Silver City Tour

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Silver City Tour

La Cienega
Relocation and Visitor
Guide
Silver City, New Mexico “San Vicente de la Cienega”
Silver City
One of the Nation’s
BEST Small Towns
Manufactured Home Subdivision
5 Acre Lots with Roads and Power
Highway 180 East off XYZ Ranch Road • Silver City, New Mexico • 575-388-1951
No One Knows The Country Like We Do!
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ZENO KIEHNE
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575-533-6188
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CISSY MCANDREW
GEORGIA BEARUP
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Office in Historic Downtown Silver City
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n Quick Facts
Grant County is a remarkably diverse landscape, ranging from high desert in the south
to high mountains across much of the north
of the county. At an elevation of 6000 ft. the
Semi-arid climate offers mild temperatures,
giving us four gentle seasons to enjoy.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
L
H
24
26
30
37
45
55
51
55
59
68
77
87
P
1.08" Jul
1.13" Aug
0.95" Sep
0.58" Oct
0.39" Nov
0.68" Dec
L
H
60
58
52
42
30
24
88
85
81
72
59
52
P
3.02"
3.06"
1.97"
1.26"
0.71"
1.24"
H - High L - Low P - Average Precipitation (Inches)
Average annual temperature: 70°
Average annual moisture: 15.69 inches
Total Snowfall: Mean 11.8"; High 27.0"
LOCATION
Silver City is located in Grant County in southwest New Mexico. It is on the Continental Divide and in the foothills of the Pinos Altos
Range, an extension of the Mogollon Mountains. Silver City is centrally located at the junction of US 180 and NM 90 almost equidistant
from both El Paso and Tucson and from Denver, Dallas and Los Angeles.
DIRECTIONS TO SILVER CITY
On US 180, travel 62 miles southeast from
Glenwood or 52 miles northwest from
Deming. On NM 90 travel 44 miles northeast
from Lordsburg.
ELEVATION
Elevations in Grant County range from 4,000
above sea level in the high desert at the
southern end of the county to mountains
touching 10,000 feet in the north. Silver City,
Bayard, Hurley and the central part of the
county are just under 6,000 feet above sea
level. Pinos Altos and other nearby communities to the north and east are at 6,000 to
7,000 feet.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Silver City Grant County
Chamber of Commerce
500 E. 18th St. • P.O. Box 1028
Silver City, NM 88062-1028 • 575-538-3785
800-538-9378 • www.SilverCity.org
Murray Ryan Visitor Center
201 N. Hudson St. • Silver City, NM 88061
M-S 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-2pm MST
575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org
SWNM Green Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 2020 • Silver City, NM 88061
575-538-4332 • 575-538-1337
[email protected]
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Nation’s
BEST
One of the
CLIMATE
Small
Towns
for
ARTS, RETIREMENT, FRESH AIR
and LACK OF URBAN STRESS !
WRITTEN BY CISSY McANDREW I PHOTO BY JOE BURGESS
Silver City is a great place to visit and a wonderful place to live! We continue to be
recognized as one of the “Best Small Towns” in the country for our Historic Main Street,
locally-grown organic foods, fine independent restaurants, vibrant arts scene, special events,
gentle climate and downright friendly people. The rich mining and ranching history, blend
of Hispanic and Anglo cultures, blue skies (with 360 days of sunshine), vast landscapes, natural wonderlands, and small town atmosphere, create a genuine “Americana”. Embraced by
the Continental Divide, and one of the safest places to avoid natural disasters, the four gentle seasons and low humidity create “the perfect climate”.
Silver City is the oldest incorporated town in New Mexico (and the only one still operating under a Territorial Charter). The multi-cultural frontier location continues to be the
area’s center for commerce with pet-friendly locally-owned businesses that will order what
you need and provide personal customer service. It’s unique, with 90 miles to the nearest mall
and 45 to the closest chain restaurants, you’ll feel a special “sense of place” that sets
Silver City and Grant County apart from the rest of the world. The Town’s commitment to
building a sustainable economy includes curbside recycling, water conservation and solar
energy projects that provide a special quality of life.
Honesty and common courtesies prevail. The relaxed pace is a custom newcomers are often
challenged to adapt. Sundays are spent with family and friends, and shops are often closed…so
plan to visit the museums and cultural sites, enjoy a scenic drive or just plain relax!
Horns are tooted to say “hi” to friends (not rush traffic), and locals find another route if
two vehicles (or grocery carts) are side by side blocking a thoroughfare… as we know that
folks 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 faster motorists if we are
moseying along back roads. It’s all part of the mutual respect, part of enjoying the moment,
part of our way of life.
Plan a visit and experience our warm hospitality. Consider becoming an active member of
our community. If you do…you’ll probably find that “this is the place you’ve been looking
for all along”.
La Cienega
Relocation and Visitor
Guide
Silver City, New Mexico “San Vicente de la Cienega”
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n Quick Facts
MILEAGE TO SILVER CITY
Lake Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 miles
Lordsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 miles
Deming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 miles
Glenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 miles
Palomas, Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 88 miles
Truth or Consequences . . . . . . 90 miles
Las Cruces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 miles
White Sands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 miles
El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 miles
Socorro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 miles
Alamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 miles
Tucson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 miles
Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 miles
Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 miles
Gallup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 miles
Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 miles
Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 miles
Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 miles
Carlsbad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 miles
Taos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 miles
Grand Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 miles
San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606 miles
Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682 miles
Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684 miles
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 787 miles
Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901 miles
Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999 miles
San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 1069 miles
St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1279 miles
Mexico City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1284 miles
Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1695 miles
Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1837 miles
Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2120 miles
Washington DC . . . . . . . . . . 2188 miles
New York City . . . . . . . . . . . 2254 miles
Montreal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2409 miles
Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2469 miles
MILEAGE FROM SILVER CITY
TO SCENIC DESTINATIONS
Catwalk of Whitewater Canyon
68 miles. Travel time one way: 1 hr. 15 min.
Estimated time to hike the Catwalk: 2 hrs.
Gila River Bird Habitat Mgmt. Unit
68 miles. Travel time one way: 1 hr.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
48 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 Landmark
15 miles. Travel time one way: 15 min.
City of Rocks State Park
35 miles. Travel time one way: 40 min.
LODGING
Hotels & Motels 13
Bed & Breakfasts 5
Cabins & Cottages 29
RV Parks & Private Campgrounds 12
Public Camping 5
DINING
Whether you prefer quick fast food,
healthy choices, deli service or independent coffee houses; family style or gourmet;
saloon or bar and grill; Mexican, Chinese
or American; Silver City has abundant dining choices.
NEW MEXICO FACTS
Statehood: January 6, 1912
Capital: Santa Fe
Flag: Red Zia on field of gold
Ballad: Land of Enchantment
Songs: Oh, Fair New Mexico and
Asi Es Nuevo Mexico
Motto:CrescitEundo(It Grows As It Goes)
Poem: A Nuevo Mexico
Cookie: Biscochito
Gem: Turquoise
Bird: Roadrunner (Chaparral)
Flower: Yucca
Tree: Piñon
Animal: Black Bear
Fish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
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COMMUNITIES
Fabulous
Grant County
WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS I PHOTO BY ROBERT “JAIME” RAMIREZ
Silver City and Grant County are recognized as the Best in numerous quality of life issues, all of
which are packaged in the warmth of a small-town atmosphere. Great weather, incredible opportunities for outdoor experiences, an intriguing history, a mature and exciting arts community, the
full gamut of educational offerings and strong business and industrial opportunities have contributed to the lifestyles of area natives and attracted a diverse array of newcomers from other parts
of the nation.
The historic areas of the county include tastefully renovated homes from previous eras and lots
of opportunities for those willing to make the effort to bring older structures up to current living
expectations. Silver City has an inviting collection of Victorian homes from the late 1800s and
early 1900s, many of which have been restored to their previous state of elegance and stature. There
remain homesteads and sprawling ranch-style homes throughout the county that deliver spacious
country living opportunities. Well-cared for homes and small clusters of new construction can 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 surrounding Silver
City. Mediterranean and Southwestern-style homes are prevalent in some subdivisions and quite varied
in others. Curbside recycling in-town and the 360 days of sunshine has fostered more solar and renewable designs, making Silver City a mecca for sustainable living.
Bargains are plentiful on existing homes, developed properties and raw acreage. Many of the major
and small independent realty companies are available throughout the county.
n A lifestyle
for EVERYONE
SILVER CITY The county seat and largest of area
communities, Silver City also serves as the business
and medical hub for the region. It is home to Western
New Mexico University. Silver City is known for its
historic brick Victorian homes, but offers the full
gamut of construction and development.
THE VALLEYS The Mimbres and Gila River
valleys, as well as the Mangas Spring area have experienced a surge in construction in recent years. The
Mimbres River, home of the ancient Mimbres Culture, has supported the largest expansion, including a
school, restaurants and convenience store.
