Silver City Life Fall/Winter 2013

Fall/Winter 2013

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FALL/WINTER 2013 On the cover: Gorgeous sunsets are the frequent works of Mother Nature in Southwest New Mexico, occurring with rugged mountain backdrops, forever vistas toward the I-10 flats or at the corner of Bullard and Market in downtown Silver City. This particular one occurred during the Pickamania! 2013 festival. Photo by Joe Burgess.

Features 12 Honoring our Veterans. Veterans in Silver City carry the scars and medals of valiant service in World War II and Vietnam.

42 American Legion Riders. Veterans serving veterans is the focus of a tireless group of volunteers on motorcycles who raise awareness and money for the needs of fellow warriors.

44 WNMU WILL Program. A host of classroom opportunities and lectures from art to welding is offered to local residents.

46 Faye McCalmont. Under her passionate direction, MRAC continues to be recognized as one of the top, and repeatedly the top, arts councils in the state of New Mexico.

49 Making a Difference. It is the diverse individuals with vision, drive and a sense of purpose that form the foundation that makes Silver City truly unique.

56 Town & Country Garden Club.

Support of the downtown Thrift Store funds beautification projects, area scholarships and local charities.

58 Silver City Docs. Doctors with an array of backgrounds and training contribute to the impressive medical options available to area residents.

62 Vital Teams. Important to medical groups and any organization are the people who deal directly with clients, patients and records on a daily basis.

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Departments 11 New Faces In Business. Meet GRMC CEO Brian Cunningham and Chamber President and CEO Scott Terry.

14 Financial. James Edd Hughs comments on managing money for the various stages of your life.

16 Legal Issues. Attorney William Perkins discusses estate planning.

18 Out & About. Snapshots of recent local events.

20 Happy Endings. Local residents’ dogs find happy adopted homes.

22 Recycle. Turn old calendars into decorative tree ornaments or festive household décor.

24 Advertisers Index.

41 Winter Birding. Four species of Towhees are found in the Silver City area.

The Source S1 Area Attractions S2 Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument S3 City of Rocks State Park S4 Historic Downtown S6 Silver City Museum S8 Big Ditch Park S10 Area Events S12 Historic Pinos Altos S14 Fort Bayard S16 Area Maps S18 Index of Advertisers S19 Galleries & Shopping S20 Art Galleries S22 Shopping S24 Health & Wellness S26 Cliff & Gila S27 Glenwood & Alma S28 At Your Service S29 Salons & Spas S30 Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway S31 Lordsburg S32 Deming

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Contributors

Benjamin Fisher grew up in rural Indiana and moved to Silver City in October 2012 to build a career in journalism and get his first taste of the Southwest. He has written for Indianapolis Monthly magazine, the Howey Political Report, the Silver City Sun-News, and Silver City Life among others and has published poetry in a number of journals.

Eugene Lewis began serious birding in eastern Kansas in the 1950s, eventually roaming the entire state in his pursuit of the avian species.

Upon retirement in 1991 he moved to Silver City, where he has continued his lifelong quest.

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Elizabeth Stewart has a degree in Marketing. Her career includes cable television management, public relations for an electric utility and 17 years in the radio industry. Her most recent career... real estate. Elizabeth lives in Silver City with cats Monkey and Sophia Maria Luisa.

Doyne Wrealli is named after her grandmother and grew up all over the Southwest. She designated Silver City as the hometown of her heart in 1990 and works part-time as a technical editor for an earth sciences/engineering firm.

Judy Wuthrich is a locally well-known cosmetologist. Her interests include writing, photography, creating art dolls, making jewelry from recycled material and supporting the ethical treatment of animals. She lives in Silver City with her dog Gizelle.

Dr. Dale A. Zimmerman is an ornithologist, botanist, naturalist and Professor Emeritus of Biology at WNMU, where he taught for 31 years.

He is also a recognized bird illustrator, nature photographer and author with field experience on every continent.

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SILVER CITYLIFE

Since 1902

Terri Menges

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Brett Fermeau Benjamin Fisher James Edd Hughs LeAnne Knudsen Eugene Lewis William J. Perkins Dutch Salmon Elizabeth Stewart Doyne Wrealli Judy Wuthrich

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Contributing Writers

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Writing & Photography

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Except where credited Benjamin Fisher LeAnne Knudsen Debra Sutton Judy Wuthrich Dale Zimmerman

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Special Thanks Tamera Ahner Dr. Clay Allred Nancy Bailey Cecilia Bell Dr. John Bell Susan Berry Dr. Cynthia Bettison Jerry Boswell Jack Brennan Pam Bryant Joe Carbajal Shelly Carter Martha Choqurtte Dr. Ben Cluff Brian Cunningham Jack Cunningham Paula &Cunningham Dr. Laura Davenport-Reed Ray Davis Karen de Genevieve Doug Dexter Dr. Michelle Diaz Ed Downard Marty Eberhardt Juanita Escobedo Christine Fairbanks Stephen Fox Barbara Gorzycki James William Harrison Scott Hill Tom Holt Laura Howell James Edd Hughs Brent & Larry Hunt Gary Jenks Jeannine Jenks Susan Jerome Eugene & Eulalia Lewis Rachael Lowry

Vera MacGregor Dan McBride Faye McCalmont Melinda McClanahan Rev. Brian McHugh Mike McMillan Ceci McNicoll Richard Mahler Zach Mead Chris Mehling Judigh Meyer Jeannie Miller Annette Mitchem Richard Mitchem Beth Ann Moyer Nacho Nolasco Ted Presler Carly Preusch Leonard Pritikin Neysa Pritikin Henry Quintero Randy Ricker Dr. Brian Robinson Harriet Rogers Gordon Rooks Randy & Patricia Saponaro Sue Schiowitz Magdalena Sedillos J.D. Sherwood Doug Shoaf Dr. James R. Skee Keith Stanley Dr. Sid Sumulong Scott Terry Barbara Torres Mike Torres Bruce Williams Dale Wilson Roger Wright

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NEW FACES in Business

WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

Brian Cunningham CEO, Gila Regional Medical Center “Gila Regional Medical Center is a key component in the health and well being of the residents of this region,” states Brian Cunningham, CEO of Gila Regional Medical Center. “GRMC has a long history of providing patient-centered care to its surrounding communities, however, the healthcare environment is changing rapidly requiring hospitals to become significantly more efficient, while simultaneously improving the quality of care for the patients they serve.”

“Our focus is on transitioning into this new environment by utilizing best-practice approaches for creating the needed efficiencies and the highest quality of care possible for those we serve. We are in the process of implementing a comprehensive plan that includes the re-engineering of key systems and processes, along with creating a culture of leadership accountability focused on serving our caregivers (employees) in a way that supports them in serving our patient and customers to the best of their ability.”

Cunningham has 30 plus years of healthcare experience, is a licensed occupational therapist and has earned an MBA. He moved to Grant County 18 years ago to work at a local Skilled Nursing Facility and joined Gila Regional Medical Center 11 years ago as the Director of Rehabilitation.

Scott Terry President and CEO, Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce “It’s all about relevance,” insists Scott Terry, President and CEO of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce. “This Chamber has a lot to offer and we will prove to our members why it is relevant and important to belong. Good communication is our initial focus to determine what this particular business community actually needs, examine ideas that may or may not have been previously considered and then push forward to achieve results.

Strengthening the business climate is why I am here.”

Scott has 12 years of experience leading Chambers in Louisiana and Nebraska. He has served on Chamber boards and he helped re-establish the Chamber of Commerce in Bloomfield, New Mexico. His business experience includes opening a new Sam’s Club in Farmington and serving as purchasing manager for two casinos.

Scott and his wife, Kathy, agree that in addition to the university, continuing education opportunities and excellent medical facilities, the weather and people made Silver City an appealing choice for them. “It is wonderful to wake up each morning and take in the beautiful scenery.”

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HONORING

OUR VETERANS...

WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

James William Harrison WWII A World War II veteran, James Harrison was an active navy reservist serving in the Pacific. He sailed on a tanker, the USS Kaskskia that was damaged refueling the USS Yorktown in high seas prior to the Battle for New Guinea.

He was later assigned to the information office of Admiral Nimitz, commander of the Pacific fleet, and conducted press release interviews for the Battle of Midway, the turning point of the Pacific War. With a law degree from Oklahoma City University, he held various positions after the war including City Manager of Seward and Kenai, Alaska, and was serving as Civil Defense Director during the 1964 Alaska earthquake, a devastating 9.2 event.

James came to Silver City as City Manager in 1969 and held the position of Municipal Judge during the 1990s. At the age of 91, he continues to serve the American Legion as Judge Advocate.

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Roger Wright Vietnam Roger Wright joined the marines in 1967 and was shipped to Vietnam at the start of the Tet Offensive. “We were hit the first night after we landed at Da Nang.” he recalls. “In the rain forests, we were frequently engaging well-trained North Vietnamese regulars and confronting Vietcong insurgents.” After being wounded a second time, he was returned to the United States. “The hardest part of my service, of course, was seeing friends die on the battlefield. There was no “front line” and you never knew when you might be hit.”

A third generation miner, Roger worked 33 years as a heavy equipment operator, including shovel operator. He is a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and now focuses on visiting veterans in nursing homes and hospitals and raising money for care packages and needy veterans. “We want our returning veterans to know they are not alone in facing problems that often result from military service.”

