Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, in partnership with Presbyterian Turquoise Care, Molina Healthcare, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, will host a free Community Health Resource Fair on June 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. The family-friendly event will feature no-cost health screenings provided by the BCBSNM Care Van, along with health resources, wellness information, and giveaways aimed at connecting community members with services that support healthier lives.
The Bear Fire, located approximately 18 miles southeast of Quemado in the Gila National Forest, has reached 7,769 acres and is now 100% contained. Fire officials report that containment lines are holding and most repair work has been completed. Command of the incident is scheduled to transfer from the Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team back to the Gila National Forest and a Type 4 Incident Commander on June 24. Officials credited the support of the New Mexico Forestry Division, local landowners and the Village of Quemado for helping firefighters successfully suppress the fire by providing access to private land and critical resources.
Luna County’s ¡Que (K) Linda (lean-da)! initiative will host a Litter Summit on June 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mimbres Event Center in Deming. The public event will bring together local and state leaders to discuss litter prevention, beautification efforts, and community partnerships aimed at keeping Luna County clean. A public question-and-answer session will follow the presentations, giving residents an opportunity to share ideas and learn how they can help continue local cleanup efforts.
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New Mexico officials are encouraging residents to recognize and report signs of elder abuse during Elder Abuse Awareness Month, noting that Adult Protective Services has received about 18,000 allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Elder abuse can include physical or emotional harm, neglect, financial exploitation and scams that often target older adults. Warning signs may include unexplained injuries, sudden behavioral changes, poor living conditions, social withdrawal, unusual financial activity and lack of access to medical care. Suspected abuse of vulnerable adults can be reported 24 hours a day to Adult Protective Services at 866-654-3219.
