Events

Continental Divide Trail Days Festival

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The fourth annual Continental Divide Trail Days Festival will take place April 27-29, 2018, on the Western New Mexico University campus in Silver City, New Mexico. Trail Days is a fun-filled weekend of educational and inspirational presentations, gear demos, raffles, food and drink, dancing, a community hike, and much more. It brings together CDT hikers and the vibrant community of southwest New Mexico. Join us as we kick off the 2018 hiking season and make this year's Trail Days the biggest and best yet! To see the full schedule, visit www.continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2018....
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Mustang Search and Rescue

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Fort Bayard moderate hike, 4-6 miles. Meet at 9 am at The Outpost, return by mid-afternoon. Anyone is welcomed to attend as long as they have good hiking boots and clothing, food and water, and daypack. Hiking boots and packs are available for rental from The Outpost for WNMU students at no...
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Outdoor Program Gear Swap and Sale

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Bring your old outdoor gear and get something new to you at the second annual Western New Mexico University Outdoor Program Gear Swap and Sale on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The swap and sale is part of Continental Divide TrailDays at Old James Stadium on the WNMU campus, and it's a great opportunity to grab some used gear for an outstanding price or trade in a good piece of gear for something better. What is the gear sale/swap? The Gear Swap is similar to a yard sale or flea market. This is a great opportunity to grab some used gear for a really good price, or swap a good piece of gear for something better. Connect with local trail groups and others who are interested in the outdoors as well as participate in programming to celebrate Silver City's designation as the First Gateway City to the Continental Divide Trail. Who can participate: Anyone! How does it work? If you are interested in participating in the Gear Swap/Sale, you have a few options: WNMU...
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Authentic Stories of the Nisei

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The Japanese American Citizens League Players dramatize authentic stories of the Nisei, American-born sons and daughters of Japanese immigrants who grew up during the Great Depression, reached maturity during WW II, and served their country in a variety of ways: as soldiers, protesters and survivors of a mass incarceration by their government. • WHAT: An engaging “Living History” presentation by the JACL Players on the experiences of Japanese Americans during WWII • WHEN: 1-3 p.m. ~ Saturday, April 28, 2018 • WHERE: Light Hall Auditorium • SPONSORED BY: WNMU History Program (Department of Social Sciences & Cultural Sciences) Funded by the New Mexico Humanities Council FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC "NISEI, The Greatest Generation" presents authentic stories of the American-born sons and daughters of Japanese immigrants who grew up during the Great Depression, reached maturity during WW II, and served their country in a variety of ways – as soldiers,...
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