Small Green Domicile
This video of the Historic John P. Risque House of Silver City relates some history of sustainable, green design in the rural Southwest. The half-hour video includes detailed footage of the house and interviews with local experts. Funding came from a New Mexico Division of Cultural Affairs grant, targeting projects featuring green-energy conservation materials and passive solar. TRT: 30min.
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A Mining Compendia Of Grant County, New Mexico In 2010
Terry Humble and John Sully, grant us the delightful privilege of eavesdropping on conversation around the "Glory Days" of Chino Copper Company and Santa Rita, the town that was "disappeared" to create what is still held to be deepest Open-Pit Mine anywhere! Archaeological discoveries and the mysterious Mimbres Painted Pottery unearthed by remarkable Hatti Cosgrove. Free-wheeling conversation, poignant observations, little-known facts, oral history and much shared laughter (these guys are as good as Car-Talk!). We ride along with the Terry Humble's Mining Tour and view remarkable historic photos. Part I; 26min

The Honorable Murray Ryan
Murray Ryan is a beloved life-long resident of Grant County who served as our State Representative from 1969-1998. The Murray Hotel, a downtown landmark in Silver City, and the Visitors' Center both bear his name. In this two-part interview Mr. Ryan speaks with disarming candor of a long life lived with integrity, honor, grit and gratitude. Available at the Silver City Museum, the Chamber of Commerce, and First New Mexico Bank of Silver City, or directly from PGP.

Berlin Wall's Last Stand: By Dr. John E. Counts
Paula Geisler interviews Dr. John Counts, President of Western New Mexico University, about the fall of the Berlin Wall and his first-hand perspective. The video length is 48 minutes.

Dorothy McCray: Lecture & Retrospective
The Doyenne of the Silver City Art Scene, Dorothy McCray, was honored with a joint Retrospective of her artwork and that of her late husband "Mac" McCray, at Western New Mexico University's McCray Gallery (named after the couple) in January, 2005. Dorothy, who passed away in 2008, participated in an Artists' Lecture Series at the gallery. This video incorporates many clips from the Opening of the Exhibit, as well as her entire lecture to a standing-room only crowd. Purchase this video at the Mimbres Region Arts Council Office in the Wells Fargo Bank Bldg on N. Pope Street. TRT: 55min.

Viola at Home
Viola Smith is a first-magnitude star in the crown of accomplished Grant County women. Single-handedly - with fortitude, shrewd insight, and CHARM - Viola created the largest and most successful Real Estate business in Grant County. Today, well cared for by family and friends, she enjoys her well-earned laurels in a dream home she and her late husband Glenn built in the Mimbres many years back. "Viola at Home" is a tour-de-force of 'house as mirror of self'. Come along as this 92 year-old women opens her home and her heart to us. Viola treats us to MUSIC, heartfelt love of family and friends, great documentation of the development of Silver City since 1945, and so much more. This oral history of the region between 1945 and 2010 is a must-have. TRT: 50min.

Making Photoceramic Tiles:
The Dichromate Powder-Printing Process
The 19th century technique for fusing photographic images upon the surface of glazed tiles has been revived by John Morton, who shows all the steps of the process in a 2-part 75-minute documentary.

The Murray Hotel: A Silver City Landmark
A major renovation of this historic downtown hotel is underway.

Fort Bayard Today
Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society presents an overview of this enchanting tourist destination in southwest New Mexico, home of the Buffalo Soldiers and historical center for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Fort Bayard is currently a hospital, and receiving a lot of attention from organizations that are working to find new purpose for the facility in order to preserve it into the future.
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The Colors of Fort Bayard: A Black Experience in New Mexico
Fort Bayard is the original home of the U.S. military unit, the Buffalo Soldiers. This video documents this unique and fascinating history of the Military, African-Americans in New Mexico, and the historic site of Fort Bayard in Southwest New Mexico.