The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting September 10th, at 9 a.m. at the Grant County Administration Complex. Commissioners are scheduled to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance addressing solid-waste collection, disposal and fees in the county, followed by consideration of the ordinance. Other agenda items include a presentation from the Opioid Remediation Collaboration, consideration of the county’s 2026 tax rates, and discussion of the County Manager Succession Planning Process. Commissioners are also expected to consider agreements related to the Turkey Creek Road Project and an Operation Stonegarden federal grant.
Gila Regional Medical Center is preparing to host University of New Mexico family medicine residents for rural rotations beginning this month. The residents will spend two to eight weeks at local clinics, including Gila Regional Family Medicine and Cassie Health Center. The rotations mark a return of physician training to Grant County after the area’s previous family medicine residency program ended in 2022. Gila Regional, UNM and Hidalgo Medical Services are also working toward rebuilding a longer-term residency program in Silver City.
The Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to take part in its annual “Kingdom of the Sun” contest, which recognizes local businesses and organizations in Luna County. Community members can nominate and vote for their favorites in categories including best customer service, best workplace, best shopping experience and others. Nominations are open through September 14, with winners scheduled to be announced September 19. Residents can participate by visiting the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for voting information.
In other news:
President Donald Trump is proposing that New Mexico be renamed “New America,” but the idea is being rejected by state officials. Trump shared maps on social media showing the state under the proposed name, saying “New America” would be more prestigious. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation have pushed back, pointing to the state’s long history and established name. There is no legal effort currently underway to change the name, and the president does not have the authority to unilaterally rename a state.