County Advances Winery and Hospital Renovation Plan
County adopts continued application for CDBG funds to expand San Andres Winery with Commissioner Jerry Beck abstaining. Havens Construction bids $193,595 for hospital renovation, unit included. $183,595 without. State approval contingency set. County to bid for an X-Ray unit using $25,000 grant match. Architectural firm Abeles Pfeffer oversees. Harold Bishop named liaison inspector. Project could require $29,881 more, total county share up to $54,881. County to seek funds from State Emergency Contingency Fund or cover shortfall. Patsy Camacho named Deputy Treasurer candidate. county may purchase adjoining lot for $12,500 with offer to first right of refusal by March 12. Sheriff informs new jailer Kenneth Byrd hired. Await March 12 decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Havens
Havens Construction
Silver City
Tommy Anderson
Anderson
Trans World Corporation
Tucson
Blair
Abeles, Pfeffer and Associates
Harold Bishop
Havens
Bishop
H. Bishop Lumber Company
Commission
State Emergency Contingency Fund
Ramona Bassa
Patsy Camacho
Jack Dong
Billy Darnell
Kenneth Byrd
Hidalgo County considers new doctor via Health Corp plan
Dr Maynard tells Hidalgo County board Health Corp has physicians available and one may join by July. He cites 6800 patients in 120 days and 40-45 daily, praising the county's task force for finding a local physician. County Manager Anderson discusses the primary health care unit and cautions proposals be evaluated. Gila Regional must place a commuting doctor only if they reside locally and the facility remains a true primary care center in Lordsburg.
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Maynard
Health Corp
Hidalgo County
Tommy Anderson
Silver City Daily Press
Anderson
Gila Regional
Lordsburg
Gila
Silver City
County weighs proposals for primary health care services
The county favors a proposal backed by an established staff and large practice. Primary Health Care Services from HED provided guidelines for selection. County's experience with emergency medical facilities and Hidalgo Medical Services adds practical weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HED
Hidalgo Medical Services
Bill Collins outlines county area promotions and brochures
Bill Collins details a plan to spend budget on adding local signs to promote the area and deter outsiders from staying away. Carousels with 25 to 30 slides per county will be shown to businessmen, employees, and high schools to educate residents about attractions. Inexpensive brochures will be provided at three carousel meetings as reminders of local appeals.
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Collins
Old West Country promotes four county region ads
The April Southwest Quarterly will distribute in Texas New Mexico and Arizona to promote four county businesses with ads and a coupon for an advertising kit. Postcards with twelve pictures and town names are in progress. Reorders depend on quantity and the Chamber of Commerce handles them. The next Old West Country meeting is in April in Deming.
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The
Southwest Quarterly
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Old West Country
Epstein Enterprises
Community Chamber of Commerces
Deming
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Beta Sigma Phi
Alice Noce
Ena Mitchell
Ing
Jerry Beck
CDBG
San Andres Winery
Air
Miller Chevrolet
Western Auto
Bicycles
Jacks
Rototiller
Western
For All
HMS
Dr. Maynard
Bill Collins
Ladies’ Chic
Lee Jeans
B & R Clothing Junction
Railroad Avenue
Coats
Blazers
B & R Clothing
N.M
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