-dependently. Close tomedical facilities.
55+ flex lease. Rent$900-$1200/mo.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $195k [1]
SILVER HEIGHTSNorthAn earlier subdivision just north of the schools.Moderate and higherpriced homes.Homesites: N/A [0]Condo: $107-$140.5Median $135k [3]Residences: $100-$195kMedian $153k [10]
SKYVIEW ESTATESNorthModerately-priced newerhomes in the vicinity ofhospital and schools.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $170-$172.5k Median $171,250 [2]
MACHETE PEAKNorthern MountainsCustom-built homes onforested slopes overlook-ing Silver City and the na-tional forest.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: N/A [0]
SANCTUARY RD.Northern MountainsCustom designed homeson forested lots. Some withvistas, others secluded.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $335kMedian $335k [1]
DOS GRIEGOSNorthern MountainsCustom-built homes onwooded lots with viewsoverlooking Silver City.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $475kMedian $475k [1]
PINOS ALTOSNorthern MountainsHomes scattered throughthe ponderosa forest sur-rounding a quaint historicvillage.Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $90k Median $90k. [1]
LA GILA ENCANTADANorthwest FoothillsSpacious homes in thegrasslands and woods ofupper Little Walnut Rd.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $199K-$361,250. Median $267,500. [0]
COTTAGE SAN NorthwestOlder homes near St.Mary’s Academy, newercustom-built homes aboveBear Mountain Lodge.Homesites: $49 [1]Residences: $72-$165kMedian $124,750 [6]
BRANDING IRONNorthwest FoothillsGreat wooded views.1/2 acre lots. All Cityutilities. Paved roadsand protectivecovenants.Homesites: $55-$67k.Median 61k [14]
SUNRISE ESTATESEastModerately-pricedhomes in lightlywooded rolling foothills.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $90kMedian $90k [1]
CANYON COUNTRYESTATESEast10-acre lots just minutes from town.Wells, electric andphone on property.Homesites: $60k Median $60K [1]Residence: N/A [0]
ARENAS VALLEYEast, Highway 180Older and custom-builthomes in grasslandsbordering an elk pre-serve to the north.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $58-$325kMedian $147k [7]
XYZ RANCH ESTATESNortheast5-acre lots, 3 miles fromSilver City. Rolling hills,wooded lots, site builthomes or new manufac-tured housing-subject to covenants. Homesites: $65-$75k[45]
BAYARDEast, Mining DistrictModerately-pricedhomes in a progressivecommunity with its ownschool district.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $12-$195k Median $60,500 [12]
SANTA CLARAEast, Mining DistrictHomes and buildingsites in Manhattan Parkand on Old Race TrackRoad.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $76.5-$130k. Median $100k [5]
HURLEYEast, Mining DistrictOriginally a companytown; new developmentin progress. Near GrantCounty Airport.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $12-$79kMedian $60.5k. [6]
LAKE ROBERTSNortheastHomes and forestedsites below the lakeand broad, open vistasabove.Homesites: $15,000kMedian $15k [1]Residences: $56-$140k Median $98k [2]
SAN LORENZONortheastA rustic village with ahistoric mission churchin the Mimbres Valleyfarming region.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $197kMedian $197k [1]
MIMBRES VALLEYNortheastHomes, building sitesand an airstrip. Farmingvalley becomesforested near the Con-tinental Divide.Homesites: $15-$19k Median $17k [2]Residences: $30K-$185k. Median $127k [8]
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Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown are the low, high and median prices for properties sold based on themost recently available data for the respective areas. Some data may be more than one year old. Numbers inbrackets indicate the number of sales reported for each area in the most recent one-year period at press time.
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OAKWOOD ESTATESWestAffordable housing in agrassland developmentfive minutes from down-town.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $80-165kMedian $145,750 [6]
WIND CANYON ESTATESWestA spacious developmentwith wooded areas.Westward views of theBurro Mountains.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $323.5kMedian $323.5k [1]
CLIFF, GILANorthwestHomes and sites alongthe Gila River andTurkey Creek. Schoolsand a county fair.Homesites: $35-$95kMedian $80k. [3]Residences: $86-$126k. Median $106k [2]
BUCKHORNNorthwestRolling grasslands, cottonwood trees andviews of the MogollonMountains.Homesites: $55k [1]Residences: $87-$90k Median $88.5k [2]
MOGOLLON VISTANorthwestA development nearCliff. Views of theMogollon mountainrange.Homesites: $40k [1]Residences: N/A [0]
SILVER ACRESSouthHigher-end homes nearthe country club and golfcourse, affordable hous-ing along the ridges.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $149.9-$245.5kMedian $179 [5]
TYRONESouthAffordable housing, pic-turesque townsite withparks.Homesites: N/A [0]Residences: $45-$160k Median $05.5k [13]
OAK COUNTRYSouth10-acre lots, 7 milesfrom Silver City. Rollinghills, many oak trees.Homesites: $100k [1]Residences: N/A [0]
WHITE SIGNALSouthwestHomesites: N/A [0]Residences: $40-$265kMedian $200k [6]
BURRO MOUNTAINSSouthwestHomes and sites alsolocated in bear grassand lightly woodedfoothills of the BurroMountains. Homesites: $34k [1]Homes: $130-$250kMedian: $190k [2]
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AREA MUSEUMSMUSEUMS: 3Silver City Museum. Founded in 1967. A restored Mansard/Italianate home built byH.B. Ailman House with 20,000 objects re-lating to the peoples and history of south-west New Mexico. Free Admission.WNMU Museum. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary November 6, 2004. Home ofPottery and Artifacts of Prehistoric South-western Cultures. Available for viewing arehistoric photographs of Silver City and sur-rounding areas. Free Admission.Pinos Altos Historical Museum: circa1860’s. Located in a log cabin that onceserved as the first school house in GrantCounty the musuem houses a great collec-tion of mining artifacts and historic memora-bilia. Free Admission.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONSGALLERIES: 28+Mimbres Region Arts Council 538-2505Silver City Arts & Cultural Dist. 538-5560San Vicente Artists 590-8633Grant County Art Guild 574-2831Grant Co. Community Concert Assn.538-5862Silver City Gallery Assn. 313-9631WNMU Expressive Arts 538-6614International Film [email protected]
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSAmerican LegionAmerican Red CrossAudubon Society Back Country HorsemenBig Brothers Big SistersBusiness & Professional WomenCasa Mia RanchCopper Country CruizersCopper CowbellesElks ClubEvergreen Garden ClubFamily Community Education ClubsFt. Bayard Historic Preservation SocietyFriends of the Fire & Rescue VolunteersFriends of the LibraryGila Conservation Education CenterGila Native Plant SocietyGila RangersGrant County Archaeological SocietyGrant County Art GuildGrant County Community Consert Assn.Habitat for HumanityHigh Desert Humane SocietyHurley Pride CommitteeInternational Film SocietyKennel ClubSilver City KiwanisKnights of Columbus Silver City Lions Club LULACSilver City Masonic Lodge No. 8Silver City Moose LodgeNewcomers ClubOptimistsRed Hat SocietyRolling Stones Gem & Mineral SocietySilver City Rotary Silver City AglowSilver City Film FestivalSilver City Grant County Home BuildersSilver City MainStreet ProjectSilver City Women’s ClubSouthwest Horesman’s Assn.Southwestern NM Audubon SocietyTown and Country Garden ClubVFW
uring travelers off the interstate highways andaway from nearby cities to this highly functionalarts community has been no accident. A beautifulsetting and a lot of hard work by artists, support
organizations and marketing media have caused the arts toflourish. Recognition as one of the 100 Best Art Towns inAmerica continues to push Silver City toward the degreeof quality workmanship envied across the country.
MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCIL (MRAC)Someone has to locate and coordinate the performers who are willing to venture into rural South-
west New Mexico and someone has to serve as a resource for local visual and performing arts. InGrant County, that someone is the Mimbres Region Arts Council, the #1 arts council in the Stateof New Mexico as ranked by a division of the state Department of Cultural Affairs. The Arts Coun-cil has an outstanding track record for enriching the quality of life in the region. It sponsors its ownsignature events that include the Silver City Blues Festival, Pickamania, Weekend at the Galleries andChocolate Fantasia and it hosts performers and folk groups from around the country.The Arts Council partners with Western Institute for Lifelong Learning and Western New Mex-
ico University to host an artist lecture series and hosts various visual arts events throughout the county.It co-sponsors the PNM Fine Arts Friday Program that brings artists into classrooms of Kindergartenthrough grade five and with funding from local, state and national sources, young people participatein the acclaimed Youth Mural Program.
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CULTURAL EXPERIENCESPERFORMANCE SERIESThe Grant County ConcertAssociation brings national andinternational groups to SilverCity performing at theWNMU Fine Arts CenterTheater. The 2012 season in-cludes Dallas Brass in May,Chris Burton Jacome Flamenco
Ensemble in October and Jim Curry and Bandplaying music of John Denver in November.www.gcconcerts.orgMRAC MURAL PROJECT With local andnational funding, artists, local businesses andGrant County youth team up to plan, design andproduce appropriate and meaningful muralsthroughout the region. Over 30 projects havebeen completed using various media and a myr-iad of subject matter. www.mimbresarts.org
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ENTERTAINMENTGrant County abounds with talent includ-
ing local bands and individuals that performhere and throughout the Southwest, local and
traveling theater and performing artsgroups scheduled for various venues inSilver City, Bayard and Pinos Altos,and of course, organizations fromthe university, public schools andchurches. The county is neverat a loss for lively and mean-ingful entertainment.
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ajor events draw regional and nationalcrowds – a five-day stage race for cyclists, theannual blues festival and a sanctioned rodeo.
Gallery openings, art walks, art-related festivals and con-certs fill the remaining calendar gaps. There are alwaysfunctions sponsored by car clubs, social and service clubs,health and fitness groups, church groups – the list growslong even before including the infectious excitement ofuniversity and public school sporting events.
THE MAIN EVENTSSILVER CITY BLUES FESTIVALBringing together some of the best Blues musicians in the nation for a three-day eventon Memorial Day weekend, Silver Cityoutshines the surrounding Southwest region. Pointed lyrics and fiery rhythmsresonate in the cool mountain air andalong the quaint streets of the historicdistrict. The free daytime performancesare in Gough Park with late night showsat local clubs.TOUR OF THE GILAA five-day stage race that attracts big-namecyclists from across the nation and through-out the world, it is billed as one of the tough-est in the nation. Tackling the winding roads ofthe Gila high country and the downtown streetsof Silver City, the race is an experience for racersand spectators alike. Enjoy the Saturday Criterium racesand the Downtown EXPO in the Historic District. The community opensits doors for the sanctioned race as it does year round for local enthusiasts.
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A YEAR-ROUND CALENDAR
FESTIVALS &EVENTSCALENDARofEVENTS
GRANT COUNTY, NM
Jan Red Paint PowWow & Indian Market575-534-1379MRAC Folk Series 575-538-2505
Feb Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505Mar WNMU Theatre Events 575-538-2505
Vintage Gun show 575-544-4937Apr Bird Migrations swnmaudubon.org
Celebration of Spring Expo 575-534-1700NM Southwest Food Fest 575-534-1700
May SRAM Tour of the Gila 575-538-3222 www.tourofthegila.comHurley Pride Festival & Car Show575-537-2124Cowboy Poetry 575-534-1700Silver City Blues Festival 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.orgMr. & Mrs. Golf Tourn 575-538-5041
Jun Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo 575-534-5030Santa Clara Fiesta 575-485-7335
Jul Independence Day Parade & Festivities575-538-3785 [email protected] Cracker Golf Tournament 575-538-5041SC Museum Ice Cream Social 575-538-5921Big Ditch Day 575-534-1700
Aug The Silver City Clay Festival575-538-5560 [email protected] on Broadway 575-534-1700Signal Peak Challenge Mountain BikeRace 575-388-3222Men’s & Women’s Senior Softball 575-538-5041Copper Country Cruizer’s Car Show 575-388-3468Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament 575-538-5041Salsa Tasting Contest 575-388-2343WNMU Festivities 575-538-6011
Sep San Vicente Art Fair 575-534-4269 [email protected] and Mineral Show 575-538-3785 Gila Classic Golf Tournament 575-538-5041Taste Of Downtown [email protected]! 575-538-2505Fort Bayard Days 575-538-4477 Grant County Fair 575-538-3785 Gila River Festival 575-538-8078Hurley Finer Limitz Car Show & Festival 575-590-0928Fiesta de la Luna Music Festival575-534-1544
Oct Day of the Dead 575-388-8973Red Dot Studio & Gallery Walk 575 313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.comSilver City Short Film [email protected] Monster Challenge Fun Ride575-388-3222Pinos Altos October Fiesta 575-538-5560Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival 575-536-9935
Nov Annual Lighted ChristmasParade 575-534-1700
Dec NM Tamale Fiesta 575-538-1337Victorian Christmas Evening575-538-5921Black Tie Ball 575-538-2505Visit www.SilverCityTourism.org
for complete events schedule.
