The Source Summer 2015

SUMMER 2015

photo by Robert “Jaime” Rameriz

The Guide to Southwest New Mexico

Courtesy of Area Merchants and Zia Publishing Corp.

Cover: Cubiform painting by Lois Duffy is available at Lois Duffy Studio in Silver City.

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Attractions A RUGGED REGION PA P PACKED CKED FULL OF HISTORY, Y BEAUTY, Y, BEAUTY TY, TY Y, WILDLIFE W BLE ENERGY AND SPA WA P CE AGE INDUST PA S RY ST R WILDLIFE, RENEWA RENEWABLE SPACE INDUSTRY, the diversity of Southwest New Mexico includes the mountain communities of Silver City, Glenwood and Reserve, the Interstate-25 communities of Socorro, Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte, and the Interstate-10 communities of Lordsburg, Deming and Las Cruces. From border villages and meandering rivers to pine covered wilderness peaks, it is crisscrossed with visitor opportunities that attract people from every segment of the population.

Any of these locations can serve as your base for exploration.

A grand loop connects them all with scenic byways scattered throughout. State and national monuments, lakes, hiking and biking trails, unique museums, historical sites and intriguing 21st century centers of space technology build the itinerary for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Silver City, on the Continental Divide and bordering America’s first designated wilderness, serves as a starting point for the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. It includes the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and connects to the Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway.

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of Mountain Spirits Trail the

National Scenic Byway

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THIS 93-MILE LOOP IS FILLED WITH HISTORY AND SCENIC BEAUTY. TO GET STARTED, JUST HEAD NORTH FROM Silver City on NM15 to the old gold-mining town of Pinos Altos. Continue through the Gila National Forest to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Leaving the monument, backtrack to Sapillo Creek and take NM35 to Lake Roberts and across the Continental Divide to the Mimbres River Valley. The scenic valley includes orchards, the Mimbres Artisans studios and galleries, and the historic San Lorenzo Church built in the 1800s.

Turning west on NM152, you will come to the Santa Rita mine overlook, which is one of the world’s largest open pit copper mines.

Rejoining US180, turn north at Santa Clara to visit historic Fort Bayard and continue a short distance back to Silver City.

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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

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

From Silver City there are two ways to travel to the monument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos on NM15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers over twenty feet long must take an alternate route on NM61/35.

The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north from NM152 off US180 east of town. This route is 25 miles longer, but easier and takes the same amount of time – about two hours. Call ahead for hours and road conditions; (575)536-9461.

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

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Geronimo Monument

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IN OCTOBER 2004 ABOUT 120 PEOPLE GATHERED AT THE GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR Center to dedicate a monument to famous Chiricahua Apache Chief Geronimo, who was born in the area in 1829.

The monument was a collaborative effort between the Forest Service, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway Committee, the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce, and Geronimo’s own great grandson, Harlyn Geronimo and Harlyn’s wife Karen of Mescalero. Harlyn got the idea for the monument while visiting the area in the spring of 2004.

Chief Geronimo had told biographers that he was born near the headwaters of the Gila River, which is the area where the National Monument stands today. Geronimo died in Oklahoma in 1909, after unsuccessfully pleading with federal authorities to be allowed to return to his homeland to die.

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Lake Roberts SURROUNDED OUNDED BY THE GILA NAT NATIONAL A IONAL FOREST, AT T AN T, AND FED

BY SAPILLO MAN-MADE APILLO CREEK, LAKE ROBERTS IS A MAN-M 75-acre lake offering some of the finest mountain fishing, boating and camping in New Mexico. Lake Roberts features boat ramps, two campgrounds, picnic spots and a variety of nature trails leading into the forest.

The lake beckons fisherman, hikers and birders to experience the natural beauty of the area. Overlooking the west end of the lake stand the “Vista Ruins,” an authentic Mimbres Indian pit house site.

The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, and is a wintering spot for bald eagles. As many as ten species of hummingbirds may be observed in the summertime at feeding stations along NM35 and at nearby local inns.

Late March to late May is the best time to fish for the lake’s 10 to 14-inch rainbow trout, but Lake Roberts also contains crappie, catfish and some bass.

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Mimbres Valley

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THE HISTORIC AND SCENIC FARMING VALLEY OF THE MIMBRES RIVER IS ACCESSED BY NM35 AND NM61 from City of Rocks State Park to the Continental Divide near Lake Roberts. The valley was inhabited by the ancient Mimbres Culture that produced the pottery on display at Western New Mexico University Museum.

