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THE ECONOMY INFORMATION AND ADVICE FROM LOCAL RESOURCES COMPOUNDING Precision Prescription Drugs ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & RECOVERY INTEGRATED MEDICINE THE ECONOMY INFORMATION AND ADVICE FROM LOCAL RESOURCES COMPOUNDING Precision Prescription Drugs ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & RECOVERY INTEGRATED MEDICINE WEST FORK GRUDGE A Mostly Historic Tale One of Life’s Experiences GOAT MILKING WEST FORK GRUDGE A Mostly Historic Tale One of Life’s Experiences GOAT MILKING Summer/Fall ‘09 Summer/Fall ‘09 Complimentary Complimentary
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Featuring the best of what Silver City New Mexico has to offer in the way of unique people, businesses and lifestyles. Includes the Silver City Source, a complete guide to the restaurants, lodging, spas, galleries, businesses, museums, and area attractions of beautiful Silver City and Grant County.
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THE ECONOMYINFORMATION AND ADVICEFROM LOCAL RESOURCES
COMPOUNDINGPrecision Prescription Drugs
ALTERNATIVEHEALTH & RECOVERY
INTEGRATEDMEDICINE
THE ECONOMYINFORMATION AND ADVICEFROM LOCAL RESOURCES
COMPOUNDINGPrecision Prescription Drugs
ALTERNATIVEHEALTH & RECOVERY
INTEGRATEDMEDICINE
WEST FORKGRUDGEA Mostly Historic Tale
One of Life’sExperiencesGOAT MILKING
WEST FORKGRUDGEA Mostly Historic Tale
One of Life’sExperiencesGOAT MILKING
Summer/Fall ‘09Summer/Fall ‘09 ComplimentaryComplimentary
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Features16 Goat Milking. Become a member of this
unique co-op.
18 A Grudge on the West Fork. An 1800sfamily feud turns the tranquil wildernessinto a deadly saga.
22 The Economy. Lending options, govern-ment programs and business tidbits arediscussed by local professionals andbusiness people concerned about gettingSilver City back on the financial track.
32 Prescription Drug Compounding.Pharmacist Al Martinez brought thescience of compounding to Silver City,providing precise medication for specificindividual requirements.
38 Centers for Integrated Medicine.Dr. Brad and Leesa Haire offer modernalternative methods for achieving physicaland mental balance.
Contents
Depar tments6 Faces in Business.
7 Advertisers Index.
8 Investing. James Edd Hughs shares tipsfrom Edward Jones.
10 Legal Issues. Attorney David Gormandiscusses injuries from other’s negligence.
12 Out & About. Snapshots of recentlocal events.
14 Summer Pet Precautions. Prevent yourpet from being exposed to rabies.
15 Happy Endings.Happy endings for dogsand cats.
21 Summer Birding.With resident expertsGene Lewis and Dr. Dale Zimmerman.
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Our CoverHollyhocks next tothe historic WarrenHouse provide afresh and colorfulentry to Silver City’sBig Ditch Park. Thepark serves as avenue for arts andcrafts shows andstrolls along whatwas once the city’smain street.
The SourceS1 Area AttractionsS4 Historic DowntownS8 Area Events
S10 Pinos AltosS12 Trail of the Mountain Spirits
National Scenic BywayS16 GeorgetownS19 Dining, Galleries & ShoppingS24 Area MapS34 Bayard, Hurley & Arenas ValleyS36 Area BirdingS37 Cliff & GilaS38 Glenwood & AlmaS42 Health & WellnessS45 Salons & SpasS46 At Your ServiceS48 Quick FactsS49 Index of Advertisers
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SILVER CITYLIFETerri Menges
President & Managing Director
Joseph BurgessVice President & Photo Journalist
Arlyn CooleyStaff Accountant
Joseph BurgessBrett FerneauSarah Gibson
James Edd HughsEugene Lewis
M. H. “Dutch” SalmonJudy WuthrichPat Young
Contributing Writers
Joseph BurgessPhotography
except where credited
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Debra SuttonJudy WuthrichDale & MarianZimmerman
Contributing Photographers
Terri MengesDebra SuttonDesigners
Brett FerneauLeAnne KnudsenTamra ManningAdvertising Sales
Special Thanks to:Rich BigelowSuzi Calhoun
Bob & Alma CarsonJoe CaseyMike Davies
Margie & Gary FordSteve FoxMary FrancesKim GodfreyDavid Gorman
Dr. Brad & Leesa HaireJames Edd HughsFaye McCalmontLinda McGeeAl Martinez
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Judy Wuthrich is a lo-cally well-known cosme-tologist and annualculinary contributor tothe Chocolate Fantasia.Other interests includewriting, photography,polymer clay projectsand supporting the ethi-cal treatment of animals.She lives in Silver Citywith her dog Spot.
Dr. Dale A. Zimmermanis an ornithologist, bot-anist, naturalist and Pro-fessor Emeritus ofBiology at WNMU,where he taught for 31years. He is also a rec-ognized bird illustrator,nature photographer &author with field experi-ence on every continent.
Dutch Salmon is aformer correspondentfor the AlbuquerqueJournal and the authorof seven books, includ-ing Gila Rising and therecently publishedCountry Sports. He livesnear the Gila Wildernesswith his wife Cherie andson Bud.
Brett Ferneau and hiswife LeAnne Knudsenrelocated to the SilverCity area seven yearsago from Santa Fe. Theylive near Santa Rita,where Brett is a memberof the volunteer firedepartment. The couplehas two mammothsaddle donkeys, Frostyand Aspen.
Eugene Lewis began se-rious birding in easternKansas in the 1950s,eventually roaming theentire state in his pursuitof the avian species.Upon retirement in 1991he moved to Silver City,where he has continuedhis lifelong quest.
Pat Young lives with herhusband Jeff in themountains above theMimbres Valley wherethey hand-built their loghome. The retired jour-nalist has written for nu-merous publications.
Contributors
Sarah Gibson A Bostonnative, and avid Red Soxfan, Sarah Gibson isnew to Silver City. Sheis a graduate of TheGeorge WashingtonUniversity with a BA inEnglish and Journalism.She is currently teachingEnglish at Cobre HighSchool in Bayard, NM.
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Faces In BusinessWRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS
BOB & ALMA CARSONCarson Insurance Agency601 E. 19th St., Silver City
575-538-3787carsonagencynm.com
The Carson Insurance Agency serves as an inde-pendent agent seeking the best coverage for yourparticular personal requirements at the lowest cost.The agency directly represents 11 companies likeTravelers, Safeco, Progressive, Dairyland and LibertyMutual. It provides personal policy options and cov-erage for home, auto, business, worker’s compen-sation and bonds.Owners Bob and Alma Carson moved to Silver
City in 1982 and have both worked in the financialsector for over 20 years. Alma began working withthe agency owned by Barbara and Thayne Peters in1996 and she and Bob bought the agency in Janu-ary of 2009. They offer personal service and adviceand are active Kiwanis members. “These are tougheconomic times,” states Bob,“making coverage forthe unexpected even more important.”
MIKE DAVIESCreative Vision Landscaping
11780 Hwy. 180 E.575-574-2250
creativevisionlandscaping.com
“Creative Vision has a larger selection of land-scaping materials than most New Mexico rockyards, including 36 colors of rock,” states ownerMike Davies.“Silver City has a lot of do-it-yourselfers,” says
Mike, “and I also work with local building contrac-tors. I keep an inventory on site so that you can com-pare actual rock sizes and colors, and you can takea sample to match with your exterior finish or trim. Ihave recently brought in new materials not previ-ously used in this area.”Mike carries a selection of flagstone from through-
out Latin America. He is a dealer for artificial grassand can install putting greens, driveways and walk-ways. “We can increase the value of your home orsimply make your surroundings more pleasing.”
KIM K. GODFREYToy Town
113 W. Broadway, Silver City575-388-1677
Creative learning through play is the motivationalatmosphere that Kim Godfrey has created at ToyTown in downtown Silver City. In addition to huge,but adorable stuffed animals that children betweenthe ages of two and eighty-two would love to adopt,Kim carries skill toys, educational toys, items for sci-ence projects and toys that inspire learning by stim-ulating the imagination. She sponsors activity days,gives a 10% discount to educators, has a birthdayregistration program and recently celebrated her firstyear of operation with music by Bayou Seco.Kim moved to Silver City 4 ½ years ago from Bis-
bee, Arizona. She began working at Toy Town andended up purchasing the business April 11, 2008.
