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Here’s a look at some local news: A local pediatrician has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) leadership programs. Brian Etheridge, MD, FAAP from Hidalgo Medical Services, was selected for “Culture of Health Leaders” which offers intensive learning opportunities with some of today’s foremost health and equity experts, fostering cross-sector collaboration and [...]

Here is a look at some local news: This Saturday, the 5th Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop will be taking place in Deming at John T. Waits Park, also known as Rabbit Park. The free event is sponsored by “Friends of the Community, a local nonprofit, Weaver’s Welding of Las Cruces, Deming Mainstreet, and the Deming Police Department that [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees recognized members of the hospital staff during a meeting last week. The first to be recognized was Roberta “Bertie” Berry who has served 15 years in the ER, and Rachel Benavidez, was honored for 10 years of service in the Cancer Center. In addition, [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Dr. Neal Bowen, Ph.D. of HMS as the new director of the state’s Behavioral Health Services Division. Dr. Bowen came to Hidalgo Medical Services in 2005 where at that time HMS only had one part-time social worker. Recognizing the significant need for quality mental health care [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority received a call late Wednesday morning at approximately 10:50 A.M., regarding a male suspect calling them and threatening to “shoot up the school.” The Silver City Police Department responded with all available officers and assistance from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office within minutes, and created a [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Last week during Western New Mexico’s annual Homecoming celebration, several individuals were inducted into the WNMU Hall of Fame. The inductees included: Alumni Hall of Fame Outstanding Alumnus, Mario Quintana and Tim Brancheau, and Distinguished Alumnus, George Young. The Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees included: Ray Cross for football and Meredith Drahota [...]