Today, the valley supports a growing population around the communities of Mimbres and San Lorenzo, while early farming families who first settled the area continue to tend their fields and orchards. Mission churches built in the late 1800’s at San Lorenzo, San Juan and Faywood contribute to the natural beauty of the region, and Bear Canyon Lake offers anglers an isolated fishing hole.

The Trail of the Mountain Sprits National Scenic Byway makes a dramatic entry to the Mimbres Valley on NM152 and then cuts upward through the valley toward Lake Roberts and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

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100% of ReStore proceeds go towards building affordable homes in Grant County. ReStore runs strictly on donations given to us by the community.

The more you donate the more homes Habitat is able to build.

We Accept: Furniture, Hardware, Appliances, & Household Items.

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.

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Historic Pinos Altos

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EXCEPT FOR THE ASPHALT ON ITS MAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN PINOS ALTOS LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE appeared nearly 150 years ago, when it was inhabited by the likes of Judge Roy Bean. The town’s amenities, however, have greatly improved in the last century or so. They include a museum, dining establishments and an authentic western bar.

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

Pinos Altos is located along the Continental Divide, six miles north of Silver City on NM15.

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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.

Lodge with kitchen. 15 unique completely furnished cabins can accommodate up to 45 people.

Imagine the possibilities!

Wedding Destination Anniversary Celebrations Family & Group Reunions Workshops & Group Meetings • Crackling Fireplaces • Secluded Balconies • Relaxing Porches • Satellite TV • Gift Shop • Hot Tub in Cabana • Cabins with kitchens are available • Bird Watching • Dark Skies & Stargazing • Hiking & Biking Road Trips to Nearby Attractions • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument • Access to Continental Divide Trailhead • Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark • Lake Roberts • Shakespeare Ghost Town • Silver City Museum

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Continental Divide Trail SILVER CITY AREA HIKERS ENJOY A RARE OPPORTUNITY: CONVENIENT DAY HIKES ON SECTIONS OF A renowned footpath that stretches from Mexico to Canada.

Also known as the ‘King of Trails,’ the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) runs through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Along the way it visits 25 national forests, 20 national wilderness areas, three national parks, one national monument, eight Bureau of Land Management resource areas – and passes close by Silver City. While it takes six months to walk the entire trail, Silver City residents and visitors can enjoy pleasant day hikes on segments of the same trail just minutes from their doorsteps.

While our moderate climate makes access available yearround, probably the best times to visit the CDT are during the spring and fall. Parts of the trail are challenging, so hikers should be in good physical condition and remember to bring plenty of water.

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Historic Downtown Silver City

SILV SILVER L ER CITY SPRANG TO LIFE DURING LV 1870. THE DISCOVER DISCOVERY THE SUMMER OF 1870 OF silver brought thousands of miners, and merchants followed in their footsteps.

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

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

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

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Marketplace A variety t store in the ty HUB off ffe ff fering a vast selection of new, used, vintage, and antique bargains.

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Baked Goods, Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Dining hours 7am-4:30pm • Dine in or take out.

We serve small catering needs and accept special orders.

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BEST deals in town!

All profits go to benefit and beautify our community.

We accept donations: clean clothing & smaller items.

Open Wed., Fri., Sat. 9am-2pm

606 N. Bullard Street in Downtown Silver City The store is run entirely by member volunteers of the Town and Country Garden Club.

The Club is a non-profit organization. Come join our volunteers! Being a gardener is not required for membership.

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SHOPPING • One-of-a-kind Shops ARTWORK • Regional Art in Galleries and Artists’ Studios FOOD & DRINK • Award Winning Cafes & Brew Pub

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

Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon and Casas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, and there are exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apache groups.

Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanic settler clothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed. There is also memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, former astronaut and U.S. Senator.

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

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Big Ditch Park WHEN SILVER CITY’S FOUNDING FATHERS CREATED THE TOWN SITE IN THE LATTER 1800S, THEY LAID OUT THE grid like those of many eastern cities – with the streets running due north, south, east and west. They did not realize that the new town’s proximity to a north/south running slope would encourage a natural disaster to occur.