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SILVER CITYLIFE – 7
Summer 2009
Index of AdvertisersA Bead Or Two . . . . . . . . . . . . .S20a.i.r. Coffee Co., Inc . . . . . . . . .S34Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S29Allstate Insurance . . . . . . . .19, S10Alma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . .S38AmBank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Amanda Yaryan . . . . . . . . . . . . .S22Angelwings Coordinated Care .S18Anima Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S27Arizaga Doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Art and Conversation . . . . . . . .S23Artistic Impressions . . . . . . . . .S45Azurite Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .S26Bad Ass Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . .S20Bear Creek Motel & Cabins . . .S11Belleza Salon & Tanning . . .C2, S45Blue Dome Gallery . . . . . . . . . .S26Border Area Mental Health . . .S42Bright Funeral Home . . . . . . . . .S15BroCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S47Carson Insurance Agency . . . . . . .9Casitas de Gila Guesthouses . .S37Cassie Health Centerfor Women . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 38
Century 21 ThompsonRealty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4, S9
Chavez Construction . . . . . . . . . . .4Clementine Mercantile . . . . . . .S21Common Thread, The . . . . . . . .S26Consignment Boutique, The . . .S29Cook’s General Contracting . . . . . .7Copper Quail Gallery . . . . . . . . .S27Corre Caminos Transit . . . . . . . . . .3Creations & Adornments . . . . . S23Creative VisionLandscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . S35
Curves For Women . . . . . . . . . .S43Custom Steelworks . . . . . . . . . .S46Desert SpringsPhysical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . .34
Eagle Mail Services . . . . . . . . . .17Eat Your Heart Out Catering . . .S30Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Ego Trip Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S45Eva’s Hair Styles . . . . . . . . . . . .S45First New Mexico Bank . . . .10, S6Five Star World Class Tattoo . .S20Ft. Bayard Credit Union . . . . . . .S33Furniture Gallery, Inc. . . . . . . . .S44Gallery 400 /Gila House Hotel . . . . . . . . .S22
Georgetown Cabins . . . . . . .S16-17Gila Hike & Bike . . . . . . . . . . . .S28Gila Regional Medical Ctr. . . . . .33Gila Regional Cancer Center . . . .37Gila Terra Verde By Design . . . . .23Griffin’s Propane, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .4H & S Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Heckler’s Copies To Go . . . . . . .S14Hester House . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S21Hidalgo Medical Services . . . . . .C3Holiday Inn Express-Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S12
Horizon Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Hutchings Fine Art . . . . . . . . . .S23Iniguez Physical Therapy& Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . .C2
Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S45J & S Plumbing & Heating . . . .S47Jalisco Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S30Jeff’s Certified Auto Service . . . .S5Joe Burgess Photography . . . . .S22JW Art Gallery . . . . . . . . .S27, S35Kris’ & Krafter’s Kreations . . . .S21La Cocina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S31Legacy Home & Gifts . . . . .40, S28Leyba & Ingalls ArtsSupplies & Gallery . . . . . . . .S23
Lois Duffy Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S26Lopez & Associates, PC . . . .10, S2
Los Olmos Guest Ranch . . . . . .S41Manzanita Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . .S29Masa y Mas Tortilleria . . . . . . .S21Material Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S28Medicine Shoppe, The . . . . . . .S43Melinda’s Medical Supply . . . . .34Mimbres Region Arts Council . ..S9Mirror Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S45Moonstruck Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .S27Morning Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S21Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S8Mr. Ed’s Stoves & More . . . . . . .20Mule Creek Adobe . . . . . . . . . . .39Ol’ West Gallery &Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S26
Palace Hotel, The . . . . . . . . . . . .S5Party Zone Party Supplies . . . . .S28Peace Meal Cooperative . . . . . .S30Pretty Sweet Emporium . . . . . .S20Prudential Silver CityProperties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Re/Max Silver Advantage . .7, S11ReStore/Habitat forHumanity Gila Region . . . . . .S48
Red Barn Family Steakhouse . .S32Roland Snure, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . .38Rose Valley RV Ranch . . . . . . . .S46Royal Scepter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S29Satellite Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S46Seedboat Gallery . . . . . . . . . . .S27Sharpening Center, The . . . . . .S35Sherman Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Silver City Beverage Company . .23Silver City Food Co-op . . . . . . . . .S5Silver City MainStreet Project . .S4Silver City Museum Store . . . . .S7Silver City Real Estate . . . . . . .S47Silver Imaging& Portrait Studio . . . . . . . . . .S28
Silver Rexall Drugs/Cup of Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Silver Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . .S23Silver Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S46Silverado Health Food Shoppe .S19Smith Real Estate . . . . . . . . .1, S1Solid Ground Realty . . . . . . . . .S35Southwest Bone & Joint . . . . . . .35Southwest Hearing Aid Ctr. . . . .20State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . .20Steel Horse Adventure Tours . .S16Stinar Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S13Stone McGee & Co. CPAs . . . . .S46Super Salve Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .S43Syzygy Tileworks . . . . . . . . . . . .S29T-World Urban Apparel . . . . . . .S29Tatiana Maria Gallery . . . . . . . .S23The Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . .S21Thomas H. Laws, CPA, CVA . . .S47Thundercreek Quilt &Fabric Shop . . . . . . . . . . . .6, S46
Toy Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S28Tres Amigos Enterprises . . .39, S39Two Spirit Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . .S5Udder Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S40United CountryMimbres Realty . . . . . . . . . . . .S3
UPS Store, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .S47Valerie M. Milner . . . . . . . . . . .S22Victoria Chick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S22Victoria J. West . . . . . . . . . . . .S22Wells Fargo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . .17Whitewater Motel . . . . . . . . . .S39Wild West Weaving . . . . . . . . .S26Wilderness Shadows& Cowboy Creations . . . . . . .S20
Windows, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S47XYZ Ranch Estates . . . . .S36, S-C4Yada Yada Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . .S20Yello on Yankie . . . . . . . . . . . . .S27Zia Publishing Corp. . . . . . .2, S-C2
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Investing
COURTESY OF JAMES EDD HUGHSAT EDWARD JONES®
Over the past several months, you mayhave become somewhat discouraged at theprospects of investing for your future. Everyday, it seems, brings another piece of badnews: stock market volatility, a decline inmanufacturing, housing prices in freefall,auto companies teetering on bankruptcy —the list goes on and on. However, despitethese distressing headlines, you are still liv-ing in a country that is home to the mostpowerful economic engines in recorded his-tory — and while these engines may cur-rently be stalling a bit, they still offer thepower and the potential to successfully driveyour investment vehicles.To get a sense of this size and strength,
consider the following: If the world popula-tion of 6.7 billion people were representedby just 100 persons, only five of them wouldlive in the United States — but these fivewould have some pretty big economic clout.In fact, they would own 34 percent of theworld’s equity market capitalization and 25percent of the gross world product, accord-ing to Bloomberg News.Furthermore, these five people would be
responsible for technological breakthroughsthat resulted in electric lights, telephones,airplanes, television, computers, the Internetand much more. And they would produce theworld’s largest supply of electrical energyand sit on land that contained nearly half thefree world’s known coal reserves, accordingto the Energy Information Administration. Forgood measure, they would account for 37percent of all Nobel Prize winners, accord-ing to the Nobel Prize Foundation.
FINANCIALFOCUSWe’re Still theLand of(Investment)Opportunity
SILVER CITYLIFE – 9
Taken together, these and other factorsreveal a robust supply of natural resources,intellectual capacity and entrepreneurialspirit — and these assets don’t melt awayin any bear market. Instead, they point tothe long-term expansion of our economy.And who owns the bulk of these corpo-
rations? More than 90 million Americanshareholders — and more often than not,their patience, discipline and confidencehas been rewarded in the long term.What new investment opportunities lie
just around the corner? Some await ourfocus on “green energy.” Others anticipatethe reinvestment in our infrastructure, a keyelement of the Obama administration’s eco-nomic stimulus plans. These areas may bepromising, but they won’t tell the wholestory of the future of investing — becausethose chapters have yet to be written.In the meantime, what should you do?
Stick with these tried-and-true strategies:• Look for quality. Seek out quality com-panies — those with long track records ofprofitability, strong management teams andcompetitive products.• Think long term.We’re likely to continueseeing volatility in the markets, though per-haps not to the extremes of the past year.You’ll need to look past these short-termprice movements and commit yourself toinvesting for the long term. Over time, qual-ity investments usually pay off.• Maintain adequate liquidity. If you have ashort-term goal— such as paying for collegein two or three years — set aside an appro-priate amount of money in liquid investmentsthat are likely to preserve your principal.• Stay invested. Don’t take a “time out”from investing. The biggest rallies usuallyoccur early in a bull market, and if you’re onthe sidelines, you’ll miss out on thesegrowth opportunities.America’s future is still bright, and yours
can be, too — by investing wisely and pa-tiently and by focusing today on your goalsfor tomorrow.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by yourlocal Edward Jones Financial Advisor.James Edd Hughs, Financial AdvisorEdward Jones210 Hwy. 180 W, Suite 100Silver City, NM 88061(575) 534-1221 www.edwardjones.com
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Legal Issues
INJURIESFROM
CARELESSACTS ANDNEGLIGENCE
If you are injured by a careless act, orthe negligence of another, you shouldcontact an attorney as soon as possibleto ascertain if you have a claim and toseek advice as to your rights. Theseconsultations are usually free, and youmay be entitled to damages, lost wagesand coverage for pain and suffering re-sulting from the incident.The whole area of personal injury is
complex and undergoing constantscrutiny and change, including the lawsgoverning statute of limitations for per-sonal injury cases. As a general rule inNew Mexico, an adult has two yearsfrom the date of the act to sue a gov-ernmental entity or employee and threeyears to sue a private party, physician,hospital or other healthcare provider notassociated with government. If city,county or state government is involved,a written notice may be required within90 days of the incident. In a case involv-ing death, the written notice period is ex-tended to 180 days. If the written noticerequirements are not met, the claimcould be waived or dropped.You should not attempt to determine
legal matters such as giving “notice” orstatute of limitation without legal advice.An insurance company may give the im-pression that your best interest will be
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foremost in its actions, but in reality, it willbe the insurance company’s interest thatgoverns the response. It can be an ardu-ous task to decipher what the insurancepolicy or contract actually says or means.Legal cases are time consuming, but a
few minutes with an attorney or staffmember could benefit you or a familymember or at least allow you to make amore informed decision about your nextmove. Before accepting a quick settle-ment check from an insurance company,an attorney may advise you to focus onthe first priority of healing and coveringall medical-related issues. The next con-cern will be to determine how much cov-erage is available for your ongoing billsand losses. Lastly, you can make a per-sonal decision as to whether you are sat-isfied with the settlement options, if theyexist, or if you want to take the next stepbased on how the incident will affect yourfuture health and ability to earn a living.In some cases, a previous injury or ill-
ness may have been aggravated. Thepurpose of the coverage or suit is to at-tempt to return the individual to a condi-tion prior to the incident. I always ask,“Why are you here and what do youwant to accomplish.” You should ask anyquestions that are on your mind and theattorney will determine where the claimfits or doesn’t fit into the legal system.Attorneys, like doctors, are often offer-ing opinions, and you are definitely en-couraged to seek a second opinion.”
right: Dave Gorman is a graduate of NMSU in City andUrban Planning and earned his law degree from GonzagaUniversity School of Law in Spokane, Washington. He haspracticed law with Lopez and Associates, PC, since 2006.Lopez & Associates, P.C.1311 N. Grant StreetSilver City, NM 88061(575) 538-2925 [email protected]
LANCE ARMSTRONG FINISHES IN PINOS ALTOS
JAN SHERMAN ZEENA PHOBIA
BONNIE MALDONADO DIANE HOLLOWAY
BUCK BURNS & DIANE HALEY
HURLEY PRIDE
Toy Town’sAnniversaryParty broughttogether theyoung at heart,emphasizing theexciting act oflearning. Photoscourtesy of Toy Town.
ISABEL AVILA MARTY YOUNG
The Hurley Festival was pulled togetheragain by members of Hurley Pride and localbusiness and civic groups. A parade, carshow, arts and crafts and good food werethe main attractions.
