Silver City Relocation Guide 2007 by Zia Publishing

The Nation’s

BEST Small Town

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

FABULOUS

Communities

The

NATION’S BEST SMALL TOWN

BY BRETT FERNEAU WITHIN AN EASY HALF-DAY’S DRIVE OF THE URBAN CENTERS OF ALBUQUERQUE, EL PASO, LAS CRUCES and Tucson stands Silver City, New Mexico. A county seat and regional business hub perched on the Continental Divide, Silver City has many of the amenities of larger cities while retaining its small-town character. New businesses continue to move here or are created locally, and Silver City receives ongoing national publicity for its quality of retirement, education, arts and culture, fresh air and lack of urban stress. All of this indicates to us locally that we have something to offer the rest of the country. That “something” includes millions of acres of forested mountains, abundant wildlife, a rich multicultural local history, unique shops and restaurants, quality medical services, friendly people and a climate virtually devoid of single- and triple-digit temperatures. Finally, it is the reasonable cost of living that influences the decisions of many people who relocate here. Housing is priced significantly lower than in Santa Fe, Phoenix or Los Angeles, as are incidental expenses such as utilities and taxes. In changing times, an increasing concern for people seeking relief from the rigors of the larger cities is availability of Internet access in the more rural areas. Relocators will find a full range of service options here including radio and satellite wireless as well as cable, DSL and standard dial-up. The terrain of area properties varies widely from manicured Victorian lawns within the town itself to rolling grasslands or ponderosa-covered parcels with stunning mountain vistas. Housing opportunities range from inexpensive starter homes to properties priced in the low millions.

SILVER CITY HOTEL

Holiday Inn Express SILVER CITY Let Holiday Inn Express in beautiful Silver City be your home while you are looking for your new home. Enjoy our fully equipped cardio workout room, spa facilities, complimentary Express Start breakfast and FREE highspeed Internet access in every room. And, remember, our friendly staff is always at your service. US Hwy. 180 East Directly behind Wendy's

1103 Superior Street Silver City, NM 88061

1-800-HOLIDAY 505-538-2525 www.hiexpress.com

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Climate: Semi-arid Record High: June 1994, 106°F Record Low: January 1923, -12°F Average Annual Moisture: 15.69 inches

MILEAGE TO

SILVER CITY Lake Roberts: 31 miles Lordsburg: 44 miles Deming: 53 miles Glenwood: 61 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

LODGING Hotels/Motels: 13 Bed & Breakfast: 12 RV Parks: 13 Spas: 2

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RG1 Best Small Town. We’re not the only ones who think so. RG10 Investment Strategies. Some rules of the road. RG12 Myths of Mortgages. Separating financial fact from fiction. RG14 The Great Outdoors. An overview of things to see and do. RG16 Arts & Entertainment. Silver City’s vibrant cultural scene keeps getting better. RG18 Retirement. A multitude of lifestyle options awaits Silver City’s seniors. RG20 Economic Development. Hard work and cooperation result in growth. RG24 Schools and Education. Broad secondary curriculum and an award-winning university. RG25 Victorian Renovation. A modern legacy of Silver City’s 1870s beginnings. RG26 Alternative Building. Living ‘off the grid.’ RG31 What I Love about Silver City. Natural beauty, diverse cultures

ON THE COVER: The elegant and distinctive front entrance of the Fred and Virginia Cline residence, built by Arturo Terrazas of Terrazas Enterprises Inc.

and friendly people.

Homes & Land RG6 34 Fabulous Communities. Silver City Life provides a review of homes currently on the market in 34 local communities and developments. Diversity in natural surroundings, home styles and price ranges provide the opportunity for finding the appropriate house for your lifestyle needs at a price that fits within your financial capabilities.

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Weather Mileages Lodging Silver City Ratings Silver City Style City & County Profile Financial Institutions Lakes & Outdoors Area Museums Arts Organizations Major Events Clubs & Organizations Health Care Area Churches Volunteer Organizations Major Employers Community Services Youth Organizations New Mexico Facts Housing Facts Real Estate Companies Ghost Towns Parks & Monuments Pet Friendly Sports & Recreation Primary & Secondary Education Higher Education Day Care Area Libraries Historic Sites Planning Your Move Area Websites

Terri Menges President & Managing Director

Joseph Burgess Vice President

Arlyn Cooley Staff Accountant

Lynn Janes Managing Editor

Graham Dodd Database Administrator

LeAnne Knudsen Project Coordinator

Brett Ferneau Staff Writer

Judy Ruebush Bob Swisher Pat Young

Aldo Leopold High School Brett Ferneau Mimbres Region Arts Council Amanda Yaryan Contributing Photographers

Terri Menges Debra Sutton Amanda Yaryan Designers Lynn Janes LeAnne Knudsen Brett Ferneau Advertising Sales

Graham Dodd LeAnne Knudsen Distribution

Contributing Writers

Joseph Burgess Photography except where credited

Silver City Relocation Guide is published by Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at: 611 N. Hudson Street, Silver City, NM 88061. Phone: 505-956-1560 Fax: 505-956-1580 email: info@ziapublishing.com website: www.ziapublishing.com ©Zia Publishing Corp., 2007. This issue of Silver City Life is copyright under the laws of the United States of America. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher prohibited. For permission to use any portion of this publication email: info@ziapublishing.com. 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.

Wheelearts

Bloomin’ Gourdworks

Elemental Arts

Art & Conversation

Smith – Benton Gallery

Lois Duffy Art

Silver Spirit Gallery

Creations and Adornments

Blue Dome Gallery

Eklektikas

Leyba & Ingalls ARTS

The StudioSpace & Gallery

D OWNTOWN

TEXAS STREET

YA N K I E S T R E E T

BULLARD STREET

WEELEARTS

BLOOMIN’ GOURDWORKS

ELEMENTAL ARTS

ART & CONVERSATION

Contemporary Ceramics and Mixed Media. Call for an appointment.

Fine Art with a Twist; Sculpture,and Folk Art.

602 W. Market • 534-3147 www.weelearts.com

211- A N. Texas St. 534-1071

Fine Arts & Crafts; Gourds, Pottery, Textiles, Paintings and Furniture. Mon. - Sat. 10-4 • Sunday 10-1

Contemporary craft gallery featuring Janey Katz’s Critters from the “Hood” cut from old trucks and Suzi Calhoun’s colorful pottery. Open 7 days a week until 6pm.

106 W. Yankie St. • 590-7554 www.gourdweb.com

SMITH – BENTON GALLERY Fine art paintings, collages, sculptures and jewelry. Tues.-Sat. 11am to 4pm and holiday Mondays Painting: “For A Moment” by Gabriella Fiabane, 36”x36”, acrylic

211-D N. Texas • 590-2200

LOIS DUFFY ART Studio and Gallery showing Imaginative Portraits, Surreal Places and Realistic Scenes of Life.

