On August 14, the Grant County Prospectors held a special ceremony to officially pass the gavel to the organization’s new officers for the 2025–26 term, while recognizing the accomplishments of outgoing leaders. The newly installed officers include President Romeo Cruz, Director of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce; First Vice President Bart Roselli, Director of the Silver City Museum; Second Vice President Priscilla Lucero, Executive Director of the Southwest Council of Governments; Secretary Misty Pugmire, Retired and Treasurer of Community Partnership for Children; and Treasurer Vladimir Gnilozubov, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments. During the ceremony, members were honored for their service, including Kim Clark, who received a crystal trophy in recognition of her dedicated contributions to improving the lives of Grant County residents, and Carlos Lucero, who was commended for his outstanding leadership as President during the 2024–25 term.
The Back Country Horsemen of the Gila Chapter are heading back to the Big Timber Trail #95 this week, continuing their work in keeping the path open and safe for all who travel through that area. Their work will include logging fallen trees, repairing sections of tread, clearing rocks, refreshing trail markers, and brushing overgrown areas. This effort builds on the progress they’ve already made in the area, ensuring the trail remains accessible and enjoyable for future adventurers.
Gila Regional Medical Center will be hosting its Community Town Hall meeting for those in the Cliff area this evening, August 26th at 6 p.m. at the Cliff School Gym, to provide important updates and engage with residents. Topics will include hospital updates, community education, the Community Benefit Report, and an open question-and-answer session. This meeting aims to keep the community informed and involved in the hospital’s ongoing initiatives. The public is encouraged to attend.
In other news:
PNM has filed an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) seeking approval for the acquisition of its parent company, TXNM Energy, by Blackstone Infrastructure. If approved, the transaction would provide $175 million in benefits to customers and communities across New Mexico. Commitments outlined in the filing include $105 million in historic rate credits, tripling the PNM Good Neighbor Fund with $10 million in low-income assistance, and a $35 million investment in major economic development initiatives. Additionally, $25 million would be dedicated to advancing the state’s clean energy transition, supporting innovative technologies at no cost to customers.
