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The Nation’s BESTSmall Town
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
32 FABULOUSCommunities
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
32 FABULOUSCommunities
2005
BEST
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG1
HOLRAY ConstructionRay Sytch
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IT IS THE MILLIONS OF ACRES OF FORESTEDMOUNTAINS, THE ARTS AND CULTURE, THE HISTORICAWARENESS, the funky shops and restaurants, the businessopportunities and medical services, the vitality of a multicultural
community, it is the great little university and, without a doubt, it is theincomparable weather and friendly locals that cause people all across the nationto conclude that Silver City is where they are meant to be. Finally, of course, itis the reasonable cost of living that cinches the decision to relocate. DeveloperBob Rowland states that on the West Coast, even the water bills and cost ofparking your car are outrageous in comparison.
Housing in Silver City varies from one section of town to the next. A widerange of land descriptions actually occurs within the community, from theoriginal cienega to steep ridges sharply dividing the town. The outlyingdevelopments range from rolling grassland to ponderosa covered parcels withstunning mountain vistas. Costs vary dramatically from the twenties in themining district to the two and three hundreds in the historic district and newerdevelopments. 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 alarger city, while retaining its small town character. Its arts council has beenrated the best in New Mexico two years in a row and the university wasrecognized for quality education. The community continues to receive onerecognition after another from major writers and organizations indicating to uslocally that we truly have something to share with the nation.
TheNation’s BESTSmall Town
The BESTSmall Town
SILVER CITYRATINGSOne 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 AlivePlaces to Live —Modern Maturity
One of the Hundred Best Small Towns in America —Norman Crampton
One of the Best SmallTowns in America —Modern Maturity
One of the Top 11 Retirement Spots —Kiplinger Report
Making Your Move to One of America’sBest Small Towns —Norman CramptonOne of the Nation’s “Dozen DistinctiveDestinations”—National Trust for Historic PreservationOutstanding 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 TOWNS in America —Norman Crampton
One of the Best American Cities You’ve Never Heard of —Cowboys and Indians
Best Mining Town —True West Magazine
SILVER CITYSTYLEFAVORITE VEHICLE: Toyota Camry, Silverado 4x4 and Chrysler 300c.Color: whiteOFFICIAL BOOTWEAR: Cowboy boots (for cowboys and cowgirls)Moisture repellant hiking boots (forwilderness hikers)Matavivoras (for desert hikers)OFFICIAL PANT SELECTION : Denim jeans (Note: it is very important fornewcomers to determine whether their officepersonnel, peer group or social acquaintancesare wearing Levis or Wranglers).HISTORICAL STREETS:Bullard Street. Named after John and brotherJames Bullard, major builders of Silver City.Yankie Street. Named after Joseph Yankiewho opened a hotel in 1873.Hudson Street. Named after Col. RichardHudson from England who arrived in 1868 andbuilt a livery & feed stable with William Milbycalled the Legal Tender Corral.Black Street. Named after Robert Black, aHarvard schooled builder who arrived in 1872.GLOSSARY:Monsoons. Spectacular late afternoonthunderstorms in July and August.Open Range. Unfenced highways…watch forcattle.Sun Tea. Homemade tea brewed in clear jarsset in the Southwest sun.Chimichanga. Deep fried burrito covered withguacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato andcheese.Arroyo. A desert gully prone to flash floods.Sopapillas. “Honey Cake” thought to haveoriginated in Albuquerque 300 years ago.Red or Green. The official “state question”adopted by the New Mexico Legislature refersto the question commonly asked by yourwaitress, “Red or green chile?”
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BURGESS
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG3
above: Looking across the Grant CountyCourthouse to the campus of WesternNew Mexico University is a scenic vistanow open to the public from La CapillaChapel. right: : Our Lady of GuadalupeMonastery occupies a secluded forestedslope with a view that cuts deep into theGila Wilderness.
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Joseph BurgessVice President & Editor In Chief
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Lynn JanesLeAnne KnudsenMary Catherine MeekKimber RichardsonAdvertising Sales
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a r e a f e a t u r e sRG2 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.
RG10 The Great Outdoors. The 3.3 million acres of recreationalopportunities are enhanced by incredible weather thatallows year-round utilization of nature’s outdoorplayground.
RG12 Arts & Entertainments. Nine major annual eventsanchor a program that provides continuous year-round community entertainment.
RG16 Retirement A variety of living options, excellentmedical facilities, perhaps the nation’s mildestweather and the opportunity for meaningfulcommunity involvement are nabbing the attention of retirement age individuals.
RG20 Economic Development. Providing opportunities for business diversity andgrowth is the challenge for a dedicated group of individuals utilizing a state-of-the-art resource facility.
RG22 Schools & Education. The strengths of area school systems can be traced to acentury-old focus on quality teacher education at the local university.
RG24 Alternative Building & Design. TheSouthwest climate encourages the use ofinnovative design and materials to achievegreater energy savings, comfort and livability. RG28 Mortgage Information. A variety ofprograms is available at competitive rates, withprofessional help each step of the way.
c o m m u n i t i e sRG6 32 Fabulous Communities. Silver City Life provides a review of homescurrently on the market in 32 local communitiesand developments. Diversity in naturalsurroundings, home styles and price rangesprovide the opportunity for finding the appropriatehouse for your lifestyle needs at a price that fitswithin your financial capabilities.
WEATHER
MILEAGE TOSILVER CITYLake Roberts: 31 milesLordsburg: 44 milesDeming: 53 milesGlenwood: 61 milesPalomas, Mexico: 88 milesTruth or Consequences: 90 milesLas Cruces: 112 milesWhite Sands: 137 milesEl Paso: 154 milesSocorro: 161 milesAlamogordo: 180 milesTucson: 200 milesRuidoso: 228 miles Albuquerque: 236 miles Gallup: 256 milesRoswell: 297 milesSanta Fe: 297 milesPhoenix: 313 milesCarlsbad: 320 milesTaos: 367 milesGrand Canyon: 415 milesSan Diego: 606 milesDenver: 682 milesLos Angeles: 684 milesDallas: 787 milesHouston: 901 milesSalt Lake City: 999 milesSan Francisco: 1069 milesSt. Louis: 1279 milesMexico City: 1284 milesChicago: 1695 milesSeattle: 1837 milesMiami: 2120 milesWashington DC: 2188 milesNew York City: 2254 milesMontreal: 2409 milesBoston: 2469 miles
LODGINGHotels/Motels: 10Bed & Breakfast: 6 RV Parks: 3Spas: 2
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ON THE COVER:Fresh ideas on mergingpatios, gardens anddwellings breathe newlife into Southwest living.Silver City’s mild, dryclimate and stunningvistas promote creativeutilization of the land.
Climate: Semi-aridRecord High: June 1994, 106°FRecord Low: January 1923, -12°FAverage Annual Moisture: 15.69 inches
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r e s o u r c e sRG2 Silver City Ratings
Silver City StyleRG4 Weather
Mileage Lodging
RG10 Lakes & OutdoorsRG12 Area Museums
Arts Organizations2005 Special EventsClubs & Organizations
RG16 Health CareArea ChurchesVolunteer Organizations
RG18 New Mexico FactsHousing FactsReal Estate CompaniesGhost TownsParks & Monuments
RG19 Pet FriendlySports & Recreation
RG20 Major EmployersCommunity ServicesYouth Organizations
RG22 Primary & Secondary EducationHigher EducationDay CareArea Libraries
RG24 Historic SitesRG28 City & County Profile
Financial InstitutionsRG32 Planning Your Move
Area Websites
Silver City Relocation Guide is published annually by Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at: 611 N. HudsonStreet, Silver City, NM 88061. Phone: 505-956-1560 Fax: 505-956-1580 email: [email protected] website: www.ziapublishing.com
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E K L E K T I K A Sfine art • sculpture • folk art • antiques • jewelry • custom interiors
Mexican colonial and contemporary furniture • lamps • Oriental rugs
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SILVER CITYLIFE – RG7
SILVER CITY BEGAN ITS JOURNEYTHROUGH TIME AS A SMALL SILVERMINING settlement in the foothills of avast mountainous region. The prosperity of
the era is visible in the numerous Victorian-style brickhomes scattered throughout the colorful historic district.The town gradually spread to the north and othercommunities sprang up to the east as copper miningbecame the primary industry.
