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The New Mexico Human Services Department has submitted a five-year renewal application for the state’s Medicaid program to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the new Medicaid name Turquoise Care. According to a news release, “the state’s Medicaid 1115 demonstration waiver is set to expire on December 31, 2023, and the [...]

The Silver City Ranger District closed the Signal Peak Road also known as National Forest System Road 154 near the Aspen Park area today that will last through the winter season. Visitors wishing to visit the Lookout on Signal Peak may park so that they are not blocking the gate and proceed on foot. [...]

The Federal government is making free COVID-19 antigen tests available again to all U.S. residents. Each household can now order a total of four at-home COVID-19 tests that will be mailed directly to them for free.  At-home antigen tests take 15 minutes to complete, offering users a convenient way to check whether they are [...]

Hidalgo Medical Services created a program that was initiated on April 1st this year that assisted many local seniors to date. The “Compassion for Seniors Program” according to Andrea Montoya, HMS Chief Support Officer, “aims to support the community of older adults living on limited incomes whose lives are improved through basic needs services.” [...]

Silver City Public Safety Officers have urged residents to take extra care in avoiding thefts, traffic citations, and personal injury. Silver City Chief of Police Freddie Portillo and Fire Chief Milo Lambert offered tips for a safe and secure holiday season. Silver City Police will be proactive by citing unsafe drivers and heavily enforcing [...]

Western New Mexico University celebrated Fall graduates with a hybrid ceremony last Friday. According to a news release, of the graduates receiving diplomas, 229 chose to participate in Friday’s graduation ceremony, with 169 walking across the Fine Arts Center Theatre stage and 60 participating over Zoom. WNMU awarded 54 associate degrees, 157 bachelor’s degrees, [...]

The New Mexico Department of Health has announced that there are changes to COVID-19 testing options that are available to residents. At the end of last month, Curative notified the state that effective Dec. 28th, they will conclude their COVID-19 testing services nationwide. Therefore, the state will only provide free, at-home testing going forward. According [...]