211-C N. Texas St. 534-0822 www.loisduffy.com

BULLARD STREET

614 N. Bullard St. • 534-4881 www.artandconversation.com janey@lizardbreathranch.com

SILVER SPIRIT GALLERY A Community of Fine Artists. Offering a wide variety of outstanding work. Open Mon. - Sat. 10-6

CREATIONS AND ADORNMENTS

109 N. Bullard St. • 388-2079

108 N. Bullard St. • 534-4269

LEYBA & INGALLS ARTS

Handcrafted and custom jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and painting.

TEXAS STREET YA N K I E S T R E E T

BLUE DOME GALLERY Contemporary Fine Craft, Art and fine decor. Open Wed.-Mon. 11am-5pm (Sun. until 3pm)

EKLEKTIKAS

ART SUPPLIES AND GALLERY

THE STUDIOSPACE & GALLERY

Contemporary Fine Art & Craft, Sculpture, Art Glass, Ceramics, Folk Art, Jewelry and Mixed Media.

Contemporary Art ranging from Realism to Abstraction in a variety of media. Call for a class schedule.

Original Photography • Paintings Sculpture • Animation Art • Classes Thurs.-Sat. 11 to 6

307 N. Texas St. • 534-8671 www.bluedomegallery.com

104 W. Yankie St. • 538-8081 www.eklektikas.com

315 N. Bullard St. • 388-5725 www.LeybaIngallsARTS.com

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Elemental Day Spa

Southwest Systems & Solutions

Hester House

Yada Yada Yarn

Boricua Farm Distributors

Toy Town

Home Furniture

Morning Star

Ol’ West Gallery & Mercantile

Party Zone

Conner Fine Jewelers

The Workshops of Carneros

D OWNTOWN

BULLARD STREET

ELEMENTAL DAY SPA

SOUTHWEST SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS

HESTER HOUSE

YADA YADA YARN

Best homemade fudge in town. Unique gifts and cards for all occasions. Gift wrapping Free.

Everything for knitters new and old! Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Thurs.-Mon.11-4 Open knitting – Sun.12-3

Elements for a healthy home ranging from aromatic cleaning products to kitchen compliments.

406 N. Black St. • 534-1811

Computer sales, services and consulting. Parts, printer cartridges, networking, new & used computers. Authorized Dell Service Center.

102 - 14th St., • 534-4861

316 N. Bullard St. • 388-1360 HOME FURNITURE

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

BORICUA FARM DISTRIBUTORS

Across from Sonic Drive-In.

Distributor of Salsa Patria - Salsa with a Puerto Rican flavor. Aztec & Old Mesilla Salsas. Old Gringo green & red enchilada sauce. Pinto Beans, Ristras & Pecans

TOY TOWN

salsapatria@signalpeak.net www.salsapatria.com

113 W. Broadway • 388-1677

207 S. Bullard St. 538-3767 • 1-800-286-3767

PARTY ZONE

CONNER FINE JEWELERS

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

Southwest New Mexico’s leading jewelry store since 1946, featuring diamond appraisals and membership in the American Gem Society.

THE WORKSHOPS OF CARNEROS

401 N. Bullard St. 538-2012 • 388-2025

405 N. Bullard St. 538-8889

OL’ WEST GALLERY & MERCANTILE A traditional western gallery of fine art, furnishings, fixtures and beyond.

104 W. Broadway • 388-1811

Specialty gifts, games, puzzles and more for all ages and any occasion. Free monthly events. Fabulous new location.

Open: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am to 5:30pm Sat. 10am to 4pm

316 E. 14th St. • 534-0098

Largest showrooms in the area with a huge selection of quality home furnishings, appliances and floor coverings. A tradition of excellent customer service. It’s your friendliest place to shop.

MORNING STAR Outdoor apparel and footwear for casual, work and play! Quality sporting goods, sportswear and footwear for team and individual sports. New Mexico T’s and Caps.

809 N. Bullard St. 388.3191 • Fax: 388.3192

Real wood furniture.

New 2U

Silver Portrait Studio

Flowerings

Candy Bouquet & Gift Shop

Manzanita Ridge

Gila Hike & Bike

Silver Cooks

T-World Urban Apparel

Western & Mexican Emporium

Lusk Flowers & Gift Shop

A Bead Or Two

Legacy Lighting

BULLARD STREET

COLLEG E AVE N U E

YA N K I E S T R E E T

H I G H WAY 1 8 0

NEW 2U

SILVER PORTRAIT STUDIO

FLOWERINGS

New and Used Clothing. 0-3X for Everyone. Shoes and Accessories. All Styles.

“For portraits you’ll love.” Also a full service photo and digital lab.

Beautiful flowers, colorful art, delightful lavender products, thoughtful service, custom silk designs and fresh flower bouquets.

CANDY BOUQUET & GIFT SHOP

105 S. Bullard #6 MANZANITA RIDGE Top quality furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts and hotels.

107 N. Bullard St. 388-1158

215 W. College Ave. 534.4432 • 538-8658 GILA HIKE & BIKE

215 W. Yankie St. • 534-4514 SILVER COOKS

Serving the cycling & hiking needs of southwest New Mexico for the past 16 years.

Kitchen gadgets and gifts for the home. Products including Kaiser Bakeware, Good Home Co., Oxo, Totally Bamboo and Microplane.

103 E. College 388-3222

215 W. Yankie St. • 534-4514

Religious Store • Custom Silk Flowers. Where you can customize your own bouquet or gift basket for all the Holidays. Perrault family owned.

2065 Memory Lane (Across from Bowling Alley) • 534.4224 Haircuts & More • 534.9715

T-WORLD URBAN APPAREL Complete Line of Licensed Sportswear, Hip Hop Clothing & Accessories. • Corona • Mudd • Echo Red • G-Unit • Sean John • Lowrider • Phat Farm.

LUSK FLOWERS & GIFT SHOP

PINON PLAZA

1445 Hwy. 180 E., Ste. C (Across from Burger King) • 534-3406

In business since 1928. Elegant & Exquisite Flower Arrangements • Gifts • Delivery Nambe • Gift Baskets • Fruit Baskets Fresh & Silk Flowers.

A BEAD OR TWO

Specializing in decor and gifts & much more from Mexico. A Must-see! Mon.-Sat. 11-5.

HUDSON STREET

308 S. Bullard St. 534-0218

1303 N. Pope St., Suite B 538-5397

1607 Silver Heights Blvd. Pinon Plaza • 388-8973

WESTERN & MEXICAN EMPORIUM

Offering fine handmade jewelry, thousands of high quality beads and a complete line of jewelry making supplies. Restringing available.

LEGACY LIGHTING Hand painted glassware by Erin & Co. We’re lights ans so much more! Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-2

1304 N. Hudson • 388-1226

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Fabulous

COMMUNITIES BY BRETT FERNEAU COMMUNITY PRICE RANGES COURTESY OF ALAN ARCHER AND GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS

above: Flowers adorn the mountain home of builder David Lawrence and his wife Judith.