VISITOR INFORMATIONMurray Ryan Visitor Center 201 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061Monday-Saturday 9am-5pmSunday 10am-2pm MST575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org
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WILD WILD WEST PRO RODEO ThePRCA sanctioned rodeo pits some of the na-tion’s toughest cowboys against some of thecountry’s toughest bulls and there is lots ofriding and roping. There are queens andprincesses, rodeo clowns and plenty of ex-citement. It is scheduled for the first weekof June at the Southwest Horseman’s Asso-
ciation rodeo grounds just offHighway 180 east.RED DOT STUDIO &
GALLERY FESTIVAL"Connect the Dots" is acelebration of art con-necting Silver City'sRED DOT Studios andGalleries. Spend Colum-bus Day Weekend explor-ing the fabulousstudios and galleries
that Silver City has tooffer. Connect yourself to artbeing created and featured inexciting new ways withdemonstrations, workshops,lectures, video events andGala Gallery Openings.
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CHOCOLATE FANTASIAA unique eventjust prior to Valentine’s Day, Chocolate Fantasia provides a great opportunity to visit the downtown galleries while sampling gourmet chocolate creationsfrom local chocolatiers. This day is officially set asidefor the arts, music, friendly conversation and chocolate decadence. You may also stumble across theperfect piece to fill that empty wall space.THE SILVER CITY CLAY FESTIVALGet down to earth at The Silver City CLAY Festival,August 2012. Enjoy CLAY workshops, demos, lectures, tours and more. www. clayfestival.com INDEPENDENCE DAYParades, fireworks and an old-time Ice Cream Social(at the Silver City Museum) are highlights during Silver City's annual Independence Day festivities.RED PAINT POWWOWThe Red Paint Powwow has become an annual traditionin Silver City, helping to provide stability to the area’s Native American population and contributing to localtourism efforts. The powwow is promoted by the TheRed Paint Intertribal Council and includes competitionsamong the visiting tribes for ceremonial dancing and Native American crafts.
HEALTH
t was over a decade ago that Norman Crampton began listing Sil-ver City and Grant County in the 50 Healthiest Places to Live andRetire in the United States. Climate is among the many reasons hechose Silver City. The 6000-foot elevation (7,000 in Pinos Altos)
and the usually dry southwest air translate to plenty of sunshine andtemperatures that are not too cold and not too hot – most people consider it just right.Silver City’s attributes, like its mild, year-round climate, its outdoor
opportunities and low-stress atmosphere are also attractions for excel-lent medical professionals, both general practitioners and specialists.Cancer treatment, obstetrics and gynecology care, options for bariatricpatients, a variety of delivery options and even the level of hospice careexceed the quality care opportunities usually reserved for much largercommunities. The best of care for every age group in a four-county re-gion is centrally located in Silver City. The other major stress beater is the opportunity for outdoor exercise.
There are over 3 million acres of forest in Silver City’s backyard, criss-crossed by 1500 miles of hiking trails and 310 species of birds to attractyour attention. Silver City even has its own set of trails and open spacesin case you don’t want to venture too far from a hot meal and soft bed.The Boston Hill views overlooking Silver City are spectacular.For those preferring to avoid the abundant sunshine, there are a host
of gyms; classes for exercise, dance, yoga and water aerobics; healthfood stores and menus; and don’t forget the healthy art of shoppingin the historic district.Finally, should the need arise, Silver City has excellent medical
facilities to care for every age group in a 4-county region.
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERA PLANETREE AFFILIATEAs a Planetree Affiliate, Gila Regional is committed to patient-centered programs. That translatesinto patient gowns that providemore dignity, design, color andcomfort, a Pet Therapy Program,restaurant-style menus, a court-yard labyrinth and redecoratedrooms – everything focused onproviding a more positive healingenvironment… even a more pa-tient-friendly billing system.
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AREA CHURCHESAnglican Episcopal: 1Apostolic: 1Assembly of God: 2Independent Baptist: 2Southern Baptist: 5Buddhist: 1Charismatic: 2Christian: 2Church of Christ: 2
Church of God: 2Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-ter Day Saints: 4Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd: 1Foursquare Gospel: 1Ginzan-Ji Temple: 1Jehovah’s Witnesses: 2Lutheran: 2
Church of the Nazarene: 1Non-Denominational: 3Presbyterian: 1Quaker-Religous Society ofFriends: 1Roman Catholic: 7Seventh Day Adventist: 1United Church of Christ: 1United Methodist: 1
QUICK FACTSHEALTH CAREMEDICALGila Regional Medical Center:68 Beds, 650 Staff, 65 PhysiciansOptometrists: 3 Dentists: 13Clinics: 12Chiropractors: 7Fort Bayard Medical Center: A licensed andcertified, 200-bed, long-term Intermediateand skilled care facility. FBMC also offerschemical dependency treatment at YuccaLodge Chemical Dependency TreatmentCenter.Fort Bayard State Veterans Home: A li-censed and certified, 40-bed neighbor-hood specific for honorably dischargedveterans with 90 days or more of serviceand their spouses as well as Gold StarParents, who have lost children in the serv-ice of their country.Pharmacies: 5Acupuncturists: 2EMERGENCY SERVICESAmbulance, Air Ambulance, Search and RescueMEDICAL SUPPLIERSArroyo Medical SupplyMelinda’s Medical SupplySilver City Medical SupplySilver Rexall DrugSENIOR SERVICESAssisted Living Facilities: 4Senior Programs: 2Case Management: 1Nursing Homes: 2Home Health Services: 4Hospice Services: 2
PET FRIENDLYCity Limit: 3 animals before a Kennel License is required. County Limit: Up to 10dogs before a Kennel License is required.License Fees:City: Intact animal M/F dog $10Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats $1.00County: Intact animal M/F dog $20Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats N/ALeash Laws:When a dog is off of its prem-ises, it must be on leash no more than eightfeet long and shall not run at large in popu-lated areas of Grant County, or create a nui-sance on another’s property, includingentering onto lawns, driveways, walkways.In rural, sparsely populated areas of GrantCounty, dogs may be off leash; however,these dogs must be trained by a responsibleperson to respond to commands. Vaccination Clinics: 2nd Sat. of eachmonth from 9am-12 noon at Grant CountyHumane SocietyHumane Society: Volunteers welcomed tohelp at the shelter with walking the dogs togeneral care of the animals anytime be-tween 8:30 am–5:30 pm Tues.-Fri. with theexception of Wed. and Fri. mornings or onSat. from 8:30am-5 pm. Services offered:Vaccinations, Spay/Neuter and adoptions.SNAP:Spay / Neuter Awareness Program isa non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization supportedby generous donations and a few grants tohelp low income Grant County residents spay/neuter their pets for a small co-pay. Pet Boarding: 6Pet Sitters: 4Pet Supplies & Food: 4Pet Grooming: 4Veterinarians: 4Kennel Club: 1
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GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERA Grant County owned facility, the medical
center was dedicated in 1983 and servesGrant, Hidalgo, Luna and Catron Counties.It is licensed for 68 beds and 12 basinets. Itemploys 700 people.With brightly lit hallways and artwork on
loan from Silver City artists, Gila Regionalembarked on a new era in 2003. It was ac-cepted as a Planetree affiliate, the firstin New Mexico, and initiated cer-tain patient-centered programsnot usually found in hospitals,making hospital care in Silver Citya much more personal and effec-
tive experience.Medical care at Gila Regional in-
cludes a behavioral health unit, a fully-equipped wellness center, cancer center, infusion therapy, lithotripsy,
sleep lab and much more.
