The Source Winter 2015

WINTER 2015

The Guide to Southwest New Mexico

• Area Attractions

• Restaurants• Museums• Shopping• Galleries• Events• Salons• Health &

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A RUGGED REGION PACKED FULL OF HISTORY, BEAUTY,WILDLIFE, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SPACE AGE INDUSTRY,the diversity of Southwest New Mexico includes the mountaincommunities of Silver City, Glenwood and Reserve, the Inter-state-25 communities of Socorro, Truth or Consequences andElephant Butte, and the Interstate-10 communities of Lords-burg, Deming and Las Cruces. From border villages and mean-dering rivers to pine covered wilderness peaks, it iscrisscrossed with visitor opportunities that attract people fromevery segment of the population.

Any of these locations can serve as your base for exploration.A grand loop connects them all with scenic byways scatteredthroughout. State and national monuments, lakes, hiking andbiking trails, unique museums, historical sites and intriguing 21stcentury centers of space technology build the itinerary for aonce-in-a-lifetime experience.

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

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THIS 93-MILE LOOP IS FILLED WITH HISTORY AND SCENICBEAUTY. TO GET STARTED, JUST HEAD NORTH FROMSilver City on NM15 to the old gold-mining town of PinosAltos. Continue through the Gila National Forest to the GilaCliff Dwellings National Monument. Leaving the monument,backtrack to Sapillo Creek and take NM35 to Lake Robertsand across the Continental Divide to the Mimbres RiverValley. The scenic valley includes orchards, the MimbresArtisans studios and galleries, and the historic SanLorenzo Church built in the 1800s.

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

Rejoining US180, turn north at Santa Clara to visithistoric Fort Bayard and continue a short distance backto Silver City.

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The Source is published bi-annually by Zia Publishing Corp. 116 McKinney Rd.,P.O. Box 1248, Silver City, NM 88062, 575-388-4444, [email protected],www.ziapublishing.com. President & Managing Director, Terri Menges. VicePresident, Joseph Burgess. Staff Accountant, Arlyn Cooley. Designers, DebraSutton and Terri Menges. Contributing Writers, Joseph Burgess, Judy Wuthrich,Brett Ferneau, Sarah Gibson and Dutch Salmon. Photography and writing byJoseph Burgess except where noted. Advertising Sales, LeAnne Knudsen.The Source is a supplement to Silver City Life and is manufactured and printed in the United States of America.©Zia Publishing Corp. 2014. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisheris prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for lossor damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no re-sponsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.





ONE OF THE ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE TRAIL OF THEMOUNTAIN SPIRITS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY IS THE533-acre Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Here youcan see the homes and catch a glimpse into the lives ofNative Americans who lived here between seven and eighthundred years ago. Along with the ancient ruins, the monu-ment features a visitor center and museum.

From Silver City there are two ways to travel to themonument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos onNM15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers overtwenty feet long must take an alternate route on NM61/35.

The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north fromNM152 off US180 east of town. This route is 25 mileslonger, but easier and takes the same amount of time –about two hours. Call ahead for hours and road conditions;(575)536-9461.

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IN OCTOBER 2004 ABOUT 120 PEOPLE GATHERED AT THEGILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR Center to dedicate a monument to famous Chiricahua ApacheChief Geronimo, who was born in the area in 1829. The monument was a collaborative effort between the ForestService, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway Com-mittee, the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce,and Geronimo’s own great grandson, Harlyn Geronimo andHarlyn’s wife Karen of Mescalero. Harlyn got the idea for themonument while visiting the area in the spring of 2004.

Chief Geronimo had told biographers that he was born nearthe headwaters of the Gila River, which is the area where theNational Monument stands today. Geronimo died in Okla-homa in 1909, after unsuccessfully pleading with federal au-thorities to be allowed to return to his homeland to die.

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SURROUNDED BY THE GILA NATIONAL FOREST, AND FEDBY SAPILLO CREEK, LAKE ROBERTS IS A MAN-MADE75-acre lake offering some of the finest mountain fishing,boating and camping in New Mexico. Lake Roberts featuresboat ramps, two campgrounds, picnic spots and a variety ofnature trails leading into the forest.

The lake beckons fisherman, hikers and birders to experi-ence the natural beauty of the area. Overlooking the westend of the lake stand the “Vista Ruins,” an authentic Mim-bres Indian pit house site.

The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, and is awintering spot for bald eagles. As many as ten species ofhummingbirds may be observed in the summertime at feed-ing stations along NM35 and at nearby local inns.

