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Silver City was founded in the summer of 1870, shortly after the discovery of nearby silver ore deposits. Following the silver strike, Captain Bullard laid out the streets of the new Silver City on the former farm, and a bustling tent city quickly sprang to life.

Although the trajectory of Silver City's development was to be different from the hundreds of other mining boom towns established during the same period, Captain Bullard himself never lived to see even the beginnings of permanence, as he was killed in a confrontation with Apache raiders less than a year later,

Gila National Forest
The Gila National Forest has spectacular scenery ranging from high cool mountains with aspen and douglas fir to warm semi-arid lowlands with juniper, oak and cactus. It is one of the more remote and least developed National Forests in the southwest.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse into the homes and lives of the Mogollon people who lived in this area over 700 years ago. Located inside the Gila National Forest

Southern New Mexico Entertainment Book
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California Resort Life
Exciting resort accommodations in beautiful California USA. Come see what's new.