In 1895 and again in 1903, flash floodwaters roared down Silver City’s Main Street, gouging out a huge ditch with a bottom some 55 feet below the original street level. As rains continued to feed the creek in the years that followed, cottonwood trees grew, providing shade.

The town’s Main Street was gone, but every adversity carries with it the seed of an opportunity. Working together, local businesses, residents and civic organizations created a beautiful and unique downtown park.

Big Ditch Park can be accessed via the footbridge at the Silver City Visitor Center parking lot.

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Area Events May April 29-May 3 Annual Tour of the Gila. 5-day stage race. 575-5902612 www.tourofthegila.com 9 Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show Cars, food, music, vendors, raffles and demonstrations. 575-5385555 www.silvercitytourism.org 22-24 20th Ann. Silver City Blues & Bikes Festival. Free Music in Gough Park. Featuring Legendary Blues Master Taj Mahal and the hottest rising Blues stars along with veteran performers. 575538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org

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25th Ann. Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo. Southwest Horseman’s Arena. High-flying bull riding, fast riding and roping and much more!

575-538-3785 www.silvercitypro rodeo.com

July

Jul 4 Independence Day Festivities.

4th of July parade though downtown Silver City, followed by music and vendors in GoughPark.

Weather permitting fireworks display at dusk. 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org Jul 17-18 Fiber Arts Festival. Fine handmade fiber art, fiber art supplies, special quilt and other exhibits, classes, lectures, demos and more!

10am-5pm. Grant Co. Conference Center. www.fiberartscollective.org.

Jul 18-19 Hummingbird Festival. A unique opportunity to catch these beautiful birds in action at the height of the season. Festivities include guest speakers and live entertainment. Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern. 575-536-9649 18 Big Ditch Day. Downtown Silver City. Music, educational tours, historical re-enactors, conservation demonstrations, and the Farmers’ Market. Local arts, crafts, and food. silvercitymainstreet.com 27-Aug 2 Silver City CLAY Festival.

Celebrates clay at various venues. Offerings will showcase tile, pottery, adobe and natural building processes.CLAYFestival.com

11-13 Pickamania! Free music festival celebrating the close of summer featuring bluegrass, folk, and Americana. Gough Park. mimbresarts.org 575-538-2505 17-20 11th Ann. Gila River Festival.

One of the Southwest’s premier nature festivals includes kayaking along the Gila River and in the Gila National Forest as well as events in historic downtown Silver City. gilaconservation.org. 575-538-8078 18-20 Fort Bayard Days. Learn more about Fort Bayard and the settling of the West. The day includes info on the buffalo soldiers, military re-enactments, Native American history and so much more. It ends with the Buckles and Bustles Military Ball.

575-388-4477 19 Red Hot Children’s Fiesta. This is the largest child development and resource fair in southwest New Mexico. Bring your children out for the many free activities.

575-538-5555 23-27 Cliff Gila Grant County Fair.

Outstanding animal and craft exhibits from schools and civic groups across the county.

Cliff, NM 575-388-1559

October 3

Pinos Altos October Fiesta. Family fun, live music, great food, and plenty of vendors offering crafts, jewelry, antiques & collectibles.

Visit the PA Museum. 575-5748394 email: lmwk@dishmail.net 10 Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival & Health Fair. A celebration with valley growers, storytellers, musicians and craftspeople. Dance from 5-9pm www.mimbresharvestfest.com 10-11 Red Dot Art Weekend. Current works by regional artists in more than 20 galleries in historic downtown Silver City and nearby areas. www.silvercitygalleries.com.

575-313-9631

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August 15

Run to Copper Country Car Show. Vintage vehicles of all kinds in Gough Park. 575-388-3468 coppercountrycruizers.com 16-17 Signal Peak Challenge Fat Tire Fest. This challenging mountain bike race is part of the New Mexico point series. The race is preceded by dinner and party on Saturday night. 575-538-5555

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

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

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

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

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Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Show. Museum quality mineral specimens, jewelry, and arts crafted from rock and gems as well as "rough" stones. Grant Co. Business & Conference Center. rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com Gem and Mineral Show. Labor Day weekend showing high quality gems, minerals and jewelry.

