Silver City Grant County Visitor Guide

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SHOPPING + DINING
RELOCATION RESOURCES
HISTORY + ATTRACTIONS
COMMUNITY PROFILES
S i l v e r C i t y To u r i s m . o r g
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G U I D E
At Last...
Art Deco Elegance Returns to Silver City!
• Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Arts & Cultural District
• Walk to restaurants, art galleries, events, specialty shops, museums
and Western New Mexico University
• Guestrooms and suites open now.
Ballroom and meeting rooms open summer 2012
• Free Wi-Fi, local and long distance calls
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN COMBINED WITH THE PERFECT LOCATION
AN IDEAL OASIS
200 West
Broadway Street
Silver City
NM 88061
575.956.9400
Bed & Breakfast
Guesthouses & Cottages
Bear Mountain Lodge
60 Bear Mountain Ranch Rd
Silver City
575.538.2538 • 877.620.BEAR
Adobe Agave
309 E St • Silver City
575.388.2917 • 575.956.3386
Casitas De Gila Guesthouses
50 Casita Flats Rd • Gila
575.535.4455 • 877.923.4827
Gila House Hotel
400 N. Arizona St • Silver City
575.313.7015
Inn On Broadway
411 W Broadway • Silver City
575.388.5485
Ir y Venir Ranch
9275 Hwy 180 W • Silver City
575.535.2136
Agave Ridge Retreat
918 NM 15 • Pinos Altos
575.313.9843
Bear Mountain Retreat
80 Allen Springs • Silver City
575.313.5534
Carriage House Cottage
603 N Black St • Silver City
575.388.9680
Casa Del Mosaic
Boston Hill • Silver City
575.956.5759
Cabins
Casa Serena/Casa Arbol
University Area • Silver City
575.388.4426
Bear Creek Motel & Cabins
88 Main St • Pinos Altos
575.388.4501 • 888.388.4515
Cottage of Whispering Canyon
983 NM Hwy 356 • Hanover
575.537.5505
Bearpaw Ranch
Turkey Creek Rd • Gila
575.535.2877
The Cabin
2059 Cottage San Rd • Silver City
575.388.1087
Georgetown Cabins
104 Georgetown Rd • Mimbres
575.534.4529
Lake Roberts General Store
& Cabins
869 Hwy 35 N • Lake Roberts
575.536.9929
Gila Hideway
66 N Fork Walnut Creek Rd
Silver City • 575.313.3208
Gila Hot Springs Ranch
Hwy 15 • Gila Hot Springs
575.536.9551
Gila River House
93 River Rd • Gila • 575.535.2383
The Guest House
1012 W 13th St • Silver City
575.538.3203 • 575.313.5133
High Lonesome Guest House
26 High Lonesome Rd • Silver City
575.388.3763
Pinos Altos Cabins
4687 Pinos Altos Rd • Pinos Altos
575.534.0406 • 800.348.2477
Hoot and Howl Hideaway
20 McMillen Rd • Mangas Springs
575.535.HOOT
Wildwood Retreat
Jackass Lane • Gila Hot Springs
575.536.3600
Las Palomas Guest House
28 Alope Way • Gila
575.535.4600
West Street Inn
University Area • Silver City
575.534.2302
Palace Hotel
575.388.1811
The White House
501 N Bullard • Silver City
575.313.6707
Rodeway Inn
3420 Hwy 180 E • Silver City
575.538.3711
Wilderness Lodge
Jackass Lane • Gila Hot Springs
575.536.9749
Spirit Canyon Lodge
684 Hwy 35 • Lake Roberts
575.536.9459
Hotels, Motels & Lodges
RV Parks
Comfort Inn
575.534.1883 • 800.4.CHOICE
Burro Mountain Homestead
665 Tyrone Rd • Tyrone
575.538.2149
Copper Manor Motel
710 Silver Heights Blvd • Silver City
575.538.5392
Continental Divide RV Park
4774 N Hwy 15 • Pinos Altos
575.388.3005
The Drifter Motel
711 Silver Heights Blvd • Silver City
575.538.2916
Faywood Hot Springs Resort
165 Hwy 61 • Faywood
575.536.9663
Econo Lodge
575.534.1111 • 800.55.ECONO
Gila Hot Springs Ranch
Hwy 15 • Gila Hot Springs
575.536.9551
Gateway Plaza Motel
18000 Hwy 180 E • Hurley
575.537.5001
Manzano’s RV Park
103 Flury Lane • Arenas Valley
575.538.0918
Holiday Inn Express
1103 Superior St • Silver City
575.538.2525 • 800.HOLIDAY
Mountain Spirits RV Park
2743 Hwy 35 N • Mimbres
575.574.7000
Lake Roberts Motel
863 Hwy 35 • Lake Roberts
575.536.9393
Ridge Park RV
2789 Hwy 90 S • Tyrone
575.388.1126
Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern
1122 Hwy 35 • Mimbres
575-536-9649
Rose Valley RV Ranch
2040 Memory Ln • Silver City
575.534.4277 • 866.RVRANCH
Motel 6
575.388.1983
Silver City KOA
11824 Hwy 180 E • Arenas Valley
575.388.3351
Murray Hotel
575.956.9400
Silver City RV Park
1304 Bennet St • Silver City
575.538.2239
WELCOMEToSilver City and Grant County
Silver City is one of the finest rural communities in the Nation. Our 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 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 under
a Territorial Charter). The multi-cultural frontier location continues to be the business center for the
area and the Town’s commitment to building a sustainable economy (including curbside recycling
and solar energy projects) provides a special quality of life.
Honesty and common courtesies prevail. And, the relaxed pace is a custom newcomers are often
challenged to adapt. 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”.
above: Volunteer Hosts
greet visitors 7 days
a week at the Murray
Ryan Visitor Center.
Monday-Saturday
9am-5pm MST
Sunday 10am-2pm MST
2 – www.SilverCityTourism.org
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 in
exploring the attractions of Silver City, Grant County and the Gila National Forest from a convenient home base.
Located just off US Hwy 180
East next to Wendy’s
• Fully Equipped Cardio Work-Out Room
• FREE Express Start Breakfast Bar with new hot options
1103 Superior Street
Silver City NM 88061
• Spa Facilities
• FREE Wireless Broadband Internet in every room
575.538.2525 • 1-800-HOLIDAY • www.hiexpress.com/silvercitynm
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 may
have 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 help
ensure it’s still on track with your goals.
Call today to schedule your free portfolio review.
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
James Edd Hughs, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
210 Hwy 180 W Suite 100
Silver City, NM 88061
575-534-1221
SILVER CITY GRANT COUNTY VISITOR & RELOCATION GUIDE – 3
CONTENTS
Silver City Grant County
Visitor Guide
THE COMPREHENSIVE TOURISM
AND RELOCATION GUIDE
Published exclusively for the Silver City
Grant County Tourism Consortium
by Zia Publishing Corp.
FEATURES
HIGHLIGHTS
2 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 continues
to garner attention nationally, ranking
among the best in major categories by
national magazines and books for livability, historic preservation and the arts.
8 History. The geology and geography
of Grant County have had major
effects on its economic and community
development.
10 Heritage. The makeup of Grant County
today has been molded by a thousand
years of vibrant cultural influences.
12 Historic District. Silver City’s historic
district was constructed with long-term
expectations and preserved by a caring
community.
14 Grant County Communities. Lifestyle
options range from affordable to upscale
and locations from river valley spreads to
mountain cabins.
18 The Arts. Led by the State’s #1 Arts
Council, the region’s strong focus on
the arts keeps Grant County on the
leading edge of cultural development
and opportunity.
20 Festivals & Events. Sanctioned rodeos,
big-name cyclists, and the best Blues
musicians in the nation draw international 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 photographing unique formations, Grant County is
the place.
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A Draw for Visitors and Locals
Major Industries
Frontier People
Preserving the Heritage
Its the Presentation
A Living History
A Lifestyle for Everyone
Cultural Experiences
The Main Events
Gila Regional Medical Center
Developing Minds
Treasures of the Southern Rockies
Recreational Opportunities
Diverse Attractions
Downtown Area
Trails and a Bit of History
DEPARTMENTS
6 Quick Facts
10 Best Small Town Ratings
Grant County Profile
14 Financial Institutions
Housing Facts
Real Estate Companies
Community Services
16 Community Map
18 Area Museums
Arts Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
20 Calendar of Events
22 Health Care
Pet Friendly
Area Churches
23 Volunteer Organizations
24 Primary & Secondary Education
Higher Education
Day Care
Area Libraries
Sports & Recreation
26 Youth Organizations
Parks & Monuments
Ghost Towns
Lakes & Outdoors
29 Silver City Map
Area Map
Mileage to Scenic Destinations
30 Historic Sites
31 Silver City Business Directory
SILVER CITY
ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT
Julie Minicucci
Silver City Arts & Cultural District
& Tourism Director
SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO GREEN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Cissy McAndrew
Executive Director
SILVER CITY MAINSTREET PROJECT
Nick Seibel
Manager
MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCIL
Faye McCalmont
Executive Director
SRAM TOUR OF THE GILA
Jack Brennan
Race Director
GRANT COUNTY TOURISM
Keith LeMay
Chairman
ZIA PUBLISHING CORP.