THE MOUNTAINS Properties are available in Pinos
Altos (tall pines) and the surrounding area east and just
above Silver City. Oak and juniper covered foothills to
the north, west and southwest of Silver City exist in several major developments. All are within easy commuting distance to Silver City.
HISTORIC DISTRICT The downtown and university districts provide access to well-preserved and carefully restored Victorian homes. In close proximity to
galleries, restaurants, shopping, and a wide variety of
activities, the area is perfect for those interested in antique décor and the local farmer’s market.
TRI-CITY MINING DISTRICT The communities
of Bayard, Hurley and Santa Clara make up the
county’s historic mining district. In recent years, they
have initiated a focus on tourism and local festivals,
based primarily on over 200 years of mining activity
and historic Fort Bayard. Individual housing is scattered throughout the communities with a small
development in Hurley.
CLIFF/GILA Located on the Gila River after exiting
the vast Gila Wilderness, the rich farming valley is home
to the annual Cliff/Gila Grant County Fair. Properties
are available with both river and mountain vistas.
THE GATEWAY TO ALL YOUR
REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Jim Thomison
LJ Lundy
Owner/Broker
Associate Broker
575.590.7666
575.313.3568
[email protected]
[email protected]
501 Silver Heights Blvd. • Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.2931 | 800.456.3132 | Fax 575.636.2050
www.silvercity-realestate.com
REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
Action Realty 535-2286 (Cliff)
Better Homes & Gardens 538-0404
Enchantment Realty 538-2931
Grant County Realty 388-2595
La Paloma Real Estate 536-3865
One Stop Realty 388-2595
Hacienda Realty 388-1921
My Real Estate 388-1449
Re/Max Silver Advantage 538-3847
Smith Real Estate 538-5373
Smith RE Mimbres Branch 536-3870
Stinar Realty 574-5451
Thompson Realty 538-0021
United Country Mimbres Realty 538-3789
Wagon Wheel Realty 388-2692
.com
575-534-9225
QUALITY EFFICIENT SERVICE INSTALLING GREEN ENERGY
Unless otherwise indicated,
prices shown are the low
and high prices for properties sold based on the most
recently available data for the
respective areas. Some data
may be more than one year
old. Numbers in brackets indicate the number of sales
reported for each area in the
most recent one-year period
at press time.
Birding
Catwalk/Mogollon Trip
Hiking
Cliff Dwellings Trip
■
◆
Fishing
Lower Mimbres Trip
●
City or Town
Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Downtown Area
Elegant older homes,
some Victorian style.
Close to galleries, shops
and restaurants.
Homesites: N/A
Res: $112-$350k [6]
Point of Interest
4
Sight-seeing
Destinations
Miles accumulated
City to City.
4
Miles accumulated
City to junction,
junction to junction.
Mimbres Culture
Heritage Site
Gila
Regional
Medical
Center
Grant County
Airport
Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
University Area
Well-built older homes
surrounding WNMU,
often of brick or adobe
with mature yards.
Homesites: N/A
Res: $62-$300k [11]
Offered by Hacienda Realty
LA GILA ENCANTADA
Northwest Foothills
Spacious homes with
spectacular Mountain
Views off Little Walnut Rd.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Res: $235-320k [3]
COTTAGE SAN
Northwest
Older homes near St.
Mary’s Academy, newer
custom-built homes
above Bear Mountain
Lodge.
Homesites: $24-62k [3]
Res: $41.3-310k [9]
INDIAN HILLS
North
Large subdivision in the
juniper and oak-covered
hills on the north side.
Residences: $173-$325k.
PANORAMA DRIVE
North
Mountain & valley views,
homes in the vicinity of
hospital and schools.
Homesites: N/A[0]
Residences: $215-250k
SILVER HEIGHTS
North
An earlier subdivision
just north of the schools.
Moderate and higher
priced homes.
Homesites: N/A
Residences: $55-$190k
BRANDING IRON
Northwest Foothills
Great wooded views. 1/2
acre lots. All City utilities.
Paved roads and protective covenants.
Homesites: N/A
Residences: $330k [1]
SILVER HILLS
North
An earlier subdivision
just north of the schools.
Moderate and higher
priced homes.
Homesites: N/A
PINOS ALTOS
Northern Mountains
Homes scattered
through the ponderosa
forest surrounding a
quaint historic village.
Homesites: $50k
Residences: N/A [0]
Offered by Enchantment Realty
ARENAS VALLEY
East, Highway 180
Older and custom-built
homes in grasslands
bordering an elk preserve to the north.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Res: $78-$277 [8]
Offered by Re/Max Silver Advantage
BAYARD
East, Mining District
Moderately-priced
homes in a progressive
community with its own
school district.
Res: $8.5-$150k [12]
Offered by XYZ Ranch Estates
Offered by My Real Estate Company
DOS GRIEGOS
Northern Mountains
Custom-built homes on
wooded lots with views
overlooking Silver City.
Homesites: $91.4 [2]
Res: $307-450k[2]
SANCTUARY ROAD
Northern Mountains
Custom designed homes
on forested lots. Some
with vistas, others
secluded.
Homesites: $70k
Residences: $160
SUNRISE ESTATES
East
Moderately-priced
homes in lightly wooded
rolling foothills.
Homesites: $35k [0]
CANYON COUNTRY
ESTATES
East
10-acre lots just
minutes from town.
Wells, electric and phone
on property.
Homesites: $60k [0]
Residence: N/A [0]
XYZ RANCH ESTATES
Northeast
5-acre lots, 3 miles from
Silver City. Rolling hills,
wooded lots, site built
homes or new manufactured housing-subject to
covenants.
Homesites: $75k [1]
Residences: $440 [1]
SANTA CLARA
Homes and building
sites in Manhattan Park
and on Old Race Track
Road.
Homesites: $30-113 [7]
Res: $20-$118k [6]
HURLEY
Originally a company
town; new development
in progress. Near Grant
County Airport.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Santa Clara, Offered by Better Homes
& Gardens Silver City
BUCKHORN
Northwest
Rolling grasslands,
cottonwood trees and
views of the Mogollon
Mountains.
Homesites: $31.5k [1]
Offered by Enchantment Realty
MOGOLLON VISTA
Northwest
A development near Cliff.
Views of the Mogollon
mountain range.
Homesites: $40k [0]
Residences: N/A [0]
MIMBRES VALLEY
Northeast
Homes, building sites and
an airstrip. Farming valley
becomes forested near
the Continental Divide.
Homesites: $8-$74k [7]
Res: $45-328.2k [15]
WIND CANYON
ESTATES
West
A spacious development
with wooded areas. Westward views of the Burro
Mountains.
Homesites: $48 [1]
Hanover, Offered by My Real Estate Company
SAN LORENZO
Northeast
A rustic village with a historic mission church in
the Mimbres Valley farming region.
Homesites: $50k [1]
OAKWOOD ESTATES
West
Affordable housing in a
grassland development
five minutes from downtown.
Homesites: N/A [0]
CLIFF, GILA
Northwest
Homes and sites along
the Gila River and Turkey
Creek. Schools and a
county fair.
Res: $95-144k [4]
SILVER ACRES
South
Higher-end homes near
the country club and golf
course, affordable housing
along the ridges.
Homesites: $3.5-47k [2]
Res: $40-385k [6]
LAKE ROBERTS
Northeast
Homes and forested sites
below the lake and broad,
open vistas above.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Res: $82-103k [2]
TYRONE
South
Affordable housing,
picturesque townsite with
parks.
Homesites: $75-240 [2]
Res: $50-$140k [11]
OAK COUNTRY
South
10-acre lots, 7 miles from
Silver City. Rolling hills,
many oak trees. Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: N/A [0]
WHITE SIGNAL
Southwest
Homesites: $48 [1]
BURRO MOUNTAINS
Southwest
Homes and sites also located in bear grass and
lightly wooded foothills of
the Burro Mountains.
Homes: $44-525k [3]
Silver City, New Mexico
©2014. Stats provided by
the Silver City Regional
Multiple Listing Service.
www.silvercityrealtors.org
RUTH D. SEAWOLF
Associate Broker
Residential, Commercial, and Land
I was born and raised in Silver City so
I consider myself a true native of the
area. I cannot imagine calling any other
place "Home". I'm ready to help all those
wanting to make Silver City their home
as well!. Call me today for all your Real
Estate needs. Whether it be buying or
selling, I am the agent for you.
Se habla Español!!
Building Relationships One Home At A Time!
Formando Relaciones Un Hogar A La Vez!