WNMU Intramural Gym. rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

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5th Ann. Tamal Fiesta y Mas. Tamales, capirotada, bizcochosMexican hot chocolate, music and more! 575-538-4332 or 575-5381337 tamalfiestaymas.org 25th Ann. Lighted Christmas Parade. 7pm. Historic Downtown Silver City. 575-534-1700 silvercitymainstreet.com

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103 Flury Lane, Silver City, NM 88061

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Galleries & Shopping

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THE GROWTH OF SILVER CITY’S ARTS COMMUNITY IS A RESULT OF THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL APPEAL OF THE area and a concerted effort to diversify the regional economy.

The establishment of an art market unique to Silver City is indeed contributing to the economic base. Regular openings, tours, galas, and other special events have dramatically increased local involvement and developed Silver City as an arts destination. The arts play a role in almost every celebration and there are major festivals dedicated specifically to the arts. There is no doubt that art is an integral and key segment of Silver City’s lifestyle.

Silver City’s recognition for its cultural depth results from the dedication and organizational expertise of numerous local groups, and the overwhelming volunteer efforts and financial support of the entire community. The city is proud of its achievements and is anxious to share them with its visitors from around the world.

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

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

Westwind Studios by appointment

575-388-4775 On display at Adobe Springs Cafe

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One of a Kind Shops SILVER CITY

The Raven’s Nest Boutique and Gallery Ethnic clothing and accessories. Local art, pottery, jewelry, yard art, and more great gifts!

201 N. Bullard St. • 534-9323 203

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Syzygy Tile Nationally recognized handmade tile company, dedicated to producing aesthetically pleasing clay tile in the craftsmen tradition.

Also, metal, glass, stone, concrete and imported tiles. Tour available

106 N. Bullard St • 388-5472 • www.syzygytile.com

Hester House Candy & Gifts Homemade fudge, truffles & gourmet candies, candles, plush stuffed animals. SW gourmet & gifts, cards.

Free gift wrapping.

316 N. Bullard St. 388-1360 43

Dandelion Wish Upscale selection of eclectic antiques, collectibles & consignment merchandise. Something for everyone’s taste and budget. We also handle estate and moving sales.

Tues.-Sun. 11ish-6ish • Random Mondays

109 N. Bullard St. • 534-0074 155

Blackwell’s Antiques & Gifts Authentic Antiques at Dealer Prices and Elegant Gifts.

Consignments Encouraged.

Punkie Garretson, Owner.

Open 7 days.

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Yada Yada Yarn Everything for knitters new and old! Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-3:30, Open knitting 12-3 117

621 N. Bullard St. • 388-3350 • www.yadayadayarn.com

Gila Hike & Bike Serving the cycling and hiking needs of southwest New Mexico for the past 25 years.

103 E. College 388-3222 39

HANG “EM” HIGH Fine Art Picture Framing We take pride in crafting complete, custom picture framing presentations for artists, designers, art galleries, and art owners. Daniel LaBrake, PPF

203 N. Bullard St. • 313-0641 TrogonRecords@yahoo.com 243

Soul River Studio Stop by and explore everything from original art to Western bling. An electic emporium filled with vintage finds and contemporary collectibles.

400 N. Bullard St. 707.490.4367 www.soulriverstudio.com 259

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Manzanita Ridge High end furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts and hotels.

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SILVER CITY

Portfolio Victoria Chick Cow Trail Art Studio Contemporary painter & printmaker focused on expressing emotion through the action of human and animal subjects. Represented by JW Art Gallery, Hurley. Cow Trail Art Studio Mon. Noon-3 or by appointment.

760-533-1897 www.VictoriaChick.com

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Original Prints and Drawings Etchings, Woodcuts, Linocuts and Drawings by 19th and 20th Century American Artists. May be seen at Cow Trail Art Studio.

Mon. Noon-3 or by appointment.

119 Cow Trail 760-533-1897 www.VictoriaChick.com 109

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

110 W. Broadway • 538-9048 www.AzuriteGallery.com 7

Vibrations Gallery Silver City’s most unique gift shop offering original creations by regional artists. Stained glass, weaving, digital prints & cards, instruments, jewelry, and more.

106 W. Yankie St. 654-4384 facebook.com/vibrationsgallery 240

Finn’s Gallery Unusual, fun collection of local and family crafted gifts including Lollielu Jewelry, Ughables by Bex Sasich, and Kandie by Kim.

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Seedboat Center for the Arts Fine Art & Craft Gallery and Live Performance Space located in the Arts & Cultural District in Historic Downtown Silver City.

Recording Studio available.

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The Fierro Canyon Gallery Take a drive up beautiful Fierro Canyon and visit our gallery.