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

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

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

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SILVER CITY AREA HIKERS ENJOY A RARE OPPORTUNITY:CONVENIENT DAY HIKES ON SECTIONS OF A renowned footpath that stretches from Mexico to Canada.Also known as the ‘King of Trails,’ the Continental Divide Na-tional Scenic Trail (CDT) runs through New Mexico, Colorado,Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Along the way it visits 25 na-tional forests, 20 national wilderness areas, three nationalparks, one national monument, eight Bureau of Land Manage-ment resource areas – and passes close by Silver City. Whileit takes six months to walk the entire trail, Silver City residentsand visitors can enjoy pleasant day hikes on segments of thesame trail just minutes from their doorsteps.

While our moderate climate makes access available year-round, probably the best times to visit the CDT are during thespring and fall. Parts of the trail are challenging, so hikersshould be in good physical condition and remember to bringplenty of water.

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Historic Downtown Silver City

SILVER CITY SPRANG TO LIFE DURING THE SUMMER OF1870. The discovery of silver brought thousands of miners,and merchants followed in their footsteps. The town'sfounders decided Silver City would be “built to last.” In 1880,an ordinance was passed requiring masonry construction for

new buildings. This left behind solid commercial buildings,brick Victorian homes, and adobe structures. Devastating

floods between 1890 and 1910 washed away the originalMain Street and all but one of its handsome brick build-ings. The stately Warren house is the sole survivor.

What used to be Main Street is now known as theBig Ditch.

The Silver City Visitor Center and Big DitchPark provide gateways into Historic Downtownfor visitors and residents. Silver City MainStreetProject has provided comprehensive downtown re-vitalization services since 1985. This vibrant award-

winning district has over 200 entities including retailand service businesses, art studios, government

services, nonprofits, churches, and schools. It’s atreasure of a downtown!



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ARTWORK • Regional Art in Galleries and Artists’ Studios

FOOD & DRINK • Award Winning Cafes & Brew Pub

LODGING • Historic, Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouses

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Silver City MuseumLOCATED IN THE HISTORIC 1881 MANSARD/ITALIANATEHOME OF H.B. AILMAN, THE SILVER CITY MUSEUM ISone of 13 museums in New Mexico recognized by the Amer-ican Assn. of Museums. Founded in 1967, the museum is fo-cused on the regional history of Southwest New Mexico withover 20,000 related objects. Photo collections depict SilverCity from the 1870s and include a significant collection fromthe 1930s and 40s.

Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon andCasas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, and thereare exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apache groups. Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanic settlerclothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed. There isalso memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, for-mer astronaut and U.S. Senator.

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



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Big Ditch ParkWHEN SILVER CITY’S FOUNDING FATHERS CREATED THETOWN SITE IN THE LATTER 1800S, THEY LAID OUT THEgrid like those of many eastern cities – with the streets running due north, south, east and west. They did not realizethat the new town’s proximity to a north/south running slopewould encourage a natural disaster to occur.

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

The town’s Main Street was gone, butevery adversity carries with it the seed ofan opportunity. Working together, localbusinesses, residents and civic organi-zations created a beautiful and uniquedowntown park.

Big Ditch Park can be accessed viathe footbridge at the Silver City VisitorCenter parking lot.



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December11 30th Ann. Victorian Frontier

Christmas. Halls decked with tra-ditional decorations, music, hotmulled cider and holiday cookies,all in the spirit of an old-fashionedcommunity celebration. 5pm SilverCity Museum. [email protected]

13 Black Tie Holiday Benefit Ball.A Holiday favorite. Lawley ToyotaShowroom. Live music. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

18 A Christmas Carol.Charles Dickens’ family holidayclassic performed by the acclaimedNebraska Theatre Caravan.7:30pm, FACT 575-538-2505www.mimbresarts.org

January 201417 Indie/Folk Series: Dan Bern Best

known for his prolific songwritingand electric live persona. PinosAltos Opera House 575-538-2505www.mimbresarts.org

FebruaryTBD 16th Annual Chocolate Fantasia.