The Tour of theGila, in its 23rdyear, featuredworld championriders, includingLance Armstrong,Chris Horner andLevi Leipheier.Crowds cheeredthe national partici-pants as well aslocals of all ages.
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KRISTINA ARMSTRONGRIDERS ON COOPER STREET
WOMEN PARTICIPANTS LINE UP ON BULLARD
A SERIOUS PARTICIPANT
NIKKI SZAJER JEFF SCHADEL
In Silver City,everyonedreams ofChocolateFantasia,which happensto coincide withValentine’sDay…what agreat excuseto celebratechocolate!
BY JOE BURGESS AND JUDY WUTHRICH
SThe three-daySilver City BluesFestivalattracted anotherstellar group ofnational perform-ers as enthusi-asts from thesurrounding re-gion packedGough Park andlocal hotels andrestaurants.Shootout at the
crossroads ofYankie and Texashas turned into anannual extrava-ganza starringshop owners andfriends…and part-ner, they’re muybad hombres!
SundayMorning Cupenjoyingmusic from AlArasteh withthat morningcup of coffeeat YankieCreek CoffeeHouse.
We love ourFarmer’s Marketfor its great pro-duce, home-made goods,talented local en-tertainers,friendly conver-sations and lotsof fresh air andsunshine.
The Red Dot Art Walk offered a specialopportunity for the world to enjoy the art-work and artisans of Silver City.
COCO MONTOYA
HEATHER HEARTY BLUES BAND
TERRI TODD
HEATHER HARDY, “LIL MAMA” HARDY & THE BLUES BAND
ANDREW DAHL-BREDINE
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pets
HappyEndings
This year in Grant County, there have been two bobcats that have tested positive with ra-bies. There are simple precautions to prevent your pet from being exposed to rabies. Themost important one is to have your pet vaccinated. Our local animal shelter offers reduced-fee vaccination clinics, on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Ifyour unvaccinated pet is exposed to rabies, the disease is 100% fatal.Another simple measure is to keep your yard clear of animal attractions. Leaving food out
to feed wild animals only attracts more species that can be potential carriers of rabies. Spay-ing or neutering your pet will also prevent unwanted animal guests from lingering in your yard.If you see abnormal behavior in an animal, report to the New Mexico Department of Game
and Fish at 575-388-0770. For emergencies, call 911.Do you have a local animal rescue story? Call Judy Wuthrich 313-4286 or e-mail
BY JUDY WUTHRICH
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Summer PetPrecautions
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TyroneAlexandra Todd & Steve FoxAlexandra and Steve had pets as children,
but not as adults. They decided to get a dog,but with Alexandra's allergies, it had to be acertain breed. Linda Brewer helped researchthe Arizona Poodle Rescue website andfound a Poodle/Bichon Frise mix. Tyrone wasnot easy to acquire. Alexandra and Steve hadto fill out an application, be interviewed, andhave a home inspection, too. After passingall the trials, Tyrone found his ideal home.Larry McDaniel, a family friend and veteri-
narian, helped with some health concerns,but all is well. “I can’t imagine life withouthim,” said Alexandra.
LightningSherwood & Barbara Nance‘Lightning’ struck the heart of Sherwood
Nance the day he picked her up from thepolice department. She was held and de-tained for loitering in Silver City awaitingthe Animal Control Officer, Sherwood. Hevowed never to fall for the animals he col-lects, but has a soft spot for hounds andwanted her to have a good home.Sherwood and his wife, Barbara, thought
Lightning was an old dog because she wasgrey and dusty but after a bath, they dis-covered a young and vibrant Dachshund.“She’s just a sweetheart,” Sherwood sayswith Barbara nodding in agreement.
Ida MaeCecilia StanfordWhile volunteering to walk dogs at the an-
imal shelter, Cecilia Stanford came across adog described as 'cage crazy'. The dog wouldjump straight up and bark non-stop if some-one approached her cage. Cecilia decided towalk her anyway and discovered the under-standable reason for her behavior: Ida Maedidn't want to "mess up" her kennel. After tak-ing care of business, she was mellow. Ceciliawould sit and talk to her and the two becamefriends.Ida Mae had a few hang ups, but they have
worked through them together. Cecilia says,"Rescued dogs know they're rescued. Theyknow life is better."
Mya FordMargie & Gary FordMargie and Gary Ford decided that their
granddaughter, Chryssa could have a dog.They were thinking about a Chihuahua or aDachshund. After looking online and drivingas far as Williamsburg, they ran into a friendwho asked them what they were doing.Margie explained, and he said he had theperfect dog for the Fords.This friend delivered Mya, the Chihuahua.
Margie said, “It was love at first sight.” Theyknew she was ‘the one.’ After driving allover the state, Mya had been right here thewhole time. Now Mya knows there's noplace like home.
JeezabelElizabeth WrightJeezabel came from a disbanded puppy
mill. When rescued by Elizabeth Wright,she weighed only 4 pounds and had a se-vere heart murmur, and was covered withticks and fleas. Max and Gladys, two otherrescued dogs in the home, helped Eliza-beth get Jeezabel well.Peggy, Elizabeth's mother, gave Jeez-
abel her own blue bowl, but Jeezabel did-n't know how to stand at a bowl and eat.Now that she's figured it out, she carries itwith her, spilling food as she goes.Jeezabel now weighs 11 pounds with
only a faint heart murmur. Who says lovecan't mend a broken heart?
PiperRachel and John OwenRachel and John Owen recently lost a
dog to old age. Having another geriatricdog at home, Boomer, they thought it wasa good idea to look for an additional dog.They found Piper at the local animal shel-ter. The Owens went twice to walk her withBoomer to see how the two dogs wouldcope. Piper was quiet and non-aggressiveand seemed perfect. Rachel said, “I thinkno one wanted her because she looksgrumpy.”Now, Piper has many reasons to smile.
She even passed Snake-break classesteaching her to avoid snakes while hikingwearing her very own backpacks.
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It all started with one goat. A local family got a goat for milking, butsince goats require two milkings a day, it became too overwhelming.People volunteered to help milk the goats which evolved into our local goat-milking co-op.These volunteers make up 14 shifts, one in the morning and one in the evening, seven days a
week. There are currently two goats to milk, Bianca and Sonora. Each goat will produce about oneto one and a half gallons of milk a day. Other chores at the milk co-op are to feed, water, and cleanthe pens. Cleaning the pens leads to another co-op on the premises. The goat manure is sent tothe chicken pen for the chickens to peck out the grain seeds which still have nutrition. The chickendroppings are then added to the compost pile and will end up in the community garden.The goat-milking co-op is actually a membership with dues. The benefit of belonging to this
group is members get to keep the milk, which you can make into yogurt, kefir, and cheese. Themembership money goes for the care of the goats, like food, stud fees, and veterinary visits.How do you milk a goat? This writer got hands-on experience. Mary Frances, one of the mem-
bers, demonstrated on Bianca just how to accomplish this task. After preparing the udder by
Goat Milking...People volunteered to help milk the goats
which evolved into our local goat-milking co-op.
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opposite: Judy Wuthrich entices Bianca’s twin ba-bies toward the camera with a pan of grain at thegoat milking co-op. top: Judy tries her hand at milk-ing. above:With the milking over, Bianca goes au-tomatically back to her pen.
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washing it with a cloth and an eco-friendly soap solution, the bucket isplaced just right (so Bianca won’t kick itover), only then are you ready to milk.You grasp the teat, wrapping your thumband forefinger around the base tightlyenough to trap the milk inside. Squeezewith your middle finger, then your ringfinger, then pinky in one flowing motionwhile aiming for the bucket. If a tightenough grip is not used, the milk goesback up into the udder. With enough ex-perience, both teats can be milked at thesame time.Bianca had twin kids about two
months ago. I wanted to go visit them intheir pen, but they seemed skittish.Mary showed me a place to sit downand let me hold a pan of grain while theyinvestigated me. I felt my cell phone inmy back pocket being tugged out whilethe other kid tried to eat my camerastrap, flash and my pants while Mary re-minded me, “goats are just like mischie-vous dogs.”For more information on becoming
a member of this goat milking co-op,you may e-mail Kori Wilken [email protected].
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history
He was a mountain man all right, known as“Hunter” Thomas Jefferson Wood.
Folks relied on him for skins, hides, wild meat. For a priceof course. Even in his youth he had earned a certain “western”
reputation in the wild Gila wilderness.
A Grudgeon theWest Fork
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he Silver City Enterprise would re-port: “Wood narrowly escapeddeath in the jaws of a silver tip (griz-zly bear). The bear struck Wood onthe side of the head, gouging out an
eye and inflicting scars which he bore forthe remainder of his life. As the bearstood over Wood, (George) Parker shotthe bear and it fell dead across Wood’sbody.” Later, the Enterprise would re-count how Wood and Parker bush-whacked a gang of horse thieves, thenotorious Nelson gang, killing five of theseven miscreants caught in the act.
Tom Wood was known from then onas a man-killer. But he also had a do-mestic side. He brought in a young wifeto his camp, Tomasita Cisneros, who lefta traveling circus to join him there. Theybuilt a cabin along Iron Creek, justacross Turkeyfeather Pass from theupper West Fork of the Gila River, had agarden, hunted, fished and trapped,raised some stock, and three children;the middle one, a son named Charlie,who had his father’s flair for dangerous-ness. By all accounts this was a familythat preferred the wilderness life, andhad largely solved its hardships.
Into the midst of this wilderness tran-quility, in 1885, came the Grudgingsbrothers, Henry, Willie, and Charley, whobuilt a cabin and established a home-stead of their own along the West Fork,not far upstream from what is now theGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.The Grudgings brothers were cattlerustlers, according to more than one re-port, including the say-so of Tom Woodwho threatened to expose them. Mean-while the Grudgings had it on record,they claimed, that Charley Wood, nowfifteen, would butcher a Grudgings’steer, jerk the meat in the arid moun-tains, and sell it as deer jerky at sub-stantial profit on the streets of SilverCity. However vast the wilderness, andlong the river, a family feud developed,and they knew how to find each other.On October 10, 1892, Charley Wood,returning with supplies on a pack trainfrom Silver City, made camp along theWest Fork. His body was found there thenext day by a passerby. Head lacerations
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suggested he had been pistol whippedbefore being shot through the head.
