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Fine Art Museum Launches in Silver City

Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center begins its Capital Campaign this month with a video describing this cultural, educational, and entertaining cultural project. The video notification will be emailed to residents of Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, and Catron Counties who have already expressed an interest in bringing a fine art museum to our part of the state. It may also be seen on the SWRMA website, www.southwest-art-museum.org .

Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center will bring a high level of historic and cultural significance through the means of visual art to southwest New Mexico and especially to Silver City. Its Mission it is to celebrate visual art, foster creativity, educate the public, and encourage community spirit. Plans are to collect, preserve, and exhibit a permanent collection of American fine art, host contemporary loaned exhibitions, hold an annual juried show, as well as have ancillary programs of an art film series, lectures, social activity, and creative classes. The art museum is a cultural asset that will provide inspiration and education through exhibits and programs for all ages. In addition, the Art Museum will become a strong tourist attraction that will increase the local economy.

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On August 4, 2025, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) provided notification to the Grant County Manager and Commissioners that they are terminating the Tu Casa agreement entered into in 2017.

Although HMS will no longer provide services at the Tu Casa facility, HMS will continue providing the same services at its other 12 clinic locations for the various behavioral health outpatient services that HMS has effectively delivered since opening in 2018. These services include substance use treatment, comprehensive community support, care coordination, crisis intervention, group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, neuropsychological testing, outpatient counseling, peer support services, psychiatric medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and supportive housing are offered by the respected and professional behavioral team of over 22 licensed clinicians.

Silver City, NM – Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is pleased to announce that Silver Regional SASS has been selected as the recipient of its Q2 donation, funded through a portion of cafeteria sales. This initiative is part of GRMC's new outreach program, Gila Regional CARES; Community, Assistance, Resources, Engagement, and Support.

Silver Regional SASS provides free, comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault and trauma, including advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, and medical accompaniment. They also help address essential needs such as food, transportation, and housing. Based in Silver City, SASS operates both a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) clinic, serving individuals across Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna counties.

SILVER CITY, N.M. – After two years with Mustang Athletics, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Josh Brown has announced his resignation.

Brown joined Western New Mexico University in July 2023 and quickly elevated the department's digital presence, game day experience, and storytelling efforts across all platforms. Under his leadership, the university launched multi-camera broadcasts for football, basketball, and softball, strengthened livestream infrastructure, and expanded the reach of Mustang student-athletes through consistent and engaging content.

"It's been an honor to serve WNMU and be part of a department that truly values its student-athletes," said Brown. "From day one, I felt the trust to build, innovate, and grow something meaningful here. I'm incredibly grateful to Matt Enriquez, the coaches, staff, and especially the student-athletes who made this place special."

Brown departs WNMU to pursue a new professional opportunity that aligns with his continued growth in collegiate athletics administration.

"We're thankful for the passion and expertise Josh brought to Mustang Athletics," said Interim Director of Athletics Matt Enriquez. "He made a lasting impact and set a high standard for how we tell our story. We wish him the very best in his next chapter."

Debra Gerleve, Preceptor Tau Chapter President, was celebrated as a Silver Circle member at the July 24 meeting.  The Silver Circle signifies membership in Beta Sigma Phi for 25 years. Shelley Topmiller (pictured on left), fellow Silver Circle member and longtime friend, presents a Silver Circle Certificate and pin to Debra Gerleve (pictured on right). Other Silver Circle members in the chapter include Maria Elena Sanchez, Rosalie Saiz, Leticia Obar, Molly Healy, and Arlene Sarkela. 

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On Saturday, September 19, 2025, the Silver City Woman's Club held a luncheon and fashion show at the clubhouse on Silver Heights Blvd. The fundraiser was co-chaired by Cathy Gojkovich and Elaine Howard. Tickets were pre-sold, and attendees had a lovely and lively afternoon.

Local boutiques - American Blues, Birdwell's Quail Run Boutique, Circle Heart, The Desert Diva's Silverado Hats, Flowers on 11th featuring The Wild Thistle, and Vintage Fantasies provided models and clothing with accessories. There was a wide range of outfits from the 1950s to today's fashions.

Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) is proud to be an original member of the New Mexico Psychology Internship Consortium (NM-PIC), a collaborative initiative designed to increase access to licensed psychologists in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico.

HMS volunteered to join this effort when it was first proposed to the State of New Mexico through the Behavioral Health Services Division by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). WICHE has successfully developed similar psychology internship consortia across seven states and Guam, offering essential management support for this complex and far-reaching initiative. The consortium model enables rural internship programs to thrive by sharing faculty responsibilities across sites, including group supervision and year-long didactic training for interns.