Terri Menges
President & Managing Director
Joseph Burgess
Vice President & Photo Journalist
Arlyn Cooley
Staff Accountant
LeAnne Knudsen
Advertising Sales
Joseph Burgess
Writing & Photography
except where credited
Jackie Blurton
LeAnne Knudsen
Bob Pelham
M. H. “Dutch” Salmon
Corey Schwartz
Debra Sutton
Judy Wuthrich
Contributing Photographers
Mimbres Region Arts Council
Courtesy Photographs
Terri Menges
Debra Sutton
Designers
Silver City Grant County Visitor & Relocation Guide
is published by Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at:
P.O. Box 1248 • 116 McKinney Road (deliveries only)
Phone: 575-388-4444 x19 • Fax: 575-534-3333
e-mail: [email protected]
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BEST
SMALL
TOWNS
A DIVERSE COMMUNITY
QUICK FACTS
CLIMATE
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.
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.
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: Crescit Eundo
(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
ational magazines and books continue to recognize
Silver City as a culturally diverse community that
excels in livability, historic preservation and the arts.
Small town values which entice former residents
to “come back home” are the foundation supporting a solid
arts community, the preservation of historic architecture, a
university atmosphere, cultural diversity, endless outdoor activities (in one of the best climates imaginable) and a list of
year-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 are
an integral part of the local lifestyle. Coffee houses and bakeries are where the locals discuss many issues, or the Olive
Warbler spotted at Cherry Creek. The dinner menus, wine
lists, 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 neighborliness, restaurants, ease of getting around on foot, ethnic diversity, recreational options, and most important, “cultural
vitality." A presentation by the New Mexico Symphony, the
five-day Tour of the Gila bicycle stage race and the Blues Festival are the types of activities this small mountain community has come to expect.
The Southwest and fine art found in galleries along the
historic downtown streets has become both an attraction and
a significant year-round factor in the local economy. John
Villani highlighted Silver City in his book, The 100 Best
Small Art Towns in America.
Histories of the area’s mining and cattle industries are displayed in its museums, as well as the world’s largest permanent display of ancient Mimbres Indian pottery. The Victorian
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A DRAW FOR
VISITORS AND
LOCALS
THEATER The Mimbres Region Arts
Council, #1 in New Mexico, supports
cultural activities in area venues, both
large and small.
CLIMATE Silver City’s near perfect
climate offers year-round enjoyment of
outdoor activities.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS Annual events
include Tour of the Gila bicycle race,
Silver City Blues Festival, Wild Wild West
Pro Rodeo and Chocolate Fantasia.
SHOPPING Silver City is not only a
regional hub for shopping, it is widely
recognized for its galleries and quaint
one-of-a-kind shops.
SCHOOLS Home of Western New
Mexico University founded in 1894, the
community also touts excellent public
and private school systems.
style homes and buildings throughout the
Historic District reflect the prosperity of the
boom eras and the desire to build an enduring
community. Silver City was chosen one of The
National Trust for Historic Preservation’s
Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
The opportunities for both cultural and
outdoor activities, in a crisp mountain air environment, no doubt contributed to Norman
Ford including Silver City in the top 1% of
The Healthiest Places to Live and Retire
in America.
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, located in the middle of more than
three million acres of national forest, is the
area’s biggest attraction. It is, however, only
the beginning of the adventures surrounding
Silver City. Forts, an opera house, ghost
towns, lakes and streams, birding, historic
chapels, unique recreational sites and extraordinary Sunday afternoon drives contribute to an unsurpassed outdoor agenda.
Silver City is a vibrant community with
lots to share with its neighbors, both far and
near. One visit will make it your destination
of choice.
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
DIRECTIONS TO SILVER CITY
HISTORY
RUGGED BEGINNINGS
B
ordering a complex terrain and isolated from New Mexico’s primary river systems, Silver City and Grant County attracted a different breed of men, survivors
to 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 development
was the resulting mineralization, by far the state’s richest deposits. Apaches molded native
copper into jewelry and tips for arrows. The first mining of the red metal began around
1800 for the Mexican mint. Later in the 19th century, full-scale mining began in Silver City
and Santa Rita and continues around the county today. Pinos Altos had its own lively gold
rush era, complete with all the old west tales of boom and bust and serving briefly as the first
county 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 1924
as a Wilderness to be preserved for future generations. Huge tracts of pristine forests and
streams are protected from modern human development.
Silver City, a fiercely independent community and recognizing its future potential, threatened the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico in 1876 with secession to Arizona. As a result, Silver City became the first incorporated town in New Mexico and it continues to
operate under a Territorial charter. It has the state’s oldest public school system and one of
the earliest institutions of higher learning.
Due to fire problems in its early history, town fathers insisted on brick
construction, resulting in the survival of numerous Victorian and turn-ofthe-century homes and buildings. The downtown and university districts offer
an architectural treat for visitors, revolving around the Silver City
Museum housed in the 1881 home of H.B. Ailman.
On US 180, travel 62 miles southeast from
Glenwood or 52 miles northwest from
Deming. On NM 90 travel 44 miles northeast from Lordsburg.
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 leisure coffee
houses; family style or gourmet; saloon or
bar and grill; Mexican, Chinese or American;
Silver City has abundant dining choices.
Bakeries & Coffee Shops 21
Bars & Nightlife 5
Catering 9
Fast Food 23
Gelato, Ice Cream & Treats 3
Restaurants & Cafes 58
VISITOR INFORMATION
Murray Ryan Visitor Center
201 N. Hudson Street
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm MST
Sunday 10am-4pm MST
575-538-5555
www.SilverCityTourism.org
THE MAJOR INDUSTRIES
RANCHING Westward moving settlers recognized
Grant County’s grasslands as good pastures for cattle grazing. The industry took root and continues to hold its own
today. Both private property use and permits for grazing on
government land are important factors to the rancher, with
added emphasis in recent years on environmental issues.
MINING The Santa Rita mine celebrated its hundredth anniversary as an open pit operation and mining was recognized
by the state legislature for the economic impact it has had over
the years on southwest New Mexico. Copper has been the mainstay of the region, but gold, silver, lead, zinc, molybdenum and
other minerals have been mined commercially.
E V E RY TH I N G ’ S WAI TI N G F O R YO U I N
V I BR A NT
HISTORIC
DI V E R SE
D O WNTO WN S I LVE R C IT Y
Join us on the first Friday of every month for art openings, family activities, specials, street dances & more.
Take an art walk, visit our eclectic shops, enjoy a meal and stay awhile.
ANTIQUES & QUALITY SECONDHAND
ART GALLERIES & STUDIOS cont.
LODGING
Dandelion Wish H
109 N. Bullard St. • 575.534.0074
Tues-Sun 11ish-6ish • Upscale selection
of eclectic antiques & collectibles
Two Spirit Gallery
311-B N. Bullard St. • 575.956.8397
M, W-Sat 11-4 • Unique collection of
ethnic arts, beads & antiques
Carriage House Cottage H
603 N. Black St. • 575.388.9680
www.CarriageHouseCottage.com
Vacation Rental • Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Manzanita Ridge
107 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.1158
W-Sat 10:30-5 • New & used home
decor from 5-star resorts
The Marketplace H
601 N. BullardSt., Unit D
575.388.2897
M-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 • 5000+ sq. ft. of
new, used, vintage & antique bargains!
FRONTIER PEOPLE
OUTLAWS In typical Old West fashion, Grant County
produced its own cast of unsavory characters. Billy the
Kid, of Lincoln County Wars fame, was raised in Silver
City and his mother is buried in Memory Lane Cemetery. Butch Cassidy and a few of his gang worked on a
ranch in the Gila for a spell to avoid capture.
MOUNTAIN MEN The rugged terrain rising out of the
desert above Silver City attracted Mountain Men in the
late 1800s in search of animal pelts and meat. The Gila
became home to Ben Lilly, a renowned big game hunter
and accomplished houndsman, from 1911 to 1936. He
is buried in Memory Lane Cemetery.
BUFFALO SOLDIERS So named by Indians because
their hair resembled that of the buffalo, soldiers in Company B of the 125th U.S. Colored Infantry established
Fort Bayard in August 1866. The unit included Cathay
Williams, the only know female Buffalo Soldier. The mission was to protect early settlers, miners and travelers
from the Apache.
GOLD RUSH Gold was discovered in Pinos Altos
above Silver City in 1860 (right), quickly bringing over
700 prospectors to the area. In 1861, Chiricahua Apaches
Cochise and Mangas Coloradas joined forces to drive the
miners out of their lands, but gold panning and Indian
skirmishes continued for the next three decades.
CHINESE INFLUENCE Often utilized in the West
as labor for mining and the building of railroads, Chinese immigrants began settling in local communities and
establishing small businesses. Laundries, grocery stores,
restaurants and mercantiles owned by the descendants of
these immigrants have also contributed to the history of
Silver City.