NEAR THE OLD SETTLEMENT OF LA CIEGENA DE SAN VACINTE, A ramshackle mining camp sprang up following the discovery of silver in the area in the latter 1800s. Soon the town of Silver City replaced the brush and canvas structures of the Silver Flats Mining District. The Victorian-style brick houses of Silver City’s historic district today reflect the prosperity of that era. The town spread to the north of the original town site, and other communities grew up around it as copper mining replaced silver mining. Silver City’s architectural styles are as diverse as its cultures. Residential areas and developments reflect individual lifestyles and interests. While homes in the historic district exude Victorian charm with their intricate woodwork and manicured yards, sprawling Mediterranean and Spanish haciendas are being built in the wooded hills and canyons surrounding the town. Other homes are nestled in the forest near hiking and mountain biking trails and some provide the opportunity for equestrian activities. Silver City Life has identified 34 housing communities in the general area and offers a glimpse of some of the homes that were available through local realtors and builders at press time. The list of actual homes available changes constantly. Explore these communities; determine what utilities and emergency services are available and check driving times to work, schools, church and the grocery store. Visit with realtors and find the home that fits your budget, enhances your lifestyle and meets your business requirements or that simply offers a gorgeous nightly sunset.

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LA GILA ENCANTADA Northwest Foothills Spacious homes in the grasslands and woods of upper Little Walnut SANCTUARY RD. PINE RIDGE INDIAN HILLS Rd. Northern Mountains Northeast North Custom-designed homes Homesites: $61k. [1] A blend of building styles A large subdivision parallel to Pinos Altos located in the juniper- and on forested lots. Some with Residences: $199K$361,250. Road south of medical oak-covered hills on the vistas, others secluded. Homesites: $25k-$200k. Median $267,500. [12] facilities. north side. Median N/A. [0] Homesites: $15k-$20k. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $200kMedian $15k. [4] Residences: $150k$500k. Residences: $161,500$351,894. Median N/A. [0] $235k. Median $252k. [42] Median 212,500. [4]

Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown are the low, high and median 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.

Offered by Smith Real Estate

DOS GRIEGOS Northern Mountains SILVER HEIGHTS Custom-built homes on North wooded lots with views An earlier subdivision just overlooking Silver City. north of the schools. Homesites: Starting at Moderate and higher $85k. [50] priced homes. Residences: $345kHomesites: N/A [0] $440k. Residences: $52k-$200k. Median $415k. [4] Median $120k. [30]

HISTORIC DISTRICT Downtown Area Elegant older homes, some Victorian style. Close to galleries, shops and restaurants. Homesites: $26,500-$35k Median $30,750. [2] Residences: $69k-$375k. Median $123k. [40]

Offered by Bob Rowland

Offered by Century 21 Thompson Realty

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT University Area Well-built older homes surrounding WNMU, often of brick or adobe with mature yards. Homesites: $20k-$26,500. Median $23,750. [3] Residences: $62,500$360k. Median $130k. [29]

PINON PARK North Homes designed especially for seniors living independently. Close to medical facilities. 55+ flex lease. Rent $875-$945/mo. LINDA VISTA North An earlier subdivision just north of the schools. Moderate and higher priced homes. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $65k-$201k. Median $118k. [15]

SKYVIEW ESTATES North Moderately-priced newer homes in the vicinity of hospital and schools. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $148,800$238k. Median $176,500 [16]

Offered by Re/Max Silver Advantage

COTTAGE SAN Northwest Older homes near St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy, newer custom-built homes above Bear Mountain Lodge. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $130k360k. Median $202,000. [4]

PINOS ALTOS Northern Mountains Homes scattered through the ponderosa forest surrounding a quaint historic village. Homesites: $67k-$295k. Median $186k. [5] Residences: $95k-717k. Median $240k. [9]

BAYARD East, Mining District Moderately-priced homes in a progressive community with its own school district. Homesites: $17,500$185k. Median $101,250. [2] Residences: $30k$122k. Median $61,500. [34]

Offered by Prudential Silver City Properties

SILVER BEAR RANCH Northwest past Bear Mountain Pass Parcels of about 260 acres each on a 7,000acre cattle ranch. Only five of 11 remain. Homesites: $1.35m$2m. Median $1.35m. Three available. Residences: $2.1m$2.4m. Median N/A. Two available. SUNRISE ESTATES East Moderately-priced homes in lightly wooded rolling foothills. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $230k$400k. Median $270k. [4] CANYON COUNTRY ESTATES East 10-acre lots just minutes from town. Wells, electric and phone on property. Homesites: $93,900$180k. Median N/A. Residence: $260k$400k. Median N/A. RG8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SILVER CITY LIFE

SANTA CLARA East, Mining District Homes and building sites in Manhattan Park and on Old Race Track Road. Homesites: $14k$131,200. Median $24,900. [8] Residences: $9,900$200k. Median $50,200. [28]

HURLEY East, Mining District Originally a company town; new development in progress. Near Grant County Airport. Homesites: $9500. [1] Residences: 22,500$93,500. Median $58k. [41]

Offered by Prudential Silver City Properties

MACHETE PEAK Northern Mountains Custom-built homes on forested slopes overlooking Silver City and the national forest. Homesites: $99k-180k. Median $127,500 [5] Residences: N/A [0]

ARENAS VALLEY East, Highway 180 Older and custom-built homes in grasslands bordering an elk preserve to the north. Homesites: $16k$130k. Median $35k. [7] Residences: $25k$309k. Median $205k. [9]

Offered by Hacienda Realty & Assoc.

LAKE ROBERTS Northeast Homes and forested sites below the lake and broad, open vistas above. Homesites: $14,500$255k. Median $96k. [6] Residences: $89,500$668,300. Median $131,875. [8] SAN LORENZO Northeast A rustic village with a historic mission church in the Mimbres Valley farming region. Homesites: $37,500$219k. Median $95k. [13] Residences: $36k$355k. Median $131k. [4]

MOGOLLON VISTA Northwest A development near Cliff. Views of the Mogollon mountain range. Homesites: $70k-$80k. Median $75k. [5] Residences: N/A [0] Offered by United Country Real Estate

MIMBRES VALLEY Northeast Homes, building sites and an airstrip. Farming valley becomes forested near the Continental Divide. Homesites: $17k$1,344,633. Median $54,500. [30] Residences: $54,500$730k. Median $138,500. [58] OAKWOOD ESTATES West Affordable housing in a grassland development five minutes from downtown. Homesites: $25k-$35k. Median $27,500. [5] Residences: $70k160k. Median $137,500. [15]

Offered by Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty

WIND CANYON ESTATES West A spacious development with wooded areas. Westward views of the Burro Mountains. Homesites: $55k$135k. Median $84k. [27] Residences: $260k$578k. Median $390k. [8] CLIFF, GILA Northwest Homes and sites along the Gila River and Turkey Creek. Schools and a county fair. Homesites: $25k$439,375. Median $80k. [15] Residences: $47,500$269k. Median $95,500. [20] BUCKHORN Northwest Rolling grasslands, cottonwood trees and views of the Mogollon Mountains. Homesites: $27,500$129k. Median $36,750. [4] Residences: $79k$152k. Median $115,500. [2]

