Silver City Relocation Guide 2005

2005

The Nation’s

BEST Small Town

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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HOLRAY Construction Ray Sytch

505-388-1524 Email: holray@gilanet.com

WORKMANSHIP SILVER CITYLIFE – RG1

SILVER CITY

RATINGS

One of 20 Dream Towns... The New Best Places to Live & Play —Outside Magazine One of the 50 Healthiest Places to Live & Retire —Norman Ford One of the 50 Most Alive Places to Live —Modern Maturity One of the Hundred Best Small Towns in America —Norman Crampton One of the Best Small Towns in America —Modern Maturity One of the Top 11 Retirement Spots —Kiplinger Report Making Your Move to One of America’s Best Small Towns —Norman Crampton One of the Nation’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations”—National Trust for Historic Preservation Outstanding Community of 2000 —Searchers One of the 8 Great Towns for Art & Music Lovers —Where to Retire One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America —John Villani One of the Best SMALL —Norman Crampton TOWNS in America One of the Best American Cities You’ve Never Heard of —Cowboys and Indians Best Mining Town —True West Magazine

The

Nation’s BEST

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TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS

SILVER CITY

STYLE

FAVORITE VEHICLE: Toyota Camry, Silverado 4x4 and Chrysler 300c.

Color: white OFFICIAL BOOTWEAR: Cowboy boots (for cowboys and cowgirls) Moisture repellant hiking boots (for wilderness hikers) Matavivoras (for desert hikers) OFFICIAL PANT SELECTION : Denim jeans (Note: it is very important for newcomers to determine whether their office personnel, peer group or social acquaintances are wearing Levis or Wranglers).

HISTORICAL STREETS: Bullard Street. Named after John and brother James Bullard, major builders of Silver City.

Yankie Street. Named after Joseph Yankie who opened a hotel in 1873.

Hudson Street. Named after Col. Richard Hudson from England who arrived in 1868 and built a livery & feed stable with William Milby called the Legal Tender Corral.

Black Street. Named after Robert Black, a Harvard schooled builder who arrived in 1872.

GLOSSARY: Monsoons. Spectacular late afternoon thunderstorms in July and August.

Open Range. Unfenced highways…watch for cattle.

Sun Tea. Homemade tea brewed in clear jars set in the Southwest sun.

Chimichanga. Deep fried burrito covered with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Arroyo. A desert gully prone to flash floods.

Sopapillas. “Honey Cake” thought to have originated in Albuquerque 300 years ago.

Red or Green. The official “state question” adopted by the New Mexico Legislature refers to the question commonly asked by your waitress, “Red or green chile?”

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IT IS THE MILLIONS OF ACRES OF FORESTED MOUNTAINS, THE ARTS AND CULTURE, THE HISTORIC AWARENESS, the funky shops and restaurants, the business opportunities and medical services, the vitality of a multicultural community, it is the great little university and, without a doubt, it is the incomparable weather and friendly locals that cause people all across the nation to conclude that Silver City is where they are meant to be. Finally, of course, it is the reasonable cost of living that cinches the decision to relocate. Developer Bob Rowland states that on the West Coast, even the water bills and cost of parking your car are outrageous in comparison.

Housing in Silver City varies from one section of town to the next. A wide range of land descriptions actually occurs within the community, from the original cienega to steep ridges sharply dividing the town. The outlying developments range from rolling grassland to ponderosa covered parcels with stunning mountain vistas. Costs vary dramatically from the twenties in the mining district to the two and three hundreds in the historic district and newer developments. Silver City housing is priced significantly lower than Santa Fe, Phoenix and Los Angeles, but higher than El Paso and the border region.

As a county seat and regional business hub, Silver City has the amenities of a larger city, while retaining its small town character. Its arts council has been rated the best in New Mexico two years in a row and the university was recognized for quality education. The community continues to receive one recognition after another from major writers and organizations indicating to us locally that we truly have something to share with the nation.

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US Hwy. 180 East

above: Looking across the Grant County Courthouse to the campus of Western New Mexico University is a scenic vista now open to the public from La Capilla Chapel. right: : Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery occupies a secluded forested slope with a view that cuts deep into the Gila Wilderness.

Directly behind Wendy's

1103 Superior Street Silver City, NM 88061

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

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

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MILEAGE TO

SILVER CITY Lake Roberts: 31 miles Lordsburg: 44 miles Deming: 53 miles Glenwood: 61 miles Palomas, Mexico: 88 miles Truth or Consequences: 90 miles Las Cruces: 112 miles White Sands: 137 miles El Paso: 154 miles Socorro: 161 miles Alamogordo: 180 miles Tucson: 200 miles Ruidoso: 228 miles Albuquerque: 236 miles Gallup: 256 miles Roswell: 297 miles Santa Fe: 297 miles Phoenix: 313 miles Carlsbad: 320 miles Taos: 367 miles Grand Canyon: 415 miles San Diego: 606 miles Denver: 682 miles Los Angeles: 684 miles Dallas: 787 miles Houston: 901 miles Salt Lake City: 999 miles San Francisco: 1069 miles St. Louis: 1279 miles Mexico City: 1284 miles Chicago: 1695 miles Seattle: 1837 miles Miami: 2120 miles Washington DC: 2188 miles New York City: 2254 miles Montreal: 2409 miles Boston: 2469 miles

LODGING Hotels/Motels: 10 Bed & Breakfast: 6 RV Parks: 3 Spas: 2

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communities RG6 32 Fabulous Communities.

Silver City Life provides a review of homes currently on the market in 32 local communities and developments. Diversity in natural surroundings, home styles and price ranges provide the opportunity for finding the appropriate house for your lifestyle needs at a price that fits within your financial capabilities.

resources

Terri Menges

Joseph Burgess

President & Managing Director

Photography except where credited

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Joseph Burgess

Diana Ingalls-Leyba Brian Myers Mimbres Region Arts Council John Rohovek Kimber Lee Richardson M. H. Dutch Salmon Dale Spurgeon Catherine Wanek Judy Wuthridge

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Best Small Town. National publications highlight Silver City’s lifestyle, opportunities and natural surroundings in their top picks of locations to visit, live and retire.

The Great Outdoors. The 3.3 million acres of recreational opportunities are enhanced by incredible weather that ON THE COVER: allows year-round utilization of nature’s outdoor Fresh ideas on merging playground. patios, gardens and dwellings breathe new Arts & Entertainments. Nine major annual events life into Southwest living. anchor a program that provides continuous yearSilver City’s mild, dry round community entertainment. climate and stunning Retirement A variety of living options, excellent vistas promote creative medical facilities, perhaps the nation’s mildest utilization of the land. weather and the opportunity for meaningful community involvement are nabbing the attention of retirement age individuals.

Economic Development. Providing opportunities for business diversity and growth is the challenge for a dedicated group of individuals utilizing a state-ofthe-art resource facility.

Schools & Education. The strengths of area school systems can be traced to a century-old focus on quality teacher education at the local university.

RG24 Alternative Building & Design. The Southwest climate encourages the use of innovative design and materials to achieve greater energy savings, comfort and livability.

RG28 Mortgage Information. A variety of programs is available at competitive rates, with professional help each step of the way.

Silver City Ratings Silver City Style Weather Mileage Lodging Lakes & Outdoors Area Museums Arts Organizations 2005 Special Events Clubs & Organizations Health Care Area Churches Volunteer Organizations New Mexico Facts Housing Facts Real Estate Companies Ghost Towns Parks & Monuments Pet Friendly Sports & Recreation Major Employers Community Services Youth Organizations Primary & Secondary Education Higher Education Day Care Area Libraries Historic Sites City & County Profile Financial Institutions Planning Your Move Area Websites

Vice President & Editor In Chief

Arlyn Cooley Staff Accountant Graham Dodd Database Administrator

LeAnne Knudsen Project Manager Lynn Janes LeAnne Knudsen Mary Catherine Meek Kimber Richardson Advertising Sales

Jim Madsen Copy Editor

Brian Myers Judy Ruebush M. H. Dutch Salmon Pat Young

Contributing Photographers

Terri Menges Editorial Design Debra Luera Joanne Pena Jennifer Rivera Jr. Design & Production

Joseph Burgess Distribution

Contributing Writers Silver City Relocation Guide is published annually by Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at: 611 N. Hudson Street, Silver City, NM 88061. Phone: 505-956-1560 Fax: 505-956-1580 email: info@ziapublishing.com website: www.ziapublishing.com © Zia Publishing Corp., 2004. This issue of the Silver City Relocation Guide is copyright under the laws of the United States of America. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher prohibited. For permission to use any portion of this publication email: info@ziapublishing.com. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.

E K L E K T I K A S fine art • sculpture • folk art • antiques • jewelry • custom interiors Mexican colonial and contemporary furniture • lamps • Oriental rugs

EKLEKTIKAS 703 N. Black Street Silver City, NM 88061

EKLEKTIKAS II 104 Yankie Street Silver City, NM 88061

505.538.8081 www.eklektikas.com

Now Representing S D O O S GRIEG

Silver City’s Premier Subdivision

Wooded • Views • Paved Streets Underground utilities City water Lot sizes from 0.75 acre to 2.8 acres

Real Estate for Your World Thompson Realty

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Carol Thompson cjt@silver-nm.com or Patrick Conlin patrick.conlin@century21.com Cell: 505-574-2201 607 North Hudson Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-0021 800-358-0021

www.silver-nm.com

Each office is independently owned and operated

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Fabulous

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

above: Some of Silver City’s finest older homes are located in areas near the university, including this one offered by Century 21 Thompson Real Estate.

