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copper mine: Around Silver City, New Mexico - 05/11/10 01:39 PM
Here are a few photos from around Silver City.
Since there are 2 Copper Mines in our area, it is common to see Mine Equipment used as Lawn Ornaments. This Ore Car is on a Business's Lawn on Gold St.
Ranching country means wells for water and that equals Wind Mills. This one is located north on Swan St.
Silver City has a thriving arts community. This mural is located on the wall of the Silver City co-op off of Historic Bullard St.
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copper mine: This is how it is in Silver City, New Mexico - 03/24/10 11:04 AM
People seem to exaggerate here. I say this with a twinkle in my eye and a wink. The Rio Grande is not that big of a river. Also, when I hear the word monsoon I imagine that it starts raining one day and does not stop for 30-40 days. That's not how it is here. It means the rainy season where clouds build during the day and a part of the area may get a downpour for an hour or two. This happens generally every day for about a month and a half in July and August.
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copper mine: History of Silver City, NM - Part 1 - 03/18/10 12:32 PM
Below is a brief history of our area, intended to give you an idea of how the area developed.
History of Silver City - Part 1
In approximately 1000 A.D., the Mimbreno Indians lived in the area. Many examples of their pottery can be seen at the Silver City Museum. There were also the Mogollon Indians - no visit to this area would be complete without a visit to the Gila Cliff Dwellings where you can learn more about these people. http://www.nps.gov/gicl/
Way back when, the Apache used this area as a camp. Often, Indian artifacts can be found in the … (1 comments)
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copper mine: Copper Mining - Part 2 of 4 - 06/15/09 12:18 PM
Mining - Part Two
Reclamation
After mining operations are over, the mine area must undergo Reclamation. The tailings are contoured to flatten them out, and to further stabilize them. The Mining Company is required to bring the landscape back to a natural looking landscape and make the area safe - physically, chemically, etc. The Tyrone Mine is now undergoing this process. The entire process may take 5+ years and costs hundreds of million dollars.
Today's Saying: "Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music." ~William Stafford
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copper mine: History of Silver City - Part 2 - 03/10/09 11:29 AM
March 9, 2009
History of Silver City - Part 2
At the beginning of the 1900's the area became a haven for tuberculoses sufferers. Sanitariums popped up around the area. One road, currently named Cottage San Road, was the home of one: Cottage Sanitarium. Another Sanitarium was run by the Sisters of Mercy. It is now Fort Bayard, a hospital for patients unable to care for themselves.
Fort Bayard began as a fort to protect the area residents from Indians. The first all-black regimen (the buffalo soldiers), protected the area. The fort has gone through several transitions including being managed by … (1 comments)
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Linda Ferrara
Silver City,
NM
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