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We will have a special guest from the Spaceport USA as our guest speaker for the May 2019 meeting.  Jason Lazich - Director of Spaceline Infrastructure and Ground Services from Virgin Galactic will visit with us about the future of Virgin Galactic at New Mexico's Spaceport and the upcoming flights into space.

 

Location:

Western New Mexico University
2nd Floor of the Student Memorial Building
Student Cafeteria - Sunset Room

Date/Time Information:

Thursday - May 2, 2019 beginning at 11:45 am

Contact Information:

Chamber of Commerce Office (575) 538-3785

Send an Email 

Fees/Admission:

$15.00
Seating limited to the first 56 people.   Preregistration only.  

 

ALL SEATS ARE PRE-REGISTERED ONLY.  NO AT THE DOOR REGISTRATIONS.  THE COST IS $15.00 WHETHER YOU PLAN TO EAT OR NOT.  SEATING IS LIMITED!

 

 

The Copper Country Senior Olympics celebrated the opening of their new office in Western New Mexico University's Watts Hall on Friday - April 12.  Holding the ribbon are Senior Olympics board members while local dignitaries: Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, WNMU President Joe Sheperd, Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner and State Senator Gabe Ramos oversee the actually cutting of the ribbon.

 

Watts Hall is located at the corner of Swan Stree and Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. 

 Del Taco offers its guests a unique variety of Mexican favorites prepared fresh in a working kitchen.  Del Taco's meals are prepared to order with quality ingredients 24 hours a day!

 

Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson opened the first Del Taco in Yermo, CA in 1964. With a menu of 19¢ tacos, tostadas, fries and 24¢ cheeseburgers, Del Taco brought in $169 in sales on its first day in business - the equivalent of 900 tacos. Things were off to a bold start. Del Taco thrived during the 1970s. By 1977 there were 50 restaurants and by 1978 there were 100. The menu also grew, expanding to include items like the bun taco, quesadilla and ice cream sundaes.

 

In 1988, Del Taco greatly increased in size and geographic reach by merging with Naugles restaurant chain. Del Taco also began to stay open all night to serve the growing needs of the new 24/7 lifestyle. By 2006, Del Taco nearly doubled in size and opened the 500th restaurant in 2008. An exciting new dessert was also introduced to the menu that has since become a fan favorite: Caramel Cheesecake Bites. Additionally, the Del Taco Super Special Show launched, treating our fans to a humorous take on our brand. By introducing The Del Taco, the Buck & Under Menu, and even more fresh ingredients like hand sliced avocado, Del Taco continues to be the leader in serving fresh, quality food for a value price. We take pride in chopping, grilling & shredding in our restaurants every day and celebrating the hardest working hands in fast food.

 

Del Taco is located at 2629 Highway 180 East (next to Walmart) in Silver City, New Mexico.  Want to call in an order?  Their phone number is (575) 388-1116.  

 

Watch for information regarding the "official" grand opening in May. 

Besides being the current Assistant Superintendent at Silver Consolidated Schools, Curtis Clough is personal consultant in the field of Education, Workforce & Economic Development and Career & Technical Education along with vast knowledge in HR, Communit y Engagement & Employee Recruitment/Retention.  Curtis can speak to groups and provide training workshops.  In the fall of 2018, Curtis spoke at the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Executives Association conference. 

 

To learn more about Curtis, you can contact him at (330) 933-5357, or send an email to r2nlconsult@gmail.com.

Each Wednesday an article is published in the Silver City Daily Press.  Sometimes the article is about Chamber of Commerce items.  Sometimes you will read about community and regional issues.  This is an opinion piece written by the president of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce.  The articles are written to be informative, attract attention, and even get people to question things that happen within our county and region.

"THE CHAMBER MINUTE" each Tuesday on Q92.9 fm at noon, each Wednesday on KNFT 102.9 fm at noon and each Thursday on KNFT 950 am at 9:00 a.m.  You can contact Silver City Radio by calling (575) 538-3396 or visit their website:  http://www.silvercityradio.com.  We will interview chamber member businesses asking them what they do, where they do it, and how there business helps you and our community.

  

Thank you Silver City Radio for sponsoring "The Chamber Minute".