SILVER CITY BEGAN ITS JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AS A SMALL SILVER MINING settlement in the foothills of a vast mountainous region. The prosperity of the era is visible in the numerous Victorian-style brick homes scattered throughout the colorful historic district.

The town gradually spread to the north and other communities sprang up to the east as copper mining became the primary industry.

Diversity has become one of Silver City’s strengths as tourism and the arts develop into viable industries. The clusters of homes and developments in the area reflect the makeup of individual lifestyles and interests. Homes in the historic district project Victorian charm with their intricate woodwork, small manicured yards and old world furniture.

Sprawling Mediterranean and Spanish haciendas are being built throughout the wooded hills and canyons surrounding Silver City. Other homes are nestled in the forest near walking and mountain-biking trails and some provide the opportunity for horses.

Silver City Life has identified 32 housing communities in the area and offers a glimpse of the homes that are available from local realtors and builders at press time. The market is very fluid so the actual homes for sale will continually change. Take the time to explore the communities, determine what utilities and emergency services are available and check the driving times to work, schools, church and the grocery store. Visit with realtors and find the home that fits your budget, enhances your lifestyle and business requirements or that simply offers a gorgeous nightly sunset.

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SILVER HEIGHTS North An earlier subdivision with both moderate and high priced homes located just above the schools.

Homesites: N/Z Homes: $96,400 avg.

www.remaxsilveradvantage.com Outstanding Agents.

Outstanding Results.

HISTORIC DISTRICT Downtown Area The older, more elegant homes, including Victorian style located near galleries, shops and restaurants.

PINE RIDGE Northeast A mix of styles and construction south of medical facilities and parallel to Pinos Altos Road.

Homesites: $25,000 Homes: $148,000 avg.

LINDA VISTA North An earlier subdivision with both moderate and high priced homes located just above the schools.

Homesites: N/A Homes: $79,000-$975,000

Homesites: $25,500 Homes: $107,300 avg.

MACHETTE PEAK Northern Mountains Custom-built homes on forested slopes with stunning views overlooking Silver City and the national forest.

Homesites: $60,000-$240,000 Homes: $200,000-$500,000

TRACY BAUER

bauer@zianet.com www.remaxsilveradvantage.com

BILLY DONNEL

billydonnel@remax.net www.swnmrealestate.com

PATRICIA FELL

PatFell@remax.net www.remaxsilveradvantage.com

LES IMBODEN

imboden@zianet.com www.gilawilderness.com

KAREN JOHNSON

Karenj@remax.net www.remaxsilveradvantage.com

MARILYN RANSOM

mransom@remax.net www.remaxsilveradvantage.com

LINDA PECOTTE

lindapecotte@remax.net www.lindasellsnewmexico.com

DEBBIE ROGERS

debbie@DebbieRogersHomes.com www.DebbieRogersHomes.com

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

505-538-3847

1-800-716-3847 RG8– SILVER CITYLIFE

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT University Area Older, well-built homes surrounding the university, often of brick or adobe with mature yards.

Homesites: N/A Homes: $115,000 avg.

PINON PARK North

INDIAN HILLS North

DOS GRIEGOS Northern Mountains

A development designed specifically for independent living senior citizens and conveniently close to medical facilities.

Rentals: 55+ flex lease Rent: $695-$1,350/mo.

A large, well-developed subdivision in the rolling juniper/oakcovered hills on the north side of town.

Homesites: $7,400-$85,000 Homes: $132,000-$365,000

Elegant custom-built homes on wooded lots with breathtaking views overlooking Silver City.

Homesites: $46,500-$85,000 Homes: $310,000 ave.

Moderately-priced newer homes in the vicinity of schools and hospital.

Homesites: N/A Homes: $146,400-$167,900

SILVER BEAR RANCH Northwest past Bear Mountain Pass Eleven buyers will each own around 260 acres on a 7000 acre cattle ranch with Gila Wilderness vistas. Very exclusive starting at $1.25 million.

SUNRISE ESTATES East Moderately-priced homes and sites in lightly wooded, rolling foothills.

Homesites: N/A Homes: $167,000 avg.

SANCTUARY RD. Northern Mountains

ARENAS VALLEY East, Highway 180

Custom-designed homes on spacious forested lots, some with high-mountain vistas, others secluded.

Homesites: $25,000$200,000 Homes: $200,000-$500,000

A mixture of older and custom-built homes in rolling grasslands bordering elk preserve on the north side.

Homesites: $52,000-$139,900 Homes: $32,000-$199,900

PINOS ALTOS Northern Mountains Homes are scattered through the ponderosa forest surrounding this quaint and historic village.

Homesites: $22,600 avg.

Homes: $120,000 avg.

Photo courtesy Action Realty

SKYVIEW ESTATES North

SANTA CLARA East, Mining District An older village with a new identity, homes and sites in Manhattan Park and Old Race Track Road.

Homesites: $6,000-$7,500 Homes: $42,900 avg.

BAYARD East, Mining District

MOGOLLON VISTA Northwest SAN LORENZO Northeast A quaint village in the Mimbres Valley farming region with a historic mission church.

Homesites: $60,000 avg.

Homes: $94,250 avg.

MIMBRES VALLEY Northeast Homes, sites and an airstrip in a picturesque farming valley that becomes forested near the Continental Divide.

Homesites: $97,000 avg.

Homes: $154,100 avg.

OAKWOOD ESTATES West Affordable housing in a new grassland development five minutes from downtown.

Homesites: $24,400 avg.

Homes: $79,865-$89,000

Moderately priced homes in a progressive community with its own independent school district.

Homesites: $18,000 avg.

Homes: $42,900 avg.

LA GILA ENCANTADA Northwest Foothills Spacious and custombuilt homes in grass and wooded areas of upper Little Walnut Road.

Homesites: $41,000 avg.

Homes: $147,000 avg.

COTTAGE SAN Northwest Older homes near St. Mary’s Academy with newer, custom-built homes above Bear Mountain Lodge.

Homesites: N/A Homes: $100,000-$500,000

HURLEY East, Mining District Originally a company town with a new development in progress; located near Grant County Airport.

Homesites: $18,000 avg.

Homes: $42,900 avg.

A small development near Cliff with an impressive view of the majestic Mogollon mountain range.

Homesites: $74,600 avg.

Homes: $215,000 avg,

BUCKHORN Northwest Rolling grasslands and cottonwood trees with views of the Mogollon Mountains.

Homesites: $75,000 avg.

Homes: $107,300 avg.

SILVER ACRES South Higher-end homes in the country club and golf course area with affordable housing along the ridges.

Homesites: $28,100 avg.

Homes: $157,300 avg.

TYRONE South Affordable housing in a picturesque, townsite with parks.

Homesites: $6,000 avg.

Homes: $82,700 avg.

WHITE SIGNAL Southwest

WIND CANYON ESTATES West

Homes and sites in bear grass and lightly wooded rolling foothills of the Burro Mountains.

Homesites: $66,800 Homes: $203,800 avg.

A large, spacious development with light to heavily wooded sites and westward vistas of the Burro Mountains.

Homesites: $85,900 avg.

Homes: $258,000 avg.

LAKE ROBERTS Northeast

CLIFF, GILA Northwest

Homes and forested sites below Lake Roberts and broad, open vistas above the lake.

Homesites: $40,000 avg.

Homes: $93,800 avg.

Homes and sites along the Gila River and Turkey Creek areas in a community complete with schools and county fair.

Homesites: $75,000 avg.

Homes: $208,000 avg.

Mimbres Realty, Inc.

No One Knows The Country Like We Do ® Specializing in: • Residential • Land/Ranches • Commercial • Property Management Home & Apartment Rentals

Main Office: 3130 Hwy. 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-3789 1-800-827-9197 Fax 1-505-388-1348 Branch Office: 503 North Bullard Silver City, NM 88061

OPEN 7 DAYS

505-534-4616 1-877-646-2737 BURRO MOUNTAINS Southwest Homes and sites also located in bear grass and lightly wooded foothills of the Burro Mountains.

Homesites: $66,800 Homes: $203,800 avg.

Call Anytime!

Visit Our Website at:

www.mimbresrealty.com www.unitedcountry.com SILVER CITYLIFE – RG9

LAKES &

OUTDOORS

Nearby Lakes: 9 Bill Evans Lake, Lake Roberts, Ben Lilly, Elephant Butte, Quemado Lake, Caballo Lake, Wall Lake, Bear Canyon Reservoir, Snow Lake U.S. Forest Service & Park Campgrounds: 25 Juniper, Pinon, El Caso, Armijo Spring, Valle Tio Vences & Public Corrals, Head of the Ditch, Pueblo Park, Cottonwood, Whitewater Picnic Area and Catwalk National Recreation Trail, Bighorn, Bursum, Ben Lilly, Willow Creek, Gilita, Dripping Vat, Scorpion, Upper Black Canyon, Lower Black Canyon, Rocky Canyon, Mesa, Upper End, Sapillo Group Area, McMillan, Cherry Creek, Iron Creek, Kingston FEDERAL & STATE DESIGNATIONS: Aldo Leopold Wilderness: 202,016 acres Gila Nat’l. Forest: 3.3 million acres Gila Wilderness Area: 557,873 acres Continental Divide Trail: 210 miles in Gila National Forest. Good segments for Dayhikes include Sapillo Group Campground from NM Hwy. 35 south to Forest Development Road 154 at Signal Peak. Twin Sisters Segment from FDR 154 south to NM Hwy. 15 at the Arrastra Interpretive Site Rocky Point segment from State Road 150 to Aspen Mountain, and Bear Mountain segment from Bear Mountain Road to Forest Development Road 506 at the end of Little Walnut.