Physical evidence was lacking but intime TomWood focused on the Grudg-ings, and Willie Grudgings in particularbecame the marked man. The familyfeud was already there. Rumors fly,even in the wilderness, and a dyingcowboy, bucked off a horse and breath-ing his last, claimed he was there whenit happened; it was Willie, he said, whokilled 15-year-old Charley Wood. Or sosome said he said. A father would de-liver his own justice. On October 8,1893 Tom Wood shot and killed WillieGrudgings, outside by the corrals, atthe Grudgings’ homestead along theWest Fork of the Gila River. Hepromptly slipped back into the wilder-ness and hung about the homesteadfor the better part of three years; withTom Wood’s reputation, nobodywanted to try and arrest him, especiallyon his home ground.
But, on the lam, Tom Wood was nota free man and that, rather than guilt,may have weighed on the mental well-ness of a lover of the wild. In 1896 hesurrendered, got a good lawyer in Sil-ver City, and was acquitted. He’d saidhe did it. Did the jury find him innocent,or simply justified? The record is silent.He returned to his mountain home andlived most of the remainder of his lifethere, seemingly content with the his-tory he had created, and died of naturalcauses at 78.
Willie Grudgings was buried by hisbrothers near the family homestead. Aheadstone remains along the WestFork for those who can find it: “WilliamGrudgings, Waylaid and Murdered ByTom Wood, October 8, 1893, Age 37Years 8 Months.”
It all seems quite odd today. I wasfishing along there not long ago and itwould be hard to find a more idyllic lo-cale than the wilderness waters of theWest Fork of the Gila River. The WillieGrudgings headstone rests quiet andcryptic in a bucolic park. Yet long ago,that pristine flow was witness to a pis-tol whipping, a murder, and revengethat might have equaled it in crime.
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OL’ WEST GALLERYAND MERCANTILEA traditional western gallery of fineart, furnishings, fixtures & beyond.
104 W. Broadway • 388-1811
THE COMMON THREADA Fiber Art Gallery -over 60 Artists.Nonprofit. Features Clothes, Rugs,Baskets, Cards, Home Décor, andJewelry. Classes offered all year.
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ART & CONVERSATIONContemporary craft gallery featuringJaney Katz’s Critters from the “Hood”cut from old trucks & Suzi Calhoun’scolorful pottery. 11-5, closed on Tues.
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COPPER QUAIL GALLERYFrom garden gods and yard fishto western landscapes andetchings, we offer a diversecollection of fine arts and craftsfrom our talented artists.
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Artist: VICTORIA CHICKContemporary painter and print-maker focused on expressing emo-tion through the action of humanand animal subjects. Representedby JW Art Gallery, Hurley, NM.
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ACE HARDWARENot JUST a Hardware Store. LargeSelection of Gifts & Outdoor Furniture.Lumber Now Available.
3025 Hwy. 180 E • 534-0782www.acehardware.com
THE CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUEGently Worn & Trendy New Clothingfor Women and Juniors. Accessoriesand Jewelry. Inventory reviewed byappointment only - please call.Open: Thurs. & Fri. 11-5, Sat. 11-3
2040 Memory Lane(at the Rose Valley RV Ranch) • 388-4245
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MANZANITA RIDGEHigh end furniture and accessoriesfrom America’s finest resorts & hotels.107 N. Bullard St. • 388-1158
SYZYGY TILEWORKSNationally recognized handmade tilecompany, dedicated to producingaesthetically pleasing clay tile in thecraftsman tradition. Also available -Metal, Glass, Stone, Concrete andImported Ceramic Tile106 N. Bullard St. • 388-5472www.syzygytile.com
L I T T L E W A L N U T R O A DROYAL SCEPTERGEMS & MINERALSNative copper & silver from localmines & minerals from around theworld. Southwestern Jewelry • UniqueGifts • Mineral & Fossil Specimens• Free Mineral Museum • RockHounding Supplies and Books1805 Little Walnut Rd.•538-9001www.RoyalScepter.com
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BADASS BAKERYCakes and Mm Mm More! Devilishlydivine cakes, pies, cookies andmuffins. Local and organic ingredientsare part of our menu including soups,sandwiches and quiche.
300 S. Bullard St. • 534-3388
A BEAD OR TWOFabulous, fun, full-service bead shopfeaturing a multitude of beads.Ample workspace & parking. Friendlyknowledgeable staff. Classes, repairs& finished jewelry. M-F 9-5:30, Sat.8:30-3, Sun. 10-2.
703 N. Bullard St. • 388-8973www.ABeador2.com
WILDERNESS SHADOWS& COWBOY CREATIONSCustom Steel Art, Ranch Signs,Tattooed Glass & Old West WoodenCraft Creations.
406 B N. Bullard St. • 534.0757
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PRETTY SWEET EMPORIUMFeaturing Fall Holidays at this uniqueGift & Christmas Emporium. Qualityleather purses, crosses, glycerinsoaps, home decor, extraordinarycandles, ice cream, drinks and candyalso available. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 -5.
312 N. Bullard St. • 388-8600
YADA YADA YARNEverything for knitters new and old!Wool, cotton and fun yarns. Open11-5 daily, closed on Tuesdays.Open knitting Sun.12-3
614 N. Bullard St. • 388.3350www.yadayadayarn.com
FIVE STARWORLD CLASS TATTOO40 Years Experience • All Styles,Well Done • NM State Licensed.Tues.-Sat. 11:30 - 5pmSun-Mon by Appointment
810 N. Bullard St. • 534-2646
Pretty Sweet Emporium
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Five Star World Class Tattoo
Badass Bakery
A Bead or Two
Wilderness Shadows & Cowboy Creations
Manzanita Ridge
Syzygy Tileworks
Royal Scepter Gems & Minerals
T-World Urban Apparel
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SILVER CITY IS ABOUTPEOPLE, BUT NOT JUST TOURISTS ANDnot just locals. The restaurant table next to you might have anartist from New York, a family escaping the heat in Tucson ornative Silver Citians in bright red hats. Whether you craveMexican, Chinese, homemade pizza, burgers or steak, thelocal restaurants are convenient for visitors and filled withlocals who appreciate excellent food and service.Likewise the galleries and shops provide a major market
feel in a small town atmosphere. The arts and crafts are dis-tinctive, clever and absolutely world class. The owners andartists, whether helping the visitor from Baltimore or theirneighbor from down the street, care about giving the cus-tomer a piece that will enhance that wall at home and makethe owner smile with pride. Silver City’s clean air and forestplaygrounds, of course, awaken the creative genes (and theappetite for good food)… of visitors and locals alike.
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Take Away Dinners are Our Specialty!All dinners prepared from scratch using the finest available ingredients.
Available week nights from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.Call ahead to reserve dinner, then stop by on your way home.
On-site lunches served by advance order.
575-313-9005 • 800 W. Market St., Silver CityVisit: www.cateringonmarket.com for monthly menu.
Take Away Dinners are Our Specialty!All dinners prepared from scratch using the finest available ingredients.
Available week nights from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.Call ahead to reserve dinner, then stop by on your way home.
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LOCATED JUST 34 MILES SOUTH OF SILVER CITY, THE CITYOF ROCKS STATE PARK IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR Afun-filled daytrip or picnic with the entire family. The park fea-tures giant monoliths that were formed from the eruption ofan ancient volcano and eroded by the wind over an extend-ed period of time. These huge, unusually shaped bouldersare perfect for sightseeing or climbing.For some, the park resembles a medieval village; for oth-
ers it is a collection of misshapen, albeit benign, giants.Essentially, it is a flat-lying sheet of reddish lava jointed alongvertical 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.Complete with a desert garden, the park offers picnicking
and camping spots. Adjacent to the formations rises TableMountain, a perfect example of a mesa.
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La Cocina Fiesta Combination PlatesAll served with Rice, Beans, Salad and Tortilla
#1 Combination ~ Chile Relleno, Taco, Enchilada & Tamale $8.50#2 Red Chili Combo ~ Chile Con Carne, Enchilada & Tamale $8.50#3 Green Chili Combo ~ Chile Verde, Enchilada & Relleno $8.50#4 Combination ~ Chile Relleno, Taco & Enchilada $7.75#5 Combination ~ Taco & Enchilada $7.35#6 Combination ~ Taco & Relleno $7.35
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Taco Plat e sREGULAR ~ $7.35 • SOFT TACO ~ $7.35 - $8.00
Enchilada PlatesCHEESE ~ $7.20 • GROUND BEEF, CHICKEN OR ROAST BEEF ~ $8.10
SaladsGARDEN ~$6.75
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
CHEF ~$7.00Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, ham, turkey, bacon bits, egg, black olives, avocado, cheese & croutons
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TheRED BARNFamily Steakhouse &Watering HoleWelcome to Silver City’s “local landmark
serving families for over 30 years.”Offering a large selection of fine foods
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Welcome to Silver City’s “local landmarkserving families for over 30 years.”Offering a large selection of fine foods
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MOTELRESTAURANT & LOUNGEServing Silver City for nearly half a century.
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THE EPITOME OF THE LATE 1800S MINING ERA,GEORGETOWN BLOSSOMED AND DISAPPEARED WITHthe price of silver. Boasting 1200 residents at its peak, theGeorgetown Post Office handled local mail from 1875 to 1903.Clinging to a hillside overlooking the Mimbres River Valley,
the town consisted of the usual miners’ shanties, saloons andbawdy houses, but also featured churches, upper and lowerpublic schools, an opera house, literature hall, ice skating rink,community park, several mercantile businesses, butcher shop,a harness shop, and restaurants. The Naiad Queen was thebiggest silver producer of the area followed by the McGregormine located at the site of the current Georgetown Cabins.Residents experienced problems with Apache renegades
and an epidemic that took young lives. Perhaps the best writ-ten record of this pre-statehood community is the headstonesat nearby Georgetown Cemetery. Only the outlines of a fewfoundations remain of the townsite.
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Fort BayardBy Dutch Salmon
NAMED FOR GEN. GEORGE D. BAYARD, AN EARLY-DAYCAVALRY OFFICER AND INDIAN FIGHTER, FORT BAYARDwas activated in 1867 and played a major role in the Apachewars. Abandoned as a cavalry post in 1900, it was convert-ed into a State geriatric hospital, a function it still servestoday, albeit it is undergoing a facelift and construction of anew central facility. Many of the outlying buildings and orig-inal officers’ residences are being preserved for history.For the recreationist, Ft. Bayard is attached to the Ft.
