Silver City News

The Silver/Cliff school district met May 16, 2013, at the district office on Swan Street.

The Diaz Farms produce stand started out as a 6'x6' table near the Hatch Highway NM Highway 26) in 1981.

Deming residents Robert and Wilma Knox, in Bungle Bungle, Australia. The couple recently donated a collection of books and research material on Lt.

The Mimbres Region Arts Council is looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers for this year's annual Blues Festival on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. This is the 18th year for the festival, which one of the biggest and best events Silver City hosts each year.

New Mexico Music Series presents: Jerry Joseph, Walter Salas-Humara, and Steve Drizos 2013 tour, 7 p.m. Friday, Buckhorn Opera House, 32 Main St.

William P. Dobricky brings business and government contracting experience to the organization.

The Grant County Community Concert Association presents The Phoenix Boys Choir's Town Choir 7 p.m. Saturday, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater, in Silver City as part of the Town Choir's annual spring tour.

The Silver City Town Council at its May 14 meeting heard a report on recommended renovations for the Silco Theater.

In other business at its May 14 meeting, the Silver City Town Council heard staff reports and addressed an addendum to the agreement between the town of Silver City and the Fraternal Order of Police and the Silver City Police Officers' Association, heard a budget presentation and approved a notice of intent to pass an ordinance.

May 15, 2013- Silver City, NM- The Gila National Forest will be implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning on May 21, 2013.

May 15, 2013, Silver City, NM- An upper level storm system from the west mixed with a cold front from the east delivered dry lightning late last week, keeping fire crews vigilant and ready to take action.

Curbside Consulting for Nonprofits, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, The Wellness Coalition's Nonprofit Resource Center, 409 N. Bullard St.

There is a large population of hippies in New Mexico. They are alternative, creative and idealistic, ranging in age from 20 to 80, and all with a similar scent, philosophy and life experience.

On April 20, Grant County Sheriff Raul Villanueva, and his wife Stacey, joined employees from Wells Fargo Bank in Silver City, to volunteer to help paint the exterior of a new Habitat for Humanity home.

Mulheron knows teen moms have higher dropout rates than the average student. She knows she is less likely to go to college, graduate and earn a livable wage.

The Phoenix Boys Town Choir concert is at 7 p.m., Saturday at the WNMU Fine Art Center Theater in Silver City, as part of the Town Choir's annual spring tour.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office will begin their roadway rehabilitation maintenance operations with Cutler Repaving for a section of New Mexico 90 between Lordsburg and Silver City.

GRMC Auxiliary Jewelry and Accessory Fundraiser Sale, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Gila Regional Medical Center Courtyard, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Gila Regional Medical Center.

The 1st annual Kids Circus and Parade brought kids, parents and volunteers through the streets of Silver City to Gough Park where area youth performed music, dance, and bicycle and stilt acrobatics.

Silver City Farmer's Market Opening Day 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Downtown off N. Bullard Street at 7th St.