Sample delicious handmade gour-met chocolate confections, pre-sented in local galleries andshops. Historic Downtown. 575-538-2505 mimbresarts.org

March28 Nelson Illusions 4 Master Magi-

cians offer an entertaining blendof mystery, drama, romance andcomedy. 7:30pm FACTwww.mimbresarts.org

TBD 5th Annual Home & Garden ExpoFree gardening workshops, Stu-dent Garden Expo, the SC FoodCo-op's Annual Seed Share, andLocal Home & Garden Vendors.GCCC. 575-388-2343

April18 Indie/Folk Series: Slaid Cleaves

For over 20 years, he has spunstories with a novelist’s eye and apoet’s heart. A past winner of theprestigious New Folk competitionPinos Altos Opera House 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org

29-May 3 29th Annual Tour of the GilaOne of the most challenging andiconic bicycle stage races in theU.S. The race has the feel of Euro-pean racing on the winding, nar-row mountain roads in the GilaNational Forest. 575-590-2612www.tourofthegila.com

MayApril 29-May 3 28th Annual Tour of

the Gila. 5-day stage race. 575-590-2612 www.tourofthegila.com

TBD Hurley Pride Festival & Car ShowCars, food, music, vendors, rafflesand demonstrations. 575-538-5555 www.silvercitytourism.org

22-24 Silver City Blues Festival. FreeMusic in Gough Park. Featuringthe hottest rising Blues starsalong with veteran performers.Gough Park. 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org

June3-6 Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo.

Southwest Horseman’s Arena.High-flying bull riding, fast ridingand roping and much more! 575-538-3785 www.silvercity.org

JulyJul 4 Independence Day Festivities.

4th of July parade though down-town Silver City, followed bymusic and vendors in GoughPark.Weather permitting fireworks dis-play at dusk. 1-800-548-9378www.silvercity.org

Jul 17-18 Fiber Arts Festival. Vendorsof fine handmade fiber art andfiber art supplies, special quilt andother exhibits, classes, lectures,demos and more! 10-5 GCCC575-538-3785 www.silvercity.org

TBD Hummingbird Festival. A uniqueopportunity to catch these beauti-ful birds in action at the height ofthe season. Festivities includeguest speakers and live entertain-ment. Little Toad Creek Inn & Tavern. 575-536-9649

TBD Big Ditch Day. Downtown SilverCity. Music, educational tours,historical re-enactors, conserva-tion demonstrations, and theFarmers’ Market. Local arts,crafts, and food. Local artists andinventors will display their con-traptions, inventions, and innova-tions in SilverCity’s Makers Fair!silvercitymainstreet.com

29-Aug 2 Silver City CLAY Festival.Celebrates clay at various ven-ues. Offerings will showcase tile,pottery, adobe and natural build-ing processes.CLAYFestival.com

Ongoing EventsFarmer's Market. Shop for the freshestproduce and to stock up on locally grownherbs, plants, and more. 8:30 am - noon, Saturdays May thru October. Main StreetPlaza beside Big Ditch Park, Enter at7th/Bullard. 575-534-1704 San Vicente Art Walk - Self Guided Toursvisit the galleries and studios in the area.575-388-4854. [email protected] Tour of Historic Fort Bayard9:30am. Tours begin at the CommandingOfficer's Quarters. Jan-Apr two Saturdaysper month and May-Sept Every Saturday.Walking tours last about 2 hours with asuggested donation of $3. 575-536-316www.fortbayard.org

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Galleries & Shopping

THE GROWTH OF SILVER CITY’S ARTS COMMUNITY IS ARESULT OF THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL APPEAL OF THEarea and a concerted effort to diversify the regional economy.The establishment of an art market unique to Silver City is indeed contributing to the economic base. Regular openings,tours, galas, and other special events have dramatically increased local involvement and developed Silver City as anarts destination. The arts play a role in almost every celebra-tion and there are major festivals dedicated specifically to thearts. There is no doubt that art is an integral and key segmentof Silver City’s lifestyle.

Silver City’s recognition for its cultural depth results fromthe dedication and organizational expertise of numerous localgroups, and the overwhelming volunteer efforts and financialsupport of the entire community. The city is proud of itsachievements and is anxious to share them with its visitorsfrom around the world.



Colorful and richly layered watercolorstill life settings with aSouthwestern theme. Represented by Gallery400 on North Arizona St.in historic downtownSilver City.

Westwind Studiosby appointment575-388-4775On display at Adobe Springs Cafe

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SILVER CITYOne of a Kind Shops

Blackwell’s Antiques & GiftsAuthentic Antiques at Dealer Prices andElegant Gifts. Consignments Encouraged. Punkie Garretson, Owner. Open 7 days.

218 N. Bullard St. • 388-1737

The Raven’s Nest Nest Boutiqueand GalleryEthnic clothing and accessories. Local art, pottery, jewelry, yard art, and more great gifts!

