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 commitment to providing high-quality specialty care closer to home, reducing the need for long-distance travel, improving continuity of care, and enhancing overall access to advanced medical services for residents of the region.
Western New Mexico University announced that the acquisition and renovation of the historic Sixth Street School is a central component of their 2026 legislative priorities. The university is seeking $8 million in state funding to convert the landmark building into the permanent home of the New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education. The project supports a “Community Campus” model by integrating the university into the residential core of Silver City and, once completed, will provide comprehensive child development services, family counseling, and teacher preparation programs to serve Grant County and the surrounding region.
Members of the Deming Board of Education, along with the Superintendent were actively present at the Roundhouse last week advocating for resources, policies, and support for students and staff. By working directly with state leaders, their focus was on advancing initiatives that strengthen educational outcomes and workplace conditions. The goal is to show their dedication to securing sustainable support for the entire school community and ensuring the district’s priorities are clearly represented in legislative discussions.
In New Mexico news:
At the midpoint of the legislative session, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening New Mexico’s health care workforce and expanding access to medical services statewide. Senate Bill 1, adopting the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, is now law and streamlines the process for physicians licensed in other compact states to practice medicine in New Mexico. The legislation is intended to help address the state’s physician shortage and improve access to care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
