Wednesday, July 20, 2022

37th Annual Gem & Mineral Show SEP 3rd, 4th and 5th

Some Important Details about the Gem & Mineral Show:
  • Food by Duck Creek Cafe and Baked Goods by Beverly available for purchase inside the Convention Center
  • Beverages also available for purchase
  • Show opens at 10am every morning
  • Field Trips depart at 9am every morning
  • Pets are not allowed in the building by order of Grant County

Field Trips depart @ 9am: 
  • Saturday--Geological/Educational field trip from Mangas to Mimbres (Rts 180 & 152)
  • Sunday--Agate Hunting in the Gila (off Rt 15 opposite the Copperas Overlook)
  • Monday--Orthoclase Feldspar in Fort Bayard (access via 180)

Lapidary Workshop

 OPEN NOW:  Tuesdays 9am - 12pm

  • $5 for 3 hour session
  • shaping and cutting tools available
  • Cabochon instruction available with advance reservation
  • Additional fees apply for large slab cutting
  • Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society membership required

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Join Us for our August Membership Meeting!

 WHEN:  Thursday, August 11th @ 6pm

WHERE:  Grant County Rolling Stones HQ--2054 Memory Lane, Silver City, NM

BRING:  a dish to share for potluck, your own plates, bowls, utensils and non-alcoholic beverages, and a specimin for the rock draw

PROGRAM:  TBA

INFO or Qs:  grantcountyrollingstones@gmail.com

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