Southwest Festival of the Written Word

The annual Southwest Festival of the Written Word is taking place beginning Friday through Sunday. WNMU is a sponsor of this event which includes 40 free sessions to the community featuring well-known writers, as well as theater and performance pieces. There is also a keynote talk by Stella Pope Duarte in Light Hall Theater on Friday and a play in Parotti Hall on Friday and Saturday directed by Tony Award-winner Mark Medoff. For more information, visit...

7th annual Walk for the Heroes

The 7th annual Walk for the Heroes will take place on the WNMU campus, Saturday, September 30. Sponsored by WNMU and the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 368, the annual walk is a community-driven event that raises awareness and funds for local military organizations. This year's walk will take participants on a 3-mile route through historic downtown Silver City, beginning and ending on campus at Old James Stadium. Registration and opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the walk. Cost to participate is $25 per person and $30 per couple. For more information, contact Liz and Mike Lopez at...