OPPORTUNITIES ANDSERVICES FOR SENIORSIn additional to the excellent medical serv-
ices just described, Silver City has a very ac-tive senior community that participates in avariety of activities, from exercise programsto knitting, beads and art classes. Volun-teerism for seniors is a key ingredient locallyand extremely important for arts and per-formance openings and celebrations, the hos-pital, museum and visitor center, to mentiononly a few. When the time comes for requir-ing help, there are several levels of senior carefacilities available.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONSEF Foundation for Foreign StudyFriends of the LibraryGila Regional Medical CenterHabitat for Humanity - Gila RegionHomebound Library Program (Leamos)Silver City MainStreet ProjectMimbres Region Arts CouncilMultiple Sclerosis Assn. of AmericaPotential Tutor Training Session (Leamos)Silver City MuseumSilver City Green Chamber of CommerceSilver City LibraryThe Volunteer Center of Grant County
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PRIMARY & SECONDARYEDUCATIONPUBLIC SCHOOLSELEMENTARYCliff K-6, 117 StudentsG.W. Stout PK-5, 398 StudentsHarrison Schmitt PK-5, 535 StudentsJose Barrios K-5, 274 StudentsSixth Street K-5, 135 StudentsBayard K-6, 232 StudentsHurley K-6,131 StudentsSan Lorenzo K-6, 74 StudentsCentral PK-6, 379 StudentsMIDDLELa Plata 6-8, 643 StudentsCliff High 7-12, 123 StudentsHomebound/Hospital 7-11, 6 StudentsC.C. Snell 6-8, 198 StudentsHIGH SCHOOLSilver High 9-12, 754 StudentsCobre High School 9-12, 367 StudentsCliff High 7-12, 123 StudentsSilver City Opportunity 9-12, 84 StudentsHomebound/Hospital 7-11, 6 StudentsAldo Leopold Charter 9-12, 92 StudentsPRIVATE SCHOOLSAgape Academy: K-12, 35 Students Down to Earth: K-11, 24 StudentsGuadalupe Montessori: PK-6, 62 StudentsCalvary Christian Academy: PK-11, 47 Students
HIGHER EDUCATIONWESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITYTotal Students 3200Associate Degrees 27Graduate Degrees10Bachelor Degrees 41
DAY CAREFulltime Child Care Centers 8Specialized Programs 8 Family/Group Child Care Homes 7
AREA LIBRARIESSILVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARYBook and Serial Volumes: 43,963Subscriptions: 99Video Materials: 1,536Audio Materials: 1,805Total Circulation: 124,300Childrens Mat. Circulation: 26,686Library Visits: 62,000Childrens Program Attendance: 7,704Turnover Rate: 2.22Access to Electronic Services: yesAccess to Internet: yesWNMU LIBRARYBook Volumes: 112,860Magazines: 900Microforms: 44,000Variety of audio-visual equipment and media
SPORTS & RECREATIONCity Parks: 11Bowling Alley: 1Movie Theatre: 1Golf Course: 1Ball Fields: 6Swimming Pools: 3Tennis Courts: 5City Intramural Sports Program: 1Country Club: 1Historic Walking Tours: 3Adult Softball Mens & Womens: 2 Leagues
QUICK FACTS
rant County communities place strong emphasisand commitment on education. Silver City gar-nered the first public school system established
in New Mexico and one of the state’s first institutions ofhigher learning, The Silver City and Cliff schools wereoriginally governed by Western New Mexico Univer-sity and became an independent system in 1960. Ad-ditional school options in Silver City includeOpportunity High School, governed by the Silver Consolidated SchoolDistrict, a charter school – Aldo Leopold High School and five private schools including AgapeAcademy, Calvary Christian Academy, Down to Earth School, Guadalupe Montessori School andMeadowhawk Erdkinder. Mining district schools are part of the Cobre Consolidated School Dis-trict with offices in Bayard.
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY Western New Mexico University in Silver City was established in 1893 as New Mexico Normal
School. Over the years, its name was changed to New Mexico Western State Teachers College andNew Mexico Western College. It became Western New Mexico University in 1963. Today, WNMU offers more than 70 fields of study and provides 10 graduate degrees, 41
baccalaureate degrees, and 18 associate degree and certificate programs. Accounting, criminal justice,education, nursing, occupational therapy and zoology are the school’s fields of study. The 2010
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enrollment included 2568 students at the SilverCity campus, 422 at Deming, 126 at Gallup,57 at Lordsburg and 55 at Truth or Conse-quences. An additional 109 students were en-rolled online. Online students anywhere in theworld can earn degrees, including Master ofArts in Interdiciplinary Studies, Bachelor ofScience in Criminal Justice and Bachelor ofArts in Rehabilitation Services. Over 100courses are offered online each semester.Mustang athletics include football, bas-
ketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, golf andcross country. The school is a member ofNCAA Division II and the Rocky MountainAthletic Conference.
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMSThe Silver Consolidated School District
provides educational opportunities for 3100students and employees 259 teachers and 224support personnel. The district includes threehigh schools: Silver High School and Oppor-tunity High School located in Silver City andCliff High School serving the communities ofCliff and Gila; La Plata Middle School; andfive elementary schools: G.W. Stout, HarrisonSchmitt, Jose Barrios, Sixth Street and Cliff.
The Cobre Consolidated School Districtincludes Cobre High School in Bayard, C.C.Snell Middle School, also located in Bayard,and elementary schools in Bayard, Hurley,Santa Clara and San Lorenzo.
