The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is offering Reach NM to New Mexico youth who are in need of guidance support. Reach NM provides safe and confidential support to children who may be experiencing abuse or neglect in their home or may know someone who is experiencing abuse and neglect in their home or community. The service is free, anonymous and staffed by a specially trained team that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For support, call or text 505-591-5444, that is 505-591-5444.
Luna County’s Parents as Teachers will be having a free “Safe Sleep” Cribette distribution event tomorrow, July 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 700 South Pearl Street in Deming. Cribette’s will be given to all Luna County families that have children under 35 inches and that weigh under 30 pounds. Children must be present during the event.
In Grant County News:
Congratulations to Grant County Extension Agent, Jessica Swapp Massengill, who was honored with the “National Association of County Agricultural Agents Award” for the audio recordings she does for her podcast. The award-winning episode titled “Antimicrobial and Hormones in Beef” features an insightful interview with Dr. John Wenzel, New Mexico State University Extension Veterinarian, exploring the use of these antimicrobials and hormones in the beef industry. This recognition was awarded by her peers in acknowledgment of Jessica’s exceptional contributions to communications.
Gila Regional Medical Center opened its new Women and Newborn Services Unit this past week. The unit has four delivery rooms that are larger and brightly lit with windows overlooking the area around the hospital. It also has another two rooms that will be used for triage and gynecological services and a larger level-two nursery for infants that offers care just below that of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for infants who may need a higher level of care. The new unit was designed to provide more space and to be more welcoming to patients.
As a reminder, The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District is currently working on the 74-acre New Mexico Highway 35 Bravo prescribed fire project to burn slash piles. The project will occur in stages and is located along the north side of New Mexico Highway 35, west of Forest Road 150 and east of Lincoln Canyon in Grant County. The goal of the project is to help reduce fuels and wildfire risk by removing piled fuels resulting from ongoing thinning projects. Smoke will be visible from Highway 35 and may impact driving visibility. The project is expected to last through the end of August.
