Have opportunity to move to beautiful land 2 miles from town. I’m a psychotherapist who charges little and have 30 years of private practice under my belt. There seem to be differing opinions about weather people will come out there for treatment in spite of the shortage of therapists in Silver. Anybody want to chime in: would you travel 2 miles out?

Obvious throwaway so people don't recognize me. I and my friends want to hang out, but what are lgbtq+ welcome areas in grant county?

We will be visiting Silver City in a couple weeks. Normally we fly into El Paso and then rent a car. However, this visit will likely be extended and it would be too costly and unnecessary as we will have a vehicle to use in town. We are visiting an ailing family member and do not want to add stress by asking for an airport pick-up from anyone. Any recommendations for shuttles or other services running between Silver and El Paso? TIA

Yeah the crime is high, I get that.

But the people are so nice. It's got everything that you need, and a thriving arts scene. There's just enough good food. I love the tranquilbuzz coffee shop, even after it's moved. Hiking up Gomez Peak on a beautiful fall day when all the leaves are whirling around in the wind. Listening to the cottonwood leaves flutter on the big ditch creek path. Watching out for the speed traps as you drive through Bayard... I have so many good memories with my grandpa out in the Burro mountains. It's at the base of the coolest national forest in the whole USA, with so much history and so much solitude that it's impossible to beat. Plus, all those hot springs!? Cmon. I probably had the best camping trip of my life taking my dad up to Black Canyon Creek to catch some Gila trout a few years ago.

I worked a couple of summers nearby as a kid and even going into my mid 30s, all I want to do is pack up everything and move to Silver. To participate in living in the small city that draws me back every couple of years for vacation, no matter where I live.

Maybe one day I'll be able to vote on something for the town, as a resident. Or go make some BBQ and serve it as a trail stop for some CDT hikers or GDMBR riders.

What makes you love the place you live?

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I am considering moving to Silver City, but I travel a few times per year. I see there is an airline that services Silver City. Has anyone here ever flown with them? Whats it like? Whats the parking situation at Grant County airport?

Let me start with this: Im retiring. I can’t afford to stay where I am on a fixed income.

After much research New Mexico looks like the place that checks the most boxes.

Because of circumstances I can’t control I can’t visit before I move So have to make a decision based on virtual tours. I get a good sense of the homes that way

But of course without visiting I lack the most important info: how does it feel? I’d love to go visit first and wander around for a few weeks or months but🤷‍♀️

The people on this have sub have been very helpful.

I’m down to 2 houses.

a big shiny modern house in Las Cruces with great views, smallish outdoor area and more accessible health care, public transit etc or

A smaller older but very nice house house in Silver with the most amazing garden. I can imagine spending most of my time reading, writing, playing music, or just relaxing in that garden.

Right now the heat in Las Cruces is my biggest worry. I know it’s a heat wave right now, but some people say they left because of the heat that’s normal for LC. M

I’ve never been a fan of hot. Dry heat is way more tolerable, but when it gets 90-110? I’m not happy even in dry heat. Don’t mind cold. Have heard about wind season: if I remember right it’s worse in Cruces than SC?

One of my concerns about Silver is the influx of right wing Texans. How much influence are they having on the overall political/social aspects there?

Is there any left wing activism in SC or is everyone too laid back for that?

I’m not a visual artist, I write and play music. When people say artsy they seem to think painting, pottery, etc.

Is there a scene for poets and musicians?

As a single retired woman will I have opportunities to make friends or will everybody be coupled up or otherwise unavailable to hang?

Is there a good dipensary and will other elderly potheads get high with me?

Which will be easier to find friends in, LC or Silver?

I know nobody can predict for me where I’ll be happiest. I’m aware of what a big gamble I’m taking.

But any insight will be appreciated. Don’t yell at me though I’m stressed enough.

This sub is so sparsely populated. Is that because people are more active on FB or maybe another site online? Not criticism, just curious.

Just a weekend in SC. Recommendations on upscale restaurants for the family?

I know how much people hate transplants but I’m leaving my insanely gentrified city where I can no longer afford groceries or anything else.

Hate realtors. They benefit from and support gentrification. I always feel like I’m being hustled.

But it seems like buyer’s agents are a bit more trustworthy (maybe?).

Looking for recommendations

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but here goes. I stopped in Silver City for dinner in the fall 1999 (on my way up to Gila Cliffs NM). I am trying to remember the name of the restaurant which was located on Hwy 180 E (coming up from Deming). There are two places that no longer exist, one was Caballero Steakhouse, the other was Double Eagle Saloon. I'm thinking the place I ate was the Double Eagle (now a sushi place). Does anyone know the history/cuisine of these two places. By the way I've been back to SC a couple of times, still a very unique town. TIA.

If you have a parrot in SC what do you do about vet care?

We are planning a trip to see the cliff dwellings and are torn as to where to stay.

Seeing it’s my anniversary I really don’t want to cook so I think cabins may not be the solution.

Can you recommend a nice hotel and good restaurants and other points of interest.

We are coming from the Ruidoso area.

