22nd Biennial
Mogollon Archaeology Conference
Getting to Silver City
Silver City is a small, "rural" town with a population of roughly 9500 people. Getting here can require a bit more planning.
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By Plane
There is a small airport roughly 30 minutes away from Silver City. Flights are serviced by Advanced Airlines with limited options flying out of Phoenix and Albuquerque.
Other flight options including flying into El Paso, TX or Tucson, AZ and driving into Silver City.
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By Car
From El Paso (approx. 2.5 hours), take I-10 west to exit 82-A in Deming and follow Hwy 180 north to Silver City.
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From Tucson (approx. 3 hours), take I-10 east to exit 20-B in Lordsburg. Follow Hwy 70 to connect with Hwy 90 north to Silver City.
Lodging
October is a busy month in Silver City with many larger events taking place. You are encouraged to book lodging as early as possible.
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Silver City Hotels
LuLu Silver City 575-574-7541
Holiday Inn Express 575-538-2525
SureStay/Best Western 575-534-1111
Comfort Inn 575-534-1883
Motel 6 575-956-6235
Drifter Motel 575-538-2916
Copper Manor 575-538-5392
Murray 575-956-9400
Palace 575-388-1811
Serenity House 575-574-2696
Bear Mountain Lodge 575-538-2538
Bear Creek Motel and Cabins 575-388-4501
Pinos Altos Cabins 575-534-0406
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There are also numerous AirBnB options in town that range from one bedroom to large houses.
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For those willing to make the drive, there are a few options in Mimbres including NAN Ranch.
Places to Eat
Coffee & Quick Bites
Birdwell's
Artisan Mill
Javalina
Tranquilbuzz
Diane's Bakery & Deli
Chaos Sandwiches
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Local Restaurants
For larger groups, reservations are encouraged.
W & Z
La Cocina
Grinder Mill
Q's Bistro
Adobe Springs
Roxy's
Jalisco's
Little Toad Creek
Wrangler's
Buckhorn Saloon
Whiskey Creek Zocalo
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