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Population about 10,550. Grant County population is about 30,000. Next head count will be out late this year (or early 2008), but population indicators like building permits and gross receipts tax records suggest the County population is increasing.
Location foothills of the Pinos Altos Range next to the Gila National Forest
Elevation about 5900 ft. Altitudes in the County range from 4,000 above sea level in the high desert at the southern end of the county to mountains touching 10,000 feet to the north.
Town established 1870 as a mining town
Ranching became a follow up industry to mining, and both mining and ranching interests remain active.
Silver City is the county seat for Grant County
Other incorporated communities in Grant County include Bayard, Hurley, Santa Clara, Mimbres, Tyrone, Cliff, and Gila.
Climate - "Four gentle seasons" is the accepted and often advertised slogan.
January averages lows in the 20's and highs in the low 50's. Summer temps may hit high 90's but high 80's is more the norm. Summer nights can be cool and wonderful for sleeping (thanks to the very low humidity level). Spring is generally moderate but can be windy at times. Fall weather is just all around "nice" and one of our favorite times of year.
Rainfall - averages 14.9 inches annually. A good % of our annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season late July and August. April May and June are the dry months and record the lowest rainfall amounts.
Sunshine - 330 days average per year. This part of the country is rated at the top for solar generation capabilities, and is rarely surpassed elsewhere.
Cost of Living - Many items are slightly more expensive here than in larger metropolitan areas. We are off the beaten path a bit, and this can be reflected in things like food and gas. We are almost 50 miles from the nearest interstate.
The unit cost for electricity and natural gas may be slightly higher here as well, but this is offset by the reduced need for heating due to the sunshine and mild climate which we are blessed with. Homeowners often comfortably rely on cost savings evaporative cooling vs. energy draining refrigerated air.
Health and Medical - Our communities are full of resources for a happy and successful life, including world-class health care at Gila Regional Medical Center. Alternative medicine and health care options are many and varied.
Taxes - State Income Tax ranges from 3% to 8% of your Federal taxable income. Gross receipts taxes are also in effect and average about 7.125%. Property taxes are stated as reasonable, but in my opinion, property taxes in Silver City are darn cheap when compared to almost any region.
Entertainment and The Arts - Led by the Mimbres Region Arts Council, a local non profit corporation, Silver City boasts an active arts community. One of my favorite events is the Blues Festival, a three day event, which is held outdoors in Gough Park over Memorial Day weekend. There are some 30 art galleries in town with most located in the downtown and historic district.
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Kudos and Articles in Print -
* "Where to buy a cabin: The West’s most popular places to find your second home" — Sunset Magazine, August 2006
*Selection to "The 100 Best Small Towns in America" list.
*Also listed in "The 50 Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in The US" the key factor for selection was the extent that the town provided facilities and support for a low risk, healthy life style.
*Modern Maturity listed Silver City as one of it's Top Ten Small Towns in the USA citing climate, location, and friendliness.
*"The Real New Mexico Experience." — New York Times, January 13, 2006
"People who live in Silver City like to say that their town of 10,000 offers 'the real New Mexico experience.
*"From mining bust to tourist boom, Silver City celebrates 20 years of New Mexico MainStreet" " ... As New Mexico’s longest-running MainStreet community, today’s Silver City is a colorful, bustling burgh that Outside magazine declared one of its 20 “Dream Towns.”
*"Top Public Hunting Areas" — Outdoor Life Magazine; September 2005. "Top Public Hunting Areas: The Gila and Cibola national forests of Catron and Grant counties (as well as the adjacent Apache-Sitgreaves national forest in Arizona) are legendary for large mule deer.
*"A Mountain Hideaway in the Land of Enchantment" — SW Aviator Magazine; January 2005.
* "One of the 20 Dream Towns" — Outside Magazine; August 2004.
* "A Treasure of a Town" — Arizona Star Newspaper; January 2004.
* "Best of the West Mining Town" — True West Magazine; 2003.
* "Making Your Move to One of America's Best Small Towns " — Norman Crampton; 2003.
* "Best American Cities You've Never Heard Of " — Cowboys and Indians Magazine; May 1999.
* "Hundred Best Small Art Towns in America " — John Villani.
* "USA's Dozen Distinctive Destinations - 2002 " — National Trust for Historic Preservation; 2002.
* "50 Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in the United States " — Norman D. Ford.
* "50 Best Places to Live" — Modern Maturity Magazine; June 2000.
* "100 Best Small Towns in America" — Norman Crampton
* "Outstanding Community of 2000 and Top Place in the USA to Retire" — Searchers.
* "One of 11 Top Retirement Spots" — Kiplinger Magazine
The People - Maybe the best part and my favorite feature and interest in the area. A truly special blend of people and personalities call Silver their home. In addition to waning numbers of the ranchers and miners mentioned earlier, there are artists, retired executives, environmentalists, cowboys, native American's, and a few hippie's in the mix.
Airport Service and Mileages - Commuter air is available to Albuquerque with a twice a day schedule. Drive to Albuquerque in about 5 hours. Las Cruces is about 2 hours away, Tucson about 3 hours, and El Paso International is about 3 hours drive away. Not too close but close enough for most.
I'll be posting more faqs as time passes. As always, I hope that you enjoy the information, and that you will visit us often. Please provide comments or feedback. It is appreciated. ----archer----->
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