Dan McBride WWII Exiting the Second World War with three purple hearts, a bronze star and two presidential citations, Dan McBride has a lot of stories to share. Serving with the 101st Airborne Division, 502nd Parachute Infantry, Dan was involved with four major campaigns, including parachuting behind enemy lines just prior to the Normandy invasion and the liberation of five prisoner of war camps.

Of the 119 men originally in his F Company, only nine survived at the end of the war.

Dan has been a member of the American Legion since September 23, 1945.

Three years after the war, he reenlisted with the 82nd Airborne, but after two years and 104 jumps, he broke an ankle, ending his parachuting days.

While his son was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, Dan visited Silver City and concluded that the people were friendly and it was the right size town for his retirement from the railroad.

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When Fall arrived — and if you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering how summer went by so fast. Those trips to the lake or the beach are fading in memory now, giving way to helping kids with homework, raking leaves and the other rites of autumn.

And just as your day-to-day tasks change with the seasons, so, too, will your money management and investment activities at different phases of your life.

Here’s how these scenarios might look: Phase one: Planning for possibilities — When you’re young and you’re starting out in the working world, your most immediate financial concerns may be to pay off student loans and then, possibly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both these goals, you’ll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this stage of your life, you should start thinking about saving for retirement — because time is your biggest ally. Consequently, if you work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), contribute what you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to earn your company’s matching contribution, if one is offered. You may also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

Phase two: Gearing up for other goals — As you move through life, and possibly begin a family, you’ll likely develop other financial goals, such as helping your children pay for college. You may want to consider investing in a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Also, it’s important to

have enough life insurance to protect your young family.

Phase three: Ramping up for retirement — When you reach the mid-to-later stages of your working life, you may find you have more financial resources available, as your earnings may have increased significantly, your children have grown and your mortgage may even be paid off. If you are not already doing so, “max out,” if possible, on your 401(k) and IRA. And if you still have money available to invest, you may want to look for other tax-advantaged retirement vehicles.

Phase four: Reaping the rewards — Now it’s time to enjoy the results of your lifetime of hard work and your many years of saving and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts, so you’ll need to choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. The amount you withdraw each year from your IRA and 401(k) depends on a variety of factors: how much you’ve saved, the lifestyle you’ve chosen, your estimated longevity, how much you have available from other sources, and so on.

Phase five: Examining your estate plans — During your retirement years, if not sooner, you’ll want to review your estate plans so that you can leave the legacy you desire. If you have a need to create or update your legal documents, such as a living trust and durable power of attorney, you should consider consulting a qualified estate-planning attorney.

You’ll need to make the appropriate financial and investment decisions at many different times over the years. This may sound daunting, but with diligence and discipline, you can discover the paths to take as you move through the seasons of your life.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisorsare not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified taxspecialist or legal advisor for professional advice on your specific situation.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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LEGAL ISSUES

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BY WILLIAM J. PERKINS

In meeting with people to discuss estate planning matters, several questions have come up regarding what will happen to their estate (property) when they die. Following are common questions that I have been asked as well as simple responses. The answers are general in nature, and if you have the same questions, you should ask an attorney who can give an answer suited to your specific circumstances.

Question: What will happen to the property in my estate if I do not have a will?

Those who die without a will are considered to have died “intestate.” If you do not have a will, the property in your estate will be distributed according to the law of intestate succession. In the State of New Mexico, if a man (or woman) dies without a will, his spouse will receive 100% of his share of the community property. If he has children, they will receive 75% of his separate property and his wife will receive 25%. If he has no children, his wife will receive all of his property.

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Questions: My spouse and I are young, and we have young children. We don’t have very much property to pass on.

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Even if you have no assets or property to pass on to your children, it is important for young people who have children to create a will because it gives you the opportunity to name a guardian for your children – somebody who would be given legal custody over your minor children.

Question: What are some common mistakes people make when doing their estate planning?

One of the most common mistakes is to not make an estate plan at all.

Regardless of whether you create a will or rely on some other plan, you should consider what will happen to your estate and create a plan that will cause your estate and property to be distributed according to your wishes after your death.

Another mistake that is sometimes made, depending on one’s circumstances, is putting one’s children’s names on the title to one’s property, even though one may wish to keep the property until he dies.

Also, trouble could emerge if one were to use a will to give all of his property to only one child under the assumption that this child would “take care of his or her siblings when I’m gone by sharing the property with their siblings.” It is usually better to split property up among all the children (if that is your intention) rather than give it to just one child and hope that he or she will do right thing.

The estate plan used by one individual may not be the best plan for the next person. Each person should take time to learn what options are available and make a plan as to how their property will be distributed at the time of their death. opposite: Willilam J. Perkins, a private practice attorney with Lopez, Dietzel & Perkins, P.C, shares thoughts on estate planning.

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out & about Fort Bayard Days was celebrated in September with Cobre students attending the flagraising ceremony. Dr. Hosezell Blash from Animas poses with Carol “Red” Ramsey from Tombstone, the 9th Memorial U.S. Cavalry from Tucson displayed memorabilia, Mule Creek Adobe demonstrated adobe techniques and the Cameo Ladies from Tombstone modeled period dresses.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day in September was a reminder of the thousands of veterans still held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action from the country’s military involvements, emphasizing that they will not be forgotten. The flag-raising ceremony was led by Post Commander Ray Davis and attended by dignitaries and groups that included the Marine Corps League, American Legion Riders and other veterans and groups.

Southwest Festival of the Written Word featured 50 presenters including Doug Fine, Ester Melvin, Jack Carter, Ronnie Sue Helzner and Susan Berry. Photos by Judy Wuthrich.

Zumbathon raised over $1700 for breast cancer research at the 2013 fundraiser held at WNMU. Ten Grant County Zumba teachers and four from El Paso donated their time, including top: Lucy Tawaerubun middle: Manny Lucero and bottom: Richard Mahler. Photos by Judy Wuthrich.

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The High Desert Humane Society celebrated 40 years of local service promoting ethical treatment of companion animals with a fundraiser for H.A.L.T. Beverly Malo served cake while Mary Cowan sold raffle tickets for a bicycle.

Pets were blessed by local clergy. Photos by Judy Wuthrich.

Farmers’ Market exudes color and excitement during the month of September. Justin Aloia and Maggie Dexter pile up a showcase of fresh and healthy vegetables, Laurie Bohart touts gorgeous tomatoes from the products distributed locally by Poco Loco Produce and Margaret Hopper showcases a variety of greenery. Farmers’ Market is open Saturday mornings from May through October.

Western New Mexico University Homecoming 2013 “Spirit of Battle” parade featured cheerleaders, floats and gladiators! WNMU alumni cheered their football team to victory over Colorado School of Mines.

Photos by Judy Wuthrich.

Lions Club members cooked up a mean breakfast during a September Farmers’ Market. Members included John Chess, Dan Harold, Ansel Walters, Bob Conner and Wally Quist.

Dia de los Muertos was celebrated by the shops and art galleries on Yankie and Texas Street. Celebrants created altars in memory of family members, beloved pets, and those who have inspired them. Photos

by LeAnne Knudsen.

Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society held their annual Gem and Mineral Show on Labor Day Weekend.

Vendors offered local and international minerals, materials, lapidary supplies and equipment, findings, and jewelry. Photos by LeAnne Knudsen.

The 2013 Pickamania! was a huge success with bands like The Trishas, The Dusty Buskers (downtown), Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem and Bootleg Prophets.

Silver City Cyclists gather in front of Gila Hike and Bike for their weekly tour past the courthouse, west on Highway 90 to the Tyrone mine… and back. They ride for fun, for health and to keep in shape for stage races like Tour de Tucson and Tour of the Gila.

The Silver City Gallery Assn’s annual RED DOT Gallery Weekend showcased the work of hundreds of artists in 18 galleries.

Visitors enjoyed music, food and historic district. Photos by LeAnne Knudsen.

The annual Silver City CLAY Festival was an exciting week of exhibitions, workshops, classes, lectures, tours…you name it, covering prehistoric to modern uses of clay. Photos by LeAnne Knudsen.

Historic Silco Theater funding was announced personally

by Governor Susana Martinez and Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela during a visit to Silver City that included distributing books to local first graders. Photo by LeAnne Knudsen.

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Blessing of the Animals

St. Francis of Assisi was known for having a love for all of God’s creatures.

To this day, organizations like the High Desert Humane Society arrange a blessing of the animals usually around the 4th of October because this was the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s blessing of the animals was very well attended and coincided with the 40th anniversary celebration of the High Desert Humane Society.

All of us are truly blessed to have creatures in our lives. Hopefully they are blessed to have us in their lives. Playing with our pets make us happier. When we feel lonely, pets provide companionship. Walking a dog, riding a horse or chasing a cat around the home provides us with additional exercise. Even having a fish can give us something to care for and ease our tensions from the day by watching it swim peacefully in its bowl. above: Several people brought their pets to be blessed by Rev. Brian McHugh, Rev. Tyler Connoley

and Deacon Sarah Guck honoring St. Francis Assisi the Patron saint of animals at the High Desert Humane Society’s 40th Anniversary celebration.

Bella Cunningham Paula and Jack Cunningham were still mourning the loss of their three dogs that had sadly passed away in the same year.

