LaCienega & SAN VICENTE de RELOCATION
VISITOR GUIDE
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SILVER CIT Y, NEW MEXICO
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Silver City & WRITTEN BY CISSY MCANDREW I PHOTO BY JOE BURGESS 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’ 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”.
opposite: The downtown and university districts provide access to wellpreserved and carefully restored Victorian homes.
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ATTRACTIONS Aldo Leopold Vista. Picnic and wilderness interpretive site, 6 miles north of Buckhorn. Big Ditch Park. Formed when flood lowered Main St. 55 feet. Bill Evans Lake. Fishing & primitive camping, 12 mi. south of Cliff. Fort Cobre. A scale replica erected in Pinos Altos of an 1804 fort that protected the Santa Rita copper mine. Fort Bayard. U.S. Infantry post built in 1863. Housed Buffalo Soldiers. 10 miles east of Silver City. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Cliff dwelling ruins from the 13th century. 44 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-9461 Gila National Forest/Silver City Ranger District. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque. 575-388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila. Hearst Church. Seasonal museum and art gallery. Built in 1898 with Hearst newspaper empire money. In Pinos Altos, 6 miles north of Silver City. Kneeling Nun. Natural monolith resembling a praying nun. 15 mi. E. of Silver City at Santa Rita mine. Lake Roberts. Camping, trout fishing, hummingbird banding, birding and stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-3206 Lightfeather Hot Spring. Near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute walk includes 2 river crossings. 575-536-9461 Mimbres Region Arts Council. Scheduled events held throughout the year. 575-758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org Old Hurley Company Store. One of the first buildings in Hurley - supplied miners and their families, housed the Chino Mine payroll office and later served as a department store. Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. Adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon in the Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-388-3848 Royal Scepter Mineral Museum. Rock shop, jewelry and gifts. 1805 Little Walnut. 575-538-9001. www.RoyalScepter.com San Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided gallery and studio tour within walking distance in downtown Silver City. Call for map. 1800-548-9378 Silver City Museum. Area history, Indian artifacts, mining exhibits and Victorian furnishings. 312 W. Broadway. 575-388-5721. www.silvercitymuseum.org Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. Loops north on NM15 to Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument, southeast on NM35, and west on NM152 and US180. Western New Mexico University Museum. Local and natural history including the Eisele Collection of Prehistoric Southwestern Pottery and Artifacts, the world’s largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery. 1000 W. College. 575-538-6386. www.wnmu.edu/univ/ museum.html
GRANT COUNTY EVENTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May
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MRAC Indie Folk Series 575-538-2505 Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505 MRAC Indie Folk Series 575-538-2505 Historic Ft. Bayard Walking Tour. 575-956-3294 Tour of the Gila 575-590-2612 www.tourofthegila.com Downtown Expo 575-534-1700 www.silvercitymainstreet.com Silver City Blues Festival 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. 575-538-5560 www.silvercityprorodeo.com Independence Day Festivities. 575-538-3785 SC Museum Ice Cream Social. 575-538-5921 Big Ditch Day. 575-534-1700 The Silver City CLAY Festival. 575-538-5560 www.clayfestival.com Run to Copper Country Car Show. 575-538-5560 www.coppercountrycruisers.com Signal Peak Challenge Mountain Bike Race. 575-388-3222 San Vicente Artists Art Fair. 575-534-4269 artfair@silvercityartists.org Gem & MIneral Show. 575-538-5560 Cliff, Gila Grant County Fair. 575-538-3785 Pickamania! 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Gila River Festival 575-538-8078 www.gilaconservation.org Fort Bayard Days. 575-388-4477 www.fortbayard.org Red Hot Children’s Fiesta 575-388-1198 Southwest Festival of the Written Word www.swwordfiesta.org RED DOT Studio & Gallery Walk. 575-313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.com Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. 575-534-1700 www.silvercitymainstreet.com Fiber Arts Festival. 575-538-5733 www.fiberartscollective.org Tamal Fiesta y Más. 575-538-1337 www.tamalfiestaymas.org Victorian Christmas Evening. 575-538-5921
Exclusively SILVER CITY
Yucca Under Chocolate Sky Diptych Acrylic 25”x14” by Rebecka Bex Sasich An ecclectic mix of media styles from fine art to wearable.
“Timeless, Sophisticated, Distinctive.” Finn’s Gallery 300 N. Arizona St. Silver City, NM 88061 406.790.0573
Nationally recognized handmade tile company dedicated to producing aesthetically pleasing clay tile in the craftsmen tradition. Also, metal, glass, stone, concrete and imported tiles. Tours available. Randon Blend # 27
Syzygy Tile 106 N. Bullard St. Silver City, NM 88061 575.388.5472
Blue Corn Colorful and richly layered watercolor still life settings with a Southwestern theme. Available at Adobe Springs Cafe or Studio by appointment.
Victoria J. West 575.388.4775
Potential by Michael Metcalf Fabricated stainless steel & stone. 48” x 40” x 20”.
Seedboat Gallery 214 W. Yankie Street Silver City, NM 88061 575.534.1136 www.seedboatgallery.com
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photo by WNMU photographer Jay Hemphill
Great Outdoors THE
WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS I PHOTO COURTESY WNMU PHOTOGRAPHER JAY HEMPHILL
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GRANT COUNTY AREA MAP
n Mileage to Scenic Destinations 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. City of Rocks State Park 35 miles. Travel time one way: 40 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. Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark 15 miles. Travel time one way: 15 min.
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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.
DIRECTIONS TO SILVER CITY On US 180, travel 62 miles southeast from Glenwood or 52 miles northwest from Deming. On NM 90 travel 44 miles northeast from Lordsburg.
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
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:CrescitEundo(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 QF2 – www.ZiaPublishing.com
n Sports and RECREATION
n Diverse ATTRACTIONS
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. City Parks: 11 Bowling Alley: 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 Pickle Ball: 1 Cosmic Campground: 1 (Glenwood)
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 freestanding 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. 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. LAKE ROBERTS Bordering the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway, the 75acre 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. THE GERONIMO MONUMENT A monument dedicated to famous Chiricahua Apache chief Geronimo, who was born at the headwaters of the Gila River in 1829 is located at the Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument Visitor Center. 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. 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. 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.
n Weather 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.
