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The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Golf Tournament at the University Course at Scott Park in Silver City, New Mexico on Saturday - August 10.

 

Traditionally, this golf tournament has more prizes, raffle opportunities and door prizes than most other tournaments in the area.  Here are sheets for sponsorship opportunities and team registration.

2019 Chamber Golf Tournament Sponsor Sheet

Team Registration Form

The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce is hosting three sessions with representatives from the NM Governor's Commission on Disability.  The sessions will be held on Monday - September 30.  There is no charge to attend.

 

The Chamber of Commerce has had inquiries about issues pertaining to rules for the disabled.  Now is your chance to attend any or all of the following one-hour sessions to learn more about issues for the disabled in New Mexico.

 

 

The Silver City Grant County Chamber welcomes another new member to the Chamber of Commerce...

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN 

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".

 

https://css.wnmu.edu/studentemployment/

The Career Services Office is also available for on campus recruiting within particular departments for internships and employment.  Internships are a great opportunity for employers and students, it allows students to learn and offers employers a screening process in which they can promote trained workers into permanent positions. Internships can be at no cost or minimum wage allowing businesses to save on payroll.  

To see a current list of internships, please click on this link:

For additional information, please contact Janine Sohler at (575) 538-6277 or  jsohler@wnmu.edu
   

This is a time of transition at the Silco Theater.  Sadly, Zachary Aquino, Managing Member of Reel Mirage LLC, has given written notice to Silver City MainStreet that Reel Mirage will cease operating the Silco at the end of August.   We want to thank Zachary and his father, Chris, for everything they have done to contribute to the success of the Silco.  Our community will certainly miss their infectious enthusiasm for the Silco, and cinema in general.

 

The good news, however, is that a new management team has come forward seeking to build on the success of the Silco and the vibrancy it contributes to our downtown.   Silver City MainStreet has accepted the formal proposal submitted by Bob Grunstein and Joe Navan to take over operation of the Silco.   Not only will the Silco continue to show first run movies, but plans are in the works to provide additional entertainment opportunities.   We are excited by what may be possible in the Silco's future.  Stay tuned.

 

The Silco Theater was renovated in 2015 as an economic development initiative of Silver City MainStreet and the Town of Silver City.

 

The mission of Silver City MainStreet is "To encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Please visit our website, www.silvercitymainstreet.com to learn more.

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:    

     

Avengers: Endgame 

Heard about a computer user who is having a tough time and it reminded me of why I do what I do.  The story starts with an associate of mine being asked to help with a "new" computer.  This computer is to be used to do some Computer Aided Drawing or Computer Aided Drafting.  Now, this has been a common use for computers for some time and one for which the system requirements are fairly well defined.

This is a case where success can be designed in from the start.  Usually, the p erspective user has a specific set of tools in mind.  Identifying those tools (programs or applications and devices) to a salesperson or consultant can go a long way towards getting a good computer and peripherals for the job. Generally, professional tools for a specific industry will be favored on a specific platform (Windows, OSX, Android, Unix, etc.) yielding an easy choice and leading to specific enough hardware requirements to make the salespersons or consultant's job relatively easy.

 

Some trade-offs may be necessary to stay within a specified budget or to allow for use in a mobile or small space; but, the more demanding the tasks, the smaller the list of choices. This is totally different from what the star of our story did to start out. He found the computer he wanted and asked a consultant to set it up according to specifications of his making in hopes that would lead to the system that would work best for him.

Not being comfortable with Windows 10 he started by asking for Linux to be loaded on the system (a one-design AIO specifically designed to work with Windows 10) and it turned out that the system did load Linux and run it once appropriate drivers were found and massaged into providing access to the basic functions of the system (Cudos to the consultant who pulled off this magic); but then the hunt started for programs that operate in Linux and perform the desired functions on the hardware (really, it is much easier to pick the programs first and then select hardware recommended for those programs).

