The Source Winter/Spring 2012

WINTER/SPRING 2012

The Guide to Southwest New Mexico The Communities of: Silver City Cliff/Gila Glenwood Deming Lordsburg

We have it all...

• Beautiful Landscapes

• Gorgeous Weather

• Historic Ghost Towns

• Art Communities

• Year-Round Activities

• Photo Opportunities

• Birding Habitats

Area Attractions Restaurants Museums

For more information, contact: Lordsburg - Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce 575-542-9864 lordsburgcoc@aznex.net 206 Main Street Lordsburg, NM 88045

Shopping Galleries Salons and more!

Courtesy of Area Merchants and Zia Publishing Corp.

Our Cover: Silver City artist Barbara Nance's steel sculpture titled “Prickly Pear Cactus” blooms on the grounds at Bear Mountain Lodge.

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FROM ANCIENT CULTURAL SITES TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY Silver City is known for its arts and cultural district, birding and wildlife habitats, diverse cultural heritage, local cuisine, star-gazing, terrific year-round weather, casual lifestyle and proximity to 3.3 million-acre Gila National Forest.

We call it home!

• 11 Comfortable Guestrooms with Private Baths • Art from Blue Dome Gallery throughout • Complimentary, Handcrafted Breakfast • Jacuzzi Tubs in Select Guest Rooms • Free Wi-Fi, Proud to be TV-Free • 4 miles of On-site Walking Trails • Some Rooms are Dog-Friendly • Smoke-Free Environment • Cell Phone Coverage Visit our website for room descriptions, reservations and a calendar of events. Available for special events, weddings, conferences and family reunions.

Blue Dome Gallery

Café Oso Azul

Contemporary Art & Fine Craft

Open weekends for brunch from 11-3, weekday luncheon by reservation.

Our painters, sculptors, jewelers, furniture makers, glass artists & potters are known for their excellent craftsmanship and unique style. 9-5 Daily

Visit our website for holiday meal and brunch information.

575.538.2538 • 877.620.BEAR

575.538.5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org

info@bearmountainlodge.com

P.O. Box 1163 • Silver City, NM 88062 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road

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Murray Ryan Visitor Center 201 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM

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Lordsburg

Area Attractions

A GATEWAY TO THE OLD WEST, THE LORDSBURG AREA THRIVED ON MINING IN THE NEARBY HILLS, A STAGEcoach stop on the Butterfield Trail and early railroad services. It was a stopover for Charles Lindbergh in his Spirit of St Louis and home of the state song written by the blind daughter of famed Sheriff Pat Garrett.

Today, you will want to relive history and the county’s farming and ranching heritage at the Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum, search for historic details in the Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library and visit the fierce old ghost town of Shakespeare.

Southwest of Lordsburg, the arts village of Rodeo showcases the work of local artisans at the Chiricahua Guild and Art Gallery, Roger McKasson’s Studio/Gallery and the Chiricahua Desert Museum. A monument representing Geronimo’s surrender is located just west of town.

Declared an “outstanding natural area for birding habitat,” southwest Hidalgo County hosts species found nowhere else in the United States.

HISTORY OF THE SILVER CITY AREA SPANS THE ERAS FROM THE ANCIENT MOGOLLON CULTURES TO THE people of today’s technology age. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and visitor center are perhaps the strongest attraction in the area, providing a visual showcase of how these ancients lived. The Mimbres River Valley, though once inhabited by pithouse dwellers is now a scene of orchards, hay fields, cattle and horses. The pride of large-scale mining operations is the Chino open pit copper mine on NM 152.

The 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest provides many of the reasons for both visiting the area and for making a commitment to live here. Lakes in the immediate region include Lake Roberts and Bear Canyon, Bill Evans and Snow Lakes.

Additional attractions include the Catwalk National Recreation Trail and the scenic gold mining ghost town of Mogollon, both near Glenwood, and City of Rocks State Park between Silver City and Deming.

With age comes experience - 104 years without a bailout.

Didn’t need one then, don’t need one now.

We’ve been there, done that, and know what works...

LORDSBURG 140 E. Motel Drive 575-542-3521

SILVER CITY 330 Hwy. 180 West 575-388-3521

WILLCOX 200 W. Rex Allen Dr. 520-766-3521

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Historic Downtown Silver City

SILVER CITY SPRANG TO LIFE DURING THE SUMMER of 1870. The discovery of silver brought thousands of miners, and merchants followed in their footsteps.

The town's founders decided Silver City would be “built to last.” In 1880, an ordinance was passed requiring masonry construction for new buildings. This left behind solid commercial buildings, brick Victorian homes, and adobe structures.

Devastating floods between 1890 and 1910 washed away the original Main Street and all but one of its handsome brick buildings. The stately Warren house is the sole survivor. What used to be Main Street is now known as the Big Ditch.

The Silver City Visitor Center and Big Ditch Park provide gateways into Historic Downtown for visitors and residents. Silver City MainStreet Project has provided comprehensive downtown revitalization services since 1985. This vibrant award-winning district has over 200 entities including retail and service businesses, art studios, government services, nonprofits, churches, and schools. It’s a treasure of a downtown!

Medicine Shoppe Accepts Most Insurance Plans, All State Medicaid and Most Medicare.

Senior Discounts. Home Delivery Available.

1123 N. Pope St. • Silver City, New Mexico 88061

(575) 388-1000 • 1-800-926-3425 Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat. 10-1 • Closed Sundays & Major Holidays It’s all part of The Medicine Shoppe Promise SM - our pride in knowing medicine and also you in order to meet your individual needs accurately and completely.

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At Last...

Art Deco Elegance Returns to Silver City!

Health & Wellness

By Sarah Gibson WITH ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, IT IS NO WONDER SILVER CITY, NM WAS VOTED ONE OF THE 50 BEST PLACES TO live by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Looking for a health food store, a new workout routine or vegetarian eatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous health food stores with a variety of products for your dietary needs. Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga in one of the quaint yoga studios downtown. If you're looking for something more upbeat, join a dance class at one of the health clubs in town or the University. At any one of Silver City's gyms, there are a variety of exercise classes available whether you're looking to try dancing, water aerobics, a step class, or a simple treadmill routine. With a gym to match your personality, there are unlimited ways to keep healthy and fit in this small town.

• 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 this summer • Free Wi-Fi, local and long distance calls

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN COMBINED WITH THE PERFECT LOCATION AN IDEAL OASIS 575.388.4412 • 315 S. Hudson St. #6 • Silver City, NM 575.546.2174 • 901 W. Hickory • Deming, NM 575.542.9477 • 332 Motel Drive • Lordsburg, NM 575.533.6649 • #1 Foster Rd. • Reserve, NM S30 – THE SOURCE

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Silver City Museum

The Catwalk Recreation Trail

LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC 1881 MANSARD/ITALIANATE HOME OF H.B. AILMAN, THE SILVER CITY MUSEUM IS one of 13 museums in New Mexico recognized by the American Assn. of Museums. Founded in 1967, the museum is focused on the regional history of Southwest New Mexico with over 20,000 related objects. Photo collections depict Silver City from the 1870s and include a significant collection from the 1930s and 40s.

Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon and Casas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, and there are exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apache groups. Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanic settler clothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed. There is also memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, former astronaut and U.S. Senator.

It is open every day except Monday, and is located at 312 West Broadway. The Museum Store features books and gifts depicting or influenced by local history and cultures.

THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL IS SITUATED IN WHITEWATER CANYON NEAR GLENWOOD. THE Catwalk is a metal bridge secured into the canyon walls that leads through some of the most beautiful parts of the canyon. This 250 foot metal causeway clings to the sides of the boulder-choked Whitewater Canyon, which in some places is only 20 feet wide and 250 feet deep. There are many spots where a hiker can leave the steel causeway and relax on the grassy banks of the sycamore shaded stream.The original catwalk was a gravity fed slurryline for a local mill. The mines above the canyon were worked from their discovery in 1889 until 1942 (Billy the Kid's stepfather, William Antrim, was a blacksmith at the town called Graham). The Civilian Conservation Corps. was assigned the task of rebuilding The Catwalk as a recreation attraction for the Gila National Forest in 1935. The present metal catwalk was rebuilt by the Forest Service in 2004.

Come and see the New Centennial Exhibits and Gifts!

Southwest Books Local & Regional Gifts Tues.–Fri. 9-4:30 Sat.–Sun. 10-4 Closed Monday.

312 West Broadway 575.538.5921 silvercitymuseum.org Follow Us On:

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-Steaks and Seafood - Dine-In Or Carry Out — Children’s Menu

photo by LeAnne Knudsen

(575) 388-2060 103 S. Bullard St. • Silver City, N.M. 88061

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Celebrating 112 Years

Located in the downtown historic district.