NMEDD Finance Development Team Webinar Series:

On Friday, April 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. my staff will be on hand at the Ena Mitchell Senior Center in Lordsburg, and  from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Lordsburg - Friday, April 12, 2019
WHO:  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff
WHAT:  Mobile Office Hours
WHEN:  From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Ena Mitchell Senior Center, 532 DeMoss St, Lordsburg, N.M. 88045
QUESTIONS:  Contact Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office (575) 523-6561.

 

Silver City - Friday, April 12, 2019
WHO:  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff
WHAT:  Mobile Office Hours
WHEN:  From 1:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Silver City Senior Center, 205 W Victoria St, Silver City, N.M. 88061
QUESTIONS:  Contact Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office (575) 523-6561.

 

If you are unable to meet my staff at Mobile Office Hours, I encourage you to visit the Helping You section of my online office to learn more about the many ways I can assist you.

 

It is an honor to serve as your United States Senator. Be well and keep in touch.

 

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday are movie nights at Light Hall Theatre. Th e movie theater is located on the campus of Western New Mexico University at 1000 West C ollege Avenue.

 

Visit http://movies.wnmu.edu for movies, previews, cost, dates and time s.

 

Here's what is playing this weekend:    

     

 A MADEA Family Funeral 

I was just reading an interest piece written by an old IBM'er regarding the gamble that IBM took in developing and bringing the IBM S/360 to market back in the mid-1960s. Prior to the release of the S/360 series terms like compatibility, scalability, interoperability had no meaning in the computer industry. Upgrading to a new computer system meant rewriting all the software, replacing all the peripherals and retraining (completely) or replacing all the system and support staff, until the introduction of the IBM S/360. At this point, I feel it necessary to make a shout-out to all the remaining folks who worked on the CDC 6600 project which also introduced concepts that we are familiar with today like parallelism, interoperability, and multi-tasking.

 

The S/360 would go on to be an extremely successful business family of systems that included scalability in both performance and capacity while the CDC 6600 would be the first "supercomputer" and the fastest machines in existence from 1964 - 1969 until the release of the CDC 7600. The two companies and projects were as different as possible with IBM using massive teams of designers, engineers, programmers, coders, from all over the world while CDC's 6600 project was composed of Seymour Cray and 33 support personnel counting the janitor. An interesting note, the president of CDC considered Cray and his team to be too large and expensive, an opinion that eventually led to Cray leaving CDC and forming Cray Computers.

 

Our modern computers share many of the successes of both projects and the demand for ever faster, ever more capable computers has not waned. Even the modern cell phone resembles the CDC 6600 in architecture and carries the S/360's ability to use peripherals from a large pool of types with standard interfaces while sharing software with a wide variety of devices allowing scalability.

 

The term fast continues to get new meaning on a regular basis. The CDC 6600 was capable of operating at 40mhz allowing it to complete 3 million floating point operations per second (3 megaflops); while this left IBM's fastest offerings in the dust in 1965, it pales when compared to what a modern tablet is capable of (1.5 billion Floating point operations per second) and the tablet fits in your hand. In 1980 Intel released the 8087 math co-processor which gave the 8086 and 8088 the first real opportunity to challenge and surpass the speed of the CDC 6600 in floating point operations. Since 1993 with the introduction of the Pentium from Intel, the math co-processor has been part of the CPU package. The release of the Athlon CPU by AMD in 1999 (production volumes were available but samples had been available in 1998 and retail volume really started in Aug of 1999) introduced the second generation (some say third with a nod to CDC) of math processing. That release set the bar up to 1 gigaflop.

 

Today we can go out to the local Walmart or any other electronics retailer and buy a 1 terra-flop capable system off the shelf with much faster specialty systems available in the sub-$5k price range. You can also homebrew or order built for you various forms of modern consumer supercomputers including Beowulf designs that start with 64 multi-thread processors and scale up.

 

As always, if you have questions or would like assistance in the technology arena, Benediktson Computer, Inc. would like to hear from you.  Call us at (575) 956-9723 or email to help@benediktson.com 

 

Republicans and their guests are invited to attend. A hot lunch is available for $10.   

 

For additional information, please contact Candy Luhrsen, President GCFRW, at (575) 313-7997.  