They were not looking for another dog but a friend of Paula’s had been given Bella and was trying to find her a good home.

She thought Paula and Jack could provide the perfect home. The Cunningham’s decided to put aside the pain in their hearts from losing their other dogs and give Bella a chance.

“She has been the perfect dog in every way,” says Paula. “She’s obedient, doesn’t tear anything up and she loves agility.”

Osita Carbajal Joe Carbajal was tending his parent’s grave at the Hanover cemetery when he noticed a little ball of fur. It was a little black puppy. He was cold and wet from the rain. Joe brought the puppy home to show his wife, Anna Mae. They were leaving for vacation and it wasn’t the best time to get a new puppy. Their son Eddie and granddaughter Jen took care of him while they were gone.

Joe and Anna Mae named him ‘Osito’ because he looked like a little bear. “Joe built him a table so he doesn't have to bend his neck so much to eat. I must say we spoon feed him sometimes, “Anna Mae said.

Emma, Carlos and Luci Meyer Judith Meyer had a dog pass away and had room in her heart and life for one more dog. Carlos the Schnauzer mix and Luci were already in her life and accepted Emma right away.

When Judith adopted Luci she was one of 17 dogs belonging to a woman with Alzheimer Disease. “Luci was so depressed she wouldn’t walk. She hid under a chair and one day, we touched noses. I knew then she would finally trust me,” said Judith. Carlos also accepted her and was so kind to her.

“Carlos is my teacher of happiness.”

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Koda has been rescued twice. First, from the local animal shelter by Ceci McNicoll. Then, while Ceci was in the Phoenix area her truck was stolen with Koda inside. Ceci contacted the local television station to get the story out. Later, she received a call that someone found the truck and Koda was laying under the truck refusing to leave it. So, they recovered the truck and Koda too.

“He thinks he has to babysit all the farm animals. If an animal gets into trouble like the time a chick was trapped under a bucket, Koda sat there until someone noticed what Koda was trying to say,” said Ceci.

Tacho was living on a ranch on the coast of San Carlos, Sonora with a peasant who lived in a tin shack that had a dirt floor and the man barely had enough food for himself and less for Tacho and two other extremely thin dogs.

“Tacho was stealing everything he could get his paws on from our camp, including the steak right off of my plate,” says Jerry Boswell. Another family who were camping nearby smuggled Tacho into the United States and later convinced Jerry to take him. “When I got him you could see all of his ribs.” The rest is history.

Hobo was living under a tarp behind a local restaurant. He was fearful of everyone who tried to help him. He was lured into a trap by a concerned citizen and was found to be friendly and open to affection.

Donna Navin and her dogs Kiva and Shilo were missing their cat that passed away a year ago and decided to accept a new cat into their lives.

Hobo, although still shy, has adapted to his new life. “I’ll come into the living room and all three of them will be sleeping together on the couch,” says Donna.

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s the year comes to an end, we are left with a calendar that is of no use to us. We could throw it in the recycle bin but why not do something more decorative with it? How about making a paper ball ornament?

Besides the used up calendar, you will need scissors or a rotary blade and cutting mat, a ruler, some wire, beads, a hole punch and round nose plier/wire cutter combo.

Choose one of the more decorative pages. Cut strips ½ inch wide and 5 inches long. Using your hole punch, punch each end of the strips ½ inch from the ends.

Cut a piece of wire about 10 inches long. Make a loop in one end of the wire; add a bead if you want.

String the wire through all the holes on one end of the strips. Make sure to keep the pretty side of the paper facing the loop. This will be the visible side and the outside of the ball. Feed the other end of the wire through the other holes in the opposite end of the strips as shown in the photo. Keep

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pulling the wire through until you can see how flat you want your ball ornament.

Carefully fan out the strips evenly to form a ball. Make sure not to let go of the other end of the wire. Trim off the excess wire.

You may want to coil the end as shown and add a bead or two. This is the bottom of the ornament.

Hang your new cool ornament on your tree for the holiday or as decoration around the house.

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Mirror Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . .S29 Jim Foy and Associates . . . . .S9 Molly Ramolla Gallery & Custom Framing . . . . . . .S20 Morning Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S1 Mule Creek Adobe . . . . . . . . .24

Bear Creek Motel & Cabins .S13 Bear Mountain Lodge . . . . . . .55

Murray Hotel, The . . . . . . . . . .S7

Belleza Salon & Tanning . .C2,S29 Blackwell’s Antiques & Gifts . .S22

Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center . .57 My Real Estate Co. . . . . . . . .S15

Bright Funeral Home . . . . . . . .10 Carson Insurance Agency . . . .23

Original Prints & Drawings . .S20 Palace Hotel, The . . . . . . . . . .S5

Casitas de Gila Guesthouses . .S26 Cassie Health Center for Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 CATS - Community Access Television of Silver City . . .S30 Conner Fine Jewelers . . . . . .S22 Copper Quail Gallery . . . . . . .S20 Cream Peach Boutique, The .S23

Prudential Silver City Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 R.S. Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . .S18 Raven’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . .S23 RE/MAX Silver Advantage . . .24 River Ranch Market . . . . . . . .S7 Satellite Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Seedboat Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S21 Silver City Arts & Cultural . . .57 Silver City Food Co-op . . . . . . S5 Silver City MainStreet Project . . . . . . .S4 Silver City Museum Store . . .S6 Silver Health CARE . . . . . . . . . .3 Silver Rexall Drug . . . . . . . . .S24 Smith Real Estate & Property Management . .S13 Southwest Bone & Joint Institute . . . . . . . . . .60 Speed Wrench Garage . . . . .S28 State Farm Insurance Chuck Johnson . . . . . . . . . .16 Stone McGee & Co. CPA’s . .S29 Super Salve Co. . . . . . . . . . .S25 Syzygy Tileworks . . . . . . . . . .S22 The Common Thread . . . . . . . .S7 The Pink Store North . . . . . . . . . .

Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA . .S29 United Country Downtown Real Estate . . .S32 United Country Mimbres Realty . . . . . . . . .S9 UPS Store, The . . . . . . . . . . .S28 Vicki’s Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S5 Victoria Chick-Cow Trail Art Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S20 Victoria J. West . . . . . . . . . .S19 WNM Communications . . . . . .4 Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) . . .10 Western New Mexico University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Westen New Mexico University Museum . . . . . . .13 Western Stationers Office Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .S5 Whitewater Motel . . . . . . . .S27 Windows, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . .S29 Wynnegate Gallery & Studio . .S21 XYZ Ranch Estates . . . . . . .8,S15 Yada Yada Yarn . . . . . . . . . . .S22 Zia Publishing . . . . . . . .S10,S28

Cup of Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . .S23 Dandelion Wish . . . . . . . . . .S22 Edward JonesJames Edd Hughs . . . . . . . . .14 Encore A Retail/Resale Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S8 Farley, Blake - Hacienda Realty . .S11 Farm Bureau Financial Services .S29 Faywood Hot Springs . . . . . . . .S3 Fierro Canyon Gallery, The . . .S21 Finishing Touch Home Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . .S14 Furniture Gallery . . . . . . . . . .S28 Gila Eyecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Gila Hike & Bike . . . . . . . . . .S23 Gila Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . .59,C3 Griffin’s Propane/ Fuel Centers Plus . . . . . . . . .20 Hester House Candy & Gifts . .S22 HMS Hidalgo Medical Services C4 Holiday Inn ExpressSilver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Horizon Home Health . . . . . . .43 Horizon Hospice . . . . . . . . . . .59 Hunt & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S29 J & S Plumbing & Heating . .S12 Jalisco Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . S5 JW Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . .S20 Jim Foy & Associates . . . . . . .S9 Life Quest New Mexico . . . .S25 Lloyd Studios . . . . . . . . . . . .S21 Lois Duffy Studio . . . . . . . . .S20 Lopez, Dietzel & Perkins, P.C. .16 ,S2 Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce . . . .S31 Manzanita Ridge . . . . . . . . . .S23 Manzano’s RV Park . . . . . . . .S15 Melinda’s Medical Supply . . .60 Millie’s Assisted Living Center . .43 Millie’s Bake House . . . . . . .S10 Mimbres Region Arts Council .S11

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Deming

By Brett Ferneau

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

The 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest provides many of the reasons for both visiting the area and for making a commitment to live here. Lakes in the immediate region include Lake Roberts and Bear Canyon, Bill Evans and Snow Lakes. Additional attractions include Additional attractions include picturesque Glenwood to the north and City of Rocks State Park between Silver City and Deming.

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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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.

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

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

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

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City of Rocks State Park

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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.

THIS 93-MILE LOOP IS FILLED WITH HISTORY AND SCENIC BEAUTY. TO GET STARTED, JUST HEAD NORTH FROM Silver City on NM 15 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 NM 152, you will come to the Santa Rita mine overlook, one of the world’s largest open pit copper mines.

Rejoining US 180, turn north at Santa Clara to fisit historic Fort Bayard and continue a short distance back to Silver City.

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

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

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

The Silver City Visitor Center and Big Ditch Park provide gateways into Historic Downtown for visitors and residents.

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By Dutch Salmon EVERYONE DREAMS OF FINDING THAT QUIET LITTLE TOWN NESTLED IN THE mountains with a creek running through, the creature comforts a traveler needs, yet retaining a 1950s ambiance.