Outer Loop: A 235 mile route known as the Outer Loop from Silver City through Glenwood, Reserve and Beaverhead to a junction with the Inner Loop near the village of Mimbres. You may enjoy the tall timber around Reserve or Willow Creek, the famous "Catwalk" National Recreation Trail in Whitewater Canyon near Glenwood, the historic Fort Bayard area, or the fabled gold mining ghost town of Mogollon.

Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway: A110-mile Inner Loop Scenic Byway; from Silver City to Mimbres Valley, down Sapillo Creek, across the Pinos Altos Mountains and back to Silver City, with a side trip to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

Glenwood Fish Hatchery Open year round, seven days a week, 8am-5pm. Allows fishing at the pond with valid NM Fishing License.

Kids under 12 fish free and the limit per person is 5. Type of fish available at the hatchery is rainbow trout.

OUTDOOR OPTIONS: Fishing: (8 species) rainbow, brown and brook trout, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and tiger muskie.

Big Game Hunting: elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bear, cougar, antelope, Barbary sheep Birdwatching: Over 63 species including: blackhawk, black-chinned hummingbird, and vermilion flycatcher MOUNTAIN BIKING: All within 4 mile radius Beginners Trails: Old CCC Trail, Outer Loop, C.D. Trail (North to Pinos Altos, South to Bear Mountain), Juniper Loop, Ponderosa Loop and Inner Loop.

Advanced Trails: Mountain Loop, Dragon Trail, Pinon Loop, Corkscrew Loop, Angel Loop and Gomez Trail.

GUIDES & OUTFITTERS Wilderness Guides: 9, Jeep Trips: 1 OUTDOOR GEAR Hunting/Gunsmiths: 2, Biking: 2, Archery: 1

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the GREAT

OUTDOORS SILVER CITY’S INCREDIBLE 3.3 MILLION ACRE FOREST PLAYGROUND AND FOUR GENTLE SEASONS in which to utilize it are a relocation draw that is hardly fair to other communities vying for newcomers. Lakes, trails, campgrounds and vistas…even hot springs and Indian ruins are all readily accessed from Silver City.

Stream fishing and electric motor boating are options for water lovers, while thousands of miles of trails serve hikers, mountain bikers and pack trip enthusiasts. Birding areas are clearly identified and campgrounds are scattered throughout the region.

Lake Roberts is a popular destination for boaters and campers. A lodge and restaurant, bed and breakfast and cabins are also available near the lake.

Sitting on the edge of the nation’s first wilderness designated by Congress, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Visitor Center provide a glimpse into the lives of the hunter/gatherers and farmers that disappeared from the land before the arrival of Spanish, Mexican and Anglo colonizers and settlers. A short, wellmaintained trail leads to the dwellings.

The Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway provides a stunning visual introduction to area drivers that includes rugged wilderness, peaceful farm valley and open pit mining vistas. The Continental Divide Trail and the Catwalk National Recreation Trail penetrate deep into both forest and wilderness regions for the experienced hiker.

Wind Canyon Estates

A relocation draw that is hardly fair to other communities vying for newcomers.

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It’s why people move to Silver City!

ocated approximately 5 miles west of Silver City on Hwy 180 W. bordering the Gila National Forest, Wind Canyon Estates boasts breath-taking views some as far away as Arizona. Enjoy the native vegetation of beautiful wild flowers, yucca, and stately piñon, juniper, cedar and oak. 10 acre parcels priced from $70,000. Definitely a place to explore!

Enchantment Realty 501 Silver Heights Blvd.

Silver City, NM 88061

1-800-456-3132 • 505-538-2931 www.silvercity-realestate.com

The Art of Relaxation...

opposite: Lake Roberts, near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, has camping facilities and lodging available. top: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument encompasses 40 rooms in five caves built by native people of the Mogollon culture and occupied only briefly in the 1200s. above: A picturesque barn in the fertile Mimbres Valley is owned by Nature Conservancy and is open to foot traffic only.

LICENSES Fishing (annual) $17.50, $39.00 non-residents Hunting Non-Resident License Costs Elk $480, Mule Deer $180, Antelope $201, Bear $150, Turkey $75 Residents of New Mexico Elk and Antelope.

You must be drawn and up to 4 names per application. Mule Deer $32, Bear $34, Turkey $21, Quail and Dove $18 Adults A valid Drivers License required.

Children from the age of 9 to 17 Hunters Safety Course card required. Offered throughout the year, only $5 per person, one week or a two day (weekend) intensive training available. Social Security card required.

F ULL S ERVICE S ALON FACIALS • M ASSAGE • S PA G ALLERY • L ODGING Y OGA • A CUPUNCTURE M ICRODERMABRASION O RIENTAL M EDICINE

Appointments: (505) 534-1600 Fax: (505) 534-1256 New Adventure Tours to Copper Canyon Nov. 29th 101 N. Cooper Street Silver City, N.M, 88061 www.cienegaspasalon.com

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AREA

MUSUEMS

MUSEUMS: 5 Silver City Museum. Founded in 1967. A restored Mansard/Italianate home built by H.B. Ailman House with 20,000 objects relating to the peoples and history of southwest New Mexico. Admission is free.

WNMU Museum. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary November 6, 2004. Home of Pottery and Artifacts of Prehistoric Southwestern Cultures. Available for viewing are historic photographs of Silver City and surrounding areas. Admission is free.

Pinos Altos Historical Museum: circa 1860’shoused in a log cabin that once served as the 1st school house in Grant County. Houses a great collection of mining artifacts and historic memorabilia. Admission is free.

Photo courtesy Mimbres Region Arts Council

ARTS

ORGANIZATIONS GALLERIES: 34 Mimbres Region Arts Council 538-2505 San Vicente Artists 388-4854 Grant County Art Guild 538-8216 Grant County Community Concert Association 538-3785 WNMU Expressive Arts 538-6502 International Film Society 538-5142

2005 MAJOR

EVENTS

Red Paint PowWow Jan. 7-9 Chocolate Fantasia Feb. 12 Tour of the Gila April 27 - May 1 Silver City Blues Festival May 27-29 Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo June 1-4 Fourth of July Celebration July 4 Fiesta de la Olla July 15-17 Weekend at the Galleries Oct. 8-11 Lighted Christmas Parade Nov. 27

CLUBS &

ORGANIZATIONS Audubon Society Back Country Horseman Business & Professional Women DAV Elks Club Evergreen Garden Club Family Community Education Clubs Friends of the Library Gila Native Plant Society Grant County Archaeological Society Kennel Club Kiwannas Knights of Columbus Lions Club LULAC Masons Moose Lodge Newcomers Club Optimists Red Hat Society Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Soc. Rotary Silver City Cut the Cheese Club SC Women’s Club Town and Country Garden Club VFW

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& Entertainment ARTS

RAPIDLY BECOMING AN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION, SILVER CITY WAS INCLUDED IN JOHN VILANI’S HUNDRED BEST SMALL ART TOWNS IN AMERICA. Its annual program is anchored by nine major events with the gaps filled by touring musical and performance groups and the almost daily scheduled operations of the art galleries and museums.

Silver City Blues Festival continues to draw big name groups from the music world and large, enthusiastic crowds. The Tour of the Gila 5-day bicycle stage race is one of the toughest in the nation and Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo brings top bull and bronco riders to town. Weekend at the Galleries is the largest of the arts events and this year’s Fiesta de la Olla and Mata Ortiz pottery demonstrations were held at Ft. Cobre in Pinos Altos. The Red Paint PowWow is attracting attention to Silver City’s Native American heritage.

Major performing arts groups are attracted to town by the Mimbres Region Arts Council, rated top council in New Mexico. The San Vicente Artists, Grant County Art Guild, Grant County Community Concert Association, International Film Society and WNMU Expressive Arts Department coordinate a diverse schedule of cultural events.

Historically, Western New Mexico University Museum displays the largest permanent collection of Mimbres Culture artifacts and the Silver City Museum covers the developments of the city and its major industries and businesses from the 1800s.

Presenting our 24th Season August 2004 - July 2005 Special Special

Events Music Events Music

Art Art

Weekend At the Galleries Oct. 8-11

Chocolate Fantasia Feb. 12

The Bad News Blues Band Oct. 9

October • October 1. MRAC Gallery Opening Reception for Ft. Bayard Residents.

MRAC/Wells Fargo Gallery. 5-6:30pm.

• October 8-11. 8th Annual Weekend at the Galleries. Historic Downtown Silver City.

• October 8. Taste of Wine Kick-Off Gala for Weekend at the Galleries.

The Warehouse. 5-7:00pm.

• October 9. The Bad News Blues Band. Weekend at the Galleries Dance. Buffalo Dance Hall. 9:00pm.

November

El Dia de los Muertos Nov. 1

Silver City Blues Festival May 27-29

Melanie Zipin Nov. 26

• November 1. El Día de los Muertos.

Various participating galleries.

• November 12. Steve James & Del Rey. Folk Series at the Opera House. 7:30pm.

• November 26. Melanie Zipin Encore CD Release Concert. Pinos Altos Opera House. 7:30pm.

December • December 1. Twas the Night Before Christmas. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. 7:30pm.

January Fiesta de la Olla July 16-17

Millie & Billy Ball June 18

Teada and Cathie Ryan Feb. 19

Family Family

• January 7-8. Greg Brown with Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey. Folk Series at the Opera House. 7:30pm.

• January 21. Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. 7:30pm.

February • February 4. Harry Manx. Folk Series at the Opera House. 7:30pm.

• February 12. A Chocolate Fantasia.

Historic Downtown District.

• February 19. Celtic Double Bill: Teada and Cathie Ryan. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. 7:30pm.

Twas the Night Before Christmas Dec. 1

Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Jan. 21

March

Folk Series

Folk Series @ the Opera House Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House Located in Scenic Pinos Altos

• March 4. Robin and Linda Williams.

