Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City is a town of 9,536 people in Grant County, New Mexico, founded in 1870.
Why visit Silver City
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gila Theatre, El Sol Theatre, Bowden Hall and Bullard Hotel.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; December lows average 30°F.
Weather in Silver City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Silver City
Silver City is a town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat and the home of Western New Mexico University. As of the 2010 census the population was 10,315. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,704.
From the Wikipedia article Silver City, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Gila Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
415 North Bullard Street, Silver City
closed
Museums and landmarks30
Bowden Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico
Bullard Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Hotel building in Silver City, United States of America
Chihuahua Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Silver City, New Mexico
Fleming Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico
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Graham Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico
H. B. Ailman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
United States historic place
Light Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Silver City, New Mexico, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Silver City North Addition Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in New Mexico, United States
Silver City Water Works Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in New Mexico, United States
Silver City Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Silver City, New Mexico, United States
Ritch Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Penny Park
Park · 0.5 mi
A Local Wood-Based Park
1305 North Grant Street, Silver City
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
La Vie est un Bistro
Restaurant · French · 0.7 mi
112 West Yankie Street
We-Sa 11:00-15:00; Th-Sa 17:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Tranquilbuzz Coffee Sho
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
300 North Arizona Street, Silver City
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Mi Mexico Viejo
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
204 East Broadway Street, Silver City
Nancy's Silver Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
514 North Bullard Street, Silver City
The Raven's Nest
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
201 North Bullard Street, Silver City
24 more on the map.
History
The valley that is now the site of Silver City once served as an Apache campsite. With the arrival of the Spaniards, the area became known for its copper mining.
The Apaches occupied areas in the vicinity of Silver City beginning in the late 1500s to early 1600s, based on archaeological evidence.
From the History section of Silver City, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship21
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
420 West Market Street, Silver City
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.0 mi
2415 Pinos Altos Road, Silver City
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare3
Gila Cardiology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1302 1302 E. 32nd Street, Silver City
Map of Silver City
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 38°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 43°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 80°F | 50°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 60°F | 0.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 58°F | 2.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 30°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Bayard Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grant County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-06-16: Trout Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-05-26: Whitewater-Baldy Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2011-03-08: Quail Ridge Fire (Fire)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Grant County Airport (SVC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Little Walnut Village 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Arenas Valley 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Tyrone 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Santa Clara 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Bayard 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Hurley 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Mimbres 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Lordsburg 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Keeler Farm 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Deming 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Silver City New Mexico City Hall, AllenS, Public domain
- Silver City North Addition HD NRHP 83001620 Grant County, NM, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silver City Water Works Building -1, Watrwks, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Silver City, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (5273752377), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Silver City, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (4237507464), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- View of Downtown Silver City from Chihuahua Hill, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miller Library Western New Mexico University, AllenS, Public domain
- BullardHotel-Silver CityNM, Plazak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrahamGym-SilverCityNM, Plazak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Awesome Barbacoa Tacos (15066559836), cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
- Can't Stop Seeing 106es (14903004137), cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
- Ritch Hall, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heating Plant NRHP 88001555 Grant County, NM, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heating Plant, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heating Plant2 NRHP 88001555 Grant County, NM, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fleming Hall, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Light Hall NRHP 88001556 Grant County, NM, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowden Hall 1, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bowden Hall 2, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ailman House 2, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H.B. Ailman House 1, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ailman House became the Municipal Museum in 1970, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mastigoproctus giganteus 209805067, Nick Loveland, CC0
- La Capilla Plaque, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Door to La Capilla Chapel, PA Stanley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Penstemon superbus - Andrew Tree 03, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Penstemon superbus - Andrew Tree 01, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Penstemon superbus - Andrew Tree 04, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Penstemon superbus - Andrew Tree 02, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Penstemon superbus - Andrew Tree 05, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Plantago patagonica - Andrew Tree 01, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Stoners Must Pay First (15089190702), cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
- Dalea brachystachya 230923922, Andrew Tree, CC BY 4.0
- Asclepias subverticillata ultraviolet, Michelle, CC BY 4.0
- STS124-E-10505 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS018-E-23918 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-111518 - View of Colorado, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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