Fine art abstract photos and more.

Thur-Mon. 10-5. Just past the Hanover Post Office.

537-4924 • www.fierrocanyongallery.com

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JW Art Gallery Fine Art, Bronze and Wooden Sculpture, Custom Picture Framing, Gift Shop, Historic Hurley Museum. W-F 9-5 • S-Sun 10-5

99 Cortez Ave., Hurley • 537-0300 • gallery@jwartgallery.com http://newmexicowade.gallery

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Lois Duffy Studio Thought provoking surrealist and realist contemporary paintings, cubiform paintings, giclee prints, and hand signed cards.

Open Saturdays 10am-4pm and by appointment.

211C N. Texas St. 313-9631

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Molly Ramolla Gallery Fine art, sculpture, prints, custom jewelry, unique one-of-a-kind imaginary creations. Mon-Sat 11-5.

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Western New Mexico University (WNMU)

By Abe Villarreal 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.

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.

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Orders to Go • 538.3366 OPEN 7 DAYS • 6AM-9PM

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By Cynthia Bettison THE WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, LOCATED IN FLEMING HALL ON THE UNIVERSITY campus houses the NAN Ranch Collection—the largest, most comprehensive collection of scientifically excavated prehistoric Mimbres materials from a single Mimbres site. Other collections include the Eisele Collection of prehistoric Southwestern pottery and artifacts, including basketry; the Back Collection of historic Maria and Julian Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo pottery and Santa Clara Pueblo pottery; historic Navajo rugs; the O.C. Hinman Collection of historic Silver City/Grant County photographs; Campus Collections containing 121+ years of university history; and the U.S. Senator (NM) Jeff Bingaman Memorabilia Collection.

Nearing its 100-year birthday, the University Museum’s building, Fleming Hall, was designed by Trost and Trost of El Paso as the first basketball gym and science hall on campus. Prior to becoming the WNMU Museum, which opened in 1974, the building served as the library and later as the Expressive Arts Department.

The Museum is open M-F 9:00am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, closed University holidays, FREE admission, ADA accessible, 575-538-6386, www.wnmumuseum.org.

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Santa Rita Mine Observation Point THE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO SPANS THE ERAS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES THROUGH SPANISH, Mexican and Anglo activities to the harnessing of modern mining, ranching and building technologies.

Mining has no doubt had the greatest impact on local livelihoods. Mining operations began in the early 1800s and continue over 200 years later. Recovery has evolved from the hand picking of native copper to the solvent extraction and electrolytic processing of low-grade ores. The Santa Rita open pit copper mine is an enormous excavation next to NM152 between Silver City and the Mimbres Valley. The mine overlook is a major attraction along the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. Prior to the nineteenth century, Indians in the area utilized native copper findings to fashion ornaments and arrow points. In the early 1800s, underground mining operations were initiated to supply the Mexican mint with copper. Open pit operations began around 1910 as large earth-moving capabilities became feasible. Today, large equipment can be seen maneuvering across the stepped benches of the mine.

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Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark

By Dutch Salmon NAMED FOR GENERAL GEORGE D. BAYARD, AN EARLYDAY CAVALRY OFFICER AND INDIAN FIGHTER, FORT Bayard National Historic Landmark was activated in 1867 and played a major role in the Apache wars. Abandoned as a cavalry post in 1900, it was converted into an army medical facility and later into a state hospital. Recently, a state-of-the-art nursing home with a VA wing was opened just off the historic grounds. Many of the buildings are being preserved and there is an active national cemetery.

Activities include Fort Bayard Days in September. Many of the outlying buildings and original officers’ residences are being preserved for history.

For the recreationist, Fort Bayard is attached to the Fort Bayard Game Refuge. A refuge for elk, there are thousands of acres of pine-studded uplands open to hikers and equestrians (no motorized vehicles), where active outdoor types may follow the trails used by the cavalry over 100 years ago. Find Indian petroglyphs, old homesteads and the State’s largest alligator juniper, and all just 10 miles east of Silver City.