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. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
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Average annual temperature: 70° Average annual moisture: 15.69 inches Total Snowfall: Mean 11.8"; High 27.0"
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n Quick Facts
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n Camping, Hunting and Ghost Towns
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
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
n Federal & State DESTINATIONS
LAKES & OUTDOORS
PARKS & MONUMENTS
GHOST TOWNS
Nearby Lakes: 9 Bill Evans Lake, Lake Roberts, Ben Lilly, Elephant Butte, Quemado Lake, Caballo Lake, Bear Canyon Reservoir, Snow Lake US 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 Nat’l. 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 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,
City of Rocks State Park Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument The Catwalk National Recreation Trail: 65 miles NE US180,Glenwood 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. Day hikes include Sapillo Group Campground from NM 35 south to FDR 154 at Signal Peak. Twin Sisters Segment from FDR 154 south to NM 15 at the Arrastra Interpretive Site. Rocky Point Segment from SR 150 to Aspen Mountain, and Bear Mountain Segment from Bear Mountain Road to FDR 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. Enjoy the tall timber around Reserve or Willow Creek, the famous Catwalk Nat’l. Recreation Trail near Glenwood, the historic Fort Bayard area, or the gold mining ghost town of Mogollon. Trail of the Mountain Spirits Nat’l. Scenic Byway: A110-mile Inner Loop Scenic Byway; from Silver City to Mimbres Valley, down Sapillo Creek, across the Pinos Altos Moun-
tains and back to Silver City, with a side trip to the Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Mon. Glenwood Fish Hatchery: Open year round. 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.
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 Co. 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 La Cienega Relocation and Visitor Guide – QF3
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MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505 Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505 WNMU Theatre Events 575-538-2505 SRAM Tour of the Gila 575-538-3222 www.tourofthegila.com MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505 Bird Migrations www.swnmaudubon.org May Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show 575-537-2124 Downtown Expo 575-534-1700 Silver City Blues Festival 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Jun Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo 575-534-5030 Gila Classic Golf Tournament 575-538-5041 Jul Independence Day Parade & Activities 575-538-3785 www.silvercity.org Fire Cracker Golf Tourn. 575-538-5041 SC Museum Ice Cream Social 575-538-5921 Big Ditch Day 575-534-1700 Hummingbird Festival 575-536-9649 Aug Silver City CLAY Festival 575-538-5560 www.clayfestival.com WNMU Bash on Broadway 575-534-1700 Signal Peak Fat Tire Fiesta 575-388-3222 Run to Copper Country Car Show 575-388-3468 Historic Fort Bayard Birthday 575-956-3294 www.fortbayard.org WNMU Festivities 575-538-6011 Sep Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show 575-538-3785 Pickamania! 575-538-2505 Fort Bayard Days 575-538-4477 Grant County Fair 575-538-3785 Gila River Festival 575-538-8078 Oct Red Dot Studio Tour & Gallery Walk 575 313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.com Gila Monster Gran Fondo Bicycling Event 575-388-3222 Pinos Altos October Fiesta 575-538-5560 Mimbres Harvest Festival 575-536-9935 Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra 575-538-2505 MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505 Southwest Festival of the Written Word 575-538-5555 www.swwordfiesta.org Nov MRAC Indie/Folk Series 575-538-2505 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade 575-534-1700 Dec New Mexico Tamal Fiesta y Mas 575-538-1337 Victorian Frontier Christmas 575-538-5921 MRAC Black Tie Benefit Ball 575-538-2505 A Christmas Carol 575-538-2505
Visit www.SilverCity.org or www.SilverCityTourism.org for complete events schedule.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 3130 Hwy. 180 E • PO Box 1028 Silver City, NM 88062-1028 • 575-538-3785 800-538-9378 • www.SilverCity.org Murray Ryan Visitor Center 201 N. Hudson St. • Silver City, NM 88061 M-S 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-2pm MST 575-538-5555 • www.SilverCityTourism.org SWNM Green Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2020 • Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-4332 • 575-538-1337 scgreenchamber@gmail.com QF4 – www.ZiaPublishing.com
n A lifestyle for EVERYONE
n Silver City RATINGS
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. 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.
SILVER CITY RATINGS
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 independent coffee houses; family style or gourmet; saloon or bar and grill; Mexican, Chinese or American; Silver City has abundant dining choices.
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
AREA MUSEUMS MUSEUMS: 3 Silver City Museum: Celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2017. A restored Mansard/Italianate home built by H.B. Ailman with 30,000 objects relating to the peoples and history of southwest New Mexico. Free Admission. WNMU Museum: Celebrated its 30th Anniversary November 6, 2004. Home of Pottery and Artifacts of Prehistoric Southwestern Cultures including the Nan Ranch Collection, the largest and most complete scientifically excavated collection of Mimbres material culture in existence. Available for viewing are historic photographs of Silver City and surrounding areas. Free Admission. Pinos Altos Historical Museum: Circa 1860s. Located in a log cabin that once served as the first school house in Grant County the museum houses a great collection of mining artifacts and historic memorabilia. Free Admission.
Photo by Jackie Blurton
GRANT COUNTY, NM
Photo by Robert “Jaime” Ramirez
CALENDAR of EVENTS
Nestled in the tall pines near Pinos Altos, just 7 miles north of Silver City, NM, this tranquil lodge is the perfect, private setting for year-round getaways.
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15 Two-Story Cabins with all the amenities, available nightly. Beautiful Lodge with kitchen for Special Events.