(575) 388.1921 (575) 590.1324 • [email protected]
1628 Silver Heights Blvd. • Silver City, NM 88061
HOUSING FACTS
MEDIAN SALE PRICE
Inside Silver City $120,000
Outside Silver City $240,000
Mimbres Valley $138,500
Burro Mountains $242,500
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PARKS & MONUMENTS
City of Rocks State Park
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail:
65 miles NE US180,Glenwood
GHOST TOWNS
Mogollon: 75 miles NE US180
Old Hachita: 81 miles SE at NM81 & NM9
Shakespeare: 46 miles SE NM90
Steins: 63 miles SE NM90/I-10
LAKES & OUTDOORS
Nearby Lakes: 9 Bill Evans Lake, Lake
Roberts, Ben Lilly, Elephant Butte, Quemado Lake, Caballo Lake, Bear Canyon
Reservoir, Snow Lake
US Forest Service & Park Campgrounds: 25
Juniper, Pinon, El Caso, Armijo Spring, Valle
Tio Vences & Public Corrals, Head of the Ditch,
Pueblo Park, Cottonwood, Whitewater Picnic
Area and Catwalk Nat’l. Recreation Trail,
Bighorn, Bursum, Ben Lilly, Willow Creek,
Gilita, Dripping Vat, Scorpion, Upper Black
Canyon, Lower Black Canyon, Rocky
Canyon, Mesa, Upper End, Sapillo Group
Area, McMillan, Cherry Creek, Iron Creek,
Kingston
FEDERAL & STATE DESIGNATIONS:
Aldo Leopold Wilderness: 202,016 acres
Gila Nat’l. Forest: 3.3 million acres
Gila Wilderness Area: 557,873 acres
Continental Divide Trail: 210 miles in Gila National Forest. Day hikes include Sapillo Group
Campground from NM 35 south to FDR 154
at Signal Peak. Twin Sisters Segment from
FDR 154 south to NM 15 at the Arrastra Interpretive Site. Rocky Point Segment from
SR 150 to Aspen Mountain, and Bear Mountain Segment from Bear Mountain Road to
FDR 506 at the end of Little Walnut.
DESIGN
Building
and
TRANSPORTATION
Interstate 10: 44 mi. So. of Silver City
Interstate 25: 75 mi. East of Silver City
US 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15
Air, Commercial: Boutique Air service
to Albuquerque.
Air, Charter: Whiskey Creek Airport
City Transit: Corre Caminos Transit
Shuttle Service: 2 To Deming, Las Cruces
and El Paso Airport. Las Cruces Shuttle &
Silver Stage Lines
COMMUNICATION
Telephone: CenturyLink,
WNM Communications
Cellular: Verizon, Sprint, AT&T
Internet Access Providers: AZNEX,
Comcast, Cyber Mesa, CenturyLink, Dish
Exede, HughesNet, Satellite Kings, Satellite
Solutions, WildBlue, WNM Communications
Television: Community Access Television
(CATS), Dish Network, DirectTV, Comcast,
CenturyLink
NEWSPAPERS
Silver City Daily Press Daily
The Independent Weekly
Silver City Sun News Daily
Desert Exposure Monthly
MAGAZINES
Silver City Life Semi-annual
The Source Semi-annual
La Cienega Relocation Guide Bi-Annual
Silver City Visitor Guide Bi-Annual
Scenic Tours Bi-Annual
New Mexico Traveler Annual
RADIO STATIONS:
Top 40: KSCQ 92.9 FM, KNUW 95.1 FM
Country: KNFT 950 AM, KNFT 102.9 FM
A LIFESTYLE FOR EVERYONE
WRITTEN BY CISSY McANDREW I PHOTO BY ROBERT “JAIME” RAMIREZ
Grant County is an overlay of five life zones... creating the greatest diversity of habitats,
flora, fauna, mammals and invertibrates (and building sites) in North America. Beginning
with the Northern tip of the Sierra Madre Mountains and continuing north to the High
Chihuahuan and Sonorian Desert Grasslands, Riparian Forests (cottonwood and willow),
Woodlands (pinon and juniper), Lower Montane (ponderosa and gambel oak) and Upper
Montane (evergreen/mixed conifer) of the Rockie Mountain Forest.
You can choose from desert to mountain top and in-town to back country settings to
build, buy or rent your dream home. Styles vary from the nineteenth century adobe, brick
and Victorian residences located in Historic Districts to Craftsman bungalows, ranches,
commercial, contemporary, and traditional Southwest designs. The Downtown area is also
experiencing a building re-purposing and restoration as business owners are creating
live/work spaces.
Active and passive solar systems are cost effective and energy efficient building techniques,
paired with the region's low utility rates and property taxes contribute to comfortable and
affordable living. Property values range from under $100,000 to over a million dollars. It all
depends on what you are looking for. Silver City is also known for its sustainability programs including curbside recycling of 1-7 plastics, tin, aluminum, steel and glass which
is made into road base. Paper, newspaper, magazines, phone books and cardboard are
converted into blown cellulose insulation.
New Mexico is unique as there is still plenty of open space and uninterrupted panoramic
Chavez
Construction
“The road to success is always under construction”
Personalized service making the
experience of building a home an easy
and exciting journey for our clients.
vistas, some over 100 miles. Local professionals can assist you with accessibility, infrastructure and water availability research
and verification before purchasing any real
estate. Regional lenders can provide personal
service to help you through the funding
process and, keep the money here at home.
If you are searching for an active, friendly
community that “feels right”, it is time to
come visit Silver City/Grant County. We
are sure you’ll find, “this is the right place”.
Nick Chavez
General Contractor
License #028833
1702 N. Corbin St.
PO Box 5163
Phone (575) 388-1886 / Fax (866) 542-8618
[email protected] / www.chavezconstruction.com
EXCITING, INTRIGUING
AND HEALTHFUL
RETIREMENT
OPTIONS
WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED
BY JOE BURGESS
Retirees from around the country have
found a place in the sun in Silver City. It is no
surprise — a mild climate, friendly people,
good medical facilites and reasonable living
costs are perfect complements to an active
retirement lifestyle.
Silver City’s historic district is home to coffee
shops, restaurants, bookstores, galleries and
antique shops. The nearby Gila National Forest offers birding, fishing, hiking and biking
opportunities and the 18-hole Silver City
Golf Course is open all year.
Some local events like the annual Tour of
the Gila, Silver City Blues Festival, Wild,
Wild West Pro Rodeo and Silver City CLAY
Festival are nationally famous.
Silver City has a very active senior community that participates in a variety of activities,
from exercise programs to knitting, beads and
art classes. Volunteerism for seniors is a key
ingredient of the local lifestyle and extremely
important for art and performance openings
and celebrations, operation of the hospital,
museum and visitor center and programs for
needy individuals, to mention only a few.
The variety of housing options
here will suit almost any retiree.
Developments specifically for
seniors and assisted living facilities are also available.
Topping it all off are the
beautiful sunsets, clear air, quiet
forests, lakes and mountains
which are included with every Silver
City retirement package.
n Opportunities
for Seniors
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
EF Foundation for Foreign Study
Friends of the Library
Gila Regional Medical Center
Habitat for Humanity - Gila Region
Homebound Library Program (Leamos)
Silver City MainStreet Project
Mimbres Region Arts Council
Multiple Sclerosis Assn. of America
Potential Tutor Training Session (Leamos)
Silver City Museum
Silver City Grant Co. Chamber of Commerce
Silver City Green Chamber of Commerce
Silver City Library
The Volunteer Center of Grant County
Planning a summer getaway
or out of town trip?
Take the worry out of
leaving your beloved
pets behind.
A conscientious, certified, and skilled
expert in pet care, Frumpy Fox, LLC will
lovingly care for your pets in the
comfort of your home, barn and property.
for fee, services, hours, customized care for special
needs critters, and gate keeper information.
Fully insured and bonded.
Did you know?
is a non-profit organization.
100% of ReStore proceeds go towards building
affordable homes in Grant County. ReStore runs
strictly on donations given to us by the community.
ReStore is a giant recycling center. Items donated
to the ReStore are re-sold, re-purposed, and
recycled. ReStore saves TONS of unwanted items
from entering the landfill all year long. Please help
us in our efforts to recycle. Bring your useable
items to the ReStore first, not the landfill.
Shop! Donate! Volunteer!
We Accept: Furniture, Hardware,
Appliances, Household Items.
Photo ©Joe Burgess
Miss a Day, Miss a Deal!
The more you donate
the more homes Habitat is able to build.