To the best of my knowledge, the hunt is still on for programs (tools) that will assist in the performance of the desired functions (work) and that search may go on for some time. When those tools are found, the question of whether the machine has appropriate performance abilities and adequate storage as well as working memory may lead to many upgrades and costly modifications. Aside from Disney movies, one does not favor success by choosing a Volkswagen Beetle to race in the Indy 500 or a Grand National racing event; knowing which race you are entering, you choose an appropriate vehicle.

Please consider letting Benediktson Computer, Inc. assist you before you buy; we have considerable experience helping people find the programs that make the work easy and efficient and then finding computer systems that can and will make for a good performing tool.  WE can be reached at (575) 956-9723 or email at help@benediktson.com 

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 is holding a Rummage and Bake Sale as a fundraiser to support Veterans.  The sale will be held at the American Legion Hall located at 400 West College Avenue in Silver City, New Mexico.

 

The Rummage and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday - August 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Saturday, August 17 

Silver City Museum: History of Silver City: From Prehistoric Settlements to American Town 11:00 am -12:00 pm at the Museum Annex at 302 W Broadway St.  Historian and speaker, Liz Mikols, presents an overview of the major historic eras and their influences in Silver City history. We will learn about the various people and cultures who lived here and the influences that shaped Silver City from 1500-1900, in the years prior to statehood.

 

Take a bite out of downtown Silver City on Labor Day weekend, as chefs serve up their culinary delights for the 19th annual Taste of Downtown! Walk around downtown Silver City on Saturday, August 31 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and get delicious tastes from fifteen eateries. Restaurants and eateries are offering sweet and savory tastes for only $20 a ticket with a bonus Taste at the Silco Theater!

 

The event was planned in collaboration with the Love Local Celebration and the Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show. Love Local is a promotion of downtown Silver City and forty-one businesses are offering deals, discounts, and free drawings on Saturday, August 31. "Healthy downtowns are essential for healthy communities, states Patrick Hoskins, Board President of Silver City MainStreet. We want to encourage more residents and visitors to come downtown and see what a great place it is to shop. We hear from local residents who have not been downtown in awhile, that they are amazed at how many great places there are to shop and dine at. This is a great weekend to have a holiday in your own backyard with a fun food event and great shopping deals."

 

"The Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show is also happening Labor Day weekend at the Grant County Business and Conference Center and goes on for three days, so there is plenty of time to do the downtown events and see the Gem and Mineral Show. It's a great weekend to come to Silver City with so much to do."

 

"Funds raised by this event go to support Silver City MainStreet activities that include beautification projects and programs and projects that encourage residents and tourists to visit downtown Silver City. MainStreet is currently working on the Main Street Plaza, and the Kelly Street project."

 

Tickets for the Taste of Downtown can be purchased online at www.silvercitymainstreet.com , or at Vintage Fantasies at 412 N. Bullard Street and at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center on Hudson Street. Tickets will be available the day of the event at The Hub on Bullard Street in downtown Silver City. Tickets are $20 each.

 

The mission of Silver City MainStreet is "To encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Please visit our website, www.silvercitymainstreet.com to learn more.

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:

 

Cemetery Board

Lodgers Tax Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Municipal Library Community Advisory Group                                                    

Municipal Museum Community Advisory Group  

                                                                                               

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.

The Silver City MainStreet Project will hold the next ACD Community Coordinating Council Meeting on Thursday, August 8 at 9 am at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center located at 201 N. Hudson Street. The Community Speaker will be Susan Allen, Silver City MainStreet Board member.

 

Susan will discuss the Fabulous Fiber Art Tree, that will incorporate almost 600 fiber art squares made by community members. The tree will be featured this holiday season at The Hub. The presentation will be followed by community groups sharing their information.

 

Silver City MainStreet works to make our downtown more vibrant through creative placemaking, streetscape improvements, encouraging artisan live/work spaces, wayfinding, and fostering the creative economy through monthly Community Coordinating Council Meetings. At these meetings we cooperate by sharing best practices, coordinating events, and supporting each other.

 

The meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 9 am at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center, unless otherwise noted.

 

Silver City MainStreet Project, an accredited program, part of the MainStreet program a national program fostering economic development in local communities and operates under the NM MainStreet program and the state Economic Development Department.

 

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.