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General Community info and Resources
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is Transitioning to the Affordable Connectivity Program 3/1/2022
There’s still time to sign up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit! Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure we can afford the connections we need for work, school, health care and more for […]
NM Eviction Moratorium to End, Homelessness Spike Worrisome
Tents and sleeping bags not only make living on the streets more bearable this time of year, they can often mean the difference between life and death. Homeless shelters in New Mexico are in need of both as the COVID-induced eviction moratorium nears an end and colder temperatures arrive. Georgia Evans, development associate for the […]
Online Depression Support Groups by LiveWell
A Free & Confidential Way To Feel Better Updated December 21, 2021 Are you looking for a confidential online support group because you haven’t been feeling like yourself? If you experience mild to persistent bouts of depression, have tried to hide it from others, or if you have anxiety and feel like you need to […]
Food Assistance in Grant County
Note that all times listed below are subject to change. Contact the food pantry for current schedules. The Commons Grant County Food Pantry at The Commons: 501 East 13th Street +Zip codes 88061, 88065, 88022, 88053 ONLY, choose ONE: First Saturday from 10–noon OR Last Wednesday from 4–6pm. For information please call 575-388-2988 https://thecommonsgrantcounty.org/. The […]
Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
The New Mexico Department of Health, (NMDOH) in collaboration with the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, is monitoring cases of ivermectin toxicity among persons attempting to treat COVID-19. NMDOH is asking all health care providers to report ivermectin toxicity cases effective today. In addition, all deaths related to ivermectin fall under the statutory […]
SNAP Food Stamp Benefits Increased by More Than 25%
The average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157 President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps — officially known […]
PNM urges past-due customers to immediately contact utility
Updated December 22, 2021 PNM is resuming disconnections as soon as August 16, for residential customers who are past due on their electric bill after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ended the temporary emergency COVID moratorium. Despite nonpayment, nearly 44,000 customers have been provided power for the last year and a half since […]
State agencies partner with Vitalant to combat blood shortage
Updated December 23, 2021 Blood donations in New Mexico have plummeted due to COVID-19, with Vitalant cancelling more than 1,600 blood drives during the pandemic Santa Fe, NM – Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has caused blood donations to decline by anywhere from 30% to […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Study finds carcinogen above FDA limit in several hand sanitizer brands
As reported by CBS Morning, Valisure, an independent pharmacy and lab that tests drug products for quality, says it tested 260 products and found elevated levels of benzene in more than 20 of them. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and exposure to it is known to cause blood disorders, including leukemia. Below is a […]
PNM COVID Relief Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Updated December 21, 2021 Program Requirements – To qualify, a small business must be: Registered with the New Mexico Secretary of State. On Small Power Service (PNM 2A or 2B rate). Be a nonprofit 501(c)3 OR a small business in one of the following industries: restaurant retail hospitality services (e.g. salon, massage business, small automotive […]
Updated FDA Warning – 115 Brands of Hand Sanitizer Tainted with Methanol
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested […]
NM DOH Coronavirus Website & Hotline
Updated December 27, 2021 The latest COVID-19 health information from the NM Department of Health, including press releases, how to stay safe, testing locations, state and county-level data, and public health orders. Get your COVID-19 health-related questions answered by a medical professional 24/7 on the hotline. Visit the website. Call the hotline: 1-855-600-3453
Cleaning and Disinfecting
CDC Update About Surface Cleaning Effectiveness
The principal mode by which people are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus. It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects (fomites), but the risk is generally considered to be low. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/science-and-research/surface-transmission.html) The most reliable way to […]
Study finds carcinogen above FDA limit in several hand sanitizer brands
As reported by CBS Morning, Valisure, an independent pharmacy and lab that tests drug products for quality, says it tested 260 products and found elevated levels of benzene in more than 20 of them. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and exposure to it is known to cause blood disorders, including leukemia. Below is a […]
Updated FDA Warning – 115 Brands of Hand Sanitizer Tainted with Methanol
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested […]
Food Assistance
Silver City Farmer’s Market / Double Up Food Bucks
Silver City Farmers’ Market accepts EBT and Pandemic-EBT cards and offers Double Up Food Bucks to double your SNAP benefits. Use your EBT card and get half off all purchases. Farmers’ Market is held weekly every Saturday 9 am — 12 pm, at the corner of Pope St. and College Avenue in the old Life […]
Food Assistance in Grant County
Note that all times listed below are subject to change. Contact the food pantry for current schedules. The Commons Grant County Food Pantry at The Commons: 501 East 13th Street +Zip codes 88061, 88065, 88022, 88053 ONLY, choose ONE: First Saturday from 10–noon OR Last Wednesday from 4–6pm. For information please call 575-388-2988 https://thecommonsgrantcounty.org/. The […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