Folk Series at the Opera House.

7:30pm.

April • April 1. “PHONK” Scrap Arts Music. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. 7:30pm.

• April 15. Melanie Hersch. Folk Series at the Opera House. 7:30pm.

May Steve James and Del Rey Folk Series November 12th

Greg Brown with Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey Folk Series January 7th-8th

Harry Manx Folk Series February 4th

Robin and Linda Williams Folk Series March 4th

Melanie Hersch Folk Series April 15th

Mimbres Region

Arts council 1201 Pope St. • Silver City, NM

505-538-2505 • 888-758-7289 www.mimbresarts.org Promoting all the Arts in their richness to people of all ages.

• May 27-29. 10th Annual Silver City Blues Festival. Gough Park.

June • June 18. Millie and Billy Ball. The Warehouse. 7:30pm.

July • July 16-17. Fiesta de la Olla. Fort Cobre.

S I LV E R

C I T Y

G A L L E R I E S

College Avenue Collection

Blue Dome Gallery

Four Red Bats

What’s A Pot Shop

Leyba & Ingalls

Eklektikas II

Lois Duffy Studio

Atlier 108 - McCray on Broadway

Silver Spirit Gallery

Elemental Arts

Two Kites Gallery

Bloomin’ Gourdworks

COLLEG E AVE N U E

COLLEGE AVENUE COLLECTION Featuring the Works of James Hemphill, Photography of the Gila Wilderness.

114 W. College Ave. • 534-0690

YA N K I E S T R E E T

BLUE DOME GALLERY

FOUR RED BATS

WHAT’S A POT SHOP

Contemporary Fine Craft & Art. Open Wed.-Mon. 11am-5pm (Sun. until 3pm)

Contemporary raku pottery in classical forms. Oils, watercolors, prints & dinnerware by regional artists.

Unique Gallery / Studio of Painter Harry Benjamin native of Silver City.

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

110 W. Yankie St.

B U LLAR D STR E ET

EKLEKTIKAS II

LEYBA & INGALLS

Fine Art, Sculpture, Folk Art, Antiques, Jewelry, Lamps, Oriental Rugs, Custom Interiors

ECLECTIC ART SUPPLIES & GALLERY

Contemporary Art ranging from Realism to Abstraction in a variety of media.

217 N. Bullard • 388-5725

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

www.zianet.com/LeybaIngallsART

ELEMENTAL ARTS

SILVER SPIRIT GALLERY

Fine Arts & Crafts; Gourds, Pottery, Textiles, Paintings and Furniture.

Open 7 days.

A community of artists offering a wide variety of outstanding work.

Open 7 days.

109 N. Bullard

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388-2079

206 W. Yankie Street

590-7554 www.gourdweb.com

534-0614 4redbats@gilanet.com LOIS DUFFY STUDIO Studio and Gallery showing Imaginative Portraits, Surreal Places and Realistic Scenes of Life.

108 W. Yankie Street • 534-0822 www.loisduffy.com

300 N. Arizona

505-388-2007 www.harrybenjamin.com B R OA DWAY

ATELIER 108 McCRAY ON BROADWAY Expressionistic and Abstract Expressionistic Paintings and Prints.

108 W. Broadway • 538-9538 www.dorothymccray.com

TWO KITES GALLERY Exhibiting monumental ink and watercolor paintings of the southwest landscape.

BLOOMIN’ GOURDWORKS

208 W. Yankie • 534-0740

212 W. Broadway

www.twokitesgallery.com

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

538-5176

S I LV E R

C I T Y

S H O P P I N G

a la mode

Silver City Food Co-op

Twisted Vine

Gila Hike & Bike

Manzanita Ridge

The Workshops of Carneros

Valencia Antiques

Lavender Laurels

Outwest Home Décor

Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness

Western & Mexican Emporium

Southwest Systems & Solutions

S I LV E R C I T Y A R E A

H I STO R I C D OWNTOWN

A LA MODE

SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OP

TWISTED VINE

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

704 N. Bullard

Natural Foods / Organic Grocery Cooperative

388-2474

520 N. Bullard

Silver City’s premier Wine Bar for fine New Mexico wines and great music.

108 E. Broadway

388-2343

388-2828

388-3222

THE WORKSHOPS OF CARNEROS

VALENCIA ANTIQUES

LAVENDER LAURELS

Fine fashions for a truly unique shopping experience.

MANZANITA RIDGE Top quality furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts and hotels.

107 N. Bullard

388-1158 OUTWEST HOME DÉCOR Western and Native American… surprises just for you in a petite, delightful shop.

505 N. Bullard

388-4249

103 E. College

405 N. Bullard

An eclectic collection of antique glass ware, maps, furniture, iron, silver jewelry & architecture.

538-8889

108 N. Bullard

Fine fresh floral design, custom silk & dried bouquets and floral design for special events 106 W. College Ave.

538-4388

388-1033

WESTERN & MEXICAN EMPORIUM

SOUTHWEST SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS

Real wood furniture.

TWIN SISTERS CYCLING AND FITNESS Bicycle Sales, Repair, Classes, Accessories, Clothing, Books, Toys, Free Advice 303 N. Bullard

Specializing in decor and gifts & much more from Mexico and the Southwest. A Must See!

Computer sales, services & consulting. Parts, printer cartridges, networking, new & used computers.

538-3388 www.twinsisterscycling.com

308 S. Bullard • 534-0218 Mon.-Sat. 11-5.

304 E. 17th Street

534-4861

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG15

HEALTH

CARE

MEDICAL Gila Regional Medical Center: 68 Beds, 43 Physicians Optometrists: 2 Dentists: 12 Clinics: 5 Chiropractors: 9 Fort Bayard Medical Center: Long term care facility with 4 Physicians offering services in Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Geriatric care and Chemical Dependency unit.

Pharmacies: 4 Acupuncturists: 2 EMERGENCY SERVICES Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Search and Rescue MEDICAL SUPPLIERS Hometown Oxygen Lincare, Inc. Melinda’s Medical Supply Mountain Air Medical Supply SENIOR SERVICES Assisted Living Facilities - 2 Senior Programs - 2 Case Management - 1

AREA

CHURCHES

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

VOLUNTEER

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

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RETIREMENT ...

Silver City

Style!

THE WEATHER, THE PEOPLE, MEDICAL FACILITIES AND THE COST OF LIVING CREATE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR RETIREMENT IN SILVER CITY. Norman Ford, when he listed Silver City as one of The Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in America, also included lack of urban stress and an active community calendar in his criteria.

Silver City’s quality of life is strongly influenced by its volunteer resources.

Meaningful options include libraries, the visitor center, museum, senior center, hospital, animal shelter, and community functions like gallery openings and theater productions.

A full calendar of major events, the arts, and social functions give retirees options for enjoying every day of their lives. A walk through the historic district reveals an exciting collection of coffee shops, restaurants, book stores, collectables, galleries, a wine bar and a comfortable bench in Big Ditch Park.

The Big Ditch, Millie’s house of ill repute, Billy the Kid’s childhood and La Capilla Chapel are all intriguing chapters of Silver City’s unique history waiting to be explored.

A quality of life full of exciting, intriguing and healthful options

For Further Information Call: Bob Rowland 505-313-1700 www.pinonpark.com

A full range of housing fills the needs of those seeking a place to retire. A development specifically for retirees has been added recently to the basic options.

Assisted living opportunities are also available.

A regional hospital with a highly qualified staff attracted to Silver City by its quality of life has a strong focus on serving patient needs. The latest in diagnostic equipment and electronic information sharing give Silver City the medical capabilities of larger communities. Medical suppliers provide necessary home care equipment and are qualified for setup and maintenance.

If you are simply looking for a quiet Sunday drive through forested mountains or a gorgeous sunset from your back porch, Silver City is still the best choice‌anywhere. opposite: Jan Sherman shares a moment of her life that is filled with volunteer work, commitments to local organizations and simply enjoying the fine arts performances and gallery openings. above: The Silver City Golf Course offers 18 tough holes of year-round golf.

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG17

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Silver City Realtors At Your NEW MEXICO

FACTS

Statehood: January 6, 1912 Capital: Santa Fe Flag: Red Zia on field of gold Ballad: Land of Enchantment Songs: Oh, Fair New Mexico and Asi Es Nuevo Mexico Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes) Poem: A Nuevo Mexico Cookie: Biscochito Gem: Turquoise Bird: Roadrunner (Chaparral) Flower: Yucca Tree: Piñon Animal: Black Bear Fish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout

HOUSING

FACTS

MEDIAN SALE PRICE: Inside Silver City $87,500 Outside Silver City $125,500 Mimbres Valley $64,000 Burro Mountains $242,000 HOUSING STARTS 2003 Silver City: 26 Grant County 98 % Change, Previous Year +57% city, + 9% county.

Building Permits: $500 -$5000 = $25.00 + $3.00 Plan Review fee $5,001-$10,000 = $25.00 + $3.00 Plan Review fee Over $10,000 = $2.50 per $1000 or fraction thereof + 25% Review Fee

Carol J. Thompson

Patrick Conlin

Robin Thomas

CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty 607 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061

CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty 607 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061

CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty 607 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-0021

505-538-0021 Cell 505-574-2201

505-538-0021 Cell 505-574-8798

Fax 505-538-0081 patrick@patrickconlin.com www.patrickconlin.com

Fax 505-538-0081 robin.thomas1@century21.com www.realestateswnm.com

Fax 505-538-0081 cjt@silver-nm.com

SPECIALIZATION

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SPECIALIZATION

A leader and innovator in delivering powerful home buying and selling choices to her clients because she knows the community she serves.