DEVELOPING MINDSSILVER SCHOOLS Providing quality educationalopportunities is the goal and the achievement of the Sil-ver Consolidated School District. Excellent mental andphysical training facilities contribute to well-rounded de-velopment for area youth. The region’s focus on culturaland outdoor activities also provides growth potential.UNIVERSITY Silver City is fortunate to have local options for higher education. Western New Mexico University provides full-degree programs that allow localyouth to remain at home and students from other locations to study in a small-town, supportive atmos-phere. Obvious benefits for the adult population includespecialty classes and cultural and athletic activities.
ountain lakes and intriguing rock formations, the cliff dwellings of an ancient culture, a well-preserved fort manned by the buffalo soldiers and a breath-takingopen pit mine that has produced millions of pounds of copper over the last 200years are among the sights that only begin to scratch the surface. Grant County and
the surrounding area has an amazing array of attractions for those who just want to drive frompoint A to point B to snap a picture and for those who want to rough it for days on end throughpristine wilderness. Silver City has its own attractions from hiking trails and parks to a reconstructed chapel with
a colorful story. Just driving through the historic downtown district is an experience in itself, withthe secrets of 125 years clinging to every brick and lamppost. Silver City is a hub for adventureand the visitor center has the information to get you rolling. Of course, if you just want to sip your coffee and enjoy a good book in the fresh mountain air,
people do that in Silver City.
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONSYWCA Children ProgramBefore/After School ProgramSummer BaseballSummer SoftballSoccer LeagueSummer Free Lunch ProgramSwimming LessonsCamp ThunderbirdRecreation Center ProgramBig Brothers/Big SistersPop Warner
PARKS & MONUMENTSCity of Rocks State ParkGila Cliff Dwellings National MonumentThe Catwalk National Recreation Trail:65 miles NE US180,Glenwood
GHOST TOWNSMogollon: 75 miles NE US180 Old Hachita: 81 miles SE at NM81 & NM9Shakespeare: 46 miles SE NM90Steins: 63 miles SE NM90/I-10
LAKES & OUTDOORSNearby Lakes: 9 Bill Evans Lake, LakeRoberts, Ben Lilly, Elephant Butte, Que-mado Lake, Caballo Lake, Bear CanyonReservoir, Snow LakeU.S. Forest Service & Park Campgrounds:25 Juniper, Pinon, El Caso, Armijo Spring,Valle Tio Vences & Public Corrals, Head ofthe Ditch, Pueblo Park, Cottonwood, White-water Picnic Area and Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail, Bighorn, Bursum, Ben Lilly,Willow Creek, Gilita, Dripping Vat, Scorpion,Upper Black Canyon, Lower Black Canyon,Rocky Canyon, Mesa, Upper End, SapilloGroup Area, McMillan, Cherry Creek, IronCreek, KingstonFEDERAL & STATE DESIGNATIONS:Aldo Leopold Wilderness: 202,016 acresGila Nat’l. Forest: 3.3 million acresGila Wilderness Area: 557,873 acresContinental Divide Trail: 210 miles in GilaNational Forest. Good segments for Day-hikes include Sapillo Group Campgroundfrom NM Hwy. 35 south to Forest Devel-opment Road 154 at Signal Peak. Twin Sis-ters Segment from FDR 154 south to NMHwy. 15 at the Arrastra Interpretive Site.Rocky Point Segment from State Road 150to Aspen Mountain, and Bear MountainSegment from Bear Mountain Road to For-est Development Road 506 at the end ofLittle Walnut.Outer Loop: A 235 mile route known as theOuter Loop from Silver City through Glen-wood, Reserve and Beaverhead to a junc-tion with the Inner Loop near the village ofMimbres. You may enjoy the tall timberaround Reserve or Willow Creek, the fa-mous Catwalk National Recreation Trail inWhitewater Canyon near Glenwood, thehistoric Fort Bayard area, or the fabled goldmining ghost town of Mogollon.Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway:A110-mile Inner Loop Scenic Byway; fromSilver City to Mimbres Valley, down SapilloCreek, across the Pinos Altos Mountainsand back to Silver City, with a side trip to theGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.Glenwood Fish Hatchery:Open year round,seven days a week, 8am-5pm. Allows fish-ing at the pond with valid NM Fishing License. Kids under 12 fish free and the limitper person is 5. Type of fish available at thehatchery is rainbow trout.
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TREASURES OF THE SOUTHERN ROCKIESGILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENTSurrounded by rugged wilderness, except for a narrow stripof land with a paved road to the monument, a visitor cen-ter, museum and short hike to the cliff dwellings reveal theliving standards of an ancient culture. The dwellings wereonly occupied for about 20 years, but the inhabitants wereprotected from both animals and enemies.CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARKA collection of huge boulders scattered across a knollprovides hide-and-seek trails and rock-climbing thrills.Formed by the erosion of an old lava flow, the free-stand-ing rocks provide a great setting for a family outing orpicnic. The park includes a visitor center, desert gardenand camping sites.CONTINENTAL DIVIDE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILThe footpath stretching from Mexico to Canada windsalong the mountain ridges of the Gila, passing throughPinos Altos and just beyond the outskirts of Silver City.The high country trail provides opportunities for localsand visitors to take day hikes above rugged canyons andthrough dense ponderosa forests.PINOS ALTOSLocated on the Continental Divide just north of SilverCity, Pinos Altos was the location of a mini-gold rush eraand plenty of Apache skirmishes. At 7000 feet in eleva-tion, the ponderosa pine grows tall and area artists keeptheir palettes handy. The hamlet hosts the Hearst Churchgallery, a replica of Fort Cobre, an opera house, museum,restaurant and cabins.LAKE ROBERTSBordering the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Sce-nic Byway, the 75-acre lake offers fishing for trout, crappie,catfish and even a few bass. There are two campgrounds,boat ramps and picnic spots, some good bird watching op-portunities (as many as 10 species of hummingbirds), hiking trails and a small Indian pit house site.
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he Mimbres culture left their village ruins and unique pottery art andthe nomadic Apache left a few intriguing pictoglyphs on canyon walls.It was the arrival of European influences through Mexico and theeastern United States in 1800, however, that initiated an upheaval
in human relations and land-use development. Indians utilized the area forhunting and raising their families and the white man wanted the land for its de-posits of copper, gold and silver as well as the grasslands for feeding cattle. That in-evitably led to clashes between Native Americans and the new arrivals. Nineteenth and twentieth century man has definitely left his footprint in southwest New
Mexico in the form of cavalry forts and large-scale mining operations. Conversely, he also man-aged to set aside huge tracts of land designated as wilderness, where his tracks are few and far be-tween. From small-scale gold panning to the moving ofmountains for copper, man sought the riches of southwestNew Mexico while clamoring for protection from nativegroups and striving to preserve forests for future generations.
