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silver city: 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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silver city: Real Estate Term: Equity - 05/10/10 03:23 PM
Definition: The interest or value which an owner has in real property over and above any liens against it.
Discussion: Equity in a house is the difference between the value of the property and the liens (loans) on the property. An owner may access that equity by obtaining a "Home Equity Line of Credit" (HELOC), or a "Second Mortgage".
Equity grows as (1) the market value increases or (2) as mortgage payments are made and therefore the principal is paid down.
Home equity is how our parents gained wealth. They bought a home, lived in it for 30+ years. They would … (0 comments)
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silver city: Vegetable Gardening in Silver City, NM - 05/03/10 01:17 PM
Vegetable wise, here's what does well and what I grow:
Tomatoes, Peppers, Chilis, Eggplant, Green Beans, Peas, Cardoon, Zuccini. Yellow Squash, Canteloupe, Basil, Parsley, Cilantro, Onions, Chives, Scallions, Oregano, Sage, Lettuce, Escarole, Spinich, Rosemary.
My attempts at carrots and cucumbers have failed and I've given up.
Other vegetables and fruits that do well: Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Okra, Broccoli, Cauliflower.
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silver city: Real Estate Term: Easement - 04/28/10 11:32 AM
Definition: A right, privilege or interest limited to a specific use or control purpose which one party has in the land of another party and which run with the land and are not a personal right of an individual.
Discussion: When a property has an easement, it means that the described entity has the right to use that part of the property for a given purpose. Example: a "Utility Easement" along the south line of a property means that the Utility Company has the right to go onto that part of the property and maintain the utilities therein. The property owner … (1 comments)
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silver city: Glenwood and the Catwalk near Silver City, NM - 04/27/10 04:59 PM
Here is another blog by Gwen about the Glenwood area. Glenwood is west and north of Silver City. It makes a pretty day trip.
http://dusterbin.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/lets-do-the-cat-walk/
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silver city: Green camping in the Gila National Forest - 04/23/10 10:50 AM
Jamie Rhein wrote a great post about 'camping green' in the Gila. Here it is reposted:
Apr 22, 2010 12:41 - By: Jamie Rhein
The Gila Wilderness offers earth friendly lodging
Earth Day makes me think of places like the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. It's a perfect spot for an environmentally friendly hiking/primitive camping trip combo. It also offers non-fussy adventure in the midst of beauty.
My trip to the Gila National Forest, where the wilderness is located, was the most environmentally friendly one I've ever been on-except for two years in the Peace Corps in The Gambia, West Africa, … (0 comments)
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silver city: Gomez Peak Trail near Silver City, NM - 04/20/10 12:31 PM
Gomez Peak is about five minutes north of Silver City. It climbs to 7,238 feet above sea level.
This hike is a demanding with vertical challenges a large part of the way. Whenever you come to another trail leading upwards, either on your left or right, take it and your reward will be a 360 degree view of the Gila Wilderness, the desert and mountain ranges clear to the Mexican border and virtually the entire town of Silver City, along with the Kneeling Nun and a good view of the Black Range to the East. Depending on your sightseeing needs, this can be a … (0 comments)
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silver city: Gwen visits Fort Bayard near Silver City, NM - 04/19/10 11:06 AM
Check out Gwen's blog - she writes about her visit to Fort Bayard and gives a nice history of it.
http://dusterbin.wordpress.com/2010/04/18/fort-bayard-tour/
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silver city: Gwen writes a blog about the Gila Cliff Dwellings near Silver City, NM - 04/16/10 11:42 AM
Please check out this RVer's blog about the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Yesterday she wrote about The City of Rocks.
http://dusterbin.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/gila-cliff-dwellings/
Silver City is celebrating Spring this week-end with "Spring Fling". There'll be a bunch of things going on downtown: sales, music, art walk, etc. Literacy Link - Leamos is having its annual Rummage Sale in the Visitors Center parking lot.
Make it a great week-end!
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silver city: Bob Alexander writes about the history of Silver City, NM - 04/15/10 11:37 AM
Bob Alexander has written many books on the southwest and its' characters. His book about the history of Silver City is called "Six Guns and Single Jacks". He has given speeches at the Gila Rangers 3-day shoots and is great to listen to.
His other books include, "Dangerous Dan Tucker", "Fearless Dave Allison", "John H. Behan, sacrificed Sheriff", "Lawmen, Outlaws and SOB's", "Lynch Ropes and Long Shots", "Sheriff Harvey Whitehill".