SILVER ACRES South Higher-end homes near the country club and golf course, affordable housing along the ridges. Homesites: $9,700-$75k. Median $24,750. [18] Residences: $79k$310k. Median $167,500. [24]

Nobody sells more Real Estate than

Offered by Prudential Silver City Properties

TYRONE South Affordable housing, picturesque townsite with parks. Homesites: $17,500$391k. Median $69,500. [6] Residences: $62k$225k. Median $119k. [48] OAK COUNTRY South 10-acre lots, 7 miles from Silver City. Rolling hills, many oak trees. Subdivision pending on approval. WHITE SIGNAL Southwest Homesites: $25k-$78k Median $38,750. [8] Residences: $126k$250k. Median $207,500. [4]

Top Producing office in Silver City/Grant County 2005

Silver Advantage 314 E. 14th Street P.O. Box 1477 Silver City, NM 88062

505.538.3847 800.716.3847

Billy Donnell

Patricia Fell

Karen Johnson

Beverly Hamill

billydonnel@remax.net Cell 505.574.2603

patfell@remax.net Cell 505.538.1460

karenj@remax.net Cell 505.534.7883

bev@bevhamill.com Cell 505.590.7574

Linda Pecotte

Marylin Ransom

Debbie Rogers

Liz Stewart

lindapecotte@remax.net Cell 505.538.1623

mransom@remax.net Cell 505.313.3580

debbie@debbierogershomes.com Cell 505.538.1829

stewart@zianet.com Cell 505.313.3574

www.remaxsilveradvantage.com

Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results NOT JUST ANY HOME WILL DO... Offered by Wagon Wheel Realty

BURRO MOUNTAINS Southwest Homes and sites also located in bear grass and lightly wooded foothills of the Burro Mountains. Homesites: $66,800 Homes: $203,800 avg. Realtor Alan Archer created and maintains the Internet website: dreamhomenewmexico.com

the Silver City area’s premier free real estate search engine.

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Chuck Johnson, Agent #1 Ranch Club Road, Silver City, NM 88061 Bus: 505-538-5321 chuck.johnson.b7i7@statefarm.com

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SILVER CITY

RATINGS

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 of 2000 —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 —Norman Crampton TOWNS in America One of the Best American Cities You’ve Never Heard of —Cowboys and Indians Best Mining Town —True West Magazine

SILVER CITY

STYLE

FAVORITE VEHICLE: Toyota Camry, Silverado 4x4 and Chrysler 300c. Color: white OFFICIAL BOOTWEAR: Cowboy boots (for cowboys and cowgirls) Moisture repellant hiking boots (for wilderness hikers) Matavivoras (for desert hikers) OFFICIAL PANT SELECTION : Denim jeans (Note: it is very important for newcomers to determine whether their office personnel, peer group or social acquaintances are wearing Levis or Wranglers). HISTORICAL STREETS: Bullard Street. Named after John and brother James Bullard, major builders of Silver City. Yankie Street. Named after Joseph Yankie who opened a hotel in 1873. Hudson Street. Named after Col. Richard Hudson from England who arrived in 1868 and built a livery & feed stable with William Milby called the Legal Tender Corral. Black Street. Named after Robert Black, a Harvard schooled builder who arrived in 1872. GLOSSARY: Monsoons. Spectacular late afternoon thunderstorms in July and August. Open Range. Unfenced highways…watch for cattle. Sun Tea. Homemade tea brewed in clear jars set in the Southwest sun. Chimichanga. Deep fried burrito covered with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Arroyo. A desert gully prone to flash floods. Sopapillas. “Honey Cake” thought to have originated in Albuquerque 300 years ago. Red or Green. The official “state question” adopted by the New Mexico Legislature refers to the question commonly asked by your waitress, “Red or green chile?”

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1. Have a plan. In developing a written plan, one is required to clearly describe his or her goals. 2. Stick with quality. You don’t build a secure retirement with get-richquick schemes. 3. Diversify. If you can’t predict the future, you must prepare for it. Diversify by owning stocks, bonds and cash. With stocks, diversify across a variety of companies and industries. Diversify bonds by maturity date.

GONZALES L AW F I R M R. Nathan Gonzales ESQ., P.C. • Business Law • Criminal Cases • Divorce & Family

925 N. Hudson St. Silver City, NM

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4. Buy to keep. Most successful investors do not trade the market. Selling a security that has performed well triggers both commissions and taxes. Then, it must be replaced with something that will perform as well, if not better. 5. Address mistakes quickly. Not every investment works out. When it becomes clear that a mistake has been made, sell. Delay and denial rarely improve the situation. 6. Don’t be blinded by tax considerations. Investment decisions based on peculiarities in tax laws are seldom sound. Tax laws change frequently, sometimes with disastrous results. An exception is tax-exempt bonds.

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SILVER CITY & GRANT COUNTY

PROFILE

POPULATION: (2004) est. City: 12,500 County: 30,000 HOUSING: (2004) est. TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS City: 4,700 (500 unoccupied) COUNTY: 14,000 GOVERNMENT: Firefighters: 23 full time City Police: 30 State Police: 12 (10 officers, 2 sergeants) County Sheriff: 32 Officers TAXES: Gross Receipt: 7.125% City: $3,009,860 City Retail: $214,463,457 Per Capita Income: $18,955 Property: 17,397 Mills (Residential) 15,680 Mills (Non-Residential) RECYCLING City of Silver City Sanitation Division USA Can & Nonferrous UTILITIES: Electric: Texas New Mexico Power Co. Natural Gas: PNM Gas Services Water: Town of Silver City (deep wells) Sewage: Town of Silver City Telephone: Qwest, Western New Mexico Telephone Co. DRIVER’S LICENSES, REGISTRATION, PLATES/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 (TEA-21): . .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.

FINANCIAL

INSTITUTIONS BANKS: Locally Owned: AmBank, 1st New Mexico Bank, 1st Savings Bank, Western Bank National: Wells Fargo, Bank America Mortgage Companies: 7 Financial Planning: Edward Jones 2, Raymond James Financial Services Loan Companies: 8

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MYTHS

MORTGAGES BY JUDY RUEBUSH HOMETOWN MORTGAGE

If you are in the market to finance a new home, don’t be misled by the “Myths of Mortgages”: MYTH #1 – “All lenders are the same.” FACT: Loan programs run the gamut from “full doc” loans, where income & cash accounts are fully documented, to “no doc” loans, which are not offered by all lenders. A mortgage broker works with a number of lenders and is more likely than a bank or “retail” mortgage company to offer the wider variety of options. MYTH #2 – “Multiple inquiries don’t affect your credit scores” under certain circumstances. FACT: There’s no telling what may affect your credit scores. Choose your lender before you allow your credit to be pulled. (You can get your own report with no affect on the score, however.) MYTH #3 – VA loans “take longer to process,” “cost more” (higher interest rate, etc), “are too picky about the property,” etc. FACT: VA loans are easy to process. All the lenders with whom I deal offer their lowest rates on VA, and there are certain closing costs a veteran is not allowed to pay. Other than the pest inspection, VA is no more “picky” about the property than any other type loan. And, when interest rates drop, a VA Rate Reduction Refinance is the cheapest and easiest there is. MYTH #4 – My bankruptcy “makes me a good credit risk”, or “has ruined my credit, for life”. FACT: Neither of these is necessarily true. The length of time and your credit history since the discharge of the bankruptcy are the pertinent factors. Allow your lender to evaluate your situation. FACT: WORKING WITH A LOCAL LENDER WILL SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS.