Sharing information from our neighbors to the south

Dr. Doug Dinwiddie Guest Speaker at April Westerners International Meeting

Doug Dinwiddie will be the guest speaker at the Westerners' meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm at the Silver City Cross Point Church Fellowship Hall.

 

Cross Point Church is located at 11600 Highway 180 East.

 

Come join us for a delicious meal and Mr. Dinwiddie's presentation.  Dr. Dinwiddie's program for the April meeting of the Westerners will focus on Major Wright, and is entitled "From the Southwestern Frontier to the Jungles of Asia: One Officer's Experiences Leading the Buffalo Soldiers".   This presentation will be based upon Major Henry H. Wright, a character he portrays as part of his Living History activities at Old Fort Bayard.  Doug tells a unique and fascinating story; so don't miss this one!

 

The local Westerners chapter meets on the third Tuesday of every other month throughout the year, except for December, when the meeting is held on the second Tuesday. Dinner is served at the meeting, and the cost is $12.00 per person for members and $15 for non-members. The public is invited to attend the meeting and everyone planning on attending should make reservations with Mary Margaret Soule at 538-2888 on or before Sunday, April 14, 2019.   

Eric will be showing over 200 photographs printed on a wide variety of inkjet papers and will discuss color management.  Learn how to turn ordinary images into extraordinary prints.

The Mimbres Region Arts Council, in conjunction with premier sponsor Cissy McAndrew/United County Mimbres Realty, lodging sponsor Holiday Inn Express, and Gila Mimbres Community Radio, announces the fourth and final concert for the 2018-19 Indie Folk Series. The Bus Tapes take the stage Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 pm at the Buckhorn Opera House, in the scenic mountain town of Pinos Altos- just a 10-minute drive from Silver City.

 

Hailing from Santa Fe, N.M., The Bus Tapes are a "fresh and funky" band comprised of husband and wife duo Heather Tanner on vocals and guitar, Case Tanner on bass. Playing together for over a decade, they combine original songs and covers of fan favorites to create eclectic folk rock sets with a blues and jazz-inspired twist. The Bus Tapes have won two New Mexico Music Awards-the first in 2012 for "Best Novelty/ Humorous Song" and the second in 2013 for "Best Pop Song."

 

A rhythmic, acoustic feel on top of relatable song writing is the leading tone behind their collaborative music. Folks enjoy their interactive, friendly show, and appreciate the varying types of music - The Bus Tapes mix it up. One tune might be a funky R&B cover, the next a happy folk song, and the one after that a down-beat ballad

 

Don't miss out on the chance to hear The Bus Tapes at the historic and intimate Buckhorn Opera House. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the performance begins at 7:30 pm.

 

For more information on The Bus Tapes and to listen to their music please visit: https://thebustapesband.com/about.  MRAC members can purchase tickets for $20, guest tickets are $25. Tickets are available online at mimbresarts.org , and at the MRAC office in the Wells Fargo Bank building, 1201 N. Pope Street, Silver City, NM. Call 575-538-2505 or email frontdesk@mimbresarts.org

MAYOR IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS

 

Do you have a few extra hours each month? Would you like to be involved in the community and your local government? If so, then please contact the Town of Silver City Clerk's office because Mayor Ken Ladner of the Town of Silver City is looking for qualified volunteers to serve on the following:

 

Lodgers Tax Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Municipal Library Community Advisory Group                                                    

Municipal Museum Community Advisory Group  

Trails and Open Space Advisory Committee

                                                                                               

Please visit the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org for detailed information. Applications are available at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway and on the website. Please contact the Town Clerk at 534-6346 if you have questions or would like an application mailed or emailed. Completed applications may be dropped off at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway, faxed to 534-6377 or mailed to Town Clerk, Town of Silver City, P. O. Box 1188, Silver City, NM 88062. Applications will be accepted until filled by appointment of the Mayor.

Helicopter Training Mission Planned on Gila National Forest

The Gila National Forest Tanker Base will be having a helicopter training mission the week of April 15, weather permitting.