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

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

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

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Deming

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DEMING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS AS A ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE RAILROAD TOWN IN the old west. Situated 33 miles north of Mexico beneath the majestic Florida Mountains, today’s Deming is rapidly growing, while retaining its friendly small town ambiance. Claiming to be the green chile capitol of the world and the source for most New Mexico wines, Deming also boasts a vibrant arts community, live music venues, a year-round golf course and a host of first-class restaurants. The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum displays unique collections of ancient pottery, geodes and old west memorabilia. Its transit system provides convenient travel around town and connections to Lordsburg and Silver City. Deming hosts many community events and special occasions, such as the famous annual Deming Duck Races and Deming Onion Festival. Straddling Interstate 10, it is a natural rest stop between El Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, and a jumping-off point for Rockhound, Pancho Villa and City of Rocks state parks.

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Rockhound State Park ALMOST ANY DRY-LAND ACTIVITY THAT OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PREFER IS LIKELY TO BE FOUND IN abundance at New Mexico’s Rockhound State Park.

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

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

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Pancho Villa State Park ON MARCH 9, 1916, THE SMALL BORDER TOWN AND MILITARY CAMP AT COLUMBUS, NEW MEXICO, WOKE to an armed invasion by soldiers of revolutionary General Francisco “Pancho” Villa. A punitive force led by American General “Black Jack” Pershing pursued the rebels 400 miles into Mexico without success.

Pancho Villa State Park is located on the site of Camp Furlong that served as the base of operations for General Pershing. The park includes the first site of an operational military airstrip, represents the first time an aircraft had been used in a military operation, the first use of mechanized trucks by United States troops, and the last true cavalry operation by American troops.

The new museum and interpretive center includes era military vehicles and a replica of the Jenny airplane that was utilized.

There are 61 modern and spacious RV and campsites, a botanical garden and an interpretive walking tour.

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THE VIBRANT VILLAGE OF PALOMAS, LOCATED ON THE MEXICAN SIDE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER, IS A favorite spot for purchasing Mexican home décor, curios or just having lunch and a Margarita. Forty miles south of Deming and just south of Columbus, the community hosts modern dental facilities, prescription drug stores and same-day prescription eye glass services. Palomas is also the Mexican entry point for visiting ancient ruins of the Casas Grandes culture and the intriguing modern-day potters of Mata Ortiz.

The famous “Pink Store” carries souvenirs and quality handpicked art and décor from top sources throughout Mexico. Authentic Mexican food in the restaurant is a huge draw, utilizing delicious white cheese made by the nearby Mennonite community. For shopping in Palomas, everything is located within easy walking distance from the American side. You must, however, have a current passport or other WHTI-compliant document to reenter the United States. Call ahead for automobile requirements.

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Hatch CLAIMING TO BE THE CHILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, THERE IS AT LEAST NO DOUBT THAT HATCH SETS THE standard for green chile.

From Taos to El Paso, roadside vendors advertise only Hatch chile, and the hotter, the better. Hatch certainly comes to life Labor Day weekend with its renowned Chile Festival. Vendors, music and other entertainment, art, cook offs, and lots of fresh and roasted chile set the stage for a weekend of excitement and sizzling tongues. Roasted corn on the cob is another favorite, but nothing rivals the chile. Chile ristras hang from every porch and drying chile covers the roofs of markets.

Located at the crossroads of state highways 26, 185, 187, interstate 25 and the Rio Grande, there is no lack of visitors.

Year-round chile shops, antique and unusual gift shops as well as restaurants and a small museum keep pace with the traffic.

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Hillsboro THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF HILLSBORO AT THE JUNCTION OF NM152 AND NM27 WAS FOUNDED IN 1877 by two prospectors who discovered gold along a nearby creek. The population grew to about 1200 by 1907, but only about 225 remain today. The post office opened in 1879 and despite periods of fierce Indian attacks, has never closed.

The village served as county seat for 54 years.

Today the peaceful community, shaded by huge cottonwood trees, supports several shops and a handful of artist residents. The walls of the old courthouse still stand.

Located in the eastern foothills of the Black Range and on the southern segment of the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway, Hillsboro is a cool getaway for residents of the Rio Grande Valley and an exciting excursion for Grant County travelers.

Hillsboro attracts visitors from across the region during its annual apple festival in the early fall.

