An essay by Eve West Bessier, Poet Laureate Emerita of Silver City and Grant County, New Mexico On this 20th commemoration of the horrific events of 9/11 in 2001, I dedicate this essay to the memory of all victims of that tragedy, which includes all of us at some level. We all have our own […]
The Selection Committee is delighted to announce that the next Poet Laureate of Silver City and Grant County is Allison Waterman. This honorary role is awarded to a person who has established a presence in the world of poetry, demonstrated a commitment to the literary art form, and embraces the opportunity to engage in civil […]
A heads-up to the supporters of Southwest Word Fiesta: Give Grandly is on May 8, 2021. This is an amazing fundraising day, organized by and for local non-profits. Any amount we raise up to $400 will be matched. This is one of the main sources of funds which allow us to keep all of our […]
Nominations are now being sought for the Silver City area’s sixth Poet Laureate, following the tenures of Bonnie Buckley Maldonado, Elise Stuart, Beate Sigriddaughter and Jack Crocker, and Eve West Bessier. This honorary position is awarded to a person who has established a presence in the world of poetry, has demonstrated a commitment to the […]
New Mexico Writers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and connecting the state’s literary community. Our mission is to provide grants, networking, and career development opportunities to aspiring writers from diverse communities throughout New Mexico. We believe that by addressing cultural, financial, and professional barriers facing aspiring New Mexico writers, we will build a […]
On Thursday, February 25, 5-6 p.m., Western New Mexico University and Southwest Word Fiesta will host a Black History Month event involving virtual readings and a discussion. The topic will be the challenges and opportunities for African Americans at this time. The panelists include Dr. Isaac Brundage, Vice President for Student Affairs at WNMU; Matthew […]
We respectfully acknowledge that the entirety of southwestern New Mexico is the traditional territory, since time immemorial, of the Chis-Nde, also known as the people of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. The Chiricahua Apache Nation is recognized as a sovereign Native Nation by the United States in the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Friendship of 1 July 1852 (10 Stat. 979) (Treaty of Santa Fe ratified 23 March 1853 and proclaimed by President Franklin Pierce 25 March 1853).
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