ART GALLERIES & STUDIOS
Anthony Howell Studio
200 W. Market St. • 575.388.2993
AnthonyHowell.com • Large landscape
photography of the Southwest
Artesanos Studio H
211-B N. Texas St. • 505.717.8364
W-Sun 11-6 (Winter 11-4) • Array of
interesting & well-crafted items
The Common Thread
107 W. Broadway St. • 575.538.5733
M-Sat 10-5 • A co-operative fiber
arts gallery
Ginny Wolf Studio & Gallery
108 W. Yankie St. • 575.313.5709
M-Tues 11-4, Thurs-Sat 11-4
Multicultural gallery & exquisite jewelry
Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
315 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.5725
M-Sat 10-6 • LeybaIngallsArts.com
Fine art, framing, classes & supplies
Molly Ramolla Gallery
& Custom Framing H
307 N. Texas St. • 575.538.5538
M, W-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3
Unique one-of-a-kind creations & fine art
H
Palace Hotel H
106 W. Broadway St. • 575.388.1811
SilverCityPalaceHotel.com • Hotel in the
European tradition • Continental breakfast
OUTDOOR GEAR & CLOTHING
Gila Hike & Bike H
Millie’s Bake House
103 E. College Ave. • 575.388.3222
215 W. Yankie St.
M-F 10-5:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
575.597.BAKE(2253)
Bike sales & service • Maps & guides
M-Sat 10-6 • Soup, sandwiches & baked goods
SPECIALTY SHOPS
COFFEE HOUSE & LITE FARE
Java the Hut
611-A N. Bullard St.
575.534.4103
M-Sat 8-4 • Espresso drinks, sandwiches
& best hot dog in town!
Yankie Creek Coffee House
112 W. Yankie St. • Free WiFi
Live music 9:30-11:30am Sundays
Espresso, tea, chai, pastries & smoothies
DINING
Masa y Mas Tortilleria & Restaurant
601 N. Bullard St., Unit C
505.670.8775
M-Sat 8-close • Fresh tortillas, tamales,
tacos, burritos, menudo, barbacoa & chips
Vicki’s Eatery H
315 Texas St. • 575.388.5430
M-Sat 7-10:30 Breakfast, M-Sat 11-3 Lunch,
Sun 8-2 Hearty Breakfast • Live Music
DINING & BEER AND WINE
A Bead Or Two / Off Bead Gallery
703 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.8973
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-4 • Fun full-service bead
shop & gallery • Classes
Conner Fine Jewelers
401 N. Bullard St. • 575.538.2012
M-F 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-2 • Southwest
New Mexico’s leading jeweler & gem expert
Guadalupe’s
505-B N. Bullard St. • 575.535.2624
Th-Sat 10-4 • Eclectic spiritual art, gifts & books
Kris’s & Krafters Kreations
505-A N. Bullard St. • 575.534.9927
M-Sat 9-4ish • Locally crafted ceramics
& southwest gifts
SYZYGY Tileworks
106 N. Bullard St. • 575.388.5472
M-F 9-5 • Showroom featuring handcrafted
tiles • Tours by appointment
Thunder Creek
Quilt Shop / Western Stationers
703 N. Bullard St. • 575.538.2284
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-4 • Quilt shop,
office supplies, gifts & greeting cards
Yada Yada Yarn H
www.YadaYadaYarn • 575.388.3350
Every Day 11-5 • Colors Galore,
Tons of Texture & Fun Fibers
indicates businesses open on Sundays. Some business hours are seasonal.
575.534.1700
OFFICE LOCATED AT
213 N. BULLARD ST.
OR BY APPOINTMENT
Margo’s Bakery Cafe
300 S. Bullard St.
575.597.0012
W-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-3 • Made from scratch
pastries & baked goods • Seasonal Patio
Curious Kumquat Restaurant
& Int'l Marketplace
111 E. College St. • 575.534.0337
M-Sat 11-2 • Dinner Tue-Sat 5:30-close
Award winning modernist foraged
cuisine & grocery
Silver Spirit Gallery H
215 W. Broadway St.
575.388.2079
M-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-3
A community of 25+ fine artists
MON-FRI 1:30PM-5PM
BAKERY, PASTRY & LITE FARE
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QUICK FACTS
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 America
—Modern Maturity
One of the Top 11
Retirement Spots
—Kiplinger Report
Making Your Move to One of America’s
Best Small Towns
—Norman Crampton
One of the Nation’s “Dozen
Distinctive Destinations”
—National
Trust for Historic Preservation
Outstanding Community
—Searchers
One of the 8 Great Towns for Art & Music
Lovers
—Where to Retire
One of the 100 Best Small
Art Towns in America
—John Villani
One of the Best SMALL TOWNS in America
—Norman Crampton
One of the Best American Cities You’ve
Never Heard of —Cowboys and Indians
Best Mining Town—True West Magazine
HERITAGE
A MEANINGFUL DIVERSITY
Contributing to the diverse cultural experiences of the Silver City Grant
County region, the original prehistoric inhabitants, migratory Native American
bands and early European and Mexican settlers helped create today’s rich
environment. Large-scale mining and agriculture development provided the
foundation that has supported an influx of community-minded people not
often found in less-populated areas.
GRANT COUNTY
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
POPULATION
2010 City
10,315
2011 County
29,426
2011 Median Age
44.9
2011 Median Household
Income
$37,675
Median Household Income
Growth 2000-2011
29%
Percentage of 2011
Population Ages 25-44
19.5%
2011 High School
Gradulation Rate
75%
County Size
4,356 sq. miles
GRANT COUNTY
ECONOMIC PROFILE
2011 Labor Force
11,638
October 2011 Unemployment Rate 7.1%
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
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.
Mimbres Culture
The Mimbres Culture that flourished in
Southwest New Mexico from around AD 500
to about AD 1150 produced pottery with fine
geometric designs and the figures of humans, animals, birds and insects that were unique for that
period. 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 disappearance from the area is not well defined, leading to much speculation about their departure.
The group is a subset of the broader Mogollon Culture that inhabited the area from
about AD 150 to about AD 1400, which included the Tularosa Culture that briefly inhabited the Gila Cliff Dwellings north of
Silver City.
Displays of Mimbres pottery, tools, fetishes
and lifestyle can be found at the Silver City
Museum, Western New Mexico University
Museum and the Gila Cliff Dwellings
Visitor Center.
Hispanic Culture
Mexican Lieutenant Colonel
José Carrasco began mining operations at the
Santa 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 continued to settle in the region through the 19th
century and many of their descendants have continued those vocations and careers through the
20th and into the 21st Century.
The Catholic Church played a strong roll for
Latinos from the beginning, establishing historic
missions along the Mimbres River and serving as
cornerstones of the mining communities.
Mexican food is a staple in area homes and local
restaurants, and the traditional arts of santos,
bultos and retablos continue to be revered in local
churches and sold in area galleries. Spanish
language music follows the gamut from Mariachi
to ranchera, modern Mexican pop and typical
classical selections.
The Hispanic population today holds key
positions throughout the business, education,
medical and political fields of the region.
Chiricahua Apache Culture
The Chiricahua Apaches roamed the hills
of Southwest New Mexico, Southeast Arizona
and the northern portions of Chihuahua and
Sonora in Mexico. The nomadic bands began
encountering early Spanish explorers
and later settlers from Mexico and the
eastern United States. Confrontations ensued that eventually led to imprisonment of
tribal members in Florida in 1886. Remaining members were later relocated to
reservations in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Those who returned to New Mexico
were integrated with the Mescalero Apache
tribe near Ruidoso.
Leaders of the Chiricahua bands included
household names like Cochise, Mangas Coloradas, Geronimo and Naiche, a son of
Cochise and the last chief of the “free” Chiricahuas. Geronimo was reportedly born near the
headwaters of the Gila River in 1829. Volunteers erected a monument in his recognition
at the Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center.
Native blessings of the site were offered by a
descendent of Geronimo, Harlyn Geronimo and his wife Karen.
PRESERVING
THE HERITAGE
A TRADITIONAL
CHARRO
Carlos Herrera from Hurley
is a true horseman who thrills
locals at parades and fiestas
with the showmanship of his
beautiful horses. Representing the traditions of the Mexican Charro, Carlos stands
alone in Southern New Mexico for his abilities to train
horses and perform in the
style of the Charriada.
THE MIMBRES
CONTRIBUTION
The ancient Mimbres people,
dating back approximately
900 years, are among Grant
County’s cultural treasures.
Its black-on-white geometric
designs and unique figures
preserved on centuries-old
pottery have strongly influenced the artwork of today’s
Land of Enchantment.
THE GERONIMO
MONUMENT
A monument dedicated to
famous Chirichahua Apache
chief Geronimo, who was
born at the headwaters of
the Gila River in 1829 is located at the Gila Cliff
Dwellings Naitonal Monument Visitor Center.
QUICK FACTS
WORKERS BY INDUSTRY
Education & Healthcare:
Retail Trade:
Arts, Accommodation &
Food Services:
Natural Resources & Mining:
Public Administration:
Construction:
Management & Professional:
Finance & Insurance:
Manufacturing:
Wholesale Trade:
Transportation & Warehousing:
Information:
Utilities:
2,873
1,108
996
654
578
485
276
249
208
152
119
112
100
TAXES
Residential Property:
Levied % of Value)
Commercial Property:
Levied % of Value)
Grant County Sales Tax Rate:
1.83%
2.54%
7.25%
HOUSING
2010 Median Home Value
2010 Median Gross Rent:
$123,300
$593/mo.
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
A DELIGHTFUL DIFFERENCE
Silver City business people are friendly, yes, truly friendly, because they depend equally on local support and that of its visitors. The community has been
the center of area activities since its inception in the 1800s, and more recently
has accepted accolades as a center for the arts. People choose to visit Silver City
for its festivals, its galleries and restaurants, its unique shops, its fabulous
weather, its three million-acre forest playground and its small-town atmosphere. But you have to get out of your car and walk around, shake hands
and see if you don’t find someone interested in where you are from. You
have to wander through the shops to experience the difference between
Silver City and whatever region you may have been calling home.
And cameras are encouraged.