That dream is Glenwood. About 60 miles northwest of Silver City, Glenwood is surrounded by the Gila National Forest. That means plenty of public lands for the adventurous, like the San Francisco Canyon (bass, catfish, hiking and birding) or Whitewater Creek (spectacular vistas and the creek is filled with trout). Stop in at the Forest Service Ranger Station for maps and information. Glenwood also has a state fish hatchery, always fun for the kids, with a public fishing pond and picnic area.

A motel and several B & B style inns will put you up comfortably, the general store will keep you supplied. On up the road about 8 miles is Alma, last stop on Butch Cassidy’s Outlaw Trail in the 1890s.A few miles east is the tomb of Sgt. James Cooney, a gold and silver miner scalped by Apaches. There is a combo general store/café and you’ll want to explore Mineral Creek, usually dry in town but a forest road takes you upstream to another marvelous canyon and more trout.

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

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

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New Mexico Tamal Fiesta y Mas. Historic Downtown Silver City.

Demonstrations at 10am and 1pm. Enjoy some of the best tamales served in the Americas.

575-538-4332, 575-538-1337 newmexicotamalefesta.org Annual Victorian Christmas Evening. 5:30-8pm. An old-fashioned holiday celebration will feature halls decked with traditional decorations, music, hot mulled cider and holiday cookies, all in the spirit of an old-fashioned community celebration. Silver City Museum. 575-538-5921 info@silvercitymuseum.org Black Tie Holiday Benefit Ball.

A Holiday favorite. Lawley Toyota Showroom. Live music.

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Indie Folk Series: Mike + Ruthy Ruth Ungar & Mike Mirada are one of acoustic America’s most revered musical duos. Pinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org

February Chocolate Fantasia. Sample delicious, gourmet chocolate confections, handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries and shops. Historic Downtown.

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Indie Folk Series: Red Molly Americana trio brings audiences to their feet with gorgeous threepart harmonies. Pinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Indie Folk Series: Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines Blues, folk, story songs and 12 albums under her belt, Terri will perform with Lloyd, a multi-instrumentalist. Pinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org

Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show Cars, food, music, vendors, raffles and demonstrations.

575-538-5555 www.silvercitytourism.org 23-25 Silver City Blues Festival. Free Music in Gough Park. Featuring the hottest rising Blues stars along with veteran performers.

Gough Park. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

June 4-7

Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo.

Southwest Horseman’s Arena.

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

575-538-3785

Gila Hike & Bike

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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 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 20 Big Ditch Day. Downtown Silver City. Music, educational tours, historical re-enactors, conservation demonstrations, and the Farmers’ Market. Local arts, crafts, and food. Local artists and inventors will display their contraptions, inventions, and innovations in SilverCity’s Makers Fair! silvercitymainstreet.com 26-Aug 3 Silver City CLAY Festival.

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

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30- May 4 28th Annual Tour of the Gila The Tour of the Gila is one of the most challenging and iconic bicycle stage races in the U.S. The race has the feel of European racing on the winding, narrow mountain roads in the Gila National Forest. 575-590-2612 www.tourofthegila.com

May April 30-May 4 28th Annual Tour of the Gila. 5-day stage race. 575388-3222. tourofthegila.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Serving the cycling and hiking needs of southwest New Mexico for the past 25 years.

Chic, cozy, fun fashions and accessories for Her and Home.

Clothing, Scarves, Jewelry, Pottery, Essential Oils, Bags.

Fine selection of holiday, inspirational, regional, western, and fun gifts and books. Greeting cards.

Free gift wrapping.

1308 Silver Heights Blvd.

388-2115

Serving Soups, Salads, Sandwiches & Baked Goods We serve small catering needs and accept special orders.

Dine in or take out.

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THE PINK STORE NORTH

THE HUB PLAZA

Authentic, hand picked selection of Mexican pottery, folk art, jewelry, furniture, home decor, and fine gifts.

Something for everyone!

THE CREAM PEACH BOUTIQUE

210 N. Bullard St. 956-6250 www.thepinkstoremexico.com

Stylish, contemporary women's fashions sized small to 3XL and complimentary accessories - nothing over $75. Eco-friendly home goods for laundry, kitchen and bath.

Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm

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

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BLACKWELL'S ANTIQUES & GIFTS

YADA YADA YARN

Authentic Antiques and Elegant Gifts. Consignments Encouraged.

Punkie Garretson, Owner.

Open 7 days.

218 N. Bullard St. • 388-1737

Everything for knitters new and old! Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open Tues.-Sun. 11-5 Open knitting Sun.12-3

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

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

DANDELION WISH

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

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

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 S22 – THE SOURCE

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

109 N. Bullard St. • 534-0074 slyle@dandelion-wish.com CONNER FINE JEWELERS Southwest New Mexico's leading jeweler and gem expert. Diamonds, Fine Watches & Gifts.

410 N. Bullard St. 538-2012 • 388-2025 www.ziapublishing.com

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Historic Pinos Altos 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 NM Highway 15.

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ART & CONVERSATION

Just past the Hanover Post Office

388-2646 www.fierrocanyongallery.com YA N K I E S T R E E T

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.

214 W. Yankie St. • 534-1136 www.SeedboatGallery.com WYNNEGATE GALLERY & STUDIO Featuring Southwest & Impressionist paintings, and scenic photography by Jane Grant and Roy Adams.

Serving Silver City since 1981

2815 Pinos Altos Road License #018637

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Take a drive up Fierro Canyon and visit our gallery in the middle of the Historic Mining District. Fine art and scenic photography. Thur.-Mon. 10-5

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

Lloyd Studios

110 W. Yankie St. • 214-957-3688 www.WynnegateGalleries.com www.ziapublishing.com

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

614 N. Bullard St. • 388-3350 janey@lizardbreathranch.com www.artandconversation.com B R O A D WAY

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 LLOYD STUDIOS Custom Knifemaking, Antler Art & Sculpture, Damascus Knives & Swords - all hand carved originals in antler, bone, horn, and ivory by William & Elizabeth Lloyd.

Fri., Sat., Mon. 11-7, Sun. 11-4

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Fabulous getaway nestled in the tall pines of Pinos Altos.

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

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LOIS DUFFY STUDIO

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

Represented by JW Art Gallery, Hurley

Thought provoking surrealist and realist contemporary paintings, giclee prints, and hand signed cards. Open

Cow Trail Art Studio

211 C N. Texas St. • 313-9631 loisduffy@live.com www.LoisDuffy.com

Mon. noon-3 or by appointment

760-533-1897 • VictoriaChick.com

ORIGINAL PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - Etchings, Woodcuts, Linocuts and Drawings by 19th and 20th Century American Artists. Represented

by Cow Trail Art Studio.

Mon. noon-3 or by appointment

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

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

Saturdays 10am-4pm and by appointment.

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COPPER QUAIL GALLERY An extraordinary selection of fine arts, jewelry, and quality hand-crafted works for you, your home and yard, created exclusively by local artists.

211 A N. Texas St. • 388-2646 MOLLY RAMOLLA GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

W.-F. 9-5 • S-Sun. 10-5

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

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

307 N. Texas St. 538-5538 www.RamollaArt.com

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We accept donations: clean clothing & smaller items.

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

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Fort Bayard

Galleries & Shopping

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.

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.

Federal Credit Union Serving oUr MeMBerS SinCe 1936

Westwind Studios by appointment

(575)534-8888 / FaX (575) 534-8882 11797 Hwy. 180 e. / arenaS valley, nM 88022

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Index of Advertisers Art Gallery/Artists 5 Art and Conversation Azurite Gallery 7 136 Copper Quail Gallery 229 Fierro Canyon Galley, The JW Art Gallery 47 220 Lloyd Studios 55 Lois Duffy Studio Molly Ramolla Gallery 181 & Custom Framing Original Prints & Drawings 109 82 Seedboat Center for the Arts The Common Thread 25 Victoria Chick - Cow Trail 109 Art Studio 123 Victoria J. West Wynnegate Gallery & Studio 221 Attorney Jim Foy and Associates 236 56 Lopez, Dietzel & Perkins, P.C. Automotive Sales & Service Speed Wrench Garage 160 Banking / Financial Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union 35 Cities/Chambers Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce 165 Murray Ryan Visitor Center 201 Community Radio & TV CATS - Community Access Television of Silver City 236 Contractors & Builders J & S Plumbing & Heating 46 R.S. Masonry, Inc. 228 CPA’s 93 Stone McGee & Co. CPA’s 98 Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA Developmental Disabilities Life Quest 166 Eco / Natural Products 94 Super Salve Co. Entertainment Mimbres Region Arts Council 62 General Store / Food Co-op River Ranch Market 224 Silver City Food Co-op 144 Gifts Cup of Grace 90 Home Products / Services Manzanita Ridge 57 Syzygy Tileworks 95 Windows, Etc. 116 Insurance Farm Bureau Financial Services 222 Lodging Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 10 Bear Mountain Lodge 184

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Lodging, continued 17 Casitas de Gila Guesthouses Holiday Inn Express 44 Murray Hotel, The 208 68 Palace Hotel, The 114 Whitewater Motel Medical Angelwings Coordinated Care 132 Silver Rexall Drug 90 Museum Silver City Museum Store 86 Office Supplies Western Stationers Office Supply 99 Organization American Legion 191 Silver City MainStreet Project 85 Real Estate, Developments Property Management Blake Farley 233 My Real Estate Co. 232 Smith Real Estate 92 & Property Mangement United Country Mimbres Real Estate 106 United Country Downtown 202 Real Estate XYZ Ranch Estates 151 Restaurant Bakery / Coffee Jalisco Cafe 48 212 Millie’s Bake House 210 Vicki’s Eatery Retail Blackwell’s Antiques & Gifts 214 Conner Fine Jewelers 26 Cream Peach Boutique, The 235 Dandelion Wish 155 Encore A Retail/Resale 231 Marketplace Furniture Gallery, Inc. 36 Gila Hike & Bike 39 Hester House Candy & Gifts 43 Morning Star 65 Raven’s Nest 203 The Pink Store North 234 Town & Country Thrift Store 238 Yada Yada Yarn 117 RV Park Manzano’s RV Park 170 Salons Belleza Salon & Tanning 11 Innovations 84 Mirror Mirage 63 Shipping & Mailing The UPS Store 108 Spas Faywood Hot Springs 206

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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.