“No one sells more property in Grant County than Patrick Conlin!

Residential/Land/ Commercial/ Investment. I know the market.

Call me to list or sell!”

“Residential, commercial, vacation and horse property.

Background in civil engineering, surveying and city planning.

Resident of the beautiful Mimbres Valley. Visit my website!”

Shari Jutras

Liz Stewart

Alan Archer

CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty 607 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061

CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty 607 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-0021

505-538-0021 Cell 505-313-3574

Hacienda Realty & Associates GMAC Real Estate 1628 Silver Heights Blvd.

Silver City, NM 88061

REAL ESTATE

COMPANIES Action Realty 533-6838 (Cliff) Century 21 538-0021 Coldwell Banker 538-2931 Hacienda Realty 388-1921 Re/Max 538-3847 Smith Real Estate 538-5373 United Country 388-7575 Wagon Wheel 388-2692 Western Realty 538-3000

GHOST

TOWNS

Mogollon: 75 miles NE US180 Old Hachita: 81 miles SE at NM81 & NM9 Shakespeare: 46 miles SE NM90 Steins: 63 miles SE NM90/I-10

PARKS &

MONUMENTS City of Rocks State Park Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument The Catwalk National Recreation Trail. Glenwood

RG18– SILVER CITYLIFE

Fax 505-538-0081 sljutras@signalpeak.net

stewart@zianet.com www.lizstewartcentury21.com

505-388-2875 Fax 505-388-2480

aarcher@dreamhomenewmexico.com

SPECIALIZATION

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SPECIALIZATION

“Having moved to Silver City a year ago, I know what you’re going through! Call me. I’ll help you find the home you are looking for while keeping your relocation experience sane!”

“Excellent customer service is what I strive for in each real estate transaction. Listening and paying attention to customers’ needs and wants is a top priority.”

“Welcome to Alan Archer’s Dream Home New Mexico free online property search. Currently featuring 550+ Silver City real estate listings.” www.dreamhomenewmexico.com

Service...

PET

FRIENDLY

Tim Donovan

Debbie Rogers

Marilyn Ransom

Smith Real Estate Mimbres Branch Office 3516 Hwy. 35 Mimbres, NM 88049

Re/Max Silver Advantage PO Box 1477 Silver City, NM 88062

Re/Max Silver Advantage 314 E. 14th St. Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-3847 800-716-3847

505-313-3580 505-538-3847

505-536-3870 505-538-5373 tim@smithrealestate.com www.smithrealestate.com

Fax 505-538-9452 debbie@DebbieRogersHomes.com www.DebbieRogersHomes.com

SPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

“Tim Donovan, cowboy, educator, raconteur, light-footed traveler and three rivers gambler.

Provider of dreams and plunder, and a damned good country land man. Call me up.”

“As a CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST, a Realtor Institute graduate and e-Pro certified, I have the knowledge, experience and expertise to work professionally for you.”

Fax 505-538-9452 mransom@remax.net www.swnewmexicoproperties.com

SPECIALIZATION Meeting your needs, exceeding your expectations. Member of “The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.” Certified Finance Specialist providing real estate financial counseling for buyers/sellers.

City Limit: 3 animals before a Kennel License is required.

County Limit: Up to 10 dogs before a Kennel License is required.

License Fees: City: Intact animal M/F dog $10 Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats $1.00 County: Intact animal M/F dog $20 Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats N/A Leash Laws: When a dog is off of its premises, it must be on leash no more than eight feet long and shall not run at large in populated areas of Grant County, or create a nuisance on another’s property, including entering onto lawns, driveways, walkways. In rural, sparsely populated areas of Grant County, dogs may be off leash; however, these dogs must be trained by a responsible person to respond to commands.

Vaccination Clinics: 2nd Saturday of each month from 9am-12 noon at Grant County Humane Society Humane Society: Volunteers welcomed to help at the shelter with walking the dogs to general care of the animals. Anytime between 8:30 am–5:30 pm Tuesday thru Friday with the exception of Wednesday and Friday mornings or on Saturday from 8:30am– 5 pm.

Services offered are: Vaccinations, Spay/Neuter and adoptions.

SNAP: Spay / Neuter Awareness Program is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization supported by generous donations and a few grants to help low income Grant County residents spay / neuter their pets for a small co-pay.

Pet Boarding: 6 Pet Sitters: 5 Pet Supplies & Food: 2 Pet Grooming. 4 Veterinarians: 4 Kennel Club: 1

SPORTS & Robert L. Humphrey

Les Imboden

Tracy Bauer

RECREATION

Western Realty 530 Hwy 180 W. Silver City, NM 88061

Re/Max Silver Advantage PO Box 1477 • 314 E. 14th St. Silver City, NM 88062

Re/Max Silver Advantage 314 E. 14th St. Silver City, NM 88061

City Parks: 11 Bowling Alley: 1 Movie Theatre: 1 Golf Course: 1 Ball Fields: 6 Swimming Pools: 3 Tennis Courts: 5 City Intramural Sports Program: 1 Country Club: 1 Historic Walking Tours: 3 Adult Softball Mens & Womens: 2 Leagues

505-538-3000

505-313-2064

505-538-3847

Fax 505-538-8925 western@silvercity-nm.com www.westernhomesandloans.com

Fax 505-538-9452

Fax 505-538-9452 bauer@zianet.com www.remaxsilveradvantage.com

imboden@zianet.com www.gilawilderness.com

SPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

Lifelong resident of Silver City, in Real Estate over 27 years.

Specializing in residential, land and commercial properties.

Southwest New Mexico’s “Relocate-America” realtor. Inhouse mortgages arranged.

“Taking care of all your Real Estate needs!”

YOUR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST!

I specialize in Buyer Representation. If you’re looking for equal representation in your next transaction, then I’m your agent.

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG19

MAJOR

EMPLOYERS AS OF NOVEMBER 2003 Phelps Dodge Mining Co.: 635 Gila Regional Medical Center: 600 Western NM University: 525 Silver Consolidated Schools: 483 Fort Bayard Medical Center: 388 Wal-Mart Super Center: 380 Cobre Consolidated Schools: 317 James Hamilton Construction: 313 U.S. Forest Service: 275 Town of Silver City: 149 Work Force: 13,174 Labor Employed: 11,495 Unemployment Rate: 10.6%

COMMUNITY SERVICES ...

TRANSPORTATION Interstate 10: 44 miles South of Silver City Interstate 25: 75 miles East of Silver City U.S. 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15 Air, Commercial: Mesa Air service to Albuquerque Air, Charter: Whiskey Creek Airport City Transit: Corre Caminos Transit Shuttle Service: 2 To Deming, Las Cruces and El Paso Airport. Las Cruces Shuttle & Silver Stage Lines COMMUNICATION Telecommunication: Qwest, Western New Mexico Telephone Internet Service Providers: GilaNet: Dial up Zianet: ISDN, Dial up Cyber Mesa: DSL Signal Peak: Wireless T1 Cellular: Alltel, Verizon Satellite: Dish Network Security: Pro Force NEWSPAPERS Silver City Daily Press Daily Silver City Sun News Daily Desert Exposure Monthly Sunshine Seniors Monthly Copper Shopper Weekly MAGAZINES Silver City Life Bi Annual Old West Trails Annual Grant County Annual New Mexico Traveler Annual RADIO STATIONS: Top 40: KSCQ 92.9 FM Country: KNFT 102.9 FM, KWNM 105.5 FM Oldies & Spanish: KNUW 95.1 FM 950AM

YOUTH

ORGANIZATIONS YWCA Children Program Before/After School Program Summer Baseball Summer Softball Soccer League Summer Free Lunch Program Swimming Lessons Camp Thunderbird Recreation Center Program Big Brothers/Big Sisters Pop Warner

RG20– SILVER CITYLIFE

ECONOMIC

Development TOURISM AND THE LOCAL ART MARKET ARE PROVIDING A MEASURE OF ECONOMIC DIVERSITY FOR SILVER CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, but mining and agriculture have been the primary contributors to the region’s tax base since the initial establishment of the city. World-class copper mining operations in Santa Rita and Tyrone continue to provide sizable payrolls, but fluctuate considerably based on international markets.

The Silver City-Grant County Economic Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center participate in a partnership with Western New Mexico University to strengthen local business, to develop opportunities for business expansion and to seek out and entice the startup of new businesses and industries appropriate to the area. The groups maintain lines of communication with government entities and seek working relationships with other compatible organizations. The effective use of area natural resources is promoted, as well as the development of quality recreational areas.

Offices of the Economic Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center are located in the state-of-the-art Besse-Forward Global Resource Center on the university campus. The facility includes a 260-seat auditorium and rooms for breakout sessions and small meetings.

Beyond the incredible quality of life and sunny days in New Mexico, there are also numerous financial incentives for businesses. There are property tax exemptions, gross receipts and compensating tax deductions, investment credits, sales apportioning, training programs and private communications tax exemptions.

The economic development corporation and specific local government agencies can provide assistance, offer solutions and direct inquiries for existing and potential businesses. Call (505) 538-6320, email: sigred@silvercity-business.com or visit www.silvercity-business.com.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Silver City Realtors At Your Service

Georgia L. Bearup

Bruce E.Cross

Dawn Holladay

Wade M. Holladay

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 3130 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 3130 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 503 N. Bullard Silver City, NM 88061

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 503 N. Bullard Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-3789

505-538-3789 505-388-7575

505-534-4616

505-534-4616

Fax 505-388-1840 georgia@mimbresrealty.com www.unitedcountry.com

Fax 505-388-1348 brewski39@hotmail.com

Fax 505-534-8607 dawnholladay@signalpeak.net www.unitedcountry.com

Fax 505-534-8607 wadeholladay@aol.com

SPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

“My priority is listening to you and doing what you want whether it is helping you buy your first home or sell your present home or business.”

