Hurley and Bayard are considering an arrangement that would allow Bayard to provide police services to Hurley. The proposal would have Bayard manage law enforcement in both communities, with additional officers potentially hired to help with staffing and coverage. Hurley officials are considering the arrangement as a way to address police staffing needs, while Bayard officials are reviewing the costs, administrative responsibilities and potential liability involved. The proposal has not been finalized, and both communities are continuing to discuss the details before deciding whether to move forward.
Congratulations to Animas High School junior Piper Massey who has earned two College Board National Recognition Program honors, receiving both the School Recognition Award and the Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award. The national program recognizes high-achieving students based on academic performance and qualifying PSAT, AP or other College Board exam results. Piper is also active in Animas High School, serving as Student Council Vice-President and participating in varsity volleyball, drama and the school’s state champion mock trial team.
The future of the Ben Altamirano Sports Complex remains under consideration as Silver Consolidated Schools looks at moving athletic fields to district-owned property at Silver High School and La Plata Middle School. The district’s current lease for the state-owned complex expires this year, but Superintendent William Hawkins says the facility could remain in use for a few more years depending on future lease arrangements. The district is weighing the cost of continuing the lease against using bond funds to develop athletic facilities on property it owns, a decision that could affect local baseball, softball and soccer programs.
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Changes to Medicaid eligibility begin October 1 for some New Mexico recipients because of new federal requirements. The changes primarily affect certain lawfully present immigrants whose eligibility for federally funded Medicaid coverage will change, with some exceptions. For most New Mexico Medicaid recipients, the larger changes are scheduled to begin January first, when certain adults ages 19 through 64 will face new work or community-engagement requirements and more frequent six-month eligibility renewals. The New Mexico Health Care Authority is encouraging Medicaid members to watch for notices and complete any requested paperwork to help maintain coverage.