The Source is a supplement to Silver City Life and is manufactured and printed in the United States of America. ©Zia Publishing Corp. 2014. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.

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Birding WRITTEN BY GENE LEWIS PHOTO BY DALE & MARIAN ZIMMERMAN

The Spotted Towhee is one of four Towhee species inhabiting the greater Silver City area. They spend a lot of time on the ground, often seen in back yards flitting around searching for something to eat.

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he Spotted Towhee is one of the easiest birds to identify, with its ‘spots’, a rufous side and general bearing as it flits around on the ground looking for goodies to eat. They are common here and many folks find them in their backyard. As you walk around town or hike in the Gila wilderness listen for their buzzy songs and you get a clear look at a male out in the open. One problem with identifying the Spotted Towhee is its absence under that name in the older bird books. It was called Rufous-sided Towhee for many years until it was separated from the somewhat similar-looking bird that was given the name Eastern Towhee.

We are fortunate to have four species of towhees in the greater Silver City area. No, not including the Eastern Towhee. One that is here is the Canyon Towhee which has a dull plumage in comparison to the Spotted Towhee but has some of the same ways of staying low and feeding on the ground. But, it is a friendly creature and will sometimes come near, or allow you to get near before flitting off a short distance. Once again the folks who name the birds have played with the Canyon Towhee, formerly calling it the Brown Towhee. It was separated from its western cousin that was given the name California Towhee which is mostly confined to California but sneaks up into a bit of Oregon and down into Baja California.

The Spotted and Canyon Towhees breed in this area but there is another that breeds not far away, the Abert’s Towhee. It is similar in appearance to the Canyon Towhee but has a black smudge on its face that sets the two birds apart. I have most regularly found it south of us in the Red Rock area, especially the Game and Fish wetlands site. I have also seen them along the Gila River in the Cliff/Gila area, but only in the winter. That doesn’t mean they don’t nest there. By the way, the Abert’s Towhee has retained that name for at least a hundred years. The same applies to the Green-tailed Towhee but it had not always been thought to be a close relative of the other three towhees. It is nice to know it is now part of the family. The Greentailed Towhee is with us from fall to spring and, like its kin, it spends a lot of its time on the ground. The green-tail doesn’t show up much but as one description has it “the gray face and chest set off a sharp white throat and reddish cap” and this certainly helps in the identification. This is a fun bird to have visiting your yard as it looks for whatever it eats under bushes and other low growth. And, it isn’t particularly shy.

Enjoy the towhees and see if you can find all four of them.

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The American Legion

Riders WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS, PHOTOS BY JOE BURGESS AND COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS

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ou really should share the road with these bikers. Not because they are tough-looking characters on big motorcycles, but rather because of their dedication to helping others. They are veterans helping veterans. They are the 18 members of American Legion Riders Chapter 13. There are 24 chapters in New Mexico with over 500 members. New Mexico American Legion Riders contributed $40,000 to Operation Wounded Warriors, $6000 of which came from the Silver City chapter.

Locally, they accomplish even more. If there is a veteran in the region needing assistance, the riders find a way to help.

They spend time – and more – with the men and women in the VA ward at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Recently, riders and spouses helped with a barbecue for Fort Bayard veterans and staff members. “The riders furnished the meat,” said chapter treasurer Dale Wilson, “and the hospital provided the rest. The vets got a big kick out of eyeballing our motorcycles.”

Members also attended a luncheon sponsored by the Marine Corps League for Gold Star Mothers – mothers who have lost a son or daughter in service of their country.

Chapter Historian Roger Wright noted that their moneyraising efforts are greatly enhanced by the donation of a steer each year by the Rocker Diamond X Ranch in Mule Creek. “The riders raffle quarters of beef and the community is very supportive in purchasing tickets. We volunteer our time and expenses so that all the money raised goes to Operation Wounded Warriors.”

The vision of Operation Wounded Warriors is to “foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history.” It provides services and programs that address the needs of injured service members, raises public awareness of those needs and fosters a program of injured service members assisting each other. Donations also contribute

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to Fisher House in Albuquerque, living space that allows family members to be close to veterans during hospitalization for a combat injury, illness or disease.

Officers of Chapter 13 are: President: James “JD” Sherwood, Vice President: Albert “Dirt Dog” Wranek, Treasurer: Dale “Bacchus” Wilson, Secretary: John “Shade Tree” Robbins, Chaplain: Harold “Jehu” Keller, Historian: Roger “Stretch” Wright and Road Captain: Doug “Paniolo” Shoaf. below: Participating in POW/MIA Day were American Legion Riders Doug Shoaf, Dale Wilson, Roger Wright, J.D. Sherwood and Randy Ricker.

Gila Eyecare, Inc. Nicholas M. Mittica Jr., M.D.

American Board of Ophthalmology Physician and Surgeon

604 West Spring St. Silver City, NM 88061

575-388-4464 fax 575-388-2014 www.gilaeyecare.com

A Small Home Millie’s with a Assisted Living Big Heart Community

insets: opposite, top right: Delivering cards and blankets to fellow veterans are John Robbins, Roger Wright, J.D. Sherwood, Tim Shores, Jay Bottoms and Dale Wilson. opposite, top right: J.D. Sherwood hands a card to army veteran Mike Gomez at Fort Bayard, with navy veteran and Ft. Bayard volunteer Gordon Rooks looking on. above: A historic visit by American Legion National Commander James Koutz, center.

He is flanked on the left by New Mexico Department Commander Robert Jaramillo and on the right by National Executive Committee member P. Sanchez.

A small, family-owned and operated assisted living center serving Grant County for over 10 years. Residents are valued and loved in a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment.

600 N. Hudson St. Extensive community involvement and Silver City, NM 88061 daily activities. Small pets welcome.

575.534.9172 • www.milliescenter.com “Taking care of you in the comfort of your own home!”

• Certified in Manual Techniques for Geriatrics • Offering Mobility Therapy, such as Kinesic Taping • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy Contracting with and accepting ALL Insurances!

Victor Nwachuku, MD Medical Director / Owner

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WILL

Western Institute for Lifelong Learning

WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH STEWART, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS

“WILL is a fantastic opportunity to meet some really smart people. It’s a great way to get involved in the community, the classes can open up your mind and your horizons, WILL is a great way to make new friends and meet new people.” These are the comments echoed by board members and WILL members alike.

Jeannie Miller, who is on WILL’s marketing committee, stated that “a number of WILL members have told us that they decided to move to Silver City because WILL is here”.

WILL is the acronym for Western Institute for Lifelong Learning, an amazing program created by area residents. Patty Reed is the founding mother of WILL. She and several other Grant Countians got going on the idea after Reed’s mother told her about a great program at Duke University. Reed and her band of locals did some fine-tuning on the Duke U idea and came up with what is today Western Institute for Lifelong Learning and based on WILL’s success, it’s a great fit for the area.

The Institute offers a huge variety of classes as well as an artist lecture series, and the “Lunch & Learn Program” which are free and open to the public. One hundred and forty courses give or take a few, are offered each year. Anyone, of any age, can pay the $75 and become a member of WILL. A sign up potluck is held each September and one in January where new members can sign up, although anyone can sign up anytime to be a member of WILL. The old members get a jump on the process by signing up for classes in August. Class sizes are limited so it is a good idea to check out the WILL website early.

The annual class schedule includes classes in art, music and dance, literature and film, history and current affairs, science, nature and the outdoors, health and fitness, how to and self-improvement classes. Local experts create and teach the classes. Anyone who has a strong interest or knowledge of a subject can become a facilitator and offer a class.

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Annually, WILL teams up with the Mimbres Region Arts Council and WNMU Expressive Arts Department for the free Artists Lecture Series, which has hosted the likes of Mark Medoff, an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, director and teacher, as well as local artists and musicians.

It’s easy to get involved. The organization has a wonderfully informative web site at www.will-learning.com and an office in Watts Hall, located at Swan Street and Highway 180. The office number is 575-538-6835.