FOOTPRINTS IN TIMEMining and ranching continue as the major industries of
the region, with more recent upswings in economies related to
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESHIKINGThere are hiking opportunities with over 1,510 miles of trails. Elevationsrange from around 6,000 to over 11,000 feet. With numerous trailheadsall around the perimeter of the forest you are never too far from a great hike.BIKINGThe mild climate makes it possible to enjoy year-round biking. For RoadBikes, good pavement offers good riding on all highways and scenic by-ways. For Mountain Bikes there are great mountain bike trails in the GilaNational Forest.BIRDINGGrant County offers outstanding birding, where each year approximately 339(85 percent) of the bird species found in New Mexico can be spotted. The GilaRiver Bird Habitat offers great birding with easy access along the Gila River.STARGAZINGThe area’s high elevation, dry climate and rural communities creates someof the clearest and darkest night skies in the nation. Both amateur and pro-fessional astronomers appreciate the Milky Way, seasonal meteor showersand other cosmic events that can often be observed with the naked eye.
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OUTDOOR OPTIONS:Fishing: (8 species) rainbow, brown andbrook trout, catfish, crappie, largemouthbass and tiger muskie.Big Game Hunting: elk, deer, antelope,bighorn & Barbary sheep, bear and cougar.Birdwatching:Approximately 339 bird specieshave been sighted. Of these, 166 species areknown to breed on the forest, 114 are more-or-less regular non-breeders, and 57 are consid-ered to be casual or accidental.GUIDES & OUTFITTERSWilderness Guides: 9, Jeep Trips: 1MOUNTAIN BIKING: All within 4 mile ra-dius. Beginners Trails:Old CCC Trail, OuterLoop, C.D. Trail (North to Pinos Altos,South to Bear Mountain), Juniper Loop,Ponderosa Loop and Inner Loop.Advanced Trails: Mountain Loop, DragonTrail, Pinon Loop, Corkscrew Loop, AngelLoop and Gomez Trail.OUTDOOR GEARHunting/Gunsmiths: 2, Biking: 2, Archery: 1
LICENSESFishing (annual): $25.00, $56.00 non-residentHunting: Non-ResidentElk $490, Mule Deer $270, Antelope $285,Bear $260, Turkey $100.Residents of New Mexico:Elk and Antelope.You must be drawn and upto 4 names per application. Mule Deer $39,Bear $47, Turkey $28, Quail and Dove $20.Adults: A valid Drivers License required.Children from the age of 9 to 17: HuntersSafety Course card required. Offeredthroughout the year, only $5 per person, oneweek or a two day (weekend) intensive train-ing available. Social Security card required.
MILEAGE FROM SILVER CITY TO SCENIC DESTINATIONSCatwalk of Whitewater Canyon68 miles. Travel time one way: 1 hr. 15 min.Estimated time to hike the Catwalk: 2 hrs.Gila River Bird Habitat Mgmt. Unit68 miles. Travel time one way: 1 hr.Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument48 miles to Cliff Dwellings via NM 15.64 miles to Cliff Dwellings via NM 152 & 35.Travel time either way: 1 hr. 45 min. to 2 hrs.Estimated time to see the Dwellings: 1 hr.Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark15 miles. Travel time one way: 15 min.City of Rocks State Park35 miles. Travel time one way: 40 min.Catwalk of Whitewater Canyon68 miles. Travel time one way: 1 hr. 15 min.Estimated time to hike the Catwalk: 2 hrs.Gila River Bird Habitat Mgmt. Unit68 miles. Travel time one way: 1 hr.Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument48 miles to Cliff Dwellings via NM 15.64 miles to Cliff Dwellings via NM 152 & 35.Travel time either way: 1 hr. 45 min. to 2 hrs.Estimated time to see the Dwellings: 1 hr.Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark15 miles. Travel time one way: 15 min.City of Rocks State Park35 miles. Travel time one way: 40 min.
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tourism and the arts. The results today are aland-use balance that provides great diversityin both economic development and recre-ational opportunities.For the visitor, Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark and adjacent National cemeteryoffer a glimpse into military life in the 1800s.The Santa Rita open pit copper mine andheadframes of previous underground miningoperations relate to the area’s wealth of miner-als. The 3.3 million acre Gila National Forestoffers lakes, streams, campgrounds, mountainvistas, hiking trails, birding opportunities,wilderness, and the Gila Cliff Dwellings Na-tional Monument. To the north of Silver Citynear Glenwood is the gold-mining ghost townof Mogollon. In a canyon below is the CatwalkNational Recreation Trail with picnic groundsand a metal walkway clinging to the bluffs of anarrow canyon that originally carried water toa mineral processing mill.
DIVERSE ATTRACTIONSGILA NATIONAL FOREST & WILDERNESS AREASProvide opportunities for numerous recreational activi-ties. Paved roads provide scenic access to lakes, streamsand the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Theregion is crisscrossed by 1500 miles of hiking and horse-back trails and includes the Gila and Aldo LeopoldWilderness areas.FORT BAYARDA National Historic Landmark and National Cemeteryincludes well-maintained officers quarters and clubhouseand a parade ground with a bronze buffalo soldier statue.In the late 1800s, the fort was manned by the black cav-alry group that reportedly included the only female blacksoldier serving with the buffalo soldiers.THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL Located near Glenwood, the trail follows WhitewaterCreek deep into the Gila Wilderness. The lower originof the trail includes picnic grounds under a canopy ofsycamore trees and a steel walkway or catwalk clingingto walls of a narrow, 250-feet deep canyon.MOGOLLON GHOST TOWNHistoric remnants of the old Little Fanney Mine, amongthe richest in the region. Just 9 miles from Glewood, his-toric buildings are still predominant on main street. A sea-sonal B & B, restaurant and museum are open at times.SANTA RITA MINEA huge open pit copper operation has been the source ofmillions of pounds of copper. Originally mined for theMexican mint in 1800 using underground methods, atransition to open pit mining took place in the early1900s. The original town of Santa Rita was eventuallyconsumed by the pit.
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DOWNTOWN AREA o meet the challenge of wandering through the historic downtown areaof Silver City, it helps to be in decent physical condition. Browsing throughall the quaint little downtown shops can be taxing, so you should at least planahead for a relaxing lunch and a park bench to catch one’s breath throughout the day.