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PAYMENT Table Bold = 15-year fixed Regular = 30-year fixed AMOUNT $50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 125,000 150,000

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In order to expedite the processing of your mortgage loan, be prepared to provide the following documentation when you apply for the loan: 1. Evidence of income: A. Two years’ Federal Tax Returns (personal & business), if self-employed. B. Most recent 1 month’s pay stubs and 2 years’ W2s, if salaried. C. Award Letters for Social Security, VA, or pensions, if retired. 2. Proof of cash assets: A. Most recent two months’ bank statements, all pages, all accounts. B. Statements for any investment accounts, IRAs, 401Ks, etc. 3. Be prepared to pay for the credit report, usually around $23. The more of these items you can provide at application, the more accurately your mortgage broker will be able to determine which loan program best suits your needs.

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LAKES &

OUTDOORS Nearby Lakes: 9 Bill Evans Lake, Lake Roberts, Ben Lilly, Elephant Butte, Quemado Lake, Caballo Lake, Wall Lake, Bear Canyon Reservoir, Snow Lake U.S. 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 National 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 FEDERAL & STATE DESIGNATIONS: 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. Good segments for Dayhikes include Sapillo Group Campground from NM Hwy. 35 south to Forest Development Road 154 at Signal Peak. Twin Sisters Segment from FDR 154 south to NM Hwy. 15 at the Arrastra Interpretive Site Rocky Point segment from State Road 150 to Aspen Mountain, and Bear Mountain segment from Bear Mountain Road to Forest Development Road 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. You may enjoy the tall timber around Reserve or Willow Creek, the famous "Catwalk" National Recreation Trail in Whitewater Canyon near Glenwood, the historic Fort Bayard area, or the fabled gold mining ghost town of Mogollon. Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway: A110-mile Inner Loop Scenic Byway; from Silver City to Mimbres Valley, down Sapillo Creek, across the Pinos Altos Mountains and back to Silver City, with a side trip to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Glenwood Fish Hatchery Open year round, seven days a week, 8am-5pm. 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. OUTDOOR OPTIONS: Fishing: (8 species) rainbow, brown and brook trout, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and tiger muskie. Big Game Hunting: elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bear, cougar, antelope, Barbary sheep Birdwatching: Over 63 species including: blackhawk, black-chinned hummingbird, and vermilion flycatcher MOUNTAIN BIKING: All within 4 mile radius Beginners Trails: Old CCC Trail, Outer Loop, 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. GUIDES & OUTFITTERS Wilderness Guides: 9, Jeep Trips: 1 OUTDOOR GEAR Hunting/Gunsmiths: 2, Biking: 2, Archery: 1

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the GREAT OUTDOORS BY BRETT FERNEAU THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE YOUR OWN BACK YARD – AND SILVER CITY’S “BACK YARD” contains 3.3 million of 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, wellmaintained 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, where the hiking trail is suspended from the canyon wall over Whitewater Creek. South of Silver City, the natural stone fantasyland 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.

Wind Canyon Estates

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ocated approximately 5 miles west of Silver City on Hwy. 180 W. bordering the Gila National Forest, Wind Canyon Estates boasts breath-taking views, some as far away as Arizona. Enjoy the native vegetation of beautiful wild flowers, yucca, and stately piñon, juniper, cedar and oak. 10 acre parcels priced from the low $80’s. Definitely a place to explore! Enchantment Realty 501 Silver Heights Blvd. Silver City, NM 88061

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opposite, top: The Gila Cliff Dwellings take visitors on a trip back into pre-history. inset: Cycling is one of the outdoor activities easily accessible from Silver City. this page, above: City of Rocks State Park is a natural stone fantasyland. this page, below: Anglers of all ages enjoy the fishing at Lake Roberts.

LICENSES Fishing (annual) $25.00, $56.00 non-residents Hunting Non-Resident License Costs Elk $490, Mule Deer $270, Antelope $285, Bear $260, Turkey $110. 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.

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AREA

MUSEUMS

Photo courtesy Mimbres Region Arts Council

MUSEUMS: 3 Silver City Museum. Founded in 1967. A restored Mansard/Italianate home built by H.B. Ailman House with 20,000 objects relating to the peoples and history of southwest New Mexico. Admission is free. WNMU Museum. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary November 6, 2004. Home of Pottery and Artifacts of Prehistoric Southwestern Cultures. Available for viewing are historic photographs of Silver City and surrounding areas. Admission is free. Pinos Altos Historical Museum: circa 1860’shoused in a log cabin that once served as the 1st school house in Grant County. Houses a great collection of mining artifacts and historic memorabilia. Admission is free.

ARTS

ORGANIZATIONS GALLERIES: 36 (approximate) Mimbres Region Arts Council 538-2505 San Vicente Artists 388-4854 Grant County Art Guild 538-8216 Grant Co. Community Concert Assn. 538-3785 WNMU Expressive Arts 538-6502 International Film Society 538-5142

MAJOR

EVENTS Red Paint PowWow Jan. Chocolate Fantasia Feb. Tour of the Gila May Silver City Blues Festival May Gila River Festival May Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo June Fourth of July Celebration July 4 Fiesta de la Olla July Weekend at the Galleries Oct. Lighted Christmas Parade Nov.

CLUBS &

ORGANIZATIONS AARP Audubon Society Back Country Horsemen Business & Professional Women Copper Country Cruizers Cowboy Action Shooters Cut the Cheese Club DAV Elks Club Evergreen Garden Club Family Community Education Clubs Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society Friends of the Library Gila Native Plant Society Grant County Archaeological Society Grant County Art Guild Kennel Club Kiwanis Knights of Columbus Lions Club LULAC Masons Moose Lodge Newcomers Club Optimists Red Hat Society Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Soc. Rotary Silver City Cut the Cheese Club SC Women’s Club Town and Country Garden Club VFW

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& ENTERTAINMENT ARTS

BY BRETT FERNEAU SINCE BEING LISTED AS ONE OF THE HUNDRED BEST SMALL ARTS TOWNS IN AMERICA BY AUTHOR AND ART EXPERT JOHN Vilani, Silver City’s popularity as an arts destination continues to grow. The Weekend at the Galleries and the Fiesta de Olla, one of the nation’s largest displays of Mata Ortiz pottery, are two of the arts community’s special occasions annually. Western New Mexico University houses the world’s largest collection of Mimbres Culture artifacts, and the Silver City Museum traces the town’s history since the nineteenth century. Performance and sports events occur year-round. The ever-popular Silver City Blues Festival draws enthusiastic crowds and top performers from across the country. The Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo attracts top riders and the Tour of the Gila five-day bicycle stage race

The Palace Hotel Celebrating 106 Years

Located in the downtown historic district. Reminiscent of a small hotel in the European Tradition. Affordable Rates 18 Rooms and Suites • Continental Breakfast • •

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Visit Ol West Gallery & Mercantile next door.