“I have spent all my life in sales and lived most of my life in Grant County. Specializing in all real estate sales.”

“I have had management and marketing experience since 1988. Integrity, professionalism, ethics, passion and being a team player are keys to my success.”

“Dedication, commitment and a background in marketing afford me the opportunity to assist you in finding your dream home or market your current home.”

Susie (Weta Ann) Salars

Jerry Thomas

Chris Trujillo

Larry Trujillo

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 3130 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 3130 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 3130 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc. 503 N. Bullard Silver City, NM 88061

505-538-3789

505-538-3789

505-538-1967

505-534-4616

Fax 505-388-1348 ssalars@signalpeak.net

Fax 505-388-1348 jerry@mimbresrealty.com

Fax 505-388-1348 ctrujillo@zianet.com

Fax 505-534-8607 trujillolarry@aol.com

SPECIALIZATION

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“In this business for 20 years and loves the work, especially with the buyer with special needs, first-time buyer, seniors, etc.”

“Selling real estate in Silver City and Grant County since 1991.

Residential, commercial and land.”

“Specializing in your home and land needs. Call me to tell me your real estate needs.”

“Honesty, integrity and hard work are the fundamentals of my business. If this is what you’re looking for, I’m the agent for all your real estate needs!”

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG21

PRIMARY & SECONDARY

EDUCATION

PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY: 8 Cliff 122 Students Harrison Schmitt 548 Students Jose Barrios 258 Students Sixth Street 172 Students GW Stout 415 Students Bayard 231 Students, preschool-5th grade Hurley 128 Students, K-5th grades San Lorenzo 55 Students, K-5th grades Santa Clara 248 Students, K-5th grades MIDDLE: 1 La Plata 656 Students JUNIOR HIGH: 1 C.C. Snell 338 Students, 6th-8th grades HIGH SCHOOL: 3 Silver High School 920 Students Cobre High School 486 Students Cliff High School 146 Students PRIVATE SCHOOLS: 4 Agape Community Christian School: 32 Students, K-12 Down to Earth: 22 Students Guadalupe Montessori: 90 Students Calvery Temple Christian: 34 Students

HIGHER

EDUCATION

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

DAY

CARE

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

AREA

LIBRARIES

SILVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Book and Serial Volumes: 52,742 Subscriptions: 99 Video Materials: 1,536 Audio Materials: 1,805 Total Circulation: 124,300 Childrens Mat. Circulation: 26,686 Library Visits: 62,000 Childrens Program Attendance: 7,704 Turnover Rate: 2.22 Access to Electronic Services: yes Access to Internet: yes WNMU LIBRARY Book Volumes: 112,860 Magazines: 900 Microforms: 44,000 Variety of audio-visual equipment and media BOOKMOBILE Operated by NM State Library in Santa Fe and is one of four in the state. The collection is rotated offering 5000 books to rural areas as well as Silver City.

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SCHOOLS

&

Education SILVER CITY’S SCHOOL SYSTEMS ARE STRONG, AS ONE WOULD EXPECT IN A COLLEGE TOWN THAT HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON EDUCATING TEACHERS SINCE 1893. “A strong education department is still our primary objective,” says John Counts, University President. “and the university now offers much, much more.”

Western New Mexico University is the first four-year institution of higher education in New Mexico to receive the coveted Zia Award from Quality New Mexico. The campus sits on 80 acres of land overlooking the town of Silver City and was originally established by the New Mexico Territorial Legislature as a higher learning institution for teacher training. The school is aggressively

Guadalupe Montessori School • Montessori education makes a difference with individualized learning plans in stimulating environments.

• Help your child become an independent learner and a creative problem solver!

• Enrollment open throughout the year for both Preschool and the Elementary programs.

1713 N. Alabama Street Silver City, NM 88061 • 505-388-3343

Western New Mexico University is the first four-year institution of higher education in New Mexico to receive the coveted Zia Award from Quality New Mexico pursuing excellence, and because of the close ties to the community, the drive for quality tends to overflow into every aspect of the town.

WNMU has around 2100 students at its Silver City campus and offers nationally accredited programs for business, teacher education, nursing, social work, occupational therapy assistant, economic development and child development. It offers a wide range of certificate, associate and baccalaureate degrees and several graduate programs with over 70 major and minor fields.

In-state tuition for New Mexico schools is reasonable and 83% of the students at WNMU qualify for some level of financial aid. In-state tuition waivers have been extended to specific areas of Arizona, Colorado and El Paso and competitive scholarships for in-state tuition waivers are also available to qualified students across the nation.

The Fine Arts Center includes indoor and outdoor theaters, art galleries and music halls utilized for public performances and exhibits. The Fine Arts Center Theatre seats 900.

WNMU is a member of the Pacific West Conference. Mustang athletics includes football, basketball, golf, tennis

and cross-country for the men and basketball, golf, softball, tennis, volleyball and cross-country for the women.

The extended university department offers opportunities in arts and crafts, workshops conducted by performing and studio artists and a series of summer programs for children. Swimming lessons and water aerobics classes are offered at the indoor pool and activity tickets may be purchased by the general public.

Miller Library is also available to the community with over 112,000 books and 900 periodical titles. Services for members include inter/intra library loan with access to over 17 million books and periodicals in several languages.

Silver and Cobre Consolidated School Systems provide a solid foundation for the area’s future. WNMU’s strength in teacher education has no doubt helped the two public school districts attract highly qualified excellent staff members. They provide excellent extracurricular activities and solid, highly competitive athletic programs. Enrollment at Silver High School is 920, with a staff of 80 teachers and Cobre High School has 486 students with 40 teachers.

Among the private schooling options available in Silver City is the internationally accredited Guadalupe Montessori School for preschool through grade 6. Daily Spanish classes are taught to the elementary school-aged children, and its music program includes music theory, history, appreciation, basic knowledge of reading music, choral classes and recorder lessons. Classes are provided on art theory, art appreciation, and creative expression, focusing on clay, sculpture and painting. Camping, backpacking, hiking and the use of outside resources for lectures about nature and surroundings are also provided.

opposite: Western New Mexico University, though offering numerous curriculums, continues a strong focus on teacher education, which positively impacts the quality of the area’s public and private school systems.

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505 W. College Silver City, NM 88061 askus@smithrealestate.com SILVER CITYLIFE – RG23

HISTORIC SILVER CITY HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT H. B. Ailman House built in 1881 presently houses the Silver City Museum.

Bell Block constructed in 1897 and 1906 originally housed a saloon where straight drinks were sold for 12.5 cents Meredith and Ailman Bank built in 1882, renamed the Palace Hotel in 1900.

Silver City National Bank built in 1923, presently used as the City Hall.

O.S. Warren house built in 1885 is the only building on Main Street to survive the floods at the turn of the century.

Mrs. O.S. Warren building built in 1900 was the former Colby’s.

El Sol Theatre building built in 1934 to show Spanish-language films.

W. H. White house built in 1901 was built of brick in the Hipped Box style for one of Silver City’s first dentists.

Dr. W. H. White dental office built in 1887.

Isaac N. Cohen house built in 1882 has the only remaining example of double-hung pocket shutters.

Big Ditch Park was Silver City’s Main Street before the floods at the turn of the century transformed it into an arroyo.

Bennett Block on W. Yankie built in 1882 of adobe construction with brick facades.

Max Schutz sample room on N. Texas built to provide a meeting room for traveling salesmen.

Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankie built in 1905 and 1911 remained a farmer’s supply outlet until the late 1970s.

Victorian Homes. This architectural era spans the period of roughly 1825-1900. There are 31 homes still existing in the Silver City area.

Walking Tours (3). Offered by the Silver City Museum: Business District, Gospel Hill and La Capilla.

Billy the Kid Cabin. Located near the origin of his real home, this 1800’s style cabin was donated by Ron Howard’s movie The Missing.

La Capilla Chapel Replica. The chapel was a local landmark and served as a gathering place for the residents of a neighborhood built on a hill on the south side of Silver City.

PINOS ALTOS Fort Cobre Replica. A 3/4 scale replica of the Santa Rita Del Cobre Fort (circa 1804) which originally was located at the Santa Rita open pit copper mine site east of Silver City.

Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. circa 1860’s This fine restaurant and saloon is authentically decorated with 1800’s memorabilia and photographs.

Hearst Church. (circa 1898) built by the Hearst newspaper family and serves as the current home to the Grant County Art Guild.

The gold used in decorating the Hearst Castle in California came from the Hearst Mine in Pinos Altos.

FORT BAYARD Buffalo Soldiers: In 1866 Congress authorized the organization of four black regiments to help with the “pacification” of the West. The Indians christened these men with their short curly hair, the Buffalo Soldiers, a name which the Tenth Calvary proudly bore on its military crest.

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark/ National Cemetery. Established as a territorial post dating back to 1863, the fort has served as a military center of operations, army and VA hospital and continues today as a State Medical Center. The first cemetery burial was in 1866.

Photo courtesy Brian Myers, Sunbear Construction

SITES

ALTERNATIVE

& Design

Building

BY BRIAN MYERS, SUN BEAR CONSTRUCTION

SILVER CITY IS BECOMING KNOWN FOR THE AREA’S NATURAL BEAUTY AND ABUNDANT SUNSHINE. New comers moving here consider our natural assets important to their quality of life. Many new homebuyers are looking for a unique home, which is unobtrusive, natural, and energy efficient. As a designer and builder these criteria are at the top of my priority list as well. I also have been concerned with the visual clutter created by new home construction and impact on our natural resources. Conventional wood frame houses substantially affect our forests and are not terribly efficient compared to other alternatives.