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

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

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

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

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Area Birding & Rockhounding GOOD WEATHER, WEAT A HER, SPARSE AT SPA P RSE POPULATIONS PA POPULAT A IONS AND THE WIDE AT SPAN SPA P N OF LIFE ZONES OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES PA for birding in Southwest New Mexico. Birding can begin at Big Ditch Park in downtown Silver City. The Gila River and its tributaries north of Silver City offer a rich assortment of birds and Hummingbird banding demonstrations are given near Lake Roberts. Other locations include Whitewater Canyon and The Catwalk near Glenwood and the Guadalupe Canyon of New Mexico’s bootheel, harboring species found nowhere else in the US. Silver City lies at the center of a vast belt of mineralization that has produced billions of dollars worth of metals and a diversity of gems and minerals. Gem and mineral collections are displayed in area museums, shows are hosted throughout the region, huge copper mining operations continue and Rockhound State Park by Deming is dedicated to rock hound enthusiasts, encouraging collecting for personal use.

Cliff & Gila

By Dutch Salmon

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

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Glenwood & Alma

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SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE SAN FRANCISCO RIVER AND THE RUGGED MOGOLLON MOUNTAIN RANGE that became the nation’s first designated wilderness area, the quaint communities of Glenwood and Alma provide lodging, restaurants and supplies in a 1950s ambiance. They are surrounded by public lands that provide hiking, birding and fishing for the adventurous visitor. Glenwood, shaded by the giant cottonwood trees lining Whitewater Creek, also has a state fish hatchery that provides a public fishing pond, picnic area and loads of fun for youngsters. Glenwood is the gateway to Catwalk National Recreation Trail and Mogollon Ghost Town.

Alma was the last stop for Butch Cassidy’s 1890s Outlaw Trail and touts the nearby tomb of Sgt. James Cooney, a gold and silver miner scalped by Apaches. A combination general store/café with the greatest pastries ever can provide supplies needed for exploring Mineral Creek that supports trout fishing where it exits the mountains.

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Mogollon Ghost Town TWO UNIQUE AT A ATTRACTIONS TRACTIONS ARE WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE INTO THE MOUNTAINS FROM GLENWOOD AND ALMA. In 1893, a pipe and catwalk were bolted to the shear, narrow walls of lower Whitewater Canyon to carry water to a mill and the town of Graham at the canyon’s outlet. Today, the U.S. Forest Service maintains Catwalk National Recreation Trail a picnic area and metal catwalk leading to a trail that climbs deep into the Gila Wilderness.

A narrow paved road winds up into the mountains to Mogollon, an 1876 gold and silver mining boomtown. Remains of mining operations, the company store, theater, church and a few die-hard residents occupy the picturesque canyon. A private museum and seasonal businesses provide a glimpse of the once-bustling town.

Due to recent flood damage to both locations, be sure to check with the Glenwood Ranger District office – 575-539-2481 or local Glenwood and Alma businesses for current status.

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Health & Wellness WITH ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, IT IS NO WONDER SILVER CITY, NM WAS VOTED ONE OF THE 50 BEST PLACES TO live by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Looking for a health food store, a new workout routine or vegetarian eatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous health food stores with a variety of products for your dietary needs.

Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga or a labryinth. If you're looking for something more upbeat, join a dance class at one of the health clubs in town or the University.

At any one of Silver City's gyms, there are a variety of exercise classes available whether you're looking to try dancing, water aerobics, a step class, or a simple treadmill routine. With a gym to match your personality, there are unlimited ways to keep healthy and fit in this small town.

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Gila Regional Medical Center GRANT COUNTY’S GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (GRMC) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF emergency, medical, diagnostic and surgical services for residents of a large portion of southwest New Mexico and Southeast Arizona. From its humble beginnings in 1884 as the culmination of a sewing club’s efforts to bring quality health care to the area, Ladies Hospital was established and evolved over the years into today’s 68-bed accredited and Medicare certified hospital. It is home to the Cancer Center and the Surgical Center of the Southwest.

Care at GRMC includes a behavioral health unit, a preventive cardiologist, an interventional pain specialist and a fully equipped wellness center. It is linked to the New Mexico Cancer Center system with Physician Specialists making regularly scheduled visits to their Cancer Center.

Important to both patients and employees is GRMC’s patient-centered approach to healthcare. Everything is focused on providing a more positive healing environment with homelike rooms, patient access to their electronic health records and a patient liaison. Gila Regional Medical Center is committed to building the best rural hospital to work, receive care and practice medicine in the country.

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THE ECLECTIC COMMUNITY OF SILVER CITY AND ITS LOCATION ON THE EDGE OF THREE MILLION ACRES OF national forest has been a draw for highly qualified medical personnel, who in turn have contributed to the establishment of state-of-the-art medical facilities. Local access to all levels of care has eliminated hours of travel to congested cities and provides the small-town advantage of friendliness and truly caring personnel.

