Silver City is an artsy, walkable mountain town with a lively historic downtown, galleries, weekly markets, craft cafés and breweries, regular festivals, and immediate access to hiking, caving and the Gila National Forest—great for enjoying multiple-week assignments and exploring on days off.
You’ll also find Western New Mexico University and basic local amenities here, while larger hubs — Deming (≈53 miles) and Lordsburg (≈45 miles) — provide interstate access, bigger shopping and additional services if needed.