I have lived in Silver City since April of 2003, but first visited back in 1997. I feel lucky that I had an opportunity-- I could have lived anywhere, but this is where I chose to be.
Cinco de Mayo awash in weekend celebrations (7:36 a.m.)
Frank, I agree with you 100%. Cinco de Mayo needs to happen across the border separating the US and Canada-- that's what you meant, right? (May 1, 2008 | post #3)
Cinco de Mayo awash in weekend celebrations (7:36 a.m.)
Hmmm. Just another assho from El Paso. (May 1, 2008 | post #2)
Charges against fraternity dropped for community service
Some of you may think they are wonderful men, but the facts speak otherwise. Let's not forget that NMSU kicked the fraternity off campus *before* word got out of the mess they made in the Gila. And before SAE's charter was revoked, an emergency suspension was issued after a 25-year-old member allegedly videotaped himself having sex with 2 underage girls in his room in the frat house. I wonder if the mothers of those girls agree that there are the actions of "gentlemen. " (Apr 29, 2008 | post #4)
Bush: U.S. economy not in recession, in slowdown
It's not a recession, it's a slowdown. Gee, and people used to think Bill Clinton was the master of weasel-words! (Apr 22, 2008 | post #9)
In answer to the first post, today's SC Daily Press says, "In-town buses will run every hour on the hour, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with special service and demand runs available on request. In addition, Ogas said, buses between Deming and Columbus will run three times a day, at a cost of $2.50 one way. Passengers on this route are taken to and from the Family Dollar store in Columbus, one block away from the port of entry to Palomas, Mexico." (Jan 30, 2008 | post #4)
Locals confused by white substance
If I said no, would you believe me? :) (Jan 28, 2008 | post #6)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
You're living in the whitebread capital of NM (probably sleeping on the couch in your mom's rec room) and you're knocking *my* use of Spanglish slang? Puh-lease. Guess you couldn't handle it here. I'm not sure where all the rancor on this forum is coming from, other than sheer jealousy. Well, whatever; five years ago, I willingly chose to live here and have never regretted it. Too bad for the rest of you. In short, I've got *my* life; let me know when *you* get one. (Jan 27, 2008 | post #16)
Can anyone tell me what the Santa Fe Sun News is? Other than numerous articles quoting Stephen Fox, a Google search doesn't show much at all-- and there doesn't appear to be a website associated with it. I am also aware of several legitimate newspapers (in Las Cruces and Silver City, to name two) with the name "Sun News" but I am unaware of one in Santa Fe. (Jan 27, 2008 | post #6)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
Buzzie, I'm not sure I even understand your attempt at humor-- but if *I* lived in Rio Rauncho, I'd think twice about making fun of anybody else. You haven't got the cojones to live in a *real* town like Albuquerque. Too ethnic for you? Or is it because you never learned to parallel park your mini-van? (Jan 27, 2008 | post #13)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
...and it's the Downtown district, including Bullard Street and many of the blocks surrounding it, that is included in the arts and culture district that was the original subject of this forum. (Jan 27, 2008 | post #11)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
You sure have. Deming is almost an hour further away from the Gila than Silver City. Check out a map. And, much as I like Deming, it's got less going for it than Silver (other than being on an Interstate highway). (Jan 26, 2008 | post #9)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
Not quite true. The galleries aren't open that late, so the wooden coyote will have to wait until the following day... :) ...but we sure do get lotsa tourists from Albuquerque. No Starbucks, though-- so you all will have to settle for local coffeehouses instead. And no Applebee's or Denny's-- so all you Alba-turkeys are liable to starve to death. Oh, and those bright things in the night sky over Silver City are called 'stars'-- you don't get to see those much where you live. (Jan 26, 2008 | post #7)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
If you're headed for the Gila, which town are you going to go to to get there? Silver City. And once you've had your share of unspoiled wilderness and scenic beauty, where will you go? Silver City. Traveling through town at night is not a good way to see the place and certainly not a reasonable way to develop an informed opinion. We still roll up the sidewalks at night because tourism is nowhere near the #1 economic factor here-- copper mining is still king, and farming/ranching is important, too. As for the police presence... how many murders did you have in Albuquerque in the last week? (Jan 26, 2008 | post #5)
Silver City, Las Vegas designated arts districts
Taos, Santa Fe and Gallup didn't qualify because 1) communities must be a member of New Mexico MainStreet Program of the Economic Development Department, and 2) each community must submit an application, and Five MainStreet communities — Silver City, Las Vegas, Portales, Raton and Las Cruces — submitted applications. Up to 895 points could be attained. Silver City was the top scorer with 792 points. As for revenue and jobs, this program will help produce them for the residents of the communities with the designated arts districts-- and those of us who actually *live* in one of these places (rather than just running off at the mouth from ABQ) think it's a pretty big deal. I'm a business owner in Silver City and anything that drives tourist business is fine with me. (Jan 26, 2008 | post #3)
Environment Dept. probes strange precipitation in Grant County
There is plenty of strong wind in the area. Portions of US180 and Interstate 10 not far from Silver City have large signs posted warning of the potential for dust storms with zero visibility possible. Considering that it is generally accepted that the jet stream travels across the entire continent and beyond, why is it so hard to believe that dust from the Willcox playa was sucked up, mixed with rain, and deposited only 85 miles away (great circle distance)? (Jan 22, 2008 | post #54)