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,
WNM Communications
RECYCLING
Town of Silver City Sanitation Division
USA Can & Nonferrous
DRIVER’S LICENSES
REGISTRATION
PLATES/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.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
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
architectures of those intriguing eras. Victorian homes,
the county courthouse and city hall and three theater
buildings contribute to the historic business, bank and
hotel buildings. Many of the curbs are high to allow annual nonsoon runoffs to pass through without damaging buildings. The streets are lighted with antique poles,
and rings for tying off your trusty steed can still be spotted at several locations. A lot of brickwork was used in
the downtown construction and tile from local kilns
graces an occasional storefront. Bullard Street and
Broadway form the axis for shopping, with Yankie, Texas
and Market streets contributing numerous galleries and
eateries. Renovated hotels, Victorian lodging and spa facilities are found downtown. There is also a park downtown, but you may have to ask for directions. It is called,
of all things, Big Ditch Park. It was once the city’s main
street, but floods in the early 20th century left a sixtyfoot deep crevice in its place.
IT’S THE
PRESENTATION…
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 Main Street 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.
YANKIE/TEXAS STREET JUNCTION
The region’s most colorful cluster of galleries,
studios and shops is located at the intersection
of Yankie and Texas Streets, located in 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!
ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT
Arts and cultural functions take place
throughout the community with the greatest
concentration in the historic downtown area.
Art galleries abound downtown, interspersed
with coffee shops and restaurants for resting
your tired feet and catching up on local gossip.
Art walks are common downtown and outdoor art and performance functions occur frequently at Big Ditch and Gough Parks. Other
venues include the Silco Theater, the museum
annex and the Buffalo Bar Dance Hall downtown, the Wells Fargo Gallery, Western New
Mexico University Gallery and the Western
New Mexico University Performing Arts Theater. Museums include the Silver
City Museum downtown and the
Western New Mexico University Museum.
Visit Our Tile & Stone Showroom in Historic Downtown Silver City.
Factory Tours are available by appointment.
106 N. Bullard St. • Silver City, NM • 575-388-5472
[email protected] • www.SyzygyTile.com
Commemorative New
Mexico State Centennial
Tile available at Syzygy Tileworks Showroom.
Celebrating 112 Years
A LIVING HISTORY
SILVER CITY MUSEUM Housed in the 1881
home of H.B. Ailman, the museum displays collections related to the peoples and history of southwest
New Mexico and its diverse cultural heritage. Lectures, book signings and exhibit openings are included in the museum calendar, as are its July 4th
Ice Cream Social and Victorian Christmas Evening.
The museum houses a great one-of-a-kind gift shop.
Located in the downtown historic district.
• Affordable Rates
• 18 Rooms & Suites
• Continental Breakfast • Free Wi-Fi
• New Special Meeting & Event Room
Reminiscent of a small hotel
in the European Tradition.
106 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061
575-388-1811 • www.silvercitypalacehotel.com
Visit Ol West Gallery & Mercantile next door.
QUICK FACTS
GRANT COUNTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
COMMUNITIES
BANKS
Regionally Owned: AmBank, 1st New
Mexico Bank, Western Bank
National: Wells Fargo, Bank of America
First Savings Bank
Mortgage Companies: 7
Financial Planning: Edward Jones 2,
Raymond James Financial Services
Credit Unions: 2
Loan Companies: 8
LIFESTYLES YOU CAN APPRECIATE
HOUSING FACTS
MEDIAN SALE PRICE
Inside Silver City $120,000
Outside Silver City $240,000
Mimbres Valley $138,500
Burro Mountains $242,500
REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
Action Realty LLC 535-2286 (Cliff)
American West Properties 534-1107
Century 21 Thompson Realty 538-0021
Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty
538-2931
Garland Real Estate SC, LLC 388-1788
Grant County Realty 388-2595
Prudential Silver City Properties 538-0404
Real Living Hacienda Realty 388-1921
Re/Max Silver Advantage 538-3847
Smith Real Estate Inc. 534-0441
Smith RE Mimbres Branch 536-3870
Stinar Realty 574-5451
United Country Mimbres Realty 538-3789
Wagon Wheel Realty Inc. 388-2692
Western Realty 538-3000
COMMUNITY SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
Interstate 10: 44 mi. So. of Silver City
Interstate 25: 75 mi. East of Silver City
U.S. 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15
Air, Commercial: Great Lakes Airlines
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,
Satellite Kings, Satellite Solutions,
WildBlue, WNM Communications
Television: Community Access Television
(CATS), Dish Network, DirectTV, Comcast,
CenturyLink
NEWSPAPERS
Silver City Daily Press Daily
Silver City Sun News Daily
Desert Exposure Monthly
MAGAZINES
Silver City Life Bi-annual
The Source Bi-annual
Old West Trails Annual
Scenic Tours 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
VISITOR INFORMATION
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-2pm MST
575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org
Q
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 numerous
categories for Silver City and Grant County. 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 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.
Garland
REAL ESTATE
SC, LLC
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.
GARY
EDWARDS
H.G. “LARRY”
POLANCO
DANIEL D.
COOK
Qualifying Broker
Associate Broker
Associate Broker
575.590.4458
575.313.3821
575.590.7773
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
LUCY
TULLY
CASSIE CARVER
DOMINGUEZ
Associate Broker
Associate Broker, Office Manager
575.654.5546
575.313.0308
[email protected]
[email protected]
HELENE R.
HOLGUIN
PAUL CIANO
Associate Broker
Qualifying Broker, Property Manager
Realtor of the year 2010
575-313-6799
575.313.5919
[email protected]
[email protected]
REAL ESTATE
SC, LLC
Garland
SILVER CITY
575.388.1788
Fx: 575.388.5263
www.garlandrellc.com
1001 Pope St. • Silver City, NM 88061
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 575.388.1449
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.
Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown are the low, high and median 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.
PINE RIDGE
Northeast
A blend of building styles
parallel to Pinos Altos
Road south of medical
facilities.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $100-$195k
Median $150,357 [14]
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
Median N/A [0]
Median $150,000 [19]
55+ flex lease. Rent
$900-$1200/mo.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $195k [1]
SILVER HEIGHTS
North
An earlier subdivision
just north of the schools.
Moderate and higher
priced homes.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Condo: $107-$140.5
Median $135k [3]
Median $153k [10]
LINDA VISTA
North
An earlier subdivision
just north of the schools.
Moderate and higher
priced homes.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $117.5$195k. Median $118k. [7] SKYVIEW ESTATES
North
Moderately-priced newer
homes in the vicinity of
hospital and schools.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $170$172.5k
Median $171,250 [2]
Offered by Prudential Silver City Properties
DOS GRIEGOS
Northern Mountains
Custom-built homes on
wooded lots with views
overlooking Silver City.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $475k
Median $475k [1]
PINOS ALTOS
Northern Mountains
Homes scattered through
the ponderosa forest surrounding a quaint historic
village.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $90k
Median $90k. [1]
LA GILA ENCANTADA
Northwest Foothills
MACHETE PEAK
Spacious homes in the
INDIAN HILLS
Northern Mountains
grasslands and woods of
North
Custom-built homes on
upper Little Walnut Rd.
A large subdivision
located in the juniper and forested slopes overlook- Homesites: N/A [0]
ing Silver City and the na- Residences: $199Koak-covered hills on the
tional forest.
$361,250.
Offered by Garland Realty & Development LLC
north side.
Median $267,500. [0]
Homesites: $49,500 [1] Homesites: N/A [0]
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Residences: N/A [0]
Residences: $121.5University Area
COTTAGE SAN
$325k.
Well-built older homes
SANCTUARY RD.
Northwest
Median $228.5k [17]
surrounding WNMU, often
Northern Mountains
Older homes near St.
of brick or adobe with ma- PINON PARK
Custom designed homes Mary’s Academy, newer
ture yards.
on forested lots. Some with custom-built homes above
North
Homesites: $60,000
vistas, others secluded.
Homes designed espeBear Mountain Lodge.
Median $60,000 [1]
cially for seniors living in- Homesites: N/A [0]
Homesites: $49 [1]
Residences: $72-$180k dependently. Close to
Residences: $335k
Median $102k. [7]
Median $335k [1]
medical facilities.
Median $124,750 [6]
BRANDING IRON
Northwest Foothills
Great wooded views.
1/2 acre lots. All City
utilities. Paved roads
and protective
covenants.
Homesites: $55-$67k.
Median 61k [14]
SUNRISE ESTATES
East
Moderately-priced
homes in lightly
wooded rolling foothills.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $90k
Median $90k [1]
CANYON COUNTRY
ESTATES
East
10-acre lots just
minutes from town.
Wells, electric and
phone on property.
Homesites: $60k
Median $60K [1]
Residence: N/A [0]
ARENAS VALLEY
East, Highway 180
Older and custom-built
homes in grasslands
bordering an elk preserve to the north.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Median $147k [7]
SANTA CLARA
East, Mining District
Homes and building
sites in Manhattan Park
and on Old Race Track
Road.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $76.5$130k.
Median $100k [5]
HURLEY
Originally a company
town; new development
in progress. Near Grant
County Airport.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Median $60.5k. [6]
LAKE ROBERTS
Northeast
Homes and forested
sites below the lake
and broad, open vistas
above.
