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Grant County’s igneous volcanic geology has fostered a rich mining heritage and economy for the area since pre-historic times. Mineral resources have ranged from placer gold in the streams near Pinos Altos (1860) to silver outcroppings in Silver City (1870). Photo courtesy of Bob Pelham

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An anonymous donor has funded the purchase of a Reverse Emergency Notification system for Grant County.  Register your phones, cell phones and email addresses to receive alerts of evacuations, emergency events, road closures and other significant events. The link below will take you to DeltAlert, who has been contracted to provide the Reverse Emergency Notification systemfor the County.   Learn more!

Learn about the Grant County Recycling
There are more things that can be recycled now in Grant County with single stream recycling. Everything goes together in the roll-off containers - it does not need to be sorted. Everything is taken to a recycling facility in El Paso to get sorted for recycling. Learn more!

Grant County:
Home to strong communities and growing businesses!

Silver City is a vibrant community in Grant County, nestled alongside more than 3 million acres of the Gila Wilderness. With historic ties to mining, ranching and agriculture, our community has grown into a modern town with friendly people, growing businesses and a terrific year-round climate. Learn more!

Bayard is a charming community of about 2,500 residents with strong historic ties to Grant County's mining district. Learn more!

Hurley is a growing community with an incredible past: An important mining community since the early 1800s, Hurley is growing again with an exciting arts community and affordable high-desert living. Learn more!

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  • 25 June - June 25 - Commission Special Meeting.    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Grant County Administration Center in the Commission Meeting Room located at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a Proclamation declaring the week of June 24, 2013, as “Grant County Relay for Life Week.” The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Grant County Manager at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Brett Kasten, Commission Chairman By: (s) Randy J. Hernández, Executive Assistant
  • 25 June 9:00 AM - June 25 - Work Session.    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center located at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to thirty-six (36) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Grant County Manager at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Brett A. Kasten, Commission Chairman By: (s) Randy J. Hernández, Executive Assistant
  • 26 June 11:00 AM - SWCCA Meeting.    The Southwestern County Commissioners Alliance (SWCCA) will convene in a meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Catron County Courthouse, located at 100 Main Street, Reserve, New Mexico. Action may be taken on behalf of the SWCCA. The agenda may be altered up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office from each participating County. If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Catron County Manager’s Office at 575-533-6423 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. A quorum of Commissioners from Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, Catron, and Sierra Counties may attend and participate in this meeting. Gabriel J. Ramos, Alliance Chairman By: (s) Randy J. Hernández, Executive Assistant – Grant County
  • 27 June 9:00 AM - June 27 - Commission Meeting.    The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center in the Commission Meeting Room located at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. The agenda for this meeting may be altered up to thirty-six (36) hours prior to the meeting; copies can be obtained from the County Manager’s Office or viewed online at www.grantcountynm.com. If you are an individual with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aide or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Grant County Manager at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Brett A. Kasten, Commission Chairman By: (s) Randy J. Hernández, Executive Assistant
  • 16 July 9:00 AM - July 16 - Work Session.    

  • Committe Vacancy - Lodger's Tax Committee
    Last Updated: June 10, 2013
    Would you like to help in promoting Grant County? Would you like to help in bringing tourists to the Silver City/Grant County area? If so, please click here to learn more.  Learn more...
  • NEW!!! Shooting Range Hours
    Last Updated: February 26, 2013
    Effective March 1, 2013, the Grant County Public Shooting Range will now operate on new business hours.  Learn more...
  • Grant County Business and Conference Center (GCBCC)
    Last Updated: May 16, 2012
    Interested in using the GCBCC for a wedding, party, business meeting, craft show, etc? Then click here to find out how to reserve your space.  Learn more...
  • Grant County Photos
    Last Updated: February 23, 2012
    Do you have a special, unique or telling photograph of Grant County? Share it with the world through the County's new website and their "Share Your Grant County" program!  Learn more...
  • NEW! Search county information online!
    Last Updated: August 4, 2010
    Search tax, property and clerk records online  Learn more...
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