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Silver City, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Silver City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What will Silver Schoolsā finance committee tackle on August 13?
- What new clinic plans and senior support mean for Silver City residents
- How a small advisory group could reshape Silver City Museumās future
Also on today's calendar: Nuestra Tierra Presents and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 63.
- Saturday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 91 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Silver Consolidated School Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting August 13, 2026 (grantcountybeat.com subscription) ā Silver City residents are invited to the Silver Consolidated School Board Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m. in the SCS Administration Building on North Swan Street. The session will cover agenda approval and financial reports, with accommodations available for residents with disabilities who contact the superintendent in advance. Agendas can be accessed online or at the superintendentās office in Silver City. 
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ā¢ A new wildlife management area coming in the Mimbres Valley and more (krwg.org) ā A new 11,000-acre wildlife management area in the Mimbres Valley could boost regional recreation while Gila Regional Medical Centerās purchase of Silver Care clinic properties will expand family and urgent care options in Silver City. At the same time, the revived Bridge Village project is building a volunteer network to help local seniors safely age in place at home. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Museum advisory board preps to take on more active role (scdailypress.com) ā Silver Cityās Municipal Museum Community Advisory Group is preparing for a bigger role as the Town Council considers making it the official communication bridge between the Silver City Museum and its fundraising society. Members are brainstorming exhibit ideas, community outreach, and how to explain museum operations and funding needs, with their next public meeting set for October 19 at the museum annex. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Church of the Singing Heart ā
Tranquilbuzz Coffee House, 300 N Arizona St, Silver City
12:00 pm
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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Pokemon+ Card and Comic Book Trading
Silver City Public Library 515 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM 88061
10:00 am -
Max Gomez with Howe Gelb & Slant Can ā
Whiskey Creek ZĆ³calo, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
6:00 pm -
Nuestra Tierra Presents ā
The Seedboat Collective, 214 W Yankie St, Silver City
4:00 pm -
Hippie Death Cult Live ā
Whiskey Creek ZĆ³calo, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
7:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
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š Events Nearby
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Estate Planning Info Clinic with NM Legal Aid
Silver City Public Library 515 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM 88061
4:00 pm -
Jono Manson ā
Whiskey Creek ZĆ³calo, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
6:00 pm -
Pokemon+ Card and Comic Book Trading
Silver City Public Library 515 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM 88061
10:00 am -
The Josh Glenn Experiment ā
Whiskey Creek ZĆ³calo, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
6:00 pm -
Hippie Death Cult ā
Whiskey Creek ZĆ³calo, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
7:00 pm -
Western New Mexico Mustangs vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys ā
Ben Altamirano Field, 1100-1102 N Kentucky St, Silver City
6:00 pm -
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Football at Western New Mexico Mustangs Football ā
Old James Stadium Monument, 1102 N Kentucky St, Silver City
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Server - Franchise in Silver City. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Silver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver City here.
š Nearby News
Deming
- Remembering Ricky (demingheadlight.com)
- Road improvement project on NM 26 between Deming and Hatch (koat.com)
- Let's talk (demingheadlight.com)
Truth or Consequences
- August 7: Special Meeting, Open to the Public (einpresswire.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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