Bayard Game Refuge. Famous for its elk, here are thousandsof acres of pine-studded uplands open to hikers and eques-trians (no motorized vehicles), where active outdoor typesmay follow the trails used by the cavalry over 100 years ago.Find Indian petroglyphs, old homesteads, the State’s largestalligator juniper, and all just 10 miles east of Silver City.
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Dennis Jennings will transport you and up to9 friends and family along the trail from desert to mountain tops.
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MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING HAVE BEEN THEDRIVING FORCES OF BAYARD AND HURLEY SINCE THEearly 1900s, while Arenas Valley has developed into a smallbusiness district and community midway between the miningdistrict and Silver City. With vistas of the kneeling nun andthe mammoth Santa Rita open pit copper mine, as well asthe headframes of historic underground mining operations,the area provides visitors visual insights into the state’s rich-est mineral districts. As the number of people involved inmining operations decreases, the communities are focusingmore on their festivals, the arts and the tourism side of thehistoric mining operations. In the case of Arenas Valley,uncomplicated country living is the predominant draw…anda great little restaurant. Bayard has its coffee and tortillacompanies and Hurley boasts a southwest fine arts galleryhoused in its historic “company store.” Mining and reclama-tion still contribute significantly to local economies.
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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, themonument features a visitor center and museum.From Silver City there are two ways to travel to the
monument. The first is to go north past Piños Altos onNM 15, a winding, mountain forest road. Here, trailers overtwenty feet long must take an alternate route onNM 61/35.The other route is through the Mimbres Valley north from
NM 152 off US 180 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 or (575)536-9344.
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IN OCTOBER 2004 ABOUT 120 PEOPLE GATHERED ATTHE GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENTVisitor Center to dedicate a monument to famous ChiricahuaApache Chief Geronimo, who was born in the area in 1829.The monument was a collaborative effort between the
Forest Service, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits ScenicByway Committee, the Silver City/Grant County Chamberof Commerce, and Geronimo’s own great grandson, HarlynGeronimo and Harlyn’s wife Karen of Mescalero. Harlyn gotthe idea for the monument while visiting the area in thespring of 2004.Chief Geronimo had told biographers that he was born
near the headwaters of the Gila River, which is the areawhere the National Monument stands today. Geronimo diedin Oklahoma in 1909, after unsuccessfully pleading withfederal authorities to be allowed to return to his homelandto 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 expe-rience the natural beauty of the area. Overlooking the westend of the lake stand the “Vista Ruins,” an authenticMimbres Indian pit house site.The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, and is
a wintering spot for bald eagles. As many as ten species ofhummingbirds may be observed in the summertime at feed-ing stations along NM Highway 35 and at nearby local inns.Late March to late May is the best time to fish for the
lake’s 10 to 14-inch rainbow trout, but Lake Roberts alsocontains crappie, catfish and some bass.
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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 mineralization
that 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 rockhound enthusiasts, encouraging collecting for personal use.
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STRADDLING THE GILA RIVER, CLIFF ON THE NORTHSIDE AND 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 café, filling station, andschool (K-12); Gila has the grocery, feed store, and seniorcenter. Both retain an attachment to a rural ambiance basedon irrigation agriculture that is uncommonly lovely, increasing-ly rare, and takes you back in time as you drive the Gila Valley,upstream or down, on either side of the river. True tales arestill told here. Tom Lyons’ LC Ranch, based in Gila, was NewMexico’s largest at 1.5 million acres circa 1900. Along nearbyRain Creek, Carl and Blue Rice killed New Mexico’s last griz-zly bear in 1931. Meanwhile, the bucolic agricultural vistas willhave you in a reverie of settling down on your own green par-cel, with homegrown food, 5 acres, and independence.
Cliff & GilaBy Dutch Salmon
THIS 93-MILE LOOP IS FILLED WITH HISTORY AND SCENICBEAUTY. TO GET STARTED, JUST HEAD NORTH ON PIÑOSAltos Road from US 180 East in Silver City to the old gold-mining town of Piños Altos. From there, NM 15 will take youthrough the Gila National Forest to the Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument. Leaving the monument, the bywaybacktracks along NM 35 to Sapillo Creek and Lake Roberts.Continuing across the Continental Divide, the road
descends into the Mimbres River Valley. The historic churchat San Lorenzo was built in the 1800s.Continuing west on NM 152, you will come to the mine
overlook near Santa Rita, where you can view one of theworld’s largest open pit copper mines.Rejoining US 180, you can turn north at Santa Clara to
visit historic Fort Bayard, or continue on a short distanceback to Silver City.
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EVERYONE DREAMS OF FINDING THATQUIET LITTLE TOWN NESTLED IN THE MOUN-tains with a creek running through, the creaturecomforts a traveler needs, yet retaining a 1950s ambiance.Those who think it’s only a dream have never stopped overat Glenwood. About 60 miles northwest of Silver City,Glenwood is surrounded by the Gila National Forest. Thatmeans plenty of public lands for the adventurous, like the SanFrancisco Canyon (bass, catfish, hiking and birding) or TheCatwalk and its Whitewater Creek (spectacular vistas andthe creek is filled with trout). Stop in at the Forest ServiceRanger Station for maps and information. A motel and sever-al B & B style inns will put you up comfortably, the generalstore will keep you supplied, and there is a café/bar that’splenty “Western”. And on up the road about 8 miles is Alma,last stop on Butch Cassidy’s Outlaw Trail. The iconic banditworked at the nearby WS Ranch (private) in the 1890s.Thereis a combo general store/café and you’ll want to exploreMineral Creek, usually dry in town but a forest road takes youupstream to another marvelous canyon and more trout.
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WITHOUT THE ASPHALT ON ITS MAIN STREET, DOWN-TOWN PINOS ALTOS LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT MIGHThave appeared nearly 150 years ago, when it was inhabitedby the likes of Judge Roy Bean. The town’s amenities, how-ever, have greatly improved in the last century or so. Theyinclude a museum, an ice cream parlor, dining establish-ments 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 constantfights with the Apaches, it was re-established in 1866 underits original Spanish name.Pinos Altos is located along the Continental Divide, six
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THE CATWALK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL IS SITUAT-ED IN WHITEWATER CANYON NEAR GLENWOOD. THECatwalk 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 shadedstream.The original catwalk was a gravity fed slurryline for alocal mill. The mines above the canyon were worked fromtheir discovery in 1889 until 1942 (Billy the Kid's stepfather,William Antrim, was a blacksmith at the town calledGraham). The Civilian Conservation Corps. was assignedthe task of rebuilding The Catwalk as a recreation attractionfor the Gila National Forest in 1935. The present metal cat-walk was rebuilt by the Forest Service in 2004.
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2nd AnnualPickamania! FestivalSeptember 12-13, 2009Silver City’s Americana Music Festival
Paid in part by Town of Silver City Lodgers tax.
Mimbres Region Arts Council1201 Pope Street • Silver City, NM575-538-2505 • 888-758-7289
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13th Annual Weekend at the Galleries...takes you around the world!
October 9-12, 2009Premier Sponsor: 1st New Mexico Bank of Silver CityArtwalk and more in Historic Downtown Silver City
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Lula WashingtonDance TheaterOctober 17, 2009The WNMU Fine Arts Theatre
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LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF TODAY’S GILAWILDERNESS,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 surroundingmountains, themselves named for a Spanish territorial gover-nor in the early 1700s. With the opening of the Little Fanniemine, the town boomed until 1942, then suddenly became aghost town when the mine closed. After a brief resurgenceas an artist 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.
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Area EventsAugust14-16 18th Annual Run to Copper
Country Car Show. Vintage vehi-cles of all kinds. Gough Park, SilverCity. 585-388-3468
15 Signal Peak Downhill Challenge.Rocky Horror Gila Show! Call formore information. 575-574-5956
15-16 30th Annual Silver City Gun ShowGuns, knives, ammo, turquoise jew-lery, reloading equipment, westernand military memorabilia and more.Food by Lone Mountain 4-H Club.For tables or information call:George Shepard, 575-388-2360
22 Fort Bayard's 143rd Birthday.Birthday and baseball game with vin-tage equipment. The theme is “TakeMe Out to the Ballgame.”
September5-7 The Gem & Mineral Show.
Museum quality mineral specimens,jewelry, and arts crafted from rockand gems as well as "rough" stones.Silver City Recreation Center.
5-6 San Vicente Artists Art Fair. FineArtists & Crafters, Artists in Action,Tempting Foods. San Vicente Artistsof Silver City. [email protected]
11-13 Pickamania! a FREE bluegrass, folk,Americana, roots and singer/song-writer festival in the heart of south-western New Mexico. This year'sheadliners include the Pine LeafBoys, Mollie O'Brien, Anne and PeteSibley, Finders & Youngberg, BorisMcCutcheon and the Salt Licks, FishTank Ensemble, Adobe Brothers,Dusky Buskers, and Melanie Zipinand additional performances willembellish the weekend to provideguests with non-stop entertainment.575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org
17-20 Annual Gila River Festival.Celebrate the centennial of AldoLeopold's legacy in the Southwest.Hikes, workshops, kids' activities, andpanel discussions that will foster anappreciation of Aldo Leopold's con-servation ethic. 575.538.8078
18-19 Fort Bayard Days. Living historyexhibits, a tour with entrance intothe Nurses' Quarters andCommanding Officer's home andBuckles and Bustles Military Ball.575-956-3294
26 Tapestry of Talent Fashion Show.fashion show. 2pm BayardCommunity Center. 575-538-5733.
30-Oct. 4 Grant County Fair. Cliff, NM388-4223
October3 Pinos Altos Annual October Fiesta.