Call to schedule a pickup (575) 534-9727
704 W. Market St. Silver City, NM
Open Wed-Fri 1-4pm & Sat 9am-1pm
CALENDAR
of EVENTS
GRANT COUNTY, NM
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Visit www.SilverCity.org or
www.SilverCityTourism.org
for complete events schedule.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Silver City Grant County
Chamber of Commerce
500 E. 18th Street • PO Box 1028
Silver City, NM 88062-1028 • 575-538-3785
800-538-9378 • www.SilverCity.org
Murray Ryan Visitor Center
M-S 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-2pm MST
575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org
SWNM Green Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 2020 • Silver City, NM 88061
575-538-4332 • 575-538-1337
[email protected]
ARTS, SHOPPING
and
MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505
Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505
WNMU Theatre Events 575-538-2505
MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505
Bird Migrations www.swnmaudubon.org
May SRAM Tour of the Gila 575-538-3222
www.tourofthegila.com
Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show
575-537-2124
Downtown Expo 575-534-1700
Silver City Blues Festival 575-538-2505
www.mimbresarts.org
Jun Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo 575-534-5030
Gila Classic Golf Tournament 575-538-5041
Jul Independence Day Parade & Activities
575-538-3785 www.silvercity.org
Fire Cracker Golf Tourn. 575-538-5041
SC Museum Ice Cream Social
575-538-5921
Big Ditch Day 575-534-1700
Hummingbird Festival 575-536-9649
Aug Silver City CLAY Festival
575-538-5560 www.clayfestival.com
WNMU Bash on Broadway 575-534-1700
Signal Peak Fat Tire Fiesta 575-388-3222
Run to Copper Country Car Show
575-388-3468
Historic Fort Bayard Birthday
575-956-3294 www.fortbayard.org
WNMU Festivities 575-538-6011
Sep Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral
Show 575-538-3785
Pickamania! 575-538-2505
Fort Bayard Days 575-538-4477
Grant County Fair 575-538-3785
Gila River Festival 575-538-8078
Oct Red Dot Studio Tour & Gallery Walk
575 313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.com
Gila Monster Gran Fondo Bicycling
Event 575-388-3222
Pinos Altos October Fiesta 575-538-5560
Mimbres Harvest Festival 575-536-9935
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra
575-538-2505
MRAC Indie/Folk Series Presents
David Francey 575-538-2505
Southwest Festival of the Written Word
575-538-5555 www.swwordfiesta.org
Nov MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505
Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
575-534-1700
Dec New Mexico Tamal Fiesta y Mas
575-538-1337
Victorian Frontier Christmas
575-538-5921
MRAC Black Tie Benefit Ball 575-538-2505
A Christmas Carol 575-538-2505
Entertainment
A SERIOUS COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS I PHOTO BY ROBERT “JAIME” RAMIREZ
HISTORIC DISTRICT
With the charm of a well-preserved business district built during the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, Silver City’s Historic Downtown showcases the detailed architecture of those intriguing eras. Victorian homes, the county courthouse, city hall and three theater buildings highlight
the district that also includes renovated business, bank and hotel buildings. You will notice the
high curbs that allow annual monsoon runoff to pass through without damaging structures. The
streets are lighted with antique poles and rings for tying off a trusty steed can still be spotted in
front of several businesses. A lot of brickwork was used in downtown construction and locally fired
tile grace an occasional storefront as well as murals that are part of local arts programs. Bullard
Street and Broadway form the primary axis for shopping, with Yankie, Texas and Market streets
contributing numerous galleries and eateries. Cottonwood-lined Big Ditch Park was originally the
city’s main street, but floods in the early 20th century left a sixty-foot deep crevice in its place.
ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT
Arts and cultural functions take place throughout the community with the greatest concentration
in the historic downtown area. Art galleries are interspersed with coffee shops and restaurants for resting tired shopper’s feet and catching up on local gossip. Art walks are common and outdoor art and
performance functions occur frequently at Big Ditch and Gough Parks and occasionally on blockedoff streets. Other venues include the Silco Theater, Silver City Museum annex, Mimbres Region
Arts Council Gallery, WNMU Francis McCray Gallery and WNMU Performing Arts Center Theater. Museums include the Silver City Museum and Western New Mexico University Museum.
FITNESS
For those with energy to spare, the city maintains a trail system connecting its downtown parks
with the surrounding foothills, from creek bottoms to scenic overviews. There are also well-equipped
fitness centers, exercise studios and massage parlors.
Silver City Map
Fine Dinin
Maps courtesy Jackie Blurton
Steaks - Seafood - Pastas
Salads - Gluten Free Entrées
Decadent Homemade Desserts
Fine Wine - Beer
Full Catering & Event Planning
Establised
1996
PARLOR
Light Fare & Live Entertainment
Tues-Fri 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun 9am-10pm
510 N. BULLARD • 575.538.8722
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n Its the
PRESENTATION!
SILVER CITY MAINSTREET PROJECT
The longest continuously operating MainStreet program
in New Mexico was established in 1985 and has fostered
downtown preservation and small business growth. It was
the recipient of the 2011 Great American MainStreet
Award, a national award for revitalization. Much of the historic downtown charm has resulted from efforts by the
MainStreet Project in partnership with the community’s
public and private sectors.
SILVER CITY MUSEUM Located in the 1881
Mansard/Italianate home of H.B. Ailman, the museum
presents an annual schedule of unique exhibits and programs. Over 30,000 historic photographs and artifacts tell
the stories and celebrate the rich diverse history and cultural heritage of one of the most intriguing regions in the
Southwest. The Museum Store features New Mexico arts
and crafts, books and gifts.
THE SILCO THEATER For the past two years MainStreet, celebrating a legacy of 30 years of enhancements
and economic revitalization in the downtown historic district, has been coordinating the renovation of the Silco
Theater, located at 311 N. Bullard Street. The reopening
of the historic theater, built in 1923, will bring movies
back to downtown. The opening of the theater will also
create new jobs and contribute to the economic vitality of
the already active downtown entertainment scene.
MRAC MURAL PROJECT opposite, top: With
both local and national funding, artists, local businesses
and Grant County youth team up to plan, design and
produce meaningful murals throughout the region. Over
30 projects have been completed using various media and
a myriad of subject matter. www.mimbresarts.org
YANKIE/TEXAS STREET JUNCTION The colorful cluster of galleries, studios and shops located at the
downtown intersection of Yankie and Texas Streets is the
hub of the arts and cultural district. The old red-brick
buildings have been brought to life with brilliantly colored doors, window frames and signs. Inside are products
of some of the area’s best artists and crafts people. Of
course, there is also wonderful coffee, pastries and WiFi!
[email protected]
DianesRestaurant.com
Visit H I STO R I C
DOWN TO W N
Silver City
SHOPPING • One-of-a-kind Shops
ARTWORK • Regional Art in Galleries and Artists’ Studios
Award Winning Cafes & Brew Pub
Historic, Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouses
FOOD & DRINK •
LODGING
•
OFFICE LOCATED AT
MURRAY RYAN
VISITOR CENTER
201 N. HUDSON ST.
Paid ffoor by T
Toown of Silver City Lodger’s T
Taax
575 . 5 3 4 . 170 0
S I LVE R C IT Y
MAI N STR E E T.C O M
DINING
SHOPPING & GALLERIES
Javalinas
La Roka Mexican Grill & Pizza
Blackwell’s Antiques and Gifts
Dandelion Wish
Wrangler’s Bar & Grill
Grinder Mill
Victoria West
Leyba & Ingalls Art Store
El Gallo Pinto Grill & Restaurant
Silver City Food Co-op Market Café
The Bedroom Shoppe
Single Socks
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JAVALINA COFFEE HOUSE
LA ROKA MEXICAN
GRILL & PIZZA
BLACKWELL’S ANTIQUES
AND GIFTS
DANDELION WISH
Performance venue, cafe, coffee
shop.
Open 6am-6pm 7 days a week.
117 Market St. (575) 388-1350
Mexican Cuisine specializing in
Carne Asada, flame grilled mesquite
steaks, Molcajetes and Sonoran
specialties, With 9 beers on tap,
margaritas and brick oven pizza.
Open Tue - Sat 4 to 9pm.
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2138 Hwy 180 East
(575) 388-1367
WRANGLER’S BAR & GRILL
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Grant County never had it so good!.
Open Daily 11am - 9pm
Fri - Sat Bar open until 11pm
wranglersbarandgrill.com
2005 Hwy 180 (575) 538-4387
HUDSON STREET
EL GALLO PINTO GRILL
AND RESTAURANT
Serving authentic and delicious Mexican
cuisine made with fresh ingredients.
Open T-W, 8am-2pm, Thu-Sat, 8am-7pm, Sun,
8am-2pm.
901 N. Hudson St. (575) 597-4559
GRINDER MILL
“The Brown Bag Place” Mexican
plates, menudo, burritos, burgers,
salads, sandwiches, orders to go.
Open 7 days - 6am to 9pm.
403 W College Ave.
(575) 538-3366
SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OP
MARKET CAFE
Organic deli, sandwiches, gifts,
gourmet foods.
Open Wed - Sun, 8:30am - 3:30pm
www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
614 N. Bullard St.
(575) 956-6487
Real antiques and elegant gifts
at dealer prices.
218 N. Bullard St. (575) 388-1737
Upscale selection of eclectic
antiques, collectibles & consignment merchandise. We also handle
estate & moving sales.
Tues - Sun 11ish - 6ish • Random Mondays
109 N. Bullard St. (575) 534-0074
VICTORIA WEST
Colorful and richly layered watercolor
still life settings with a Southwestern
theme.