• Affordable Rates •18 Rooms & Suites • Continental Breakfast • New Special Meeting & Event Room 106 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061

Cliff & Gila

By Dutch Salmon

Reminiscent of a small hotel in the European Tradition.

STRADDLING THE GILA RIVER, CLIFF ON THE NORTH SIDE AND GILA ON THE SOUTH, THESE TWO SETTLEments together total perhaps 500 habitants and are close enough that the newcomer might see them as blending into one town. Don’t be fooled. Each has its own post office, zip code, and defenders. Cliff has the café, filling station, and school (K-12); Gila has the grocery, feed store, and senior center. Both retain an attachment to a rural ambiance based on irrigation agriculture that is uncommonly lovely, increasingly rare, and takes you back in time as you drive the Gila Valley, upstream or down, on either side of the river. True tales are still told here. Tom Lyons’ LC Ranch, based in Gila, was New Mexico’s largest at 1.5 million acres circa 1900. Along nearby Rain Creek, Carl and Blue Rice killed New Mexico’s last grizzly bear in 1931. Meanwhile, the bucolic agricultural vistas will have you in a reverie of settling down on your own green parcel, with homegrown food, 5 acres, and independence.

575-388-1811

www.silvercitypalacehotel.com Visit Ol West Gallery & Mercantile next door.

Fully Stocked Quilt Shop Sewing Machine Repair Long Arm Quilting Best kept secret in Grant County • Cards & Gifts

575.538.5324

Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. 9am-4pm

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Gregory Alan Isakov. 7:30pm Pinos Altos Opera House.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 20-22 Red Paint Pow Wow & Indian Market. Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. Western New Mexico University. 575-313-5649 redpaintpowwow.net 21 Intersection Trio. 7:30pm.

WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-5862

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Round Mountain. Folk, Roots, Americana, with local opener Andrew Dahl-Bredine. 7:30. Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 25th Annual SRAM Tour of the Gila & Celebration of Spring Expo. Live music, beer garden, citizen race, booths, kid zone and food-all day. 8am-5:30pm.

N. Bullard Street. 575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com

May 2-6

The Ragbirds. A fusion of folk rock and pop. 7:30pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theatre. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org Chocolate Fantasia. Sample delicious, gourmet chocolate confections, handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries and shops. Historic Downtown.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org Antje Duvekot. One of America’s top emerging singer songwriters.

7:30pm. Pinos Altos Opera House.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org Pianist and Violinist Anita Chen.

7:30pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

March 3

Tony Furtado. Folk Rock, Blues, Bluegrass. 7:30pm. Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 10-11 Shakespeare Ghost Town Guided Tour. 10am-2pm. $4 for adults and $3 for children.

Lordsburg, NM. 575-542-9034 23 The Water Coolers Musical Revue. A "laugh-out-loud" look at the workplace. 7:30pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theatre. 575-538-5862 26 The Milk Carton Kids. A combination of back-porch Americana and classic pop. 7:30pm. Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

April 13

RJ Vandygriff: The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet! An inspiring one-man, one-act musical comedy. 7:30pm WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-4138 21 Squirm Burpee Circus. Classic Vaudeville comedy, high-skill circus acts and a plot rooted in American Melodrama. 7:30pm WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 21-22 Shakespeare Ghost Town Guided Tour. 10am-2pm. $4 for adults and $3 for children. Special Living History Performances & Reenactments. Lordsburg, NM. 575-542-9034

26th Annual SRAM Tour of the Gila. 5-day stage race. 575-3883222. tourofthegila.com 11-13 5th Annual Tyrone Cowboy Poetry And Music Gathering.

Nationally know western performers. 10am-5pm. Tyrone Community Center. 575-534-0741 tyronecowboygathering.com 25-27 Silver City Blues Festival. Free Music in Gough Park. Featuring the hottest rising Blues stars along with veteran performers.

Gough Park. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 29-Jun2 Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo.

Southwest Horseman’s Arena.

High-flying bull riding, fast riding and roping and much more!

575-538-3785

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24 Club Home Tour The Annual 24 Club Home Tour.

1pm - 4pm Phone: 575-534-9484 23 Anthony Leon & the Chain.

Country, Rock and Americana with local opener Melanie Zipin and the Sugar Leafs. 7:30pm.

Pinos Altos Opera House.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

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Ongoing Events Farmer's Market. Shop for the freshest produce and to stock up on locally grown herbs, plants, and more. 8:30 am - noon, Saturdays May thru October. Main Street Plaza beside Big Ditch Park, Enter at 7th/Bullard. 575-534-1704 San Vicente Art Walk - Self Guided Tours visit the galleries and studios in the area.

575-388-4854. sva@gilanet.com.

First Fridays Downtown. On the first Friday of every month, Galleries and shops stay open late in historic downtown Silver City.

Enjoy dinner, take an art walk, or explore our eclectic shops. Look for art openings, special offers, family activities, and more.

575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com Walking Tour of Historic Fort Bayard 9:30am. Tours begin at the Commanding Officer's Quarters. Jan-Apr two Saturdays per month and May-Sept Every Saturday.

Walking tours last about 2 hours with a suggested donation of $3. 575-536-316 fortbayard.org

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THE HUB PLAZA

PARTY ZONE

MASA Y MAS TORTILLERIA

Your party supply headquarters for: Birthdays, Baby Showers, Holidays, Weddings, Anniversaries.

Fresh homemade corn & flour tortillas • chips • chicken, pork and veggie tamales • beef and chicken burritos • menudo • barbacoa • salsa.

Open: Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 Saturday 10:00-3:00

316 E. 14th St. • 534-0098

106 N. Bullard St., Suite C 5349255

GILA HIKE & BIKE Serving the cycling & hiking needs of southwest New Mexico for the past 24 years.

103 E. College Ave. • 388-3222 THE HUB PLAZA

G’S TEES Hundreds of unique shirts to choose from! Vintage, Sports, Rock, Funny, Religious, Crazy, Cool, Retro, Events.

Manufactured Home Subdivision 5 acre lots with roads and power.

Hwy. 180 E. off XYZ Ranch Rd. | Silver City, NM | 575-388-1951

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MANZANITA RIDGE High end furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts & hotels.

107 N. Bullard St. • 388-1158 FIVE STAR WORLD CLASS TATTOO 40 Years Experience • All Styles, Well Done • NM State Licensed.

Tues.-Sat. 11:30 - 5pm Sun-Mon by Appointment

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Chocolate Fantasia Stroll galleries and shops in the downtown Arts and Cultural District while sampling delicious, gourmet chocolate confections.

February 11, 2012

Silver City Blues Festival Our FREE music festival features the hottest rising Blues stars as well as veteran performers.

May 25-27, 2012 Conner Fine Jewelers

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The Performance Series at WNMU Fine Arts Theatre Presenting a variety of fine performers -

Sponsored by

Including: The Ragbirds February 3, 2012

Handsome Little Devils presents

Squirm Burpee Circus April 21, 2012

The Folk Series at the Opera House in Pinos Altos

Sponsored by

The Milk Carton Kids March 30, 2012

Antje Duvekot February 24, 2012

Cissy McAndrew

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www.MimbresArts.org BULLARD STREET

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SYZYGY TILEWORKS

YADA YADA YARN

Nationally recognized handmade tile company, dedicated to producing aesthetically pleasing clay tile in the craftsman tradition. Also, metal, glass, stone, concrete and imported tile. Tours available.

Everything for knitters new and old! Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open daily 11-5.

106 N. Bullard St. • 388-5472 www.syzygytile.com CONNER FINE JEWELERS Southwest New Mexico’s leading jewelry store, since 1946, featuring diamond expertise and membership in the American Gem Society.

401 N. Bullard St. 538-2012 • 388-2025 DANDELION WISH Upscale selection of eclectic antiques, collectibles & consignment merchandise. Something for everyone’s taste and budget. Now handling estate and moving sales. Tues.-Sun. 11ish-6ish

109 N. Bullard St. • 534-0074 slyle@dandelion-wish.com S26 – THE SOURCE

Open knitting Sun.12-3

Hospitality Sponsor - Holiday Inn Express, Silver City Media Sponsor - Silver City Radio

Mimbres Region Arts Council 1201 Pope Street • Silver City, NM 575-538-2505

A BEAD OR TWO & OFFBEAD GALLERY Fabulous, fun, full-service bead shop featuring a multitude of beads. Ample workspace & parking. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Classes, repairs & finished jewelry.

Gourd Art & Gallery • M-F 9-5, Sat. 9-4.