The county-owned, not-for-profit, Gila Regional Medical Center is the anchor for area clinics and caregivers that together provide a full array of quality medical services normally found only in larger communities.

Maintaining a close relationship with the Medical Center are independent facilities and specialists that focus on family health, women’s health, dentistry, pediatric and adolescent care, sports injuries and alternative medicines.

The medical field is a major source of employment opportunity for the area and is bolstered by Western New Mexico University’s School of Nursing.

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Index of Advertisers Art Gallery/Artists Azurite Gallery 7 S28 Fierro Canyon Galley, The 229 S29 Finn’s Gallery 260 S28 JW Art Gallery 47 S29 Lois Duffy Studio 55 S29 Molly Ramolla Gallery 181 S29 Original Prints & Drawings 109 S28 Seedboat Center for the Arts 82 S29 Soul River Studio 259 S27 Vibrations Gallery 240 S28 Victoria Chick - Cow Trail Art Studio 109 S28 Victoria J. West 123 S25 Attorney 236 S25 Jim Foy and Associates Auto Lube & Car Wash Thunder Lube & Car Wash 264 S63 Banking/Financial Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union 35 S39 Building Supplies/Wooden Sheds Structure Metal Roofing S37 Chamber of Commerce Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce 253 S43 Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 159 S39 Contractors & Builders J & S Plumbing & Heating 46 S13 Tres Amigos Enterprises 102 S53 CPA’s S37 93 Stone McGee & Co. CPA’s Laws & Co., LLC 98 S37 Developmental Disabilities Life Quest New Mexico 166 S57 Eco / Natural Products Super Salve Co. 94 S57 Entertainment Mimbres Region Arts Council 62 S23 Grocery • Food Co-op • Meat Market Peppers Supermarket 250 S43 Silver City Food Co-op 144 S25 Yoya’s Market 264 S63 Home Products / Services Manzanita Ridge 57 S27 Syzygy Tileworks 95 S27 Windows, Etc. 116 S37 Insurance Farm Bureau S41 Financial Services 222 Rydeski and Company 258 S33 Townsend Insurance Agency 267 S62 Lodging Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 10 S13 Bear Mountain Lodge 184 S2 Casitas de Gila Guesthouses 17 S53 Holiday Inn Express 44 S7 Palace Hotel, The 68 S19

Rodeway Inn 66 S9 Whitewater Motel 114 S53 Medical Angelwings Home Care 132 S57 Cassie Health Center 254 S61 Gila Regional Medical Center 247 S59,S61 Museum 86 S19 Silver City Museum Store 242 SC4 WNMU Museum News Service CATS - Community Access Television of Silver City 236 S15 Organization American Legion 191 S39 Silver City Art Association 218 S25 Silver City MainStreet Project 85 S17 Palomas, Mexico American Dental Care 268 S47 Dior Optical 261 S47 Farmacia Express 267 S47 The Pink Store 234 S47 Real Estate • Developments • Property Management S7 Prudential Silver City Properties 257 United Country Mimbres Real Estate 106 S21 Restaurant • Bakery • Coffee 3 Questions Coffee House 246 S41 Grinder Mill 265 S31 Javalina Coffee House 268 S15 Living Harvest Bakery 246 S41 Millie’s Bake House 212 S17 Vicki’s Eatery 210 S19 Yoya’s Bar & Grill ???

S63 Retail Blackwell’s Antiques & Gifts 214 S26 Dandelion Wish 155 S26 Encore A Retail/Resale Marketplace 231 S21 S41 Furniture Gallery, Inc. 36 39 S27 Gila Hike & Bike Habitat for Humanity Restore S11 Hang “EM” High 243 S27 Hester House Candy & Gifts 43 S26 Morning Star 65 S9 Mountain Ridge ACE Hardware S37 Raven’s Nest, The 203 S26 The Marketplace 58 S17 Town & Country Garden Club Thrift Store 238 S17 Yada Yada Yarn 117 S27 RV Park Manzano’s RV Park 170 S23 Rose Valley RV Ranch 76 S15 Salons Mirror Mirage 63 S37 Shipping & Mailing S41 The UPS Store 108 Yoga Lotus Center 263 S31

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