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Grant County is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service. This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the County. This solution will allow the County to have a centralized management portal to send out mass notifications to residents in the County.  These notifications will be along the lines of emergencies, events, closures, severe weather alerts, etc. TextMyGov will also be the new IPAWS Alert Origination Software Provider for the County which will allow the County to continue to send the same IPAWS emergency alerts/messages that were used during the Trout Fire. 

Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center will begin its Outreach Program Spring Semester 2026 for children in the Animas School District.

"Outreach has been a goal of Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center since we first began planning." said Victoria Chick, SWRMA Board Chairman. "But we thought it would happen after we opened a Museum building with art exhibitions and in-house programs. As it has turned out, educational outreach will be happening while we raise capital funds for an art museum building in Silver City."

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-esker-mayberry 

Esker Mayberry was a pillar of the Gila/Cliff community. He served as a Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, completed a career in the Border Patrol, and was a husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved by many.

"Esker was shot and killed in an act of heinous hatred," according to a news release.. "He leaves behind his wife, 5 kids, a daughter-in-law, and 4 grandchildren."

Silver City, NM – To strengthen and expand access to orthopedic care, Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is integrating Southwest Bone and Joint Institute (SBJI) into its health system. This transition enhances GRMC's existing orthopedic clinic and ensures patients across southwest New Mexico continue to receive comprehensive, high-quality musculoskeletal care. The transaction is expected to be finalized no later than January 15, 2026.

GRMC leadership, including CEO Robert Whitaker and HR Director Aimee Summers, has met with SBJI employees and practitioners to review the transition process and support a smooth integration. "I am excited that the GRMC Board of Trustees has approved this transition," said Whitaker. "Dr. Brian Robinson, Rick Lemke, PA-C, Dr. Sravanthi Reddy, and all the clinicians and staff of SBJI are exceptional professionals. It is our privilege to welcome them to the GRMC team."

November & December Newsletter 2025

Community Response to SNAP Cuts in November

When the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were cut during the government shutdown, we were uncertain about what to expect and how we, like thousands of other local pantries across the nation, were going to respond to the significant increase in demand.

On December 10th Sheriff Raul Villanueva had the honor of accepting several dozen miniature Law Enforcement vehicle handmade decals to replicate local department.

Geoffrey Bartlett lived in Silver City for over 20 years. He had 24 years of Law Enforcement Service in upstate New York, Frederick Maryland and New Mexico. He had created a hobby of personalizing mini metal Road Champ cars for hundreds of Officers around America.

Bartlett was an Accident Reconstructionist, in the top 7 on the East Coast.  Bartlett wrote his memoir and published Deputy Death in 2022.  Unfortunately he died February 2022, He would be proud to share his collection for Public Viewing. 

He also worked with Fort Bayard Hospital for several years as an Investigator of neglect and abuse.  For many years he worked as security at Gila Regional Medical Center. He was a Security Officer at Western NM University for 3 years and less than a year with the Silver City Police Department.

Please see the PDF below for the Youth Mural Project newsletter of fall 2025