703 N. Bullard St. • 388-8973 www.ABeador2.com

SILVER REXALL DRUG

We are Your Hometown Full Service Pharmacy where Personalized Service is #1

PHONE 388-1579 Over 45 Years of Experience.

• Custom Prescription Compounding • Hormone Saliva Tests Available

HESTER HOUSE

• Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing • FREE Delivery Within Silver City

Best homemade fudge in town.

Unique gifts and cards for all occasions. Free gift wrapping.

• Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Paid in part by Town of Silver City Lodgers tax.

614 N. Bullard St. • 388.3350 www.yadayadayarn.com

Most Insurances Accepted including Humana

Al Martinez,

Head Pharmacist & Owner

CUP OF GRACE • Christian Books & Gifts • Free Gift Wrapping 1308 SILVER HTS. BLVD. • SILVER CITY, NM 88061 • 538-2115

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Victoria Chick • Cow Trail Art Studio

Original Prints And Drawings

Historic Pinos Altos WITHOUT THE ASPHALT ON ITS MAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN PINOS ALTOS LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE appeared nearly 150 years ago, when it was inhabited by the likes of Judge Roy Bean. The town’s amenities, however, have greatly improved in the last century or so. They include a museum, an ice cream parlor, dining establishments and an authentic western bar.

Gold was first discovered in the area by Spanish and Mexican miners. Anglos rediscovered the metal in 1859/60, and for a while the town was called Birchville after the first man to find “color.” Nearly abandoned due to constant fights with the Apaches, it was re-established in 1866 under its original Spanish name.

Pinos Altos is located along the Continental Divide, six miles north of Silver City on NM Highway 15.

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MOLLY RAMOLLA GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

12pm-3pm Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

Fine art, sculpture, prints, custom jewelry, unique one-of-a-kind imaginary creations. Mon.-Sat. 11-5 Framing by Daniel 654-0334

760-533-1897 • VictoriaChick.com ORIGINAL PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - Etchings, Woodcuts,

307 N. Texas St. 538-5538 • 800-985-6564 www.RamollaArt.com

Linocuts and Drawings by 19th and 20th Century American Artists. Represented

by Cow Trail Art Studio. 12pm-3pm Mon.,

COPPER QUAIL GALLERY

119 Cow Trail • 760-533-1897 VictoriaChick.com

An extraordinary selection of fine arts and quality hand-crafted pieces for your home and yard, created exclusively by local artists.

HURLEY

211 A N. Texas St. 388-2646

Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

JW ART GALLERY Fine Art, Bronze & Wooden Sculpture, Custom Picture Framing, Gift Shop, Historic Hurley Museum.

Silver City, NM 88062 Bonded & Insured www.ziapublishing.com

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W.-F. 9-5 • S-Sun. 10-5

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Cow Trail Art Studio

Serving Silver City since 1981

Copper Quail Gallery

AR E NAS VALLEY Contemporary painter & printmaker focused on expressing emotion through the action of human & animal subjects.

Represented by JW Art Gallery, Hurley

Water Heaters Heating Systems Mobile Home Hook-Ups Air Conditioning Systems Water, Gas & Sewer Lin es Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling

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99 Cortez Ave., Hurley • 537-0300 www.jwartgallery.com gallery@jwartgallery.com www.ziapublishing.com

LOIS DUFFY ART Studio and Gallery showing large acrylic paintings, fine furniture, jewelry and fabric art.

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Fabulous getaway nestled in the tall pines of Pinos Altos.

Ginny Wolf Studio & Gallery

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Art & Conversation

• Crackling Fireplaces • Secluded Balconies • Relaxing Porches • Telephone • Satellite TV • Barbeque Grill • Hot Tub in Cabana • Meeting Room • Cabins with kitchens are available.

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Seedboat Center For The Arts

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575.388.4501 888.388.4515 Make reservations & view availability online

www.BearCreekCabins.com 88 Main Street • Pinos Altos, NM 88053

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GINNY WOLF STUDIO & GALLERY • Transcultural gallery

ART & CONVERSATION

featuring exquisitely crafted jewelry, collage & assemblage inspired by textures & patterns in the natural world.

Contemporary craft gallery featuring Janey Katz’s Critters from the “Hood” cut from old trucks & Suzi Calhoun’s colorful pottery. Open daily 11-5.

108 W. Yankie St. • 313-5709 www.ginnywolf.wordpress.com www.GinnyWolf.com

614 N. Bullard St. • 388-3350 janey@lizardbreathranch.com www.artandconversation.com

SEEDBOAT CENTER FOR THE ARTS Fine Art & Craft Gallery and Live Performance Space located in the Arts & Cultural District in Historic Downtown Silver City.

Recording Studio available.

Tuesday- Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm

388-5555 1103 N. Hudson St.

Choice Selection of Mattresses to Choose From • All Wood Bedroom Furniture Linens & Accessories • Adjustable Beds • Headboards Made in the USA

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An eclectic collection of handcrafted custom jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and paintings.

116 N. Bullard St. • 534-4269 B R O A D WAY

THE RAVEN’S NEST

AZURITE GALLERY

Chic, cozy, fun selection of fashions for Her and the Home. Clothing, Scarves, Hats, Accessories, Oilcloth Bags, Blown Glass Decor. Plus sizes available.

Designer Jewelry by Linda Boatwright, Featuring Paintings by Local Artists, Fine Wood & Copper Lamps. Wed.-Sat.10-5.

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Serving New Mexico for Over 13 Years.

CREATIONS AND ADORNMENTS

214 W. Yankie St. • 534-1136 www.SeedboatGallery.com

106 W. Yankie St. • 534-9323

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Serving the Community’s Veterans, Active Duty

Ray Davis Gil Choquette 956-5153 534-1643 www.ziapublishing.com

Military Families and Youth Programs.

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Gila Cliff Dwellings

Art Galleries

National Monument

WHILE OUR AREA IS STEEPED IN THE RICH HISTORIES AND TRADITIONS OF RANCHING AND MINING, IT IS ALSO A place of vast cultural diversity. This assertion is demonstrated by the fact that Silver City, Billy the Kid’s childhood hometown, has been named one of the “100 Best Art Towns in America” by John Villani in his well-known guidebook of the same title.The arts are alive and well here, thanks to the promotional efforts of the Mimbres Region Arts Council and the numerous galleries with locations stretching from downtown Hurley to downtown Silver City. Every style and type of artwork imaginable is represented here, and many galleries offer the rare opportunity to meet and talk with the artists themselves. Most of the downtown Silver City galleries are conveniently located within walking distance of each other, as well as numerous other kinds of shops and excellent dining establishments.

ONE OF THE ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL OF THE MOUNTAIN SPIRITS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY IS THE 533-acre Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Here you can see the homes and catch a glimpse into the lives of Native Americans who lived here between seven and eight hundred years ago. Along with the ancient ruins, the monument features a visitor center and museum.

From Silver City there are two ways to travel to the monument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos on NM 15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers over twenty feet long must take an alternate route on NM 61/35.

The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north from NM 152 off US 180 east of town. This route is 25 miles longer, but easier and takes the same amount of time – about two hours. Call ahead for hours and road conditions; (575)536-9461 or (575)536-9344.

Traditional services & care for your family and friends.

Colorful and richly layered watercolor still life settings with a Southwestern theme.

Represented by Gallery 400 on North Arizona St. in historic downtown Silver City.

575-388-1911 210 W. College Ave. Silver City, NM Harry Bright, Owner 88061

575-542-9444 408 Main Street Lordsburg, NM 88045

Serving Grant, Hidalgo and Catron Counties since 1902.

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Westwind Studios by appointment

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CONVENIENCE & COMFORT

Combined with Premium Amenities

Holiday Inn Express in beautiful Silver City is your ticket to a Southwest adventure. Let our friendly staff aid you in exploring the attractions of Silver City, Grant County and the Gila National Forest from a convenient home base.

• Fully Equipped Cardio Work-Out Room • Spa Facilities • FREE Express Start Breakfast Bar with new hot options • FREE Wireless Broadband Internet in every room Located just off US Highway 180 East next to Wendy’s

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1103 Superior Street Silver City NM 88061

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ALL TYPES OF GENERAL ACCOUNTING 909 N. HUDSON • SILVER CITY

575.388.1951 WWW.LAWS-CO.COM

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Innovations Unisex Salon. Specializing in Precision Cuts, Perms, Colors, Color Correction, Foil Highlighting and Lowlighting.