 

The Type 3 helicopter, a 407HP with a 1,200 lb. payload capacity, and its crew, will be arriving at the Tanker Base on Sunday, April 14.  They are staged at the Grant County Airport for the upcoming fire season.  This training mission will be moving materials from the Mimbres Helispot to the Black Range Helispot.  This mission gives the pilot and crew an opportunity to have some flight time before fire season intensifies.  

 

Update on the Catwalk National Recreation Trail

The Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District has reopened the Catwalk National Recreation Trail.

 

Please heed the following precautions:

• Navigate the low water crossing with four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles only
• Do not attempt to cross the road on foot.
• Look out for large debris in the channel. If there is large rocks or debris in the channel, do not attempt the crossing.  

The Glenwood Ranger District is visually monitoring the water flow and the USGS Current Conditions for Streamflow. The weather predictions for the upcoming weekend includes scattered showers and thunderstorms which could contribute to the snow pack melting and add more water to the streams. If you see unsafe conditions, please notify the Public Affairs Office by using Facebook's private messaging system on the Gila NF Facebook page.

 

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or join the conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GilaNForest/ or follow us on Twitter @GilaNForest.

New Mexico State University will offer the state's first-ever workshop for industrial hemp producers in May.

The two-day workshop, hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences' Cooperative Extension Service, will feature in-depth discussions and presentations on starting a hemp-crop business and cultivating the newly legalized plant for CBD oil, textiles and food items within state and federal rules and regulations.

The workshop will take place May 23-24 in Las Cruces at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. It will be presented by horticulture agent Jeff Anderson of the Doña Ana County Extension Office.

"This is the first hemp conference in New Mexico," Anderson said, "and we're going to cover as much as we can in two days. We have a lot of people who are coming to share their expertise and knowledge."

The conference comes as NMSU prepares to take the lead in hemp research and education in New Mexico, following federal and state measures approved last year that legalized the plant, which is related to marijuana but contains less than 0.3 percent of the cannabinoid chemical THC.

At the conference, presenters will explore a range of topics, including: the history and uses of hemp; the differences between CBD and THC; the costs associated with starting a hemp-crop business; soil production and water requirements; organic vs. inorganic production; licensing and regulations from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture; as well as equipment requirements, extraction and biosecurity.

"We'll have one presentation on the legal challenges," Anderson said, "because everyone is going to want to know what are the legal challenges to getting a license. We'll also have one on hemp-growing basics, which will include everything you have to do from planting to seeding to cultivars."

Hemp can be an "unforgiving" crop for novice growers, Anderson said.

"If you make a mistake, it can be expensive," he added. "The license is expensive, and everything you do is going to be expensive. If you make a mistake and go outside of the legal limit of 0.3 percent THC, the whole crop has to be destroyed."

Registration for the conference is required. The cost is $120 per person and includes dinner, snacks and all workshop materials. To register, visit https://aces.nmsu.edu/2019hempworkshop/ .

The conference marks NMSU's first hemp-related outreach effort. It aligns with the university's broader plan to start a robust hemp research and education program.

Earlier this year, the College of ACES detailed its hemp research and education proposals in a white paper report. The report identified five areas of hemp research expertise and interests, and called for the development of a comprehensive Hemp Research and Extension Center at NMSU, projected to cost an estimated $9.1 million over four years. Funding for the proposed center has not yet been secured.

Still, some of the proposed research would seek to develop the best management practices for hemp production at different locations in New Mexico and eliminate THC production and increase CBD synthesis in hemp. Separately, a proposed value-added agriculture research program would focus on identifying uses of hemp to add value to other commodities.

Hemp research also will be a key component of the new Center of Excellence on Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems at NMSU.

The CESFAS, proposed by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, will be developed in association with General Obligation Bond D, which voters passed by a margin of more than 65 percent in November 2018. The vision is to build a sustainable, vibrant food and agricultural economy in New Mexico through value-added research and education.

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The Silver City Woman's Club holds their meetings on the second Friday of each month.  The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.

 

The Silver City Woman's Club historic building is located at 411 Silver Heights Blvd. in Silver City.  The group's building is available to be rented for meetings and events.

 

For additional information, please call

American Legion Allingham-Golding Post 18 holds its monthly membership meet i ngs on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.  Every Wednesday the American Legion has donuts and coffee from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion building located at 409 West College Avenue in Silver City, New Mexico.