Cards • Gifts • Hobbies Crafts • Souvenirs • Furniture Machines • Office Supplies

Presenting our 26 th Season 2006/2007

Folk Series

Art Art

Folk Series @ The Opera House

Music Music

The Weekend at the Galleries and the Fiesta de la Olla, one of the nation’s largest displays of Mata Ortiz pottery,

Cheryl Wheeler Mar. 30

Weekend At the Galleries Oct. 8-11

Special Events Special Events

Dervish, Performing Nov. 18

Performance Performance Series

are two of the arts community’s special occasions annually.

is one of the nation’s toughest. The recently established Red Paint Powwow spotlights the area’s Native American heritage. The Mimbres Region Arts Council, which brings major performing artists to town, also has a positive impact on our youth with programs like the Youth Outreach Performances at WNMU Fine Arts Theater, The Youth Mural Program and the Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Other organizations working together to coordinate a diverse schedule of events include the Grant County Art Guild, Grant County Community Concert Association, International Film Society, San Vicente Artists and WNMU Expressive Arts Department.

Silver City Blues Festival May 25-27

Chocolate Fantasia Feb. 10

Gallery Openings

Artist Lecture Series

Viver Brasil Dance Company Jan. 27 ><

Art & Culture Tours

www.mimbresarts.org

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opposite top and above: Both the performing and visual arts are well represented in Silver City. inset: One of many downtown galleries offering a wide selection of quality artwork.

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HEALTH MEDICAL Gila Regional Medical Center: 68 Beds, 43 Physicians Optometrists: 3 Dentists: 15 Clinics: 5 Chiropractors: 7 Fort Bayard Medical Center: Long term care facility with 4 Physicians offering services in Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Geriatric care and Chemical Dependency unit. Pharmacies: 4 Acupuncturists: 5 EMERGENCY SERVICES Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Search and Rescue MEDICAL SUPPLIERS Hometown Oxygen Lincare, Inc. Melinda’s Medical Supply Mountain Air Medical Supply SENIOR SERVICES Assisted Living Facilities - 2 Senior Programs - 2 Case Management - 1

AREA

CHURCHES Angelican Episcopal: 1 Apostolic: 1 Assembly of God: 2 Independent Baptist: 2 Southern Baptist: 5 Buddhist: 1 Charismatic: 2 Christian: 1 Church of Christ: 2 Church of God: 2 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: 4 Episcopal: 1 Foursquare Gospel: 1 Jehovah’s Witnesses: 2 Lutheran: 2 Nazarene: 1 Non-Denominational: 3 Presbyterian: 1 Quaker-Religous Society of Friends: 1 Roman Catholic: 7 Seventh Day Adventist: 1 United Church of Christ: 1 United Methodist: 1

VOLUNTEER

Photo by Brett Ferneau

CARE

RETIREMENT

SILVER CITY Style! BY BRETT FERNEAU RETIREES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY HAVE FOUND A PLACE IN THE SUN IN SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO. It’s no surprise – a mild climate, friendly people, good medical facilities 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 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 Silver City Blues Festival and the Tour of the Gila are nationally famous. Others like the annual professional rodeo, the Fiesta de la Olla and the Red Paint PowWow are becoming increasingly popular, and the Mimbres Region Arts Council was recently named the state’s number one arts council for the third consecutive year. Those who enjoy volunteering in their community will find a long list of venues: the arts council, animal shelter, hospital, library, museum, senior center, visitor center, clubs, organ-

ORGANIZATIONS EF Foundation for Foreign Study Gila Regional Medical Center Habitat for Humanity - Gila Region Homebound Library Program (Leamos) MainStreet Mimbres Region Arts Council Multiple Sclerosis Assn. of America Potential Tutor Training Session (Leamos) Silver City Museum Silver City Grant Co. Chamber of Com. Silver City Library The Volunteer Center of Grant County

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Custom homes by Sunup Design/Build incorporate simple, elegant design, use natural materials, and integrate indoor and outdoor spaces with patios and gardens. The design philosophy at Sunup Design/Build emphasizes smaller, more energy- and resource-efficient dwellings. Homes feature open floor plans that take advantage of the Southwestern landscape and bring in natural light, while maintaining the intimacy and warmth that make a home feel welcoming and comfortable.

Those who enjoy volunteering in their community

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will find a long list of venues... izations and functions such as gallery openings and theater productions. Gila Regional Medical Center, a Planetree-affiliated regional hospital, is the home of the newly opened Surgical Center of the Southwest and offers state of the art diagnostic equipment and patient-centered care. Local medical suppliers can provide necessary home care equipment and are qualified for setup and maintenance. The variety of housing options here will suit almost any retiree. Developments intended specifically for seniors are among the residential possibilities, 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 free with every Silver City retirement package.

opposite, top: Members of our local Red Hat Society prepare to attend a luncheon at Deming’s historic Custom House. opposite, inset: Beautiful sunsets are included free with every Silver City retirement package. above: Complementing a mild climate and an active retirement lifestyle, Silver City’s golf course is open year-round.

Fort Bayard Medical Center

...your newest old neighbor Fort Bayard Medical Center, managed by GEO Care Inc, is a licensed and certified, 210 bed Long-Term Intermediate and Skilled Care Facility.

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MAJOR

EMPLOYERS Phelps Dodge Mining Co.: 1,238 Gila Regional Medical Center: 600 Western NM University: 525 Silver Consolidated Schools: 483 Teleperformance: 450 Fort Bayard Medical Center: 388 Wal-Mart Super Center: 380 Cobre Consolidated Schools: 317 James Hamilton Construction: 313 U.S. Forest Service: 275 Town of Silver City: 149 Work Force: 13,174 Labor Employed: 11,495 Unemployment Rate: 10.6%

COMMUNITY

SERVICES... TRANSPORTATION Interstate 10: 44 miles South of Silver City Interstate 25: 75 miles East of Silver City U.S. 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15 Air, Commercial: Mesa 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 Telecommunication: Qwest, Western New Mexico Telephone Internet Service Providers: GilaNet: Dial up Zianet: ISDN, Dial up Cyber Mesa: DSL Signal Peak: Wireless T1 WildBlue: Satellite Cellular: Alltel, Verizon, Sprint Satellite: Dish Network, Direct TV NEWSPAPERS Silver City Daily Press Daily Silver City Sun News Daily Desert Exposure Monthly Sunshine Seniors Monthly Copper Shopper Weekly MAGAZINES Silver City Life Bi-annual Silver City Source Bi-annual Old West Trails Annual Grant County Annual New Mexico Traveler Annual RADIO STATIONS: Top 40: KSCQ 92.9 FM Country: KNFT 102.9 FM, KWNM 105.5 FM Oldies & Spanish: KNUW 95.1 FM 950AM