201 N. Bullard St. • 534-9323

Dandelion WishUpscale selection of eclectic antiques,

collectibles & consignment merchandise.Something for everyone’s taste and budget.We also handle estate and moving sales.

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

109 N. Bullard St.534-0074

Syzygy TileNationally recognized handmade tile company, dedicated to producing

aesthetically pleasing clay tile in the craftsmen tradition. Also, metal, glass,stone, concrete and imported tiles. Tour available

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

Hester HouseCandy & GiftsHomemade fudge, truffles & gourmetcandies, candles, plush stuffed animals. SW gourmet & gifts, cards.Free gift wrapping.

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Yada Yada YarnEverything for knitters new and old!

Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open Tues.-Sun. 11-5. Open knitting Sun. 12-3

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

Manzanita RidgeHigh end furniture and

accessories from America’s finest

resorts and hotels.

107 N. Bullard St.388-1158

The MarketplaceVariety store in the HUB offering a vast selection of new, used, vintage,and antique bargains. Tues.-Sat. 10:30 -5:30

601 N. Bullard St., Unit D388-2897

Gila Hike & BikeServing the cycling and hiking needs of southwestNew Mexico for the past 25 years.

103 E. College 388-3222

HANG “EM” HIGHFine Art Picture FramingWe take pride in crafting complete,

custom picture framing presentationsfor artists, designers, art galleries,

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Victoria ChickCow Trail Art Studio

Contemporary painter & printmakerfocused on expressing emotion

through the action of human and animal subjects. Represented by JWArt Gallery, Hurley. Cow Trail Art Studio

Mon. Noon-3 or by appointment.

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Original Prints and DrawingsEtchings, Woodcuts, Linocuts and Drawingsby 19th and 20th Century American Artists.Represented by Cow Trail Art Studio. Mon. Noon-3 or by appointment.

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

Copper Quail GalleryAn extraordinary selection of fine arts, jewerly, andquality hand-crafted works for you, your home andyard, created exclusively by local artists.

211 A N. Texas St. • 388-2646

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

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Azurite GalleryDesigner Jewelry by Linda Boatwright,

Featuring Paintings by Local Artists, FineWood & Copper Lamps. Wed.-Sat. 10-5.

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Seedboat Center for the ArtsFine Art & Craft Gallery andLive Performance Space located in the Arts & Cultural District in HistoricDowntown Silver City. Recording Studio available.

214 W. Yankie St. • 534-1136www.SeedboatGallery.com

Lois Duffy StudioThought provoking surrealist

and realist contemporarypaintings, giclee prints, and hand signed cards.

Open Saturdays 10am-4pm andby appointment.

211C N. Texas St.313-9631

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Molly Ramolla GalleryFine art, sculpture, prints, customjewelry, unique one-of-a-kind imaginary creations. Mon-Sat 11-5.

203 N. Bullard538-5538www.RamollaArt.com

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

99 Cortez Ave., Hurley • 537-0300 • [email protected]

The Fierro CanyonGalleryTake a drive up beautiful FierroCanyon and visit our gallery. Fine art abstract photos and more.Thur-Mon. 10-5.Just past the Hanover Post Office.

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WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY’S MAIN CAMPUS ISLOCATED ON A HILL, LOOKING OVER THE HISTORICSilver City community. Founded in 1893, WNMU began as ateacher’s school and throughout the next century it would growinto a comprehensive university with over 70 fields of studyand several fully online programs.

Today, WNMU serves the people of the southwest regionlooking to earn associate, baccalaureate and master degrees.Popular programs include business, education, criminal justice,occupational therapy and social work. WNMU is fully accred-ited with secondary accreditations for programs including early

childhood education and nursing. On the field, the Mustangs compete in NCAA Division

II sports including basketball, football, volleyball, softball,tennis, cross country and golf. The university’s proximity

to the Gila Wilderness make it an ideal university for stu-dents looking to explore the outdoors.

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THE WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM,LOCATED IN FLEMING HALL ON THE UNIVERSITYcampus houses the NAN Ranch Collection—the largest,most comprehensive collection of scientifically excavated pre-historic Mimbres materials from a single Mimbres site. Othercollections include the Eisele Collection of prehistoric South-western pottery and artifacts, including basketry; the Back Collection of historic Maria and Julian Martinez San IldefonsoPueblo pottery and Santa Clara Pueblo pottery; historicNavajo rugs; the O.C. Hinman Collection of historic SilverCity/Grant County photographs; Campus Collections con-taining 121+ years of university history; and the U.S. Senator(NM) Jeff Bingaman Memorabilia Collection.