Georgia Rivera, Jocelyn Rodriguez & Selena Alcorta

575.534.9344

MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING HAVE BEEN THE DRIVING FORCES OF BAYARD AND HURLEY SINCE THE early 1900s, while Arenas Valley has developed into a small business district and community midway between the mining district and Silver City. With vistas of the kneeling nun and the mammoth Santa Rita open pit copper mine, as well as the headframes of historic underground mining operations, the area provides visitors visual insights into the state’s richest mineral districts. As the number of people involved in mining operations fluctuates, the communities are focusing more on their festivals, the arts and the tourism side of the historic mining operations. In the case of Arenas Valley, uncomplicated country living is the predominant draw…and a few unique businesses. Bayard has its coffee and tortilla companies and Hurley boasts a southwest fine arts gallery housed in its historic “company store.” Mining and reclamation still contribute significantly to local economies.

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Salon & Tanning

Experience elegance and sophistication with our professional, progressive stylists.

Full Service Hair Salon - Pedicure Spa Chairs Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Murad Skincare - Pureology Hair Care

575.388.2900 1309 N. Pope St. T Silver City, NM

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Fine Art Gift Shop Museum •

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Custom Picture Framing (expert design assistance)

Mats • Dry Mounting Photo & Art Restoration & Conservation Monotype Workshops

Family Oriented Full Service Salon.

Perms, Cuts, Colors, Nails, Wax, Manicures & Pedicures.

Walk-ins Welcome.

Charlotte Benavidez, Owner Fernando Castillo, Stylist T John Chavez, Stylist

537.0300

toll free: 877.388.5188

Hours: Wed.-Fri. 9-5 Sat.-Sun. 10-5 Preview Artists:

www.jwartgallery.com

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Surrounded by Trees, Nature and Tranquility •18 Full Hookup Sites on 5 Acres • Reasonable Rates • 10 Pull Throughs

575-534-0402

• 30/50 Amps • 5 Minutes to Town • Free Wi-Fi

103 Flury Lane, Silver City, NM 88061

575-538-0918

11591 HWY. 180 E. - SILVER CITY, NM

www.manzanosrvpark.com

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OWNERS:

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We Pick Up & Deliver • Chainsaws • Lawnmowers • Riders • Lawn Tractors • Blowers • String Trimmers • Hedge Trimmers • Husqvarna Dealer • Honda Dealer • Certified OPESSA • Mail Order Service Available Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30

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2nd Tuesday of Each Month Tour departs at 10am sharp from Bayard City Hall

Learn about the area mining history from a knowledgeable guide while aboard a Corre Caminos bus.

800 Central Avenue, Bayard, NM

$5 per person

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City of Rocks State Park

Tubing - Angles - Flat Bar - Solids - Handrail - Sheets - Plate Expanded Metal - Rebar - Hardware - Paint "Indital” Fine Forged Architectural Components and much more!

(575) 534-9564 • 86 Truck Bypass Rd. Connects Highway 180 & Highway 90 Tuesday – Friday 9 -3

LOCATED JUST 34 MILES SOUTH OF SILVER CITY, THE CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A fun-filled day trip or picnic with the entire family. The park features giant monoliths that were formed from the eruption of an ancient volcano and eroded by the wind over an extended period of time. These huge, unusually shaped boulders are perfect for sightseeing or climbing.

For some, the park resembles a medieval village; for others it is a collection of misshapen, albeit benign, giants. Essentially, it is a flat-lying sheet of reddish lava jointed along vertical rather than horizontal planes creating the likeness of a city with streets and buildings. There are formations which readily suggest giants’ chairs, prehistoric monsters, or creatures of imaginative myth.

Complete with a desert garden, the park offers picnicking and camping spots. Adjacent to the formations rises Table Mountain, a perfect example of a mesa.

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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.

317 E. 16th Street

Located midway between Silver City and Deming near City of Rocks State Park.

Visit our website for resort information:

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Property Surveys

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Mortgage Surveying

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Water Rights Surveying

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Mining Claim Staking and Surveying

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Construction Staking

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Subdivision Surveying

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Topographic Surveying

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Control Surveying

Amanda J. Allred, Professional Land Surveyor

Tent sites for camping • Pull-through RV sites with full hook-ups • Private furnished cabins

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Rockhound State Park

Deming

By Brett Ferneau

By Brett Ferneau ALMOST ANY DRY-LAND ACTIVITY THAT OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PREFER IS LIKELY TO BE FOUND IN ABUNDANCE at New Mexico’s Rockhound State Park. Hiking and picnicking: of course. Birding and wildlife observation: a prime spot.

Astronomy: the skies are among the ‘darkest’ – that means the best – in the country, and the park hosts National Public Observatory ‘Star Party’ events each year. Desert botany: thanks to the Friends of Rockhound State Park, founded by late master gardener Jim Brady and his wife MaryKay, visitors can learn about growing drought-hardy plants in our fragile ecosystem, and encouraging habitation by small wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies.

So far, nothing has been said about rocks. Rockhound State Park is also a mineral collector’s paradise, where almost every visitor is encouraged to dig and carry away up to 15 pounds of minerals including gray perlite, thundereggs, geodes, jasper, onyx, agate, crystalline rhyolite, Apache tears (obsidian), and quartz crystals. Dealers are excluded.

DEMING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS AS A ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE RAILROAD TOWN IN the old west. Situated 33 miles north of Mexico beneath the majestic Florida Mountains, today’s Deming is rapidly growing, while retaining its friendly small town ambiance. Claiming to be the green chile capitol of the world and the source for most New Mexico wines, Deming also boasts a vibrant arts community, unique museums, live music venues, a year-round golf course and a host of first-class restaurants. Its recently expanded transit system provides easy, affordable travel around town and connections to Lordsburg and Silver City.

Deming hosts many community events and special occasions, such as the famous annual Deming Duck Races and Deming Onion Festival. The city straddles Interstate Highway 10. It is a natural rest stop between El Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, and a jumping-off point for Rockhound, Pancho Villa and City of Rocks state parks.

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Rockhound State Park

Deming

By Brett Ferneau

By Brett Ferneau ALMOST ANY DRY-LAND ACTIVITY THAT OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PREFER IS LIKELY TO BE FOUND IN ABUNDANCE at New Mexico’s Rockhound State Park. Hiking and picnicking: of course. Birding and wildlife observation: a prime spot.

Astronomy: the skies are among the ‘darkest’ – that means the best – in the country, and the park hosts National Public Observatory ‘Star Party’ events each year. Desert botany: thanks to the Friends of Rockhound State Park, founded by late master gardener Jim Brady and his wife MaryKay, visitors can learn about growing drought-hardy plants in our fragile ecosystem, and encouraging habitation by small wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies.

So far, nothing has been said about rocks. Rockhound State Park is also a mineral collector’s paradise, where almost every visitor is encouraged to dig and carry away up to 15 pounds of minerals including gray perlite, thundereggs, geodes, jasper, onyx, agate, crystalline rhyolite, Apache tears (obsidian), and quartz crystals. Dealers are excluded.

DEMING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS AS A ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE RAILROAD TOWN IN the old west. Situated 33 miles north of Mexico beneath the majestic Florida Mountains, today’s Deming is rapidly growing, while retaining its friendly small town ambiance. Claiming to be the green chile capitol of the world and the source for most New Mexico wines, Deming also boasts a vibrant arts community, unique museums, live music venues, a year-round golf course and a host of first-class restaurants. Its recently expanded transit system provides easy, affordable travel around town and connections to Lordsburg and Silver City.

Deming hosts many community events and special occasions, such as the famous annual Deming Duck Races and Deming Onion Festival. The city straddles Interstate Highway 10. It is a natural rest stop between El Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, and a jumping-off point for Rockhound, Pancho Villa and City of Rocks state parks.

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City of Rocks State Park

Tubing - Angles - Flat Bar - Solids - Handrail - Sheets - Plate Expanded Metal - Rebar - Hardware - Paint "Indital” Fine Forged Architectural Components and much more!

(575) 534-9564 • 86 Truck Bypass Rd. Connects Highway 180 & Highway 90 Tuesday – Friday 9 -3

LOCATED JUST 34 MILES SOUTH OF SILVER CITY, THE CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A fun-filled day trip or picnic with the entire family. The park features giant monoliths that were formed from the eruption of an ancient volcano and eroded by the wind over an extended period of time. These huge, unusually shaped boulders are perfect for sightseeing or climbing.

For some, the park resembles a medieval village; for others it is a collection of misshapen, albeit benign, giants. Essentially, it is a flat-lying sheet of reddish lava jointed along vertical rather than horizontal planes creating the likeness of a city with streets and buildings. There are formations which readily suggest giants’ chairs, prehistoric monsters, or creatures of imaginative myth.

Complete with a desert garden, the park offers picnicking and camping spots. Adjacent to the formations rises Table Mountain, a perfect example of a mesa.

