Monthly Archives: February 2017

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila Regional Medical Center CEO Selection Committee met for the first time this week.  The committee, made up of 15 GRMC personnel and retirees, and community members representing government, schools, and businesses, attended the orientation session. The Cobre School Board at its Monday meeting again discussed the four-day [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A the GRMC Board of Trustees meeting held on Friday, interim CEO Alfredo Ontiveros put to rest rumors that there were plans to sell the hospital, saying the rumors are “totally unfounded,” and no such plans exist.  Ontiveros also stated that the Meditech 6 upgrade is still on schedule [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Silver City Police Department and Silver City Fire Department will launch a pilot program starting February 28th, in which the two departments will have personnel on hand to direct traffic at the intersection of 32nd Street and Silver Street before and after school.  The officers will be present [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Wilderness Ranger District will be conducting one prescribed burn between mid-April and early June as conditions allow.  This prescribed fire will be a broadcast burn, where fire is applied within well-defined boundaries.  The L-T West Rx Burn is located off Hwy 35 near mile marker 17, east of [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Expected dry and windy conditions for tomorrow in Southwest New Mexico have led to a Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch.  The Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the southwest deserts and lowlands, south central lowlands, and southern Rio Grande valley.  A red flag warning means that [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Leadership New Mexico is pleased to announce that Bryan Reedy from Deming is among the 25 leaders from 15 communities across the state selected to participate in the 2016-2017 Leadership New Mexico Program. Reedy is the Community Services Director for the City of Deming. This is the 15th class [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Grant County Commissioners held a combined work and regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14th.  During the meeting, commissioners heard from Detention Center Administrator Mike Carillo, Road Superintendent Earl Moore, General Services Director Randy Villa, and Planner and Economic Developer Michael “Mischa” Larisch.  Elected officials also made their reports, [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: WNMU-Deming has announced a FAFSA Scholarship Night to be held next week at the Mimbres Valley Learning Center.  All students attending any college are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid before qualifying for financial aid.  The second half of the evening will be providing [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Silver City Town Council held a meeting on Tuesday, February 14th and approved a notice of intent ordinance by which Hidalgo Medical Services, under a five-year lease, would manage and provide services to the Silver City Senior Center.  During the meeting, Mayor Ken Ladner commented that Laurinda Wright of [...]