There is no place like your own back yard — and Silver City’s “Back Yard” contains 3.3 million acres of national forest and our nation’s first congressionally designated wilderness area. Fishing, hiking, biking and trail riding are all easily accessible. Another popular activity is birding with over 300 species identified locally. Located on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway, Lake Roberts offers fishing, boating and camping and the nearby town of the same name has a lodge and restaurant, a bed and breakfast and rental cabins. A brief distance from Lake Roberts, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Visitor Center recall an era before European explorers set foot in the region. A short, well-maintained trail leads to the dwellings. Northwest of Silver City, Highway 180 winds past Bill Evans Lake and the Mogollon Mountains and leads to the Catwalk near Glenwood and the ghost town of Mogollon. South os Silver City, the natural stone fantasy land of City of Rocks State Park delights visitors of all ages. Of interest to cross-country hikers is the 3100-mile Continental Divide Trail running past our town and the area contains many historical sites and points of interest.
Imagine the possibilities! • Wedding Destination • Family & Group Reunions
• Anniversary Celebrations • Workshops & Group Meetings
• Crackling Fireplaces • Relaxing Porches • Gift Shop • Cabins with kitchens are available • Dark Skies & Stargazing
• Secluded Balconies • Satellite TV • Hot Tub in Cabana • Bird Watching • Hiking & Biking
Make reservations and check availability online
BearCreekCabins.com
575.388.4501 • 888.388.4515 88 Main Street, Pinos Altos, NM 88053
LA Cienega is published by Zia Publishing Corp. PO Box 1248, 116 McKinney Rd, Silver City, NM 88062. Phone & Fax: 575-3884444 email: info@ziapublishing.com Terri Menges President & Managing Director; Joseph Burgess Vice President & Photo Journalist; Arlyn Cooley Staff Accountant; Jesse Ochoa National Sales Manager; Joseph Burgess, Cissy McAndrew, Craig Smith Contributing Writers; Robert Arias, Terri Menges, Debra Sutton Designers; Jesse Ochoa, Jay Scott Advertising Sales. www.ziapublishing.com ©Zia Publishing Corp., 2017. This issue of LA Cienega is copyrighted under the laws of the United States of America. All rights reserved. Repro-duction in whole or part without permission of the publisher prohibited. For permission to use any portion of this publication email:info@ziapublishing.com All editorial and photographic submissions are accepted explicitly without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions. Cover Photo by Jesse Ochoa.
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From teenage sweethearts to committed entrepreneurs, Debbie and Jim Nennich have been partners in life and business for decades. As principals of the Silver City-based W&N Enterprises, which does business as Snappy Mart Stores, they operate nearly a score of flourishing businesses in Silver City, Bayard, Arenas Valley, and Deming. These include twelve convenience stores, two liquor stores, Wrangler’s Bar & Grill, two Food Basket grocery stores, and two TGI Pizza and yogurt stores. "Debbie and I began dating in 1974," Jim explained. "In January of 1976, my dad got transferred from San Angelo, Texas to Empire, Mich. When I got to Michigan, I found work in a neighborhood grocery store in the meat market. This was my first experience in retail. Debbie was working at her neighborhood Kmart" back in San Angelo. "That summer, 1976, I told my parents that I thought I was ready to take on the world, and wanted to get married," Jim said. "So, I took a bus back to Texas to marry the girl I loved. We got married August 13, 1976, and have been married for over 40 years now." After many years' experience in the corporate world, the Nennichs answered the call of entrepreneurship in 1999. That was when they purchased their first convenience stores in the Silver City area. "We wanted to fill a need in the Silver City marketplace," Jim said, while also growing a business that could be around for the long haul. Of course, having the freedom to be their own bosses was a major draw as well. "We risked all of our life savings into this venture," Jim said. "We had learned not to be afraid of taking chances. We were convinced that, if we failed, we would simply get up and try again. Too many of us are not living our dreams, because we are living our fear of failure." W&N Enterprises is an impressive operation, and currently employs 220 people throughout Grant and Luna counties. The Nennichs have built for success by keeping vital functions in-house and under their own eyes — from Loss Prevention, Data Processing, and Marketing and Merchandising, to Training, Advertising, Remodeling, and Public Relations departments. "We recognize that our greatest asset is our people," Jim said. "W&N Enterprises has made a continuing effort to provide for employee growth with programs such as bonus and icentives, (and) training and development. "We are locally owned and operated stores in the community, and that sets us apart from our competitors," he pointed out. "We provide value and attributes that customers want and need. We constantly evaluate the market and focus on the needs of our customers. "Remember, shoot for the moon — and if you miss, you will still be among the stars!"
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Moving to southwestern New Mexico in 2002 was a happy step for Jon and Susie Eickhoff. They've remained passionate about the region, its amenities, and their two highly successful businesses ever since. "Jon and I owned a fastpaced, high-energy, engineering From: Michigan services company in Michigan Date: 2002 when we decided to start looking for a place to retire to," said Susie, who holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. "We decided to check out southern New Mexico," and eventually chose Silver City. "We liked the many days of sunshine, the four gentle seasons, the arts and cultural aspects of the area, the wide open spaces, and having the Gila National Forest as a very special place to explore," Susie explained. "We also found the people to be very warm and friendly, and we felt welcome!" In 2008, the Eickhoffs started Georgetown Cabins Resort, a getaway retreat for couples. They took in their first clients in on Valentine's Day, 2009. Located in the heart of the Gila National Forest, the gated, off-the-grid facility offers privacy, peace, and plenty of comfort. "Each of our six cabins has an open floor plan design, with large windows and patio doors to bring in the natural beauty and views," Susie said. "All one needs when staying with us is their food, drinks, and overnight bags. Everything else is here," including opportunities for sight-seeing, hiking, bird-watching, star-gazing, or just relaxing. Susieville Cattle Company began in 2009. It is located on the Thistle Dew Ranch near Faywood, New Mexico, and provides fine grassfed beef from a small herd of top-flight Criollo cattle. The animals have access both to fine pastureland and open-range grazing areas, and the meat is harvested and prepared with deep respect for the product. Currently, it is available at nine specialty food stores and a restaurant covering an area from Willcox, Arizona to Ruidoso, New Mexico. "We find the Silver City area to be a great place for us and our businesses," Susie said. "We’ve learned that hard work and perseverance, staying on the leading edge, and providing superior customer service are some of the keys to being successful." For more information, call 575-534-4529 or visit susieville.com and georgetowncabinsresort.com.