Diversity has become one of Silver City’s strengths astourism and the arts develop into viable industries. Theclusters of homes and developments in the area reflect themakeup of individual lifestyles and interests. Homes in thehistoric district project Victorian charm with their intricatewoodwork, small manicured yards and old world furniture.
Sprawling Mediterranean and Spanish haciendas are beingbuilt throughout the wooded hills and canyons surroundingSilver City. Other homes are nestled in the forest nearwalking and mountain-biking trails and some provide theopportunity for horses.
Silver City Life has identified 32 housing communities inthe area and offers a glimpse of the homes that are availablefrom local realtors and builders at press time. The market isvery fluid so the actual homes for sale will continuallychange. Take the time to explore the communities,determine what utilities and emergency services are availableand check the driving times to work, schools, church andthe grocery store. Visit with realtors and find the home thatfits your budget, enhances your lifestyle and businessrequirements or that simply offers a gorgeous nightly sunset.
above: Some of Silver City’s finest older homes arelocated in areas near the university, including thisone offered by Century 21 Thompson Real Estate.
3232FabulousCOMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY PRICE RANGES COURTESY OFALAN ARCHER AND GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS
RG8 – SILVER CITYLIFE
HISTORICDISTRICTDowntown Area The older, moreelegant homes,including Victorianstyle located neargalleries, shops andrestaurants.Homesites: $25,500Homes: $107,300 avg.
UNIVERSITYDISTRICTUniversity AreaOlder, well-builthomes surroundingthe university, oftenof brick or adobewith mature yards.Homesites: N/AHomes: $115,000 avg.
PINE RIDGENortheast A mix of styles andconstruction south ofmedical facilities andparallel to Pinos AltosRoad. Homesites: $25,000Homes: $148,000 avg.
PINON PARKNorthA developmentdesigned specificallyfor independent livingsenior citizens andconveniently close tomedical facilities.Rentals: 55+ flex leaseRent: $695-$1,350/mo.
LINDA VISTANorthAn earlier subdivisionwith both moderateand high priced homeslocated just above theschools. Homesites: N/AHomes: $79,000-$975,000
INDIAN HILLSNorthA large, well-developedsubdivision in therolling juniper/oak-covered hills on thenorth side of town.Homesites: $7,400-$85,000Homes: $132,000-$365,000
SILVER HEIGHTSNorthAn earlier subdivisionwith both moderateand high priced homeslocated just above theschools. Homesites: N/ZHomes: $96,400 avg.
MACHETTE PEAKNorthern MountainsCustom-built homes on forested slopes with stunning viewsoverlooking Silver City and the nationalforest. Homesites: $60,000-$240,000 Homes: $200,000-$500,000
DOS GRIEGOSNorthern MountainsElegant custom-builthomes on wooded lots with breathtakingviews overlooking Silver City.Homesites: $46,500-$85,000Homes: $310,000 ave.
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SILVER CITYLIFE – RG9
SKYVIEW ESTATESNorthModerately-pricednewer homes in thevicinity of schools andhospital. Homesites: N/AHomes: $146,400-$167,900
SANCTUARY RD.Northern MountainsCustom-designedhomes on spaciousforested lots, somewith high-mountainvistas, others secluded.Homesites: $25,000-$200,000 Homes:$200,000-$500,000
PINOS ALTOSNorthern MountainsHomes are scatteredthrough the ponderosaforest surrounding thisquaint and historicvillage. Homesites: $22,600 avg.Homes: $120,000 avg.
LA GILAENCANTADANorthwest FoothillsSpacious and custom-built homes in grassand wooded areas ofupper Little WalnutRoad. Homesites: $41,000 avg.Homes: $147,000 avg.
COTTAGE SAN NorthwestOlder homes near St.Mary’s Academy withnewer, custom-builthomes above BearMountain Lodge.Homesites: N/AHomes: $100,000-$500,000
SILVER BEARRANCHNorthwest pastBear Mountain PassEleven buyers will eachown around 260 acreson a 7000 acre cattleranch with Gila Wilder-ness vistas. Veryexclusive starting at$1.25 million.
SUNRISE ESTATESEastModerately-pricedhomes and sites inlightly wooded, rollingfoothills. Homesites: N/AHomes: $167,000 avg.
ARENAS VALLEYEast, Highway 180A mixture of older andcustom-built homes inrolling grasslandsbordering elk preserveon the north side.Homesites: $52,000-$139,900Homes: $32,000-$199,900
SANTA CLARAEast, Mining DistrictAn older village with anew identity, homesand sites in ManhattanPark and Old RaceTrack Road.Homesites: $6,000-$7,500Homes: $42,900 avg.
BAYARDEast, Mining DistrictModerately pricedhomes in a progressivecommunity with itsown independentschool district.Homesites: $18,000 avg.Homes: $42,900 avg.
HURLEYEast, Mining DistrictOriginally a companytown with a newdevelopment inprogress; located nearGrant County Airport.Homesites: $18,000 avg.Homes: $42,900 avg.
LAKE ROBERTSNortheastHomes and forestedsites below LakeRoberts and broad,open vistas above the lake. Homesites: $40,000 avg.Homes: $93,800 avg.
SAN LORENZONortheastA quaint village in theMimbres Valley farmingregion with a historicmission church.Homesites: $60,000 avg. Homes: $94,250 avg.
MIMBRES VALLEYNortheastHomes, sites and anairstrip in apicturesque farmingvalley that becomesforested near theContinental Divide.Homesites: $97,000 avg. Homes: $154,100 avg.
OAKWOODESTATESWestAffordable housing ina new grasslanddevelopment fiveminutes fromdowntown. Homesites: $24,400 avg.Homes: $79,865-$89,000
WIND CANYONESTATESWestA large, spaciousdevelopment with lightto heavily wooded sitesand westward vistas ofthe Burro Mountains.Homesites: $85,900 avg.Homes: $258,000 avg.
CLIFF, GILANorthwestHomes and sites alongthe Gila River andTurkey Creek areas ina community completewith schools andcounty fair.Homesites: $75,000 avg.Homes: $208,000 avg.
MOGOLLON VISTANorthwestA small developmentnear Cliff with animpressive view of themajestic Mogollonmountain range.Homesites: $74,600 avg.Homes: $215,000 avg,
BUCKHORNNorthwestRolling grasslands andcottonwood trees withviews of the MogollonMountains.Homesites: $75,000 avg. Homes: $107,300 avg.
SILVER ACRESSouthHigher-end homes inthe country club andgolf course area withaffordable housingalong the ridges. Homesites: $28,100 avg.Homes: $157,300 avg.
TYRONESouthAffordable housing ina picturesque, townsitewith parks. Homesites: $6,000 avg.Homes: $82,700 avg.
WHITE SIGNALSouthwestHomes and sites inbear grass and lightlywooded rolling foothillsof the Burro Mountains.Homesites: $66,800 Homes: $203,800 avg.
BURROMOUNTAINSSouthwestHomes and sites alsolocated in bear grassand lightly woodedfoothills of the BurroMountains. Homesites: $66,800 Homes: $203,800 avg.
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SILVER CITY’S INCREDIBLE 3.3 MILLION ACRE FORESTPLAYGROUND AND FOUR GENTLE SEASONS in which to
utilize it are a relocation draw that is hardly fair to other communitiesvying 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. Birdingareas are clearly identified and campgrounds are scattered throughout the region.
Lake Roberts is a popular destination for boaters and campers. A lodge andrestaurant, 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 GilaCliff Dwellings National Monument and Visitor Center provide a glimpse into thelives of the hunter/gatherers and farmers that disappeared from the land before thearrival of Spanish, Mexican and Anglo colonizers and settlers. A short, well-maintained trail leads to the dwellings.
The Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway provides a stunning visualintroduction to area drivers that includes rugged wilderness, peaceful farm valley andopen pit mining vistas. The Continental Divide Trail and the Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail penetrate deep into both forest and wilderness regions for theexperienced hiker.
the GREATOUTDOORS
LAKES &OUTDOORSNearby Lakes: 9 Bill Evans Lake, Lake Roberts, Ben Lilly,Elephant Butte, Quemado Lake, Caballo Lake,Wall Lake, Bear Canyon Reservoir, Snow LakeU.S. Forest Service & Park Campgrounds: 25Juniper, Pinon, El Caso, Armijo Spring, ValleTio Vences & Public Corrals, Head of the Ditch,Pueblo Park, Cottonwood, Whitewater PicnicArea and Catwalk National Recreation Trail,Bighorn, Bursum, Ben Lilly, Willow Creek,Gilita, Dripping Vat, Scorpion, Upper BlackCanyon, Lower Black Canyon, Rocky Canyon,Mesa, Upper End, Sapillo Group Area,McMillan, Cherry Creek, Iron Creek, KingstonFEDERAL & STATE DESIGNATIONS:Aldo Leopold Wilderness: 202,016 acresGila Nat’l. Forest: 3.3 million acresGila Wilderness Area: 557,873 acresContinental Divide Trail: 210 miles in GilaNational Forest. Good segments for Dayhikesinclude Sapillo Group Campground from NMHwy. 35 south to Forest Development Road154 at Signal Peak. Twin Sisters Segmentfrom FDR 154 south to NM Hwy. 15 at theArrastra Interpretive Site Rocky Point segmentfrom State Road 150 to Aspen Mountain, andBear Mountain segment from Bear MountainRoad to Forest Development Road 506 at theend of Little Walnut.Outer Loop: A 235 mile route known as theOuter Loop from Silver City throughGlenwood, Reserve and Beaverhead to ajunction with the Inner Loop near the villageof Mimbres. You may enjoy the tall timberaround Reserve or Willow Creek, the famous"Catwalk" National Recreation Trail inWhitewater Canyon near Glenwood, thehistoric Fort Bayard area, or the fabled goldmining ghost town of Mogollon.Trail of the Mountain Spirit Scenic Byway:A110-mile Inner Loop Scenic Byway; fromSilver City to Mimbres Valley, down SapilloCreek, across the Pinos Altos Mountains andback to Silver City, with a side trip to the GilaCliff Dwellings National Monument.Glenwood Fish Hatchery Open year round,seven days a week, 8am-5pm. Allows fishingat the pond with valid NM Fishing License.Kids under 12 fish free and the limit perperson is 5. Type of fish available at thehatchery is rainbow trout. OUTDOOR OPTIONS:Fishing: (8 species) rainbow, brown andbrook trout, catfish, crappie, largemouth bassand tiger muskie.Big Game Hunting: elk, deer, bighorn sheep,bear, cougar, antelope, Barbary sheepBirdwatching: Over 63 species including:blackhawk, black-chinned hummingbird, andvermilion flycatcherMOUNTAIN BIKING: All within 4 mile radiusBeginners Trails: Old CCC Trail, Outer Loop,C.D. Trail (North to Pinos Altos, South to BearMountain), Juniper Loop, Ponderosa Loop andInner Loop.Advanced Trails: Mountain Loop, DragonTrail, Pinon Loop, Corkscrew Loop, AngelLoop and Gomez Trail.GUIDES & OUTFITTERSWilderness Guides: 9, Jeep Trips: 1OUTDOOR GEARHunting/Gunsmiths: 2, Biking: 2, Archery: 1
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG11
opposite: Lake Roberts, near the Gila CliffDwellings National Monument, has campingfacilities and lodging available. top: The Gila CliffDwellings National Monument encompasses 40rooms in five caves built by native people of theMogollon culture and occupied only briefly inthe 1200s. above: A picturesque barn in thefertile Mimbres Valley is owned by NatureConservancy and is open to foot traffic only.
A relocation draw that is
hardly fair to othercommunities vying
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LICENSESFishing (annual) $17.50, $39.00 non-residentsHunting Non-Resident License CostsElk $480, Mule Deer $180, Antelope $201,Bear $150, Turkey $75Residents of New Mexico Elk and Antelope. You must be drawn and up to 4 names perapplication. Mule Deer $32, Bear $34, Turkey $21,Quail and Dove $18Adults A valid Drivers License required.Children from the age of 9 to 17 Hunters SafetyCourse card required. Offered throughout theyear, only $5 per person, one week or a two day(weekend) intensive training available. SocialSecurity card required.
ocated approximately 5 miles west of Silver City on Hwy 180 W. borderingthe Gila National Forest, Wind Canyon Estates boasts breath-taking viewssome as far away as Arizona. Enjoy the native vegetation of beautiful wildflowers, yucca, and stately piñon, juniper, cedar and oak. 10 acre parcelspriced from $70,000. Definitely a place to explore!
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RG12 – SILVER CITYLIFE
RAPIDLY BECOMING AN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTDESTINATION, SILVER CITY WAS INCLUDED IN JOHN VILANI’SHUNDRED BEST SMALL ART TOWNS IN AMERICA. Its annualprogram is anchored by nine major events with the gaps filled by touring
musical and performance groups and the almost daily scheduled operations of the artgalleries and museums.
Silver City Blues Festival continues to draw big name groups from the music worldand large, enthusiastic crowds. The Tour of the Gila 5-day bicycle stage race is one ofthe toughest in the nation and Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo brings top bull andbronco riders to town. Weekend at the Galleries is the largest of the arts events andthis 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’sNative American heritage.
Major performing arts groups are attracted to town by the Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil, rated top council in New Mexico. The San Vicente Artists, Grant CountyArt Guild, Grant County Community Concert Association, International FilmSociety and WNMU Expressive Arts Department coordinate a diverse schedule ofcultural events.
Historically, Western New Mexico University Museum displays the largestpermanent collection of Mimbres Culture artifacts and the Silver City Museum coversthe developments of the city and its major industries and businesses from the 1800s.
AREAMUSUEMSMUSEUMS: 5Silver City Museum. Founded in 1967. Arestored Mansard/Italianate home built by H.B. Ailman House with 20,000 objects relating to the peoples and history ofsouthwest New Mexico. Admission is free.WNMU Museum. Celebrating its 30thAnniversary November 6, 2004. Home ofPottery and Artifacts of PrehistoricSouthwestern Cultures. Available for viewingare historic photographs of Silver City andsurrounding areas. Admission is free.Pinos Altos Historical Museum: circa 1860’s-housed in a log cabin that once served as the1st school house in Grant County. Houses agreat collection of mining artifacts and historicmemorabilia. Admission is free.
ARTSORGANIZATIONSGALLERIES: 34Mimbres Region Arts Council 538-2505San Vicente Artists 388-4854Grant County Art Guild 538-8216Grant County Community ConcertAssociation 538-3785WNMU Expressive Arts 538-6502International Film Society 538-5142
2005 MAJOREVENTSRed Paint PowWow Jan. 7-9Chocolate Fantasia Feb. 12Tour of the Gila April 27 - May 1Silver City Blues Festival May 27-29Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo June 1-4Fourth of July Celebration July 4Fiesta de la Olla July 15-17Weekend at the Galleries Oct. 8-11Lighted Christmas Parade Nov. 27
CLUBS &ORGANIZATIONSAudubon SocietyBack Country HorsemanBusiness & Professional WomenDAVElks ClubEvergreen Garden ClubFamily Community Education ClubsFriends of the LibraryGila Native Plant SocietyGrant County Archaeological SocietyKennel ClubKiwannasKnights of Columbus Lions Club LULACMasonsMoose LodgeNewcomers ClubOptimistsRed Hat SocietyRolling Stones Gem and Mineral Soc.Rotary Silver City Cut the Cheese ClubSC Women’s ClubTown and Country Garden ClubVFW
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Folk Series @ the Opera House
Robin and Linda WilliamsFolk Series March 4th
Melanie HerschFolk Series April 15th
Steve James and Del ReyFolk Series November 12th
Weekend At the Galleries Oct. 8-11
El Dia de los Muertos Nov. 1
Fiesta de la Olla July 16-17
The Bad News Blues Band Oct. 9
Melanie Zipin Nov. 26
Teada and Cathie Ryan Feb. 19
Chocolate Fantasia Feb. 12
Silver City Blues Festival May 27-29
Millie & Billy Ball June 18
Twas the Night Before Christmas Dec. 1 Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Jan. 21
Harry ManxFolk Series February 4th
Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House Located in Scenic Pinos Altos
October• October 1. MRAC Gallery Opening
Reception for Ft. Bayard Residents.MRAC/Wells Fargo Gallery. 5-6:30pm.