The Western Institute for Lifelong Learning is just one more good thing to include in a fun and informative Silver City life.

opposite: Participants in the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning attend a lecture on the History of Fort Bayard from left: Neysa Pritikin, Nancy Bailey, Gary Jenks, Annette Mitchem, Dr. John Bell, Richard Mitchem, Cecilia Bell, Leonard Pritikin, Christine Fairbanks, Ted Presler, Beth Ann Moyer, Marty Eberhardt, Jeannine Jenks, Ed Downard and Bruce Williams. above, left: Program board and committee members include Pam Bryant, Ted Presler, Jeannie Miller, Stephen Fox and Doug Dexter. above, top: Participants in the Get Fit Class with facilitators from WNMU Kinesiology Dept. above, middle: Kelly Russel and Jeff Boyd led presentations on wilderness and Jim Redford spoke on The Accidental Architect.

Faye McCalmont is all about art and Silver City. In her home she surrounds herself with local artist's paintings, handcrafted pottery and coffee table books on Silver City.

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Faye McCalmont The Passion Continues WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED

BY JUDY WUTHRICH

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aye and Floyd McCalmont moved to Silver City 20 years ago from Seattle. “We were both raised in a small town and wanted to raise our children in a small town,” said Faye. “We wanted to move to a place that had sun!”

Faye McCalmont started with the Mimbres Region Arts Council 18 years ago when the annual budget was a mere $8,000. At this time there was no staff, only a board of volunteers. Her passion for the success of the Mimbres Region Arts Council as the director’s assistant was obvious and when the executive director position became available, it was only right that she continue this enthusiasm as its executive director.

Faye was present for the inception of the Blues Festival.

Even though it started on a Memorial weekend, the weather was windy and cold. There were only a few hundred attendees. Pizza was delivered as one of the food sources for the participants. Eighteen years later, there are numerous food vendors, a beer garden and other vendors selling everything including artwork, clothing, furniture and even massages. The attendance has grown into thousands of people. Along with some well-known headliner musicians, the local and regional bands have the opportunity to perform in front of a large venue.

The Mimbres Region Arts Council (MRAC) has only gained momentum with Faye at the helm. Since her start, events such as the Pickamania! and Chocolate Fantasia were created and attract huge crowds. She has seen the start of the Youth Mural Program, which has dispersed art all over town and engaged the future generations in

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“When I see success, it just feeds your soul and gives you that energy and says what you’re doing is important and it matters in the community and to these kids,” said Faye.

The Mimbres Region Arts Council recently received the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

There were only 7 in the state to receive this award. MRAC was recognized for providing quality arts programs, providing exemplary programs for youth, and acting as mentor and fiscal agent for fledgling arts groups. The MRAC was recognized for transforming the arts and cultural offerings of Grant County.

“The arts council right now is so healthy, strong and prosperous. Yes, it’s a lot of work bringing in the money and to keep making it happen, but it’s all running so well because we’ve built a good foundation,” said Faye. “We have a great board, staff and people who are believers and give so much of their time, energy and effort.”

Strategic planning is currently taking place to make sure the knowledge Faye has of her many years with MRAC is stored so the next generation will know how MRAC functions and it will be an easy transition for new leadership.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Susan Berry Reflecting our History

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Susan Berry became fascinated with Silver City’s history at a young age. “As a teenager I babysat for a family who had restored a Victorian home here, and I loved the style and feel of buildings from that era,” Susan says. “Many of the larger houses from Silver City's boom era of the 1880s (including my home) had later been converted into apartments, and restoration was only undertaken by the truly passionate. Over time I came to appreciate how unique and important these buildings were.”

Susan joined Harry Benjamin, then the Silver City Museum’s director, in 1974 as a part-time job while she was attending WNMU, and only recently retired, in 2010. Susan says, “My passion for history developed on the job, which evolved through different responsibilities over the years. I absorbed a lot of information from cataloging historic photographs, indexing early newspapers, conducting oral history interviews, and doing research for exhibits, articles, and programs.”

Susan wrote a book with Sharman Apt Russell in 1986, and updated it as a second edition in 1995, called Built to Last: An Architectural History of Silver City, New Mexico.

The role of the museum is not just to collect history, it is also to reflect that history back to us. In her years at the Silver City Museum and with her publication, Susan has done that so well that she has become a part of Silver City’s history herself. We can hardly wait to see what she shows us next.

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Carley Preusch Making a Difference WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED

BY JOE BURGESS

Clay Allred, D.V.M Good Treatment + a Touch of Psychology WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY BENJAMIN FISHER

It’s a bit difficult to tell whose name is being called in the waiting room of Dr. Clay Allred’s office – a horse, a dog, their owner, or even an eagle.

Allred moved to Silver City area from Utah in 2008 to take over the Arenas Valley Animal Clinic on Highway 180. He and his staff care for a list of patients Allred said is “about 50-50” between large animals, like horses and cows, and dogs and cats.

Recently, though, he added a golden eagle with a respiratory problem to that list.

“I never thought I’d work on an eagle,” he said. “I didn’t even know how to draw blood.” For guidance on how to care for his unexpected patient, he called a raptor specialist in California. Allred said it’s becoming more common to make contacts far away for specialized help. That is especially true here where there is a long distance to the next town, which Allred said is the biggest challenge about the post.

“I have some people who drive 150 miles to bring their animal to me,” he said.

When those patients arrive, his job is almost as much about treating the owners as it is the animals.

“I think all veterinarians deserve honorary psychology degrees,” he said. “So much of the job is about making the owners feel comfortable with any decision about their animal.”

Dr. Allred’s office is open for patients from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 11865 Highway 180 E, Arenas Valley. above: Dr. Clay Allred and Renee Hurt give “Jack” a quick checkup at Allred’s Arenas Valley Animal Clinic.

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“With Obamacare tightening up eligibility requirements for long-term nursing care, some nursing home residents may be seeking lower cost assisted-living facilities,” states Carley Preusch, owner/manager of Millies Assisted Living. “We can stay focused on individual care since we have a maximum of only 16 residents, so I anticipate our waiting list will grow.”

Previously serving as a judge, Carley found law to be impersonal. “I wanted to be involved in people’s lives and as the operator of an assisted living facility, I knew I could make a difference for those in our care. Providing the best possible quality of life for our residents will always be our priority.”

Carley’s engineer husband, Charlie, was very involved with the building changes that were required to meet stringent state codes. “It was challenging at first but we cleared the hurdles and operate a safe facility that is sensitive to the individual needs of our residents.”

Juanita Escobedo Strengthening Hispanic Culture WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

Nacho Nolasco Applying a Lifetime of Experience WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED

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Ignacio (Nacho) Nolasco, owner of Speed Wrench automotive repair came to Silver City in 1981, earned a teaching degree from Western New Mexico University and served as the instructor in the university’s Automotive Technology Department for the next 25 years. His military service, prior to and during his teaching career, included the air force and army reserve with action in the Persian Gulf War. Nacho opened his own shop in 2008 and was able to hire three graduates from his university program. “It was great to be able to apply the knowledge I had gathered over the years to an actual business. It was a needed service for the area and I enjoy the work.”

Even more enjoyable for both Nacho and his wife, Sharon, is drag racing at Arroyo Seco Motorplex near Deming. She drives a 1970 Chevelle and his favorite is a 1979 Camaro. Nacho didn’t share which of them is the faster driver.

Well known for her tireless efforts to build the Mariachi Conference in Silver City held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Juanita Escobedo at 78 years old still responds to her strong inner drive for strengthening the Hispanic culture. In addition to the conference, she teaches Kids In Need of Supportive Services (KISS) and enjoys producing multi-media artwork, especially the restoration of Santos in area churches. She initiated WNMU’s Mariachi Hall of Fame, which inducted music writer/director/instructor Al Valverde from Deming as its first member. He is responsible for the strong mariachi programs that are included in Deming’s public school curriculum.

Born and raised in Silver City, she is a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and Western New Mexico University. In 1983, she became director of a Medicaid pilot program serving five counties. She raised three children and was her mother’s sole caregiver for ten years.

Juanita added, “Mariachi music and ballet folklorico are integral parts of the Hispanic culture and I appreciate the support from the university, its music director Danny Reyes and local businesses; participation by students from throughout Southwest New Mexico and all those who have attended the exciting performances for the past 11 years.”

Brent & Larry Hunt From Drafting Table to Final Touches WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH STEWART PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

Brent Hunt and dad, Larry, are owners of Hunt and Sons Building Development, Inc. Brent and Belen Hunt and their three sons along with Larry and wife, Anita Hunt, moved to Silver City five years ago.

They had all been living and working in Tucson but they saw an opportunity to grow their business in Silver City. The cooler temperatures and the Gila Forest sealed the deal.

Many years ago, Larry Hunt willingly gave up his dream of becoming an architect and became a construction engineer instead. He didn’t want to spend his time at a drafting table. He prefers being outdoors building but loves the design aspect of business, too.

Brent started working with his dad doing simple things on building sites when he was 11. He grumbled a bit in those days but loves what he does now.

The company is now taking lot reservations on their 19 land/home packages available in the SkyView Estates in Silver City. They build beautiful, energy-efficient homes with modern floor plans for the modern family. Their homes include amenities like granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. They are well insulated throughout.

The Hunts recently opened a new office at 3030 Pinos Altos Road.

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Randy and Patricia Saponaro History – One Brick at a Time WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JUDY WUTHRICH

Randy and Patricia Saponaro started RS Masonry in 1983. Why masonry? “I like creating things with my hands and building something that will stay in place historically,” says Randy. “Buildings are very informative and full of history.”

RS Masonry is responsible for the brick and block work on the new HMS building using over 40,000 bricks and 2,000 blocks. “One day this building will be a historical building,” said Randy.

