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HMS is grateful for the additional funding support from the New Mexico Rural Health Care Delivery Funds to support needed expansions in primary care,  behavioral health, and dental services. HMS will utilize this funding in support of the purchase of two mobile units, one for primary care and one for oral health care. These units will be deployed to rural communities and our local school systems in both Hidalgo and Grant Counties. Additionally, these funds will assist in ensuring access to Neuropsychological Testing, support the start-up of a Mobile Crisis Response Team, and finally, the development of transportation services for healthcare access in both counties. "The recent funding received by Hidalgo Medical Services is a testament to our collective dedication to improving community health. This significant investment will enable us to enhance our services and provide better care and access to those in need. We must continue to work together to ensure the success of these initiatives and support the well-being of our community. We are grateful to the Governor for these healthcare-specific allocated funds to improve access and care to rural New Mexicans, stated Dr. Dan Otero, HMS CEO."

Silver Stompers attending the NM Line Dancing Jamboree in Ruidoso (seated l to r) Robin Hines, Barbara Carr, Marylee Bell, Sherelle Wilkerson, Phyllis Burris, Christina Placencio, Lupe Carbajal, (standing l to r) Leticia Molina, Jolene Jones, Samantha Jones, Lucy Madrid, Priscilla Lucero, Joseph Drake, Jean Drake, Maria Elena Galindo, Angie VillegasRecent Events and Achievements

The Silver Stompers, led by instructor Barbara Carr, have recently made notable appearances. They participated in the Copper Country Senior Olympics on March 26 at the Grant County Veterans' Memorial Center, impressing spectators with their enthusiasm and precision.

Students, faculty and staff from WNMU attended the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Best Practices Conference in Chicago, March 9-13, 2025. (Seated L-R: Assistant Director of Title V/Con Ganas Oscar Arteaga Romero, Director Title V/Con Ganas Marivel Medel, Professor of Education Alexandra Neves. Standing L-R: Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Sundar Tamang, Francia L. Ortega Robles, Valeria Adame, Nancy Lechuga Gallegos, Carlos Carranza, Alexa Greer and Brisa Chacón.)SILVER CITY, NM—A team of WNMU students, faculty and staff had the opportunity this spring to attend the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Best Practices Conference in Chicago.

The trip was made possible by Con Ganas, a program funded with grant money awarded under the U.S. Department of Education's Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions program, according to Marivel Medel, who directs Con Ganas.

Medel, Assistant Director of Title V/Con Ganas Oscar Arteaga Romero, and Education Professor Alexandra Neves presented at the conference about what WNMU is doing to better serve Hispanic students through the Con Ganas Summer Institute, a professional development initiative funded by the Title V grant.