• October 8-11. 8th Annual Weekendat the Galleries. Historic DowntownSilver City.
• October 8. Taste of Wine Kick-OffGala for Weekend at the Galleries.The Warehouse. 5-7:00pm.
• October 9. The Bad News BluesBand. Weekend at the GalleriesDance. Buffalo Dance Hall. 9:00pm.
November• November 1. El Día de los Muertos.
Various participating galleries.• November 12. Steve James & Del
Rey. Folk Series at the OperaHouse. 7:30pm.
• November 26. Melanie ZipinEncore CD Release Concert. PinosAltos Opera House. 7:30pm.
December• December 1. Twas the Night
Before Christmas. WNMU FineArts Center Theater. 7:30pm.
January• January 7-8. Greg Brown with
Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey. FolkSeries at the Opera House. 7:30pm.
• January 21. Gregory PopovichComedy Pet Theater. WNMU FineArts 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. WNMUFine Arts Center Theater. 7:30pm.
March• March 4. Robin and Linda Williams.
Folk Series at the Opera House.7:30pm.
April• April 1. “PHONK” Scrap Arts
Music. WNMU Fine Arts CenterTheater. 7:30pm.
• April 15. Melanie Hersch. FolkSeries at the Opera House. 7:30pm.
May• May 27-29. 10th Annual Silver City
Blues Festival. Gough Park.June
• June 18. Millie and Billy Ball. TheWarehouse. 7:30pm.
July• July 16-17. Fiesta de la Olla. Fort
Cobre.
Promoting all the Arts in their richness to people of all ages.
Folk Series
Greg Brown with Pieta Brown and Bo RamseyFolk Series January 7th-8th
FamilyFamily
Presenting our 24th Season August 2004 - July 2005
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S I L V E R C I T Y G A L L E R I E S
C O L L E G E A V E N U E
COLLEGE AVENUE COLLECTIONFeaturing the Works of JamesHemphill, Photography of the GilaWilderness.114 W. College Ave. • 534-0690
B U L L A R D S T R E E T
LEYBA & INGALLS ECLECTIC ART SUPPLIES & GALLERYContemporary Art ranging fromRealism to Abstraction in a varietyof media.217 N. Bullard • 388-5725www.zianet.com/LeybaIngallsART
SILVER SPIRIT GALLERYA community of artists offering awide variety of outstanding work.Open 7 days.109 N. Bullard 388-2079
BLUE DOME GALLERYContemporary Fine Craft & Art.Open Wed.-Mon. 11am-5pm (Sun. until 3pm)
307 N. Texas • 534-8671www.bluedomegallery.com
EKLEKTIKAS IIFine Art, Sculpture, Folk Art,Antiques, Jewelry, Lamps, OrientalRugs, Custom Interiors
104 W. Yankie Street • 538-8081www.eklektikas.com
ELEMENTAL ARTSFine Arts & Crafts; Gourds, Pottery,Textiles, Paintings and Furniture.Open 7 days.206 W. Yankie Street 590-7554www.gourdweb.com
FOUR RED BATSContemporary raku pottery inclassical forms. Oils, watercolors,prints & dinnerware by regionalartists.
110 W. Yankie St. [email protected]
LOIS DUFFY STUDIOStudio and Gallery showingImaginative Portraits, Surreal Placesand Realistic Scenes of Life.
108 W. Yankie Street • 534-0822www.loisduffy.com
TWO KITES GALLERYExhibiting monumental ink andwatercolor paintings of thesouthwest landscape.
208 W. Yankie • 534-0740www.twokitesgallery.com
WHAT’S A POT SHOPUnique Gallery / Studio of PainterHarry Benjamin native of Silver City.
300 N. Arizona
505-388-2007www.harrybenjamin.com
B R O A D W A Y
ATELIER 108 McCRAY ON BROADWAYExpressionistic and Abstract Expressionistic Paintings and Prints.
108 W. Broadway • 538-9538www.dorothymccray.com
BLOOMIN’ GOURDWORKSFine Art with a Twist; Sculpture,Paintings and Folk Art.
212 W. Broadway 538-5176
College Avenue Collection
Leyba & Ingalls
Silver Spirit Gallery
Blue Dome Gallery
Eklektikas II
Elemental Arts
Four Red Bats
Lois Duffy Studio
Two Kites Gallery
What’s A Pot Shop
Atlier 108 - McCray on Broadway
Bloomin’ Gourdworks
Y A N K I E S T R E E T
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG15
SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OPNatural Foods / Organic GroceryCooperative
520 N. Bullard 388-2343
THE WORKSHOPS OF CARNEROSReal wood furniture.
405 N. Bullard 538-8889
TWIN SISTERS CYCLINGAND FITNESSBicycle Sales, Repair, Classes,Accessories, Clothing, Books,Toys, Free Advice
303 N. Bullard538-3388www.twinsisterscycling.com
TWISTED VINESilver City’s premier Wine Bar for fine New Mexico wines andgreat music.
108 E. Broadway388-2828
VALENCIA ANTIQUESAn eclectic collection of antiqueglass ware, maps, furniture, iron,silver jewelry & architecture.
108 N. Bullard538-4388
WESTERN & MEXICANEMPORIUMSpecializing in decor and gifts& much more from Mexico andthe Southwest. A Must See!
308 S. Bullard • 534-0218Mon.-Sat. 11-5.
S I L V E R C I T Y A R E A
GILA HIKE & BIKEServing the cycling & hiking needsof southwest New Mexico for thepast 16 years.
103 E. College388-3222
LAVENDER LAURELSFine fresh floral design, customsilk & dried bouquets and floraldesign for special events
106 W. College Ave.388-1033
SOUTHWEST SYSTEMS &SOLUTIONSComputer sales, services &consulting. Parts, printer cartridges,networking, new & used computers.
304 E. 17th Street534-4861
a la mode
Manzanita Ridge
Outwest Home Décor
Silver City Food Co-op
The Workshops of Carneros
Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness
Twisted Vine
Valencia Antiques
Western & Mexican Emporium
Gila Hike & Bike
Lavender Laurels
Southwest Systems & Solutions
S I L V E R C I T Y S H O P P I N G
A LA MODEFine fashions for a truly uniqueshopping experience.
704 N. Bullard 388-2474
MANZANITA RIDGETop quality furniture andaccessories from America’s finestresorts and hotels.
107 N. Bullard 388-1158
OUTWEST HOME DÉCORWestern and Native American…surprises just for you in a petite,delightful shop.505 N. Bullard 388-4249
H I S T O R I C D O W N T O W N
RG16 – SILVER CITYLIFE
THE WEATHER, THE PEOPLE, MEDICAL FACILITIESAND THE COST OF LIVING CREATE A STRONGFOUNDATION 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 urbanstress 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 andtheater productions.
A full calendar of major events, the arts, and social functions give retireesoptions for enjoying every day of their lives. A walk through the historicdistrict 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 LaCapilla Chapel are all intriguing chapters of Silver City’s unique historywaiting to be explored.