Homesites: $15,000k
Median $15k [1]
Residences: $56$140k
Median $98k [2]
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: $65-$75k
[45]
SAN LORENZO
Northeast
A rustic village with a
historic mission church
in the Mimbres Valley
farming region.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $197k
Median $197k [1]
BAYARD
Moderately-priced
homes in a progressive
community with its own
school district.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Median $60,500 [12]
MIMBRES VALLEY
Northeast
Homes, building sites
and an airstrip. Farming
valley becomes
forested near the Continental Divide.
Homesites: $15-$19k
Median $17k [2]
Residences: $30K$185k.
Median $127k [8]
Visit our Office and Visitor Center
in Historic Downtown Silver City and learn all
that Scenic Southwest New Mexico has to offer.
414 North Bullard Street
575-538-3789 • 800-827-9198
Offered by RE/MAX Silver Advantage
OAKWOOD ESTATES
West
Affordable housing in a
grassland development
five minutes from downtown.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $80-165k
Median $145,750 [6]
Property Management: 575-313-3208
SILVER ACRES
South
Higher-end homes near
the country club and golf
course, affordable housing along the ridges.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $149.9$245.5k
Median $179 [5]
Open: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5 • Sat.-Sun. 10 to 4 • Open 7 Days A Week!
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WIND CANYON
ESTATES
West
A spacious development
with wooded areas.
Westward views of the
Burro Mountains.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Residences: $323.5k
Median $323.5k [1]
TYRONE
South
Affordable housing, picturesque townsite with
parks.
Homesites: N/A [0]
Median $05.5k [13]
OAK COUNTRY
South
10-acre lots, 7 miles
from Silver City. Rolling
hills, many oak trees.
Homesites: $100k [1]
Residences: N/A [0]
Top Selling #1 Office in
Silver City and Grant County for 2011
Exceptional Service available at 2 Locations
to meet your Real Estate needs.
Patrick Conlin, Broker/Owner
120 E. 11th St. • Silver City, NM 88061
2991 Hwy. 35 • Mimbres, NM 88049
Office
CLIFF, GILA
Northwest
Homes and sites along
the Gila River and
Turkey Creek. Schools
and a county fair.
Homesites: $35-$95k
Median $80k. [3]
Residences: $86$126k.
Median $106k [2]
BUCKHORN
Northwest
Rolling grasslands,
cottonwood trees and
views of the Mogollon
Mountains.
Homesites: $55k [1]
Median $88.5k [2]
MOGOLLON VISTA
Northwest
A development near
Cliff. Views of the
Mogollon mountain
range.
Homesites: $40k [1]
Residences: N/A [0]
Toll Free
575-538-0404
866-538-0404
REPRESENTING
Dos Griegos
Subdivision
[email protected]
www.prudentialsilvercity.com
WHITE SIGNAL
Southwest
Homesites: N/A [0]
Median $200k [6]
AGGRESSIVELY REDUCED PRICING!
BURRO MOUNTAINS
Southwest
Homes and sites also
located in bear grass
and lightly wooded
foothills of the Burro
Mountains.
Homesites: $34k [1]
Homes: $130-$250k
Median: $190k [2]
Silver City, New Mexico
©2012. Stats provided by
the Silver City Regional
Multiple Listing Service.
www.silvercityrealtors.org
QUICK FACTS
AREA MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS: 3
Silver City Museum. Founded in 1967. A
restored Mansard/Italianate home built by
H.B. Ailman House with 20,000 objects relating to the peoples and history of southwest New Mexico. Free Admission.
WNMU Museum. Celebrating its 30th
Anniversary November 6, 2004. Home of
Pottery and Artifacts of Prehistoric Southwestern Cultures. Available for viewing are
historic photographs of Silver City and surrounding areas. Free Admission.
Pinos Altos Historical Museum: circa
1860’s. Located in a log cabin that once
served as the first school house in Grant
County the musuem houses a great collection of mining artifacts and historic memorabilia. Free Admission.
THE
ARTS
A HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL
ARTS COMMUMITY
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
GALLERIES: 28+
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 Assn.
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 Consert 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’s Assn.
Southwestern NM Audubon Society
Town and Country Garden Club
VFW
uring travelers off the interstate highways and
away from nearby cities to this highly functional
arts community has been no accident. A beautiful
setting and a lot of hard work by artists, support
organizations and marketing media have caused the arts to
flourish. Recognition as one of the 100 Best Art Towns in
America continues to push Silver City toward the degree
of quality workmanship envied across the country.
L
MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCIL (MRAC)
Someone has to locate and coordinate the performers who are willing to venture into rural Southwest New Mexico and someone has to serve as a resource for local visual and performing arts. In
Grant County, that someone is the Mimbres Region Arts Council, the #1 arts council in the State
of New Mexico as ranked by a division of the state Department of Cultural Affairs. The Arts Council has an outstanding track record for enriching the quality of life in the region. It sponsors its own
signature events that include the Silver City Blues Festival, Pickamania, Weekend at the Galleries and
Chocolate 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 Mexico 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 Kindergarten
through grade five and with funding from local, state and national sources, young people participate
in the acclaimed Youth Mural Program.
Photo courtesy MRAC
ENTERTAINMENT
Grant County abounds with talent including local bands and individuals that perform
here and throughout the Southwest, local and
traveling theater and performing arts
groups scheduled for various venues in
Silver City, Bayard and Pinos Altos,
and of course, organizations from
the university, public schools and
churches. The county is never
at a loss for lively and meaningful entertainment.
Faywood Hot Springs is a unique geothermal oasis
well-known for its healing waters. Relax and rejuvenate
in one of our outdoor public or private mineral soaking pools.
Overnight accommodations include:
• Tent sites for camping
• Pull-through RV sites with
full hook-ups
• Private furnished cabins
Located midway between Silver City and
Deming near City of Rocks State Park.
575.536.9663
165 Hwy 61
Faywood, NM
An ideal base for exploring
southwestern New Mexico.
Visit our website for
resort information
www.faywood.com
CULTURAL
EXPERIENCES
PERFORMANCE SERIES
The Grant County Concert
Association brings national and
international groups to Silver
City performing at the
WNMU Fine Arts Center
Theater. The 2012 season includes Dallas Brass in May,
Chris Burton Jacome Flamenco
Ensemble in October and Jim Curry and Band
playing music of John Denver in November.
www.gcconcerts.org
MRAC MURAL PROJECT With local and
national funding, artists, local businesses and
Grant County youth team up to plan, design and
produce appropriate and meaningful murals
throughout the region. Over 30 projects have
been completed using various media and a myriad of subject matter. www.mimbresarts.org
RV Park
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•18 Full Hookup Sites on 5 Acres
• Reasonable Rates
• 10 Pull Throughs
• 30/50 Amps
• 5 Minutes to Town
• Free Wi-Fi
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575-538-0918
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CALENDAR
ofEVENTS
GRANT COUNTY, NM
Jan Red Paint PowWow & Indian Market
575-534-1379
MRAC Folk Series 575-538-2505
Feb Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505
Mar WNMU Theatre Events 575-538-2505
Vintage Gun show 575-544-4937
Apr Bird Migrations swnmaudubon.org
Celebration of Spring Expo 575-534-1700
NM Southwest Food Fest 575-534-1700
May SRAM Tour of the Gila 575-538-3222
www.tourofthegila.com
Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show
575-537-2124
Cowboy Poetry 575-534-1700
Silver City Blues Festival 575-538-2505
www.mimbresarts.org
Mr. & Mrs. Golf Tourn 575-538-5041
Jun Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo 575-534-5030
Santa Clara Fiesta 575-485-7335
Jul Independence Day Parade & Festivities
575-538-3785 [email protected]
Fire Cracker Golf Tournament
575-538-5041
SC Museum Ice Cream Social
575-538-5921
Big Ditch Day 575-534-1700
Aug The Silver City Clay Festival
Bash on Broadway 575-534-1700
Signal Peak Challenge Mountain Bike
Race 575-388-3222
Men’s & Women’s Senior Softball
575-538-5041
Copper Country Cruizer’s Car Show
575-388-3468
Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament
575-538-5041
Salsa Tasting Contest 575-388-2343
WNMU Festivities 575-538-6011
Sep San Vicente Art Fair
Gem and Mineral Show 575-538-3785
Gila Classic Golf Tournament
575-538-5041
Taste Of Downtown 575-534-1700
[email protected]
Pickamania! 575-538-2505
Fort Bayard Days 575-538-4477
Grant County Fair 575-538-3785
Gila River Festival 575-538-8078
Hurley Finer Limitz Car Show
& Festival 575-590-0928
Fiesta de la Luna Music Festival
575-534-1544
Oct Day of the Dead 575-388-8973
Red Dot Studio & Gallery Walk
575 313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.com
Silver City Short Film Festival
[email protected]
Gial Monster Challenge Fun Ride
575-388-3222
Pinos Altos October Fiesta 575-538-5560
Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival
575-536-9935
Nov Annual Lighted Christmas
Parade 575-534-1700
Dec NM Tamale Fiesta 575-538-1337
Victorian Christmas Evening
575-538-5921
Black Tie Ball 575-538-2505
Visit www.SilverCityTourism.org
for complete events schedule.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-2pm MST
575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org
FESTIVALS
EVENTS
A YEAR-ROUND CALENDAR
&
M
ajor events draw regional and national
crowds – a five-day stage race for cyclists, the
annual blues festival and a sanctioned rodeo.
Gallery openings, art walks, art-related festivals and concerts fill the remaining calendar gaps. There are always
functions sponsored by car clubs, social and service clubs,
health and fitness groups, church groups – the list grows
long even before including the infectious excitement of
university and public school sporting events.