Available at Gallery 400, Adobe Springs Café or
Studio by appointment. (575) 388-4775
LEYBA & INGALLS
ART STORE • Contemporary Art
ranging from realism to abstraction
in a variety of media.
Open Mon - Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-2pm.
www.LeybaIngallsARTS.com
315 N. Bullard St.
(575) 388-5725
HUDSON STREET
THE BEDROOM SHOPPE
SINGLE SOCKS
Mattresses, furniture, futons,
decor and now offering quality guitars &
accessories.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Dedicated to supporting
anti-hunger projects in Grant
County, New Mexico.
Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm.
www.thebedroomshoppe.com
910 N. Hudson St.
(575) 388-5555
www.singlesocks-sc.com
111 W College Avenue
(575) 388-2488
CHURCHES
SERVICES
NikkiO Design
Lotus Center
RE/MAX Silver Advantage
First United Methodist Church
& Little Lambs Daycare
The Hester House
Spoiled Rotten Professional Dog
Grooming
Eagle Mail Services
New Church of the Southwest Desert
Mountain Ridge Hardware ACE
The Volunteer Center
Infinite Blessings Journeys
Calvary Chapel
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14TH STREET
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NIKKIO DESIGN
LOTUS CENTER
RE/MAX SILVER
ADVANTAGE
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH & LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE
Full-service interior and exterior
home staging, redesign, organization
and color consultation.
Open 8-4, Mon - Fri in the Grant County area.
www.NikkiODesign.com
(575) 534-9415
THE HESTER HOUSE
CANDY & GIFTS
Homemade fudge, truffles & gourmet
candies, plush stuffed animals. SW
gourmet & gifts, cards.
316 N. Bullard St.
(575) 388-1360
Yoga • Movement • Meditation
www.lotuscentersc.com
211 W. Broadway
(575) 388-4647
SPOILED ROTTEN
PROFESSIONAL
DOG GROOMING
Loving our work since 1987
104 N. Pinos Altos St.
(575) 538-2056
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Our experts can help you relocate
with ease!
www.realestatesilvercitynm.com
314 E. 14th St. (575)538-3847
www.fumcsc.org
300 W. College Ave. (575) 538-2371
H I G H WAY 1 8 0
BENNETT STREET
EAGLE MAIL SERVICES
NEW CHURCH OF THE
SOUTHWEST DESERT
USP, FEDEX, Postal Store, Copies,
Mail Boxes, Fax, Notary.
Open Mon - Fri 9-5
2311 Ranch Club Rd.
(575) 388-1967
THE VOLUNTEER CENTER
2014 platinum performance retailer
award.
Open Mon - Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.
Mobilize the volunteer human resources in Grant County to meet the
needs of the community.
3025 Hwy 180 E.
(575) 534-0782
www.tvcgrantcounty.org
501 E 13th St. (575) 388-2988
Live your questions! At NCSWD, we
cherish your spiritual freedom.
Services: 11:30am Bible Study: 1:00pm.
www.newchurchswdesert.com
1300 Bennett St. (575) 519-2579
MIMBRES
H I G H WAY 9 0
INFINITE BLESSINGS
JOURNEYS
CALVARY CHAPEL
OF SILVER CITY
Suzanne J. Toupin, D.C.
Chiropractor, Shamanic Healer.
A non-denominational church
teaching verse-by-verse through the Bible.
Worship: Thurs. 6:30pm, Sun. 8:30am & 10:30 am.
13TH STREET
MOUNTAIN RIDGE
HARDWARE ACE
Open doors, Open hearts. Open Minds.
Worship: Sunday 8:30am & 11:15am.
[email protected]
255 Valle de Uvas, Mimbres
(575) 654-3416
www.calvarysilver.com
3001 Hwy. 90 S. (575) 388-1031
SILVER CITY
RATINGS
One of 20 Dream Towns...
The New Best Places to
Live & Play —Outside Magazine
One of the 50 Healthiest Places
to Live & Retire —Norman Ford
One of the 50 Most Alive Places to Live
—Modern Maturity
One of the Hundred Best Small Towns in
America —Norman Crampton
One of the Best Small Towns in
n America
—Modern Maturity
One of the Top 11 Retirement Spots
—Kiplinger Report
Making Your Move to One of America’s
merica’s
Best Small Towns —Norman Crampton
ampton
One of the Nation’s “Dozen Distinctive
stinctive
Destinations” —National Trust for Historic Preservation
Outstanding Community —Searchers
chers
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One of the 8 Great Towns for Art &
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Music Lovers —Where to Retire
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One of the 100 Best Small Art To
Towns
America —John Villani
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One of the Best SMALL TOWNS
America —Norman Crampton
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One of the Best American Cities
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Never Heard of —Cowboys and
Best Mining Town —True West Magazine
GRANT COUNTY
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
OFILE
POPULATION
2012 City: 10,315
2012 County: 29,514
2011 Median Age: 44.9
2011 Median Household Income:
e: $37,675
Median Household Income Growth:
wth:
2000-2011 29%
Percentage of 2011 Population Ages
25-44: 19.5%
2011 High School Graduation Rate: 75%
County Size: 4,356 sq. miles
GRANT COUNTY
ECONOMIC PROFILE
2011 Labor Force: 11,638
November 2012 Unemployment Rate:
6.4%
2001-2011 Job Growth: -0.6%
2001-2011 Business Growth: 18.9%
2011 Average Annual Wage: $32,918
Largest Non-Farm Industry: Education &
Healthcare
Largest Employer: Freeport-McMoran
TOP EMPLOYERS
Freeport-McMoRan: 1,400
Western NM University: 722
Gila Regional Medical Center: 700
Silver Consolidated Schools: 418
Wal-Mart Super Center: 334
James Hamilton Construction: 294
W & N Enterprises: 225
Cobre Consolidated Schools: 219
Town of Silver City: 157
U.S. Forest Service: 115
Grant County’s top five employers account for
3,459 jobs – 40% of the county’s total employment base and only span three industries: mining, public education and healthcare.
WORKERS BY INDUSTRY
Education & Healthcare: 2,873
Retail Trade: 1,108
Arts, Accommodation & Food Services: 996
Natural Resources & Mining: 654
Public Administration: 578
Construction: 485
Management & Professional: 276
Finance & Insurance: 249
Manufacturing: 208
Wholesale Trade: 152
Transportation & Warehousing: 119
Information: 112
Utilities: 100
5
relocators
reloc
making a
DIFFERENCE
DIFFER
WRITTEN BY KATE McGRAW
For over two decades, Zia Publishing has been listing the reasons
why people should consider moving to Silver City.
Silver City Life is tracking down the people who actually relocated to Silver
City in recent years and who are now among the contributors to its quality of
life. They were asked why
they chose Silver City over
every other community in the
United States.
For those of us who were
raised in Silver City, the reasons relocators have come are
not surprising. Silver City Life is
simply printing what local folks
have known since the day that
silver was discovered above
San Vicente de la Cienega.
The following pages introduce the latest group of relocators who are “making a difference” and share how Silver City came to be their new home.
top: The relocators in this issue of Silver City Life have come to the area from
across the country and Nepal for a variety of reasons. They have breathed
fresh air into local organizations, business, the arts and even the economy.
Gordon
West
From: Priest River, Idaho
Date: 1996
Photo by “Jaime” Ramirez
Gordon West is
one green guy.
He and his wife,
Ellen Schweigert,
moved to Silver
City 19 years ago
from Priest River,
Idaho. He wanted
to move to a sunnier
climate, and Ellen got a
job with Gila Regional
Medical Center as a
physical therapist.
In Silver City, West
immediately got involved
in all things green—in the
ecologically sound sense,
that is. He is a true entrepreneur, he says, seeing opportunities where others see
problems. He has become
president of Santa Clara
Woodworks (general contracting and woodworking);
a partner in Restoration Technologies
(forest products research and development); executive director of Gila WoodNet (a
forest restoration nonprofit); an owner of Murray Hotel LLC; an owner in San Vicente
Farms LLC, and a member of Southwest Energy Integrators. His business efforts range
from turning out the vigas (beams) that characterize adobe abodes to producing a charcoal-like product for soil conservation.
Gordon is the current president of the
Southwest New Mexico Green Chamber of
Commerce; a member of the Town of Silver
City Recycling Advisory Committee; a board
member of the Partnership for Responsible
Business, and a member of the Local Investment Opportunity Network.
Gordon and Ellen rented for a year and then
bought what he describes as a fixer-upper.
Like many Silver City residences, it is a house
with some architectural history. “We live in a
1912 Craftsman Bungalow (a Sears package
house) with a dark brick exterior and bell-cast
hipped roof,” he says happily.
What he enjoys most about his Silver City
life is “participating in the great potential and
energy in the community to make this a wonderful and sustainable place to live.”