HEALTHCAREMEDICALGila Regional Medical Center: 68 Beds, 43Physicians Optometrists: 2Dentists: 12Clinics: 5Chiropractors: 9Fort Bayard Medical Center: Long term carefacility with 4 Physicians offering services inPhysical, Occupational and SpeechTherapies, Geriatric care and ChemicalDependency unit.Pharmacies: 4Acupuncturists: 2EMERGENCY SERVICESAmbulance, Air Ambulance, Search and RescueMEDICAL SUPPLIERSHometown OxygenLincare, Inc.Melinda’s Medical SupplyMountain Air Medical SupplySENIOR SERVICESAssisted Living Facilities - 2Senior Programs - 2Case Management - 1
AREACHURCHESAngelican Episcopal: 1Apostolic: 1Assembly of God: 2Independent Baptist: 2Southern Baptist: 5Buddhist: 1Charismatic: 2Christian: 1Church of Christ: 2Church of God: 2Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: 4Episcopal: 1Foursquare Gospel: 1Jehovah’s Witnesses: 2Lutheran: 2Nazarene: 1Non-Denominational: 3Presbyterian: 1Quaker-Religous Society of Friends: 1Roman Catholic: 7Seventh Day Adventist: 1United Church of Christ: 1United Methodist: 1
VOLUNTEERORGANIZATIONSEF Foundation for Foreign StudyGila Regional Medical CenterHabitat for Humanity - Gila RegionHomebound Library Program (Leamos)MainStreetMimbres Region Arts CouncilMultiple Sclerosis Assn. of AmericaPotential Tutor Training Session (Leamos)Silver City MuseumSilver City Grant Co. Chamber of Com.Silver City LibraryThe Volunteer Center of Grant County
RETIREMENT...Silver City Style!
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG17
A full range of housing fills the needsof those seeking a place to retire. Adevelopment specifically for retirees hasbeen added recently to the basic options.Assisted living opportunities are alsoavailable.
A regional hospital with a highlyqualified staff attracted to Silver City byits quality of life has a strong focus onserving patient needs. The latest indiagnostic equipment and electronicinformation sharing give Silver City themedical capabilities of largercommunities. Medical suppliers providenecessary home care equipment and arequalified for setup and maintenance.
If you are simply looking for a quietSunday drive through forestedmountains or a gorgeous sunset fromyour back porch, Silver City is still thebest choice…anywhere.
opposite: Jan Sherman shares a momentof her life that is filled with volunteerwork, commitments to local organizationsand simply enjoying the fine artsperformances and gallery openings.above: The Silver City Golf Course offers18 tough holes of year-round golf.
A quality of life
full of exciting,
intriguing and
healthful optionsFor Further Information Call:
Bob Rowland 505-313-1700
www.pinonpark.com
RG18 – SILVER CITYLIFE
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Silver City Realtors At Your NEW MEXICOFACTSStatehood: January 6, 1912Capital: Santa FeFlag: Red Zia on field of goldBallad: Land of EnchantmentSongs: Oh, Fair New Mexico and
Asi Es Nuevo MexicoMotto:CrescitEundo(It Grows As It Goes)
Poem: A Nuevo MexicoCookie: BiscochitoGem: TurquoiseBird: Roadrunner (Chaparral)Flower: YuccaTree: PiñonAnimal: Black BearFish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
HOUSINGFACTSMEDIAN SALE PRICE:Inside Silver City $87,500Outside Silver City $125,500Mimbres Valley $64,000Burro Mountains $242,000HOUSING STARTS 2003Silver City: 26Grant County 98% Change, Previous Year +57% city, + 9% county.Building Permits: $500 -$5000 = $25.00 + $3.00 PlanReview fee$5,001-$10,000 = $25.00 + $3.00Plan Review feeOver $10,000 = $2.50 per $1000 orfraction thereof + 25% Review Fee
REAL ESTATECOMPANIESAction Realty 533-6838 (Cliff)Century 21 538-0021Coldwell Banker 538-2931Hacienda Realty 388-1921Re/Max 538-3847Smith Real Estate 538-5373United Country 388-7575Wagon Wheel 388-2692Western Realty 538-3000
GHOSTTOWNSMogollon: 75 miles NE US180 Old Hachita: 81 miles SE at NM81 & NM9Shakespeare: 46 miles SE NM90Steins: 63 miles SE NM90/I-10
PARKS &MONUMENTSCity of Rocks State ParkGila Cliff Dwellings
National MonumentThe Catwalk National
Recreation Trail. Glenwood
Carol J. Thompson Patrick Conlin Robin Thomas
Shari Jutras Liz StewartCENTURY 21 Thompson Realty
607 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-0021Fax 505-538-0081
SPECIALIZATION“Having moved to Silver City a year
ago, I know what you’re goingthrough! Call me. I’ll help you find thehome you are looking for while keep-ing your relocation experience sane!”
CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty607 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-0021Cell [email protected]
www.lizstewartcentury21.com
SPECIALIZATION“Excellent customer service iswhat I strive for in each real
estate transaction. Listening andpaying attention to customers’
needs and wants is a top priority.”
Alan ArcherHacienda Realty & Associates
GMAC Real Estate1628 Silver Heights Blvd.Silver City, NM 88061
505-388-2875Fax 505-388-2480
SPECIALIZATION“Welcome to Alan Archer’s Dream
Home New Mexico free onlineproperty search. Currently featuring550+ Silver City real estate listings.”www.dreamhomenewmexico.com
CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty607 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-0021Cell 505-574-2201Fax 505-538-0081
SPECIALIZATION“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!”
CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty607 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-0021Fax [email protected]
SPECIALIZATIONA leader and innovator in delivering powerful home
buying and selling choices toher clients because she knows
the community she serves.
CENTURY 21 Thompson Realty607 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-0021Cell 505-574-8798Fax 505-538-0081
SPECIALIZATION“Residential, commercial,
vacation and horse property.Background in civil engineering,
surveying and city planning.Resident of the beautiful
Mimbres Valley. Visit my website!”
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG19
Service...PETFRIENDLYCity Limit: 3 animals before aKennel License is required.County Limit: Up to 10 dogsbefore a Kennel License is required.License Fees: City: Intact animal M/F dog $10Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats $1.00County: Intact animal M/F dog $20Spayed/Neutered dog $2.50 Cats N/ALeash Laws: When a dog is off ofits premises, it must be on leash nomore than eight feet long and shallnot run at large in populated areasof Grant County, or create anuisance on another’s property,including entering onto lawns,driveways, walkways. In rural,sparsely populated areas of GrantCounty, dogs may be off leash;however, these dogs must betrained by a responsible person torespond to commands. Vaccination Clinics: 2nd Saturdayof each month from 9am-12 noonat Grant County Humane SocietyHumane Society: Volunteerswelcomed to help at the shelterwith walking the dogs to generalcare of the animals. Anytimebetween 8:30 am–5:30 pm Tuesdaythru Friday with the exception ofWednesday and Friday mornings oron Saturday from 8:30am– 5 pm.Services offered are: Vaccinations,Spay/Neuter and adoptions.SNAP: Spay / Neuter AwarenessProgram is a non-profit 501 (c)(3)organization supported bygenerous donations and a fewgrants to help low income GrantCounty residents spay / neutertheir pets for a small co-pay. Pet Boarding: 6Pet Sitters: 5Pet Supplies & Food: 2Pet Grooming. 4Veterinarians: 4Kennel Club: 1
SPORTS &RECREATIONCity Parks: 11Bowling Alley: 1Movie Theatre: 1Golf Course: 1Ball Fields: 6Swimming Pools: 3Tennis Courts: 5City Intramural Sports
Program: 1Country Club: 1Historic Walking Tours: 3Adult Softball Mens & Womens:
2 Leagues
Tim Donovan
Robert L. Humphrey
Marilyn RansomDebbie RogersSmith Real Estate
Mimbres Branch Office3516 Hwy. 35
Mimbres, NM 88049
505-536-3870 [email protected]
SPECIALIZATION“Tim Donovan, cowboy, educa-tor, raconteur, light-footed trav-eler and three rivers gambler.
Provider of dreams and plunder,and a damned good country
land man. Call me up.”
Western Realty530 Hwy 180 W.
Silver City, NM 88061
505-538-3000Fax 505-538-8925
SPECIALIZATIONLifelong resident of Silver City, in
Real Estate over 27 years.Specializing in residential, land
and commercial properties.Southwest New Mexico’s
“Relocate-America” realtor. In-house mortgages arranged.