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Providing High Quality Land & Property Surveying Services to Southwestern New Mexico & Eastern Arizona

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.

317 E. 16th Street

Located midway between Silver City and Deming near City of Rocks State Park.

Visit our website for resort information:

S14 – SILVER CITYLIFE

Boundary Line Staking

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Property Surveys

•

Mortgage Surveying

•

Water Rights Surveying

•

Mining Claim Staking and Surveying

•

Construction Staking

•

Subdivision Surveying

•

Topographic Surveying

•

Control Surveying

Amanda J. Allred, Professional Land Surveyor

Tent sites for camping • Pull-through RV sites with full hook-ups • Private furnished cabins

www.faywood.com • 575.536.9663 • 165 Hwy 61 • Faywood, NM

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SILVER CITY

AT YOUR SERVICE

Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union CeleBratin g oUr 76 th year!

(575) 388-5555 / FaX (575) 388-5558 11797 hwy. 180 e. / arenas Valley, nM 88022

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RV Park

Surrounded by Trees, Nature and Tranquility •18 Full Hookup Sites on 5 Acres • Reasonable Rates • 10 Pull Throughs

575-534-0402

• 30/50 Amps • 5 Minutes to Town • Free Wi-Fi

103 Flury Lane, Silver City, NM 88061

575-538-0918

11591 HWY. 180 E. - SILVER CITY, NM

www.manzanosrvpark.com

email: wrench@zianet.com - fax 388-2103

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OWNERS:

Nacho Nolasco & Sharon Dillon Nolasco

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We Pick Up & Deliver • Chainsaws • Lawnmowers • Riders • Lawn Tractors • Blowers • String Trimmers • Hedge Trimmers • Husqvarna Dealer • Honda Dealer • Certified OPESSA • Mail Order Service Available Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30

Serving Grant, Catron, Luna & Hidalgo Counties for 35 years

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2nd Tuesday of Each Month Tour departs at 10am sharp from Bayard City Hall

Learn about the area mining history from a knowledgeable guide while aboard a Corre Caminos bus.

800 Central Avenue, Bayard, NM

$5 per person

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SALONS SPAS

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By Sarah Gibson

ALL TYPES OF GENERAL ACCOUNTING 909 N. HUDSON • SILVER CITY

575.388.1951 WWW.LAWS-CO.COM

Pamper Yourself.

Bayard Hurley & Arenas Valley

PARTNERSHIP

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CORPORATE TAXES

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

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Innovations Unisex Salon. Specializing in Precision Cuts, Perms, Colors, Color Correction, Foil Highlighting and Lowlighting.

Georgia Rivera, Jocelyn Rodriguez & Selena Alcorta

575.534.9344

MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING HAVE BEEN THE DRIVING FORCES OF BAYARD AND HURLEY SINCE THE early 1900s, while Arenas Valley has developed into a small business district and community midway between the mining district and Silver City. With vistas of the kneeling nun and the mammoth Santa Rita open pit copper mine, as well as the headframes of historic underground mining operations, the area provides visitors visual insights into the state’s richest mineral districts. As the number of people involved in mining operations fluctuates, the communities are focusing more on their festivals, the arts and the tourism side of the historic mining operations. In the case of Arenas Valley, uncomplicated country living is the predominant draw…and a few unique businesses. Bayard has its coffee and tortilla companies and Hurley boasts a southwest fine arts gallery housed in its historic “company store.” Mining and reclamation still contribute significantly to local economies.

J W

PERSONAL

•

202 E. 11th St. T Silver City, NM

Belleza

84

108

Salon & Tanning

Experience elegance and sophistication with our professional, progressive stylists.

Full Service Hair Salon - Pedicure Spa Chairs Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Murad Skincare - Pureology Hair Care

575.388.2900 1309 N. Pope St. T Silver City, NM

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Fine Art Gift Shop Museum •

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Custom Picture Framing (expert design assistance)

Mats • Dry Mounting Photo & Art Restoration & Conservation Monotype Workshops

Family Oriented Full Service Salon.

Perms, Cuts, Colors, Nails, Wax, Manicures & Pedicures.

Walk-ins Welcome.

Charlotte Benavidez, Owner Fernando Castillo, Stylist T John Chavez, Stylist

537.0300

toll free: 877.388.5188

Hours: Wed.-Fri. 9-5 Sat.-Sun. 10-5 Preview Artists:

www.jwartgallery.com

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575.388.5188

857 Silver Heights Blvd. T Silver City, NM

99 Cortez Avenue • Hurley NM www.ziapublishing.com

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Index of Advertisers Art Gallery/Artists Art and Conversation 5 S24 Azurite Gallery 7 S24 Copper Quail Gallery 136 S25 Creations and Adornments 27 S24 Ginny Wolf Studio & Gallery 175 S24 JW Art Gallery 47 S12,S25 Lois Duffy Art 55 S25 Molly Ramolla Gallery & Fine Art Framing 181 S25 Raven’s Nest 203 S24 Seedboat Center for the Arts 82 S24 Victoria Chick - Cow Trail Art Studio 109 S25 Victoria J. West 123 S23 Attorney Lopez, Dietzel & Perkins, P.C. 56 S11 Automotive Sales, Service, Repair & Restoration Bryan Truck & Auto 190 S20 Speed Wrench 160 S20 Banking / Financial Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union 35 S13 Western Bank 161 S32 Chamber of Commerce Lordsburg Hidalgo Co. CofC 165 SC4 Computer Service & Repair Cyber Pros 187 S19 Contractors & Builders J & S Plumbing & Heating 46 S8 Rascal’s Electric 207 S19 CPA’s Stone McGee & Co. CPA’s 93 S21 Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA 98 S21 Eco / Natural Products Super Salve Co. 94 S31 Entertainment Mimbres Region Arts Council 62 S7 Funeral Home Bright Funeral Home 14 S10 General Store / Food Co-op Silver City Food Co-op 144 S5 Home Products / Services Bedroom Shoppe/Mattress & Furniture, The 193 S9 Furniture Gallery, Inc., 36 S20 Manzanita Ridge 57 S27 Silver Steel 145 S19 Syzygy Tileworks 95 S26 Windows, Etc. 116 S21 Lodging Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 10 S9 Bear Mountain Lodge 184 C2 Casitas de Gila Guesthouses 17 S28 Holiday Inn Express 44 S11 Murray Hotel, The 208 S3

Palace Hotel, The 68 S5 Whitewater Motel 114 S29 Medical Angelwings Coordinated Care 132 S31 Border Area Mental Health 13 S30 Medicine Shoppe, The 61 S31 Silver Rexall Drugs/Cup of Grace 90 S7 Museum Silver City Museum Store 86 S4 Organization American Legion 191 S9 Silver City MainStreet Project 85 S2 Real Estate / Developments Property Management United Country Downtown Real Estate 202 S15 XYZ Ranch Estates 151 S6 Repair The Sharpening Center 83 S13 Restaurant / Bakery / Coffee Jalisco Cafe 48 S5 Masa y Mas Tortilleria 142 S27 Retail A Bead Or Two 1 S26 Conner Fine Jewelers 26 S26 Dandelion Wish 155 S26 G’s Tees 177 S27 Gila Hike & Bike 39 S27 Hester House 43 S26 Morning Star 65 S1 Party Zone Party Supplies 69 S27 Thunder Creek Quilt & Fabric Shop 99 S5 Yada Yada Yarn 117 S26 Rock Shops Spanish Stirrup Rock Shop 199 S18 RV Park Manzano’s RV Park 170 S13 Rose Valley RV Ranch 76 S20 Salons Belleza Salon & Tanning 11 S21 Innovations 84 S21 Mirror Mirage 63 S21 Shipping & Mailing Eagle Mail Services 188 S22 The UPS Store 108 S21 Spas Faywood Hot Springs 206 S14 Surveyors A & B Surveying 205 S19 Tattoo Five Star World Class Tattoo 139 S27 Tours The Bayard Historical Mine & Tourism Committee 204 S13 Visitor Center Murray Ryan Visitor Center 201 SC3

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.

• Fully Equipped Cardio Work-Out Room • Spa Facilities • FREE Express Start Breakfast Bar with new hot options • FREE Wireless Broadband Internet in every room Located just off US Highway 180 East next to Wendy’s

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1103 Superior Street Silver City NM 88061

The Source is published bi-annually by Zia Publishing Corp. 116 McKinney Rd., P.O. Box 1248, Silver City, NM 88062, 575-388-4444, info@ziapublishing.com, www.ziapublishing.com. President & Managing Director, Terri Menges. Vice President, Joseph Burgess. Staff Accountant, Arlyn Cooley. Designers, Debra Sutton and Terri Menges. Contributing Writers, Joseph Burgess, Judy Wuthrich, Brett Ferneau, Sarah Gibson and Dutch Salmon. Photography and writing by Joseph Burgess except where noted. Advertising Sales, LeAnne Knudsen.

