Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is making several clinic location changes aimed at improving patient access, expanding services and creating more space for providers. The orthopedic clinic has relocated to Southwest Bone and Joint Institute. Cardiology, surgical services and behavioral health are also preparing to move into different spaces within the hospital to better accommodate patients and providers. GRMC is additionally renovating the future Hilltop Clinic, which is expected to offer family medicine, pediatrics and urgent care.
The City of Bayard is exploring new housing opportunities as officials work to address potential growth in the Mining District. During a City Council meeting, an update was provided on a proposed seven-unit housing project seeking funding through New Mexico Workforce Solutions. It was also reported that city and regional representatives have been meeting with seven developers to discuss potential housing projects, including opportunities in Bayard, Santa Clara and Fort Bayard. Another long-term possibility involves developing the city’s Foy property, where plans include affordable and market-rate housing.
Catron County residents will have an opportunity to discuss a proposed uranium exploration project during a community meeting Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. at the Quemado Community Center. The project, proposed by NovaCore Exploration, includes plans to drill up to 37 exploratory boreholes on federal land near Datil to determine whether uranium deposits are present. The Catron County Commission has also requested additional environmental review of the proposal. NovaCore says the proposal is limited to exploration and does not include plans for uranium mining or processing.
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According to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s election results, New Mexico voters approved nearly $393.2 million in statewide general obligation bonds, providing funding for senior citizen facilities, libraries and higher education institutions. Southwestern New Mexico projects listed for funding include $3 million for campus improvements at Western New Mexico University, $900,000 for the Silver City Senior Center vehicle center, $200,000 for improvements at the Santa Clara Senior Center and $20,000 for the Ena Mitchell Senior Center in Lordsburg.