The New Mexico Department of Agriculture has announced that New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, one involving a horse and the other a calf. State and federal agencies are expanding surveillance and fly-trapping around the affected locations to identify additional cases and determine whether the pest has spread. Officials have established infested zones extending at least 12.4 miles around each affected animal’s location, with the northern zones combined into one larger area. Additional information, maps of affected areas, reporting resources and updates are available at website.
Gila Regional Medical Center has completed its new Emergency Department nursing station, supported by a donation from the GRMC Foundation. The new station provides a centralized workspace for emergency department nurses, helping improve communication, coordination and efficiency in patient care. The project is designed to give staff a more functional work area while supporting patient safety and the delivery of emergency services.
Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County, INC. announced that they raised $21,000 through its September fundraising campaign, exceeding its original goal of $20,000 and allowing the nonprofit to reinstate its Patient Lodging Assistance Program. The organization will also continue providing transportation assistance for patients traveling to treatment centers in Silver City, Las Cruces and El Paso. Organization officials credited community donations and local support for helping restore lodging assistance.
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According to Source New Mexico, the New Mexico Office of Housing is requesting approximately $97 million to address the state’s affordable housing shortage. The proposal includes $50 million in grants for affordable housing developers and $30 million in capital outlay for housing projects, totaling $80 million specifically identified for construction-related assistance. Lawmakers will consider the proposal during the 2027 legislative session, which begins in January. If approved, the funding could support housing efforts statewide, although specific allocations for Southwest New Mexico have not been confirmed.