Georgetown Cabins & Susiville Cattle Co.
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Allen Townsend has been delivering top-notch customer service all his professional life, and it's his motto, his passion, and his pleasure. As a major Allstate Insurance agent, he fulfills that goal by providing clients with the best insurance products available, and the perTownsend Insurance sonal attention to back them up. Agency "I started in business in the early 1990s," Townsend said. "I had my own contracting business beginning in 1998, in Tucson." After he sold that company and moved to Silver City some 12 years ago, he began another business. "But I was doing a lot of travelling, and I wanted to stay closer to home. So I bought the (insurance) agency in 2015." Townsend offers a full range of insurance options to suit every customer's needs, from auto, life, home, and business insurance to retirement insurance, recreational water craft coverage, and landlord's and renter's insurance. And he tailors every policy and package to individual specifications. From: Tucson, Arizona "I've been in the customer service industry most of Date: 2005 my life, and I've always enjoyed helping people," he said. "The whole point is to have great customer relationships — building trust by offering people products that are great products at a fair price, and being there for them when they really need you. "They're buying a promise, and at the time of need, you need to make sure that promise is fulfilled — to take care of them." Townsend's business covers all of New Mexico, and Arizona as well. "Some people have summer homes in Silver City. They live in Tucson or Phoenix and come over here. So we do landlord policies or secondary home policies. We can be an 800-number type of business, with an agent available at any time you need them." "I love Silver City," he added. It's great to have the agency here in a home-town community." And, he enjoys being an active member of that community — from being a volunteer fire fighter and Chamber of Commerce member, to speaking to participants in the Alive @ 25 driving education classes. The Townsend agency is at 905 N. Hudson Street. Call 888-223-6611 or 575-538-3744, or email to allentownsend@allstate.com. He'll be glad to hear from you.
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Cactus Jacks & Smokey Joe’s West
From: Richfield, Utah Date: 2013
If you're looking for very good gluten-free food, both from the grill and for the grocery cart, then Cactus Jack's is the place for you. And if you're in the market for e-cigarettes or tobacco products, then Smokey Joe's West is an ideal destination. You won't have to travel far between the stores: Both are located at 1307 N. Pope St. in Silver City. They are the brain-children of Tonia Nielson and
A variety of dining experiences Cozy hotels San Vicente Creek Walk Live entertainment and movies Galleries and specialty shops Silver City Museum 575-534-1700 • silvercitymainstreet.com Funded by Silver City Lodgers Tax
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Fine Dinin Steaks - Seafood - Pastas - Salads Gluten Free Entrées Decadent Homemade Desserts Fine Wine - Beer Full Catering & Event Planning
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Trent Bohl, who moved here some four years ago from Richfield, Utah. The couple opened Smokey Joe's in May 2014, and Cactus Jack's began operations in November 2016.
Prior to relocating to Silver City, Tonia worked as principal office administrator for a major lending business. Trent was a specialist in turning around struggling car dealerships and making them profitable. They both went gluten-free four years ago in response to health problems, which cleared up completely under their new regimen. Now, they are glad to make that food and lifestyle opportunity available to others.
"Cactus Jack's is just starting," Trent said, "and the nice thing about that is, it has given us some time to maintain quality as we develop our people and our processes. I've been happy with how we're gaining." Smokey Joe's is flourishing as well. "I would suspect, just from the traffic I see in and out of there, we're probably at 3,000 active customers," he said.. What accounts for business success? Trent had ready answers. "Number one is quality control," he stressed. "And, training is really important. But the best thing a person can do is be consistent, and do a good job. We're pushing customer friendly — we're walking people out to their cars with their groceries. We're kind of how grocery stores should be, before they became too big. "The people who come to my stores are great people. As long as I can keep great people coming back in, it seems to attract more great people." And, Silver City is living up to their expecttions, privately as well as professionally. "It’s a beautiful place, and it's got way cool people. And the temperature's right!" For more information, come by Cactus Jack's or Smokey Joe's, or call or 575-956-9590. Cactus Jack's Website is cactusjacksgf.com. LC16 – www.ZiaPublishing.com
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Fabulous Communities &
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Silver City and Grant County are recognized as the Best in numerous quality of life issues, all of which are packaged in the warmth of a small-town atmosphere. 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 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. La Cienega Relocation and Visitor Guide – LC17
Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown are the low and high 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.
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Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
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 Res: $112-$350k [6]
Gila Regional Medical Center
Grant County Airport
Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT University Area Well-built older homes surrounding WNMU, often of brick or adobe with mature yards. Homesites: N/A Res: $62-$300k [11]
Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City
LITTLE WALNUT RD Northwest Foothills Spacious homes with spectacular Mountain Views off Little Walnut Rd. Homesites: N/A [0] Res: $235-320k [3]
Offered by Southwest Real Estate.
COTTAGE SAN Northwest Older homes near St. Mary’s Academy, newer custom-built homes above Bear Mountain Lodge. Homesites: $24-62k [3] Res: $41.3-775k [9]
Offered by Re/Max
SILVER HEIGHTS North An earlier subdivision just north of the schools. Moderate and higher priced homes. Homesites: N/A Residences: $55-$190k
Offered by Re/Max Silver Advantage
INDIAN HILLS North Large subdivision in the juniper and oak-covered hills on the north side. Homesites: $24-53k [2] Residences: $173-$325k.
Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.