The trail systems developed by the city with help from businesses and volunteers definitely pro-vides the opportunity to be in tip-top shopping shape. The shaded benches and gurgling creek inBig Ditch Park provide solutions to tired feet and a great place to munch on those fresh pastriesyou just purchased from local bakeries and coffee shops.The city’s trail systems are invigorating for the exercise, the views and for clearing the cobwebs
out of your brain prior to choosing the perfect work of art for your living room wall. There are ex-cellent gyms and workout rooms for those who might have concerns about experiencing too muchfresh air and sunshine all at once, but at least give the outdoor option a try.
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HISTORIC SITESSILVER CITY HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICTH. B. Ailman House built in 1881 presentlyhouses the Silver City Museum.Bell Block constructed in 1897 and 1906originally housed a saloon where straightdrinks were sold for 12.5 centsMeredith and Ailman Bank built in 1882,renamed the Palace Hotel in 1900.Silver City National Bank built in 1923,presently used as the City Hall.O.S. Warren house built in 1885 is the onlybuilding on Main Street to survive thefloods at the turn of the century.Mrs. O.S. Warren Building built in 1900was the former Colby’s.El Sol Theatre building built in 1934 to showSpanish-language films.W. H. White house built in 1901 was built ofbrick in the Hipped Box style for one of Sil-ver City’s first dentists.Dr. W. H. White dental office built in 1887.Isaac N. Cohen house built in 1882 has theonly remaining example of double-hungpocket shutters.Big Ditch Park was Silver City’s MainStreet before the floods at the turn of thecentury transformed it into an arroyo.Bennett Block on W. Yankie built in 1882 ofadobe construction with brick facades.Max Schutz sample room on N. Texas built toprovide a meeting room for traveling salesmen.Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankie built in1905 and 1911 remained a farmer’s supplyoutlet until the late 1970s.Victorian Homes. This architectural eraspans the period of roughly 1825-1900.There are 31 homes still existing in the SilverCity area. Walking Tours (3). Offered by the SilverCity Museum: Business District, Gospel Hilland La Capilla. Billy the Kid Cabin. Located near the origin ofhis real home, this 1800’s style cabin was do-nated by Ron Howard’s movie The Missing.La Capilla Chapel Replica. The chapel wasa local landmark and served as a gatheringplace for the residents of a neighborhoodbuilt on a hill on the south side of Silver City.
PINOS ALTOSFort Cobre Replica. A 3/4 scale replica ofthe Santa Rita Del Cobre Fort (circa 1804)which originally was located at the Santa Ritaopen pit copper mine site east of Silver City.Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. (circa1860’s) This fine restaurant and saloon isauthentically decorated with 1800’s memo-rabilia and photographs.Hearst Church. (circa 1898) built by theHearst newspaper family and serves as thecurrent home to the Grant County ArtGuild. The gold used in decorating theHearst Castle in California came from theHearst Mine in Pinos Altos.FORT BAYARDBuffalo Soldiers: In 1866 Congress author-ized the organization of four black regimentsto help with the “pacification” of the West.The Indians christened these men with theirshort curly hair, the Buffalo Soldiers, a namewhich the Tenth Calvary proudly bore on itsmilitary crest.Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark/National Cemetery. Established as a territo-rial post dating back to 1863, the fort hasserved as a military center of operations,army and VA hospital and continues today asa State Medical Center. The first cemeteryburial was in 1866.
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TRAILS AND A BIT OF HISTORYBIG DITCH PARK Paralleling Bullard Street, San Vicente creek under theshade of large cottonwood trees includes park benches, antique street lightsand a wide section used for arts and crafts shows. Initially the main street ofSilver City, floods in the 1890s and early 1900s gouged out a crevice 55 feetbelow the original street level.BILLY THE KID CABIN The site marks the homestead where the out-law spent part of his childhood with his mother, brother, and stepfather,William Antrim. The cabin is true to the 1870's era and was donated byRon Howard from his 2003 movie The Missing. LA CAPILLAOriginally constructed in 1885, the little chapel overlook-ing Silver City was built to house a statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Thechapel fell into disrepair and was taken down in 1914. A replica was com-pleted in 2004, anchoring the north end of a 23-acre park in progress withtrails joining the Boston Hill and Big Ditch trail systems.SAN VICENTE TRAIL The shady northern end of the trail follows San Vi-cente Creek for a half mile under a canopy of cottonwood trees. The trail thenclimbs into piñon-juniper woodlands. The path was constructed by the YouthConservation Corps with outdoor classroom signage placed by the GrantCounty Environmental Center.O.S. WARREN HOUSE Constructed in 1885, the house faced what wasthen Main Street. It was the only structure in that section of Main Street to sur-vive the 1895 flood that created San Vicente Arroyo - The Big Ditch. The two-story, red-brick building can be found next to the foot bridge that now crossesBig Ditch Park. BOSTON HILL Consisting of 550 acres of open space and 12 miles of trailswithin Silver City, the complex offers magnificent views across the city to-ward the surrounding mountains. Formerly a site for manganese mining, thetrails are used for both hiking and biking. Trailheads are on Cooper, Spring,Market and Cheyenne Streets.
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ART GALLERIES
BLUE DOME GALLERY60 Bear Mountain Ranch Rd., Silver City, NM575.538.2538 • 9-5 Dailywww.bearmountainlodge.com/gallery.html
JW ART GALLERY99 Cortez Ave., Hurley, NM575.537.0300 • [email protected] • W-F 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
LOIS DUFFY ART211C N.Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061575.313.9631 www.loisduffy.comPaintings • Furniture • Fabric • Jewelry
SEEDBOAT CENTER FOR THE ARTS214 W. Yankie St., Silver City, NM 88061575.534.1136 • www.seedboatgallery.comGallery • Performance • Theater • Recording Studio
SILVER CITY GALLERY ASSOCIATION575.313.9631 • [email protected] www.silvercitygalleries.com for 2nd AnnualFall Red Dot Studio Tour dates
BANKS
AMBANK1609 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM 88061575.534.0550 Silver City • 575.537.2481 Bayard575.537.2111 Hurley • www.ambanksc.com
WELLS FARGO BANK1201 N. Pope St., Silver City, NM 88061575.956.1500 • 1.800.TO.WELLSwww.wellsfargo.com • “Together we’ll go far.”
CHURCHES
APOSTALIC
SINAI TEMPLE1152 N. Main St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.2827Sunday Worship 1pm
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LORDSBURG HIDALGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE206 Main St., Lordsburg • [email protected]
CONTRACTORS
MG DOMINGUEZ CONSTRUCTIONResidential • Commercial • Remodel575.388.3878 • www.mgdominguez.com“Building your dreams from the ground up!”