TAXES
Residential Property: (Levied % of Value) 1.83%
Commercial Property: (Levied % of Value)2.54%
Grant County Sales Tax Rate: 7.25%
HOUSING
2010 Median Home Value: $123,300
2010 Median Gross Rent: $593/mo.
CRIME RATE
2010 Recordings: 13 violent crimes and 149
property crimes. Grant County has a relatively
low crime rate and the lowest rate for both
violent crimes and property crimes per 10,000
residents among communities benchmarked.
COST OF LIVING
Grant County Index: 85.2, which is nearly
15% lower than the U.S. average of 100.0.
UTILITIES
Electric: PNM
Natural Gas: PNM Gas Services
Water: Town of Silver City (deep wells)
Sewage: Town of Silver City
Telephone: CenturyLink, Vonage
WNM Communications
RECYCLING
Town of Silver City Sanitation Division
USA Can & Nonferrous
DRIVER’S LICENSES, PLATES
REGISTRATION/TITLES
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. $18.00/4
years/CDL, permits, provisional, ret. (Need proof
of insurance.) 90 days to change to new Driver’s
License and Plates. Once you are in the system
you can renew by mail. Hours: M-F 8am-4pm.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Full coverage insurance on vehicles with bank
liens on them and liability insurance on vehicles
that have no bank liens on them.
DRIVING LAWS
S.E. Safety Belt Law. Primary Enforcement
Child Restraint Law. (No Gaps) A state is
considered not to have gaps in its child restraint laws if all occupants under the age of
16 are covered by either a child restraint law
or 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 with
federal .08 Blood Alcohol Content per se law.
A: Learner Stage. Provision 1. Six month holding period. A novice driver must be supervised
by an adult licensed driver at all times. If the
learner remains conviction free for six months he
or she progresses to the intermediate stage. In
an optimal provision, there is not a reduction in
this amount of time if the driver takes a driver's
education course.
Dr. Tsering Y.
Sherpa
PHOTO BY MARK ERICKSON
Tsering Y. Sherpa, M.D. relocated to Silver City
in 2013 to be able to spend more time with her
family. The bonus was a friendly small town with mountainous
echoes of her native Nepal.
From: Nepal
The move revitalized her love for her work as the
Date Relocated: 2013
hospitalist medical director of Gila Regional Medical
Center (GRMC) – so much so that this spring she
received the Medical Director of the Year Award from Emergency Staffing Solutions, the organization for whom she works, and that provides staffing for GRMC
and 55 other hospitals around the country.
“What I think we enjoy the most here is the temperate climate,” Dr. Tsering says.
“It’s not as HOT as other places we have lived. We really enjoy the weather here.”
Dr. Tsering went to medical school in India. Then she did a residency at Harlem
Medical Center in New York and a fellowship at NYU. From there she went to
Hobbs, N.M. in 2005. In 2008 she began commuting to GRMC, a commute that
continued when she moved to Las Cruces in 2011. “The commuting was getting
quite tough on me,” she says. “I was never there for my family.” Her work is demanding, with long hours, but “very rewarding, very satisfying,” she says, “especially when someone I’ve helped leaves the hospital a lot better. “
In 2013, only months after her second child was born in Las Cruces, Dr. Tsering
and her husband, Kishor Shrestha, gathered up their children – daughter Tara
Shrestha, now 8 and son Kavi Shrestha, now 2 – and moved to Silver City. Kishor
now works in the IT department at GRMC. The couple found a ‘70s-era ranch-style
house in a nice neighborhood within a short distance to the hospital. “I really enjoy
working at the hospital now,” she says. “And not commuting – I get to see my kids!”
Rob
Connoley
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: 2002
LICENSES
Fishing (annual): $25.00, $56.00 non-resident
Hunting: Non-Resident
Elk $490, Mule Deer $270, Antelope $285,
Bear $260, Turkey $100.
Residents of New Mexico:
Elk and Antelope. You must be drawn and up
to 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: Hunters
Safety Course card required. Offered
throughout the year, only $5 per person, one
week or a two day (weekend) intensive training available. Social Security card required.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BANKS
Regionally Owned: First American Bank,
1st New Mexico Bank, Western Bank
National: Wells Fargo, Washington
Federal, First Savings Bank
Mortgage Companies: 7
Financial Planning: Edward Jones 2,
Raymond James Financial Services
Credit Unions: 2, Loan Companies: 8
PHOTO BY ROBERT “JAIME” RAMIREZ
Rob Connoley 47, moved to Silver
City 13 years ago to be where the
wild things are. Connoley, owner/chef
at the nationally known restaurant Curious
Kumquat, is a forager. He likes to forage
food from the wild and serve it to his patrons in fabulous “tasting menus” that include delights like a Thai-spiced acorn
croquette on amaranth porridge, or a citrusy cattail salad with fermented currant
and monkey flower berries.
Connoley, his spouse Tyler, and their
two cats and rescue mutt Ruthanne moved
to Silver City in 2002 from Indianapolis,
where they had gone from Alamosa, Colo.
“I wanted to find a community like Alamosa that was remote, agriculturally based
with a small college and plenty of wilderness. We found it.” They were sent listings by Patrick Conlin and found a perfect
affordable house in Silver Heights. It’s a
split-level ‘50s home that’s “modest on
the outside but vibrant Southwest on the
inside.” They struggle to keep the home
guest-friendly because of their work hours.
Working in the casual/fine dining
Kumquat 12-16 hours a day, Connoley
says he really values his early-morning foraging hikes in the nearby Gila Wilderness.
“Calm, quiet and full of adventure,” he
says. “There is no end to the number of
hikes of any length you can do with just a
short drive.” He’s been involved in the Film
Society, the Cut the Cheese Club, SiteWatch and various tourism-related groups.
“With my work schedule I’m much more
focused on supporting the work of other
groups. Since the Kumquat was founded
we’ve gifted over $50,000 to various local
charities,” he says. What gives him the
most pleasure about living in Silver City?
“I don’t know that I’ve met anyone in town
that could possibly say anything other than
the friendliness of the people.”
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AREA MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS: 3
Silver City Museum: Founded in 1967. A
restored Mansard/Italianate home built by
H.B. Ailman with 30,000 objects relating to
the peoples and history of
southwest New Mexico. Free Admission.
WNMU
Museum:
Celebrated its 30th
Anniversary November
6, 2004. Home of Pottery
and Artifacts of Prehistoric
Southwestern Cultures including the Nan Ranch Collection, the largest and most complete
scientifically excavated collection of Mimbres
material culture in existence. Available for
viewing are historic photographs of Silver
City and surrounding areas. Free Admission.
Pinos Altos Historical Museum: Circa
1860s. Located in a log cabin that once
served as the first school house in Grant
County the museum houses a great collection of mining artifacts and historic memorabilia. Free Admission.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
GALLERIES: 20+
Mimbres Region Arts Council 538-2505
Silver City Arts & Cultural Dist. 538-5560
San Vicente Artists 590-8633
Grant County Art Guild 574-2831
Grant Co. Community Concert Assen.
538-5862
Silver City Gallery Assn. 313-9631
WNMU Expressive Arts 538-6614
International Film Society
[email protected]
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion
American Red Cross
Audubon Society
Back Country Horsemen
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Business & Professional Women
Casa Mia Ranch
Copper Country Cruizers
Copper Cowbelles
Elks Club
Evergreen Garden Club
Family Community Education Clubs
Ft. Bayard Historic Preservation Society
Friends of the Fire & Rescue Volunteers
Friends of the Library
Gila Conservation Education Center
Gila Native Plant Society
Gila Rangers
Grant County Archaeological Society
Grant County Art Guild
Grant County Community Concert Assn.
Habitat for Humanity
High Desert Humane Society
Hurley Pride Committee
International Film Society
Kennel Club
Silver City Kiwanis
Knights of Columbus
Silver City Lions Club
LULAC
Silver City Masonic Lodge No. 8
Silver City Moose Lodge
Newcomers Club
Optimists
Red Hat Society
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society
Silver City Rotary
Silver City Aglow
Silver City Film Festival
Silver City Grant County Home Builders
Silver City MainStreet Project
Silver City Women’s Club
Southwest Horesman Assn.
Southwestern NM Audubon Society
Town and Country Garden Club
VFW
Bea and Mack McKinney enjoy doing projects together and
since relocating to Silver City in the summer of 2014, their
joint project has been retirement. Happy retirement. They fill their days cleaning trails while hiking and attending events offered by the Silver City
Museum and other organizations in their adopted hometown. The couple
never tires of the numerous festivals and special events that go on in
Silver City. “Seems there is always something going on,” the
McKinneys commented in a joint interview. “There is no reason
anyone should become bored in this town.”
