Silver City, NM
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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.