Alternative building encompasses a large range of materials and building techniques. It can use traditional materials and methods sometimes thousands of years old, or it can use new and recycled materials in innovative ways. Adobe, straw bale, rammed earth, concrete-insulated forms (C.I.F.’s); pressed blocks and papercrete are all building systems used readily in the alternative building trade.

The wider wall systems have a greater insulating R-value and are easier to heat and cool than a conventional wood-frame house. The wider walls also lend themselves to the design aesthetics of the Southwest, with its use of mass and rounded forms. A healthier interior space can be created through the use of natural materials such as wood beams, earth plasters and stone. Lower elevations, earth tone finishes and native revegetation can reduce visual clutter and make a structure more harmonious with the landscape. A smaller home above: Constructing a home with alternative, energy-efficient materials and positioning the dwelling to take advantage of southwest sunshine simply makes sense. It also reduces our dependency on wood products.

EXTREME Make Over by: B&S Construction and Design Inc. Before Are you considering a simple upgrade on a kitchen or bath? Could you see an extra room addition to your home or office or a total renovation? If you are looking for a general contractor who can manage all phases of your building project from design solutions to a finished product give us a call.

B&S Construction and Design Inc. Residential & Commercial

(505) 534-2302 References Available

DESIGN/BUILD, LLC Clean design, fine craftsmanship, custom details in homes and gardens built to harmonize with the southwestern landscape and climate.

Natural materials and daylighting emphasize the intrinsic beauty of our homes.

To talk to our clients about their homes, contact us:

David Lawrence PO Box 5206 Silver City, NM 88062 505.388.9281

“Simplicity is a clean, direct expression of that essential quality of the thing that is in nature of the thing itself.”

Frank Lloyd Wright, THE NATURAL HOUSE

Artfully designed finely crafted homes

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG25

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Friendly Courteous Service Since 1979

Mr. Ed’s Doitcenter.

1401 Silver Heights Blvd.

Silver City, NM

Phone: 505/538-3291

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Blending Earth and Home with: • Sculpted Thinshell Engineered Composite Concrete (ECC) • Unique Flowing Gardenscapes • Gazebos, Grottos, Ponds, Spas and Waterfalls • Spiraled Shapes, Arched and Curved Walls and Ceilings for Insulating, Thermally Efficient, Economical Homes and more.

BLUE MOON WOODWORKING

Specializing in Custom Kitchen Cabinetry • Bathrooms • Doors • Furniture • Specialty Woodworking 8 Pioneer Road Silver City, NM

505.388.2900

RG26– SILVER CITYLIFE

We can custom design, build and install your home office.

can be made to feel larger through the use of an open floor plan, design detailing and creative use of outdoor space.

Alternative building’s thick walls are energy efficient and a great way to save on home heating and cooling bills. Another way of reducing energy costs is through a passive solar home design. Unlike active solar, which uses photovoltaic panels and batteries to store electricity, passive solar uses the sun’s energy to heat your home. It’s achieved through proper siting, plentiful south-facing windows and the correct roof overhang. The overhang shades the house in the summer (thereby cooling it) and allows sun in during the winter (thereby heating it). Masonry or concrete floors and walls will further benefit this design by acting as heat sinks and will radiate heat inside your home long after the sun goes down. Passive solar combined with active solar electricity can make your home’s electrical, heating and cooling needs self-sufficient.

These are just a few ways alternative materials and methods can help in your new construction projects. There are a lot of choices out there, too numerous to mention in such a small article. So, talk to your builder, explore the Internet, visit the library, but most importantly, think alternative!

Ask about our: “Simply the best building material you can use for the exterior walls of your next residential or commercial project.

1. PolySteel Energy Efficient Construction Mortgage 2. Construction Management for Owner/Builder 3. As-Built CAD Drafting 4. Residential and Commercial Construction

Photos courtesy Blackhawk Construction

For Free Literature Please Contact:

BLACKHAWK Southwest, Inc. P. O. Box 1318 Silver City, NM 88062

Photo by Catherine Wanek, Black Range Lodge

505-538-0570 email: blackhawk@zianet.com www.lagilahomes.com www.polysteel.com

Residential and Commercial Construction Brian Myers emoryoakfarm@gilanet.com

Creative Concepts with

Adobe, Straw bale, CIF’s, Earth Plaster

top: A southwestern home built from Polysteel Insulated Concrete Forms can save 50-80% in energy costs, is disaster resistant, has a 4 hour fire rating, is sound deadening and is low maintenance. center: Strawbale is easily to work with, lightweight and requires a minimum of tools to create thick walls that provide sound absorbing qualities and a healthful interior environment. above: A new style of ferro cement using water proof thin-shelled composite concrete that can also be used as an insulating cellular concrete is solid and durable and allows the formation of natural architectural designs that mimic leaves, shells, bones and other living organisms.

Licensed and Bonded NM# 60890

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Alternative Building Methods

Silver CIty, NM

Passive Solar Custom Homes

Construction SunBear Construction SunBear Design+Build Energy efficient sustainable design for contemporary living

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG27

SILVER CITY & GRANT COUNTY

PROFILE

POPULATION: (2004) est.

City: 12,500 County: 30,000 HOUSING: (2004) est.

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS City: 4,700 (500 unoccupied) COUNTY: 14,000 GOVERNMENT: Firefighters: 23 full time City Police: 30 State Police: 12 (10 officers, 2 sergeants) County Sheriff: 32 Officers TAXES: Gross Receipt: 6.625% (2000) City: $3,009,860 City Retail: $214,463,457 Per Capita Income: $17,409 Property: 17,397 Mills (Residential) 15,680 Mills (Non-Residential) RECYCLING City of Silver City Sanitation Division USA Can & Nonferrous UTILITIES: Electric: Texas New Mexico Power Co. Natural Gas: PNM Gas Services Water: Town of Silver City (deep wells) Sewage: Town of Silver City Telephone: Qwest, Western New Mexico Telephone Co. DRIVER’S LICENSES, REGISTRATION, PLATES/TITLES: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. $16.50/4 years/CDL, permits, provisional, ret. (Need proof of insurance.) 90 days to change to new Driver’s LIcense and Plates. Once you are in the system you can renew by mail. Hours: M-F 8am-4pm.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Full coverage insurance on vehicles with bank liens on them and liability insurance on vehicles that have no bank liens on them.

DRIVING LAWS: S.E. Safety Belt Law. Primary Enforcement Child Restraint Law. (No Gaps) A state is considered not to have gaps in its child restraint laws if all occupants under the age of 16 are covered by either a child restraint law or a safety belt law.

Open Container Law. Complies with the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21): . .08 BAC Per Se Law. Complies with federal .08 Blood Alcohol Content per se law.

A: Learner Stage. Provision 1. Six month holding period - A novice driver must be supervised by an adult licensed driver at all times. If the learner remains conviction free for six months he or she progresses to the intermediate stage. In an optimal provision, there is not a reduction in this amount of time if the driver takes a driver's education course.

FINANCIAL

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

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MORTGAGE

Information

BY JUDY RUEBUSH, HOMETOWN MORTGAGE

HOME OWNERSHIP IS NOW MORE EASILY ATTAINABLE THAN EVER BEFORE, and local lenders provide a wide variety of mortgage programs to accommodate borrowers at very competitive rates. Approval can often be received within minutes or hours.

Qualifying for a home loan is a simple process; based upon your income, credit and the amount of cash available to complete the transaction. The lender will ask for income documentation and bank statements, and will order a credit report. This information will enable your lender to determine which program(s) may best suit your needs. An appraisal will be completed by a qualified real estate appraiser, to establish the property value. Expect to pay the credit report and appraisal fees, up front.

Available programs vary from fully documented “conforming” loans to programs requiring little or no documentation. Depending on the borrower’s qualifications, financing is available for up to 100% of the property value with Conventional, VA or Guaranteed Rural Housing financing. FHA loans are also available, requiring a small down payment. The interest rate can be “fixed” for the term of your loan, or can adjust periodically.

You are entitled (by Federal law) to be given certain disclosures pertaining to your loan, including an estimate of the costs associated with closing, and a booklet explaining the costs. This “Good Faith Estimate” will also show what your monthly payment is anticipated to be, usually including one twelfth of the annual tax and insurance costs each month, so the lender can pay those bills when they become due.

Interest rates change daily, so you may want to “lock in” your rate as soon as possible. There shouldn’t be a fee for this consideration.

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One of the few professionals still making house calls.

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James Edd Hughs is one of 8,700 Edward Jones investment representatives serving individual investors in 50 states.

Today, we have more branch offices than any other brokerage firm in the country, and we serve more than 6 million individual investors nationwide. James Edd is anxious to put his expertise and the extensive resources of Edward Jones to work for you. He’ll meet with you at home or at any other convenient location that suits your needs.

Bold = 15-year fixed Regular = 30-year fixed AMOUNT 5.5 $50,000 $409 284 60,000 490 341 70,000 572 397 80,000 654 454 90,000 735 511 100,000 817 567 125,000 1021 710 150,000 1226 852

6 6.5 $422 $436 300 316 506 523 360 379 591 610 420 442 675 697 479 506 759 784 539 569 844 871 599 632 1054 1089 749 790 1266 1307 899 948

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Call James Edd Hughs today.