Fine Food, Live Music, Crafters,Raffles, & Fun Activities forChildren. Pinos Altos Main Street.575-534-0406.info@pinosaltoscabins
3 Taste of Downtown Silver City.Downtown Silver City. 575-534-1700.
9-12 Weekend at the Galleries. WineTasting, Auctions, workshops, danc-ing and wandering the Art Galleries.Downtown Silver City. 575-538-2505. www.mimbresarts.org
13 David Cabassi & Tatiana Larionova(piano duo)Mr. Cabassi tours with his wife,briliant Russian pianist TatianaLarionova. They've each won numer-ous awards and piano competitions.Together, they render absolutemagic, whether playing on twopianos or together on one. WNMUFine Arts Center Theatre 575-538-5862
November12 Butch Thompson Trio. Well known
from a long run on NPR's "A PrairieHome Companion" with GarrisonKeillor, the Butch Thompson Triohas earned critical and popularrecognition around the world for itsexuberant brand of classic jazz andragtime. WNMU Fine Arts CenterTheatre. 575-538-5862
28 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.7 pm. Historic Downtown SilverCity. 575-534-1700silvercitymainstreet.com
DecemberTBD Black Tie Ball. 7-11pm Buffalo Bar.
Tickets $25. 575-538-2505.www.mimbresarts.org
TBD Annual Victorian ChristmasEvening. 5-9pm An old-fashionedholiday celebration with musicalentertainment, costumed charac-ters, children’s stories, plum pud-ding, hot mulled cider, and otherdelights of the season. $3 donationSilver City Museum. [email protected]
Ongoing EventsFarmer's Market 8:30 am - noon,Saturdays through October. Main StreetPlaza, Enter at 7th/Bullard. 575-534-1704San Vicente Art Walk - Self Guided Toursvisit the galleries and studios in the area.575-388-4854. [email protected] Morning Cup w/music Sunday morn-ings at Yankie Creek Coffee House.The Melodrama Theatre Saturday nights.“The Legend of Billy the Kid OR It’s Just aLittle Gun Play.” 8:00 pm at the Red BarnSteakhouse. Call the Red Barn for yourdinner reservations for the Melodrama @538-5666. Dinner seating is at 6:30pm and7:00pm for the 8:00pm show.Copper Creek Ranch Chuck WagonSupper and Western Show Friday andSaturday night late May through EarlySeptember. Dinner served at 7 pm. 20Flury Lane Silver City, NM 88061 Phone:575-538-2971
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LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC 1881 MANSARD/ITALIANATEHOME OF H.B. AILMAN, THE SILVER CITY MUSEUM ISone of 13 museums in New Mexico recognized by theAmerican Assn. of Museums. Founded in 1967, the muse-um is focused on the regional history of Southwest NewMexico with over 20,000 related objects. Photo collectionsdepict Silver City from the 1870s and include a significantcollection from the 1930s and 40s.Native American artifacts from the Mimbres, Mogollon
and Casas Grandes peoples number over 500 pieces, andthere are exhibits from more recent Navajo and Apachegroups. Extensive mining exhibits, early Anglo and Hispanicsettler clothing, furnishings and even firearms are displayed.There is also memorabilia from native son Harrison “Jack”Schmitt, former astronaut and U.S. Senator.It is open every day except Monday, and is located at 312
West Broadway. The Museum Store features books andgifts depicting or influenced by local history and cultures.
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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 vegetari-an eatery? Silver City's got it. There are numerous healthfood stores with a variety of products for your dietaryneeds. Want a workout? Try a new type of yoga in one ofthe quaint yoga studios downtown. If you're looking forsomething more upbeat, join a dance class at one of thehealth clubs in town or the University. At any one of SilverCity's gyms, there are a variety of exercise classes avail-able whether you're looking to try dancing, water aerobics,a step class, or a simple treadmill routine. With a gym tomatch your personality, there are unlimited ways to keephealthy and fit in this small town.
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LOCATED IN SILVER CITY, WESTERN NEW MEXICOUNIVERSITY (WNMU) WAS FOUNDED IN 1893 ASNormal School and renamed WNMU in 1963. With a cultural-ly diverse population and a student/faculty ratio of 13:1, itoffers an excellent education with many unique opportunities.It has award-winning academic programs including over 8graduate degree programs, 41 baccalaureate degrees as wellas 18 associate and certificate programs. WNMU offers morethan 100 classes and 2 complete bachelor degrees online. Ithas learning centers in Deming, T or C, Gallup and Lordsburg.WNMU offers several NCAA Division II sports such as bas-ketball, football, volleyball, softball, tennis, cross country andgolf. The accredited programs, highly qualified faculty andaffordable in-state tuition fees, as well as tuition waivers forstudents from neighboring states, make WNMU accessibleand affordable to all students whether undergraduate, athlete,continuing or part-time students or even distance learners.
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THE TOWNOF COLUMBUS AND CAMP FURLONGWEREATTACKED BY THE MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARY FORCESof General Francisco Villa in 1916. General “Blackjack”Pershing led a punitive force into Mexico in pursuit of theVillistas, but with no success. Using Camp Furlong as a basecamp, the Pershing force included the first aircraft used in amilitary operation, the first use of mechanized trucks byUnited States troops and the last true cavalry operation. Avisitor center includes a replica of the airplanes used and oneof the mechanized vehicles.Rockhound State Park east of Deming is not only a great
place to look for crystals, the area includes hiking trails, pic-nic areas, birding and star gazing. An impressive visitor cen-ter provides interactive displays and a desert botanical gar-den that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. SpringCanyon, which is included in the State Park, provides anecosystem that is entirely distinct from the Rockhound area.
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JEFF’S CERTIFIEDAuto Service CenterSatisfyingCustomers for Over 40 Years
Your One-Stop Shop for All Automotive Needs• Electronic Tune-ups • Fuel Injection• Brake Jobs • On Board Computers• Electrical Work • Cooling & Heating Systems• Transmissions • Front Suspension• Electronic Wheel Alignment • Engine Work - Gas & Diesel• Exhaust Systems • Oil & Lube
388•2345 • 311 W. BroadwayLocated in Historic Downtown Silver City • Jeff Turner - Owner
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SILVER CITY SPRANG TOLIFE DURING THE SUMMERof 1870. The discovery ofsilver brought thousands of miners, andmerchants followed in their footsteps.The town's founders decided Silver City would be “built tolast.” In 1880, an ordinance was passed requiring masonryconstruction for new buildings. This left behind solid commer-cial buildings, brick Victorian homes, and adobe structures.Devastating floods between 1890 and 1910 washed awaythe original Main Street and all but one of its handsome brickbuildings. The stately Warren house is the sole survivor.What used to be Main Street is now known as the Big Ditch.The Silver City Visitor Center and Big Ditch Park provide
gateways into Historic Downtown for visitors and residents.Silver City MainStreet Project has provided comprehensivedowntown revitalization services since 1985. This vibrantaward-winning district has over 200 entities including retail andservice businesses, art studios, government services, non-profits, churches, and schools. It’s a treasure of a downtown!
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Eva’s HairstylesYour Family Hair Care Center.
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Ego Trip SalonFull Service Salon
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InnovationsUnisex Salon. Specializing in Precision Cuts,
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Mirror MirageFamily Oriented Full Service Salon.
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WHEN 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 run-ning 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 abottom some 55 feet below the original street level. As rainscontinued to feed the creek in the years that followed, cot-tonwood trees grew, providing shade.
The town’s Main Street was gone, but every adversitycarries with it the seed of an opportunity. Working together,local businesses, residents and civic organizations created abeautiful and unique downtown park.
Big Ditch Park can be accessed via the footbridge at theSilver City Visitor Center parking lot.
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QUICKFACTSNew Mexico FactsStatehood: Jan. 6, 1912Capital: Santa FeFlag: Red Zia on goldBallad: Land of EnchantmentSongs: Oh, Fair New Mexicoand 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 CutthroatTrout
Silver City - GrantCounty ProfilePOPULATION: (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 offi-cers, 2 sergeants)County Sheriff: 32 OfficersTAXES:Gross Receipts:7.25% (2007)City: $3,009,860City Retail: $214,463,457Per Capita Income:$17,409Property: 17,397 Mills(Residential)15,680 Mills (Non-Residential)
Major EventsRed Paint PowWowChocolate FantasiaTour of the GilaSilver City Blues FestivalWild Wild West Pro RodeoFourth of July CelebrationPicamaniaWeekend at the GalleriesLighted Christmas Parade
Area MuseumsMUSEUMS: 3Silver City Museum wasfounded in 1967. Arestored Mansard/Italianatehome built by H.B. Ailmanwith 20,000 objects relatingto the peoples and historyof southwest New Mexico.Admission is free.WNMU Museum celebrat-ed its 30th AnniversaryNovember 6, 2004. Homeof Pottery and Artifacts ofPrehistoric South-westernCultures. Available for view-ing are historic photo-graphs of Silver City andsurrounding areas.Admission is free.Pinos Altos HistoricalMuseum: Circa 1860s-housed in a log cabin thatonce served as the 1stschool house in Grant
County. Houses a great col-lection of mining artifactsand historic memorabilia.Admission is free.
