GRMC Governing Board meets and hears encouraging updates with undertones 073020

By Mary Alice Murphy

On July 30, 2020, the Gila Regional Medical Center Governing Board, composed of Grant County Commissioners, held the monthly meeting to hear from administrators about the current state of the hospital. Some changes in the administration were presented at the meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, Board Chair Alicia Edwards explained that County Manager Charlene Webb was on a call with the state on how the CARES Act can help local entities. "It's an important call and she will join us when she can."

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Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 21,130

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a technical disruption of the electronic laboratory reporting system, the following data reflects only a partial total for today's case update. The delayed results will be included in the state's reporting as soon as they are received and confirmed. NMDOH continues to actively investigate all cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.

Update includes one additional COVID-19 death

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 117 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
18 new cases in Bernalillo County
5 new cases in Chaves County
4 new cases in Cibola County
4 new cases in Curry County
27 new cases in Doña Ana County
5 new cases in Eddy County
1 new case in Grant County
14 new cases in Lea County
4 new cases in Lincoln County
9 new cases in Luna County
2 new cases in McKinley County
5 new cases in Otero County
1 new case in Quay County
2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
1 new case in Roosevelt County
1 new case in Sandoval County
1 new case in San Juan County
3 new cases in Santa Fe County
1 new case in Sierra County
2 new cases in Taos County
4 new cases in Valencia County
3 new cases among individuals held by federal agencies at the Cibola County Correctional Center

The Department of Health on Monday reported one additional death in New Mexico related to COVID-19. It is:

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Victim declines to name male who beat her

By Roger Lanse

A Silver City Police Department officer responded to an aggravated battery call at Gila Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at about 10:14 p.m. According to a police report, a female was brought into the ER by family members who stated the female had told them she had been struck over the head by her boyfriend, who was later identified by family members to be Isaiah Martinez, 23, of Silver City.

The officer made contact with the female victim, also 23, of Silver City, in the ER where she was being treated by staff. The victim told the officer that 'he' became irritated with her earlier at their residence on 11th Street and pushed her to the ground causing her to hit her nose on the pavement. At this point, the report said, the victim got into the driver's seat of her 4Runner and 'he' got into the passenger seat and was giving the victim directions to a friend's house where he could be dropped off.

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Tadpole Fire Area Remains Closed for Public Safety

Silver City, NM, August 3, 2020--The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has implemented a new closure order for the Tadpole Fire area west of NM Highway 15. The closure order prohibits entry to non-fire personnel due to the inherent hazards from the fire, as well as to provide for continued firefighter response to hotspots that remain in the fire area. The closure includes the area from Bear Creek Road 506 north and west of NM Highway 15, to and including the Sheep Corral and Trout Creek roads north of Tadpole Ridge. Cherry Creek and McMillan Campgrounds are now open.

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GRMC announces organizational changes

 Gila Regional Medical Center announces multiple organizational changes that will improve overall operational effectiveness and the long-term, sustainable viability of the hospital. These changes, along with previously announced initiatives such as completion of Critical Access Hospital designation for the hospital, rural health clinic designation of GRMC's Family Medicine Clinic, focus on overall growth, financial stability, and clinical excellence are critical steps in ensuring the financial viability of the hospital.

GRMC plans a reduction in employed staffing of approximately 33 positions in the organization. This reduction was the result of a combination of recent attrition, suspension of the BHU, reassignment of existing roles, along with a small reduction in force. As part of the organizational and operational focus, approximately 21 new positions will be added to GRMC. Other than the aforementioned BHU positions, no inpatient bedside registered nurse positions were eliminated.

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Bayard City Council Discussed Amendment on Cemetery Monuments, Stops signs on Royal Street, and Budget Adjustments at the July 27, 2020 Work Session/Regular Meeting

By Alexis Rico

The City of Bayard Council met for a work session meeting followed by a regular session meeting on July 27, 2020, via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Present for the meeting were Mayor Chon Fierro, Mayor Pro-Tem Raul Villanueva, Councilor Charles Kelly, Councilor Eloy Medina, and Councilor Adrian Ortiz.

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