575.538.2525

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The Source is a supplement to Silver City Life and is manufactured and printed in the United States of America. ©Zia Publishing Corp. 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.

Eagle Mail Services

Call us for a consultation for all of your Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate, Family Law, and Real Estate needs.

575.538.2925

A Mail & Parcel Center

L D P L aw F i r m . c om fax: 575.388.9228 Email: David@LDPLawFirm.com

UPS • FedEx • US Mail • Private Mailboxes Remailing • Packing • Fax • Copies Notary • Money Orders • Western Union Lynne Schultz 2311 Ranch Club Road Ph. (575) 388-1967 Silver City, NM 88061 Fax (575) 388-1623 www.eaglemail.apachego.com eaglemail@apachego.com S22– THE SOURCE

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Our office is conveniently located at 1311 North Grant Street next to the Penny Park in Silver City, New Mexico

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Daniel B. D i et z e l

www.ziapublishing.com

William J. Perkins

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Gila Cliff Dwellings

Art Galleries

National Monument

WHILE OUR AREA IS STEEPED IN THE RICH HISTORIES AND TRADITIONS OF RANCHING AND MINING, IT IS ALSO A place of vast cultural diversity. This assertion is demonstrated by the fact that Silver City, Billy the Kid’s childhood hometown, has been named one of the “100 Best Art Towns in America” by John Villani in his well-known guidebook of the same title.The arts are alive and well here, thanks to the promotional efforts of the Mimbres Region Arts Council and the numerous galleries with locations stretching from downtown Hurley to downtown Silver City. Every style and type of artwork imaginable is represented here, and many galleries offer the rare opportunity to meet and talk with the artists themselves. Most of the downtown Silver City galleries are conveniently located within walking distance of each other, as well as numerous other kinds of shops and excellent dining establishments.

ONE OF THE ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL OF THE MOUNTAIN SPIRITS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY IS THE 533-acre Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Here you can see the homes and catch a glimpse into the lives of Native Americans who lived here between seven and eight hundred years ago. Along with the ancient ruins, the monument features a visitor center and museum.

From Silver City there are two ways to travel to the monument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos on NM 15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers over twenty feet long must take an alternate route on NM 61/35.

The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north from NM 152 off US 180 east of town. This route is 25 miles longer, but easier and takes the same amount of time – about two hours. Call ahead for hours and road conditions; (575)536-9461 or (575)536-9344.

Traditional services & care for your family and friends.

Colorful and richly layered watercolor still life settings with a Southwestern theme.

Represented by Gallery 400 on North Arizona St. in historic downtown Silver City.

575-388-1911 210 W. College Ave. Silver City, NM Harry Bright, Owner 88061

575-542-9444 408 Main Street Lordsburg, NM 88045

Serving Grant, Hidalgo and Catron Counties since 1902.

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Westwind Studios by appointment

575-388-4775 On display at Adobe Springs Cafe

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Fabulous getaway nestled in the tall pines of Pinos Altos.

Ginny Wolf Studio & Gallery

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Art & Conversation

• Crackling Fireplaces • Secluded Balconies • Relaxing Porches • Telephone • Satellite TV • Barbeque Grill • Hot Tub in Cabana • Meeting Room • Cabins with kitchens are available.

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Conveniently located just 7 miles north of Silver City on NM Hwy. 15.

Seedboat Center For The Arts

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575.388.4501 888.388.4515 Make reservations & view availability online

www.BearCreekCabins.com 88 Main Street • Pinos Altos, NM 88053

The Raven’s Nest

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Azurite Gallery

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BULLARD STREET

GINNY WOLF STUDIO & GALLERY • Transcultural gallery

ART & CONVERSATION

featuring exquisitely crafted jewelry, collage & assemblage inspired by textures & patterns in the natural world.

Contemporary craft gallery featuring Janey Katz’s Critters from the “Hood” cut from old trucks & Suzi Calhoun’s colorful pottery. Open daily 11-5.

108 W. Yankie St. • 313-5709 www.ginnywolf.wordpress.com www.GinnyWolf.com

614 N. Bullard St. • 388-3350 janey@lizardbreathranch.com www.artandconversation.com

SEEDBOAT CENTER FOR THE ARTS Fine Art & Craft Gallery and Live Performance Space located in the Arts & Cultural District in Historic Downtown Silver City.

Recording Studio available.

Tuesday- Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm

388-5555 1103 N. Hudson St.

Choice Selection of Mattresses to Choose From • All Wood Bedroom Furniture Linens & Accessories • Adjustable Beds • Headboards Made in the USA

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An eclectic collection of handcrafted custom jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and paintings.

116 N. Bullard St. • 534-4269 B R O A D WAY

THE RAVEN’S NEST

AZURITE GALLERY

Chic, cozy, fun selection of fashions for Her and the Home. Clothing, Scarves, Hats, Accessories, Oilcloth Bags, Blown Glass Decor. Plus sizes available.

Designer Jewelry by Linda Boatwright, Featuring Paintings by Local Artists, Fine Wood & Copper Lamps. Wed.-Sat.10-5.

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Serving New Mexico for Over 13 Years.

CREATIONS AND ADORNMENTS

214 W. Yankie St. • 534-1136 www.SeedboatGallery.com

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Serving the Community’s Veterans, Active Duty

Ray Davis Gil Choquette 956-5153 534-1643 www.ziapublishing.com

Military Families and Youth Programs.

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Victoria Chick • Cow Trail Art Studio

Original Prints And Drawings

Historic Pinos Altos WITHOUT THE ASPHALT ON ITS MAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN PINOS ALTOS LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE appeared nearly 150 years ago, when it was inhabited by the likes of Judge Roy Bean. The town’s amenities, however, have greatly improved in the last century or so. They include a museum, an ice cream parlor, dining establishments and an authentic western bar.

Gold was first discovered in the area by Spanish and Mexican miners. Anglos rediscovered the metal in 1859/60, and for a while the town was called Birchville after the first man to find “color.” Nearly abandoned due to constant fights with the Apaches, it was re-established in 1866 under its original Spanish name.

Pinos Altos is located along the Continental Divide, six miles north of Silver City on NM Highway 15.

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MOLLY RAMOLLA GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

12pm-3pm Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

Fine art, sculpture, prints, custom jewelry, unique one-of-a-kind imaginary creations. Mon.-Sat. 11-5 Framing by Daniel 654-0334

760-533-1897 • VictoriaChick.com ORIGINAL PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - Etchings, Woodcuts,

307 N. Texas St. 538-5538 • 800-985-6564 www.RamollaArt.com

Linocuts and Drawings by 19th and 20th Century American Artists. Represented

by Cow Trail Art Studio. 12pm-3pm Mon.,

COPPER QUAIL GALLERY

119 Cow Trail • 760-533-1897 VictoriaChick.com

An extraordinary selection of fine arts and quality hand-crafted pieces for your home and yard, created exclusively by local artists.

HURLEY

211 A N. Texas St. 388-2646

Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

JW ART GALLERY Fine Art, Bronze & Wooden Sculpture, Custom Picture Framing, Gift Shop, Historic Hurley Museum.

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Cow Trail Art Studio

Serving Silver City since 1981

Copper Quail Gallery

AR E NAS VALLEY Contemporary painter & printmaker focused on expressing emotion through the action of human & animal subjects.

Represented by JW Art Gallery, Hurley

Water Heaters Heating Systems Mobile Home Hook-Ups Air Conditioning Systems Water, Gas & Sewer Lin es Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling

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99 Cortez Ave., Hurley • 537-0300 www.jwartgallery.com gallery@jwartgallery.com www.ziapublishing.com

LOIS DUFFY ART Studio and Gallery showing large acrylic paintings, fine furniture, jewelry and fabric art.

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Chocolate Fantasia Stroll galleries and shops in the downtown Arts and Cultural District while sampling delicious, gourmet chocolate confections.

February 11, 2012

Silver City Blues Festival Our FREE music festival features the hottest rising Blues stars as well as veteran performers.

May 25-27, 2012 Conner Fine Jewelers

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The Performance Series at WNMU Fine Arts Theatre Presenting a variety of fine performers -

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Including: The Ragbirds February 3, 2012

Handsome Little Devils presents

Squirm Burpee Circus April 21, 2012

The Folk Series at the Opera House in Pinos Altos

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The Milk Carton Kids March 30, 2012

Antje Duvekot February 24, 2012

Cissy McAndrew

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www.MimbresArts.org BULLARD STREET

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SYZYGY TILEWORKS

YADA YADA YARN

Nationally recognized handmade tile company, dedicated to producing aesthetically pleasing clay tile in the craftsman tradition. Also, metal, glass, stone, concrete and imported tile. Tours available.