Parks & MonumentsCity of Rocks State ParkGila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument
The Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail.(Glenwood)
Ghost TownsMogollon: 75 miles NEUS180Shakespeare: 46 miles SENM90Steins: 63 miles SENM90/I-10
Health CareMEDICALGila Regional MedicalCenter: 68 Beds, 43PhysiciansOptometrists: 2Dentists: 12Clinics: 5Chiropractors: 9Fort Bayard MedicalCenter: Long term carefacility with 4 Physiciansoffering services inPhysical, Occupational andSpeech Therapies, Geriatriccare and ChemicalDependency unit.Pharmacies: 5Acupuncturists: 2
Historic SitesSILVER CITY HISTORICBUSINESS DISTRICTH. B. Ailman House built in1881 houses the Silver CityMuseum.Bell Block constructed in1897 and 1906 originallyhoused a saloon wherestraight drinks were sold for12.5 centsMeredith & Ailman Bankbuilt in 1882 was renamedthe Palace Hotel in 1900.Silver City National Bankbuilt in 1923, presentlyused as City Hall.O.S. Warren House built in1885, is the only buildingon Main Street to survivethe floods at the turn of thecentury.Mrs. O.S. Warren buildingbuilt in 1900 was the formerColby’s Sporting Goods.El Sol Theatre building wasbuilt in 1934 to showSpanish-language films.W. H. White house built in1901 was built of brick inthe Hipped Box style forone of Silver City’s firstdentists.Dr. W. H. White dentaloffice built in 1887.Isaac N. Cohen House builtin 1882 has the only remain-ing example of double-hungpocket shutters.Big Ditch Park was SilverCity’s Main Street beforethe turn of the century
floods transformed it intoan arroyo.Bennett Block on W. Yankiebuilt in 1882 of adobe con-struction with brickfacades.Max Schutz sample roomon N. Texas was built toprovide a meeting room fortraveling salesmen.Goodell’s Feed Store onYankie was built in 1905and 1911 and remained afarmer’s supply outlet untilthe late 1970s.Victorian Homes, thisarchitectural era spans theperiod of roughly 1825-1900. There are 31 homesstill existing in the SilverCity area.Walking Tours (3) offeredby the Silver City Museum:Gospel Hill, La Capilla andBusiness District.Billy the Kid Cabin is locat-ed near the origin of hisreal home, this 1800s stylecabin was donated by RonHoward’s movie TheMissing.La Capilla Chapel Replica,built on a hill on the southside of Silver City. Thechapel was a local land-mark and was utilized inpilgrimages and festivalsfor Our Lady of Guadalupe.PINOS ALTOSFort Cobre Replica is 3/4scale replica of the SantaRita Del Cobre Fort (circa1804) which originally waslocated at the Santa Ritaopen pit copper mine eastof Silver City.Buckhorn Saloon & OperaHouse, circa 1860s Thisfine restaurant and saloonis authentically decoratedwith 1800’s memorabiliaand photographs.Hearst Church. (circa1898) built by the Hearstnewspaper family and isthe current home to theGrant County Art Guild. Thegold used in decorating theHearst Castle in Californiacame from the Hearst Minein Pinos Altos.FORT BAYARDBuffalo Soldiers: In 1866Congress authorized theorganization of four blackregiments to help the “paci-fication” of the West. TheIndians christened thesemen with their short curlyhair the Buffalo Soldiers, aname which the TenthCalvary proudly bore on itsmilitary crest.Fort Bayard NationalHistoric Landmark/National Cemetery.Established as a territorialpost dating back to 1863,the fort has served as a mil-itary center of operations,army and VA hospital andcontinues today as a StateMedical Center.
HISTORY OF THE SILVER CITY AREA SPANS THE ERASFROM THE ANCIENT MOGOLLON CULTURES TO THEpeople of today’s technology age. The Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument and visitor center are perhaps the strong-est attraction in the area, providing a visual showcase of howthese ancients lived. The Mimbres River Valley, though onceinhabited by pithouse dwellers is now a scene of orchards, hayfields, cattle and horses. The pride of large-scale mining oper-ations is the Chino open pit copper mine on NM 152.The 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest provides many of
the reasons for both visiting the area and for making a com-mitment to live here. Lakes in the immediate region includeLake Roberts and Bear Canyon, Bill Evans and Snow Lakes.Additional attractions include the Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail and the scenic gold mining ghost town ofMogollon, both near Glenwood, and City of Rocks StatePark between Silver City and Deming.
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20th Anniversary CelebrationYou’ve made us successful! Come celebrate with us!
In October 2009, Habitat for Humanity GilaRegion will celebrate its 20th Anniversary.
We will recognize our volunteers andcommunity partners at an evening
with an International Theme.Look for flyers and
newsletters with moreinformation about
location anddetails.
538-9540915 Santa Rita St.
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ReStoreAttention bargain shoppers and treasurehunters! Find new and quality pre-ownedmerchandise. Profits support Habitat for Humanity’smission to provide affordable housing opportunitiesfor working families in Grant County.
Call 534-9727 to Donate Materials or Volunteer Your Time.
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Summer Birding
“Iwas stunned at the beauty of that
black and vermilion ball of fire.The event was
what I have come to call an‘avian rapture
moment’,of which I have hadmany
overmy half century andmore of birding.”
WRITTEN BY GENE LEWISPHOTOGRAPHY BY DALE & MARIAN ZIMMERMAN
Summer brings many chances to seespectacular birds in the Silver City area,like the male Vermilion Flycatcher shownwith this article. I had my first experiencewith this flycatcher early in my birding ca-reer when I didn’t even know the bird ex-isted. It was sitting on a branch over asmall stream and I was stunned at thebeauty of that black and vermilion ball offire. The event was what I have come tocall an ‘avian rapture moment’, of which Ihave had many over my half century andmore of birding. That particular experienceis etched into my memory as a birdinghighlight. Vermilion Flycatchers can beseen in this part of NewMexico, usually inopen areas not far from some larger treeswhere the female builds her nest. She hasher own, subdued, colors that set her offfrom other flycatchers. One place that theVermilion Flycatcher might be seen is atthe southern part of the San Vicente trailwhich winds from just below the Big Ditchto near the golf course. A handy way ofbeginning the trail when looking for fly-catchers is north of the golf course wherethere is a parking area. Just mosey alongthe trail and keep looking for whatevermight show up in the early summermonths. Having not birded that area in latespring or summer I can’t vouch for its pres-ence but that is the kind of place a Vermil-ion Flycatcher finds to be ideal. If you goon and enter the area of tall trees keep aneye out for the Great Horned Owl that isoften seen there year round.Another place with reports of several Ver-milion Flycatchers is the area known asthe Iron Bridge. Go north on Hwy 180,cross the Gila River and immediately takethe first road to the left that winds alongthe river. This will bring you to the bridgewhich has not been used since severespring snow melts several years agocaused the river to destroy part of thebank approaching the bridge and collaps-ing part of the road. Now the area is setaside for birding and hiking. More recentlyThe Nature Conservancy acquired thearea beyond the bridge and along the riverso you will not be on private land. SummerTanagers and Bullocks Orioles can befound here along with many other attrac-tive birds. You may have an ‘avian rapturemoment’ of your own.
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TheEconomySilver City Business Professionalsshare their views on banking,
Federal incentives, local stimulus andstarting a new business.
WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS AND PAT YOUNG, PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS
above, from left: Silver City business and personal affairs are affected by the same factors that are hammering the nation’seconomy. AmBank’s Joe Casey, business owners Jim and Debbie Nennich, green building contractor Rich Bigelow and ac-countant Linda McGee discuss economic factors of interest to local individuals and businesses.
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s finger pointing continuesin Washington, London,Paris, Moscow and Be-jing, in Silver City, well,finger pointing has
never resolved much. It’s a small ruraltown, but unfortunately, still shares in thewoes faced by the nation. The Big Eightwill have to save the world, but the ques-tion here and now is how do SilverCitians get back to where they were be-fore all this started?Whether your retirement benefits took
a plunge in the market or you lost yourjob in a cutback, it hurts and most peo-ple have a difficult time talking about it.The fact is, however, resolution requiresa conversation. You can start with yourimmediate family, but there are very fewpeople in any community who under-stand the tax laws, which are currentlychanging on a daily basis, the stock mar-ket, which requires a totally different ap-proach than it did a year ago, and whatpractices can help a small business sur-vive the bad times.Silver City Life can’t provide all the an-
swers, but it can further the conversa-tion. This article highlights some of thestimulus factors that might have an af-fect on your finances, provides somebasic tips from a prominent local banker,as well as from a local business couplewho have boldly expanded their com-pany in the middle of this major eco-nomic downturn, and it offers somethoughts on green building, which mightsave you money in the long run.The article should at least open your
eyes to the fact that there are local peo-ple who are committed to helping indi-viduals make smart decisions. Theconversation is already taking place andeach one of you should be participating.
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Linda McGeeEconomic Stimulus and You
ax laws are complicated and constantly changing, but many of those affecting 2009and 2010 returns are meant to encourage renewed spending levels by individuals andbusinesses. The cost for these programs will be offset, primarily, by changes affectinghigh-income individuals, fund managers, corporations with offshore interests, the oil andgas industries and insurance companies.Address your tax questions early by contacting area professionals who can help you
plan and qualify for benefits. The following brief overview of tax changes affecting local interestswas compiled by Linda McGee of Stone, McGee & Co., CPA’s.
TAX CHANGES FOR INDIVIDUALSPayroll Tax Credit. Taxes have been reduced by $400 per worker and $800 per couple in 2009and 2010, with program phase out beginning at $75,000 and $150,000 if filing jointly. Those re-ceiving a payroll check should already be seeing a little more take-home pay.
Child Tax Credit Expansion. A $1000 tax credit per child was extended to more families, evenif the family does not earn enough money to pay taxes. Filing is required.
Expanded College Credit. The tax credit covering tuition and related expenses has been in-creased to $2,500 for 2009 and 2010 and begins phasing out for incomes over $80,000 or couplesearning more than $160,000.
Homebuyer Credit. For first time homebuyers, there is an $8000 tax credit or refund for homespurchased between January 1 and December1 of 2009. The amount does not have to be repaid ifthe home remains in your possession more than three years.
Unemployment Tax Exclusion. An individual receiving unemployment payments will not haveto claim the first $2,400 for the year 2009. The entire amount is normally taxed.
Expanded Earned Income Credit. This refundable credit provides an increased earned incometax credit in 2009 and 2010 for working, but low to moderate income families with at least three qual-ifying children. The maximum credit is $5,657 and the phase out range for this credit, regardless ofnumber of children, has been raised.
Home Energy Credit. Up to 30 percent of expenditures, with a cap of $5,000, for home energyefficiency can be recovered up to a maximum tax credit of $1,500. Such items as the installation ofenergy-efficient windows and furnaces can be included, but be sure to verify the qualification.
Car Sales Tax Reduction. The sales tax for the purchase of an automobile has been reduced,but does not include interest payments and is phased out for incomes above $250,000.
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opposite: Linda McGee is a fourth generation Grant County resident with ties dating back to 1885. Mike and KayStone and Linda started their accounting firm in 1980. The firm now consists of six C.P.A.’s of which Jarrod Muson andKelley Wyatt recently joined as partners. Linda is celebrating her 40th tax year and taught for over 29 years at WNMU.She can be contacted at 575.538.3795.
