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Formed of volcanic ash 30 million years ago and sculpted by wind and water into rows of monolithic blocks, City of Rocks State Park takes its name from these incredible rock formations. Cactus gardens and hiking trails add to this unique destination... Learn more.

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Bordering a wilderness area, historic mining town mixes rustic settings with strong community spirit
"Where to Retire," Dec. 2007
Combine a gentle high-desert climate, intense natural beauty where solitude and wilderness reign and an average of 300 sunny days a year, throw in a low-key, informal vibe and Old West charm, and what do you get? Silver City, NM: an off-the-beaten path town boasting vast scenic splendor and a burgeoning arts scene.
America's Top Ten Bargain Towns for Boomers
"55-Alive!"
Dark, billowing clouds that cover Silver City on summer afternoons cast ominous shadows across the mountains and plains, presenting a variety of multihued colors in the evening's brilliant sunset. More than three million acres of the Gila wilderness awaits the hiker, mountain biker, camper, or wildlife observer, and plenty of lakes are strewn about the gorgeous desert terrain. The landscape draws people here, but its low property taxes, attractive housing costs, a state-of-the-art health center, and top-notch university keep them he re.Read this article!
"Dozen Distinctive Destinations"
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Once an Apache Indian campsite, later the boyhood home of the notorious gunslinger Billy the Kid, and more recently a silver and copper mining boomtown, Silver City, N.Mex. (pop. 12,500) is as strikingly beautiful as it is historic... Read this article!
"Ten Coolest Towns"
Budget Travel Magazine, September 2007
A little bit hip and a little bit homey, these up-and-coming towns guarantee a fun detour on your next road trip. You'll be browsing the local real estate pages before you know it. Read this article!
"Blending comfort and conservation"
Houston Chronicle, August 14, 2007
SILVER CITY, N.M. — I am sitting in a big, comfy Adirondack chair on the veranda of a 1928 hacienda-style lodge looking out at a grassy savannah dotted with young pinyon pines, junipers and oaks. Deep green mountains dominate the near distance. A far-off dog barks, the wind sighs, a titmouse calls. At dusk, freeloading mule deer will turn up, as if on cue, to help themselves to a snack from the many bird feeders around the lodge. A few hours later, a bright, full moon will rise. Read this article!
"Top Public Hunting Areas" — Outdoor Life Magazine
"The Gila and Cibola national forests of Catron and Grant counties ... are legendary for large mule deer."

The Silver City Museum’s local history library offers extensive resources for researching early residents, including indexes to early newspapers and local records, biographical files, information on historic properties, and a history database. Click here for more information.

Carl Scholl's web page has cemetery, genealogy and death records for Grant County dating back more than 120 years.

Alotta Gelato

619 N. Bullard St
Silver City NM 88061
575-534-4995

Wonderful Italian ice cream! Made in our store with ingredients imported from Italy, gelato has less fat and more flavor than other frozen desserts.Open seven days a week at Noon... Learn more!

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An Enchanting Evening with New Mexico's Most Enchanting Cowboy
July 25, 6:00 pm
A cowboy supper followed by an evening with New Mexico's Most Enchanting Cowboy, Mike Moutoux. Mike takes his ranch experiences and turns them into a form of entertainment that puts an audience as close to being in the saddle as words and music allow. Tickets are $15.Seating is limited. Location: Ice Cream Parlor in Pinos Altos, NM

Live Capone-E (Rap Concert)
July 25, 6:30 pm
Doors open at 6:30pm. Suitable for all ages - Mr. Capone-E is a rapper and producer from the Los Angeles, California. He has sold over 500,000 records. Mr Capone-E has collaborated with such hip hop performers as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Twista, NB Ridaz, Lil Flip, and Nate Dogg. This show is being produced by Hoodfellas Entertainment. Hoodfellas Entertainment was started by Kilo Brown (Silver City) and Kane (Bayard), two local aspiring rap artists. The two have opened for many major acts including Chingo Bling, NB Riders, and many more. Kane will be releasing his first solo album under the Hoodfellas label this summer which he recorded at Pardox Studios in El Paso, TX.will feature Romero of Clicka 1 and Rasheed of Houston Tx. Kilo Brown will be releasing his 2nd solo album in July due to the success of his last album. Some of the artists that will be featured on his upcoming album include Max Payne (Dallas, TX), Lucky Luciano (Houston, TX), Romero (Las Vegas, NV), and a few other New Mexico artists. TICKETS:at Silver City Smoke Shoppe-1408 N. Hudson Street , Tune Town-208 N. Bullard. $20.00 in advance and $30 at the door Location: WNMU Fine Arts Theater

Desert West Auction
July 26 to July 27
Desert West Live Auction is an online and live auction facility located at Mimbres, New Mexico. You can come out and be part of the live auction or participate via Internet in the comfort of your home. Location: 3870 N. Highway 35, Mimbres NM Phone: 575-536-9353