Melvin (Mack) McKinney, PhD, computer science, 77, and Belitha (Bea) McKinney, MS, art education, 70, came to Silver City by
a circuitous route. They have lived in Corpus Christi, Texas; on a mountain overlooking Monterey Bay in Aptos, Calif.; on the Florida Gulf
Coast near Sarasota and then Perry, Fla., and lastly a small cattle
ranch in South Texas near Yorktown. In 1985, they founded Seaside
Software, Inc. to market askSam, a free-form text-oriented database
manager that Mack developed. Their company is no longer in operation, but the software is still in use.
The McKinneys were attracted to Silver City for its mild summer
and winter climate. They like that it is a small, progressive, university
town with art, music and history scenes along with a focus on preservation, and has good medical facilities. Their small Southwestern-style
house on the edge of town is just what they wanted: offering city utilities,
immediate access to hiking and biking, and five-minute proximity to everything in town. They have been most impressed by the friendliness of the people. “This is an incredibly friendly town,” they say. After recovering from a
second hip replacement this fall, Bea looks forward to attending classes offered by WILL (Western Institute of Lifelong Learning) and volunteering.
Carol
Czujko
From: Las Cruces, NM
Date: 2014
Artist Carole Czujko moved
to Silver City last fall because
of its proximity to the Gila Wilderness.
“I can be at home, and within minutes
be walking into the forest, looking at
a vast landscape of beauty,” she
says.
Czujko found an unexpected
bonus: an inclusive and supportive arts community. “In Silver
City, artists support one another, because they know that
we’ll all do better if we work together,” she says with pleasure.
“There are overlapping circles
of community.”
Carole, in her early sixties,
has lived in many places. She
moved to Silver City from Las
Cruces, where she had lived
for two years as a base to explore New Mexico. Before
Bea & Mack
McKinney
From: Yorktown, Texas
Date: 2014
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and Florida. Of all of them, Silver City is the
favorite fit for her life now.
She purchased two old buildings in the
downtown district. At 400 N. Bullard, she is
renovating a vintage storefront for her Soul
River Gallery & Studio where she teaches
intuitive painting and works on her own
acrylics, and her Soul River retail shop, an
“eclectic emporium.” Three blocks away,
she is renovating the old Harry Benjamin
home and studio, in an 1887 warehouse
with a walled garden. “There aren’t many
towns with the buildings that you have here,
and I also value that the people here are
committed to keeping that going,” she says.
When she realized Las Cruces was not
her El Dorado, Czujko looked at the rest of
New Mexico. She explored Albuquerque
and Santa Fe, but kept coming back to Silver City, she says. “The people here are
friendly, with a variety of backgrounds. And
people who are third, fourth, fifth-generation
Silver Citians are just as welcoming. It’s just
a place where I can thrive, really,” she says.
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Primary & Secondary
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY
Cliff K-6, 117 Students
G.W. Stout PK-5, 398 Students
Harrison Schmitt PK-5, 535 Students
Jose Barrios K-5, 274 Students
Sixth Street K-5, 135 Students
Bayard K-6, 232 Students
Hurley K-6,131 Students
San Lorenzo K-6, 74 Students
Central PK-6, 379 Students
MIDDLE
La Plata 6-8, 643 Students
Cliff High 7-12, 123 Students
Homebound/Hospital 7-11, 6 Students
C.C. Snell 6-8, 198 Students
HIGH SCHOOL
Silver High 9-12, 754 Students
Cobre High School 9-12, 367 Students
Cliff High 7-12, 123 Students
Silver City Opportunity 9-12, 84 Students
Homebound/Hospital 7-11, 6 Students
Aldo Leopold Charter 9-12, 92 Students
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Agape Academy: K-12, 35 Students
Down to Earth: K-11, 24 Students
Guadalupe Montessori: PK-6, 62 Students
Calvary Christian Academy: PK-11,
47 Students
HIGHER EDUCATION
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Total Students 3200
Associate Degrees 27
Graduate Degrees10
Bachelor Degrees 41
Full time Child Care Centers 8
Specialized Programs 8
Family/Group Child Care Homes 7
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
YWCA Children Program
Before/After School Program
Summer Baseball
Summer Softball
Soccer League
Summer Free Lunch Program
Swimming Lessons
Camp Thunderbird
Recreation Center Program
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Pop Warner Baseball
AREA CHURCHES
Anglican Episcopal: 1
Apostolic: 1
Assembly of God: 2
Independent Baptist: 2
Southern Baptist: 5
Buddhist: 1
Charismatic: 2
Christian: 2
Church of Christ: 2
Church of God: 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints: 4
Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd: 1
Foursquare Gospel: 1
Ginzan-Ji Temple: 1
Jehovah’s Witnesses: 2
Lutheran: 2
Church of the Nazarene: 1
Non-Denominational: 3
Presbyterian: 1
Quaker-Religious Society of Friends: 1
Roman Catholic: 7
Seventh Day Adventist: 1
United Church of Christ: 1
United Methodist: 1
SCHOOLS
Education
and
DAY CARE
PURSUING EXCELLENCE
WRITTEN BY ABE VILLARREAL AND JOE BURGESS I PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS
From pre-school to adult continuing education and beyond, learning opportunities in the
Silver City area are limited only by the desire of the student.
Silver City garnered the first public school system in New Mexico and one of the state’s first
institutions of higher learning. Silver City and Cliff schools became an independent system in
1960. Additional school options in Silver City now include Opportunity High School, governed
by the Silver Consolidated School District, a charter school – Aldo Leopold High School and five
private schools including Agape Academy, Calvary Christian Academy, Down to Earth School,
Guadalupe Montessori School and Meadowhawk Erdkinder. Mining district schools are part of the
Cobre Consolidated School District with offices in Bayard.
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 2012 enrollment
included a total of 3,584 at the University's five campuses including Silver City, Lordsburg, Truth
or Consequences, Deming and Gallup. Nearly 700 students attend the university exclusively online.
Online students anywhere in the world can earn degrees, including Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Rehabilitation Services. Over 100 courses are offered online each semester.
Mustang athletics include football, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, golf and cross country. The school is a member of NCAA Division II and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
n A full range of
OPPORTUNITY
SILVER SCHOOLS Providing quality educational
opportunities is the goal and the achievement of the Silver
Consolidated School District. Excellent mental and physical
training facilities contribute to well-rounded development
for area youth. The region’s focus on cultural and outdoor
activities also provides growth potential.
The Silver Consolidated School District provides educational opportunities for 3100 students and employees, 259
teachers and 224 support personnel. The district includes
three high schools: Silver High School and Opportunity
High School located in Silver City and Cliff High School
serving the communities of Cliff and Gila; La Plata Middle
School; and five elementary schools: G.W. Stout, Harrison
Schmitt, Jose Barrios, Sixth Street and Cliff.
The Cobre Consolidated School District includes 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
ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER SCHOOL provides an
engaging and challenging educational program emphasizing
direct experience, inquiry learning, stimulation of the
creative process, and stewardship of our community and
natural environment. For every student, the school promotes
a sense of belonging to a small group of peer learners and
establishes healthy working relationships with faculty members. Each student will also have his or her own advisor.
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY Silver City
is fortunate to have local options for higher education. Western New Mexico University provides full-degree programs
that allow local youth to remain at home and students from
other locations to study in a small-town, supportive atmosphere. Obvious benefits for the adult population include
specialty classes and cultural and athletic activities.
THE WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG
LEARNING (WILL) offers over a hundred courses each
year, including an artist lecture series and a “Lunch &
Learn Program.”
THE WNMU MUSEUM exhibit of Mimbres artifacts,
including the recently acquired NAN Ranch collection,
provides in-depth insight into an intriguing ancient culture.
AREA LIBRARIES
SILVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book and Serial Volumes: 43,963
Subscriptions: 99
Video Materials: 1,536
Audio Materials: 1,805
Total Circulation: 124,300
Childrens Mat. Circulation: 26,686
Library Visits: 62,000
Childrens Program Attendance: 7,704
Turnover Rate: 2.22
Access to Electronic Services: yes
Access to Internet: yes
WNMU LIBRARY
Book Volumes: 112,860
Magazines: 900
Microforms: 44,000
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Attractions
GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS
NATIONAL MONUMENT
Surrounded by rugged wilderness, except for a
narrow strip of land with a paved road to the monument, a visitor center, museum and short hike to the
cliff dwellings reveal the living standards of an ancient
culture. The dwellings were only occupied for about
20 years, but the inhabitants were protected from
both animals and enemies.
CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK A collection
of huge boulders scattered across a knoll provides
hide-and-seek trails and rock-climbing thrills. Formed
by the erosion of an old lava flow, the free-standing
rocks provide a great setting for a family outing or picnic. The park includes a visitor center, desert garden
and camping sites.
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL
The footpath stretching from Mexico to Canada
winds along the mountain ridges of the Gila, passing through Pinos Altos and just beyond the outskirts of Silver City. The high country trail
provides opportunities for locals and visitors to
take day hikes above rugged canyons and through
dense ponderosa forests.