SILVER HILLS North An earlier subdivision just north of the schools. Moderate and higher priced homes. Homesites: N/A Residences: $55-$240k
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DOS GRIEGOS Northern Mountains Custom-built homes on wooded lots with views overlooking Silver City. Homesites: $91.4 [2] Res: $307-500k[2] PANORAMA DRIVE North Mountain & valley views, homes in the vicinity of hospital and schools. Homesites: N/A[0] Residences: $215-250k BRANDING IRON Northwest Foothills Great wooded views. Wooded lots some with vistas others secluded Homesites: N/A Residences: 80-$330k
Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City
ENCHANTED TRAIL Northern Mountains Custom designed homes on forested lots. Some with vistas, others secluded. Homesites: $70k Residences: $160-$500k
Offered by Smith Real Estate Company
PINOS ALTOS Northern Mountains Homes scattered through the ponderosa forest surrounding a quaint historic village. Homesites: $50k Residences: $295 [1]
Offered by Enchantment Realty
SANTA CLARA East, Mining District Homes and building sites in Manhattan Park and on Old Race Track Road. Homesites: $30-113 [7] Res: $20-$118k [6] ARENAS VALLEY East, Highway 180 Older and custom-built homes in grasslands bordering an elk preserve to the north. Homesites: N/A [0] Res: $78-$277 [8]
Offered by Re/Max Silver Advantage
SUNRISE ESTATES East Moderately-priced homes in lightly wooded rolling foothills. Homesites: $35k [0] Residences: $210k [0] CANYON COUNTRY ESTATES East 10-acre lots just minutes from town. Wells, electric and phone on property. Homesites: $60k [0] Residence: N/A [0]
Offered by XYZ Ranch Estates
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: $75k [1] Residences: $440 [1]
Offered by Thompson Real Estate
BAYARD East, Mining District Moderately-priced homes in a progressive community with its own school district. Homesites: $9-12k [2] Res: $8.5-$150k [12]
Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.
HURLEY East, Mining District Originally a company town; new development in progress. Near Grant County Airport. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $12-$82k
Hanover, Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City
Close to Silver City but Secluded Country Feel. Offered by Wagon Wheel Realty
Offered by Action Realty, LLC
LAKE ROBERTS Northeast Homes and forested sites below the lake and broad, open vistas above. Homesites: N/A [0] Res: $82-103k [2]
BUCKHORN Northwest Rolling grasslands, cottonwood trees and views of the Mogollon Mountains. Homesites: $31.5k [1] Residences: $184k [1]
Hanover, Offered by My Real Estate Company
SAN LORENZO Northeast A rustic village with a historic mission church in the Mimbres Valley farming region. Homesites: $50k [1] Residences: $300k [1]
Large Pricate Sites Big Rig Friendly Full Hookups Furnished Casitas Fre WiFi Croups Welcome!
CLIFF, GILA Northwest Homes and sites along the Gila River and Turkey Creek. Schools and a county fair. Homesites: $15-47k [2] Res: $95-144k [4] MOGOLLON VISTA Northwest A development near Cliff. Views of the Mogollon mountain range. Homesites: $40k [0] Residences: N/A [
575-534-4277 2040 Memory Lane Silver City, NM 88061
Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.
Offered by La Paloma Real Estate
MIMBRES VALLEY Northeast Homes, building sites and an airstrip. Farming valley becomes forested near the Continental Divide. Homesites: $8-$74k [7] Res: $45-328.2k [15] OAKWOOD ESTATES West Affordable housing in a grassland development five minutes from downtown. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $79k [1]
SILVER ACRES South Higher-end homes near the country club and golf course, affordable housing along the ridges. Homesites: $3.5-47k [2] Res: $40-385k [6]
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TYRONE South Affordable housing, picturesque townsite with parks. Homesites: $75-240 [2] Res: $50-$140k [11]
is a non-profit organization. 100% of ReStore proceeds go towards repairing homes for those in need with our home repair program. ReStore runs strictly on donations given to us by the community. ReStore is a giant recycling center. Items donated to the ReStore are re-sold, re-purposed, and recycled. ReStore saves TONS of unwanted items from entering the landfill all year long. Please help us in our efforts to recycle. Bring your useable items to the ReStore first, not the landfill.
OAK COUNTRY South 10-acre lots, 7 miles from Silver City. Rolling hills, many oak trees. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: N/A [0] WHITE SIGNAL Southwest Homesites: $48 [1] Residences: $300k [1]
Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City
WIND CANYON ESTATES West A spacious development with wooded areas. Westward views of the Burro Mountains. Homesites: $48 [1] Residences: $649k [1]
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BURRO MOUNTAINS Southwest Homes and sites also located in bear grass and lightly wooded foothills of the Burro Mountains. Homesites: $30-65k [2] Homes: $44-525k [3] Silver City, New Mexico Š2017. Stats provided by the Silver City Regional Multiple Listing Service. www.silvercityrealtors.org
Miss a Day, Miss a Deal! The more you donate the more homes Habitat is able to help those in need of home repair.
Call to schedule a pickup (575) 534-9727
704 W. Market St. Silver City, NM Open Wed-Fri 1-4pm & Sat 9am-1pm
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A Lifestyle for Everyone WRITTEN BY CISSY McANDREW I PHOTO BY JOE BURGESS
Grant County is an overlay of five life zones... creating the greatest diversity of habitats, flora, fauna, mammals, and invertibrates (and building sites) in North America. Beginning with the Northern tip of the Sierra Madre Mountains and continuing north to the High Chihuahuan and Sonorian Desert Grasslands, Riparian Forests (cottonwood and willow), Woodlands (pinon and juniper), Lower Montane (ponderosa and gambel oak) and Upper Montane (evergreen/mixed conifer) of the Rockie Mountain Forest. You can choose from desert to mountain top, and in-town to back country settings to build, buy or rent your dream home. Styles vary from nineteenth century adobe, brick, and Victorian residences located in Historic Districts, to Craftsman bungalows, ranches, commercial, contemporary, and traditional Southwest designs. The Downtown area is also experiencing a building re-purposing and restoration movement, as new owners are creating specialty shops, live/work spaces, and loft housing. Active and passive solar systems are cost effective, and energy efficient building techniques (paired with the region's low utility rates and property taxes) make for comfortable and affordable living. Property values range from under $100,000 to over a million dollars, it all depends on what you are looking for. Silver City is also known for its sustainability programs including curbside recycling of 1-7 plastics, milk cartons, tin, aluminum, steel, paper, newspaper, magazines and phone books. The cardboard is separated and converted into blown cellulose insulation for local installation. New Mexico is unique as there is still plenty of open space and uninterrupted panoramic vistas (some over 100 miles). Local professionals can assist you with accessibility, infrastructure and water availability research and verification before purchasing any real estate. Regional lenders can provide personal service to help you through the funding process and, keep the money here at home. If you are searching for an active, friendly community that “feels right”, it is time to come visit Silver City/Grant County. We are sure you’ll find, “this is the place”.
