Name: Silver City, NM
Address: Silver City, NM, US

About Silver City

• Actress Rita Hayworth spent part of her childhood in Silver City.
• The first formal meeting of the New Mexico Green Party was held in Silver City.
• Silver mining spurred the town's growth in the late 19th century.
• A massive flood in 1895 turned Main Street into a deep arroyo.
• Named for a silver strike; it was incorporated in 1878.
• With about 9,700 people, it's larger than many expect.
• At 5,935 feet, the air is thin and the views are vast.
• Healthcare, education, and tourism drive the local economy.
• It feels like stepping back in time, with a touch of artistic flair.
• The closest team is the El Paso Chihuahuas, a Padres minor league affiliate.
• Western New Mexico University fields the Mustangs in NCAA Division II athletics.
• The 1978 WNMU football team won the NAIA Division II National Championship.

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