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ifferent banks respond differently to market changes. Community banks have faredwell in the current economic downturn, because most remained more conservativeand did not become involved in exotic mortgage loans. Even though communitybanks make up a smaller percentage of the overall banking picture, they will be thebackbone of the country’s recovery, just as they tend to be the centerpiece of their
local communities.There are three community banks and two credit unions in Silver City with traditional approaches
and flexibility focused on local needs. None are in the business of taking back homes and cars, andthere is a great deal of latitude in available options. People who have had to deal with layoffs and in-come cuts need to communicate with their financial institution to work out solutions.Personal financial histories are important and need to be protected. Credit scores are always con-
sidered in mortgage loans, but for other loans, many banks are primarily interested in the circum-stances surrounding your history.As a result of the stimulus package, there are additional business loan programs available through
the SBA that provide guarantees, and also programs for helping individuals meet mortgage obliga-tions. Loan officers can research the options for you.There is always some pain involved in a recovery, but adjustments in the market are necessary to
the system. There are options that can facilitate recovery, but there is never enough money to fixeverything at once.A major regulatory overhaul is certainly not the answer. Out of 8500 banks in this country, 8000
of them did nothing wrong. Regulation that affects all banks simply adds to the consumer’s cost. Asmuch as one quarter of a bank’s income can go to regulation compliance, and in many cases, com-pliance with one regulation conflicts with another.Most students graduate from our schools financially illiterate and therefore have a difficult time de-
termining what is right in their financial decision-making. My advice is simply, don’t put all your eggsin one basket and never be embarrassed to seek help from your financial contacts.
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Joe CaseyBank Dealings in Today’s Economy
opposite: Joe Casey is President of AmBank, the largest financial institution in Silver City. He is a graduate of St. JohnFisher College in Rochester, New York, and attended graduate school at Rochester Institute of Technology. He receiveda graduate degree from Pacific Coast Banking School. Joe came to Silver City in 1992 and was instrumental in organ-izing the AmBank charter. Joe celebrates 42 years in banking and finance and 45 years of marriage to his wife Cathy.
ow does one expand business during a major economic downturn? “Maintaining goodsupplier relations and credit is, of course, critical.” states Jim Nennich of W & N En-terprises. “We listen to our customers and continuously reevaluate our approach forkeeping them,” adds Debbie Nennich. “We closely track our sales to stay abreast ofwhat is selling.”“We have always met challenges head on without looking back,” says Debbie. “We
are the king and queen of improvise!” Jim mentions that they have never had to reinvent anything.“We study other businesses and simply add our own touch to what has worked for them. One veryevident factor is that you cannot become stagnant in this or any business.” Debbie chimes in, “It’sa matter of developing a mindset in your life and believing in it. A good work ethic is necessary, youneed to follow through with your commitments and you should absolutely treat other people theway you expect to be treated. During difficult economic times, understand that your employees havea lot piled on their plates and require more patience. Put on your happy face and work with them.”Jim originally worked for Furr’s, and in 1999 the Nennichs took a chance and moved to Silver City.
Following much study they purchased the Snappy Mart Stores. They survived several potentiallycatastrophic events, but continued to diversify by purchasing area Food Basket stores, Wrangler’sBar & Grill and, more recently, by opening the Silver City Beverage Company.BEVCO, as the new enterprise is often called, was a giant leap taken in a difficult economy and
small-town population base. “We researched and feature top food items from across the nation,”says Jim, “and around 80% are turning over well. Silver City has attracted a population that appre-ciates specialty foods, fine wines and a large selection of beer… and we responded to that.”“We have experienced all levels of the grocery business and we never forget where we came
from,” concludes Debbie. “We work hard, we are thrifty and we continue to learn. We are imagi-native, we have a vision and we are aggressive about achieving that vision.” “After all,” Jim adds,“Microsoft, McDonalds, Disney and Google were all launched in bad economic times.”Nennich Business Tips include: monitor inventories frequently and cash flow very diligently, sep-
arate “nice to do” from “have to do” and eliminate nonessential expenses as much as possible, re-duce or stretch debt and build up cash reserves, get aggressive with account receivables and don’tforget the “human element.”
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Jim & Debbie NennichBusiness in Today’s Economy
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opposite: Jim and Debbie Nennich of W & N Enterprises are owners of the Snappy Mart and Food Basket stores,Wrangler’s Bar and Grill and recently opened Silver City Beverage Company featuring specialty foods, a large selec-tion of beer and wine, fresh made sandwiches and a soup/salad/potato bar.
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Rich BigelowSolar Energy
or Rich Bigelow and Mary Stoecker, it was the right choice all around. He was a carpenter witha penchant for efficient, quality building when he came to Silver City in 1978. She was an ad-vocate of recycling and minimizing material consumption when she came here in 1981.Abundantly sunny southwest New Mexico proved the perfect destination for both of them
when they met and married 24 years ago. The rolling 10-acre Burro Mountain parcel they even-tually built on proved the perfect place to showcase their live-green lifestyle and demonstrate the economicbenefits that go along with it.Bigelow, a general contractor, is ever cognizant of cutting down on consumption. He advises customers
on alternatives in the expanding world of green products.“I’m for sustainability and low maintenance, which I promote in my business,” he says.Sitting in their pleasant home, both Bigelow and Stoecker talk enthusiastically about Viva Verde Expo,
which took place in Silver City June 26-28. Established by a number of organizations, the event connectedthe community with resources and solutions for living green. (Visit vivaverdenm.com for more information.)A tour of the Bigelow/Stoecker homestead illustrates just how comfortable living green can be. Eight-
een photo voltaic panels (170 watts each) occupy a subtle spot near the home. The 3.15 kilowatt systemnot only powers their home, but “banks” power for cloudy or shorter days and gives them income fromselling power back to PNM.“Our last check from PNM for the month was $76,” Bigelow says.An average solar system in today’s market costs approximately $10,000 per kilowatt hour to install and
get online. Bigelow points out that there is no sales tax for material and labor, plus there are federal andstate tax credits available.On the roof of their home is a 50,000 BTU solar hot water system. The home also utilizes passive solar
south-facing windows with high-efficiency glass. Timbers for the home were salvaged from a forest fire.Upstairs bedrooms belong to their children, Neal and Teresa, both off at college. The main floor masterbedroom sits just off a sunny, open great room and kitchen.Bigelow estimates that they reduced their carbon footprint by over 80 percent when they added solar
to their home. They were already saving 15 percent by driving less and hanging clothes out to dry versesdryer use. It all adds up to savings.Money they get back from PNM or save on propane, plus federal and state credits, are applied to a loan
for the solar investment. They expect to pay for their solar system within 10 years.“We’ve done all this on a middle income,” Stoecker says. “We took advantage of tax credits and shifted
our focus.”They both point out that anyone can reduce energy use, even without a big investment.
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opposite: Rich Bigelow and wife, Mary Stoecker, own a general contracting business that emphasizes green building techniquesand products. Rich is experienced with solar power and hot water options.
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CompoundingCompoundingProgram
Silver Rexall’sPrescription Drug
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The sign over the door – Silver RexallDrug Compounding Pharmacy – sug-gests something different about thispharmacy on Silver Heights Blvd. Inside,it looks like any other pharmacy, al-though Cup of Grace Christian Booksand Gifts occupy a portion of the storeand familiar products like tobacco are nowhere to be seen.“I felt tobacco was contradictory to
good health,” says Al Martinez, ownerand pharmacist in charge.Martinez and his wife, Betty, pur-
chased the pharmacy in 1982. Theymoved to Silver City from Tucson andhave remained a part of the communityever since, raising two children here, adaughter, Kristin and a son, Jacob.Originally opened in 1953 as Mead-
ows Rexall Drug, the store has seenmany changes over the years, thoughsome things remain the same. Cup ofGrace Christian Books and Gifts “havebecome a part of us,” Martinez says.Traditional service, medical supplies andequipment as well as the latest medica-tions are always available. One trade-
opposite: Pharmacist Al Martinez has com-pounded drugs since the outset of his career of40 years. this page: Jenny Reyes carefully in-spects pills to insure the right ones have been in-cluded in a prescription.
Al Martinez,Head Pharmacist & Owner
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mark commodity, however, has beenexpanded to include compounding.The pharmacy did some compounding
before, Martinez says, but not nearly asmuch as they do now. Compoundingconstitutes around ten percent of hiscurrent business.A pharmacist for 40 years with several
more years of experience as an internbefore that, Martinez explains the com-pounding process by saying, “Medica-tions are prepared from scratch, takingdrugs in base chemical forms and incor-porating them into various dosage forms.“We resort back to what pharmacists
did from Biblical times,” says the pleas-ant pharmacist with a ready smile whoputs a major emphasis on customercare. “It’s more user friendly, especiallyfor people who require an alternativeroute of administration, such as the pe-diatric and geriatric population.”The compounding pharmacy can pre-
pare many medications not commerciallyavailable such as drugs that have beendiscontinued. They even compound vet-erinary products.
above: Al Martinez chats with employee CelicaCarbajal about their work. opposite: Not all phar-macies have the sterile environment required forthe compounding of certain drugs.
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“There is also a greater need for treat-ment of pain today,” he continues. “In-stead of opiates, we can preparetopically applied products.”Hormone replacement alternatives are
another area where compounding comesinto play. “We can replace hormonesidentical to those naturally occurring inthe body to keep you in a healthy state,”he says.Compounding requires some extra
training and equipment that many phar-macies may not have, and compoundingrequires a pharmacist dedicated to serv-ing the needs of a smaller population.Martinez, who was born in El Paso and
schooled in Tucson, has a Bachelor ofScience degree from the University ofArizona. He is a licensed pharmacist inCalifornia and Arizona as well as NewMexico. Chemistry is a vital part of a phar-macist’s background, he says, and mostpharmacists have a minor in chemistry.
above: Al explains a procedure to a customer.opposite: Compounding requires the preciseamount of specific drugs to be mixed from scratch.
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“I’ve been a compounding pharma-cist from my initial training,” he says.“It’s just part of what pharmacists did.”Silver Rexall Drug boasts a sealed-
off sterile room, called a clean room, anautoclave and a laminar flow hood forproducing specialized sterile productssuch as ophthalmic or intravenousmedications, or antibiotic therapy thatwould allow a patient to be at homerather than in the hospital. Some of thesterilizing equipment, usually seen onlyin hospitals, must be recertified everysix months. A compounding laboratoryfor other medications takes up anothercorner of the busy pharmacy.It’s a family-owned pharmacy with
old-fashioned service and high-tech ca-pabilities. Martinez sums it up by say-ing, “We bring the chemistry lab intothe pharmacy, and we’re here to serveour patients to the best of our ability inevery area.”
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n a world where daily doses of stressaffect our physical health and peoplerarely take the time to determine the po-
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above: Brad Haire, doctor of osteopathy, and his wifeLeesa are providing the area with alternative optionsfor dealing with their health and well-being.
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