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Western New Mexico University’s main campus is located on a hill, looking over the historic Silver City community. Founded in 1893, WNMU began as a teacher’s school and throughout the next century it would grow into a comprehensive university with over 70 fields of study and several fully online programs. Today, WNMU serves the people of the southwest region looking to earn associate, baccalaureate and master degrees.
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Popular programs include business, education, criminal justice, occupational therapy and social work. WNMU is fully accredited with secondary accreditations for programs including early childhood education and nursing. On the field, the Mustangs compete in NCAA Division II sports including basketball, football, volleyball, softball, tennis, cross country and golf. The university’s proximity to the Gila Wilderness make it an ideal university for students looking to explore the outdoors. Outside the classroom, WNMU is a hub of arts and culture for the community, offering weekly concerts and artist lecture series with proclaimed visiting performers. Senior citizens take advantage of the many workshops and courses offered by the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning. For a nominal annual fee, area residents take unlimited one-day classes on a wide-range of subjects including cooking, pottery and movie history. La Cienega Relocation and Visitor Guide – LC23
S I L V E R C I T Y. . . A T Y O U R S E R V I C E
Manzanita Ridge
Silver City Food Co-op Market Cafe
Don Juan’s Burritos
Calvary Chapel
Paws Cause
Vicki’s Eatery
RE/MAX Silver Advantage
New Church of the Southwest Desert
The Silver Clipper
Eagle Mail Services
Sunshine Gal T-Shirts
Kiss MY Glass
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SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OP MARKET CAFE
DON JUAN’S BURRITOS
CALVARY CHAPEL OF SILVER CITY
High end furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts and hotels.
107 N. Bullard St. (575) 388-1158 PAWS CAUSE We want to expand and build a new Adoption Center. Pleae help. 108 N. Bullard, SC NM Open Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call for more information Mary (575) 538-9261
THE SILVER CLIPPER Regulars • Fades • Flat Tops Razor Fades • Beard Trims Tuesday - Friday 7a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 1p.m. 417 N. Bullard St. Silver City, NM 88061 (575)956-5527 www.thesilverclipperbarbershop.com
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Organic deli, sandwiches, gifts, gourmet foods. Open Wed - Sun, 8:30am - 3:30pm
www.silvercityfoodcoop.com 614 N. Bullard St. (575) 956-6487 VICKI’S EATERY Breakfast Sat & Sun Lunch Mon-Sat Dinner Fri & Sat www.vickiseatery.com
Mon - Fri 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat-Sun 7 a.m. -3 p.m. 418 Silver Hts. Blvd (575) 538-5440 Next to Chili Bowl Restaurant
RE/MAX SILVER ADVANTAGE
3001 Hwy. 90 S (575) 388-1031
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BENNETT STREET
314 E. 14th St. (575)538-3847
(575) 313-5891 14TH STREET
EAGLE MAIL SERVICES USP, FEDEX, Postal Store, Copies, Mail Boxes, Fax, Notary. Open Mon - Fri 9-5
2311 Ranch Club Rd. (575) 388-1967
A non-denominational church teaching through the Bible. Worship: Thurs. 6:30pm, Sun. 8:30am & 10:30 am. www.calvarysilver.com
SUNSHINE GAL T-SHIRTS Tell It Like It Is! “New Mexico, It’s not new and It’s not Mexico!” Quality, brand name, silkscreened t-shirt. Adult sizes: Small thru 3 XLG. $20. ea. includes Priority Mail shipping. For complete Ordering Instructions, please send email to: sunshinegalnm@yahoo.com
NEW CHURCH OF THE SOUTHWEST DESERT No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, refresh, renew, and restore your spirit. 11:30 am Worship 1 pm Study www.newchurchwdesert.com
1300 Bennett St. (575) 519-2579 KISS MY GLASS Residential Window Cleaning
(575) 200-8793
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SILVER CITY MAINSTREET PROJECT 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 MainStreet 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. SILVER CITY MUSEUM Celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2017. Located in the 1881 Mansard/Italianate home of H.B. Ailman, the museum presents an annual schedule of unique exhibits and programs. Over 30,000 historic photographs and artifacts tell the stories and celebrate the rich diverse history and cultural heritage of one of the most intriguing regions in the Southwest. The Museum Store features New Mexico arts and crafts, books and gifts.
THE SILCO THEATER First opened in 1923 as the Liberty Theater. The name was changed to The Silco Theater in 1926 to reflect the economic drivers of the town’s economy (SILver and COpper). It continued as a movie theater until the late 60s. The Woodhall family bought the building in 1988 and started coventing it back into a theater. It was bought again in 2002 by Repeat Boutique. For the past five years MainStreet, celebrating a legacy of 30 years of enhancements and economic revitalization in the downtown historic district, has been coordinating the renovation of the Silco Theater, located at 311 N. Bullard Street. The 2016 reopening of the historic 156 seat theater, built in 1923, brings movies back to downtown. The beautiful, neon lit, marquee and new digital projection and sound will be enjoyed for many years to come. The opening of the theater also created new jobs and contribute to the economic vitality of the already active downtown entertainment scene.
MRAC MURAL PROJECT With both local and national funding, artists, local businesses and Grant County youth team up to plan, design and produce meaningful murals throughout the region. Over 30 projects have been completed using various media and a myriad of subject matter. www.mimbresarts.org YANKIE/TEXAS STREET JUNCTION The colorful cluster of galleries, studios and shops located at the downtown intersection of Yankie and Texas Streets is the hub of 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!