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

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ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT BY BRETT FERNEAU MINING AND AGRICULTURE, THE TRADITIONAL MAINSTAYS OF SILVER CITY'S ECONOMY, CONTINUE TO BE MAJOR EMPLOYERS in the area and contribute much to Silver City’s eclectic mix of architecture, lifestyles, businesses and people. Increasingly, however, the economy of the area is diversifying thanks to a range of economic development efforts that bring tourism, high-tech service, retirement and arts employers to the community. A recent example of this diversification is the arrival of Teleperformance USA, a subsidiary of SR Teleperformance offering high-tech customer service from a modern call center in Silver City. Teleperformance plans to have 450 workers at the Silver City site by press time, with more jobs added as demand increases. Teleperformance USA's arrival showcases the integration of city, county and state economic development efforts and was the result of more than two years of effort between the company, local businesses, the Silver City-Grant County Economic Development Corporation (SIGRED) and the New Mexico’s Economic Development Department. Besides the great quality of life and sunny climate in New Mexico, Teleperformance and other businesses are attracted by economic development incentives that include property tax exemptions, gross receipts and compensating tax deductions, investment credits, industrial revenue bonds, state-funded training programs and high-technology salary credits. The economic development organizations and local government agencies can provide assistance, offer solutions and direct inquiries for existing and potential businesses. Call SIGRED at (505) 534-1045, email: sigred@silvercitybusiness.com, or visit the website, <http://www.silvercitybusiness.com/>. Southwest New Mexico Small business Development Center can be reached at (505) 538-6320, email sbdc@wnmu.edu, website <http://www.nmsbdc.org/silvercity>.

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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: Crescit Eundo (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

HOUSING

FACTS MEDIAN SALE PRICE: Inside Silver City $120,000 Outside Silver City $240,000 Mimbres Valley $138,500 Burro Mountains $242,500 HOUSING STARTS (2003) Silver City: 26 Grant County 98 % Change, Previous Year +57% city, + 9% county. Building Permits: $500 -$5000 = $25.00 + $3.00 Plan Review fee $5,001-$10,000 = $25.00 + $3.00 Plan Review fee Over $10,000 = $2.50 per $1000 or fraction thereof + 25% Review Fee

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PARKS &

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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 Saturday of each month from 9am-12 noon at Grant County 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 Tuesday thru Friday with the exception of Wednesday and Friday mornings or on Saturday from 8:30am– 5 pm. Services offered are: 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

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Here’s what customers say! “Liz is a superb agent, very caring & attentive to detail. We sold a house & bought a house with Liz. Liz was wonderful, taking care of every detail & making it easy to sell our home.”

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City Parks: 11 Bowling Alley: 1 Movie Theatre: 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

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PRIMARY & SECONDARY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY: 8 Cliff 122 Students Harrison Schmitt 548 Students Jose Barrios 258 Students Sixth Street 172 Students GW Stout 415 Students Bayard 231 Students, preschool-5th grade Hurley 128 Students, K-5th grades San Lorenzo 55 Students, K-5th grades Santa Clara 248 Students, K-5th grades MIDDLE: 1 La Plata 656 Students JUNIOR HIGH: 1 C.C. Snell 338 Students, 6th-8th grades HIGH SCHOOL: 4 Silver High School 920 Students Cobre High School 486 Students Cliff High School 146 Students Aldo Leopold High School 70 Students PRIVATE SCHOOLS: 5 Agape Community Christian School: 32 Students, K-12 Down to Earth: 22 Students Guadalupe Montessori: 90 Students Calvery Temple Christian: 34 Students

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EDUCATION WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY Total Students 2458 Certificate Programs 7 Associate Degrees 14 Pre-Professional Programs 5 Master Degrees 8 Bachelor Degrees 62 Bachelor of Arts 28 Bachelor of Science 24 Bachelor in Department 10

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CARE Fulltime Child Care Centers: 8 Specialized Programs: 8 Family/Group Child Care Homes: 7

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LIBRARIES SILVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Book and Serial Volumes: 52,742 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 BOOKMOBILE Operated by NM State Library in Santa Fe and is one of four in the state. The collection is rotated offering 5000 books to rural areas as well as Silver City.

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EDUCATION

& EDUCATION SCHOOLS

BY BRETT FERNEAU FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION AND BEYONE, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SILVER City area are limited only by the desire of the student. Two independent public school districts, Cobre Consolidated and Silver Consolidated, serve Grant County with multiple elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools offering a curriculum ranging from computer science to culinary arts and mariachi music. Students and parents may also choose a local Montessori school or an alternative high school. There is even an animation school and a college of natural healing. Originally a teacher’s training college, Western New Mexico University offers nationally accredited programs in business, teacher education, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, economic development and child development. Located on 80 acres overlooking Silver City, it has over 2000 students and also offers a wide range of certificate, associate and baccalaureate degrees and several graduate programs with over 70 major and minor fields. In 2003, WNMU became the state’s first four-year institution of higher education to receive the prestigious Zia Award for performance excellence from Quality New Mexico.

Guadalupe Montessori School Multi-Age Classrooms (Toddler Thru Sixth Grade) Where We Believe In: • A hands-on approach to learning • Helping children to enjoy learning and become self-directed • Children learning at a young age to be responsible members of their families and communities, both locally and globally • The idea that every child’s education is a long-term investment.

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VICTORIAN

RENOVATION BY PAT YOUNG RED BRICK VICTORIAN HOMES ARE THE LEGACY OF SILVER CITY, A TOWN THAT SPRANG TO LIFE IN 1870 WITH THE discovery of silver, and endured because nearby red clay provided sturdy building bricks. The Stine-Fleming home, built in 1883 and located in one of Silver City’s Historic Districts, is one of the town’s finest Victorian homes. Perched on a hill, the home has witnessed more than 120 years of colorful area history unfold. When Leroy and Debbie Goats purchased it in 1997, they added their own special touches, such as a pressed tin kitchen ceiling, stained glass transom windows, and master bath featuring a beautiful antique oak sideboard. All three baths in the home have antique claw foot tubs. Around every corner, nostalgic features of yesteryear are blended with tasteful remodeling. Beautiful woodwork, arched windows, four Italian marble fireplaces and a solid walnut staircase are just some of the reasons this is a showplace home. “We have a passion for older homes,” Debbie says. “We love the ambiance, the style and the character.”