Everything for knitters new and old! Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open daily 11-5.

106 N. Bullard St. • 388-5472 www.syzygytile.com CONNER FINE JEWELERS Southwest New Mexico’s leading jewelry store, since 1946, featuring diamond expertise and membership in the American Gem Society.

401 N. Bullard St. 538-2012 • 388-2025 DANDELION WISH Upscale selection of eclectic antiques, collectibles & consignment merchandise. Something for everyone’s taste and budget. Now handling estate and moving sales. Tues.-Sun. 11ish-6ish

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Open knitting Sun.12-3

Hospitality Sponsor - Holiday Inn Express, Silver City Media Sponsor - Silver City Radio

Mimbres Region Arts Council 1201 Pope Street • Silver City, NM 575-538-2505

A BEAD OR TWO & OFFBEAD GALLERY Fabulous, fun, full-service bead shop featuring a multitude of beads. Ample workspace & parking. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Classes, repairs & finished jewelry.

Gourd Art & Gallery • M-F 9-5, Sat. 9-4.

703 N. Bullard St. • 388-8973 www.ABeador2.com

SILVER REXALL DRUG

We are Your Hometown Full Service Pharmacy where Personalized Service is #1

PHONE 388-1579 Over 45 Years of Experience.

• Custom Prescription Compounding • Hormone Saliva Tests Available

HESTER HOUSE

• Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing • FREE Delivery Within Silver City

Best homemade fudge in town.

Unique gifts and cards for all occasions. Free gift wrapping.

• Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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614 N. Bullard St. • 388.3350 www.yadayadayarn.com

Most Insurances Accepted including Humana

Al Martinez,

Head Pharmacist & Owner

CUP OF GRACE • Christian Books & Gifts • Free Gift Wrapping 1308 SILVER HTS. BLVD. • SILVER CITY, NM 88061 • 538-2115

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Gregory Alan Isakov. 7:30pm Pinos Altos Opera House.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 20-22 Red Paint Pow Wow & Indian Market. Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. Western New Mexico University. 575-313-5649 redpaintpowwow.net 21 Intersection Trio. 7:30pm.

WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

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Round Mountain. Folk, Roots, Americana, with local opener Andrew Dahl-Bredine. 7:30. Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 25th Annual SRAM Tour of the Gila & Celebration of Spring Expo. Live music, beer garden, citizen race, booths, kid zone and food-all day. 8am-5:30pm.

N. Bullard Street. 575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com

May 2-6

The Ragbirds. A fusion of folk rock and pop. 7:30pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theatre. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org Chocolate Fantasia. Sample delicious, gourmet chocolate confections, handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries and shops. Historic Downtown.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org Antje Duvekot. One of America’s top emerging singer songwriters.

7:30pm. Pinos Altos Opera House.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org Pianist and Violinist Anita Chen.

7:30pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

March 3

Tony Furtado. Folk Rock, Blues, Bluegrass. 7:30pm. Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 10-11 Shakespeare Ghost Town Guided Tour. 10am-2pm. $4 for adults and $3 for children.

Lordsburg, NM. 575-542-9034 23 The Water Coolers Musical Revue. A "laugh-out-loud" look at the workplace. 7:30pm. WNMU Fine Arts Theatre. 575-538-5862 26 The Milk Carton Kids. A combination of back-porch Americana and classic pop. 7:30pm. Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

April 13

RJ Vandygriff: The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet! An inspiring one-man, one-act musical comedy. 7:30pm WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-4138 21 Squirm Burpee Circus. Classic Vaudeville comedy, high-skill circus acts and a plot rooted in American Melodrama. 7:30pm WNMU Fine Arts Theatre.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 21-22 Shakespeare Ghost Town Guided Tour. 10am-2pm. $4 for adults and $3 for children. Special Living History Performances & Reenactments. Lordsburg, NM. 575-542-9034

26th Annual SRAM Tour of the Gila. 5-day stage race. 575-3883222. tourofthegila.com 11-13 5th Annual Tyrone Cowboy Poetry And Music Gathering.

Nationally know western performers. 10am-5pm. Tyrone Community Center. 575-534-0741 tyronecowboygathering.com 25-27 Silver City Blues Festival. Free Music in Gough Park. Featuring the hottest rising Blues stars along with veteran performers.

Gough Park. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org 29-Jun2 Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo.

Southwest Horseman’s Arena.

High-flying bull riding, fast riding and roping and much more!

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24 Club Home Tour The Annual 24 Club Home Tour.

1pm - 4pm Phone: 575-534-9484 23 Anthony Leon & the Chain.

Country, Rock and Americana with local opener Melanie Zipin and the Sugar Leafs. 7:30pm.

Pinos Altos Opera House.

575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

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Ongoing Events Farmer's Market. Shop for the freshest produce and to stock up on locally grown herbs, plants, and more. 8:30 am - noon, Saturdays May thru October. Main Street Plaza beside Big Ditch Park, Enter at 7th/Bullard. 575-534-1704 San Vicente Art Walk - Self Guided Tours visit the galleries and studios in the area.

575-388-4854. sva@gilanet.com.

First Fridays Downtown. On the first Friday of every month, Galleries and shops stay open late in historic downtown Silver City.

Enjoy dinner, take an art walk, or explore our eclectic shops. Look for art openings, special offers, family activities, and more.

575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com Walking Tour of Historic Fort Bayard 9:30am. Tours begin at the Commanding Officer's Quarters. Jan-Apr two Saturdays per month and May-Sept Every Saturday.

Walking tours last about 2 hours with a suggested donation of $3. 575-536-316 fortbayard.org

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THE HUB PLAZA

PARTY ZONE

MASA Y MAS TORTILLERIA

Your party supply headquarters for: Birthdays, Baby Showers, Holidays, Weddings, Anniversaries.

Fresh homemade corn & flour tortillas • chips • chicken, pork and veggie tamales • beef and chicken burritos • menudo • barbacoa • salsa.

Open: Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 Saturday 10:00-3:00

316 E. 14th St. • 534-0098

106 N. Bullard St., Suite C 5349255

GILA HIKE & BIKE Serving the cycling & hiking needs of southwest New Mexico for the past 24 years.

103 E. College Ave. • 388-3222 THE HUB PLAZA

G’S TEES Hundreds of unique shirts to choose from! Vintage, Sports, Rock, Funny, Religious, Crazy, Cool, Retro, Events.

Manufactured Home Subdivision 5 acre lots with roads and power.

Hwy. 180 E. off XYZ Ranch Rd. | Silver City, NM | 575-388-1951

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MANZANITA RIDGE High end furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts & hotels.

107 N. Bullard St. • 388-1158 FIVE STAR WORLD CLASS TATTOO 40 Years Experience • All Styles, Well Done • NM State Licensed.

Tues.-Sat. 11:30 - 5pm Sun-Mon by Appointment

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-Steaks and Seafood - Dine-In Or Carry Out — Children’s Menu

photo by LeAnne Knudsen

(575) 388-2060 103 S. Bullard St. • Silver City, N.M. 88061

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Celebrating 112 Years

Located in the downtown historic district.

• Affordable Rates •18 Rooms & Suites • Continental Breakfast • New Special Meeting & Event Room 106 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061

Cliff & Gila

By Dutch Salmon

Reminiscent of a small hotel in the European Tradition.

STRADDLING THE GILA RIVER, CLIFF ON THE NORTH SIDE AND GILA ON THE SOUTH, THESE TWO SETTLEments together total perhaps 500 habitants and are close enough that the newcomer might see them as blending into one town. Don’t be fooled. Each has its own post office, zip code, and defenders. Cliff has the café, filling station, and school (K-12); Gila has the grocery, feed store, and senior center. Both retain an attachment to a rural ambiance based on irrigation agriculture that is uncommonly lovely, increasingly rare, and takes you back in time as you drive the Gila Valley, upstream or down, on either side of the river. True tales are still told here. Tom Lyons’ LC Ranch, based in Gila, was New Mexico’s largest at 1.5 million acres circa 1900. Along nearby Rain Creek, Carl and Blue Rice killed New Mexico’s last grizzly bear in 1931. Meanwhile, the bucolic agricultural vistas will have you in a reverie of settling down on your own green parcel, with homegrown food, 5 acres, and independence.

575-388-1811

www.silvercitypalacehotel.com Visit Ol West Gallery & Mercantile next door.