Randy has also helped restore the Waterworks building on Little Walnut Road, La Capilla that overlooks Silver City atop Chihuahua Hill and the Silver City Museum to name a few of his projects. The Bullard Hotel, which they own, is also a continuous restoration project. His restoration skills have also been used to refurbish some of the old brick homes in Silver City.

The Saponaros moved to Silver City from New Jersey. “New Mexico has been a great opportunity and it still is. Even with the recession taking place, things are now slowly getting back to normal in the construction business.”

While Patricia has taken care of the inner workings of RS Masonry, she and Randy have also raised 6 children and now have 9 grandchildren. “It’s always been a partnership,” says Patricia with a smile. left: The Saponaros proudly stand in front of the new HMS building where RS Masonry used over 40,000 bricks. "The Architect did a great job designing a large building that would fit on a small piece of property," said Randy.

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Susan Jerome

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The Art and Science of Adobe

Painting for Inner Peace

WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH STEWART, PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH STEWART PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

Susan Jerome moved to southwestern New Mexico from St. Louis some 30 years ago and went to work as an emergency room nurse at Gila Regional. She and her husband settled and raised a family in Mule Creek. They found what Susan described as “the most beautiful piece of land in the area”.

The move to the Southwest made it possible to fulfill Susan’s dream of being a rancher and owning some cattle and land. In 2000, the adobe thing, now her passion, kicked in and Susan added yet another career as an adobe brick maker.

Mule Creek Adobe, Inc. came into being in 2001 and it is now a full-blown adobe brick business. The production yard is still in Mule Creek but a new and beautifully executed showroom is now open in Arenas Valley. Mule Creek Adobe offers natural adobe bricks, stabilized adobe and compressed earth blocks.

Jerome is well versed in the process of making adobes from finding just the right dirt and clay to creating the perfect mix to make a well-formed brick. You will find a large library of information on making adobe bricks and building with adobe at the showroom in Arenas Valley. Susan loves to visit with customers and spread the word on Adobe building.

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Tom Holt grew up in Mina, Nevada surrounded by prejudice and the nuclear threat of the 1950s. “Duck and cover” was the mantra of the day. However, Tom found peace and joy in drawing pictures when he was young. He knew he wanted to be an artist and bring the joy and peace he felt to others.

Never formally educated, Tom studied with various artists in his youth and just painted and painted and painted.

Tom now has been painting for over 50 years, the last 20 in Grant County. His muses are the upper Box and the Gila River. He loves to explore these areas to find just the perfect peaceful spot to paint.

Tom loves to teach, too. “When an individual approaches me about learning to paint, the

Barbara Gorzycki As If They’re My Own WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

“I love animals and this business allows me to think of other people’s critters as my own,” states Barbara Gorzycki of Frumpy Fox, LLC. “With that, of course, comes a huge responsibility to the animal and the owner, who usually considers the animal as an integral part of the family. I customize the care to the animal and meet special needs from walking a pet to administering medication and “gate keeping,” – caring for the home.”

Barbara could write a book on the exciting and scary situations that she has confronted. A recent experience dealt with a family of raccoons entering the house through a cat door and wreaking havoc in the home. “It seems to me that horses and goats have nothing better to do all day than figure out how to open gates and climb fences,” Barbara concludes.

Barbara is now a Certified Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International.

conversation usually starts with 'I don’t think I have any talent but…' People with talent and creativity are a dime a dozen. Its what one DOES with what they’ve got that makes an artist.”

Tom Holt is indeed an artist. He lives on a mesa south of town with his cat 3-Toes and is represented by JW Art Gallery in Hurley and Azurite Gallery in Silver City.

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Henry Quintero Strength of Family and Educaton WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS

Support for Life’s Journey District Judge Henry Quintero’s journey from farm laborer to prominent judiciary positions attests to the positive momentum that can be achieved in a child’s life through the alignment of strong family commitments and student-focused education systems. Henry attributes his personal accomplishments to the support received from his caring parents, dedicated teachers at every level and yes, a healthy fear of failure.

Mementos in the Judge’s office reflect a love of music and the arts intermingled with reminders of his humble Hispanic heritage. Louis Armstrong, Samuel Clemens and artist Tom Sullivan are represented, as well as the photo of a Tijuana service station managed by his father during Henry’s preschool years. A barber’s chair given to him at his law school graduation is also a tie to his ancestry. He earned his law degree following several years with the IRS and subsequently worked with Migrant Legal Assistance in Michigan and as a New Mexico Public Defender in Santa Fe. Henry and his wife, Nely, an area schoolteacher, came to Silver City as an “experiment in small-town living,” fell in love with the area and raised their family here. He continues to be a vocal proponent of positive family leadership and allowing teachers to educate the entire child as opposed to a tunnel-vision focus on standardized testing.

Jack Brennan Improving a Great Race WRITTEN BY DOYNE WREALLI PHOTOGRAPHED BY JUDY WUTHRICH

Used to be, Jack Brennan had a break between each Tour of the Gila bicycle race; these days the work never stops. In fact, he and co-director Michelle Geels have recently returned from a national racing convention in North Carolina. Jack says, “We’re always looking for ways to improve the race, although it’s already the fourth best in the country overall.” That’s saying something, since there are about 2,000 races in the US. “Our main focus right now is bringing the women’s races up to the international level with the men’s races.”

Also, in the not-too-distant future, the races will be streamed live on the internet, whether it is on the Tour’s website, www.tourofthegila.com, or somewhere else. “The cost to film the races is becoming more feasible each year,” Jack says, “but we’re always looking for more sponsors.”

Along with the race, of course, Jack runs his store, Gila Hike & Bike. The start of 2013 brought a new partner, Chris Schlabach.

“Chris is knowledgeable in almost every facet of cycling. He also has an excellent local reputation as a carpenter,” Jack says. Check out the new displays and cabinetry at Gila Hike & Bike, where Bullard runs into College in downtown Silver City.

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Richard Mahler Dream Job in a Perfect Town WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JUDY WUTHRICH

A freelance writer is the best job in the world according to Richard Mahler. Thirty-five years ago he wrote a feature story for a local newspaper. “Much to my surprise, a $40 check soon arrived in the mail. I was hooked.”

Except for brief stints in radio news and magazine editing, Richard has been a full-time freelancer ever since.

His work has appeared in hundreds of publications as well as on radio, television, and the Internet. He has authored or co-authored 13 books.

“Silver City is a perfect town for a writer,” the 62-yearold insists. My dream job allows me to live anywhere, but I deliberately choose to be here.”

Recently, Richard has launched a publishing company and written a novel based mostly in southwestern New Mexico.

He is currently writing a memoir about being a caregiver for his late wife, Stacey Austin, and contributing travel articles to New Mexico Journey magazine. He is also the newsletter editor for the Gila Resources Information Project and a writer for the EarthNotes public radio program as well as the Silver City Arts & Cultural District.

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hether or not you are a dedicated gardener, the Town & Country Garden Club deserves your involvement. Their Thrift Store on Bullard is the source of funding for community beautification, scholarships and support of local charities that enrich quality of life. The club hosts guest speakers, seminars, workshops, a summer picnic, a holiday season dinner and even a style show of members wearing their favorite clothing and jewelry purchased at the Thrift Store. How fun can that be! Club membership fluctuates between 40 and 50, but with dues only $5.00 per year, there’s no excuse for not joining!

A major focus has been the creation of the elegant Rose Garden at Memory Lane Cemetery in 1981 and its improvement and maintenance thereafter. The garden’s calm and inspiring setting provides a place of contemplation overlooking the city cemetery. It also provides for the interment of cremation ashes.

The club has contributed much to the beautification and maintenance of the cemetery proper, which serves as the final resting places for many of the area’s historic figures. Among them are mountain men Ben Lilly and Nat Straw; Buffalo Soldier Forest Norrel; John Bullard – founder of Silver City; John Ball – first Grant County representative to the Territorial Legislature; W.D. Murray – Member of the New Mexico Constitutional Convention of 1912 and community benefactors Rebecca Brewer and Sue Lime.

Most rewarding is the club scholarship program. The first scholarship established gives preference to any WNMU upper classmen majoring in botany or a related natural science field and maintaining a minimum 3.0 gpa. A second scholarship

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authorized by the club in 2013 goes to a high school graduate of Cliff, Cobre, Silver, SHS Opportunity or Aldo Leopold High School. “Since it is primarily residents of Grant County who support our Thrift Store,” states club president Melinda McClanahan, “we wanted to give something back to deserving Grant County students.” The student must have a minimum 3.0 gpa and attend WNMU majoring in a field related to biology, botany, conservation, agriculture or environmental science.

Club member Martha Choquette adds, “The Thrift Store supports numerous meaningful programs. We gladly accept donations of clean clothes, shoes, kitchenware, linens, small appliances, toys, books, and other small items. Due to limited space, we cannot accept large electronic items or furniture.”

opposite: The Town and country Garden Club established and maintains the elegant Rose Garden at Memory Lane Cemetery that also serves as an interment for cremation ashes. above: Proceeds from the Thrift Store on Bullard Street support beautification projects, scholarships and donations to charities. Volunteers above: Among the Garden Club volunteers are Gene Lewis, Martha Choquette, Harriet Rogers and Eulalia Lewis.