Re/Max Silver AdvantagePO Box 1477
Silver City, NM 88062
505-538-3847 800-716-3847Fax 505-538-9452
SPECIALIZATION“As a CERTIFIED RESIDENTIALSPECIALIST, a Realtor Institutegraduate and e-Pro certified, I
have the knowledge, experienceand expertise to workprofessionally for you.”
Re/Max Silver Advantage314 E. 14th St.
Silver City, NM 88061505-313-3580 505-538-3847
www.swnewmexicoproperties.com
SPECIALIZATIONMeeting your needs, exceeding
your expectations. Member of “TheInstitute for Luxury Home
Marketing.” Certified FinanceSpecialist providing real estate
financial counseling forbuyers/sellers.
Tracy BauerLes ImbodenRe/Max Silver Advantage
PO Box 1477 • 314 E. 14th St.Silver City, NM 88062
505-313-2064Fax [email protected]
www.gilawilderness.com
SPECIALIZATION“Taking care of all your
Real Estate needs!”YOUR REAL ESTATE
SPECIALIST!
Re/Max Silver Advantage314 E. 14th St.
Silver City, NM 88061
505-538-3847Fax [email protected]
www.remaxsilveradvantage.com
SPECIALIZATIONI specialize in Buyer
Representation. If you’re lookingfor equal representation in
your next transaction, then I’myour agent.
RG20 – SILVER CITYLIFE
TOURISM AND THE LOCAL ART MARKET ARE PROVIDING AMEASURE OF ECONOMIC DIVERSITY FOR SILVER CITY ANDTHE SURROUNDING AREA, but mining and agriculture have been theprimary 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 toprovide sizable payrolls, but fluctuate considerably based on international markets.
The Silver City-Grant County Economic Development Corporation and the SmallBusiness Development Center participate in a partnership with Western New MexicoUniversity to strengthen local business, to develop opportunities for business expansionand to seek out and entice the startup of new businesses and industries appropriate tothe area. The groups maintain lines of communication with government entities andseek working relationships with other compatible organizations. The effective use of areanatural resources is promoted, as well as the development of quality recreational areas.
Offices of the Economic Development Corporation and the Small BusinessDevelopment Center are located in the state-of-the-art Besse-Forward Global ResourceCenter on the university campus. The facility includes a 260-seat auditorium and roomsfor breakout sessions and small meetings.
Beyond the incredible quality of life and sunny days in New Mexico, there are alsonumerous financial incentives for businesses. There are property tax exemptions, grossreceipts and compensating tax deductions, investment credits, sales apportioning,training programs and private communications tax exemptions.
The economic development corporation and specific local government agencies canprovide assistance, offer solutions and direct inquiries for existing and potentialbusinesses. Call (505) 538-6320, email: [email protected] or visit www.silvercity-business.com.
MAJOREMPLOYERSAS OF NOVEMBER 2003Phelps Dodge Mining Co.: 635Gila Regional Medical Center: 600Western NM University: 525Silver Consolidated Schools: 483Fort Bayard Medical Center: 388Wal-Mart Super Center: 380Cobre Consolidated Schools: 317James Hamilton Construction: 313U.S. Forest Service: 275Town of Silver City: 149Work Force: 13,174Labor Employed: 11,495Unemployment Rate: 10.6%
COMMUNITYSERVICES...TRANSPORTATIONInterstate 10: 44 miles South of Silver CityInterstate 25: 75 miles East of Silver City U.S. 180, State Roads 90, 52, 15Air, Commercial: Mesa Air service toAlbuquerqueAir, Charter: Whiskey Creek AirportCity Transit: Corre Caminos TransitShuttle Service: 2 To Deming, Las Crucesand El Paso Airport. Las Cruces Shuttle &Silver Stage LinesCOMMUNICATIONTelecommunication: Qwest, Western NewMexico TelephoneInternet Service Providers:
GilaNet: Dial upZianet: ISDN, Dial upCyber Mesa: DSLSignal Peak: Wireless T1
Cellular: Alltel, VerizonSatellite: Dish NetworkSecurity: Pro ForceNEWSPAPERSSilver City Daily Press DailySilver City Sun News DailyDesert Exposure MonthlySunshine Seniors MonthlyCopper Shopper WeeklyMAGAZINESSilver City Life Bi AnnualOld West Trails AnnualGrant County AnnualNew Mexico Traveler AnnualRADIO STATIONS:Top 40: KSCQ 92.9 FMCountry: KNFT 102.9 FM,
KWNM 105.5 FMOldies & Spanish: KNUW 95.1 FM
950AM
YOUTHORGANIZATIONSYWCA Children ProgramBefore/After School ProgramSummer BaseballSummer SoftballSoccer LeagueSummer Free Lunch ProgramSwimming LessonsCamp ThunderbirdRecreation Center ProgramBig Brothers/Big SistersPop Warner
ECONOMICDevelopment
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Silver City Realtors At Your Service
Georgia L. BearupUnited Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.
3130 Highway 180 EastSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-3789Fax 505-388-1840
SPECIALIZATION“My priority is listening to you
and doing what you wantwhether it is helping you buyyour first home or sell your present home or business.”
Bruce E.Cross Dawn Holladay Wade M. Holladay
Susie (Weta Ann) Salars Chris Trujillo Larry Trujillo
United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.3130 Highway 180 EastSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-3789 505-388-7575Fax 505-388-1348
SPECIALIZATION“I have spent all my life in sales
and lived most of my life inGrant County. Specializing in all
real estate sales.”
United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.503 N. Bullard
Silver City, NM 88061
505-534-4616Fax 505-534-8607
SPECIALIZATION“I have had management and marketing experience since
1988. Integrity, professionalism,ethics, passion and being a teamplayer are keys to my success.”
United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.503 N. Bullard
Silver City, NM 88061
505-534-4616Fax 505-534-8607
SPECIALIZATION“Dedication, commitment and abackground in marketing afford
me the opportunity to assistyou in finding your dream homeor market your current home.”
United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.3130 Highway 180 EastSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-3789Fax 505-388-1348
SPECIALIZATION“In this business for 20 yearsand loves the work, especially
with the buyer with specialneeds, first-time buyer,
seniors, etc.”
United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.3130 Highway 180 EastSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-1967Fax [email protected]
SPECIALIZATION“Specializing in your home andland needs. Call me to tell me
your real estate needs.”
United Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.503 N. Bullard
Silver City, NM 88061
505-534-4616Fax [email protected]
SPECIALIZATION“Honesty, integrity and hard
work are the fundamentals ofmy business. If this is what
you’re looking for, I’m the agentfor all your real estate needs!”
Jerry ThomasUnited Country-Mimbres Realty, Inc.
3130 Highway 180 EastSilver City, NM 88061
505-538-3789Fax 505-388-1348
SPECIALIZATION“Selling real estate in Silver Cityand Grant County since 1991.
Residential, commercial and land.”
RG22 – SILVER CITYLIFE
SILVER CITY’S SCHOOL SYSTEMS ARE STRONG, ASONE WOULD EXPECT IN A COLLEGE TOWN THATHAS BEEN FOCUSED ON EDUCATING TEACHERSSINCE 1893. “A strong education department is still our
primary objective,” says John Counts, University President. “and the universitynow offers much, much more.”
