upcoming events
There's never a bad time to visit Pinos Altos, Silver City and Grant County. Our four gentle seasons make for fantastic weather whenever you choose to visit, and our vibrant community has events and things to do all year 'round:
Make Pinos Altos your headquarters as you explore the Gila Wilderness!
Schafer log cabin
Not many log cabins have survived since the 1860's when they were built by miners who came to search for gold on the mountain. Apaches liked to set fire to them, kerosene lamps were accidentally turned over, and fireplaces spit out burning pieces of wood. Bear Creek and a few wells provided the only water supply - so once a fire started, there was only a slim chance of saving a log cabin. read more |
Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire House
Pinos Altos Fire House was built to fit in with the charm of this 1860s village and is home to our Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. read more |
Pinos Altos Orchards and Gift Shop
Located on the site of the old Clark and Massingil orchards at 13 Placer St. The shop features a unique collection of work from local artists as well as homemade jams, jellies and imports. read more |
Pinos Altos Museum
The Pinos Altos Historical Museum is housed in a log cabin (circa 1860s) that has been in the Schafer family for over 130 years. The log cabin at one time served as the first school house in Grant County. read more |
McDonald Log Cabin
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Hearst Methodist Church
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Gila Cliff Dwellings
![]() www.nps.gov/gicl/index.htm Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located in the Gila Wilderness within the Gila National Forest. Within a few miles of the Cliff Dwellings, elevations range from around 5,700 to 7,300 feet above sea level. In the immediate vicinity of the Cliff Dwellings, elevations range from 5,700 to about 6,000 feet. read more |
First Grant County Court House
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Fifth Annual Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival
![]() As the growing season continues, residents of the Mimbres Valley will be coming together to celebrate their life in the valley, inviting everyone to their Fifth Annual Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival, Saturday, September 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. read more |
Cross Mountain
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Continental Divide Trail
![]() Pinos Altos sits astride the Canada-to-Mexico Continental Divide Trail. The trail passes near town and makes for great hiking, even if Canada isn't your destination. read more |
City of Rocks State Park
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