Upcoming events throughout Old West Country:

Sep 4: Gem and Mineral Show
Three days of exhibits, food and field trips! The field trips are free of charge and leave the Center at 9 AM Saturday, Sunday and Monday, respectively. On Saturday the group will travel to Bear Mountain and fortification agate in rhycolite modules. On Sunday, the group plans to visit Fluorite Ridge near Deming. On Monday the group will travel to Saddlerock Canyon in the Burro Mountains. Almost any vehicle can get to these locations in good weather. Bring snacks, light lunch, plenty of water, a rock hammer, small shovel and bag or bucket on each trip. For more details: email kyyote@msn.com  Grant County Business and Conference CenterUS 189 East

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Sep 4: Hillsboro Harvest Festival
Art, food, great time . . . a few of the words that describe the Festival which replaces the Hillsboro Apple Festival after the apple crop was destroyed  On NM--152 between Silve City and Truth of Consequences

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Sep 4: Gila Cliff Dwellings our and Astronomy Evening
Make a day of it at the Cliff Dwellings. In the nornig at 11:00 joint the tour of the TJ Site. The tour takes about an hour ans is limited to 20 people for reservations, call 575-536-9461. At 7PM the season\'s second astronomy evening begins. The event is open to the public. Check with Becky Latanich 575-536-9461 or email becky_laranich@nps.gov  Fifty-two miles north of Silver City vis NM15 or NM35

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Sep 5: Heritage Music Festival
The 4th annual Heritage Music Festival starts off at 1PM with The Mules Tones, followed by other artists until early evening. Proceeds from the dance ($10 per person or $15 per couple) and from the silent auction will go toward restoration of the old courthouse by the Hillsboro Historical Society.  On NM-152 west of Truth or Consequences

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Sep 11: Shakespeare Ghost Town visitors day
Visitors are welcome to tour town.  3 miles southeast of Lordsburg 575-542-9034

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	At a Glance: Hours: 9am - 5pm (Mon. - Sat.) Admission: adults - $3; 18 and under - $1.50; family - $7.50 Location: 211 Main St. Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 Phone: 505-894-6600.

Geronimo Springs Museum contains the history of Sierra County. From the mammoth and mastodon skulls and the world-class collection of prehistoric Mimbres pottery to the Apache, Hispanic, military, mining, ranching, and cultural exhibits; the Museum is a fascinating complex of historical artifacts. Each of several rooms represents a specific subject of history, with displays and artifacts interpreted so that the viewer can understand the items exhibited.

The Museum is located downtown in Truth or Consequences, in the historic Hot Springs District, at 211 Main Street. Hours are Monday thru Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm closed on New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $1.50 for students 6 – 18, and free for children under 6 when accompanied by adults. We offer a family rate of $7.50 for parents and children of the same household, or grandparents and grandchildren who are traveling with them or staying with them. Discounts may be available to tour groups who make advance arrangements with the Museum Director. For further information call (505) 894-6600.

This history museum sits near geothermal springs where Apache Chief Geronimo took his warriors to heal their wounds, and today the museum is heated by the same geothermal source. The museum includes a Ralph Edwards Room (honoring the host of the television show "Truth or Consequences") and a historic log cabin and features a mineral and rock collection and the "Grannie" Chesnutt collection of local artifacts, including arrowheads, fetishes, and Mimbres pottery.

These comments reflect the opinions of visitors to the Old West Country web site and may not reflect current conditions or operations of this destination. Please call the nearest Chamber of Commerce or Old West Country at 800-290-8330 for updated information and advice!
 
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