In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day and to raise awareness about the addiction crisis in America, Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services will host a screening of “Untreated and Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America” on Saturday, August 31st from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Silco Theatre in Silver City. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion to address questions and interact with the audience. This event is free and open to the public.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that the highly anticipated U.S. 180 expansion project south of Bayard is scheduled to begin on November 4th. This project will be executed in three distinct phases, with the first phase projected to last approximately 18 months. Phase one will extend from Bayard to south of the railroad crossing in Hurley, and will ultimately expand the highway to four lanes extending to Deming. This initial phase will also involve the realignment of the road over the railroad tracks, pavement rehabilitation, and shoulder widening. A public meeting will be held in October prior to the start of construction to discuss the project’s phases, anticipated traffic impacts, timelines, and to address any questions from the community.
Last Friday, the Lordsburg High School Mavericks Football Team kicked off their season with an impressive 98-66 victory over the Duncan Wildcats, marking their first win of the year. Despite several lightning delays, the Mavericks maintained their momentum throughout the game and came out with the victory. The evening also featured “Veterans Appreciation Night,” offering free admission to all military veterans. The Mavericks will now travel to Cloudcroft to take on the Cloudcroft High School Bears. Congratulations and good luck!
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In a strategic initiative to strengthen family support, the New Mexico Health Care Authority has announced the elimination of program fees for child support services. This decision follows the allocation of sufficient funding to the Child Support Program during the 2024 Legislative Session. Previously, fees were applied to cases not linked with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Medicaid programs, which already benefited from complimentary child support services. The policy change is designed to encourage increased participation from parents and guardians managing children across separate households and to reduce the financial barriers that lower-income families have faced in accessing vital child support services.