Updated December 15, 2021 This flyer is for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and lists resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, […]
SNAP Food Stamp Benefits Increased by More Than 25%
The average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157 President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps — officially known […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Housing and Utility Assistance
Emergency Financial Relief for Students, Immigrants, and Workers Left Out
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is exposing what we have always known: our nation’s deep inequities and broken safety-net programs leave millions of people without help or relief. Today, we are seeing the painful reality for those who don’t have the luxuries of paid sick leave, unemployment benefits, or social safety net protections to help them […]
NM Eviction Moratorium to End, Homelessness Spike Worrisome
Tents and sleeping bags not only make living on the streets more bearable this time of year, they can often mean the difference between life and death. Homeless shelters in New Mexico are in need of both as the COVID-induced eviction moratorium nears an end and colder temperatures arrive. Georgia Evans, development associate for the […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
Updated December 15, 2021 This flyer is for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and lists resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, […]
PNM urges past-due customers to immediately contact utility
Updated December 22, 2021 PNM is resuming disconnections as soon as August 16, for residential customers who are past due on their electric bill after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ended the temporary emergency COVID moratorium. Despite nonpayment, nearly 44,000 customers have been provided power for the last year and a half since […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Senior Utility Assistance
Seniors 60+ in need of financial assistance may apply for this support, and may qualify if they do not exceed the 200% income threshold. Call the NM Aging and Long-term Services Department at 1-800-432-2080 to check eligibility.
COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program provides emergency housing grants to income-eligible households and residents of tribal lands experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis. These grants are housing assistance payments made on behalf of income-eligible applicants and residents of tribal lands, up to $1,500 per month for a period of up to […]
Supporting People in Need (SPIN)
Updated December 23, 2021 S.P.I.N, Supporting People In Need, is a non-profit program in Silver City NM, that began in Feb. 2017. This program is working towards providing permanent supportive housing for the homeless who suffer from disabilities, a concept that has been shown to be successful in many other communities. Supportive Housing is an evidence-based […]
Education
COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid
On Dec. 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) extended the student loan payment pause through May 1, 2022. The pause includes the following relief measures for eligible loans: a suspension of loan payments a 0% interest rate stopped collections on defaulted loans Visit the website.
Test to Stay Program for NM Schools
A $64 million grant from the American Rescue Plan through the CDC will provide funding for improved COVID-19 testing and resources at schools. The goal is to limit the length of time a student or staff needs to quarantine after being identified as a close contact. Check with your school for more information. Check out […]
State of NM Education Resources
Updated December 15, 2021 The Public Education Department is committed to keeping our school leaders and communities up to date about Coronavirus in New Mexico (COVID-19). NMPED and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) are working together on a daily basis to share the most current information as well as to consult on protocols, procedures […]
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Visit the website.
Help with Internet Expenses — the Emergency Broadband Benefit
Updated December 22, 2021 The Emergency Broadband Benefit is still available to eligible households until March 1, 2022! The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency […]
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING FROM THE NEW MEXICO STATE LIBRARY
Updated December 23, 2021 Brainfuse, an online tutoring and career coaching service, is now available to all New Mexico Residents, sponsored by the New Mexico State library. Brainfuse includes two services, HelpNow and JobNow. HelpNow is a unique tutoring and study suite designed for people of all ages. It consists of expert tutoring including one-to-one online homework help, skills building, […]
WNMU Tuition Assistance for Furloughed Workers
Updated December 23, 2021 A WNMU program that offers meaningful tuition assistance to those who’ve been furloughed and want to expand their training, qualifications or even start toward a new career. More information and online application .
Transportation
Requirement for Face Masks on Public Transportation Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs
Summary of Recent Changes CDC is announcing that it will be amending its Face Masks Order to not require people to wear a mask in outdoor areas of conveyances (if such outdoor areas exist on the conveyance) or while outdoors at transportation hubs. CDC is announcing that, until it can amend the Order, it will […]
Public Transit Service: Corre Caminos
Updated December 23, 2021 CORRE CAMINOS offers high quality, cost-effective bus transportation to the residents and visitors in Silver City, Deming, Columbus, New Mexico, and surrounding areas. Call 575-388-3180 Visit the website