THE MAIN EVENTS
SILVER CITY BLUES FESTIVAL
Bringing together some of the best Blues
musicians in the nation for a three-day event
on Memorial Day weekend, Silver City
outshines the surrounding Southwest
region. Pointed lyrics and fiery rhythms
resonate in the cool mountain air and
along the quaint streets of the historic
district. The free daytime performances
are in Gough Park with late night shows
at local clubs.
TOUR OF THE GILA
A five-day stage race that attracts big-name
cyclists from across the nation and throughout the world, it is billed as one of the toughest in the nation. Tackling the winding roads of
the Gila high country and the downtown streets
of Silver City, the race is an experience for racers
and spectators alike. Enjoy the Saturday Criterium races
and the Downtown EXPO in the Historic District. The community opens
its doors for the sanctioned race as it does year round for local enthusiasts.
Photo courtesy MRAC
Photo courtesy MRAC
WIFI
FREE
Photo by LeAnne Knudsen
WILD WILD WEST PRO RODEO The
PRCA sanctioned rodeo pits some of the nation’s toughest cowboys against some of the
country’s toughest bulls and there is lots of
riding and roping. There are queens and
princesses, rodeo clowns and plenty of excitement. It is scheduled for the first week
of June at the Southwest Horseman’s Association rodeo grounds just off
Highway 180 east.
RED DOT STUDIO &
GALLERY FESTIVAL
"Connect the Dots" is a
celebration of art connecting Silver City's
RED DOT Studios and
Galleries. Spend Columbus Day Weekend exploring the fabulous
studios and galleries
that Silver City has to
offer. Connect yourself to art
being created and featured in
exciting new ways with
demonstrations, workshops,
lectures, video events and
Gala Gallery Openings.
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MICRO-FRIDGE • GUEST LAUNDRY
3420 Highway 180 East • Silver City, NM 88061
Phone (575) 538-3711 • Fax (575) 538-0696
www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-silver_city-new_mexico-NM183
CHOCOLATE
FANTASIA
A unique event
just prior to Valentine’s Day, Chocolate Fantasia
provides a great opportunity to visit the downtown
galleries while sampling gourmet chocolate creations
from local chocolatiers. This day is officially set aside
for the arts, music, friendly conversation and
chocolate decadence. You may also stumble across the
perfect piece to fill that empty wall space.
THE SILVER CITY CLAY FESTIVAL
Get down to earth at The Silver City CLAY Festival,
August 2012. Enjoy CLAY workshops, demos,
lectures, tours and more. www. clayfestival.com
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Parades, 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 POWWOW
The Red Paint Powwow has become an annual tradition
in Silver City, helping to provide stability to the area’s
Native American population and contributing to local
tourism efforts. The powwow is promoted by the The
Red Paint Intertribal Council and includes competitions
among the visiting tribes for ceremonial dancing and
Native American crafts.
QUICK FACTS
HEALTH CARE
MEDICAL
Gila Regional Medical Center:
68 Beds, 650 Staff, 65 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
PET FRIENDLY
City Limit: 3 animals before a Kennel
License is required. County Limit: Up to 10
dogs before a Kennel License is required.
License Fees:
City: Intact animal M/F dog $10
Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats $1.00
County: Intact animal M/F dog $20
Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats N/A
Leash Laws: When a dog is off of its premises, it must be on leash no more than eight
feet long and shall not run at large in populated areas of Grant County, or create a nuisance on another’s property, including
entering onto lawns, driveways, walkways.
In rural, sparsely populated areas of Grant
County, dogs may be off leash; however,
these dogs must be trained by a responsible
person to respond to commands.
Vaccination Clinics: 2nd Sat. of each
month from 9am-12 noon at Grant County
Humane Society
Humane Society: Volunteers welcomed to
help at the shelter with walking the dogs to
general care of the animals anytime between 8:30 am–5:30 pm Tues.-Fri. with the
exception of Wed. and Fri. mornings or on
Sat. from 8:30am-5 pm. Services offered:
Vaccinations, Spay/Neuter and adoptions.
SNAP: Spay / Neuter Awareness Program is
a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization supported
by generous donations and a few grants to
help low income Grant County residents spay
/neuter their pets for a small co-pay.
Pet Boarding: 6
Pet Sitters: 4
Pet Supplies & Food: 4
Pet Grooming: 4
Veterinarians: 4
Kennel Club: 1
HEALTH
LOCATION, LIFESTYLE
& SUPPORT GROUPS
t was over a decade ago that Norman Crampton began listing Silver City and Grant County in the 50 Healthiest Places to Live and
Retire in the United States. Climate is among the many reasons he
chose Silver City. 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 – 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 excellent medical professionals, both general practitioners and specialists.
Cancer treatment, obstetrics and gynecology care, options for bariatric
patients, a variety of delivery options and even the level of hospice care
exceed the quality care opportunities usually reserved for much larger
communities. The best of care for every age group in a four-county region 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, crisscrossed by 1500 miles of hiking trails and 310 species of birds to attract
your attention. 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 spectacular.
For those preferring to avoid the abundant sunshine, there are a host
of gyms; classes for exercise, dance, yoga and water aerobics; health
food stores and menus; and don’t forget the healthy art of shopping
in 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.
I
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
GILA REGIONAL
MEDICAL
CENTER
A PLANETREE AFFILIATE
As a Planetree Affiliate, Gila
Regional is committed to patientcentered programs. That translates
into patient gowns that provide
more dignity, design, color and
comfort, a Pet Therapy Program,
restaurant-style menus, a courtyard labyrinth and redecorated
rooms – everything focused on
providing a more positive healing
environment… even a more patient-friendly billing system.
Church of the Nazarene: 1
Non-Denominational: 3
Presbyterian: 1
Quaker-Religous Society of
Friends: 1
Roman Catholic: 7
Seventh Day Adventist: 1
United Church of Christ: 1
United Methodist: 1
GILA REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
A Grant County owned facility, the medical
center was dedicated in 1983 and serves
Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Catron Counties.
It is licensed for 68 beds and 12 basinets. It
employs 700 people.
With brightly lit hallways and artwork on
loan from Silver City artists, Gila Regional
embarked on a new era in 2003. It was accepted as a Planetree affiliate, the first
in New Mexico, and initiated certain patient-centered programs
not usually found in hospitals,
making hospital care in Silver City
a much more personal and effective experience.
Medical care at Gila Regional includes a behavioral health unit, a fullyequipped wellness center,
cancer center, infusion therapy, lithotripsy,
sleep lab and much more.
Hidalgo Medical Services is building a new state-of-the-art 29,000 sq. ft.
facility. The HMS Community Health Center will provide increased access
to affordable, high quality health care in Southwest New Mexico.
Our new facility will offer a full range of
medical, dental, mental health and family support services.
1107 Pope Street • Silver City, NM
Watch us grow at the corner of Pope and 11th Street
www.hmsnm.org
OPPORTUNITIES AND
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
In additional to the excellent medical 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 locally
and extremely important for arts and performance openings and celebrations, the hospital, museum and visitor center, to mention
only a few. When the time comes for requiring help, there are several levels of senior care
facilities available.
nursing visits
medications delivered
♥ medical equipment
♥ emotional support
♥ respite
♥ 24 hour availability
♥ ADL assistance
bereavement support
experience
♥ compassion
♥ medical supplies
♥ confidentiality
♥ volunteers
♥ local cultural knowledge
♥
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Open 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday
High Quality, Experienced
and Compassionate Care.
Serving Grant, Catron & Hidalgo Counties
Medicare, Medicaid, VA,
private insurance & self-pay accepted
Medicare Hospice Benefits cover all services
“Taking care of you
in the comfort of your own home.”
Joint Commission
Accredited
575-534-1800 • Toll Free: 877-534-1801
• www.horizonhospice.net
Fx: 575-388-2742
1260 E. 32nd St. • Silver City, NM 88061
Services include:
Annual Examinations
Contraception Treatment or Fertility
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
EF Foundation for Foreign Study
Friends of the Library
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 Green Chamber of Commerce
Silver City Library
The Volunteer Center of Grant County
Problems related to Menstruation
Pre-menstrual Syndrome
Complete Obstetrics and Gynecology
Care for women of all ages.
and Menopause
Victor A.
Nwachuku, M.D.
Gynecare Thermachoice
Michelle A.
Diaz, M.D.
Gail Stamler,
C.N.M.
1618 E. Pine St. • Silver City, NM 88061
CassieHealthCenter.com
575-388-1561 • 888-388-1562 toll free
Care during Pregnancy and Childbirth
essure® Permanent Birth Control
Medicare, Medicaid and Most Insurance Accepted.
We Have a Sliding Fee Scale.
Friendly Bilingual Staff.
Accepting New Patients.
QUICK FACTS
PRIMARY & SECONDARY
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
STRENGTH IN OPPORTUNITY
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
DAY CARE
Fulltime Child Care Centers 8
Specialized Programs 8
Family/Group Child Care Homes 7
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
Variety of audio-visual equipment and media
SPORTS & RECREATION
City Parks: 11
Bowling Alley: 1
Movie Theatre: 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
G
rant County communities place strong emphasis
and commitment on education. Silver City garnered the first public school system established
in New Mexico and one of the state’s first institutions of
higher learning, The Silver City and Cliff schools were
originally governed by Western New Mexico University and became an independent system in 1960. Additional school options in Silver City 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.
