The City of Deming has announced the demolition of the historic Balboa Hotel, which served the Deming community for more than 70 years. The property will now be transformed into a community-focused beautification and engagement space aimed at enhancing the heart of Deming and creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Proposed concepts for the area include public art installations, a food truck court, green space, and outdoor seating areas.
Through a partnership between the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Program and the Town of Silver City, GRIP and the Youth Mural Program engaged local youth interns this spring in efforts to beautify and revitalize Big Ditch Park. Interns participated in park improvement activities, including tree planting, erosion control enhancements, litter removal, graffiti cleanup, and ongoing maintenance such as watering and weeding native plantings. In addition, the Youth Mural Program is currently developing a mural within the park, further contributing to its revitalization and community engagement efforts.
The office of District 32 Representative Jenifer Jones will provide community assistance services on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Columbus City Hall. Residents will have the opportunity to receive guidance and support with a variety of state-related services, including Medicaid enrollment, SNAP benefits, unemployment assistance, tax-related questions, job search resources, and navigating state agencies. The outreach event is designed to help connect community members with available programs, answer questions, and provide assistance accessing important state resources and services.
In New Mexico news:
The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department has launched a new public dashboard providing New Mexicans with access to data on child removals, adoptions, and statewide child welfare cases. Created in compliance with Senate Bill 42, the interactive platform features quarterly updates on child protective services metrics, including children in state custody, abuse and neglect reports, adoptions, and cases transferred to tribal jurisdictions. The dashboard is designed to improve transparency while allowing advocates, lawmakers, providers, and the public to better understand the department’s work through searchable and filterable data.