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DINING
BAKERY, PASTRY & LITE LUNCH
DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI601-A N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.534.9229 • Mon.-Sat. 7-6, Sun. 8-3.Deli sandwiches & meats. Pastries, cakes & artisan bread.
ENTERTAINMENT
MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCIL1201 Pope St., Silver City, NM575.538.2505Ticket info: www.mimbresarts.org
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
SILVER CITY ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICTPO Box 2383, Silver City, NM 88062575.538.5560 • [email protected]
SILVER CITY MAINSTREET PROJECT213 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM575.534.1700 • 1:30pm-5pm Mon.-Fri.www.SilverCityMainStreet.com
SRAM TOUR OF THE GILA103 E. College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.3222 • 575.590.2612www.tourofthegila.com
FINANCIAL SERVICE
EDWARD JONES - James Edd Hughs210 Hwy 180 W. Suite 100, Silver City, NM 88061575.534.1221 • 877.534.1221www.edwardjones.com
GROCER
NATURAL FOODS
SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OP520 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.2343 • www.silvercityfoodcoop.comNatural Food • Organic & Local Produce
HOME PRODUCTS
TILE
SYZYGY TILEWORKS106 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.5472 • [email protected] Tile Showroom • syzygytile.com
LODGING
BED & BREAKFAST
CASITAS DE GILA GUESTHOUSES50 Casita Flats Rd., Gila, NM 575.535.4455 • Toll Free: 877.923.4827www.casitasdegila.com
INN ON BROADWAY in Historic Downtown411 W. Broadway St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.5485 • [email protected]
CABINSSILVER CITY KOA11824 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.3351 • Toll Free: [email protected] • www.campsilvercity.com
THE CABIN2059 Cottage San Rd., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.1087 • Just minutes from townwww.janandlew.webs.com • [email protected]
BEAR CREEK MOTEL & CABINS88 Main St., Pinos Altos, NM 575.388.4501 • Toll Free: 888.388.4515www.BearCreekCabins.com
HOTELS & MOTELS
HOLIDAY INN EXRESS - Silver City1103 Superior St., Silver City • US Hwy. 180 E. behind Wendy’s575-538-2525 • www.hiexpress.com/silvercitynm 800-HOLIDAY • [email protected]
MURRAY HOTEL200 W. Broadway St., Silver City, NM 88061575.956.9400Historic Downtown Arts & Cultural District
THE PALACE HOTEL106 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061575.388.1811 • [email protected] • Historic District
RODEWAY INN by Choice Hotels3420 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, NM 88061575.538.3711 • Fax: 575.538.0696www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-silver_city-new_mexico-NM183
LODGES & INNS
LITTLE TOAD CREEK INN AND TAVERN1122 Hwy. 35, Mimbres, NM 88049575.536.9649www.LittleToadCreek.com
WEST STREET INNUniversity & Historic Area, Silver City, NM575.534.2302 • www.weststreetinn-nm.comInn Comfort • Inn Style • Inn Town
RV PARKS
FAYWOOD HOT SPRINGS RESORT165 Hwy 61 • 575.536.9663HC 71 Box 1240 • Faywood, NM 88034www.faywood.com
MANZANO’S RV PARK103 Flury Ln., Silver City, NM 88061575.538.0918 • Just 5 minutes to townwww.manzanosrvpark.com
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WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUMPO Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062575.538.6386 • M-F 9-4:30, Sat-Sun 10-4www.wnmumuseum.org
REAL ESTATE & BROKERS
GARLAND REAL ESTATE SC, LLC1001 Pope St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.1788 • www.garlandrellc.com575.388.1449 • Property Management
PRUDENTIAL SILVER CITY PROPERTIES120 E. 11th St., Silver City, NM 88061575.538.0404 • Toll Free: 866.538.0404www.PrudentialSilverCity.com
RE/MAX SILVER ADVANTAGE314 E. 14th St., Silver City, NM575.538.3847 • 800.716.3847www.realestatesilvercitynm.com
UNITED COUNTRY MIMBRES REALTY, INC.
CISSY MCANDREW • Associate & Ecobroker414 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.538.1337 • [email protected]
GEORGIA BEARUP • Qualifying Broker/Owner414 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.8556 • [email protected]
PAT BEARUP • Associate Broker414 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.534.5030 • [email protected]
RODGER KOEST • Associate Broker414 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061575.654.4370 • [email protected]
SATELLITE EQUIPMENT, SALES & SERVICE
SATELLITE KINGS1610 Silver Heights Blvd., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.3274 • Toll Free: 888.388.3274www.satellitekings.getdish.com
SCHOOLS
UNIVERSITIESWESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITYPO Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062575.538.6011 • 575.538.6336 Pub. Info. Officewww.wnmu.edu
VISITOR CENTER
MURRAY RYAN VISITOR CENTER201 N. Hudson St., Silver City, NM 88061575.538.5555www.silvercitytourism.org
ROSE VALLEY RV RANCH2040 Memory Lane, Silver City, NM 88061575.534.4277 • Toll Free: [email protected] • www.RoseValleyRV.com
SILVER CITY KOA11824 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.3351 • Toll Free: [email protected] • www.campsilvercity.com
SILVER CITY RV PARK • In Town1304 N. Bennett, Silver City, NM 88061575.866.2239 • www.silvercityrv.comCabins, Tent Sites & Self Storage Units
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HOSPICE
HORIZON HOSPICE1260 E. 32nd St., Silver City, NM 88061575.534.1800 • Toll Free: 877.534.1801Fax: 575.388.2742 • www.horizonhospice.net
HOSPITAL
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City, NM 88061575.538.4000www.grmc.org
MEDICAL CLINICS
HMS MED SQUARE Medical, Dental & Family Support114 W. 11th St., Silver City, NM 88061575-388-1511 • 866-633-7773 • www.hmsnm.org
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MELINDA’S MEDICAL SUPPLY910 E. 32nd St., Silver City, NM 88061575.534.4013 • 866.534.4013Full Line Medical Supply
PHARMACIES
SILVER REXALL DRUG, INC.1308 Silver Heights Blvd., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.1579 • Fax: 575.538.0525Personalized Service • Custom Prescription Compounding
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS
CASSIE HEALTH CENTER FOR WOMEN1618 E. Pine St., Silver City, NM 88061575.388.1561 • Toll Free: 888.388.1562www.cassiehealthcenter.com
MUSEUMS
SILVER CITY MUSEUM312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061575.538.5921 • Toll Free: 877.777.7947www.silvercitymuseum.org
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