Western New Mexico University is the first four-year institution of highereducation in New Mexico to receive the coveted Zia Award from Quality NewMexico. The campus sits on 80 acres of land overlooking the town of SilverCity and was originally established by the New Mexico Territorial Legislature asa higher learning institution for teacher training. The school is aggressively
PRIMARY &SECONDARYEDUCATIONPUBLIC SCHOOLSELEMENTARY: 8Cliff 122 StudentsHarrison Schmitt 548 StudentsJose Barrios 258 StudentsSixth Street 172 StudentsGW Stout 415 StudentsBayard 231 Students, preschool-5th gradeHurley 128 Students, K-5th gradesSan Lorenzo 55 Students, K-5th gradesSanta Clara 248 Students, K-5th gradesMIDDLE: 1La Plata 656 StudentsJUNIOR HIGH: 1C.C. Snell 338 Students, 6th-8th gradesHIGH SCHOOL: 3Silver High School 920 StudentsCobre High School 486 StudentsCliff High School 146 StudentsPRIVATE SCHOOLS: 4Agape Community Christian School: 32Students, K-12Down to Earth: 22 StudentsGuadalupe Montessori: 90 StudentsCalvery Temple Christian: 34 Students
HIGHEREDUCATIONWESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITYTotal Students 2458Certificate Programs 7Associate Degrees 14Pre-Professional Programs 5Master Degrees 8Bachelor Degrees 62
Bachelor of Arts 28Bachelor of Science 24Bachelor in Department 10
DAYCAREFulltime Child Care Centers: 8Specialized Programs: 8 Family/Group Child Care Homes: 7
AREALIBRARIESSILVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARYBook and Serial Volumes: 52,742Subscriptions: 99Video Materials: 1,536Audio Materials: 1,805Total Circulation: 124,300Childrens Mat. Circulation: 26,686Library Visits: 62,000Childrens Program Attendance: 7,704Turnover Rate: 2.22Access to Electronic Services: yesAccess to Internet: yesWNMU LIBRARYBook Volumes: 112,860Magazines: 900Microforms: 44,000Variety of audio-visual equipment andmediaBOOKMOBILEOperated by NM State Library in Santa Feand is one of four in the state. The collectionis rotated offering 5000 books to rural areasas well as Silver City.
SCHOOLS&Education
Guadalupe Montessori School
1713 N. Alabama Street Silver City, NM 88061 • 505-388-3343
• Montessori education makes a difference with individualized learning plans in stimulating environments.
• Help your child become an independentlearner and a creative problem solver!
• Enrollment open throughout the year for both Preschool and the Elementary programs.
SILVER CITYLIFE – RG23
pursuing excellence, and because of theclose ties to the community, the drive forquality tends to overflow into every aspectof the town.
WNMU has around 2100 students atits Silver City campus and offers nationallyaccredited programs for business, teachereducation, nursing, social work,occupational therapy assistant, economicdevelopment and child development. Itoffers a wide range of certificate, associateand baccalaureate degrees and severalgraduate programs with over 70 major andminor fields.
In-state tuition for New Mexico schoolsis reasonable and 83% of the students atWNMU qualify for some level of financialaid. In-state tuition waivers have beenextended to specific areas of Arizona,Colorado and El Paso and competitivescholarships for in-state tuition waivers arealso available to qualified students acrossthe nation.
The Fine Arts Center includes indoorand outdoor theaters, art galleries andmusic halls utilized for publicperformances and exhibits. The Fine ArtsCenter Theatre seats 900.
WNMU is a member of the PacificWest Conference. Mustang athleticsincludes football, basketball, golf, tennis
opposite: Western New Mexico University,though offering numerous curriculums,continues a strong focus on teacher education,which positively impacts the quality of thearea’s public and private school systems.
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
and cross-country for the men andbasketball, golf, softball, tennis, volleyballand cross-country for the women.
The extended university departmentoffers opportunities in arts and crafts,workshops conducted by performing andstudio artists and a series of summerprograms for children. Swimming lessonsand water aerobics classes are offered atthe indoor pool and activity tickets maybe purchased by the general public.
Miller Library is also available to thecommunity with over 112,000 books and900 periodical titles. Services for membersinclude inter/intra library loan with accessto over 17 million books and periodicalsin several languages.
Silver and Cobre Consolidated SchoolSystems provide a solid foundation for thearea’s future. WNMU’s strength in teachereducation has no doubt helped the twopublic school districts attract highlyqualified excellent staff members. Theyprovide excellent extracurricular activitiesand solid, highly competitive athleticprograms. Enrollment at Silver HighSchool is 920, with a staff of 80 teachersand Cobre High School has 486 studentswith 40 teachers.
Among the private schooling optionsavailable in Silver City is theinternationally accredited GuadalupeMontessori School for preschool throughgrade 6. Daily Spanish classes are taughtto the elementary school-aged children,and its music program includes musictheory, history, appreciation, basicknowledge of reading music, choral classesand recorder lessons. Classes are providedon art theory, art appreciation, andcreative expression, focusing on clay,sculpture and painting. Camping,backpacking, hiking and the use ofoutside resources for lectures about natureand surroundings are also provided.
www.smithrealestate.com
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505-538-5373800-234-0307
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SILVER CITY IS BECOMING KNOWN FOR THE AREA’SNATURAL BEAUTY AND ABUNDANT SUNSHINE. Newcomers moving here consider our natural assets important totheir quality of life. Many new homebuyers are looking for a
unique home, which is unobtrusive, natural, and energy efficient. As a designerand builder these criteria are at the top of my priority list as well. I also havebeen concerned with the visual clutter created by new home construction andimpact on our natural resources. Conventional wood frame houses substantiallyaffect our forests and are not terribly efficient compared to other alternatives.
Alternative building encompasses a large range of materials and buildingtechniques. It can use traditional materials and methods sometimes thousandsof 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 andpapercrete 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 heatand cool than a conventional wood-frame house. The wider walls also lendthemselves to the design aesthetics of the Southwest, with its use of mass androunded forms. A healthier interior space can be created through the use ofnatural materials such as wood beams, earth plasters and stone. Lowerelevations, earth tone finishes and native revegetation can reduce visual clutterand make a structure more harmonious with the landscape. A smaller home
above: Constructing a home with alternative, energy-efficient materials andpositioning the dwelling to take advantage of southwest sunshine simply makessense. It also reduces our dependency on wood products.
ALTERNATIVEBuilding&Design
BY BRIAN MYERS, SUN BEAR CONSTRUCTION
HISTORICSITESSILVER CITY HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICTH. B. Ailman House built in 1881 presentlyhouses the Silver City Museum.Bell Block constructed in 1897 and 1906originally housed a saloon where straightdrinks were sold for 12.5 centsMeredith 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 onlybuilding on Main Street to survive the floodsat the turn of the century.Mrs. O.S. Warren building built in 1900 wasthe former Colby’s.El Sol Theatre building built in 1934 to showSpanish-language films.W. H. White house built in 1901 was built ofbrick in the Hipped Box style for one of SilverCity’s first dentists.Dr. W. H. White dental office built in 1887.Isaac N. Cohen house built in 1882 has theonly remaining example of double-hungpocket shutters.Big Ditch Park was Silver City’s Main Streetbefore the floods at the turn of the centurytransformed it into an arroyo.Bennett Block on W. Yankie built in 1882 ofadobe construction with brick facades.Max Schutz sample room on N. Texas built toprovide a meeting room for travelingsalesmen.Goodell’s Feed Store on Yankie built in 1905and 1911 remained a farmer’s supply outletuntil the late 1970s.Victorian Homes. This architectural era spansthe period of roughly 1825-1900. There are 31homes still existing in the Silver City area. Walking Tours (3). Offered by the Silver CityMuseum: Business District, Gospel Hill and La Capilla. Billy the Kid Cabin. Located near the origin ofhis real home, this 1800’s style cabin wasdonated by Ron Howard’s movie The Missing.La Capilla Chapel Replica. The chapel was alocal landmark and served as a gatheringplace for the residents of a neighborhood builton a hill on the south side of Silver City. PINOS ALTOSFort Cobre Replica. A 3/4 scale replica ofthe Santa Rita Del Cobre Fort (circa 1804)which originally was located at the Santa Ritaopen pit copper mine site east of Silver City.Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. circa1860’s This fine restaurant and saloon isauthentically decorated with 1800’smemorabilia and photographs.Hearst Church. (circa 1898) built by theHearst newspaper family and serves as thecurrent home to the Grant County Art Guild.The gold used in decorating the Hearst Castlein California came from the Hearst Mine inPinos Altos.FORT BAYARDBuffalo Soldiers: In 1866 Congress authorizedthe organization of four black regiments to helpwith the “pacification” of the West. The Indianschristened these men with their short curly hair,the Buffalo Soldiers, a name which the TenthCalvary proudly bore on its military crest.Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark/National Cemetery. Established as aterritorial post dating back to 1863, the forthas served as a military center of operations,army and VA hospital and continues today asa State Medical Center. The first cemeteryburial was in 1866.