For a wonderful article on Bob, check out Desert Exposure: http://www.gilabooks.com/200506/200506_real_west.html
You can purchase books through High Lonesome Books at:
http://www.high-lonesomebooks.com/cgi-bin/hlb/results.html?id=SNnZsmV2
Today's Saying: It is easier to get … (0 comments)
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silver city: Real Estate Term: Bureau of Land Management - 04/13/10 10:41 AM
Definition: A federal bureau within the Department of the Interior that manages and controls certain lands owned by the U.S.
Discussion: BLM land is public land owned and managed by the government. We have a large amount of BLM Land in this area.
To learn more about the Bureau of Land Management, click here:
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/About_BLM.html
And for New Mexico BLM information, check this: http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/info/about_blm.html
Today's Saying: May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may … (1 comments)
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silver city: The Gila Cliff Dwellings - Silver City, NM 88061 - 04/12/10 11:05 AM
The Gila Cliff Dwellings are located 44 miles north of Silver City in the Gila (Hee-la) National Forest. You travel up Highway 15 through a beautiful pine forest with sweeping views.
The Mogollon Indians lived here over 700 years ago. You can actually enter the dwellings, see where they lived, look into some of the structures from above, and explore the cave walls where petroglyphs can be seen. The dwellings were built into cave walls 180 feet above the river floor. You can see the smoke where they had fires, round areas in the floor where they placed their pots, the … (1 comments)
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silver city: New Mexico is different - Part 2 - 04/08/10 03:26 PM
- Car Inspection: You are not required to have your car inspected in New Mexico. But your car does need to be in good working order. A police officer may pull you over if your tail light is out, etc.
- Car registration is cheap. The registration fee for passenger vehicles is based on the weight and year model of the vehicle. Registration fees range from $21.00 to $62.00 for a one (1) year registration or $42.00 to $124.00 for a two (2) year registration. Registration fees for trucks with a DGVW (Declared Gross Vehicle Weight) of 26,000 pounds or less … (0 comments)
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silver city: Silver City, NM has an Arts Community - 04/05/10 01:16 PM
Silver City, NM has a thriving Arts community with many galleries in the downtown area and throughout the county. This sculpture, above, is located on Highway 90 near the Bank of America Parking Lot.
There is the Grant County Community Concert Series that brings in musical events. Check them out at: http://www.gcconcerts.org.
This mural (above) is located on the corner of College and Pope St.
The Mimbres Region Arts Council has won awards for their ability to bring in the most amazing programs including stage performances, The Blues Festival, visual arts … (0 comments)
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silver city: Pretty Scenes in Silver City, NM - 03/30/10 12:49 PM
Today I just want to show you some pretty things in Silver City.
This is an exposed adobe wall. Sometimes you will see them covered with stucco. I like this one showing the adobe brick.
This is a beautiful wood door in a stucco wall surrounding a home. The wall is an example of a covered adobe wall. (In stucco walls such as these, there may be cinder block under the stucco)
The decoration hanging on the door is called a ristra (ree-stra). It is dried red chilis strung together to make … (1 comments)
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silver city: 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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silver city: Information about Well Inspections in Silver City, NM - 03/23/10 11:50 AM
Well Inspection - If the property you choose has a well, you will want a well inspection. There are several aspects to this. The first part is to determine that the equipment is functioning. This equipment includes, pump, piping, holding tank, pressure tank and the electrical work. Another part, the Water Potability determine if the water is safe to drink. The water is taken from the well and brought to the water department of the town where a water test is performed. You will receive a report showing if there are any dangerous levels in the water. There is also a Gallons Per Minute … (2 comments)
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silver city: History of Silver City - Part 2 - 03/22/10 01:45 PM
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 the Surgeon General of the Army, the Veteran's Administration … (0 comments)
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silver city: 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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silver city: Hiking Etiquitte in Silver City, NM - 03/16/10 11:20 AM
I wanted to talk briefly about hiking etiquette. Hikers are really good out here but I figure that it's a good idea to talk about once in a while.
I like to feel like I'm the first one on the land I'm walking so I don't want to see a lot of evidence of other people - - like garbage, fire pits, etc. However, I don't want to go off trail either since that starts the breakdown of the wilderness (stepping on grasses and plants, occasional bushwhacking). That's why we're really careful to hike out everything we hiked in.
We tend … (1 comments)
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Linda Ferrara
Silver City,
NM
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