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Celebrating 109 Years
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Rockhound & Pancho Villa State Parks
Located in the downtown historic district. • Affordable Rates •18 Rooms & Suites • Continental Breakfast 106 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061
By Brett Ferneau
Reminiscent of a small hotel in the European Tradition.
THE TOWN OF COLUMBUS AND CAMP FURLONG WERE ATTACKED BY THE MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARY FORCES of General Francisco Villa in 1916. General “Blackjack” Pershing led a punitive force into Mexico in pursuit of the Villistas, but with no success. Using Camp Furlong as a base camp, the Pershing force included the first aircraft used in a military operation, the first use of mechanized trucks by United States troops and the last true cavalry operation. A visitor center includes a replica of the airplanes used and one of the mechanized vehicles. Rockhound State Park east of Deming is not only a great place to look for crystals, the area includes hiking trails, picnic areas, birding and star gazing. An impressive visitor center provides interactive displays and a desert botanical garden that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Spring Canyon, which is included in the State Park, provides an ecosystem that is entirely distinct from the Rockhound area.
575-388-1811
www.zianet.com/palacehotel Visit Ol West Gallery & Mercantile next door.
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Silver City Food Co-op The downtown grocery store serving our community for 35 years. Organic produce, bulk foods, herbs, and more. 520 N. Bullard, Silver City, NM 575-388-2343 9am-7pm Monday through Saturday 144
JEFF’S CERTIFIED Auto Service Center Satisfying Customers for Over 40 Years Your One-Stop Shop for All Automotive Needs • Electronic Tune-ups • Fuel Injection • Brake Jobs • On Board Computers • Electrical Work • Cooling & Heating Systems • Transmissions • Front Suspension • Electronic Wheel Alignment • Engine Work - Gas & Diesel • Exhaust Systems • Oil & Lube
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www.ziapublishing.com
Located in Historic Downtown Silver City • Jeff Turner - Owner Mon.-Fri.8 to 5 • Emergencies, After Hours & Weekends 313-4197
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