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 and
New 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
enrollment included 2568 students at the Silver
City campus, 422 at Deming, 126 at Gallup,
57 at Lordsburg and 55 at Truth or Consequences. An additional 109 students were enrolled online. Online students anywhere in the
world can earn degrees, including Master of
Arts in Interdiciplinary 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.
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS
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.
DEVELOPING MINDS
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.
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.
QUICK FACTS
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
ATTRACTIONS
PHOTO ALBUM ADVENTURES
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
U.S. 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 National
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. Good segments for Dayhikes include Sapillo Group Campground
from NM Hwy. 35 south to Forest Development Road 154 at Signal Peak. Twin Sisters Segment from FDR 154 south to NM
Hwy. 15 at the Arrastra Interpretive Site.
Rocky Point Segment from State Road 150
to Aspen Mountain, and Bear Mountain
Segment from Bear Mountain Road to Forest Development Road 506 at the end of
Little Walnut.
Outer Loop: A 235 mile route known as the
Outer Loop from Silver City through Glenwood, Reserve and Beaverhead to a junction with the Inner Loop near the village of
Mimbres. You may enjoy the tall timber
around Reserve or Willow Creek, the famous Catwalk National Recreation Trail in
Whitewater Canyon near Glenwood, the
historic Fort Bayard area, or the fabled gold
mining ghost town of Mogollon.
Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway:
A110-mile Inner Loop Scenic Byway; from
Silver City to Mimbres Valley, down Sapillo
Creek, across the Pinos Altos Mountains
and back to Silver City, with a side trip to the
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Glenwood Fish Hatchery: Open year round,
seven days a week, 8am-5pm. Allows fishing at the pond with valid NM Fishing
License. Kids under 12 fish free and the limit
per person is 5. Type of fish available at the
hatchery is rainbow trout.
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-taking
open pit mine that has produced millions of pounds of copper over the last 200
years 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 from
point A to point B to snap a picture and for those who want to rough it for days on end through
pristine 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, with
the secrets of 125 years clinging to every brick and lamppost. Silver City is a hub for adventure
and 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.
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TREASURES OF THE
SOUTHERN ROCKIES
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.
LAKE ROBERTS
Bordering the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic 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 opportunities (as many as 10 species of hummingbirds),
hiking trails and a small Indian pit house site.
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QUICK FACTS
OUTDOOR OPTIONS:
Fishing: (8 species) rainbow, brown and
brook trout, catfish, crappie, largemouth
bass and tiger muskie.
Big Game Hunting: elk, deer, antelope,
bighorn & Barbary sheep, bear and cougar.
Birdwatching: Approximately 339 bird species
have been sighted. Of these, 166 species are
known to breed on the forest, 114 are more-orless regular non-breeders, and 57 are considered to be casual or accidental.
GUIDES & OUTFITTERS
Wilderness Guides: 9, Jeep Trips: 1
MOUNTAIN BIKING: All within 4 mile radius. Beginners Trails: Old CCC Trail, Outer
Loop, C.D. Trail (North to Pinos Altos,
South to Bear Mountain), Juniper Loop,
Ponderosa Loop and Inner Loop.
Advanced Trails: Mountain Loop, Dragon
Trail, Pinon Loop, Corkscrew Loop, Angel
Loop and Gomez Trail.
OUTDOOR GEAR
Hunting/Gunsmiths: 2, Biking: 2, Archery: 1
Mining and ranching continue as the major industries of
the region, with more recent upswings in economies related to
Photo by Jackie Blurton
FOOTPRINTS IN TIME
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Photo by Judy Wuthrich
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.
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
T
he Mimbres culture left their village ruins and unique pottery art and
the nomadic Apache left a few intriguing pictoglyphs on canyon walls.
It was the arrival of European influences through Mexico and the
eastern United States in 1800, however, that initiated an upheaval
in human relations and land-use development. Indians utilized the area for
hunting and raising their families and the white man wanted the land for its deposits of copper, gold and silver as well as the grasslands for feeding cattle. That inevitably 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 managed to set aside huge tracts of land designated as wilderness, where his tracks are few and far between. From small-scale gold panning to the moving of
mountains for copper, man sought the riches of southwest
New Mexico while clamoring for protection from native
groups and striving to preserve forests for future generations.
Photo by Bob Bryant
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.
Photo by Bob Pelham
LICENSES
tourism and the arts. The results today are a
land-use balance that provides great diversity
in both economic development and recreational opportunities.
For the visitor, Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark and adjacent National cemetery
offer a glimpse into military life in the 1800s.
The Santa Rita open pit copper mine and
headframes of previous underground mining
operations relate to the area’s wealth of minerals. The 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest
offers lakes, streams, campgrounds, mountain
vistas, hiking trails, birding opportunities,
wilderness, and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. To the north of Silver City
near Glenwood is the gold-mining ghost town
of Mogollon. In a canyon below is the Catwalk
National Recreation Trail with picnic grounds
and a metal walkway clinging to the bluffs of a
narrow canyon that originally carried water to
a mineral processing mill.
Photo by Debra Sutton
Area Map
Silver City Map
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.
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.
THE CATWALK
NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL
Located near Glenwood, the trail follows Whitewater
Creek deep into the Gila Wilderness. The lower origin
of the trail includes picnic grounds under a canopy of
sycamore trees and a steel walkway or catwalk clinging
to walls of a narrow, 250-feet deep canyon.
MOGOLLON GHOST TOWN
Historic remnants of the old Little Fanney Mine, among
the richest in the region. Just 9 miles from Glewood, historic buildings are still predominant on main street. A seasonal B & B, restaurant and museum are open at times.
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.
Maps courtesy Jackie Blurton
DIVERSE ATTRACTIONS
QUICK FACTS
HISTORIC SITES
SILVER CITY HISTORIC
BUSINESS DISTRICT
H. B. Ailman House built in 1881 presently
houses the Silver City Museum.
Bell Block constructed in 1897 and 1906
originally housed a saloon where straight
drinks were sold for 12.5 cents
Meredith 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 only
building on Main Street to survive the
floods at the turn of the century.
Mrs. O.S. Warren Building built in 1900
was the former Colby’s.
El Sol Theatre building built in 1934 to show
Spanish-language films.
W. H. White house built in 1901 was built of
brick in the Hipped Box style for one of Silver City’s first dentists.
Dr. W. H. White dental office built in 1887.
Isaac N. Cohen house built in 1882 has the
only remaining example of double-hung
pocket shutters.
Big Ditch Park was Silver City’s Main
Street before the floods at the turn of the
century transformed it into an arroyo.
Bennett Block on W. Yankie built in 1882 of
adobe construction with brick facades.
Max Schutz sample room on N. Texas built to
provide a meeting room for traveling salesmen.
Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankie built in
1905 and 1911 remained a farmer’s supply
outlet until the late 1970s.
Victorian Homes. This architectural era
spans the period of roughly 1825-1900.
There are 31 homes still existing in the Silver
City area.
Walking Tours (3). Offered by the Silver
City Museum: Business District, Gospel Hill
and La Capilla.
Billy the Kid Cabin. Located near the origin of
his real home, this 1800’s style cabin was donated by Ron Howard’s movie The Missing.
La Capilla Chapel Replica. The chapel was
a local landmark and served as a gathering
place for the residents of a neighborhood
built on a hill on the south side of Silver City.
PINOS ALTOS
Fort Cobre Replica. A 3/4 scale replica of
the Santa Rita Del Cobre Fort (circa 1804)
which originally was located at the Santa Rita
open pit copper mine site east of Silver City.
Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. (circa
1860’s) This fine restaurant and saloon is
authentically decorated with 1800’s memorabilia and photographs.
Hearst Church. (circa 1898) built by the
Hearst newspaper family and serves as the
current home to the Grant County Art
Guild. The gold used in decorating the
Hearst Castle in California came from the
Hearst Mine in Pinos Altos.
FORT BAYARD
Buffalo Soldiers: In 1866 Congress authorized the organization of four black regiments
to help with the “pacification” of the West.
The Indians christened these men with their
short curly hair, the Buffalo Soldiers, a name
which the Tenth Calvary proudly bore on its
military crest.
Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark/
National Cemetery. Established as a territorial post dating back to 1863, the fort has
served as a military center of operations,
army and VA hospital and continues today as
a State Medical Center. The first cemetery
burial was in 1866.
DOWNTOWN AREA
o meet the challenge of wandering through the historic downtown area
of Silver City, it helps to be in decent physical condition. Browsing through
all the quaint little downtown shops can be taxing, so you should at least plan
ahead 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 provides the opportunity to be in tip-top shopping shape. The shaded benches and gurgling creek in
Big Ditch Park provide solutions to tired feet and a great place to munch on those fresh pastries
you 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 excellent gyms and workout rooms for those who might have concerns about experiencing too much
fresh air and sunshine all at once, but at least give the outdoor option a try.