Fully Stocked Quilt Shop Sewing Machine Repair Long Arm Quilting Best kept secret in Grant County • Cards & Gifts

575.538.5324

Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. 9am-4pm

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Silver City Museum LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC 1881 MANSARD/ITALIANATE HOME OF H.B. AILMAN, THE SILVER CITY MUSEUM IS one of 13 museums in New Mexico recognized by the American Assn. of Museums. Founded in 1967, the museum is focused on the regional history of Southwest New Mexico with over 20,000 related objects. Photo collections depict Silver City from the 1870s and include a significant collection from the 1930s and 40s.

Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon and Casas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, and there are exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apache groups. Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanic settler clothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed. There is also memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, former astronaut and U.S. Senator.

It is open every day except Monday, and is located at 312 West Broadway. The Museum Store features books and gifts depicting or influenced by local history and cultures.

The Catwalk Recreation Trail THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL IS SITUATED IN WHITEWATER CANYON NEAR GLENWOOD. THE Catwalk is a metal bridge secured into the canyon walls that leads through some of the most beautiful parts of the canyon. This 250 foot metal causeway clings to the sides of the boulder-choked Whitewater Canyon, which in some places is only 20 feet wide and 250 feet deep. There are many spots where a hiker can leave the steel causeway and relax on the grassy banks of the sycamore shaded stream.The original catwalk was a gravity fed slurryline for a local mill. The mines above the canyon were worked from their discovery in 1889 until 1942 (Billy the Kid's stepfather, William Antrim, was a blacksmith at the town called Graham). The Civilian Conservation Corps. was assigned the task of rebuilding The Catwalk as a recreation attraction for the Gila National Forest in 1935. The present metal catwalk was rebuilt by the Forest Service in 2004.

Southwest Books Local & Regional Gifts Tues.–Fri. 9-4:30 Sat.–Sun. 10-4 Closed Monday.

312 West Broadway 575.538.5921 silvercitymuseum.org Follow Us On:

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At Last...

Art Deco Elegance Returns to Silver City!

Health & Wellness

By Sarah Gibson WITH ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, IT IS NO WONDER SILVER CITY, NM WAS VOTED ONE OF THE 50 BEST PLACES TO live by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Looking for a health food store, a new workout routine or vegetarian eatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous health food stores with a variety of products for your dietary needs. Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga in one of the quaint yoga studios downtown. If you're looking for something more upbeat, join a dance class at one of the health clubs in town or the University. At any one of Silver City's gyms, there are a variety of exercise classes available whether you're looking to try dancing, water aerobics, a step class, or a simple treadmill routine. With a gym to match your personality, there are unlimited ways to keep healthy and fit in this small town.

• 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 this summer • Free Wi-Fi, local and long distance calls

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN COMBINED WITH THE PERFECT LOCATION AN IDEAL OASIS 575.388.4412 • 315 S. Hudson St. #6 • Silver City, NM 575.546.2174 • 901 W. Hickory • Deming, NM 575.542.9477 • 332 Motel Drive • Lordsburg, NM 575.533.6649 • #1 Foster Rd. • Reserve, NM S30 – THE SOURCE

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Historic Downtown Silver City

SILVER CITY SPRANG TO LIFE DURING THE SUMMER of 1870. The discovery of silver brought thousands of miners, and merchants followed in their footsteps.

The town's founders decided Silver City would be “built to last.” In 1880, an ordinance was passed requiring masonry construction for new buildings. This left behind solid commercial buildings, brick Victorian homes, and adobe structures.

Devastating floods between 1890 and 1910 washed away the original Main Street and all but one of its handsome brick buildings. The stately Warren house is the sole survivor. What used to be Main Street is now known as the Big Ditch.

The Silver City Visitor Center and Big Ditch Park provide gateways into Historic Downtown for visitors and residents. Silver City MainStreet Project has provided comprehensive downtown revitalization services since 1985. This vibrant award-winning district has over 200 entities including retail and service businesses, art studios, government services, nonprofits, churches, and schools. It’s a treasure of a downtown!

Medicine Shoppe Accepts Most Insurance Plans, All State Medicaid and Most Medicare.

Senior Discounts. Home Delivery Available.

1123 N. Pope St. • Silver City, New Mexico 88061

(575) 388-1000 • 1-800-926-3425 Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat. 10-1 • Closed Sundays & Major Holidays It’s all part of The Medicine Shoppe Promise SM - our pride in knowing medicine and also you in order to meet your individual needs accurately and completely.

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Lordsburg

Area Attractions

A GATEWAY TO THE OLD WEST, THE LORDSBURG AREA THRIVED ON MINING IN THE NEARBY HILLS, A STAGEcoach stop on the Butterfield Trail and early railroad services. It was a stopover for Charles Lindbergh in his Spirit of St Louis and home of the state song written by the blind daughter of famed Sheriff Pat Garrett.

Today, you will want to relive history and the county’s farming and ranching heritage at the Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum, search for historic details in the Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library and visit the fierce old ghost town of Shakespeare.

Southwest of Lordsburg, the arts village of Rodeo showcases the work of local artisans at the Chiricahua Guild and Art Gallery, Roger McKasson’s Studio/Gallery and the Chiricahua Desert Museum. A monument representing Geronimo’s surrender is located just west of town.

Declared an “outstanding natural area for birding habitat,” southwest Hidalgo County hosts species found nowhere else in the United States.

HISTORY OF THE SILVER CITY AREA SPANS THE ERAS FROM THE ANCIENT MOGOLLON CULTURES TO THE people of today’s technology age. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and visitor center are perhaps the strongest attraction in the area, providing a visual showcase of how these ancients lived. The Mimbres River Valley, though once inhabited by pithouse dwellers is now a scene of orchards, hay fields, cattle and horses. The pride of large-scale mining operations is the Chino open pit copper mine on NM 152.

The 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest provides many of the reasons for both visiting the area and for making a commitment to live here. Lakes in the immediate region include Lake Roberts and Bear Canyon, Bill Evans and Snow Lakes.

Additional attractions include the Catwalk National Recreation Trail and the scenic gold mining ghost town of Mogollon, both near Glenwood, and City of Rocks State Park between Silver City and Deming.

With age comes experience - 104 years without a bailout.

Didn’t need one then, don’t need one now.

We’ve been there, done that, and know what works...

LORDSBURG 140 E. Motel Drive 575-542-3521

SILVER CITY 330 Hwy. 180 West 575-388-3521

WILLCOX 200 W. Rex Allen Dr. 520-766-3521

www.bootheelbank.com

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FindYOURHistory...

FROM ANCIENT CULTURAL SITES TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY Silver City is known for its arts and cultural district, birding and wildlife habitats, diverse cultural heritage, local cuisine, star-gazing, terrific year-round weather, casual lifestyle and proximity to 3.3 million-acre Gila National Forest.

We call it home!

• 11 Comfortable Guestrooms with Private Baths • Art from Blue Dome Gallery throughout • Complimentary, Handcrafted Breakfast • Jacuzzi Tubs in Select Guest Rooms • Free Wi-Fi, Proud to be TV-Free • 4 miles of On-site Walking Trails • Some Rooms are Dog-Friendly • Smoke-Free Environment • Cell Phone Coverage Visit our website for room descriptions, reservations and a calendar of events. Available for special events, weddings, conferences and family reunions.

Blue Dome Gallery

Café Oso Azul

Contemporary Art & Fine Craft

Open weekends for brunch from 11-3, weekday luncheon by reservation.

Our painters, sculptors, jewelers, furniture makers, glass artists & potters are known for their excellent craftsmanship and unique style. 9-5 Daily

Visit our website for holiday meal and brunch information.

575.538.2538 • 877.620.BEAR

575.538.5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org

info@bearmountainlodge.com

P.O. Box 1163 • Silver City, NM 88062 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Road

www.BearMountainLodge.com

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Murray Ryan Visitor Center 201 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM

Funded in part by Town of Silver City Lodgers Tax

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The Guide to Southwest New Mexico The Communities of: Silver City Cliff/Gila Glenwood Deming Lordsburg

We have it all...

• Beautiful Landscapes

• Gorgeous Weather

• Historic Ghost Towns

• Art Communities

• Year-Round Activities

• Photo Opportunities

• Birding Habitats

Area Attractions Restaurants Museums

For more information, contact: Lordsburg - Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce 575-542-9864 lordsburgcoc@aznex.net 206 Main Street Lordsburg, NM 88045

Shopping Galleries Salons and more!

Courtesy of Area Merchants and Zia Publishing Corp.

Our Cover: Silver City artist Barbara Nance's steel sculpture titled “Prickly Pear Cactus” blooms on the grounds at Bear Mountain Lodge.

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