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

The Museum is open M-F 9:00am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun10am-4pm, closed University holidays, FREE admission, ADAaccessible, 575-538-6386, www.wnmumuseum.org.

THE WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM,LOCATATA ED IN FLEMING HALL ON THE UNIVERSITYcampus houses the NAN Ranch Collection—the largest,most comprehensive collection of scientifically excavated pre-historic Mimbres materials from a single Mimbres site. Othercollections include the Eisele Collection of prehistoric South-

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THE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO SPANS THEERAS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES THROUGH SPANISH,Mexican and Anglo activities to the harnessing of modernmining, ranching and building technologies.

Mining has no doubt had the greatest impact on local liveli-hoods. Mining operations began in the early 1800s and con-tinue over 200 years later. Recovery has evolved from the handpicking of native copper to the solvent extraction and elec-trolytic processing of low-grade ores. The Santa Rita open pitcopper mine is an enormous excavation next to NM152 be-tween Silver City and the Mimbres Valley. The mine overlookis a major attraction along the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Na-tional Scenic Byway. Prior to the nineteenth century, Indiansin the area utilized native copper findings to fashion orna-ments and arrow points. In the early 1800s, underground min-ing operations were initiated to supply the Mexican mint withcopper. Open pit operations began around 1910 as largeearth-moving capabilities became feasible. Today, large equip-ment can be seen maneuvering across the stepped benchesof the mine.

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NAMED FOR GENERAL GEORGE D. BAYARD, AN EARLY-DAY CAVALRY OFFICER AND INDIAN FIGHTER, FORTBayard National Historic Landmark was activated in 1867and played a major role in the Apache wars. Abandoned asa cavalry post in 1900, it was converted into an army medical facility and later into a state hospital. Recently, astate-of-the-art nursing home with a VA wing was openedjust off the historic grounds. Many of the buildings are beingpreserved and there is an active national cemetery. Activities include Fort Bayard Days in September. Many ofthe outlying buildings and original officers’ residences arebeing preserved for history.

For the recreationist, Fort Bayard is attached to the Fort Bayard Game Refuge. A refuge for elk, there are thousands

of acres of pine-studded uplands open to hikers and eques-trians (no motorized vehicles), where active outdoor

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THE HISTORIC AND SCENIC FARMING VALLEY OF THEMIMBRES RIVER IS ACCESSED BY NM35 AND NM61from City of Rocks State Park to the Continental Divide nearLake Roberts. The valley was inhabited by the ancient Mim-bres Culture that produced the pottery on display at WesternNew Mexico University Museum.

Today, the valley supports a growing population around thecommunities of Mimbres and San Lorenzo, while early farm-ing families who first settled the area continue to tend theirfields and orchards. Mission churches built in the late1800’s at San Lorenzo, San Juan and Faywood con-tribute to the natural beauty of the region, and BearCanyon Lake offers anglers an isolated fishing hole.

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For some, the park resembles a medieval village; for othersit is a collection of misshapen, albeit benign, giants. Essen-tially, it is a flat-lying sheet of reddish lava jointed along ver-tical rather than horizontal planes creating the likeness ofa city with streets and buildings. There are formations whichreadily suggest giants’ chairs, prehistoric monsters, or crea-tures of imaginative myth.

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Rockhound State ParkALMOST ANY DRY-LAND ACTIVITY THAT OUTDOOR EN-THUSIASTS PREFER IS LIKELY TO BE FOUND IN ABUNDANCEat New Mexico’s Rockhound State Park. Hiking and picnick-ing: of course. Birding and wildlife observation: a prime spot.Astronomy: the skies are among the ‘darkest’ – that meansthe best – in the country, and the park hosts National PublicObservatory ‘Star Party’ events each year. Desert botany:thanks to the Friends of Rockhound State Park, founded bylate master gardener Jim Brady and his wife MaryKay, visitorscan learn about growing drought-hardy plants in our fragileecosystem, and encouraging habitation by small wildlife suchas hummingbirds and butterflies.

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


ON MARCH 9, 1916, THE SMALL BORDER TOWN AND MILITARY CAMP AT COLUMBUS, NEW MEXICO, WOKEto an armed invasion by soldiers of revolutionary GeneralFrancisco “Pancho” Villa. A punitive force led by AmericanGeneral “Black Jack” Pershing pursued the rebels 400 milesinto Mexico without success.