(505) 534-1221 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

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Edward Jones Serving Individual Investors Since1871

MORTGAGE INTEREST

TABLE

RATE % 5 51⁄2 6 61⁄2 7 71⁄2 8 81⁄2 9 91⁄2 10

TOTAL INTEREST/$1000 30-YEAR 15-YEAR $911 $416 1,031 466 1,151 516 1,271 567 1,394 618 1,517 669 1,643 721 1,769 773 1,898 825 2,028 879 2,161 935

The basic formula to calculate your total interest is: MORTGAGE AMOUNT $1000

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PAYMENT FROM ABOVE CHART

EXAMPLE: The interest on a 30 year mortgage for $120,000 at 10% interest is $2,161 x 120 = $259,320 The interest on a 15 year mortgage for $120,000 at 10% interest is $935 x 120 = $112,000

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Specializing in Gila/San Francisco River Valley and Secluded Rural Properties.

Action REALTY

8412 Hwy. 180 W P. O. Box 408 Cliff, NM 88028

Dale Spurgeon, Broker Toll Free 1-888-874-9891 dale@actionrealtynm.com • www.actionrealtynm.com

Doug Baird, Sales Associate 505-533-6838

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG29

SILVER CITY AT YOUR SERVICE A&A Mechanical Contractors Owned and Operated by: Archie Archuleta Over 45 years of experience A Full Service Plumbing and General Contractor LP Gas & Mobile Home Licensed & Bonded

536-2909

AURORA WOODWORKS

Christian Coffee Shop & Bookstore 1308 SILVER HTS. BLVD. SILVER CITY, NM 88061

538-2115

haircuts

no appointment necessary

ALL Haircuts for $6.95

Lois Lane Plaza 1455 Hwy. 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

at: Gila Woodnet 1004 Pope St. Silver City, NM 537-3250 590-7349

388-8102 Open Mon-Sat 9-6

Sales • Service • Supplies

Southwest Shades

1308 SILVER HTS., BLVD., SILVER CITY, NM 88061

CUP OF GRACE

Pro Family

Custom Carved Columns & Corbels

PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS PHONE 388-1579

Custom Prescription Compounding Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy Intravenous Compounding FREE Delivery Within Silver City Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing

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High Desert

117 E. College Ave. Silver City, NM 88061 Phone (505) 388-3475 Fax (505) 388-3475 Southwest Books Children’s Books Best Sellers • Reference Books We Special Order Books E-mail: sosbookstore@zianet.com

“Compare our Quality to the Rest”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

505.388.0850

WINDOWS ETC.

Patio Coverings Solar Screens Blinds Security Doors Screen Rooms Patio & Screen Doors

1008 Pope St. • Silver City

505.388.8071

Dealer for:

ANDERSEN JELD-WEN KRAFTMAID

505-534-4110 1902 Swan St.

“From Ordinary to Extraordinary”

Hamilton Trailer Sales 2706 32nd St. Bypass Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 388-0700 or (505) 6442-8066

HORSE • STOCK • UTILITY Buy • Sell • Trade

“If we don’t have it on the lot, we will try and get it for you”

Layaway Financing Available

RG30– SILVER CITYLIFE

• Quality Home Furnishings at Reasonable Prices • Family Owned and Operated Over 22 years Experience • Browsers Welcome • Layaway, Financing and Delivery Available • Unique Inventory... Something for Everyone!

• Gifts and Collectables • Special Orders Gladly Welcomed • Monthly Giveaways • SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

Quality Furniture...

Reasonable Prices Great Service!!!

2706 32nd St. Bypass Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 388-0700 (505) 388-0701 fax

SILVER CITY SOURCE AMERICAN INDIAN COLLECTABLES MANY MOONS. Native American Folk Art Gallery & Gift Shop. One-Of-A-Kind Collectables including “Dia De Los Muertos.” 4Mi E. of Silver City on Hwy. 180 Arenas Valley. 10am-6pm, Sunday too! Closed Tues/Wed. 505-534-2400 manymoonsnm.com DAY SPA ELEMENTAL DAY SPA/SALON EXPERIENCE. Day Spa. Ayurvedic Wellness. Open Tues.-Sat. 406 N. Black St., Silver City, NM 88061. Call for appointment 505-534-1811.

DINING ADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ. Celebrating 5th Anniversary. Serving Breakfast (anytime), Lunch & Dinner. Specializing in homemade bread, pastries & soups. Daily specials featuring SW cuisine. Open 7am 7 days a week. Pinon Plaza on Hwy. 180. 505-538-3665

LODGING THE PALACE HOTEL. 18 rooms and suites that are reminiscent of a small hotel in the European tradition.

We offer complimentary continental breakfast, cable TV & telephones. Credit cards are welcome. 106 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061. 505-388-1811 www.zianet.com/palacehotel MAIL SERVICES EAGLE MAIL SERVICES. UPS • US Mail • FedEx FAX • Western Union. Copies, Packing, Shipping, Receiving, Mail Boxes, Re-mailing, Notary. Fast Service. HWY 180 E. & Ranch Club Rd. 505-3881967 or FAX 505-388-1623 MEDICAL SERVICES WOMEN’S HEALTH. Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Victor A. Nwachuku, M.D. & Laura Gillispie, RN, MSN 1260 32nd Street • Silver City, NM 88061 505-3881561 or FAX 505-388-9952 MORTGAGES HOMETOWN MORTGAGE OF NEW MEXICO. Purchase, Refinance, Second Mortgages, Bridge Loans, One-time Close Construction/Perm Loans.

Locally owned. Member of BBB. Equal Housing Lender. 212 E. 12th St. 505-534-2945 or 888-830 6800

Our professional standard is to consider the needs and wants of our customers as the most important reason for being in business and the reason of our success for the past 36 years. We invite you in to visit our showroom and see for yourself the quality of our home furnishings and the value we place on you. *6 month interest free accts. (oac.) *Extra discount for cash (includes credit card) *Free Delivery In Grant County

VACATION RENTALS THE GUEST HOUSE. A fine vacation rental.

Comfortably furnished, located in quiet area, not far from downtown. 1-505-538-3203.

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“Every Move Matters” Nancy Lamb, best known for her friendly nature and outgoing attitude will be glad to help you make that move.

“As a native New Mexican with over 13 years of experience, I can help you get acquainted with the market and make the transition with your special needs in mind.”

PETSITTING TREASURED FRIENDS PETSITTING. Gisela Spencer, pet care person. “Your little treasures in good hands.” 505-388-4991 • email pandgiz@msn.com TreasuredFriendsPetsitting.com RENTAL PROPERTIES CENTURY 21 THOMPSON REALTY. GOING to SCHOOL. BUILDING a HOME. RENT a House, Duplex or Apt. Furnished or Unfurnished. Long or Short Term. Call or stop in for a complete listing.

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HEALTH & FITNESS GYMNASIUM. A totally new, purpose built, professional quality & staffed gymnasium. Open 5am to 9pm Mon.-Sat. & 7am to 7pm Sundays. 1216 N. Bennett • Silver City, NM 88061. 505-388-4156

Quality name brands such as: LA-Z-BOY; FLEXSTEEL; LA CROSSE; BEST CHAIR CO.; ASHLEY; DOUGLAS; SEALY POSTUREPEDIC; SIMMONS BEAUTYREST; TEMPURPEDIC; THUNDERBIRD; & FOREST DESIGN

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301 West College Ave. Suite #3 • Silver City, NM 88061. 505-388-2556 or 1-800-554-2112

FURNITURE GALLERY & SLEEP SHOP

THE BEST FULL SERVICE COPY/PRINT AND FAX PLACE IN TOWN!!!

Heckler’s Copies To Go...

1115 N. Grant Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 538-2203 Fax (505) 388-2203

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Xerox Authorized Sales Agent

SILVER CITYLIFE – RG31

Custom Homes Built with the Best in Materials and Craftsmanship

Member of: • National Home Builders’ Association • New Mexico Home Builders’ Association • Las Cruces Home Builders’ Association • Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce • Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce • Three Valley Business Association

We are proud to be listed by the Small Business School as a respected and reputable business in our community and industry.

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FLOORING, Inc. Visit our Showroom Featuring: Ceramic Tiles • Wood Flooring • Vinyl Flooring National Brand Carpeting including Aladdin by Mohawk

Sales and Professional Installations In-House Financing with Approved Credit Family Owned and Operated by Lee & Michele Pierce FREE Estimates!

Lic. # 82928 - Insured

111 W. College Ave. • Silver City •

505-538-9492

PLANNING

YOUR MOVE

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

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WEBSITES

www.silvercity.org www.oldwestcountry.com www.townofsilvercity.org www.scsunnews.com www.silvercity-business.com www.wnmu.edu/univ/silverct.htm www.thedailypress.com www.desertusa.com/gila/gila.html www.wildlife.state.nm.us www.gmfish.state.nm.us

RG32– SILVER CITYLIFE

Silver Bear Ranch at Greenwood Canyon Silver City, New Mexico

Silver Bear Ranch at Greenwood Canyon - Silver City, New Mexico 7,000 acres of pristine high country and open ranchland Three ponds, two seasonal streams, three major canyons Four undeveloped homesteads remain ranging from 290 to 315 acres “Two Bears” is a developed homestead with a turnkey, custom, 2,400 square foot home located on 291 acres

• Ranch amenities include a rustic 6,000 square foot headquarters, with barn and corrals • Unobstructed vistas of the 11,000 foot Gila Wilderness area • Moderate summers and mild winters, elevation 6,000 feet • Homesteads are offered for $1,250,000 • Two Bears is offered for $1,900,000

Call Rue Balcomb or Robb Van Pelt 970/928-7100 or toll free 877/207-9700

214 Eighth Street Suite 100 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 (970)928-7100 toll free:(877) 207-9700

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The Gold Standard in Silver City At Century 21 Thompson Realty, find experienced CENTURY 21 professionals who are dedicated to making the process of buying or selling your home as easy and as successful as possible. Log onto www.silver-nm.com today to find out more.

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