We can't wait to share a lively program of free classical chamber music with you the following dates and times:

March 14th - Valley Market, 410 Highway 211, Gila, NM - 6:00pm

March 15th - Morgan Hall, 109 East Pine St, Deming, NM - 7:00pm

March 16th - Church of Harmony, 609 Arizona, Silver City, NM - 6:00pm

March 17th - The Commons, 501 E 13th St, Silver City, NM - 2:00pm

The purpose of our festival is to bring professional classical musicians into Southwestern communities and give performances that are free with a suggested donation of $20. This is our third year, and we hope to continue to grow and keep this music vital to our communities into the years to come. Spread the word and we can't wait to see you at our concerts to celebrate music, togetherness, and community.

Don't hesitate to contact me directly if you would like more information!

Kind of stuck on wintering in one of these two spots next year and would like anyones opinion on the comparative golf scene if you can share? SC checks off more boxes being a college / arts town but I play ALOT of golf so that matters too.

Thanks!!

What's cell service like in the area, and which provider's network is the most robust? I don't mean up in the hills because I know that will vary. I mean in Silver City and other towns in the Mining District.

Hello! I hope this is okay to post- it was in the New Mexico sub about a week ago, but it's a busy sub and responses were sparse. If it's not okay, I'll remove it.

I'm looking to leave ABQ later this year, but just can't leave New Mexico permanently. I never thought I'd actually be selling my house, but after 20 years, it's time for a change and a new adventure. Plans are underway to live almost full-time in an RV and downsize to a modest place in a smaller city/town so I can come home for holidays or just take time off the road. I've spent months on city data sites for statistics, crime data, COL, amenities, etc and I've visited each town under consideration but that only goes so far. Data is somewhat static, sometimes outdated, and doesn't take into account what it's like to actually live in a town, which varies by person and area greatly. Here is where I would welcome folks to weigh in with their experiences.

I'm tied between two towns now: Silver City and Farmington/Aztec area. To keep this close to the original post, I'll cover SC first. The biggest draw is the vibrant art scene (I'm an artist)- many galleries; continuing ed classes offered such as ceramics, weaving, photography, etc; a tourist market and festival circuit geared toward art. Other big draws are the access to the Gila for water adventures, hiking, and camping; a decent showing of resources for health (vision/dental/wellness), home improvement, mechanics, etc; decent options for entertainment and social life; very low crime stats (important if away from home for long stretches) Downsides: real estate prices are higher; remoteness makes access to bigger cities more challenging; definitely a destination town. Work options appear more limited.

Farmington/Aztec: biggest draws are the aforementioned art education, but offered at San Juan College; tons of hiking opportunities; lots of watersports options; unparalleled proximity to national and state parks and proximity to diverse landscapes; a neat looking downtown; all the above resources/amenities of a bigger town. There seems to be a real city-driven effort to make the city outdoors-friendly, and while not on the beaten path of a major freeway like I25, Farmington isn't as isolated as SC. Downside: higher COL and real estate. Crime stats are harder to nail down , and Farmington seems to get a lot of negativity here on Reddit, especially by residents, but without a lot of specifics.

Truth or Consequences. Like SC, I'm oddly drawn there and have visited twice a year or more since coming to NM. Awesome art scene, have friends there, two big bodies of water. COL and properties are very affordable. Unable to find continuing ed for art online, and resources- while available- are on a much smaller scale. Hiking is limited unless driving 1-2 hours into the Gila, and a hotter, more barren landscape concerns me when it comes to year-round outdoor activities for my two big dogs. Work options are looking limited.

Alamogordo; Looking less likely after digging deeper. Can't find much on an art scene. Social opportunities seem scarce with bad reviews on several. The proximity to the mountains, Las Cruces, and White Sands is great with lots of nearby hiking, biking, and open spaces. Another place that seems to get a lot of downvotes by residents, mainly due to how the town is run.

I could dive deeper on my choices, but this post is getting too long. I'd very much like to hear from people who live in these places, preferably currently there if possible or recently departed. What is daily life like? Do you feel that the benefits like access to wild spaces offsets the challenges? Are issues like crime, addiction, etc under- or over-reported? I'm hoping to avoid blanket political statements (i.e. "red/blue bad") unless there are specific reasons why political issues shape the town- I'm left leaning and am well aware that a few of these choices skew red.

Thank you all for reading, I'm excited to hear from folks who call(ed) these places home, and welcome other recommendations as well!

Potential job opportunity in SC with the local University. What options are available for housing (single person) with mid credit? What do the college students do for housing? I am open to room rentals as well.

The Snappy Marts got bought by a company in Louisiana as of Saturday morning, so there's gonna be a bit of a transitional period while everything gets figured put

Moving to SC soon. Googled driving teachers/schools and came up with zero. Is that correct?

I’m likely moving to SC in a few months. Does anybody in SC teach driving? Grew up in NYC where the transit system is so good you don’t need a car. Appears that car is absolutely necessary in New Mexico, but I googled it and don’t see any driving schools or individual teachers even.

I'm looking to relocate. I've been bouncing around major cities for the last twenty years and I want to settle down in a quiet place. Silver City looks absolutely beautiful and right up my alley. Is it a good place for a single gay man in his early 40s? I'm "retired" from the military and live on a fixed income so I'm after a lower cost of living. I want a place I can meet a few good friends and start a writing (fiction) career. I saw Silver City has a small pride festival so that would mean there's a decent amount of residents that tolerate the LGBT population. I'm also looking into T or C and Roswell.