Pancho Villa State Park is located on the site of CampFurlong that served as the base of operations forGeneral Pershing. The park includes the firstsite of an operational military airstrip, rep-resents the first time an air-craft had been used in amilitary operation, the firstuse of mechanized trucksby United States troops,and the last true cavalryoperation by Americantroops. The new museumand interpretive center in-cludes era military vehiclesand a replica of the Jenny air-plane that was utilized.

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DEMING HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS BEGIN-NINGS AS A ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE RAILROAD TOWN INthe old west. Situated 33 miles north of Mexico beneath themajestic Florida Mountains, today’s Deming is rapidly grow-ing, while retaining its friendly small town ambiance. Claimingto be the green chile capitol of the world and the source formost New Mexico wines, Deming also boasts a vibrant artscommunity, live music venues, a year-round golf course anda host of first-class restaurants. The Deming Luna MimbresMuseum displays unique collections of ancient pottery, geo-des and old west memorabilia. Its transit system providesconvenient travel around town and connections to Lordsburgand Silver City. Deming hosts many community events andspecial occasions, such as the famous annual Deming DuckRaces and Deming Onion Festival. Straddling Interstate 10,it is a natural rest stop between El Paso, Texas and Tucson,Arizona, and a jumping-off point for Rockhound, Pancho Villaand City of Rocks state parks.



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

From Taos to El Paso, roadside vendors advertise only Hatchchile, and the hotter, the better. Hatch certainly comes to lifeLabor Day weekend with its renowned Chile Festival. Vendors,music and other entertainment, art, cook offs, and lots of freshand roasted chile set the stage for a weekend of excitementand sizzling tongues. Roasted corn on the cob is another fa-vorite, but nothing rivals the chile. Chile ristras hang from everyporch and drying chile covers the roofs of markets.

Located at the crossroads of state highways 26, 185, 187,interstate 25 and the Rio Grande, there is no lack of visitors.Year-round chile shops, antique and unusual gift shops as wellas restaurants and a small museum keep pace with the traffic.



Lordsburg & RodeoA GATEWAY TO THE OLD WEST, THE LORDSBURG AREATHRIVED ON MINING IN THE NEARBY HILLS, A STAGE-coach stop on the Butterfield Trail and early railroad services. Itwas a stopover for Charles Lindbergh in his Spirit of St Louisand home of the state song written by the blind daughter offamed Sheriff Pat Garrett.

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

Southwest of Lordsburg, the arts village of Rodeo show-cases the work of local artisans at the Chiricahua Guild and ArtGallery and the Chiricahua Desert Museum. A monument rep-resenting Geronimo’s surrender is located just west of town.

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


STRADDLING THE GILA RIVER, CLIFF ON THE NORTH SIDEAND GILA ON THE SOUTH, THESE TWO SETTLE-ments together total perhaps 500 habitants and are closeenough that the newcomer might see them as blending intoone town. Don’t be fooled. Each has its own post office, zipcode, and defenders. Cliff has the BBQ café, gallery, minifarmers market, filling station, fire station and school (K-12);Gila has the library, medical clinic, and tennis courts. Both retainan attachment to a rural ambiance based on irrigation agricul-ture that is uncommonly lovely, increasingly rare, and takes youback in time as you drive the Gila Valley, upstream ordown, on either side of the river. True tales are still toldhere. Tom Lyons’ LC Ranch, based in Gila, wasNew Mexico’s largest at 1.5 million acres circa1900. Along nearby Rain Creek, Carl andBlue Rice killed New Mexico’s lastgrizzly bear in 1931. Meanwhile,the bucolic agricultural vistas willhave you in a reverie of settlingdown on your own green parcel,with homegrown food, 5 acres,and independence.

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GOOD WEATHER, SPARSE POPULATIONS AND THE WIDESPAN OF LIFE ZONES OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIESfor birding in Southwest New Mexico. Birding can begin atBig Ditch Park in downtown Silver City. The Gila River andits tributaries north of Silver City offer a rich assortment ofbirds and Hummingbird banding demonstrations are givennear Lake Roberts. Other locations include WhitewaterCanyon and The Catwalk near Glenwood and the GuadalupeCanyon of New Mexico’s bootheel, harboring species foundnowhere else in the US.

Silver City lies at the center of a vast belt of mineralizationthat has produced billions of dollars worth of metals and adiversity of gems and minerals. Gem and mineral collectionsare displayed in area museums, shows are hosted through-out the region, huge copper mining operations continue andRockhound State Park by Deming is dedicated to rock houndenthusiasts, encouraging collecting for personal use.

