The state is preparing to distribute funding from last year’s Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act to assess its long-term service needs to strengthen behavioral health care. In the Sixth Judicial District—comprising Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties—planning efforts are underway as stakeholders work to determine priorities. Early access funding will be directed toward one of four focus areas in each region: residential treatment, crisis intervention, medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals, or substance use programs for pregnant women and new mothers.
The Bayard Public Library is developing a new strategic plan to guide its programs, services, and priorities over the coming years. As part of this process, the library is seeking input from community members to help inform future decisions. By completing a short Community Survey, residents can share their perspectives and help ensure that the Bayard Public Library continues to effectively meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves. To take the survey, visit Bayard Public Library’s Facebook page.
The State Highway Project Bonds bill, which would fund the second phase of the U.S. 180 Four-Lane Safety Improvement Project between Hurley and Faywood, passed the state Senate last week and has advanced to the state House for consideration. The second phase is planned to cover mile markers 128 to 143 on U.S. 180, extending from the southern edge of Hurley to the highway’s intersection with N.M. 61, and is expected to take several construction seasons once funding is secured.
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Congratulations to Audrey Herrera, an eighth grader at Red Mountain Middle School in Deming, who has been named the winner of Luna County’s “I Voted” sticker contest. Her standout design will be distributed to voters during both the Primary and General Elections this year, giving residents across the county the chance to celebrate civic pride while showcasing Audrey’s creativity each time they cast their ballots.