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James R. Skee, M.D. CEO, Silver Health CARE “Medicine has changed in the last 30 years and will change even more going forward,” states internist James Skee. “Change is stressful and dealing with it requires positive reinforcement.

There is always opportunity associated with change, but unfortunately, medical healthcare at this point in time is based more on political realities than on medical needs.”

Skee, who has been CEO of Silver Health CARE since 1995, said that his interests have always been geared toward rural medicine.

Among the advantages of smaller communities are getting to know patients well enough to recognize changes in their health and the opportunity to treat second and third generations of a family.

While appreciating the area’s relative isolation, Skee, whose formal education included Cornell, Harvard and New York University, also takes pride in employing cutting edge practices. He initiated one of the first paperless medical record systems in the state and stays abreast of healthcare advances and administrative improvements.

He and his wife, Gail, continue to enjoy the climate and outdoor opportunities of the Silver City area. “Jogging at Fort Bayard keeps us in shape and our spirits high.”

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Michelle Diaz, M.D. Cassie Health Center for Women “I’m grateful that I am in a position to give back to the community that supported my dream of becoming a doctor,” relates Michelle Diaz. A graduate of Silver High School and Western New Mexico University, she was the recipient of a scholarship from the Gila Regional Foundation. She now serves on the Foundation board that benefits the local hospital and provides scholarships to deserving students.

After earning her medical degree from the University of New Mexico Medical School and serving her four-year residency there, she and her husband, Raul, returned to Silver City. Raul is a teacher and coach at La Plata and Michelle is an OB/GYN physician at Cassie Health Center for Women. They share the responsibilities of raising two children, Maleah and Mathew, and Michelle still manages a little time to focus on her own health – “Running is my sanity time.”

“I work with women’s health in general, from birth control to laterlife issues,” Michelle adds. “Cassie Health Center has a sliding scale fee system and can help secure funding for needed care. If you have a health issue or you are simply trying to build a healthy lifestyle, we can work with you.”

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“A leap of faith was required to build the Silver Health CARE facility in 1985,” reminisces co-founder Dr. John Bell.

“Fortunately the Tyrone Mine had just reopened and Silver Health Care filled a major gap in the region’s medical services.

Achieving a good balance, my partner Samuel Dye provided the academic input while I contributed the human touch.

James Skee joined us adding financial and management expertise.

Dr. Bell served an internal medicine residency at William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso and he and his wife, Cecilia, enjoyed visits to the Gila mountains and Mimbres Valley. “Coming from the flat countryside surrounding Weatherford, Texas, I needed mountains,” Bell commented, “and I thought Silver City would be a good location for raising children. I also recognized that closer patient relationships would be possible. He began his practice at Med Square in 1973.

“There have been big changes in local health care since the 70s. There were no doctors, nurses or techs on duty at night and I even managed house calls. Now, there are ER doctors on duty around the clock and services have greatly expanded. The purpose of documentation was initially directed toward patient care, but today, tons of paperwork are generated solely for insurance and legal requirements.”

Laura DavenportReed, M.D. Fort Bayard Medical Center Laura Davenport-Reed is a staff physician at Fort Bayard Medical Center and works with newborn, pediatric and adult care at Silver Health CARE as well as newborn and pediatric care at Gila Regional Medical Center. Before moving to Silver City, she served on the medical school faculty at the University of Utah for five years.

Laura and her husband Johnny wanted to relocate from Salt Lake City to a more rural area and had fallen in love with the Mimbres Valley. A year later, she spotted a Silver City medical opening, but it took 13 trips to locate the perfect property.

“We came to Silver City 11 years ago with two horses, two dogs and two children. We still only have two children, but now care for 10 horses, four dogs, six goats and two chickens.” Johnny is a Physicians Assistant at Fort Bayard, he is chairman of the Grant County Soil and Water District and his spare time is devoted to raising cutting horses.

“Our property is perfectly located for trail riding and we are proud of the straw bale home that we built. It is difficult to find a small community so politically and culturally diverse as Silver City. The weather, people, art and university make it perfect for us.”

Ben Cluff, M.D. and Sid Sumulong, M.D. HMS Family Medicine Residency Program Yes, they are fully qualified doctors who are simply gaining experience in a rural setting. In the case of HMS Resident Doctors Ben Cluff and Sid Sumulong, both intend to make Silver City their permanent home.

Ben is originally from Fredonia, Arizona, retired from the navy and served his intern year of residency at the University of New Mexico. Sid is from Anaheim, California, a UCLA grad and served his intern year of residency at Kaiser Permanente in Orange County.

Ben was looking for a community that was just large enough to support a Wal-Mart, but no larger.

He hopes to help train future residency doctors at HMS. Sid was tired of planning his life around Orange County traffic and immediately responded to the opportunity in Silver City. His goal is to provide care that has the needed outcome for every patient.

Both agree that HMS gives back to the community by providing quality care for anyone who needs it, and that the medical options available in Silver City are amazing.

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VITAL TEAMS Gila Regional Medical Center Cancer Center Team “Cancer is a scary thing,” states Vera MacGregor, “but it helps so much to have people calmly guide you through the treatment processes. Between the GRMC Cancer Center team and my family, I was well cared for. Communicating with other patients was also very helpful – we became friends.” Vera, a recent cancer survivor, has been a GRMC auxiliary member for 10 years and initiated the program of giving handmade teddy bears to children in the hospital.

Karen deGenevieve, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 40 years in medicine, shares that helping cancer patients has by far been her most rewarding work. “People with cancer have real issues and I’m honored that I can participate in their care. We have a dedicated medical team that chooses to work with cancer patients and our partnership with New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque gives us access to the state’s best cancer physicians.”

Mike Torres, office manager, notes the doctors and nurses at the Center get to know their patients – and they truly care. The Center, which includes chemotherapy and radiation services, is an excellent facility close to home that provides compassionate care, which contributes greatly to the healing process.

At the GRMC Cancer Center are Shelly Carter, Karen deGenevieve, Vera MacGregor, Mike Torres, and Magdalena Sedillos.

Southwest Bone & Joint “Having physical and occupational therapists in the same facility allows for better continuity of treatment,” states founder/administrator, Dr. Brian Robinson.

“Southwest Bone & Joint Institute will stack up against anything in Las Cruces or Tucson.” The addition of the rehabilitation unit in a healing and friendly environment completed the circle for total orthopedic care, which already offered sophisticated diagnosis and surgery options.

"Our rehabilitation facility includes state-of-the-art equipment and a very experienced, skilled and knowledgeable staff to develop individualized treatment plans to meet our patient's needs,” comments head therapist Keith Stanley, OTR/L. “Our goal is to insure maximum results for patient care and recovery. We accept outside referrals so if you are recovering from any orthopedic injury or surgery ask your primary care provider for a referral to our outpatient rehabilitation clinic. We will begin the process of getting you back to your old self or even better."

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Physical and occupational therapists at Southwest Bone and Joint Institute include Keith Stanley (inset), Zach Mead, Rachel Lowry, Sue Schiowitz, Chris Mehling, Barbara Torres and Scott Hill.

Photo by LeAnne Knudsen

Rehabilitation Clinic

HMS provides our patients with timely, affordable, and quality health care services to help you and your family stay healthy or return to health.

You are part of the HMS family. We accept private insurance, Centennial Care, Medicare, and offer individuals a sliding fee scale.

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Bone Density Services Pulmonology Services Chiropractic Services Registered Dietitian Services

Visit One of Your Neighborhood Community Health Centers Animas Valley Health Center

Silver City Community Health Center

#1 Panther Blvd., Animas, NM 88020 575-548-2742

Medical, Dental, Mental Health & Family Support 1007 Pope St., Silver City, NM 88061 575-388-1511 866-633-7773

Bayard Community Health Center

Family Medicine Training in Southwest New Mexico HMS is proud to partner with our medical community and the University of New Mexico to bring accredited family medicine training to Grant County.

Meet our Family Medicine Residents on Page 61.

P. O. Box 1356, 805 Tom Foy Blvd.

Bayard, NM 88023. 575-537-5068

Cliff/Gila Community Health Center

School-Based Clinic Locations

415 State Hwy 211, Gila, NM 88038 575-535-4384

Primary Care, Mental Health & Family Support

Lordsburg Community Health Center

Cobre Schools Health Center

Medical, Dental, Mental Health & Family Support 530 E. DeMoss St., Lordsburg, NM 88045 575-542-8384 888-271-3596

1107 Tom Foy Blvd.

Bayard, NM 88023. 575-537-5069

Visit

Lordsburg Schools Health Center

or low-cost health insurance. One of our

501 W. 4th St., Lordsburg, NM 88045 575-542-3389

certified enrollment staff members can

Mimbres Valley Health Center 2743-B Hwy 35N, Mimbres, NM 88049.

575-536-3990

Copper Medical Health Center 3185 N. Leslie Rd., Silver City, NM 88061 575-388-3393

HMS or the Grant County Convention Center to apply for free

help you get the coverage you need.

Silver Schools Health Center 3200 N. Silver St. Silver City, NM 88061. 575-534-1015

Hidalgo Medical Services is a non-profit Health Care & Community Development Organization that improves the quality of life of the people of Hidalgo County and Southwestern New Mexico since 1994.

Open daily from 9:00 to 6:00 p.m.

More information: (575) 534-0830