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can be made to feel larger through the useof an open floor plan, design detailing andcreative use of outdoor space.
Alternative building’s thick walls areenergy efficient and a great way to save onhome heating and cooling bills. Anotherway of reducing energy costs is through apassive solar home design. Unlike activesolar, which uses photovoltaic panels andbatteries to store electricity, passive solaruses the sun’s energy to heat your home. It’sachieved through proper siting, plentifulsouth-facing windows and the correct roofoverhang. The overhang shades the house inthe summer (thereby cooling it) and allowssun in during the winter (thereby heatingit). Masonry or concrete floors and wallswill further benefit this design by acting asheat sinks and will radiate heat inside yourhome long after the sun goes down. Passivesolar combined with active solar electricitycan make your home’s electrical, heatingand cooling needs self-sufficient.
These are just a few ways alternativematerials 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!
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SILVER CITY& GRANT COUNTYPROFILEPOPULATION: (2004) est.City: 12,500County: 30,000HOUSING: (2004) est.TOTAL HOUSEHOLDSCity: 4,700 (500 unoccupied)COUNTY: 14,000GOVERNMENT:Firefighters: 23 full timeCity Police: 30State Police: 12 (10 officers, 2 sergeants)County Sheriff: 32 OfficersTAXES:Gross Receipt: 6.625% (2000) City: $3,009,860City Retail: $214,463,457Per Capita Income: $17,409Property: 17,397 Mills (Residential)15,680 Mills (Non-Residential)RECYCLINGCity of Silver City Sanitation DivisionUSA Can & NonferrousUTILITIES:Electric: Texas New Mexico Power Co.Natural Gas: PNM Gas ServicesWater: Town of Silver City (deep wells)Sewage: Town of Silver CityTelephone: Qwest, Western New MexicoTelephone Co.DRIVER’S LICENSES, REGISTRATION,PLATES/TITLES: New Mexico Motor VehicleDivision. $16.50/4 years/CDL, permits,provisional, ret. (Need proof of insurance.) 90days to change to new Driver’s LIcense andPlates. Once you are in the system you canrenew by mail. Hours: M-F 8am-4pm.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Full coverageinsurance on vehicles with bank liens on themand liability insurance on vehicles that have nobank liens on them.DRIVING LAWS: S.E. Safety Belt Law. Primary Enforcement Child Restraint Law. (No Gaps) A state isconsidered not to have gaps in its childrestraint laws if all occupants under the age of16 are covered by either a child restraint lawor a safety belt law.Open Container Law. Complies with theTransportation 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 monthholding period - A novice driver must besupervised by an adult licensed driver at alltimes. If the learner remains conviction freefor six months he or she progresses to theintermediate stage. In an optimal provision,there is not a reduction in this amount of timeif the driver takes a driver's education course.
FINANCIALINSTITUTIONSBANKS:Locally Owned: AmBank, 1st New MexicoBank, 1st Savings Bank, Western BankNational: Wells Fargo, Bank AmericaMortgage Companies: 8Financial Planning: Edward Jones 2,Raymond James Financial ServicesLoan Companies: 8
HOME OWNERSHIP IS NOW MORE EASILYATTAINABLE THAN EVER BEFORE, and local lendersprovide a wide variety of mortgage programs to accommodateborrowers at very competitive rates. Approval can often bereceived within minutes or hours.
Qualifying for a home loan is a simple process; based uponyour income, credit and the amount of cash available tocomplete the transaction. The lender will ask for income
documentation and bank statements, and will order a credit report. This informationwill enable your lender to determine which program(s) may best suit your needs. Anappraisal will be completed by a qualified real estate appraiser, to establish theproperty value. Expect to pay the credit report and appraisal fees, up front.
Available programs vary from fully documented “conforming” loans to programsrequiring little or no documentation. Depending on the borrower’s qualifications,financing is available for up to 100% of the property value with Conventional, VA orGuaranteed Rural Housing financing. FHA loans are also available, requiring a smalldown payment. The interest rate can be “fixed” for the term of your loan, or canadjust periodically.
You are entitled (by Federal law) to be given certain disclosures pertaining to yourloan, including an estimate of the costs associated with closing, and a bookletexplaining the costs. This “Good Faith Estimate” will also show what your monthlypayment is anticipated to be, usually including one twelfth of the annual tax andinsurance 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 aspossible. There shouldn’t be a fee for this consideration.
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RATE TOTAL INTEREST/$1000% 30-YEAR 15-YEAR5 $911 $416
51⁄2 1,031 4666 1,151 516
61⁄2 1,271 5677 1,394 618
71⁄2 1,517 6698 1,643 721
81⁄2 1,769 7739 1,898 825
91⁄2 2,028 87910 2,161 935
MORTGAGEINTERESTTABLE
AMOUNT 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8$50,000 $409 $422 $436 $449 $464 $478
284 300 316 333 350 36760,000 490 506 523 539 556 573
341 360 379 399 420 44070,000 572 591 610 629 649 669
397 420 442 466 489 51480,000 654 675 697 719 742 765
454 479 506 532 559 58790,000 735 759 784 809 834 860
511 539 569 599 629 660100,000 817 844 871 899 927 956
567 599 632 665 699 734125,000 1021 1054 1089 1124 1159 1195
710 749 790 832 874 917150,000 1226 1266 1307 1348 1391 1433
852 899 948 998 1049 1101
MORTGAGEPAYMENTTABLEBold = 15-year fixed
Regular = 30-year fixed
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$1000 ABOVE CHART
EXAMPLE: The interest on a 30 year mortgage for $120,000at 10% interest is $2,161 x 120 = $259,320
The interest on a 15 year mortgage for $120,000at 10% interest is $935 x 120 = $112,000
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DAY SPAELEMENTAL DAY SPA/SALON EXPERIENCE.Day Spa. Ayurvedic Wellness. Open Tues.-Sat. 406 N.Black St., Silver City, NM 88061. Call for appointment505-534-1811.
DININGADOBE SPRINGS CAFÉ. Celebrating 5thAnniversary. Serving Breakfast (anytime), Lunch &Dinner. Specializing in homemade bread, pastries &soups. Daily specials featuring SW cuisine. Open 7am 7days a week. Pinon Plaza on Hwy. 180. 505-538-3665
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LODGINGTHE PALACE HOTEL. 18 rooms and suites that arereminiscent of a small hotel in the European tradition.We offer complimentary continental breakfast, cableTV & telephones. Credit cards are welcome. 106 W.Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061. 505-388-1811www.zianet.com/palacehotel
MAIL SERVICESEAGLE MAIL SERVICES. UPS • US Mail • FedExFAX • Western Union. Copies, Packing, Shipping,Receiving, Mail Boxes, Re-mailing, Notary. FastService. HWY 180 E. & Ranch Club Rd. 505-388-1967 or FAX 505-388-1623
MEDICAL SERVICESWOMEN’S HEALTH. Obstetrics and Gynecology.Victor A. Nwachuku, M.D. & Laura Gillispie, RN, MSN1260 32nd Street • Silver City, NM 88061 505-388-1561 or FAX 505-388-9952
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PETSITTINGTREASURED FRIENDS PETSITTING. GiselaSpencer, pet care person. “Your little treasures in goodhands.” 505-388-4991 • email [email protected]
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PLANNINGYOUR MOVE2 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 checkfor 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
AREAWEBSITESwww.silvercity.orgwww.oldwestcountry.comwww.townofsilvercity.orgwww.scsunnews.comwww.silvercity-business.comwww.wnmu.edu/univ/silverct.htmwww.thedailypress.comwww.desertusa.com/gila/gila.htmlwww.wildlife.state.nm.uswww.gmfish.state.nm.us
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