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EVERYONE DREAMS OF FINDING THAT QUIET LITTLETOWN NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH A CREEKrunning through, the creature comforts a traveler needs, yetretaining a 1950s ambiance. That dream is Glenwood. About60 miles northwest of Silver City, Glenwood is surroundedby the Gila National Forest. That means plenty of public landsfor the adventurous, like the San Francisco Canyon (bass,catfish, hiking and birding) or Whitewater Creek (spectacularvistas and the creek is filled with trout). Stop in at the ForestService Ranger Station for maps and information. Glenwoodalso has a state fish hatchery, always fun for the kids, with apublic fishing pond and picnic area. A motel and several B &

B style inns will put you up comfortably, the general storewill keep you supplied. On up the road about 8 miles

is Alma, last stop on Butch Cassidy’s OutlawTrail in the 1890s.A few miles east is the

tomb of Sgt. James Cooney, a gold and sil-ver miner scalped by Apaches. There is acombo general store/café and you’ll wantto explore Mineral Creek, usually dry in

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THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL IS SITUATEDIN WHITEWATER CANYON NEAR GLENWOOD. THE catwalk is a metal bridge secured into the canyon walls thatleads through some of the most beautiful parts of thecanyon. This 250-foot metal causeway clings to the sides ofthe boulder-choked Whitewater Canyon, which in someplaces is only 20 feet wide and 250 feet deep. There aremany spots where a hiker can leave the steel causeway andrelax on the grassy banks of the sycamore-shaded stream.The original catwalk was a gravity-fed slurry line for a localmill. The mines above the canyon were worked from theirdiscovery in 1889 until 1942 (Billy the Kid’s stepfather,William Antrim, was a blacksmith at the town called Graham).As of April 2013, the steel catwalks are being prepared forre-hanging, so only the sycamore-shaded picnic area and firstquarter mile of trail are open. Call 575.539.2481 for updateor check online: Glenwood Ranger District.

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LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF TODAY’S GILA WILDERNESS,THE TOWN OF MOGOLLON (PRONOUNCED Muggy-own) began in 1876 following the discovery of gold and silverin nearby creeks. It took its name from the surrounding moun-tains, themselves named for a Spanish territorial governor inthe early 1700s. With the opening of the Little Fannie mine,the town boomed until 1942, then suddenly became a ghosttown when the mine closed. After a brief resurgence as anartist colony in the 1960s it was deserted again.

Modern-day Mogollon is home to 18 year-round residents,a volunteer fire department, and several seasonal businessesincluding dining and lodging establishments. It has a privatemuseum, an historic theater and a church undergoing renova-tion. To visit this picturesque village, turn east off US 180 ontoNM Highway 159 about three miles north of Glenwood. Thescenic mountain road rises about 3,000 feet in 8.5 miles toreach Mogollon.

LOCATATA ED ON THE EDGE OF TODAYAYA ’S GILAWILDERNESS,

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GRANT COUNTY’S GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER(GRMC) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OFemergency, medical, diagnostic and surgical services for res-idents of a large portion of southwest New Mexico and South-east Arizona. From its humble beginnings in 1884 as theculmination of a sewing club’s efforts to bring quality healthcare to the area, Ladies Hospital was established and evolvedover the years into today’s 68-bed accredited and Medicarecertified hospital. It is home to the Cancer Center and the Sur-gical Center of the Southwest.

Care at GRMC includes a behavioral health unit, a preven-tive cardiologist, an interventional pain specialist and a fullyequipped wellness center. It is linked to the New Mexico Can-cer Center system with Physician Specialists making regularlyscheduled visits to their Cancer Center.

Important to both patients and employees is GRMC’s pa-tient-centered approach to healthcare. Everything is focusedon providing a more positive healing environment with home-like rooms, patient access to their electronic health recordsand a patient liaison. Gila Regional Medical Center is commit-ted to building the best rural hospital to work, receive care andpractice medicine in the country.

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

The county-owned, not-for-profit, Gila Regional Medical Cen-ter is the anchor for area clinics and caregivers that togetherprovide a full array of quality medical services normally foundonly in larger communities.

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

The medical field is a majorsource of employment opportu-nity for the area and is bol-stered by WesternNew Mexico Uni-versity’s Schoolof Nursing.