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n Quick Facts GRANT COUNTY DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE POPULATION 2014 City: 10,172 2013 County: 29,328 2014 Median Age: 38.0 2015 Median Household Income: $36,565 2015 Median Household Income Growth: 2000-2015 29% 2016 Median Resident Age: 38 years 2016 High School Graduation Rate: 81.9% County Size: 4,356 sq. miles
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2017 Labor Force: 11,343 2017 Unemployment Rate: 5.80% 2017 Job Growth: .2% 2001-2011 Business Growth: 18.9% 2015 Average Annual Wage: $36,565 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: 362 W & N Enterprises: 200 Cobre Consolidated Schools: 219 Town of Silver City: 157 U.S. Forest Service: 200 Grant County’s top five employers account for 3,459 jobs 40% of the county’s total emploment base and only span three industries: mining, public education and healthcare.
WORKERS BY INDUSTRY Education & Healthcare: 2,873 Retail Trade: 1,108 Arts, Accommodation & Food Services: 996 Natural Resources & Mining: 654 Public Administration: 578 Construction: 485 Management & Professional: 276 Finance & Insurance: 249 Manufacturing: 208 Wholesale Trade: 152 Transportation & Warehousing: 119 Information: 112 Utilities: 100
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 535-2286 (Cliff) Better Homes & Gardens 538-0404 Enchantment Realty 538-2931 Grant County Realty 388-2595 Hacienda Realty 388-1921 La Paloma Real Estate 536-3865 One Stop Realty 388-2595 My Real Estate 388-1449 Re/Max Silver Advantage 538-3847 Smith Real Estate 538-5373 Smith RE Mimbres Branch 536-3870 Stinar Realty 574-5451 Thompson Realty 538-0021 United Country Mimbres Realty 538-3789 Wagon Wheel Realty 388-2692 QF6 – www.ZiaPublishing.com
n Schools & Education
n Education
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. 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 ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER SCHOOL provides an engaging and challenging educational program emphasizing direct experience, inquiry learning, stimulation of the creative process, and stewardship of our commnity and natural environment. For every student, the school promotes a sense of belonging to a small group of peer learners and establishes healthy working relationships with faculty members. Each student will also have his or her own advisor. WESTERN NEW MEXICO 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 smalltown, supportive atmosphere. Obvious benefits for the adult population include specialty classes and cultural and athletic activities. THE WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (WILL) offers over a hundred courses each year, including an artist lecture series and a “Lunch & Learn Program.” THE WNMU MUSEUM exhibit of Mimbres artifacts, including the recently acquired NAN Ranch collection, provides in-depth insight into an intriguing ancient culture. 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
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS
DAY CARE Full time Child Care Centers 8 Specialized Programs 8 Family/Group Child Care Homes 7
Primary & Secondary 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 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
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 Baseball
n Taxes, Utilities & Licenses TAXES Residential Property: (Levied % of Value) 1.83% Commercial Property: (Levied % of Value)2.54% Grant County Sales Tax Rate: 7.25%
HOUSING 2017 Median Home Value: $153,800 2017 Median Gross Rent: $575/mo.
CRIME RATE 2017 Recordings: 49 violent crimes and 414 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: 90.60, which is nearly 9.4% 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, Vonage WNM Communications
RECYCLING Town of Silver City Sanitation Division USA Can & Nonferrous
DRIVER’S LICENSES, PLATES REGISTRATION/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 (TEA21): .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.
LICENSES 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.
n Financial & Community Services FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BANKS Credit Unions: 2, Loan Companies: 8 Regionally Owned: First American Bank, 1st New Mexico Bank, Western Bank National: Wells Fargo, Washington Federal, First Savings Bank Mortgage Companies: 7 Financial Planning: Edward Jones 2, Raymond James Financial Services
COMMUNITY SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION Interstate 10: 44 mi. So. of Silver City Interstate 25: 75 mi. East of Silver City US 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15 Air, Commercial: Boutique Air 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, Dish Exede, HughesNet, Satellite Kings, Satellite Solutions, WildBlue, WNM Communications Television: Community Access Television (CATS), Dish Network, DirectTV, Comcast, CenturyLink NEWSPAPERS Silver City Daily Press Daily The Independent Weekly Silver City Sun News Daily Desert Exposure Monthly MAGAZINES Silver City Life Semi-annual The Source Semi-annual La Cienega Relocation Guide Bi-Annual Silver City Visitor Guide Bi-Annual Scenic Tours Bi-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 La Cienega Relocation and Visitor Guide – QF7
n Churches 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 Church of the Nazarene: 1 Non-Denominational: 3 Presbyterian: 1 Quaker-Religious Society of Friends: 1 Roman Catholic: 7 Seventh Day Adventist: 1 United Church of Christ: 1 United Methodist: 1
n 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 Concert 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 Assn. Southwestern NM Audubon Society Town and Country Garden Club VFW
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n Excellent Medical Facilities Gila Regional MEDICAL CENTER Gila Regional is committed to building the best rural hospital to work, receive care and practice medicine in the country. This approach is built on high quality, high service, and patient-centered care. That translates into more home-like rooms, patient access to their electronic health records, a patient liaison – everything focused on providing a more positive healing environment. 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. HMS Hidalgo Medical Services: The non-profit health care and community development organization provides preventive, medical and dental primary care services, as well as inpatient options including deliveries. Family support is a critical part of the HMS program. Clinics are located throughout southwest New Mexico, including a state-of the-art facility in downtown Silver City.
