About Silver City

A town of more than 10,000 in the southwest corner of the state, Silver City, New Mexico, lies just 75 miles east of the Arizona state border, about halfway between El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona. It is the county seat of Grant County and was founded as a mining town in 1870, after silver ore deposits were discovered. Silver City lies just east of the continental divide and those in search of a house for rent or an apartment for rent will find mining still is part of the economy here, with Phelps Dodge a large employer. Gila Regional Medical Center is a major employer and also the place where residents can find healthcare services. The city lies along the Gila Wilderness, which covers more than 3 million acres. The town is home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, like the Gila River Festival, the annual Gem and Mineral show, and the AmBank Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo. The Grant County Community Concert Association sponsors a variety of events, as does the Pinos Altos Opera House. The Silver City Golf Course provides those hunting for a house for rent or an apartment for rent an avenue to work on their game. Four elementary schools, a middle school and Silver High School make up the public school system here, and Western New Mexico University provides post-secondary education options.

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