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WITH ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, IT IS NO WONDER SILVERCITY, NM WAS VOTED ONE OF THE 50 BEST PLACES TOlive by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Lookingfor a health food store, a new workout routine or vegetarianeatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous health foodstores with a variety of products for your dietary needs.Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga or a labryinth. Ifyou're looking for something more upbeat, join a danceclass at one of the health clubs in town or the University.At any one of Silver City's gyms, there are a variety of ex-ercise classes available whether you're looking to try danc-ing, water aerobics, a step class, or a simple treadmillroutine. With a gym to match your personality, there areunlimited ways to keep healthy and fit in this small town.



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THESE DAYS, IT SEEMS THAT JUST ABOUT EVERYONE HASBECOME AWARE OF THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS THATmineral-rich hot springs have on tired muscles and achyjoints. In our bearby Gila National Forest, the river’s edgeis dotted with naturally occurring volcanic hot springs thatare open and free to the public - or at least those willing todo a little work to get there.Some of the better known include Turkey Creek, MiddleFork, Upper Middle Fork, Jordon and San Francisco HotSprings. Water temperatures range from 112 to 130 de-grees (F). Some are just an easy out-and-back day hikefrom a trailhead or visitors center; others are more difficultto reach and require overnight trips. For more informationcontact the USDA Forest Service in Silver City. Non-hikersand those just wanting to relax can visit the nearby Gila HotSprings Vacation Center and Faywood Hot Springs, bothprivately-owned, full service fee facilities.



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Victoria J. West 123 S23AttorneyJim Foy and Associates 236 S17Lopez, Dietzel & Perkins, P.C. 56 S7Automotive Sales & ServiceSpeed Wrench Garage 160 S41Banking/FinancialFort Bayard Federal Credit Union 35 S37Chamber of CommerceDeming Luna County Chamber of Commerce 253 S45

Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 159 S9

Southwest NM Green Chamber of Commerce 255 S17Contractors & BuildersJ & S Plumbing & Heating 46 S11R.S. Masonry, Inc. 228 S13Tres Amigos Enterprises 102 S51CPA’sStone McGee & Co. CPA’s 93 S11Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA 98 S41Developmental DisabilitiesLife Quest New Mexico 166 S61Eco / Natural ProductsSuper Salve Co. 94 S61EntertainmentMimbres Region Arts Council 62 S21FitnessCurves for Women 119 S59General Store / Food Co-opSilver City Food Co-op 144 S23Grocery & Meat MarketsPeppers Supermarket 250 S45Help WantedZia Publishing 122 S13,S63Holistic HealthAVESA Holistic Therapies 244 S59Home Products / ServicesManzanita Ridge 57 S25Syzygy Tileworks 95 S24Windows, Etc. 116 S11Insurance Farm Bureau Financial Services 222 S41Junk MetalCash For Cars 252 S39

Lodging Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 10 S11Bear Mountain Lodge 184 SC2Casitas de Gila Guesthouses 17 S48Holiday Inn Express 44 S7Palace Hotel, The 68 S15Whitewater Motel 114 S51MedicalAngelwings Home Care 132 S61Cassie Health Center 254 S57Gila Regional Medical Center 247 S54-57MuseumDeming Luna Mimbres Museum 251 S45Silver City Museum Store 86 S17WNMU Museum 242 SC4News ServiceCATS - Community Access Television of Silver City 236 S9Office SuppliesWestern Stationers Office Supply 99 S23OrganizationAmerican Legion 191 S37Silver City MainStreet Project 85 S15Pet CareMIs Amigos Pet Care Center 248 S37Real Estate, DevelopmentsProperty ManagementOne Stop Realty 239 S35United Country Mimbres Real Estate 106 S19

XYZ Ranch Estates 151 S13Restaurant Bakery / CoffeeLiving Harvest Bakery 246 S39Millie’s Bake House 212 S23The Mimbres Cafe 249 S39RetailBlackwell’s Antiques & Gifts 214 S24Dandelion Wish 155 S24Encore A Retail/Resale Marketplace 231 S19

Furniture Gallery, Inc. 36 S41Gila Hike & Bike 39 S25Hang “EM” High 243 S25Hester House Candy & Gifts 43 S24Morning Star 65 S9Raven’s Nest, The 203 S24The Marketplace 58 S25The Pink Store North 234 S23Town & Country Garden Club Thrift Shop 238 S15

Yada Yada Yarn 117 S25RV ParkManzano’s RV Park 170 S21Mountain Spirits RV Park 245 S39Rose Valley RV Ranch 76 S13SalonsInnovations 84 S62Mirror Mirage 63 S62Shipping & MailingThe UPS Store 108 S41

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