ELDERLY, INCAPACITATION & RECOVERY ASSISTANCE When the activities of daily living (ADLs), either for ourselves or a relative, require additional help, resources are readily available. Certified home health care providers, assisted living and nursing home facilities and hospice groups are located within the Silver City/Grant County area. Individuals in the various entities are qualified to guide you toward the best program for your needs and through available financial options including Medicare and Medicaid.
n Health Care Medical
Gila Regional Medical Center: 68 Beds, 650 Staff, 100 Physicians Optometrists: 3 Dentists: 10 Clinics: 12 Chiropractors: 7 Pharmacies: 5 Acupuncturists: 2 Emergency SERVICES Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Search and Rescue Medical Suppliers Melinda’s Medical Supply Silver City Medical Supply
n Senior Services
OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS In additional to the excellent medical and assistance 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 of the local lifestyle and extremely important for art and performance openings and celebrations, operation of the hospital, museum and visitor center and programs for needy individuals, to mention only a few. SENIOR SERVICES Assisted Living Facilities: 4 Senior Programs: 2 Case Management: 1 Nursing Homes: 2 Home Health Services: 4 Hospice Services: 2
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS EF Foundation for Foreign Study Friends of the Library Gila Regional Medical Center 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 Grant Co. Chamber of Commerce Silver City Green Chamber of Commerce Silver City Library The Volunteer Center of Grant County
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
GALLERIES: 20+ 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 Assen. 538-5862 Silver City Gallery Assn. 313-9631 WNMU Expressive Arts 538-6614 International Film Society scfilmsoc@gmail.com
Retirement &
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Food and Knowledge For Better Living
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Retirees from around the country have found a place in the sun in Silver City. It is no surprise — a mild climate, friendly people, good medical facilites and reasonable living costs are perfect complements to an active retirement lifestyle. Silver City’s historic district is home to coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, galleries and antique shops. The nearby Gila National Forest offers birding, fishing, hiking and biking opportunities and the 18-hole Silver City Golf Course is open all year. Some local events like the annual Tour of the Gila, Silver City Blues Festival, Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo and Silver City CLAY Festival are nationally famous. 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 of the local lifestyle and extremely important for art and performance openings and celebrations, operation of the hospital, museum and visitor center and programs for needy individuals, to mention only a few. The variety of housing options here will suit almost any retiree. Developments specifically for seniors and assisted living facilities are also available. Topping it all off are the beautiful sunsets, clear air, quiet forests, lakes and mountains which are included with every Silver City retirement package.
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G M A great climate for outdoor activities, low-stress lifestyles and impressive medical options are among the reasons that Norman Crampton includes Silver City and Grant County in the 50 Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in the United States. 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 – often touted as one of the best climates in the United States. With over three million acres of forest in Silver City’s backyard, crisscrossed by 1500 miles of hiking trails and 310 species of birds, the opportunity for outdoor activity is a major stress beater. 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 nothing less than inspiring. For those preferring indoor routines, there are a host of gyms; classes for exercise, dance, yoga and water aerobics; health food stores and restau-
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rant menus; and, of course, the healthy art of shopping in the historic district. Silver City’s attributes are also a major attraction for excellent medical professionals, both general practitioners and specialists. Cancer treatment, obstetrics and gynecology care, options for bariatric patients, delivery choices, elderly care and even the availability of trained hospice personnel exceed the opportunities usually reserved for much larger communities. Quality care for every age group in a four-county region is centrally located in Silver City. Should guidance be required, you’ll be equally impressed by the genuine concern expressed at every step along the way – a major benefit of smalltown living.
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
In 1884, a Silver City sewing club set their sights on establishing quality health care in a regional hospital. Ladies Hospital was born. From these humble roots grew today’s Grant County-owned Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC), a 68-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and is Medicare certified. GRMC provides a comprehensive range of emergency, medical, diagnostic and surgical services. As home to the Gila Regional Cancer Center and the Surgical Center, its patientcentered approach serves southwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona. Care at GRMC includes a behavioral health unit, a preventative cardiologist, an interventional pain specialist and a fully-equipped wellness center.
Sunset Vista assisted living
Serving those who require assistance with the activities of daily living. • Caregivers Check on Residents Round the Clock • Nurse on Staff • Consulting Pharmacist • Home Health and Physical Therapists Available • Group and One-On-One Exercise Programs • Full Structured Activity Program • Medical Assistance with Transportation Available
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For Dr. Norman Ratliff III, M.D., and his wife, Heidi Schroeder, the successful practice of medicine is a combination of knowledge, experience, ethics, compassion, and teamwork. Dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care at Gila Cardiology and Gila Regional Medical Center, the couple and their family also are active members of the Silver City community.
Dr. Ratliff studied and received his M.D. degree at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Heart Institute. He is board certified in Cardiology,
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Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Cardiac CT Angiography. Heidi Schroeder has been board certified in Echocardiography since 2001 and trained at the Mayo Clinic. Their collegial and professional approach to their work has helped them serve tens of thousands of patients over the years, including more than 2,200 here last year. "During my internal medicine residency, I was fortunate to be able to work with several of the top cardiologists in the country," Dr. Ratliff said. "This stimulated my interest in cardiology. My father was also the chief of cardiovascular pathology at the Cleveland Clinic for many years, and I am sure this had some influence on me." When it comes to dealing with patients, the human part of the equation is as important as the medical side, he said. "I always use the example of what is inscribed above the entrance to Massachusetts General Hospital: 'The secret in caring for the patient is caring about the patient.' Every patient has a unique story, and if the physician wants to treat the patient effectively, they must actively listen in order to understand that story. "I then always make an effort to involve the patient in their own care decisions. I also believe in the importance of a positive outlook by the patient and family members. I have seen multiple cases where this has had beneficial effects." Heidi Schroeder likewise had early family exposure to the realities of heart health and disease. "When I was 14, my father received a heart transplant at the Mayo Clinic, the seventh one performed there," she said. "When I was a senior in high school, my sister died due to complications from aortic valve surgery. The experience of having a loved one gain years of life and another lost too soon, inspired me to go into the field of cardiology — specifically, echocardiography." When not immersed in their rewarding work, Dr. Ratliff and his wife, along with their family and their black Labrador Retriever, Bear, "enjoy desert adventures," he said, "including places such as Saddle Rock Canyon, fishing at Bill Evans Lake, and the many hiking trails in the area. Having moved from a much colder climate, we really just enjoy being outside." Heidi Schroeder agreed. "Although we trained and worked at large academic medical centers for many years, we have found something we truly love in Silver City — and that is the personal connection we feel with our patients and co-workers."
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