Mimbres Harvest Festival took place Oct. 7, 2023
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- Published: 08 October 2023 08 October 2023
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
The 16th annual Mimbres Harvest Festival, hosted by the Mimbres Valley Health Action League, took place on a slightly breezy, but sunny Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at the San Lorenzo School. Tents of informational booths and vendors covered the ground behind the school. Entertainers plays instruments and sang under a big tent. Another tent covered an outdoor eating space for the samples of contest pies and from food vendors outside and inside the gym, a health fair, hosted by the Mimbres Health Fair organization, as well as the WNMU School of Nursing Student Nurse Association and community health care providers, featured a number of tables offered information on medical services, as well as eye screenings, and the potential to receive flu shots.
REMOVED: Road Closure Silver City White Signal Area
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- Published: 07 October 2023 07 October 2023
NM 90 northbound and southbound lanes at milepost 26(White Signal) are now open, removed from NM Roads.
ROAD CLSOURE:
CRASH –Silver City/White Signal Area
NM 90 northbound and southbound lanes at milepost 26(White Signal) are closed due to a motor vehicle crash. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel, and equipment. Please expect delays.
Grant County Commission held special meeting 092623 part 2
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- Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023
[Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a multi-article series on the Grant County Commission special meeting on Sept. 26, 2023, which lasted almost three hours. This one continues with a presentation from WNM Communications.]
By Mary Alice Murphy
The article continues the Grant County Commission special meeting on Sept. 26, 2023. The second presentation at the meeting came from WNM Communications representatives to answer questions from commissioners on the projects WNMC plans to expand broadband service to Fierro and Pinos Altos.
WNM Communications General Manager Daniel Meszler and Director of Operations Wayne Baxter represented the company.
Breaking News: Gila Regional Medical Center appoints new CEO
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- Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023
The Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Robert Whitaker as Chief Executive Officer effective October 30, 2023. Robert has more than 20 years of healthcare experience, primarily in critical access hospitals. Robert holds a Master of Public Health degree from Yale University, as well as a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. Robert and his family will move from Gallup, NM where he most recently served as the CEO of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services. He also serves as the incoming president of the New Mexico Rural Hospital Network.
"We are delighted that Robert will be joining the GRMC team as the CEO as we continue a new chapter of leadership at the hospital," said Board Chairman Dr. Fred Fox, in a written statement as he was unavailable for the meeting.
Smoke reported not a concern
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- Published: 05 October 2023 05 October 2023
By Roger Lanse
The Silver City Fire Department Fire Investigator, Eloy Vasquez, told the Beat the smoke seen on the eastern part of town, Thursday, Oct. 5, about 3:30 p.m., was from a small, controlled burn that was in full compliance with town regulations.
BPD to wear patch to honor Cancer Awareness Month
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- Published: 05 October 2023 05 October 2023
Bayard Police Department Chief Hector Carrillo announced the Pink Patch will be worn by his officers as part of their uniform during the month of October 2023 to honor Cancer Awareness Month.