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HISTORIC

SITES SILVER CITY HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT H. B. Ailman House built in 1881 presently houses the Silver City Museum. Bell Block constructed in 1897 and 1906 originally housed a saloon where straight drinks were sold for 12.5 cents Meredith and Ailman Bank built in 1882, renamed the Palace Hotel in 1900. Silver City National Bank built in 1923, presently used as the City Hall. O.S. Warren house built in 1885 is the only building on Main Street to survive the floods at the turn of the century. Mrs. O.S. Warren building built in 1900 was the former Colby’s. El Sol Theatre building built in 1934 to show Spanish-language films. W. H. White house built in 1901 was built of brick in the Hipped Box style for one of Silver City’s first dentists. Dr. W. H. White dental office built in 1887. Isaac N. Cohen house built in 1882 has the only remaining example of double-hung pocket shutters. Big Ditch Park was Silver City’s Main Street before the floods at the turn of the century transformed it into an arroyo. Bennett Block on W. Yankie built in 1882 of adobe construction with brick facades. Max Schutz sample room on N. Texas built to provide a meeting room for traveling salesmen. Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankie built in 1905 and 1911 remained a farmer’s supply outlet until the late 1970s. Victorian Homes. This architectural era spans the period of roughly 1825-1900. There are 31 homes still existing in the Silver City area. Walking Tours (3). Offered by the Silver City Museum: Business District, Gospel Hill and La Capilla. Billy the Kid Cabin. Located near the origin of his real home, this 1800’s style cabin was donated by Ron Howard’s movie The Missing. La Capilla Chapel Replica. The chapel was a local landmark and served as a gathering place for the residents of a neighborhood built on a hill on the south side of Silver City. PINOS ALTOS Fort Cobre Replica. A 3/4 scale replica of the Santa Rita Del Cobre Fort (circa 1804) which originally was located at the Santa Rita open pit copper mine site east of Silver City. Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. circa 1860’s This fine restaurant and saloon is authentically decorated with 1800’s memorabilia and photographs. Hearst Church. (circa 1898) built by the Hearst newspaper family and serves as the current home to the Grant County Art Guild. The gold used in decorating the Hearst Castle in California came from the Hearst Mine in Pinos Altos. FORT BAYARD Buffalo Soldiers: In 1866 Congress authorized the organization of four black regiments to help with the “pacification” of the West. The Indians christened these men with their short curly hair, the Buffalo Soldiers, a name which the Tenth Calvary proudly bore on its military crest. Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark/ National Cemetery. Established as a territorial post dating back to 1863, the fort has served as a military center of operations, army and VA hospital and continues today as a State Medical Center. The first cemetery burial was in 1866.

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ALTERNATIVE BUILDING

OFF the GRID BY PAT YOUNG SILVER CITY OFFERS THE PERFECT CLIMATE FOR LIFE OFF THE GRID, WITH ABUNDANT SUNSHINE, MILD TEMPERATURES and acres of property beyond the power lines. As more and more people step out of the fast lane, more of them are discovering southwest New Mexico, where self-sufficient living is popular. A hand-built solar log home tucked in the mountains above the Mimbres Valley is just one example of off-the-grid homes in this area. Trees for this home were purchased from the National Forest Service, logged in the Gila National Forest, and transported to the property on an overhauled farm truck. There the trees were hand peeled and milled on an efficient Wood-Mizer‘ sawmill. This log home actually used fewer forest products than a conventional framed home. Almost the entire

above: This log home took less wood to build than a conventional frame home and its walls have an R-12 insulation value. inset: Used for passive solar gain in the winter, these living room windows also offer great views.

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tree trunk was in the walls, and no inner or outer fascia treatments were needed. The eight-inch thick log walls, with an R-12 insulating value, required no additional wall insulation. The home was designed for extensive use of passive solar for winter heat gain, with expansive southeast-facing windows to soak in the low winter sun. In the summer, the roof design provides cooling shade for minimal heat gain. Windows throughout the home frame optimal mountain views as well as colorful sunrises and sunsets. An open floor plan with soaring great room ceilings and a loft guest bedroom maximizes usable floor space. A thermalmass stone fireplace with four fireplace openings, the centerpiece of the home, retains as much heat as possible on cold winter nights. It is also designed for superior reflective heat gain while in use. A charming antique wood cook stove in the country kitchen augments passive solar and wood heat. Summer heat is offset by cellular blinds, fans, and opening skylights to dissipate heat at night. A stone walkout basement offers a cool summer bedroom, a root cellar, laundry area and family room. The basement is warmed in winter by one of the four fireplaces. “Off the grid” means providing your own

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power. Solar systems can be capable of supporting all of the electrical loads of an efficiently run home. Even a modest system can support the majority of the loads, supplemented by generators and propane. Solar systems are priced accordingly, from under $5000 to over $40,000. This log home is supported by a modest system. It offers 500 watts of panel power at peak insulation (while the sun shines directly on the solar panels). On windy days, the system is helped out by a 400-watt wind generator. Solar living may not be for everyone, but it is a growing trend. And people living off the grid are never heard complaining about monthly electric bills.

top: The centerpiece of the home is a thermalmass stone fireplace with four openings. center: An antique wood cook stove in the kitchen augments the other heat sources.

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LOIS DUFFY Lois Duffy Gallery Nationally known painter Lois Duffy, owner of Lois Duffy Gallery on Texas St., went from New England – too cold, to Florida – too hot. “The people in Silver City are the best! They’re genuine, unpretentious and talented. Be whoever you want to be. What more could one ask for?”

GREGORY BOND Vicki’s Eatery Having lived in a large city most of his life, Greg, owner of Vicki’s Eatery, says, “Silver City has a small town feel that I love. People actually smile, make eye contact and wave. I have found a place where I want to spend the rest of my life.”

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VALERIE MILNER Elemental Arts Valerie owns Elemental Arts on Yankie St. where she sells her colorful gourd creations. “The natural beauty of the area was a great inspiration to me,” Valerie says. “The diverse cultures from the ancient Mimbres to the present can be found no where else in the country.”

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PLANNING

YOUR MOVE 2 MONTHS PRIOR • Contact movers • Use up frozen goods & cleaning materials • Contact tax person for deduction tips • Determine what can be given away or sold • Make arrangements for storage, if needed • Contact lawyers, doctors, etc. for records • Take photos of family and pets around house 1 MONTH PRIOR • Pick up change of address kits • Make moving arrangements for pets • Notify schools and arrange for records transfer • Contact utilities to disconnect after moving day • Notify vehicle and home insurance companies • Make travel arrangements or plans 1 WEEK PRIOR • Service your car • Arrange for sufficient cash or travelers checks, include cash or certified check for movers • Return books & movies, pick up laundry 2 DAYS PRIOR • Defrost refrigerator and disconnect appliances • Pack necessities for trip and new home arrival • Cancel home deliveries such as newspapers THE BIG DAY • Be available for mover’s questions • Leave keys with realtor or neighbors DEAL WITH MOVING STRESS…HEAD ON! • It’s an adventure, focus on the positive • Find new restaurants, shopping opportunities • Do your homework • Read through this magazine • Order a phone book and newspaper • Set up job interviews as appropriate • Call the Chamber of Commerce, Realtors • Study a street map • Allow time to meet neighbors before starting work FOR THE CHILDREN… • Involve your children in house hunting and decorating • Give your child a photo of new home to show friends • Visit the new school • Ask about youth activities and organizations

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