PINOS ALTOS Located on the Continental Divide just north of Silver City, Pinos Altos was the location of a mini-gold rush era and plenty of Apache
skirmishes. At 7000 feet in elevation, the ponderosa
pine grows tall and area artists keep their palettes
handy. The hamlet hosts the Hearst Church gallery,
a replica of Fort Cobre, an opera house, museum,
restaurant and cabins.
GILA NATIONAL FOREST
& WILDERNESS AREAS
Provide opportunities for numerous recreational activities. Paved roads provide scenic access to lakes,
streams and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. The region is crisscrossed by 1500 miles of hiking and horseback trails and includes the Gila and Aldo
Leopold Wilderness areas.
LAKE ROBERTS Bordering the Trail of the
Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway, the 75acre 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
opportunities (as many as 10 species of hummingbirds), hiking trails and a small Indian pit house site.
THE GERONIMO MONUMENT A monument dedicated to famous Chiricahua Apache chief
Geronimo, who was born at the headwaters of the
Gila River in 1829 is located at the Gila Cliff
Dwellings Nat’l. Monument Visitor Center.
SANTA RITA MINE A huge open pit copper operation has been the source of millions of pounds of
copper. Originally mined for the Mexican mint in
1800 using underground methods, a transition to
open pit mining took place in the early 1900s. The
original town of Santa Rita was eventually consumed
by the pit.
FORT BAYARD A National Historic Landmark
and National Cemetery includes well-maintained officers quarters and clubhouse and a parade ground
with a bronze buffalo soldier statue. In the late
1800s, the fort was manned by the black cavalry
group that reportedly included the only female black
soldier serving with the buffalo soldiers.
BIG DITCH PARK Paralleling Bullard Street, San
Vicente creek under the shade of large cottonwood
trees includes park benches, antique street lights and
a wide section used for arts and crafts shows. Initially
the main street of Silver City, floods in the 1890s and
early 1900s gouged out a crevice 55 feet below the
original street level.
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Outdoors
A 3.3 MILLION ACRE BACK YARD
WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS
There is no place like your own back yard — and Silver City’s “Back Yard” contains 3.3 million acres
of national forest and our nation’s first congressionally designated wilderness area. Fishing, hiking, biking and trail riding are all easily accessible. Another popular activity is birding with over 300 species
identified locally.
Located on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway, Lake Roberts offers fishing, boating and
camping and the nearby town of the same name has a lodge and restaurant, a bed and breakfast and
rental cabins.
A brief distance from Lake Roberts, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Visitor
Center recall an era before European explorers set foot in the region. A short, well-maintained trail
leads to the dwellings.
Northwest of Silver City, Highway 180 winds past Bill Evans Lake and the Mogollon Mountains
and leads to the Catwalk near Glenwood and the ghost town of Mogollon.
South os Silver City, the natural stone fantasy land of City of Rocks State Park delights visitors of
all ages. Of interest to cross-country hikers is the 3100-mile Continental Divide Trail running past
our town and the area contains many historical sites and points of interest.
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n Sports and
Recreation
HIKING There are hiking opportunities with over
1,510 miles of trails. Elevations range from around
6,000 to over 11,000 feet. With numerous trailheads all around the perimeter of the forest you are
never too far from a great hike.
BIKING The mild climate makes it possible to enjoy
year-round biking. For Road Bikes, good pavement
offers good riding on all highways and scenic byways. For Mountain Bikes there are great mountain bike trails in the Gila National Forest.
BIRDING Grant County offers outstanding
birding, where each year approximately 339
(85 percent) of the bird species found in New
Mexico can be spotted. The Gila River Bird
Habitat offers great birding with easy access
along the Gila River.
STARGAZING The area’s high elevation,
dry climate and rural communities creates some
of the clearest and darkest night skies in the nation. Both amateur and professional astronomers
appreciate the Milky Way, seasonal meteor showers and other cosmic events that can often be observed with the naked eye.
City Parks: 11
Bowling Alley: 1
Golf Course: 1
Ball Fields: 6
Swimming Pools: 3
Tennis Courts: 5
City Intramural Sports Program: 1
Country Club: 1
Historic Walking Tours: 3
Adult Softball Mens & Womens: 2 Leagues
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Wellness
ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST CHOICES
A great climate for outdoor activities, low-stress lifestyles and impressive medical options are
among the reasons that Norman Crampton includes Silver City and Grant County in the 50
Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in the United States. The 6000-foot elevation (7,000 in Pinos
Altos) and the usually dry southwest air translate to plenty of sunshine and temperatures that are
not too cold and not too hot – often touted as one of the best climates in the United States.
With over three million acres of forest in Silver City’s backyard, crisscrossed by 1500 miles
of hiking trails and 310 species of birds, the opportunity for outdoor activity is a major stress
beater. Silver City even has its own set of trails and open spaces in case you don’t want to venture too far from a hot meal and soft bed. The Boston Hill views overlooking Silver City are
nothing less than inspiring.
For those preferring indoor routines, there are a host of gyms; classes for exercise, dance, yoga
and water aerobics; health food stores and restaurant menus; and, of course, the healthy art of
shopping in the historic district.
Silver City’s attributes are also a major attraction for excellent medical professionals, both
general practitioners and specialists. Cancer treatment, obstetrics and gynecology care, options for bariatric patients, delivery choices, elderly care and even the availability of trained hospice personnel exceed the opportunities usually reserved for much larger communities. Quality
care for every age group in a four-county region is centrally located in Silver City. Should guidance be required, you’ll be equally impressed by the genuine concern expressed at every step
along the way – a major benefit of small-town living.
n Excellent
Medical Facilities
GILA REGIONAL’S COMMITMENT
Gila Regional is committed to building the best rural
hospital to work, receive care and practice medicine in
the country. This approach is built on high quality, high
service, and patient-centered care. That translates into
more home-like rooms, patient access to their electronic
health records, a patient liaison – everything focused on
providing a more positive healing environment.
ELDERLY, INCAPACITATION
& RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
When the activities of daily living (ADLs), either
for ourselves or a relative, require additional help, it is
comforting to know that resources are readily available. Certified home health care providers, assisted living and nursing home facilities and hospice groups
are located within the Silver City/Grant County area.
Individuals in the various entities are qualified to
guide you toward the best program for your needs and
through available financial options including
Medicare and Medicaid.
OPPORTUNITIES AND
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
In additional to the excellent medical and assistance
services just described, Silver City has a very active senior community that participates in a variety of activities, from exercise programs to knitting, beads and art
classes. Volunteerism for seniors is a key ingredient of
the local lifestyle and extremely important for art and
performance openings and celebrations, operation of
the hospital, museum and visitor center and programs
for needy individuals, to mention only a few.
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HEALTH
Photo by Robert “Jaime” Ramirez
Photo by Laura Howell
GILA REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
In 1884, a Silver City sewing club set their
sights on establishing quality health care in a regional hospital. Ladies Hospital was born. From
these humble roots grew today’s Grant Countyowned Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC),
a 68-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and is
Medicare certified.
GRMC provides a comprehensive range of
emergency, medical, diagnostic and surgical services. As home to the Gila Regional Cancer Center and the Surgical Center, its patient-centered
approach serves southwestern New Mexico and
eastern Arizona. Care at GRMC includes a behavioral health unit, a preventative cardiologist,
an interventional pain specialist and a fullyequipped wellness center.
Small Home,
Millie’s
Big Heart
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Community
A small, family-owned and operated assisted living center serving
Grant County since 2003. Extensive community involvement and
daily activities. Small pets welcome.
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MEDICAL
Gila Regional Medical Center:
68 Beds, 650 Staff, 100 Physicians
Optometrists: 3
Dentists: 13
Clinics: 12
Chiropractors: 7
Fort Bayard Medical Center: A licensed and certified, 200-bed, long-term Intermediate and skilled care
facility. FBMC also offers chemical dependency treatment at Yucca Lodge Chemical Dependency Treatment Center.
Fort Bayard State Veterans Home: A licensed
and certified, 40-bed neighborhood specific for
honorably discharged veterans with 90 days or
more of service and their spouses as well as Gold
Star Parents, who have lost children in the service
of their country.
Pharmacies: 5
Acupuncturists: 2
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Search
and Rescue
MEDICAL SUPPLIERS
Arroyo Medical Supply
Melinda’s Medical Supply
Silver City Medical Supply
Silver Rexall Drug
SENIOR SERVICES
Assisted Living Facilities: 4
Senior Programs: 2
Case Management: 1
Nursing Homes: 2
Home Health Services: 4
Hospice Services: 2
Are you ready
for more than
just another job?
Start Your Career Today!
Zia Publishing is expanding it’s
sales force and needs a creative
thinking professional to serve as
customer-interface on a statewide
team. Must be an independent
worker and self-starter. This job has
excellent income potential with a
company that has a proven record
of providing first class publications.
Call or Email Resume to:
575.388.4444 x19
[email protected]
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