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GRMC Welcomes First Baby of the Year

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024

1stBabyMonday January 8, 2024 – Gila Regional Medical Center is excited to welcome the first baby born in 2024 at the organization. Welcome Baby Isaac Baca who was born on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:29am.

Western New Mexico University’s EV charging status

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Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024

As posted in: https://errorsofenchantment.com/western-new-mexico-universitys-ev-charging-status/ 

In the Rio Gande Foundation's ongoing efforts to shed light on issues relating to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging stations at public facilities across New Mexico, here is the response from Western New Mexico University:

How many total EV charging stations are there at WNMU’s various campuses?

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Xavier Khera graduates Cum Laude from Berea College

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 05 January 2024 05 January 2024

BEREA, KY (01/04/2024)-- Xavier Khera of Silver City, NM received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berea College conferred on December 20, 2023.

Berea College recognized 77 students on Sunday, December 10 during its Mid-Year Recognition Ceremony. Berea alum Dr. Betty Hyatt Olinger addressed the students, who represented 21 states and 3 different countries.

Local Healthcare Providers Take on New Roles at Hidalgo Medical Services

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 04 January 2024 04 January 2024

As healthcare systems in New Mexico and the U.S. continue to undergo major changes and challenges, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) continues to focus on quality, service, culture, and excellence. As part of HMS’ continued efforts to be the healthcare provider and employer of choice for Hidalgo County, Grant County, and the surrounding region, staffing and service delivery changes continue in support of population health and healthcare access.

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Reserve and Quemado ranger districts to burn community slash piles

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 04 January 2024 04 January 2024

Weather and fire conditions permitting

Please note: Wilderness Ranger District will ignite slash piles at Copperas area near Highway 15 today, Jan. 4, 2024. Other Grant County plans listed below.

SILVER CITY, NM, January 4, 2024 – The Gila National Forest is continuing to implement a number of prescribed fires in the coming weeks as desired weather and fire conditions permit.

“The primary purpose of these activities is to reduce hazardous fuels near community values at risk,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “The national Wildfire Crisis Strategy demands a dramatic increase in the pace, scale, and quality of forest treatments and prescribed fire in order to protect communities, infrastructure, and watersheds from catastrophic wildfire.”

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Silver City MainStreet Project invites you to visit new downtown businesses

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 31 December 2023 31 December 2023

From all of us at the Silver City MainStreet Project, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope in this new year you check out the new businesses downtown Silver City has to offer, including two businesses open 7 days a week!

Check Out New Businesses Downtown!

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Grant County Community Foundation announcements Jan 2024

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 27 December 2023 27 December 2023

Free Workshop: Utilizing Social Media and Other Best Practices 

for Non-Profit Organizations: 11 January 2024

Are you looking to expand your skills, knowledge, and insights into Social Media? Our free workshop is the perfect opportunity for you to learn from an expert and enhance your own expertise. With a focus on practical learning, our workshop covers a range of social media topics and best practices, and provides hands-on experience to prepare you for real-world challenges. 

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Tyrone Lighting contest winners.

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 22 December 2023 22 December 2023

218 chalcocite1st Prize - 218 ChalcociteList of winners and almost winners, selected by our panel of five judge-volunteers. We had a much better participation level than in the recent 'Covid' years. The judges agreed that it was difficult to choose the winners, because there were so many attractive displays.


Our 2023 winner is the Perez-Duran family at 218 Chalcocite. With the new LED lights, this family of five has found it's less expensive to power the display than with the old incandescent lights. 

1st prize = 218 Chalcocite

2nd Price = 512 Copper

3rd Prize = 216 Chalcocite. 


512 copper2nd Prize -512 CopperHonorable Mentions in no particular order:

501 Copper

502 Copper

102 Malachite

312 Bornite

517 Covellite.

Other homes which received points from the judges:

501 Malachite

508 Covellite

304 Copper

216 Chalcocite3rd Prize - 216 Chalcocite209 Chalcocite

202 Chalcocite

511 Tenorite

403 Chalcocite

504 Copper.

502 copperHonorable Mention - 502 Copper

501 CopperHonorable Mention - 501 Copper

102 MalachiteHonorable Mention - 102 Malachite

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