Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) has announced an expanded partnership with Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) to help increase access to specialty health care services in Hidalgo County. As part of this next phase, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, and urology services will soon be available at the HMS Lordsburg Main Clinic. This expansion reflects a shared [...]
The Gila National Forest has experienced a recent increase in vandalism at developed Forest Service sites such as trailheads, campgrounds, and other recreation areas, with some incidents posing serious public health and safety risks. These include biohazard contamination of vault toilets, creation of fire hazards from illegally harvested trees, and improper disposal of food and [...]
A draft policy for the next round of New Mexico Unit Fund water project applications has been released for public review, with listening sessions scheduled later this month in Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna counties. The fund, created from New Mexico’s $66 million share of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlements Act, is legally designated to [...]
The National Weather Service has reported that all of Grant County remains in severe (D2) drought status, with moderate to severe drought conditions firmly in place across Southwest New Mexico. The Gila River is running slightly below normal, while the Mimbres River has dried up and is expected to remain dry through the spring and [...]
During late January, the Mayor of Silver City participated in several community engagements, including a visit to the Gospel Mission to assess operations and meet with staff. The Mayor is also preparing to participate in upcoming New Mexico Department of Transportation meetings, including a stakeholders meeting on February 5 and a public meeting on February [...]
The Silver City MainStreet Project has announced two major infrastructure initiatives scheduled for this year. One project involves renovations to the Silco Theatre aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing its function as a performing arts venue. The work will be paid for through state capital outlay funding in partnership with the town of Silver City, [...]