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BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
Silver City
ART GALLERIES
BLUE DOME GALLERY
60 Bear Mountain Ranch Rd., Silver City, NM
575.538.2538 • 9-5 Daily
www.bearmountainlodge.com/gallery.html
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ART GALLERY
JW ART GALLERY
99 Cortez Ave., Hurley, NM
575.537.0300 • [email protected]
www.jwartgallery.com • W-F 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
LOIS DUFFY ART
211C N.Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.313.9631 www.loisduffy.com
Paintings • Furniture • Fabric • Jewelry
SEEDBOAT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
214 W. Yankie St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.1136 • www.seedboatgallery.com
Gallery • Performance • Theater • Recording Studio
ART
SILVER CITY GALLERY ASSOCIATION
Visit www.silvercitygalleries.com for 2nd Annual
Fall Red Dot Studio Tour dates
BANKS
AMBANK
1609 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.0550 Silver City • 575.537.2481 Bayard
575.537.2111 Hurley • www.ambanksc.com
WELLS FARGO BANK
1201 N. Pope St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.956.1500 • 1.800.TO.WELLS
www.wellsfargo.com • “Together we’ll go far.”
TRAILS AND A BIT OF HISTORY
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.
BILLY THE KID CABIN The site marks the homestead where the outlaw 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 by
Ron Howard from his 2003 movie The Missing.
LA CAPILLA Originally constructed in 1885, the little chapel overlooking Silver City was built to house a statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The
chapel fell into disrepair and was taken down in 1914. A replica was completed in 2004, anchoring the north end of a 23-acre park in progress with
trails joining the Boston Hill and Big Ditch trail systems.
SAN VICENTE TRAIL The shady northern end of the trail follows San Vicente Creek for a half mile under a canopy of cottonwood trees. The trail then
climbs into piñon-juniper woodlands. The path was constructed by the Youth
Conservation Corps with outdoor classroom signage placed by the Grant
County Environmental Center.
O.S. WARREN HOUSE Constructed in 1885, the house faced what was
then Main Street. It was the only structure in that section of Main Street to survive the 1895 flood that created San Vicente Arroyo - The Big Ditch. The twostory, red-brick building can be found next to the foot bridge that now crosses
Big Ditch Park.
BOSTON HILL Consisting of 550 acres of open space and 12 miles of trails
within Silver City, the complex offers magnificent views across the city toward the surrounding mountains. Formerly a site for manganese mining, the
trails are used for both hiking and biking. Trailheads are on Cooper, Spring,
Market and Cheyenne Streets.
CHURCHES
APOSTALIC
SINAI TEMPLE
1152 N. Main St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.2827
Sunday Worship 1pm
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LORDSBURG HIDALGO COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
206 Main St., Lordsburg • 575.542.9864
[email protected]
www.LordsburgHidalgoCounty.net
CONTRACTORS
MG DOMINGUEZ CONSTRUCTION
Residential • Commercial • Remodel
575.388.3878 • www.mgdominguez.com
“Building your dreams from the ground up!”
Silver City
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
DINING
INN ON BROADWAY in Historic Downtown
411 W. Broadway St., Silver City, NM 88061
www.InnOnBroadwayWeb.com
BAKERY, PASTRY & LITE LUNCH
DIANE’S BAKERY & DELI
601-A N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.9229 • Mon.-Sat. 7-6, Sun. 8-3.
Deli sandwiches & meats. Pastries, cakes & artisan bread.
CABINS
SILVER CITY KOA
11824 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.3351 • Toll Free: 800.562.7623
[email protected] • www.campsilvercity.com
ENTERTAINMENT
MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCIL
1201 Pope St., Silver City, NM
575.538.2505
Ticket info: www.mimbresarts.org
THE CABIN
2059 Cottage San Rd., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.1087 • Just minutes from town
www.janandlew.webs.com • [email protected]
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
BEAR CREEK MOTEL & CABINS
88 Main St., Pinos Altos, NM
575.388.4501 • Toll Free: 888.388.4515
www.BearCreekCabins.com
SILVER CITY ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT
PO Box 2383, Silver City, NM 88062
www.silvercityacd.org
HOTELS & MOTELS
213 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM
575.534.1700 • 1:30pm-5pm Mon.-Fri.
www.SilverCityMainStreet.com
HOLIDAY INN EXRESS - Silver City
1103 Superior St., Silver City • US Hwy. 180 E. behind Wendy’s
575-538-2525 • www.hiexpress.com/silvercitynm
800-HOLIDAY • [email protected]
SRAM TOUR OF THE GILA
103 E. College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.3222 • 575.590.2612
www.tourofthegila.com
MURRAY HOTEL
200 W. Broadway St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.956.9400
Historic Downtown Arts & Cultural District
FINANCIAL SERVICE
THE PALACE HOTEL
106 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061
www.silvercitypalacehotel.com • Historic District
EDWARD JONES - James Edd Hughs
210 Hwy 180 W. Suite 100, Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.1221 • 877.534.1221
www.edwardjones.com
RODEWAY INN by Choice Hotels
575.538.3711 • Fax: 575.538.0696
www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-silver_city-new_mexico-NM183
GROCER
NATURAL FOODS
SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OP
520 N. Bullard St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.2343 • www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
Natural Food • Organic & Local Produce
LODGES & INNS
LITTLE TOAD CREEK INN AND TAVERN
1122 Hwy. 35, Mimbres, NM 88049
575.536.9649
www.LittleToadCreek.com
HOME PRODUCTS
WEST STREET INN
University & Historic Area, Silver City, NM
575.534.2302 • www.weststreetinn-nm.com
Inn Comfort • Inn Style • Inn Town
TILE
SYZYGY TILEWORKS
Handmade Tile Showroom • syzygytile.com
LODGING
BED & BREAKFAST
CASITAS DE GILA GUESTHOUSES
50 Casita Flats Rd., Gila, NM
575.535.4455 • Toll Free: 877.923.4827
www.casitasdegila.com
RV PARKS
FAYWOOD HOT SPRINGS RESORT
165 Hwy 61 • 575.536.9663
HC 71 Box 1240 • Faywood, NM 88034
www.faywood.com
MANZANO’S RV PARK
103 Flury Ln., Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.0918 • Just 5 minutes to town
www.manzanosrvpark.com
ROSE VALLEY RV RANCH
2040 Memory Lane, Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.4277 • Toll Free: 866.RVRANCH
[email protected] • www.RoseValleyRV.com
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
575.538.6386 • M-F 9-4:30, Sat-Sun 10-4
www.wnmumuseum.org
REAL ESTATE & BROKERS
GARLAND REAL ESTATE SC, LLC
1001 Pope St., Silver City, NM 88061
Garland 575.388.1788 • www.garlandrellc.com
REAL ESTATE
SC, LLC
SILVER CITY KOA
575.388.3351 • Toll Free: 800.562.7623
[email protected] • www.campsilvercity.com
575.388.1449 • Property Management
SILVER CITY RV PARK
SILVER CITY RV PARK • In Town
1304 N. Bennett, Silver City, NM 88061
575.866.2239 • www.silvercityrv.com
Cabins, Tent Sites & Self Storage Units
PRUDENTIAL SILVER CITY PROPERTIES
120 E. 11th St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.0404 • Toll Free: 866.538.0404
www.PrudentialSilverCity.com
MEDICAL
RE/MAX SILVER ADVANTAGE
314 E. 14th St., Silver City, NM
575.538.3847 • 800.716.3847
www.realestatesilvercitynm.com
HOSPICE
Joint Commission Accredited
HORIZON HOSPICE
1260 E. 32nd St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.1800 • Toll Free: 877.534.1801
Fax: 575.388.2742 • www.horizonhospice.net
UNITED COUNTRY MIMBRES REALTY, INC.
CISSY MCANDREW • Associate & Ecobroker
www.SilverCityTour.com
HOSPITAL
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
575.538.4000
www.grmc.org
GEORGIA BEARUP • Qualifying Broker/Owner
www.mimbresrealty.com
MEDICAL CLINICS
HMS MED SQUARE
Medical, Dental & Family Support
114 W. 11th St., Silver City, NM 88061
575-388-1511 • 866-633-7773 • www.hmsnm.org
PAT BEARUP • Associate Broker
www.mimbresrealty.com
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
RODGER KOEST • Associate Broker
www.MoveToSilverCity.com
MELINDA’S MEDICAL SUPPLY
575.534.4013 • 866.534.4013
Full Line Medical Supply
SATELLITE EQUIPMENT, SALES & SERVICE
PHARMACIES
SATELLITE KINGS
1610 Silver Heights Blvd., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.3274 • Toll Free: 888.388.3274
www.satellitekings.getdish.com
SILVER REXALL DRUG, INC.
1308 Silver Heights Blvd., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.1579 • Fax: 575.538.0525
Personalized Service • Custom Prescription Compounding
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS
CASSIE HEALTH CENTER FOR WOMEN
1618 E. Pine St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.1561 • Toll Free: 888.388.1562
www.cassiehealthcenter.com
MUSEUMS
SCHOOLS
UNIVERSITIES
575.538.6011 • 575.538.6336 Pub. Info. Office
www.wnmu.edu
VISITOR CENTER
SILVER CITY MUSEUM
312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.5921 • Toll Free: 877.777.7947
www.silvercitymuseum.org
MURRAY RYAN VISITOR CENTER
201 N. Hudson St., Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.5555
www.silvercitytourism.org
PRESRT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
Silver City, NM
88061
PERMIT No. 282
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
www.SilverCityTourism.org
Looking to have a
wedding reception,
family reunion,
graduation celebration,
business meeting,
craft show, etc.?
If so, then the Grant County
Business and Conference
Center is the place for you!
Great Location!
Affordable Rental Rates!
A Space for Every
Occasion!
For Information & Reservations:
Grant County Public Works
Office • 575-574-0070
www.grantcountynm.com
575.538.5555 • SouthwestNewMexico.org

Silver City Grant County Visitor Guide

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